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Nobag is the merge tribe we were thinking of! So-called "Survivor Pete" and "Producer Jim" (played fast and loose with the edit on this one) breakdown the jigsaw puzzle of Episode 7 and 8, and we think there are a few corner pieces still in the box.Running list of Survivor Pete predictions:Karla makes it no further than Final 6Vesi helping Baka is the turning point of the seasonCody embodies Brian HeidikCody does not winCassidy will eventually reply to his DMFor Episode 8 skip to 25:54

Running list of Survivor Pete predictions:Karla makes it no further than Final 6Vesi helping Baka is the turning point of the seasonCody embodies Brian HeidikCassidy will reply to his DMFor Episode 5 skip to 17:15 // for Episode 6 skip to 27:45

Survivor is back and so are we! And so are the players? Sure, the seasons in Fiji are all kind of the same, but we swear we've seen some of these people before...Ah, who are we kidding -- we're as addicted to Survivor as Probst is to adrenochrome (we'd wither without it)! Enjoy our recap of the Survivor 43 premiere and if you look like Cassidy drop Pete a line. 

Guest host Brian rejoins Survivor Pete and Producer Jim to dish on some of what they (Jim) hated but mostly laud what they loved about the glorious finale to Survivor 42.  SPOILERS ABOUND, so beware.Brian and Liv's virtual Survivor league (and hilarious breakdowns)The Society of Camera Operators article on producing SurvivorThe 2001 blog post on the four archetypes of Survivor finalistsSurvivor Pete's audition tape for Season 43

Presented without comment and minimal editing. Just sit back and enjoy our thoughts on the best Survivor episode in a long time.

The guys solve misogyny and racism and also talk about Episode 9 and 10 of Survivor 42 (for Ep10 skip to 40:40).

The Gang Goes to a Sox Game and Tries to Record a Pod After (on Episodes 6/7 and 8 -- skip to 35:45).

Mispronunciations, mixed metaphors, and malapropisms abound as Pete and Jim dust off their microphones and break down the first five episodes of Survivor 42. Ep. 2 - (45:27)Ep. 3 - (56:31)Ep. 4 - (1:18:00)Ep. 5 - (1:39:24)

The guys let their feelings fly on Survivor 41's finale and the season as a whole. Thanks for listening everyone -- we'll be back in the new year with a Rewind on Season 8. Merry Christmas!

Ahh, the vicissitudes of Survivor (look that one up, Pete).  The guys discuss their favorite episode of the season so far and what's to come on next week's three hour, sure-to-be twist laden finale. 

Survivor Pete and Producer Jim try to make heads or tails of a Survivor season that doesn't seem to know where it's going.  If you're a listener who's actually been enjoying this season please write in and let us know you exist.

Apologies for the poor microphone quality and lateness - sometimes life, uh, finds a way to get in the way. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next episode. Thanks for the memories Shan!

Survivor Pete and a particularly moody Producer Jim break down the latest episode of a Survivor season that's steadily outpacing expectations. You'll notice I take a long time stumbling through the logic of Shan splitting the vote, so I'm leaving a note here-mostly for myself for next episode-to explain why it was actually a savvy move: Shan using her extra vote advantage and then splitting it between Heather and Naseer was the most risk averse move possible (short of playing the idol for herself). While there's a slim possibility Nasier teams up with Heather and Erica to vote one of them out, the overwhelmingly probability is that Naeseer plays the idol on himself and/or votes for Heather. By splitting the vote, Shan+Ricard can prioritize Nasear and his idol going home and have Heather as a back-up in case Nasyeer protects himself -- either way an idol leaves the game. I still think using the advantage could've been avoided if they had been better at managing Nasty Nas before the vote but it was probably the smartest option to take.  In case you needed a reminder for why I'm billed as the clueless producer...

Not the most enlightened episode from Pete and Jim today, but then again it wasn't the most thrilling Survivor episode either.  Has anyone else been disappointed with the latest quality from Chipotle? 

Day 14! The merge tribe is here and the die is cast. Pete and Jim breakdown Survivor 41's latest barn burner -- my favorite Aftershow episode yet.

Liv returns from a long hiatus to cohost this recap the MERGER episode with Survivor Pete.  We'd also like to apologize to the surprising number of listeners who reached out wondering about last week's episode -- Producer Jim is currently suspended indefinitely for "accidentally" deleting the tapes and an investigation into the malfeasance is underway.  If you're that special someone who actually reads the description, please go the extra inch and leave a rating/review for the podcast -- we appreciate it a lot.Links:Our websiteOur Twitter

CBS must listen to this highly acclaimed audio production because they returned to exactly the type of entertainment we asked for in our last episode. The power of podcasting.

This episode is sponsored by Warner Bros and HBO  Max.  Pete and Jim break down Episode 3 of the first Survivor season they didn't think deserved a subtitle, the contents of which are easily compared to fecal matter.

The crew recaps the second episode of Survivor's extravagantly titled forty first season.  If those other two idols are never found, does Xander lose his vote for the rest of the game? Do it, CBS! You won't.

Survivor Pete and Producer Jim are back to recap the long-awaited premiere to Season 41 of CBS's Survivor.  We'll be doing these after each episode so look out every Wednesday night/Thursday morning ET for them to be posted.  If you're that special someone who actually reads the description, please go the extra inch and leave a rating/review for the podcast -- we appreciate it a lot.Links:Our websiteOur Twitter

It's tomorrow! Pete, Brian and Jim tackle the final episode of Survivor: Pearl Islands and send some parting shots across the bow at Osten and Skinny Ryan. Does this season mark the end of old-school Survivor and do those labels mean anything at all? Skip to 1:36:08 for the answer.NOTE: This is the second version of this episode. There have been persistent issues with the audio once it's been uploaded and it seems easier to delete the buggy ep and upload a new one instead of updating the initial buggy one. If your downloaded ep still has audio issues please let one of us know.

After a brief summer vacation, the crew returns to the grueling labor of podding about Survivor: Pearl Islands.  Episode 3 and a note from the producer to follow tomorrow.

-- EPISODE AUDIO HAS BEEN FIXED. Big time screw-up from Producer Jim but should be good to go now -- Today we welcome Traitor Brian, a lifelong fan of the show and a legitimate challenge to Host Pete as the resident Survivor expert, to talk about Pearl Islands.  It's probably the best season of Survivor so no real introduction needed.

Two months later and we've finally wrapped up the ripper of a season that is Survivor: The Amazon. Is Rob a goat?  Is Mateo a sheep?  And what type of animal does that make Jenna?  We've been very lucky to get Liv's time to record these so please be sure to congratulate her on her a performance whenever and wherever you see her.

In a longer-awaited part two, Survivor Pete, Guest Host Liv, and Producer Jim go over the meat & potatoes of Survivor: Amazon (episodes 7-13).

Long-awaited Guest Host Liv joins Survivor Pete and Producer Jim as they rewind the clock back to 2003 to watch season 6 of Survivor: The Amazon. No further introduction is needed -- give it a listen.

We're getting to back to basics here now that we're closing the season out. Would Jan have won if Brian took her to the end? Is Helen a manic pixie dream girl? Why does Survivor Pete insist on using "agreeance" when normal people just say "agreement?" Please tune in to Twitch Tony's final episode for now, as we manage to plumb all the life the final few episodes of this season have to offer in a very economical 58 minutes (subscribe to our OnlyFans to hear Producer Jim's uncut thoughts on Heidik shooting a puppy).Links:The best scene from Survivor: ThailandOur websiteOur TwitterAnthony's Twitch

The desire to find something real -- to connect with something or someone -- is what drives Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio), a young American backpacker who arrives in Thailand with adventure on his mind. Etienne (Guillaume Canet) and Francoise (Virginie Ledoyen) join him on an adventure to "The Beach," a mystical paradise. However, this paradise is less than perfect.

The Beach (2000) centers on a young nicotine-addicted traveler named Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio), an avid pop-culture buff with a particular love for video games and Vietnam War movies. While at a hotel in Bangkok, he finds a map left by his strange, whacked-out neighbor, who just committed suicide. The map supposedly leads to a legendary island paradise where some other wayward souls have settled.

Survivor Pete, Twitch Tony and Producer Jim close out Survivor: Marquesas with high praise for the ignoble winner and qualified admiration for the season as a whole. Where should Vecepia rank in Survivor lore? And is her win an outlier in the middling seasons of early Survivor or does she deserve credit for turning the show into the rotating cast of game bots it's become today? Links:Our websiteOur TwitterAnthony's TwitchRosie O'Donnell's Survivor rankings

Survivor Pete tries to find some insight during the doldrums of Survivor: Marquesas (season 4 episodes 8-13), Twitch Tony defends the sentimentality of family visits, and Producer Jim laments the title. Despite the dullness of these middling episodes, the podcast keeps getting better and better. Miss you, Matt!This episode is embedded with chapter markers for specific episodes. On most podcatchers, you can view the chapters by swiping up while the episode is playing.Links:Our websiteOur TwitterAnthony's TwitchGabe's Wildnerness Survivor GuideMutiny on the Bounty

Survivor Pete and Producer Jim are joined by Twitch Tony, a guest host for Survivor Season 4: Marquesas. Do you pronounce the last "S" or nah? That question was edited out in favor of more important questions including: who's the real god father of this season; are the challenges all luck; and what is Paschal doing? Survivor Rewind doesn't miss a beat, so make sure you stay up to date.This episode is embedded with chapter markers for specific episodes. On most podcatchers, you can view the chapters by swiping up while the episode is playing.Links:Our websiteOur TwitterAnthony's Twitch

Did the winner - the prototypical "nice guy" - win Survivor: Africa through luck, charm or a little bit of both? Pete, Matt and Jim discuss the finale of season 3, the prototypes of Survivor winners and the merits of each, and throw a lol more shade at Big Tom. Up next: the merits of the oxford comma. *An NPC is non-player character in a video game. When used pejoratively it describes a boring, static character with no apparent motivation or mission (e.g. Ethan).

Survivor Rewind hits a bit of a nadir - it turns out there's more fun to be had at Kelly Goldsmith and Big Tom's expense than at discussing Season 3: Africa. Here’s the outline of the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.OUTLINE:00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:13 – Episode 8 | Look Closer00:08:00 – Episode 9 | Smoking Out the Snake00:25:56 – Episode 10 | Dinner, Movie and a Betrayal00:35:35 – Episode 11 | We Are Family00:49:33 – Episode 12 | The Big Adventure01:01:16 – Episode 13 | Truth Be Told

Pete, Matt, and Jim kick off the third season of Survivor by covering episodes 1 through 7. Some highlights include: a half baked theory on pre-merge tribal dynamics, a critical look at the colonial politics of CBS in Kenya, and a mutual distaste for Tom and Lindsey. Jim also talks too much, Pete reveals an affinity for Dutch last names, and Matt might've fallen asleep. Clearly a can't miss rewind of the first half of Survivor: Africa. Here’s the outline of the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.OUTLINE:00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:50 – Episode 1 | Question of Trust00:27:10 – Episode 2 | Who's Zooming Whom?00:41:30 – Episode 3 | The Gods Are Angry?01:02:58 – Episode 4 | The Young and Untrusted01:15:49 – Episode 5 | The Twist01:28:09 – Episode 6 | I'd Never Do It To You01:39:26 – Episode 7 | Will There Be a Feast Tonight?

Wrapping up season two of Survivor, Australian Outback, the guys discuss the surprising finale and give their personal grades for what is arguably the greatest ever Survivor season. After trophy giving by Survivor Pete, there's some time spent on the ridiculous and sobering reunion episode. Reach out on Twitter and give us your personal thoughts on the season!

The production quality of the Rewind Series continues to decline as Producer Jim and Cohost Matt play with metal trinkets and Survivor Pete forgets to shut off the vacuum cleaner dangling next to his mic. In other news, the guys discuss episodes 7-14 of Survivor: Australian Outback, covering the impressive run of Cowboy Colby, the dastardly deeds of Jerri Springer, and the trivial facts of the Seven Wonders of the World.

For the premiere of Season 2 of our Rewind series, we watch and discuss episodes one through six of Survivor: Australian Outback. Why does Pete harbor such hatred for vegetarians? Why does Jim associate episode 6 with nacho cheese? Who is the mysterious "Roxanne" of Survivor: Borneo? We promise you'll learn the answers to at least one of these questions by the end pod.

On this final episode of Season 1 of Survivor Rewatch, the guys cover the finale and reunion episode of Survivor Borneo. Tune in to hear us get contentious over our dream host of the reunion, old school vs. modern Survivor, and who really deserved the crown of the first ever Sole Survivor.

Continuing our Survivor Rewind series, we rewatch episodes 7 through 12 of season 1 and have a little fun at Sean's expense.

The Rewind Series continues with episodes 2 through 7 of Survivor Borneo. Could the show have survived a loss in a million dollar lawsuit? And what's wrong with a little rat soup? Join us as we discuss this behind the scenes drama and some of the major moments of the season through the merge.

Pete, Matt, and Jim embark on the long but fruitful journey of rewatching the entirety of CBS's show Survivor. Beginning with Season 1 Episode 1, the guys cover the show's humble origins, its over-night success, and the oddities of the edit when compared to its modern iterations. If you're a super fan (like the hosts), a newcomer (like Jim), or a stranger to the show, join the tribe and become a companion on our Survivor Rewind.