Idol Chatter: A Survivor Podcast

Do you know what we did last summer? We're here to catch you up! There's a little something in this episode for everyone: Survivor (obviously!), Bachelor nation, Real housewives, Don't Worry Darling drama, podcast recs and more! One item in particular we would love to high is the Roses for Everybody campaign which is calling for body inclusivity within the Bachelor franchise. Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/a-campaign-for-body-diversity-in-the-bachelor-franchise?recruiter=1270331571&recruited_by_id=ec3e96a0-fa82-11ec-bac9-f7a2bbc5abb1&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_for_starters_page&utm_medium=copylink

We've had so much fun recapping another iconic Survivor season with you all. We appreciate you sticking with us and listening.

Welcome back! In this week's episode, Lara is joined by her friends Dillon and Jennie to discuss the penultimate episode of season 42 of Survivor. We talk through their thoughts on this season so far, Maryanne's transformation into a strategic butterfly and share our predictions for next week's finale winner. I hope you enjoy! As always, we'd appreciate if you would leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

The game is gettin' spicy! We're here to welcome back the Do or Die twist and talk through Episode 10 of Survivor 42. Ashley shares a harrowing story of HER broken nail in honor of Maryanne and Lara posits "can you be a great player and NOT win?" It's a lively discussion and a quick episode - we hope you enjoy!

Ashley is finally back! We celebrate with tons of tangents and some extra chatter. There are jokes, but also very serious moments where we discuss current events impacting women's rights. It's been a tough couple of weeks. We hope this episode gives you a moment (or 2 hours) of joy during these trying times. Love you, chatterboxes.

Ashley is still OOO (our figurative podcast office. She is away on business, so very much in the figurative office office), so I (Lara) am joined by my husband and fellow Survivor fan, Matt to discuss Episode 9 of Survivor season 42! We attempt to navigate the weight of this episode - the important conversations that took place at Tribal Council and why they matter both in Survivor and the real world. Of course, we also share our weekly luxury items including a joint item - couples therapy! We talk all about our j0uRnEy and why we recommend it to everyone! If you aren't a Survivor fan but just want to hear our dirty laundry, that convo starts around 1:30.

Buckle up! We have a recap of Episode 8 (or 7?) with special guest host Brian Coveney. Lara and Brian break down all of the many advantages, PB&J sandwiches and who we think stands the best chance of winning season 42. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

After calling in medical, we're back to discuss Survivor Episodes 6 and 7. At around the one hour mark, we dive into The Ultimatum. Enjoy : )

A decent sized fish of an episode! Ashley and Brian are here to talk us through episode 4 including Jonathan's pants, Hoboken Mike's perseverance, and Tori's messiness. SPOILER ALERT: Potato-gate is discussed. You've been warned. Plus: Beth, Biebs and Bravo. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

Was this the best episode of Survivor in the past 5 years? Honestly, we loved this. We were riveted. Jonathan! Hai! Jeff's khaki's! Plus - what does a fan favorite Survivor player and a romance novelist have in common? That and more in this week's episode! If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

After last week's filibuster episode, we're back with a breezy one-hour recap of Survivor Season 42 Episode 2. We're breaking down Hai's dilemma, Maryanne and Zach: the romance we never knew we needed and we discuss who would make the best caller in a blindfold challenge. Plus: A little bit of Bachelor talk. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

New season, same pod! We're kicking off Survivor season 42 with a jam packed recap and reaction episode - who did we love? Who made us cringe? We break down the 2 hour premiere for you. Plus: what shows we're watch right now, Love is Blind reunion reactions and a tiny Bachelor deep dive. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

The hiatus is over! We're back to discuss the cast list for Survivor Season 42 and judge them solely based on appearance and preliminary interview questions. Plus, it wouldn't be an episode of Idol Chatter without some chatter - we talk Love is Blind S2 (spoilers!), Shondaverse and more. We missed you! We're curious: who do you think we would play like in Survivor? Let us know at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's finally here! We talk through the long awaited season 41, defend our reigning winner and talk about what's next for Idol Chatter!

We're almost to the finish line and we're here to break down the penultimate episode of Survivor Season 41. After last week's epic tribal discussion on how race and diversity play a part in the game of Survivor (and real life) we continue our discussion on these topics. As usual, we are trying our best to talk about this with the nuance it deserves and we appreciate your patience as we often stumble through it. But also - our take on the Sex and the City reboot, DVD box sets, and that time Ashley knocked someone's teeth out.

Another new twist, but more importantly an impactful conversation about diversity within Survivor. Plus, out thoughts on Clayton on the state of Bachelor nation.

As promised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti4sqG85FU4

In this episode we're joined by a special guest house, friend-of-the-show, Brian! PS - Ashley is fine!

"I like when Jeff says soft drinks."

There's gonna be blood...and also a recap, gossip, and hot takes. Come on in!

Breaking down episode 6 of Season 41!

In this episode we discuss water cooler moments (literally - we're talkin' hydration), what made Ashley finally fall in love with this season and more. We have a tricky conversation about diversity and the edit and how we think the game is evolving past heroes and villains. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode: what I bought at Costco, meeting Nathan, and a deep dive into episode 4 of Season 41!

What an episode! A night time advantage hut! Sneaking out! Ferris Bueller! We break down everything in Episode 3 and also chat about Bachelor in Paradise, Frozen, and the joys and challenges of moving. We hope you like it : )

In this episode we continue the conversation surrounding "come on in, guys" and the importance of inclusivity. We break down the intricacies of this episode including (another!) new twist, the Beware Advantage, emerging threats, another summit, and why it's not just diversity, but equity, that matters in reality tv. Plus, during our Luxury Items segment, Lara shares why she's so passionate about omitting the phrase "guilty pleasure" from our vocabulary (like what you like!) and we also learn that Ashley spent time in hunting tree stands as a child. Tune in for that story and more in this week's podcast. We hope you like it!

COME. ON. IN! We're so excited to be back to break down the premiere of Season 41 - we chat about our favorite moments, our first impressions, and what we think of all the twists. We hope you like it!

Hi! Can you believe a new season of Survivor is finally here? We return from our hiatus and catch you up on our major life events before diving into everything we know about Survivor 41 (which full disclosure - is not a lot). We give our first impressions of the new cast and leave you with two highly endorsed luxury items. We hope you like it!

In this filibuster episode we breakdown the Survivor Cagayan finale and reunion! We give our final thoughts on the season, the winner, and more. We'll be on a short hiatus to have a baby and start a new job but can't wait to talk to you all again for Season 41! If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com and subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

Llama talk. Bachelorette. Real Housewives. This episode runs the gamut - something for everyone!

We start off this episode with a little deep dive into one of Lara's recent rewatches - Survivor Season 14 Fiji! We do get to the main event, a discussion of all things Cagayan Episode 11, the showdown between Kass and Tony. We discuss the complexity of Survivor Ambassador visits and whether or not a million dollars can change your life. In our luxury items segment we share the shows we've been loving lately including Mare of Easttown and the Friends Reunion! We hope you enjoy!

In this episode we continue on with our Cagayan rewatch and enjoy a Survivor fan favorite - the Survivor auction! Plus, we share an update on Season 41 and what we've been reading and watching lately.

In this special episode we welcome friends of the show Nick and Agie from Escaping Reality to chat about Episode 9, our Survivor crushes, past Survivor seasons, and share their luxury items with us! It's a long one - we hope you like it! If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com and subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

In a special After Dark episode, Lara and Ashley recap Episode 8 of Survivor Cagayan: Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com and subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

We're halfway through Survivor Season 28 Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty (aka Cagayan) and things are hEaTiNg Up. In this episode we recap the search for a hidden immunity idol, gush about Woo, and discuss whether or not we'd want Kass as our lawyer. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com and subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TW: This episode contains discussions of harassment and stalking. We break down one of the biggest blindsides in Survivor history, the MERGE feast, and dip into the latest in Bachelor Nation. Plus, Ashley shares the new show she's been loving lately.

If you're wondering WTF this episode title is all about, don't worry, so were we. The front of this episode is jam packed with chatter from pregnancy cravings to vaccine experiences, but once we finally get to the episode, we promise it's filled with insights on strategy, trivia and deleted scenes, and of course feminist rants about offhand quotes (can't help it). We discuss the "29 days rumor," Ozzy's book club, and share a few things we're loving this week including a fellow Survivor podcast and a beloved show. We truly hope you enjoy it. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com and subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Cagayan cruise continues with a packed episode featuring a tribe swap, multiple twerking references, and a true blindside. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. You can also subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're back from a sick week to break down the third episode of Cagayan! We ramble a little about ham seazon and the Suez Canal and then we get right on into it. Plus - we discuss the huge Season 41 announcement, wrap up our final thoughts on the Bachelor finale and share our weekly luxury items. Hope you enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. You can also subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

Our Cagayan rewatch continues and we discuss the iconic Cops-R-Us alliance including the implications surrounding it viewed with today's lens. We also get into some Survivor Scuttlebutt, debate an episode MVP and share our weekly Luxury Items including more Real Housewives (Ashley) and the Oprah interview with Harry and Meghan (Lara). Enjoy! To listen to our interview with Brice: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keeping-cagayan-alive-brice-izyah-stops-by/id1499740267?i=1000491180508 If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

In this episode we celebrate a brand new (to this podcast) season of Survivor. We break down the first episode of Survivor Cagayan Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty, plus catch up on the latest Bachelor drama, fight about Taylor Swift, and truly so much more. In this episode, we mention RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Please make a donation if you can. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our final potpourri episode of the season we bring you a quick episode with the results of our March Madness bracket so far and our thoughts on what season we'll most likely be watching next, along with another Bachelor rant, our answer to the question "what season of Survivor should I start with?" and a fun luxury item from Ashley! If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

In this episode we welcome back friend of the show Brian Coveney to play a fun game with us - we're casting for a second season of Second Chance! A second Second Chance, if you will. We chat a lot in the beginning about pop tarts and lunchables, the hard hitting food nostalgia of the early aughts. We have a lively debate and discussion around our drafts for second Second Chance and also share some listener nominations! If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

We made it! We're here to recap the moment you've all been waiting for (kind of?) - the finale of Survivor Season 20 Heroes vs. Villains. We breakdown the final tribal council, the jury vote, some what if situation, and the always firey reunion. We also dedicate some time to discuss the recent racism and defense of racism in Bachelor Nation and why we are very much team #firechrisharrison. We discuss how these issues affect reality tv as a whole and why change matters. It's a long episode and we hope you'll stick with us. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's our one year podcast anniversary! To be honest, we had no idea. To celebrate, we continue on with our Heroes vs. Villains rewatch and recap the episode "Loose Lips Sink Ships." It's a chatty one, I'll be honest. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

Our friend Courtney joins us as we recap the third-to-last episode of Heroes vs. Villains! We've come a long way, friends. In this episode we see fractures in the Villains alliance, a double immunity and double elimination, and a shown down between Russell and Rupert. As always, we talk a little Bachelor, we talk a little trash, etc. etc. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

After last week's historic episode, the dust has settled but the drama has not. This episode has a very cute reward, a fight over a hidden immunity idol clue, and one of Lara's favorite immunity challenges. Plus, we share 4 non-Survivor TV shows we've been enjoying lately. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

We have made the merge! You know what that means - merge feast (a giant ham hock?), individual immunity is back up for grabs, and the real strategy begins. We break down one of the objectively best episodes in Survivor history and share a little Brady Bunch trivia along the way (I'm sorry). Plus, you'll get Ashley's review of her new Alexa which is the most wholesome and positive rant I've heard in all 2021 so far. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

A historic episode indeed! Before we get into this episode, we take a minute to discuss current events and give you our stance on them. We eventually get into this episode and it is a GOOD ONE. We break down one of the dumbest moves ever to be made in Survivor and discuss the cute Outback Steakhouse reward. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

In this special guest episode we welcome Anna and Stacey of the Escaping Reality podcast to discuss all things Heroes vs. Villains and help us break down this episode! We recap Boston Rob's blindside, Lara shares a sentimental bowling story, and we pay a special tribute to Coach. You can check out the Escaping Reality podcast here and follow them on instagram for the best stories and videos. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

We begin this episode by breaking down the Hilaria Baldwin drama of 2020 but don't worry, we get into this action packed episode next. We break down the challenges, the strategy, and the dramatic tribal council. We finish the episode by sharing our thoughts on the Bachelorette finale and find a way to connect it back to Survivor. Rami Malek also gets a mention, but I really can't explain it, you just have to listen. Talk to you soon in 2021! f you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

In this episode, we dive into the etiquette of eating bananas, the biggest twist we've seen yet this season, and what Jeff Probst has called "one of the stupidest moves" ever seen in Survivor. Plus Ashley tells an amazing story about a time in high school when she accidentally injured someone in gym class. Trust me, you won't want to miss it! If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at idolchatterpod@gmail.com. We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.