The No Dunks power alliance of J.E. Skeets, Trey Kerby, and Jason Doyle are back to discuss every episode of Survivor 42.
The No Buffs | Survivor 42 Podcast is an absolute gem in the podcast world. As a listener who was never interested in Survivor before, I have been completely hooked ever since I started listening to this show. The hosts, Jason and his crew from No Dunks, have managed to not only get me into watching the show every Wednesday, but also eagerly waiting for their podcast episode on Thursday to hear their insightful analysis and discussions. This podcast has truly become an essential part of my Survivor viewing experience.
One of the best aspects of The No Buffs | Survivor 42 Podcast is the level of detail and analysis that the hosts bring to each episode. They delve deep into the strategic gameplay, character dynamics, and even provide historical context by referencing previous winners and memorable moments from past seasons. It's clear that they are passionate about the show and dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage for both die-hard fans and newcomers like myself.
Another great aspect of this podcast is the chemistry among the hosts. They have a natural rapport and their discussions flow smoothly, making it easy for listeners to follow along and engage with their insights. They also manage to inject humor into their conversations, keeping things light-hearted and entertaining even during intense game moments. It's clear that they enjoy what they're doing, which translates into an enjoyable listening experience.
While it's hard to find any major flaws with The No Buffs | Survivor 42 Podcast, one minor downside is that sometimes they assume listeners are familiar with certain terminology or events from previous seasons. As a newcomer to Survivor, there have been moments where I felt slightly lost or confused due to these references. However, this doesn't detract significantly from my overall enjoyment of the podcast, as they usually provide enough context for newer viewers like myself to understand the discussion.
In conclusion, The No Buffs | Survivor 42 Podcast is a must-listen for any Survivor fan or anyone looking to dive into the world of Survivor. The hosts' passion, expertise, and entertaining personalities make for a captivating listening experience. Whether you're a longtime viewer or a newbie like myself, this podcast will enhance your enjoyment of the show and provide thought-provoking analysis that keeps you coming back for more. Keep up the fantastic work, No Buffs team! #wu-tang
No Buffs is back to assess the intro videos and bios of the 18 contestants who will be competing on Survivor 47. Who do we like? Who don't we trust? And who will be the Sole Survivor?
No Buffs recap episode 13 of Survivor 46! Topics include: Maria saving the most shocking move of the season for the last possible second, whether teaming up to eliminate an Immunity Challenge beast should be allowed, the jury's questions at final Tribal Council, why Ben thought Liz was a threat, the fire-making competition, who's on our new era Mount Rushmore, the post-game reunion, and more. --
No Buffs recap episode 12 of Survivor 46! Topics include: The idol curse is real, whether Maria blew her chance at winning the game, Ben's night terrors, Liz taking a dump, the unique Tribal Council edit, why Jeff watches so many police interrogation videos, the kind Kenzie edit, getting compared to a dependable dog, where this season ranks in the new era, and more. --
No Buffs recap episode 11 of Survivor 46! Topics include: The cursed Hidden Immunity Idol, why Venus only has herself to blame, Charlie constantly throwing Maria under the bus, Liz's allergies explained, how much Fijian pizza you could eat, who's in the best position to win this game, and more. --
No Buffs recap episode 10 of Survivor 46! Topics include: Liz's furious response to Q not choosing her to go on an Applebee's reward, when it is a good time to turn on your No. 1 ally, who really has a chance to win this season, why the new era doesn't play idols, returnees we want to see for Season 50, and chain restaurants we'd most want to have as rewards. --
No Buffs recap episode 9 of Survivor 46! Topics include: Cracks forming between Kenzie and Tiff, the pros and cons of telling people about your Hidden Immunity Idol, whether Q has any path to win this game, Jeff Probst's props, tater tots, why building a rope bridge needs to go, and more. --
No Buffs recap episode 8 of Survivor 46! Topics include: Whether Q actually wanted to quit or it was all part of his galaxy brain strategy, why everyone wants credit for the last Soda vote, the smartest players left on the island, lessons learned from playing Hide-and-Seek, what happened to Jeff's knife, classic Immunity Challenges, our favorite birds, and more.
No Buffs recap episode SEVERAL of Survivor 46! Topics include: Multiple blindsides, Coach Q trying to call the shots, Kenzie helping Ben through his panic attack, Venus taking credit for Tevin's move, Charlie laying low, The Alphabet Game, the hottest Survivor dads, tuna sandwiches, and who has the highest threat level at this point in the game. --
No Buffs recap episode 6 of Survivor 46! Topics include: Q grilling Moriah about Survivor players and seasons, Siga refusing to give up a name, that David vs. Goliath challenge, the pros and cons of earning the merge, rock draws vs. schoolyard picks, what's up with all those bats, and more.
No Buffs recap episode 5 of Survivor 46! Topics include: Tim's constipation, Q pretending he wants to quit, Jem playing way too hard, how we'd fare at putting 20 Survivor logos in chronological order, coconuts vs. papayas, 'The Wedding Table' alliance, Jeff Probst living forever, and more. --
No Buffs recap episode 4 of Survivor 46! Topics include: Too much Bhanu, Jeff Probst defending his casting decision, Moriah learning how to jump, the forthcoming Tevin vs. Soda battle, the absurdity of wearing shoes in water challenges, whether Jem's Beware Advantage hijinx will come back to bite her in the ass, our Cinderella Sole Survivor picks, rearranging tribe sizes, and more. -- No Buffs recap episode 4 of Survivor 46! Topics include: Too much Bhanu, Jeff Probst defending his casting decision, Moriah learning how to jump, the forthcoming Tevin vs. Soda battle, the absurdity of wearing shoes in water challenges, whether Jem's Beware Advantage hijinx will come back to bite her in the ass, our Cinderella Sole Survivor picks, rearranging tribe sizes, and more.
No Buffs recap episode 3 of Survivor 46! Topics include: Whether a frazzled and paranoid Bhanu is winning a million hearts or not, an unfortunate medical evacuation, the idea of Ben playing rock-paper-scissors, Siga time travel, Hunter as 'Survivor MacGyver,' how Yanu would have voted had they gone to Tribal Council, confusing common sayings, and more.
No Buffs recap episode 2 of Survivor 46! Topics include: The pros and cons of two-hour episodes, that grueling Reward/Immunity Challenge, the best Siga nicknames, whether Q and Tiff made the right decision, Randen teaming up with Venus, Liz trying to get everyone's email, naming songs, who could be in trouble next week, and more. --
No Buffs is back to recap episode 1 of Survivor 46! Topics include: The Legend of Daniel Jelinsky, Tevin's opening monologue, giant geckos, leather vests, the Hidden Immunity Idol Box, a new twist to The Journey, whether Yanu made the right decision, and our Sole Survivor winner predictions.' --
No Buffs recaps the finale of Survivor 45! Topics include: Katurah's big mistake, the highs and lows of Jakey Boy, the Final Tribal Council bombshell, whether we need to get rid of fire-making, our favorite moments from the aftershow, new theme ideas, the best winners of the new era, and more. Happy holidays! --
No Buffs recaps episode 12 of Survivor 45! Topics include: Dee starting to lap the competition, whether Austin can still win this game, sandspits vs. sandbars, helicopter rides, Jake's crotch idol, two new challenges, curmudgeon Drew, potential returnees, and predictions for next week's finale.
No Buffs recaps episode 11 of Survivor 45! Topics include: Julie's wasted ricochet vote, the Austin-Dee showmance, the tribe celebrating Bruce's departure, Katurah starting to play a little bit bolder, Jake's 2.6 GPA, that tricky puzzle in the Immunity Challange, who the jury believes is running the Reba 4 alliance, former castaways we'd love to have a Boys' Day with, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode 10 of Survivor 45! Topics include: Whether Emily helped or hurt her chances of winning this game, Charlie Brown Jake, why everyone was infatuated with Bruce's idol, Jeff Probst's weird carnival, what's next for Katurah, the incredible 'Top Gun'-ish montage, letters from home, wild theories about who's running the Reba 4 alliance, and more. --
No Buffs recaps episode nine of Survivor 45! Topics include: Where the cracks lie in the Reba Core 4 alliance, Dee and Austin's budding romance, math problems, sharing a rotisserie chicken, Bruce questioning relationships both on and off the island, Jakey boy still hanging around, which fire-making battle we'd most like to see, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode eight of Survivor 45! Topics include: Return of the Survivor Auction, squishy fish eyes, a stunning Tribal Council blindside, Bruce's isometric strength, Jeff Probst's giant knife, who's really in charge of the Core Four Reba alliance, Emily's big decision, CBS confirming 90-minute episodes for 'Survivor 46' in February, future quitters, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode seven of Survivor 45! Topics include: Kaleb and Jake's decision to tell Katurah about Bruce's idol, the merged tribe name, leaving your bag/advantages/fake idols back at camp, Dee's toes helping her win a necklace, the flash-forward edit, holding grudges, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode six of Survivor 45! Topics include: Kaleb calling his shot (in the dark), why Emily didn't throw out an initial hinky vote, Bruce's easy idol find, a testy Tribal Council, J. Maya's cursed amulet, sandwiches we'd fight for, earning the merge mechanics, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode five of Survivor 45! Topics include: Whether Emily picked the right nerd to vote out, Kendra trying to swallow a worm, why those Journey amulets might be more of a disadvantage than an actual advantage, J. Maya's weird plan to tell Sifu she voted for him last Tribal Council, who's the better social player between Kaleb or Kellie, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode four of Survivor 45! Topics include: The new tribe dynamics after the swap, Katurah vs. Bruce ramping up, Sean blindsiding production, Kaleb's smooth jumper, the great new immunity challenge, Sifu being pissed about getting a vote, Jake's health, and more. --
No Buffs recaps episode three of Survivor 45! Topics include: Why 90-minute episodes are hittin' perfectly, Sabiyah's Tribal Council cookout, whether Kaleb is too good at this game, Drew getting busted by Dee and Mama J, Sifu's guitar riffs, who's in the best position on Belo, and more. --
Jeff Probst has no left! No Buffs is back to recap episode two of Survivor 45! Topics include: Lulu's decision to keep the better challenge player over the one more likely to stay loyal, Emily using her Shot In The Dark die as currency, Bruce's antics annoying Katurah, Drew and Austin sharing advantage information, the 2011 Cavaliers as Lulu tribe members, recording confessionals while sitting in water, and more.
No Buffs is back to recap the first episode of Survivor 45! Topics include: Hannah quitting on Day 3, Brandon's rough start to his lifelong dream, whether Emily is the villain we've been asking for, Bruce's dad energy, thoughts on all three tribes, a wild twist that was edited out, our Sole Survivor winner picks, and more.
No Buffs recaps the Survivor 44 finale! Topics include: Our Sole Survivor's superpower, rating the three finalists Final Tribal Council, whether we should sequester the jury to avoid groupthink, Heidi's fire-making challenge decision, the best aftershow moments, where this season ranks in the new era, chocolate cake vs. carrot cake, the 'Survivor 45' preview, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode 12 of Survivor 44! Topics include: Carolyn's increasing threat level, whether Yam Yam (and Carson) made the right call to keep her around, Heidi's idol play, using rice as ransom, Lauren's second immunity necklace, egg salad and foot massages, how the jury will vote, and which Tika member has the best chance of being Sole Survivor?
No Buffs recaps episode 11 of Survivor 44! Topics discussed include: Group meditation, Carolyn's idol play, Danny getting the villain edit, Yam Yam's incredible social play, whether Heidi, Jaime, or Lauren can win this game, the return of Last Gasp, Danny's DeNiro impersonation, which players from 44 we'd like to see return, fire-making predictions, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode 10 of Survivor 44!
No Buffs recaps episode 9 of Survivor 44! Topics include: Yam Yam explaining why he voted for Frannie last week, whether we need to scrap the rice negotiations, Heidi finding an idol, Carolyn sharing her backstory with the tribe, what's on our Survivor bucket list, Danny's downfall, fake idols not being played, the Tika Three Stooges alliance starting to form cracks, fun editing tricks, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode 8 of Survivor 44! Topics include: the Ratu vs. Soka war, Kane jinxing himself, Carson getting sick from peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, Danny's challenge fart, why Brandon told Heidi and Danny they were targeting Frannie, MVP of the season so far, who's going home next week, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode 7 of Survivor 44! Topics include: Why you should always bring your bag with you to challenges, Frannie's boom mic operator skills, Danny focusing on Lauren and that pesky extra vote, the two new twists, Heidi's "Control A Vote" advantage, salty potato chips, rumors that next season will be longer episodes, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode 6 of Survivor 44! Topics include: The fake merge, why no one will listen to Carolyn, players memorizing puzzles, Carson saving Kane, Matt and Frannie failing to keep their relationship a secret, the Three Stooges alliance, theories about next week's twist, who could pull off a perfect game, and more. --
On today's No Buffs, Trey and JD are joined by the legendary Jason Concepcion of Crooked Media to chat about the latest episode of Survivor 44 — medical evacuations, showmances, bromances, most entertaining players, worst fake idols and more.
No Buffs recap episode 4 of Survivor 44 with last season's finalist, Owen Knight! Topics include: Yam Yam wanting to use Carolyn as a decoy vote, more immunity idols added to the game, Danny's somersaults, Josh lying about his profession, Carson sitting pretty, who's in danger of going home next, whether Jeff Probst watches television, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode 3 of Survivor 44! Topics include: Claire's odd decision to keep sitting out challenges, Danny and Matthew's fake idol plays, in-game flashbacks, Carson trying to smooth things over with Sarah, Kane's rendition of the Canadian national anthem, whether we're due for a tribe swap, and more.
No Buffs recaps episode 2 of Survivor 44! Topics include: The brilliance of the birdcage idol, Matt and Frannie's budding romance, Carolyn's iconic reactions, our favorite under-the-radar players, 3D printers, that suspicious voting booth chessboard, the most difficult letter to make with your hands, and more.
No Buffs is back to recap the premiere episode of Survivor 44! Topics include: That wild first Tribal Council, a heartbreaking medical evacuation, Carolyn's cold open, Matthew's dumb rock climbing adventure, a potential showmance, first-impression Sole Survivor picks, medieval-themed props, Jeff Probst's new podcast, and more. --
No Buffs recap the Survivor 43 finale! Topics include the Final Tribal Council performances, whether we need to lose the Final 4 fire-making challenge, where this season ranks in the new era, Jesse's lone mistake, after-show highlights, a new term for competitive goats, which players are locks to return, why Cody needs to be cast on "The White Lotus," our No Buffs fantasy pool winners, the Survivor 44 trailer, and more. Thanks for watching and listening!
No Buffs recap episode 12 of Survivor 43! Topics include: Power plan on top of power plan on top of power plan, a ruthless blindside, who is the best fire-maker of the remaining players, which old 'Survivor' challenges we'd love to see return, whether Karla is pulling a Keyser Soze, our favorite pastries, finale predictions, and more.
No Buffs recap episode 11 of Survivor 43! Topics include: Jesse trying to throw Karla under the bus, the claustrophobic Last Gasp challenge, Owen's incredible Charlie Brown references, whether the Choose Your Champion advantage is better than the Do or Die twist, how to fix the Shot in the Dark mechanics, and so much more.
No Buffs recap episode 10 of Survivor 43! Topics include: The pros and cons of winning a Reward Challenge, whether Jeff Probst is writing the loved ones' letters, why Sami is gravy, if 'Survivor' needs to change locations, Cassidy always being on the right side of the vote, and more.
No Buffs recap episode 9 of Survivor 43! Topics include: Noelle's brilliant strategic move, Sami spilling the beans to Karla, Ryan's clams, how we would react to being voted out, who has no shot at winning this game, the cursed 'Knowledge Is Power' advantage, Survivor x NBA player comps, whether Jesse and Cody will be targeted next episode, and more.
No Buffs recap episode 8 of Survivor 43! Topics include: An idol switcheroo flashback, talking about food and dreams out on the island, whether the alliance of seven can/will stay together, which power player could be blindsided next, forearm strength, James vs. Owen, and more.
No Buffs recap episode 7 of Survivor 43! Topics include: Gabler's inspiration, Jesse and Cody striking first, why producers should've forced them to pick pairs for the Immunity Challenge, Jeanine's idol, other animals/Survivor nicknames, the Knowledge Is Power advantage, how Jeff Probst would fare as a player, forced analogies, and more.
No Buffs recap episode 6 of Survivor 43! Topics include: How we'd improve the merge twist, Gabler's revenge, Noelle trying breadsticks at the feast, how Dr. Strange, Spider-Man, and Hawkeye would fare at 'Survivor' challenges, which woman has the best shot at winning the game, and a live report from Davie's Survivor Halloween Watch Party here in Atlanta.
No Buffs recap episode 5 of Survivor 43! Topics include: Ryan's acting chops and whether he threw the challenge, Sami spilling the Jeanine Beware Advantage beans/beads to Gabler, why Jesse risked his vote, who has played the best game so far, the twist to this season's merge, and more.
No Buffs recap episode 4 of Survivor 43! Topics include: Gabler putting palm fronds on Sami and Elie, Lindsay's crazy paranoia, Vesi's poor negotiation skills, Cody's raid at Coco beach, whether Jeff is getting more brutal with his running commentary during challenges, Vesi helping Baka with the puzzle in the Immunity Challenge, JD dominating our fantasy pool, and more.
No Buffs recap episode 3 of Survivor 43! Topics include: Loyalty vs. strength, the producers keeping the same Beware Advantage mission, badass Noelle, why in the world Elie is trying to make Gabler look dumb, Survivor Halloween costumes, turtle puzzles, and more.
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
