Surviving Snyder

Mission accomplished. We have officially Survived Snyder. Over 2 years and 120 episodes after starting the Surviving Snyder podcast, our wish finally came true as Dan Snyder sold our beloved Washington Commanders to a non-despicable human being. We get into the big news… and then drop some big news ourselves with a major announcement. Listen in for the full scoop!

It's the offseason for Survivor and the NFL but there's still plenty to discuss as Dalton and Brendan predict what will go down on the island and on the grid iron. The guys may have come up with a way to resurrect a classic Survivor contest. Plus, Dalton thinks things are about to get spicy in Fiji this Fall...Brendan is bullish on the Commanders offense, but Dalton is ready with a healthy dose of skepticism.00:00 - Intro11:10 - Survivor 45 predictions31:00 - Commanders predictions

Survivor fan and Washington Commanders beat reporter for The Athletic Ben Standig returns to the pod to share his take on season 44, and also give us all the intel from the Commanders off-season “organized team activities” practices. How does QB1 Sam Howell and first round pick Emmanuel Forbes look? Ben shares his professional expertise. Plus, we all pick the Survivor 44 players we most want to see come back, and Brendan reveals a Commanders star that has just revealed himself to be a huge Survivor fan. Time codes below. Come get some!00:00 - Intro, start of show4:30 – Ben Standig joins and a new reality show recommendation8:00 – Survivor 44 talk and the players we most want to see come back28:00 – A Commanders player and Commanders press Survivor fans 35:45 – Commanders OTAs report

Survivor's offseason is upon us.  We have a special request from season 44 star Carolyn.Who in the new era has what it takes to win a returnee season?Plus- Commanders camp! Chase Young, Sam Howell, and Josh Harris updatesSurvivor 00:00Commanders 23:00

Rick and Brendan react to a fun and unpredictable finale. One player made a bold move. Did it pay off or did they go down in a blaze of glory? Once again, we had a dominant winner and a zero vote getter at final tribal council. Did the jury get it right? And why is the jury so nice these days? The guys break it all down spoiler free!

We have our Survivor 44 finalists! The final 5 is set, and we handicap each of the players' chances of winning heading into the last installment of the season, while also recapping all the action from the penultimate episode. Not only that, but Dalton reveals his initial season ranking of Survivor 44, while also reading his rankings of Brendan and Rick's seasons to them to see if his cohosts consider them fair or unfair. You can also be the judge. Not only that, but we react to a listener complaint and also weigh in on the biggest news of all: THAT DAN SNYDER IS ACTUALLY SELLING OUR FAVORITE FOOTBALL TEAM! Check out the time codes to go right where you want, or just listen to the entire gosh darn thing.00:00 - Start of show & listener mail7:00 – Survivor 44 penultimate episode recap and finale winner and Sia predictions33:15 - Survivor season rankings50:20 – Commanders talk

A last gasp!Carolyn decides whether to reveal her big secret to protect her closest ally.Jaime and Heidi leave us guessing.Danny does his best DeNiro.Plus- Commanders schedule wishes and where are we visiting to watch the team live?Survivor 00:00Commanders 32:20

Once again, Frannie balled out in a challenge, but did she pay the ultimate price for her dominance? Dalton, Rick, and Brendan discuss throwing challenges, re-using puzzles, whether 3-D printing a puzzle is fair, and the simple joy of watching Jaime's confessionals. Plus, the guys react to the Commanders' draft class, including a first round pick who's built like Dalton00:00 Intro03:55 Survivor episode react22:34 Commanders draft breakdown49:43 Brendan's unlikely ally in the Aaron Rodgers discussion

Another player voted out and another fake idol never played. Dalton, Rick, and Brendan get into everything that went down on episode 9 of Survivor 44, including the decision to sit out of the challenge for rice, what Soka should do about Tika, and all the producers' dreams of fake idol madness once again being blown to smithereens. Tons of Survivor talk to get to. Then, we turn our attention to football and share our thoughts on the big Chase Young news and what the Commanders should do in the draft, Finally, we engage in yet ANOTHER Aaron Rodgers debate on his trade to the Jets. Brendan insists that his favorite player ever was still a top 5 QB last year. Is Brendan insane? You be the judge! Time codes below:00:00: Survivor 44 episode 9 deep dive33:30: We talk Chase Young, NFL Draft, and Aaron Rodgers trade

Duos duel and Danny breaks wind on this week's Survivor!One castaway tries to overcome the effects of his PB&J while another tries to find footing in the game without her Prince Charming.All this and a VERY RISKY idol play.Plus - Jalen Hurts contract, how we feel about the looming sale of the Commanders, and the argument for going after Lamar Jackson.

Howdy, partners! It's a HUGE week on the podcast. Snyder is selling, Mike White unwittingly sabotaged Rick's potential return to Survivor, Frannie lost her closest ally by winning a challenge, and Rick hung out with some big Survivor personalities at Ron Clark's watch party. The guys break it all down on this week's episode.00:00 Dalton, Rick, and Brendan are reunited03:10 Rick was nearly a shop keeper on Survivor 4114:45 Ron Clark's watch party19:52 More big twists on this week's episode32:40 Frannie's costly win44:17 Snyder is selling

In this Survivor 44 recap - Everyone howls for mergatory!The 3 stooges reunite, Matt and Frannie try to hide the romance, and Josh vs YamYam heats up.Plus- A Lauren Ashley and Heidi sighting! and why the Survivor gods should stop recycling puzzles

The Survivor gods continued to smile on us all by keeping Carolyn and Yam Yam safe for another week. Just when things started to look shaky for two of this season's biggest personalities, Matthew succumbed to his shoulder injury and was medically evacuated from the game. Meanwhile, one player is left feeling like the "third turd" on a journey that might have ripple effects for the rest of the game.  Rick and Brendan are here break it all down. Plus, the Commanders inch closer to the end of Dan Snyder's reign of terror. 0:00 Survivor breakdown25:58 Commanders sale news

So, we knew Carolyn made great TV the very first second she showed up on Survivor 44 — which, coincidentally, was the very first second of Survivor 44. But who knew that she would be such a gamer? Carolyn has been pulling all the right levers and we break down her surprisingly stealthy game so far after four episodes. We also get into the big tribe shuffle, Josh's really bad lying, and seeing TWO challenges on an episode. Then, we tackle the new Commanders news that Dan Snyder has apparently cleaned out his office. THANK THE LORD! Come and get some.00:00 – Survivor 44, episode 4 react24:20 – Is Dan Snyder really gone?

It seems statistically impossible. And yet the three winner picks from the three Surviving Snyder hosts for Survivor 44 were the first three people voted out of the game. HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN? Shamed hosts Dalton, Rick, and Brendan reflect on their miserable prognosticating skills and also try to get to the bottom of why women keep getting voted of the game first. It's a full Survivor 44 episode 3 breakdown, complete with a new slate of winner picks. We then shift gears to talk about all the moves made by our sad sack Washington Commanders in free agency. Will any of the moves make a difference? Do they ever? Hey, let some fellas dream for a minute. Time codes below.00:00 — Start of Show, Survivor 44 episode 3 recap35:15 — Washington Commander free agency react 

Dalton, Rick, and Brendan celebrate the brilliance of Survivor's next great character. Meanwhile, the guys continue to show how bad they are at picking winners. A week after Brendan's pick was the first one voted out, Rick's winner pick and episode one hero was sent packing. Then, the guys change gears and kick around the prospect of Lamar Jackson to the Commanders.00:00 Survivor episode 2 recap32:10 Commander's QB talk

Med-evacs, advantages in cages, sabotage, and shots in the dark.  The 2 hour Survivor 44 premiere was a roller coaster ride.  Breaking down all the action and picking favorites moving forward.Plus - The Commanders get their report card and did you know F- is a grade? Scalpels and Tequila. A Grey's Anatomy Podcast A comedic Greys Anatomy podcast hosted by two millennial women discussing the show...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Literary Guise Podcast: A Book Club for Modern MenA cocktail-infused book podcast, examining positive and toxic portrayals of masculinity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ugh! Another Dallas Cowboys fan on the podcast. Why do we do this to ourselves? This week, Survivor 43's Sami Layadi joins us to talk all about his Survivor 43 experience (including why he thought Jesse would be easy to beat while they were playing the game) and why in the name of all that is good and holy he decided to become a Cowboys fan. He also gets into the jury's thinking behind that surprising vote, and if his football team is as sad-sack as ours. (Answer: No.) In addition, the fellas share their thoughts on the hiring of new Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Listen in for all the goodness. Time codes below.00:00 – start of show18:30 – Sami Layadi talks Survivor 43 & Dallas Cowboys

Dalton and Brendan kick things off by reveling in the Eagles Super Bowl loss. Then, Survivor 41's Evvie and Tiffany return to the podcast to continue their tradition of assessing the latest Survivor cast. Fueled on liquor and based on nothing but photos and cast bios, the gang make (unfair) assumptions and (ridiculous) predictions for each of the new Survivor castaways. 00:00 Start of show and Super Bowl reaction11:42 Survivor cast assessment with Evvie and Tiffany

Was the 43 jury corrupted? What does Gabler's win mean for future Survivor seasons? What would he change if he could go back and do it all again?  Castaway James Jones joins the guys to break down all the best parts of Survivor 43.Plus- James discusses growing up as a fan in Philly and how it prepared him to compete on Survivor.  All that plus MERCH DRAMA and Super Bowl Predictions on the 101st episode of Surviving Snyder!

How did a podcast combining our love of Survivor and love of a crappy football team with the worst owner in professional sports make it to 100 episodes? WE HAVE NO IDEA! But here we are! And we have a true extravaganza for you as we hit triple digits. Recorded on the 40th anniversary (to the day!) of DC's first Super Bowl title, we recall past glory (the only kind we know!), and then share our thoughts on the Eagles and Chiefs championship game wins. But that is the mere appetizer for the main course, as we welcome in 41 guests (41!) to help us celebrate, including 35 former Survivor players. We've got special messages from Survivor winners, Survivor legends, and Survivor fan favorites, as well as a few former NFL players and media members insane enough to join us on this nonsensical ride. It's a super fun collection of voices you'll have to hear to believe, including one special secret mystery guest at the very end who crashed out podcast even though he was definitely NOT INVITED! Time codes below. Enjoy, and thanks for listening. Left hand up!00:00 – Start of show3:40 – 40th anniversary celebration of DC's first Super Bowl win10:00 – NFC & AFC Championship game reacts34:50 – Happy 100th episode messages from 35 Survivor players and more!

The Dallas Cowboys failed (once again) to make a deep run into the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Bengals made it look easy in Buffalo and the Chiefs rolled on despite an injury to Patrick Mahomes. Dalton, Rick, and Brendan discuss all the divisional round action and predict winners in this week's conference championship games. Then, the guys cover breaking Commanders' news, including the team's search for a new offensive coordinator. Does anyone want the job? 00:00 Cowboys flop again09:25 Divisional round react and predictions30:25 Washington OC search

Owen Knight joins the Surviving Snyder crew to discuss the Survivor 43 jury, his big last gasp challenge victory, and the pain of being a Washington football fan.Plus- What's next for the Commanders at QB? Standout moments from the weekend's playoff action and what to expect as the playoffs march forward.

The Commanders end another disappointing season on a high note, decimating the Dallas Cowboys as rookie quarterback Sam Howell shines and the injury plagued defense dominates. What should we make of the rookie QB's outing and why did the defense play their best game of the season once the season was already over? We talk it all out while also looking ahead to the future — a future that could be without Dan Snyder as owner!

Riverboat Ron gambled with a change at QB. He lost... big. With a playoff spot on the line, Carson Wentz and the Commanders delivered another dreadful offensive performance. For the third time this year, a Wentz led offense failed to break the 10 point barrier. Rick and Brendan discuss the game and think ahead to the next year's QB situation.  

A Giant LossIn this depressing episode Dalton, Brendan, and Rick talk officiating, play calling, and everything else that went wrong.Then they predict what's next for Washington.Plus - A special "appearance" from a Survivor 43 castaway.Commanders Talk 00:00Survivor Surprise : 37:30

In what was one of Survivor's most shocking finales, a new champion is crowned. Rick and Brendan discuss their immediate reactions and shared disbelief at the outcome. The guys propose a few theories that might explain the mind-blowing landslide at final tribal council. PLUS: Rick and Brendan offer their thoughts on a WILD first look at Survivor 44. 

Oh boy, that was a hot one. We wanted some spice and some sizzle on Survivor 43, and one player certainly gave it to us in the penultimate episode.  We break down the total ingenious villain move by one contestant and then rank the each of the final five's chances of taking home the title. Dalton and Rick also reveal where they rank this season compared to all the others. Can you guess where they have it? Listen in and enjoy

Survivor 3rd place finisher and New York Giants super fan, Ryan Ulrich joins the podcast to break down the latest Commanders game. Ryan gives an outsider's perspective on Heinicke magic, and expresses frustrations about today's much anticipated matchup. Plus, the guys break down each team's playoff prospects and give predictions for round two between the Commanders and Giants. As always, there are plenty of fixins to be had and plenty of torches to be snuffed.00:00 Game reaction/breakdown33:11 Fixins and Torch Snuffing

Former Survivor and Giants superfan Ryan Ulrich is back with the guys previewing the NFC Beast matchup between Washington and New York.Plus - A Survivor classic returns and why couldn't the castaways find that advantage?A sneak peak behind the scenes of Survivor.Survivor Talk: 00:00Commanders Talk: 33:33

Sunday started with the Commanders dedicating a coat hanger "statue" to Sean Taylor. The day ended with the Commanders' defense sealing a huge win in the final minute of regulation against one of the NFC's playoff hopefuls. Rick, Dalton, and Brendan have their left hands way up as they break it all down. 00:00 Game recap20:50 Sean Taylor tribute debacle30:03 Fixins and snuffing

Brendan welcomed his old Survivor: Ghost Island buddy James Lim over for Thanksgiving, so we welcomed the Pats fan onto the pod to talk about the latest episode of Survivor 43, his Survivor fantasy football dominance, and the upcoming Commanders game against the Atlanta Falcons.  A super fun time is had by all as we truly wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving indeed!00:00 – Survivor 43 talk36:00 – Survivor fantasy football talk43:10 – Commanders talk

Washington's defensive line leads the way in a win over Houston.  The guys are feeling great but how optimistic should they be about the rest of the season?Plus- Fixin's galore, a great day for Virginia Tech, and did we here Commanders fans cheering in Texas?

Survivor Cagayan star Brice Izyah, and Survivor Ghost Island champ Wendell Holland return to break down tonight's double elimination episode. Things are finally getting testy, as sparks fly at camp and at tribal council. Also, the guys discuss one player who's making big moves, they weigh in with winner picks, and Brice wonders whether being a goat can be a winning strategy. PLUS: Rick, Dalton, and Brendan bask in the glory of Monday night's win against the Eagles and preview this week's game against the Texans.00:00 Intro02:17 Survivor discussion with Wendell and Brice46:53 Commanders talk

Don't pinch us, because if we're dreaming we don't want to wake up. The Commanders surprised everyone by going into the house of horrors that is Philly on a Monday night and beating the undefeated Eagles in front of a national audience… by double digits! And poor Rick Devens missed it all. Dalton and Brendan break it all down in jubilant fashion. They truly are leaders on a mission.

The Survivor producers live 2 get radical as they fool the audience and even long time entertainment journalists like our own Dalton Ross! So how does Dalton feel about being fooled?And is there a villain in our midst?  Debating whether the season has found its big bad.Plus - Ben Standig covers the Commanders for the Athletic and he's here to answer all our questions regarding ownership, press releases, the QB situation, and more.Survivor: 00:00Commanders: 33:50

There was no encore for the Taylor Heinicke magic show, but the Commanders' defense kept them in the game.  Unfortunately, an untimely penalty and questionable decision making by the head coach resulted in a close loss at home to Kur(t) Cousins and the Vikings. Dalton, Rick, and Brendan are here to break it all down.00:00 Game breakdown17:30 Fixins and torch snuffing

Ohhhhhhhh, boy. A lot to get to this week. We start by sharing thoughts on the latest episode of Survivor 43 as Dalton shares some intel he got from both Jeff Probst and the latest victim about what happened (and what COULD have happened) at that last Tribal Council. Plus, Rick and Dalton wonder: Does this season need a little spice? Listen in and see if you agree. Then, we turn to the HUGE news of the week that Dan Snyder may actually be selling the Washington Commanders. Could the greatest day in the history of DC sports finally be upon us, or is this just another thing to hopes up that will once again be dashed? We weigh in and then also get into a bit of a debate about the quarterback position (nothing new for this podcast, right, Brendan?) and make predictions for this week's game against the Vikings. It's everything you want, and then some. Time codes below!0:00 – Start of show3:20 – Survivor 43 news and views25:10 – Is Dan Snyder really selling the team?37:15 – Commanders football talk and predictionsProduce it UpJames Curry pulls back the curtain on the news producer life. From handling diva...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

The Washington football team wins ugly again and the guys couldn't be happier.A lot fixin's to hand out as the Commanders come from behind to beat the Colts.  And it wouldn't be Surviving Snyder if someone didn't get there torch snuffed... listen now to find out who heads to football Ponderosa.

Rick and Brendan recap a wild episode of Survivor. Merge episodes are always exciting, and this one's a doozy. An epic challenge, advantages galore, and one player breaks Survivor's cardinal rule. Plus, the guys preview this weekend's game against the struggling Colts and Brendan laments the Commanders' place on the hamster wheel of mediocrity.00:00 Start of the show and Survivor recap20:25 Commanders news and game previewProduce it UpJames Curry pulls back the curtain on the news producer life. From handling diva...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

We saw both the good and the bad of Taylor Heinicke, but only the bad from the Packers offense, and that was the difference as the Commanders squeaked out a come from behind 23-21 victory. Let's get into it, as well as the latest franchise blunders off the field.

Dalton returns as the guys recap an unbelievable episode of Survivor. An overconfident player threw a challenge. Or did he just blow it? Regardless (and predictably) he paid the price. Meanwhile, the podcast's namesake is in the news once again, as one of Dan Snyder's fellow owners called for his ouster. Speaking of throwing, has Carson Wentz thrown his last pass in burgundy and gold? All of this, plus a preview of this week's matchup with the struggling Green Bay Packers.00:00 Start of the show and Survivor discussion27:05 Is Dan Snyder finally on the way out40:07 Commanders news and Green Bay previewBustin' Chops & Callin' ShotsEach week Josh and Jon sit down to give their take on travel sports and everything in...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Brendan and Rick breakdown the latest episode of Survivor, where one of them lost their winner pick! Palm fronds, negotiations, and a self-inflicted elimination.Plus- The Commanders and Bears make an all time not-for-TV matchup on Thursday Night Football.And Dan Snyder says he has dirt on Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL Owners.Survivor : 00:00Commanders Game : 19:15Commanders Drama : 35:10

Stephenie LaGrossa joins Dalton and Rick to breakdown the latest episode of Survivor 43, discuss her time as a castaway on 3 different Survivor seasons, and explain why she stopped watching Survivor. And why she's started watching again!Plus- Brian Robinson is back but a bunch of other Commanders are out.  Predictions for Sunday's game against the Titans.Survivor Talk: 00:00Commanders Talk: 38:20

Only a quarter of the way through the season and things are bad... really bad. Dalton says he is dead inside and Brendan wonders whether it's already Sam Howell time. Even Rick has a hard time finding the silver lining to the Commanders latest uninspired effort. The guys pull no punches as there are plenty of torches to snuff from the latest debacle in Dallas.00:00 Game breakdown21:43 Rick, Dalton, and Brendan call out the best and worst performers by handing out all the fixins' and snuffing torches

This is a must-listen to episode for fans of either reality TV or the NFL as we celebrate Dallas week for the Commanders by bringing in the ultimate guest — former Cowboy, Survivor fan favorite, and Challenge champion Danny McCray. Danny starts by revealing what happened AFTER he finished The Challenge, and then shares his take on the new season of Survivor, while also taking a victory lap for helping to get rid of the dreaded Hourglass twist. Who is Danny's pick to win Survivor 43? He'll tell you! We also talk about the highs and lows of Danny's NFL playing career, in which he reveals that an infamous Thanksgiving game against Washington was the beginning of the end of his playing career as a defensive starter. And you better believe Danny is ready to roast Dalton, Rick, and Brendan about their terrible team. And roast he does. And mock. And insult. The worst part about it? He's not wrong. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. Time codes below:0:00 – Start of show updates4:45 – Danny McCray talks Survivor, The Challenge, and Dallas Cowboys playing career47:30 – Commanders uniform talk and game predictionsBustin' Chops & Callin' ShotsEach week Josh and Jon sit down to give their take on travel sports and everything in...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

The Commanders travelled to Landover, MD to play an away game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The result was predictable and has Dalton questioning his fandom. Rick and Brendan share in the misery as they break down the Commanders' offensive woes and wonder whether the defense's performance constitutes a bounce back for Jack Del Rio's squad. As always, the guys recognize this week's stars and scrubs by passing out all the fixins' and snuffing torches. PLUS, the guys talk about the team's big mascot reveal. 00:00 Dalton's rant/game breakdown17:30 Mascot news24:09 Fixins' and torch snuffing

Domenick Abbate joins the crew to breakdown the Survivor 43 premiere and talk The Challenge USA.Plus- Carson Wentz heads back to Philadelphia and Jamin Davis drama.The Challenge USA Finale 00:00Survivor Premier 00:33Commanders preview 01:13

Well, that sucked. The Washington Commanders had one of their worst halves in recent memory, getting smoked 22-0 in the first half by the Detroit Lions. They showed some life late, only to be undone by a bad defense and questionable coaching decisions. So… WHAT ELSE IS NEW?!? Dalton, Rick and Brendan break it all down, for better or for worse.Filmshake - The 90's Movies PodcastA comedic podcast about 90's moviesListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

The Commanders era starts with a nailbiter. Jump aboard the Carson Wentz roller coaster as Rick, Dalton, and Brendan break down the highs and lows of the Commanders' inaugural victory. Which new players came through in the clutch? Which familiar faces are stuck in first gear. Plus: the guys lock in their season predictions. 0:00 Start of show and game recap34:05 Rick, Dalton and Brendan snuff torches and hand out fixins

Tiffany Seely joins Dalton, Brendan and Rick to take a closer look at the pet peeves and personalities of Survivor 43's castaways.Plus - The guys talk about Brian Robinson's gunshot wounds and get ready for NFL kickoff with a look at the Commanders' final cuts.Survivor Cast Breakdown: 00:00:00Commanders Talk: 01:19:00