Talking Llama: A Survivor Podcast

And we're back baby! Survivor 47 kicks the season off with a solid premiere. Join in on the fun as Matt and Jared return to break down another season of Survivor. Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

We wrap up SURVIVOR 46 with a lackluster finale but a solid and deserving winner. Some interesting, confusing, and annoying decisions were made here, and we get into all of it, plus more thoughts on the seasons on the season as a whole, and more. Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Another messy episode, punctuated by a hilariously bad move with the reward. Breaking all that down, as we say goodbye to a true star. Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Recapping all the craziness from the 10th episode of SURVIVOR 46. We've got an all-time SURVIVOR meltdown - with Q being the calm one! - some good old-fashioned over-the-top product placement/sponsorship, and more! Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Recapping Episode 9 of Survivor 46 with special guest, Chris Kuna. Covering everything from last week's episode to this week's Taylor Swift album, we made sure not to disappoint in Matt's absence. You never know who is listening. Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

A little hiccup with recording to start. Don't worry, you didn't miss much, so just jump right in and come along for the ride as we break down this ridiculous episode (thankfully ridiculous in a good way this time). Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Ah, the dreaded split challenge/double Tribal Council. Yet another feature of the new era that needs to go. But this turned out to be a good result, all things considered. Some decent drama and two interesting votes. About all you can ask for! Plus a new segment from Matt, called Things I Liked, injecting a little more positivity into the coverage! And as always we finish with some Australian Survivor, The Amazing Race, and Big Brother discussion. Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Best episode of the season! (Admittedly not a high bar to clear, but let's focus on the positives). This episode had some much-needed messiness and drama, and hopefully that can keep going. And of course we finish up with Jared and Matt's continuing journeys through Australian Survivor and Big Brother, respectively. Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Episode 5...actually kind of felt like Survivor again? Not exactly effusive praise, but you gotta start somewhere. And stick around to the end again for some more Australian Survivor and Big Brother discussion.  Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

We're celebrating 100 episodes of Talking Llama! A bit of a bummer that we got another downer episode to mark such an occasion, but as always, we find a way to have some fun with it. And we continue our Reality TV Corner at the end, with some more Australian Survivor, plus some Amazing Race and (20 year old) Big Brother talk. Thanks to all who listened across the first 100 episodes, and here's to the next 100! Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

What a bummer of an episode. And not just because of the medevac. Just weak all around. Three episodes in and SURVIVOR 46 is on life support. Though a bit of an unorganized episode, we still have fun here, as we jump around, reminisce about happier SURVIVOR times, and get into some more AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR discussion. Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

A boring 1st hour, followed by an exciting 2nd hour. Exciting in the sense that stuff actually happened. After the "controversy" a couple weeks ago of Probst saying they're no longer casting villains, were the actions by some players this week villainous, or simply them being jerks? And a fun side tangent about some of the (many) ways Australian Survivor is vastly outclassing US Survivor at the moment. Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

It's the SURVIVOR 46 premiere! And opinions here at Talking Llama are...shall we say...mixed. But one thing where there is no disagreement? We may have just witnessed the worst individual premiere performance in the show's history.  Follow us: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

We cap off another season with a really solid finale. [ ] is a strong winner (no spoilers in case you see this before watching the episode!) and Jake cements himself as one of the biggest breakout characters, not just of recent seasons, but maybe ever. Easily the best season of the new era so far.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Breaking down all the action (including fawning over how awesome Jake is) in the penultimate episode of SURVIVOR 45 Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Big moments, shots fired, missed opportunities. Another exciting episode as SURVIVOR 45 heads down the home stretch. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

What an episode! This one had it all, including - as a complete surprise - the first (we think?) ever needle drop in SURVIVOR history! Simply incredible stuff. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

A very up and down episode this week, with a truly horrible twist but a handful of really great, fun character moments. Join us as we break it all down. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

The SURVIVOR auction is back - with some changes - and there's a lot to discuss there. Also, maybe the biggest blindside of the season so far? Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

The 6-6 split with 12 players left remains stupid and terrible and awful and dumb. And also stupid. This is a soul-cleansing, mostly rant-filled episode.  Enjoy! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

What an episode! SURVIVOR history is made amid a fantastic merge episode. The strong season rolls on. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Nobody quit! That's reason enough to be happy with this week's episode. We break down everything else, even the return of the incredibly dumb Amulet advantage. Enjoy! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Our snail's pace catch up for AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR continues, this time with the beloved 2017 season. This is the first of at least two episodes covering this season. In this episode, we go through the first merge vote. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

A disappointing end to what had been a great episode. We discuss the eliminated player's...interesting(?) decision and why it doesn't all add up. Really unfortunate that 2/4 votes have ended in a quit, but nonetheless the season is still good, and there's plenty of reason to be optimistic for the remaining stretch. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Another good episode, and we're 3-3 to start the season! Some more good character moments, and some fun and interesting strategic decisions as well. The season keeps delivering! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

With back to back good episodes to start the season, SURVIVOR 45 is flashing hope of being one of the better, maybe best, "new era" seasons. Lots of game left to play, of course, but a good start nonetheless! Join us as we break down all the action from the 2nd episode. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Talking Llama is back, covering our 5th Survivor season! We break down everything from a pretty fun premiere. How did we feel about the 90 minute episode structure? Could the Lulu tribe be the worst tribe ever (while also being one of the most entertaining)? Did Jared experience an existential crisis? All that and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

We've teased it many times, and now we're finally getting into it: Australian Survivor! We're starting back at the beginning, with the 2016 season, the first of the rebooted effort. This episode is a discussion of the full season, but we'll hopefully split the rest of the seasons into at least two episodes, pre-merge and post-merge. Episodes for the remaining seasons will be sporadic, especially with SURVIVOR 45 less than two months away. So we'll just have to keep pushing through when we have time.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

What a weird season. Started slow, middle had a rough stretch, including potentially the single worst episode in the show's history, before righting the ship and finishing with a solid stretch of episodes, capping it off with a worthy, lovable winner. We recap all that went down, and give our final thoughts on SURVIVOR 44. We finish with a little preview of what might be coming in the SURVIVOR offseason... Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

SURVIVOR 44 did it again, another solid episode. We're set up for an entertaining and satisfying finale next week! You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

SURVIVOR 44 continues its hot(ish) streak. Join us to discuss the latest episode, but not before we start off by discussing some big news for future SURVIVOR seasons (90-minute episodes!). You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

It's a full tilt boogie recap of Survivor 44 episode 10, as Jared slides into the hosting chair and welcomes friend of the pod Chris Kuna, filling in for Matt. Join the fun as they break it all down! You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

What's this? An actual good episode this season? Better late than never! You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

This episode wasn't terrible! It wasn't great, but it was a standard-issue episode of Survivor. And at this point, we'll take it. You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Well that was...something. And by "something" we mean a bottom tier episode of Survivor, in the discussion for worst ever. Not great, Bob! You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Another okay episode, but there are a couple major complaints to levy against the show (whaddya know, more problems with production...) You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

The best episode of the season! Though it was still more "fine" than "good" but it's better than what we've gotten so far. In addition to breaking down this episode, there's also a little preview for something in the works for the off-season with Australian Survivor... You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Oh boy, the guys are on one tonight, as Survivor 44 continues to slog along. You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Matt is unavailable this week, so Jared takes a stab at a solo episode! And crushes it! You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Another week, another "meh" episode for Survivor 44. Join Matt and Jared as they somehow string together 40 minutes discussing the 2nd episode. You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

SURVIVOR 44 is here, and Matt and Jared are...not exactly enthusiastic after the first two hours. But it's a fun episode, dissecting all that went wrong. But hey, at least the premiere had a wild Tribal Council to finish on a high note! You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

What a finish! SURVIVOR 43 caps off a pretty terrific season with a great finale, and a wild win!  You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

A doozy of a penultimate episode for SURVIVOR 43. The biggest move of the season, capping off arguably the best episode of the season, puts one player firmly in the driver's seat as we head into the finale. We break it all down and look ahead to what we might expect next week. You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

A new advantage threatens to derail the game, but does it? (No, thankfully). We break down that and everything else from a packed SURVIVOR episode. You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Just a short and sweet recap for this holiday week. A fairly straightforward episode, not bad, but not great. Hoping for more as we hit the home stretch. You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Jared's back after a week break, and just in time! We finally get some real drama and, one of the funniest moments of the season, and what's most likely the best move of the game so far. And once again, we sneak in a little Australian Survivor update and some random Vikings thoughts after their wild win against the Bills last week (we're nothing if not well-rounded). You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

With Jared out of town this week, ol' reliable Chris steps in and we have a great discussion on the season as a whole, Survivor in general, all while breaking down this week's action. And we sneak in a little Aussie Survivor talk at the end, for good measure. You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

Oh buddy. This one got the blood pumping a little bit. We had an absolute blast breaking it down. One of our favorite podcast episodes to date. You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

We stan a chaotic merge vote!  You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

We break down the latest SURVIVOR 43 episode. With the (maybe?) merge next week, we also get into who's sitting pretty right now and who has some work to do as we approach the home stretch. You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge

This was a messy week of SURVIVOR. Some poor social awareness, questionable strategy/decision-making. And it was glorious. Wouldn't want this every week. But once in a while? Bring on the slop! You can subscribe, rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  Follow us on social media: Instagram: @talkingllamapod / @matthambidge Twitter: @llamatalkpod / @matthambidge