The Winners Edit: A Survivor Story and Edgic Podcast

Dan and Nick discuss Ribfest! What does it mean that some castaways got full on ribs while others got full on game content? As another of our big pre merge storylines finally pays off with a little help from a twist, we look ahead to the next big dominoes to fall. Join our discord https://discord.gg/MgvHqPDy

Reupload due to audio issues. Dan and Nick discuss this weeks "Fake" merge, and how the editors plan to tackle Jeff's insistence that this isn't the merge. An epic downfall for the books, and some neat tricks in storytelling leave this episode feeling very unique. Email us at thewinneredit@gmail.com or Join our community discord: https://discord.gg/SmRwkVGq

Dan and Nick discuss this weeks "Fake" merge, and how the editors plan to tackle Jeff's insistence that this isn't the merge. An epic downfall for the books, and some neat tricks in storytelling leave this episode feeling very unique. Email us at thewinneredit@gmail.com or Join our community discord: https://discord.gg/SmRwkVGq

Nick and Dan break down the social hour episode extravaganza and discuss the amazing blindside face we saw. Who else will get blindsided? Listen and find out! Special on the go audio quality this week - sorry in advance! Join our discord community! https://discord.gg/FFayrD6j Email us at thewinneredit@gmail.com

In this episode of the Winner's Edit Podcast, Nick and Dan break down Genevieve's meteoric rise as she pulls off a killer move with Rome, taking Kishan down a notch in one of the season's biggest shockers yet! They discuss how so-called "invisible" characters can suddenly emerge from the shadows to shape the game—and how this season is becoming a masterclass in chaos. From the unexpected power plays to the bold confidence radiating from key players, Nick and Dan analyze how these dynamics could influence the season's outcome. Plus, here is a thought-provoking discussion: are those who claim to hate Edgic secretly drawn to it? Tune in as we dive into all the twists, turns, and complex characters making Survivor 47 one for the books!

In this Winner's Edit Podcast recap of Survivor 47 Episode 3, Chris and Dan go character-by-character to explore each castaway's evolving journey! Rome takes center stage, dominating the episode with his fiery clash against Aysha and gaining the upper hand in this heated rivalry. Could Rome be the season's rising star, or will he burn out in a blaze of overconfidence? Meanwhile, other players continue to lay low or make waves, each carving their own path through the game. Chris and Dan also analyze what the edit might be hinting at for each character's trajectory and ask, “Is everyone aboard the Sol train?” Join us for a deep dive into the personalities, alliances, and storylines shaping this season's thrilling ride! Want to talk survivor? Join our discord! https://discord.gg/F6afMpzV

In this episode of the Winner's Edit Podcast, we dive into the whirlwind that was Survivor 47 Episode 3! Gabe's bold idol play shakes up the game, while Sam makes history with a record-breaking confessional count. With alliances shifting and power moves being made, we analyze the key characters driving the season forward. Dan, Nick, and Chris break down the behind-the-scenes strategy, speculate on the emerging storylines, and share their winner picks now that we've seen more of the cast in action. This episode is packed with dynamic gameplay and plenty of potential future stars—no losers here on the Winner's Edit! Tune in for our take on where this wild season might go next. Join our discord at: https://discord.gg/SSSpEAJq Read up on Nick's blog at: https://medium.com/@wiltsien/survivor-storytelling-s47-what-does-your-community-do-with-bad-eggs-e2-ccbdfbc26966 Special thanks to dels8!

In the latest recap from One Glorious Episode, Chris and Dan dive into the thrilling premiere of Survivor 47. This season kicks off with a powerful exploration of the themes of "community" and "fitting in," as the castaways navigate their first few days on the island. From early alliances to unexpected outcasts, the episode is filled with moments that set the tone for a season centered on belonging and social dynamics. Chris and Dan break down the key characters who are already making waves, the surprising (and sometimes bizarre) music choices that underscore pivotal moments, and how these elements might hint at the narrative arcs to come. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis of how the editing is shaping the storylines and what it could mean for the rest of the season! Join the community discord https://discord.gg/SSSpEAJq

In this episode of the Winner's Edit Podcast, Dan and Nick dive deep into the cast of Survivor 47 with a fresh lens! Instead of the usual rundown of challenge prowess, strategic chops, and social savvy, we're taking a closer look at the characters themselves. Who's poised to be the next fan-favourite, meme-worthy star, or iconic villain? We break down each castaway's story potential, entertainment value, and the vibes they're bringing to the island. From over-the-top personalities to under-the-radar charmers, we predict who will make waves, who will stir the pot, and who will be at the center of this season's most memorable moments. Tune in for our character assessment of Survivor 47—and find out who we think will light up our screens this season! Join our brand new edgic community discord: https://discord.gg/QFp4Vg7C Have a question? Email us at thewinneredit@gmail.com Follow Dan on tiktok at @KilbyKilby

This is it! The finale for what our show is about - guessing, predicting - that time is over! Listen to our final thoughts, guesses. We pitch what every person would be saying here at the end, and how likely it is for them to get there. You can email thewinneredit@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram at @dannykillsbees or @thechrisoneil - tiktok - kilbykilbykilby Hope everyone has a great Victoria day - see you after we know whether we're really smart or really dumb!

This week's Winner's Edit focuses on the problems of the season, narrative momentum shifting and the bird of a new introverted outsider. Where is this season going? Dan and Nick have a similar view and maybe that means we're really right, or REALLY wrong! Listen and find out! Follow Dan on tiktok:Kilbykilbykilby or Instagram @dannykillsbees Follow Nick's medium page at: https://medium.com/@wiltsien Timestamps: General thoughts: 00:04:00 Stories Of The Season: :00:45:00 Individual Castaways Stories: 01:08:00

This week, it's all about maybe the most successful sponsorship in Survivor history. It's an episode all about MONEY, Spending, and marketing. We discuss whether this was a phenomenal episode of TV, a glorified commercial for Applebees...or both! Dan and Chris diverge on winner contenders and speculate who our future winners could be. Thanks for listening! For any questions email thewinneredit@gmail.com Follow Dan on Instagram or Twitter @DannyKillsBees I've been doing more Tiktok videos and would love your support! - KilbyKilbyKilby Follow Chris at Thechrisoneill on instagram

Dan is back with special guest Nick this week to break down the episode! What does a challenge beast look like in seasons where they win? Dan breaks down the history of the comp beat and how it relates to this season—where we could have gone wrong. Is Survivor like Game of Thrones? Will Tiffany know Kenzie is after her, and will she turn into a vengeance demon? So many questions regarding the winner edit have been answered this week! If you have questions or comments, email thewinneredit@gmail.com or comment on Reddit! Do we like the new logo? Let me know—it's still a work in progress! I'm working on a few new changes, potentially a new intro song and more content for you folks. To follow his writing on Medium, click this link: https://medium.com/@wiltsien- to Nick for joining us this week - he writes about Survivor, Football, Taylor Swift and all things storytelling! He does a fabulous job on fabulous reads.

Dan and Chris are back this week discussing what Dan theorizes is the ACTUAL merge episode. New stories develop, Q dominates the content and we have a little theory of where the season might be going. It's a little silly perhaps, but maybe they march in a new direction! If you have a question or comment you'd like on the show - send an email to thewinneredit@gmail.com

Nick (buffalove91) is back! We break down the Split tribal as a twist - does it work for survivor? Could the new complex tribe theory be based on these tribals? Is our new complex duo formed? We go through the stories of the season and where we think they end up! For any thoughts please send to thewinneredit@gmail.com Hope you enjoy!

The merge...sort of! Huge episode for the Yanu 3, and Siga's story gets clarified. What does it mean for the broader story? We recorded early this week and late at night to bring you some analysis on where we think the season might end up - but also some issues with modern survivor and our proposed solutions. Heavy strategy episode. let us know how you feel about the format, always evolving! Email us feedback at thewinneredit@gmail.com Thanks again for listening as always!

This is the end of the premerge! Dan and Chris pitch what is missing in this season and how the premerge story could have been told better - we discuss what dynamics have been left to cook when they should be front and centre. A lot of fans hated this episode and we crack into why - is the episode bad, or is the season lacking momentum? As always you can email us at thewinneredit@gmail.com for any thoughts questions or feedback. We really appreciated hearing from you all on r/edgic!

Dan is joined by special guest Buffalove91! We break down the first 4 weeks of the show and dig into Nick's approach to edgic. Was too much time focused on Bhanu? Was this a successful first act to our season long story? ~ Reupload- Listen and find out! Episodes are posted on r/edgic, and you can email us at thewinneredit@gmail.com Online Survivor Game application - Chris and Dan have helped with and supported this game in the past! They are currently looking for applicants for their new season of Endure! forms.gle/aCi3LnhLssd8naGz6 to apply! As always - this is a treat to host and I appreciate you all for listening. Thanks for the support!

This week we get into what the future of the season could be - is it Hunter vs Venus as our primary rivalry? Who is sneaky-bad at challenges? Listen and find out! This week was a little bit rushed due to our schedules but we hope everything sounds good and insightful! Any questions or comments - send an email to thewinneredit@gmail.com

Join Dan and Chris on "The Winner's Edit" as they dissect the emergence of Survivor duos. From analyzing the strategic dynamics to exploring the defining moments, they unravel what makes a duo succeed or fail in the game. This episode also spotlights Venus, a rising star who transforms into a classic Survivor character. With her strategic brilliance and captivating presence, Venus leaves a lasting impact on the game. Tune in for insightful discussions, strategic breakdowns, and the thrilling journey of Survivor's most memorable duos. Have a question? Email us at thewinneredit@gmail.com or comment on our post on reddit.com/r/edgic Let us know what you think!

One Of These Podcast Hosts is Too Unlikeable to Win! What did jeff's cryptic opening speech mean? Listen and find out! From Dan: Apologies I am a little sick this week! I have a pretty nasty cold so if my audio is a little off or if I didn't catch all my coughs, sorry for coughing in your ear! Hope the episode is good - wish we were a little earlier but I was out of it until today. Email: thewinneredit@gmail.com

Chris and Dan come to a conclusion different than what a lot of people seem to think. Are they right? Are they wrong? Listen to find out! Lots of in depth debate back and forth about what the end of this season will look like.

New guest this week with Nick from the survivor subreddit! We break down the entire season with someone with a much different perspective than Dan! Where is this season going? Listen and find out!

Little late this week so Dan did a solo episode talking about his expectations for the future, hot takes on the rest of the season and the ways this episode surprised him.

This week was the week where the narrative second act kicks into gear, or so we think. Can Belo reunite? Will Reba dominate? Listen and find out where we think this chapter is going. 00:00:00 - General thoughts on episode, strategy, episode composition 00:31:30 - Stories of the Season 00:53:00 - Individual Stories Dee, Austin, Julie, Drew, Emily, Katurah, Bruce, Kendra, Jake, Kellie Contenders 02:13:37 - Contenders, Next boot

In this week's episode, Dan and Chris delve deep into the intricate plot of the show. They analyze the season's strategy and how it reflects on the characters and their portrayal. Tune in to find out who is thriving and who is being painted in a positive light. Contact us: thewinneredit@gmail.com 00:45:00 STORIES OF THE SEASON

Another *sick* episode of the winner's edit podcast! Sorry, Dan and Chris got up to some evil over Halloween and both have Bronchitis! It makes podcasting harder. Hopefully, our takes make sense. But this was a fantastic - but largely plot-focused episode. What does it mean for the rest of the season? Watch and find out! Email any questions to thewinneredit@gmail.com If you have any ideas for segments, guests, specials let us know!

In this episode, we see Jake's character defining moment-- but is the glory stolen from him? With two sides ready to go to war, which will come out on top and what dynamics will flourish? Will Jeff bring out sandwiches at the reunion? All these questions and more are explored on this episode of The Winner's Edit! Chris and Dan halloween pic https://i.imgur.com/woeSdQl.png

Dive into this episode of the Winner's Edit. How do you tell the story of a quitter who tried to direct his narrative? What constitutes “great Survivor swap gameplay,” and how does it show? Is there any hope for the new Reba tribe? All this and more as we dissect our favourite show! 00:02:00 How to Edit a Quitter, Sean's Journey and General thoughts on the episode 00:30:00 Storylines of the Season 00:51:40 Individual Stories 01:59:32 Winner Bets, Next Boot Bets & Closing thoughts

Dan and a new guest are back to cover the first phase of the Survivor 45 season. Joe will likely return, but is busier so may not be able to do the full season. We may include guest hosts, or Chris will continue onwards! Episodes will release Sundays or Saturdays for the rest of the season! This one was released extremely late, but we wanted to get our thoughts of the pre-swap phase out before the swap. It's way easier to look smart after the swap episode!

Joe and Dan are back after a weeklong break to catch up on the big updates to the season. Where do we go from here? Listen and find out!

Dan and Joe Breakdown episode 8 of Survivor 42. Is this the worst episode of the season? What can we learn about the season moving forward? What is going on with the weird music? Timestamps (approx) Stories - 30:00 Castaways - 60:00 Hai - 01:10:00 Jonathan 01:20:00 Lindsay: 01:30:00 Maryanne 01:50:00 (hour) Mike 01:51:00 Omar: 02:01:00 Rocksroy: 02:12:00 Romeo 02:19:00 Tori 02:24:00 Chanelle: 02:29:00

Dan and Joe break down this explosive 2 part merge extravaganza! What is different? Who is emerging to win? Listen and find out!

The premerge is over! This means everyone's first act is over, and who got to discuss that is very important. Dan and Joe break down the cast and some new stories! Thanks for listening!

Joe and Dan are back after a one-week break to discuss both episodes 3 and 4. A lot has changed in this story, and we bring you all the hot takes and analysis you're used to.

A new bromance forms the "perfect person" and Joe and Dan try to become the perfect Survivor Analysis Person! We discuss this episode and what it means for the future.

Joe and Dan are back from the summit to bring you fresh takes on this new season! We go through how we think this season will go, who the early contenders are, and reflect on the balanced editing!

Joe and Dan conclude an exciting and fun season. It's a bit of an awards show this week as we discuss what the storytellers did right, wrong, what could have been improved. We discuss what the edgic community(and this show!) got right, wrong and what lessons to take forward for the future of Survivor analysis! It is a night of celebration, and we're so excited to have all your support! Endure (Online Reality Game based on Survivor) application - https://forms.gle/b18jdmyJpAGxrCY9A Endure is a high-quality online reality game created by friends of the show! I can't recommend this enough - it has brought me so many friends, amazing memories, and is just a blast. They cast cool, interesting people you'd actually want to hang out with. If you want to view or play, fill out this form or let Dan know and he will get you in contact with the right people. Joe's Edgic Chart - https://i.imgur.com/HKA1NyJ.png Dan's Contenders Chart - https://i.imgur.com/LwYNcmY.png

Joe and Dan break down the penultimate episode, what makes these episodes so weird year after year, and looking onward to the finale. What is this season about? We try to answer that question and more. Chart season: https://i.imgur.com/5SEH7td.png https://i.imgur.com/QHuOG0O.png

Joe and Dan argue about whether this is a conventional season of Survivor, or the same-old survivor rearing its head. Was Shot in the dark a flop, or the best modern survivor twist? Listen and find out!

Shan is dead! The shock, the horror! How can we wrestle with the season now that the main character is gone? Joe and Dan break down this week's episode and discuss whether this week is one of the all-time survivor greatest episodes. 00:33:40 Stories of the season 00:52:00 Castaways

Joe and Dan break down this week's episode and discuss whether complex tribe theory works with three tribes! We look at the past and see if this really is a new era or if we are still in the past. 00: 23:06 ~ Complex Tribe Theory In Three Tribes: A Breakdown 00:39:00 ~ End of Complex Tribe Theory Tangent, Stories of Season

Joe and Dan discuss the episode and analyze why this season really isn't much different than any other one! Take a breath, have a coffee, and listen to us break down the season! Sorry for the clickbait, it ain't over.

Joe and Dan break down the real merge episode! Was it a good episode? Was it a bad episode? Was it both? Maybe! What does this moment-based episode mean for our stories moving forward? Listen and find out! 25:00 ~ Is Jeff preparing for his departure from survivor? 32:00 Stories of the Season 55:00 ~ Castaways

Every year the merge episode brings new waves to the story of the season and acts as the beginning of act two. Joe and Dan discuss this Merge-sort-of episode and dissect what that could mean moving forward for the season. Stories 00:22:50 Dan's pitch for the underdog "lesser" winner 00:48:20 Castaways: 01:01:50

Joe and Dan discuss the power of music in Survivor, and analyze what this story is really about!

Joe and Dan discuss the best episode of Survivor we have gotten in a really long time - and discuss what made it special.

Joe and Dan break down the most advantage-heavy episode in Survivor history. What does this mean for the future of survivor? Stories ~ 32:01 Luvu ~ 01:04:00 Yase ~ 01:34:00 Ua ~ 02:01:00

Joe and Dan break down the Return of Lopsided editing and parse what that could mean for the season moving forward. Stories ~ 00:30:00 Luvu ~ 00:46:00 Ua ~ 01:17:00 Yase :01:50:00

Survivor is back! Joe and Dan breakdown the premiere of Survivor 41, and try to get a sense of where this story might be going. Stories and Themes Luvu Yase Ua

We're back! Welcome to the Survivor 41 (No theme) preseason cast assessment! Luvu ~ 00:23:01 Ua ~ 01:03:03