Podcast appearances and mentions of shannon guss

Shannon Guss Weighs In on Survivor 50 So Far Shannon Guss checks in from maternity leave with Chappell to discuss everything from Survivor 50 so far. The duo talk about the players’ legacies, the big votes, the edit, the twists, Jeff’s major moments and declare a Chissy winner for the season. Survivor Global is back as Survivor 50 enters a pivotal stretch, with Shannon Guss returning from maternity leave to join co-host Chappell for a no-holds-barred analysis of the current state of the game. The two dive right into the aftermath of Christian's exit, examining how production twists like Blood Moon and Tied Destinies are shaping the game and impacting both players and viewers. Shannon Guss shares why these overpowered twists make it tough to get invested, especially when fan favorites risk being swap-screwed or boxed in by shifting rules. This episode of Survivor Global dishes up honest takes on Survivor 50's “character season” editing, the surprising effectiveness of the cast, and whether strategy is being suffocated by production's new-era mechanics. Shannon reflects on standout scenes like Cirie's triumphant Exile Island return, the heartbreaking exit of major characters, and the rise of underdogs like Rizo. Chappell balances the debate with thoughts on boot order satisfaction and what it means to root for your “case” in the game. Their debate on the season's quality is anchored by detailed breakdowns of cast performance, the edit's gender dynamics, and the struggles of returnees navigating unpredictable twists. – Blood Moon's triple swap-screw and the disrespect to Survivor icons like Colby – Cirie's masterful social game, bouncing between alliances while never becoming a target – Christian's forced self-vote and why losing agency makes twists frustrating for fans – Rizo's journey from overlooked to superfan standout among returnees – The evolving “Deal or No Deal” landscape as jury cases and favorites are knocked off the board Will a legend finally break through and win, or are production's unpredictable twists destined to throw the game into chaos? Can anyone outmaneuver Cirie, or will another fan favorite fall victim to a production shake-up? Tune in to hear Shannon Guss and Chappell dissect the latest Survivor 50 moves, emotional exits, and strategic showdowns! 0:00 Shannon Returns 4:02 Blood Moon Twist Sparks Controversy 7:22 Survivor Legends Eliminated By Twists 13:25 Dynamic Cast Exceeds Expectations 22:35 Cirie's Exile Triumph and Episode Eight 29:46 Is This Cirie's Best Game Ever? 36:00 Christian's Blindside and Painful Exit 50:07 Debating Mike White Versus Emily Move 56:56 Rizo's Surprising Impact and Legacy 1:04:34 Ozzy and New School Players Rise 1:13:32 Rizo's Jury Odds and Social Game 1:26:34 Returning Player Baggage and Redemption 1:33:05 Fan-Voted Twists Face Scrutiny 1:36:39 Billie Eilish Idol Flop Explained 1:43:14 Jeff Probst Competes in Challenges 1:49:59 Final Thoughts To pre-order Rob's book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Shannon Guss Weighs In on Survivor 50 So Far Shannon Guss checks in from maternity leave with Chappell to discuss everything from Survivor 50 so far. The duo talk about the players’ legacies, the big votes, the edit, the twists, Jeff’s major moments and declare a Chissy winner for the season. Survivor Global is back as Survivor 50 enters a pivotal stretch, with Shannon Guss returning from maternity leave to join co-host Chappell for a no-holds-barred analysis of the current state of the game. The two dive right into the aftermath of Christian's exit, examining how production twists like Blood Moon and Tied Destinies are shaping the game and impacting both players and viewers. Shannon Guss shares why these overpowered twists make it tough to get invested, especially when fan favorites risk being swap-screwed or boxed in by shifting rules. This episode of Survivor Global dishes up honest takes on Survivor 50's “character season” editing, the surprising effectiveness of the cast, and whether strategy is being suffocated by production's new-era mechanics. Shannon reflects on standout scenes like Cirie's triumphant Exile Island return, the heartbreaking exit of major characters, and the rise of underdogs like Rizo. Chappell balances the debate with thoughts on boot order satisfaction and what it means to root for your “case” in the game. Their debate on the season's quality is anchored by detailed breakdowns of cast performance, the edit's gender dynamics, and the struggles of returnees navigating unpredictable twists. – Blood Moon's triple swap-screw and the disrespect to Survivor icons like Colby – Cirie's masterful social game, bouncing between alliances while never becoming a target – Christian's forced self-vote and why losing agency makes twists frustrating for fans – Rizo's journey from overlooked to superfan standout among returnees – The evolving “Deal or No Deal” landscape as jury cases and favorites are knocked off the board Will a legend finally break through and win, or are production's unpredictable twists destined to throw the game into chaos? Can anyone outmaneuver Cirie, or will another fan favorite fall victim to a production shake-up? Tune in to hear Shannon Guss and Chappell dissect the latest Survivor 50 moves, emotional exits, and strategic showdowns! 0:00 Shannon Returns 4:02 Blood Moon Twist Sparks Controversy 7:22 Survivor Legends Eliminated By Twists 13:25 Dynamic Cast Exceeds Expectations 22:35 Cirie's Exile Triumph and Episode Eight 29:46 Is This Cirie's Best Game Ever? 36:00 Christian's Blindside and Painful Exit 50:07 Debating Mike White Versus Emily Move 56:56 Rizo's Surprising Impact and Legacy 1:04:34 Ozzy and New School Players Rise 1:13:32 Rizo's Jury Odds and Social Game 1:26:34 Returning Player Baggage and Redemption 1:33:05 Fan-Voted Twists Face Scrutiny 1:36:39 Billie Eilish Idol Flop Explained 1:43:14 Jeff Probst Competes in Challenges 1:49:59 Final Thoughts To pre-order Rob's book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Finale Check-in w/ Shannon Guss Australian Survivor: Redemption is back for a final showdown as hosts Mike Bloom and Shannon Guss dig deep into one of the wildest Survivor endgames yet. Mike and Shannon explore the chaos of the finale—from jaw-dropping strategic gambles to heartfelt moments at Tribal Council. Why would a player risk a sure win for a more dangerous path—and is taking your toughest rival to the end ever a smart play? Mike and Shannon break down Caleb's shocking decision to face Jackson instead of Loz at the end, debating if boldness or blunder really paid off. They unpack the domino effect of alliance shifts, with every episode's “majority” seemingly giving away their numbers, and examine the unpredictable flow of post-merge gameplay. The duo zeroes in on how jury relationships and raw social reads shaped the outcome, especially when Mark's Tribal Council speeches pushed the finalists to reveal their true games. Caleb's final three move sparks fierce debate: smart social play or unnecessary risk? Loz’s loyalty and the case for playing “passive” when it gets you closer to the win. Jury dynamics take center stage as Mark helps steer questioning—and maybe even the final vote. Chaotic swaps, self-defeating flips, and the surprising strength of “invisible” contestants at camp. Reunion highlights: an open-air Sydney finale, Survivor family moments, and even a few accidental bridge crossings. Does risking your entire game for a big resume move make sense—or does it just make for good TV? How much do jurors value loyalty, moves, or likeability when it's time to vote for the winner? Dive in for sharp analysis and lively debate on every twist and turn—plus which castaways walked away with the Chizzy points. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome and Finale Reflections 6:58 Caleb's Risky Final Two Choice 13:53 Legendary Loz Vote-Out Shock 20:23 Final Tribal Council Dynamics 26:45 Jury Influence and Social Strategy 34:00 Brooke and Keeley's Downfalls 40:01 Missed Opportunities at Final Four 46:17 Reunion Insights and Surprise Moments 52:35 Season Ranking and Redemption Theme 58:30 Australian Survivor's Wild Legacy Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption | Shannon Guss Breaks Down this Wild Postmerge Mike Bloom and Shannon Guss break down a wild run of gameplay where chaos at Tribal Council is the name of the game. This episode dives deep into why split votes aren't as simple as they look, how a sneaky idol play can change everything, and what it actually means to grab credit for a big Survivor move. Mike and Shannon recap a jam-packed set of episodes from Australian Survivor: Redemption, starting with a straightforward merge boot but quickly shifting gears into a week of power shifts, fake idols, and near rock draws. They spotlight how returnees and newbies both shake up voting dynamics, featuring moments like Mark playing his idol to blindside Rich, Keeley's risky idol save for Brooke, and Jackson's last-minute turn on his closest ally. The episode examines how live Tribal chaos, group splits, and new alliances pop up on the fly. As strategic bombshells drop, the hosts debate who's truly in control and whose résumé shines for the jury—especially when big threats are voted out before the final push. Shannon Guss shares why the 4-3-2-1 split vote is her Survivor “bat signal” and reveals what makes this season's gameplay unpredictable. Camp laughs over “Davo” and the Davo edit, a contestant suddenly taking center stage with over-the-top confessionals. Deep dive into Keeley's read and gutsy idol play to save Brooke, with Mike and Shannon analyzing whether it's the boldest move of the season. The agony and comedy of newbies (and Sally!) overthinking or botching splits, plus what happens when former outsiders take control. Spotlight on big decisions: Mark's idol play, Simon's shifting loyalties, and why jury management may be the true endgame. Will Brooke or Keeley keep dodging bullets, or are the power players running out of room to scramble? Can a newbie finally break the so-called “returnee curse,” and how do wild moves affect jury credit? Follow along as this high-stakes season barrels toward the finale. There's no safe path left. 0:00 Survivor Chaos and Season's Start 6:02 Lottie's Exit and Merge Shift 13:32 Mark's Blindside and Idol Play 22:05 Caleb Flips, Ends Mark's Game 31:24 Keeley Saves Brooke With Idol 39:01 Simon Betrays, Jackson's Blindside 46:54 Jackson Turns, Plurality Vote Fallout 55:02 Brooke Flips, Rocks Avoided 1:03:12 Simon's Exit, End of Trilogy 1:10:57 Final Seven Dynamics Unfold Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Premerge Check-In w/ Shannon Guss Shannon Guss and Mike Bloom are diving into a wild pre-merge stretch full of blindsides, downfalls, and constantly shifting alliances. From chaotic tribal councils to one of the messiest double idol splits we've seen, there's a lot to unpack. Shannon and Mike break it all down with sharp insight (and a few laughs along the way). This week, the focus is on some major turning points in the game. Faith and Aisha lean fully into their villain era, but their downfalls feel just as big as their edits. The hosts dig into two standout episodes packed with classic nine-person votes and shocking idol plays, as underdog groups like Beauty and the Beast flip the script on the majority. Mark's flip becomes a key moment, blowing up alliances and reshaping the power structure. There's also plenty to talk about with Brooke's perfectly executed double split, Caleb's Redemption Beach win, and the ongoing debate around twists, especially idol expiration rules and just how random things are starting to feel. Along the way, Shannon and Mike highlight the small social moments that matter, including the “carrot in the box” reward play and how reading people can be just as important as any advantage. Mark flips on Faith and changes the direction of the game Brooke pulls off a textbook idol play and vote split Richard and Caleb continue their underdog run “Carrot in the box” shows how strong social reads can win rewards The hosts question production twists and their impact on strategy With the merge here, everything is wide open. Can Beauty and the Beast (plus Mark) hold control, or are we heading straight into another round of chaos? 0:00 Merge Looms After Pre-Merge Chaos 06:00 Faith and Asha Downfall Explained 12:00 Brooke's Idol Play Breakdown 18:00 Mark Betrays Faith at Tribal 24:00 Keely Sent to Redemption Beach 30:00 Production Twists and Idol Frustrations 36:00 Carrot In Box Challenge Debated 42:00 Rich's Underdog Journey Emerges 48:00 Confessional Counts Shape Winner Picks 54:00 Lottie and Simon Alliance Uncertainties 1:00:00 Old School Survivor Vibes Return 1:06:00 Merge Dynamics and Possible Targets 1:12:00 Post-Merge Predictions and Recap Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Episode 6 Recap w/ Eden Porter We Know Global Survivor substitute host Shannon Guss and special guest, Eden Porter, recap episode 6 of Australian Survivor: Redemption. Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Episode 5 Recap We Know Global Survivor host Shannon Guss and Chappell recap episode 5 of Australian Survivor: Redemption, including talking about the big gambit, the episode's twist, the power of the show and more. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Episode 4 Recap We Know Global Survivor host Shannon Guss and Pooya discuss episode 4 of Australian Survivor: Redemption, including a new advantage, interesting reward and the vote. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Week 1 Exit Interviews We Know Global Survivor host Shannon Guss talks to the first three boots from Australian Survivor: Redemption. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Episode 3 Recap We Know Global Survivor host Shannon Guss and Pooya discuss episode 3, including the dynamics in both tribes, decoy votes and sacred sleep. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Episode 2 Recap We Know Global Survivor host Shannon Guss and Mike Bloom discuss episode 2 of Australian Survivor: Redemption, including the different perspectives on the vote, how it pertains to other reality shows, the Immunity and Reward Challenges and more. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Premiere Recap We Know Global Survivor host Shannon Guss and Chappell discuss the first episode of Australian Survivor: Redemption, including the major moments, first Chissy points, production decisions and David as a host. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption Preseason Interview with Host David Genat Global Survivor host Shannon Guss chats to the new host of Australian Survivor, David Genat, about his approach to the hosting role, the upcoming Redemption theme, his journey to getting here and more. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor AU: Redemption | Cast Preview Global Survivor host Shannon Guss is back with Mike Bloom to look ahead at the Australian Survivor: Redemption season and cast, predicting how the players will do and what their redemption story will be before the season kicks off. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Christian Hubicki & Cirie Fields Survivor 50 Player Previews Mike Bloom is here to bring you pre-season Survivor 50 coverage! Join him as he welcomes different guests on to discuss the returning players and remind you of their Survivor resumes leading up to the Survivor 50 premiere on February 25th. Today, Mike welcomes Taran Armstrong to talk about Christian Hubicki and Shannon Guss and Brice Izyah to talk about Cirie Fields. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Christian Hubicki & Cirie Fields Survivor 50 Player Previews Mike Bloom is here to bring you pre-season Survivor 50 coverage! Join him as he welcomes different guests on to discuss the returning players and remind you of their Survivor resumes leading up to the Survivor 50 premiere on February 25th. Today, Mike welcomes Taran Armstrong to talk about Christian Hubicki and Shannon Guss and Brice Izyah to talk about Cirie Fields. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Guessing the Survivor 50 Encore Episodes Today, Mike Bloom and Shannon Guss take a shot at guessing which encore episodes will be airing prior to the Survivor 50 premiere. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Guessing the Survivor 50 Encore Episodes Today, Mike Bloom and Shannon Guss take a shot at guessing which encore episodes will be airing prior to the Survivor 50 premiere. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Guessing the Survivor 50 Encore Episodes Today, Mike Bloom and Shannon Guss take a shot at guessing which encore episodes will be airing prior to the Survivor 50 premiere. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Who is Donna Kelce? – A Traitors S4 Profile Welcome to RHAP’s coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The Traitors US is a high-stakes reality competition set in a secluded castle, where contestants must work together to complete challenges and earn a prize pot—while rooting out the secret traitors hidden among them. Today, Pooya is joined by Shannon Guss to break down Donna Kelce prior to the premiere of Traitors US Season 4. Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world! LISTEN: Subscribe to The Traitors Around the World podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Who is Donna Kelce? - A Traitors S4 Profile Welcome to RHAP's coverage of ALL the Traitors iterations from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The Traitors US is a high-stakes reality competition set in a secluded castle, where contestants must work together to complete challenges and earn a prize pot—while rooting out the secret traitors hidden among them. Today, Pooya is joined by Shannon Guss to break down Donna Kelce prior to the premiere of Traitors US Season 4. Never miss all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!LISTEN: Subscribe to The Traitors Around the World podcast feedWATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon & Peter Guss: Pregnancy, Podcasting, & What's Next | Pod Friends This week's Pod Friends season premiere guests are Shannon Guss (@shannongaitz) and her husband Peter Guss, the hosts of Gussin' Around, joining Matt Scott (@MattScottGW) live in San Francisco to talk about love, self-worth, community, and the biggest chapter of their lives yet: becoming parents. Shannon, host of Survivor Global and a familiar voice from Talking Tribal and behind the scenes of Survivor South Africa, and Peter, a longtime sports podcaster in his own right, open up about navigating doubt and joy while growing a family in the public eye. From pregnancy and partnership to fandom, vulnerability, and the RHAP community that helped shape them, this conversation is about what it really takes to believe in your story while everything is changing. If you have ever wondered whether you are ready for what comes next, this episode is for you. If you're curious, check out Shannon's first appearance on Pod Friends: https://robhasawebsite.com/pod-friends-shannon-guss-defining-her-religious-identity-navigating-ocd-singing-rapping-her-way-into-your-hearts-survivor/ Leave a voicemail: speakpipe.com/podfriends Email: podfriends@robhasawebsite.com Follow on social media: Twitter: @HeyPodFriends & @MattScottGW Instagram: @MattScottGW Bluesky: MattScottGW.bsky.social Never miss an episode of Pod Friends: LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Pod Friends podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor New Era Winner Rankings Today, Rob Cesternino, Mike Bloom, and Shannon Guss rank the Survivor New Era winners! On this Survivor-packed episode of “Rob Has a Podcast,” Rob Cesternino welcomes Shannon Gus and Mike Bloom for the ultimate Survivor New Era winner rankings. The panel attempts the impossible: ranking the winners from Survivor seasons 41-49. With wit and deep Survivor knowledge, they navigate a daunting list where every name holds a million-dollar title, and every ranking is sure to spark discussion. Along the way, they open up about their own criteria and biases—what's more important, the social game or physical dominance? Big moves or flawless consistency? The conversation is both meticulous and subjective, as the panel highlights the strengths, weaknesses, and surprising moments that defined each winner's game. The panel discuss: – Individual winner analyses, from Gabler's undercover triumph to D's all-around dominance – Lively discussion about what truly makes a great Survivor winner – Audience insights, with over 5,000 fan votes counted for the final, “unimpeachable” ranking – Laughs, a touch of controversy, and an honest look at what it means to win Survivor in the New Era For superfans, casual viewers, and anyone who loves a good debate, this episode is Survivor coverage at its finest. To pre-order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor New Era Winner Rankings Today, Rob Cesternino, Mike Bloom, and Shannon Guss rank the Survivor New Era winners! On this Survivor-packed episode of “Rob Has a Podcast,” Rob Cesternino welcomes Shannon Gus and Mike Bloom for the ultimate Survivor New Era winner rankings. The panel attempts the impossible: ranking the winners from Survivor seasons 41-49. With wit and deep Survivor knowledge, they navigate a daunting list where every name holds a million-dollar title, and every ranking is sure to spark discussion. Along the way, they open up about their own criteria and biases—what's more important, the social game or physical dominance? Big moves or flawless consistency? The conversation is both meticulous and subjective, as the panel highlights the strengths, weaknesses, and surprising moments that defined each winner's game. The panel discuss: – Individual winner analyses, from Gabler's undercover triumph to D's all-around dominance – Lively discussion about what truly makes a great Survivor winner – Audience insights, with over 5,000 fan votes counted for the final, “unimpeachable” ranking – Laughs, a touch of controversy, and an honest look at what it means to win Survivor in the New Era For superfans, casual viewers, and anyone who loves a good debate, this episode is Survivor coverage at its finest. To pre-order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Finale with Karin Gunatilake Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor Brain Karin Gunatilake about the Survivor 49 finale, including the tough jury questions, the decisions at 5 and 4 to get there and looking ahead to Survivor 50, including how it impacted this season as a whole. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Finale with Karin Gunatilake Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor Brain Karin Gunatilake about the Survivor 49 finale, including the tough jury questions, the decisions at 5 and 4 to get there and looking ahead to Survivor 50, including how it impacted this season as a whole. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Episode 12 with Jacques Burger Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor: South Africa’s Jacques Burger about the penultimate episode of Survivor 49. They discuss their thoughts on this week’s moves, including players’ outside explanations, and look ahead to their predictions for the finale next week. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Episode 12 with Jacques Burger Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor: South Africa’s Jacques Burger about the penultimate episode of Survivor 49. They discuss their thoughts on this week’s moves, including players’ outside explanations, and look ahead to their predictions for the finale next week. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Episode 11 with Zara Callianiotis Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor Brain Zara Callianiotis about Survivor 49, episode 11. They discuss the winners and losers (or lack thereof) from this episode, as well as the strategic decisions around the journey, reward, the vote and what’s coming next. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Episode 11 with Zara Callianiotis Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor Brain Zara Callianiotis about Survivor 49, episode 11. They discuss the winners and losers (or lack thereof) from this episode, as well as the strategic decisions around the journey, reward, the vote and what’s coming next. Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor winner Myles Kuah in person about Survivor 49, episode 9, including who is responsible for the decisions being made, the trajectory of the season, the perfect Knowledge is Power play and more.

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor winner Myles Kuah in person about Survivor 49, episode 9, including who is responsible for the decisions being made, the trajectory of the season, the perfect Knowledge is Power play and more.

Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Episode 8 with Taran Armstrong Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to strategy expert Taran Armstrong to get into the weeds of episode 8 of Survivor 49. The pair discuss the decisions of the swing votes, who was really in control, the decoy plan, wielding implicit immunity, looking past the edit […]

Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Episode 8 with Taran Armstrong Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to strategy expert Taran Armstrong to get into the weeds of episode 8 of Survivor 49. The pair discuss the decisions of the swing votes, who was really in control, the decoy plan, wielding implicit immunity, looking past the edit […]

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor Titan Eden Porter about episodes 6 and 7 of Survivor 49, talking through the third swap and merge, idol plays and implicit immunity, hug politics and beyond

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor Titan Eden Porter about episodes 6 and 7 of Survivor 49, talking through the third swap and merge, idol plays and implicit immunity, hug politics and beyond

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor's Caroline Courtis about episode 5 of Survivor. They discuss the journey and vote from the episode, challenge throwing, the state of the season and the recent comments about AU V World from the On Fire podcast.

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Australian Survivor's Caroline Courtis about episode 5 of Survivor. They discuss the journey and vote from the episode, challenge throwing, the state of the season and the recent comments about AU V World from the On Fire podcast.

 Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Ep 4 with Thoriso M-Afrika Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor South Africa's Thoriso M-Afrika about Survivor 49 episode 4. The pair discuss the idea of challenge throwing, the tribe swap, how the people on the top and bottom handled it and more. Never miss a minute of RHAP's […]

 Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Ep 4 with Thoriso M-Afrika Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor South Africa's Thoriso M-Afrika about Survivor 49 episode 4. The pair discuss the idea of challenge throwing, the tribe swap, how the people on the top and bottom handled it and more. Never miss a minute of RHAP's […]

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor South Africa's Kiran Naidoo and Dino Paulo about episode 3 of Survivor 49. The trio discuss the vote, the medical episode, the state of the season and some big news at the end of the podcast.

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor South Africa's Kiran Naidoo and Dino Paulo about episode 3 of Survivor 49. The trio discuss the vote, the medical episode, the state of the season and some big news at the end of the podcast.

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor AU Brawn Laura Noonan about episode 2 of Survivor 49. They talk about the journey mechanics and decisions, gaming a possible swap, the physical elements of the new era and beyond.

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor AU Brawn Laura Noonan about episode 2 of Survivor 49. They talk about the journey mechanics and decisions, gaming a possible swap, the physical elements of the new era and beyond.

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor AU's resident witch and Brain from Brains V Brawn II, Laura Darras, about episode 1 of Survivor 49. They discuss the lies and truths off the bat, the tribe decision and the tone of the season so far.

Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor AU's resident witch and Brain from Brains V Brawn II, Laura Darras, about episode 1 of Survivor 49. They discuss the lies and truths off the bat, the tribe decision and the tone of the season so far.

RHAP's Shannon Guss and Rob Cesternino talk to Australian Survivor's Jonathan LaPaglia as he exits his role as host of the show. They discuss the grieving process around his exit, the fan reaction to the news and his hosting in general, his thoughts on various twists, moments, seasons and characters from the show, comparisons to US Survivor and his evolution in almost ten years as host of Australian Survivor.

Rob Reacts to the AU v World Finale Rob Cesternino and Shannon Guss dive into the thrilling finale of Survivor AU versus the World in this post-season recap. The duo unpacks Parvati Shallow's dominant victory, exploring how she secured her second Survivor win and cemented her legacy as one of the game's greatest players. Rob […]

Rob Cesternino and Shannon Guss dive deep into week three of Australian Survivor: Australia V World, analyzing the game-changing moves that have set the stage for an explosive finale. As the competition intensifies, the duo dissects Parvati's masterful gameplay, Luke's puzzling decisions, and the shifting alliances that have kept viewers on the edge of their seats.

Rob Cesternino and Shannon Guss dive into the thrilling second week of Australian Survivor: Australia Vs the World. This international clash of Survivor titans has delivered explosive gameplay, shocking eliminations, and unforgettable moments that have left fans buzzing.