The Survivor Buff
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About
A weekly Survivor recap show that breaks down tribal councils, analyzes strategy, and weighs in on contestants, twists, and the general state of the game. Hosted by Survivor superfans Zale Mednick and Eric Silverberg.
Episodes
- 107. Survivor 50 Episode 11
Zale and Eric recap Survivor Season 50, Episode 11. They discuss the "Broker" twist, Ozzy's elimination, and Aubrey's potential to win, among other topics.
- 106. Survivor 50 Episode 10
Zale and Eric analyze Survivor 50 Episode 10, debating the Mr. Beast twist's luck factor, potential outcomes for Devens and Steph, and Cirie's strategic moves. They also assess remaining contestants' chances of winning.
- 105. Survivor 50 Episode 9
In this episode of The Survivor Buff, hosts Zale and Eric review episode 9 of Survivor 50. Topics include the Jimmy Fallon twist, the value of journeys, recent eliminations, and contestant performance.
- 104. Survivor 50 Bonus Episode
In this bonus episode of The Survivor Buff, Eric and Zale review the latest Survivor 50 episode. They analyze player moves, historical dynamics between contestants, and evaluate if the snuffed players met expectations.
- 103. Survivor 50 Episode 8
Zale and guest Rachael Stone discuss the latest Survivor 50 episode, covering the duos twist, tribal council outcomes, player strategies from Devens, Cirie, and others, and the current state of the game.
- 102. Survivor 50 Episode 7
In this episode of The Survivor Buff, Zale and Eric recap Survivor 50 Episode 7. They analyze Dee's exit, its impact on her legacy, and the dynamics of the public feud with Jonathan. The discussion also touches on Coach's character develop…
- 101. Survivor 50 Episode 6
Zale and Eric discuss the Blood Moon episode of Survivor 50, analyzing player choices, strategic opportunities, alliance dynamics, and notable exits like Colby's. They also touch on old school vs. new school mentalities and emerging factio…
- 100. Survivor 50 Episode 5
Zale and Eric analyze the Survivor 50 Episode 5 double-elimination, discussing player moves like Ozzy's decision, Angelina's edit, and Dee/Kamila's alliance. They also delve into strategy concerning advantages and reveal their winner predi…
- 99. Survivor Shot Clock
Zale and Josh Lewenberg host a 'Shot Clock' episode of The Survivor Buff, debating key gameplay decisions, external factors influencing contestants, and making predictions about who will win.
- 98. Survivor 50 Episode 4
Zale and Eric review Survivor 50, Episode 4, debating the strategic merits of Christian's vote and exploring alternative decisions for Mike and Emily. They also question Genevieve's idol placement and comment on a Zach Brown cameo.
- 97. Survivor 50 Episode 3
This episode of The Survivor Buff discusses gameplay moments from episode 3 of Survivor Season 50, including the elimination of Q, the status of the boomerang idol, and the social strategies of contestants like Emily, Genevieve, Christian,…
- 96. Survivor 50 Episode 2
This episode of The Survivor Buff recaps the second episode of Survivor 50. Topics include the blindside of Savannah, Ozzy's strategic move, the new boomerang idol twist, and analysis of participant performances.
- 95. Survivor 50 Bonus Episode - 'We Could Do Great Things'
Zale and Eric share bonus content in anticipation of the Survivor 50 premiere, discussing what might be an under-the-radar all-time Survivor moment from Aubrey.
- 94. Survivor 50 Episode 1
Zale and Eric analyze the premiere of Survivor 50, Episode 1, covering contestant performances, the reasons behind Jenna's elimination, and Kyle's surprising impact. The hosts also discuss preferences between Coach and Ozzy and tease a gue…
- 93. Survivor 50 Has Arrived !
The Survivor Buff podcast episode 93 discusses the highly anticipated 3-hour premiere of Survivor 50, encouraging listeners to get excited for the event.
- 92. Survivor 50 Preseason Draft
In this episode of The Survivor Buff, hosts Zale and Eric, alongside guests Rachael and Josh, participate in a draft for Survivor 50. They each select a team of six players, with the goal of having the eventual Survivor 50 winner on their…
- 91. Survivor 50 - Preseason Impressions
The Survivor Buff podcast reviews preseason impressions for Survivor 50, discussing potential tribe dynamics, alliances, and contestant outlooks based on pre-game interviews and the challenges facing returning players.
- 90. Survivor 50 - Cast Preview Part 3
In episode 90 of The Survivor Buff, hosts Zale and Eric analyze the remaining eight contestants for Survivor 50. They discuss notable players like Colby Donaldson and Tiffany, considering their potential performance and chances of winning…
- 89. Survivor 50 - Cast Preview Part 2
This episode previews the cast of Survivor 50, reviewing contestant resumes and discussing what legacies are at stake. It also covers predictions for tribal dynamics and potential alliances.
- 88. Survivor 50 - Cast Preview Part 1
This episode previews the cast for Survivor 50, focusing on contestants' past experiences and potential strategies. It discusses which players' legacies are at stake and anticipates tribal council dynamics and alliances.
- 87. Survivor 49 Episode 13 (Finale)
The Survivor Buff reviews the Survivor 49 Finale, discussing the winner's placement among new era champions, evaluating the "RizGod" theory, and recounting Kristina's critical question to Savannah.
- 86. Survivor 49 Episode 12
This episode breaks down Survivor 49 Episode 12, analyzing Kristina and Sage's votes, the jury's opinion of Rizzo, Sophie's disadvantageous play, and the plotlines leading into the finale.
- 85. Survivor 49 Episode 11
The Survivor Buff podcast breaks down Survivor 49 Episode 11, analyzing key player decisions like eliminating Sophie and the strategic use of 'Knowledge is Power'. The episode also touches on Sage's 'emotional play'.
- 84. Survivor 49 Episode 10
This episode breaks down Survivor 49 Episode 10, questioning the purpose of Rizzo's fake idol, debating credit for the blindside, and discussing Sophie's perceived inability to win. The segment also critiques the rice negotiation.
- 83. Survivor 49 Episodes 7-9
Zale and Eric discuss the mid-season of Survivor 49, covering episodes 7-9. They analyze who is playing well, who they are rooting for, and speculate on gameplay surrounding a specific idol.
- 82. Survivor 49 Episode 6
This episode of The Survivor Buff breaks down Survivor 49 Episode 6, analyzing the impact of the second swap, the conflict between Shannon and Sage, and offering insights into the upcoming merge and potential winner selections.
- 81. Survivor 49 Episode 5
The Survivor Buff podcast reviews Survivor 49 Episode 5, covering cast analysis, observations about 'sob stories,' and the overall journey.
- 80. Survivor 49 Episode 4
This episode of The Survivor Buff breaks down Survivor 49 Episode 4. It covers the immunity challenge, Sophie's comments on bananas, and Matt's plan, while also touching on wellness and Christianity.
- 79. Survivor 49 Episode 3
On The Survivor Buff, hosts Zale Mednick and Eric Silverberg, with guest Josh Lewenberg, recap Survivor 49 Episode 3. They discuss a medical evacuation, strategic decisions by players like Sophi and Alex, the impact of the three-tribe form…
- 78. Survivor 49 Episode 2
This episode reviews Survivor 49 Episode 2, analyzing Juwan's decisions, the importance of loyalty in the game, and evaluating the contestants' performance at tribal council.
- 77. Survivor 49 Episode 1
The Survivor Buff podcast recaps the Survivor 49 premiere. Hosts Zale and Eric discuss key moments including Jake's potential bromance and Rizzo's challenge performance, while sharing their initial thoughts on the contestants.
- 76. Australian Survivor - Australia vs. The World (Finale and Review)
Zale and Eric review the Australian Survivor finale, analyzing the strategic and social gameplay of Parvati and Cirie, their impact on Survivor legacies, and this season's place in Survivor canon. They also compare Australian and American…
- 75. Australian Survivor - Australia vs. The World (Episode 7)
Zale and Eric recap "Australian Survivor - Australia vs. The World (Episode 7)", discussing significant strategic plays and notable mistakes from the season.
- 74. Australian Survivor - Australia vs. The World (Eps 1-6)
The Survivor Buff podcast covers the first six episodes of Australian Survivor: Australia vs. The World, with hosts Zale and Eric analyzing the gameplay of notable contestants like Parvati, Cirie, and Tony.
- 73. Todd Herzog on Survivor China and Life After Survivor
Todd Herzog, winner of Survivor: China, joins the show to discuss his experience playing Survivor and the changes in his life after the show. He also shares personal reflections on his struggles with addiction.
- 72. Survivor 50 Cast Reactions
The Survivor Buff podcast discusses the recently revealed cast for Survivor 50, covering who is exciting, surprising, and who was left out.
- 71. Survivor 48 Episode 13 (Finale)
In this episode of The Survivor Buff, the hosts review the Survivor 48 finale, discuss the season as a whole, address potential casting issues, and evaluate Kyle as a winner. They also cover recent rumors regarding Survivor 50.
- 70. Survivor 48 Episode 12
This episode discusses the potential winner of Survivor 48, examines jury perception of player Joe, and analyzes the game of Kyle and Kamila. It also includes a post mortem on player Shauheen.
- 69. Survivor 48 Episode 11
This episode analyzes the stagnant gameplay in Survivor 48 Episode 11 and discusses the surprising revelation that Kyle is a lawyer.
- 68. Survivor 48 Episode 10
This episode delves into the relationship between Kamila and Kyle, analyzes an unusual Star edit, and explores the potential winner of Survivor 48 Episode 10.
- 67. Survivor 48 Episode 9
This episode of The Survivor Buff covers Survivor 48 Episode 9. Topics include player performance, a personal relationship, and a past legal issue.
- 66. Survivor 48 Episode 8
This episode of The Survivor Buff, titled 'Survivor 48 Episode 8,' delves into the controversy of a 'strong person' alliance. It analyzes David's strategic reads and questions how Kyle should have handled the suspicion directed at him and…
- 65. Survivor 48 Episode 7
This episode of The Survivor Buff covers Survivor 48 Episode 7, with mid-season thoughts on the 'double tribal twist' and discussion of challenge banter. The hosts also debate if Sai deserves an 'ask back.'
- 64. Survivor 48 Episode 6
This episode of The Survivor Buff discusses the events of Survivor 48, Episode 6. The conversation includes topics such as milk, Star the Great, and changes to the Merge-a-tory challenge.
- 63. Survivor 48 Episode 5
This episode recaps Survivor 48 Episode 5, covering key moments like Joe and Eva's interaction, a tribal council discussion, Bianca's strategic move, Starr's idol decision, and initial thoughts on the Survivor 50 cast.
- 62. Survivor 48 Episode 4
This episode of The Survivor Buff discusses Survivor 48 Episode 4, analyzing player decisions regarding voting, alliances, and strategic moves like the 'steal a vote'.
- 61. Survivor 48 Episode 3
This episode of The Survivor Buff breaks down Survivor 48 Episode 3, discussing the tribal council, Cedrek's change of mind, and the fairness of the journey.
- 60. Survivor 48 Episode 2
This episode breaks down Survivor 48 Episode 2, examining the implications of the three-tribe system, Sai's strategic idol play, and the debated decision to send Kevin home.
- 59. Survivor 48 Episode 1
This episode of The Survivor Buff breaks down Survivor 48 Episode 1. It covers initial thoughts on the cast, analyzes the potential impact of the three-tribe format, and discusses the Sai tribe's performance.
- 58. Casting Survivor 50
In episode 58, Zale and Eric draft tribes for the upcoming Survivor 50 season. They focus on selecting constants from old school, middle school, and new school eras of the show.