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We're back to recap Survivor 50 after a failed Operation Italy podcast recording. Some highlights: Was the twist fair? Should Coach have had his own exit? Was it fair to make Chrissy go first? How do you strategize for pairs without knowing it's coming? Did a cameramane help Cirie find the coconut? and much more! Subscribe, review and follow us on Twitter!

Would you pay $200 for a Coach from Zoom, where he bestows a nickname upon you? Probably not. But will you listen to this recap of Survivor 50, episode 7 for free? Yes! We talked through this whole episode, that culminated in the final winner going home. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review.

What does it mean to be cut from the same cloth? Are you politically aligned? Are you part of a pre-game zoom alliance? Are we overthinking this? We discuss these important questions and more on this week's recap of episode 6 of Survivor 50.

Are women being edited out of this season? How does editing even work? Is Charlie okay? We try to answer all these questions and more in this episode five recap of season 50. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review!

The internet may not have loved Zac Brown's appearance, but the episode itself had a pretty good blindside. We recapped everything from episode four of Survivor 50, including: Was "The White Lotus" cameo opportunity helping out Mike White? Was he on anyone's radar? Will Christian regret this decision? What's better - Applebee's or Zac Brown Band? Charlie's hate for Rizzo may be real after all. See you next week. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review!  

It's a swap! You know what that means ... a ... rap? We break down everything from this third episode, including why Jeff's earnestness plays well here because the season is just so good. Some highlights: We test out our Mike White impressions Aubry or Gen - who's going first? Coach's full circle moment Chrissy trades up for a much better tribe. And much, much more!   Make sure to subscribe and leave a review. See you next week!

Is it Joe-ver? Or has the Joe Train just begun? Whatever the case, it's Christian's season and we're just here for the ride. We recap the second episode of Survivor 50, and make bold predictions on what's coming next. Some highlights:   Savannah is out early, but meant for reality TV. Cirie might be a magician. The Billie Eilish Idol is actually very good, even if you're not a real fan. Coach 4.0 is Coach 1.0, too See you next time, make sure to subscribe!

Billie Eilish, Dragon Slayers, Ozzy's haircut ... we're back to recap everything from the Survivor 50 premiere. Some highlights: Who exceeded our expectations, and why these peak archetypes are so good for the show. Survivor level set with this mix of old and new school players. Cirie is bulletproof. and much, much more! Make sure to subscribe, leave a review and keep listening every Friday morning for new recaps!

Survivor 50 is upon us and we're back to recap the biggest (literally, cast-wise) season ever of the show we've obsessed over for 25+ years. We recorded this draft ahead of Survivor 49 to come in with the same biases, and lack thereof, that the cast would have for Savannah and Rizzo. But we're releasing it now for the first time. We'll see you every Friday morning this season with our recap, analysis and predictions for the season. Make sure to subscribe. See you on Friday! 

We got lost in the jungle for a bit looking for a clue, but Jeff handed us a bamboo stick and we're back to recap the end of Survivor 49. Stick with us, we'll be back to recap all of Survivor 50. For now, here's the highlights from this finale episode: Was Savannah's win akin to Boston Rob's? We ponder a world in which Kristina pulled out a win. How will the rest of the Survivor 50 cast react ot RizGod? Soph had a great finale. Will she be back? and much, much more! See you in 2026 for Survivor 50!

Just like Jake, we're back in civilization. Please accept our apologies as we return to our regular schedule of Friday morning releases. Some higlights from this episode: If that wasn't a dry bite, that snake would've killed Jake. Was the behind-the-scenes cinema or ... inappropriate? Should Alex not have played his idol? Jeremiah laughs his way out of the game. Make sure to subscribe. See you Friday!

This podcast is late! Please accept our apologies.  Some highlights: Is Savannah being a littttle harsh on Jawan? What's the point of Jake stealing shoes? Hasn't everyone figured it out? Do people really use the word "cinema?" and much, much more! Make sure to follow us @SurvivorTopTen on Twitter, and come back every Friday morning for our regular weekly recaps.

Another new era season is upon us, as everyone, including the show, still seems preoccupied with Survivor 50. But 49 is here and it's happening and we will be recapping it! Some highlights: RIZGOD is fine after all? Maybe?  Savannah seems destined to win. A few other dark horses we call out, including an older player that could finally take Gabler's spot. Did RIZGOD cheat? Should we keep referring to him as RIZGOD? Why is everyone so happy at tribal? and much, much more! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review!

A record 24 people are headed to Fiji to play Survivor for 26 days. We talk through all the casting choices, good and bad.   Will Colby 4.0 surprise us and fit in? Did RizzGod win Survivor 49? Will he tell anyone if he did? Mike White Lotus returns to find his new background extras. Cirie is back again. Should she play every season? Who will eventually be the new host when Jeff's ego finally causes his head to explode? and much more! Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on Twitter.

Welp, we made it. The season is over and Kyle won. Some highlights:   Kyle is a great winner in an otherwise JV season. Did Eva think she was going to win? Would Kamilla have really won in the final three. Mitch's edit may have been a cautionary tale. David was serious until he wasn't. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review!

Some of us might be anti-Joe but the tides are turning in his favor for a few fans. We recap the penultimate episode of Survivor 48 and discuss the inevitable Kyle vs Joe showdown.    Some highlights:   Did Kyle really make his move at the right time? Mitch is supposedly a threat but also maybe a goat. The jury is going to be very, very bitter. Was a certain moment in this episode produced? and much, much more!   Subscribe, leave a (five star) review and follow us on Twitter.

Where is this season going, and will Kyle, Mitch, Kamilla or Shauhin ever grow a backbone? We discuss this and much more! Some highlights: GOT FUN BETRALE Is coconut ettiquette a real thing? Could Shauhin actually win? Bold predictions for next episode and the finale. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, subscribe and leave a review.

This was an episode, that's for sure. We break it down with some optimism.   Is this really the story of Kamilla or Mary beating someone from the 'Strong 5' at the end? Mitch mailed it in this episode. Will Kamilla and Kyle pull a 'Mean Girls' before this is all over? Josh make a big final four bold prediction. and much more! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review!

The Strong Five alliance found its achiles heel. We talk through their tragic end in this special Wednesday night early recap.   Some highlights: Strategy has found its way back to Survivor 48! Eva has been in a good spot, but what will happen next? David was always right but never had the tact. Star is being airlifted onto this island. Is the 'vote without power' better than an immunity idol?   Subscribe and leave a review! See you next week for episode 10.

Will the Strong Five steamroll to the end, or will Chrissy's "warning" change everything? We recap episode eight of Survivor and discuss this future of this "old school" season. Some highlights:   Not David. Did Kyle play this well? Is Shauhin in a good spot, despite being completely wrong about Kamilla? Are these shorter challenges better? What will the them of season 50 be?  and much, much more!   Make sure to subscribe and leave a review!