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Buckle up because we’re finally sitting down with Chaos Kass of Survivor: Cagayan and Second Chance! We’re getting Kass’ reaction to the Survivor 50 cast, hearing her Survivor casting story (dating all the way back to season 2!) and breaking down her assessment of the New Era as “Temu Survivor.” We’re also diving into her experience on Cagayan and how she broke the mold of the “mom” archetype. Plus, we touch on her infamous Survivor feuds with legends like Tony Vlachos and Andrew Savage. Check out our Substack for a longer, spicier director’s cut of this interview.

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And Just Like That… we’re back! Like Traitors Season 1 icon Azra Valani, we’re twisting ourselves into pretzels trying to explain what we’re doing here. We’re praising Rosie O’Donnell’s supernova turn as MARY! We’re also talking about how Miranda should have handled her new fling, what Lisa Todd Wexley is doing on this show, Seema’s confusing day in a van and Charlotte’s dog getting… canceled? We are also breaking down Carrie and Aidan’s confusing 5-year-break and bizarre phone sex. We are living, laughing and loving.

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We’re talking to one of the breakout stars of Survivor: Nicaragua, NaOnka! NaOnka shares her thoughts on the recent passing of her tribemate Jane Bright and shares some of her favorite memories of Jane from their time together on Survivor. She also tells us about how she got cast on the show and her mindset going into a game she barely knew. NaOnka talks about her quit, her edit and her work with the Black Survivors Alliance that led to changes both on and off screen in 2020. She also talks about the fan reaction to her gameplay and her desire for redemption and a second chance.

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Survivor 48 is over and we’re bringing in a Survivor legend to help break down everything that happened in the finale. Survivor: South Pacific winner and robbed queen of Winners at War Sophie Clarke joins us to talk about Mitch’s inevitable departure, Kamilla’s congenial loss in fire and Kyle’s win. We’re also drawing parallels beween 48 and South Pacific and touching down on Survivor 50 rumors.

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We're hopping on the mic to dive into the rumor mill surrounding Survivor 50. The cast will be officially announced on May 28th, but we want to analyze all the rumors and speculation floating around the Survivor-verse. We're discussing every name that's currently being floated and talking about what their chances would be on Survivor 50. We're also offering our own wish lists for returnees.

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Evan is away with Nicole Kidman this week, so we are joined by the equally iconic Kendra McQuarrie from Survivor 45! We are breaking down the "big" move from Kyle and Kamilla, potential winners' stories that are still satisfying and reflecting on the season as a whole. Plus, Kendra provides us with some exclusive insights into her season and how she would play going forward, and she stays to answer listener-submitted questions over on Substack!

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We are finally welcoming the pioneer of Survivor podcasting to Drop Your Buffs! Survivor: The Amazon and Survivor: All-Stars legend Rob Cesternino joins us to talk all things Survivor. We are talking RHAP’s origins, his approach to critiquing the show and the fandom. Rob tells us why he would love to talk to more unsavory alumni on the podcast and spills on a recent close call with Russell Hantz. We also touch down on Survivor 48, Survivor 50 and what the future might hold for returning player season. We dive into his experience on Survivor, his evolving relationship with The Host and his rocky relationship with Mike White.

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We are back to recap Episode 11 of Survivor 48. We are talking stagnant gameplay, potential winners and Eva's nothing-burger journey. We break down Mary's exit and what it means for the rest of the season. We also hear from Survivor icon-legend-queen Sophie Clark as she calls in and provides the argument for Survivor 48 as gripping television.

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We’re back discussing Episode 10 of Survivor 48. We are talking about loyalty, integrity and honesty among the strong 4/6 alliance. We’re also touching on Joe’s questionable comments about Star and breaking down the frustrating non-moves by Mitch, Kyle, Kamilla and others. Plus, we touch on the impact this season might have on future gameplay and consider where it fits in Survivor history. We have opened the phone lines once again for this week's After Dark, so make sure to check out our Substack for a supersized exclusive episode this week.

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We're back to break down the latest episode of Survivor 48. We're talking about Kyle and Kamilla's position in the game right now, Shauhin's edit, the path forward for a satisfying winner and the ongoing ghosting of Mary. We also get into confessional counts, edgic and the players' social media activity. We also get into Eva's advantage and nighttime journey. We also look at David as an important character in the show. Plus we're touching down on Love on the Spectrum!

Over on Substack, we’ll be taking your questions on this week’s After Dark!

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