Idol Chatter: A Survivor Podcast

Ashley and Lara return to break down Survivor Season 29 Episode 2 "This is Where We Build Trust." Things are heating up! Reed continues to scramble and the reign of Jon and Jaclyn is threatened. Idols are flushed! Alliances are tested!

We also discuss the beautiful vulnerability Jaclyn shares on her YouTube channel which you can check out here.

We give some Survivor shout out's to Elaine Stott on her beautiful wedding and Wendell Holland for the amazing outdoor space he created at Harriett's Bookshop.

In our Luxury Items segment we share a new reality competition show that we've both been watching (hint: it stars Carole Baskin AND Nelly) and a few other shows and podcasts we've been into this week.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at [email protected].

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In this episode we discuss Survivor Season 29 Blood vs. Water 2 Episode 9 "Gettin' down to crunch time." Things really heat up in this episode and we break down shifting alliances and emerging players.

Ashley shares a funny story at the top of the episode and you bring you our weekly segment of luxury items where we tell you the TV show's we've binged this week.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at [email protected].

We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available. 

In this week's special episode, we welcome Brice Izyah to the show! Brice appeared on Survivor: Cagayan Season 28 Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty, is a social worker, host of the Purple Pants Podcast, and an advocate for diversity and anti-racism within Survivor. On this episode, Brice tells us about growing up with 4 brothers in Philly, shares a truly inspiring story about how he got into social work, and drops plenty of Survivor tea. Brice gives us an exclusive on recent developments in the campaign for anti-racism action within Survivor and we talk about the importance of diversity and representation in the show.

Brice shares his go to McDonald's order, boxed wine preference, and shares a show he recently binged and loved!

Of course no episode would be complete without gabbing about Brice's passion project, THE ZADDY CALENDAR. You can order yours here: https://brice-izyah.myshopify.com/

To learn more about the campaign and efforts to add more diversity and anti-racism to Survivor and Brice's thoughts, check out the following resources:

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours! Tell us if you were here for Brice!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at [email protected]. You can also subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available.

You can hear more from Brice on his podcast "The Purple Pants Podcast" and follow him on twitter at @briceizyah and on instagram at @briceizyah.

In this episode we discuss Survivor Season 29 Blood vs. Water 2 Episode 8 "Wrinkle in the Plan." We see one of the most exciting episodes of this season, with a show down between Jeremy and Josh, a memorable challenge, and a reward to really taco'bout.

In our luxury items segment we share a few things from the Survivor-verse we've enjoyed lately including this vulnerable and insightful interview with Ryan Ulrich: https://ew.com/tv/survivor-ryan-ulrich-heroes-healers-hustlers-quarantine-questionnaire/ and this blog post by Sean Falconer that uses data to illustrate the diversity issues within Survivor: http://seanfalconer.blogspot.com/2020/08/survivors-race-problem.html.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at [email protected].

We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available. We have a "Super-special" episode coming up in a few weeks that we think you'll love!

In this episode we discuss Survivor Season 29 Blood vs. Water 2 Episode 7 "Million Dollar Decision." We've made the merge! Loved ones reunite, everyone schemes, and some (ok, 1 person) steal trail mix. 

We give you a little deep dive on the most recent Bachelorette drama (sorry, not sorry) and share two TV shows we've been enjoying lately.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at [email protected].

We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available. We have a "Super-special" episode coming up in a few weeks that we think you'll love!

In this episode we discuss Survivor Season 29 Blood vs. Water 2 Episode 6 "Make Some Magic Happen." We have to talk about rice some more. We just have to. But we also talk about the falling out after the first post tribe swap tribal, Reed's dominance of the challenges this week, and Natalie's decision to go to Exile.

We sort the Season 29 competitors into Hogwarts houses (Is Keith a Hufflepuff or a Gryffindor!?). In our "Luxury Items" segment we share two new TV series we've enjoyed and do a mini-deep dive on one of our favorite book series to read as young adults.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at [email protected].

We'd love for you to subscribe to our podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're available. We have a "Super-special" episode coming up in a few weeks that we think you'll love!

In this episode we break down Survivor Season 29 Blood vs. Water 2 Episode 5 "Blood is Blood." We talk about Rice-gate, the tribe swap and also compare and contrast this newer season from older seasons of Survivor.

In our "Luxury Items" segment we share the books we've been enjoying lately and a few other items.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at [email protected].

In this episode we break down Survivor Season 29 Blood vs. Water 2 Episode 4 "We're a Hot Mess." We rank all of Drew Christy's cringey quotes, discuss his decision to throw the game, and the mistakes that led to his ultimate dismissal.

In our "Luxury Items" segment we share multiple Survivor shows we've been enjoying as well as a fun Survivor meme instagram account. We also spend a little time at the end providing an update and analysis of the current Bachelorette drama. We also share our go to Wawa orders (inspired by the Purple Pants Podcast).

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (it really helps new shows like ours!) and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at [email protected].

If you'd like to support the Walpole Children's Theater, you can purchase a ticket for their virtual August 21st showing of Rumpelstiltskin here: https://wct.booktix.com/.

In this episode we break down Survivor Season 29 Blood vs. Water 2 Episode 3 "Actions vs. Accusations." We discuss Natalie calling out John Rocker (Yas Queen!), Keith and Josh's unlikely friendship on Exile Island, and who we see emerging as this season's MVP. In our "Luxury Items" segment we share a new podcast and instagram account we've been into!

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at [email protected].

Survivor/Other mentions:

Sign the petition: A Petition for Anti-Racism Action by Survivor Entertainment Group

A great article on Survivor and racism: "Survivor and the problem with the first vote"

In this episode we discuss Episode 2 "There's a Method to This Maddness" of Season 29 of Survivor Blood vs. Water 2. We discuss Josh's strategic alliance with Baylor, the case of the missing flint, the completely problematic casting of John Rocker, the sumo style immunity challenge, and our first tied vote of the season. We play a fun new game called "What's your sign? Survivor Edition" and share our weekly Luxury Items including FOLKLORE, Taylor Swift's new album and Michele Fitzgerald's instagram TV series "Wine Wednesday."

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast. You can also send us an email at [email protected].

Survivor/Other mentions:

Sign the petition: A Petition for Anti-Racism Action by Survivor Entertainment Group