On The Island - A Podcast Mostly About 'Survivor'

By Taylor Gaines

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Taylor Gaines and a rotating cast of co-hosts talk "Survivor," Television, Movies, Podcasts, and the Latest in Pop Culture.

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On The Island - A Podcast Mostly About 'Survivor' episodes:

05.28.2022
‘Survivor’ 42 Finale Breakdown! Get a Grip (Child)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons convene to build big fires — and to discuss the Season 42 finale of "Survivor." They do some classic bits, including questioning whether viewers can trust the jury, debating why the show feels worse...
05.20.2022
‘Survivor’ 42 Finale Preview! A Very Maryanne Christmas
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons return to break down the rise of a new Season 42 contender in this finale preview episode! They discuss how two players (unintentionally) orchestrated a classic “Survivor” moment, the formation of a stacked jury,...
04.15.2022
‘Survivor’ 42 “~*Merge*~” Episode! Not A Movie Podcast Either
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons are back to shatter the hour glass and break down everything that’s happened so far in “Survivor” Season 42! They discuss the most likely winners, the lack of a standout power player, the greatest...
03.02.2022
‘Survivor’ 42 Preview! Travies for a Hobble
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons RETURN from a multi-year slumber to preview a brand-new “Survivor” season. They look back on what they’ve missed, pay their respects to an all-time great, and set up the season the only way they...
02.15.2021
Comedy Joke: This One’s for Tom Brady (w/Annie Scott)
Subscribe to Taylor’s new podcast, Comedy Joke, wherever you listen. This episode — with special guest Annie Scott — features the formation of Banana Land, a father with a penchant for metaphor, a grad student trying to solve the big...
12.28.2020
Introducing: Comedy Joke
This episode features frat guys attempting improv comedy, a jingoistic car dealership and Scraggles the Zombie Cat. Sophia discusses “Islamic residuals,” Christian talks about buying two cars welded together, and Taylor unveils ‘The Hollywood Development Game’ — which quickly makes...
05.15.2020
A Finale Episode (w/Michelle Schubert)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons are joined by their other co-host, Michelle Schubert, to take stock of an all-time "Survivor" season. They talk about Tony's potential GOAT status, Sarah's showcase, Michele's survival, the "Edge" advantage, and so, so much...
05.08.2020
The Television Show Formerly Known as ‘Survivor’ (‘Survivor’ S40E13)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons prepare for the final battle in "Winners at War," dissecting the strangely anticlimactic penultimate episode, the purpose of fire tokens, what "Survivor" has gained and lost over the years, and much more. They also...
05.01.2020
The End of the Fork (‘Survivor’ S40E12)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons return to make sense of a chaotic episode of "Winners at War." They try to figure out how the vote shook out the way it did, what Jeff finds interesting about the show and...
04.24.2020
Making Gaines (Family Dreams Come True) (‘Survivor’ S40E11)
Taylor Gaines returns with a vengeance, bringing his family along for the fight. They break down Tony's controlled chaos and long-term prospects, Sophie's rapid downfall, Jeremy's intuition and what a "quiet day" means on Survivor. Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter
04.17.2020
An Un-Common(s) Family Visit (‘Survivor’ S40E10)
Taylor Gaines cedes the floor to Tyler B. Commons for a very special family visit episode. Ty is joined by his own mother and father to discuss the season to date, the unique loved ones' visit, a wild Tribal Council...
04.10.2020
Is THAT An Idol? (‘Survivor’ S40E9)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons try to figure out what's an immunity idol and what's not, breaking down Adam's stunning season-long downfall, Ben's Boston Rob-like turn, Tony's explanation of Tribal Council, Nick's fury, and the game finally breaking open....
04.03.2020
They’re All Earthquakes (‘Survivor’ S40E8)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons are joined by Off Book's Jessica McKenna to talk about the best season of Survivor in history (??) following the latest merge episode. They discuss Tyson's peanut butter cals, Wendell's overconfidence, being cold and...
03.27.2020
A Blessing and a Curse (‘Survivor’ S40E7)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons try to solidify their alliance before the merge. They talk Sandra's white flag, Yul going stag, Rob securing the bag, and much more. Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter
03.20.2020
Queen Slays Queen (‘Survivor’ S40E6)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons continue their lifelong practice of social distancing — breaking down the latest Survivor double tribal action. Topics include: Denise's epic move, Sandra's greed, Wendell and Michele's feud, the old-school getting schooled, peanut butter, and...
03.13.2020
The Show Goes On (‘Survivor’ S40E5)
You may notice there's no theme music today. Or Taylor P. Gaines. He's on a work trip (IN CANADA). In his stead, Tyler B. Commons takes over for a very special edition of "Zohn the Island." He breaks down the...
03.06.2020
Fight Hard (‘Survivor’ S40E4)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons lift each other up. They cover Ethan's inspiring journey (and Natalie going into Beast Mode), Rob's rebound, Adam's up-and-down journey, and the lines finally being drawn at the red camp. Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter Instagram
02.28.2020
What Heartbreak Looks Like (‘Survivor’ S40E3)
Taylor Gaines tries to get Tyler B. Commons through a tough time. Topics include Ethan's devastating departure, Tony's shark tale, Rob's remarkable hold on power, Adam's big swing, Natalie's puzzle-solving, Jeremy and Michele's team-up, and more. Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter ...
02.21.2020
How Is This Guy Still Alive? (‘Survivor’ S40E2)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons convene to talk through a second straight episode of tension and intrigue. They marvel at Rob's continued survival, try to understand what everyone else is thinking, talk about tree ladders, and much more. Apple...
02.14.2020
Warp Speed (‘Survivor’ S40E1)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons return! They break down the breathtaking two-hour premiere of "Survivor: Winners At War," highlighting each of the 20 castaways as well as some key moments from the episode. They also look forward to a...
12.20.2019
Michelle Schubert Returns to the Island for “The Final Lesson” (‘Survivor’ S39E14)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons are joined by former castaway Michelle Schubert to put an end to this season of "Survivor." They discuss Tommy's surprisingly satisfying win, the new ways to win "Survivor," and, of course, Jeff Probst finally...
12.13.2019
Lost Soles (‘Survivor’ S39E13)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons sort through the mess CBS has made for itself following Dan's ejection from "Survivor: Island of the Idols." Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter Instagram
12.06.2019
These Are The Dumbest Moves (‘Survivor’ S39E12)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons reunite for the family visit episode to discuss Noura's unbelievable television performances, Karishma's run petering out, and which remaining castaways might be easiest to root for. They also offer up their latest Power Rankings....
11.29.2019
Taylor’s Dad Returns to the Island (‘Survivor’ S39E11)
Taylor Gaines is joined by his dad, Ken Gaines, to talk through the Turkey Week episode of "Survivor: Island of the Idols." They analyze Karishma's bold play, Lauren's (mostly) great episode, and some of the troubling and contradictory statements about...
11.22.2019
Erring and Messy (‘Survivor’ S39E10)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons deal with some more aftermath from the merge episode before diving into its effects on the most recent "Survivor" and the game going forward. Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter Instagram
11.15.2019
This Is Not The Way It Should Go (‘Survivor’ S39E8/9)
Tyler B. Commons talks through one of the most controversial and unsettling episodes in "Survivor" history. Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter Instagram
11.08.2019
Uncalculated Risk (‘Survivor’ S39E7)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons open the floor for conversations surrounding sexism on "Survivor," Kellee's bold Tribal Council strategy, Janet's atypical Island of the Idols visit, and much more. They also unveil their Week 7 Power Rankings. Apple...
11.01.2019
Backbone (‘Survivor’ S39E6)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons sit down to talk about the latest episode of "Survivor: Island of the Idols." They discuss Jamal and Jack's dialogue at length before diving into Elaine's potentially game-shifting vote block and all of its...
10.25.2019
Unsponsored Content (‘Survivor’ S39E5)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons abandon their meals at an average chain restaurant to reconvene over a new "Survivor" episode. They break down the half of the episode that wasn't sponsored, including the tribe swap, Rob & Sandra's absence,...
10.18.2019
Lie With Me (‘Survivor’ S39E4)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons return for another week of 'Survivor' talk. They cover Noura's epic and legendary failure, Chelsea and Dean's "showmance," what "playing Survivor" actually means, when a blindside isn't a blindside, and much more. Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter Instagram
10.12.2019
The Same Island (‘Survivor’ S39E3)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons convene IN PERSON to break down the latest episode of "Survivor: Island of the Idols." They talk through the show's uneven storytelling, whether Vince deserved his fate (and whether it was Rob and Sandra's...
10.11.2019
Coming Soon!
A teaser. Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter Instagram
10.04.2019
First Gear Shall Be Last (‘Survivor’ S39E2)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons wonder about chiropractors and all matter of things following the second episode of "Survivor: Island of the Idols." They break down the Famous Last Words edit, Noura's fascinating performance so far, Rob and Sandra...
09.27.2019
Start a Fire (‘Survivor’ S39E1)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons aim to be decently dope in reviewing the first episode of "Survivor: Island of the Idols." They talk about the cast living up to expectations, Elaine vs. Ronnie, the first trip to Skull Island,...
09.25.2019
State of ‘Survivor’ Season 39 w/Andy Dehnart
Taylor Gaines is joined by reality blurred's Andy Dehnart for their bi-annual State of the Union in advance of a new season of "Survivor." They discuss what the show has in common with pizza, their hopes and dreams for "Island...
09.23.2019
‘Survivor 39’ Preview: You Listened!
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons wake up from their summer slumber to preview an all-new season of "Survivor"! They speculate on the potentially frightening theme, break down the surprisingly diverse cast, and make Final Three/Winner predictions before the fall...
05.17.2019
Millionaire White Guy in Jeans (w/ Castaway Michelle Schubert — ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’ Finale)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons are joined by former Survivor Michelle Schubert to make sense of Season 38's disastrous and surreal finale. They talk about the poetic justice served to the producers, the most undeserving winner in...
05.10.2019
Not a Basketball Podcast (Week 12 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons play pessimistic with some pretzels on the penultimate podcast of "Survivor: Edge of Extinction." They discuss whether Devens deserves credit for his attention-grabbing performances, what the quiet players must do right now, why this...
05.03.2019
Taylor’s Mom Returns to the Island (Week 11 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines is joined by his very own mother, Donna Gaines, for the family visit episode! They debate whether Devens is annoying or charming, dissect why this season has been so chaotic, and study Jeff's awkwardness around the concept of...
04.26.2019
Castaway Sunday Burquest Returns to the Island (Week 10 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons are joined by friend of the podcast and "Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X" castaway Sunday Burquest to sort out the threats and the goats following Week 10 of Season 38. They get Sunday's thoughts...
04.19.2019
Hit the Eject Button (Week 9 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons eliminate every potential returning guest for this week's podcast. They cover David's futile efforts to stay alive, the rise of the newbies, Jeff talking about balls, Kelley's immunity idol, THE WARDOG, "Survivor" Season 40,...
04.12.2019
Comedian Jessica McKenna Returns to the Island (Week 8 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons are joined by the delightful Jessica McKenna from "Off Book" to make sense of Survivor's wild week. They talk Kama chaos, Julia and Gavin's poor damage control, where we're headed with Extinction Island, an...
04.05.2019
Hashtag Big Movez (Week 7 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons return to brag about their brilliant analysis and take some more strong stands. They talk about the latest Extinction Island nonsense, what made the Kamas fall apart, who will climb the "Ladder of Chaos,"...
03.29.2019
Castaway Carl Boudreaux Returns to the Island (Week 6 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons are joined for an EPIC episode by Season 37's Carl Boudreaux ("Survivor: David vs. Goliath") to speak the truth about this week's episode of "Survivor" Season 38. They question the effectiveness of the Edge...
03.22.2019
Running Out of Adjectives (Week 5 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons push themselves to the edge to discuss this week's double episode of "Survivor" Season 38. They talk about Aubry's awful end, The Wardog's weakness, Extinction Island's entertainment value, Lesu's losing, Wendy's 'what-are-you-doing' gameplay, and...
03.15.2019
Castaway Davie Rickenbacker Visits the Island (Week 4 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons are joined by Davie Rickenbacker from "Survivor: David vs. Goliath" to make human ladders and break down the fourth episode of "Survivor" Season 38. They discuss Wendy's baffling gameplay, the show's questionable attempts at...
03.08.2019
We’re Vegetarians Now (Week 3 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons unite as Warpups to fight off their feelings from the latest episode of "Survivor" Season 38. They talk about the balance between mystery and gimmickry on Extinction Island, the sudden morality of Big Wendy,...
03.01.2019
Poop Snake (Week 2 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons do a song and dance to celebrate Episode Two of "Survivor" Season 38. They cover cliffhangers, idol hunting, white guys in jeans, evocative challenges, being abandoned, kumbaya "Survivor," the Catch-22 of returning players, ...
02.22.2019
Put the Machete Down (Week 1 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons lay out on the beach to dry off and decipher the "Survivor" Season 38 premiere. They talk about the ordinariness of the new episode, their early impressions of the new castaways, and their takeaways...
02.15.2019
‘Survivor 38’ Preview: On the Edge of Extinction
Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons return to preview a brand new group of castaways for "Survivor: Edge of Extinction." They discuss the season's mysterious theme, profile each of the 18 players, and make their official Final Three and winner...

What's On The Island - A Podcast Mostly About 'Survivor' about?

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On The Island - A Podcast Mostly About 'Survivor' episodes:

‘Survivor’ 42 Finale Breakdown! Get a Grip (Child)

‘Survivor’ 42 Finale Preview! A Very Maryanne Christmas

‘Survivor’ 42 “~*Merge*~” Episode! Not A Movie Podcast Either

‘Survivor’ 42 Preview! Travies for a Hobble

Comedy Joke: This One’s for Tom Brady (w/Annie Scott)

Introducing: Comedy Joke

A Finale Episode (w/Michelle Schubert)

The Television Show Formerly Known as ‘Survivor’ (‘Survivor’ S40E13)

The End of the Fork (‘Survivor’ S40E12)

Making Gaines (Family Dreams Come True) (‘Survivor’ S40E11)

An Un-Common(s) Family Visit (‘Survivor’ S40E10)

Is THAT An Idol? (‘Survivor’ S40E9)

They’re All Earthquakes (‘Survivor’ S40E8)

A Blessing and a Curse (‘Survivor’ S40E7)

Queen Slays Queen (‘Survivor’ S40E6)

The Show Goes On (‘Survivor’ S40E5)

Fight Hard (‘Survivor’ S40E4)

What Heartbreak Looks Like (‘Survivor’ S40E3)

How Is This Guy Still Alive? (‘Survivor’ S40E2)

Warp Speed (‘Survivor’ S40E1)

Michelle Schubert Returns to the Island for “The Final Lesson” (‘Survivor’ S39E14)

Lost Soles (‘Survivor’ S39E13)

These Are The Dumbest Moves (‘Survivor’ S39E12)

Taylor’s Dad Returns to the Island (‘Survivor’ S39E11)

Erring and Messy (‘Survivor’ S39E10)

This Is Not The Way It Should Go (‘Survivor’ S39E8/9)

Uncalculated Risk (‘Survivor’ S39E7)

Backbone (‘Survivor’ S39E6)

Unsponsored Content (‘Survivor’ S39E5)

Lie With Me (‘Survivor’ S39E4)

The Same Island (‘Survivor’ S39E3)

Coming Soon!

First Gear Shall Be Last (‘Survivor’ S39E2)

Start a Fire (‘Survivor’ S39E1)

State of ‘Survivor’ Season 39 w/Andy Dehnart

‘Survivor 39’ Preview: You Listened!

Millionaire White Guy in Jeans (w/ Castaway Michelle Schubert — ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’ Finale)

Not a Basketball Podcast (Week 12 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

Taylor’s Mom Returns to the Island (Week 11 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

Castaway Sunday Burquest Returns to the Island (Week 10 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

Hit the Eject Button (Week 9 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

Comedian Jessica McKenna Returns to the Island (Week 8 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

Hashtag Big Movez (Week 7 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

Castaway Carl Boudreaux Returns to the Island (Week 6 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

Running Out of Adjectives (Week 5 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

Castaway Davie Rickenbacker Visits the Island (Week 4 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

We’re Vegetarians Now (Week 3 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

Poop Snake (Week 2 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

Put the Machete Down (Week 1 ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’)

‘Survivor 38’ Preview: On the Edge of Extinction

‘Survivor’ 42 “~Merge~” Episode! Not A Movie Podcast Either