The stage is set. Tim & Rob dig into Episode 7 of Survivor 49, where the game flips into a whole new lane: the merge has arrived, old alliances collide, and the chase for an advantage gets real.
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 In this episode:
• Buffs Dropped, Game Changed: The tribes finally unite and the merge officially hits, forcing players to reassess loyalties and recalibrate their strategy. 
• The Key to Advantage: A hidden-key search unlocks a chest advantage ahead of the first individual immunity challenge — we break down who found it and what that means for power dynamics. 
• Double-Agent Moves: Players from the original Kele tribe (specifically Sage Ahrens?Nichols, Jawan Pitts & Steven Ramm) plot to infiltrate the dominant Uli alliance. We explore their risks, motivations and whether this is bold or reckless. 
• Advantage Unused?: An important “Knowledge Is Power” advantage remains unplayed when the individual immunity challenge looms. We ask: why wait? And what will the fallout be? 
• Spotlight Players: We highlight one player whose gameplay shines this week — and one whose position may be more fragile than ever.
• Torchy Awards: Because it wouldn’t be a Split the Vote episode without a moment deserving a “torch drop” — we pick the moment that gave us chills.

Whether you’re here for the strategic mechanics or the emotional undercurrent, this breakdown of Survivor 49 Episode 7 has got you covered. 

You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down

https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g

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