Taylor Gaines is joined by Reality Blurred's Andy Dehnart to take stock of the status of TV's greatest game as it enters its 37th season. They discuss Jeff Probst's game-changing mindset shifts, the hope for a traditional 'Survivor' season and how many years the show has left in preparation for Wednesday night's season premiere. 

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