Surviving Snyder

How did a podcast combining our love of Survivor and love of a crappy football team with the worst owner in professional sports make it to 100 episodes? WE HAVE NO IDEA! But here we are! And we have a true extravaganza for you as we hit triple digits. Recorded on the 40th anniversary (to the day!) of DC’s first Super Bowl title, we recall past glory (the only kind we know!), and then share our thoughts on the Eagles and Chiefs championship game wins. But that is the mere appetizer for the main course, as we welcome in 41 guests (41!) to help us celebrate, including 35 former Survivor players. We’ve got special messages from Survivor winners, Survivor legends, and Survivor fan favorites, as well as a few former NFL players and media members insane enough to join us on this nonsensical ride. It’s a super fun collection of voices you’ll have to hear to believe, including one special secret mystery guest at the very end who crashed out podcast even though he was definitely NOT INVITED! Time codes below. Enjoy, and thanks for listening. Left hand up!
00:00 – Start of show
3:40 – 40th anniversary celebration of DC’s first Super Bowl win
10:00 – NFC & AFC Championship game reacts
34:50 – Happy 100th episode messages from 35 Survivor players and more!

The Dallas Cowboys failed (once again) to make a deep run into the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Bengals made it look easy in Buffalo and the Chiefs rolled on despite an injury to Patrick Mahomes. Dalton, Rick, and Brendan discuss all the divisional round action and predict winners in this week's conference championship games. Then, the guys cover breaking Commanders' news, including the team's search for a new offensive coordinator. Does anyone want the job? 

00:00 Cowboys flop again
09:25 Divisional round react and predictions
30:25 Washington OC search

Owen Knight joins the Surviving Snyder crew to discuss the Survivor 43 jury, his big last gasp challenge victory, and the pain of being a Washington football fan.

Plus- What's next for the Commanders at QB? Standout moments from the weekend's playoff action and what to expect as the playoffs march forward.

The Commanders end another disappointing season on a high note, decimating the Dallas Cowboys as rookie quarterback Sam Howell shines and the injury plagued defense dominates. What should we make of the rookie QB’s outing and why did the defense play their best game of the season once the season was already over? We talk it all out while also looking ahead to the future — a future that could be without Dan Snyder as owner!

Riverboat Ron gambled with a change at QB. He lost... big. With a playoff spot on the line, Carson Wentz and the Commanders delivered another dreadful offensive performance. For the third time this year, a Wentz led offense failed to break the 10 point barrier. Rick and Brendan discuss the game and think ahead to the next year's QB situation.  

A Giant Loss

In this depressing episode Dalton, Brendan, and Rick talk officiating, play calling, and everything else that went wrong.

Then they predict what's next for Washington.

Plus - A special "appearance" from a Survivor 43 castaway.

Commanders Talk 00:00

Survivor Surprise : 37:30

In what was one of Survivor's most shocking finales, a new champion is crowned. Rick and Brendan discuss their immediate reactions and shared disbelief at the outcome. The guys propose a few theories that might explain the mind-blowing landslide at final tribal council. PLUS: Rick and Brendan offer their thoughts on a WILD first look at Survivor 44. 

Oh boy, that was a hot one. We wanted some spice and some sizzle on Survivor 43, and one player certainly gave it to us in the penultimate episode.  We break down the total ingenious villain move by one contestant and then rank the each of the final five's chances of taking home the title. Dalton and Rick also reveal where they rank this season compared to all the others. Can you guess where they have it? Listen in and enjoy

Survivor 3rd place finisher and New York Giants super fan, Ryan Ulrich joins the podcast to break down the latest Commanders game. Ryan gives an outsider's perspective on Heinicke magic, and expresses frustrations about today's much anticipated matchup. Plus, the guys break down each team's playoff prospects and give predictions for round two between the Commanders and Giants. As always, there are plenty of fixins to be had and plenty of torches to be snuffed.

00:00 Game reaction/breakdown
33:11 Fixins and Torch Snuffing

Former Survivor and Giants superfan Ryan Ulrich is back with the guys previewing the NFC Beast matchup between Washington and New York.
Plus - A Survivor classic returns and why couldn't the castaways find that advantage?
A sneak peak behind the scenes of Survivor.

Survivor Talk: 00:00

Commanders Talk: 33:33