We're back! Sorry for the brief hiatus, but back to our regularly scheduled programming of episode recaps! Survivor 43 has been exciting so far, and continues the social and gameplay focus, with less on advantages and survival aspects that hung over 41 and 42 like a disease. Has Survivor ventured into singing competition shows' "Sob story" territory? Discussion inside! Thanks for listening!

Spoiler Level: Merge (Full Spoilers for S27, S34, Mention of S12, S41, S42)