Taylor Gaines and Tyler B. Commons strip down the first episode of "Survivor 35: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers." They unveil this season's fantasy format, analyze the events of the first three days, and get a visit from a special guest for a new recurring podcast segment. Spoilers everywhere.

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‘Survivor 35’ Week 1: The Way The World Sees You

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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 than it used to be even when it's pretty good, comparing the show to sports a bunch, and much, much more. 

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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, what’s going on in Ty’s life (and with his fantasy “Survivor” team), and the entire […]

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‘Survivor 35’ Week 1: The Way The World Sees You

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