Twists and Torches

Who is growing?

Will we see more Ozzy or Oscar?

Fart jokes, The Tidewalker, Ninjas, people getting married, Taylor Swift, Polly Prissypants, words nobody knows, and John Cochran all make an appearance here!

Oh and Billie Eilish, of course

But NO Zac Brown this time

Join me as I vent a little, analyze a little, and stress a little about the insane preview of next week.

Is Survivor 50 taking a turn for the worse?

*Hypnotic pattern*

You will buy Zac Brown's newest album

You will buy concert tickets for every venue he performs at

You will tell all of your friends about Zac Brown's music, fishing acumen, and cooking ability.

You no longer care for your favorite reality competition show

*End of pattern*

Boy that was weird huh? Anyway, your favorite country music podcast is back to report on the latest drama and songs. Tune in now!

Here on Survivor, we're a variety show. We've got:

Septuagenarians rapping

Chaos Kass 2.0

Pillars of Integrity

Holidays being cancelled

AND

Both good and bad social strategy

All in the same episode! This season is can't-miss so far, so our podcast is as well!

If you want my take on the latest vote-out and deep strategic discussion, look no further.

Toilet humor.

Melodrama.

Cramps.

Fake Pop fans.

This episode has it all! We're off to a riproaring start to Season 50, so far so good!

Explore mixed metaphors, stolen trauma, laziness, and big snakes with me and our favorite castaways.

Contains spoilers for S50 up to this point and any season S50 players have appeared on. (Oh and also S12 Panama. We love you, Panama.)

Survivor 50 is finally here! If you're looking for a deep but under-an-hour breakdown of the 3-hour odyssey, look no further!

We discuss Survivor relationship history, taxes, and some truly delightful characters on our screens again.

I can't remember the last time I was this excited about Survivor. This is the start of a beautiful season.

Original Air Date: 5/1/2019

Last old-era time machine for a while, folks! I hope you've been enjoying these throwback episodes. We're almost at Survivor 50, and these re-airs have gotten me even more excited for some of the big characters on S50.

In particular, this one concerns Rick Devens, one of my personal favorites, at his absolute best. From calling other castaways villains, to openly offering to make a deal with anyone out of desperation, Rick never fails to make the audience (or the jury) laugh.

Spoiler Level: Survivor up to this episode

Welcome to Survivor! Would you like a jacket, or an egg?

On this episode, take a trip back with me to 2018, a simpler time. Cyclones can't stop the interpersonal conflict between big personalities, nor the air of arrogance permeating the overdog Goliath tribe.

When was the last time a central question behind a given tribal council was not "Who will be voted out?"

Don't count your chickens before they hatch, folks. This is one of the more memorable premerges of all time, and this episode could be the apex.

The Cowboy.

The Challenge Beast.

The Baseball/Dating Coach.

The Dragonslayer.

Benjamin.

Who will win Survivor South Pacific? Take a journey with me and find out!

Disclaimer: No Chuckie the Cheese's were harmed in the making of this episode.

Air Date: 12/18/11

Spoilers for all of Survivor before this date

Every all time season has it's origins...and this one does not disappoint! Arguably one of the best premieres of all time, the size and scale of this episode is just...epic!

Take a journey back to 2010 where we discuss if spiders and dragons can get along, unsung heroes of hollywood production, and how fast sucrose can melt in the heat.

Air date: February 11, 2010

Spoiler Level: Heavy for all seasons up to Season 20

Take a quick trip back with me to the Spring of 2009. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and dragons are slaying.

Enjoy:

Brazilian Barbecue

Carrion Birds

Heroic flute music

Featuring:

Marcus Aurelius

Pat Benatar

Mark Twain

Join me in one of the most iconic episodes of the teen era, Coach on Exile

*Part of a series of time machine episodes based on CBS airing some classics from Survivor 50 players ahead of the anniversary season.