A weekly Survivor recap show that breaks down tribal councils, analyzes strategy, and weighs in on contestants, twists, and the general state of the game. Hosted by Survivor superfans Zale Mednick and Eric Silverberg.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 59:06
Survivor Buff: Season 50 Premiere Reactions, Open Era Debate, and a Return to Two-Tribe Chaos. Zale and Eric break down a standout Survivor premiere that feels like a deliberate…
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:24:13
In this episode, Zale and Eric dig into everything: Revisiting the Mount Rushmore — did anyone from this cast earn a seat at the table Where does this season rank amongst the 50…
May 22, 2026 · 1:38:39
Breaking Down the Survivor 50 Finale Why did Aubrey win? Did the jury vote based on Survivor 50 performances or rather based on the contestants' overall Survivor journey across…
May 16, 2026 · 1:35:20
Breaking Down Survivor 50 Episode 12 What do we think of this final five? Contemplating each remaining contestant's case to win Survivor 50 The Cirie Fields Legacy and our utter…
May 8, 2026 · 1:02:09
Zale and Eric break down what Zale believes to be the best episode of Survivor Season 50. Amongst other things, they discuss the following: Did we like the "Broker" twist? Is…
May 1, 2026 · 1:22:48
Zale and his 100th best friend Eric break down Survivor 50 Episode 10 and discuss the following Did they like the Mr. Beast twist? Was this twist too luck-based, or was there…
Apr 25, 2026 · 1:27:05
Zale and Eric return - as they do weekly - to review Survivor 50 Episode 9. Amongst other things, they discuss the following: Did they like the Jimmy Fallon twist? Is it even…
Apr 20, 2026 · 52:23
Eric joins Zale to review some of his thoughts from this latest - and perhaps greatest - epsidoe of Survivor 50. What does Eric think of the Devens move? Would Cirie and Rizzo…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:24:10
In this episode, Zale is joined by special guest Rachael Stone to unpack that wild duos twist and the iconic tribal council. Amongst other things, they chat about the following:…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:32:23
Zale and Eric break down Survivor 50 Episode 7 and discuss the following (and more): Why did Eric love this episode, and why did Zale find it sad? The errors that led to Dee's…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:18:16
Zale and Eric break down the Blood Moon episode of Survivor 50, exploring the following topics: Why the Blood Moon could have and should have been so much bloodier aka better Did…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:23:03
Zale and Eric break down this huge double-elimination episode and explore the following questions (and more) Should Ozzy have taken out Christian? Did Angelina get an unfair…
Mar 22, 2026 · 1:13:22
In this episode, Zale is joined by Josh Lewenberg for a special 'Shot Clock' episode, where we debate the following questions and more: Did Christian make the right move ? How…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:13:37
Zale and Eric dive into episode 4 of Survivor’s milestone season, where we dissect the following question: While Christian's 3-2-1 vote was elegant strategy, was it smart…
Mar 13, 2026 · 1:04:24
Diving into Episode 3 of Survivor Season 50 'Loose lips sink ships' - Emily and Genevieve say way too much Poor communication - Christian botches the boomerang idol reveal to…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1:10:05
Survivor Season 50 Episode 2 Recap Christian's standout moment The Shocking Tribal Council: Savannah's blindside explained Ozzy's strategic decision to give up his advantage and…
Feb 28, 2026 · 18:13
Zale and Eric are so excited about the premiere of Survivor 50 that they just had to provide some additional content. Of note, Aubrey provides us with what may come to be an…
Feb 27, 2026 · 1:29:24
Zale ane Eric break down this milestone episode of Survivor and discuss why this premiere was firing on all cylinders. Which contestants delivered the goods? Which contestants…
Feb 25, 2026 · 3:53
Get excited - Survivor 50 3 hour premiere starts tonight. Why is this such a big deal? Get hyped up with this brief - very brief - episode of the Survivor Buff!
Feb 19, 2026 · 1:41:32
Zale and Eric are joined by Rachael and Josh to make the most monumental decisions of their lives as they draft their winner picks for Survivor 50. Each captain drafts a team of…
Feb 10, 2026 · 1:03:09
In this episode, we delve into the much-anticipated Survivor 50 season, discussing our thoughts on tribe dynamics, alliance possibilities, and our impressions of the contestants…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:01:01
In this episoe of Survivor Buff, Zale and Eric break down the remaining eight contestants, including legends like Colby Donaldson and head scratchers like Tiffany. Who are they…
Jan 23, 2026 · 1:04:04
Reviewing each contestant's survivor resume coming into Survivor 50 Which legacies are on the line? Who are we excited to see? Predicting tribal dynamics and potential alliances
Jan 9, 2026 · 54:20
Reviewing each contestant's survivor resume coming into Survivor 50 Which legacies are on the line? Who are we excited to see? Predicting tribal dynamics and potential alliances
Dec 20, 2025 · 1:08:09
Reviewing Survivor 49 Finale Where does this winner rank amongst New Era winners? Is RizGod really a deity? Kristina's scathing question to Savannah Looking forward toward season…
Dec 12, 2025 · 59:26
Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 12 Why did Kristina and Sage vote the way they did? Does the jury like Rizzo? How bad was Sophie's advantage misplay? Plotlines going into the…
Dec 8, 2025 · 39:23
Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 11 An impressive episode for Stephen Was Sophie the best person to take out? When will Soph use her Knowledge is Power? Sage with the 'emotional…
Dec 1, 2025 · 43:47
Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 10 What was the point of Rizzo's fake idol? Who gets the credit for the blindside? Why does it feel like Sophie can't win? The rice…
Nov 24, 2025 · 36:51
After a brief hiatus, Zale and Eric are back to break down the mid season of Survivor 49. Who do they like, and who do like ... less? They talk about why this season feels a bit…
Nov 2, 2025 · 29:58
Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 6 Do we like having a second swap? Shannon vs. Sage = Drama Looking towards the merge Our winner picks
Oct 29, 2025 · 30:56
Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 5 Thoughts on the cast More 'sob stories' Did we like the journey? General banter
Oct 19, 2025 · 18:36
Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 4 Why Zale loved this immunity challenge Sophie with some sass about those bananas Why Matt's plan was admirable Wellness meets Christianity ?
Oct 14, 2025 · 1:21:03
In this episode of The Survivor Buff, hosts Zale Mednick and Eric Silverberg are joined by guest Josh Lewenberg to discuss various aspects of Survivor. They discuss this week's…
Oct 5, 2025 · 35:34
Reviewing Survivor 49 Episode 2 Did Juwan make the right decision on the journey? Is loyalty an underrated 'Survivor value'? Which contestants are we most hopeful for? Did they…
Sep 29, 2025 · 37:06
In this episode of Survivor Buff, hosts Zale and Eric dive into the premiere of Survivor 49. Is Jake's bromance the weirdest bromance of all time? Is it even a bromance? Was…
Sep 14, 2025 · 59:39
Zale and Eric dive into the intricacies of the latest season of Australian Survivor. They discuss the standout performances of Parvati and Cirie, highlighting their strategic and…
Sep 1, 2025 · 31:19
In this episode, Zale and Eric discuss this instantly iconic episode of Australian Survivor. They discuss some of the most impressive moves and biggest blunders we have seen in…
Aug 29, 2025 · 1:07:26
In this episode, hosts Zale and Eric dive into the excitement of the latest season of Australian Survivor: Australia vs. The World. They explore the dynamics of legendary players…
Aug 4, 2025 · 49:51
Todd Herzog, the winner of Survivor's 15th season, is one of Survivor's most iconic winners. Todd joins the show to shed some light on what it's really like to play Survivor, and…
May 28, 2025 · 1:07:14
Breaking down the newly revealed Survivor 50 Cast Who are we excited to see? Who are we shocked to see? Who was left on the cutting room floor?
May 23, 2025 · 1:02:02
Reviewing the season in full - yay or nay? Is there a casting issue? How does Kyle stack up as a winner? Survivor 50 rumours
May 15, 2025 · 43:49
Who has the best shot of becoming the 48th sole Survivor? How is Joe perceived by the jury? Is the Kyle/Kamila game too under the radar for the jury to appreciate? Post Mortem on…
May 9, 2025 · 43:20
David 'The Stander' Why is everyone playing so stagnantly? Post-Mortem on Mary OMG Kyle's a lawyer?!?!?!
May 2, 2025 · 46:49
What's going on with Kamila and Kyle? A bizarre Star edit Who is in the strongest postiion to win/
Apr 25, 2025 · 42:55
David - great reads, poor execution Did Joe just dilute his 'honesty' brand? Trouble in paradise with David's gem of a girlfriend The 'relevant' prison stint ...
Apr 19, 2025 · 47:43
Controversy about a 'strong person' alliance David - right reads, poor gameplay? How should Kyle have navigated the suspicion on him and Kamila? Survivor 50 - A massive name now…
Apr 11, 2025 · 36:11
Mid-season thoughts Do we like the New Era 'double tribal twist'? Some fun challenge banter Does Sai deserve an ask back?
Apr 5, 2025 · 45:11
A conversation about milk Star the Great The changes to Merge-a-tory Challenge change-up?
Mar 28, 2025 · 1:03:19
That incredible moment with Joe and Eva What happened at that wild tribal council? Why did Bianca tell Cedrek about her 'lose a vote'? Starr's bizarre idol decision Survivor 50…
Mar 22, 2025 · 43:02
Why was this move so awesome? Should Kamilla have voted for Kyle? Should Thomas have been truthful about his 'steal a vote'? Sai and Ced - oof ... tough look
Mar 14, 2025 · 45:21
Breaking Down Survivor 48 Episode 3 That wild tribal council Why did Cedrek change his mind? Trailer Park Dreamin' Was the journey 'unfair'?
Mar 6, 2025 · 47:19
Breaking down Survivor 48 Episode 2 The issue with three tribes Why did Sai play her idol? Should Kevin have been sent packing?
Mar 1, 2025 · 40:00
Breaking Down Survivor 48 Episode 1 Initial thoughts on the cast Has the three tribe format changed the nature of the game? Sai - genius or disaster? A heartwarming moment…
Jan 14, 2025 · 1:29:16
Survivor 50 is not far away. Who should be cast on this monumental season? Zale and Eric draft tribes, composed equally of old school, middle school, and new school Survivor…
Dec 22, 2024 · 1:15:16
Breaking down the final tribal council Sue's revelation to the jury Where does our newest Survivor winner rank? How does this season stack up in our Survivor season rankings? Who…
Dec 12, 2024 · 1:04:50
Should Andy have lied to Rachel? The Andy Legacy Why was Genevieve such a beloved character? Why is Rachel considered such a strong favorite? Does Sam have a chance to win? Will…
Dec 5, 2024 · 55:38
One of the best episode's in Survivor history Operation Italy - Who's swimming with the fishes? Why was this such an instantly iconic episode? Has Andy changed others' perception…
Nov 29, 2024 · 43:37
Sol's vest ... That epic journey challenge Did Kyle need to go? The brilliance of Rachel's game Can Genevieve recover?
Nov 21, 2024 · 41:02
"I'll be back" - will he? Hindsight on the Genevieve 'big move' Unpacking the rice negotiation Is Kyle underrated? Rachel is The Ocean !
Nov 16, 2024 · 37:59
Why did Genevieve make a big move? Who does Sol's leaving actually help? Is Andy having a resurgence? What could Sol have done differently? What age is Sue today?
Nov 9, 2024 · 36:30
Why can't Andy find auction money? A big betrayal - who does it benefit? Rachel's brilliant 'shot in the dark' play Who is best positioned moving forward?
Nov 1, 2024 · 29:35
A new twist ... Would voting out Rachel have been the right move? Did Kyle and Caroline make the right decision? Will Andy and Genevieive make waves?
Oct 24, 2024 · 28:48
The 'new' Merge-Atory The Rome Show - The best show on Turf? Looking forward to the post-merge strategy
Oct 19, 2024 · 33:03
Did Sierra and Sam make the right move? Should they have filled Rachel in on the plan? The 'big twist' Merge Predictions and Winner Picks
Oct 10, 2024 · 37:19
Rome ... omg ... A new strategist emerges Sue is how old? No, really ... how old? Where did Kishan go wrong? The new amulet
Oct 5, 2024 · 40:52
When in Rome Did Teeny and Kishan make the right decision? Should Aysha have turned on Sol? Poor Andy ... Kyle V Sue
Sep 26, 2024 · 19:47
Sloppy game play all around! The 'right' kind of nutjob Idol decisions and plays Did Tiyana and Gabe make the right decision?
Sep 21, 2024 · 38:08
Thoughts on the new cast Andy's breakdown New idol twist - do we like it? How did Andy keep his torch fired up?
Jul 5, 2024 · 2:36:12
46 seasons of Survivor and 44 winners later, there are a lot of winning performances to analyze. Who are the worst winners, who are the mediocre winners, and who are the…
May 23, 2024 · 51:36
Does the social game reign supreme? Analyzing Kenzie vs. Charlie Was Maria's jury vote the most savage vote in Survivor history? Ranking this season and winner
May 17, 2024 · 33:53
Has the gameplay this season been amazing, terrible, or somewhere in between? Why did Maria believe they were voting for Charlie? Who is in the best shape as we head into the…
May 11, 2024 · 31:33
Did Charlie make the right decision? Why is Q considered a threat? How badly did Maria falter when choosing who to take for reward? Has Liz found a cure to autoimmune diseases?
May 4, 2024 · 32:15
Is Applebee's actually good? Liz reaches a breaking point (to put it mildly) Why didn't Tiff play her idol? Can anyone stand in Maria and Charlie's path to the end?
Apr 26, 2024 · 21:10
Should Kenzie have turned on Tiff? What was Hunter's biggest misstep? Did Hunter actually have the votes to stay?
Apr 20, 2024 · 40:19
What on earth is going on with Q? Has loyalty gone by the wayside this season? Should Liz have gone after Tevin? Should Hunter have saved Tevin with his idol? Why did Jeff let…
Apr 14, 2024 · 30:59
Who benefited most from Tim's departure? Is Q becoming a Monday morning Quarterback? (pun intended) Why did Tevin target Soda (and then vote for Venus)? Why season looks to be on…
Apr 6, 2024 · 33:27
Mergatory vs. Regular Merge Why did Mo go home? Who really should have been voted out? How do you throw out a name without becoming a target?
Mar 30, 2024 · 33:08
Why did Maria flip on the ladies? Did Gem overplay? Are there any legs to this new 'duos' alliance?
Mar 22, 2024 · 28:23
-You guessed it - more Bhanu! -Why actually voting is so critical at tribal council -Do we like this cast? -Hunter is a stud -Excitement for the post-Bhanu era
Mar 16, 2024 · 32:26
Bhanu, Bhanu, Bhanu More Bhanu What is the right kind of 'weirdo' for Survivor to cast? More Bhanu ?
Mar 10, 2024 · 25:55
Is Liz a villain, or just unaware? What on earth is going on with Bhanu? How does the 3-tribe format affect Survivor strategy? Too much crying :(
Mar 2, 2024 · 31:55
Breaking Down Survivor 46 Episode 1 Is Jelinsky a legend? Is Jelinsky a disaster? Why we liked the new twists in the premiere Thoughts on some of the standout players
Jan 11, 2024 · 1:09:46
Survivor 31 - Second Chance in Cambodia, was one of the franchise's most successful season. In this episode, Zale and Eric pontificate about a second iteration of a second chance…
Dec 23, 2023 · 56:28
Breaking down the finale of Survivor 45 What on earth happened in that final five tribal council? Why did Dee beat Austin? How does Dee compare to past Survivor winners? Where…
Dec 14, 2023 · 37:45
Breaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 12 The 'post-mortem' on Drew Dee's savage blindside Is Dee or Julie a bigger threat to win the game? Does Austin still have a chance of winning?…
Dec 9, 2023 · 36:00
Breaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 11 Should Julie have taken a shot at Austin? Austin's multiple blunders A post-mortem on Emily's game Why was there no split vote?
Dec 2, 2023 · 27:24
Breaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 10 Did Emily miss a major opportunity? Who has the best shot of winning the game out of the Reba 4? Which of the Reba 4 should flip on the…
Nov 25, 2023 · 22:52
Breaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 9 Should the Reba Four turn on each other? What is going to happen with Austin's second idol? Is Emily the key to turning this game around?…
Nov 18, 2023 · 40:01
Breaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 8 The Auction is Back ... and it's awesome! Why could Belo not get on the same page? Did Kellie have a move here to save her game? Is it time…
Nov 10, 2023 · 33:44
Breaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 7 A tribal split right after the merge? Dee vs. Kelly - A showdown in the making? Uncle Bruce 'Coming Clean' to Katura
Nov 4, 2023 · 34:34
Breaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 6 That wild, wild tribal council ! Is Kaleb really that great of a social player? Who is set up well for the post-merge game? Will the amulet be…
Oct 26, 2023 · 24:55
Breaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 5 Is Drew making rookie mistakes? Emily sides with Drew and Austin J is willing to fall on the sword Why Jake's flashback was the best the show…
Oct 20, 2023 · 23:58
Breaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 4 Why did Sean really quit? Why are quits so detrimental to a season? Did the women make the right call going after Sifu? Who is on the outs…
Oct 14, 2023 · 20:00
Breaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 3 What was Sabiyah's fatal flaw? Did Emily make the right call in voting out Sabiyah? Do we like this new iteration of the immunity idol?…
Oct 7, 2023 · 32:36
Breaking Down Survivor 45 Episode 2 Why did this episode of Survivor feel so great? Should you always open up the 'Beware Advantage'? A second impression of Emily Is letting…
Sep 30, 2023 · 27:10
Dissecting Survivor 45 Episode 1 Analyzing Hannah's quit and why it was so disappointing Why does casting feel different this season? Is Emily the good type or bad type of…
Jul 19, 2023 · 1:37:33
Survivor Season Rankings Part Two Which seasons crack the top ten? How important is a satisfying winner in determining a season's ranking? Which seasons will spark the most…
Jul 5, 2023 · 1:24:10
Survivor Season Rankings - Part 1 Considerations when ranking Survivor seasons Zale and Eric draft the bottom 22 seasons of Survivor Which seasons don't make the cut for the top…
May 27, 2023 · 44:01
Breaking Down the Survivor 44 Finale Why Jam Jam was the perfect winner Why did Carolyn lose? Has 'volunteering to make fire' become too much of an expectation? How will this…
May 18, 2023 · 22:00
Breaking Down Survivor 44 Episode 12 The genius of the Tika Three Threat levels are shifting like crazy - who is actually the biggest threat to win? Should Jam Jam and Carson…
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