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Sean and Evan are back to recap episode 7 of Celebrity Traitors UK, where they break down a face-to-face murder, the long-overdue banishment of a traitor and an unforgettable challenge. They talk Celia’s gym lessons, Kate’s scene-stealing and assess whether a traitor or a faithful would be a more satisfying win. Plus, a game of star or starless—with more Stars in one episode than the whole season of Survivor 49!

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Disclaimer: If you’re not here for our off-topic yammering you’ll want to skip ahead to the 21 minute mark for Traitors chat! We’re back to talk about the latest in the Celebrity Traitors UK castle including an anticlimactic tie-breaker, a rare murder that doesn’t hurt the show and the banishment of an icon. We also touch down on Claudia leaning into the host role, Alan leaning away from the villain role and possible end-game scenarios. We also yap about the World Series and talk at length about Lily Allen (again).

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Sean and Evan dive back into Celebrity Traitors UK breaking down the cliffhanger, another disappointing murder and a round table that insists there’s “no evidence” while ignoring Ruth’s murder. They debate whether Alan’s quietly running a Cirie-style game, why no one will pull the trigger on Jonathan and how the format needs to change in the editing room. Plus, we’re talking the Lily Allen album and taking a deep dive into Tameka’s screen credits.

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We’re back for more Celeb Traitors UK, talking about the frustration and joy that this season is bringing. We’re discussing the loss of two more icons in this episode, the traitors playing boldly, the right time is to cut a traitor, a very fun (if pointless) challenge, potential upcoming twists and continued iconography from Celia.

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Sean and Evan continue their recapping of Celebrity Traitors UK, breaking down Alan Carr’s emerging villain era and a very disappointing murder. They also celebrate Ruth/her attempted strategies and the fart heard ‘round the castle. They debate the whiplash release schedule, contemplate a Global Traitors/celebrity Survivor pipeline, and clock Claudia’s A+ hosting. Plus: a quick “Star or Starless,” Melanie C’s Sweat, and why Jonathan vs. Stephen Fry might be the table’s next showdown.

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Sean and Evan are back to recap Celebrity Traitors UK, where they say goodbye to a faithful with a lot of potential. They break down the lily-pollen “murder in plain sight,” Alan’s victim, Tom & Charlotte’s budding duo, Kate’s flabbergasted energy, and Stephen Fry’s roundtable preamble. They also touch down on Claudia’s iconic speech and Jonathan Ross’ fashion. They end with a game of Star or Starless, where finally a show gives more than just one star. Speaking of, there are no more main-feed Survivor 49 recaps—those check-ins now live on the After Dark over on Substack, plus...

Sean and Evan have laid down their torches and pivoted to The Celebrity Traitors UK. They break down Claudia Winkleman’s campy perfection, Alan Carr’s instant-icon status, Charlotte Church’s cinematic grave-digging moment, Stephen Fry’s Hamlet fact-check, and Tom Daley’s heroics. They break down the cast, sharing who Evan personally knows and who Sean has seen on TV. Plus: the murder-in-plain-sight twist that actually works, why this format succeeds where Survivor 49 stumbled, and who should’ve made the cast.Remember, if you want to hear what Sean and Evan have to say about Survivor 49, make sure to check out...

Sean and Evan are reunited to deliver a groundbreaking investigative report into the identity of torch_snuffer and unpack Episode 3 of Survivor 49. They break down the dry bite and the Blue tribe’s slow-motion collapse. After deciding to pull the plug on main-feed 49 recaps, They’re pivoting to The Celebrity Traitors UK, with 49 check-ins living on After Dark. Want more Survivor 49 commentary, the full experience of the Close Friends Story and our Private Chat? Join the Substack!

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Evan is joined by Sophie Clarke, Winner of Survivor: South Pacific to dive into Survivor 49, chatting all things casting, the social media reaction, a turning point in the New Era and the two castaways who are already confirmed to appear on Season 50. Plus, Sophie joins After Dark, where you’ll hear the rest of her Survivor Mount Rushmore and more unfiltered takes.

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Sean and Evan kick off Survivor 49 coverage and they’ve got a lot to say. From the infamous barf moment to Nicole’s short-lived run, they debate who popped, who flopped, and why “three tribes of six” keeps sinking certain types of players. They talk Jake’s shoe stealing, sob stories, double Sophi(e)s, and the horror-movie metaphor. Plus: Survivor 50 promo, Blue’s Clues, and why Pearl Islands was many things—but never “vulnerable.”

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Australian Survivor’s [former] host, Jonathan LaPaglia, sits down with Sean and Evan. We talk about carving out his own identity as a Survivor host, reactions to being fired after eleven incredible seasons and what the future might hold. We also get into the nuts and bolts of the game including his soft-touch approach to Tribal Council, casting, game play, those dreaded non-elims and the nature of the final Immunity Challenge. Plus, Jonathan talks about his relationship with Jeff Probst.

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Sean and Evan close the book on Survivor: Australia v the World with a post-mortem full of your questions. From Parvati’s legacy-defining win to Cirie’s fire déjà vu and Luke’s underdog charm, they break down the finale, answer voicemails, and share behind-the-scenes secrets — plus thoughts on potential future seasons.

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Evan speaks with Cirie about her experience on Survivor: Australia V The World, touching on her reunion with Parvati, playing with superfans and entering her challenge beast era. Plus, she ranks all of her Survivor seasons!

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Sean and Ricard are back one last time to recap the finale of Survivor: Australia v The World. They cover a masterclass at Final Tribal, fire-making heartbreak, and why a player’s “flawless game” claim rubbed the jury the wrong way. They unpack Tommi’s jury vote, Kirby’s wild-card potential, Shonee’s visible support from the jury bench, and the ethics of “loyalty” at four. Plus: the sandbagged torture-chamber challenge, the fire showdown, Parv’s advantage bluff reveal and behind-the-scenes stories from Samoa. And, of course, they close with one last game of Star or Starless.

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Sean speaks with the winner of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss what winning means on this historic season, things we didn’t see in the edit, the reality TV multiverse.

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We’re back to get Evan's thoughts on Week 3 of Survivor: Australia v The World. We break down Parvati & Cirie’s spa-day pact, the double Tribal that delivered idols, advantage bluffs, blindsides and Lisa's half-quit. We also discuss Shonee’s quiet glide and a Final Four where every player feels like a contender. Plus: Luke’s chaotic brilliance, Janine’s under-sung star turn, JLP’s glow-up, Amanda Kimmel lore and a Star/Starless featuring some true legends. Evan also shares his thoughts on who is winning the season, who should play AU again and more.

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Sean catches up with the tenth boot of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss rocky relationships, setting records, creating an iconic Survivor look and playing again.

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Sean and Ricard unpack the penultimate episode of Survivor: Australia v The World—from an icon’s last stand to the windy stacking challenge to a tribal that tiptoed toward Advantagegeddon. They revisit Parvati and Cirie’s Micronesia history (with a long-overdue Amanda shout-out), break down why Shonee’s “+1” pitch couldn’t crack the Parv/Cirie–Luke/Janine foursome, and dissect Luke’s idol/necklace decisions. Plus we talk Janine’s underappreciated social glue, Parvati’s ripped-advantage ripple effects and whether anyone should ever bring a keynote speaker to Final Tribal. We close by power ranking win equity across an iconic Final Four a...

Sean welcomes Survivor 48’s Thomas Krottinger to unpack Survivor: Australia v The World. They break down Parvati ripping and splitting her advantage with Luke, the fallout of Lisa’s quit and a goatless final five. They touch on Janine’s sleeper mastermind edit, Luke’s charm, Shonee’s swing-vote power and the pure willpower challenges. Plus, Thomas gives us his full thoughts on the season top to bottom, and even reveals his winner pick.

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Sean and Ricard break down the chaos of a double Tribal night on Episode 7 of Survivor: Australia v The World. They unpack Parvati and Cirie’s spa day, Parvati’s Knowledge Is Power bluff and how Tommi from Finland learned that immunity doesn’t mean invincibility. They cover the chaotic first vote and the idol play that came with it, the immunity challenge and an almost quit which sent shockwaves through Tribal Council. Plus: why Janine’s quiet misinformation game deserves more credit, whether the internationals should’ve stuck with the Americans and a round of Star/Starless (if she's not...

Sean and Evan dive into another massive week of Survivor: Australia v The World, with three more episodes of nonstop chaos. They unpack Parvati’s instant-classic cookie-jar antics, her Buffy energy, and the fiery unraveling of her partnership with Kirby. They break down Cirie’s bond with Janine, Kass’ idol power and challenge dominance, Shonee’s stealth floater game, and Luke’s ongoing streak of wrong votes. Plus, they celebrate Tony’s short but unforgettable run, crown their Star/Starless players of the week and react to Jonathan LaPaglia following DYB.

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Sean catches up with the sixth boot of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss what went down in Samoa, their short-lived ride-or-die relationships, a chaotic scramble and their future with Survivor.

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Titans v Rebels finalist Caroline Courtis returns to Drop Your Buffs to unpack Episode 6 of Survivor: Australia v The World. We break down Kirby’s fast-paced gameplay and her fast and furious showmance with Parvati. We also celebrate the arrival of Janine in the edit and her power move, Cirie's influence and how loyalty factored into Parvati’s vote. We also examine Kass’ growing threat level, Lisa’s subtle positioning and what players like Luke and Shonee need to do next. Plus- a round of Star or Starless, reflections on JLP’s final season and a bonus question for everyone l...

Sean talks to the fourth boot of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss what went down in Samoa, the dynamics on the World tribe, a massive swing and miss and their future in reality tv.

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Sean and Ricard break down the Survivor: Australia v The World merge, where the game flips wide open with a 5–5 Aussie/World split. We cover the Survivor auction, Parvati’s jar of cookies and “Knowledge is Power” find, and Shonee’s record-breaking Australian merge milestone. We also dive into Kirby and Shonee’s defection to Parvati and Cirie for a Black Widow Brigade 2.0, the blindside of the first juror,and the behind-the-scenes chaos of the storm-canceled Last Gasp challenge.

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Sean and Ricard are back to break down another explosive episode of Australia v The World. We're talking about Shonee's Survivor knowledge, the loaded gun that Sarah handed to Janine, a final two deal between Luke and Janine, Parvati running back the Black Widow Brigade and a power struggle between America and the rest of the world. We're also talking about challenge beast Kass, a tribal council twist and Tony's Titanic Move.

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You asked and we’re delivering: Evan Ross Katz weighs in on Australia v The World! We’re talking about this monumental first week of Survivor AU, touching on what’s working and the very little that’s not working for Evan. We’re also breaking down character development, costuming, music, cinematography and stellar casting. We cap it all off with a fan-demanded game of Star or Starless.

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Sean talks to the third boot of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss what went down in Samoa, old and new rivalries, the edit and more.

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Sean and Ricard recap Episode 3 of Survivor: Australia v The World, where a shocking blindside sends a legend’s crown tumbling. They dig into Kirby’s rise as the tribe’s God Slayer, Shonee’s revenge vote and Sarah’s conflicted gameplay. Plus, they touch down on the World tribe, where Parvati teamed up with Cirie for an iconic Survivor moment—while Kass quietly secures an idol of her own. Plus, Sean and Ricard unpack challenge antics, Shonee’s close calls, and the lingering question of what chaos George could have brought if he’d made it to the merge.

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We’re back to break down the second episode of Australia V The World. We’re talking a possible women’s alliance brewing on The World tribe, Luke’s idol, Kirby’s wig and that tied vote at Tribal Council. We’re also talking about Kirby’s position of power, George’s inability to direct the vote and Sarah attempting to straddle two alliances. We’re also touching on the announcement of David Genat as the new host of Australian Survivor.

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Sean talks to the first boot of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss what went wrong, the fan reaction to the premiere and more.

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Sean and Ricard kick off their coverage of a landmark season with a deep dive into the premiere of Australian Survivor: Australia v The World. From Parvati’s Black Widow rebirth to Cirie's “do you know who I am?” energy, they unpack the power of the American trio, Rob’s downfall, and Lisa’s scene-stealing superfan energy. They relive the shock of the DONDI bombshell, celebrate champagne-fueled chaos, and debate whether Parvati’s reveal to Rob was genius or game-ruining. Plus, over on the Aussie tribe, George and Shonnee reconnect and the Power Bottoms alliance is born. It’s a jam-packed p...

We’re back to break down the And Just Like That series finale. We’re wrestling with MPK’s “this felt like the natural place to end” narrative and questioning how a Thanksgiving episode with daylight leftovers somehow passed for a send-off. We go character-by-character, breaking down Anthony and Giuseppe’s pie-in-the-face romance, LTW’s still-unfinished Michelle Obama-maybe-narrated doc, Seema’s unfinished Adam storyline, Charlotte’s hallway reveal, Miranda’s Lego-swallowing dog date, and Carrie’s Tommy Tomato solo act. Along the way, we dive into the show’s weird relationship to wealth, the wasted Samantha storylines and why a final montage of every...

Sean and Ricard are back for a (spoiler free!) preseason Cast Assessment for the highly anticipated Survivor: Australia v The World. We’re giving you the low down on every player in the game and hearing from you about some of the international players. Catch Survivor: Australia v The World and the official companion series Drop Your Buffs premiering on Sunday, August 17 on Network 10.

We’re back to break down the penultimate episode of And Just Like That.., covering Carrie’s Thanksgiving pie order, Lisette’s renovations and an unsolicited real estate opportunity. We discuss Seema’s fast moving relationship with Adam, Miranda’s fight with Brady, farty Mia at Thanksgiving and Charlotte’s reaction to Rock’s femme turn in Thoroughly Modern Millie. We also touch on LTW’s blink-and-you-miss-it appearance, Anthony’s cold feet and Harry’s bad attitude. Plus, we look ahead to the finale, speculating on possible breakups, surprise cameos, and whether Carrie will end the series single.

Sue's Big Move may never be revealed, but Sean's Big News has finally dropped! Australian Survivor's biggest all-stars will take on the greatest legends from around the globe in Survivor: Australia V The World and Drop Your Buffs will be there to cover every move, betrayal and blindside as it happens in a brand new official digital aftershow! Australian Survivor mastermind Nick Iadanza, Survivor 41's Ricard Foye and superfan podcaster Sean Ross will be talking to every player on the island as soon as their torch is snuffed. This unprecedented season calls for unprecedented coverage and Australian Survivor: Drop...

There's breaking news in the universe of And Just Like That! In our recap of episode 10 we learn in real time that AJLT is coming to an end. We're also diving into all of the action in this episode including Carrie and Duncan's hookup, Miranda going undercover to get farted on during a shampooing, Seema being a general menace, Charlotte doing renos and LTW’s hamster problem. Plus, we're of course touching down on Giusseppe's puppet alter-ego. We also spend plenty of time mourning the loss of AJLT and speculating on how it could all end.

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Ding Dong The Witch is Dead! We’re part-mourning and part-celebrating the end of Carrie and Aidan! Plus, Evan shares how he makes Isabella Rossellini belly-laugh in the woods and a LOTS sighting in the wild, while Sean confesses to going full Carrie Bradshaw at a medieval fair. We unpack AJLT’s messy B-plots - Seema’s BO paranoia, Charlotte’s vertigo, Miranda’s boundary-melting drama with Joy, and Anthony vs Gia. We also talk Molly Rogers replacing Pat Field in the costuming department for The Devil Wears Prada 2. Plus, tune in for some New York restaurant tips, opinions on reboot...

We’re back to struggle through episode 8 of AJLT, where Carrie’s “happily ever after” feels more like “are we there yet?” Aidan returns with baggage, Charlotte’s vertigo allegedly returns and Joy returns from Montreal with a local delicacy for an alcohol-ish Miranda. Meanwhile, LTW is wrapped up in her VFX emails and Seema’s romance gets... aromatic.

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This week, we are joined by brother to the pod, Adam Katz! We get to hear his perspective on how the season is going, his journey with Sex and the City, and where he wants to see (or not see) the characters going next. We break down Seema and Adam and how nobody cares, Carrie and Miranda's history of violence, and how the show could find way back to fun. Less cancer, more sex! Plus, we get into who, if given the choice, we'd send on a “vacation.”

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