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Our rewatch of Survivor’s best season continues! We’re diving into the famous Boston Rob fainting spell, Rupert’s feud with Stephenie and the unravelling of James on the Heroes tribe.

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Our counter-programming to Survivor 51 has officially begun! We’re rewinding the tape all the way back to Survivor’s most celebrated season, Heroes vs Villains! We’re breaking down the iconic opening, a notorious reward challenge, early dynamics and, of course, the most notable casting mistakes.

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We’re still riding the high of our first live show and sitting down to rehash it all. Plus we’re taking your calls about your experiences, spilling as much tea as we can and teasing what could be in the future for LA.

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Even though we’re not recapping Survivor 51, we’re sitting down to react to the cast for some reason!

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It’s been a while, so we decided to hop onto the main feed to chat odds and ends. First and foremost, we’re talking about DROP YOUR BUFFS LIVE! which will be happening in NYC on September 12 (ticket link below). Plus, we’re touching down on Madonna’s triumphant Confessions II, Evan’s experience at the Eternal Sunshine Tour, and checking in on Survivor “Legends” Dee and Rick Devens in the Big Brother House.

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Evan and Sean sit down with Survivor 49 winner Savannah Louie to bury the hatchet. We’re talking to Savannah about playing Survivor back-to-back, her stint on season 50, her Survivor fandom, dealing with haters and that infamous endorsement of torch_snuffer’s Sophie Clarke shade.

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We’re putting a bow on Survivor 50 with our highly anticipated post-mortem on the season. We’re taking your questions about the good, the bad and the Jonathan. We discuss where season 50 falls in Survivor history, Joe’s all-star turn, Aubry’s wonky winner edit and the limiting game design. We’re also looking ahead to the Open Era and discussing our plans for future recaps.

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Evan Ross Katz sits down with Survivor Legend Kelley Wentworth to chat all things Survivor. They break down Season 50, the idea of the “Open Era,” and so much more.

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We have much to discuss about Survivor 50’s huge finale! We’re talking winners, losers and Jeff’s big mistake.

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We're back to recap the tragic penultimate episode of Survivor 50. We're breaking down a bizarrely paced double-boot episode, the ripple effects from last week's ill-advised twist, the season's major plot holes, lackluster gameplay and a blatantly obvious winner edit.

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We’re breaking down a (potentially disastrous) double Tribal Council episode of Survivor 50. We’re talking about a Survivor legend sinking their own game, a rare win for the Extra Vote advantage, a mishap at the immunity challenge and Joe upping his camp level.

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We're back to talk about the 2-hour episode 10 of Survivor 50. We're breaking down an action-packed Survivor auction, MrBeast (henceforth known as Mr. Beats), an extremely powerful and fishy twist, letters from home and a “chaotic” scramble.

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We’re back recapping the latest instalment of Survivor 50: In The Hands of Jimmy Fallon. We’re breaking down Christian’s disastrous One In The Urn journey, Jeff’s participation in the challenge, Cirie running the game and the rice drama at camp.

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Better late than never, Sean and Evan are back to recap the latest instalment of Survivor 50. We're breaking down the double elimination twist, Cirie's Exile Island coconut hunt and the perception of the players in "the middle."

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We’re back for our final recap of Australian Survivor: Redemption! We’re kicking it off with a fresh DYB feud with a certain Australian Survivor alum. Then we’re diving into the last three episodes of the season including a record-setting fire-making challenge, an all-time final immunity challenge and a shock final 3 vote. Plus we break down the highlights of the final Tribal Council and “live” reunion show. We wrap up by taking some of your questions about the season.

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We’re back to talk about some rare conflict on Survivor! We’re talking Dee’s blowout with Coach and Jonathan, Stephenie’s journey and Cirie’s Rizard of Oz alliance. Plus, Evan tries his hand at some edgic, debating which players are getting slow burn edits. Sorry, no video this week!

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Kevin and Sean are back to talk about the penultimate (sort of?) week of Australian Survivor: Redemption. We're talking about the Australian Survivor rumour mill, the fallout from the Simon boot, Cameron's old-school missteps, our second IKEA reward this season, maggots in camp, an inevitable loss of an icon, the benefits of going to rocks, Loz's lack of a big move and Sally's attempt at a big move. Plus, we look at each of the final 4's shots at winning.

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We’re back to break down what is being called the biggest twist in Survivor history (spoiler: it’s a tribe swap). We’re talking about the ongoing gaslighting related to the fan votes, the limitations of 5-person tribals, the players who got swap-screwed and the players that never got a chance to play on 50.

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We’re back for a rocky (get it?) week of Australian Survivor: Redemption! We’re talking about some chaotic tribal councils, Keeley and Brooke thriving in arts and crafts class without Mark, an iconic IKEA reward, Simon’s milestone in the game, Jackson’s flip and the possibility of a Redback alliance.

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We’re opening the phone lines to hear from the buffies. We’re talking about Survivor’s ongoing gender imbalance, season 50’s reframing of Sophie and Kenzie’s wins, the era of sponsored rewards and contestants’ social media activity. Plus we’re touching down on Gabby Windey’s Love Overboard, the legacy of And Just Like That and getting a crucial update on Evan’s home remodelling.

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We’re back to recap the latest episode of Survivor 50. We’re diving into Ozzy’s temper tantrum, Christian’s damage control, Coach’s level of self-awareness, and the formation of Rizo’s Angels. We’re also talking about the uneven edit and the gender imbalance in challenges.

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Drop your budgie smugglers because we are back to talk week 5 of Survivor: Redemption. Sean and Kevin break down the merge, the iconic duo of Jackson and Ben, potential winner edits and the downfall of a Supernova. We also dive into Caleb and Blanche's showmance, confusing strategy from the newbies and Brooke's challenge beast status.

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We’re back for the latest instalment of Zac Brown’s press tour! We’re diving into the unprecedentedly wonky pacing of a Survivor episode, how the Zac Brown appearance could have worked better and the thrilling final act that gave us our first big betrayal on Survivor 50.

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Pour yourself a tall glass of raw milk because we are back to talk about the end of the pre-merge portion of Australian Survivor: Redemption. We’re diving into the very fun bluff box challenge, Aisha’s plot to blindside Brooke, Blanche’s short-lived idol, the ongoing infighting at Head Office and the Redemption Beach twist. Plus we’re investigating Caleb’s wild claims about coconut crabs.

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We’re back to break down the latest episode of Survivor 50. We’re talking about the early tribe swap, Jeff’s rap, Emily’s motor-mouth, the reunion of the David vs Goliath 3, Q’s double vote bluff and Charlie’s traumatic flashback.

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Sean and Kevin are back to recap Week 3 of Australian Survivor: Redemption. They break down the many new alliance names, how Head Office is treating its employees, the rise and fall of Tez and the new and improved Blanche.

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Sean and Evan are back to talk about the second instalment of Survivor 50. They break down all of Christians many iconic moments, Joe vs Devens, Aubry's developing arc and the return of Colby and Stephenie as a physical duo. Plus, they predict tribe swap dynamics and share their hopes for the rest of the season.

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Sean and Kevin are back to recap Week 2 of Australian Survivor: Redemption. They talk Eliza's lasting impact on the game, Harry's iconic attempt at making TV, an emotional farewell, the shifting dynamics on the bounty tribe and emerging strategic threats.

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Sean and Evan are back to recap the long-awaited three-hour premiere of Survivor 50! They get into a premiere that had fewer negatives than usual, the cross-era dynamics taking shape, Kyle’s butt and Cirie supremacy. Plus, they play a round of Star or Starless, break down each tribe’s key relationships and share their thoughts on the early med-evac that shook the episode.

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Drop Your Buffs is back to recap the new season of Australian Survivor: Redemption. This season, Sean is joined by Deja The View's Kevin! They talk about David as a new host, the theme of Redemption, the returning players and what they are redeeming, and the Barren vs Bounty twist. Plus, winner picks from both Sean and Kevin, potential mistakes by Mark, and a game of Star or Starless.

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Australian Survivor: Redemption is premiering next week and new host David Genat is here to tease the season. David talks about his transition from player to host and navigating his relationship with returning players. We also discuss the differences between Australian Survivor and American Survivor, which players deserve Redemption and what the future might hold for Australian Survivor.

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Sean and Evan revisit Survivor: The Amazon episode 7, “Girls Gone Wilder,” as part of a look back at classic Drop Your Buffs-coded Survivor episodes ahead of Season 50. They discuss why The Amazon remains an underrated season, break down its phenomenal casting, storytelling, cinematography, music and gender dynamics. Plus they reflect on the evolution of bonafide Supernova Rob Cesternino. They also talk live reunions vs. on-island aftershows, what modern Survivor has lost and Old School hits harder than the New Era.

We’re back for a special episode recapping The Traitors UK Season 4 (FULL SPOILERS!). They share all of their reactions to the season, debate the highs and lows and ultimately agree on the strong endgame and explosive finale. They discuss the Secret Traitor twist, Harriet’s failed attempt to set the cat amongst the pigeons, the season’s casting strengths and weaknesses and how UK Traitors compares to the US version.

Sean and Evan team up with Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean from What Chaos! for a Heated Rivalry post-mortem. They break down the impact of the show, how it operates within the hockey space, pop-culture backlashes, NHL Pride Night politics, hockey fights and why the NHL can’t stop stepping on its own skates when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusion. Also: Survivor chat, UK vs US Traitors debate, and the eternal question - what is Hudson Williams’ Emmy moment?

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We are SO back in The Traitors castle, giving flowers to a stronger-than-expected cast and a great premiere. We open with a Star-heavy round of Star or Starless, discuss Peacock’s release strategy and unpack the secret traitor twist. They also talk about the wild Traitor selections, the fallout after the first mission and the casting of Michael Rapaport.

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Sean and Evan break down the full cast of The Traitors Season 4 ahead of the premiere. They dive into the Survivor, Big Brother, Housewives, Love Island, Drag Race, and celebrity cast members, share listener voicemails with background and context, and discuss who may thrive or struggle in the game. Plus: Survivor 49's Sage drama, speculation about a potential twist and future all-star Traitors seasons.

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Sean and Evan close the book on Survivor’s New Era with a post-mortem, answering your submitted voicemails. They talk about why 49 felt like the perfect capstone, what (if anything) deserves to survive into the 50s and who counts as an icon. They also detour into Sage’s 49 pregame tea, the wokeness discourse, dream beefs for 50 (Stephenie LaGrossa vs. everyone) and a listener survey that confirms what we all knew.

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Sean and Evan close out Drop Your Buffs’ Heated Rivalry coverage with a finale recap. They unpack a quiet and emotional trip to the cottage for Shane and Ilya, long awaited I-love-yous, Ilya’s family revelations and coming out. Along the way: burger math, well water, locker-room homophobia (or lack thereof) and why this show was such a success.

We’re back to break down one of the highest rated episodes of television of ALL TIME! We dive into Shane’s coming out moment, Ilya’s single tear, the Russian monologue, a happy ending for Skip and, of course, The Cottage. Plus, we’re talking about Emmy eligibility and Evan’s new interview with Connor Storrie!

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Sean and Evan are back to dive into the incredible fourth episode of Heated Rivalry. We’re talking the MLH playoffs, Svetlana, Hayden, tuna melts and the introduction of Rose Landry. Plus, we’re discussing hockey terms, Hollander’s parents, tATu and what was really going on in *that* club scene.

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