Making The Merge - Survivor Podcast
A shared love of Survivor has created the dumbest podcast on the internet! Join Chase Bridges, PD Bachmann, and Brandon Gray as they recap each episode and compete each season in a Survivor draft!
Jonathan's Big Announcement! + Live Show Breakdown
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Get ready to celebrate! Jonathan has a big announcement for this season!
WE PLAYED SURVIVOR ON STAGE (Live from Bramble Fest 2026)
This year at BrambleFest the Making The Merge boys put on a stage show version of Survivor!
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Blind Drafting the Survivor 51 Cast
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WE'RE BACK, BABY!Â
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GO TO TEMPLE | Endurance: Fiji Episode 4
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THE SALAMI | Endurance: Fiji Episode 3
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IMAGINARY FRIEND | Endurance: Fiji Episode 2
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Introducing - SOLVING: Twin Peaks
We've launched a new podcast!Â
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HOP BACK IN THE TIME MACHINE! | Endurance: Fiji Episode 1
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Season 50 Mergy Award Winners!
PD, Chase, and Bran close out S50 with the Mergy Award results
Season 50 Mergy Award Nominees!
The guys give their picks for the highly prestigious Mergy Awards
BY THE WAY | SEASON 50 FINALE!!!
PD, Bran, and Chase recap a chaotic finale/live reunion right after watching it together
On The Porch
PD and Chase ramble about Big Tom, Joe, and the finale
INCONCEIVABLE | S50 Ep.12
Today we crack the penultimate coconut, a coconut that made a lot of people very sad
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Chompin' At The Bit (Call In Show)
We're chompin' at the bit to take all your calls!Â
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MOPEY DINGUS | S50 Ep.11
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On this edition of The Making The Merge Podcast (shoutout Rob C) The boys attempt to break down the episode, Jonathan gets a strange message, and they have a heated debate about Ozzy's exit
LITTLE MISTER | S50 Ep.10
Time to crack an incredible 2 hour super coconut. Join the MTM crew as they discuss Little Mister, a wild tribal scramble and an unforgettable tribal council!Â
LIVING A FARCE | S50 Ep.9
Welcome back to the Gabon of Survivor podcasts where this week we crack open coconut number 9 and discuss the season 50 twists, the magic of Cirie, and the talk show host who filled Christian with rage.
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HOT-N-READY | S50 Ep.8
Coming off one of the best episodes of the season the MTM crew is here to give their insightful analysis and Jonathan makes a shocking confession!
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HAIKUS AND HAMMOCKS | S50 Ep.7
The boys crack the 7th coconut and discuss Haikus, Honor, and Rizzo submitting and cementing himself as a Survivor legend.
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THE GAME HAS CHANGED | S50 Ep.6
ITS DAY 12 AND THE GAME HAS CHANGED WE'RE MAKING THE MERGE!!!!
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THE TIDEWALKER | S50 Ep.5
PD, Bran, and Chase crack the 5th coconut and Jonathan appears via voice memo to give them new nicknamesÂ
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Pitching Celeb Cameos + Exclusive Mike White Exit Interview
PD, Chase and Liz Beef pitch Celeb cameos that SHOULD HAVE been on 50 and then PD chats with Mike WhiteÂ
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DOUBLE WHAMMY OF TERRIBLE | S50 Ep.4
The full crew is back to crack the 4th coconut! They discuss PD's Journey, doing it Mike's way, and Zac Brown.
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BILLIE PIRATE | S50 Ep. 3
Today is a really sad sad.Â
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Star Gives Us Some Updates!
For the first sanctuary of season 50 we welcome a very special guest, STAR!!!
TODAY'S ENEMY | S50 Ep2
This episode has it all! Smelling salts, poop stories, Coach being Coach, and maybe even a song.
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NOTHING TO GET UPSET ABOUT | S50 Ep1
It’s the first coconut of season 50! The boys are back to break down what Mike White accurately described as an epic party.
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MTM Fantasy League Announcement
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SEASON 50 DRAFT!
The 7th Jodie Newell draft is upon us and it's the biggest one yet! Find out who Chase, PD, Bran, and Silly Jonathan select and join the Patreon to lock in with who you think is taking home the trophy.
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SEASON 50 PRESEASON EXTRAVAGANZA!
IT’S THE SEASON 50 EXTRAVAGANZA! Bran, PD, Chase, and Jonathan are here to preview every returning player and make some great contributions!
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S49 Mergy Award Winners
It's time to finally release the names... of the Mergy Award Winners!
The S49 Mergy Award Nominees
Jonathan, Chase, PD, and voice memo Bran all make their picks for the S49 Mergy Awards. Cast your votes on the Making The Merge IG page!
THE FINAL COCONUT | S49 FINALE
It's the final episode of Season 49 and a new winner of the Jodie Newell Cup has been crowned! Will Jonathan finally reveal the Plan Thought? Tune in to find out
Super Serious Survivor Talk
In this Sanctuary... Where good pods happen, PD and Chase talk super seriously about Survivor.
A ROLL OF THE DICE | S49 Ep 12
The season is one week away from ending and the MTM crew is here to break down the intricacies of and nuances of each strategy move. Just kidding they're going to do bits, yell, and maybe even sing a song.Â
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SUE SMEY MAKES THE MERGE!!
Sue Smey the Sue-nami aka the Motherquake makes the merge!
COMPLETE NONSENSE | S49 Ep 11
In one of the most chaotic episodes in Making The Merge history, Chase has a meltsown about dice, PD takes us on a special journey, and we find out if the Detective is really on the case.
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Bad Survivor Improv
In this Sanctuary... where good pods happen. Jonathan gives his thoughts on the last episode, PD gives a quick Katy update, and then PD, Jornatron, and Chase do some Survivor improv
OH NO! | S49 Ep 10
It's the Making The Merge Thanksgiving special! The boys recorded 10 minutes after watching the episode together at the Hallmark House.This coconut includes lots of Mario impressions, shocking new sound drop, and you know we're all chomping at the bit to talk about that Jawan Sauce.
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MIKE BLOOM MAKES THE MERGE!!
The #1 Survivor Journalist in the game Mike Bloom (Parade, RHAP)Â joins us on a very special episode of the Sanctuary... Where good pods happen!
