Going from the top to the bottom is a rollercoaster that every castaway must ride at some point. Jeff, Jeremy and Jay dive into the changes in power dynamics that are going on across the merged beach. First up, they look at Savannah's powerful moment of re-experienced trauma. Jeremy lends his insight into how to handle this kind of ride to the bottom and channel it. Then, the players head to a classic immunity challenge with a major immunity twist. Jeff explains how this twist was born in the flow of Survivor obstacles and Jeremy explains his theory for how to dig deep enough to withstand pain. And Jeff reveals whether or not he has ever tried these painstaking endurance challenges.
Later, Jeremy speaks to the twist, and how adding a player to a nearly decided vote would melt his brain. And, timing. The guys discuss how when you reveal a piece of information could change not just the vote, but your life in the game. Plus, your questions including how the Survivor art department makes those terribly durable parchments that live everywhere from the voting booth to players' shorts.
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All Together Now | Survivor 49
Tribal immunity is no longer... it's now every castaway for themselves! Jeff, Jeremy and Jay react to the big moments from the merge, beginning with the choice to place the castaways at Kele beach. Jeff explains the calculus behind which beach the players will live on during the individual stage of the game.
Then, Jeremy takes us into what it's really like to jostle for position on a beach filled with everyone, and how factions and sub-alliances shift with every conversation. Next, the merge advantage sent everyone scrambling through the jungle to find keys. The guys go behind the scenes as Jeff details how the crew uses a zone coverage tactic to capture the mayhem. Later, Jeff talks through the decision to merge the tribe before the challenge, and gives the details why he told the players that spots for Survivor 50 were still up for grabs.
Plus, boulders! How does the Survivor art department create those giant objects that castaways must maneuver and climb? And, your questions, including whether Jeff has ever slipped up and revealed any Survivor secrets to the press.
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Swinging for the Fences | Survivor 49
For the second time this season, it's time to drop those Buffs®! Jeff is once again joined by Jeremy and Jay to discuss the latest episode of Survivor 49, beginning with the second tribe swap, and how immediately following that moment, Kristina fell to her knees and medical rushed in. Jeff explains why this situation is very different than what happened previously this season with Jake. Jeff then takes Jeremy and Jay through a birds-eye view of the Survivor base camp, including the full extent of the Survivor medical team, and explains what exactly is going on as the season is close to reaching its midpoint.
Next, we saw a brand new reward challenge. Jeff details how the challenge team must prep months in advance to work new challenges into the rotation, but why ultimately, it's a huge part of what keeps Survivor evolving. And Jeff explains how that one particular spot could very well be the hottest spot in all of Fiji.
Later, Nate's world is turned upside down on his new tribe. Jeremy explains how best to start trying to find any crack in a new tribe. Plus, the return of the K.I.P and Jeremy's suggestion to old era players as to how to handle an advantage in the new era game. Finally, they answer your questions, including whether you should ever tell another tribemate if they have mud stuck on their face.
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Sharks and Seals | Survivor 49
Everyone seems to be playing hard... but how hard is too hard? Jeff, Jeremy and Jay dive into the fifth episode of Survivor 49, starting by questioning whether first thing in the morning is an appropriate time to talk strategy. Jeff then details the behind-the-scenes in casting both Shannon and Sage as their rivalry brews. And Jeremy answers whether Shannon really is coming for Parvati's crown, as Sage suggested.
Later, Nate + MC's journey proved to be full of opportunity... and sandbags. Jeremy speaks to Nate's brilliant in-the-moment tactic that kept them both out of trouble. Then, the chickens are back. Jeff outlines how you delicately handle this classic Survivor dilemma. And, the guys clarify the unwritten rules of using other people's stuff while on Survivor. Plus your questions, including whether Jeff's speeches are ever scripted or memorized.
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Survivor Math | Survivor 49
Jeff, Jay and Jeremy are back to discuss the tribe swap that shook up the game. First, Jeff details why they formed two new tribes of seven and Jeremy gives his take on how these larger tribes compare to the old era game. Then, if you lose a shoe, what happens? Jeff explains why that's a YP, not an MP, in Survivor.
Later, the reward that left Sophie feeling like a banana just wasn't enough, and why fruit is great for now, and not for later. Plus, Jeff explains how the latest beware advantage works with a tribe swap and Jeremy details his strategy for how to handle being on the bottom of a swapped tribe. As always, the gang answers your questions, including Jeff's thoughts on the idea of "Golden" Survivor.
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