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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	43. Ranking Survivor Winners	05 Jul 2024	02:36:12
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 transcendent winners? In this episode, Zale and Eric have an epic draft of the Survivor Winners.
	42. Survivor 46 Episode 13 (Finale)	23 May 2024	00:51:36
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
	33. Survivor 46 Episode 4	22 Mar 2024	00:28:23
-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
	32. Survivor 46 Episode 3	16 Mar 2024	00:32:26
Bhanu, Bhanu, Bhanu More Bhanu What is the right kind of 'weirdo' for Survivor to cast? More Bhanu ?
	31. Survivor 46 Episode 2	10 Mar 2024	00:25:55
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 :(
	30. Survivor 46 Episode 1	02 Mar 2024	00:31:55
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
	29. Casting Survivor Second Chance 2.0	11 Jan 2024	01:09:46
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 season and each draft their own tribe of returnee contestants to return to compete on the show.
	28. Survivor 45 Episode 13 (Finale)	23 Dec 2023	00:56:28
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 does this season land in the Survivor Season Rankings? Looking forward to Survivor's future
	27. Survivor 45 Episode 12	14 Dec 2023	00:37:45
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? Looking forward to the finale of Survivor 45
	26. Survivor 45 Episode 11	09 Dec 2023	00:36:00
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?
	25. Season 45 Episode 10	02 Dec 2023	00:27:24
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 others? Did Bruce actually have a decent idea going with his idol lie?
	24. Survivor 45 Episode 9	25 Nov 2023	00:22:52
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? Breaking down the 'lose your vote' twist this season
	41. Survivor 46 Episode 12	17 May 2024	00:33:53
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 finale?
	23. Survivor 45 Episode 8	18 Nov 2023	00:40:01
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 for the Reba Four to go after each other?
	22. Survivor 45 Episode 7	10 Nov 2023	00:33:44
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
	21. Survivor 45 Episode 6	04 Nov 2023	00:34:34
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 a curse? New trends in Survivor merge episodes
	20. Survivor 45 Episode 5	26 Oct 2023	00:24:55
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 has ever had To Amulet or Not To Amulet? Looking toward the merge
	19. Survivor 45 Episode 4	20 Oct 2023	00:23:58
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 after the tribe swap?
	18. Survivor 45 Episode 3	14 Oct 2023	00:20:00
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? Analyzing the new 'nullify a lost vote' advantage
	17. Survivor 45 Episode 2	07 Oct 2023	00:32:36
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 someone hold onto your Shot in the Dark good currency for building trust or poor gameplay? Our thoughts on the new 'advantage challenge'
	16. Survivor 45 Episode 1	30 Sep 2023	00:27:10
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 villain? Standout contestants Check out this blog that ranked us as one of the top 25 Survivor Podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/survivor_podcasts/
	15. Survivor Season Rankings - Part Two	19 Jul 2023	01:37:33
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 intense disagreement between Eric and Zale, and will this irreparably damage their friendship? Ultimately, what is THE BEST season of Survivor all time?
	14. Survivor Season Rankings - Part One	05 Jul 2023	01:24:10
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 half of Survivor seasons? Will either Zale or Eric use their veto power to nullify the other's draft choice?
	40. Survivor 46 Episode 11	11 May 2024	00:31:33
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?
	13. Survivor 44 Episode 13 (Finale)	27 May 2023	00:44:01
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 season age, and where does it rank in Zale's oh-so-famous season rankings? Does the final tribal format need a revamp?
	12. Survivor 44 Episode 12	18 May 2023	00:22:00
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 have taken out Carolyn? Do Heidi and Lauren have a shot at winning? 'The Sanctuary'
	11. Survivor 44 Episode 11	12 May 2023	00:34:04
Breaking Down Survivor 44 Episode 11 Does Carolyn have a perception problem? Why did Jamie and Lauren stick with Tika? Should Carolyn have played her idol? How do Carolyn, Jam Jam, and Carson stack up against each other?
	10. Survivor 44 Episode 10	05 May 2023	00:23:45
Breaking Down Survivor 44 Episode 10 Frannie the challenge beast Should Carson and Jam Jam betrayed Carolyn? Should Danny have voted out Heidi? The utter collapse of Soka Why does loyalty cease to exist on Survivor?
	9. Survivor 44 Episode 9	28 Apr 2023	00:30:28
Breaking Down Survivor 44 Episode 9 Did Lauren waste her extra vote? Should Tika have voted out Danny? Who is playing the best game out of Jam Jam, Carson, and Carolyn? Do we like the 'Negotiate with Jeff for Rice' Twist?
	8. Survivor 44 Episode 8	21 Apr 2023	00:21:14
Breaking Down Season 44 Episode 8 Why was Ratu so overconfident? The Fart Why did Danny play his idol? Should Danny have played his idol? Who is in the strongest position moving forward?
	7. Survivor 44 Episode 7	14 Apr 2023	00:29:17
Breaking down Season 44 Episode 7 Did we like the new twist? Should Frannie have thrown the challenge? Did playing the 'control the vote' actually hurt Heidi? What are the most iconic Survivor showmances of all time?
	6. Survivor 44 Episode 6	07 Apr 2023	00:26:17
Breaking down Season 44 Episode 6 Why did this merge feel underwhelming? Why we're tired of the 'earn the merge' twist Two tribes vs. Three tribes Did Carson make a mistake by informing to Kane? Carolyn's self-awareness
	5. Survivor 44 Episode 5	31 Mar 2023	00:32:58
Breaking down Survivor 44 Episode 5 Is an episode without a tribal council a letdown? Will Matthew play again? What would Jam Jam have done if they'd gone to tribal? A budding romance and an awkward hug Brutal journey 'bro down' Looking toward the merge
	4. Survivor 44 Episode 4	23 Mar 2023	00:20:00
Breaking Down Survivor 44 Episode 4 Did Carolyn make the right move? Was Josh ever going to give Carolyn his idol? Did Sarah actually get voted out with a real immunity idol? Assessing the new 'Journey twist' Josh the surgical podiatrist Checking through people's bags
	39. Survivor 46 Episode 10	04 May 2024	00:32:15
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?
	3. Survivor 44 Episode 3	17 Mar 2023	00:34:13
Breaking down Season 44 Episode 3 Why Claire was voted out Cheating in Survivor challenges Did Survivor go too far by injecting a fake idol into the game? Are female contestants at an inherent disadvantage in a three-tribe format? Listener mailbag Players of the episode
	2. Survivor 44 Episode 2	10 Mar 2023	00:18:25
Breaking down Season 44 Episode 2 Carson's decision How whacky contestants make loyal allies Birdcage mania The power of a hidden immunity idol Yam Yam or Jam Jam? Matt is in love
	1. Survivor 44 Episode 1	05 Mar 2023	00:20:46
Breaking down the Survivor premiere A promising premiere Medical Madness - Bruce Gets Bruised Some cool new twists - Birdcage, Inheritance Advantage, New 'Prisoner's Choie' Standout contestants Brandon's birdcage dilemma Electric (albeit mistake-heavy) tribal council Shots in the dark
	38. Survivor 46 Episode 9	26 Apr 2024	00:21:10
Should Kenzie have turned on Tiff? What was Hunter's biggest misstep? Did Hunter actually have the votes to stay?
	37. Survivor 46 Episode 8	20 Apr 2024	00:40:19
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 tribal go to a vote if Q wanted to quit?
	36. Survivor 46 Episode 7	14 Apr 2024	00:30:59
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 the upswing
	35. Survivor 46 Episode 6	06 Apr 2024	00:33:27
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?
	34. Survivor 46 Episode 5	30 Mar 2024	00:33:08
Why did Maria flip on the ladies? Did Gem overplay? Are there any legs to this new 'duos' alliance?
	44. Survivor 47 Episode 1	21 Sep 2024	00:38:08
Thoughts on the new cast Andy's breakdown New idol twist - do we like it? How did Andy keep his torch fired up?
	45. Survivor 47 Episode 2	26 Sep 2024	00:19:47
Sloppy game play all around! The 'right' kind of nutjob Idol decisions and plays Did Tiyana and Gabe make the right decision?
	47. Survivor 47 Episode 4	10 Oct 2024	00:37:19
Rome ... omg ... A new strategist emerges Sue is how old? No, really ... how old? Where did Kishan go wrong? The new amulet
	46. Survivor 47 Episode 3	05 Oct 2024	00:40:52
When in Rome Did Teeny and Kishan make the right decision? Should Aysha have turned on Sol? Poor Andy ... Kyle V Sue
	50. Survivor 47 Episode 7	01 Nov 2024	00:29:35
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?
	49. Survivor 47 Episode 6	24 Oct 2024	00:28:48
The 'new' Merge-Atory The Rome Show - The best show on Turf? Looking forward to the post-merge strategy
	48. Survivor 47 Episode 5	19 Oct 2024	00:33:03
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

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