The Survivor Buff
A weekly Survivor recap show that breaks down tribal councils, analyzes strategy, and weighs in on contestants, twists, and the general state of the game. Hosted by Survivor superfans Zale Mednick and Eric Silverberg.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 76
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
76. Australian Survivor - Australia vs. The World (Finale and Review)
Zale and Eric dive into the intricacies of the latest season of Australian Survivor. They discuss the standout performances of Parvati and Cirie, highlighting their strategic and social gameplay. The…
00:59:39 |
Sun 14 Sep 2025
75. Australian Survivor - Australia vs. The World (Episode 7)
In this episode, Zale and Eric discuss this instantly iconic episode of Australian Survivor. They discuss some of the most impressive moves and biggest blunders we have seen in the season thus far. T…
00:31:19 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
74. Australian Survivor - Australia vs. The World (Eps 1-6)
In this episode, hosts Zale and Eric dive into the excitement of the latest season of Australian Survivor: Australia vs. The World. They explore the dynamics of legendary players like Parvati, Cirie,…
01:07:26 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
73. Todd Herzog on Survivor China and Life After Survivor
Todd Herzog, the winner of Survivor's 15th season, is one of Survivor's most iconic winners. Todd joins the show to shed some light on what it's really like to play Survivor, and how his life changed…
00:49:51 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
72. Survivor 50 Cast Reactions
Breaking down the newly revealed Survivor 50 Cast
Who are we excited to see?
Who are we shocked to see?
Who was left on the cutting room floor?
Who are we excited to see?
Who are we shocked to see?
Who was left on the cutting room floor?
01:07:14 |
Wed 28 May 2025
71. Survivor 48 Episode 13 (Finale)
Reviewing the season in full - yay or nay?
Is there a casting issue?
How does Kyle stack up as a winner?
Survivor 50 rumours
Is there a casting issue?
How does Kyle stack up as a winner?
Survivor 50 rumours
01:02:02 |
Fri 23 May 2025
70. Survivor 48 Episode 12
Who has the best shot of becoming the 48th sole Survivor?
How is Joe perceived by the jury?
Is the Kyle/Kamila game too under the radar for the jury to appreciate?
Post Mortem on Shauheen
How is Joe perceived by the jury?
Is the Kyle/Kamila game too under the radar for the jury to appreciate?
Post Mortem on Shauheen
00:43:49 |
Thu 15 May 2025
69. Survivor 48 Episode 11
David 'The Stander'
Why is everyone playing so stagnantly?
Post-Mortem on Mary
OMG Kyle's a lawyer?!?!?!
Why is everyone playing so stagnantly?
Post-Mortem on Mary
OMG Kyle's a lawyer?!?!?!
00:43:20 |
Fri 09 May 2025
68. Survivor 48 Episode 10
What's going on with Kamila and Kyle?
A bizarre Star edit
Who is in the strongest postiion to win/
A bizarre Star edit
Who is in the strongest postiion to win/
00:46:49 |
Fri 02 May 2025
67. Survivor 48 Episode 9
David - great reads, poor execution
Did Joe just dilute his 'honesty' brand?
Trouble in paradise with David's gem of a girlfriend
The 'relevant' prison stint ...
Did Joe just dilute his 'honesty' brand?
Trouble in paradise with David's gem of a girlfriend
The 'relevant' prison stint ...
00:42:55 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
66. Survivor 48 Episode 8
Controversy about a 'strong person' alliance
David - right reads, poor gameplay?
How should Kyle have navigated the suspicion on him and Kamila?
Survivor 50 - A massive name now in the mix?
David - right reads, poor gameplay?
How should Kyle have navigated the suspicion on him and Kamila?
Survivor 50 - A massive name now in the mix?
00:47:43 |
Sat 19 Apr 2025
65. Survivor 48 Episode 7
Mid-season thoughts
Do we like the New Era 'double tribal twist'?
Some fun challenge banter
Does Sai deserve an ask back?
Do we like the New Era 'double tribal twist'?
Some fun challenge banter
Does Sai deserve an ask back?
00:36:11 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
64. Survivor 48 Episode 6
A conversation about milk
Star the Great
The changes to Merge-a-tory
Challenge change-up?
Star the Great
The changes to Merge-a-tory
Challenge change-up?
00:45:11 |
Sat 05 Apr 2025
63. Survivor 48 Episode 5
That incredible moment with Joe and Eva
What happened at that wild tribal council?
Why did Bianca tell Cedrek about her 'lose a vote'?
Starr's bizarre idol decision
Survivor 50 cast speculation
What happened at that wild tribal council?
Why did Bianca tell Cedrek about her 'lose a vote'?
Starr's bizarre idol decision
Survivor 50 cast speculation
01:03:19 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
62. Survivor 48 Episode 4
Why was this move so awesome?
Should Kamilla have voted for Kyle?
Should Thomas have been truthful about his 'steal a vote'?
Sai and Ced - oof ... tough look
Should Kamilla have voted for Kyle?
Should Thomas have been truthful about his 'steal a vote'?
Sai and Ced - oof ... tough look
00:43:02 |
Sat 22 Mar 2025
61. Survivor 48 Episode 3
Breaking Down Survivor 48 Episode 3
That wild tribal council
Why did Cedrek change his mind?
Trailer Park Dreamin'
Was the journey 'unfair'?
That wild tribal council
Why did Cedrek change his mind?
Trailer Park Dreamin'
Was the journey 'unfair'?
00:45:21 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
60. Survivor 48 Episode 2
Breaking down Survivor 48 Episode 2
The issue with three tribes
Why did Sai play her idol?
Should Kevin have been sent packing?
The issue with three tribes
Why did Sai play her idol?
Should Kevin have been sent packing?
00:47:19 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
59. Survivor 48 Episode 1
Breaking Down Survivor 48 Episode 1
- Initial thoughts on the cast
- Has the three tribe format changed the nature of the game?
- Sai - genius or disaster?
- A heartwarming moment between Joe and Eva - is the…
00:40:00 |
Sat 01 Mar 2025
58. Casting Survivor 50
Survivor 50 is not far away. Who should be cast on this monumental season? Zale and Eric draft tribes, composed equally of old school, middle school, and new school Survivor constants. It's awesom…
01:29:16 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
57. Survivor 47 Episode 14 (Finale)
Breaking down the final tribal council
Sue's revelation to the jury
Where does our newest Survivor winner rank?
How does this season stack up in our Survivor season rankings?
Who should return from th…
Sue's revelation to the jury
Where does our newest Survivor winner rank?
How does this season stack up in our Survivor season rankings?
Who should return from th…
01:15:16 |
Sun 22 Dec 2024
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