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
56. Survivor 47 Episode 13
Should Andy have lied to Rachel?
The Andy Legacy
Why was Genevieve such a beloved character?
Why is Rachel considered such a strong favorite?
Does Sam have a chance to win?
Will Sue continue to age b…
The Andy Legacy
Why was Genevieve such a beloved character?
Why is Rachel considered such a strong favorite?
Does Sam have a chance to win?
Will Sue continue to age b…
01:04:50 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
55. Survivor 47 Episode 12
One of the best episode's in Survivor history
Operation Italy - Who's swimming with the fishes?
Why was this such an instantly iconic episode?
Has Andy changed others' perception of him?
Sam's choice…
Operation Italy - Who's swimming with the fishes?
Why was this such an instantly iconic episode?
Has Andy changed others' perception of him?
Sam's choice…
00:55:38 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
54. Survivor 47 Episode 11
Sol's vest ...
That epic journey challenge
Did Kyle need to go?
The brilliance of Rachel's game
Can Genevieve recover?
That epic journey challenge
Did Kyle need to go?
The brilliance of Rachel's game
Can Genevieve recover?
00:43:37 |
Fri 29 Nov 2024
53. Survivor 47 Episode 10
"I'll be back" - will he?
Hindsight on the Genevieve 'big move'
Unpacking the rice negotiation
Is Kyle underrated?
Rachel is The Ocean !
Hindsight on the Genevieve 'big move'
Unpacking the rice negotiation
Is Kyle underrated?
Rachel is The Ocean !
00:41:02 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
52. Survivor 47 Episode 9
Why did Genevieve make a big move?
Who does Sol's leaving actually help?
Is Andy having a resurgence?
What could Sol have done differently?
What age is Sue today?
Who does Sol's leaving actually help?
Is Andy having a resurgence?
What could Sol have done differently?
What age is Sue today?
00:37:59 |
Sat 16 Nov 2024
51. Survivor 47 Episode 8
Why can't Andy find auction money?
A big betrayal - who does it benefit?
Rachel's brilliant 'shot in the dark' play
Who is best positioned moving forward?
A big betrayal - who does it benefit?
Rachel's brilliant 'shot in the dark' play
Who is best positioned moving forward?
00:36:30 |
Sat 09 Nov 2024
50. Survivor 47 Episode 7
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?
Would voting out Rachel have been the right move?
Did Kyle and Caroline make the right decision?
Will Andy and Genevieive make waves?
00:29:35 |
Fri 01 Nov 2024
49. Survivor 47 Episode 6
The 'new' Merge-Atory
The Rome Show - The best show on Turf?
Looking forward to the post-merge strategy
The Rome Show - The best show on Turf?
Looking forward to the post-merge strategy
00:28:48 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
48. Survivor 47 Episode 5
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
Should they have filled Rachel in on the plan?
The 'big twist'
Merge Predictions and Winner Picks
00:33:03 |
Sat 19 Oct 2024
47. Survivor 47 Episode 4
Rome ... omg ...
A new strategist emerges
Sue is how old? No, really ... how old?
Where did Kishan go wrong?
The new amulet
A new strategist emerges
Sue is how old? No, really ... how old?
Where did Kishan go wrong?
The new amulet
00:37:19 |
Thu 10 Oct 2024
46. Survivor 47 Episode 3
When in Rome
Did Teeny and Kishan make the right decision?
Should Aysha have turned on Sol?
Poor Andy ...
Kyle V Sue
Did Teeny and Kishan make the right decision?
Should Aysha have turned on Sol?
Poor Andy ...
Kyle V Sue
00:40:52 |
Sat 05 Oct 2024
45. Survivor 47 Episode 2
Sloppy game play all around!
The 'right' kind of nutjob
Idol decisions and plays
Did Tiyana and Gabe make the right decision?
The 'right' kind of nutjob
Idol decisions and plays
Did Tiyana and Gabe make the right decision?
00:19:47 |
Thu 26 Sep 2024
44. Survivor 47 Episode 1
Thoughts on the new cast
Andy's breakdown
New idol twist - do we like it?
How did Andy keep his torch fired up?
Andy's breakdown
New idol twist - do we like it?
How did Andy keep his torch fired up?
00:38:08 |
Sat 21 Sep 2024
43. Ranking Survivor Winners
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 th…
02:36:12 |
Fri 05 Jul 2024
42. Survivor 46 Episode 13 (Finale)
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
Analyzing Kenzie vs. Charlie
Was Maria's jury vote the most savage vote in Survivor history?
Ranking this season and winner
00:51:36 |
Thu 23 May 2024
41. Survivor 46 Episode 12
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?
Why did Maria believe they were voting for Charlie?
Who is in the best shape as we head into the finale?
00:33:53 |
Fri 17 May 2024
40. Survivor 46 Episode 11
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?
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?
00:31:33 |
Sat 11 May 2024
39. Survivor 46 Episode 10
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?
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?
00:32:15 |
Sat 04 May 2024
38. Survivor 46 Episode 9
Should Kenzie have turned on Tiff?
What was Hunter's biggest misstep?
Did Hunter actually have the votes to stay?
What was Hunter's biggest misstep?
Did Hunter actually have the votes to stay?
00:21:10 |
Fri 26 Apr 2024
37. Survivor 46 Episode 8
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 …
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 …
00:40:19 |
Sat 20 Apr 2024
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