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
36. Survivor 46 Episode 7
- 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
00:30:59 |
Sun 14 Apr 2024
35. Survivor 46 Episode 6
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?
Why did Mo go home?
Who really should have been voted out?
How do you throw out a name without becoming a target?
00:33:27 |
Sat 06 Apr 2024
34. Survivor 46 Episode 5
Why did Maria flip on the ladies?
Did Gem overplay?
Are there any legs to this new 'duos' alliance?
Did Gem overplay?
Are there any legs to this new 'duos' alliance?
00:33:08 |
Sat 30 Mar 2024
33. Survivor 46 Episode 4
-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
-Why actually voting is so critical at tribal council
-Do we like this cast?
-Hunter is a stud
-Excitement for the post-Bhanu era
00:28:23 |
Fri 22 Mar 2024
32. Survivor 46 Episode 3
Bhanu, Bhanu, Bhanu
More Bhanu
What is the right kind of 'weirdo' for Survivor to cast?
More Bhanu ?
More Bhanu
What is the right kind of 'weirdo' for Survivor to cast?
More Bhanu ?
00:32:26 |
Sat 16 Mar 2024
31. Survivor 46 Episode 2
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 :(
What on earth is going on with Bhanu?
How does the 3-tribe format affect Survivor strategy?
Too much crying :(
00:25:55 |
Sun 10 Mar 2024
30. Survivor 46 Episode 1
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
00:31:55 |
Sat 02 Mar 2024
29. Casting Survivor Second Chance 2.0
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 draf…
01:09:46 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
28. Survivor 45 Episode 13 (Finale)
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…
00:56:28 |
Sat 23 Dec 2023
27. Survivor 45 Episode 12
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…
00:37:45 |
Thu 14 Dec 2023
26. Survivor 45 Episode 11
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?
00:36:00 |
Sat 09 Dec 2023
25. Season 45 Episode 10
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 …
00:27:24 |
Sat 02 Dec 2023
24. Survivor 45 Episode 9
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 yo…
00:22:52 |
Sat 25 Nov 2023
23. Survivor 45 Episode 8
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 …
00:40:01 |
Sat 18 Nov 2023
22. Survivor 45 Episode 7
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
00:33:44 |
Fri 10 Nov 2023
21. Survivor 45 Episode 6
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…
00:34:34 |
Sat 04 Nov 2023
20. Survivor 45 Episode 5
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 …
00:24:55 |
Thu 26 Oct 2023
19. Survivor 45 Episode 4
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?
00:23:58 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
18. Survivor 45 Episode 3
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…
00:20:00 |
Sat 14 Oct 2023
17. Survivor 45 Episode 2
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 Sho…
00:32:36 |
Sat 07 Oct 2023
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