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The Pod Has Spoken

The Pod Has Spoken

The Ringer 50 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

The Pod Has Spoken is a weekly podcast about the reality competition series Survivor, hosted by Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee. Each episode breaks down the latest instalment of Survivor 51, offering analysis and reactions to the season's twists, strategy and tribal councils. The hosts also conduct exit interviews with the player voted out each week, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what really happened on the island. Tyson's own experience as a Survivor winner shapes the insider perspective the show delivers.

Episodes

‘Survivor 51’ Episode 3 Exit Interview!
‘Survivor 51’ Episode 3 Exit Interview! Oct 8, 2026 2604 Can an infection take you off the island? Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the third boot and the first medevac of ‘Survivor 51’. They discuss infections on the island,  take a look behind the scenes at nicknames, and try to understand the alliance split within the Toka tribe.  00:00 - Welcome! 00:46 - Rob joins us! 12:21 - Patt joins us! 32:57 - Afterthoughts 38:55 - Moments we mis
Recapping ‘Survivor 51’ Episode 3 With Ethan!
Recapping ‘Survivor 51’ Episode 3 With Ethan! Oct 8, 2026 5940 How powerful is honesty in the open era? Tyson and Riley are joined by friend of the pod and legendary player Ethan Zohn to recap and react to the third episode of ‘Survivor 51.’ They talk about the surprising medevac, the impact that the mutiny twist had on alliances, and the push for “weaponized honesty” among players. Check out Ethan’s merch at https://www.ethanzohn.com/ 00:00 - Welcome!
'Survivor 51’ Episode 2 Exit Interview!
'Survivor 51’ Episode 2 Exit Interview! Oct 1, 2026 2152 Did beach crabs outplay our islanders? Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the second boot of ‘Survivor 51’. They discuss the confusion surrounding last night's tribal council, the role crabs played in their alliance, and behind-the-scene moments that had the hosts gasping. Then, they end the show discussing moments and highlights that were missed on yesterday’s coverage. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:49 - A
Recapping ‘Survivor 51’ Episode 2 With Coach!
Recapping ‘Survivor 51’ Episode 2 With Coach! Oct 1, 2026 4797 Can you stay together if you don’t vote together? Tyson and Riley are joined by the legendary Dragon Slayer, a.k.a. Coach, to recap and react to the second episode of ‘Survivor 51.’ They break down Rhode Island Rob’s master(fully unsuccessful) plan, share their experiences getting hurt on the island, and decide whether the Fijian crabs are the sneakiest players this season. 00:00 - Welcome! 05
Welcome to the Pod Has Spoken!
Welcome to the Pod Has Spoken! Sep 24, 2026 36 Welcome islanders to The Pod Has Spoken, a Ringer and Spotify 'Survivor' podcast hosted by Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee with production from Ashleigh Smith! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Survivor 51’ Episode 1 Exit Interview!
‘Survivor 51’ Episode 1 Exit Interview! Sep 24, 2026 1592 The first boot of the Open Era! Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the first boot of ‘Survivor 51’. They discuss her experience being marooned with her castmates, being the first boot of the season, and much more! 00:00 - Welcome! 01:07 - Aaliyah joins us! 11:16 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Aaliyah Puglia Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon R
Jumping Into the Open Era with the ‘Survivor 51’ Premiere!
Jumping Into the Open Era with the ‘Survivor 51’ Premiere! Sep 24, 2026 7226 Are we starting the Open Era with a marooning? Tyson and Riley bring in the new season by reacting to the return of marooning and Exile Island, analyzing the dynamics of the newly formed tribes, and attempting to predict the twists and turns of the Open Era. Then, they give their winner picks and predict next boots while factoring in the “permanent uncertainty” of this new season. 00:00 - Welco
‘Survivor’ Season 51 Cast Analysis with Sharon Tharp!
‘Survivor’ Season 51 Cast Analysis with Sharon Tharp! Sep 17, 2026 8160 Are you ready for the open era?! Tyson and Riley are back for the new season of ‘Survivor,’ and today they are joined by entertainment journalist and host of The Exclusive, Sharon Tharp, to break down the new islanders. They analyze possible favorites, talk about the correlation between new ‘Survivor’ players and ‘Big Brother’ players, and predict the future tribe dynamics for the twist-filled sea
A ‘Survivor 51’ Special Announcement! | The Pod Has Spoken
A ‘Survivor 51’ Special Announcement! | The Pod Has Spoken Aug 25, 2026 276 ‘Survivor 51’ is almost here! Tyson and Riley are pumped to get back into the world of ‘Survivor’ as they bring you a special announcement from CBS that you do not want to miss. Checkout the official CBS ‘Survivor’ YouTube Wednesday, August 26th at 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT, for a live look at the upcoming season. And stay tuned for our coverage of ‘Survivor 51’ as we discover the new “Open Era
Survivor’ Season 50 Wrap-Up With Ethan! | The Pod Has Spoken
Survivor’ Season 50 Wrap-Up With Ethan! | The Pod Has Spoken May 25, 2026 5897 Time to wrap it up! Tyson and Riley are back and joined by podcast bestie Ethan to give their final thoughts on the eventful ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their experience on the ‘Survivor’ red carpet, their thoughts on the ‘Survivor 51’ preview, and whether the “open era” will take off. Then, they chime in on ideas for future seasons, go over their favorite and least fa
‘Survivor 50’ Final Five Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken
‘Survivor 50’ Final Five Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken May 22, 2026 6120 Did your winner pick make it? Tyson and Riley break down the wild ‘Survivor 50’ finale and live reunion with this season’s final five. Aubry talks about winning it all and driving off with a new car, Jonathan explains the strategy behind his returning game, and Joe relives the crowd’s explosive live reaction. Plus, Rizo gets advice for his next ‘Survivor’ chapter, and Tiffany reveals what she thin
‘Survivor 50’ Live Finale and Reunion Reactions! | The Pod Has Spoken
‘Survivor 50’ Live Finale and Reunion Reactions! | The Pod Has Spoken May 21, 2026 6626 Did you vote for fire? Tyson, Riley, and Ashleigh give their reactions to the exciting finale of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their experience watching the finale in person, the slipups from the evening, and their theories on the voting results. Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Producer: Ashleigh Smith Video Engineer: Chris Thomas Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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