Drop Your Buffs
Drop Your Buffs is a podcast about Survivor hosted by veteran fan Sean Ross and quarantine newbie Evan Ross Katz. It takes a very gay, queer-lens look back at the show’s greatest seasons, players, and iconic moments. The hosts also interview legendary contestants directly. In addition to Survivor, they cover adjacent television such as The Traitors, The White Lotus, and And Just Like That.
Episodes
Celebrity Traitors UK 2, Week 2 Recap
We’re back for another blockbuster week of Celebrity Traitors UK! We’re talking about the historic first round table, Hannah’s recruitment, challenges worth watching and some devastating losses. Shop DYB merch.For more Drop Your Buffs, including our thoughts on 51, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This is a public e
Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 3 Rewatch
Our rewatch of Heroes vs Villains continues! We’re breaking down an epic challenge that could never happen today, the re-emergence of the Black Widow, Russell’s encore performance and so much more.Shop DYB merch.For more Drop Your Buffs, including our thoughts on 51, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This is a public
Survivor 51 Episode 3 “What I’m Smellin’ is Stinky” Recap
Are we so back? We’re eating crow and recapping the latest episode of Survivor 51 because it served up come classically 30’s Survivor entertainment. We’re talking Rob calling in sick, a Cook Islands Mutiny throwback, Carter and Lewis in the middle, tribemates getting physical and ball size. Shop DYB merch.For more Drop Your Buffs, including our After Dark thoughts on 51, subscribe to our Substack.
Celebrity Traitors UK 2, Week 1 Recap
We had to jump on the mic to talk about the return of Celebrity Traitors UK. We’re talking about the stellar cast, the traitor selection twist and Richard E. Grant’s big mistake.Shop DYB merch.For more Drop Your Buffs, including our thoughts on 51, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This is a public episode. If you'd
Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 2 Rewatch
Our rewatch of Survivor’s best season continues! We’re diving into the famous Boston Rob fainting spell, Rupert’s feud with Stephenie and the unravelling of James on the Heroes tribe. Shop DYB merch.For more Drop Your Buffs, including our thoughts on 51, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This is a public episode. If
Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 1 Rewatch
Our counter-programming to Survivor 51 has officially begun! We’re rewinding the tape all the way back to Survivor’s most celebrated season, Heroes vs Villains! We’re breaking down the iconic opening, a notorious reward challenge, early dynamics and, of course, the most notable casting mistakes.Shop DYB merch.For more Drop Your Buffs, including our thoughts on 51, subscribe to our Substack.Find us
Drop Your Buffs Live Post-Mortem
We’re still riding the high of our first live show and sitting down to rehash it all. Plus we’re taking your calls about your experiences, spilling as much tea as we can and teasing what could be in the future for LA.For more Drop Your Buffs, including our Cook Islands rewatch, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This
Survivor 51 Cast Assessment
Even though we’re not recapping Survivor 51, we’re sitting down to react to the cast for some reason!For more Drop Your Buffs, including our Cook Islands rewatch, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dro
Catch Up: Drop Your Buffs Live, Confessions II, Eternal Sunshine Tour, Big Brother
It’s been a while, so we decided to hop onto the main feed to chat odds and ends. First and foremost, we’re talking about DROP YOUR BUFFS LIVE! which will be happening in NYC on September 12 (ticket link below). Plus, we’re touching down on Madonna’s triumphant Confessions II, Evan’s experience at the Eternal Sunshine Tour, and checking in on Survivor “Legends” Dee and Rick Devens in the Big Broth
Interview: Savannah Louie
Evan and Sean sit down with Survivor 49 winner Savannah Louie to bury the hatchet. We’re talking to Savannah about playing Survivor back-to-back, her stint on season 50, her Survivor fandom, dealing with haters and that infamous endorsement of torch_snuffer’s Sophie Clarke shade. For more Drop Your Buffs, including our upcoming Cook Islands rewatch, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:D
Survivor 50 Post-Mortem
We’re putting a bow on Survivor 50 with our highly anticipated post-mortem on the season. We’re taking your questions about the good, the bad and the Jonathan. We discuss where season 50 falls in Survivor history, Joe’s all-star turn, Aubry’s wonky winner edit and the limiting game design. We’re also looking ahead to the Open Era and discussing our plans for future recaps.For more Drop Your Buffs,
Kelley Wentworth Talks Survivor 50
Evan Ross Katz sits down with Survivor Legend Kelley Wentworth to chat all things Survivor. They break down Season 50, the idea of the “Open Era,” and so much more.For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzKelley: @kelleywentoworth This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other sub
Survivor 50 Episode 13 "Reverse The Curse" Recap
We have much to discuss about Survivor 50’s huge finale! We’re talking winners, losers and Jeff’s big mistake. For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.s
Survivor 50 Episode 12 "Inconceivable" Recap
We're back to recap the tragic penultimate episode of Survivor 50. We're breaking down a bizarrely paced double-boot episode, the ripple effects from last week's ill-advised twist, the season's major plot holes, lackluster gameplay and a blatantly obvious winner edit.For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evan
Survivor 50 Episode 11 "Everyone Will Be Shooketh" Recap
We’re breaking down a (potentially disastrous) double Tribal Council episode of Survivor 50. We’re talking about a Survivor legend sinking their own game, a rare win for the Extra Vote advantage, a mishap at the immunity challenge and Joe upping his camp level. For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosska
Survivor 50 Episode 10 "A Side Dish of Chaos" Recap
We're back to talk about the 2-hour episode 10 of Survivor 50. We're breaking down an action-packed Survivor auction, MrBeast (henceforth known as Mr. Beats), an extremely powerful and fishy twist, letters from home and a “chaotic” scramble.For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup Thi
Survivor 50 Episode 9 "I Deserve All Of This" Recap
We’re back recapping the latest instalment of Survivor 50: In The Hands of Jimmy Fallon. We’re breaking down Christian’s disastrous One In The Urn journey, Jeff’s participation in the challenge, Cirie running the game and the rice drama at camp. For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pu
Survivor 50 Episode 8 "Double The Fun, Double The Demise" Recap
Better late than never, Sean and Evan are back to recap the latest instalment of Survivor 50. We're breaking down the double elimination twist, Cirie's Exile Island coconut hunt and the perception of the players in "the middle."For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This is a public
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 8 Recap
We’re back for our final recap of Australian Survivor: Redemption! We’re kicking it off with a fresh DYB feud with a certain Australian Survivor alum. Then we’re diving into the last three episodes of the season including a record-setting fire-making challenge, an all-time final immunity challenge and a shock final 3 vote. Plus we break down the highlights of the final Tribal Council and “live” re
Survivor 50 Episode 7 "That's Not How I Play Survivor" Recap
We’re back to talk about some rare conflict on Survivor! We’re talking Dee’s blowout with Coach and Jonathan, Stephenie’s journey and Cirie’s Rizard of Oz alliance. Plus, Evan tries his hand at some edgic, debating which players are getting slow burn edits. Sorry, no video this week!For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbu
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 7 Recap
Kevin and Sean are back to talk about the penultimate (sort of?) week of Australian Survivor: Redemption. We're talking about the Australian Survivor rumour mill, the fallout from the Simon boot, Cameron's old-school missteps, our second IKEA reward this season, maggots in camp, an inevitable loss of an icon, the benefits of going to rocks, Loz's lack of a big move and Sally's attempt at a big mov
Survivor 50 Episode 6 "The Blood Moon" Recap
We’re back to break down what is being called the biggest twist in Survivor history (spoiler: it’s a tribe swap). We’re talking about the ongoing gaslighting related to the fan votes, the limitations of 5-person tribals, the players who got swap-screwed and the players that never got a chance to play on 50. For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Dro
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 6 Recap
We’re back for a rocky (get it?) week of Australian Survivor: Redemption! We’re talking about some chaotic tribal councils, Keeley and Brooke thriving in arts and crafts class without Mark, an iconic IKEA reward, Simon’s milestone in the game, Jackson’s flip and the possibility of a Redback alliance. Editor’s note - Sean knows he is LOUD and WRONG about Sally’s sweater. Please respect his privacy
Tree Mailbag!
We’re opening the phone lines to hear from the buffies. We’re talking about Survivor’s ongoing gender imbalance, season 50’s reframing of Sophie and Kenzie’s wins, the era of sponsored rewards and contestants’ social media activity. Plus we’re touching down on Gabby Windey’s Love Overboard, the legacy of And Just Like That and getting a crucial update on Evan’s home remodelling. For an even deeper
Survivor 50 Episode 5 "Open Wounds" Recap
We’re back to recap the latest episode of Survivor 50. We’re diving into Ozzy’s temper tantrum, Christian’s damage control, Coach’s level of self-awareness, and the formation of Rizo’s Angels. We’re also talking about the uneven edit and the gender imbalance in challenges. For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 5 Recap
Drop your budgie smugglers because we are back to talk week 5 of Survivor: Redemption. Sean and Kevin break down the merge, the iconic duo of Jackson and Ben, potential winner edits and the downfall of a Supernova. We also dive into Caleb and Blanche's showmance, confusing strategy from the newbies and Brooke's challenge beast status.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodSean: @so
Survivor 50 Episode 4 "Knife To The Heart" Recap
We’re back for the latest instalment of Zac Brown’s press tour! We’re diving into the unprecedentedly wonky pacing of a Survivor episode, how the Zac Brown appearance could have worked better and the thrilling final act that gave us our first big betrayal on Survivor 50.For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 4 Recap
Pour yourself a tall glass of raw milk because we are back to talk about the end of the pre-merge portion of Australian Survivor: Redemption. We’re diving into the very fun bluff box challenge, Aisha’s plot to blindside Brooke, Blanche’s short-lived idol, the ongoing infighting at Head Office and the Redemption Beach twist. Plus we’re investigating Caleb’s wild claims about coconut crabs. Find us
Survivor 50 Episode 3 "Did You Vote For a Swap?" Recap
We’re back to break down the latest episode of Survivor 50. We’re talking about the early tribe swap, Jeff’s rap, Emily’s motor-mouth, the reunion of the David vs Goliath 3, Q’s double vote bluff and Charlie’s traumatic flashback.For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This is a pub
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 3 Recap
Sean and Kevin are back to recap Week 3 of Australian Survivor: Redemption. They break down the many new alliance names, how Head Office is treating its employees, the rise and fall of Tez and the new and improved Blanche.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodSean: @soda.pupKevin: @hazle.ca This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acces
Survivor 50 Episode 2 "Therapy Carousel" Recap
Sean and Evan are back to talk about the second instalment of Survivor 50. They break down all of Christians many iconic moments, Joe vs Devens, Aubry's developing arc and the return of Colby and Stephenie as a physical duo. Plus, they predict tribe swap dynamics and share their hopes for the rest of the season.For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 2 Recap
Sean and Kevin are back to recap Week 2 of Australian Survivor: Redemption. They talk Eliza's lasting impact on the game, Harry's iconic attempt at making TV, an emotional farewell, the shifting dynamics on the bounty tribe and emerging strategic threats.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodSean: @soda.pupKevin: @hazle.ca This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this wi
Survivor 50 Episode 1 "Epic Party" Recap
Sean and Evan are back to recap the long-awaited three-hour premiere of Survivor 50! They get into a premiere that had fewer negatives than usual, the cross-era dynamics taking shape, Kyle’s butt and Cirie supremacy. Plus, they play a round of Star or Starless, break down each tribe’s key relationships and share their thoughts on the early med-evac that shook the episode.For and even deeper dive o
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 1 Recap
Drop Your Buffs is back to recap the new season of Australian Survivor: Redemption. This season, Sean is joined by Deja The View's Kevin! They talk about David as a new host, the theme of Redemption, the returning players and what they are redeeming, and the Barren vs Bounty twist. Plus, winner picks from both Sean and Kevin, potential mistakes by Mark, and a game of Star or Starless.Find us on In
David Genat talks Australian Survivor: Redemption
Australian Survivor: Redemption is premiering next week and new host David Genat is here to tease the season. David talks about his transition from player to host and navigating his relationship with returning players. We also discuss the differences between Australian Survivor and American Survivor, which players deserve Redemption and what the future might hold for Australian Survivor. For more
Survivor: The Amazon, Episode 7 "Girls Gone Wilder" Rewatch
Sean and Evan revisit Survivor: The Amazon episode 7, “Girls Gone Wilder,” as part of a look back at classic Drop Your Buffs-coded Survivor episodes ahead of Season 50. They discuss why The Amazon remains an underrated season, break down its phenomenal casting, storytelling, cinematography, music and gender dynamics. Plus they reflect on the evolution of bonafide Supernova Rob Cesternino. They als
The Traitors UK Season 4 Recap
We’re back for a special episode recapping The Traitors UK Season 4 (FULL SPOILERS!). They share all of their reactions to the season, debate the highs and lows and ultimately agree on the strong endgame and explosive finale. They discuss the Secret Traitor twist, Harriet’s failed attempt to set the cat amongst the pigeons, the season’s casting strengths and weaknesses and how UK Traitors compares
Heated Rivalry Post-Mortem with What Chaos!
Sean and Evan team up with Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean from What Chaos! for a Heated Rivalry post-mortem. They break down the impact of the show, how it operates within the hockey space, pop-culture backlashes, NHL Pride Night politics, hockey fights and why the NHL can’t stop stepping on its own skates when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusion. Also: Survivor chat, UK vs US Traitors debate, and the eterna
The Traitors 4, Episode 1 Recap
We are SO back in The Traitors castle, giving flowers to a stronger-than-expected cast and a great premiere. We open with a Star-heavy round of Star or Starless, discuss Peacock’s release strategy and unpack the secret traitor twist. They also talk about the wild Traitor selections, the fallout after the first mission and the casting of Michael Rapaport.To catch our full coverage of The Traitors,
The Traitors Season 4 Cast Assessment
Sean and Evan break down the full cast of The Traitors Season 4 ahead of the premiere. They dive into the Survivor, Big Brother, Housewives, Love Island, Drag Race, and celebrity cast members, share listener voicemails with background and context, and discuss who may thrive or struggle in the game. Plus: Survivor 49's Sage drama, speculation about a potential twist and future all-star Traitors sea
Survivor New Era Post-Mortem
Sean and Evan close the book on Survivor’s New Era with a post-mortem, answering your submitted voicemails. They talk about why 49 felt like the perfect capstone, what (if anything) deserves to survive into the 50s and who counts as an icon. They also detour into Sage’s 49 pregame tea, the wokeness discourse, dream beefs for 50 (Stephenie LaGrossa vs. everyone) and a listener survey that confirms
Heated Rivalry, Episode 6 "The Cottage" Recap
Sean and Evan close out Drop Your Buffs’ Heated Rivalry coverage with a finale recap. They unpack a quiet and emotional trip to the cottage for Shane and Ilya, long awaited I-love-yous, Ilya’s family revelations and coming out. Along the way: burger math, well water, locker-room homophobia (or lack thereof) and why this show was such a success. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss t
Heated Rivalry, Episode 5 "I'll Believe In Anything" Recap
We’re back to break down one of the highest rated episodes of television of ALL TIME! We dive into Shane’s coming out moment, Ilya’s single tear, the Russian monologue, a happy ending for Skip and, of course, The Cottage. Plus, we’re talking about Emmy eligibility and Evan’s new interview with Connor Storrie!For more Drop Your Buffs, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs:
Heated Rivalry, Episode 4 "Rose" Recap
Sean and Evan are back to dive into the incredible fourth episode of Heated Rivalry. We’re talking the MLH playoffs, Svetlana, Hayden, tuna melts and the introduction of Rose Landry. Plus, we’re discussing hockey terms, Hollander’s parents, tATu and what was really going on in *that* club scene.For our ongoing coverage of Survivor 49, subscribe to our Substack.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs:
Interview: Former Survivor Casting Director Lynne Spillman
Sean and Evan sit down for a rare interview with Survivor’s original Casting Director, Lynne Spillman. They go back to Borneo and the instructions she received from Mark Burnett, recruiting, the magic of Sue vs. Rich and how Russell Hantz jump-started the show in season 19. Lynne opens up about actor bans, the “hot people” memo, and why she fought for Amber in All-Stars. Plus, what she saw in Parv
Heated Rivalry, Episode 3 "Hunter" Recap
We’re back to dive into the latest episode of Heated Rivalry. We’ve been thrown a curve puck with a whole new storyline centering Kip and Scott. We’re talking the smoothies, the rapid pace of this relationship, Kip’s supernova dad and how this storyline may continue through the rest of the series. Plus, we’re hearing from our listeners who called in to weigh in on hockey, Russian and why this show
Heated Rivalry, Episode 2 "Olympians" Recap
We’re back for the long-awaited recap of episode 2 of Heated Rivalry. We’re diving further into the timelines of the show, the realism of the sex and the individual worlds of Hollander and Rozy. We’re also getting introduced to the Rozanov patriarch and the original demon twink, Sasha. Plus, we’re talking about the book culture, the hockey culture and the Survivor-adjacency of this series.For our
Heated Rivalry, Episode 1 "Rookies" Recap
We’re diving into the hottest gay hockey show on television- Heated Rivalry! We’re breaking down the wildly explicit sex scenes, the fast paced timeline and the blatant lack of hockey. We’re also talking about where it fits in the television and gay media landscape. We’re also speculating about where the series will go and how big it will get.For our ongoing coverage of Survivor 49, subscribe to o
Nick Iadanza talks Australian Survivor
Sean is catching up with his Australian Survivor x Drop Your Buffs co-host, Nick Iadanza! They talk about Nick’s Survivor fandom, his experience on the two seasons he played, his take on the controversial Australian Survivor twists and his experience working on the other side of production with Drop Your Buffs on Survivor: Australia V The World. For our ongoing coverage of Survivor 49, subscribe t
Emergency Pod: Liar, Liar, Jeff Probst "On Fire"
We had to jump on the mic to weigh in on the latest tomfoolery from The Host as Parvati Shallow’s second Survivor win continues to cause conversation. We’re breaking down the history of Jeff and Jeremy Collins’ comments about Parvati’s win and the broader conversation from the fandom. PLUS, two-time Survivor winner Parvati Shallow weighs in. For our ongoing coverage of Survivor 49, subscribe to ou
Celebrity Traitors UK Episode 9 Recap
Evan and Sean break down the Celebrity Traitors UK finale! The two unpack an unlikely win, Cat’s endgame, a baffling last-minute blindside and an emotional reveal. They get into Claudia’s performance, the questionably safe “blow-up-the-train” mission and a rapid-fire Star/Starless. Plus: Parvati’s “two-time” win debate, Joy Behar name-drops Shut Up Evan and two can’t-miss recommendations- Pluribus
Celebrity Traitors UK Episode 8 Recap
Sean and Evan are shaking off their Halloween hangovers to recap Episode 8 of Celebrity Traitors UK. They mourn a devastating murder-in-plain-sight and talk Kate’s sun-dried-tomato theory, the devastating banishment and whether Alan & Cat can slither to the end before Joe & Nick clock them. Plus, they break down the editing tricks and how future gameplay could change with the public acknowledgemen
Celebrity Traitors UK Episode 7 Recap
Sean and Evan are back to recap episode 7 of Celebrity Traitors UK, where they break down a face-to-face murder, the long-overdue banishment of a traitor and an unforgettable challenge. They talk Celia’s gym lessons, Kate’s scene-stealing and assess whether a traitor or a faithful would be a more satisfying win. Plus, a game of star or starless—with more Stars in one episode than the whole season
Celebrity Traitors UK Episode 6 Recap
Disclaimer: If you’re not here for our off-topic yammering you’ll want to skip ahead to the 21 minute mark for Traitors chat! We’re back to talk about the latest in the Celebrity Traitors UK castle including an anticlimactic tie-breaker, a rare murder that doesn’t hurt the show and the banishment of an icon. We also touch down on Claudia leaning into the host role, Alan leaning away from the villa
Celebrity Traitors UK Episode 5 Recap
Sean and Evan dive back into Celebrity Traitors UK breaking down the cliffhanger, another disappointing murder and a round table that insists there’s “no evidence” while ignoring Ruth’s murder. They debate whether Alan’s quietly running a Cirie-style game, why no one will pull the trigger on Jonathan and how the format needs to change in the editing room. Plus, we’re talking the Lily Allen album a
Celebrity Traitors UK Episode 4 Recap
We’re back for more Celeb Traitors UK, talking about the frustration and joy that this season is bringing. We’re discussing the loss of two more icons in this episode, the traitors playing boldly, the right time is to cut a traitor, a very fun (if pointless) challenge, potential upcoming twists and continued iconography from Celia. For our ongoing coverage of Survivor 49, subscribe to our Substack
Celebrity Traitors UK Episode 3 Recap
Sean and Evan continue their recapping of Celebrity Traitors UK, breaking down Alan Carr’s emerging villain era and a very disappointing murder. They also celebrate Ruth/her attempted strategies and the fart heard ‘round the castle. They debate the whiplash release schedule, contemplate a Global Traitors/celebrity Survivor pipeline, and clock Claudia’s A+ hosting. Plus: a quick “Star or Starless,”
Celebrity Traitors UK Episode 2 Recap
Sean and Evan are back to recap Celebrity Traitors UK, where they say goodbye to a faithful with a lot of potential. They break down the lily-pollen “murder in plain sight,” Alan’s victim, Tom & Charlotte’s budding duo, Kate’s flabbergasted energy, and Stephen Fry’s roundtable preamble. They also touch down on Claudia’s iconic speech and Jonathan Ross’ fashion. They end with a game of Star or Star
Celebrity Traitors UK Episode 1 Recap
Sean and Evan have laid down their torches and pivoted to The Celebrity Traitors UK. They break down Claudia Winkleman’s campy perfection, Alan Carr’s instant-icon status, Charlotte Church’s cinematic grave-digging moment, Stephen Fry’s Hamlet fact-check, and Tom Daley’s heroics. They break down the cast, sharing who Evan personally knows and who Sean has seen on TV. Plus: the murder-in-plain-sigh
Survivor 49, Episode 3 "Lovable Losers" Recap
Sean and Evan are reunited to deliver a groundbreaking investigative report into the identity of torch_snuffer and unpack Episode 3 of Survivor 49. They break down the dry bite and the Blue tribe’s slow-motion collapse. After deciding to pull the plug on main-feed 49 recaps, They’re pivoting to The Celebrity Traitors UK, with 49 check-ins living on After Dark. Want more Survivor 49 commentary, the
Survivor 49, Episode 2 "Cinema" Recap with Sophie Clarke
Evan is joined by Sophie Clarke, Winner of Survivor: South Pacific to dive into Survivor 49, chatting all things casting, the social media reaction, a turning point in the New Era and the two castaways who are already confirmed to appear on Season 50. Plus, Sophie joins After Dark, where you’ll hear the rest of her Survivor Mount Rushmore and more unfiltered takes.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Bu
Survivor 49, Episode 1 "Act One of a Horror Film" Recap
Sean and Evan kick off Survivor 49 coverage and they’ve got a lot to say. From the infamous barf moment to Nicole’s short-lived run, they debate who popped, who flopped, and why “three tribes of six” keeps sinking certain types of players. They talk Jake’s shoe stealing, sob stories, double Sophi(e)s, and the horror-movie metaphor. Plus: Survivor 50 promo, Blue’s Clues, and why Pearl Islands was m
Interview: Jonathan LaPaglia
Australian Survivor’s [former] host, Jonathan LaPaglia, sits down with Sean and Evan. We talk about carving out his own identity as a Survivor host, reactions to being fired after eleven incredible seasons and what the future might hold. We also get into the nuts and bolts of the game including his soft-touch approach to Tribal Council, casting, game play, those dreaded non-elims and the nature of
Survivor: Australia v The World Post-Mortem
Sean and Evan close the book on Survivor: Australia v the World with a post-mortem full of your questions. From Parvati’s legacy-defining win to Cirie’s fire déjà vu and Luke’s underdog charm, they break down the finale, answer voicemails, and share behind-the-scenes secrets — plus thoughts on potential future seasons.Find us on instagram!Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean:
Survivor: Australia v The World Cirie Fields Interview
Evan speaks with Cirie about her experience on Survivor: Australia V The World, touching on her reunion with Parvati, playing with superfans and entering her challenge beast era. Plus, she ranks all of her Survivor seasons!Make sure to check out the official Drop Your Buffs aftershow, over on 10:https://10.com.au/australian-survivor/drop-your-buffs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discus
Survivor: Australia v The World Finale Recap
Sean and Ricard are back one last time to recap the finale of Survivor: Australia v The World. They cover a masterclass at Final Tribal, fire-making heartbreak, and why a player’s “flawless game” claim rubbed the jury the wrong way. They unpack Tommi’s jury vote, Kirby’s wild-card potential, Shonee’s visible support from the jury bench, and the ethics of “loyalty” at four. Plus: the sandbagged tor
Survivor: Australia v The World Winner Interview
Sean speaks with the winner of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss what winning means on this historic season, things we didn’t see in the edit, the reality TV multiverse.Make sure to check out the official Drop Your Buffs aftershow, over on 10:https://10.com.au/australian-survivor/drop-your-buffs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t
Week 3 of Survivor: Australia v The World with Evan Ross Katz
We’re back to get Evan's thoughts on Week 3 of Survivor: Australia v The World. We break down Parvati & Cirie’s spa-day pact, the double Tribal that delivered idols, advantage bluffs, blindsides and Lisa's half-quit. We also discuss Shonee’s quiet glide and a Final Four where every player feels like a contender. Plus: Luke’s chaotic brilliance, Janine’s under-sung star turn, JLP’s glow-up, Amanda
Survivor: Australia v The World 10th Eliminated Player Exit Interview
Sean catches up with the tenth boot of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss rocky relationships, setting records, creating an iconic Survivor look and playing again.Make sure to check out the official Drop Your Buffs aftershow, over on 10:https://10.com.au/australian-survivor/drop-your-buffs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus
Survivor: Australia v The World Episode 9 Recap
Sean and Ricard unpack the penultimate episode of Survivor: Australia v The World—from an icon’s last stand to the windy stacking challenge to a tribal that tiptoed toward Advantagegeddon. They revisit Parvati and Cirie’s Micronesia history (with a long-overdue Amanda shout-out), break down why Shonee’s “+1” pitch couldn’t crack the Parv/Cirie–Luke/Janine foursome, and dissect Luke’s idol/necklace
Survivor: Australia v The World Episode 8 Recap (with Thomas Krottinger)
Sean welcomes Survivor 48’s Thomas Krottinger to unpack Survivor: Australia v The World. They break down Parvati ripping and splitting her advantage with Luke, the fallout of Lisa’s quit and a goatless final five. They touch on Janine’s sleeper mastermind edit, Luke’s charm, Shonee’s swing-vote power and the pure willpower challenges. Plus, Thomas gives us his full thoughts on the season top to bo
Survivor: Australia v The World Episode 7 Recap
Sean and Ricard break down the chaos of a double Tribal night on Episode 7 of Survivor: Australia v The World. They unpack Parvati and Cirie’s spa day, Parvati’s Knowledge Is Power bluff and how Tommi from Finland learned that immunity doesn’t mean invincibility. They cover the chaotic first vote and the idol play that came with it, the immunity challenge and an almost quit which sent shockwaves
Week 2 of Survivor: Australia v The World with Evan Ross Katz
Sean and Evan dive into another massive week of Survivor: Australia v The World, with three more episodes of nonstop chaos. They unpack Parvati’s instant-classic cookie-jar antics, her Buffy energy, and the fiery unraveling of her partnership with Kirby. They break down Cirie’s bond with Janine, Kass’ idol power and challenge dominance, Shonee’s stealth floater game, and Luke’s ongoing streak of w
Survivor: Australia v The World 6th Eliminated Player Exit Interview
Sean catches up with the sixth boot of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss what went down in Samoa, their short-lived ride-or-die relationships, a chaotic scramble and their future with Survivor.Make sure to check out the official Drop Your Buffs aftershow, over on 10:https://10.com.au/australian-survivor/drop-your-buffs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other sub
Survivor: Australia v The World Episode 6 Recap (with Caroline Courtis)
Titans v Rebels finalist Caroline Courtis returns to Drop Your Buffs to unpack Episode 6 of Survivor: Australia v The World. We break down Kirby’s fast-paced gameplay and her fast and furious showmance with Parvati. We also celebrate the arrival of Janine in the edit and her power move, Cirie's influence and how loyalty factored into Parvati’s vote. We also examine Kass’ growing threat level, Lisa
Survivor: Australia v The World 4th Eliminated Player Exit Interview
Sean talks to the fourth boot of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss what went down in Samoa, the dynamics on the World tribe, a massive swing and miss and their future in reality tv.Make sure to check out the official Drop Your Buffs aftershow, over on 10:https://10.com.au/australian-survivor/drop-your-buffs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or
Survivor: Australia v The World Episode 5 Recap
Sean and Ricard break down the Survivor: Australia v The World merge, where the game flips wide open with a 5–5 Aussie/World split. We cover the Survivor auction, Parvati’s jar of cookies and “Knowledge is Power” find, and Shonee’s record-breaking Australian merge milestone. We also dive into Kirby and Shonee’s defection to Parvati and Cirie for a Black Widow Brigade 2.0, the blindside of the firs
Survivor: Australia v The World Episode 4 Recap
Sean and Ricard are back to break down another explosive episode of Australia v The World. We're talking about Shonee's Survivor knowledge, the loaded gun that Sarah handed to Janine, a final two deal between Luke and Janine, Parvati running back the Black Widow Brigade and a power struggle between America and the rest of the world. We're also talking about challenge beast Kass, a tribal council t
Week 1 of Survivor: Australia v The World with Evan Ross Katz
You asked and we’re delivering: Evan Ross Katz weighs in on Australia v The World! We’re talking about this monumental first week of Survivor AU, touching on what’s working and the very little that’s not working for Evan. We’re also breaking down character development, costuming, music, cinematography and stellar casting. We cap it all off with a fan-demanded game of Star or Starless. Find us on i
Survivor: Australia v The World 3rd Eliminated Player Exit Interview
Sean talks to the third boot of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss what went down in Samoa, old and new rivalries, the edit and more.Make sure to check out the official Drop Your Buffs aftershow, over on 10:https://10.com.au/australian-survivor/drop-your-buffs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs
