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Drop Your Buffs

Sean Ross & Evan Ross Katz

Heralded by the Washington Post as being “ostensibly about ‘Survivor’”, in this podcast, veteran fan Sean Ross and quarantine newbie Evan Ross Katz take a very gay deep dive into all things SURVIVOR. With a uniquely queer lens, Drop Your Buffs takes a retrospective look at the greatest seasons, players and iconic moments from the reality show that started it all. Plus, we go straight to the source, interviewing legendary contestants of the game. But it doesn’t stop there. Evan and Sean

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11:24

[Patreon Preview] The Traitors 3, Episode 6 Recap

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2025/01/31

This is a brief preview of our Traitors Season 3 Episode 6 recap. To catch the full recap, join us on Patreon.Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup

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01:54:04

Mike Bloom Talks Survivor, The Traitors & More

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2025/01/30

In this episode, we're welcoming Mike Bloom, a true Survivor Historian, to Drop Your Buffs! We're talking to Mike about his reality TV podcasting and journalism career. We're also diving into the peaks and valleys of Survivor's cultural relevance over the years and having Mike try to convince Evan to stick around and podcast about Survivor 48. Plus, we're talking dream casting for The Traitors and how Survivor can celebrate its legacy with Season 50.Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for

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13:16

[Patreon Preview] The Traitors 3, Episode 5 Recap

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2025/01/24

This is a brief preview of our Traitors Season 3 Episode 5 recap. To catch the full recap, join us on Patreon.Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup

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13:02

[Patreon Preview] The Traitors 3, Episode 4 Recap

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2025/01/17

This is a brief preview of our Traitors Season 3 Episode 4 recap. To catch the full recap, join us on Patreon.Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup

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12:42

[Patreon Preview] The Traitors 3, Episode 3 Recap

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2025/01/12

This is a brief preview of our Traitors Season 3 Episode 3 recap. To catch the full recap, join us on Patreon.Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup

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12:00

[Patreon Preview] The Traitors 3, Episode 2 Recap

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2025/01/11

This is a brief preview of our Traitors Season 3 Episode 2 recap. To catch the full recap, join us on Patreon.Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup

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01:19:36

The Traitors 3, Episode 1 Recap

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2025/01/10

The Traitors is BACK for a third season! We're breaking down the premiere, talking about the standout cast, including Housewives supernova Dorinda Medley and the infamously sleepy Robyn Dixon. We're also talking Boston Rob’s unexpected debut as a fourth traitor, Carolyn Wigler's impact on the show, and speculating on the identity of the two new mystery faithfuls. We also discuss how the new rules could shape the season and compare this iteration to past versions, including the UK show. Wrapping

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02:19:41

Survivor 47 Post-Mortem

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2025/01/02

It's time to put a bow on Survivor 47 with our Post-Mortem episode. We're taking your questions about Survivor 47 and so much more. We're looking back at 47 as a whole, revisiting Rachel's winner arc, New Era group-think and potential returnees and guests from 47. We're also playing a brand new game: guessing what Survivor players smell like! We're also talking about the hypothetical All-Stars spin-off show, potential pop culture crossovers and Sue Hawk. Plus, we're reflecting on the journey that

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01:00:39

Survivor 47, Episode 14 “The Last Stand” Recap

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2024/12/20

In the Drop Your Buffs Survivor 47 finale recap, Sean and Evan celebrated Rachel's win while critiquing the predictable format, the fire-making challenge, and Sue’s underwhelming age reveal. They lamented the absence of early boots like John Lovett from the finale and called for changes in casting and editing to revive Survivor's character-driven magic. The duo praised Rachel's gameplay but highlighted how modern Survivor's strategy-heavy edit leaves winners less memorable. Speculation on Jeff

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01:01:51

Survivor 47, Episode 13 “Bob and Weave” Recap

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2024/12/15

Episode recap starts at 14:15 after our general chat!This week on Drop Your Buffs recap for Survivor 47: Bob and Weave, Sean and Evan delve into the penultimate episode’s biggest moments, including Rachel’s game-saving idol play and Andy’s unraveling post-Operation: Italy. They discuss the dynamics of Genevieve and Rachel’s ‘rivalry,’ Teeny’s chaotic self-awareness arc, and Sue’s miscalculated(?) idol play that left fans divided. The hosts analyze the evolving storytelling of modern Survivor, Jeff

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01:00:52

Survivor 47, Episode 12 “Operation: Italy” Recap

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2024/12/08

This week Sean and Evan are discussing "the best episode of the New Era." We're talking the overnight reward, Italian feast, a basil bouquet, the classically Italian margarita, Operation: Italy, Andy's powers of persuasion, Rachel getting duped and confessional prowess. Plus, we work very hard to make sense of Evan's notes on the episode including Caroline's potential as a And Just Like That ancillary character. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Join the

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01:11:44

Survivor 47, Episode 11 “Flipping the Win Switch” Recap

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2024/12/01

This week on Drop Your Buffs, Sean and Evan recap Survivor 47: Flipping the Windswitch and dive into standout moments from episode 11. They explore the dynamics of Sue’s mysterious dirt patterns, Genevieve’s evolving gameplay, and the rise of Rachel as a central figure in the season. The hosts dissect the formation of final three alliances and ponder how certain players, like Teeny and Andy, are positioning themselves for the endgame. The duo also breaks down Rachel’s journey challenge, discussing

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55:32

Survivor 47, Episode 10 “Loyal to the Soil” Recap

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2024/11/24

This week, Sean and Evan break down Teeny’s emotional fallout over Genevieve’s strategic betrayal, debating whether the show is overselling her as a mastermind or if she’s a Parvati in disguise. They explore Kyle’s immunity challenge dominance, his controversial win asterisks, and whether Jeff’s record hype really holds water. Sue’s intense hatred for Kyle becomes a highlight, while Gabe’s bold “I’ll be back” exit stirs questions about his return potential. The duo critique the rice “negotiation”

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59:56

Survivor 47, Episode 9 “Nightmare Fuel” Recap

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2024/11/17

This week on Drop Your Buffs, Sean and Evan dissect Episode 9 of Survivor 47: Nightmare Fuel. They delve into Jeff Probst's controversial twists, including excessive vote losses, and question the show's narrative choices, especially around Gabe’s immunity win and Genevieve’s strategic rise. The burping contest at the reward picnic sparks a critique of the episode’s tone, while Sol’s elimination highlights shifting fan allegiances. They celebrate the return of the jury walk-in and Sierra’s standout

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35:50

Survivor 47 Episode 8 Aftershow

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2024/11/10

In this week's Aftershow, Sean and Evan explain how to gain access to the close friends' Instagram stories, delve into the recent controversy surrounding Nicole Scherzinger and ”Sunset Boulevard," and analyze various social media dynamics during election periods. They also catch up on Evan's progress with Australian Survivor and discuss the potential of Rob Cesternino returning for Survivor's 50th season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to

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01:10:32

Survivor 47, Episode 8 “He’s All That” Recap

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2024/11/10

This week, Sean and Evan jump into the latest Grammy nominations before diving straight into Survivor. They break down the return of the iconic auction and the infamous grub eating challenge, and they even put on their tinfoil hats to explore possible producer manipulation in the show's recent twists. Rachel’s idol sparks a debate about advantage placement and clues, and they revisit the “Margarita Curse” along with an analysis of the strategic dynamics around remaining threats, including the

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55:00

Survivor 47, Episode 7 “Our Pickle On Blast” Recap

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2024/11/03

This week on Drop Your Buffs, Sean and Evan discuss pronunciation quirks and the recent overuse of terms like "babygirl" and "mother" in modern media. They break down the fake merge twist and the Survivor community reactions that came with it, producer manipulation, and the "safety without power" twist. Plus, they analyze the shifting narrative the producers are establishing, Andy and Genevieve’s potential duo, and what might have happened if someone else found the advantage. They also dive into

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48:34

Survivor 47, Episode 6 “Feel The FOMO” Recap

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2024/10/27

This week, Sean and Evan dive into Lady Gaga's new single, rank her debut hits, and chat about the viral Chris Underwood GIF. Then, they break down Episode 6 of Survivor 47, discussing voting confessionals, Andy's character on the show, Genevieve's online fandom, and Teeny and Sam’s musical theater connection. They also touch on past theater contestants like Jake O'Kane, and the legends that are Josh Canfield and Reed Kelly. Plus, they discuss the merge "twist", back-to-back challenges, and the

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55:20

Survivor 47, Episode 5 “The Scales Be Tippin” Recap

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2024/10/20

Sean and Evan are back and welcoming Max the Intern to Drop Your Buffs! They're also talking Laguna Beach, Jennifer Coolidge and more! Then, it's all about Survivor 47—covering the tribe split (a temporary one), the veggie hotdog scandal, Rome and the Lavo tribe drama, Survivor Twitter, Gata's chicken/egg negotiation and a salty exit. Plus, they're revisiting Kimmi Kappenberg's journey and Evan gives an update on his current watch of Australian Survivor's Season 3 Champions vs

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01:25:03

Survivor 47, Episode 4 “Is That Blood in Your Hair”...

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2024/10/13

Sean is back and we're catching up on the state of Survivor 47 (and House of Villains). Then, we're joined by iconic Survivor winner Natalie Anderson to talk about the New Era, Rome's dominance in the edit, Genevieve's emergence, what constitutes a blindside, Sue's paint debacle, duos in the game and chickens. Plus, we're talking plenty of San Juan Del Sur and Winners at War.Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your

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