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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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49:36

Survivor 48, Episode 8 "A Rift Between All of Us" Recap

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2025/04/19

We’re back to recap the latest episode of Survivor 48. We break down the Strong 6 alliance and explore how the underdogs could have taken control. We’re also talking about Mary and her new role as Big Dairy’s henchwoman. We also touch on the online interpretation of Eva and David as the season’s villains. Stay tuned for After Dark (exclusively on Substack) because this week we’re opening the phone lines!Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This is

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46:54

Survivor AU: Brains V Brawn Week 9 Recap

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2025/04/16

We’re back with our final recap of Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn 2. We break down the winner's journey and discuss how satisfying or unsatisfying it is. We also touch down on the winning potential of Kaelan and AJ and consider how they may have been able to do things differently to secure the win. We talk about Kate's final moments of iconography, the pegging (oops, pegged) final immunity challenge, and the underwhelming "family" visit. We close out with one last round of Star or Starless and

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38:49

Survivor 48, Episode 7 "Survivor Smack Talk" Recap

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2025/04/12

We are back to recap the latest episode of Survivor 48. We break down the undoing of the merge and how it encourages group-think among the contestants. Plus, we reminisce about RuPaul and Sai and discuss the unfinished storylines from Vulva. We talk about the challenge and the display of masculinity, and we reflect on how the season could bring back stars such as Star and Mary.Remember to Subscribe on Substack using a desktop or mobile web app to get out After Dark episode for an even deeper dive on

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65:35

Survivor AU: Brains V Brawn Week 8 Recap

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2025/04/10

We are back to discuss the penultimate week of Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn 2. We talk about Morgan's edit, the Jury Villa and of course Kate's iconic exit. We also break down that incredible 2-1-1-1 vote and talk through Zara’s decision. We also speculate on potential winners, discussing the different paths that Kaelan, Zara, Myles, and AJ can take. Additionally, we touch on the challenge record that Kaelan breaks and whether or not he should be able to participate in the second immunity

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78:06

The White Lotus, Season 3 Episode 8 "Amor Fati" Recap

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2025/04/08

We are back to recap the finale of The White Lotus Season 3. We’re breaking down everything that worked and didn’t work for us. We talk Chelsea and Rick's complicated relationship, the friendship of Jaclyn, Kate and Laurie, where things stand for the Ratliff family and Sritala’s big reveal. Plus, we celebrate Belinda's getaway, discuss the logistics of a big money wire transfer, and speculate on the future of The White Lotus.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan:

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53:31

Survivor 48, Episode 6 "Doing the Damn Thing" Recap

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2025/04/05

Sean and Evan are back to recap the sixth episode of Survivor 48. We are talking all about the merge (yes, that's what we are calling it) with the group being split into two and competing for individual immunity and the merge feast. We are breaking down Star's iconography, her speech to Cedrek and her merge song. We’re also talking about the group-think of the New Era, Mary’s path forward, Sai’s rogue vote, Eva as a potential target and Chavity’s downfall. We also touch down on the social media

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62:44

Survivor AU: Brains V Brawn Week 7 Recap

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2025/04/03

We are back to discuss another week of Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn 2. We're zooming out and looking back on the season as a whole and lamenting a seemingly predictable endgame. We're also mourning the loss of a bonafide All-Star. Then, we break down the iconic moments from Jury Villa which include Paulie's bitterness and Kristin's star turn. Diving into the actual episode, we're talking about Myles' record-breaking 4th hidden immunity idol, the gamble of going to rocks, and Zara's potential

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67:36

The White Lotus, Season 3 Episode 7 "Killer...

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2025/04/01

We're back for the penultimate episode of The White Lotus Season 3. We are talking about Fabian's long-awaited performance, the Ratliff family tension, Rick’s face-off with Jim, Mook and Gaitok's first date, the breakdown of the old friends, Saxon’s move on Chelsea and our predictions for the finale. Plus, we wonder just what Belinda could get out of Greg. Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this

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44:31

Survivor 48, Episode 5 "Master Class in Deception" Recap

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2025/03/29

It's the last week of the premerge in Survivor 48 and Sean and Evan are back to break it all down. We're talking about the looming spectre of Thomas, the loss of a potential queen and the huge Eva and Joe moment. Plus, we're talking about Chrissy's edit, Ru's domination over Tribal Council and Chastity's cavities. We're also looking ahead towards an unlikely alliance between Star and Eva.Remember to Subscribe on Substack using a desktop or mobile web app to get out After Dark episode for an even

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55:23

Survivor AU: Brains V Brawn Week 6 Recap

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2025/03/28

We are back to dive into Week 6 of Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawns 2. We are talking about the evolution of the Survivor Auction, the Barren vs Bounty twist, Paulie's Supernova turn, Kaelan's potential winner edit and Logan’s renewed life in the game. Plus, we talk about JLP being used as a strategy tool and how Myles could scurry his way to the end.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodSean: @soda.pupRicard: @ricardfoye This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this

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71:35

The White Lotus, Season 3 Episode 6 "Denials" Recap

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2025/03/25

We're back to dive into the latest episode of The White Lotus. We're talking about Mike White and HBO's decision to go there with the brotherly love plot, Belinda's invite from Greg, Pornchai moving way too fast and Fabian's moment to shine. We’re also keeping up with the Ratliffs as Tim veers closer and closer towards the edge and the rest of the family deals with identity crises. Plus, we’re touching down on the friendship dynamic of Jaclyn, Kate and Laurie coming to a boiling point.Find us on

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50:15

Survivor 48, Episode 4 "The House Party's Over" Recap

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2025/03/22

In a true Hail Mary move, the tribes have swapped on Survivor 48 and we're breaking it all down. We're pouring one out for a short-lived iconic Buffie, talking about the complicated history of LGBTQ+ representation on the show and the important place that the B****y Gay archetype plays in Survivor. We're also talking about the nuance of characters like Eva, a strong emergence for Bianca and what the future might hold for Cedrek and Sai. Plus we're arguing over the play made by Kamilla and Kyle on

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61:14

Survivor AU: Brains V Brawn Week 5 Recap

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2025/03/19

We have reached the merge on Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn 2 and we're breaking it all down. We're talking about the upper hand that the Brains have coming into the merge, the attempted continuation of Girls Gone Wild, the reunion of The Coven, the reunion of The Graduates and the much needed loss of some purple players. Plus, we're breaking down Myles' big play, Logan's flame out and Karin's attempt to take control. Plus, we're talking about Kaelan's back.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs:

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57:29

The White Lotus, Season 3 Episode 5 "Full-Moon Party"...

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2025/03/17

We're back to dive into everything that happened in the span of one night at The White Lotus. We're talking about Victoria's reaction to Piper's defection to Buddhism, Tim's ongoing spiral into depression and the introduction of Sam Rockwell as Frank. We're also unpacking the Full Moon party shenanigans, including the kiss heard around the world. Plus, we discuss the looming threat that Gary/Greg poses to Belinda and how it led to a night with Pornchai.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs:

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46:52

Survivor 48, Episode 3 "Committing To The Bit" Recap

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2025/03/15

We're back to dive into the latest chaotic episode of Survivor 48. We're talking about Mary's turn as a breakout star, her potential to unite America and her tense dynamic with Sai. We're also breaking down a, quite frankly, confusing Tribal Council where several historic rules are thrown out the window. We're also touching down on David's gold digging girlfriend, and escalation in the battle of Eva vs Star and some much welcomed snark from Thomas. Plus, we're talking about repetitive journeys and

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55:47

Survivor AU: Brains V Brawn Week 4 Recap

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2025/03/11

Sean and Ricard are back to discuss the unpredictable week of Australian Survivor Brains V Brawn 2, where only one player was voted out. AJ's strategy is faltering as he struggles to maintain control while targeting Paulie. Noonan's exit raises questions about her gameplay, while Myles gains power through his strategic flexibility and potential future power thanks to some handy tools. The emergence of the potentially iconic "Girls Gone Wild" alliance could save the concept of a women’s alliance this

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51:53

Interview: Jon Lovett

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2025/03/11

We're joined by podcaster, comedian and Survivor 47 first boot Jon Lovett to talk all things Survivor! We're diving into his own journey with the show, what appeals to him about the game and his experience in Fiji. He tells us about why he thinks he went home first and what he could have done differently. We also talk about what makes New Era players different from their Old School counterparts, queer representation in Survivor history, famous fans and the enduring magic of Survivor. Plus, Jon

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63:14

The White Lotus, Season 3 Episode 4 "Hide or Seek" Recap

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2025/03/10

We are back and we have so much to dig into at the halfway point of Season 3 of The White Lotus. We're talking about Detective Belinda and the bombshells she has discovered about Gary/Greg's past. We're also diving into Rick and Chelsea's relationship, Rick's admission about his motives for coming to Thailand, Tim's ongoing spiral and the possibility that he may choose to hide from his problems instead of facing them. Plus, we're touching down on Jaclyn, Kate and Laurie's off-resort adventures with

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45:42

Survivor 48, Episode 2 "Humble Traits" Recap

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2025/03/08

Sean and Evan are back to recap the second episode of Survivor 48. We're talking about the ongoing battle between Mary and Sai, Star's discovery of the Beware Advantage, Thomas' villainous suggestion of burning the decoder ring, our humble traits and some risky dives and falls in the immunity challenge. Plus, we're talking about Sai's unnecessary idol play and the exit of two big biceps.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup This is a public

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72:06

Survivor AU: Brains V Brawn Week 3 Recap

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2025/03/06

Sean and Ricard are back to break down another chaotic week of Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn 2! We're talking about the new dynamics of the swapped tribes, the incredibly purple Brawn characters, Max choosing showmanship over gameplay, Ursula V Noonan and the eyeroll heard around the world. Plus, we're considering AJ's hostage plan, an influx of idols, winner edits and Myles' bold victory.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodSean: @soda.pupRicard: @ricardfoye This is a public

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