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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.

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93. Survivor 50 Has Arrived !

The Survivor Buff ·

2026/02/25

Get excited - Survivor 50 3 hour premiere starts tonight. Why is this such a big deal? Get hyped up with this brief - very brief - episode of the Survivor Buff!

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101:32

92. Survivor 50 Preseason Draft

The Survivor Buff ·

2026/02/19

Zale and Eric are joined by Rachael and Josh to make the most monumental decisions of their lives as they draft their winner picks for Survivor 50. Each captain drafts a team of six players. The winner of the draft is the person whose team includes the ultimate winner of Survivor 50. Who will get drafted early? Who will be insulted with a late draft slot? Listen to this episode of the Survivor Buff now. Right now.

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63:09

91. Survivor 50 - Preseason Impressions

The Survivor Buff ·

2026/02/10

In this episode, we delve into the much-anticipated Survivor 50 season, discussing our thoughts on tribe dynamics, alliance possibilities, and our impressions of the contestants as we approach the premiere. Our discussion covers the potential impact of pregame alliances, the challenges faced by returning legends, and some of the trends that we've observed from pre-game interviews.

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61:01

90. Survivor 50 - Cast Preview Part 3

The Survivor Buff ·

2026/02/02

In this episoe of Survivor Buff, Zale and Eric break down the remaining eight contestants, including legends like Colby Donaldson and head scratchers like Tiffany. Who are they excited to see, who wiill go deep, and who has a realistic shot of winning?

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64:04

89. Survivor 50 - Cast Preview Part 2

The Survivor Buff ·

2026/01/23

Reviewing each contestant's survivor resume coming into Survivor 50Which legacies are on the line? Who are we excited to see? Predicting tribal dynamics and potential alliances

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54:20

88. Survivor 50 - Loma Tribe Preview

The Survivor Buff ·

2026/01/09

Loma Tribe Preview Reviewing each contestant's survivor resume coming into Survivor 50Which legacies are on the line? Who are we excited to see? Predicting tribal dynamics and potential alliances

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72:21

87. Survivor 49 Episode 13 (Finale)

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/12/20

Reviewing Survivor 49 FinaleWhere does this winner rank amongst New Era winners?Is RizGod really a deity? Kristina's scathing question to Savannah Looking forward toward season 50

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59:26

86. Survivor 49 Episode 12

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/12/12

Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 12 Why did Kristina and Sage vote the way they did?Does the jury like Rizzo?How bad was Sophie's advantage misplay? Plotlines going into the finale

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39:23

85. Survivor 49 Episode 11

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/12/08

Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 11An impressive episode for StephenWas Sophie the best person to take out? When will Soph use her Knowledge is Power? Sage with the 'emotional play'

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43:47

84. Survivor 49 Episode 10

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/12/01

Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 10 What was the point of Rizzo's fake idol? Who gets the credit for the blindside? Why does it feel like Sophie can't win? The rice negotiation's gotta go!

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36:51

83. Survivor 49 Episodes 7-9

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/11/24

After a brief hiatus, Zale and Eric are back to break down the mid season of Survivor 49. Who do they like, and who do like ... less? They talk about why this season feels a bit flat to them. Who are they rooting for, who is playing well, and guess as to why the other contestants aren't flushing Rizzo's - sorry - 'Riz God's' idol?

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29:58

82. Survivor 49 Episode 6

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/11/02

Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 6 Do we like having a second swap? Shannon vs. Sage = Drama Looking towards the mergeOur winner picks

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30:56

81. Survivor 49 Episode 5

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/10/29

Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 5 Thoughts on the cast More 'sob stories'Did we like the journey? General banter

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18:36

80. Survivor 49 Episode 4

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/10/19

Breaking Down Survivor 49 Episode 4Why Zale loved this immunity challenge Sophie with some sass about those bananas Why Matt's plan was admirable Wellness meets Christianity ?

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81:03

79. Survivor 49 Episode 3

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/10/14

In this episode of The Survivor Buff, hosts Zale Mednick and Eric Silverberg are joined by guest Josh Lewenberg to discuss various aspects of Survivor. They discuss this week's medical evacuation and debate whether there should be more leniency in certain medical situations. They analyze Sophi's choice to vote out Jeremiah and Alex's decision to play his idol and speak about the ways in which the three-tribe format affects game dynamics. Josh shares insights from Australian Survivor as a comparison

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35:34

78. Survivor 49 Episode 2

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/10/05

Reviewing Survivor 49 Episode 2 Did Juwan make the right decision on the journey?Is loyalty an underrated 'Survivor value'? Which contestants are we most hopeful for? Did they make the right decision at tribal council?

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37:06

77. Survivor 49 Episode 1

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/09/29

In this episode of Survivor Buff, hosts Zale and Eric dive into the premiere of Survivor 49. Is Jake's bromance the weirdest bromance of all time? Is it even a bromance? Was Rizzo's pathetic challenge outing worth of the sob story moment? Who do we like? Who do we not like? Tune in to get the dirt.

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59:39

76. Australian Survivor - Australia vs. The World...

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/09/14

Zale and Eric dive into the intricacies of the latest season of Australian Survivor. They discuss the standout performances of Parvati and Cirie, highlighting their strategic and social gameplay. The episode explores the dynamics of influence between the two players, how this season affects their legacies, and where this season stands in Survivor canon. Is Parvati the best to ever play? Is this a top five season ever of Survivor? They also discuss some of the differences between American and

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31:19

75. Australian Survivor - Australia vs. The World -...

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/09/01

In this episode, Zale and Eric discuss this instantly iconic episode of Australian Survivor. They discuss some of the most impressive moves and biggest blunders we have seen in the season thus far. This episode is so ginormous that we do not want to risk sharing spoilers in the episode notes.

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67:26

74. Australian Survivor - Australia vs. The World...

The Survivor Buff ·

2025/08/29

In this episode, hosts Zale and Eric dive into the excitement of the latest season of Australian Survivor: Australia vs. The World. They explore the dynamics of legendary players like Parvati, Cirie, and Tony, and discuss the strategic moves that have kept fans on the edge of their seats. From the intense rivalries to the unexpected twists, Zale and Eric break down why this season is a must-watch for Survivor enthusiasts. Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with insights, predictions, and a

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