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Survivor 50 Finale Recap

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Survivor 50 has wrapped. This season lived up to the hype and absolutely flew by. Join us as we celebrate an awesome season and great winner! We'll get into the final three, the jury, the live finale blunder and much more!

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Survivor 50 Episode 12 Recap

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Two fan favorites went home this week and it was a bummer? Who has the best chance at winning heading into the finale? Are we being setup for an underwhelming final 3? This season has been great, we're not ready for it to end but we are one week out from finding out who the Sole Survivor is for season 50!

Survivor 50 Episode 11 Recap

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Survivor 50 is the season of twists. Production split the tribe again for tribal council. Did we like how the twist played out? Have we under rated Jonathan in Survivor 50? We take a look at the players left and do some hypothetical final 3s. Who do you have winning Survivor 50?

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Survivor 50 Episode 10 Recap

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500

This ended up being one of the most chaotic episodes in recent memory. We're going to try to make sense of it all. We give our honest opinions on the MrBeast twist. Why do people still try and go against Cirie? The auction returned to its glory days and we can't be happier about it.

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SURVIVOR 50 EPISODE 9 RECAP

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500

We have another big twist in Survivor 50! Was this twist controversial? Jeff doing a challenge? What has the world come to? We have an unanimous decision for Survivor of the Week!

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Survivor 50 Episode 8 Recap

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500

This was one of the most biggest twists in Survivor history. How did the pairs come together? We're trying to figure out how on earth Cirie does what she does. Devens finally revealed his idol clue at tribal council. What will be the fallout of the move?

Survivor 50 Episode 7 Recap

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500

This was one of the most tense episodes of Survivor we've seen in recent years. Lines were drawn and we have a clearer picture of alliances. Who is the best player on the island? Who should really get credit for getting Dee voted out?

Survivor 50 Episode 6 Recap

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500

We watched this episode at a watch party in KC. We give our thoughts on the event. We go into the new era and how they have managed the merge portion of the game. Did we like the Blood Moon twist? Who is the Survivor of the Week?

Survivor 50 Episode 5 Recap

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

The theme of this episode was navigating past wounds in the game. Two players went home in Charlie and Angelina. We get into Charlie being unable to overcome his Survivor 46 story and that ultimately being the reason he was voted out. How do Christian and Ozzy move forward in the game together? Coach is always good tv, we explore his relationship with Colby and Joe and his leadership on the Kalo tribe. Rizo is playing a good game...again. The alliance of Cirie, Kamilla, Dee and Rizo could run this game!

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Survivor 50 Episode 4 Recap

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Blake, Brandon and Logan are back for episode 4 of Survivor 50. What on earth is Emily doing? Is Christian the best player this season? Our thoughts on the Zac Brown cameo and celebrity cameos in general on Survivor. Who should've won the Survivor talent show? As always, Survivor of the Week. A bracketology update. Don't forget, the winner gets the Survivor card game, Survivor: The Tribe Has Spoken. Make sure you get your picks in if you want to win!

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Survivor 50 Episode 3 Recap

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

We weren’t expecting to get a musical number from Jeff but we’re so glad we did! We’re taking a closer look at the new tribes and what the dynamics are shaping out to be. What should Emily have done with the information she got from Christian? Who won the swap and who is in trouble? We have a unanimous Survivor of the Week!

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Survivor 50 Episode 2 Recap

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

We're diving into the tribe dynamics on episode 2 and Blake and Brandon are not on the same page at all when it comes to Rick and Joe. Cirie worked her magic yet again! How do we feel about how the vote went down? If you're here for conversations about poop, we deliver that as well!

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The Traitors Season 4 Finale

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

The Traitors season is over and the Traitors were able to outlast the Faithfuls. Is Rob the GOAT? Should he have split the money with Eric? What did we think of Maura's reaction to Rob's reveal? What could Johnny and Tara have done different in order to take Rob down? Catch us Friday for episode 2 of Survivor 50!

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Survivor 50 Premiere

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500

SURVIVOR IS BACK!!! This was an action packed season premier. We are getting into all the best moments of the episode. Who stood out the most in this all-star cast? What dynamic are you looking forward to the most? What is the biggest storyline after episode one? Who has the best tribe?

Join us on Monday to recap The Traitors season 4 finale!

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The Traitors Season 4 Episode 10 Recap and Survivor 50 Pre-Season Chat

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

The Traitors is coming down to the wire. Hop in here with us to try and figure out what in the world happened to Tara and Natalie's plan at the roundtable. Will the Traitors or Faithfuls win? What will happen at the fire pit? Plus, Survivor 50 premiers this week! We're talking the players we are most excited to see and who we think will surprise us.

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The Traitors Season 4 Episode 9 Recap

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

The Traitors escaped the roundtable this time. Are the Traitors set up to win the season? Who will the traitors go after on the short list? How do Johnny and Tara rebound from a bad showing? Survivor 50 is coming up and CBS is playing old episodes to get us ready. We react to the Cirie and Coach episodes.

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The Traitors Season 4 Episode 8 Recap

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

The Traitors couldn't come together after last week. We get into what should have happened in order for Candiace and Rob to move forward together. Will Eric accept the recruitment? Was he the right choice for Rob? How will he do as a traitor.

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The Traitors S4 E7 Recap

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

The Faithfuls are full of confidence, the Traitors are fractured. Blake, Brandon and Logan break down the latest episode of The Traitors from a fan perspective. Our thoughts on the banquet and if you should have been allowed to talk after being revealed as the Traitors target. What will the aftermath of the roundtable mean for the rest of the game? Can Candiace and Rob come together?

Plus we get excited for Survivor 50 as the idol clues in each state are being revealed and CBS has announced the 10 episodes they will show leading up to Survivor 50!

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The Traitors S4 Episode 6 Recap

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. We are getting into the midway point of The Traitors season 4. Is Colton actually playing a good game? Will Rob be able to navigate his way through voting for a fellow traitor? We talk about Johnny trying to set up an alliance. Who will get taken out at the banquet?

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The Traitors S4 Episodes 4-5 Recap

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

This week we have big drama in the castle. We breakdown the interactions between Michael and Colton. Our thoughts on the challenge improvements in this season of The Traitors. Did anyone pick up shields? Who will be banished next?

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The Traitors S4 Episodes 1-3 Recap

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Blake, Brandon and Logan are back but this time we are talking all things Traitors. We had a wild premier week on the Traitors! New twists, elevated challenges and plenty of drama among the players. We break it all down right here! We will be recapping the Traitors each and every week so stay locked in with us!

Survivor 49 Finale Recap

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Congratulations to Savannah on winning Survivor 49! We break down our favorite moments of the finale. How did we like Sophi's approach to final four? What were our thoughts on the final tribal council questions from the jury and the final three? Where does Savannah rank in winners during the new era?

Survivor 49 Episode 12 Recap

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:30:00 -0500

We just watched one of the most mind boggling episodes of Survivor yet. We're going to do our best to make send of it all.

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Survivor 49 Episode 11 Recap

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

We only have a couple episodes left in season 49. We debate when the best time to make a move is during the season and who is the best contestant this season. We look at what went down last week and this week and talk about what should have happened.

Survivor 49 Episode 10 Recap

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving! We are a little delayed but are here to discuss the biggest blindside of the season! What are Kristina and Steven's chances of winning season 49? Did Rizo and Savannah do too much at tribal council?

Survivor 49 Episode 9 Recap

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500

The post merge game has been chaotic in Survivor 49. What alliance actually has the power in the game. Where to Sage and Jawan sit versus Savannah, Sophi and Rizo?

Survivor 49 Episode 8 Recap

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:30:00 -0500

Logan and Blake chat all things week 8 survivor. Did Savannah turn her game around?

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The Aftermath of the Merge

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500

The castaways of Survivor 49 have finally merged. This is where legends are made on the island. We take a closer look at where Savannah and Rizo stand. What else will Jawan and Sage come up with. Is Sophie going to be a force in the post merge? We discuss how the water still seems muddy after this week.

Survivor 49 Episode 7 Recap

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0500

The Merge is finally here! Where do alliances stand at this point in the game> Are Jawan and Sage going to run the game post merge? Our thoughts on the removal of Mergatory and more!

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Survivor 49 E6 Recap

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

We have another tribe swap! How did everything play out with the new relationships? Is Sage the best player in Survivor 49? Who is on the bottom with the merge looming?

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What Is "Real" Survivor?

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Blake and Brandon discuss the drama going around the Survivor community this week. What defines actual Survivor? Does Parvati's win in Survivor Australia vs The World count? Can we get over the old school vs new era mindset?

Survivor 49 Episode 5 Recap

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Have tribal lines been drawn in the sand? How deep does the Savannah and Jawan beef go? We take a closer look at the journey and discuss Alex and Steven dealing with the rooster.

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A Closer Look at the New Kele Tribe

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Survivor 49 gave us a huge twist last week with the tribe swap! Today, Blake and Logan have a conversation about the dynamics of the new Kele tribe. Will the original Hina 4 stay strong? How will Sage and Shannon get along? Where does Alex fit in all of this?

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Survivor 49 E4 "Kick Rocks, Bro"

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0500

A tribe swap went down this week. Who got the better end of the deal? How did Sophi and Alex navigate their new situations? Why did Matt go home? A bold claim for the possible winner of Survivor 49?

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Medical Evacuations in Survivor

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

With the medical evacuation that happened on Survivor 49 we wanted to take some time to look at some of the more memorable medevacs in Survivor history and dive into the impact from an emotional and strategic stand point after these situations.

Survivor 49 E3 Recap

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

This was an emotional episode of Survivor. Today we are reacting to the medical situation that went down and how the crew handled it and the overall impact that Jake's situation had on the players and the game.

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How Advantages Have Changed On Survivor Over the Years

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Blake and Brandon have a conversation about advantages in the game of Survivor. This season, the journey and beware advantages were tweaked, and we discuss the positives and negatives of those changes along with some history of advantages over the 49 seasons.

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Survivor 49 E2 "Cinema"

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Survivor 49 is well underway and the guys take you into the struggles of the Kele tribe and what they need to do to avoid tribal council, and we react to the new journey that Jake, Jawan and Matt went on. Does the journey actually give you an advantage in the game? What are the top alliances in the Uli, Hina and Kele tribe?

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The Merge Feast on a Monday: First Impressions of Survivor 49

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500

In the inaugural episode of The Merge Feast on a Monday Brandon takes a deep dive into the tribe dynamics of Kele, Uli, and Hina. We'll look at what relationships are forming and who is in charge so far. We'll look and see why Nicole ending up being the first person voted out of Survivor 49. If you haven't listened to our full recap of the premiere episode go check that out!

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Survivor 49 E1 "Act One of a Horror Film"

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Survivor 49 is finally here! Blake, Logan and Brandon are back to recap the very busy premiere. We have our first impressions of the season, react to some of the challenges and give our picks for Survivor of the Week!

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Survivor 49 Draft

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Survivor 49 is a week away! This week we are doing our show draft that we will be following along and updating as the season progresses.

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Turning the Page to Survivor 49

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:15:00 -0500

Survivor 49 is just two weeks away. We wrap up the summer on The Merge Feast, have a conversation about a hypothetical celebrity Survivor season and Blake breaks down the controversial eviction that happened on Big Brother

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Top Survivor Seasons of the New Era

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast we are focusing on the new era. We're figuring out what defines a great season of Survivor and putting together a ranking of the top 3 seasons of the new era

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New-Era Survivor Players We Want to See Play Again

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0500

This week we are putting together a list of the new era Survivor players we hope to see make a return to Fiji sometime in the near future. Let us know the players you want to see return!

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The Heroes of Survivor

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast we are coming up with a list of the best heroes of Survivor. Last week we discussed villains, so make sure to check that out after this episode.

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Survivor Villains

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:45:00 -0500

We're talking about some of our favorite Survivor villains this week and defining what makes a great villain.

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What We Want in Survivor 49

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Survivor 49 release date has been announced and we have some things we want to see happen with it. Join us as we discuss our wish list and let us know in the comments want you want to see this season.

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The Five Most Memorable Survivor Players from the New Era

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Its still offseason for Survivor and this week Blake, Brandon and Logan debate the five most memorable players of the new era.

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Survivor Conspiracy Theories

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Survivor has been on the air for 25 years and they just wrapped filming for season 50. Over the years conspiracy theories have popped up about the game from stealing food from production all the way up to seasons being rigged for specific players to win. In this episode we break down some of our favorite Survivor conspiracy theories.

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The Traitors and The Challenge Casts Revealed

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This week on the Merge Feast we have more reality tv casts to discuss. We know who the next Traitors and Challenge casts are. We break down the Survivor contestants going to play those games.

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Survivor 48: Now That the Dust Has Settled

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:30:00 -0500

This week we are reflecting on Survivor 48 now that we have all the information and have had time to think. Was it a good season? Where does it stand in the rankings with other new-era seasons?

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Survivor 50 Cast Analysis

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0500

This week we're diving a little deeper into the cast of Survivor 50. How will old era plays perform versus new era players. Has the game changed so much that some players won't be able to keep up? How will some of the previous relationships play out?

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Survivor 50 Cast Reaction

Fri, 30 May 2025 03:00:00 -0500

The Survivor 50 cast has been revealed. Blake, Logan and Brandon give their thoughts and reactions to the cast of the biggest season of Survivor yet. We discuss players we can't wait to see interact and make our way to early winner picks!

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Survivor 48 Finale

Fri, 23 May 2025 02:00:00 -0500

We celebrate Kyle's win Survivor 48 and break down final tribal council. We reflect on the season as a whole and look forward to next week's announcement of the Survivor 50 cast.

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Survivor 48 E12 "Icarus Time"

Fri, 16 May 2025 03:00:00 -0500

It finally happened. We celebrate the shake-up that went down on this week's episode of Survivor. We break down Kyle and Kamilla's move talk about all of the different variables involved. We look ahead to the finale and do some hypothetical final three scenarios.

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Survivor 48 E11 "Coconut Etiquette"

Fri, 09 May 2025 03:45:00 -0500

On this episode of The Merge Feast we are trying to figure out why the tribe is so hesitant to go after Joe and Eva. Is time running out to make a move. We do some hypotheticals with Shauhin potentially flipping and working with Kyle, Mitch and Kamilla to take control back in the game.

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Survivor 48 E10 "My Enemies Are Plottin"

Fri, 02 May 2025 04:30:00 -0500

In this episode we discuss why Mitch, Star, Mary and Kamilla weren't able to go forward with the plan to take out a member of the majority alliance. We breakdown potential final tribal council candidates and celebrate Star and all of the awesome moments she brought to Survivor 48.

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Survivor 48 E9 "Welcome to the Party"

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500

Blake is back from his vacation and joins Brandon and Logan on a pivotal episode of Survivor as we see the majority alliance start to fall apart. What could David have done differently? Where does everybody stand now in the game? We break down Eva's advantage and whether or not she made the right choice and make our Survivor of the Week picks.

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Survivor 48 E8 " A Rift Between us All"

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0500

On this week's episode we go in depth on the journey and the ramifications for losing your vote. We discuss the new alliance of David and Mary and what kind of damage they can possibly do. We answer the question of what the largest animal we think we can take with our bare hands is.

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Survivor 48 "Survivor Smack Talk"

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Blake, Logan and Brandon discuss ideas on how to make the middle part of a Survivor season smoother and dive into power rankings.

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Survivor 48 Episode 6

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast the guys get excited for the next phase of the game as the merge is upon us. We get into heated discussions, like how to pronounce "milk" and look at some of the new relationships forming.

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Survivor 48 "Master Class In Deception"

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast we break down one of the most emotional episodes in Survivor history. We go over a surprising vote at tribal council and take a look ahead to a potential merge.

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Survivor 48 "The House Party's Over"

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 3 "Committing to the Bit"

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast, Blake, Brandon and Logan break down the next episode of season 48 of Survivor. They talk about a record breaking tribal council, what changes could help the pre-merge and much more!

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 2 "Humble Traits"

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast, Blake, Brandon and Logan break down the second episode of season 48 of Survivor. They do a deep dive on some of the contestants and and the alliance's that are being formed. The hosts talk about advantage's that are being found at camps and much more!

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Survivor Season 48 Premiere: An In-Depth Analysis

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast, Blake, Brandon and Logan break down the season 48 premier of Survivor. They do a deep dive on some of the contestants and dynamics around camp. The hosts debate the season 50 voting choices and as always pick a Survivor of the Week.

Dreaming Up the Perfect Survivor Season 50 Cast

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

The hosts dive into an exciting discussion about their dream cast for season 50 of Survivor, aiming to create ideal tribes from contestants across all 47 seasons of the show. As they speculate on potential players, they share insights and personal favorites, highlighting standout female contestants like Julie and Emily from season 45. The conversation also touches on notable male players, with picks such as Yul and Malcolm, showcasing the mix of nostalgia and strategic gameplay they hope to see in season 50.

Survivor Roundtable: Reflecting on Season 47 and What’s Next

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

This week, the hosts dive into a reflective discussion about the recent season of Survivor, highlighting their appreciation for the pre-merge gameplay and the overall quality of season 47, which they consider one of the best in the new era. They explore the potential for future seasons, including the upcoming season 48, and share their hopes for maintaining the excitement and freshness that made the last season so engaging. The conversation also touches on the challenges of production in keeping the game balanced and fair, particularly regarding tribe dynamics and the impact of challenges on gameplay. Additionally, they propose ideas for revamping elements like the auction format to enhance viewer engagement and enjoyment. The episode wraps up with insights from listener emails, discussing topics such as the final episode's live tribal council and the influence of environmental factors on challenges.

Survivor 47 Finale | Ep. 14 "The Last Stand"

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast; Join us as we reflect on season 47 and celebrate the final three contestants. Did the jury make the right decision??

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Survivor 47 | Ep. 13 "Bob and Weave"

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast; We unpack the showdown between Genevieve and Rachel on the penultimate episode of Survivor 47

We're now down to the final four. We playout different fire making scenarios and weigh the remaining contestants chances of being named the Sole Survivor.

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Survivor 47 | Ep. 12 "Operation: Italy"

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast; We discuss one of THE BEST episodes in the history of Survivor.

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Survivor 47 | Ep. 11 "Flipping the Win Switch"

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast; We discuss everyone's chances of winning as we get closer to the finale.

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Survivor 47 | Ep. 10 "Loyal to the Soil"

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast; We discuss the the emotion side of Survivor and some of the big moves happening in the game.

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Survivor 47 | Ep. 9 "Nightmare Fuel"

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast; We discuss the challenge with a new twist, and the chaos that breaks out before/during tribal .

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Survivor 47 | Ep. 8 "He's All That"

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast; We discuss a revolutionary move, survivor auction, and who's stock went up or down.

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Survivor 47 | Ep. 7 "Our Pickle on Blast"

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast; We talk about a new twist in the game and what that does to the remaining group, a total switch up at tribal, and who's stock went up or down.

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Survivor 47 | Ep. 6 "Feel the FOMO"

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast; We talk about earning the merge, another massive blindside, and how we feel about each player left in the game.

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Survivor 47 | Ep. 5: The Scales be Tippin

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast we talk about a new twist this season, a classic negotiation, a close challenge and more!

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Survivor Season 47 Episode 4

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Merge Feast. This week we talk about tribe dynamics and how moves and decisions are starting to impact the game.

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Survivor 47 Episode 3

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Merge Feast. This week we talk about tribe dynamics and how moves and decisions are starting to impact the game.

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Survivor 47 Episode 2

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Welcome to The Merge Feast. This week we talk Beware Advantages, Andy's redemption arc, tribe dynamics and Survivor of the Week.

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Survivor 47 Premier

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500

The Merge Feast is back and ready to dive into the wild premier of season 47! Survivor of the Week returns along with several(not seven this time) new segments. Get in here!

Survivor 47 Draft

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Blake, Logan and Brandon are back after taking the summer off to preview the 47th season of Survivor. For this episode we brought back the Survivor Draft and talk about what we are wanting to see in this season. Our recap episodes will be released every Friday!

Season 46 Finale

Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Blake, Logan and Brandon react to the finale of Survivor 46. Thank you so much for joining us this season on The Merge Feast. We should have some content for you later this summer and can't wait until season 47.

Bonus Episode

Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Blake and Logan chat about the upcoming finale and what they think of this season.

Mamma Bear

Fri, 17 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. This week we deal with human emotions within the game of Survivor. We go over Maria and Charlie going after each other and what it means for the rest of the game. Also another blindside happened and Ben really had a brain fart? As always, we give our picks for Survivor of the Week.

The Final Several

Fri, 10 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast. We talk about who finds an Idol and how that changes the game. Is the strongest alliance starting to crack? We give our Survivor of the Week picks and one of us chooses a new winner.

IM PISSED

Fri, 03 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast. We react to one of the craziest reactions in survivor that we have seen. Will Q be staying around? Who are the top three players in Survivor 46? We give our Survivor of the Week picks and one of us chooses a new winner.

Grab some popcorn!

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Episode 9 is in the books. Join us as we talk all things Survivor. Who is your Survivor of the week?

Hide and Seek

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast. One of the weirdest tribal council’s we have ever seen. Is ‘The Six’ alliance over? A classic immunity challenge. Who are the top three players in Survivor 46? We give our Survivor of the Week picks and one of us chooses a new winner.

Episode Several

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join us as we react to 2 people being voted out of survivor this week. We break down which people are positioning themselves well and which ones are in trouble. Who do you think is playing the best game so far?!!

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Drop Your Buffs Its Time To Merge

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. We have finally reached the point in Survivor where its time to merge. We get into tribe dynamics, alliances, the challenge and everything that went down in tribal council. Plus we give our picks for Survivor of the Week.

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Vibe Tribe

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. This week we react to the Yanu tribe winning a challenge. Is the vibe tribe (Siga) in trouble? Is Hunter becoming a threat? Merge???

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Free Jumping Lessons

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. This week we react to the closing of Bhanu's time on Survivor. Is Jem's fake Beware Advantage a smart play? Is Mariah a professional jumper now? Is the game heating up in Nami camp? Blake has to pick another winner for the season because he picked Bhanu for some reason.

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Wackadoodles Win

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. This weeks episode of Survivor ended a little differently than usual. We give our thoughts on the evacuation and take a deep dive into the Yanu tribe.

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Persistence!!!

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Join us as we chat about episode 2 of Survivor 46. Is Yanu the new Lulu tribe? Will they ever win?

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This Is Where The Legends Are Made

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to a brand new season of Survivor! You are listening to The Merge Feast. In this episode we react to everything that happened in the first episode of season 46 of Survivor. We got a great look into the contestants of this season and got to see a lot of personality!

Survivor 46 Preview

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. This week we are getting excited for the upcoming premier of season 46 of Survivor. We've put together a wish list of things we do and don't want to see this season. We also drafted our own tribes to follow along as the season airs.

Heroes of Survivor

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. This week we're discussing our favorite heroes. We discuss what makes a true hero in Survivor and break down some of our favorites. Some players we'll talk about are J.T., Rupert, Cirie, Ethan, Colby.

Villains of Survivor

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. This week we're discussing our favorite villains. We discuss what makes a true villain in Survivor and break down some of our favorites. Some players we'll talk about are Richard, Russell, Parvati, Coach, Sandra, and Boston Rob .

The Evolution of Survivor

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast we take a look at Survivor through the years. How much has the show changed since Borneo? We also get into our Survivor origins.

Survivor 45 Finale

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast we react to the season finale of Survivor 45. We talk through everything that happened with the final five remaining players and celebrate the winner of this season.

Thank you for listening to The Merge Feast this season! We're off next week but will be back with some offseason content while we are waiting for Survivor 46 in February!

Reba 4 No More

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This week we react to the fall of the Reba 4. We take a look at the final five players and discuss who has the best chance at being the Sole Survivor.

Things Did Not Go According To Plan

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast we look ahead to final three scenarios and who could be the winner of Survivor season 45. We discuss all of the blunders that happened during this episode and what should have been done different.

Just Guys Being Dudes

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This week Blake, Logan and Brandon react to an emotional Survivor episode and are torn about the results at tribal council.

It Wouldn't Be Survivor Without A Twist

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. This week we react to the twist at the immunity challenge and go over what the Belo members need to do to make it farther in this game. As always we give our picks for Survivor of the Week and one of us locks in our winner of season 45

SOLD!!!! Return of the Survivor Auction

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Join us for episode 8 of The Merge Feast as we react to the return of the Survivor Auction and one of the biggest blindsides of season 45 so far.

She Was Born For This Challenge

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. This week we discuss the double tribal and react to the shocking vote. We go over the challenge and the twist that was involved. We look ahead to the Survivor Auction and as always give our Survivor of the Week picks.

A Shot In The Dark

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast we react to one of the top moves at Tribal Council in Survivor history and discuss everything leading into the merge. You don't want to miss this one.

The Setup

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back! This week on The Merge Feast we discuss the strategy of the players on each tribe as they begin laying groundwork for their alliances in preparation of the merge. We all pick a winner, and one of us locks in the top 3. Follow us on X @MergeFeastPod.

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It's Quittin' Time

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to The Merge Feast. This week we don't hold back on Survivor's latest quitter. We react to the tribe swaps and go over the new tribe dynamics. Someone picks a winner in the latest edition of Survivor of the Week. Get in here!

No Man Left Behind

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This Week on The Merge Feast we have a conversation about everything that stuck out on the island. We discuss the new twists to the immunity idols, the first blindside of the season and more. Its all right here. Follow us on X @MergeFeastPod

We're Like The Cavaliers When LeBron Left The First Time

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:15:00 -0500

This week on The Merge Feast we have a conversations about everything that stuck out to us on the island. We look into the tribe dynamics and possible alliances being formed. One contestant had a complete 180 from the premier episode. Its all right here. Follow us on X @MergeFeastPod

Reacting To The Premier Of Survivor Season 45

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:30:00 -0500

You're listening to The Merge Feast. In this episode we react to everything that happened in the first episode of season 45 of Survivor. The premier had fireworks from the very start and ended up with one of the most frustrating tribal councils.