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 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.substack.com/subscribe

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 is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

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 dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

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 Brother House. Get your DROP YOUR BUFFS LIVE! tickets now!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 dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

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:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup Savannah: @sahhvz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

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, including our upcoming 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 dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

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 subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

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.substack.com/subscribe

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: @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.substack.com/subscribe

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: @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.substack.com/subscribe