Twists and Torches: Recent Episodes
Cameron Barrett
I can't believe the day is finally here where we got a tribe swap in the new era! My good friend Zac joins me as we lament the loss of Lulu 1.0, marvel at the crazy configurations of the new tribes, and lend our opinions as purists to the new season, format, and editing. You won't want to miss this one!
Spoiler warning for S1, 28, 34, 37, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
Hey there, good to see you! Thanks for coming back and finding my new episode after all this time. Really excited about Season 45 so far and looking forward to taking this journey with y'all (though hopefully I won't lose my vote to a silly gimmick.)
I'm back again! This time, hopefully for good.
Please pardon my inconsistency and low quality last season, this time I've reworked my schedule to deliver a delayed, but higher quality, podcast uploading schedule! I hope you'll come along this journey with me for Survivor 44.
This was an action-packed (and advantage-packed) premiere with some historical moments, so I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Please enjoy my recap and get ready for an explosive season of TnT and Survivor.
Spoiler level: Pre-merge (Mentions of S19, S20, S41, S42, S43)
What a treat this season has been! This episode we get a classic challenge, some old-school social maneuvering, and strong gameplay from the frontrunner to set them up to win! We're headed toward a photo finish on finale night but before we get there, let's talk about the history that was made in this final seven episode!
Spoiler Level: Premerge (Mentions of S10, S16)
Oh hey, didn't see you there! This time we've got our first guest of season 43 (about time right?) and an episode on time. Can you believe it? I certainly can't! This one certainly got my gears revving and passion for Survivor back, because it was the best episode of the season! Can't wait to see how the rest of it plays out.
Spoiler Level: Late Merge (Full spoilers for S17, S32, S35, S39, S40, S41, S42, Mentions of S6, S28, S30, S37)
Well well well, I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me. Nope! I'm back (hopefully for good thanks for your patience) to continue my coverage of the exciting Survivor 43! Give it a listen and hear my hot takes on the latest eliminated Survivor's gameplay, other interesting moves, and the legend himself, Mike Gabler.
Spoiler Level: Premerge (Mentions of S28, S41, S42.)
We're back! Sorry for the brief hiatus, but back to our regularly scheduled programming of episode recaps! Survivor 43 has been exciting so far, and continues the social and gameplay focus, with less on advantages and survival aspects that hung over 41 and 42 like a disease. Has Survivor ventured into singing competition shows' "Sob story" territory? Discussion inside! Thanks for listening!
Spoiler Level: Merge (Full Spoilers for S27, S34, Mention of S12, S41, S42)
Well well well, fancy seeing you here! Welcome back to TnT's regularly scheduled season recap coverage! This time, we're tackling the EPIC two-hour premiere of Survivor 43! What a premiere it was, with fun bits, tons of social and camp content, a little ham and cheese, some decent challenges, and the biggest first-boot dodge since Jacob Derwin. I also got a pretty solid prediction right, so good for me! Hope to see you back here each week for the recap of the next episode. Thanks for listening!
Spoiler Level: Premerge (Some spoilers for S16, Mention of S21, S41, S42)
It's here! Survivor 43 season is upon us! I'm excited to start coverage on my third live season! This episode, I discuss 9 of the 18 castaways on Survivor 43, and assess their chances based on their answers! Some will do well, some won't, and I will probably be horribly wrong on several picks.
We just had our 1st anniversary and I wanted to thank everyone for listening over the past year!
It's here! Survivor 43 season is upon us! I'm excited to start coverage on my third live season! This episode, I discuss 9 of the 18 castaways on Survivor 43, and assess their chances based on their answers! Some will do well, some won't, and I will probably be horribly wrong on several picks.
We just had our 1st anniversary and I wanted to thank everyone for listening over the past year!
In this episode, I examine five of Survivor's most famous speeches, discuss their importance for the season, Survivor as a whole, and even discuss their artistic and literary merit.
Spoiler Level: Early Merge (Full Spoilers for S1, S19, S28, S29 Minor spoilers for S23)
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been left off or should have been higher or lower?
Spoiler Level: Sole Survivor(Spoiler alert for entire series S1-42)
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been left off or should have been higher or lower?
Spoiler Level: Sole Survivor(Spoiler alert for entire series S1-42)
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been left off or should have been higher or lower?
Spoiler Level: Sole Survivor(Spoiler alert for entire series S1-42)
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been left off or should have been higher or lower?
Spoiler Level: Sole Survivor(Spoiler alert for entire series S1-42)
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been left off or should have been higher or lower?
Spoiler Level: Sole Survivor(Spoiler alert for entire series S1-42)
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been left off or should have been higher or lower?
Spoiler Level: Sole Survivor(Spoiler alert for entire series S1-42)
Who is the Survivor GOAT? No, not the goat that you drag to tribal. Why is it so hard to rank Survivor players, especially near the top. Is there a better method to doing so? Can we learn anything from the sports or literature world? Find out in this latest thinkpiece, and stay tuned for a preview of upcoming content!
Spoiler level: Sole Survivor (For superfans only)
Want to check out The Challenge: USA? Have no Survivor knowledge but don't have time to binge 10+ seasons? Want a quick refresher on those contestants and what they did and are known for? How about hot takes on how they will do? If you answered YES to any of these questions? This episode is for you! #TeamTyson
Spoiler Level: Late Merge(Full spoilers for S18, S20, S27, S28, S31, S34, S35, S36, S40, S41)
I'M BACK! After a nice vacation, TnT has returned from hiatus to finish out our Season 42 coverage! This time, I take a look back at the most recent season of our favorite show, and discuss the twists, challenges, cast, and end result. Take a look back from March-May and the newest season in the post-WaW era.
Spoiler Level: Early Merge (Full spoilers for S41 and S42, mentions of several other seasons)
Banger after banger this season! This penultimate episode of Survivor 42 (Can you believe it?) really shaped the endgame. The last few episodes have been tours de force of strategic gameplay and social maneuvering. Some players have rising stocks, others falling, but most have a shot to take it all! I cannot wait for the finale.
Spoiler level: Mid-merge(Full Spoilers for S29, S41, Mentions of S12, S36, S39, S40)
I observe.
Spoiler Level: Early Merge (Full spoilers for S31, S33, S37, S41 Mentions of S23, S28)
Short and sweet this time! Incredible episode, classic Survivor strategy, social play, and editing. A real gem in the middle of a bit of a mess of the modern Survivor landscape. Give it a listen as we prepare for the potential ruination of the season next week, woo!
There's a lot to talk about here. Heavy episode, heavy tribal, not a lot of fun. Please listen to the warning at the beginning of the podcast for content. It's hard to express or attribute things to others' experience, but I do my best to explain the nuance, context, and difficulty of the situations presented on the show. Please be respectful of others.
Spoiler Level: Full spoilers for S10, Mentions of S4, S8, S13, S14, S24, S31, S33, S41
Hey castaways! Check out this brand-spankin new episode of TnT! Grab your PB&J, put on your seat belt, and strap in for a wild ride! Can't wait to see how the rest of the season shakes out!
Survivor
Survivor42
Spoiler Level: Premerge (Minor spoilers for S21, Mention of S28, 37, 39, 40)
Yeah, this one got a little bit off the rails. So off the rails that I forgot to make a joke that they should have replaced ancient voices during the challenge with that silly country song from the Applebee's commercial. You know the one, with the guy singing about whipped cream? Anyway this episode had a lot of great character, strategic, and humorous moments that were nearly ruined by the silly hourglass twist that they did NOT improve at all. Sorry Danny. Anyway, 42 is head and shoulders above 41 because there's more to it than that. Not sponsored by Polar Seltzer.
Spoiler level: Mid-Merge (Full Spoilers for S41, References to other Survivor players without many specifics)
One tarp please, Mr. Jeff!
Spoiler Level: Tons. Avoid this episode if you haven't seen the full series.
Mild adult language ahead!
Confused by that tribal council? Flabbergasted at the epic shots during the challenge? Having trouble finding the Ika tribe? Look no further! We'll break down all of this and more on this exciting episode of Survivor 42.
Spoiler Level: Pre-merge (Mentions of S19, S20, S24)
Hello Castaways! Due to a last second schedule change this is a short and sweet recap, of a very social-heavy episode of #Survivor42. Good to be back to some classic Survivor politicking with a few twists sprinkled in. We get a pretty fun challenge, some heartfelt stories, and even a love story to rival the likes of Billy and Candice(from Raro tribe). Tune in for a quick listen! We'll be back next week.
Survivor
Spoiler Level: First boot (Brief mentions of S13, S18, S37)
We're back! It's been a couple months and after a restful offseason of various content, we're returning to our regularly scheduled programming of episode recaps! Listen in as we break down the epic 2-hour season premiere of Survivor 42! We talk about the cast, the surprise elimination, compare a lot with Season 41 and discuss drafts and my Funny115 obsession. Get our first thoughts on the cast and the premise of the season, and we hope you're along for the ride!
Spoiler Level: Pre-merge (Mentions of S12, S19, S20, S23, S25, S32, S33, S39 Full spoilers for S38, S40)
Survivor #Survivor42
Ever used BrantSteele? Ever seen excess fan castings or simulations on Twitter or Reddit? Get annoyed by how short-sighted the decisions are? This episode is for you! Listen as I examine(rant) about various pitfalls and mistakes that are common. I also delve into the minds of production. How hard is it to assemble an all-star cast? Hint: Very difficult!
Surprise! The offseason is nearly over, and we're back for new Survivor content! Get our first take on the new cast that JUST came out! We've got some potential top-tier characters, great winners, and epic villains in the making with this cast. Let's hope its a good one!
Survivor #Survivor42
WHOA! Hop in the booth castaways, we're going back in time!
In this episode, my very special guest and I deep dive into one of the most beloved Survivor seasons, Micronesia, using the perspective (as best we can) from a viewer from 2008. Coach who? Russell? Never heard of him! Hop into the time machine and take this journey with us!
Spoiler level: Micronesia and before spoilers ONLY! Some spoilers for S1-S3, S5-S15
It's been six weeks since the finale of #Survivor41 and its time to take a step back! Not exactly a deep dive, but take a brief foray with me into the season as a whole, big pictures and episode-by-episode. I loved covering this season, and can't wait to be back for current Survivor coverage for 42!
Spoiler level: Season 41 only! (Brief references to S5, S17, S20)
This is it, THE definitive Survivor season rankings. Look no further for the itemized list to end all itemized lists of which Survivor seasons are better than the others. This is part 4, ranking seasons 10-1, the absolute best of the best. Others have tried, but this list is superior, I swear. Don't doubt the list! For a fun drinking game, drink each time I say the word 'ultimately' Spoiler Alert: Full Spoilers are in effect for the entire series of US Survivor up to Season 41.
This is it, THE definitive Survivor season rankings. Look no further for the itemized list to end all itemized lists of which Survivor seasons are better than the others. This is part 3, ranking seasons 20-11, the first half of the top half. Others have tried, but this list is superior, I swear. Don't doubt the list! For a fun drinking game, drink each time I say the word 'ultimately' Spoiler Alert: Full Spoilers are in effect for the entire series of US Survivor up to Season 41.
This is it, THE definitive Survivor season rankings. Look no further for the itemized list to end all itemized lists of which Survivor seasons are better than the others. This is part 2, ranking seasons 30-21, the bottom of the middle. Others have tried, but this list is superior, I swear. Don't doubt the list! For a fun drinking game, drink each time I say the word 'famously'
Spoiler Alert: Full Spoilers are in effect for the entire series of US Survivor up to Season 41.
This is it, THE definitive Survivor season rankings. Look no further for the itemized list to end all itemized lists of which Survivor seasons are better than the others. This is part 1, ranking seasons 41-31, also known as the least good seasons. Others have tried, but this list is superior, I swear. Don't doubt the list!
Spoiler Alert: Full Spoilers are in effect for the entire series of US Survivor up to Season 41.
Happy finale castaways! We finally find out who will be crowned the winner of this renaissance season of Survivor. We dive deep into the decision making of the final 5 as they fight their way to Final Tribal Council and a shot at the million bucks.
Spoiler Level: Final Tribal Council (Finale Spoilers for S1, S34-40, Mentions of S11, S28, S29, S30)
This offseason TnT will be taking on a Survivor content creators challenge: Creating a season ranking list. This trailer gives a sneak preview along with the criteria that will be followed.
We're at it again for the penultimate episode of Survivor 41. We see the castaways follow-up on an important conversation, learn that reward just isn't enough for one contestant, and say goodbye to one of our favorites. We're set up for a fantastic endgame folks, and this episode took us there!
Spoiler Level: Mid-Merge (Full spoilers for S34, mentions of S21)
We're back, and this time with a guest! Don't believe me? You'll have to listen to find out! We break down the emotional beats, the silly twist, the record-breaking long tribal, and ponder what could be in store for us as #Survivor41 comes to a close. Listen close and you might get some sweet insights into some of the more subtle players this season.
Survivor
Spoiler Alert: Merge Boot(Mentions of S11, S28, S30, S32, S35)
In a harrowing and relationship-driven episode, we get a little taste of classic Survivor among the big moves and advantages the modern game brings. It's been a real back and forth season, but this episode closes one door and sets up what should be an epic ending to this reboot season. We say goodbye to a major power player, eat pizza under the stars, and examine an old-school dilemna of conscience vs strategy. An all-time great, and I'm thankful it came at such a great time.
Spoiler Level: Early Merge(Mentions of S1, S8, S9, S10, S11, S16, S37)
Breaking down the DOUBLE evic-elimination episode of Survivor: 41! It's rare I don't complain about a twist so enjoy it while it lasts! We talk about two of our favorites leaving, and a big missed opportunity for one player. Please share if you enjoyed!
Spoiler Level: Pre-merge(Mentions of S16, S19, Full spoilers for S37)
'You made it to the jury!' -Abi-Maria Gomes
We're back with our recap of episode 7 of Survivor 41. I just won't shut about about live tribals, we break down an epic challenge hack, discuss a few heel turns, and mourn the loss of the turtle squad. I think we may be in for a treat with an epic story unfolding over the next few weeks. Stay tuned!
Spoiler level: Pre-merge (References to S20, S29, S31, S37, Finale reference to S38)
We're back to recap the two-part Survivor 41 Merge episode! The first episode sets up a BIG payoff in part two, with a lot of advantage talk, some new twists, and a shocking elimination. Listen as we break down two challenges, an extra-long tribal council, and the possible mistakes made by production! That's right, they narrowly avoided a potentially game-breaking situation from developing at tribal council. What would they have done if everyone was immune? It was a rollercoaster episode of Survivor, and a rollercoaster episode of TnT. Give it a listen, you won't be disappointed!
Spoiler level: Pre-merge boot (Full spoilers for S11, Mentions of S3, S13, S25, S28)
Episode 5 is in the books, and we're almost halfway through the game! We discuss broccoli(again) the science of word juxtaposition, and the loss of our favorite mythical creature. We also answer listener questions, and give a special shoutout!
Spoiler level: Merge boot(Full spoilers for S41, Mentions/minor spoilers of S20, S25, S28, S35, S40)
Survivor #Survivor41 #Realitytv
BIG win for the editors and the fans in this all-around fantastic episode of Survivor 41! We talk turtles, make too many Big Brother references, and have a rollicking good time speculating about where this season is headed! It's a good one, I promise!
Survivor #Survivor41
Spoiler level: Mid-merge (Full spoilers for BB23, S13, S28, S31, S34, S37, S40)
This week, we discuss Broccoli, Advantagegeddon 2: Electric Boogaloo, and Big Movez! Listen to a couple of idiots from Boston give hot and cold takes about this episode and this season of Survivor. Remember to eat your greens when thinking of dead relatives come back to life as butterflies.
Survivor. #Survivor41 #RealityTv
Spoiler Level: Mid-merge(Full spoilers for S13, S33, S34, S40. Mentions of S20, S29, S33, S35, S38)
Survivor is back with another episode! This week, we get more crumbling of the Luzon-I mean Yase tribe. We get some crazy shenanigans from Brad, and thankfully no evil humming!
Survivor #Survivor41
Spoiler Level: Mid-merge(Spoilers for S40, References to S28, S37, S38, S39. Also spoilers for BB23 finale)
A high-level recap of the exciting, epic two-hour premiere of Survivor 41!
Spoiler Level: Merge Boot(full spoilers for S41 E1, minor references to other various seasons)
A short-form new series kicks off with one of the great moments in Survivor history: The Dead Grandma lie.
Spoiler Level: Marooning (Full spoilers for Survivor Pearl Islands and first episode spoilers for Survivor: Micronesia)
First impressions and assessment of the cast of #Survivor41 and preliminary winner picks! A medium-dive into bios and first interviews.
Spoiler Level: Mid-Jury (Some winner and placement spoilers for S15, S28, S29, S40 etc.) NO Season 41 Spoilers
survivor #realitytv #Survivor41
A general description of what this podcast seeks to accomplish, and future plans.
Spoiler level: First boot (no spoilers whatsoever)