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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 also cover SURVIVOR-adjacent television, including THE TRAITORS, THE WHITE LOTUS and …AND JUST LIKE THAT.

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  • April 25 · 58 min

    Survivor 50 Episode 9 "I Deserve All Of This" Recap

    We’re back recapping the latest instalment of Survivor 50: In The Hands of Jimmy Fallon. We’re breaking down Christian’s disastrous One In The Urn journey, Jeff’s participation in the challenge, Cirie running the game and the rice drama at camp. For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @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

  • April 21 · 45 min

    Survivor 50 Episode 8 "Double The Fun, Double The Demise" Recap

    Better late than never, Sean and Evan are back to recap the latest instalment of Survivor 50. We're breaking down the double elimination twist, Cirie's Exile Island coconut hunt and the perception of the players in "the middle." For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @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

  • April 16 · 1 hr 29 min

    Survivor AU: Redemption Week 8 Recap

    We’re back for our final recap of Australian Survivor: Redemption! We’re kicking it off with a fresh DYB feud with a certain Australian Survivor alum. Then we’re diving into the last three episodes of the season including a record-setting fire-making challenge, an all-time final immunity challenge and a shock final 3 vote. Plus we break down the highlights of the final Tribal Council and “live” reunion show. We wrap up by taking some of your questions about the season. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Kevin: @hazle.ca 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

  • April 10 · 54 min

    Survivor 50 Episode 7 "That's Not How I Play Survivor" Recap

    We’re back to talk about some rare conflict on Survivor! We’re talking Dee’s blowout with Coach and Jonathan, Stephenie’s journey and Cirie’s Rizard of Oz alliance. Plus, Evan tries his hand at some edgic, debating which players are getting slow burn edits. Sorry, no video this week! For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @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

  • April 9 · 1 hr 23 min

    Survivor AU: Redemption Week 7 Recap

    Kevin and Sean are back to talk about the penultimate (sort of?) week of Australian Survivor: Redemption. We're talking about the Australian Survivor rumour mill, the fallout from the Simon boot, Cameron's old-school missteps, our second IKEA reward this season, maggots in camp, an inevitable loss of an icon, the benefits of going to rocks, Loz's lack of a big move and Sally's attempt at a big move. Plus, we look at each of the final 4's shots at winning. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Kevin: @hazle.ca 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

  • April 4 · 1 hr 4 min

    Survivor 50 Episode 6 "The Blood Moon" Recap

    We’re back to break down what is being called the biggest twist in Survivor history (spoiler: it’s a tribe swap). We’re talking about the ongoing gaslighting related to the fan votes, the limitations of 5-person tribals, the players who got swap-screwed and the players that never got a chance to play on 50. For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @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

  • April 2 · 1 hr 14 min

    Survivor AU: Redemption Week 6 Recap

    We’re back for a rocky (get it?) week of Australian Survivor: Redemption! We’re talking about some chaotic tribal councils, Keeley and Brooke thriving in arts and crafts class without Mark, an iconic IKEA reward, Simon’s milestone in the game, Jackson’s flip and the possibility of a Redback alliance. Editor’s note - Sean knows he is LOUD and WRONG about Sally’s sweater. Please respect his privacy at this time. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Kevin: @hazle.ca 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

  • March 31 · 1 hr 35 min

    Tree Mailbag!

    We’re opening the phone lines to hear from the buffies. We’re talking about Survivor’s ongoing gender imbalance, season 50’s reframing of Sophie and Kenzie’s wins, the era of sponsored rewards and contestants’ social media activity. Plus we’re touching down on Gabby Windey’s Love Overboard, the legacy of And Just Like That and getting a crucial update on Evan’s home remodelling. For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @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

  • March 28 · 53 min

    Survivor 50 Episode 5 "Open Wounds" Recap

    We’re back to recap the latest episode of Survivor 50. We’re diving into Ozzy’s temper tantrum, Christian’s damage control, Coach’s level of self-awareness, and the formation of Rizo’s Angels. We’re also talking about the uneven edit and the gender imbalance in challenges. For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @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

  • March 26 · 1 hr 28 min

    Survivor AU: Redemption Week 5 Recap

    Drop your budgie smugglers because we are back to talk week 5 of Survivor: Redemption. Sean and Kevin break down the merge, the iconic duo of Jackson and Ben, potential winner edits and the downfall of a Supernova. We also dive into Caleb and Blanche's showmance, confusing strategy from the newbies and Brooke's challenge beast status. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Kevin: @hazle.ca 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

  • March 20 · 49 min

    Survivor 50 Episode 4 "Knife To The Heart" Recap

    We’re back for the latest instalment of Zac Brown’s press tour! We’re diving into the unprecedentedly wonky pacing of a Survivor episode, how the Zac Brown appearance could have worked better and the thrilling final act that gave us our first big betrayal on Survivor 50. For and even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our Substack. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @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

  • March 19 · 1 hr 19 min

    Survivor AU: Redemption Week 4 Recap

    Pour yourself a tall glass of raw milk because we are back to talk about the end of the pre-merge portion of Australian Survivor: Redemption. We’re diving into the very fun bluff box challenge, Aisha’s plot to blindside Brooke, Blanche’s short-lived idol, the ongoing infighting at Head Office and the Redemption Beach twist. Plus we’re investigating Caleb’s wild claims about coconut crabs. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Kevin: @hazle.ca 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

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