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Come on in, guys! Join Survivor superfans, Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli, every week as they dig deep into Season 40 of the hit CBS competition reality TV show Survivor. You’ll get interviews with your favorite Survivor castaways, strategy deep dives, unique insights and more. It’s the perfect way to keep up with Survivor 40: Winners at War, so subscribe to Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast now!

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Come on in, guys! Join Survivor superfans, Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli, every week as they dig deep into Season 40 of the hit CBS competition reality TV show Survivor. You’ll get interviews with your favorite Survivor castaways, strategy deep dives, unique insights and more. It’s the perfect way to keep up with Survivor 40: Winners at War, so subscribe to Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast now!

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On Fire with Jeff Probst is back for Survivor 48!

3/6/2025
Grab your torches, it's time to hit the beach — "On Fire with Jeff Probst", the only official Survivor podcast is back for a new season to accompany Survivor 48! Listen in as Jeff takes you through what big twists to expect this season joined by Survivor 47 winner Rachel Lamont. Follow "On Fire with Jeff Probst" and tune in every Wednesday after the show wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:05:58

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On Fire returns for Survivor 47!

9/18/2024
You want more Survivor? You got it! Showrunner Jeff Probst and executive producer Jay Wolff return to provide their insight into each and every major moment of Survivor 47. And, a new perspective joins the mix: a former player beloved by fans. Here are a few hints: they had highly strategic gameplay, incredible grip strength, and they missed becoming the Sole Survivor by just one very controversial vote. “On Fire” remains the ultimate Survivor companion podcast — revealing HOW the show is made and WHY they do the things they do. You’ll get it all, from the host, fan, AND the player's POV. There’s no other podcast like it. Watch the latest episode of Survivor every Wednesday starting September 18th on CBS and Paramount+ then catch all-new episodes of “On Fire” every Wednesday right after the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:03:17

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Survivor 46: New Era, New Co-Host

2/28/2024
Survivor 46 is here and “On Fire with Jeff Probst: The Official Survivor Podcast” is covering all the big moments from three different POVs! Showrunner Jeff Probst is back to share his perspective and analysis of this season. Plus, the podcast welcomes a new co-host. HINT: this player was cutthroat in their gameplay, true to their heart, and a fan-favorite from the Survivor 45 Reba tribe. They outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted everyone to claim the title of winner of Survivor 45... it's Dee Valladares! “On Fire” continues to be the ultimate companion to Survivor — revealing HOW the show is made and WHY they do the things they do. You’ll get it all, from the host, fan, AND the player's POV. Watch the latest episode of Survivor every Wednesday on CBS and Paramount+ then catch all-new episodes of “On Fire” right after the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:58

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Survivor 45: "On Fire" Returns with a New Twist!

9/27/2023
Survivor 45 is here and with it comes the return of "On Fire: The Official Survivor Podcast"! Showrunner Jeff Probst is back to answer fan questions and share his perspective as host and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning reality series. However, this season, the podcast is introducing a twist and welcoming a new host who has experienced the grueling challenges, shocking tribal councils, and even torch snuffing all firsthand. Some hints? This former player found at least one idol, they endured a remarkable 30-pound weight loss on the island, and they know a little something about coming back from Extinction... Whether you’re a superfan or new to the show, “On Fire: The Official Survivor Podcast” is the ultimate companion to Survivor — revealing HOW the show is made and WHY they do the things they do. You’ll get it all, from the fan, producer, AND now the player's POV. Watch the latest episode of Survivor every Wednesday on CBS and Paramount+ and then catch all-new episodes of “On Fire” right after the show. Listen to “On Fire: The Official Survivor Podcast” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:03:48

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Coming Soon: On Fire with Jeff Probst: The Official Survivor Podcast

2/22/2023
Join Jeff Probst, the Emmy Award-winning host and showrunner of Survivor, to go behind the scenes of the reality competition like never before. Using episodes from Survivor 44 as a jumping off point, each episode of the podcast takes you inside from the producers point of view. Explore the parts of the show you have always had questions about, from how they build challenges to how they select the castaways, the inner workings of their art department, all of those idols and advantages, and every other element of making the show. Watch all new episodes of Survivor, Wednesdays on CBS and streaming and on demand on Paramount+ and then catch all-new episodes of “On Fire with Jeff Probst” right after the show, starting March 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:03:23

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Interview: Ethan Zohn talks Survivor: Winners at War, life on Edge of Extinction, and overcoming cancer

5/16/2020
Hello, and welcome to a special bonus episode of Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. Today, Fox Van Allen interviews Survivor: Winners at War castaway and winner of Survivor: Africa, Ethan Zohn, about his experiences in Fiji during this absolutely unforgettable season. Join them as they discuss Ethan's first-ever Survivor blindside, his incredibly emotional health scare on the Edge of Extinction, and everything he did to prepare for his third chance at glory. Plus, Ethan talks about his treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma and his months' long experiences with quarantine and social distancing, and offers some tips on how to stay safe and sane while in isolation. Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please subscribe to the Survivor Brothers -- and their summer podcast, Big Brother Brothers -- for more great news, analysis and interviews about your favorite CBS reality TV shows. And if you really liked what you've heard, please leave the bros a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:27

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Survivor 40: Yes, Tony Vlachos is the greatest Survivor player of all time

5/15/2020
Hello, and welcome to Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. In this episode, bros Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli hit the work-from-home studios one more time to break down "It All Boils Down To This," (S40E14), the stunning season finale of Survivor: Winners at War. Join them as they discuss all the incredible moves that make Tony Vlachos the greatest of all time, and the repeated mistakes that cost Natalie Anderson the win. Plus, did Michele Fitzgerald get cheated out of a deserved second-place finish? The bros also discuss the epic final four fire making challenge between Tony and Sarah Lacina (or just Lacina for short), the respectable real-world reason why Ben Driebergen gave up his game at final five, and whether 16-year-olds have any place competing on the next season of Survivor. Thanks for listening! Those of us here at Survivor Brothers truly appreciate your support all season long. If you want even more Survivor 40 coverage -- and plenty of coverage of Survivor 41 when it happens -- please subscribe to Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like what you hear, leave the bros a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:20:37

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Survivor 40: There's Only One Survivor Who Can Stop Tony Vlachos from Winning it All

5/8/2020
Hello, and welcome to Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. This week, Survivor-obsessed bros Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss "The Penultimate Step of the War," S40E13 of Survivor: Winners at War. In these crucial final days of the game, Sarah doubles down on her alliance with Ben and Tony (to her doom?), while Nick Wilson sends himself to the Edge of Extinction using his own damn advantage. Plus, can Jersey Michele Fitzgerald -- or any of the remaining people in the game -- do anything to stop Tony Vlachos from winning $2 million in a cakewalk? And can anyone stop Natalie Anderson from waltzing back into the game? As always, thanks for listening! We'd love it if you'd subscribe to TVGuide's Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really enjoyed what you heard, we'd love it if you'd leave us a review as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:13:46

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Survivor 40: OMG, Tony Vlachos is going to win this thing, isn't he?

5/1/2020
Hello, and welcome to another episode of Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. This week, Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli go in on "Friendly Fire" (S40E12), discussing the continued Immunity challenge dominance of Tony Vlachos over the entire field of Survivor: Winners at War, Kim Spradlin's $2 million decision to eat peanut butter (it did look tasty, though), and the whisper-filled Tribal Council that Denise Stapley was so totally over. Then, stay tuned until the end of the episode, where Lance names his Winners and Losers of the Week (sorry, Spy Nest). Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please SUBSCRIBE to the Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like what you hear, please LEAVE US A REVIEW as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:05:06

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Survivor 40: Tony Vlachos turns the game upside down and we are so here for it

4/24/2020
Welcome to another episode of Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. This week, the bros go deep into Tony Vlachos' incredible performance in "This Is Extortion," S40E11 of Survivor: Winners at War, from his crazy last-minute play at tribal council that snuffed Sophie Clarke's torch to the extortion scheme that set Tony up for his success. It was epic Survivor gameplay and peak Vlachos madness -- but will it all come back to haunt Tony in the end? And stay tuned until the very end of the episode, where Fox and Lance discuss all the remaining players in the game and decide whether they're contenders for the $2 million grand prize... or just pretenders destined for the Edge of Extinction. Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please subscribe to the Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app! And if you really like what you've heard, leave the bros a review! Five stars gang! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:04:32

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Survivor 40: Sophie Clark bests Kim Spradlin in an epic Survivor shootout for the ages

4/17/2020
Welcome to another episode of Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide! This week, the bros discuss "The Full Circle," S40E10 of Survivor: War of the Winners, and the epic five-on-five tribal council shootout that turned into a five-on-four mismatch when Jeremy Collins abandoned his alliance and noped out of tribal council. He's safe, but did he blow his shot at $2 million? Plus, the bros discuss Sarah Lacina's steal-a-vote move that got into Kim Spradlin's head (and why it was absolutely genius). And, of course, the bros discuss the most epic Survivor family visit ever and the many, many, many times they cried watching the episode. Thanks for listening. If you like what you heard, please consider subscribing to the Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like what you heard, please leave the bros a five-star review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:45:37

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Survivor 40: The Real Reason Why Adam Klein's Embarrassing Immunity Idol Play Was Actually Brilliant

4/10/2020
Hello everyone, and welcome to Season 2, Episode 13 of Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. This week, your Survivor obsessed hosts discuss Survivor: Winners at War, "War is Not Pretty," (S40E9), Adam Klein's absolutely unforgettable tribal council moment, and the deeper, super-fan reasoning behind his attempt to play a decorative piece of Jeff Probst's voting podium as a hidden immunity idol. Think something like that couldn't happen on Survivor? Well, Adam Klein himself explained on Twitter exactly how long he had been eyeing the non-idol idol -- and where he'd seen an idol hidden like that before. Then, stay tuned as bros discuss Sarah Lacina's boneheaded birthday gift to Nick Wilson. Plus, the peanut butter strategy returns to the Edge of Extinction thanks to Parvati Shallow. You can catch all this and more on this week's episode of Survivor Brothers! Thanks for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like what you hear, you please leave the bros a review! They'd really appreciate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:00:13

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Survivor 40: Tyson Apostol's peanut butter strategy pays off big at the merge

4/3/2020
Hello again, and welcome to Season 2, Episode 12 of Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. This week, Lance and Fox discuss S40E8 of Survivor: Winners at War, "This is Where the Battle Begins." Join the bros as they discuss Tyson Apostol's peanut-butter powered return to the game, the play by Sophie Clarke that pushed the merge target from conversation creeper Nick Wilson to the well-connected Wendell Holland, and whether Ben Driebergen is as big of threat as he seems to think he is. Plus, the bros talk about all the "big threats" still in the game, and whether any of them actually have what it takes to win the $2 million prize. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing to the Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really liked what you heard, drop the bros a review! They'd love to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:02:50

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Survivor 40: The old school is dead, long live the new school

3/27/2020
Hello again, and welcome to another work-at-home edition of Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. This week, Lance and Fox discuss S40E7 of Survivor: Winners at War, "We're in the Majors." Join the bros as they debate whether Nick Wilson made the right move in siding with a pre-existing couple to send Yul Kwon to the Edge of Extinction (spoiler alert: he did not), whether Sandra Diaz-Twine made the right move in raising the Edge of Extinction sail and quitting the game, and whether Michele Fitzgerald has what it takes to become the second two-time winner in Survivor history. Plus, stay tuned until the end of the episode when the bros break down every single moment this week where Survivor showed Wendell Holland to be off his game. And let's be clear: There were a lot of these moments. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing to the Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really liked what you heard, drop the bros a review! They'd love to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:08:01

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Survivor 40: Queen Sandra absolutely plays herself in a Survivor power move for the ages

3/20/2020
This week, on a special work-from-home edition of Survivor Brothers, Fox and Lance chat about and recap S40E6 of Survivor: Winners at War, "Quick on the Draw" and the shocking idol play power move by Denise Stapley that took Queen Sandra Diaz-Twine out of the game. They also discuss Wendell Holland's disastrous offer to Parvati Shallow, and whether Tyson Apostol made the right move in trading his only fire token for a big ol' jar of peanut butter. Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please subscribe to the Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like the bros, please leave them a review, too. Stay safe, everyone! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:56:26

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Survivor 40: Boston Rob gets blindsided and Survivor production shuts down

3/13/2020
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. This week, Fox and Lance get together (but maintain adequate social distance) to discuss and recap S40E5 of Survivor: Winners at War, "The Buddy System on Steroids" and the stunning news that Coronavirus fears have postponed production of Survivor's 41st season. Join them as they talk about whether Adam Klein and Ben Driebergen made a huge mistake sending Boston Rob Mariano to Edge of Extinction, the popcorn-munching drama between Michele Fitzgerald and her former partner-in-kicking-it Wendell Holland, and give their power rankings for each of the three new tribes. Plus, stay tuned until the very end of the episode where you'll find out what Lance learned this episode -- and learn about a special Survivor Brothers ALS challenge. Thanks for listening! If you like what you've heard, please subscribe to the Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like the bros, please leave them a review, too. Five star gang! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:58:20

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Survivor 40: Ranking the 5 Best Survivor Tribes of All Time, Dakal Included

3/6/2020
Aloha! And welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. In this episode, Fox Van Allen and Lance "Red Haired Guy" Cartelli recap S40E4 of Survivor, "I Like Revenge." Join them as they discuss the Adam Klein apology tour, the newly named Sandra Sitout Bench, our inspirational (but hella long) visit to the Edge of Extinction, Sele's stunning come-from-way-behind Immunity challenge win, and whether swing vote Sandra Diaz-Twine made the right decision in keeping Nick Wilson over Tyson "T-Bone" Apostol. Then, stay tuned 'til the end of the episode where the bros rank the 5 best Survivor tribes of all time. Fan-favorite Dakal is for sure in the hunt, but is it No. 1? Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. And if you really liked what you heard, leave a review for us, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:59:17

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Survivor 40: Why in the sweet hell isn't anyone targeting Boston Rob Mariano?

2/28/2020
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7 of Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. In this episode, Fox and Lance recap S40E3 of Survivor, "Out for Blood," the episode that saw Ethan Zohn become the fourth resident of the Edge of Extinction. Did the tribe make the right call going after Ethan? Is Boston Rob Mariano more like Tom Brady... or Season 39's Karishma Patel? Plus, the bros laugh about that crazy Cops R Us caper, Tony's baby shark, do-do-do-do, the first-ever Edge of Extinction billionaire, and so much more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Survivor Brothers via your favorite podcasting app. And if you really like this episode, please leave Fox and Lance a review. Like Jeff Probst, their lives are just fine... but they'd be even more fine with your five-star review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:59:32

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Survivor 40: Is Ben Driebergen Even Good at Survivor?

2/21/2020
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide. In this episode, the bros go in deep on S40E2 of Survivor, "It's Like a Survivor Economy." Fox and Lance simply talk about the Danni blindside and whether it should have been Parvati instead, simply chat about Kim's mind-blowing decision to share her idol with Sophie -- and why it may not have been the worst move in the world, simply wonder whether Ben is a genius at this game or actually terrible at it, and simply explain how Tony's insanely sketchy ladder is the perfect metaphor for his game. Simple as that! Then, stay tuned to discover whether Lance learned anything at all watching this episode. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please consider subscribing to Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app. (If you already follow the bros, THANK YOU.) And if you really, really like what you heard, please leave the Survivor Brothers a review! Remember: Lance says cool kids always leave five stars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:07:53

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Survivor 40: We Were Just Bequeathed an Insanely Good First Episode of Winners at War 🔥🔥🔥

2/14/2020
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of Survivor Brothers, the ultimate unofficial podcast from your friends at TV Guide! The premiere of Survivor 40: Winners at War is finally here, and bros Fox and Lance are still pinching themselves to figure out if this is real life. Join them as they break down all the best moments from S40E1, "Greatest of the Greats," from the wonderfully improbable Boston Rob Mariano/Parvati Shallow alliance to the surprising choice of Natalie Anderson as the first player to head to the Edge of Extinction. Are the new fire tokens a hit or a miss? Will Tony Vlachos stay on probation? And why the heck is bequeath such a fun word to say? Find out the answers to these questions -- and the answers to plenty more questions you never thought to ask -- in this episode of Survivor Brothers! Thanks for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to Survivor Brothers on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher and more -- basically, wherever good podcasts are found. And if you really liked it, please leave Fox and Lance a review -- they'd love to be welcomed in your warm, pokey, poisonous embrace! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:53:28