We’re talking to one of the breakout stars of Survivor: Nicaragua, NaOnka! NaOnka shares her thoughts on the recent passing of her tribemate Jane Bright and shares some of her favorite memories of Jane from their time together on Survivor. She also tells us about how she got cast on the show and her mindset going into a game she barely knew. NaOnka talks about her quit, her edit and her work with the Black Survivors Alliance that led to changes both on and off screen in 2020. She also talks about the fan reaction to her gameplay and her desire for redemption and a second chance. Find us on Socials:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pupNaOnka: @naonka83 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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Survivor 48, Episode 13 "Only One of Yous Can Win" Recap with Sophie Clarke
Survivor 48 is over and we’re bringing in a Survivor legend to help break down everything that happened in the finale. Survivor: South Pacific winner and robbed queen of Winners at War Sophie Clarke joins us to talk about Mitch’s inevitable departure, Kamilla’s congenial loss in fire and Kyle’s win. We’re also drawing parallels beween 48 and South Pacific and touching down on Survivor 50 rumors. Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pupSophie: @sophiegclarke 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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Survivor 50 Casting Rumor Mill
We're hopping on the mic to dive into the rumor mill surrounding Survivor 50. The cast will be officially announced on May 28th, but we want to analyze all the rumors and speculation floating around the Survivor-verse. We're discussing every name that's currently being floated and talking about what their chances would be on Survivor 50. We're also offering our own wish lists for returnees.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
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Survivor 48, Episode 12 "Icarus Time" Recap with Kendra McQuarrie
Evan is away with Nicole Kidman this week, so we are joined by the equally iconic Kendra McQuarrie from Survivor 45! We are breaking down the "big" move from Kyle and Kamilla, potential winners' stories that are still satisfying and reflecting on the season as a whole. Plus, Kendra provides us with some exclusive insights into her season and how she would play going forward, and she stays to answer listener-submitted questions over on Substack!Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup Kendra: @_kendraruthless 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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Interview: Rob Cesternino
We are finally welcoming the pioneer of Survivor podcasting to Drop Your Buffs! Survivor: The Amazon and Survivor: All-Stars legend Rob Cesternino joins us to talk all things Survivor. We are talking RHAP’s origins, his approach to critiquing the show and the fandom. Rob tells us why he would love to talk to more unsavory alumni on the podcast and spills on a recent close call with Russell Hantz. We also touch down on Survivor 48, Survivor 50 and what the future might hold for returning player season. We dive into his experience on Survivor, his evolving relationship with The Host and his rocky relationship with Mike White. Check out our Substack where we’ll be releasing a little more situation-room-chat from this interview.Find us on Instagram:Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspodEvan: @evanrosskatzSean: @soda.pup RHAP: @rhapgrams 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
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. dropyourbuffs.substack.com
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