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Drop Your Buffs

Sean Ross & Evan Ross Katz

300 episodes

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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  1. You Can See Everything Recap (SPOILERS)

    · 1 h 27 min

    We had to hop on the mic to deep dive the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything. We’re going FULL SPOILER (consider yourselves warned!) to break down everything that went down in this explosive film by…

  2. Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 5 Rewatch

    · 55 min

    We’re back for another explosive episode of Heroes vs Villains! We’re talking the emergence of Amanda, another very physical challenge, James’ injury, an incredible reward location and the unlikely union of Russell and…

  3. Celebrity Traitors UK 2, Week 3 Recap

    · 1 h 04 min

    We’re back to talk about the latest on Celebrity Traitors UK! We’re touching down on last week’s banishments, murder, recruitment and debating how easy or hard it is to make someone yawn. Plus we touch down on…

  4. Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 4 Rewatch

    · 54 min

    Our Heroes vs Villains rewatch continues! We’re talking slip ‘n slide body tea, a meltdown from Coach, hidden immunity idols and an untimely demise for Cirie. Shop DYB merch. For more Drop Your Buffs, including our…

  5. Celebrity Traitors UK 2, Week 2 Recap

    · 1 h 09 min

    We’re back for another blockbuster week of Celebrity Traitors UK! We’re talking about the historic first round table, Hannah’s recruitment, challenges worth watching and some devastating losses. Shop DYB merch. For…

  6. Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 3 Rewatch

    · 41 min

    Our rewatch of Heroes vs Villains continues! We’re breaking down an epic challenge that could never happen today, the re-emergence of the Black Widow, Russell’s encore performance and so much more. Shop DYB merch.…

  7. Survivor 51 Episode 3 “What I’m Smellin’ is Stinky” Recap

    · 1 h 02 min

    Are we so back? We’re eating crow and recapping the latest episode of Survivor 51 because it served up come classically 30’s Survivor entertainment. We’re talking Rob calling in sick, a Cook Islands Mutiny throwback,…

  8. Celebrity Traitors UK 2, Week 1 Recap

    · 1 h 05 min

    We had to jump on the mic to talk about the return of Celebrity Traitors UK. We’re talking about the stellar cast, the traitor selection twist and Richard E. Grant’s big mistake. Shop DYB merch. For more Drop Your…

  9. Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 2 Rewatch

    · 50 min

    Our rewatch of Survivor’s best season continues! We’re diving into the famous Boston Rob fainting spell, Rupert’s feud with Stephenie and the unravelling of James on the Heroes tribe. Shop DYB merch. For more Drop…

  10. Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 1 Rewatch

    · 1 h 08 min

    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…

  11. Drop Your Buffs Live Post-Mortem

    · 1 h 26 min

    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.…

  12. Survivor 51 Cast Assessment

    · 1 h 46 min

    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:…

  13. Catch Up: Drop Your Buffs Live, Confessions II, Eternal Sunshine Tour, Big Brother

    · 51 min

    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,…

  14. Interview: Savannah Louie

    · 1 h 01 min

    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…

  15. Survivor 50 Post-Mortem

    · 1 h 28 min

    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,…

  16. Kelley Wentworth Talks Survivor 50

    · 1 h 11 min

    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…

  17. Survivor 50 Episode 13 "Reverse The Curse" Recap

    · 1 h 11 min

    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…

  18. Survivor 50 Episode 12 "Inconceivable" Recap

    · 58 min

    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,…

  19. Survivor 50 Episode 11 "Everyone Will Be Shooketh" Recap

    · 48 min

    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…

  20. Survivor 50 Episode 10 "A Side Dish of Chaos" Recap

    · 1 h 02 min

    We're back to talk about the 2-hour episode 10 of Survivor 50. We're breaking down an action-packed Survivor auction, MrBeast (henceforth known as Mr. Beats), an extremely powerful and fishy twist, letters from home…

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

    · 59 min

    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…

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

    · 45 min

    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…

  23. Survivor AU: Redemption Week 8 Recap

    · 1 h 29 min

    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…

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

    · 54 min

    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…

  25. Survivor AU: Redemption Week 7 Recap

    · 1 h 24 min

    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…

  26. Survivor 50 Episode 6 "The Blood Moon" Recap

    · 1 h 04 min

    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…

  27. Survivor AU: Redemption Week 6 Recap

    · 1 h 14 min

    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,…

  28. Tree Mailbag!

    · 1 h 35 min

    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…

  29. Survivor 50 Episode 5 "Open Wounds" Recap

    · 54 min

    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…

  30. Survivor AU: Redemption Week 5 Recap

    · 1 h 29 min

    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…

  31. Survivor 50 Episode 4 "Knife To The Heart" Recap

    · 50 min

    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…

  32. Survivor AU: Redemption Week 4 Recap

    · 1 h 19 min

    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…

  33. Survivor 50 Episode 3 "Did You Vote For a Swap?" Recap

    · 57 min

    We’re back to break down the latest episode of Survivor 50. We’re talking about the early tribe swap, Jeff’s rap, Emily’s motor-mouth, the reunion of the David vs Goliath 3, Q’s double vote bluff and Charlie’s…

  34. Survivor AU: Redemption Week 3 Recap

    · 1 h 18 min

    Sean and Kevin are back to recap Week 3 of Australian Survivor: Redemption. They break down the many new alliance names, how Head Office is treating its employees, the rise and fall of Tez and the new and improved…

  35. Survivor 50 Episode 2 "Therapy Carousel" Recap

    · 57 min

    Sean and Evan are back to talk about the second instalment of Survivor 50. They break down all of Christians many iconic moments, Joe vs Devens, Aubry's developing arc and the return of Colby and Stephenie as a…

  36. Survivor AU: Redemption Week 2 Recap

    · 1 h 31 min

    Sean and Kevin are back to recap Week 2 of Australian Survivor: Redemption. They talk Eliza's lasting impact on the game, Harry's iconic attempt at making TV, an emotional farewell, the shifting dynamics on the bounty…

  37. Survivor 50 Episode 1 "Epic Party" Recap

    · 1 h 07 min

    Sean and Evan are back to recap the long-awaited three-hour premiere of Survivor 50! They get into a premiere that had fewer negatives than usual, the cross-era dynamics taking shape, Kyle’s butt and Cirie supremacy.…

  38. Survivor AU: Redemption Week 1 Recap

    · 1 h 10 min

    Drop Your Buffs is back to recap the new season of Australian Survivor: Redemption. This season, Sean is joined by Deja The View's Kevin! They talk about David as a new host, the theme of Redemption, the returning…

  39. David Genat talks Australian Survivor: Redemption

    · 21 min

    Australian Survivor: Redemption is premiering next week and new host David Genat is here to tease the season. David talks about his transition from player to host and navigating his relationship with returning players.…

  40. Survivor: The Amazon, Episode 7 "Girls Gone Wilder" Rewatch

    · 54 min

    Sean and Evan revisit Survivor: The Amazon episode 7, “Girls Gone Wilder,” as part of a look back at classic Drop Your Buffs-coded Survivor episodes ahead of Season 50. They discuss why The Amazon remains an underrated…

  41. The Traitors UK Season 4 Recap

    · 1 h 06 min

    We’re back for a special episode recapping The Traitors UK Season 4 (FULL SPOILERS!). They share all of their reactions to the season, debate the highs and lows and ultimately agree on the strong endgame and explosive…

  42. Heated Rivalry Post-Mortem with What Chaos!

    · 1 h 12 min

    Sean and Evan team up with Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean from What Chaos! for a Heated Rivalry post-mortem. They break down the impact of the show, how it operates within the hockey space, pop-culture backlashes, NHL…

  43. The Traitors 4, Episode 1 Recap

    · 56 min

    We are SO back in The Traitors castle, giving flowers to a stronger-than-expected cast and a great premiere. We open with a Star-heavy round of Star or Starless, discuss Peacock’s release strategy and unpack the secret…

  44. The Traitors Season 4 Cast Assessment

    · 1 h 43 min

    Sean and Evan break down the full cast of The Traitors Season 4 ahead of the premiere. They dive into the Survivor, Big Brother, Housewives, Love Island, Drag Race, and celebrity cast members, share listener voicemails…

  45. Survivor New Era Post-Mortem

    · 1 h 22 min

    Sean and Evan close the book on Survivor’s New Era with a post-mortem, answering your submitted voicemails. They talk about why 49 felt like the perfect capstone, what (if anything) deserves to survive into the 50s and…

  46. Heated Rivalry, Episode 6 "The Cottage" Recap

    · 1 h 35 min

    Sean and Evan close out Drop Your Buffs’ Heated Rivalry coverage with a finale recap. They unpack a quiet and emotional trip to the cottage for Shane and Ilya, long awaited I-love-yous, Ilya’s family revelations and…

  47. Heated Rivalry, Episode 5 "I'll Believe In Anything" Recap

    · 1 h 15 min

    We’re back to break down one of the highest rated episodes of television of ALL TIME! We dive into Shane’s coming out moment, Ilya’s single tear, the Russian monologue, a happy ending for Skip and, of course, The…

  48. Heated Rivalry, Episode 4 "Rose" Recap

    · 1 h 11 min

    Sean and Evan are back to dive into the incredible fourth episode of Heated Rivalry. We’re talking the MLH playoffs, Svetlana, Hayden, tuna melts and the introduction of Rose Landry. Plus, we’re discussing hockey…

  49. Interview: Former Survivor Casting Director Lynne Spillman

    · 58 min

    Sean and Evan sit down for a rare interview with Survivor’s original Casting Director, Lynne Spillman. They go back to Borneo and the instructions she received from Mark Burnett, recruiting, the magic of Sue vs. Rich…

  50. Heated Rivalry, Episode 3 "Hunter" Recap

    · 1 h 12 min

    We’re back to dive into the latest episode of Heated Rivalry. We’ve been thrown a curve puck with a whole new storyline centering Kip and Scott. We’re talking the smoothies, the rapid pace of this relationship, Kip’s…

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