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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20 episodes
Updated July 19

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July 19 · 51 min
Catch Up: Drop Your Buffs Live, Confessions II, Eternal Sunshine Tour, Big Brother
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, we’re touching down on Madonna’s triumphant Confessions II, Evan’s experience at the Eternal Sunshine Tour, and checking in on Survivor “Legends” Dee and Rick Devens in the Big Brother House. Get your DROP YOUR BUFFS LIVE! tickets now! For more Drop Your Buffs, including our Cook Islands rewatch, 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
June 12 · 1 hr
Interview: Savannah Louie
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 that infamous endorsement of torch_snuffer’s Sophie Clarke shade. For more Drop Your Buffs, including our upcoming Cook Islands rewatch, subscribe to our Substack. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup Savannah: @sahhvz 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
June 8 · 1 hr 28 min
Survivor 50 Post-Mortem
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, Joe’s all-star turn, Aubry’s wonky winner edit and the limiting game design. We’re also looking ahead to the Open Era and discussing our plans for future recaps. For more Drop Your Buffs, including our upcoming Cook Islands rewatch, 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
May 26 · 1 hr 10 min
Kelley Wentworth Talks Survivor 50
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 our Substack. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Kelley: @kelleywentoworth 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
May 22 · 1 hr 10 min
Survivor 50 Episode 13 "Reverse The Curse" Recap
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 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
May 16 · 57 min
Survivor 50 Episode 12 "Inconceivable" Recap
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, lackluster gameplay and a blatantly obvious winner edit. 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
May 9 · 48 min
Survivor 50 Episode 11 "Everyone Will Be Shooketh" Recap
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 immunity challenge and Joe upping his camp level. 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
May 2 · 1 hr 2 min
Survivor 50 Episode 10 "A Side Dish of Chaos" Recap
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 and a “chaotic” scramble. 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 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