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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Updated July 19

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Mar 15, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains Week 7 Recap
Ricard is back and we're breaking down the beginning of the end game of Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains. We're talking about the Queen's dethroning, Simon getting scrappy as s symptom of his severe bottomness, the short-lived spa alliance, Liz's path to the Final Tribal and why Simon just might win this. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Ricard: @ricardfoye 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
Mar 10, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains Week 6 Recap
This week, Sean is joined by actual Gobble nominee and Shonee superfan Kevin Hazlehurst to break down Week 6 of Australian Survivor Heroes V Villains. We're talking a double idol blunder, Hayley's covert moves against George, Jonathan's big boys, a Matt and Gerry final 2 and memorializing Shonee. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Kevin: @hazlewitch 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
Mar 9, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Survivor 44, Episode 2 “Two Dorky Magnets” Recap
We are back with some hot takes on Scream 6 and Survivor 44. We're talking prepping for challenges, how to approach the birdcage, whether Carolyn mixed up her real and fake idols, when its worth searching through poop and justice for Carson. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! 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
Mar 3, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Survivor 44, Episode 1 “I Can’t Wait to See Jeff” Recap
A new season is upon us. We are breaking down all of the events of the premiere episode of Survivor 44! We're talking Carolyn's cold open, medical visits, idols in bird cages, the latest evolution of Advantage Island, the formation of alliances and what might have gone into that vote. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! 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
Mar 1, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains Week 5 Recap
Sean and Ricard are back to recap an incredible merge week on Heroes V Villains. This week saw old enemies come together, new alliances betrayed, friendships reinforced and George's butt cheeks exposed. We're talking one devastating loss, a very satisfying toppling of a powerful alliance and vigilante justice executed. Plus a pig's head is chopped off. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Ricard: @ricardfoye 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
Feb 28, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Survivor 44 Cast Assessment
The dawn of a new season is upon us and we've got your pre-season content covered with our Cast Assessment. We're breaking down all of the new players and tribes to see who we're vibing with, who we're not, our dream alliances, first boot picks and winner picks. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! 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
Feb 23, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains Week 4 Recap
Sean and Ricard are back with more coverage of the stellar pre-merge going on in Survivor AU Heroes V Villains. We're talking about the resolution of the cookie idol mystery, Simon's worst day ever, the emergence of Liz's winner edit (?), thrown challenges, George's latest Tribal Council deal offer and Jonathan's wet t-shirt. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Ricard: @ricardfoye 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
Feb 16, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains Week 3 Recap
We are breaking down an all-time great episode of Survivor and one of the most memorable Tribal Councils of all time. Plus we're talking about an abundance of idols, Jordie's place in the game, his baby on the way, the wildcard that is Paige, the tribe swap, surprises for the Spice Girls, and God picking favorites on the new Heroes tribe. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Ricard: @ricardfoye 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
Feb 11, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains Week 2 Recap
We're back to rehash all of the events of week 2 on Australian Survivor Heroes V Villains. We're talking about Hayley going Rogue to get Rogue out, Gerry infiltrating the Villains and push finally coming to shove for Sarah. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Ricard: @ricardfoye 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
Feb 7, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
The Traitors, Episodes 9-10 Recap
We have reached the end of our Traitors US journey. We are talking all things end-game including whether or not sucking at the game is a winning strategy, whether or not the missions matter, how traitors have an advantage in the game and how US stacks up against UK. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! 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
Feb 5, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
The Traitors, Episodes 7-8 Recap
In our penultimate recap of The Traitors US, we're talking about the elimination of our first traitor, Kate's about-face, Stephenie's revelation of Cirie's traitorous desires, an incredible episode of reality tv and the most dramatic roundtable yet. Plus, we're playing a new game, "Does Jeff Probst know...?" Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! 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
Feb 2, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains Episodes 2-3 Recap
Ricard and Sean are back to talk about the rest of Week 1 of Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains. We're talking the return of the king, The Spice Girls alliance, Simon's vendetta against George, Sarah's blood lust, Mimi getting caught with her hand in the cookie jar, meat trays, idols and non-idols. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Ricard: @ricardfoye 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
Feb 1, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
The Traitors, Episodes 5-6 Recap
We're continuing our journey through The Traitors US, covering episodes 5 and 6. We are talking about Kate's breaking point, Rachel's outfit choices, Ryan Lochte as a casting flop, Cirie's Drag Race, Cher Lloyd, Leona Lewis and more. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! 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
Jan 31, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains Episode 1 Recap
Drop Your Buffs is going down... Under! Sean and Ricard are reacting to the premier episode of Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains. We are talking first impressions, brutal challenges, Miss Greece, medical emergencies and going ROGUE. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Sean: @soda.pup Ricard: @ricardfoye 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
Jan 25, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
The Traitors, Episodes 3-4 Recap
A star is born and her name is AZRA. We are continuing our Traitors US watch with coverage of episodes 3 and 4 including the mounting tensions between Michael and the Bravolebrities, Kate and Brandi. Plus, Evan is retracting his previous reservations about Cirie, we talk musical theater, Mike White and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. #justiceforAzra Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! 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
Jan 18, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
The Traitors, Episodes 1-2 Recap
We are beginning our recap of the US season of The Traitors, featuring Survivor all-stars Cirie Fields and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick. We are covering the first two episodes including the Traitors selection, the missions, the first murder and the first roundtable. Plus, we're doing a lot of comparing a contrasting to the stellar UK version of The Traitors. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! 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
Dec 29, 2022 · 1 hr 39 min
Back to the Tree Mail(bag)
We're checking the tree mail we've received throughout the year and answering all of your burning questions about Survivor, The White Lotus and The Traitors. Plus we're spilling the latest Survivor OnlyFans tea, finding out which Survivor legend Evan was casually chatting with this morning and revealing the origin story of Drop Your Buffs. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! 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
Dec 16, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
Survivor 43, Episode 13 “Snap Some Necks and Cash Some Checks” Recap
We're wrapping up our Survivor 43 coverage with a recap of the very rough season finale. We're talking about the final 5's trip to a new island, the long-awaited reveal of Jeanine's stolen idol, Owen's temper tantrums, the final 4 fire making challenge, the Final Tribal Council performances, Gabler's Trumpie ways and the preview of Survivor 44. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! 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
Dec 13, 2022 · 1 hr 48 min
The White Lotus, Season 2 Episode 7 “Arrivederci” Recap
We're breaking down the climactic finale of season 2 of The White Lotus as we recap episode 7. We talk about a very tragic and epic death of a beloved character, the transformation of Ethan and Harper as a couple, the many faces of Daphne portrayed so perfectly by Meghann Fahy, Portia's bad decisions and whether a David or Goliath has won this season of The White Lotus. Plus we're teasing some further White Lotus content. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs Merch. Join the conversation! 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
Dec 8, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
Survivor 43, Episode 12 “Telenovela” Recap
We're back talking about the penultimate episode of Survivor 43! We're talking Jesse's big move, the targeting of women and the value of iced coffee. Plus, we're making our final winner predictions. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Shop Drop Your Buffs and Black Widow Brigade Merch. Join the conversation! 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