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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Dec 7, 2022 · 1 hr 32 min
Interview: Parvati Shallow talks Survivor 43
We're welcoming the iconic Parvati Shallow, winner of Survivor: Micronesia, back to the podcast. We catch up with Parvati, get her thoughts on The White Lotus, the new era of Survivor and the gameplay on Survivor 43. We also dig into some secrets and drama from Micronesia and Winners at War. 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 Parvati: @pshallow 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 6, 2022 · 1 hr 52 min
The White Lotus, Season 2 Episode 6 “Abductions” Recap
Better late than never, we are diving into Season 2 of Survivor alum Mike White's The White Lotus. We're sharing our thoughts and theories on this season's mysteries, relating the White Lotus themes to the themes of Survivor, breaking down all of the character arcs and demanding the release of Mia's performances on Spotify. 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 3, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
Survivor 43, Episode 11 “Hiding In Plain Sight” Recap
We're back recapping the latest episode of Survivor 43. We're getting to the bottom of what's making the new era not-so-iconic, talking about the return of a classic Survivor challenge, spewing conspiracy theories about the advantage hunt and hearing from listeners. 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
Nov 24, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
Survivor 43, Episode 10 “Get That Money, Baby” Recap
We're back to recap the latest episode of Survivor 43. We're breaking down the power of letters from home, a big come-from-behind win, a full storied strategy and vote and, as always, the problem with Jeff Probst. Plus, we're putting on our Tracy Chapman to Give You One Reason to stick with Survivor. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. 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
Nov 17, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Survivor 43, Episode 9 “What About The Big Girls” Recap
We're back to break down a double elimination episode of Survivor 43. We're talking about Sami's cross-tribal alliances, Karla's challenge beast era, Noelle's big move and a much-needed fight between James and Owen. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. 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
Nov 10, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
Survivor 43, Episode 8 “Proposterous” Recap
We're breaking down a very old-school episode of Survivor, talking about an unbreakable majority alliance, a goop-y idol reveal, Sami's winner edit, Cassidy's valiant attempt to flip the vote and a disappointing elimination. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. 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
Nov 3, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
Survivor 43, Episode 7 “Bull In A China Shop” Recap
We're "officially" merged and we have a wild episode to discuss. We're talking about the supersized challenge, Cody peaking in high school, Gabler's dedications, the return of Knowledge is Power and the way they're kicking Jeanine while she's down. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. 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
Oct 27, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
Survivor 43, Episode 6 “Mergatory” Recap
We're talking about the merge(ish) episode including Survivor 43's editing flourishes, Gabler's chaotic (yet effective?) gameplay, Elie's spectacular downfall, and the lack of insight we got about the tribal dynamics. We also break down the 7-2-1-1 vote, the problems with modern Tribal Council and the importance of setting time aside for the settling of botox and fillers. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. 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
Oct 20, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
Survivor 43, Episode 5 “Stop With All The Niceness” Recap
Legendary Drop Your Buffs voicemailer Mary Johnson joins Sean to break down the latest episode of Survivor 43, which we have re-titled to Boat-hemian Rhapsody. This episode is all about acting, acting, acting! We're breaking down the performances, the advantages in play and the alliances headed into the mergatory. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup Mary: @mary.mdj 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
Oct 17, 2022 · 53 min
Interview: Gabby Pascuzzi
Survivor: David vs Goliath's Gabby Pascuzzi is chatting with Drop Your Buffs about helping to bring Survivor out of its flop era. We're talking about the unprecedented conditions she played in, how the evacuation(s) worked, the evolving strategy of Survivor, gender biases in the game and, of course, Mike White's star-studded Survivor parties. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content and a chance to ask questions to our future guests. Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup Gabby: @gabscuzzi Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration). 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
Oct 14, 2022 · 1 hr 29 min
Survivor 43, Episode 4 “Show No Mercy” Recap with Jerri Manthey
Sean is joined by the legend in a blue bikini herself to break down the latest episode of Survivor 43. We're talking about Gabler's unconventional blankets, Cody's edit, camp raids and paranoia. We also try to make sense of Jeff's evolving reward challenge rules. Plus, we talk a little Australian Outback, All-Stars and Heroes vs Villains. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for exclusive content. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup Jerri: @jerrimanthey 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
Oct 6, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
Survivor 43, Episode 3 “I’ll Sign The Divorce Papers” Recap
The Survivor 43 pre-merge game continues with some questionable strategy on the Baka tribe, some bead bartering on the Coco tribe and some losing on the Vesi tribe. We're talking about the pitfalls of the 3 tribe format, the lack of open arguments on the show and, of course, Jeff's evolving persona. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content. 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
Oct 1, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
Survivor: Borneo, Episode 1 ”The Marooning” Rewatch
We are rewatching and recapping the series premiere of Survivor, going all the way back to Borneo! We're gushing over this cinematic, if at times haphazard, masterpiece and talking about why it made us fall in love with Survivor in the first place. Rewatch along with us, or simply listen as we dissect every detail that you may have missed. This episode is a special presentation from our Patreon. Consider joining our Patreon community to come along on this rewatch ride. Future rewatch episodes will be for Patrons only. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content and to follow along with the rest of our Borneo rewatch. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration). 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
Sep 29, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
Survivor 43, Episode 2 “Lovable Curmudgeon” Recap
Or "What is going on with Survivor 43?" We're talking Survivor's 90 minute episode in which we get a slew of sob stories and a reminder of the alliance breakdown on each of the tribes. Plus we're talking Nneka, the saga of Cody's beads and provide ample notes to Survivor production. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content. 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
Sep 26, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
Survivor: Borneo, Episode 1 "The Marooning" Rewatch
We are rewatching and recapping the series premiere of Survivor, going all the way back to Borneo! We're gushing over this cinematic, if at times haphazard, masterpiece and talking about why it made us fall in love with Survivor in the first place. Rewatch along with us, or simply listen as we dissect every detail that you may have missed. Full disclosure: This episode will appear on our main feed in a week in order to entice more people to come join our Patreon community and come along on this rewatch ride. Future episodes will be for Patrons and Patrons only :) 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
Sep 22, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
Survivor 43, Episode 1 “LIVIN” Recap
We're back for a brand new season of Survivor. We're recapping this huge 2-hour premiere and talking about nods to Survivor history and ongoing changes in the new era. We're also dissecting our all-new cast, the evolution of heroes and villains in Survivor and a confusing first vote. Plus, we're talking about Ryan being hot. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content. 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
Sep 16, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min
Survivor 43 Cast Assessment (Live)
Drop Your Buffs went LIVE on Patreon to do a cast assessment for Survivor 43. This is an abridged version of that live episode. We are going through each tribe and talking about the first impressions that each player has made in the pre-season. We're also making our pre-season winner picks and speculating on who might be in trouble on each tribe. If you're interested in seeing the video recording of this episode or you want to join future live episodes, check out the link to our Patreon below! Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration). 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
Sep 15, 2022 · 1 hr 35 min
The Challenge: USA Finale Recap
We're wrapping up our Challenge: USA coverage by recapping the very strange finale. We're talking the good, the bad and the Mother. We break down some of the confusing and unfair rules of TJ's final and the mass exodus ahead of the finish line. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration). 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
Sep 9, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
The Challenge: USA, Episode 10 Recap
We're back recapping the penultimate week of The Challenge: USA. We're talking about the final men's elimination round, an odd round of challenges and a lack of charisma amongst the remaining cast. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration). 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
Sep 1, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
The Challenge: USA, Episode 9 Recap
We're back to recap a very Lacina-centric episode of The Challenge: USA. We have a real showdown brewing between Sarah, Angela and Alyssa. We also have a brand new alliance to talk about: The Fab 5. We're speculating about how these dynamics are going to play into the end game. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more exclusive content. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration). 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