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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340 episodes
Updated July 19

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Aug 29, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
The Challenge: USA, Episode 8 Recap
The Challenge: USA has entered the "individual" portion of the game... whatever that means. We're breaking it down and talking evolving alliances, the mid-season lull and the Sarah Lacina of it all. 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
Aug 24, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
Interview: Earl Cole
We are welcoming the King of Fiji to the podcast! Earl Cole is the winner of Survivor: Fiji, the first Black man to win Survivor and the first person to win the title of Sole Survivor with a unanimous jury vote. We are asking all of your burning questions about Fiji, talking about Survivor's history with diversity casting, Jeff Probst's evolution as a host (and as a Fiji fan turned detractor), our beloved rumored Legends season, Winners at War and, of course, Snake in the Grass. Subscribe to Drop Your Buffs on Patreon for more 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 Earl Cole: @earlcoledoes 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
Aug 19, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
The Challenge: USA, Episode 7 Recap
We're recapping episode 7 of the Challenge USA. We're talking about the ongoing Tyson and Sarah drama, Leo's home drama, the demolition derby, Adele, Madonna and the Spice Girls. Plus, we're hearing from this season's 29th cast member. 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
Aug 11, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
The Challenge: USA, Episode 6 Recap
We're back for episode 6 of The Challenge: USA. We're talking about all of the injuries, illnesses and fears. We're also talking about the unexpected success of the LIGs (Love Island Girls). For Survivor fans, we're also going on some tangents about illnesses and choas in Survivor history. 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
Aug 4, 2022 · 59 min
The Challenge: USA, Episode 5 Recap
We're recapping a very Survivor-centric episode of The Challenge: USA. We're talking Ben braiding Sarah's hair, Cayla making a power move and Sarah going feral. We're also speculating about the endgame and The Challenge Global Championship. 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
Jul 29, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
The Challenge: USA, Episode 4 Recap
Brush up on your Trivia skills because we're recapping the latest episode of The Challenge: USA and testing our own knowledge of Catwomen and Oscar winners. We're also talking about the first big betrayal of the season and giving everyone an update on Shan vs Alyssa/Angela. 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
Jul 27, 2022 · 2 hr
The Challenge: USA, Episodes 1-3 Recap
We are expanding our horizons and watching The Challenge: USA to see how our Survivor all-stars do on the CBS version of The Challenge! We're talking our first impressions of The Challenge, the cast, the format, the fashion and much more. Plus, we're recapping the first three episodes of the season. Also, we are making a big announcement about Drop Your Buff's upcoming Patreon page! 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
Jun 23, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min
Survivor: Pride Island
We are celebrating Pride by highlighting some of our favorite LGBTQIA+ Survivor players! First, we're fantasy casting an all-returning, all-queer season. Then, we're hearing from tons of Survivor alumni and Drop Your Buffs listeners who are calling in to tell us who their favorite queer players are. Be prepared to get goop'd. 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
May 26, 2022 · 1 hr 49 min
Survivor 42, Episode 13 “It Comes Down To This” Recap
Season 42 has come to an epic conclusion and we're recapping it all. We're talking Lindsay's advantage, Mike's choices (and, boy, did he make choices), Romeo's overall game and an iconic and historic win. Plus we're breaking down the Final Tribal Council and talking about the awful/bizarre reunion. 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
May 21, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
Survivor 42, Episode 12 “Caterpillar to a Butterfly” Recap
Sean and Evan are back from their respective dips in Mother Lake to recap the penultimate episode of Survivor 42! We're talking the rise of Maryanne, the fall of Omar and the antics of Jeff. Plus we're doing an impromptu recap of Drag Race: Winners at War. 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
May 13, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
Survivor 42, Episode 11 “Battle Royale” Recap
Do or Die returns for another flop appearance, Lindsay plays football, Maryanne has an annual quota of toenail losses to fill, Drea gives the performance of her life at Tribal Council. We're recapping all this and more. Plus, we're talking Survivor's hottest men and seeking your input on that important topic. 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
May 9, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min
Interview: Parvati Shallow
Parvati Shallow, the iconic and legendary leader of the Black Widow Brigade, joins us to talk all things Survivor. We discuss Survivor's early attempts at diversity casting in Cook Islands, the magic of the Black Widow Brigade alliance in Micronesia, the problem with "what if" scenarios in Heroes vs Villains, the surprising casting choices made on Winners at War and balancing a private life with a public life. We also talk about her unique relationship with Drop Your Buffs fave Amanda Kimmel and speculate on her disappearance from the Survivor-verse. Plus, from one Slayer to another, Sarah Michelle Gellar is making contact with Parvati(!!). Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod Evan: @evanrosskatz Sean: @soda.pup Parvati: @pshallow 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
May 5, 2022 · 1 hr
Survivor 42, Episode 10 “Tell a Good Lie, Not a Stupid Lie” Recap
Sean and Evan are recapping episode 10 of Survivor 42, including the lack of fallout from the previous Tribal Council, the emergence of a new challenge beast, a spooky family visit reward, good lies, bad lies and winner edits. 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
Apr 28, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
Survivor 42, Episode 9 “Game of Chicken” Recap
We are back to recap episode 9 of Survivor 42. We're talking the misogyny club alliance, Rocksroy's complex character, the double tribal twist, Jonathan's downfall and a powerful showing from Maryanne and Drea at Tribal Council. 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
Apr 22, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
Survivor 42, Episode 8 “You Better Be Wearing a Seatbelt” Recap with Eliza Orlins
The iconic Eliza Orlins of Survivor: Vanuatu and Survivor: Micronesia joins Evan Ross Katz to recap the latest episode of Survivor 42. We're talking Jonathan, peanut butter, Survivor history, winner edits, Knowledge is Power, negotiations and so, so much more. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs Evan Ross Katz Eliza Orlins 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
Apr 15, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
Australian Survivor Interview: Chrissy Zaremba
Sean and Ricard are chatting with the icon of Australian Survivor: Blood V Water, Chrissy Zaremba! We are talking about how she prepared to play Survivor, how she would have worked with Oprah, finding out what the Merge is, THAT Final Tribal Council and life after Survivor. Follow Drop Your Buffs on Instagram Follow Chrissy on Instagram 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
Apr 14, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
Survivor 42, Episodes 6 & 7 “You Can’t Hide on Survivor” Recap
We've reached the fake merge! Put your Applebee's orders in and join us as we break down the complex dynamics of the not-so-merged tribe, a massive alliance, the struggle of strong men and the loss of a Twitter queen. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs Evan Ross Katz Sean Ross 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
Apr 12, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min
Australian Survivor Interview: Mark Wales
Sean and Ricard are welcoming Mark Wales, the reigning King of Australian Survivor, to Drop Your Buffs! We're talking about the historic game he played with Sam Gash, his experience playing with Queen Sandra and Princess Nina, rehashing the Final Tribal Council and talking Survivor fashion. Plus, we get our very own cameo from Harry! Follow Drop Your Buffs on Instagram Follow Mark on Instagram 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
Apr 7, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
Survivor 42, Episode 5 “I’m Survivor Rich” Recap
We're recapping the final(ish) pre-merge episode of the season, diving into all the wonderful and messy interpersonal drama that's playing out on all three tribes. Plus we're breaking down that tie vote at tribal and making out predictions for the merge. Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram: Drop Your Buffs Evan Ross Katz Sean Ross 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
Apr 5, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
Australian Survivor: Blood V Water Week 10 Recap
Sean and Ricard are breaking down the final week of Blood V Water. We're once again explaining why Chrissy is an icon, talking all the tearjerker moments, and analyzing the Final Tribal Council performances. Drop Your Buffs is finally on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dropyourbuffspod Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Sean: https://www.instagram.com/soda.pup Ricard: https://www.instagram.com/ricardfoye 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