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
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Dec 9, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min
Survivor 41, Episode 12 “Truth Kamikaze” Recap
What would Deshawn change about his tribe? NOT that they could have cookies.... We're breaking down the penultimate episode of Survivor 41 and giving our predictions for the finale. Plus we're responding to your voicemails. CORRECTION: The first Asian female winner of Survivor was Natalie Anderson. We will never forgive ourselves for this oversight. Handing in our Natalie Stan Cards. Please respect our privacy during this time of shame. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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
Dec 2, 2021 · 1 hr 27 min
Survivor 41, Episode 11 “Do Or Die” Recap
We're breaking down Episode 11 of Survivor 41, including the latest unhinged, life or death twist that Jeff cooked up in his garage during quarantine. We're also reflecting on that powerful Tribal Council and answering your voicemails! Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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
Dec 1, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
Interview: Sophie Clarke
Drop Your Buffs is welcoming our first winner to the podcast, the very iconic and legendary Sophie Clarke! We're revisiting the wild ride that was South Pacific and breaking down how Sophie navigated her alliance with Coach and her rivalry with Ozzy. We're also talking Winners At War, Survivor's gender bias and getting Sophie's take on Survivor 41. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/soda.pup Follow Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiegclarke 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
Nov 25, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min
Survivor 41, Episode 10 “Baby With A Machine Gun” Recap
Cue the Shanthem. The Shan/Ricard relationship is coming to a head and we're breaking it all down. Plus we're responding to your voice mails! Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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
Nov 18, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min
Survivor 41, Episode 9 “Who’s Who In The Zoo” Recap
We have another atypical merge tribe episode, this time with a double Tribal. We're breaking down all of the strategy, the chicken and beef stew, Liana's hatred for Xander's face and a power move by Shan and Ricard. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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
Nov 11, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
Survivor 41, Episode 8 “Betraydar” Recap
In a classic case of "be careful what you wish for" we are all living in the Heatheraissance. We're diving deep into Episode 8 of Survivor 41 including Evvie's challenge hack, papaya-gate and Jeff's enthusiasm for GRILLED CHEESE. Plus, we're responding to your voicemails. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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
Nov 4, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min
Survivor 41, Episode 7 “There’s Gonna Be Blood” Recap
Erika is back from Exile and she's giving Cher, turning back time and flipping the game on its head ahead of the first merge (or almost merge) vote. Meanwhile, Knowledge is Power and, unfortunately for Liana, everyone has the knowledge. We're breaking down the strategy and all of the mess that went down at Tribal. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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
Oct 28, 2021 · 1 hr 22 min
Survivor 41, Episode 6 “Ready To Play Like A Lion” Recap
Baruch Hashem! We're diving into this game changing (or breaking) merge episode (sorta) of Survivor 41. We're reacting to the twists upon twists upon twists, speculating about the post-merge alliances and responding to voicemails. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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
Oct 21, 2021 · 1 hr 18 min
Survivor 41, Episode 5 “The Strategist Or The Loyalist” Recap
Ua is entering their Matsing era, Tiffany is giving the performance of her life, the girls are fighting and we're breaking it all down down here. Plus, we're talking about our all-time Survivor crushes. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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
Oct 20, 2021 · 1 hr 38 min
Interview: Sugar Kiper
Come on over to the Sugar Shack because Jessica "Sugar" Kiper is joining us to take a deep dive into her 39 days on Survivor Gabon! Sugar talks about her unconventional recruitment to Survivor, a bizarre reward that we didn't see enough of on TV and the strategy that led to her being the only Survivor contestant to never receive a single vote during a season. We're also talking about Bob, Randy and the fake idol of it all, the dynamic duo that was Crystal and Kenny and, yes, Corinne. Sugar also tells us about her brief time on Heroes vs Villains and fills us in on what happened before and after her game in season 20. Plus, we talk about her acting career and what she's up to now. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/soda.pup Follow Sugar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarkiper 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, 2021 · 1 hr 17 min
Survivor 41, Episode 4 “They Hate Me ‘Cause They Ain‘t Me” Recap
Cue the Shanthem because the Survivor we know and love is back with Episode 4. We're talking Heather's big moment, Tiffany entering her Challenge Beast era and the new star of Survivor- Nathan! We're also analyzing Erika's move against Sydney and Luvu's attempt to throw the immunity challenge. Plus, we're making our predictions for the rest of the pre-merge and we're prepared to be wrong. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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
Oct 7, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Survivor 41, Episode 3 “My Million Dollar Mistake” Recap
Join us as we break down an episode that is almost entirely scenes of people looking at pieces of paper. Are we in the midst of Advantagegeddon 2? Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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
Oct 6, 2021 · 1 hr 23 min
“Got Nothing For You”
In this episode, we're looking back at some of the best and worst challenges in Survivor's history. We're also talking about Survivor's biggest "challenge beasts" and discussing why so few women appear on that list. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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 30, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min
Survivor 41, Episode 2 “Juggling Chainsaws” Recap
Beware! We're breaking down the second episode of Survivor 41. The butterflies, Astroturf and broccoli of it all. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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 23, 2021 · 1 hr 39 min
Survivor 41, Episode 1 “A New Era” Recap
Come on in! We're breaking down the premier episode of Survivor 41. The twists, players, challenges, tribals and the standout players. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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 22, 2021 · 1 hr 37 min
Interview: Courtney Yates
In this episode, gay icon Courtney Yates is joining us to talk all things Survivor China and Heroes vs Villains! We're rehashing all of her impeccable one-liners, her alliance with Todd and Amanda, Sandra's second win, her kid-sister relationship with Jeff Probst and, yes, The Dragonz. Plus, Survivor China winner Todd Herzog joins the chat and Buffy the Vampire Slayer herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, weighs in on her favorite Survivor players. You don't want to miss this one. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/soda.pup Follow Courtney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyyates 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 17, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
Survivor 41 Pre-Season Roundup
We're interrupting our regularly scheduled ranting to bring you all of the information you need ahead of the premier of Survivor 41. We're dissecting everything we know about this so-called "new era" of Survivor- monsters, danger, starvation and 26 days! We're also doing a full analysis of the castaways and tribes. And, yes, we will make the mistake of predicting a winner and a first boot. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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 8, 2021 · 1 hr 33 min
“I Didn’t Come Here To Make Friends”
In this episode, Evan and Sean are taking a deep dive into Survivor: Borneo through the lens of our first runner-up, Kelly Wiglesworth. We're talking about her rocky relationship with Sue Hawk and asking if she really deserved *that* final tribal speech, her game-changing moves and her disappointing return to the game. We're also dissecting the long-standing allegations of cheating in Borneo. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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 25, 2021 · 1 hr 48 min
Interview: Ozzy Lusth
DROP YOUR BUFFS welcomes the legendary Ozzy Lusth of Survivor Cook Islands, Micronesia, South Pacific and Game Changers! An absolute icon of the game, Ozzy is a record-holding challenge beast, the first victim of the Black Widow Brigade, and an all-around Hero (despite not actually being cast as one, but more on that in our discussion). Ozzy is telling us about his relationship with Amanda post-Micronesia, the final tribal vote he regrets casting, what it was like being present for J*ff V*rner's last tribal ever (we hope) and giving us his thoughts on the future of Survivor. And yes, we're definitely talking about OnlyFans. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
”Drop Your Buffs”
Welcome to DROP YOUR BUFFS! Evan Ross Katz and Sean Ross are taking a look back at their own Survivor journeys and reliving their favorite moments, seasons, archetypes, winners and underrated players. Evan and Sean are also talking about the phenomenon of Survivor, the ever-growing fan community and what they are going to bring to the conversation. Plus, they're teasing some legendary guests that will be appearing in future episodes. Join the conversation! Our DMs are open: Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz Sean: https://www.instagram.com/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