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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 ... more

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Australian Survivor: Redemption is premiering next week and new host David Genat is here to tease the season. David talks about his transition from player to host and navigating his relationship with returning players. We also discuss the differences... more

Sean and Evan revisit Survivor: The Amazon episode 7, “Girls Gone Wilder,” as part of a look back at classic Drop Your Buffs-coded Survivor episodes ahead of Season 50. They discuss why The Amazon remains an underrated season, break down its phenomen... more

We’re back for a special episode recapping The Traitors UK Season 4 (FULL SPOILERS!). They share all of their reactions to the season, debate the highs and lows and ultimately agree on the strong endgame and explosive finale. They discuss the Secret ... more

Sean and Evan team up with Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean from What Chaos! for a Heated Rivalry post-mortem. They break down the impact of the show, how it operates within the hockey space, pop-culture backlashes, NHL Pride Night politics, hockey fights ... more

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Recent Guests

Pete Blackburn
Host of What Chaos
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Episode: Heated Rivalry Post-Mortem with What Chaos!
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Episode: Heated Rivalry Post-Mortem with What Chaos!
Lynne Spillman
Former Casting Director for 'Survivor' from season one to season 38.
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Episode: Interview: Former Survivor Casting Director Lynne Spillman
Jonathan LaPaglia
Host of Australian Survivor and veteran actor.
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Episode: Interview: Jonathan LaPaglia
Cirie Fields
Fourth place finisher on Survivor: Australia V The World
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Episode: Survivor: Australia v The World Cirie Fields Interview
Tony Vlachos
Two-time Survivor winner
Survivor
Episode: Survivor: Australia v The World 4th Eliminated Player Exit Interview
King George
Contestant on Survivor Australia
Episode: Survivor: Australia v The World 3rd Eliminated Player Exit Interview
Nick Iadanza
A two-time player of Australian Survivor and noted contestant.
Australian Survivor
Episode: Drop Your Buffs x Survivor: Australia v The World Announcement!
Adam Katz
Brother to the Pod
Episode: And Just Like That... Season 3, Episode 7 "They Wanna Have Fun" Recap

Hosts

Sean Ross
Co-host and veteran fan with a wealth of knowledge about reality television and a dynamic presence that adds energy to discussions.
Evan Ross Katz
Co-host and quarantine newbie, bringing fresh perspectives and humor to the conversation, along with a passion for LGBTQ+ themes.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Drop This Podcast

    What an OOOOOF. Used to really enjoy this, despite the size of Evan’s shiny head. It’s called “Drop Your Buffs” but they don’t cover “Survivor”, even though I guess they still do behind the paywall. They hate it…but clearly not THAT much. Do they not understand that their very specific lane was to provide hate-watch coverage? Like that’s why we came here. So we get “Traitors UK” (can’t watch—don’t care) & “Heated Rivalry” (because there’s not already enough coverage of that trifle). I’d l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RuffArfRuff
    United States25 days ago
  • Fun

    Thoughtful and fun coverage of Heated Rivalry, and of Survivor too ig even if we love-hate the New Era :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Throwaway1464749
    United Statesa month ago
  • Miasma

    I wanted to like this podcast, and I kept giving it second, third, tenth chances. Finally, a gay podcast about my favorite shows with hosts that are unfiltered. But to hear any interesting takes they may have, you have to trudge through a swamp of negativity of their own making. Thoughtful criticism is great but so often these podcasts feel like complaining just to have something to say.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sim37
    United Statesa month ago
  • Nauseating

    Unbelievably arrogant, regularly sets up its guests to fail, doesn’t respect its listeners (“the regular civilian listeners” is beyond ugly) trades on something it hates. Just irrelevant. Bye!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SunBumandOthers
    Australia2 months ago
  • 🐺🦆

    Loved the HR finale recap! And a special shoutout to the debate towards the beginning about the best episode of Buffy— my vote also goes to Hush.

    I am not a Survivor watcher, but this pod was so fun so I’ll definitely be back for more of it in some form.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jules4413
    United States2 months ago

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There is a strong appeal for the unique queer perspective on traditional reality TV formats, making it a favorite among those who feel underrepresented in standard media discussions.
Listeners appreciate the candid and humorous discussions that blend personal anecdotes with in-depth analysis.
Reviews indicate a mix of feelings about the hosts' banter and commentary style, with some loving the depth and others critiquing how they engage with reality television.
Fans enjoy the variety of topics covered, extending beyond just Survivor to include broader pop culture references.

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Survivor New Era Post-Mortem
Q: What's been the low point of the New Era?
The budget chicken and waffles and the entirety of Season 49 were cited as the lowest points.
Survivor New Era Post-Mortem
Q: What was your highest high of the New Era?
Liz Willcox's "I'm Pissed" moment received the most mentions as the highest high.
Survivor New Era Post-Mortem
Q: Are there any new era castaways that you think would have thrived in old era?
Maddie and Julie are mentioned as players who could have excelled in older seasons of Survivor.
Survivor New Era Post-Mortem
Q: Who do you think has been the best player from Season 1 through 49?
The best player from the new era cited is Dee, due to her strategic approach and presence.
Survivor New Era Post-Mortem
Q: So now the new era is over, who are we actually going to remember in five years' time?
The speakers believe that outside of characters like Carolyn and Liz, most of the new era players are unlikely to be remembered as icons.

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This podcast offers a unique exploration of the reality television phenomenon known as Survivor through a queer lens, featuring engaging discussions led by seasoned fan Sean Ross and newcomer Evan Ross Katz. Episodes blend retrospective analyses of iconic Survivor seasons and contestants with commentary on associated shows like The Traitors and And Just Like That. The hosts foster a vibrant atmosphere with humor and critical insight, making it appealing not just for die-hard fans of Survivor, but also for those interested in pop culture and LGBTQ+ representation in media. The blend of interviews with past contestants adds an extra layer of depth, enriching the dialogue surrounding both the game and its cultural significance.

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1. RHAP: We Know Survivor
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4. Shut Up Evan
5. Morally Corrupt

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2. DJ Bean
3. Lynne Spillman
4. Jonathan LaPaglia
5. Cirie Fields
6. Tony Vlachos
7. King George
8. Nick Iadanza

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