Survivor: 48 Recaps and Interviews from former Survivor, Rob Cesternino
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It’s time to take a trip back to the Old School! All season long, Rob Cesternino is bringing legendary Survivor alumni onto the podcast to break down Survivor 48 through the eyes of those who played in the game’s early days.
This week, Rob and Survivor icon, Kelley Wentworth, discuss Survivor 48 episode 8!
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Welcome to the Survivor Club Condo! Every week, Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) and Chappell (@chappells_show) will get together to chat about the Survivor episode in this light-hearted podcast.
Rob Cesternino and Chappell dive into the latest happenings of Survivor 48 in this week’s Club Condo. The hosts explore the growing divide between the “strong player” alliance and those on the bottom, while engaging in a hilarious game of guessing Survivor contestant song lyrics.
The episode kicks off with Rob and Chappell discussing Jeff Probst’s enthusiastic promotion of Club Condo, jokingly claiming it’s “officially a part of Survivor.” They then delve into the heart of the game, analyzing David’s comments about strong players “taking back” Survivor and the implications for those outside his alliance. The Rob and Chappell debate the merits of this strategy, questioning whether it’s sustainable long-term. They also examine Chrissy’s failed attempt to flip the vote, pondering if her outspoken approach hurt or helped her game.
Rob and Chappell discuss:
– David’s “strong player” alliance controlling the game
– Chrissy’s unsuccessful attempt to rally votes against the majority
– Eva potentially receiving a new advantage
– Debate over optimal strategy for physical vs. social players
– Entertaining game guessing Survivor contestants’ song lyrics
Topics by timestamp:
0:00 Intros
4:02 David’s Alliance of the Strong
8:00 Chrissy’s Last Stand at Tribal
13:28 Carolyn vs. David Confrontation
18:41 Mary’s Music Career Discussed
23:27 Survivor Challenge Nostalgia Talk
28:02 Predicting Next Episode’s Flip
32:18 Eva and Joe’s Final Three
37:26 Parvati’s Recession Correlation Theory
41:25 Survivor Musicians Lyric Game
We Know Global Survivor Host Shannon Guss speaks to Thoriso M-Afrika from Survivor South South Africa about Survivor 48, episode 8. They discuss the narrative around the strong players, how the game design has reinforced this season’s dynamic and where the season goes from here.
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Chrissy went out swinging because she didn’t want the Honesty/Integrity/Loyalty/Muscle alliance to run the game. In the voting booth, she said she thought she screwed herself in this vote by opening her mouth. But David Bloomberg and Jessica Lewis know when something seems that obvious, it often isn’t. Were there were other, bigger issues at play? At RHAP, we know Survivor, and we know Why Chrissy Lost.
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With a new Survivor season upon us, it’s time for Mike Bloom and Liana Boraas to re-open the RHAP B&B! On the B&B, Mike and Liana are inspired by the lighter side of Survivor, featuring a series of segments and games based on what’s happening on Survivor that week. This week, Mike and Liana are joined by RHAP’s Pooya and Survivor 43 Dwight Moore, with a special cameo appearance for Episode 8!
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LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feedThe baby boys are back with your weekly dose of Survivor news! Join @BriceIzyah, @WendellHolland, and @JackAtkins21 as they break down all the drama from Survivor 48, Episode 8.
It’s a shake-up at camp as pairs are formed for a grueling multi-stage immunity challenge, ending in the return of a classic Survivor endurance showdown. Meanwhile, the journey twist makes a comeback and stirs up tension among the castaways.
Back at camp, the social dynamics begin to shift, and a bold strategy puts one player’s game in jeopardy. Allegiances are tested, and a pivotal tribal council leaves the tribe—and the jury bench—shook.
Tune in as Brice, Wendell, and Jack unpack all the strategy, suspense, and messy gameplay that Episode 8 had to offer. Grab your torches and let’s go!
You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down.
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Welcome to the RHAP Survivor Post-Game Show! Coming to you the day after Survivor 48 episode, Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino), two-time Survivor player, is joined each week by a special guest to recap everything that happened in the episode.
This week, Rob Cesternino is joined by Drew Basile from Survivor 45 to discuss episode 8 of Survivor 48.
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Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) interviews the latest castaway voted off the Survivor 48 island, followed by This Week In Survivor History with Jordan Kalish (@JordanKalish) where Rob plays against an RHAP patron.
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Survivor is back, and so are the Survivor Know-It-Alls! Join Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach as they break down all the strategy, blindsides, and big moves from Survivor 48.
Today, Rob and Stephen discuss Survivor 48 episode 8. The duo dives deep into the merge dynamics, analyzing the strategic maneuvering and social gameplay that led to a surprising 9-1 vote.
The episode explores the formation of the “strong five” alliance and the complex web of relationships at play. Rob and Stephen dissect Kyle’s efforts to protect his ally Kamilla without revealing their connection, as well as David’s push to include Mary in the alliance. They also examine Joe’s pivotal role as the decision-maker in the tribe, drawing comparisons to past Survivor greats.
Rob and Stephen Discuss:
– David and Mary’s aggressive campaign against Kamilla
– Kyle’s delicate balancing act to save his closest ally
– Joe’s quiet control over the tribe’s decision-making
– The potential power couple of Joe and Eva
– Chrissy’s vocal opposition leading to her downfall
As the game enters a crucial phase, will the “strong five” alliance hold, or will the growing tensions lead to its collapse? Rob and Stephen offer their expert analysis on the evolving dynamics and potential game-changing moves ahead.
Tune in to hear Rob and Stephen’s full breakdown of this pivotal merge episode and their predictions for what’s to come in Survivor 48.
Topics by timestamp:
00:00 Intros
09:26 Kyle’s Dilemma: Protecting Kamilla
18:32 Joe: The Quiet Puppet Master
27:25 David’s Strong Five Alliance
36:14 Eva’s Immunity and Secret Advantage
45:28 The Fishy Award
54:44 Heroes vs. Villains Rewatch Teaser
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