Survivor 34: Ozzymandias -- Episodes 8/9 Recap/Analysis

It's back to business this week with one two episodes, a merge, and a disturbing amount of partial nudity. As Cirie makes her tribal council debut in striking fashion, was her effort worth it? Who stands to win the civil war within Nuku? And just what does Zeke have in mind? All that and more on this week's show, available below, here, or on iTunes here.


   

Survivor 34: Inside Outing -- Episode 7 Recap/Analysis with Seth

This week's episode of Survivor launched the show into the public consciousness for the first time in years. Jeff Varner's decision to out Zeke Smith horrified their castmates and sparked a heated discussion that reached beyond the typical Survivor fanbase into major news outlets across the world.

Missing from much of that discussion was any detailed insight from members of the community that Zeke represents; this special episode is a partial attempt to rectify that. Seth wrote in as a Survivor fan who has had to confront these issues during his own transition. We spoke to him about his thoughts on Wednesday's events, the appropriate response from all parties, and wider misconceptions about transgender people. He sticks around when normal business resumes at 1:28:32 for a brief preview of next week's merge.

As always you can listen below, here, or on iTunes here.

Links:
GLAAD
National Center for Transgender Equality
Zeke's Hollywood Reporter column

Survivor 34: Adios -- Episode 6 Recap/Analysis

After a contextually remarkable run to the late pre-merge, Queen Sandra's torch has finally been snuffed. But how does the loss impact her overall legacy, and could she have done anything to survive yet another vote? More importantly, does the queen stay queen? Plus, what in the WORLD is going on with hiding idols? How beneficial were each of Debbie's advantage options? And might this be merely the beginning of Cochran as an NPC on Survivor? All that and more below, here, or on iTunes here.

(music: The Smiths)

Survivor 34: Sugar is for Closers Only -- Episode 5 Recap/Analysis

After springing forward with #SurvivorDST, we're back to break down all the latest drama between JT, Michaela B, SD-T and more. How did things go so wrong for Juicy Thicc and what made him think they were going so right? After another epic swing-and-miss, do we have to reevaluate his win in Tocantins? Might Sandra and Varner quietly be the closest pair in the game? And is there any chance next week's visitor is someone besides Rupert? All that and more below, here, or on iTunes here.

(music: Alabama Shakes)