Survivor 36: Nope, Not Today, No Game for You -- Episode 5 Recap/Analysis

As Stephanie and her technicolour swimsuit leave the stage and Colin curses yet another unfortunate winner pick, we take stock of how the game looks right now. When players and viewers alike know what's going to happen, how can CBS keep the episode engaging? Did this introspective experiment work, and should we expect to see more like it in the future? And could another swap actually breathe new life into the outsiders' games? All that and more on this week's show, available below, here, or on iTunes here.

Survivor 36: I'm Sitting with Albert Destrade -- Episode 4 Recap/Analysis

In a week of firsts - most importantly, the first words of queen Chelsea - we're back with one of our first ever guests, South Pacific finalist Albert Destrade. Michael's move is the talk of the town, but is he wise beyond his years or just another busted flush? How has Ghost Island worked out so far, and does it need redemption? And how likely are we to see Brandon Hantz back on our screens, this season or at all? All this and more on this week's show, available below, here, or on iTunes here.

Bananas and Vendettas with Stephen Fishbach

After the most thrilling episode in years, veteran Challenge viewer Stephen Fishbach joins Casual Colin and Stripes-Earning-Rookie Dom to break down all the mayhem from episode 10 and debate the long-term ramifications for the franchise. As always you can listen below, here, or on iTunes here.

Survivor 36: Malolos In The Middle -- Episode 3 Recap/Analysis with Matts Liguori/Geoghegan

It's opening night for #mattchat as social media moguls Matt Liguori and Matt Geoghegan fill in for both halves of Colin's personality. Now that Morgan's swimming with the fishes, was she the right target for James' impressive coup? Which of Domenick and Chris looks poised to win their showdown, and does it even matter? And just how ugly are babies? All that and more on this week's show, available below, here, or on iTunes here.

Survivor 36: Social Derwinism -- Premiere Recap/Analysis

As the ghosts of mistakes past make their debut, Scrooge and Bob are back to ask why it all went so wrong for Jacob. How is Ghost Island being received, and does it have a flaw that could break the game? Does Kentucky's angel Donathan have a long life in the game ahead of him? And should we be concerned already about the pacing and editing of the season? All this and more on this week's show, available below, here, or on iTunes here.