Survivor 33: Season in Review

Our New Year's resolution was to release episodes in a more timely manner and we've given that our usual level of commitment; all the Millennials may be senior citizens by now but the takes are still fresh out of the oven. This is one of our longest episodes of all time, which is saying a lot, so see the breakdown below for individual segments. As always you can listen below, here, or on iTunes here.

05:13 Start of finale discussion through F4
1:02:00 Final Tribal Council
1:36:10 Race/gender patterns in casting/voting
1:46:43 Thoughts on the cast in order
2:46:30 David and the psychology of returning players
3:08:45 Adam as a winner (see our interview with him here)
3:19:07 Thoughts on the season as a whole
3:30:00 Portraying mental health on Survivor
3:33:28 Brief S34 thoughts and 10-dimensional RHAP chess

(music: if you don't know by now, be ashamed!)

Adam Klein Examines Millennials vs. Gen X

Fresh off his million-dollar win, Survivor champ Adam Klein joins us to revisit Millennials vs. Gen X and discuss all the critical decisions along his incredible path to victory.  What really went on during the early days at Millennial beach and how did he turn things around after a rocky start? Did casting so many superfans change the dynamic within the game and how might it impact the show going forward? What's the best way to handle Jeff Probst? And how does he feel about getting such an unconventional #WinnerEdit? All that and more below, here, or on iTunes here.

(music: The Black Keys)

Survivor 33: Finale Preview

With two days left before the winner is crowned, we're back to decide which foxhole we want to die in as we vow to swallow a cyanide pill rather than admit defeat. Plus, is it fair to cast high schoolers to play against grown-ass (wo)men? Is Ken just Gabriel Cade fifteen years later? Is this the least predictable jury of all time? And who the hell's winning this thing? All that and more below, here, or on iTunes here.

(music: U2)

Where Big Brother Ends Up: Fan Interaction on RTV

(Music: Strangers - Passenger)

For obsessive reality TV fans, a favourite pastime is grimacing at the excesses of other obsessive reality TV fans. With the end of the aptly named Big Brother: Over The Top, where fans had more influence than ever before over the players they loved and hated, this seemed like the perfect time to explore the nature of fan interaction in reality TV. We take a tour through the history of the genre with film & media professor Amanda Ann Klein, while Stephen Fishbach and Andy Herren discuss their experiences as reality show contestants, alumni, and Twitter firebrands.

5:21 - Stephen
50:04 - Amanda
1:27:10 - Andy

You can listen below, here, or find us on iTunes here.

Survivor 33: Between a Rock and a Hard Place -- Episodes 10 + 11 Recap/Analysis

This week the takes are hotter than microwaved mashed potatoes as we're back to give thanks for Wednesday's fantastic double episode. Is one of David or Zeke turning into the next Survivor kingpin, and if so, which one? Were the trust clusters right to stay rock solid or should anyone have thought about flipping?  After an heroic start to the season, has Ken been officially been sent to Winner Edit Exile? And honestly, what's even the point of life? All that and more below, here, or on iTunes here.

Survivor 33: The Kids Aren't Alright -- Episode 9 Recap/Analysis with Taran Armstrong

This week Taran Armstrong steps away from the Big Brother live feeds to inject some youth into a Survivor season currently hemorrhaging millennials. When is it socially acceptable to eat instead of compete and why aren't more people considering it? With limited allies and an idol in his back pocket, where does Jay go from here? Why such a drastic heel turn for Adam and what might it mean for his long-term story? And with all the drama surrounding Taylor's personal life, how deep will Jeff really dig at the reunion? All that and more below, here, or on iTunes here.

Watch the LFC murder Colin at Mario Party here.

Election 2016: President Trump Recap/Analysis with Michael Botta and Scott Green

In today's podcast we welcome GeniusCast's Michael Botta and Scott Green to break down Tuesday's shocking election results and speculate about where the country might be headed under President Trump. Plus, how did his campaign strike such a chord with the silent majority, and what were Hillary's critical errors? What's changes should we be prepared for regarding health care, immigration, taxes, and foreign policy? And could the media circus strategy play an even bigger role in elections going forward? All that and more below, here, or on iTunes here.