Survivor Top Ten

Every week, we break down the latest episode of CBS's Survivor in a top ten countdown. New episodes every Friday morning.

Season 50, ep 13 - "Survivor Malpractice" 05/22/2026

Season 50, ep 13 - "Survivor Malpractice" Cirie won an oddly shaped tropy. Ozzy won a t-shirt. And Aubry won 2 millions dollars and a brand new Land Cruiser. We broke down the finale, all things good and bad. Where will this season place in the the fifty seasons of Survivor? What should we expect from the "Open Era?" Let's find out together. Subscribe and leave a review! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/41390945

Season 50, ep 12 - "Into the Tiffa-verse" 05/15/2026

Season 50, ep 12 - "Into the Tiffa-verse" Is there another metaverse out there where Tiffany won immunity last week and Cirie is still in this game? We'll never know. Instead, we just recapped the universe we're in now, that sent Rick and Cirie home. Some highlights: Aubry's winner's edit is obvoius but her confessionals are meh. Okay fine, Rizzo is good at Survivor. Will Devens and Cirie be back? and much more! See you next week for our finale coverage! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/41304530

Season 50, ep 11 - "Scarecrow" 05/08/2026

Season 50, ep 11 - "Scarecrow" Cirie's Rizzard of Oz is dead. But did the scarecrow get his brain in the end? We discuss Ozzy's final episode of Survivor 50 and more, including: Emily's contribution to this season The super powered advantaged Jonathan got as immunity winner. Immunity idol power in season 50. Did Rizzo make a game-ending move? Who is best set up to win now? Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/41212705

Season 50, ep 10 - "Green Power Ranger" 05/04/2026

Season 50, ep 10 - "Green Power Ranger" What's better than the green power ranger coming to camp? Mr. Beast! If you're ... Rizo's little brother. But it turns out he made the best celebrity contribution this season, with an incredible coin flip by Rick Devens. We talked about this episode, from Emily Flippen's first wrong vote to Stephenie's vote-off. Subscribe for more STT recaps! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/41136300

Season 50, ep 9 - "RizDog" 04/24/2026

Season 50, ep 9 - "RizDog" It's Christian's final swan song, and we sent our Dr. Spock in style. Enjoy our Survivor 50, episode nine recap and analysis, featuring: Cirie's charisma. Our new names for RizGod and WarDog. Thoughts on the three most likely winners. Hot take on Devens' "idol." and much more! Subscribe and leave a review! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/41000045

Season 50, ep 8 - "Feathers plucked" 04/20/2026

Season 50, ep 8 - "Feathers plucked" We're back to recap Survivor 50 after a failed Operation Italy podcast recording. Some highlights: Was the twist fair? Should Coach have had his own exit? Was it fair to make Chrissy go first? How do you strategize for pairs without knowing it's coming? Did a cameramane help Cirie find the coconut? and much more! Subscribe, review and follow us on ! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/40931485

Season 50, ep 7 - "Haikus" 04/10/2026

Season 50, ep 7 - "Haikus" Would you pay $200 for a Coach from Zoom, where he bestows a nickname upon you? Probably not. But will you listen to this recap of Survivor 50, episode 7 for free? Yes! We talked through this whole episode, that culminated in the final winner going home. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review. /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/40797585

Season 50, ep 6 - "In the Hands of Jeff" 04/03/2026

Season 50, ep 6 - "In the Hands of Jeff" What does it mean to be cut from the same cloth? Are you politically aligned? Are you part of a pre-game zoom alliance? Are we overthinking this? We discuss these important questions and more on this week's recap of episode 6 of Survivor 50. /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/40720050

Season 50, ep 5 - "Read a book" 03/27/2026

Season 50, ep 5 - "Read a book" Are women being edited out of this season? How does editing even work? Is Charlie okay? We try to answer all these questions and more in this episode five recap of season 50. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/40639325

Season 50, ep 4 - "IMDb's least favorite" 03/20/2026

Season 50, ep 4 - "IMDb's least favorite" The internet may not have loved Zac Brown's appearance, but the episode itself had a pretty good blindside. We recapped everything from episode four of Survivor 50, including: Was "The White Lotus" cameo opportunity helping out Mike White? Was he on anyone's radar? Will Christian regret this decision? What's better - Applebee's or Zac Brown Band? Charlie's hate for Rizzo may be real after all. See you next week. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/40550915

Season 50, ep 3 - "Mike White impressions" 03/13/2026

Season 50, ep 3 - "Mike White impressions" It's a swap! You know what that means ... a ... rap? We break down everything from this third episode, including why Jeff's earnestness plays well here because the season is just so good. Some highlights: We test out our Mike White impressions Aubry or Gen - who's going first? Coach's full circle moment Chrissy trades up for a much better tribe. And much, much more! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review. See you next week! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/40421975

Season 50, ep 2 - "Big baby Joe" 03/06/2026

Season 50, ep 2 - "Big baby Joe" Is it Joe-ver? Or has the Joe Train just begun? Whatever the case, it's Christian's season and we're just here for the ride. We recap the second episode of Survivor 50, and make bold predictions on what's coming next. Some highlights: Savannah is out early, but meant for reality TV. Cirie might be a magician. The Billie Eilish Idol is actually very good, even if you're not a real fan. Coach 4.0 is Coach 1.0, too See you next time, make sure to subscribe! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/40338310

Season 50, ep 1 - "Peak archetypes" 02/27/2026

Season 50, ep 1 - "Peak archetypes" Billie Eilish, Dragon Slayers, Ozzy's haircut ... we're back to recap everything from the Survivor 50 premiere. Some highlights: Who exceeded our expectations, and why these peak archetypes are so good for the show. Survivor level set with this mix of old and new school players. Cirie is bulletproof. and much, much more! Make sure to subscribe, leave a review and keep listening every Friday morning for new recaps! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/40249730

Survivor 50 pregame draft! 02/23/2026

Survivor 50 pregame draft! Survivor 50 is upon us and we're back to recap the biggest (literally, cast-wise) season ever of the show we've obsessed over for 25+ years. We recorded this draft ahead of Survivor 49 to come in with the same biases, and lack thereof, that the cast would have for Savannah and Rizzo. But we're releasing it now for the first time. We'll see you every Friday morning this season with our recap, analysis and predictions for the season. Make sure to subscribe. See you on Friday! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/40195870

Season 49 Finale - "Puzzle Dumb" 12/19/2025

Season 49 Finale - "Puzzle Dumb" We got lost in the jungle for a bit looking for a clue, but Jeff handed us a bamboo stick and we're back to recap the end of Survivor 49. Stick with us, we'll be back to recap all of Survivor 50. For now, here's the highlights from this finale episode: Was Savannah's win akin to Boston Rob's? We ponder a world in which Kristina pulled out a win. How will the rest of the Survivor 50 cast react ot RizGod? Soph had a great finale. Will she be back? and much, much more! See you in 2026 for Survivor 50! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/39465100

Season 49, ep 3 - "The same snake" 10/13/2025

Season 49, ep 3 - "The same snake" Just like Jake, we're back in civilization. Please accept our apologies as we return to our regular schedule of Friday morning releases. Some higlights from this episode: If that wasn't a dry bite, that snake would've killed Jake. Was the behind-the-scenes cinema or ... inappropriate? Should Alex not have played his idol? Jeremiah laughs his way out of the game. Make sure to subscribe. See you Friday! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/38559565

Season 49, ep 2 - "Cinematic alliance" 10/13/2025

Season 49, ep 2 - "Cinematic alliance" This podcast is late! Please accept our apologies. Some highlights: Is Savannah being a littttle harsh on Jawan? What's the point of Jake stealing shoes? Hasn't everyone figured it out? Do people really use the word "cinema?" and much, much more! Make sure to follow us on Twitter, and come back every Friday morning for our regular weekly recaps. /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/38559525

Season 49, ep 1 - "Desensitized" 09/29/2025

Season 49, ep 1 - "Desensitized" Another new era season is upon us, as everyone, including the show, still seems preoccupied with Survivor 50. But 49 is here and it's happening and we will be recapping it! Some highlights: RIZGOD is fine after all? Maybe? Savannah seems destined to win. A few other dark horses we call out, including an older player that could finally take Gabler's spot. Did RIZGOD cheat? Should we keep referring to him as RIZGOD? Why is everyone so happy at tribal? and much, much more! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/38389205

Survivor 50 - Cast reveal reactions! 05/29/2025

Survivor 50 - Cast reveal reactions! A record 24 people are headed to Fiji to play Survivor for 26 days. We talk through all the casting choices, good and bad. Will Colby 4.0 surprise us and fit in? Did RizzGod win Survivor 49? Will he tell anyone if he did? Mike White Lotus returns to find his new background extras. Cirie is back again. Should she play every season? Who will eventually be the new host when Jeff's ego finally causes his head to explode? and much more! Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on . /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/36764880

Season 48, ep 13 - "Dark Joe" 05/23/2025

Season 48, ep 13 - "Dark Joe" Welp, we made it. The season is over and Kyle won. Some highlights: Kyle is a great winner in an otherwise JV season. Did Eva think she was going to win? Would Kamilla have really won in the final three. Mitch's edit may have been a cautionary tale. David was serious until he wasn't. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/36685065

Season 48, ep 12 - "Anti-Joe" 05/16/2025

Season 48, ep 12 - "Anti-Joe" Some of us might be anti-Joe but the tides are turning in his favor for a few fans. We recap the penultimate episode of Survivor 48 and discuss the inevitable Kyle vs Joe showdown. Some highlights: Did Kyle really make his move at the right time? Mitch is supposedly a threat but also maybe a goat. The jury is going to be very, very bitter. Was a certain moment in this episode produced? and much, much more! Subscribe, leave a (five star) review and follow us on . /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/36588255

Season 48, ep 11 - 🧍🏻 05/09/2025

Season 48, ep 11 - 🧍🏻 Where is this season going, and will Kyle, Mitch, Kamilla or Shauhin ever grow a backbone? We discuss this and much more! Some highlights: GOT FUN BETRALE Is coconut ettiquette a real thing? Could Shauhin actually win? Bold predictions for next episode and the finale. Make sure to follow us on , subscribe and leave a review. /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/36504115

Season 48, ep 10 - "Mailing it in" 05/02/2025

Season 48, ep 10 - "Mailing it in" This was an episode, that's for sure. We break it down with some optimism. Is this really the story of Kamilla or Mary beating someone from the 'Strong 5' at the end? Mitch mailed it in this episode. Will Kamilla and Kyle pull a 'Mean Girls' before this is all over? Josh make a big final four bold prediction. and much more! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/36406020

Season 48, ep 9 - "Star Pupil" 04/24/2025

Season 48, ep 9 - "Star Pupil" The Strong Five alliance found its achiles heel. We talk through their tragic end in this special Wednesday night early recap. Some highlights: Strategy has found its way back to Survivor 48! Eva has been in a good spot, but what will happen next? David was always right but never had the tact. Star is being airlifted onto this island. Is the 'vote without power' better than an immunity idol? Subscribe and leave a review! See you next week for episode 10. /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/36290160

Season 48, ep 8 - "Steamroll to the end" 04/21/2025

Season 48, ep 8 - "Steamroll to the end" Will the Strong Five steamroll to the end, or will Chrissy's "warning" change everything? We recap episode eight of Survivor and discuss this future of this "old school" season. Some highlights: Not David. Did Kyle play this well? Is Shauhin in a good spot, despite being completely wrong about Kamilla? Are these shorter challenges better? What will the them of season 50 be? and much, much more! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/36240375

Season 48, ep 7 - "I can do this all day" 04/11/2025

Season 48, ep 7 - "I can do this all day" It's officially the merge and we have two vote-offs to cover. So grab on to your immunity bucket and hold on for this week's recap. Some highlights: Is Mitch on the bottom or a threat, or both? Does David stunt for Captain America? Was he quoting him? Will Mary's Shot in the Dark come back to bite her? Cedrek was absolutely the wrong vote-off Make sure to subscribe and leave a review. See you next week! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/36093375

Season 48, ep 6 - "A Star is Born" 04/04/2025

Season 48, ep 6 - "A Star is Born" We are merged, er, we are together as a group of 13! Let's recap episode six of Survivor 48. Some highlights: Cedrek is everyone's dad (but bad at Survivor) Charity's TikTok feed Dave picks his final three Can you drink that much milk? Should you? Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/36000920

Season 48, ep 5 - "Jeff is Stitch" 03/27/2025

Season 48, ep 5 - "Jeff is Stitch" It's our 300th episode! So open a tiny bottle of champagne or Yellowtail with us, as we did over ten years ago, and enjoy this week's recap. Some highlights: Will Jeff ever get out of his own way? Or is he really just an alien come down to Earth, trying to understand human emotion? Eva had a great episode, but will she make it far? Kyle and Kamilla are playing this game perfectly. Cedrek is not playing this game perfectly. Is Sai approaching 'goat' status (not the good kind)? Make sure to subscribe and follow us on for live tweets during the episodes. /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/35882760

Season 48, ep 4 - "Realize real eyes" 03/20/2025

Season 48, ep 4 - "Realize real eyes" Happy Survivor Wednesday! It's our 299th recap, so you get it a little early. Make sure to subscribe to hear our 300th podcast next week. Highlights from this week's episode of Survivor 48: Sai is fun when she's not going to tribal! Cedrek may be a zero vote finalist. K2 should win Emmys for their performance. Is David getting the Michael Scott season 2 treatment? Will Thomas play again? See you next week! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/35785730

Season 48, ep 3 - "Pizza to-go" 03/14/2025

Season 48, ep 3 - "Pizza to-go" No matter what happens when you're listening to this week's recap, just know you're welcome at Luigi's. We broke down the good, bad and horrific gameplay from this week. Some highlights: Is Mary as good a player as Sai thinks? Did Justin roll over, or was there more they didn't show in the edit? What will the swap bring? We make our winner picks. As mentioned in the show, here's the from contestants. See you next week! /episode/index/show/survivortopten/id/35681670

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