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A comedic "Survivor" recap podcast from three friends: Chris, Lauren, and Kyel.

Survivor 47, Ep 6: Punch Drunk Hate This Man 10/30/2024

Survivor 47, Ep 6: Punch Drunk Hate This Man This episode is just watching a man being slowly eviserated by literally everyone involved in the show. We loved it. Except for the part where Chris wanted to die. Also, we got really punchy. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap for Survivor 47, epiosde 6 /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/33697047

Survivor 47, Ep 5: Hot Dog! 10/28/2024

Survivor 47, Ep 5: Hot Dog! This episode involves a hot dog party reward challenge. One of us, I won't name names, has some feelings on that. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap for Survivor 47, epiosde 5 /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/33650437

Survivor 47, Ep 4: Rome in Flames 10/24/2024

Survivor 47, Ep 4: Rome in Flames And so begins our quiet episodes, where we record while the baby is sleeping... and Chris has a lot of feelings about what happened in the episode. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap for Survivor 47, epiosde 4 /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/33594912

Survivor 47, Ep 3: Rise of the Roman Empire 10/16/2024

Survivor 47, Ep 3: Rise of the Roman Empire This episode starts with some shennigans... like during our recording... you'll find out. And then... well... stuff happens. Can you tell I'm writing this while overtired? Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap for Survivor 47, epiosde 3 /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/33479532

Survivor 47, Ep 2: We Support Stealing Rice 10/03/2024

Survivor 47, Ep 2: We Support Stealing Rice As we recover from our devastation from the first vote out, there is plenty of new drama to process with the remaining players. Also, someone tries to steal rice from the challenge, how does that go over? Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap for Survivor 47, epiosde 2 /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/33309947

Survivor 47, Ep 1: Burning Bold and Brightly 09/26/2024

Survivor 47, Ep 1: Burning Bold and Brightly First episode of the new season and we have FEEELINGS. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap for Survivor 47, epiosde 1 /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/33226347

Survivor 47, Cast Preview! 09/26/2024

Survivor 47, Cast Preview! And we're back! New Survivor season, new cast preview episode, we'll see how our initital takes feel when all is said and done! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Cast Preview for Survivor 47. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/33214647

Survivor 46, Ep 9: Getting Away from Chaotic Energy 05/01/2024

Survivor 46, Ep 9: Getting Away from Chaotic Energy Really, there is nothing like a whole tribe turning on a rogue castaway. And then even MORE chaos happening elsewhere. Also, we stan Queen Venus, it must be said. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter/X: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 9. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/31076693

Survivor 46, Ep 8: The Q Show 05/01/2024

Survivor 46, Ep 8: The Q Show Just when you think you know a cast... they zag on you. Or more accurately, one castaway zags in a reallllly big way. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter/X: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 8. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/31076468

Survivor 46, Ep 7: Several of the Sexiest Dads To Ever Do It 04/17/2024

Survivor 46, Ep 7: Several of the Sexiest Dads To Ever Do It Merge tribe! But someone still won't make the jury! Who will it be?! Also, someone tries to start the Alphabet Game and some players prove they have never played the alphabet game before. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter/X: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 7. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/30867608

Survivor 46, Ep 6: A Buff-less Lot 04/17/2024

Survivor 46, Ep 6: A Buff-less Lot We've reached Merge! Or have we? It's the new era, and you gotta EARN that Merge tribe buff. Who's gonna make it through? And who's going to be sent home and not make the jury? The suspense is killing us. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter/X: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 6. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/30858688

Survivor 46, Ep 5: Little Woman Stick Bug! 04/08/2024

Survivor 46, Ep 5: Little Woman Stick Bug! Doing a podcast while being new parents creates schedule conflicts, and this episode's signifncat delay is a result of that, sowwy! Anyway, it's about time someone pulled a "Jeremy" and this episode provides. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 5. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/30735793

Survivor 46, Ep 3&4: Captain Jeffery's Adventures 03/26/2024

Survivor 46, Ep 3&4: Captain Jeffery's Adventures We were out of town last week, so we do a brief recap of episode 3 before diving into episode 4, which is very much just a continuation of the theme's episode 3, and what may be one of the worst unravelings of a promising player we've seen in a long time. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 3&4. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/30543698

Survivor 46, Ep 2: Metallica vs TSwift 03/11/2024

Survivor 46, Ep 2: Metallica vs TSwift Can't say a competition of naming the most Metallica or Taylor Swift songs was on our Survivor bingo card, but yet here we are. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 2. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/30316313

Survivor 46, Ep 1: No Effort, Just Vibes 03/06/2024

Survivor 46, Ep 1: No Effort, Just Vibes Season premiere! This episode got some mixed reactions from us, and one player was particularly divisive. A real cast of characters this season, intrigued to see how it all unfolds! Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Cast Preview for Survivor 46. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/30251463

Survivor 46, Cast Preview! 02/24/2024

Survivor 46, Cast Preview! We're baaaaaaaack! Okay so we did disappear alomst a full year ago with no explatnation and we're deeply sorry for that. But we have returned for Survivor 46 and we are excited as all get out. Also, we have a new co-host, can't wait for you to meet them. This new cast seems kinda wild, and we have legit no idea how they are gonna play together. Nevertheless, we are stoked to see how this season unfolds. Dive in to hear our early hot takes and predicitons! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Cast Preview for Survivor 46. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/30087758

Survivor 44, Cast Preview! 03/01/2023

Survivor 44, Cast Preview! New Survivor season in the house, amirite?! This new crop of castaways is pretty nutty. Feels like casting was swinging for the fences, and we couldn't be happier. Listen in for all our way early hot takes and predicitons! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Cast Preview for Survivor 44. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/26090571

Survivor 43, Ep 12: Livin', Laughin', Lovin' 12/08/2022

Survivor 43, Ep 12: Livin', Laughin', Lovin' Y'all, this episode was great. Fantastic even! Some major moves were made and a new frontrunner has emerged. Do we think they can win it all? FINALE NEXT WEEK OMG. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 12. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/25271025

Survivor 43, Ep 10-11: Flippin' Tables 12/06/2022

Survivor 43, Ep 10-11: Flippin' Tables One player is finally on the outs, and they decide to sow chaos everywhere. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 10-11. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/25244550

Survivor 43, Ep 9: The Lauren and Kyel Show 12/06/2022

Survivor 43, Ep 9: The Lauren and Kyel Show Chris couldn't join for this episode and then took forever to edit it, what a dumb dumb. So it's just Lauren and Kyel! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 9. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/25234227

Survivor 43, Ep 8: Yes, We Skipped an Episode 11/16/2022

Survivor 43, Ep 8: Yes, We Skipped an Episode No, your podcast app isn't glitching, we did not do an ep for S43E07. But we are back for episode 8! These players are pulling some wild shenanigans. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 8. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/25032921

Survivor 43, Ep 6: Running Your Ally Over With A Bus, Repeatedly 10/31/2022

Survivor 43, Ep 6: Running Your Ally Over With A Bus, Repeatedly It's MERRRRRGE! But in that new way where you still have to earn a right to be on the Merge tribe. And as soon as the challenge is over, the gloves are off, and who cares if someone was your ally? SURVIVOR, BABY! WE LOVE IT. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 6. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/24859314

Survivor 43, Ep 5: Cream City 10/21/2022

Survivor 43, Ep 5: Cream City Okay no time for fun descriptions as I am late to get to the airport! But this is a good episode! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 5. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/24764796

Survivor 43, Ep 4: Don’t Talk to Me Until I’ve Had My Papaya 10/15/2022

Survivor 43, Ep 4: Don’t Talk to Me Until I’ve Had My Papaya Some controversies this week! Although, if we're honest, we don't see the controversial move as controversial, we see it as part of the game. Don't know what we're talking about? Thens tart listening! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 4. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/24685698

Survivor 43, Ep 3: Run, Carla, Run! 10/12/2022

Survivor 43, Ep 3: Run, Carla, Run! Things are heating up, alliances are being truly tested, and an Honormen is afronted... it's all gravy for us Survior Fans! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 3. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/24662427

Survivor 43, Ep 2: Where Have All The Villains Gone? 09/30/2022

Survivor 43, Ep 2: Where Have All The Villains Gone? Kyel had a birthday! Also, new Survivor with more Cody shenanigans and Lauren laments that we haven't had a good villain in far too long. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 2. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/24549618

Survivor 43, Ep 1: Get Busy LIVIN, Agent Cody Banks! 09/25/2022

Survivor 43, Ep 1: Get Busy LIVIN, Agent Cody Banks! The new season is here! We really loved this premiere! It's a great new cast with some wild characters, and THE BEAST that is Jeffrey Probst is hungrier than ever. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 1. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/24484131

Survivor 43, Cast Preview! 09/21/2022

Survivor 43, Cast Preview! It's a brand new season of Survivor! Did ya miss us? Here's our first look at the new cast, and our wild specualtions begin! Can't wait to get this season started. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Cast Preview for Survivor 43. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/24443238

Survivor 42, Ep 12: Finale Extraganza! 07/26/2022

Survivor 42, Ep 12: Finale Extraganza! So this episode is incredibly late and for that I apologize. This summer got off to a wacky start for us, and this ep of WPF slipped through the cracks, but now you can finally hear our breakdown of what we thought was a pretty good finale and a pretty good season overall. And, gotta love that winner. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 12. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/23859405

Survivor 42, Ep 11: Jeff Probst Has Become The Monster 05/22/2022

Survivor 42, Ep 11: Jeff Probst Has Become The Monster Getting down to the wire for season 42 and big threats are dropping like flies. Could the person we thought least likely to win at the beginning of the season be on a crash course to win it all? Can't wait for the finale next week! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 11. /episode/index/show/worthplayingfor/id/23188532

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