Heralded by the Washington Post as being “ostensibly about ‘Survivor’”, in this podcast, veteran fan Sean Ross and quarantine newbie Evan Ross Katz take a very gay deep dive into all things SURVIVOR. With a uniquely queer lens, Drop Your Buffs takes a retrospective look at the greatest seasons, players and iconic moments from the reality show that started it all. Plus, we go straight to the source, interviewing legendary contestants of the game.
But it doesn’t stop there. Evan and Sean also cover SURVIVOR-adjacent television, including THE TRAITORS, THE WHITE LOTUS and …AND JUST LIKE THAT.
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You Can See Everything Recap (SPOILERS)
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We had to hop on the mic to deep dive the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything. We’re going FULL SPOILER (consider yourselves warned!) to break down everyt
Oct 24 1 h 27 min
Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 5 Rewatch
We’re back for another explosive episode of Heroes vs Villains! We’re talking the emergence of Amanda, another very physical challenge, James’ injury, an incredible rewar
Oct 24 54 min
Celebrity Traitors UK 2, Week 3 Recap
We’re back to talk about the latest on Celebrity Traitors UK! We’re touching down on last week’s banishments, murder, recruitment and debating how easy or hard it is to m
Oct 21 1 h 04 min
Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 4 Rewatch
Our Heroes vs Villains rewatch continues! We’re talking slip ‘n slide body tea, a meltdown from Coach, hidden immunity idols and an untimely demise for Cirie.
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Oct 17 54 min
Celebrity Traitors UK 2, Week 2 Recap
We’re back for another blockbuster week of Celebrity Traitors UK! We’re talking about the historic first round table, Hannah’s recruitment, challenges worth watching and
Oct 14 1 h 08 min
Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 3 Rewatch
Our rewatch of Heroes vs Villains continues! We’re breaking down an epic challenge that could never happen today, the re-emergence of the Black Widow, Russell’s encore pe
Oct 11 40 min
Survivor 51 Episode 3 “What I’m Smellin’ is Stinky” Recap
Are we so back? We’re eating crow and recapping the latest episode of Survivor 51 because it served up come classically 30’s Survivor entertainment. We’re talking Rob cal
Oct 9 1 h 02 min
Celebrity Traitors UK 2, Week 1 Recap
We had to jump on the mic to talk about the return of Celebrity Traitors UK. We’re talking about the stellar cast, the traitor selection twist and Richard E. Grant’s big
Oct 7 1 h 05 min
Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 2 Rewatch
Our rewatch of Survivor’s best season continues! We’re diving into the famous Boston Rob fainting spell, Rupert’s feud with Stephenie and the unravelling of James on the
Oct 2 49 min
Survivor: Heroes vs Villains Episode 1 Rewatch
Our counter-programming to Survivor 51 has officially begun! We’re rewinding the tape all the way back to Survivor’s most celebrated season, Heroes vs Villains! We’re bre
Sep 24 1 h 07 min
Drop Your Buffs Live Post-Mortem
We’re still riding the high of our first live show and sitting down to rehash it all. Plus we’re taking your calls about your experiences, spilling as much tea as we can
Sep 18 1 h 25 min
Survivor 51 Cast Assessment
Even though we’re not recapping Survivor 51, we’re sitting down to react to the cast for some reason!
For more Drop Your Buffs, including our Cook Islands rewatch, subsc
Sep 16 1 h 45 min
Catch Up: Drop Your Buffs Live, Confessions II, Eternal Sunshine Tour, Big Brother
It’s been a while, so we decided to hop onto the main feed to chat odds and ends. First and foremost, we’re talking about DROP YOUR BUFFS LIVE! which will be happening in
Jul 19 51 min
Interview: Savannah Louie
Evan and Sean sit down with Survivor 49 winner Savannah Louie to bury the hatchet. We’re talking to Savannah about playing Survivor back-to-back, her stint on season 50,
Jun 12 1 h 00 min
Survivor 50 Post-Mortem
We’re putting a bow on Survivor 50 with our highly anticipated post-mortem on the season. We’re taking your questions about the good, the bad and the Jonathan. We discuss
Jun 8 1 h 28 min
Kelley Wentworth Talks Survivor 50
Evan Ross Katz sits down with Survivor Legend Kelley Wentworth to chat all things Survivor. They break down Season 50, the idea of the “Open Era,” and so much more.
For
May 26 1 h 10 min
Survivor 50 Episode 13 "Reverse The Curse" Recap
We have much to discuss about Survivor 50’s huge finale! We’re talking winners, losers and Jeff’s big mistake.
For an even deeper dive on Survivor 50, subscribe to our
May 22 1 h 10 min
Survivor 50 Episode 12 "Inconceivable" Recap
We're back to recap the tragic penultimate episode of Survivor 50. We're breaking down a bizarrely paced double-boot episode, the ripple effects from last week's ill-advi
May 16 57 min
Survivor 50 Episode 11 "Everyone Will Be Shooketh" Recap
We’re breaking down a (potentially disastrous) double Tribal Council episode of Survivor 50. We’re talking about a Survivor legend sinking their own game, a rare win for
May 9 48 min
Survivor 50 Episode 10 "A Side Dish of Chaos" Recap
We're back to talk about the 2-hour episode 10 of Survivor 50. We're breaking down an action-packed Survivor auction, MrBeast (henceforth known as Mr. Beats), an extremel
May 2 1 h 02 min
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If you don’t take survivor too seriously, this is the place for you. You won’t hear Sean and Evan breaking down strategy, counting votes, etc. You will find snarky commentary that will crack you up. Here you are IN on the joke, especially if you join the Patreon and are privy to the live chats, close friends insta stories, and after dark (aka bonus) episodes. Do not go in expecting new era “fun” but instead an old school approach to consuming, laughing at, and even sometimes enjoying survivor.
Annie Staskunas · Apr 2025
Evan and Sean have great banter, commentary, and knowledge. They aren’t afraid to give their opinions and perspectives. Refreshing to hear that level of candor.
A raft · Jan 2025
I look forward to listening to Sean and Evan every week! Far and away, this is my favorite pod I subscribe to. They really make me feel like I’m just kiki’ing and vibing with them.
Admittedly, they don’t just talk about the shows they’re recapping, but that’s exactly what I love about them!! They help me stay in tune with pop culture, other shows I might like. They make me laugh the whole time, from talking about their lives to playing Star or Starless. They’re honest and they actually critique the shows they watch. As a certified hater through-and-through, these are my people. You don’t just have to love all the content you consume… and they get that. Their instagram is so entertaining and their Patreon is so worth the money. 10/10 pod for me and always recommending it to my friends.
You guys are my faves. Keep doing what you’re doing!
JackE-43 · Jan 2025
Insightful, hilarious, and so much fun— this podcast breaks down the shows we watch in an honest and joyous way. Hallelujah. -IR
RFR1018 · Jan 2025
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