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.
dropyourbuffs.substack.com
Latest episodes
Showing 20 · updated from the feed
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
Survivor 50 Episode 9 "I Deserve All Of This" Recap
We’re back recapping the latest instalment of Survivor 50: In The Hands of Jimmy Fallon. We’re breaking down Christian’s disastrous One In The Urn journey, Jeff’s partici
Apr 25 58 min
Survivor 50 Episode 8 "Double The Fun, Double The Demise" Recap
Better late than never, Sean and Evan are back to recap the latest instalment of Survivor 50. We're breaking down the double elimination twist, Cirie's Exile Island cocon
Apr 21 45 min
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 8 Recap
We’re back for our final recap of Australian Survivor: Redemption! We’re kicking it off with a fresh DYB feud with a certain Australian Survivor alum. Then we’re diving i
Apr 16 1 h 29 min
Survivor 50 Episode 7 "That's Not How I Play Survivor" Recap
We’re back to talk about some rare conflict on Survivor! We’re talking Dee’s blowout with Coach and Jonathan, Stephenie’s journey and Cirie’s Rizard of Oz alliance. Plus,
Apr 10 54 min
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 7 Recap
Kevin and Sean are back to talk about the penultimate (sort of?) week of Australian Survivor: Redemption. We're talking about the Australian Survivor rumour mill, the fal
Apr 9 1 h 23 min
Survivor 50 Episode 6 "The Blood Moon" Recap
We’re back to break down what is being called the biggest twist in Survivor history (spoiler: it’s a tribe swap). We’re talking about the ongoing gaslighting related to t
Apr 4 1 h 04 min
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 6 Recap
We’re back for a rocky (get it?) week of Australian Survivor: Redemption! We’re talking about some chaotic tribal councils, Keeley and Brooke thriving in arts and crafts
Apr 2 1 h 14 min
Tree Mailbag!
We’re opening the phone lines to hear from the buffies. We’re talking about Survivor’s ongoing gender imbalance, season 50’s reframing of Sophie and Kenzie’s wins, the er
Mar 31 1 h 35 min
Survivor 50 Episode 5 "Open Wounds" Recap
We’re back to recap the latest episode of Survivor 50. We’re diving into Ozzy’s temper tantrum, Christian’s damage control, Coach’s level of self-awareness, and the forma
Mar 28 53 min
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 5 Recap
Drop your budgie smugglers because we are back to talk week 5 of Survivor: Redemption. Sean and Kevin break down the merge, the iconic duo of Jackson and Ben, potential w
Mar 26 1 h 28 min
Survivor 50 Episode 4 "Knife To The Heart" Recap
We’re back for the latest instalment of Zac Brown’s press tour! We’re diving into the unprecedentedly wonky pacing of a Survivor episode, how the Zac Brown appearance cou
Mar 20 49 min
Survivor AU: Redemption Week 4 Recap
Pour yourself a tall glass of raw milk because we are back to talk about the end of the pre-merge portion of Australian Survivor: Redemption. We’re diving into the very f
Mar 19 1 h 19 min
Chart trend
Position in the After Shows chart (US), last 90 days.
#1#99#196JunJulAugSep
#8
all-time peak
8
days in the top 10 since Nov 2024
Chart positions
Where Drop Your Buffs ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 16, 2026).
A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
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
We strive to present a balanced view by showing a diverse range of reviews from Apple Podcasts.
More podcasts like Drop Your Buffs
Popular shows in After Shows, for your next listen.
Here you find the Apple Podcasts chart positions of Drop Your Buffs, its latest episodes to listen to directly, and reviews from listeners. Rankings are updated daily for the United States.
