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**Drop Your Buffs**

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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Latest Episodes:

Survivor 41, Episode 2 “Juggling Chainsaws” Recap Sep 30, 2021

Show notes

Beware! We're breaking down the second episode of Survivor 41. The butterflies, Astroturf and broccoli of it all.

Join the conversation! Our DMs are open:

Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz

Sean: https://www.instagram.com/soda.pup

Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration).

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

Survivor 41, Episode 1 “A New Era” Recap Sep 23, 2021

Show notes

Come on in! We're breaking down the premier episode of Survivor 41. The twists, players, challenges, tribals and the standout players.

Join the conversation! Our DMs are open:

Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz

Sean: https://www.instagram.com/soda.pup

Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration).

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

Interview: Courtney Yates Sep 22, 2021

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In this episode, gay icon Courtney Yates is joining us to talk all things Survivor China and Heroes vs Villains! We're rehashing all of her impeccable one-liners, her alliance with Todd and Amanda, Sandra's second win, her kid-sister relationship with Jeff Probst and, yes, The Dragonz. Plus, Survivor China winner Todd Herzog joins the chat and Buffy the Vampire Slayer herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, weighs in on her favorite Survivor players. You don't want to miss this one.

Join the conversation! Our DMs are open:

Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz

Sean: https://www.instagram.com/soda.pup

Follow Courtney on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/courtneyyates

Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration).

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

Survivor 41 Pre-Season Roundup Sep 17, 2021

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We're interrupting our regularly scheduled ranting to bring you all of the information you need ahead of the premier of Survivor 41. We're dissecting everything we know about this so-called "new era" of Survivor- monsters, danger, starvation and 26 days! We're also doing a full analysis of the castaways and tribes. And, yes, we will make the mistake of predicting a winner and a first boot.

Join the conversation! Our DMs are open:

Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz

Sean: https://www.instagram.com/soda.pup

Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration).

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

“I Didn’t Come Here To Make Friends” Sep 08, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, Evan and Sean are taking a deep dive into Survivor: Borneo through the lens of our first runner-up, Kelly Wiglesworth. We're talking about her rocky relationship with Sue Hawk and asking if she really deserved *that* final tribal speech, her game-changing moves and her disappointing return to the game. We're also dissecting the long-standing allegations of cheating in Borneo.

Join the conversation! Our DMs are open:

Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz

Sean: https://www.instagram.com/soda.pup

Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration).

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

Interview: Ozzy Lusth Aug 25, 2021

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DROP YOUR BUFFS welcomes the legendary Ozzy Lusth of Survivor Cook Islands, Micronesia, South Pacific and Game Changers! An absolute icon of the game, Ozzy is a record-holding challenge beast, the first victim of the Black Widow Brigade, and an all-around Hero (despite not actually being cast as one, but more on that in our discussion). Ozzy is telling us about his relationship with Amanda post-Micronesia, the final tribal vote he regrets casting, what it was like being present for J*ff V*rner's last tribal ever (we hope) and giving us his thoughts on the future of Survivor. And yes, we're definitely talking about OnlyFans.

Join the conversation! Our DMs are open:

Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz

Sean: https://www.instagram.com/soda.pup

Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration).

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

”Drop Your Buffs” Aug 11, 2021

Show notes

Welcome to DROP YOUR BUFFS! Evan Ross Katz and Sean Ross are taking a look back at their own Survivor journeys and reliving their favorite moments, seasons, archetypes, winners and underrated players. Evan and Sean are also talking about the phenomenon of Survivor, the ever-growing fan community and what they are going to bring to the conversation. Plus, they're teasing some legendary guests that will be appearing in future episodes.

Join the conversation! Our DMs are open:

Evan: https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz

Sean: https://www.instagram.com/soda.pup

Music by Cody Lee Curtis (@codyleecurtis). Artwork by Mark Glasgow (@markglasgowillustration).

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe

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