On Fire with Jeff Probst: The Official Survivor Podcast

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Probsty 5G | Survivor 48 Mar 06, 2025

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After just four days, the castaways are craving the comforts of home, so why not install some wifi right into a tree? On an all new On Fire, Jeff, Jay and Rachel get fired up about the new main title sequence. Then, it's time to stay humble. The crew reveals their humble traits, and they are oddly, quite similar. Later, Jeff reveals the intention behind the latest beware advantage.

And BOATS! At the heart of Survivor is an unsung hero unit that makes everything go, including the first journey of the season. Finally, at tribal, was Jeff spicier than usual? He gets into how sometimes it really is group therapy. Plus, your questions including a throwback to Survivor Palau's Schoolyard Pick tribe selection.

You've Been Marooned | Survivor 48 Feb 27, 2025

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Come on in! On Fire is back to bring you every juicy detail behind Survivor 48. First up, Jeff and Jay welcome new co-host, winner of Survivor 47, Rachel LaMont. Then, any great season of Survivor begins with the players. Jeff details the casting process, answering exactly how you become one of 18 very lucky castaways.

Next, they dive into the mud headfirst, and why a medical moment with Kevin didn't make the final edit. After one tribe emerges victorious in the marooning challenge, the other two are left with a "Fight for Supplies." Jeff details how they approach this opening twist, while Rachel analyzes just how much of a difference sending one person off can be.

Later, it's the first tribal council of the season, but someone's got to have their torch snuffed. Was it a case of sitting on their hands? Plus, Jeff's special announcement on Survivor 50.

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Survivor 48: On Fire with Rachel Lamont Feb 19, 2025

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Grab your torches, it's time to hit the beach — On Fire, the only official Survivor podcast has returned to accompany Survivor 48! Listen in as Jeff takes you through what big twists to expect this season joined by Survivor 47 winner Rachel Lamont.

It's Time To Vote | Survivor 47 Dec 19, 2024

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It's the finale of Survivor 47 and Jeff, Jay and Charlie are joined by the Winner of Survivor 47 to unpack the epic ending. But first, Jeff looks back 47 finales later, and explains how it has evolved over the years.

Then, they dive into the final immunity challenge and why the castaways returned to the mud one more time. Later, they explore the Final 4 Firemaking challenge and how the wind not blowing your way can change everything.

Finally, they are joined by Survivor 47's winner to discuss their game, how one vote changed their entire journey, and how life completely changed for them when they got back home. Plus, an exciting revelation about Charlie's relationship with the Survivor 47 winner that will certainly surprise you.

The Beginning of the End | Survivor 47 Dec 12, 2024

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It's the Survivor finale, but this season... it's two parts! Jeff, Jay and Charlie begin by diving into what motivated the new finale format and how the Survivor team approached having more time to spend with the final 6. Then, they examine that iconic walking shot of Jeff at the beginning of the episode and what it takes to pull off that moment.

Later, Jay asks Charlie about jury management and how to handle walking on eggshells as players circle who they want to sit next to at the end. Then, Rachel's gameplay motivates a question about the return of the spy-shack, and Jeff dives into what it really takes to shoot - and stay concealed - in the dark.

Plus, they examine Genivieve and Rachel's challenge performance and how it resembled Wendell and Dom back in Survivor:Ghost Island. And, Jeff reveals why he no longer says an iconic and beloved Survivor line.

The Survivor Heist | Survivor 47 Dec 05, 2024

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With Operation: Italy in play, Jeff, Jay and Charlie have a ton to dissect about how to approach a heist movie happening inside an episode of Survivor! They begin with the Italian reward and how Jeff's method of describing the reward makes it all the more appetizing.

Then, knots! Jeff explains how and why this small part of a Survivor challenge can be its most critical. Later, talk of a women's alliance causes Jay to wonder why we haven't seen a successful gender-themed alliance since the Black Widow Brigade.

And finally, an in depth look at Operation: Italy and how the producers behind this built this iconic Survivor sequence from the beaches to the edit bays.

Running Out Of Rope | Survivor 47 Nov 28, 2024

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As the days tick by, the castaways have begun to search within themselves for the capacity not just to survive, but to thrive. Jeff, Jay and Charlie begin by discussing Caroline's realization that it's time to play the game on her terms as she has wanted to since she was just 5 years old. Jeff reflects on how watching young Survivor fans become players has been one of his favorite parts of the experience.

Then, Rachel heads on a journey to a floating barge to complete a timed puzzle that will soon be dragged to the bottom of the ocean. They dissect each element of the brand new, high stakes game, and Jeff details how Team FLINT not only came up with such an awesome idea, but how they turned something so farfetched into a reality.

Later, Sue and Andy's self-reflections spark the question: does outlast also mean outlasting yourself? And Jeff reveals why he decided to speak to the latest castaway joining the jury after their torch was snuffed.

Fire and Rain | Survivor 47 Nov 21, 2024

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It's getting emotional at camp and for good reason. As the number of castaways dwindles, the real bonds and relationships that have formed are more fraught than ever, leading Genevieve and Teeny to question everything. Jeff, Jay and Charlie examine the insecurities that any Survivor relationship has and how the high pressure can lead to magnificent personal growth.

Then, they dive into how a rice negotiation turned into a wild trade for Shots in the Dark, and what it meant for players like Sam, who are playing from the bottom. Jeff also answers why he made the choice to accept the trade, and whether or not he thinks it will come back to haunt the gameplay or the players.

Later, the rain pours down at Tribal and Jeff reveals why he loves it, who keeps all the fires going, and whether or not they've ever postponed Tribal due to weather. And finally, Charlie gets into the strategy behind jury management, as another castaway is sent to the jury bench to decide who becomes Sole Survivor.

That's On You | Survivor 47 Nov 14, 2024

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Sometimes an episode gets batty - literally! Jeff, Jay and Charlie dive into the big moments of episode nine, beginning with a tale as old as time ... Treemail! Jeff harkens back to Season 1, when he first introduced Treemail to the Survivor audience and how it still has a major role today. Then, a twist where 40% of the vote is possibly gone- Jeff answers if that number could increase moving forward. Plus, they dig into Andy and Sam's setback on the challenge, how the Challenge Department is always prepared for a malfunction, and why in this case, Jeff knew it was not his problem! And later they discuss walking into a tribal that's already live, how Jeff handles it if people want to ignore his questions, and why chaos is in the eye of the beholder.

Going Once, Going Twice, Sold | Survivor 47 Nov 07, 2024

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Get ready to get happy, it's the Survivor Auction! Jay, Jeff and Charlie dive into this packed episode, beginning with the SSA's, "Sol's Secret Agents," and whether all castaways need to come prepared with alliance names. Then, they dive into all of the drama of the auction, including how the producers prepare for such an audacious challenge, where they get those delicious grubs, and why Jeff decided to break out into some Shakespeare in the Park. Later, they discuss the big moves by Rachel - sneaking an idol from a tarp and how her new usage of the Shot in the Dark may change the game for years to come. Last up, Charlie talks about grip strength - again. And Jeff answers a fan question about how player interviews are executed and scheduled to ensure all players have equal time to talk behind each other's back