Survivor Brothers

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Survivor 39: Here's What Got Dan Kicked Off Survivor Dec 13, 2019

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Welcome to Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss "Just Go For It," the twelfth episode of Survivor 39: Island of the Idols.

In this episode, the Bros discuss Dan Spilo's ejection from the game of Survivor, what happened off-camera that led to the historic decision (according to People's reporting), and how it affects the game and the season as a whole. Plus, they go in on Dean Kowalski's big gamble on the Island of the Idols, whether he chose the right prize, and his many flexes (both metaphorical and literal).

Then, stick around until the end of the episode for a special bonus segment with Audrey Middleton of Big Brother 17 about her competition reality TV project Sequester. Season 3 is currently streaming on YouTube and is coming to Amazon Prime in 2020.

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Survivor 39: Here's Who's Really at Fault for That Tribal Council Train Wreck Dec 06, 2019

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Welcome to Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss "A Very Simple Plan," the eleventh episode of Survivor 39: Island of the Idols.

Join them as they discuss the famed Survivor loved ones visit that had Jeff struggling to comprehend human emotion and the train wreck of a tribal council that sent Applebees fanatic Karishma to jury. Did pretty-faced Dean ruin things for the ragtag group of four? Or did Noura screw herself, as she Nourmally does? And did Elaine make the right move playing her idol... and finding it in plain sight?

And stay tuned to the end to find out who Fox and Lance (aka Big Red) named their Survivors of the Week and their Goats of the Week.

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Survivor 39: The Rise of Queen Karishma's One-Woman Goat Army Nov 28, 2019

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Welcome to Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss "Bring on the Bacon" the tenth episode of Survivor 39: Island of the Idols.

Join them as they discuss Dean Kowalski's counterfeit advantage, Lauren Beck's well-reasoned gamble at the Island of the Idols, and Karishma Patel's gutsy idol play at Tribal Council that shocked everyone and sent Olympic swimmer Elizabeth Beisel to the jury.

Plus, now that Noura Salman's won two Individual Immunity challenges in a row... does she actually have a chance to win the game?

And stay tuned to the end to find out who Fox and Lance named their Survivors of the Week and their Goats of the Week.

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Follow Fox on Twitter: @foxvanallen

Follow Lance on Twitter: @casuallyginger

Survivor 39: Dan Poisoned the Well, but the Game Goes On Nov 22, 2019

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Welcome to Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss "Two For The Price Of One" the ninth episode of Survivor 39: Island of the Idols.

They discuss the aftermath of the Dan vote (both in the game and in the real world), the rise of Karishma, the "really sneaky" tribal council twist that sent Missy and Aaron to the jury, and Survivor's latest social justice moment about representation. And yeah, they also discuss Noura's immunity challenge win and the hilarious fail that happened immediately after.

Plus: Stay tuned to the end to find out who Fox and Lance named their Survivors of the Week and their Goats of the Week.

Thanks for listening. For more Survivor 39 content, analysis and opinion, please subscribe to TV Guide's Survivor Brothers on your favorite podcasting app.

Follow Fox on Twitter: @foxvanallen

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Survivor 39: We Need to Have a Serious Talk About Dan Nov 15, 2019

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Welcome to Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss "We Made It to the Merge!" the controversial and unprecedented eighth episode of Survivor 39: Island of the Idols.

They discuss Dan Spilo's unwanted touching of Kellee Kim (and his subsequent warning from production); Missy Byrd and Elizabeth Beisel's decision to exaggerate how unsafe they felt around Spilo to survive the merge, and the cruel gaslighting of Janet Carbin, who blew up her own game by standing up and doing the right thing.

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Survivor 39: Janet Carbin Kills It at One of the Best Survivor Tribal Councils, Ever Nov 08, 2019

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Welcome to Episode 9 of Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Fox Van Allen is joined by fellow podcaster and Survivor columnist for Parade, Mike Bloom, as they discuss "I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night," the seventh episode of Survivor 39: Island of the Idols.

In it, they talk about Kellee's high-risk idol play for Dean, Jamal's even-higher-risk idol play for Noura, and the very serious discussion about "Me Too" and the fear all-women's alliances that dominated tribal council.

Plus, get special insight on Mike Bloom's recent interviews with Jamal Shipman and Jack Nichting.

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Survivor 39: Elaine Raises Lairo from the Grave, but Sometimes Dead is Better 💀 Nov 01, 2019

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Welcome to the spooktacular Episode 8 of Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, costumed Survivor superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss "Suck It Up Buttercup," the sixth episode of Survivor 39: Island of the Idols.

In it, they discuss Noura Salman's messy attempt at an uprising, Jamal and Jack's conversation about race and privilege, Elaine Stott's not-so-ninja-like score of the "Block a Vote" advantage, and Aaron Meredith's big decision to stick with Lairo over Vokai,

And yes, of course they discuss that gigantic Survivor mansion Boston Rob Mariano is building.

Then, stay tuned until the end for their picks for Survivor of the Week and Goat of the Week.

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Survivor: Detective Dean Kowalski and the Mystery of the Murdered Lairo Tribe Oct 25, 2019

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Welcome to Episode 7 of Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Survivor superfans (and Applebee's aficionados) Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss "Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds You," the fifth episode of Survivor 39: Island of the Idols.

In it, they discuss the tribe swap, the death of the old Lairo tribe, and new Lairo's decision to keep Karishma around despite her being a massive liability in challenges. Plus, did you notice that there was an Applebee's ad cleverly hidden in the episode? (Probably not, they were hella subtle about it and that shark bowl drink.)

Then, stay tuned until the end for their picks for Survivor of the Week and Goat of the Week.

Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcasting app. And subscribe to TV Guide News on YouTube for more great Survivor Brothers content.

Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen

Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger

Survivor: The 5 Worst Lies in Survivor History, Including Noura's Oct 18, 2019

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Welcome to Episode 6 of Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Survivor superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss "Plan Z," the fourth episode of Survivor 39: Island of the Idols. In it, they talk about Noura's terribad lie and where it falls in the worst lies of Survivor history. Plus, they question Lairo's decision to send Chelsea home... to save Dean?

Then, stay tuned until the end for their picks for Survivor of the Week and Goat of the Week.

Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcasting app. And subscribe to TV Guide News on YouTube for more great Survivor Brothers content.

Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen

Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger

Survivor: Vince's Spectacularly Terrible Move Lands Him in the Survivor Hall of Infamy Oct 11, 2019

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Welcome to Episode 5 of Survivor Brothers: The Ultimate Unofficial Podcast from TV Guide. This week, Survivor superfans Fox Van Allen and Lance Cartelli discuss "Honesty Would Be Chill," the third episode of Survivor 39: Island of the Idols. In it, they talk about the most absurd (and entertaining) Island of the Idols challenge yet, whether the Lairo's women's alliance is as stealthy as they think, and Vince's absolutely awful play at tribal council.

They also discuss Sandra hiding behind a leaf. Because how can you not talk about Sandra hiding behind a giant leaf? And stay tuned for their picks for Survivor of the Week and Goat of the Week! (We have some bad news for you, Dean, buddy.)

Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and review us on your favorite podcasting app. And subscribe to TV Guide News on YouTube for more great Survivor Brothers content.

Follow Fox on Twitter and Instagram: @foxvanallen

Follow Lance on Twitter and Instagram: @casuallyginger