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‘Survivor 50’ Finale Preview: Winner Predictions With JC! | The Pod Has Spoken May 18, 2026

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Who will be the Sole Survivor? Tyson and Riley bring you a special episode with writer, producer, and podcast host Jason Concepcion to prepare for the exciting finale of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They analyze the final five and each contestant’s chances of winning. Then, they give their predictions for the best collection of players for the final tribal council.

00:00 - Welcome!

08:02 - Rizo’s chances

19:03 - Joe’s chances

27:32 - Aubry’s chances

36:59 - Tiffany’s chances

44:09 - Jonathan’s chances

56:57 - Riley’s superlatives

1:01:42 - Thanks for watching!

Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

Guest: Jason Concepcion

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS

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‘Survivor 50’ Episode 12 Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken May 14, 2026

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What was the code word? Tyson and Riley sit down with the eighth and ninth members of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Devens and Cirie. They start with Devens and ask about the fun he had playing this season and his relationship with Joe during the game. Then, they give Cirie her flowers before asking her about the worst liars on the beach and whether this chapter of her ‘Survivor’ story is officially closed.

00:00 - Welcome!

00:55 - Devens joins us!

17:00 - Cirie joins us!

35:23 - Afterthoughts

Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

Guests: Rick Devens and Cirie Fields

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS

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Recapping ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 12! | The Pod Has Spoken May 14, 2026

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Who do you think will win ‘Survivor 50?’ Tyson and Riley are joined by Julie, a contestant from ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction,’ to recap the penultimate episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They attempt to understand the double-elimination process and give flowers to the legendary boots. Then they give their predictions on the finale, including who they think will be the final three and whether fire will make an appearance.

00:00 - Welcome!

02:16 - “Inconceivable”

26:51 - First immunity challenge

32:38 - First pre-tribal scramble

38:54 - First tribal council

45:15 - Back at the tribe

55:21 - Second immunity challenge

1:05:11 - Second pre-tribal scramble

1:11:44 - Second tribal council

1:24:50 - Riley’s superlatives

1:33:22 - Thanks for watching!

Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

Guest: Julie Rosenberg

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

Sources For All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS

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‘Survivor 50’ Episode 11 Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken May 07, 2026

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What’s it like bringing an idol home? Tyson and Riley sit down with the sixth and seventh members of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Emily and Ozzy. They start with Emily and ask her about her “talkative” gameplay, what it was like watching her mistakes on television, and what she would do differently if given a third chance to play. Then, they talk to Ozzy and discuss his edit and growth as a ‘Survivor’ player. Last, they ask the legendary player: Is his ‘Survivor’ story line truly over?

00:00 - Welcome!

00:47 - Emily joins us!

16:36 - Ozzy joins us!

35:27 - Afterthoughts

Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

Guests: Emily Flippen and Ozzy Lusth

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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Recapping ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 11! | The Pod Has Spoken May 07, 2026

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Have you seen a Phoenix dance? Tyson and Riley are joined by Kaleb from ‘Survivor 45’ to recap the 11th episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about the Power Broker Advantage, the challenge mess-ups, and write their own fan fiction for the show.

00:00 - Welcome!

04:04 - “Everyone will be shooketh”

21:46 - Immunity challenge

29:01 - Pre-tribal scramble

48:51 - Tribal council

1:15:54 - Riley’s superlatives

1:36:37 - Thanks for watching!

Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

Guest: Kaleb Gebrewold

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS

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‘Survivor 50’ Episode 10 Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken Apr 30, 2026

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How live is a live tribal? Tyson and Riley sit down with the fifth member of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Stephenie. They ask her about a potential rematch with Cirie, how deep her Mr. Beast lore goes, and whether that live tribal council was actually that chaotic or just got the TV-edit treatment.

00:00 - Welcome!

01:18 - Stephenie joins us!

17:59 - Afterthoughts

Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

Guest: Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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Recapping ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 10! | The Pod Has Spoken Apr 30, 2026

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The hardest 'Survivor' challenge yet: Heads or Tails. Tyson and Riley are joined by Ian from ‘Survivor: Palau’ to recap the 10th episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their impression of the new chaotic auction, the “fall on the sword” twist, and all the puking. Then, they unpack the Mr. Beast Super Beware Advantage, the coin toss, and its shakeup on tribal council.

00:00 - Welcome!

12:27 - “A Side Dish of Chaos”

41:56 - The ‘Survivor 50’ Auction

50:38 - Immunity challenge

01:00:41 - Pre-tribal scramble

01:09:52 - Tribal council

1:40:50 - Riley’s superlatives

1:52:56 - Thanks for watching!

Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

Guest: Ian Rosenberger

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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‘Survivor 50’ Episode 9 Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken Apr 23, 2026

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Start sending apology baskets, Jimmy! Tyson and Riley sit down with the fourth member of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Christian. They ask him about the Jimmy Fallon twist and whether it really was his downfall. He gets into how the journey’s twist forced him into a tough spot and reflects on the lessons he learned for himself and his child.

00:00 - Welcome!

00:46 - Christian joins us!

22:13 - Afterthoughts

Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

Guest: Dr. Christian Hubicki

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS

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Recapping ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 9! | The Pod Has Spoken Apr 23, 2026

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In the hands of one fan? Tyson and Riley are joined by The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey to recap the ninth episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They break down the new Jimmy Fallon twist and trace the evolution of twists across the seasons. Then, they debate Jeff Probst’s grip strength (thanks, Mr. Fallon) and revisit the era of “Sassy Jeff.”

00:00 - Welcome!

05:32 - “I Deserve All of This”

24:52 - Immunity challenge

34:20 - The journey

39:08 - Pre-tribal scramble

1:03:34 - Tribal council

1:22:07 - Riley’s superlatives

1:29:03 - Thanks for watching!

Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

Guest: Sean Fennessey

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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‘Survivor 50’ Episode 8 Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken Apr 16, 2026

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Keep tide walking, Dragon Slayer! Tyson and Riley sit down with the third member of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Coach. They talk about his ‘Survivor’ storyline, the differences between seasons, and how the Dragon Slayer persona affects his real life. Later, Tyson reveals some insider scoops on the duo elimination this week.

00:00 - Welcome!

00:46 -Coach joins us!

24:06 - After thoughts

32:09 - The double duo scoop

Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

Guest: Benjamin “Coach” Wade

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS

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