That's How You Do It

Living the Survivor Dream

December 22, 2023 14:32 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

It's finale recap time: spoilers ahead! Queen stays Queen as we celebrate Dee's victory in what is arguably the most dominant performance of a winner from the new era. We try our best to break down Katurah's cold feet at final 5, Jake's emotional arc, and the power of having two #1s this deep in the game! Plus, an announcement about the future of the podcast. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all our listeners! Find us on X: ThatsHowYouPOD

The Ex-Girlfriend at the Wedding

December 15, 2023 15:02 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

It's the penultimate episode of Season 45 and much like the budding romance between Dee and Austin, things are HEATING UP! Can Jake turn things around now that he's found an idol and talks in the third person? Why did Katurah tell Dee the plan to vote Drew? And will anyone be able to target the Queen Dee before she gets to the final three? All this and more on this week's podcast! Find us on X: ThatsHowYouPOD

This Game Rips Your Heart Out

December 08, 2023 16:21 - 1 hour - 81 MB

We finally did it: a podcast episode longer than the air time of the actual episode! There is so much to unpack this week with one of the most open and honest games we've ever seen played by a final 7. The big moves to examine are Drew's attempt to take out a fellow Reba, Austin's decision to tell Dee and ultimately not play his idol, and why oh why were there no rogue votes from Emily and Drew at tribal council?! Find us on X: ThatsHowYouPOD

How Am I The Mobster?

December 01, 2023 13:18 - 1 hour - 57 MB

One of the more emotional episodes of Survivor we've seen from the new era, but your hosts do not waver! Join Ethan and Charlie as they look at Emily's two big moves of the episode: the reward challenge brings and the Bruce "blindside." Plus, should Bruce have played his idol? Shot his shot? Can you even do both? And more! Find us on X: @ThatsHowYouPOD

Sword of Damocles

November 25, 2023 00:06 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

Our bellies are full of poultry this week, much like Julie, Bruce, and Kendra, but the pod must go on! It's a bit of a calm before a potential storm as we examine the 3x3x3 split for Immunity, Jeff stealing too many votes, Dee and Drew needing to stay hungry, the leveling-war once Bruce is vulnerable, and will someone crack the Reba 4! Find us on X: @ThatsHowYouPOD

Following a Dead Horse to Water

November 17, 2023 15:56 - 56 minutes - 48 MB

WOAH! Sorry, I mean woah, The Survivor Auction returns!!! Did they effectively fix this broken part of the game? Is there are anything redeemable about Bruce? What paths are left for the remaining Belo players now that Emily and the Rebas have taken control of the game? And what paths are left for Charlie to not be shut out 4-0 in our fantasy draft? All this and more on this week's episode! Fins us on X: ThatsHowYouPOD

The Thorn In My Thumb

November 10, 2023 14:48 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

We made the merge!!! And with it comes more juicy Brucey drama (and if he should have played his idol), a double elimination, Jake's big move, why it didn't work for Katurah, and a lone Kellie sitting atop Charlie's official power rankings! Find us on X: ThatsHowYouPOD

I'm Not Batman, I'm The Canadian

November 03, 2023 12:23 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

It's mergatory time with the most iconic, epic tribal council we've ever seen in the history of our podcast! This week, Ethan and Charlie are talking about the poor post-merge approaches, why in the world Reba was targeting J, who should have thrown a stray vote, and of course the "shot" heard 'round the world! Find us on X: ThatsHowYouPOD

Fantasy Draft: Season 45

October 31, 2023 22:40 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MB

It's Bonus Podcast time! Ethan and Charlie are back for their pre-merge fantasy draft, so you better tune in for exciting $1 bid increases and to see who the most prized cast members are for your two co-hosts. Plus, you can play along at home with your watch group or by yourself with our handy dandy spreadsheet! Find us on X: ThatsHowYouPOD

I Don't Want to Be the Worm

October 27, 2023 12:40 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

Strap in, folks, because Charlie has 22 pages of notes! While it's been a slow start to the season, there's tons of (sloppy) gameplay to unpack this week, with Drew's rejection of Brando's "Nerd Alliance," the secret of the Sifu vote, J offering to fall on her sword, sitting out Kellie from the immunity challenge, and the baffling picks for the Trek! Find us on twitter: @ThatsHowYouPOD

Music To My Ears

October 20, 2023 13:20 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

The first swap of the new era? The second person to quit this season? The third time Sifu has said something incredibly bizarre? This episode may not exactly be "the burger we want" but we're still excited to talk about everything that happened, specifically the brokenness of swaps and some pretty drastic movers up and down in our power rankings. Find us on twitter: @ThatsHowYouPOD

No Man Left Behind

October 13, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

The best first three episode arc in Survivor history!? We think so! The fall and rise of Emily in the past three episodes is incredible, and we're here to break down everything that just happened including our takes on new advantages and game mechanics, Drew's stock falling, and Dee's stock rising. Plus, some serious game theory breakdown about Emily's plea to Kaleb right before tribal. Find us on X: @ThatsHowYouPOD

Brought a Bazooka to a Tea Party

October 06, 2023 13:10 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Recording live in the same room for the very first time, Charlie and Ethan are back this week to talk about the Lulu Lemons: Emily's redemption arc, Brandon's puzzling puzzle blunders, and Kaleb's atttempt to rebuild one of his tribemates. Plus, Napoleon Drew-namite begins his ascent to throne and we are HERE for it! All this and more as we break down episode 2 of season 45. Find us on twitter: @ThatsHowYouPOD

We Can Do Hard Things

September 29, 2023 13:08 - 59 minutes - 48 MB

New Name! New Logo! Same delirious banter! Ethan and Charlie are back with the first episode of Season 45 and while the ending left much to be desired, there's still plenty to discuss: the new savvy/sweat challenge, The Lulu tribe falling apart on day 1, an all-new beware advantage, and more. Plus, Charlie does 20 minutes of material on the tribe names, we are SO back! Find us on twitter: @ThatsHowYouPOD

Claim to Fame S2 E1-E4

July 26, 2023 11:25 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Ethan has somehow convinced Charlie to join him in the muck in exploring some summer reality tv! We're taking a look at the very entertaining and very flawed "Claim to Fame" currently airing on ABC/Hulu. There's a kernel of a nugget of a good game in this mess of a show, can the boys find it? How should the end game play out? And is there any better strategy than to just tank challenges and stay quiet? We're gonna find out! Find us on X (lol, we mean twitter) @COISurvivorPod

Absolute Banger Season

May 26, 2023 11:23 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

The title doesn't lie: this really did turn out to be an absolute banger season. The tika three remain intact until fire, an epic necklace take-down, and one of the best final tribals we've ever seen. All this and more is unpacked in our final episode for season 44. Plus, we announce our new name for the show! Fins us on twitter (for now!) @COISurvivorPod

I'm the Bandit

May 19, 2023 13:57 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

It's the penultimate episode of Season 44! Despite there not being a ton of exciting moves, Ethan is ready to concede that this is a great season and the boys are hopeful for an excellent finale and an ultimate Tika victory! But which of Carson, Yam Yam, or Carolyn have the best chance? We talk paths (yes, even boardstates) and win shares for the three stooges and the move-that-could-have-been for Heidi. Find us on Twitter: @COISurvivorPod

I'm Not Worthy

May 12, 2023 12:46 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Much like Carolyn to her crustacean shells, we do not feel worthy of the excellent episode to recap that stands before us! We heap praise where praise is due upon the Tika Three and their incredible journey from 12 people post-merge to now having the majority at final six. Carolyn's idol play, Heidi trying to cover up the Danny vote, and a bizarre DeNiro impression exit are all up for grabs as we dissect episode 11! Find us on Twitter @COISurvivorPod

Full Tilt Boogie

May 05, 2023 14:21 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Positions. Paths. Boardstates. Whatever you want to call it (Charlie definitely wants to call it a Boardstate), when there's 8 players left, it's all about identifying your threat level and either suppressing it or amping it up. It's not only about making your way to final tribal, but having enough ink on your resume to get the million dollars once you're there. This week we're looking at our remaining 8 and seeing just how things might pan out for them! Find us on twitter @COISurvivorPod

Under the Wings of a Dragon

April 28, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

The Late-Night Loopy Boys are back with another episode breakdown for season 44! Can Carson continue to fly under the radar? How do we feel about this new iteration of the rice "negotiation"? And what the heck was up with that 5-3-1-1 vote split!? All this, and more! Find us on twitter: @COISurvivorPod

Don't Get Cocky, Kid

April 21, 2023 13:04 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

Get ready for it: a breakdown of the best move we've ever seen on Survivor since starting the podcast. Is Ethan finally a Danny truther? Will Carson be able to continue to fly under the radar? And will we see more mid-challenge farts? All this...and more! Fins us on twitter: @COISurvivorPod

Let's Not Be Cute About It

April 14, 2023 17:57 - 1 hour - 61 MB

A never-before-seen advantage? 11 players remaning but only 4 eligible to be eliminated? The end of a Survivor Love Story? The possibility of 90 minute Survivor episodes? If you can believe it, all of this AND MORE are up for grabs to discuss as the boys dive in to episode 7 of season 44! Find us on twitter @COISurvivorPod

Survivor With A Capital S

April 07, 2023 12:38 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

It's time for the "Not Merge Gotta Earn It Drop Your Buffs Get a New Buff But Not Yet" Merge! While the Josh vote seemed to be a bit of a foregone conclusion, there's much to discuss in terms of where everyone sits in the individual game. We've got Lauren and Heidi under the radar, Yam Yam struggling to find his footing, Carson needing some serious threat management, and everyone in a real game of parity moving forward! Find us on Twitter @COISurvivorPod

Season 44 Draft

April 04, 2023 14:11 - 34 minutes - 25.9 MB

It's almost the merge which means it's time for our third ever Survivor Fantasy Draft! This time, Ethan and Charlie are inviting on two special guests: Ben Werne (Ethan's other podcast co-host) and Michael Murphy (Charlie's younger brother.) Things get tricky with everyone vying for different players, leveling each other, and pricing them out from their #1 draft picks. Who will go for the highest bid? Who will be a steal? And who will set themselves up to win the draft this season? Find out!...

The Third Turd

March 31, 2023 17:13 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

The pre-merge episode was...a bit of a snooze. But that doesn't mean we've got any shortage of things to talk about on the pod this week! Charlie still thinks we're set up for an exciting individual game, and we look at all the moving pieces leading up to it! Plus more OOF with our favorite episode of "On Fire" yet! Find us on Twitter @COISurvivorPod

I'm Felicia

March 24, 2023 12:43 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

The introduction of a new post-trek advantage is the main feature of today's episode and the boys have a LOT to say about the tribe swaps and pre-merge idols. There's also plenty to discuss with more fake idol chaos, dings for Josh and Matthew, as well as a continued look at gender imbalance in the early game of Survivor with the fourth woman voted out in a row. Find us on twitter @COISurvivorPod

Sneaky Little Snake

March 17, 2023 12:57 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Despite a segment on worm-eating and a rendition of "O Canada" by Kane, Charlie and Ethan find no shortage of things to talk about as season 44 gets off and running. We're talking people playing too hard, the chaos of fake idols, and if modern-day Survivor puts women at a disadvantage early. Plus, a Catch-Up Corner and Fired Up/OOF segment that are both full to the brim! Find us on Twitter @COISurvivorPod

Two Dorky Magnets

March 10, 2023 12:51 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Much like Matt and Frannie, you cannot deny the magnetic pull you have towards our podcast! This week, the boys reason through Carson's decision, talk about overpreparing for Survivor, Charlie comes around on Carolyn, and much more! Plus, an all new segment at the end of the show that will have you saying "OOF!" Find us on twitter: @coisurvivorpod

I Can't Wait to Meet Jeff

March 03, 2023 14:11 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

The premiere of Season 44 is here and with it comes the return of your favorite podcast! Ethan and Charlie are back with their analysis of the new cast and game mechanics as well as the the most epic and messy first tribal council in the history of the show! Find us on twitter: @coisurvivorpod

2022 Holiday Wish List

December 23, 2022 15:45 - 53 minutes - 42.9 MB

Ethan and Charlie wrap up the end of 2022 with a fun list of hopes, dreams, tweaks, and cuts for future seasons of Survivor. Happy Holidays and we'll see you in the New Year for Season 44! Find us on twitter @COISurvivorPod

Snap Some Necks and Cash Some Checks

December 16, 2022 17:21 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

It's finale time for Season 43 and everything played out exactly as we expected! ::record scratch:: Well, almost exactly as we expected. We're coming at you this week to try to make sense of the Gabler win, the Cassidy snub, the egos of the jury, the fire making challenge, the role of final tribal, and much more! And yes, oh yes, there will be accents! Find us on twitter @COISurvivorPod

Telenovela

December 09, 2022 17:56 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

It's the penultimate episode of Season 43 and with it comes the biggest move and blindside of the season! We've got tons to talk about as we lead up to the finale! What percentage chance does Jesse have to win? If he's not in the final three, who has the best shot at the million dollars? And why oh why did Cody give back his idol!? Find us on twitter @COISurvivorPod

Hiding In Plain Sight

December 02, 2022 17:16 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Despite Ethan's feelings about this week's episode, there is still MUCH to discuss about season 43: the unprecedented double immunity win, the difference between playing from the bottom or the top at final 7, Karla's tenacity, and Jesse's performance thus far as possibly the greatest dominant showing from a player in survivor history! Find us on twitter: @COISurvivorPod

Win That Money Baby

November 25, 2022 17:39 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

We've got another "calm before the storm" episode with a double challenge week, pizza under the stars, an incredible come-from-behind victory before an inevitable vote-out, Jesse's Blindside Checklist, and a first time in COIS history: Ethan in total agreement with Charlie's end of episode power rankings! Find us on twitter: @COSurvivorPod

What About The Big Girls?

November 18, 2022 13:43 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Last week's episode was certainly the calm before the storm of this week's DOUBLE ELIMINATION! We've got a ton to talk about with the Owen vs James blow-up, Jesse playing out the counterfactual of tribal council, Sami bringing Karla in on the vote, and of course new power rankings and paths forward! Find us on Twitter (while it lasts): @COISurvivorPod

Proposterous

November 11, 2022 16:41 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

It's a light week on Survivor but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty for the boys to discuss in terms of light touches from Karla, when to get out Ryan and Gabler, and when the right time for James and Noelle to use their advantages! Find us on Twitter: @COISurvivorPod Exit Interview Article w/ Dwight: https://ew.com/tv/survivor-43-dwight-moore-interview/

Bull in a China Shop

November 04, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

You know it's a good episode of Survivor when the podcast is TWICE the length of the actual episode! There's so much to discuss this week with the Cody/Jesse flip, the break-up of Vesi, and what this means for everyone's path moving forward. PLUS, all new power rankings (now with fancy titles) and Charlie makes good on his promise for lots of social media/island puns! Find us on twitter: @COISurvivorPod

Mergatory

October 28, 2022 15:31 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

As Jesse said, phase 1 of the game is over, and our players are moving to phase 2: the merge! The pre-season of Survivor is over and the main event has begun with this incredible episode featuring fantastic television but overall terrible gameplay. The boys break down everything leading up to the self-implosion of Baka this week and what it means going forward on the island! Contact us: @COISurvivorPod

Season 43 Auction

October 25, 2022 01:30 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MB

It's our second Survivor Fantasy Auction for only the most dedicated of listeners! Play along at home with our template or just hang out with us as we divy up the remaining 13 contestants! Auction Spreadsheet Follow us on twitter: @COISurvivorPod

Stop With All The Niceness

October 21, 2022 15:39 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

The boys are busting out their BFA's with all the #ACTING going on in this episode! Did Ryan really throw the challenge? Should Jeanine, Jesse, and Geo all risked their vote? And what will the dynamics be next week once the tribes merge? All this and more! How To Get That Presidential Look Twitter: @COISurvivorPod

Show No Mercy

October 14, 2022 20:37 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

As far as we can tell there are two big Survivor Firsts this episode: a tribe overtly helping another to win immunity with no prior connections and a person letting paranoia get the better of them to the point that their alliance immediately decides to take them out that night! All this and more to unpack this week PLUS a greater discussion of sexism and gender as it relates to competition. Check out our new twitter handle: @COISurvivorPod

I'll Sign the Divorce Papers

October 07, 2022 16:08 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

There's Survivor drama on and off the island to discuss with Season 28's Garrett Adelstein caught in a huge poker scandal and new advantages and tribal lines being drawn in the third episode of Season 43. Noelle was a big winner for this episode, but who were the losers? Tune in and find out!

Loveable Curmudgeon

October 01, 2022 03:03 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

A special 90-minute episode? An all-new Beware Advantage? A completely confounding split vote? Has Christmas come early for Ethan and Charlie with so much discuss? Come join us as we break down all this and more from Season 43, Episode 2.

LIVIN

September 23, 2022 13:11 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Just like Jeff Probst, Ethan and Charlie couldn't be happier to be back in the booth chatting about our favorite reality show! Join us as we chat about all 18 new contestants, the three tribes, the new Risk/No Risk game mechanic, Gabler's bizarre decisions, and much, much more!

It Comes Down To This

May 27, 2022 14:51 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

It's the finale of Season 42 and there's so much to discuss with Lindsay's back up against the wall, Mike as the presumptive winner among the final 4, and one of the most dominant final tribal performances we've ever seen!

Caterpillar to a Butterfly

May 20, 2022 14:08 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

The biggest move of the season comes in the penultimate episode and we've got a lot to say about it! Is Maryanne now the frontrunner? Should Lindsay have used her amulet? Who would we want to sit next to at the final tribal? All this and more discussed right here!

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