Idol Chatter: A Survivor Podcast
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Two Survivor fans recapping each episode of Survivor, gossiping about old favorites, and wondering out loud how long we'd make it on the island.
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Survivor Season 29 Episode 4: We're a Hot Mess
August 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBIn this episode we break down Survivor Season 29 Blood vs. Water 2 Episode 4 "We're a Hot Mess." We rank all of Drew Christy's cringey quotes, discuss his decision to throw the game, and the mistakes that led to his ultimate dismissal. In our "Luxury Items" segment we share multiple Survivor shows we've been enjoying as well as a fun Survivor meme instagram account. We also spend a little time at the end providing an update and analysis of the current Bachelorette drama. We also share our g...
Survivor Season 29 Episode 3: Actions vs. Accusations
August 01, 2020 19:52 - 1 hour - 97 MBIn this episode we break down Survivor Season 29 Blood vs. Water 2 Episode 3 "Actions vs. Accusations." We discuss Natalie calling out John Rocker (Yas Queen!), Keith and Josh's unlikely friendship on Exile Island, and who we see emerging as this season's MVP. In our "Luxury Items" segment we share a new podcast and instagram account we've been into! If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on in...
Survivor Season 29 Episode 2: Method to This Madness
July 26, 2020 20:26 - 1 hour - 151 MBIn this episode we discuss Episode 2 "There's a Method to This Maddness" of Season 29 of Survivor Blood vs. Water 2. We discuss Josh's strategic alliance with Baylor, the case of the missing flint, the completely problematic casting of John Rocker, the sumo style immunity challenge, and our first tied vote of the season. We play a fun new game called "What's your sign? Survivor Edition" and share our weekly Luxury Items including FOLKLORE, Taylor Swift's new album and Michele Fitzgerald's in...
Survivor Season 29 Episode 1: Suck It Up and Survive
July 20, 2020 03:43 - 1 hour - 118 MBWe kick off our re-watch of Survivor Season 29 Blood vs. Water 2 with a recap of Episode 1! We meet all of the players including some now-favorites of the show (lookin' at you, Keith). We discuss the pairs, the tribes, exile island and of course, we share our weekly luxury items include Normal People on Hulu and once again, Guy's Grocery Games. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagra...
19. We're Watching Ya, Probst: A Potpourri Episode
July 13, 2020 03:39 - 2 hours - 193 MBIt's been a month since our last episode! In this episode, we catch up on where we've been and what we've been doing: learning a lot and educating ourselves on anti-racism, buying a house, and working hard at our jobs. We believe that Black lives matter and we share ways we hope to be more inclusive and anti-racist with this podcast moving forward. We talk about the work many Black Survivor alumni have been doing to try and make the show more inclusive and why it matters. If you're a diehard...
18. Wait, did you know Ozzy dated Lindsay Lohan? and Other Stories Featuring Brian Coveney
May 29, 2020 15:28 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn this episode we welcome back Brian Coveney to dish about old season rewatches and play a new "guess the celebrity game." It gets a little wild. We also share a lot of luxury items from new music to new TV shows and break down all the drama surrounding the Call Her Daddy podcast. There's a little bit of everything in this episode! If you enjoy the episode, we'd appreciate if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. You can also give us a follow on twitter and instagram fo...
17. My First Time Featuring Courtney Knechel
May 21, 2020 17:51 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBIn this first post Season 40 episode, we welcome our friend we mention in every episode, Courtney Knechel, to discuss her first time ever watching Survivor! She shares her thoughts as someone new to the series, her take on the finale, and the old seasons she's been rewatching (she has a fondness for the antics of Phillip the Specialist and Brandon Hantz). We play a fun game where we sort the cast of Season 40 into "Heroes vs. Villains" tribes. Our luxury items of the week include Never Hav...
My First Time Featuring Courtney Knechel
May 21, 2020 17:51 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBIn this first post Season 40 episode, we welcome our friend we mention in every episode, Courtney Knechel, to discuss her first time ever watching Survivor! She shares her thoughts as someone new to the series, her take on the finale, and the old seasons she's been rewatching (she has a fondness for the antics of Phillip the Specialist and Brandon Hantz). We play a fun game where we sort the cast of Season 40 into "Heroes vs. Villains" tribes. Our luxury items of the week include Never Hav...
Survivor 40 Episode 14 It All Boils Down to This Part 2
May 16, 2020 20:19 - 2 hours - 224 MBAshley and Lara give a full episode recap of the Survivor 40 finale. We share some fun facts and trivia from around the internet, debate whether or not Natalie could have won the game, and reflect on our first season of podcasting. Our luxury items include a second season of a Netflix show, a Bachelorette's new single and a local take out favorite. Plus, we share what we'll be doing in the off season!
Survivor 40 Episode 14 It All Boils Down to This Part 1
May 14, 2020 16:18 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, Lara and Ashley share their hot take on the finale in a quick 30 minute show. We talk about the biggest surprises, bummers, and victories of the episode and try BREADFRUIT CHIPS. We also share what we're thinking of for future episodes and which season we will be rewatching for you next!
Survivor 40 Episode 13 The Penultimate Step of War
May 07, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 163 MBIn this episode, Lara and Ashley discuss the 2 hour penultimate episode of Survivor Winners at War. We break down Michele's move, Tony's takeover, and wax poetic about Timothee Chalamet. This week's luxury items include an instagram sensation, a new show, and a non-Survivor podcast. Enjoy!
Survivor 40 Episode 12 Friendly Fire Featuring Gabi Henn and Buddy Gardineer
April 30, 2020 20:58 - 2 hours - 214 MBIn this episode we welcome friends of the show Gabi Henn and Buddy Gardineer to recap Survivor 40 Episode 12 Friendly Fire. We do a real deep dive into this season, past Survivor seasons, the evolution of Jeff Probst (as a person and a host), and we also learn what it was like to star in a musical alongside Adam. We hope you enjoy this episode! For more Idol Chatter follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
Survivor 40 Episode 11 This is Extortion
April 23, 2020 04:36 - 1 hour - 162 MBIn this episode we talk about Tony's idol find, Tony's extortion, and Tony's move to blind side Sophie. Yeah, it's a lot of Tony. But there's a lot of good tangents in this one - our love for Donathan, Big Nick Energy, our favorite high school snacks, and a full circle round up of luxury items. We hope you like it. Our luxury items for the week include: Open Book by Jessica Simpson Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu Be There in Five Podcast @lucyontheground Instagram
Survivor 40 Episode 10 The Full Circle
April 16, 2020 04:55 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn this week's episode, we welcome back special guest Jeff Hornberger to break down Survivor Season 40 Episode 10 "The Full Circle." We weigh in on the most adorable loved ones (hint: it's all of the kids), try to sort out that tribal, and both of the hosts get surprised by Cameo's (that they unknowingly purchased for each other) from their favorite players (check out our Instagram to see them!). This week's luxury items were Jessica Simpson's book "Open Book," Top Chef, and Britian's Best ...
Survivor 40 - Episode 9 War Is Not Pretty
April 09, 2020 22:28 - 1 hour - 121 MBLara and Ashley recap Survivor Season 40 Episode 9 "War is Not Pretty," and recap events in between cackles about Adam's podium gamble, Tony's wise words, and the fashion moments we saw tonight. Ashley raves about her Dad's baked ziti and we share our updated winner predictions as well as some of the things we're into this week including Schitt's Creek and recipes from Foods of Jane. You can buy Ethan's t-shirt benefiting rare cancer RESEARCH here. Thank you for listening! For more Idol Ch...
Survivor 40 Episode 8 This is Where the Battle Begins Featuring Brian Coveney
April 02, 2020 21:21 - 1 hour - 137 MBIn this episode we welcome guest Brian Coveney to chat about Episode 8. We discuss the merge, the feast, Sophie's breakdown, and share some shows, apps, and food (funfetti cake!) we're loving this week.
Survivor 40 Episode 7 We're in the Majors
March 26, 2020 03:27 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBIn this week's episode of Survivor "We're in the Majors," Ashley and Lara break down Sandra's exit, Yara's paranoia, Wendell's hubris, and Yul's departure to Edge of Extinction. We share our love for Ethan's salt and pepper beard and our weekly luxury items including Lego Masters and a produce delivery service. Sending all of our good vibes to everyone during this time of uncertainty. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe to our show. You can also follow us on twitter at @idolch...
Survivor 40 Episode 6 Quick on the Draw
March 19, 2020 05:29 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn this week's recap of Survivor Season 40 Episode 6 "Quick on the Draw," we welcome our first guest, Jeff, and discuss Tyson's peanut butter purchase, Tony's spy shack, Denise's move and the overall merit of fire tokens. We share our weekly luxury items including Modern Love, Hunters, @GrilledCheeseSocial, Jeff's girlfriend Nicole, and cooking new meals. Luxury Item Links: Lara's favorite Modern Love essay GrilledCheeseSocial Hot Young George Lucas Nicole's Therapy Instagram If you've...
Survivor 40 Episode 5 The Buddy System on Steroids
March 12, 2020 03:52 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBIn this episode, Ashley and Lara break down Survivor Season 40 Episode 5 "The Buddy System on Steroids." They discuss Wendell and Michelle "kickin' it," eel as both a cuisine and a character, the takedown of Boston Rob and the powerful alliance of Sarah and Sophie. To donate and learn more about ALS, please visit: http://www.alsa.org/survivor
Survivor 40 Episode 4 I Like Revenge
March 05, 2020 04:45 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBIn this week’s episode we recap Survivor Season 40 Episode 4 including Adam’s apology tour, Ethan’s triumphant challenge on Edge of Extinction, and the immunity challenge comeback of the century. We also share some personal stories of traumatizing field trips and our luxury items of the week (Lara makes a surprising music confession). We also shared a Go Fund Me that is near to our hearts right now. We hope you will consider donating: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tgp9w5-jason039s-fearless-fig...
Survivor 40 Episode 3 Out for Blood
February 28, 2020 02:42 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn the most heartbreaking episode of the season yet, Lara and Ashley try to make sense of tribal, discuss which Jersey Shore cast member we'd hook up with if we had to, and give some love to past Survivor players!
Survivor 40 Episode 2 It's like a Survivor economy
February 20, 2020 05:39 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode, we recap Survivor Season 40 Episode 2 "It's like a Survivor economy." We talk about the repeat challenge Dragging the Dragon, the return of Cops 'R Us, Tony's ladder, and we debate whether or not Kim could have fit the idol in her bra. We also play a game of "Brain, brawn, or beauty," award the MVP of the week and share some shows & cheese we're digging this week.
Survivor 40 Episode 1 Greatest of the Greats
February 14, 2020 05:58 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn this episode we recap the first episode of Survivor Winners at War, take a hard turn into a game of F***, Marry, or Kill, award the first ever John Cochran Medal of Honor to this week's MVP, and cap off the episode with some other shows and movies we've been enjoying lately.
Getting Ready for Winners at War
February 07, 2020 01:15 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB"I'll pee in the rice, I'll pee in the beans!" In this introductory episode Lara and Ashley share how and when they fell in love with Survivor, ponder what it would be like to be on the island, share favorite Survivor quotes, and most importantly discuss the upcoming Survivor season, Winners at War.