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168 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsA comedic "Survivor" recap podcast from three friends: Chris, Lauren, and Kyel.
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Survivor 46, Ep 7: Several of the Sexiest Dads To Ever Do It
April 17, 2024 17:50 - 42 minutes - 60.3 MBMerge tribe! But someone still won't make the jury! Who will it be?! Also, someone tries to start the Alphabet Game and some players prove they have never played the alphabet game before. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter/X: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 7.
Survivor 46, Ep 6: A Buff-less Lot
April 17, 2024 03:50 - 41 minutes - 58.3 MBWe've reached Merge! Or have we? It's the new era, and you gotta EARN that Merge tribe buff. Who's gonna make it through? And who's going to be sent home and not make the jury? The suspense is killing us. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter/X: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 6.
Survivor 46, Ep 5: Little Woman Stick Bug!
April 08, 2024 19:33 - 30 minutes - 43.2 MBDoing a podcast while being new parents creates schedule conflicts, and this episode's signifncat delay is a result of that, sowwy! Anyway, it's about time someone pulled a "Jeremy" and this episode provides. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 5.
Survivor 46, Ep 3&4: Captain Jeffery's Adventures
March 26, 2024 12:00 - 47 minutes - 66.2 MBWe were out of town last week, so we do a brief recap of episode 3 before diving into episode 4, which is very much just a continuation of the theme's episode 3, and what may be one of the worst unravelings of a promising player we've seen in a long time. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 3&4.
Survivor 46, Ep 2: Metallica vs TSwift
March 11, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 52.8 MBCan't say a competition of naming the most Metallica or Taylor Swift songs was on our Survivor bingo card, but yet here we are. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw/x: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 46 episode 2.
Survivor 46, Ep 1: No Effort, Just Vibes
March 06, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBSeason premiere! This episode got some mixed reactions from us, and one player was particularly divisive. A real cast of characters this season, intrigued to see how it all unfolds! Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Cast Preview for Survivor 46.
Survivor 46, Cast Preview!
February 24, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBWe're baaaaaaaack! Okay so we did disappear alomst a full year ago with no explatnation and we're deeply sorry for that. But we have returned for Survivor 46 and we are excited as all get out. Also, we have a new co-host, can't wait for you to meet them. This new cast seems kinda wild, and we have legit no idea how they are gonna play together. Nevertheless, we are stoked to see how this season unfolds. Dive in to hear our early hot takes and predicitons! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Bj...
Survivor 44, Cast Preview!
March 01, 2023 09:33 - 1 hour - 128 MBNew Survivor season in the house, amirite?! This new crop of castaways is pretty nutty. Feels like casting was swinging for the fences, and we couldn't be happier. Listen in for all our way early hot takes and predicitons! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Cast Preview for Survivor 44.
Survivor 43, Ep 12: Livin', Laughin', Lovin'
December 08, 2022 21:03 - 45 minutes - 74 MBY'all, this episode was great. Fantastic even! Some major moves were made and a new frontrunner has emerged. Do we think they can win it all? FINALE NEXT WEEK OMG. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 12.
Survivor 43, Ep 10-11: Flippin' Tables
December 06, 2022 22:35 - 44 minutes - 72 MBOne player is finally on the outs, and they decide to sow chaos everywhere. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 10-11.
Survivor 43, Ep 9: The Lauren and Kyel Show
December 06, 2022 03:36 - 39 minutes - 65.2 MBChris couldn't join for this episode and then took forever to edit it, what a dumb dumb. So it's just Lauren and Kyel! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 9.
Survivor 43, Ep 8: Yes, We Skipped an Episode
November 16, 2022 09:11 - 50 minutes - 82.7 MBNo, your podcast app isn't glitching, we did not do an ep for S43E07. But we are back for episode 8! These players are pulling some wild shenanigans. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 8.
Survivor 43, Ep 6: Running Your Ally Over With A Bus, Repeatedly
October 31, 2022 20:05 - 50 minutes - 81.8 MBIt's MERRRRRGE! But in that new way where you still have to earn a right to be on the Merge tribe. And as soon as the challenge is over, the gloves are off, and who cares if someone was your ally? SURVIVOR, BABY! WE LOVE IT. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 6.
Survivor 43, Ep 5: Cream City
October 21, 2022 22:11 - 54 minutes - 88.3 MBOkay no time for fun descriptions as I am late to get to the airport! But this is a good episode! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 5.
Survivor 43, Ep 4: Don’t Talk to Me Until I’ve Had My Papaya
October 15, 2022 21:25 - 50 minutes - 80.3 MBSome controversies this week! Although, if we're honest, we don't see the controversial move as controversial, we see it as part of the game. Don't know what we're talking about? Thens tart listening! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 4.
Survivor 43, Ep 3: Run, Carla, Run!
October 12, 2022 09:25 - 1 hour - 107 MBThings are heating up, alliances are being truly tested, and an Honormen is afronted... it's all gravy for us Survior Fans! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 3.
Survivor 43, Ep 2: Where Have All The Villains Gone?
September 30, 2022 22:02 - 54 minutes - 89.5 MBKyel had a birthday! Also, new Survivor with more Cody shenanigans and Lauren laments that we haven't had a good villain in far too long. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 2.
Survivor 43, Ep 1: Get Busy LIVIN, Agent Cody Banks!
September 25, 2022 20:57 - 1 hour - 125 MBThe new season is here! We really loved this premiere! It's a great new cast with some wild characters, and THE BEAST that is Jeffrey Probst is hungrier than ever. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor Season 43, episode 1.
Survivor 43, Cast Preview!
September 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBIt's a brand new season of Survivor! Did ya miss us? Here's our first look at the new cast, and our wild specualtions begin! Can't wait to get this season started. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Cast Preview for Survivor 43.
Survivor 42, Ep 12: Finale Extraganza!
July 26, 2022 06:20 - 58 minutes - 95.9 MBSo this episode is incredibly late and for that I apologize. This summer got off to a wacky start for us, and this ep of WPF slipped through the cracks, but now you can finally hear our breakdown of what we thought was a pretty good finale and a pretty good season overall. And, gotta love that winner. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 12.
Survivor 42, Ep 11: Jeff Probst Has Become The Monster
May 22, 2022 06:41 - 44 minutes - 72.7 MBGetting down to the wire for season 42 and big threats are dropping like flies. Could the person we thought least likely to win at the beginning of the season be on a crash course to win it all? Can't wait for the finale next week! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 11.
Survivor 42, Ep 10: When The Episode Is Good, We Don't Go On Tangents
May 12, 2022 22:50 - 30 minutes - 50.8 MBOMG THIS EPISODE IS BEING RELEASED SO QUICK! Also this episode was great with lots of drama. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 10.
Survivor 42, Ep 9: He Said You Were His Puppet
May 11, 2022 00:45 - 42 minutes - 50.4 MBThis episode came out sorta on time! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 8.
Survivor 42, Ep 8: All Male Alliances Are So 2010
May 08, 2022 20:12 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBCatching up, y'all. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 8.
Survivor 42, Ep 7: I’m Playing Chess And They’re Playing Checkers
May 06, 2022 06:42 - 45 minutes - 53.9 MBAnother episode, enjoy! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 7.
Survivor 42, Ep 6: A Spicy Pineapple
April 27, 2022 07:06 - 1 hour - 112 MBLook, episodes are gonna come out whenever they come out this season. I'm sorry. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 6.
Survivor 42, Ep 5: This Isn't A Late Episode!
April 11, 2022 04:24 - 52 minutes - 85.7 MBHey, this is one is basically on time! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 5.
Survivor 42, Ep4: Another Very Late Episode
April 07, 2022 05:18 - 56 minutes - 79.6 MBAnother episode is coming out after the following week's ep of Survivor aired. I'm so sorry. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 4.
Survivor 42, Ep3: A Very Late Episode
March 31, 2022 08:01 - 52 minutes - 61.3 MBThis episode is coming out after the following week's ep of Survivor aired. Whoops. Life, man. It, uh, finds a way. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 42, Ep 3.
Survivor 42, Ep2: The One with Lauren's Mom
March 23, 2022 05:10 - 48 minutes - 57.5 MBSpecial guest today (on this very late episode, whoops, sorry!). Lauren's mom was visiting and she is also a Survivor fan so she gave her thoughts on the season and some Survivor thoughts in general during the first ten minutes of the show. Also Chris missed the first half of the episode so he got to have Lauren and Kyel explain what happened. Def an interesting ep of WPF! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survi...
Survivor 42, Ep1: But does Chris have any skills?
March 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBNew season is heeeeeeeere! We're loving some of these new players and it feels like this going to be a great cast. Also, we go on some wild tangents, but what else is new? SURVIVOR'S BACK, BAYBEE. Also, one host is particularly mean to another host this episode and I'm not naming names but it should be obvious... divorce! Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 13.
Sparkling Conversations #5: Tea Time and The Order To Eat Lucky Charms
March 05, 2022 04:44 - 46 minutes - 66.3 MBWelp, seems like we went AWOL, eh? Well before the new season of Survivor starts NEXT WEEK (!!!), we've got a fun and light beverage-centric (and many other tangents) convo between Lauren and Kyel. And wouldn't you know it, they're delightful. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Intro music courtesy of "Wind Chimes, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]Gmail[dot]com
Survivor 41, Ep13: Finale Extravaganza!
December 20, 2021 01:56 - 1 hour - 135 MBWell we made it through! What a season. We're very happy with the winner. We hope you are too. Now we're gonna get some sleep as it's far too late. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 13.
Survivor 41, Ep12: Love You, Bro, Let's Watch the Sunset
December 14, 2021 03:34 - 58 minutes - 81.9 MBWe're so close to the end, and we're not ready! But before we go, Deshawn is gonna choose chaos. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 12.
Survivor 41, Ep11: Jeff... Are You Going To Kill One of the Players?
December 06, 2021 18:11 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBJeff talks a lot about a "do-or-die" scenario in this game and it honestly had us worried for the castaways. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 11.
Survivor 41, Ep10: There Is No Crying In Survivor... Until There's A Lot Of It
November 29, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 36.5 MBShorter, minisode this week, as we were all traveling for the holidays, and recorded on cell phones so the quality isn't our normal standard. Chris and Lauren are up first, then we bring it home with Kyel. Wild ep, we're still processing it. Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 10.
Survivor 41, Ep9 : When Your Target Wins Immunity, What Do You Do?
November 23, 2021 00:18 - 50 minutes - 70.4 MBThe title of the ep does give away something. But I'm sure you'll still listen. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 9.
Survivor 41, Ep8: I'm Fine, We Don't Need To Talk About It
November 15, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 103 MBPeople really need to eat on this season. Alliances are on the verge of falling apart. And tribals keep going live. WE'RE HERE FOR IT. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 8.
Survivor 41, Ep7: Absolutely Savage
November 08, 2021 17:47 - 48 minutes - 67.6 MBWe are prone to hyperbole in these episode notes... but we're gonna go there again. This episode is one of the best episodes of Survivor TO DATE. And has one of the best moments we've ever seen at Tribal. We love this gd show. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 7.
Survivor 41, Ep6: It's The Merge! Or Is It?
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 74.3 MBLauren's back and so balance has returned to the podcast! And there's a merge! ...Kinda? You'll see. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 6.
Survivor 41, Ep5: The Shortest Episode To Date
October 28, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 46.5 MBLauren's out of town, so it's just Chris and Kyel and apparently they aren't very verbose as this is our shortest episode to date! Enjoy! Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 5.
Survivor 41, Ep4: You don't have the Numb3rs!
October 20, 2021 02:27 - 57 minutes - 80 MBThis season is wack-a-doo, we're here for it. I don't have time to write more here, I'm sorry, this episode is already a day late in being posted. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 4.
Survivor 41, Ep3: Cargo Pants Are College Pants
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 60.9 MBMost episode titles are about what happens within the game of Survivor. But this week it's not. Enjoy. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 3.
Survivor 41, Ep 2: Everyone Is Talking To Everyone!
October 04, 2021 23:35 - 50 minutes - 70.4 MBThis season is already off to a hyphy start. AND PEOPLE CANNOT HELP THEMSELVES TO TELL EVERYONE ELSE THEIR PLAN. WTF. We're so happy. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 2.
Survivor 41, Ep 1: Your Parents Should Not Listen To This Episode
September 25, 2021 06:05 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBSURVIVOR. IS. BACK. BAY. BEE. This season is off with a bang, and we are so happy. Lauren legit cried when the episode started airing. And also we talk about some developments outside of the game of Survivor that are... very intruiging... Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor 41, Ep 1.
Survivor 41 Cast Preview!
September 22, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 132 MBOMG Guys, new Survivor is SO CLOSE. In this episode we go over the released cast list for Survivor 41 and make wild speculations. Can't wait to see how these hold up by the end of the season! Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Cast preview of Survivor 41.
Bonus Episode! Lauren and Kyel are Armchair Detectives
September 16, 2021 21:21 - 1 hour - 103 MBBefore we start our new season of WPF with SURVIVOR 41, here's a bonus episode when Lauren and Kyel tackled the British show, Armchair Dectectives. Enjoy! Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Mrs. Detective" by Claude Signet Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com
Survivor South Africa, Season 6: The Angry Finale Extravaganza
September 13, 2021 00:45 - 1 hour - 119 MBWell, this episode starts out hot because we somehow failed to record the first 30 minuntes of the podcast, and Chris was NOT. OKAY. We recovered though and talked about this WILD ending to a WILD season. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor South Africa, season 6 episode 14-16.
Survivor South Africa, Season 6, Ep. 11-13: Some Of These People Woke Up And Chose Violence
September 03, 2021 17:29 - 1 hour - 89 MBWe are coming down the home stretch and this season is still surprising us. Especially how the person who made the most insane choice in episode 1 is clearly the frontrunner to win! Astounding! Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor South Africa, season 6 episode 11-13.
Survivor South Africa, Season 6, Ep. 8-10: This Is A Real Hyphy Episode
August 25, 2021 20:57 - 1 hour - 128 MBFull disclosure, we have some real wild energy in this episode. But also, we feel like it matches the energy of this season of Survivor SA. And we love this season. Episode edited by Matt Smith (ig: @notthatmattsmith / tw: @GungaDin) Theme music: "Kemushi" by Jon Björk Twitter: @wpfpod email: worthplayingforpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Recap of Survivor South Africa, season 6 episode 8-10