Worth Playing For

WPF Ep 19: I'm Not A Vegetarian, But...

March 11, 2019 02:49 - 41 minutes - 49.3 MB

This isn't David vs. Goliath... yet... But things are heating up! Someone might throw away their whole game to save the chickens, but also won't go down without a fight, and mass chaos ensues. Get listening! Recap of Survivor Season 38, episode 3.

WPF Ep 18: Chris Can Never Go On Survivor

March 09, 2019 20:41 - 57 minutes - 67.2 MB

Another week, another new episode of Survivor! This week, more drama with Dr. Baby, we see how Mama Reem is doing all by her lonesome (spoiler alert: not great), David and Rick Burgandy are trying to make moves, and over on the Yellow tribe... everything's fine? Plus, Lauren tries to describe how she would use Chris as part of her strategy for winning the game, and he almost has an anxiety attack just thinking about it. Kyel is thoroughly amused. Recap of Survivor Season 38, episode 2.

WPF Ep 17: Dr. Baby Is Literally Just Trying to Survive

February 23, 2019 23:47 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

It's a brand new season of Survivor! Season 38 is now underway and WE. ARE. HERE. FOR. IT. Whole new cast (with 4 returning favorites) including the adorable and very young Keith, aka Dr. Baby, who in this premiere episode is trying to learn how to swim properly... in the ocean.... Other shenanigans ensue, like conflict resolution while holding a machete, an Survivor secret advantage menu, the return of challenge beast Joe (did you see how he went up the rope ladder just using his arm muscle...

WPF Ep 16: Season 38 Preview (The Ron Clark Story)

February 23, 2019 21:17 - 38 minutes - 45.5 MB

We're back! We preview the upcoming season of Survivor, Edge of Extinction by going through the released player bios and make predictions for what the season has in store. Also, Kyel has one of the best trivia pulls we've ever witnessed, and we're just grateful we were able to be a part of it.

WPF Ep 15: Big Brother Casuals

January 12, 2019 23:51 - 36 minutes - 43.5 MB

David vs. Goliath is over, so we're diving back into Survivor's history until season 38 is here in February. This week, we watch the very first episode ever! Listen to hear our thoughts (and for Chris to be grumpy).

Special Episode! Sparkling Conversations Ep. 1

December 27, 2018 19:11 - 26 minutes - 31.8 MB

Happy Holidays! This week we got something special. Lauren and Kyel are gonna cradle you with their dulcet tones as they discuss things like their favorite sparkling water and the beverages of their childhood. Chris described the whole thing as delightfully pleasant. Regular WPF coming back next week! Intro music courtesy of "Wind Chimes, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

WPF Ep 14: David vs. Goliath Finale Extravaganza!

December 21, 2018 02:25 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

The season is over! Wow, we're all exhausted but also over the moon at how great David vs. Goliath was. We recorded predictions before we watched and then dealt with all the emotions post finale and reunion. Sweet Survivor boys, soft lips, crying, Angelina spins, and even some Natalie Napalm, aplenty. Plus, we talk about the newly announced next season of Survivor: "Edge of Extinction" and preview what WPF has in store until then. Recap of Survivor Season 37 finale and reunion.

WPF Ep 13: Hubicki Cast: Backdoor Pilot

December 19, 2018 02:41 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

SPOILER ALERT: !!! !!! !!! Our dearest, sweetest, Survivor boy has fallen, and Lauren is v emotional about it. It’s almost like we’re in mourning this whole episode. But a lot of great stuff happens too, and there’s some wacky ass shit to cover. Plus, we talk about the creators and crew of Survivor’s feelings on the season and their fears of having to top this bonkersness. Only one more episode left of this amazing season, and we’re not ready for it to end! Recap of Survivor Se...

WPF Ep 12: Hey, Don’t Telegraph Your Blindside!

December 18, 2018 23:25 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

This episode is super late, and that’s Chris’s fault! Shame him! Like go to his twitter right now and shame him. What a slacker. Anyways, Lauren is back and shenanigans are a plenty. Including one of the worst attempts at trying to blindside a person we’ve seen. Get listening! Recap of Survivor season 37, episode 11.

WPF Ep 11: Weird Egg Analogies

December 03, 2018 02:16 - 1 hour - 93 MB

Lauren is absent this week, but that's okay, we have our first guest host! Ultra Survivor fan Rachel Moore joins us for this double episode of Survivor goodness. We got 5 and a half hour immunity challenges, drunk contestants, negotiations between Jeff and Yale alumni, and crying, all the crying. It's a long one, but a good one! Recap of Survivor season 37, episode 10.

WPF Ep 10: Turkey Day Hangover

November 29, 2018 00:02 - 18 minutes - 22.5 MB

We've got a little bit of a different episode for y'all today. Because of Thanksgiving in the U.S., none of us could watch at the same time, so we all recorded our thoughts separately and then mashed them up here together. But don't worry, we still get into the death of a showmance, more immunity idols, secret advantages, and another crazy ass tribal council. Start listening now! Recap of Survivor season 37, episode 9.

WPF Ep 9: Brochacho Blindside Bonanza

November 20, 2018 09:39 - 52 minutes - 61.9 MB

You’re probably sick of hearing this by now, but damn this season of survivor is good! We recap what is surely the best episode of the season so far. There’s new alliances, talk of blindsides, big egos, bigger pitfalls, and one insane tribal that you won’t soon forget. This is why we love Survivor. Recap of Survivor season 37, episode 8.

WPF Ep 8: Idol Chatter & Clandestine Meetings

November 12, 2018 05:55 - 51 minutes - 60.6 MB

We’re back and so is Lauren! Yaaayyyyy! We got a merge y’all! This episode is chock full of antics like idol chatter, everybody’s favorite showmance reunited, self pep talks, clandestine meetings, and both throwdowns and whispers at tribal! And that’s just what happened on Survivor! The gang also discusses Lauren’s La Croix burps, Chris’s love of frozen pizza, Twin Peaks references, and Kyel’s lack of amusement. Recap of Survivor season 37, episode 7.

WPF Ep 7: The Calm Before The Storm

November 05, 2018 01:02 - 34 minutes - 40.6 MB

Lauren's sick so it's just Chris and Kyel for this one. They get into what's probably the tamest episode of the season so far, which still means a lot of shit goes down. There's a team that just can't catch a break, a meltdown regarding bamboo beds, and some classic Brochacho love. It all feels like a setup episode for what's sure to be a crazy next week. Recap of Survivor season 37, episode 6.

WPF Ep 6: When Do You Cook The Chickens?

November 02, 2018 20:01 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

It feels like every week our reaction is "What. Is. Happening?" and this week was no different. Full tribal evacuation, an epic 3-way bromance, more immunity idols, a debate over boiled eggs, and Natalie Napalm needs to have the last word. Also... something about a jacket? Recap of Survivor season 37, episode 5.

WPF Ep 5: Drop. Yo. Buffs.

October 19, 2018 19:55 - 49 minutes - 107 MB

Buffs. Were. Dropped. That’s right! This episode starts with the first tribe swap of the season and the twists and turns don’t stop, ending up with a truly nail-biting Tribal. You don’t want to miss this one!

WPF Ep 4: My Poor Icarus

October 11, 2018 22:32 - 45 minutes - 99.2 MB

We finally did an episode on time! Y'all, this season is lit. So much drama already, and WE. ARE. HERE. FOR. IT. There's an epic Jeremy v. Natalie showdown, plus Christian is obsessed with Slamtown. And do the Davids finally win a challenge? Listen and find out!

Worth Playing For Ep 3: I Don’t Have A Self-Awareness Problem

October 10, 2018 05:24 - 55 minutes - 120 MB

Excuse our lateness! But now that we’re here, we have a lot to say about the wettest, shadiest episode of Survivor we’ve maybe ever seen. Also, we touch on a moment so pure, it may have spread its wings and flown away like a unicorn by the time we post this.

Worth Playing For Ep 2: Soft Lips and Sweet Survivor Boys

September 28, 2018 20:22 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Kyel, Lauren and Chris take on the premiere of Survivor Season 37, David vs. Goliath and attempt to remember contestants names.

Worth Playing For Ep 1: 36 Seasons, 3 Hosts, 1 Survivor.

September 22, 2018 22:35 - 49 minutes - 106 MB

Welcome to Worth Playing For! A comedy podcast about CBS's eternal competition and social experiment tv show, Survivor! In this first episode, your hosts Lauren, Chris, and Kyel talk about some of their favorite moments, players, and speculate on the upcoming season: David vs Goliath.

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