May 7, 2015
Mike finally got his wish and was able to turn the tables on the controlling alliance that had been chasing him for so long. It was interesting to see how the other castaways handled Rodney's sense of entitlement. Tyler characterized Dan as loyal and gullible. Little did he know he was describing his own relationship...
May 2, 2015
A lot of this week's discussion focused on two of the original Blue Collars: Dan and Mike. They have come to represent the opposite ends of the gameplay spectrum this season. Dan has solidified his position as a memorable, gullible goat. In stark contrast, Mike's dominance in the individual challenges and mindful,...
May 1, 2015
This week we interviewed Shirin Oskooi. She left the game in
episode 11 of Survivor Worlds Apart. After years of applying,
Shirin finally realized her dream to be on the show. Unfortunately,
that dream quickly turned dark. She was frequently targeted by most
of her fellow castaways and ostracized for her quirky...
Apr 30, 2015
Thankfully, the personal ugliness and attacks relented with this episode. We got back to focusing on the game. Tyler put on a clinic, demonstrating how to masterfully manipulate a pivotal member of his alliance. He continues to stand out as one of the most strategic players left in the game. It will be interesting...
Apr 25, 2015
There were some very interesting developments in this episode from a gameplay perspective. There were also examples of some really ugly, human behavior. Survivor is a reflection of the human experience which includes the good and the bad. There are often teachable moments after episodes like this and we really...