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After a messy Tribal Council, the bottom might be the perfect place to be on “Survivor” right now. Jeff, Jay, and Dee discuss the opportunity the castaways have to start over. The three-stage challenge leads to a debate between Jeff and Dee on the merits (or lack thereof) of throwing a challenge.
Jeff explains how production and the Dream Team test the pain threshold of endurance challenges. Meanwhile, Dee speaks to the mental toughness the Survivors need to focus on anything but how much they’re hurting in these moments. Then, Jeff answers questions about how players, like Liz, deal with food restrictions on the island and if he knows if and when a castaway will play an idol.
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It’s Q’s world and we’re all just living in it. Jeff, Jay, and Dee unpack his command of the game, from engineering a strategic (or not so strategic) round of hide and seek to dropping a bomb that led to a heated live Tribal Council.
With Q running the show this week, Jeff shares how the editors balance the castaways’ airtime. Dee gives her hot take on Maria and Charlie, the dynamic duo playing a tight game, and whether the Six Alliance can make it. As the winner of Season 46’s Get a Grip challenge (remember those toes?), she reveals what’s running through the players’ heads as they hold on for dear life.
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The stakes on Survivor are high, but at the end of the day, humanity outlasts the competition. From Kenzie comforting Ben during his panic attack to Venus struggling to form bonds, we’re reminded that the castaways are people, not just players.
Jeff, Jay, and Dee discuss how the game balances pushing players to their mental and physical limits while prioritizing their safety. The castaways are reeling from their first individual Tribal Council and Dee reminisces on the thick tension in the air on the way back to camp after a torch is snuffed. With so many moving parts all season, a listener question sheds light on how the show is pieced together so viewers can “play” along.
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Everybody, drop your Buffs®! Jeff explains how they used Tree Mail to capitalize on the moment of limbo between learning about the Merge and the Earn the Merge Challenge. Jeff, Dee, and Jay break down the Merge Challenge from the rock draw that determines your fate to the strategically placed safety sawdust.
The winners get to feast on the Merge meal, but proceed with caution — Dee spills about what happened off-camera the time she overindulged in a reward… Meanwhile, the losers head to the largest Tribal Council of the season. Jeff breaks down how they approach production and Dee shares how nerve-wracking it is from the player's POV. Then, during listener questions, Dee talks about how players can’t forget they’re in the game, even when they’re sleeping!
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Everything in Survivor is strategic, even salsa dancing! Jeff explains why it is important to show camp life and Dee shares why it is important to play along with something, like dancing or tai chi, even if it's the last thing you want to do!
After 11 days without flint, Yanu broke the record for the longest stretch without fire. Jeff addresses the importance of these penalties in the New Era and whether or not he'd ever reconsider the flint rule.
As Yanu dwindles, Jeff reveals how and when they decide to do a tribe swap, and Dee shares how you plan for the moment as a player. Jeff, Jay, and Dee also break down the decision to include Survivor trivia in Hunter’s Journey and Jem’s machete strategy. Plus, Jeff answers listener questions including one about exit interviews, which inspires Dee to share her exit interview - something she never had to do!
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How do you go from being complete strangers to sitting on a beach singing to each other? Hunger! While food deprivation inspired Soda (“Queen Morale”) and Tevin to create an original song, Dee warns that it can also dangerously cloud your judgment and ruin your perception of another player if you let it get the best of you. She advises future players to practice their emotions before they go on Survivor to know how and when to show them. Jeff, Jay, and Dee continue the conversation about managing emotions as Tevin unlocks a memory, Maria deals with defeat, and Bhanu accepts his fate in the game.
Jeff also shares how he may test the castaways and present obstacles, but he will never lie. The castaways must trust the game and know it is fair, but that doesn’t mean they can’t introduce a few twists…Assume nothing! Then, Jeff breaks down the logistical struggles of building and filming challenges in the water. Plus, he answers listener questions about how long players get to strategize before a challenge starts.
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“Send me home” are three words you never expect a player to utter, but the New Era is intentionally designed to push the castaways further than ever before. If players can endure this new reality, their truth will be revealed, bringing them one step closer to the million-dollar prize.
Jeff, Jay, and Dee talk about the editorial decisions made behind the scenes to help the audience experience what the players are feeling, like the whimsical music that simulates Bhanu’s paranoia and the sound effects that transport you to Q’s devastating football fumble. There’s a unique story behind each player and another critical part of Survivor storytelling that Jeff reveals is telling the audience only what they need to know when they need to know. He talks about how and when they decide to weave the castaway’s backstories into episodes, like revealing Hunter’s impressive puzzle-building background right before the challenge.
Jeff, Jay, and Dee also discuss Randen’s unexpected exit and what happens if a player is pulled from the game and has an idol or advantage they want to hand off. Plus, Jeff and Dee answer a popular listener question about the origin of the iconic Survivor Buff®.
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New era, same emotions. The players are already feeling the emotional impact of no food, sleepless nights, and physical exhaustion. From small tribes to minimal supplies, Jeff shares how the game design is all about earning your keep and digging into your reserves to prove just how badly you want it. Jeff and Dee talk about the importance of being vulnerable and finding ways to bond with tribemates, whether it’s through a Metallica-Taylor Swift song-off at camp or poking fun at Jeff.
Jeff also breaks down how they created the new and bigger version of the archway puzzle featured in this week's challenge. Dee talks about how you must push your limits during every challenge, even when there's nothing left in the tank because your tribemates are depending on you. Then, Jeff answers some fan questions about why they phased out schoolyard picks, how castaways handle their jobs if they're selected for Survivor, and more.
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Survivor 46 is off to a rockin’ start and the tribes are already “survibing!” Jeff shares behind-the-scenes insights about production of the show open and why they chose Tevin's monologue to set the tone for the season. Dee explains her initial impressions of the castaways and how she can already pinpoint potential allies and who to avoid — Jelinsky is at the top of that list based on his disheartening decision to quit the Sweat vs Savvy Challenge.
Jeff also shares a piece of advice for the new castaways: blind optimism and your unique POV are your best tools in the game. Plus, Jeff, Jay, and Dee discuss producer interactions with the castaways, from trailing them on Idol hunts to acting as their confidants. The 26-day road to crown our next sole Survivor has only just begun!
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Survivor 46 is here and “On Fire with Jeff Probst: The Official Survivor Podcast” is covering all the big moments from three different POVs! Showrunner Jeff Probst is back to share his perspective and analysis of this season. Plus, the podcast welcomes a new co-host. HINT: this player was cutthroat in their gameplay, true to their heart, and a fan-favorite from the Survivor 45 Reba tribe. They outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted everyone to claim the title of winner of Survivor 45... it's Dee Valladares! “On Fire” continues to be the ultimate companion to Survivor — revealing HOW the show is made and WHY they do the things they do. You’ll get it all, from the host, fan, AND the player's POV. Watch the latest episode of Survivor every Wednesday on CBS and Paramount+ then catch all-new episodes of “On Fire” right after the show.
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The votes are in and the winner of Survivor 45 joins Jeff, Jay, and Rick for an exclusive interview, but first, they unpack the must-watch moments of the season finale. The final 5 races for the last advantage fueled by desperation. Tribal council doesn’t disappoint as a secret idol is revealed and a last-minute vote change determines the final 4.
“You break it, you buy it” stands true for Survivor challenges as one player takes their frustration out on the game in the final immunity challenge. Some players practice fire-making until their fingers are covered in blisters, but there’s no way to prepare for the pressure and fear that will loom over them during the challenge. Jeff shares why players are making fire faster and faster in recent seasons and reveals a change coming in Survivor 46 that will alter the game for seasons to come.
That’s a wrap for this season of On Fire! Survivor 46 premieres February 28, 2024, on CBS and Paramount+. Until then you can stream past seasons of Survivor on Paramount+.
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Silence your cell phones and raise the curtain — Survivor theatre is about to begin! Jeff, Jay, and Rick discuss how so much of the game is based on acting and how well you can sell your performance. Austin and Dee’s romance continues to heat up, but love seems to be driving decisions for one of them much more than the other. The castaways are in awe of the new Immunity and Reward Challenges they’re faced with in this episode. Months of preparation went into bringing them to life, from the Dream Team testing the obstacles to the art team designing intricate rewards displays.
Jeff breaks down how the Survivor production team is unlike any other— guided by years of experience, they just know when and where to capture the shots that will best tell the story of each Challenge. The blindsides are fast and furious this season and no amount of intellect or charm can save you if hubris gets in the way. Will a wolf or goat be left standing after the final Tribal Council?
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The path to victory is never easy. Jeff, Jay, and Rick discuss the central dilemma of the game—you have to play to win, but there will be a target on your back the minute you start to do so. Austin and Dee’s budding showmance is sure to impact their final days on the island, but will it complicate their game or make it easier to reach the final three?
As the betrayals continue, Jeff shares how storytelling is largely driven by, not just what new information is shared, but WHEN it is revealed to the audience. The new era emphasizes who players are in their real lives, leading to more personal stories, like one Katurah courageously and vulnerably shares about her past. With the end in sight, Jeff teases what’s to come in the finale...Hint: like most things on Survivor, it has to do with fire.
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Survivor is a mentally and physically demanding game, but it’s hard on your emotions, too. Feelings of betrayal, anxiety, and longing are daily occurrences on the island. But there’s also joy, which overcame Emily when she won the Reward Challenge. Jeff, Rick, and Jay discuss the difficult choice she must make of who to bring with her on reward for an overnight at the Sanctuary and loved ones' letters.
As the players dwindle, certain castaways are proving to be masterminds behind Survivor 45’s most shocking moves — will their manipulation win them jury points or put a target on their backs? Jeff wraps the episode by shedding light on how the show helps the castaways prepare their bodies and minds for what’s ahead in the game and for life after they leave the island.
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The only thing we love more than a three-stage challenge is a three-stage challenge with A TWIST! Jeff, Jay, and Rick discuss how production designs multi-tier challenges and how they’re upping the stakes with the potential to lose your vote and a trip to the Sanctuary.
For the second week in a row, we’re left with the oldest players on the island, Bruce and Julie, duking it out for immunity. How come there aren't more older people on Survivor? Jeff responds to this frequently asked question, along with a few others from the “On Fire” mailbox, shedding light on the producer-players relationship and what happens if a challenge malfunctions.
Jeff, Jay, and Rick wrap the episode with their thoughts on what’s to come in the final weeks of Survivor 45!
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Let the bidding begin! The auction is back with new layers of dilemma and “dangerous fun.” Jeff discusses the new twists and unpredictable variables that went into reinventing it for the new era. The castaways indulge in the fruits of their bids, like ice-cold beer, a decadent chocolate cake, and...a pair of gigantic fisheyes. Jeff explains how the audio department captures sound to bring moments like Austin’s massive wet bite of the eyeball to the next level.
Negotiations color the castaway’s gameplay at every step, begging the question: what are you willing to give up for something you want? The subtle actions of the players, from Bruce barely putting in the effort to get cash to Jake slipping in a line about “his” idol, can change the game in an instant. And if there’s one thing we know for sure, it's that Survivor loves a good blindside — especially one that leaves even Jeff caught off guard.
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Endurance is the name of the game this week as the castaways take on the iconic Survivor challenge, “Get a Grip.” Jeff shares what inspired the creation of this challenge, how it was designed, and why it’s all about will (and in Dee’s case, long toes). Then, down to 12 castaways, a two-vote twist means one player voted out will make the jury, and the other, crucially, won't. Rick, Jeff and Jay dig into just what it means to miss out on the jury. Then, finally, Jeff shares the moment of the episode that made him spit out his coffee the first time he saw it because it was just that shocking.
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Everyone get flexible, because we’re in limbo! The castaways have just 10 minutes to gather all their belongings (and, in Bruce’s case, find an idol) before they board the boats to merge on one beach. Rick shares what it is like to experience the merge as a player and Jeff pulls back the curtain on producing this turning point in the game — it’s a HUGE lift, from timing the arrival of the boats to filming a dozen reactions all at once. And we can’t talk about the production of this episode without mentioning the colossal “Earn the Merge” challenge. Jeff explains how they designed, tested, and made these jaw-dropping structures come to life. The blue team went hard in the mud and rightfully earned their feast and safety, but our player of the week has to go to Kaleb — that guy has luck on his side. His larger-than-life social game leaves us wondering if it will help him or harm him in the long run.
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Ten days in, the Survivor castaways all share one common feeling: hunger. Jeff dives into how a player’s mental clarity, physical energy, and emotions are impacted by no food and why that's a critical part of the game design. Speaking of hunger, would you pick an advantage over a sandwich? Austin, J, and Kellie are faced with this decision and their shared dilemma may inspire a new alliance - Rick, Jeff and Jay dive into the double-edged sword of any shared advantage. Later, they discuss fake idols, including Sifu's, and Rick, an idol master in his own right, shares what it takes to put together multiple fake idols out on the island. And, they discuss voting for a future merge, when nothing on Survivor is guaranteed.
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Drop your Buffs®! We are switching tribes—Jeff discusses how they approached the first tribe swap of the new era from the producer's perspective. Some core alliances—Dee and Julie, Drew and Austin—made it through the swap while others, like Brando and Kellie, are now on opposing teams. Rick shares his personal experience of what runs through a castaway’s mind when the new buffs are drawn and talks about some lone wolves—like Emily—who have an opportunity to completely change their gameplay. With a new chance to make moves and test their social games, how will players’ loyalties shake out?
Jeff also speaks to how influential Survivor’s editors can be in telling stories from the player’s point-of-view—like unpacking the friction between Katurah and Bruce through Katurah’s eyes rather than Bruce’s. With so many twists and turns in one episode, how could we ignore the shocking departure at Tribal Council? Jeff, Jay, and Rick have different thoughts about who would leave but no one expected another castaway to ask to be voted out in yet another emotional tribal speech. Jeff also answers listeners' questions about previous Survivor traditions he’d like to bring back and the chances of a Tribal Council where everyone loses their vote. And get ready—Jeff braces for the return of "This Is Why You Suck".
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