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‘Survivor 51’ is almost here! Tyson and Riley are pumped to get back into the world of ‘Survivor’ as they bring you a special announcement from CBS that you do not want to miss. Checkout the official CBS ‘Survivor’ YouTube Wednesday, August 26th at 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT, for a live look at the upcoming season. And stay tuned for our coverage of ‘Survivor 51’ as we discover the new “Open Era”! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS SurvivorOnCBS https://www.youtube.com/@survivor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time to wrap it up! Tyson and Riley are back and joined by podcast bestie Ethan to give their final thoughts on the eventful ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their experience on the ‘Survivor’ red carpet, their thoughts on the ‘Survivor 51’ preview, and whether the “open era” will take off. Then, they chime in on ideas for future seasons, go over their favorite and least favorite twists of this season, and dive into the true driver of this season: the fan vote. Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Ethan Zohn Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did your winner pick make it? Tyson and Riley break down the wild ‘Survivor 50’ finale and live reunion with this season’s final five. Aubry talks about winning it all and driving off with a new car, Jonathan explains the strategy behind his returning game, and Joe relives the crowd’s explosive live reaction. Plus, Rizo gets advice for his next ‘Survivor’ chapter, and Tiffany reveals what she thinks could’ve changed the outcome of her stay on the island. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:58 - Aubry joins us! 17:34 - Jonathan joins us! 33:53 - Joe joins us! 44:30 - Rizo joins us! 58:14 - Tiffany joins us! 1:13:09 - Afterthoughts 1:35:32 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guests: Aubry Bracco, Jonathan Young, Joe Hunter, Rizo Velovic, and Tiffany Ervin Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you vote for fire? Tyson, Riley, and Ashleigh give their reactions to the exciting finale of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their experience watching the finale in person, the slipups from the evening, and their theories on the voting results. Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Producer: Ashleigh Smith Video Engineer: Chris Thomas Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for all pictures: Getty Images, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who will be the Sole Survivor? Tyson and Riley bring you a special episode with writer, producer, and podcast host Jason Concepcion to prepare for the exciting finale of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They analyze the final five and each contestant’s chances of winning. Then, they give their predictions for the best collection of players for the final tribal council. 00:00 - Welcome! 08:02 - Rizo’s chances 19:03 - Joe’s chances 27:32 - Aubry’s chances 36:59 - Tiffany’s chances 44:09 - Jonathan’s chances 56:57 - Riley’s superlatives 1:01:42 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Jason Concepcion Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was the code word? Tyson and Riley sit down with the eighth and ninth members of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Devens and Cirie. They start with Devens and ask about the fun he had playing this season and his relationship with Joe during the game. Then, they give Cirie her flowers before asking her about the worst liars on the beach and whether this chapter of her ‘Survivor’ story is officially closed. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:55 - Devens joins us! 17:00 - Cirie joins us! 35:23 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guests: Rick Devens and Cirie Fields Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who do you think will win ‘Survivor 50?’ Tyson and Riley are joined by Julie, a contestant from ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction,’ to recap the penultimate episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They attempt to understand the double-elimination process and give flowers to the legendary boots. Then they give their predictions on the finale, including who they think will be the final three and whether fire will make an appearance. 00:00 - Welcome! 02:16 - “Inconceivable” 26:51 - First immunity challenge 32:38 - First pre-tribal scramble 38:54 - First tribal council 45:15 - Back at the tribe 55:21 - Second immunity challenge 1:05:11 - Second pre-tribal scramble 1:11:44 - Second tribal council 1:24:50 - Riley’s superlatives 1:33:22 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Julie Rosenberg Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s it like bringing an idol home? Tyson and Riley sit down with the sixth and seventh members of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Emily and Ozzy. They start with Emily and ask her about her “talkative” gameplay, what it was like watching her mistakes on television, and what she would do differently if given a third chance to play. Then, they talk to Ozzy and discuss his edit and growth as a ‘Survivor’ player. Last, they ask the legendary player: Is his ‘Survivor’ story line truly over? 00:00 - Welcome! 00:47 - Emily joins us! 16:36 - Ozzy joins us! 35:27 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guests: Emily Flippen and Ozzy Lusth Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you seen a Phoenix dance? Tyson and Riley are joined by Kaleb from ‘Survivor 45’ to recap the 11th episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about the Power Broker Advantage, the challenge mess-ups, and write their own fan fiction for the show. 00:00 - Welcome! 04:04 - “Everyone will be shooketh” 21:46 - Immunity challenge 29:01 - Pre-tribal scramble 48:51 - Tribal council 1:15:54 - Riley’s superlatives 1:36:37 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Kaleb Gebrewold Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How live is a live tribal? Tyson and Riley sit down with the fifth member of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Stephenie. They ask her about a potential rematch with Cirie, how deep her Mr. Beast lore goes, and whether that live tribal council was actually that chaotic or just got the TV-edit treatment. 00:00 - Welcome! 01:18 - Stephenie joins us! 17:59 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hardest 'Survivor' challenge yet: Heads or Tails. Tyson and Riley are joined by Ian from ‘Survivor: Palau’ to recap the 10th episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their impression of the new chaotic auction, the “fall on the sword” twist, and all the puking. Then, they unpack the Mr. Beast Super Beware Advantage, the coin toss, and its shakeup on tribal council. 00:00 - Welcome! 12:27 - “A Side Dish of Chaos” 41:56 - The ‘Survivor 50’ Auction 50:38 - Immunity challenge 01:00:41 - Pre-tribal scramble 01:09:52 - Tribal council 1:40:50 - Riley’s superlatives 1:52:56 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Ian Rosenberger Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices