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Twists and Torches
by Cameron Barrett
A general purpose Survivor podcast for enthusiasts, newbies, castaways, and everyone in-between
Episodes
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Survivor 50 E5: Open Wounds
Who is growing? Will we see more Ozzy or Oscar? Fart jokes, The Tidewalker, Ninjas, people getting married, Taylor Swift, Polly Prissypants, words nobody knows, and John Cochran all make an appearance here! Oh and Billie Eilish, of course But NO Zac Brown this time Join me as I vent a little,...
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Survivor 50 E4: Knife to the Hearth Recap
*Hypnotic pattern* You will buy Zac Brown's newest album You will buy concert tickets for every venue he performs at You will tell all of your friends about Zac Brown's music, fishing acumen, and cooking ability. You no longer care for your favorite reality competition show *End of pattern* Boy...
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Survivor 50 E3: Did you vote for swap?
Here on Survivor, we're a variety show. We've got: Septuagenarians rapping Chaos Kass 2.0 Pillars of Integrity Holidays being cancelled AND Both good and bad social strategy All in the same episode! This season is can't-miss so far, so our podcast is as well! If you want my take on the latest...
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Survivor 50 E2: Therapy Carousel Recap
Toilet humor. Melodrama. Cramps. Fake Pop fans. This episode has it all! We're off to a riproaring start to Season 50, so far so good! Explore mixed metaphors, stolen trauma, laziness, and big snakes with me and our favorite castaways. Contains spoilers for S50 up to this point and any season S50...
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Survivor 50 E1: Epic Party Recap
Survivor 50 is finally here! If you're looking for a deep but under-an-hour breakdown of the 3-hour odyssey, look no further! We discuss Survivor relationship history, taxes, and some truly delightful characters on our screens again. I can't remember the last time I was this excited about…
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Survivor Time Machine: Edge of Extinction S38E11: Awkward
Original Air Date: 5/1/2019 Last old-era time machine for a while, folks! I hope you've been enjoying these throwback episodes. We're almost at Survivor 50, and these re-airs have gotten me even more excited for some of the big characters on S50. In particular, this one concerns Rick Devens, one…
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Survivor Time Machine: S37 David vs Goliath E5: Jackets and Eggs
Welcome to Survivor! Would you like a jacket, or an egg? On this episode, take a trip back with me to 2018, a simpler time. Cyclones can't stop the interpersonal conflict between big personalities, nor the air of arrogance permeating the overdog Goliath tribe. When was the last time a central...
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Survivor Time Machine: South Pacific S23E15 Finale
The Cowboy. The Challenge Beast. The Baseball/Dating Coach. The Dragonslayer. Benjamin. Who will win Survivor South Pacific? Take a journey with me and find out! Disclaimer: No Chuckie the Cheese's were harmed in the making of this episode. Air Date: 12/18/11 Spoilers for all of Survivor before...
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Survivor Time Machine: HvV S20 E1: Slay Everyone, Trust No One
Every all time season has it's origins...and this one does not disappoint! Arguably one of the best premieres of all time, the size and scale of this episode is just...epic! Take a journey back to 2010 where we discuss if spiders and dragons can get along, unsung heroes of hollywood production…
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Survivor Time Machine: Tocantins S18 E13: The Martyr Approach
Take a quick trip back with me to the Spring of 2009. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and dragons are slaying. Enjoy: Brazilian Barbecue Carrion Birds Heroic flute music Featuring: Marcus Aurelius Pat Benatar Mark Twain Join me in one of the most iconic episodes of the teen era, Coach...
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Survivor Time Machine: Micronesia Ep13 "If it smells like a rat give it cheese"
Take a quick trip back with me to May of 2008! We visit one of the most iconic episodes of Survivor to ever air, and the first in a series that CBS is re-airing ahead of Survivor 50. Celebrate with us and relive some of the glory days of old Survivor! (More Time Machines to come.) Spoiler Level…
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An ode to the new era: the good, the bad, and the ugly
The new era of Survivor is one of the eras of all time. There's the good, like Survivor 46 There's the bad, like predictable tribes and there's the ugly, like poor advantage play. Join Cameron as he offers his old-school lens on what went wrong with the new era, what should be kept, and what…
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Survivor 50 Cast Preview Part 2
A continuation of last week's episode: the "old school" side of the Season 50 cast! This episodes features a cavalcade of some of the greatest characters in Survivor history. Cameron launches into speculating on how some old school players will adapt to a very different game, discusses past...
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Survivor 50 Cast Preview Part 1
We're finally back after a long trip to Poderosa! Cameron apologizes for being late to the party, then offers up a cast assessment for one of the most anticipated Survivor seasons in recent memory. This time, we focus on the cast returning from the new era. Who is going to make a splash while...
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Dreaming of Sandwiches and Betting Odds
Now I want a sandwich (and a lotto ticket)
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A TRIBE SWAP??? In THIS economy???
I can't believe the day is finally here where we got a tribe swap in the new era! My good friend Zac joins me as we lament the loss of Lulu 1.0, marvel at the crazy configurations of the new tribes, and lend our opinions as purists to the new season, format, and editing. You won't want to miss…
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Can the Lulu tribe do ANYTHING right? (Survivor 45 Eps 1-3 recap)
Hey there, good to see you! Thanks for coming back and finding my new episode after all this time. Really excited about Season 45 so far and looking forward to taking this journey with y'all (though hopefully I won't lose my vote to a silly gimmick.)
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Survivor 44: Premiere Recap
I'm back again! This time, hopefully for good. Please pardon my inconsistency and low quality last season, this time I've reworked my schedule to deliver a delayed, but higher quality, podcast uploading schedule! I hope you'll come along this journey with me for Survivor 44. This was an...
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Survivor 43: Episode 11 Recap
What a treat this season has been! This episode we get a classic challenge, some old-school social maneuvering, and strong gameplay from the frontrunner to set them up to win! We're headed toward a photo finish on finale night but before we get there, let's talk about the history that was made in...
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Survivor 43: Episode 9 Recap
Oh hey, didn't see you there! This time we've got our first guest of season 43 (about time right?) and an episode on time. Can you believe it? I certainly can't! This one certainly got my gears revving and passion for Survivor back, because it was the best episode of the season! Can't wait to see...
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Survivor 43: Merge Episode 6 Recap
Well well well, I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me. Nope! I'm back (hopefully for good thanks for your patience) to continue my coverage of the exciting Survivor 43! Give it a listen and hear my hot takes on the latest eliminated Survivor's gameplay, other interesting moves, and the…
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Survivor 43: Episode 3 Recap
We're back! Sorry for the brief hiatus, but back to our regularly scheduled programming of episode recaps! Survivor 43 has been exciting so far, and continues the social and gameplay focus, with less on advantages and survival aspects that hung over 41 and 42 like a disease. Has Survivor ventured...
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Survivor 43: Premiere Recap
Well well well, fancy seeing you here! Welcome back to TnT's regularly scheduled season recap coverage! This time, we're tackling the EPIC two-hour premiere of Survivor 43! What a premiere it was, with fun bits, tons of social and camp content, a little ham and cheese, some decent challenges, and...
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Survivor 43 Cast Assessment Part 2
It's here! Survivor 43 season is upon us! I'm excited to start coverage on my third live season! This episode, I discuss 9 of the 18 castaways on Survivor 43, and assess their chances based on their answers! Some will do well, some won't, and I will probably be horribly wrong on several picks. We...
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Survivor 43 Cast Assessment Part 1
It's here! Survivor 43 season is upon us! I'm excited to start coverage on my third live season! This episode, I discuss 9 of the 18 castaways on Survivor 43, and assess their chances based on their answers! Some will do well, some won't, and I will probably be horribly wrong on several picks. We...
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A literary and contextual analysis of Survivor's most famous monologues
In this episode, I examine five of Survivor's most famous speeches, discuss their importance for the season, Survivor as a whole, and even discuss their artistic and literary merit. Spoiler Level: Early Merge (Full Spoilers for S1, S19, S28, S29 Minor spoilers for S23)
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Survivor: Greatest of All Time 5-1
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been…
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Survivor: Greatest of All Time 10-6
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been…
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Survivor: Greatest of All Time 20-11
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been…
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Survivor: Greatest of All Time 30-21
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been…
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Survivor: Greatest of All Time 40-31
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been…
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Survivor: Greatest of All Time 50-41
Well it's here! The most anticipated TnT offseason series yet! Journey with me as I attempt to objectively decide who are the greatest 50 Survivor players of all time. I've set my parameters, and run every 7th place and higher finisher through the numbers. Do you agree with my list? Who's been…
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Survivor: Who's the GOAT?
Who is the Survivor GOAT? No, not the goat that you drag to tribal. Why is it so hard to rank Survivor players, especially near the top. Is there a better method to doing so? Can we learn anything from the sports or literature world? Find out in this latest thinkpiece, and stay tuned for a…
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The Challenge: USA Primer: Former Castaways
Want to check out The Challenge: USA? Have no Survivor knowledge but don't have time to binge 10+ seasons? Want a quick refresher on those contestants and what they did and are known for? How about hot takes on how they will do? If you answered YES to any of these questions? This episode is for...
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Survivor 42 Season Recap and Review
I'M BACK! After a nice vacation, TnT has returned from hiatus to finish out our Season 42 coverage! This time, I take a look back at the most recent season of our favorite show, and discuss the twists, challenges, cast, and end result. Take a look back from March-May and the newest season in the...
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Survivor 42: Episode 12 Recap
Banger after banger this season! This penultimate episode of Survivor 42 (Can you believe it?) really shaped the endgame. The last few episodes have been tours de force of strategic gameplay and social maneuvering. Some players have rising stocks, others falling, but most have a shot to take it...
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Survivor 42: Episode 11 Recap
I observe. Spoiler Level: Early Merge (Full spoilers for S31, S33, S37, S41 Mentions of S23, S28)
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Survivor 42: Episode 10 Recap
Short and sweet this time! Incredible episode, classic Survivor strategy, social play, and editing. A real gem in the middle of a bit of a mess of the modern Survivor landscape. Give it a listen as we prepare for the potential ruination of the season next week, woo!
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Survivor 42: Episode 8 Recap
There's a lot to talk about here. Heavy episode, heavy tribal, not a lot of fun. Please listen to the warning at the beginning of the podcast for content. It's hard to express or attribute things to others' experience, but I do my best to explain the nuance, context, and difficulty of the...
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Survivor 42: Episode 7 Recap
Hey castaways! Check out this brand-spankin new episode of TnT! Grab your PB&J, put on your seat belt, and strap in for a wild ride! Can't wait to see how the rest of the season shakes out! #Survivor #Survivor42 Spoiler Level: Premerge (Minor spoilers for S21, Mention of S28, 37, 39, 40)
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Survivor 42 Merge Double Episode Recap
Yeah, this one got a little bit off the rails. So off the rails that I forgot to make a joke that they should have replaced ancient voices during the challenge with that silly country song from the Applebee's commercial. You know the one, with the guy singing about whipped cream? Anyway this...
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Survivor 42 Episode 5 Recap
One tarp please, Mr. Jeff! Spoiler Level: Tons. Avoid this episode if you haven't seen the full series. Mild adult language ahead!
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Survivor 42 Episode 3 Recap
Confused by that tribal council? Flabbergasted at the epic shots during the challenge? Having trouble finding the Ika tribe? Look no further! We'll break down all of this and more on this exciting episode of Survivor 42. Spoiler Level: Pre-merge (Mentions of S19, S20, S24)
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Survivor 42: Episode 2 Recap
Hello Castaways! Due to a last second schedule change this is a short and sweet recap, of a very social-heavy episode of #Survivor42. Good to be back to some classic Survivor politicking with a few twists sprinkled in. We get a pretty fun challenge, some heartfelt stories, and even a love story…
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Survivor 42 Premiere Recap
We're back! It's been a couple months and after a restful offseason of various content, we're returning to our regularly scheduled programming of episode recaps! Listen in as we break down the epic 2-hour season premiere of Survivor 42! We talk about the cast, the surprise elimination, compare a...
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Survivor Fanbase ThinkTank: Fan Casting
Ever used BrantSteele? Ever seen excess fan castings or simulations on Twitter or Reddit? Get annoyed by how short-sighted the decisions are? This episode is for you! Listen as I examine(rant) about various pitfalls and mistakes that are common. I also delve into the minds of production. How hard...
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Survivor 42 Cast Assessment
Surprise! The offseason is nearly over, and we're back for new Survivor content! Get our first take on the new cast that JUST came out! We've got some potential top-tier characters, great winners, and epic villains in the making with this cast. Let's hope its a good one! #Survivor #Survivor42
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Survivor Time Machine: Micronesia
WHOA! Hop in the booth castaways, we're going back in time! In this episode, my very special guest and I deep dive into one of the most beloved Survivor seasons, Micronesia, using the perspective (as best we can) from a viewer from 2008. Coach who? Russell? Never heard of him! Hop into the time...
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Survivor 41: Recap and Review
It's been six weeks since the finale of #Survivor41 and its time to take a step back! Not exactly a deep dive, but take a brief foray with me into the season as a whole, big pictures and episode-by-episode. I loved covering this season, and can't wait to be back for current Survivor coverage for...
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TnT Season Rankings: Part 4(10-1)
This is it, THE definitive Survivor season rankings. Look no further for the itemized list to end all itemized lists of which Survivor seasons are better than the others. This is part 4, ranking seasons 10-1, the absolute best of the best. Others have tried, but this list is superior, I swear....
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A general purpose Survivor podcast for enthusiasts, newbies, castaways, and everyone in-between
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Twists and Torches is created and hosted by Cameron Barrett.
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