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Drop Your Buffs

Drop Your Buffs

By: Sean Ross & Evan Ross Katz
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Heralded by the Washington Post as being “ostensibly about ‘Survivor’”, in this podcast, veteran fan ​Sean Ross and ​quarantine newbie ​Evan Ross Katz take a​ very gay​ deep dive into all things SURVIVOR. ​With a uniquely queer lens, ​Drop Your Buffs takes a retrospective look at the greatest seasons, players and iconic moments from the reality show​ that started it all​.​ Plus, we go straight to the source, interviewing legendary contestants of the game​​. But it doesn’t stop there. Evan and Sean also cover SURVIVOR-adjacent television, including THE TRAITORS, THE WHITE LOTUS and …AND JUST LIKE THAT.

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  • Week 2 of Survivor: Australia v The World with Evan Ross Katz
    Aug 28 2025

    Sean and Evan dive into another massive week of Survivor: Australia v The World, with three more episodes of nonstop chaos. They unpack Parvati’s instant-classic cookie-jar antics, her Buffy energy, and the fiery unraveling of her partnership with Kirby. They break down Cirie’s bond with Janine, Kass’ idol power and challenge dominance, Shonee’s stealth floater game, and Luke’s ongoing streak of wrong votes. Plus, they celebrate Tony’s short but unforgettable run, crown their Star/Starless players of the week and react to Jonathan LaPaglia following DYB.

    Find us on instagram!

    Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod

    Evan: @evanrosskatz

    Sean: @soda.pup



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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Survivor: Australia v The World 6th Eliminated Player Exit Interview
    Aug 27 2025

    Sean catches up with the sixth boot of Survivor: Australia V The World to discuss what went down in Samoa, their short-lived ride-or-die relationships, a chaotic scramble and their future with Survivor.

    Make sure to check out the official Drop Your Buffs aftershow, over on 10:

    https://10.com.au/australian-survivor/drop-your-buffs



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe
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    15 mins
  • Survivor: Australia v The World Episode 6 Recap (with Caroline Courtis)
    Aug 26 2025

    Titans v Rebels finalist Caroline Courtis returns to Drop Your Buffs to unpack Episode 6 of Survivor: Australia v The World. We break down Kirby’s fast-paced gameplay and her fast and furious showmance with Parvati. We also celebrate the arrival of Janine in the edit and her power move, Cirie's influence and how loyalty factored into Parvati’s vote. We also examine Kass’ growing threat level, Lisa’s subtle positioning and what players like Luke and Shonee need to do next. Plus- a round of Star or Starless, reflections on JLP’s final season and a bonus question for everyone listening.

    Make sure to check out the official Drop Your Buffs aftershow, over on 10:

    https://10.com.au/australian-survivor/drop-your-buffs

    Keep up with all of our content from the season over on Instagram:

    Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod

    Sean: @soda.pup

    Caroline: @mumalicious



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dropyourbuffs.substack.com/subscribe
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    1 hr and 28 mins
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