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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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Episodes
  • Survivor 50 Episode 1 "Epic Party" Recap

    Survivor 50 Episode 1 "Epic Party" Recap
    Feb 28 2026

    Sean and Evan are back to recap the long-awaited three-hour premiere of Survivor 50! They get into a premiere that had fewer negatives than usual, the cross-era dynamics taking shape, Kyle’s butt and Cirie supremacy. Plus, they play a round of Star or Starless, break down each tribe’s key relationships and share their thoughts on the early med-evac that shook the episode.

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    Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod

    Evan: @evanrosskatz

    Sean: @soda.pup



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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Survivor AU: Redemption Week 1 Recap

    Survivor AU: Redemption Week 1 Recap
    Feb 27 2026

    Drop Your Buffs is back to recap the new season of Australian Survivor: Redemption. This season, Sean is joined by Deja The View's Kevin! They talk about David as a new host, the theme of Redemption, the returning players and what they are redeeming, and the Barren vs Bounty twist. Plus, winner picks from both Sean and Kevin, potential mistakes by Mark, and a game of Star or Starless.

    Find us on Instagram:

    Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod

    Sean: @soda.pup

    Kevin: @hazle.ca



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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • David Genat talks Australian Survivor: Redemption

    David Genat talks Australian Survivor: Redemption
    Feb 19 2026

    Australian Survivor: Redemption is premiering next week and new host David Genat is here to tease the season. David talks about his transition from player to host and navigating his relationship with returning players. We also discuss the differences between Australian Survivor and American Survivor, which players deserve Redemption and what the future might hold for Australian Survivor.

    For more Drop Your Buffs, subscribe to our Substack.

    Find us on Instagram:

    Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod



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    21 mins
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