the ringer survivor podcast

What is the ringer reality TV podcast?

The Ringer Reality TV Podcast on Apple Podcasts The Ringer Reality TV Podcast is the home for all things unscripted TV.

Which ‘Survivor’ episode should you watch first?

It depends on how committed you are—here are seven different approaches (with minimal spoilers ahead) for anyone looking to get their Survivor fix in a time of social distancing: Let’s start with the most obvious way to watch. Begin with Episode 1, end with Episode 582.

How many seasons of Survivor are there?

But catching up on Survivor isn’t like binge-watching any other show. There are 39 seasons of this series, and a total of 582 episodes. This isn’t a show you can just scroll to and click play on—you need a plan.

When did survivor start and why?

The show actually began in Sweden in the 1990s, but no one needs to go back that far. Australian Outback and Africa, meanwhile, are not the best seasons of the show—but if you’re determined to get a good sense of what Survivor is, it’s important to get a feel for how it evolved in the first few years of its run.

50 Shades of Wide Receiver Prospects

The hosts break down each receiver’s strengths and weaknesses and then compare them to NFL players on a scale of 1-50

Recapping All-Star Festivities and Predicting Second-Half Story Lines

Verno and KOC debate what the NBA can do to bring excitement back to the slam dunk contest before discussing whether the MVP is Joel Embiid’s to lose, the Suns’ chances without Chris Paul, LeBron James getting sour with the Lakers, and more

College Basketball Bets of the Day and Looking Ahead to the Weekend Slate

SuperBook Sportsbook’s Art DiCesare joins JJ to discuss the market for CBB betting before shifting their focus to this weekend’s slate of games

Is Old Music Killing New Music?

Charles Holmes chats with Justin Sayles and Devon Renaldo about writer Ted Gioia’s Atlantic article "Is Old Music Killing New Music?"

Last-ditch Efforts, Performative Tears, and the Lady in Red

Juliet is joined by Rodger Sherman to discuss Sarah’s surprising trajectory and Susie’s ‘Pretty Woman’ moment

How Did the Celtics Turn Their Season Around?

The Athletic’s Jared Weiss joins Wos to discuss the Celtics’ early season struggles and what looked different about them during their nine-game winning streak

Coverage of the Brad-Jen-Angelina Love Triangle Was a Morality Play About Infidelity and Motherhood

And the way the tabloids framed each character, especially Aniston and Jolie, was not very good for women

Where did Survivor start?

The show actually began in Sweden in the 1990s, but no one needs to go back that far. Australian Outback and Africa, meanwhile, are not the best seasons of the show—but if you’re determined to get a good sense of what Survivor is, it’s important to get a feel for how it evolved in the first few years of its run.

Is China the best season of Survivor?

China is a delightful season that makes incredible use of its setting. Cagayan, meanwhile, will take the speed of gameplay up to 11—it’s so much fun. And David vs. Goliath is easily the best of the most recent seasons. This is a nice sampling of a bunch of different eras of Survivor.

Is Survivor an all star season?

Survivor is in the middle of an all-star season unlike any other, an all-champions battle royale that is 20 years in the making. So far, this season is delivering on the hype, with high-level gameplay, shocking blindsides, and plenty of dramatic tension. It’s still early, but Winners at War has a chance to be one of the best seasons ever.

Does DvG have one player?

MvGX features some of my favorite arcs in the entire show and launched the Survivor careers of several players. DvG had only one player return so far, but that’s because the season is too new and there haven’t been many opportunities—it’s not for a lack of options. (And the theme in that one actually kind of works.)