We don't have 300-pound biceps, but we've got spirit! Star starts off this week's episode with some motivation, before Jeff, Jay and Rachel dive into the trials of the final 8. First up, Kyle and Kamilla's secret alliance stays secret. Rachel schools us as to why what they have accomplished so far is so unprecedented. Then, fried chicken and waffles, an incredible reward, gets a musical treatment! Jeff details how and why this hot new tune was born.
Then, the name of the game is paranoia. As the rewards become more precious, the feeling of being left back at camp can fester. Rachel explains how that anxiety never really goes away, and for good reason! Later, the rice negotiation... More like a negation. Jeff dives into what it means that the players are refusing rice this season and what it might mean for the seasons ahead. Plus, your questions, including whether the stools at tribal council are a luxury when all you have to sit on is the ground!
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One Mistake Is All It Takes | Survivor 48
We're down to the final nine, which means things are getting tense. First up, wombats! Or rather, Shauhin, in the middle of the night, creeping up on Joe to let him know that Eva snuck off. Jay asks Rachel if this sort of midnight wake up is ever ok. Then, the immunity challenge brings us an epic rematch. Jeff digs into how he approached the aftermath of what ended up being a serious letdown and a major turning point.
Later, the making of a blindside. The gang looks at this seed planting approach and analyzes how long an expert finishing move can take. Plus, how does Jeff's view of an episode change from being there to watching it back? And, your questions, including what would happen if everyone played their Shot in the Dark.
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The Dynamic Duos | Survivor 48
Shauhin just wants to paint the tribe flag, Jeff! But in the new era... the game does not stop. Jeff, Jay and Rachel start by analyzing the pace of the new era and why exactly it moves so fast. Then, the power of two prevails. Jay asks Jeff his favorite part of challenges that require pairs. And Rachel provides insight into why duos are so dangerous as the number of castaways dwindles.
Later, it's time to Get a Grip. Jeff talks about the evolution of the iconic Survivor challenge and why those footholds continue to shrink. Plus, how do you deal with a tribemate with an agenda? And Jeff harkens back to the Survivor season where he decided to wear sunglasses.
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Body By Jeff | Survivor 48
Sometimes all you have to do is hang on. Jeff, Jay and Rachel start with a small, but important wrinkle in the game: penmanship. Did Sai's secret vote throw Cedrek into tailspin? Then, the immunity challenge asked castaways to hold 25% of their pre-game body weight and the previous record is shattered. Jay asks Jeff if that means it's time to make it tougher.
Later, with two tribal councils, the gang analyzes the strategic power the first group has in eliminating a potential jury member. Plus, should you ever accept being the decoy vote? And, your questions, including whether Jeff would ever consider bringing back head-to-head physical challenges.
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No Food, No Buff®, No Shot at Immunity | Survivor 48
One will be safe... Twelve will not. The treemail heard round the world kicks off this episode of On Fire, when the castaways find out it's time to earn the merge. First, Jay asks Jeff about the philosophy behind the new era merge and its evolution over the past several seasons. And the merge advantage - Sai's snipe right out from under Charity's nose. Jeff dives into exactly what it takes to happen to capture such an iconic moment.
Then, the merge challenge - why is it so damn hard? Rachel dives into how it feels to be "tarred and feathered" with mud and wood chips. And what was up with that vote read? Rachel and Jay question the order of the votes that took both of them by surprise. Plus, your questions, including how hard would it be to win Survivor if you get extremely hangry?
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