The Pod Has Spoken

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  Welcome to the Pod Has Spoken! 24.09.2026

  Welcome islanders to The Pod Has Spoken, a Ringer and Spotify 'Survivor' podcast hosted by Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee with production from Ashleigh Smith! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Survivor 51’ Episode 1 Exit Interview! 24.09.2026 26min

  The first boot of the Open Era! Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the first boot of ‘Survivor 51’. They discuss her experience being marooned with her castmates, being the first boot of the season, and much more! 00:00 - Welcome! 01:07 - Aaliyah joins us! 11:16 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Aaliyah Puglia Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Jumping Into the Open Era with the ‘Survivor 51’ Premiere! 24.09.2026 2h

  Are we starting the Open Era with a marooning? Tyson and Riley bring in the new season by reacting to the return of marooning and Exile Island, analyzing the dynamics of the newly formed tribes, and attempting to predict the twists and turns of the Open Era. Then, they give their winner picks and predict next boots while factoring in the “permanent uncertainty” of this new season. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:53 - “Permanent Uncertainty” 25:17 - Haggling for supplies 31:23 - The return of exile island  41:18 - The new tribes 58:29 - The first challenge of the season 1:17:08 - The first pre-tribal scramble of the season 1:25:23 - The first tribal council of the season 1:38:08 - Quick thoughts  1:43:39 - Riley’s superlatives 1:57:07 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for pictures: CBS/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Survivor’ Season 51 Cast Analysis with Sharon Tharp! 17.09.2026 2h 16min

  Are you ready for the open era?! Tyson and Riley are back for the new season of ‘Survivor,’ and today they are joined by entertainment journalist and host of The Exclusive, Sharon Tharp, to break down the new islanders. They analyze possible favorites, talk about the correlation between new ‘Survivor’ players and ‘Big Brother’ players, and predict the future tribe dynamics for the twist-filled season. And stay tuned for our coverage of ‘Survivor 51’ as we officially discover the new “open era”! 00:00 - Welcome! 07:54 - Lewis Kelly  17:17 - Carter Krull  21:38 - Danny “Kilby” Kilby  28:56 - Sharonda Cox  34:56  - Mike Pinsky  42:01 - Linnea Capobianco  49:03 - Aaliyah Puglia 54:59 - Brady Booker  1:02:43 - Rob Antonson  1:08:23 - Eric Macksoud  1:12:45 - Cristian Chávez  1:18:26 - Kristin Flickinger  1:22:14 - Angelica “Jelly” Loblack  1:26:36 - Alexis Levine  1:32:06 - Jenna Doore 1:37:48 - Devin Way  1:44:39 - Ana Sani  1:48:06 - An “Thien An” Nguyen 1:54:52 - Maggie Nestor  1:59:46 - Ori Jean-Charles  02:05:13 - Patt Cannaday  02:07:22 - Fans on the island? 02:08:10 - Riley’s Reads 02:12:21 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Sharon Tharp Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for pictures: CBS/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  A ‘Survivor 51’ Special Announcement! | The Pod Has Spoken 25.08.2026 4min

  ‘Survivor 51’ is almost here! Tyson and Riley are pumped to get back into the world of ‘Survivor’ as they bring you a special announcement from CBS that you do not want to miss. Checkout the official CBS ‘Survivor’ YouTube Wednesday, August 26th at 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT, for a live look at the upcoming season. And stay tuned for our coverage of ‘Survivor 51’ as we discover the new “Open Era”! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS SurvivorOnCBS https://www.youtube.com/@survivor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Survivor’ Season 50 Wrap-Up With Ethan! | The Pod Has Spoken 25.05.2026 1h 38min

  Time to wrap it up! Tyson and Riley are back and joined by podcast bestie Ethan to give their final thoughts on the eventful ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their experience on the ‘Survivor’ red carpet, their thoughts on the ‘Survivor 51’ preview, and whether the “open era” will take off. Then, they chime in on ideas for future seasons, go over their favorite and least favorite twists of this season, and dive into the true driver of this season: the fan vote. Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Ethan Zohn Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Survivor 50’ Final Five Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken 22.05.2026 1h 42min

  Did your winner pick make it? Tyson and Riley break down the wild ‘Survivor 50’ finale and live reunion with this season’s final five. Aubry talks about winning it all and driving off with a new car, Jonathan explains the strategy behind his returning game, and Joe relives the crowd’s explosive live reaction. Plus, Rizo gets advice for his next ‘Survivor’ chapter, and Tiffany reveals what she thinks could’ve changed the outcome of her stay on the island. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:58 - Aubry joins us! 17:34 - Jonathan joins us! 33:53 - Joe joins us! 44:30 - Rizo joins us! 58:14 - Tiffany joins us! 1:13:09 - Afterthoughts 1:35:32 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guests: Aubry Bracco, Jonathan Young, Joe Hunter, Rizo Velovic, and Tiffany Ervin Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Survivor 50’ Live Finale and Reunion Reactions! | The Pod Has Spoken 21.05.2026 1h 50min

  Did you vote for fire? Tyson, Riley, and Ashleigh give their reactions to the exciting finale of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their experience watching the finale in person, the slipups from the evening, and their theories on the voting results. Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Producer: Ashleigh Smith Video Engineer: Chris Thomas Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for all pictures: Getty Images, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Survivor 50’ Finale Preview: Winner Predictions With JC! | The Pod Has Spoken 18.05.2026 1h 6min

  Who will be the Sole Survivor? Tyson and Riley bring you a special episode with writer, producer, and podcast host Jason Concepcion to prepare for the exciting finale of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They analyze the final five and each contestant’s chances of winning. Then, they give their predictions for the best collection of players for the final tribal council. 00:00 - Welcome! 08:02 - Rizo’s chances 19:03 - Joe’s chances 27:32 - Aubry’s chances 36:59 - Tiffany’s chances 44:09 - Jonathan’s chances 56:57 - Riley’s superlatives 1:01:42 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Jason Concepcion Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 12 Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken 14.05.2026 46min

  What was the code word? Tyson and Riley sit down with the eighth and ninth members of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Devens and Cirie. They start with Devens and ask about the fun he had playing this season and his relationship with Joe during the game. Then, they give Cirie her flowers before asking her about the worst liars on the beach and whether this chapter of her ‘Survivor’ story is officially closed. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:55 - Devens joins us! 17:00 - Cirie joins us! 35:23 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guests: Rick Devens and Cirie Fields Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources for All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Recapping ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 12! | The Pod Has Spoken 14.05.2026 1h 37min

  Who do you think will win ‘Survivor 50?’ Tyson and Riley are joined by Julie, a contestant from ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction,’ to recap the penultimate episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They attempt to understand the double-elimination process and give flowers to the legendary boots. Then they give their predictions on the finale, including who they think will be the final three and whether fire will make an appearance. 00:00 - Welcome! 02:16 - “Inconceivable” 26:51 - First immunity challenge 32:38 - First pre-tribal scramble 38:54 - First tribal council 45:15 - Back at the tribe 55:21 - Second immunity challenge 1:05:11 - Second pre-tribal scramble 1:11:44 - Second tribal council 1:24:50 - Riley’s superlatives 1:33:22 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Julie Rosenberg Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures: Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 11 Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken 07.05.2026 52min

  What’s it like bringing an idol home? Tyson and Riley sit down with the sixth and seventh members of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Emily and Ozzy. They start with Emily and ask her about her “talkative” gameplay, what it was like watching her mistakes on television, and what she would do differently if given a third chance to play. Then, they talk to Ozzy and discuss his edit and growth as a ‘Survivor’ player. Last, they ask the legendary player: Is his ‘Survivor’ story line truly over? 00:00 - Welcome! 00:47 - Emily joins us! 16:36 - Ozzy joins us! 35:27 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guests: Emily Flippen and Ozzy Lusth Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Recapping ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 11! | The Pod Has Spoken 07.05.2026 1h 40min

  Have you seen a Phoenix dance? Tyson and Riley are joined by Kaleb from ‘Survivor 45’ to recap the 11th episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about the Power Broker Advantage, the challenge mess-ups, and write their own fan fiction for the show. 00:00 - Welcome! 04:04 - “Everyone will be shooketh” 21:46 - Immunity challenge 29:01 - Pre-tribal scramble 48:51 - Tribal council 1:15:54 - Riley’s superlatives 1:36:37 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Kaleb Gebrewold Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 10 Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken 30.04.2026 37min

  How live is a live tribal? Tyson and Riley sit down with the fifth member of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Stephenie. They ask her about a potential rematch with Cirie, how deep her Mr. Beast lore goes, and whether that live tribal council was actually that chaotic or just got the TV-edit treatment. 00:00 - Welcome! 01:18 - Stephenie joins us! 17:59 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Recapping ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 10! | The Pod Has Spoken 30.04.2026 1h 56min

  The hardest 'Survivor' challenge yet: Heads or Tails. Tyson and Riley are joined by Ian from ‘Survivor: Palau’ to recap the 10th episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their impression of the new chaotic auction, the “fall on the sword” twist, and all the puking. Then, they unpack the Mr. Beast Super Beware Advantage, the coin toss, and its shakeup on tribal council. 00:00 - Welcome! 12:27 - “A Side Dish of Chaos” 41:56 - The ‘Survivor 50’ Auction 50:38 - Immunity challenge 01:00:41 - Pre-tribal scramble 01:09:52 - Tribal council 1:40:50 - Riley’s superlatives 1:52:56 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Ian Rosenberger Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 9 Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken 23.04.2026 32min

  Start sending apology baskets, Jimmy! Tyson and Riley sit down with the fourth member of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Christian. They ask him about the Jimmy Fallon twist and whether it really was his downfall. He gets into how the journey’s twist forced him into a tough spot and reflects on the lessons he learned for himself and his child. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:46 - Christian joins us! 22:13 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Dr. Christian Hubicki Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Recapping ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 9! | The Pod Has Spoken 23.04.2026 1h 34min

  In the hands of one fan? Tyson and Riley are joined by The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey to recap the ninth episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They break down the new Jimmy Fallon twist and trace the evolution of twists across the seasons. Then, they debate Jeff Probst’s grip strength (thanks, Mr. Fallon) and revisit the era of “Sassy Jeff.” 00:00 - Welcome! 05:32 - “I Deserve All of This” 24:52 - Immunity challenge 34:20 - The journey 39:08 - Pre-tribal scramble 1:03:34 - Tribal council 1:22:07 - Riley’s superlatives 1:29:03 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Sean Fennessey Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 8 Exit Interviews! | The Pod Has Spoken 16.04.2026 38min

  Keep tide walking, Dragon Slayer! Tyson and Riley sit down with the third member of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Coach. They talk about his ‘Survivor’ storyline, the differences between seasons, and how the Dragon Slayer persona affects his real life. Later, Tyson reveals some insider scoops on the duo elimination this week. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:46 -Coach joins us! 24:06 - After thoughts 32:09 - The double duo scoop Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Benjamin “Coach” Wade Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Recapping ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 8! | The Pod Has Spoken 16.04.2026 1h 42min

  Double the fun, but no Doublemint gum. Tyson and Riley are joined by Ryan from ‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers’ to recap the eighth episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about the immunity challenge twist and the dynamics between the pairings before analyzing the live tribal. Then, they end the show by discussing their favorite Dragon Slayer moments on ‘Survivor 50’ and asking the important question: Did the fans really vote for this? 00:00 - Welcome! 04:15 - “Double the Fun, Double the Demise” 19:37 - Exile Island 22:07 - The pairings 37:24 - Immunity challenge 50:30 - Pre-tribal scramble 58:20 - Tribal council 1:22:47 - Riley’s superlatives 1:36:46 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Ryan Ulrich Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Survivor 50’ Episode 7 Exit Interview! Plus, Coach Gives Us Nicknames! 09.04.2026 41min

  The mayor of ponderosa is here! Tyson and Riley sit down with the first member of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Dee. They talk about her adventures after the show, her expectations coming into this returnee season as a previous Sole Survivor, and get to the bottom of the leaves versus hands debate in the “aqua dumping” conversation. Later, Coach, a.k.a. “Tide Walker,” a.k.a. "Dragon Slayer," a.k.a. Tyson’s BFF joins the show! He gives the entire Pod Has Spoken crew a nickname and gives a behind-the-scenes look at his nickname process. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:55 - Dee joins us! 22:37 - After Thoughts 30:26 - Coach joins us! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Dee Valladares, Benjamin “Coach” Wade Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources For All Pictures:Getty, Robert Voets/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices