Drop Your Buffs

By: Sean Ross & Evan Ross Katz
  • Summary

  • 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 48, Episode 1 "The Get To Know You Game" Recap
    Feb 28 2025

    Against all odds, we are back recapping a brand new season of Survivor! We're giving our immediate reactions to this new cast including some potential stars like Thomas, Mary and Sai. We're breaking down the challenges and giving props to a much needed evolution of Sweat vs Savvy. Plus, we're talking about the convoluted Beware Advantages and talking about how Sai approached hers. We're also touching down on the dynamics of each tribe and assessing the alliances we saw form on Day 1.

    Find us on Instagram:

    Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod

    Evan: @evanrosskatz

    Sean: @soda.pup



    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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    49 mins
  • Survivor AU: Brains V Brawn Week 2 Recap (with Caroline Courtis)
    Feb 27 2025

    This week, Sean is joined by Australian Survivor: Titans V Rebels icon (and noted Buffie) Caroline Courtis to break down all of the chaos of Week 2 of Brains V Brawn! We're touching down on Caroline's experience before, during and after her season, comparing it to the American version of the show and diving into the current season. We're talking about the challenges (Mud! Sumo at Sea!), sausage sizzles, the disbanding of the Coven, the downfall of Nash, the flameout of Ally. We're also analyzing the Safety Without Power advantage and how it all went so horribly wrong.

    Find us 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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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • The White Lotus, Season 3 Episode 2 "Special Treatments" Recap
    Feb 24 2025

    We're back for our second day at The White Lotus in Thailand to break down everything that happened in Episode 2 of Season 3. We're analyzing the Survivor-esque dynamics emerging amongst the three old friends, Jaclyn, Kate and Laurie, keeping up with the Ratliffs, Lochlan's exploration of his alliances with his siblings, the layers and lore of Victoria and the mystery surrounding Rick.

    We're also laying out our theories about the robbery, including our suspicions around Valentin, Greg/Gary and the hotel staff. Plus, we're talking about the lack of a Tanya type of main character, the surprise voice cameo, what could be in store for Mook and the legend of Sritala!

    Find us on Instagram:

    Drop Your Buffs: @dropyourbuffspod

    Evan: @evanrosskatz

    Sean: @soda.pup



    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 5 mins

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