The Purple Rock Survivor Podcast

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:John's weather updateDid Genevieve make the right decision or was it a death row pardon two minutes too late?All discussions lead to Rome.The Sol of it all.Where it went wrong for Kishan.The new Amulet.Sue's got red on her.Maybe Sue is just a big fan of 45.Trouble in paradise for Sam and Sierra.The hip-hoppiest season of Survivor yet.Top 3 opening verses in hip-hop history.Spotify AI chapter breaks

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Thoughts on the episodeWere we upset at the outcome of this episode?Did Teeny make the right choice?Thoughts on RomeDid Aysha get screwed here?The journeySue vs KyleAndy's plan to get in Sierra's good gracesAnika vs SamSam's tiny palateTop 3 fruits and/or vegetables we’ve never eatenYou can now send a text to us by clicking here if you're on your phone (we can't text you back).

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Voting based on screentime desiresDid we like the episode?Did Tiyana make the right decision?Was it the decision we wanted?Gabe playing his idol.Do all the dudes on the season suck?Andy, Rome and Sam’s Beware Advantage decision-making.Any rooting interests yet?Top 3 NBA/Hip-Hop crossoversYou can now send a text to us by clicking here if you’re on your phone.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Was this episode accurately named?How perfect was it that the two first boot options were an Andy and a Jon?Why Jon was chosen as the bootDid they make the right call?This season is lousy with podcasters.Guess the Secret CanadianWhat do we think about the replacement for sweat or savvy?How about the new Beware Advantage?Rome’s excellent social gaming.Anyone standing out to you?The return of top 3 lists You can now send a text to us by clicking here if you're on your phone.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Survivor 46 is over and we figured the only way we could properly pay homage to this season was to make our final discussion about it all about ourselves.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Did we like this episode?The final tribalWhat do we make of the jury's decision?Basing the vote on financial need.What does Kenzie’s win say about the game of Survivor as a whole?Liz helping Kenzie beat MariaThoughts on MariaShould we have been talking about Kenzie more this season?Was there anything else Charlie could have done to win this season?Thoughts on BenThoughts on LizHow does this season rank?Top 3 songs by The BeatlesFan MailYou can now send a text to us by clicking here if you're on your phone. Note: we cannot reply and won't be podcasting again for some non-several period of months, so there's probably no point in asking us questions right now.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Did we like this episode?AGAIN?!?!?Did we think we'd get that lucky?The dissolution of an allianceHow Charlie handled the reward choice vs how Maria did.How did Maria and Q so easily believe they had Kenzie and Liz on their side?Ben's voting blunder.Why isn't Charlie viewed as a threat?Where does this leave us going into the finale?Final Q thoughts.Top 3 songs by The WhoFan Mail

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Survivor podcast discusses: Did we like this episode?Why is everyone obsessed with credit for moves?Venus and the idol-findingMaria and the reward decision-making processWhy is Liz? Venus and the plan to work with CharlieIs Charlie a good player? Are the players aware that they can play idols?How is Q still here? You can now text us for some reasonNinja Turtles and top 3 TLC songs

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:If we liked the episodeAre we supposed to be horny for Applebee's?Taking out your number one allyIs this a good bad season?The reward challenge and aftermathThe rice bargainingWhat to practice before going on SurvivorWas Tiffany the right target?Holding on to idolsTop 3 restaurant chainsDiscussion of season 50

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Tune in for episode nine of The Purple Rock Survivor Podcast's coverage of Survivor 46 as the Hunter becomes the... guy chased by the hunter? That's a thing, right?In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:If we liked the episode.Where Hunter screwed up.If his actions were understandable at all.Why were they scared off from Tiffany’s threat to play her idol, but not by Hunter’s?People’s reluctance to do “the easy vote”.Ownership of the moves.Kenzie’s plan to flip on Tiffany?How likely is a final three of Q, Venus, and Liz? Who’s in the best position currently?Spicy Jeff.Top 3 Raptors

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:What the fuck was that?No, seriously, what the fuck was that?Q’s Hide N Seek strategy.Venus’ Hide N Seek observations.The Victorious Venus Experience.Where it went wrong for Tevin.Was there a way to have turned it around and saved him?The end of The Six.Was this a good move for Liz?Who was this good for?Do we think this episode will have an impact on the rice negotiation?Top 3 Whitney Houston songs

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feelings on the episode.Are the characters delivering?Are we surprised at how invested in the “Plus One” alliance Q and Tevin seem to be?The delightful messiness of the Nami group.Tevin’s decision to target Soda?Why did Tevin vote for Venus?A confident Venus is the best Venus.Maria’s confrontation with Venus.Charlie’s reactions.Venus claiming credit for the moveTim’s approach to the alliance and his post-swap situation.Q’s decision-making.Tiffany’s reaction to Q.Should they have targeted Hunter though? Was Tim right?Or should it have been Ben?Challenge banterTop 3 Sexiest Survivor Dads

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)If you want to listen to this week's podcast on episode 6 of Survivor 46, you'll have to EARN IT. Or... you could just do the simple thing and choose the purple rock.See what I did there?Because the team that chose the purple rocks won? Get it? WE'RE THE PURPLE ROCK?!? It's probably better if I didn't explain it.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feelings on the episode.The tour de force performance of VenusShould they have voted out Charlie instead?Or should it have been Venus?Was there anything Moriah could've done differently to save herself?Do we owe the Reba 4 more credit?What a vote like this says about the Mergeatory vote.Reaction to seeing the random rock draw.Is Q’s alliance actually going to work?Tim's attempts to withhold information.Top 3 Christmas songs

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feeling on the episode.Where things went wrong for JemHow vote splits are supposed to work.Did the episode adequately position Jem as a potential boot?Was this the right decision for Charlie?Was it the right decision for Maria?Maria's extra voteYanu not losingQ’s attempts to form a new baseHunter's challengeVenus's social gameTop 3 songs featuring Ozzy Osbourne

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feeling on the episode.How’s that 90 minutes working out for everyone?Final Bhanu thoughts (hopefully)Any issues with how Bhanu’s tribe treated him?Are characters like Bhanu the end result of over-emphasizing going on Survivor for “the experience” and “sharing your story”?Tevin targeting Soda: good idea or doing too much?Jem’s Beware Advantage fuckery.Tim’s unique approach to challenges.Moriah Can’t JumpTop 3 Van Halen songs

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.) WARNING: This is an Andy and Emma podcast and thus is long in such a way that you might wonder if it's some kind of meta-commentary about the bloated length of recent Survivor episodes. Let's say that it is? In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Where Emma is at with the season so far.Feelings on the episode and if it justified 90 minutes.The Bhanu of it all.Q's theories.If we believe Tiffany was seriously considering Q's theories.Kenzie's gameplay.The modern era of fail tribes.HunterVenus’s attempt to target Hunter.Should medical timeouts be a thing?Ben's vibe: fun or over done?Top 3 Oasis songs.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feelings on the episode.Two hours is a LOT of Survivor, right?The purple tribe is a whole ass mess.Is Kenzie overplaying?Was Jess the right call?Bhanu is a LOTQ and his theories.How about them fake idols thoDo we sympathize with Venus or do we get it?Liz is a LOT lot.Did Randen need to tell Venus about his Beware Advantage?Anything interesting going on with the green tribe?Top 3 Metallica songs.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feelings on the premiere.First impressions of the Yanu tribe.Jelinsky's myriad of failures.Did they make the right call voting him out?First impressions of Nami.We're still playing Guess the Secret Canadian dammit.First impressions of Siga.Top 3 Taylor Swift songs.The new Beware Advantage format.Geckos!

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feelings on the episode.How the finale was indicative of the entire season.Best move made in the finale.Dee's game and how it stacks up historically.Katurah – the most consequential player of the season.Poor, hapless Jake.Austin: much closer to winning than expected.Julie.The season as a whole.What/who is most to blame for the season turning out at it did.90 minute episodes: good, bad, other?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.) Since everyone was bummed about losing Emily last week, we figured there was an easy fix with this week's episode of the podcast. In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Losing the big villain of the seasonIs Dee’s “two number ones” an example of #girlmath?Dee’s game so far?Any investment in the Dee and Austin romance?Should Austin have done something else with his idol?Poor Jake’s plan is foiled again.Mapping out a path to victory for Jake.Thoughts on Julie.Note: We had some audio issues with this one, so apologies if it doesn't sound as good as usual. If we ever do, in fact, sound good usually.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Katurah, finally victorious...kindaRomber nostalgiaOur Boy JakeDoes anyone on this cast know an actual idiom?Emily's advantage decisionThe Reba 4 finally faces a threatIdol rules in SurvivorA round of "Good, Bad, or Terrible Decision"Boston accents, probably?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Emma and Matt take ovah the pawdcast faw a week to discuss the tenth episode of Suhvivaw 45 and the seas'n so fah.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Bruce’s plan; dumb or dumber?Jake and his glorious Boston accentKenny LogginsHow much we love JakeThe tale of KaturahJake's emotionsEmily's plan; but why though?Isn't Jake fun?I guess the Reba 4

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Welcome to the Purple Rock Survivor Sanctuary. Where good things happen.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Our feelings on the episode.How production decisions are changing the game.How Belo would still find ways to beat themselves even without the twists.Thoughts on the Reba 4.Katurah’s assessment of her place in the game.Dee’s strategy.What are these cheap ass rewards?What do we still care about?At least we lost Kendra.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Our feelings on the episode.What did we learn from this episode?How is Bruce getting worse?The return of the Survivor auctionThe return of the women's allianceDid we all imagine the Kellie of last week?The conservative play this season- cast fault or production fault?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Our feelings on the episode.How this episode affects our feelings toward the whole season.Mourning KalebDid Katurah make the wrong move?Where Kaleb went wrong.Was Jake wrong to try and save Kaleb?Why the fuck was Drew completely safe?Bruce: alienating allies, yet completely right about what’s going on?How do we feel about Kellie?At least we lost Sifu.The flash forwardPictures of Dee from Survivor's feet

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Our feelings on the episode.Bruce's idol find.The general absence of Bruce-Katurah beef content.Has the "not a merge" thing grown on you at all by this point?Should Katurah have weighed Bruce's presence on that team before picking them as a winner?Was Bruce correct to target Kaleb?Is Emily getting better at this or is this further proof of Kaleb's greatness?Does J Maya's exit demonstrate the risk of standing between the hungry and a sandwich?How did we have a unanimous vote for Kaleb?Did Kaleb fuck it up at tribal council (prior to the SITD)?Kaleb fucked it up at tribal (with the SITD). Now that we've seen it work, are we a fan?Based on the unanimous votes, do we have any idea where the alliances break down next week?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Let's Pokemon Go to the next episode of the Purple Rock Podcast's coverage of Survivor 45. Let's go Brendo!In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Our feelings on the episode.Why can't nerds catch a break on Survivor?How concerned should we about Drew’s continued success?Why do we think Emily chose to vote out Brando?Brando parting thoughts.Sandwiches or shitty advantage: which do you choose?Did choosing it lower our opinion of Kellie?Is anyone on Reba any good at this?Kaleb is still great. Had you ever heard of a push present?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Our feelings on the episode.The return of the swap.Reactions to the results of this particular swap.Katurah vs Bruce.Kaleb is the best.Everything is coming up Emily.How J. Maya, Julie, and Dee handled their first trip to tribal.Sean's quit.Original Lulu: worst tribe ever?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Our feelings on the episode.Sabiyah sure fucked that up huh?If our feelings on Emily have changed.Thoughts on SeanShould Kaleb have volunteered for the raid?What does "out of pocket" mean to you?Goodwill Advantages, multi-staged idol hunts, conditional idols... what's going on here?Can we admit that Drew is doing well?Any new thoughts on BeloWho are we liking so far?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Our feelings on the episode.Brad's takes on the cast.Lulu: still a fucking mess.Brandon: Bad at Survivor or terrible at Survivor? This season's complicated idol-finding processBruce, I guess?Drew? Still?Foot fetishists, and why they loved this episodeGuess the Secret Canadian

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Survivor is back and so is The Purple Rock Podcast. Let's see if we can make it through this episode without quitting. In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:A decade of bullshit.Our feelings on the episode.First impressions of the cast.A recurring theme in recent casting.Holy shit Lulu is a whole ass mess.If Hannah quitting bothers us.A new contestant in the "Worst Emily" sweepstakes.Aliens and pyramids and what the fuck are we even doing here?Guess the Secret Canadian.Reba tribe.Belo tribe.Bruce is back!Sweat and Savvy.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)The finale of Survivor 44 has come and gone. Celebrate by listening to some good hard takes with the Purple Rock Survivor Podcast.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Our enjoyment of the episode.Our disappointment with the result.Yam Yam is great.Yam Yam, Carolyn, Carson, and fire.How Yam Yam rates as a winner.Carolyn is amazing.Could she have changed anything to become the winner?Does it matter that she didn't get a vote?Heidi's decision to go to fire.Heidi's game overall.Final thoughts on Carson.Final thoughts on Lauren.Simmotion (again)Overall thoughts on the season. How does it rank?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Can't decide whether you want to listen to a podcast about the latest episode of Survivor 44 or a podcast about the 2022-23 Miami Heat? WHY CHOOSE?!?In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:CarolynSome other people to, but mostlyCarolyn

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:How’d we like the episode?CarolynDanny, brieflyCarolynJam Jam, channeling Sandra and notReally, just so much Carolyn talk

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:How’d we like the episode?What the absence of producer-driven twists in the past two episodes has done for the season.The decision to vote out Frannie.Was it right for Danny? Why did he save her with his idol two votes ago and then turn around and leave her out of last week’s vote and target her this week?Was it right for Lauren and Jaime? Or should they have gone with the Danny or Heidi plans?Was it the right idea for Carson and Yam Yam? If so, was it the right execution?Carolyn. Of course.Did the surprise family reward doom Frannie?The truth will not save you.Fake idols now and forever!Cracks in Danny’s social game.Are we in on Carson yet? Why or why not.Final thoughts on Frannie.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Matt returns to the podcast to catch up on episode 9 of Survivor 44. Unless he gives up his spot to get rice for all of us.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:The season so far.Thoughts on the episodeDid Tika make the right decision with Kane?What’s Tika's next move?Yam Yam and Caroline fighting over spite votes.Who was right: Frannie or Danny?What was the point of using Lauren’s extra vote here?The utter futility of this season’s fake idols.The enduring legacy of the Knowledge is Power Advantage.Starving people: good or bad?Am I crazy for believing that Caroline can win this season?I’ll ask again: is Heidi actually doing really well?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Andy and John return to talk about the rapid unscheduled disassembly of the Ratu alliance on episode 8 of Survivor 44.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Thoughts on the episodeWas this the right move for the Tika three?Sharing idol info.Sharing vote target info.Heidi's position in the game.Why Danny became a legend in this episode.An actual merge-like vote.Carolyn in the net.More Carolyn erasure on display.Are things all coming up Carson?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:What was so wrong with the way the merge was?Do dorks deserve love?Why didn't one of those dorks throw that challenge?Yam Yam and Carolyn, back together again!

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Josh, but mostly Yam YamCarolyn, a bitMore Yam Yam, honestlyThose nerds that held handsAnd the rest!

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.) In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses: Our feelings for the episode.The bro-iest picnic of all-timeCarolynFake idol anticsFinally! A pair of nerds on Survivor!No not that pair, the other one.Jaime's newfound confidence.Matthew's exitRe-assessing the number of advantages in the game.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Our feelings for the episode.The weird swap(ish) set up and all the idols that came with it.If Josh was always going to play his idol for himself or not.Did Carolyn make the right move?Where did Yam Yam go wrong?Sarah not playing any of her advantages, real or fake.The introduction of another fake idol.Is there too much stuff?Why did Soka let Josh go to the advantage-getting place?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.) Andy hops off the sit out bench and is back on the podcast, passing out fake idols all over the place. How about them tho? In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:The season so far.Eating worms.If we enjoyed this episode.The loss of Claire.Was Claire the right target?Is it unfair to target her for sitting out of challenges?Thoughts on Danny.Fake idol talkFrannie and MattThe trend of women being voted out first in their tribes.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Is Claire great?Is Carolyn too much?The differing approaches to the bird cage.Rebound relationships.What could Helen have done differently?Who's standing out?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)It's a new season of Survivor and a new season of the Purple Rock Podcast. Tune in for the most dangerous season of podcasting yet!In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:How the premiere compares to last season.Who made the biggest mistake of the episodeWas Maddie doing too much or was the risk justified?Random Shot in the Dark plays.Lauren lying about her advantage.Brandon telling everyone about the key.The bird cage idol.Unnecessary risks.Sweat or Savvy decision-makingChanges to the advantage island set up: good, bad, neutral?The Inheritance Advantage.The handling of Bruce's injury.Who's standing out?

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)It's finale time for Survivor 43 and we've reunited the Big Four to talk over each other about it.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feelings on this episode.Our reaction to the winner reveal.Why we think Gabler won.Did the jury get it wrong?How Gabler compares to past winners.Is this the worst final three of all-time?Was there anything else Jesse could have done to win?The fire-making challenge and its impact on the game.How this season ranks.Note: this podcast was recorded as video and thus might not be fully optimized for audio-only delivery. (Which is to say, it is very lightly edited).

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Mike makes his triumphant return to the podcast to discuss a cold-blooded penultimate episode of Survivor 43. Bet you $10 no idols will be played.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feelings on this episode.Why Jesse's move was brilliant and necessary.Is Jesse turning on his ally different than Karla turning on hers?The continued fall of Karla.Why Cody gave his idol back to Jesse.If this move sets up the winner of the season.Who we think that winner will be.The state of the season heading into the finale.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Emma is back to discuss the 11th episode of Survivor 43 with Andy. Challenges were run! Advantages were found! (Many) Immunities were won! Tune in to hear what digressions we take while attempting to discuss it.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feelings on this episode.Karla's actions this episode and if they change our opinion of her overall game.Jesse's logic.Choosing Sami over Cassidy.The disappointing end result.If anyone is impressing us this season.The impact of the shorter season.The new advantage mechanic.The greatest idol/advantage hunt in the history of Survivor.How are Jesse and Cody getting away with this?The challenge and having two winners.Sami playing the Shot in the Dark.Current state of the season.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)There are many things to be thankful for this season. For instance, there's a new episode of an incredibly amateur podcast about an aging, middlebrow, network reality TV competition. And that we're not eating Survivor pizza?In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feelings on this episode.Did Jesse make the right move?Was Noelle actually dangerous?The presentation of Jesse's move.Is vote splitting more dangerous than idols in the current iteration of the game?Reassessing Sami and his move from last week.Karla's game as of this moment.Does anyone besides Karla like Cassidy?Are we underestimating Gabler?The true goat of the season.Noelle's challenge victory.Falling tiles.Current state of the season.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)We're at the hallowed "split the tribe into two random tribes on Day 17" phase of Survivor. The spot where legends are made.Note: to truly get this episode, you must be extremely hardcore. This will mean listening to long hours at high intensity. Only exceptional performance will constitute a passing grade.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Mike's inspirational back story that brought him to this podcast.Feelings on this episode.Noelle's anti-Knowledge is Power maneuvering.Sami's maneuvering with Karla.Karla flipping on James.Where James went wrong.If Jesse and Cody chose the right target.Relying on Gabler.The double tribal structure.Another Knowledge is Power failure.Thoughts on the season so far and where it's going

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)Emma joins Andy to talk about episode 8 of the He-Man Woman's Haters Club... errr.. 43rd season of Survivor.In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feelings on this episode.If the reveal of Jesse's idol altered our opinion of his decision to flip last week.If we enjoyed the surprise reveal.If only there was some way for 5 people to outvote 6.If we cared if it were Jeanine or Ryan.Why Jeanine?Cassidy's actions this episode.Why gameplay has been so conservative.If we're impressed with anyone.Thoughts on the season so far.

You can click here to send us a text (We won't be able to see your phone number). If you're sending a topic to discuss on the show, please include a name to acknowledge you (first name, screen name, fake name, etc.)In this episode, the Purple Rock Podcast discusses:Feelings on this episode.The all-powerful Knowledge is Power advantage rears its head again.Jesse and Cody's eagerness to flip on Noelle and Dwight.The vote split plan: too much?James being left alone to grab the advantage.Owen recognizing that Gabler is a problem. Working with him anyway.Sami flipping.The immunity challenge structure.Our potential advantage in forearm strength-based challenges.The editing structure of this episode.