Plz Survive

This week on Plz Survive we chatter on about the Survivor 50's penultimate episode, "Inconceivable," as Jessica finds herself inconsolable about these torch snuffings. Molly reveals this podcast is not a member of the Jeff fan club. We also mourn on the departures of arguably two of the most seminal characters of the season - the audacious entertainer Rick Devens and the godmother of the beach, Cirie. Jessica also clears up the Plz Survive team's misconceptions on her thoughts about Aubry Send or receive advice by emailing us: [email protected] Follow us on YouTube for video episodes: plzsurvive.com Check us out on all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepod Follow Jess on threads: https://www.threads.com/@captainjrs Find out more about Rob: robschulte.com Find out more about Molly: mollymcaleer.com References: The ultimate blindside: An oral history of the greatest Survivor moment ever (EW, 2019) https://ew.com/tv/2019/05/08/survivor-micronesia-oral-history-greatest-moment-ever/ Nice Girls Don't Win podcast episode, (Cirie Fields on Parvati Shallow's podcast) (2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK6XdgQV2fY Cirie relives one of the most shocking exits in Survivor history (EW, 2017) https://ew.com/tv/2017/05/25/survivor-cirie-fields-game-changers-finale/ Survivor Game Changers: Cirie Fields Is Here to Win By Any Means Necessary  (*what her castmates say about her) (Parade, 2017) https://parade.com/547118/joshwigler/survivor-game-changers-cirie-fields/ Cirie Fields: “There are bigger targets out there than little ol’ me.” (Reality Blurred, 2010) https://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2010/02/survivor-heroes-vs-villains-cirie_fields/ Video Interview with Cirie after Survivor 16: Micronesia finale (2008) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjdoxOE-X_E Rick Devens reveals an absolutely wild Survivor 50 fake Beware Advantage stunt he almost pulled (EW, 2026) https://ew.com/survivor-50-rick-devens-reveals-wild-fake-advantage-stunt-interview-11974508 Rick Devens of Survivor reacts to getting $100k from Sia (EW, 2019) https://ew.com/tv/2019/05/16/survivor-rick-devens-sia-edge-of-extinction/ Rick Devens' website https://rickdevens.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Survivor had warned us that Everyone Will Be Shooketh, and yet we discuss being the furthest thing from it regarding one of the castaways who, after making the same crucial mistake that sent them packing over ten years ago, was voted out this week. We chat about the confusion around a few of the game mechanics, the challenge fail, and Boston Rob's prized pupil. Send or receive advice by emailing us: [email protected] Follow us on YouTube for video episodes: plzsurvive.com Check us out on all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepod Follow Jess on threads: https://www.threads.com/@captainjrs Find out more about Rob: robschulte.com Find out more about Molly: mollymcaleer.com References: Survivor Contestant Jonathan Young Reveals 'Boston' Rob Mariano Trained Him for 4 Years Ahead of Season 50 - from People Mag (2026) https://people.com/survivor-jonathan-young-reveals-boston-rob-mariano-trained-him-4-years-exclusive-11921606 Jonathan Young Details Emotional Letter Boston Rob Wrote Him Before ‘Survivor 50 from Men's Journal (2026) https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/jonathan-young-survivor-50-preseason-interview Survivor Game Changers: Why Did Ozzy Lusth Get Voted Out? from Surviving Tribal (2017) https://survivingtribal.com/2017/04/23/survivor-game-changers-ozzy-lusth-boot-breakdown/ Survivor: Jeff Probst says 'I was wrong by several thousand miles' about Ozzy fromo Entertainment Weekly (2017) https://ew.com/tv/2017/04/20/survivor-jeff-probst-game-changers-ozzy-hali/ Survivor: Micronesia's Ozzy: "I Didn't See It Coming" (interview with Ozzy) from TV Guide (2008) https://www.tvguide.com/news/survivor-micronesia-ozzy-39800/ Emily's Unruly Game Could Save This Era of Survivor: In an age of superfans and students of the game, Emily's untameable personality is the agent of chaos this show deeply needs from Primetimer (2023) https://www.primetimer.com/features/survivor-45-no-man-left-behind-emily-chaos-agent 16th Player Voted Out interview youtube.com/watch?v=Rxb0vEhTd6k&t=889s&pp=ygUXZXhpdCBpbnRlcnZpZXcgc3Vydml2b3I%3D See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We meet Jimmy, a boy from the Internet who sells chocolate bars to make a little extra cash, and find out he's brought a portion of that cash to the set of Survivor 50. We also find out Molly's thoughts on watching her first auction, Rob asks where the show-mances are (he's such a Romber), and Jessica - instead of serving a side dish of chaos - this week as her advice, turns up the flame and serves an entree of advice to Jeff. Send or receive advice by emailing us: [email protected] Follow us on YouTube for video episodes: plzsurvive.com Check us out on all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepod Follow Jess on threads: https://www.threads.com/@captainjrs Find out more about Rob: robschulte.com Find out more about Molly: mollymcaleer.com References: Survivor Auction: Why we haven’t seen it in over 5 seasons (2018) https://survivingtribal.com/2018/12/31/jeff-probst-survivor-auction/ Jeff Probst explains how they remade the Survivor auction (2023) https://ew.com/survivor-45-jeff-probst-explains-how-they-remade-auction-8402407 Jeff Probst explains why there is no Survivor auction for season 46 (2024) https://ew.com/survivor-host-jeff-probst-explains-why-no-season-46-auction-8576398 Survivor Auction analysis: Should you bid on the first covered item? (2024) https://gradientdescending.com/survivor-auction-analysis-should-you-bid-on-the-first-covered-item/ The ‘Survivor’ Auction Is Starting to Expire (2024) https://collider.com/survivor-47-auction-challenge/ Survivor's Delayed Response to Claims of 'Inappropriate Touching' Prove Reality TV Has a Conduct Problem (2019) https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a30188868/survivor-inappropriate-touching-dan-spilo-removal-explained/ 'Survivor' Contestant Dan Spilo 'Removed' from Game Following 'Off-Camera,' Undisclosed 'Incident'(2019) https://people.com/tv/survivor-dan-spilo-removed-off-camera-incident/ Savannah answers a question about the cuddling at night (2026) https://www.reddit.com/r/survivor/comments/1scmu3c/survivor_rule_change_according_to_sav/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We touch down on this historic episode of Survivor 50, where Jeff Probst himself finally takes his first stab at competing in a challenge. While we're still unsure on what it is he thinks he deserves, we do deliver a hearty serving a mockery and derision over the fact that it's taken until season 50 to test drive a challenge on his own show. Our annoyance with the honor and integrity crew increases as we wonder if they know what television show they're on, and Molly learns about jury management and the upcoming Surivor auction that Jessica and Rob think will be arriving next episode.  Follow us on YouTube for video episodes: plzsurvive.com Check us out on all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepod Follow Jess on threads: https://www.threads.com/@captainjrs Find out more about Rob: robschulte.com Find out more about Molly: mollymcaleer.com References: FAMOUS SURVIVOR RICE MOMENTS: Survivor Cagayan: J'Tia pours the rice in the fire  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG90v1qcAxw Surivor Redemption Island "Rice Wars" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFJ8EVWeOUA Survivor David vs Goliath: Angelina's rice negotiation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcThSLP4U1c Surivor Australian Outback: Castaways have to rescue the rice during a storm during the second season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivVnpfZizkc AESTHETICS OF SURVIVOR: "Shooting Surivor" from Vertical Mag about filming helicopter scenes for Survivor https://verticalmag.com/features/shooting-survivor/ "Reality TV Isn't Trash: The Editing of Survivor" from Film Inquiry https://www.filminquiry.com/the-editing-of-survivor/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Plz Survive we discuss doubling over with laughter while watching Coach try to escape his own lies, wonder about the logistics of sorting through two thousand coconuts, the social politics of selecting a challenge partner, Devens' idol gambit, and Stephenie hulking out on Christian during tribal council. We also share our current front runner picks and potential new alliances that may form in the coming weeks as we approach the final third of this season of Survivor 50. Follow us on YouTube for video episodes: plzsurvive.com Check us out on all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepod Follow Jess on threads: https://www.threads.com/@captainjrs Find out more about Rob: robschulte.com Find out more about Molly: mollymcaleer.com References: People Magazine article from 2004 "Jeff Probst Admits to 'Survivor' Romance" https://people.com/celebrity/jeff-probst-admits-to-survivor-romance/ Chrissy Hofbeck exit interview with EW "Survivor 50 star Chrissy Hofbeck reveals Mike White complained she talked too much" https://ew.com/survivor-50-chrissy-hofbeck-reveals-mike-white-complained-interview-11950601 Coach voted for himselff in the 2024 election https://pagesix.com/2026/04/16/entertainment/survivor-50-star-coach-wade-talks-maga-alliance-voting-for-himself-in-2024-election/ Coach talking to EW about Joe having to vote twice https://ew.com/survivor-50-coach-reveals-player-vote-twice-tribal-council-interview-11950781 The Funny 115 entry about Coach which includes a number of his iconic quotes http://funny115.com/v2/1_coach_b.htm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessica explains to newbie Molly that the way Jonathan and Coach play the game, is, well, That's Not How I Play Survivor, as Rob agrees, We chat about how it would be nice if the honorable men would stop yelling at the women and culturally appropriating Japanese culture for long enough to actually form some strategy. The Plz Survive trio takes a stab at mapping out the current alliances and enemies solidifying on the beach, and wonder what other option Aubry had for her very public idol, and ends with some advice for Jonthan and Coach, and suggestions for retroactively renaming the 40s seasons. Follow us on YouTube for video episodes: plzsurvive.com Check us out on all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepod Follow Jess on threads: https://www.threads.com/@captainjrs Find out more about Rob: robschulte.com Find out more about Molly: mollymcaller.com References: NYT article from 2005 about Stephenie being on a Tribe of 1 on Survivor: Palau https://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/14/arts/television/and-now-a-survivor-first-a-tribe-with-one-member.html EW article from 2020 about Stephenie's experience on Survivor: Heroes vs Villains (included with raw footage of her memorable shoulder injury) https://ew.com/tv/survivor-stephenie-lagrossa-heroes-vs-villains/ People Magazine article from 2026 where - embarassingly - Jonathan Young talks about how Boston Rob "trained" him for 4 years ahead of season 50 https://people.com/survivor-jonathan-young-reveals-boston-rob-mariano-trained-him-4-years-exclusive-11921606 Dee calls Rizo a "weasel" https://pagesix.com/2026/04/09/entertainment/survivor-50-star-dee-valladares-says-rizo-lied-to-her-during-pregame-call/ Dee's post-game interview with Dalton Ross for EW https://ew.com/survivor-50-dee-valladares-reveals-major-post-game-cast-drama-interview-11946144 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Plz Survive trio were not over The Blood Moon with this week's Survivor 50 episode, however this frustratng episode did not eclipse the team's fun when explaining Exile and Shot in the Dark to newbie Molly, or Jessica's impassioned plea to bring back schoolyard picks, and Rob's disappointment on how the alleged merge played out. Follow us on YouTube for video episodes: plzsurvive.com Check us out on all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepod Follow Jess on threads: https://www.threads.com/@captainjrs Find out more about Rob: robschulte.com Find out more about Molly: mollymcaller.com References: Read what happens with the Shot in the Dark if more tha 6 people want to play it at the same tribal (EW) Reddit post that lists every usage and outcome of The Shot in the Dark as of season 49 Rachel's innovative Shot in the Dark play from Survivor 47 Kamilla's exit interview with Mike Bloom where she touches on the Zoom pregame alliance See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's Plz Survive we wonder about the Open Wounds of Angelina losing her bestie last week in a blindside, the Open Wounds that wake Charlie up at dawn, how Aubry may be on her way to leaving hers behind, and the Plz Survive team discuss the Open Wounds of the female players at large about how they are being under-edited this season. Follow us on YouTube for video episodes: plzsurvive.com Check us out on all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepod Follow Jess on threads: https://www.threads.com/@captainjrs Find out more about Rob: robschulte.com Find out more about Molly: mollymcaller.com References: Shout-out to the female players who are speaking up about the lack of women's voices on-screen this season Angelina's Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/angelina_keeley/p/DWZQQxtj-9e/?hl=en Tiffany's Q&A on Youtube (where she gives herself deserved screen time): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmWiR7oqnt8 Chrissy's unaired scene where she actually speaks https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWRVj2HkhGE/?hl=en The text of Chrissy's now-expired IG story: "I was there. The women are having great narratives and making moves you haven't been shown, but this season they are considered less compelling than poop and fart scenes. Let that sink in." "Angelina Keeley calls 'lack of female representation' on Survivor 50 an 'abysmal shame'" - EW https://ew.com/survivor-50-angelina-keeley-female-representation-abysmal-shame-interview-11934469 Survivor 50's Charlie Davis reacts to being called the 'dumbest player here' by Dee - EW https://ew.com/survivor-50-charlie-davis-reacts-dumbest-player-here-dee-interview-11934816 "Angelina Keeley Warned Christian ‘America’s Gonna Hate You’ After Blindsiding Mike White on ‘Survivor 50" - Parade https://parade.com/tv/angelina-keeley-survivor-50-eliminated-interview Charlie Davis Reveals the Real Reason He Targeted Rizo on ‘Survivor 50 - Parade https://parade.com/tv/charlie-davis-survivor-50-eliminated-interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An ick to the Heart this week on Survivor. Molly, Jess, and Rob discuss what worked and what didn’t in the episode while also exploring Cirie’s original 3-2-1 voting strategy. They offer advice to a few players who need to learn how to move on and make a plea to the producers about that famous Billie Eilish boomerang idol. Follow us on YouTube for video episodes: plzsurvive.com Check us out on all of our socials: https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepod Follow Jess on X https://x.com/the_jrs Find out more about Rob robschulte.com Find out more about Molly mollymcaller.com References: Watch Davie Rickenbacker's video of Christian and Gabby react to Gabby's mention on the episode  https://www.tiktok.com/@wheresdavie/video/7619081287231360270 Read an explanation about Cirie's 3-2-1 voting strategy from Survivor: Exile Island (Panama) https://robhasawebsite.com/blog/how-to-create-a-survivor-fan-panama-style/ Watch a video compilation showing some of the actual best rewards Survivor has offered https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dbDqDSXjMQ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Plz Survive trio asks each other "Did you vote for a tribe swap?," before breaking down the new iterations of the Survivor 50 tribes. We touch down on Emily short-circuiting, explain the audaciousness of Rizo's fanboy question, take a heat-check on the Genevieve and Aubrey feud, and finally, they wonder about which restaurant Ozzy worked at when he waited on Mike White. Want our advice? [email protected] Video episodes: https://plzsurvive.com Links to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/PlzSurvivePod References: WATCH: Tyson give Coach the "don't wear feathers in your hair at tribal" scene from Heroes v Villains https://www.instagram.com/reels/DQFPfmGkvHJ/ READ: a lengthy take on the scene at Mario Lanza's Funny 115 http://funny115.com/v2/7.htm READ: Entertainment Weekly article "Charlie Davis reveals conversations with Maria after controversial Survivor vote" from after the Survivor 46 finale https://ew.com/survivor-46-charlie-davis-interview-maria-8652760 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Plz Survive team kicks off their own “Therapy Carousel” taking a spin on whatever is going on between Devens and Joe, Rizo and his work ethic, and the aura Cirie beholds while talking strategy in a hammock. It’s only week 2, but Jessica and Rob may have already succeeded in turning Molly into a true Survivor fan - despite the one gentle suggestion she for improving the show.  Want our advice? [email protected] Video episodes: https://plzsurvive.com Follow us on social: https://www.instagram.com/plzsurvivepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@plzsurvivepod https://x.com/plzsurvivepod References: WATCH: Adam Klein tries use the podium as an idol in Survivor 40: Winners at War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbR7dam6e2s READ: Jeff Proust explaining to EW in 2020 are not at Tribal Council https://ew.com/tv/survivor-host-jeff-probst-explains-why-idols-are-not-at-tribal-council/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plz Survive kicks off its inaugural season, covering the Mike White abs-sized premiere of Survivor 50. Following the first episode,"Epic Party," co-hosts Jessica, Molly and Rob dive into the mud and chat intital tribe divisions, the Billie Eilish boomerang idol, the great Colby Donaldson baby naming phenomenon of the early aughts, a pre-tribal scramble, iconic off-the-couch hero Cirie Fields, and more. With the wildly diverse perspectives and humor of a super-fan, a casual, and a Survivor virgin, the Plz Survive trio enters the fray to dissect the premiere episode of Survivor's historic 50th season.   Want our advice? [email protected] Video episodes: https://plzsurvive.com Follow us on social: https://www.instagram.com/plzsurvivepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@plzsurvivepod https://x.com/plzsurvivepod References: People Magazine covering Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick's Anti-Semitic comments: https://people.com/survivor-50-star-stephenie-lagrossa-kendrick-faces-backlash-anti-semitic-remarks-11794593 Reddit link to watch the video of Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick's Anti-Semitic comments: https://www.reddit.com/r/survivorponderosa/comments/1mrq5uf/stephenie_responds_to_eliza/t A clip from the Curb Your Enthusiasm episode "The Survivor" from 2004 with Colby Donaldson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KqDHFYcel8&t=3s An archived article via Wayback Machine about Survivor baby names https://web.archive.org/web/20180929171126/http://babynameinstitute.com/Blog/Survivor-Baby-Names.html Entertainment Weekly interview from 2000 with Jenna Lewis after her first season of Survivor https://ew.com/article/2000/07/30/ninth-survivor-was-ready-leave-island/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Each week Jessica, Molly, and Rob outtalk, outjest, and outgas each other while discussing the most recent episode of Survivor. Video episodes at PLZSURVIVE.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.