Survivor 50 Cast Reactions w/ Drop Your Buffs

Rob Cesternino welcomes Drop Your Buffs podcast hosts Evan Ross Katz and Sean Ross to discuss Survivor 50 and dive into their dream picks for future returnee seasons. The trio explores the missed opportunities in Survivor 50’s casting and examines the balance between old school and new era representation.

Rob, Evan, and Sean delve into the complexities of casting returning players, highlighting potential candidates like Helen Glover, Greg Buis, and Amanda Kimmel. They discuss the impact of these players on Survivor’s legacy and the importance of celebrating the show’s history beyond just gameplay.

Rob, Evan, and Sean discuss:

– Helen Glover’s potential return at 70 years old

– Greg Buis as a representative of early Survivor seasons

– Amanda Kimmel’s unique Survivor journey and unfinished story

– Naonka Mixon’s potential impact in the new era of Survivor

– Ideas for legacy management and celebrating Survivor’s history

As the conversation unfolds, the hosts ponder the future of Survivor returnee seasons. Will we see a balance of old school and new era players in upcoming seasons? How can Survivor better celebrate its rich history and legacy?

Don’t miss this insightful discussion on the past, present, and future of Survivor returnees!

Topics by timestamp:

00:00 Rob welcomes Drop Your Buffs hosts

08:41 Greg Buis: The one that got away

17:47 Helen Glover: Iconic Thailand player

25:44 Vecepia: Overlooked Marquesas winner

33:52 Kathy Vavrick-O’Brien: Marquesas fan favorite

42:02 Reed Kelly: San Juan del Sur standout

50:05 Kellee Kim: Island of the Idols controversy

57:35 Naonka: Nicaragua’s polarizing quitter

1:05:04 Amanda Kimmel: Three-time player revisited

1:12:41 Legacy management for Survivor alumni

1:21:24 Celebrating Survivor’s history beyond gameplay

1:29:51 SNL50 as inspiration for Survivor

1:36:22 Drop Your Buffs podcast updates

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