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Survivor 49 Episode 10 Recap: Fractions.

December 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

Issa all-new Survivor News with Jack, Wendell, and myself! This week, I’m breaking down all the chaos and wild maneuvering that Episode 10 of #Survivor49 brought 💜🔥🏝️ #SurvivorNews #PurplePantspodcast

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Survivor 49 Episode 9 Recap: Kangaroo Energy in Fiji 🏝️🔥

November 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

Issa all-new #SurvivorNews and I’m back with Wendell Holland and Jack Atkins — plus special guest Austin Li Coon — breaking down all the Episode 9 chaos from #Survivor49 💜🔥 The tribe cracked, the scrambles were scrambling, and baby… it was a mess!

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Survivor 49 Ep 7 Recap: Merge Madness & Major Blindsides | Savanitor

November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

The baby boys Wendell, Jack, and I are back with an all-new Survivor News! We’re covering Episode 7 of Survivor 49, and whew, the merge came to play! 💜🔥
#SurvivorNews #PurplePantsPodcast #Survivor49

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Survivor 49 Episode 6 Recap: Sage is a Roast | Survivor News with Brice, Wendell & Jack

November 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

The game is heating up, and you know Wendell, Jack, and I are breaking down all the madness from Ep. 6 of #Survivor49! 💜🔥 #SurvivorNews

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Survivor 49 Episode 5 Breakdown | Wolf Energy, Water Bottles & Wild Gameplay 💧

October 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

Issa all new #SurvivorNews! The tension is rising on #Survivor49 and Brice, Wendell, and Jack are breaking down the chaos from Ep. 5 as the new tribes settle in 💜🔥 #PurplePantsPodcast #Survivor49

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Survivor 49 Episode 4 Recap: Thank God Issa Swap! 🔁

October 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

All new #SurvivorNews with Wendell, Jack, and me! This week, we’re deep diving into the unexpected swap, power plays, and more from Ep. 4 of #Survivor49 #PurplePantsPodcast 💜🔥

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Survivor 49 Ep 3 Breakdown | Venom, Votes & Vibes!

October 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

I’m back with an all-new #SurvivorNews alongside Jack Atkins, and whew—we’re breaking down all the chaos and strategy from Episode 3 of #Survivor49 💜🔥 #PurplePantsPodcast #Survivor49

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Survivor 49 Episode 2: Aura Check, Fire Gameplay, Rizz Activated 🏝️

October 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

Jawanna Disadvantage? 👀 The baby boys are back breaking down Episode 2 of #Survivor49 with all the strategy, rizz, and vibes. Don’t miss it! #SurvivorNews #PurplePantsPodcast

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Survivor 49 Draft Day: Who’s Taking the Win Before the Game Begins?

October 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

It’s time for another preseason #SurvivorNews! I’m back with Wendell Holland and Jack Atkins as we draft our picks for #Survivor49 — from 3rd boot to our winner, we’re staking our claim for the season 💜 #PurplePantsPodcast #Survivor #Draft

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Survivor 49: First Impressions & Cast Breakdown | Baby Boys Are Back!

September 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

#SurvivorNews is back, baby! 💥 Wendell, Jack, and I are kicking off #Survivor49 with our first impressions of the brand-new cast photo 🌴🔥 You already know the hot takes are flying on the #PurplePantsPodcast 💜

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Eva reveals the first words Kyle said to her after winning Survivor 48

August 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Khris

@khristianb.bsky.social

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Eva Erickson reveals the first words Kyle Fraser said to her after he won Survivor 48.

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@fansided.bsky.social

Eva played a strong game in Survivor 48, placing second. After the loss, Eva revealed what winner Kyle said to her immediately following the results.

Survivor 48 finalist hints at bad blood with former castmate: ‘I was really upset and still am’

June 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM

Khris

@khristianb.bsky.social

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Joe Hunter has respect for former cast mate, but hints at still being hurt by his comments on the finale.

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@fansided.bsky.social

Joe Hunter may have placed third in Survivor 48, but that is not an indictment of his game. While he played a fairly simple game, it worked well for him. His co

5 snubbed Survivor players who deserved a spot on Survivor 50

June 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM

Khris

@khristianb.bsky.social

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So many players deserved a spot on Survivor 50, but these 5 players got especially snubbed.

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@fansided.bsky.social

The cast of Survivor 50 has got a lot of fans and former players talking. The group was announced on May 28, and immediately, the controversy began. Despite 24

5 Survivor 50 players who did not need a spot on the cast

June 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM

Khris

@khristianb.bsky.social

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While all players on Survivor 50 are deserving, here are 5 players that did not necessarily need to be on.

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@fansided.bsky.social

Survivor 50 casting has been released, and it has caused quite a bit of commotion in the Survivor community at large. Former players have shared their heartbrea

Jeff Probst reveals the Survivor 48 player who was the 'single fastest yes' of all time

June 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Khris

@khristianb.bsky.social

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Jeff Probst reveals who on the Survivor 48 cast was the fastest yes he ever remembers deciding.

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@fansided.bsky.social

Not every player cast is an automatic yes, but Jeff Probst spilled the tea on the Survivor 48 player that he immediately knew had to be on the show.

Jeff Probst’s top 25 Survivor seasons explain Survivor 50 casting choices

June 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM

Khris

@khristianb.bsky.social

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Jeff Probst revealed his Top 25 Survivor seasons, and suddenly Survivor 50 casting makes a lot of sense.

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@fansided.bsky.social

Although Survivor 49 has not even aired yet, since the moment the Survivor 48 finale ended, nearly all the discourse in the Survivor community has revolved arou

What Jeff Probst got right about Survivor's best seasons

June 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM

Khris

@khristianb.bsky.social

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Jeff Probst revealed his top 25 favorite Survivor seasons, and while he got a lot wrong, a few were right.

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@fansided.bsky.social

Jeff Probst is often known for making decisions that do not align with fan tastes. Whether that is his focus on twists that fans find bothersome, such as Redemp

Why Jeff Probst got it wrong about Survivor’s best seasons

June 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Khris

@khristianb.bsky.social

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Jeff Probst gave his Top 25 Survivor seasons list, and there is a lot to gripe about.

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@fansided.bsky.social

Jeff Probst often turns heads with proclamations of his Survivor tastes. From the twists he falls in love with, like Redemption Island and Edge of Extinction, t

All 18 Survivor 48 players ranked from worst to best

June 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Khris

@khristianb.bsky.social

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Ranking all the Survivor 48 cast members based on how they played the season.

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@fansided.bsky.social

Survivor 48 is over, and it has only been a week before any season discourse has already been taken over by Survivor 50 casting announcements, and subsequent co

Survivor 50 Cast Breakdown | Brice, Wendell & Jack React to the Iconic Lineup!

June 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

The time has finally come! The #Survivor50 cast is out and I’m teaming up with Wendell Holland & Jack Atkins to break it all down—hot takes, early predictions, and all the excitement! 💜🔥 #Survivor50 #SurvivorNews 🏝️ #PurplePantsPodcast

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Survivor 48 Finale Recap | Jury Reactions, Fire-Making & the Final Vote Explained

May 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

It’s the epic finale of #Survivor48 and you know the baby boys had to come correct! Wendell, Jack, and I are serving up our final dose of #SurvivorNews and we’ve got the one and only Lauren O’Connell joining us to break it all down. Let’s get into it! #PurplePantsPodcast

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Survivor 48 Episode 12 Recap | Icarus Time: Strategic Blindsides & Emotional Revelations

May 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

Whewww! A brand new #SurvivorNews just dropped! Wendell, Jack, James, and I are diving into the drama of #Survivor48 Ep. 12. Blindsides, emotions, and a Tribal that had us GAGGED! You don’t wanna miss this one! #PurplePantsPodcast #SurvivorNews

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Survivor 48 Episode 11 Recap | Coconut Chaos, Alliance Shifts & Tribal Turmoil

May 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

Issa brand new #SurvivorNews! Wendell, Jack, and I are breaking down all the strategy, shade, and surprises from Ep 11 of #Survivor48 Tune in now!

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#PurplePantsPodcast #SurvivorRecap #RealityTV #CoconutEtiquette

Survivor 48 Episode 10 Recap | Tribal Shifts, Secret Alliances & Spicy Survivor Tea!

May 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Brice Izyah

@briceizyah.bsky.social

Join me, Wendell, Jack, and #Survivor46’s Hunter as we dive into Survivor 48 Episode 10 on this week’s #SurvivorNews! Make sure you’re subscribed and tapped in! #PurplePantsPodcast

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