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Oct 11, 2025 • 1h 46min
Why ___ Lost: Survivor 49 Ep 3
Why ___ Lost: Survivor 49 Ep 3
Jake was taken out by a snake! While that’s not uncommon on Survivor, it’s usually a metaphor! Meanwhile Jeremiah was not in as good a spot as he thought he was, even before Jake was gone. How did each of them do in the lead-up to getting taken out? And what would likely have happened this week if Jake had stuck around? Survivor 43’s Lindsay Carmine once again joins David Bloomberg to talk through both players. At RHAP, we know Survivor, and we know Why Jeremiah and Jake Lost.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 19min
Exit Interview: Third Player Eliminated Survivor 49
Exit Interview: Third Player Eliminated Survivor 49
Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) interviews the latest castaway voted off the Survivor 49 island, followed by This Week In Survivor History with Jordan Kalish (@JordanKalish) where Rob plays against an RHAP patron.
Rob Cesternino sits down with Jake Latimer, the latest player to leave Survivor 49 following a medical evacuation. In this exit interview, Jake opens up about the emotional toll of his early departure and the silver lining of making it home just in time for his child’s birth.
Jake reflects on his unfinished business in the game, detailing his strong alliances with Sophie and Alex. He reveals the strategy behind his “shoe bandit” antics, explaining how it served as both personal entertainment and a way to observe his tribemates’ reactions to chaos. Jake also discusses his tribe’s challenge struggles, particularly their difficulties with puzzles despite physical prowess.
Rob and Jake discuss:
– Jake’s alliance with Sophi was his true “ride or die”
– The “shoe bandit” strategy was more extensive than shown on TV
– Jake’s near-win in the Journey challenge against Jawan
– Openness to returning to Survivor to complete his unfinished game
Chapters:
0:00 Jake’s Medical Evacuation
2:17 Emotional Impact of Early Exit
4:00 Dad’s Reaction to Jake’s Journey
5:29 Jeremiah Was the Target
6:11 Jake’s Secret Alliance Strategy
7:36 Jake’s Final Three Plan
8:07 Origin of the Shoe Bandit
10:18 Jake’s Cross-Tribe Connections
11:46 Tribe’s Challenge Struggles
12:45 Jake’s Eagerness for Second Chance
14:03 Jake Reflects on His Edit
14:52 Outpouring of Fan Support
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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 26min
Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Ep 3 with Kiran Naidoo and Dino Paulo
Survivor Global: Survivor 49 Ep 3 with Kiran Naidoo and Dino Paulo
Survivor Global host Shannon Guss speaks to Survivor South Africa’s Kiran Naidoo and Dino Paulo about episode 3 of Survivor 49. The trio discuss the vote, the medical episode, the state of the season and some big news at the end of the podcast.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 16min
Purple Pants Podcast | Bitten by the Game
Purple Pants Podcast | Bitten by the Game
Brice and Jack are back with this week’s Survivor News, and whew, Episode 3 of Survivor 49 was one for the books! From a shocking snake bite that turned into a terrifying medical evacuation to blindsides that left jaws on the floor, this episode had everything. The guys break down the chaos, the strategy, and the emotional fallout from one of the wildest hours of Survivor in years. You already know—it’s messy, it’s dramatic, and it’s giving Survivor at its absolute best!
Tickets are now available for Brice and Wen 49 Survivor Watch Party Tour! Grab your tickets here:https://briceandwenpresent.flite.city
You can also watch along on Brice Izyah’s YouTube channel to watch us break it all down
https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g
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Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 11min
Survivor 49 Ep 3 NYC Live Show
Survivor 49 Ep 3 NYC Live Show
Welcome to the RHAP LIVE Show! Coming to you LIVE from the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is joined by a rolling panel of Survivor alumni to break down the episode.
Rob Cesternino hosts a thrilling live edition of Know-It-Alls for Survivor 49, joined by a star-studded cast of former contestants. The episode dives deep into the shocking snake bite incident that led to Jake’s medevac and the strategic implications for the remaining players.
The show features multiple panels of Survivor alums, each offering unique perspectives on the episode’s events. From the medical analysis of the snake bite to the evolution of group idol hunting in the new era, Rob and his guests explore every angle of the game.
The panel discusses:
– Impact of Jake’s medevac on tribal dynamics
– Sophi and Alex’s strategic maneuvering at tribal council
– Pros and cons of group idol hunting
– Challenges faced by two-person tribes
– Evolution of Beware Advantages in the new era
As the tribes prepare for a potential swap, questions linger about Sophi and Alex’s alliance. Will their united front at tribal council hold up under the scrutiny of new tribemates?
Chapters:
0:00 Live from Tribeca Performing Arts Center
3:37 Snake Attack on Survivor 49
8:13 Medical Analysis of Snake Bite
15:10 Alex’s Idol Play Decision
22:24 New Era Survivors Panel
32:21 Middle Era Survivors Panel
43:51 OG New Era Survivors Panel
52:52 Group Idol Hunting Phenomenon
59:25 Survivor Rulebook Revelations
1:05:57 Jeff’s Challenge Announcement Controversy
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Oct 9, 2025 • 44min
Exit Interview: Third Castaway Voted Out Survivor 49
Exit Interview: Third Castaway Voted Out Survivor 49
Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) interviews the latest castaway voted off the Survivor 49 island, followed by This Week In Survivor History with Jordan Kalish (@JordanKalish) where Rob plays against an RHAP patron.
Today, Rob speaks with the third castaway voted out of Survivor 49.
Rob Cesternino dives deep into Survivor 49 with a revealing exit interview featuring the recently eliminated Jeremiah Ing. In this candid conversation, Rob and Jeremiah unpack the dramatic tribal council that led to Jeremiah’s unexpected departure and explore the ripple effects of Jake’s medical evacuation.
The episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Kele’s tribe’s struggles, with Jeremiah sharing insights on how the loss of tribe supplies impacted their performance. He reflects on the delicate balance between friendship and strategy, particularly in his relationship with Alex. Rob and Jeremiah also discuss:
– The tribal council dynamics that led to Alex playing his idol
– How Jake’s snake bite changed the game for the Kele tribe
– Jeremiah’s astrological analysis of successful Survivor players
– The challenge of competing without basic supplies and food
– Jeremiah’s iconic laugh and its impact on his game
Chapters:
00:00 Jeremiah’s Exit Interview Begins
03:18 Sophie’s Flip Surprises Jeremiah
06:56 Kelly Tribe’s Early Dynamics
09:53 Jake’s Snake Bite Incident
13:18 Jeremiah’s Iconic Laugh Discussed
15:26 Nicole’s Water-Spitting Moment Explained
18:31 This Week in Survivor History
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Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 15min
Know-It-Alls: Survivor 49 Ep 3 Recap
Know-It-Alls: Survivor 49 Ep 3 Recap
Survivor is back, and so are the Survivor Know-It-Alls! Join Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach as they break down all the strategy, blindsides, and big moves from Survivor 49.
Today, Stephen Fishbach and special guest, Omar Zaheer, discuss Survivor 49 episode 3.
To Pre-Order Stephen’s new novel “Escape!”, be sure to visit stephenfishbach.com
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Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 24min
Ami Cusack Talks Survivor 49 Ep 2
Ami Cusack Talks Survivor 49 Ep 2
It’s time to take a trip back to the Old School! All season long, Rob Cesternino is bringing legendary Survivor alumni onto the podcast to break down Survivor 49 through the eyes of those who played in the game’s early days.
This week, Rob and the Ami Cusack sit down to talk about Survivor 49 episode 2.
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Oct 5, 2025 • 1h 34min
Survivor 49 Ep 2 B&B Recap w/ Maryanne Oketch
Survivor 49 Ep 2 B&B Recap w/ Maryanne Oketch
With a new Survivor season upon us, it’s time for Mike Bloom and Liana Boraas to re-open the RHAP B&B! On the B&B, Mike and Liana are inspired by the lighter side of Survivor, featuring a series of segments and games based on what’s happening on Survivor that week.
This week, Mike and Liana are joined by Survivor 42 winner Maryanne Oketch for Episode 2 of Survivor 49!
This week’s charity shoutout is Doctors Without Borders, which provides humanitarian medical assistance to those affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and exclusion from health care in more than 75 countries. Click here to make a donation.
If you have any suggestions for games or feedback for the B&B, feel free to reach out to us on social media or email rhapbnb@gmail.com.
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Oct 4, 2025 • 1h 27min
Why ___ Lost: Survivor 49 Ep 2
Why ___ Lost: Survivor 49 Ep 2
Rob Cesternino returned to join David Bloomberg and Jessica Lewis on the podcast he and David started 10 years ago this week! They got a classic downfall episode of Survivor to discuss. It began with Annie saying she was in absolute control of the tribe and ended with a complete blindside. How could she have believed she was the one directing everything? And why did she do various things to put herself on the outs while not even realizing it? Plus, Rob, David, and Jessica discuss other parts of the episode, from the shoe bandit to the Beware Advantage! This podcast is definitely cinema, because at RHAP, we know Survivor, and we know Why Annie Lost.
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