Knife to the Heart

The Survivor 50 finale, Reverse the Curse, landed and the Plz Survive crew gets to explain to [no longer] newbie Molly that, no, spoiling the show within the show is not a finale staple. Jessica loses her mind over the absolute hilarity of Jonathan's exit interviews, Rob keeps his Aubry flag raised high and we all join the Tiffany fan club. We dole out one last round of advice to various Survivor entities and leave no criticism of the host unmentioned.Send or receive advice by emailing us: [email protected] us on YouTube for video episodes:plzsurvive.comCheck us out on all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepodFollow Jess on threads:https://www.threads.com/@captainjrsFind out more about Rob:robschulte.comFind out more about Molly:mollymcaleer.comReferences:- SURVIVOR LIVE FINALE ERROR - How Jeff Probst Spoiled Part of the ‘Survivor’ Finale (NY Times)https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/arts/television/survivor-50-finale-spoiled-jeff-probst.htmlI Was in the Room When Survivor 50 Accidentally Spoiled Part of the Finale on Live TV. Here’s What Happened (People)https://people.com/live-audience-survivor-50-finale-blunder-happened-11981224Survivor 50 Star Rizo Velovic Reacts to Jeff Probst's Live Finale Blunder: 'I Was Very Confused' (People)https://people.com/survivor-50-contestant-rizo-velovic-reacts-to-jeff-probst-live-finale-mistake-11980997- SURVIVOR FINALE ANALYSIS & REVIEWS - Survivor 50’ Made Twists the Star (Ringer)https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/21/survivor/survivor-50-finale-recap-twists-celebrity-cameos-cast‘Survivor’ Boss Jeff Probst May Bring Back Celebs, Returning Players and Themed Seasons — But This Could Be the Last Live Finale (Variety)https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jeff-probst-survivor-live-reunion-themed-seasons-returning-players-1236747767/Survivor Season-Finale Recap: Get Your Story Straight (Vulture)https://www.vulture.com/article/survivor-50-finale-recap-episode-13-reverse-the-curse.htmlSurvivor 50’ Stars Name the Greatest Player of All Time (Parade)https://parade.com/tv/survivor-50-cast-name-greatest-player-of-all-timeSurvivor 50 Global Post-Mortem (RHAP)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy4wJO-yR2o- SURVIVOR FINALE RED CARPETS -The ‘Survivor 50’ Red Carpet! (Ringer)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP7Asrfv3wMSurvivor 50 Finale Red Carpet Arrivals (RHAP)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rns8hZoUvFM- SURVIVOR 50 EXIT INTERVIEWS WITH FINAL 5 - ‘Survivor 50’ Final Five Exit Interviews! The Pod Has Spoken (Ringer)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdZ-6AvYtzESurvivor 50 star Tiffany Ervin explains why she was crying the entire finale day (EW)https://ew.com/survivor-50-tiffany-ervin-explains-crying-entire-finale-day-interview-11978386Survivor 50: Tiffany Reveals Tense Cut Scene With Jonathan That Changed Her Last Tribal (TV Insider)https://www.tvinsider.com/1265603/survivor-50-finale-tiffany-ervin-interview-jonathan-young/Survivor 50’ Winner Aubry Bracco on Her Triumphant Finish, Those Kalshi Spoilers and Social Media Toxicity: “Call Me Whatever You Want” (THR)https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/survivor-50-winner-aubry-bracco-exit-interview-1236603649/‘Survivor 50’ Winner Aubry Bracco Reacts to Her Victory 10 Years in the Making: ‘I’m So Relieved (Parade, Mike Bloom)https://parade.com/tv/aubry-bracco-survivor-50-winner-interviewSurvivor 50 winner Aubry Bracco reveals what happened when the cameras turned off…. The new champion also shares about her reunion with Michele Fitzgerald. (EW)https://ew.com/survivor-50-winner-aubry-bracco-reveals-cameras-turned-off-interview-11978374Jonathan Young Reveals Which ‘Survivor 50’ Player He Thinks Turned the Jury Against Him (Parade, Mike Bloom)https://parade.com/tv/jonathan-young-survivor-50-runner-up-finale-interviewSurvivor 50’ Runner-Up Jonathan Young Knows What Led to His Downfall (THR)https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/survivor-50-runner-up-jonathan-young-loss-interview-1236603287/Rizo Velovic Reveals the Real Reason He Turned on Ozzy and Cirie on ‘Survivor 50’ (Parade)https://parade.com/tv/rizo-velovic-survivor-50-eliminated-interviewJoe Hunter says Survivor 50 jury vote was decided before final Tribal Council (EW)https://ew.com/joe-hunter-survivor-50-jury-vote-decided-before-final-tribal-council-interview-11978453See 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 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 AubrySend or receive advice by emailing us: [email protected] us on YouTube for video episodes:plzsurvive.comCheck us out on all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepodFollow Jess on threads:https://www.threads.com/@captainjrsFind out more about Rob:robschulte.comFind out more about Molly:mollymcaleer.comReferences: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=GK6XdgQV2fYCirie 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_ERick 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-11974508Rick 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' websitehttps://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] us on YouTube for video episodes:plzsurvive.comCheck us out on all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepodFollow Jess on threads:https://www.threads.com/@captainjrsFind out more about Rob:robschulte.comFind out more about Molly:mollymcaleer.comReferences: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-11921606Jonathan 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-interviewSurvivor 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-agent16th Player Voted Out interviewyoutube.com/watch?v=Rxb0vEhTd6k&t=889s&pp=ygUXZXhpdCBpbnRlcnZpZXcgc3Vydml2b3I%3DSee 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] us on YouTube for video episodes:plzsurvive.comCheck us out on all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepodFollow Jess on threads:https://www.threads.com/@captainjrsFind out more about Rob:robschulte.comFind out more about Molly:mollymcaleer.comReferences: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-8402407Jeff 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-8576398Survivor 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.comCheck us out on all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepodFollow Jess on threads:https://www.threads.com/@captainjrsFind out more about Rob:robschulte.comFind out more about Molly:mollymcaleer.comReferences:FAMOUS SURVIVOR RICE MOMENTS:Survivor Cagayan: J'Tia pours the rice in the fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG90v1qcAxwSurivor Redemption Island "Rice Wars"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFJ8EVWeOUASurvivor David vs Goliath: Angelina's rice negotiationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcThSLP4U1cSurivor Australian Outback: Castaways have to rescue the rice during a storm during the second seasonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivVnpfZizkcAESTHETICS OF SURVIVOR:"Shooting Surivor" from Vertical Mag about filming helicopter scenes for Survivorhttps://verticalmag.com/features/shooting-survivor/"Reality TV Isn't Trash: The Editing of Survivor" from Film Inquiryhttps://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.comCheck us out on all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepodFollow Jess on threads:https://www.threads.com/@captainjrsFind out more about Rob:robschulte.comFind out more about Molly:mollymcaleer.comReferences: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-11950601Coach voted for himselff in the 2024 electionhttps://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 twicehttps://ew.com/survivor-50-coach-reveals-player-vote-twice-tribal-council-interview-11950781The Funny 115 entry about Coach which includes a number of his iconic quoteshttp://funny115.com/v2/1_coach_b.htmSee 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.comCheck us out on all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepodFollow Jess on threads:https://www.threads.com/@captainjrsFind out more about Rob:robschulte.comFind out more about Molly:mollymcaller.comReferences:NYT article from 2005 about Stephenie being on a Tribe of 1 on Survivor: Palauhttps://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/14/arts/television/and-now-a-survivor-first-a-tribe-with-one-member.htmlEW 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 50https://people.com/survivor-jonathan-young-reveals-boston-rob-mariano-trained-him-4-years-exclusive-11921606Dee 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 EWhttps://ew.com/survivor-50-dee-valladares-reveals-major-post-game-cast-drama-interview-11946144See 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.comCheck us out on all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepodFollow Jess on threads:https://www.threads.com/@captainjrsFind out more about Rob:robschulte.comFind out more about Molly:mollymcaller.comReferences: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 49Rachel's innovative Shot in the Dark play from Survivor 47Kamilla's exit interview with Mike Bloom where she touches on the Zoom pregame allianceSee 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.comCheck us out on all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepodFollow Jess on threads:https://www.threads.com/@captainjrsFind out more about Rob:robschulte.comFind out more about Molly:mollymcaller.comReferences:Shout-out to the female players who are speaking up about the lack of women's voices on-screen this seasonAngelina's Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/angelina_keeley/p/DWZQQxtj-9e/?hl=enTiffany's Q&A on Youtube (where she gives herself deserved screen time): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmWiR7oqnt8Chrissy's unaired scene where she actually speaks https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWRVj2HkhGE/?hl=enThe 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'" - EWhttps://ew.com/survivor-50-angelina-keeley-female-representation-abysmal-shame-interview-11934469Survivor 50's Charlie Davis reacts to being called the 'dumbest player here' by Dee - EWhttps://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" - Paradehttps://parade.com/tv/angelina-keeley-survivor-50-eliminated-interviewCharlie Davis Reveals the Real Reason He Targeted Rizo on ‘Survivor 50 - Paradehttps://parade.com/tv/charlie-davis-survivor-50-eliminated-interviewSee 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.comCheck us out on all of our socials:https://linktr.ee/plzsurvivepodFollow Jess on Xhttps://x.com/the_jrsFind out more about Robrobschulte.comFind out more about Mollymollymcaller.comReferences:Watch Davie Rickenbacker's video of Christian and Gabby react to Gabby's mention on the episode https://www.tiktok.com/@wheresdavie/video/7619081287231360270Read 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 offeredhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dbDqDSXjMQSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.