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Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 65 - The Best Of Australian Survivor Archives Part 4A quiet year is set to get a bit louder as we close out 2022 in style with another CLIP SHOW as we bring you all those bits of our non-interview episodes of our coverage of Season 2 of Australian Survivor! You'll hear all the bits of our recaps, all the bits of our hilarity and all the bits of us bagging out Ben Wynn just a bit more in true ASA style! So strap yourself in to close out the year with a big one and get excited for a trip down memory lane in the perfect way to close o...2022-12-293h 21
Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 64 - The Best Of Australian Survivor Archives Part 3As we get ready to close out a very quiet year on ASA, we're back for another exciting CLIP SHOW as we bring you the best bits from all our interviews covering Season 2 of Australian Survivor! That's right, it's time to bring all those exciting moments from our exciting guests during our coverage of Channel 7's Celebrity Survivor that we know you loved every second of! So strap yourself in and take the trip down memory lane for another epic episode of your favourite podcast!2022-12-223h 19
Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 63 - Season 1 21 Year Reunion SpecialA very very special episode coming down your speakers today as we bring you all the action from our EXCLUSIVE 21 year reunion for Season 1 of Australian Survivor hosted direct from the original filming location of Whalers Way! Join Ben & Matt from the ground and for the first time ever in person together as they chat with reunion attendees from Season 1 Lincoln Howes, Craig Abbott, Naomi Russell, Lance Brooks, Deborah Peart & Sciona Browne, as well as hearing from two members of the Theakstone family Glenn & Bob who own the land at Whalers Way. Added to this we also hear from...2022-11-1047 min
Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 62 - The Best Of Australian Survivor Archives Part 2After our return last week with an EPIC clip show bringing you the best bits of our Season 1 interviews, we're back once again for another CLIP SHOW as we now bring you all the best bits from our non-interview episodes from Season 1. That's right, you'll hear all the bits you laughed and cried on from our episode recaps and other episodes covering the very first season of Australian Survivor that you probably forgot about but knew you loved. So lock yourself in for the next few hours of your life to once again take a trip down memory lane as...2022-10-285h 02
Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 61 - The Best Of Australian Survivor Archives Part 1WE'RE BACK! Hello! Remember us?! Well we still exist! And what a way to come back to your speakers today as for the very first time we're here to bring you an epic CLIP SHOW featuring all the best bits of our interviews from our Season 1 coverage of Australian Survivor! Buckle yourself up for one epic trip down memory lane as we bring you clips from each of our 20 interview episodes featuring 21 different guests that will make you laugh, cry and have every other emotion along the way! So get ready for the next few hours to enjoy the B...2022-10-215h 56
Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 60 - Saying Goodbye To Season 2Well, it's been an incredible ride we've taken you on throughout the second ever season of Australian Survivor and today we draw the epic Celebrity Survivor season to a close with a bang. For the first time Ben actually flies solo today but is joined by the one and only David Oldfield to help close out the season with their final thoughts on everything from the legacy the season has left for the Australian version of Survivor, right through to David (and Ben) getting a chance to talk up why he was robbed of the win. We also make...2021-12-233h 22Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 59 - Season 2 ReunionAfter an incredible season of amazing episodes and interviews around the second season of Australian Survivor, it's time to help draw our coverage of the season to a close by bringing you an EXCLUSIVE reunion episode of Australian Celebrity Survivor! That's right, for the first time EVER, we bring together a group of contestants and EP himself in David Mason to go over all the memories, all the talking points and everything else in between from that memorable season in 2006! We are joined by Amber, David, Justin & Guy to talk about their memories from Vanuatu, their thoughts on each...2021-12-162h 12Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 58 - Guy Leech InterviewYou've heard from six other players from Australian Survivor Season 2 but now it's time to hear from the one man who ruled them all in the winner of Celebrity Survivor from 2006, the one and only Guy Leech! Yes, that's right, it's time to speak to our first ever winner on the show as we sit down with Guy to find out anything and everything from his time out in Vanuatu and just how he went from being voted out on day 13 to becoming the second ever winner of Australian Survivor. Added to this we also find out just how...2021-12-092h 16Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 57 - Justin Melvey InterviewAre you prepared for maybe the most honest and revealing interview you've heard here on ASA? An interview that will not only answer all your burning questions from Season 2 of Australian Survivor but leave you incredibly entertained at the same time? Well if you're not, get yourself ready as we chat to the legendary runner-up of Australian Survivor Season 2 Justin Melvey to find out everything (and more) you have always wanted to know about his time on the show. Want to know the truth behind those bribery allegations? You will learn it by listening. Want to know why he...2021-12-023h 33Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 56 - Free GuyIt's been an epic season of epic episodes and epic recaps so are you ready to go over one more epic episode of Season 2 of Australian Survivor? Well, you better be because it's time to go over the finale and get to the bottom of everything from sweary and angry Guy right through to happy and celebratory Guy. We also have to get through a certain Queen being voted out (sob) as well as a certain runner-up really wanting to be a friend to everyone and hating riddles. Is that a riddle in itself to work out what we're...2021-11-251h 52Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 55 - The Battle Of VanuatuDo you remember the great Battle of Vanuatu of 2006? You know, that epic battle where two pairs went head to head to find out who would emerge from the jungle as the champion? The battle of happy campers who apparently were more likely to watch 'The Waltons' that actually draw blood? If you're having trouble remembering then it's time to listen to this episode to have your memory refreshed as we go over the penultimate episode of Season 2 of Australian Survivor. We try and work out if this is one of the most pointless episodes in the history of...2021-09-171h 38Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 54 - David Oldfield InterviewHe’s the man with more nicknames than he has had chicken dinners. The man we have named more episode after than any other contestant. The man who has gone down in Australian Survivor infamy as one of the all-time greats. And the man who this week is appearing on Australian Survivor Archives to talk about everything and more. That is right, it’s time to chat to the legend that is David Oldfield about his time on Australian Survivor season 2 and find out everything that you know went down and everything else that you didn’t. We find out fr...2021-09-103h 10Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 53 - Let’s Do The TwistAre you ready for maybe the most infamous and controversial twist in the history of Australian Survivor? The twist that has defined a season of the show like no other? The twist that is perhaps the one thing that everybody who remembers Season 2 of Australian Survivor remembers? Because the time has come to discuss it with our episode 10 recap of Season 2 of Australian Survivor. Can we defend the twist at all or is it the worst twist in the history of the show? Is David just adding to his genius even more this episode or does he make a...2021-09-031h 52Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 52 - Sitting DucksHow many ducks in a row does it take to have a quacking good time? And what if that quacking good time could've been avoided? Well, you're about to find out both this week as we question some decisions and praise some others on our latest episode recap of Australian Survivor Season 2. We also find out just why Nicolle was perhaps the biggest threat to win this game had things played out differently and just what part of Australian Survivor history she was involved in this week. Added to this even more nicknames for David and some interesting moments...2021-08-131h 33Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 51 - Who Framed Justin Melvey?Is this the strangest episode of Australian Survivor we've ever seen? An episode that seemingly brings us a rivalry we never knew we had. An episode that seemingly brings us promises we didn't know were made. And an episode that brings us arguably the most controversial moment ever seen on our screens on Australia Survivor that is...well...never really explained. So what are we here to talk about? What are we here to say? What are we here to learn? You'll just have to find out that and more by listening to this episode.2021-08-061h 27Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 50 - The 7th Wonder Of The Ancient WorldWe have to ask this: is David Oldfield the Australian Survivor contestant with the most nicknames in history? And not nickname that were given to him by him, we're talking nicknames actually given to him by other people? Because once again we are finding out even more things to call a certain 'Lord Mayor of the jungle' as we continue pushing through the second season of Australian Survivor. As we learn more about these epic names, we also learn more about Elton and just why he still loves getting hit on the head and eating island porridge, find out...2021-07-301h 42Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 49 - Jay Stewart InterviewIt's time to once again take a brief break in covering the episodes and interviewing the players as we sit down with the composer of the theme music for Australian Survivor Season 2 Jay Stewart to chat about his unique music and theme that holds a unique place in the history of Australian Survivor! Jay discusses just how he came up with the theme, what influences he took for it, the unique way he was able to blend so many different sounds together as well as discussing some of the other iconic Australian TV themes he has been involved with...2021-07-231h 26Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 48 - The Master TacticianJust what makes David Oldfield such a good player of Survivor? Is it his ability to seemingly fit in with every single group? His ability to cook up a storm? His ability to have Dicko seemingly rag him at every single moment? His ability to have people give him immunity? Or is it all of the above? This week, you're about to find out all of that and more, as we continue to find out just why Mr Oldfield is perhaps the most underrated Australian Survivor player the show has ever seen. We also find out just why Guy...2021-07-161h 44Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 47 - Wayne Gardner InterviewHe's one of Australia's greatest ever sportsman. A man who created history as Australia's first ever 500cc motorcycle World Champion. A man who had a tickertape parade in his honour, has the key to the city of Wollongong and has even had a movie made about him. But one thing is for sure, when it comes to talking about Survivor, Wayne Gardner hasn't done that much. So we're honoured to be able to bring you the legend that is Wayne Gardner to talk about exactly that: his time on Australian Survivor. In this chat you'll learn the surprising reason...2021-07-091h 31Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 46 - You Don't Win Friends With SaladSalad. Ugh. Who actually likes that stuff? Not Elton Flatley, that's for damn certain. In fact, Elton just wants steak. All the steak. We're sure he likes steak more than he likes smashing stuff. And let's be honest, we know how much he loves doing that. So realistically, in listening to this episode you know damn well what you're about to get right? Basically us discussing how much Elton hates salad and loves steak? Well yes. But there is also the small factor of this episode being a pretty damn significant one. How significant? Well perhaps you need to...2021-07-021h 43
The Oz Network - TV & Film RecapsThere's Something About Mary Recap - The Oz Network MoviesGuest host month continues as we're joined by Australian Survivor's Matt Dyson to cover the 1998 comedy blockbuster There's Something About Mary. Why does this comedy hold up so well more than 20 years later when other comedies don't? How perfect is the cast, from Diaz, Stiller and Dillon to all of the bit players with only a few lines? How many iconic scenes does this movie have that are still so well known today? How did a bunch of Australian teenagers prevent this from being the highest grossing film of the year? And how crazy does the Extended Edition sound...2021-04-152h 58Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 45 - Amber Petty InterviewYou know her, you love her and you want to hear from her again. That's right, the one and only Amber Petty is BACK to chat to us once more, but this time in an official capacity on this show and not on a different show to try and create this show. Does that make sense? No? Well...we'll explain it on the episode. All you need to know now is that you're set for an incredible interview from Amber, who goes into detail about how she got on the show, which players she knew and which she didn't...2021-04-011h 35Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 44 - Weekend at Amber'sAmber Petty. That's all we need to say to get you excited for the episode this week. Because, seriously, what else more do you need? Perhaps a bit of risotto? A bit of breast meat? A bit of Justin Melvey being a fly? Sure, they will get you excited too, but Amber Petty is where it's all at. So much so that you could carry her around, make her swim back to Sydney and then still find yourself having a grand old time. Don't believe us? Then perhaps you need to listen to the episode just to see what...2021-03-251h 55Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 43 - Fiona Horne InterviewAre you ready for a magical interview? An interview that will put you under a spell of excitement? An interview that will have you checking your tarot cards to see if it was meant to be that awesome? Well if you weren't ready, you will be now as we chat with the one and only Fiona Horne from Season 2 of Australian Survivor! In this in-depth chat, Fiona goes over her random connection to a famous US player and why she wishes she knew more about the show to use that to her advantage once she was out in Vanuatu...2021-03-181h 11Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 42 - Ding Dong The Witch Is GoneJust how do you celebrate someone like Fiona Horne being voted out? Do you celebrate with a dance? A silent moment? Or both? How about with an epic episode going over an epic player that is the one and only white witch? Added to that, how about a dose of celebrating the one and only puppet master that is David Oldfield? Or perhaps going into detail why this episode is one of the most important in the history of Australian Survivor? If all of that sounds like a fun couple of hours, then there's no need to read your...2021-03-112h 44Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 41 - The Curious Case Of Benjamin WynnThere have been 123 contestants in the history of Australian Survivor. Amongst these players are some true legends, some incredible characters and people you wish you could see again just to get another shot. There is also one man who is unique in the Australian Survivor community. A man who for whatever reason was on a celebrity season, despite him not being a celebrity. A man who so little is known about, we don't even know if the name we know him as, is his real name. That man is Benjamin Wynn. That man is an enigma. And that man...2021-03-042h 12Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 40 - Kym Johnson-Herjavec InterviewIf you thought this season couldn't get anymore exciting, then you are wrong, as we are excited to bring you our first contestant interview from Season 2 of Australian Survivor by chatting with the iconic first boot that is Kym Johnson-Herjavec! Kym takes us through her journey of how she ended up in Vanuatu, finally giving the truth about just what she thought she had signed up for, whether or not she wanted to quit or not as well as just how she could've ended up staying longer. We also find out more about her extremely interesting and unique luxury...2021-02-251h 18Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 39 - She's A Celebrity...Get Kym Johnson Out Of There!Oh Kym Johnson. What an Australian Survivor enigma. Shows up to the beach, thinks she's simply going camping and then doesn't even realise where she is and what she is doing. That makes her awesome right? Well you'll have to find out as we get into our first recap episode of season 2 of Australian Survivor and discuss everything and anything related to Kym Johnson and why she just might be the most underrated first boot ever to play the game. There is also some Dicko moments, Amber love, Dicko moments, Fiona love, Dicko moments, David love, Dicko moments, Imogen...2021-02-182h 42Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 38 - David Mason InterviewWe're barely 5 minutes into our coverage of Season 2 of Australian Survivor and we're bringing you another massive interview, this time with the executive producer of Celebrity Survivor David Mason. In an in-depth interview, David reveals a series of firsts about the Channel Seven produced season, including just how close they were to landing a massive name, how they defined 'celebrity', which cast members were just a tad difficult to work with and why showers and toilets were so relevant to the season. It's arguably our most revealing chat so far, so stop reading and get to listening! You won't...2021-02-112h 44Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 37 - Saying Hello To Season 2Hello strangers! Did you miss us? Because we missed you! And we have a special treat today to make up for being away for so long! What is that treat? A BRAND NEW EPISODE! YAY! And even more exciting, A BRAND NEW SEASON! YAY! We are back to begin our coverage of Season 2 of Australian Survivor and perhaps the most forgotten about season in the history of the Australian version of Survivor, the 2006 Celebrity version. Ben & Matt are back to introduce the season, give their thoughts ahead of our coverage and try and find a balance between good Dicko...2021-02-042h 02Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 36 - Saying Goodbye To Season 1Well, it's been an incredible ride we've taken you on throughout the first ever season of Australian Survivor and today we draw the epic Whalers Way season to a close with a bang. Ben & Matt are joined once again by Cable Brandon as well as the biggest Season 1 superfan there is Matthew Carr to close out the season with their final thoughts on everything from the legacy the season has left for the Australian version of Survivor, right through to Matt getting a chance to talk up David Haas for one last time. We also announce something massive coming...2020-08-203h 18Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 35 - Season 1 ReunionWith all the interviews and discussion we've had all season around the first ever season of Australian Survivor, what better way than to help draw our coverage of the season to a close than by bringing you a massive reunion episode! That's right, for the first time in nearly 20 years a a number of the contestants and the host himself Lincoln Howes come together to go over all the memories, all the talking points and everything else in between from that very first season back in 2002! We are joined by Lucinda, Deb, Naomi, Craig, Lance, Jeff, David & Sciona to...2020-08-132h 58Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 34 - Stephen Peters InterviewWhen it comes to big interviews we have perhaps saved the best for last as we sit down with the executive producer of season 1 of Australian Survivor Stephen Peters to ask him all the big questions we've been dying to find out all season! You'll find out pretty much everything you've wanted to know in this incredibly in-depth chat, from just how much the actual budget was for the show as well as finally settling the biggest debate of all time: were the Kadina buffs green or yellow? If there is one interview you won't want to miss this...2020-08-062h 08Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 33 - Matt Bronger & Sean McBride InterviewA special episode for you today as we bring you two special guests who brought their own special skills to the first season of Australian Survivor! Our first guest is cameraman Matt Bronger who was heavily involved in shooting some of the most famous shots during the first season. Matt talks about just how he got on the show, his vivid memories of filming in Whalers Way and why he thinks it was a great location, as well as comparing the first season to the newer seasons on Channel Ten which he has also worked on. We also are...2020-07-303h 13Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 32 - Caren Shaw InterviewYou've waited for this interview for a long time and we're sure many of you thought it would never ever happen, but it's finally here. Yes, we have found the one Kadina member that we haven't spoken to yet in the one and only Caren Shaw about her time on season 1 of Australian Survivor in this very fun chat! We learn just why on earth Caren even applied for the show when she hadn't really ever watched Survivor in the first place. We also find out just how her media background seemingly helped her on day one of filming...2020-07-232h 23Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 31 - Pete Dickson InterviewA very special interview to bring you today on Australian Survivor Archives as we chat with Rob Dickson's brother Pete to find out a little bit more about his brother and celebrate the legacy that Rob left on the game of Australian Survivor. Pete gives us a unique insight into the person that Rob was, including telling us of some incredible stories from his childhood, just what drew him into applying to be on Survivor and why it wasn't a surprise to him that Rob was able to win the game. Pete also tells us about what Rob would've...2020-07-162h 14Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 30 - Sciona Browne InterviewWell, here we are. The interview many of you have been waiting for, and an interview that is definitely worth the wait. For the first time in nearly 20 years, the legend that is Sciona Browne sits down to talk about her time on Australian Survivor in what is our longest interview to date. Do you want to know just why Sciona applied to be on the show? Do you want to know if she really ate dog poo to get on? Do you want to know if her bond with Rob really formed on the first day? Do you...2020-07-143h 43Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 29 - Katie Gold InterviewYou've been waiting all season for us to get to this interview and today we deliver the goods, as we are joined by the legend, the myth, the icon that is Katie Gold. In this no holds barred interview, hear Katie go over everything that happened to her during the first season of Australian Survivor, including the truth about her relationship with Rob and whether or not it ever got fixed, her true feelings on Joel, Jane and Sciona as well as just why her amazing game becomes even more amazing when you know the entire truth behind it...2020-07-113h 00Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 28 - Murder On The Katie ExpressTickets! Tickets please! Bring us your tickets for the train ride of the century, as you get yourself prepared to take one hell of a journey on one hell of an episode. Yes, that's right, a ride is coming your way as we recap arguably one of the greatest episodes in the history of Australian Survivor, the finale of season 1. There's Katie, there's Rob, there's Sciona and there's Joel, but you know you're here for the Katie and all the Katie that comes from Katie. Are you prepared? Are you ready? Well make sure you are, as your tickets...2020-07-093h 41Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 27 - Sophie Hutchinson InterviewAs we get into the meaty and juicy interviews of season 1, it's time to learn a little bit more about the amazing Sophie Hutchinson as she gives us an insight into her game that we really didn't get a massive chance to see. Sophie takes on a journey from why she applied to be on the show, right through to whether or not she still enjoys making emu sounds and singing INXS. We also get the truth on her nanny after 19 years, as well as learning everything else from her true relationship with the "Tipara Four" alliance and just...2020-07-021h 51Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 26 - Young Bucks & Toy BoysHow can this season get any better? Seriously. After a season long series proving that the first ever Australian Survivor is a masterclass of entertainment, we are presented with this episode. Episode 12. The penultimate episode. An episode that features root rats. An episode that features young bucks. An episode that features toy boys. And an episode that features the weirdest sound effect you will ever hear. But it's an episode that you need to watch, and an episode you need to listen to. Because it's an episode that will stick with you, and an episode any fan of Australian Survivor...2020-06-252h 35Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 25 - Jane Johnson InterviewIt's always great to be able to bring you an interview on ASA, but how about an interview with royalty? Well today you have that privilege as we sit down and chat with the true queen of Australian Survivor Jane Johnson! Just how does Jane feel about being anointed a queen? Why has she been waiting for this opportunity to chat and speak her mind about her time on the show for 18 years? Which player does she manage to do a near perfect impression of? And what is her beef with Craig? It's a fun and entertaining chat that we...2020-06-182h 55Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 24 - The RobfatherIf we could somehow convey music with these words, we would be conveying the theme from The Godfather right now, as we bring you the episode that solidifies the fact that the original 'Robfather' in the game of Survivor wasn't a certain man from Boston, but in fact a man from Melbourne who just happened to own the very first season of Australian Survivor. Robert Dickson is his name, and Robert Dickson is his reputation. Need we say more? You'll just have to listen to our recap of the 11th episode of season 1 to find out just what we're talking...2020-06-111h 46Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 23 - Lance Brooks InterviewIt's been 18 years, but do you think Lance has finally worked out there was an alliance? It is a pretty difficult question, but today is the day where finally we discover if Lance has worked it out yet. Because let's be honest, he has had a bit of time to think about it right? Surely he has finally come up with something? You'll find that out in this episode as we sit down and chat with Lance about his time on Australian Survivor, which also brings us many more answers including just why Jane is Queen Jane, just why he...2020-06-042h 40Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 22 - All Hail Queen JaneLadies and gentlemen! Presenting your new queen! JANE DALTON! Yes, it's only taken us ten episodes worth of season 1 to get to this point, but we are proud to declare that a new queen of Survivor has emerged and her name is Jane. Sure, last time we talked about her she sucked. Sure, the time before that she didn't suck. Sure, next week she might suck again. But this week she is queen! It's that simple! Why do you ask? Well you'll have to listen to find out! And when you agree with us, we'll expect you to do the...2020-05-282h 07Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 21 - Jeff Brown InterviewSo far you've enjoyed hearing from nearly every single member of Kadina, so now it's time to finally get things a little blue as we chat to our first ever Tipara member from season 1 of Australian Survivor, Jeff Brown! In one entertaining interview, Jeff will make you want to use the word 'dickhead' more than you ever thought you would as well as introduce you to the world of 'baby shit yellow' in a new way of describing something that you will wish you knew about earlier. There is also plenty of sledging from the king of sledge himself in...2020-05-212h 25Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 20 - Craig Abbott InterviewIt's time for you to strap yourself in for one hell of an interview, as today we bring you the interview you have been waiting for all season if you are a Kadina fan with the one and only chocolate loving young warrior himself, Craig Abbott. And it's no ordinary interview. Oh no. This is an interview that you'll want to be listening to in full. And by full we mean over three hours. Three hours of Craig goodness in which he doesn't hold back on his thoughts on everything from just why Kadina were so bad, right through to...2020-05-143h 25Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 19 - Young Warriors & Golden ShowersWhen you hang out with your friends, what do you like to do with them? Maybe play a game? Hang out and chat? Go see a movie? Pretty standard right? Well have you ever thought about peeing on them? No? What if they were your best friend? The reason we ask is that this week we find out which player of Australian Survivor likes to do that. And while you're guessing just which person it may be, we guarantee you will be wrong. So how will you find out the answer? Well by listening to the episode of course! And...2020-05-072h 22Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 18 - Naomi Russell InterviewIt's time to find out why one person hates one bloody ship so bloody much as we are joined by the bloody amazing person that is Naomi Russell to find out everything there is to know about her time on Australian Survivor. Why does she hate bloody ships so much? What drew her into applying for the show and what drew her into wearing he beloved Carlton guernsey? Does she share the love for David that Matt does? Which person does she reveal was referred to as the 'thinking woman's crumpet' during filming? Does she love our good friends at...2020-04-302h 18Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 17 - Brought To You By Our Good Friends At IntelDo you have friends? What about good friends? Well we bet they aren't as good as our good friends at Intel! They are great friends! They bring you back after a few weeks off to discuss another episode of Australian Survivor. They bring you some entertainment in the biggest breasts challenge. They even sit around and wait for Lance's big move. There's so much to like about our good friends at Intel! If you don't believe us, then perhaps you need to tune into our latest episode, as we recap the 8th episode of season 1 of Australian Survivor. Because trust...2020-04-232h 07Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 16 - Caren The CannibalDoes it really matter if a human is dead or alive before you eat them? We're not too sure about that one, but this week we are sure that Caren definitely has an opinion on that. What is that opinion? Well you'll have to tune in to find out because we're at MERGE BABY and that brings with it a whole new level of excitement that we can't even wait to get to. So much excitement really that we might even tell you how to listen and threaten you with some Fa products or Lays chips if you don't. Not...2020-03-122h 01Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 15 - Sylvan Dorney InterviewYou've heard us talk about him. You've heard us wonder about him. You've heard us try to understand him. Now it's time for you to hear from him as we bring the man, the myth, the legend that is Sylvan Dorney to your speakers. Just how much of the real Sylvan did we see during season 1? Why was he very nearly on Big Brother instead? What hidden TV career have we discovered he had before he was on Survivor? Which part of the show was edited to make him look worse than he actually was? And just how much of...2020-03-051h 43
Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 14 - Jack Robin InterviewIt's time to take a break from the recaps this week as we bring you a special interview with the man who composed the theme and score for season 1 of Australian Survivor, Jack Robin! Jack takes us through his unique methods in creating the theme and goes through what influences he had when he created it. He also gives us an insight into just how much influence he had from the iconic US theme by Russ Landau, as well as telling Ben why he is weird. How do we get to that so quickly in an episode about music? Well...2020-02-271h 11The Oz Network - TV & Film RecapsAustralian Survivor All Stars, Episodes 1-9 Recap featuring Des Quilty, Joan Caballero & Matt Dyson - The Oz Network TVWell it's taken us a while to get here but finally we're back to bring you an Australian Survivor recap episode by looking closely at the first 9 episodes of All Stars with a bumper batch of first boots from the Channel Ten version in Des Quilty, Joan Caballero & Matt Dyson! Just what do our three legendary first boots think of the season so far? Which players have impressed them? Which players are they shocked to have seen go so early? Is Ben finally on the Golden God train? What is our take on Shonee, Zach and Mat? Why are we...2020-02-212h 32Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 13 - Hairy NanniesJust what does it take to be a nice person? Surely it means being nice yes? And you would think being a nanny would make you a nice person? As well as being a boyfriend of a person who should love you no matter what? If you're struggling to answer these questions and are wondering just what we are on about, then perhaps you need to listen to our episode this week as we try and find those answers and more in our recap of the sixth episode of season one of Australian Survivor. We would tell you more, but...2020-02-201h 38Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 12 - Deborah Peart InterviewIt's time to find out more about Timmy the dog and just what it is like to be in Sylvan's Fantasy World as we are joined by the amazing Deborah Peart to chat about her time on season 1 of Australian Survivor! We find out from Deb why she felt that coming from a television background would help her out in Whalers Way and whether or not it actually did help the way she thought it would. We also find out a little bit more about just how close she was with Sylvan, which tribe member she lived with for a...2020-02-131h 54Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 11 - Anyone For Tiddlywinks?If you didn't already love Sciona then you will after this episode as we learn just what games she is willing to play and just why she isn't there to play Tiddlywinks in our latest episode recap. As we look closer at the fifth episode of season 1, we try and work out if it's a bad thing to watch 12 people starve and struggle for 42 minutes. We also discuss why it's great to see Craig positioning himself into the 'players ahead of their time' club, discover why Naomi supposedly hates everything and once again solidify why Katie is such a goddess...2020-02-071h 44Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 10 - David Haas InterviewYou've heard us gush about him. You've heard us swoon over him. You've even heard us start a fan club for him. But now is the time to finally hear from him. That's right, it's time to hear from the one and only David Haas! David takes us through an incredible journey of his Survivor experience, right from the very beginning as to why he even applied and all the way through to today and why he very nearly didn't do this interview. You'll also hear some of the most incredible admissions you've ever heard in any interview that will...2020-01-302h 07The Oz Network - TV & Film RecapsAustralian Survivor All Stars Preview Episode with Matt Dyson - The Oz Network TVWith all the hype surrounding Survivor as it enters season 40, we're also getting that buzz around Australian Survivor as it moves into season 7 with an epic All Stars season! And what better way to get into the zone ahead of it than to do a full preview episode featuring the second greatest first boot of all time Matt Dyson! Ben is joined by Matt to go over all the players that are set to battle it out once again on our screens, give their picks as to who will do well and who will not, as well as no doubt...2020-01-302h 41Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 9 - Craig & The Chocolate FactoryAfter a brief break we're back to bring you a special trip to another fantastic place in which Craig eats chocolate, Sylvan wins cars and Jane is shit. At least according to Jeff it seems. Although we're not too sure if the editors seemingly wanted everyone to believe that. But no matter what you believe, one thing is for certain and that is don't get near Craig if he hasn't eaten chocolate. Because you will probably be dead by the time you realise your mistake. So use this episode as an educational tool while you listen to it. You won't...2020-01-231h 45Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 8 - Sylvan's Fantasy WorldAre you all ready to come to a magical place where you can do amazing things such as have pastries for breakfast or cereal for lunch? Where you can hang out with guys because that's cool and girls because that is cool too? If that sounds amazing then you're in for a treat with our episode this week as we take you to Sylvan's Fantasy World, a place we know you won't ever forget! Just make sure you get plenty of cold pizza to enjoy along the way as we're sure you'll need every slice....2019-12-192h 06Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 7 - Jennie Duggan InterviewThe second boot from season 1 Tim Duggan was a great character and perhaps one of the most underrated characters Australian Survivor has ever produced and he remains sadly one of only two Australian Survivor players to have passed away. In this special tribute episode to Tim, we chat with his wife Jennie about just how amazing of a person he was and why he was perfectly suited for Survivor. We also learn just how he went about getting on the show and how it was done in a unique way, as well as learn why he felt slightly hard...2019-12-121h 11Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 6 - The David Haas Fan ClubIs there any greater club to join than the David Haas Fan Club? Seriously, this club is the best club. You get all the perks of watching an incredibly smart, funny and great man who knows what he is doing and just wants to be a leader and get rid of all the nice people. He even will wash his (limited) hair in fish water to keep you entertained. Not sold? Well after listening to the episode this week we are pretty sure you will be, because besides wanting to drink a nice cold can of Solo, all you'll want...2019-12-052h 00Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 5 - Lucinda Walters Interview17 years after she created International Survivor history, Lucinda Walters returns to the spotlight to give an insight into her three day adventure on Australian Survivor in 2002. Lucinda doesn't hold back in being honest and upfront with just exactly what she expected when playing the show and why she even applied in the first place, detailing the entire process and revealing a surprising story about a twist in her audition video that could've opened the door for an exciting Survivor twist. She also lets us in on which contestant she found out she had a very personal connection with after the...2019-11-281h 16Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 4 - Set Your G-Code KidsOur first episode recap is here as we go through the very first episode in the history of Australian Survivor and welcome ourselves back to Whalers Way! We welcome special guest Cable Sage to the show to help us talk about it and discover how watching this episode was so different in 2002. We also try and find a way to see if the bad in this episode can actually be redeemed and possibly work out a solution to just why that infamous first challenge wasn't ever considered to be re-shot. There is also some personal discovery around host impersonations as...2019-11-212h 08Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 3 - Lincoln Howes InterviewThree episodes in and we're pulling in the big names to interview? GO US! It's a pleasure to be able to bring you a chat with the OG host of Australian Survivor Lincoln Howes, as he gives an amazing insight just into what it was like hosting the show and how he feels about his place in Australian Survivor history. There are also plenty of questions around what went wrong, what went right as well as some exciting news that may just see him return to the show nearly two decades later. Is that enough of a teaser for you...2019-11-142h 01Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 2 - Finding Ben DarkAs we move into our second episode and re-introduce you to season 1, we have to ask the most pressing question ever: just where the hell is Ben Dark? Seriously, the guy introduced himself into the world of Australian Survivor on a vine and stole our hearts and 17 years later he is missing. We're worried okay? Don't judge us. And if you do judge us, then make sure it's judging us on this episode. Because you're going to learn a lot about Whalers Way. A lot. You'll also learn just why there is a random woman dressed as a cat somewhere...2019-11-071h 51Australian Survivor ArchivesEpisode 1 - An IntroductionWelcome to the debut episode of Australian Survivor Archives! Join Ben Waterworth & the second greatest first boot in the history of Australian Survivor Matt Dyson as they introduce you to the show, detailing just exactly it is what we're trying to achieve with this podcast and bring their own stories about how they came to fall in love with (and somehow be qualified to talk about) Australian Survivor. There is even a couple of challenges set straight away that our listeners can get involved in immediately, one of which is actually enticing and the other is probably a little too...2019-10-3146 minThe Oz Network - TV & Film RecapsAmber Petty Interview - The Oz Network TVIt's time to bring you a special 'backdoor pilot' for our brand new spin-off show Australian Survivor Archives as we re-enter the world of Survivor interviews once more with a chat with Australian Survivor season 2 contestant Amber Petty! How excited are we to bring back a new full length interviews? Why is Ben excited to have a new co-host in Matt Dyson? When was the last time Amber talked about her time on the show? Which famous tennis player pulled out last minute and was replaced by Amber? Why did the decision to go on the show change her life...2019-10-282h 08The Oz Network - TV & Film RecapsAustralian Survivor Season 6, Episodes 18-20 Recap featuring Paige Kerin & Matt Dyson - The Oz Network TVAnother week of Australian Survivor is done and we're getting closer to the pointy end and once again we are joined by a dynamic duo from a past season, with Paige Kerin and Matt Dyson from season 5 joining us to recap all three episodes! How has Paige been finding this season? How annoyed is she that the tribe swap came so early this time around compared to her season? Why are we all so sad to see Simon go? Should there have been criticisms over the editing of the challenge this week and should JLP have come out and defended...2019-09-061h 26The Oz Network - TV & Film RecapsAustralian Survivor Season 6, Episodes 1-8 Recap featuring Matt Dyson & Anita Berkett - The Oz Network TVIt's time to kick off our Australian Survivor season 6 coverage in style as Ben is joined by two season 5 contestants Matt Dyson and Anita Berkett to recap the first 8 episodes of the season so far! Have these first episodes of this season trumped the entirety of season 5? How entertaining has the season been so far? Can Anita explain why she voted Matt out? Why doesn't Matt like E.T? How much do we miss Steven Bradbury? What does everyone think of David and can he last or is he playing too hard? What is the deal with Harry and why...2019-08-082h 30The Oz Network - TV & Film RecapsSurvivor Off-Season Special 4: Matt Dyson Interview - The Oz Network TVWe're back with another Survivor episode as we are joined by Australian Survivor season 5 contestant Matt Dyson to chat about his season and the show in general! Just what went down with Matt's boot? How did he react to the media labelling him as 'sexist' when he was voted out? Just why did he go and play the way he did and is proud of the way he played the game? Which player from his tribe does he think is a lot better than was ever shown on TV? Are there any players that he wishes he worked with more...2019-07-142h 53