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Tribal Council ChatDonate Your Advantage To CharityThis week, Brett is back on the podcast and joining Bruce to talk about the merge episode of Survivor 48We open with a discussion on the reaction to Bianca's blindside and the further reaction to dropping your buffs and a foot race for an advantage.We then go to a challenge where the castaways are deep in mud, followed by the introduction of players' names after merge, the first moves made by different post merge alliances, players throwing out names and playing their options, and finally a decision being made on the parchment2025-04-051h 12Tribal Council ChatBigger Than The GameBrett Is Out Globetrotting again, so this week Bruce is joined by reality Realm host and contributor Kevin Oliver. Bruce and Kevin discuss episode 5 of Survivor 48 including Joe and Eva's incredible, game transcending emotional moment, sai's wild episode and our thoughts on each of her big moments and cedrek sending biancs home which launches us into a convo on Ced's decision making2025-03-291h 19
Round Table TalkCause Us Traitors Never WinThis week Brett, Bruce and Kevin sit down for the final time to discuss the finale of traitors USA 3. We open the episode on a the cliffhanger vote where Britney takes out her follow traitor Danielle, leaving her as the sole traitor in the game.We then go to the most fun mission of the season with bags of gold, classic British cars, and contestants dangling below a helicopter over the Scottish Highlands attempting to double their money. After we have the final round table of the year which sets up a head to head confrontation between faithful Dylan...2025-03-1059 minRound Table TalkPoop Like MaterialWe're back for the 2nd to last week of the traitors. Brett, Bruce and Kevin open the episode where we are in the dungeon rather than the turret, and Danielle is recruiting her fellow Big Brother alum to the traitors as opposed to fighting with the ones thet already exist, since she is alone.We then go do breakfast where Tom is revealed to be both dead and faithful, there's a first time for everything. This is followed by a mission once again involving scary clowns, and a new twist in the game that triggers a debate between Bruce...2025-03-0354 minTribal Council ChatGet Fire, It's Time To VoteWe're back for Season 48 of Survivor with our recap of the premiere. In this episode we talk about the marooning and the opening challenge, our first reactions to the players hitting the beach, and another new era challenge being broken, literally.We then see one of the best human moments of all 48 seasons between Eva and Joe, a come from behind challenge, and a tribal council full of astrological references that would have been right up Kendra's alley.Finally, we get into a new segment called campaign or debate, where each week Bruce and Brett will either campaign together...2025-03-011h 19Tribal Council ChatSurvivor 48 DraftThis week we're hosting the Tribal Council Chat fantasy draft, where not only are we joined once again by Kevin Oliver of Pit Stop Pals and Round Table Talk, but we are also joined by Bruce's mother Heather and Brett's father Steve adding two more teams.Each player drafted three castaways from 48, and the final three castaways not selected will be representing the audience.Can a newbie to our league take the title, could Bruce or Brett finally win one, or is Kevin going to three peat this season?2025-02-2258 minRound Table TalkWomen Are Better Cheateres, I MEan TraitorsThis week, we're all back talking about another episode of the traitors after Brett found a shield on a Survivor beach.We open with our reactions to the face to face murder and Sam's brilliant breakfast observation to catch the traitors, which almost has Carolyn till she's bailed out by Tom.When then, go to the mission where they once again win $25,000 and Tom Sandoval earns himself a spot on Broadway after he returns from the Scottish Highlands.Then finally the players banish one of their fellow faithfuls who was holding the shield that night, and Allan pitches a...2025-02-1748 minTribal Council ChatTCC Survivor Seasons DraftBrett is under the weather this week so Bruce is Joined by KEvin Oliver of Pit Stop Pals and Round Table talk for a Surviovr seasons draft!! on this episode bruce and Kevin draft teams of survivor seasons until every season but one is taken!! give it a listen and tell us who won the draft2025-02-151h 19Tribal Council ChatGet Fire, It's Time To VoteWe're back for Season 48 of Survivor with our recap of the premiere. In this episode we talk about the marooning and the opening challenge, our first reactions to the players hitting the beach, and another new era challenge being broken, literally.We then see one of the best human moments of all 48 seasons between Eva and Joe, a come from behind challenge, and a tribal council full of astrological references that would have been right up Kendra's alley.Finally, we get into a new segment called campaign or debate, where each week Bruce and Brett will either campaign together...2025-02-011h 19Tribal Council ChatGet Fire, It's Time To VoteWe're back for Season 48 of Survivor with our recap of the premiere. In this episode we talk about the marooning and the opening challenge, our first reactions to the players hitting the beach, and another new era challenge being broken, literally.We then see one of the best human moments of all 48 seasons between Eva and Joe, a come from behind challenge, and a tribal council full of astrological references that would have been right up Kendra's alley.Finally, we get into a new segment called campaign or debate, where each week Bruce and Brett will either campaign together...2025-02-011h 19Tribal Council ChatSurvivor 48 Cast ReleaseThis week, CBS decided to drop the cast for Survivor 48 on us early, so we're talking about our cast reaction for the new season. We go over the EW article and give our initial reactions, what we think about each players responses and where we see them going into the game.
We then end with align, blindside, first boot, followed by Brett coming through on his bet after the Bills loss with the bridge of Taylor Swift's Champagne Problems.2025-02-011h 41Tribal Council ChatTCC presents the greatest and most outrageous interactionsThis week Brett and Bruce are back talking about Survivor's most memorable interactions between players.
From the strategic decisions of Rob voting out Lex in All Stars to Operation Italy in 47, humorous moments like Tony talking Llama to Eliza's f****** stick, human moments like Jay and Adam putting their differences aside over family in Millennials v. Gen X to Boston Rob validating Michele's win in Winners at War, to the truly bizarre moments from Cirie giving Shane a medical exam at camp to Natalie Bolton's question at Micronesia's final tribal, we relive so many great moments from the franchise.2025-01-251h 06Round Table TalkThe Doggy Is A FaithfulBruce and Brett are down a traitor today, but we are back to talk about episode four.
We open the episode with three players lying in coffins, and Jeremy Collins is without a safety without power before the traitors nail his box shut.
We then go to a daily mission with the men playing a selfish game once again, Bob Harper overcoming all the odds in his late 50s, and Rob Mariano and Bob the Drag Queen starting a civil war in the turret that blows up at roundtable.2025-01-2048 minTribal Council ChatTCC Goes To The MuseumThis week we are joined by our friend Steven from @SurvivorQuotesX for a tour of his Survivor museum.
Steven, along with Bruce and Brett will relive some great moments from all eras of the show as he takes us on a tour of items that he has acquired over the years and the back story on what role they played in their season and how he was able to acquire them for his personal collection.2025-01-181h 17Round Table TalkI Don't Watch The TraitorsThis week, Bruce, Kevin, and Brett launched our first episode review for The Traitors 3.
We talk about the opening twist, a couple murders, two banishments, three legends entering the game and the first three missions.
Along the way, we have chaos from Bob in the turret, Dylan Efron being on the hunt for traitors, Wes Bergmann following lawyers advice before being interrogated by Tony, Carolyn loving clowns, and Brett admitting he has never watched the show in a tipsy slip up.2025-01-131h 39Tribal Council ChatThe Cook Islands EpisodeThis week, Bruce and Brett are back in off-season mode and talking about all things Survivor: Cook Islands.
This season gives us great characters, a controversial twist, one, a mutiny on the bounty, and great moves made by legendary players.
We then wrap it up talking about Yul v. Ozzy and do an ally, blindside, first boot2025-01-111h 17Tribal Council ChatTina Wesson Joins TCC This week Bruce and Brett chat with Survivor legend and the winner of Survivor: The Australian Outback, Tina Wesson.
We chat with Tina about her three seasons of Survivor, her experiences in the game from her relationships with the other castaways to the challenges of living through the harsh environment of Australia and the boredom of Redemption Island.
This is an episode you will not want to miss 2025-01-0443 minRound Table TalkWelcome to the HighlandsThis week we debut our new podcast "Round Table Talk". As the next batch of faithfuls and a few traitors arrive in Scotland, Brett, Bruce and Kevin are joined by Bravo Afficionado and Brett's sister Leah to break down the cast and give our thoughts each player as they walk into the castle.2024-12-3043 minTribal Council ChatSurvivor 47 Rites Of PassageThis week Brett is joined by Pit Stop Pals co host and two time Tribal Council Chat fantasy draft winner Kevin Olivier. This week we do a rites of passage episode, where we will go through the cast one by one from Jon to Rachel, and we talk about what we remember from their game, how they finished in relation to their draft pick, and whose game from the past we would compare each of the players to.
This episode wraps up 47 for TCC, and we will be back with a few weeks of o...2024-12-281h 25Tribal Council ChatSurvivor 47 Finale Recap With Mike TurnerThis week, Bruce and Brett welcome Survivor 42 runner up Mike Turner to Tribal Council Chat for a recap of the Survivor 47 finale part 2.
We talk about Rachel joining a small group of women to win four immunity challenges, final 4 firemaking, what the jury had to say before FTC, and the deliberation and vote itself. Throughout the episode we also ask Mike about his experiences being in the end game and how he prepared for all the elements that go into the final 48 hours of Survivor.2024-12-2237 minTribal Council ChatWe're In The Endgame NowThis week Bruce and Brett chat about part one of the Survivor 47 finale.
We start the episode talking about the shock following "Operation Italy", Andy's gameplay with Teeny after tribal, Genevieve's first immunity win, and Andy trying to play the jury and sinking his game in the process.
We then talk about the final five, Genevieve's idol, another battle between this season's rivals, and players not knowing what they can trust and what they can't, leading to mass confusion by everyone left in the game only a mere 36 hours before final tribal.
We end the episode with an ally...2024-12-141h 06Tribal Council ChatSurvivor 47 Finale PreviewThis week, Bruce and Brett are joined by Jonah from Bracketology to preview the Survivor 47 finale. We talk about our predictions for the finale and go over each players chances to win.
Will Rachel go from 46 alternate to 47 winner? Will Genevieve bring a third title in seven seasons north of 48 degrees? Will Andy make the ultimate comeback after passing out in episode one to thriving after Operation Italy? Could Sam get the right combination on Day 26 to pull off the win? Does Teeny or Sue have any October surprises left in the game?
We also run through our predictions...2024-12-1051 minTribal Council ChatA Special Reality Realm AnnouncementIn this quick announcement Reality Realm Network co founders Bruce Heller and Brett Parnell along with Reality realm host and contributor Kevin Oliver announce a new show coming to the network called ROUND TABLE TALK. this will be a show centered around the peacock show "The Traitors". come join in on the fun if you dare!2024-12-1006 minRound Table TalkA Special Reality Realm AnnouncementIn this quick announcement Reality Realm Network co founders Bruce Heller and Brett Parnell along with Reality realm host and contributor Kevin Oliver announce a new show coming to the network called ROUND TABLE TALK. this will be a show centered around the peacock show "The Traitors". come join in on the fun if you dare!2024-12-0906 minTribal Council ChatOperation: Standywith Brett off Globe trotting, It's a sort of Pit Stop Pals takeover as KEvin Oliver comes back once again for another TCC episode, and his first episode recap since very early on in season 45! we discuss the incredible episode that was episode 12 "Operation: Italy" we discuss the gameplay in relation to all time moves as well as crown it the best episode of the new era. we break everything down including Giving Andy his well deserved props, and Kevin makes a bold proclamation2024-12-071h 07Tribal Council ChatBruce Meets The Cast Of Survivor: Forty SeveralThis week Brett and Bruce chat about the most recent episode of Survivor 47. We start with Teeny's reaction to Genevieve following the Sol blindside, and then get into a reward challenge where they are on a team. We then see Sam, Rachel and Kyle win a reward, leading to different plans to take out two different targets in the game, depending on who you talk to. We follow this up with a unique rice negotiation, and immunity challenge where Kyle gets closer to joining an elite group of challenge beasts, and another tribal where...2024-11-231h 04Tribal Council ChatNo More Sol-ar PowerThis week, Bruce and Brett chat about the most recent episode of Survivor 47. We talk
about the aftermath of Sierra's blindside and how it affects Sam's place in the game. We also talk about Genevieve's big move and her standing in the game.
Next, we talk about the episodes' immunity challenge, our thoughts on breaking the players into pairs, our thoughts on the divisions, and the effect of the winners, those on the journey, and the two left back at camp on the game.
We then see a wild live tribal of the season where almost everyone has their...2024-11-1748 minTribal Council ChatGoing Once, Going Twice, and Another Player is Gone in a BlindsdeThis week, Bruce and Brett talk about episode 8 of season 47.
We opened the episode with a discussion on Sol's strategic game and his decision to save Rachel's fire last episode and what that means for their relationship moving forward.
Next, we go into the 2nd auction of the new era, with varying amounts of money, advantages hidden in fries, giant fish eyes, an even bigger margarita, the largest mac and cheese on this side of the Mississippi, and of course another lost vote.
Back at camp, our player of the week Genevieve is making moves and playing the long...2024-11-0953 minTribal Council ChatEvery Exit is an Entry Somewhere ElseThis week, Bruce and Brett talk about the biannual split merge tribe episode, but this one is a little different.
We discuss new alliances forming before the challenge, which is mostly focused around Genevieve needing a new ally and sensing Andy could use help in the game.
We then cut to the challenge where Rachel finds herself going to tribal with the entire Tuku tribe, while her allies feast on bbq ribs and drink beers on the beach in Fiji.
However, in the new era, all is not lost and there is always a chance to flip the episode...2024-11-021h 02Tribal Council ChatSurvivor 47's October SurpriseThis week, Bruce and Brett talk about episode 5 of Survivor 47.
We open the episode with Genevieve in a position of power and Teeny mending her game. We then we a new twist, resulting in some chaos between Tiyanna and Gabe at Tuku.
As Sierra is unwilling to eat the chickens, Sam negotiates with Probst for eggs, but the tribe loses their flint at the same time. Sam also manages to shut down the breadwinners before it happens, leading to shock on two places' faces at Tribal.2024-10-201h 08Tribal Council ChatCanada has arrived, and we're no decoyThis week, Bruce and Brett talk about the current state of all three tribes. We speak of the current state of Rome v. Sol, a new "breadwinners" alliance on Gato, and Tuku has beware advantages falling from the sky in the form of melons full of red paint.
We then discuss the challenge and have a debate over Lavo throw it, and if so, which player wanted to lose. This is before a journey where players earn more advantages, but at the expense of a vote just hours before a key tribal.
Then we have every plan out the...2024-10-121h 36Tribal Council ChatDid some bird flap it's wings over in AyshaIn this episode, Bruce and Brett talk about episode 3 of Survivor 47.
We start by discussing the current standing of Tuku after last week's blindside, Andy finding his place in Gata as he builds ties with Sierra and the forces of Rome carelessly conquering Lavo.
We then chat about changes to the frequency and format of times where castaways go on a journey this season, who loses votes, and who has an advantage. Following, we get into the challenge where Lavo has to go back to tribal council.
Here we see duos forming across the tribe, but with an idol...2024-10-051h 18Tribal Council Chat'Beware' of falling rocks.Brett and Bruce are back talking about episode 2 of Survivor 47. This week, we have some castaways with predictably bad gameplay, while others start making strategic moves to build new alliances and get on a path straight to the end. We have another evenly fought challenge giving us a new winner, and a new tribe sent to the vote, alone with some accusations of rice theft from Jeff. Finally, we get one tribethat is evenly split and looking to desperately avoid another rock draw. Will they be able to agree on a target or will chance send the 2nd player...2024-09-281h 32Tribal Council ChatSurvivor Forty-Several Is UnderwayThis week Brett and Bruce and joined by very special guest and Survivor 46 contestant Liz Wilcox to break down the premiere for the 47th season of Survivor.
The three of us give our thoughts on tribe dynamics, early alliances, changes to earning your camp supplies, beware advantages, and our early reactions to how everyone is doing.
We also talk about a shocking immunity challenge moment, and give our reactions to the seasons first boot before picking our top and bottom players heading into week two.2024-09-211h 13Tribal Council ChatSurvivor 47 Fantasy DraftThis week, we are joined by defending champion Kevin Oliver for the Tribal Council Chat Survivor 47 fantasy draft.
Will he pick up another title or will either Bruce or Brett come out victorious in a rematch.
The players have done their research, now it's time to see who goes in what order.2024-09-1452 minTribal Council ChatSurvivor 47 Cast ReactionThe Survivor 47 cast has finally been released!! in this special episode Bruce and Brett break down the EW cast release questionnaires and what sticks out to us from each player's answers. we finish the episode by making our official pre-season winner picks!2024-09-051h 12Tribal Council ChatThe Mount Rushmore Series: TonyBruce and Brett are joined by returning TCC guest and Bruce's co-host on Pit Stop Pals Kevin Oliver to discuss one of his favorite players, Tony Vlachos.
We talk about the birth of CopsRUs and the power of the Super Idol in Cagayan, leading to Tony controlling everyone in the game.
We then talk about erratic Tony in Game Changers, looking for idols within seconds of landing on the beach and feeding with Queen Sandra.
Finally, we go into Survivor Winners at War, where Tony calms down, plays more strategic, and outwits, outplays, and outlasts his way past 19 others...2024-08-311h 15Tribal Council ChatWe have Tree MailIn what we are calling our first treemail episode, Brett and Bruce, turn it over to the listeners and let you determine what comes up. This past week, we asked for questions, unpopular opinions, and hot takes related to Survivor from the audience.
Today, we go through everything that was sent in and discuss each topic. Expect a but of everything from early Survivor to the new era.2024-08-101h 12Tribal Council ChatBrett's Blood vs Water 3 CastIn the lead up to Survivor 50, we close out July with one more fan cast, where our new theme is Blood v. Water 3.
We start with Brett's cast, containing predictable loved ones who need to play Survivor like Kim Fitzgerald to great loved one visits like Reed Donalson. We also wrap up the episode with a game of align, blindside, first boot with a BvW twist2024-07-2744 minTribal Council ChatBrett's Blood vs Water 3 CastIn the lead up to Survivor 50, we close out July with one more fan cast, where our new theme is Blood v. Water 3.
We start with Brett's cast, containing predictable loved ones who need to play Survivor like Kim Fitzgerald to great loved one visits like Reed Donalson. We also wrap up the episode with a game of align, blindside, first boot with a BvW twist2024-07-271h 20Tribal Council ChatThe Pearl Islands EpisodeAhoy fellow castaways, it's time for the pirate edition of Tribal Council Chat, where Bruce and Brett chat about all things Survivor: Pearl Islands.
In this episode, we will cover all aspects of the season from its legendary characters, priate theme, twists that are still talked about to this day, moves that will go down not just in Survivor history, but in the history of American culture, and some of the beat editing ever produced by Survivor2024-07-201h 00Tribal Council ChatThe Art Of NarrarationThis week on Tribal Council Chat, Bruce and Brett talk about their favorite and most memorable confessionals.
From Rudy Boesch to Sydney Segal, Rob Mariano to Dee Valladares, and Natalie Bolton to Michele Fitzgerald, we cross the history of memorable confessionals from 46 seasons and talk about their impact on the game and how they changed how we as fans saw the season.2024-07-131h 06Tribal Council ChatAbi Maria Gomes Joins TCCIn this special episode Bruce and Brett are joined by the one and only Abi Maria Gomes from Survivor Phillipines and Survivor Cambodia: Second Chances. Abi tells us about her experiences in her survivor career, life and another show she loves and would love to be on!2024-07-0638 minTribal Council ChatHoliday Week Trivia ShowdownThis week we change it up a bit and Bruce and Brett go head to head in a Survivor Trivia Challenge.
They each write 46 questions (one per season) for each other and the player with the most right answers wins.
We're wishing all our listeners a Happy 4th of July and a Happy Canada Day no matter which side of the border they are on.2024-06-291h 19Tribal Council ChatOur Favorite And Most Memorable ChallengesThis week is all about challenges. Bruce and Brett count down their five most influential challenge moments. We then do another segment on our top 3 favorite challenges. We cover everything from quest for fire to last gasp this week, before wrapping up with a challenge themed align, blindside, first boot.2024-06-2253 minTribal Council ChatThe Australian Outback EpisodeThis week Bruce and Brett recap one of their favorite seasons, Survivor: The Australian Outback.
We discuss legendary cast members including Tina, Colby, Elisabeth, Roger, Amber and Jerri. We also discuss the location and environment (ie fires and floods), as well as memorable moments such as Roger jumping off a cliff and Colby's mother showing up on a reward.
We wrap out the episode discussing who we would vote for at a Tina v. Colby FTC and an align, blindside, first boot.2024-06-151h 11Tribal Council ChatBrett's New Era All Stars CastThis week we have the 2nd of our two part series with Brett's cast. 20 returning castaways are heading south of the border to Mexico's Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve and the Coba Mayan Ruins to play in a new version of David v. Goliath.
With two tribes full of past relationships, will strength and power come to dominate the season or will biblical prophecy be proclaimed with David beating Goliath. We will have to see as the votes are read.2024-06-081h 05Tribal Council ChatDavid Samson Joins TCCBruce and Brett chat with former Survivot Cagayan castaway and Major League Baseball executive David Samson. In this bonus episode we talk to David about his experience in Cagayan, his relationships after the game, his thoughts on the new era and Survivor 46, and a bit of chat on Major League Baseball2024-05-2722 minTribal Council ChatMermaid Dragon Reigns Victorious!Brett and Bruce and joined by Steven from SurvivorQuotesX on Instagram and Twitter to chat all things Survivor 46 finale, from the unexpected gamechanging shock at final 5 to final tribal council questions, we cover the entire finale and give our thoughts on everything leading up to Kenzie Petty being our newest Survivor champion
2024-05-251h 43Tribal Council ChatSurvivor 46 Finale PreviewBruce and Brett and joined by Bruce's mother Heather for our finale preview and predictions. Who do we think will go home early, who will go to fire, and who will take home the 46th title of sole survivor and the million dollars that comes with it? Tune in and get our predictions, and let us know in the comments what you think will happen in tomorrow's 3 hour episode.2024-05-2151 minTribal Council ChatAn Exciting Announcement!In this brief update, Bruce and Brett announce the creation and launch of the REALITY REALM PODCAST NETWORK, as well as what it will look like, what inspired it and how/where you can find Reality Realm content2024-05-1414 minTribal Council ChatFallout And Shaky GroundWith Brett out on another cruise, Bruce is joined by guest host Titi Fernandez! Titi starts the show off with an exciting announcement about an upcoming project her and Brett are working on. Then our hosts dive into episode 11 of survivor 46. we talk about the fallout of Maria's big move to blindside Tiffany, how it affects Kenzie and how she can bounce back as well as what type of target the move puts on Maria now. we also discuss selection at a reward challenge once again and if the future is shaky for the Charlie-Maria Duo. ewe then end with...2024-05-111h 03Tribal Council ChatHow Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?Bruce and Brett chat about the 10th episode of Survivor 46.
We start with the aftermath of the Hunter blindside, followed by the famous Applebee's reward. We then see some tribemates unable to eat the limited food available to them, while others are too full to finish a burger. One tribemember attempts to rebuild relationships, but will he crash into a wall?
Back at camp, we see some players targeting easy votes and others going for a big target. After a tense immunity challenge, one player's game falls apart upon the snap of a string, shaking up the game leading...2024-05-041h 03Tribal Council ChatTrust No One With Your AdvantageBruce and Brett start the episode with a tribute to Sonja Christopher, the first castaway to hear the words "The Tribe Has Spoken"
We then talk about the reaction to Q's erratic tribal council from each of his tribemates, and a balancing act between making moves for ones resume and playing under the radar.
We then go into the merged tribe being forced to divide into teams themselves for the upcoming challenge, and the social politics at play in this decision.
Finally, we cover two things. Playing for today v. playing for day 26, and sharing information about advantages in the...2024-04-271h 06Tribal Council ChatThe Tortured Castaways DepartmentThis week, Bruce and Brett cover one of the most bizarre episodes of Survivor in a while.
We start with a discussion on the blindside of Soda, and the tribes reaction to it. We then discuss the new six, now ft. Charlie. Before the challenge, we also cover Tiffany targeting Maria and Liz finally getting long overdue screen time.
At the immunity, we see the return of both rice negotiations, and a classic immunity challenge.
This leads us to some bizarre gameplay, a castaway asking to be voted out, and a surprising vote.2024-04-2051 minTribal Council ChatThe Real MergeBruce and Brett discuss the 6th "earn the merge" episode. We talk about Nami's still unfounded idol, Siga's time to evolve, and Yanu is just glad to be done with purple.
On the merge beach, we cover the state of alliances, whose in good shape, whose in trouble, and what the state of the journey island alliance is.
We then see the challenge where seven members are safe as well as got their buff, feast, wine, and an opportunity to strategize as champions.
We then go to tribal with more paranoia about shot in the dark.2024-04-0657 minTribal Council ChatThe State Of Survivor AddressBrett and Bruce take this week in a different direction and chat about all things Survivor in the 40s. We chat about new era casting and storytelling. Go into the hardships of camp life, challenges, rewards, and losing flint. We also discuss the format of the game, starting with tribal divisions and ending with the final tribal format on day 26.
We also will have our players of the week, power rankings, and ally, blindside, first boot.
Finally, after Bruce's St. Louis Blues beat Brett's Ottawa Senators this week, Brett goes into the hot seat to face more trivia questions.2024-03-231h 04Tribal Council ChatDon't Stop Believin'Bruce and Brett chat about the 3rd episode of Survivor 46. We open with Bhanu's frustration after the fake idol play and his stress of being on the bottom of the tribe. We then go into the other tribes with a group idol hunt at Siga and potential new alliances forming on Nami. When then go to a predictable finish to a challenge before a potential game changing journey, and ending with another tragic evacuation2024-03-1755 minTribal Council ChatThe Fakers Gonna Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake.This week Brett and Bruce chat about episode two of Survivor 46. We discuss all three tribes and how their episode went. This week we have bonds forming at Siga rather than just vibes. Nami may be dominating on paper, but they are lacking social unity and are having highs and lows. Finally at Yanu, they in contrast experience lows and even lowers. Will the fake idol and lack of social cohesion continue to hurt them, or will they turn it around and shake it off.2024-03-091h 02Tribal Council ChatThe Vibes, The Spirit And The ....?Bruce and Brett chat about the premiere episode of Survivor 46 immediately after watching it. We will chat about the starting tribes, early alliances, advantages coming into the game on day one, and the first boot of the season. We then bring a new segment for this season where we will chat about who we think is on top, and whose on the bottom before ending with our tradition of align, blindside, first boot.2024-03-021h 14Tribal Council ChatSurvivor 46 Season Preview And Fantasy DraftBrett and Bruce are joined by Bruce's good friend Kevin Oliver for their pre-season Tribal Council Chat fantasy draft, and all 3 of us make our official winner Pick!
Who will win the league. Who accidentally took the first boot, and who drafted the winner, we will know in May. For now, it's time for Survivor 46.2024-02-2447 minTribal Council ChatSurvivor At It's DumbestBruce and Brett follow up on a great suggestion from longtime listener and Brett's dad Steve, and countdown the dumbest moves ever made on Survivor. They also cover some less obvious choices with their honorable mentions. Who do our co hosts give the title of dumbest survivor ever to, you will have to listen and find out.2024-02-1756 minTribal Council ChatWe Are Back In This GameThis week Bruce and Brett chat about the three redemption twists, starting with the outcasts in Pearl Islands, followed by Redemption Island and Edge of Extinction.
We discuss our thoughts of the pros and cons of each twist, its impacts on the game, and how they could be improved for a possible return in the new era.2024-02-0945 minTribal Council ChatSurvivor 46 Cast ReactionFor the 46th time, Survivor's ready. GO
In this special episode, Brett and Bruce react to the release of the new cast for Survivor 46. We discuss the players' pre-game questionnaires, their backgrounds, and their thoughts as they hit the beaches of Fiji. We also chat about which players we think they will play like and where we think they will place.2024-02-071h 14Tribal Council ChatThe Greatest To Never Win Are Now On The ClockBruce and Brett discuss the greatest castaways to never win with a twist. This week, we draft tribes of players to never win the game and discuss the games of each player as they are selected by our hosts. Look out for a simulated season this week as our tribes battle it out for a new champion2024-02-031h 15Tribal Council ChatThe Gabon EpisodeThis week Bruce and Brett do have a long talked about discussion about Survivor Gabon. We discuss the characters of this drama filled season through many angles. The Heroes of Bob, Sugar, Matty and Kenny, Legendary villains like Corinne and Randy, and memorable early boots like Michelle, Gillian, GC and Ace. We will also give our thoughts on memorable scenes from this season and gameplay moments, before doing our weekly align, blindside, first boot.2024-01-2751 minTribal Council ChatTodd Herzog Joins TCCAn episode our hosts have been long awaiting. Brett and Bruce chat with the winner of Survivor: China, Todd Herzog. We discuss his season and the strategy that went into Todd's impressive winning game from his early alliance with Amanda to the his revolutionary final tribal council.
We also chat about some of Todd's other favorite Survivor players and seasons, other reality TV, and his connection to Canada.
Check out Todd's impressive work at @Toddspopshop on instagram2024-01-2032 minTribal Council ChatTCC's Favorite LocationsThis week Bruce and Brett start the first episode of 2024 with a Survivor in/out game that we've seen on socials this week.
They then talk about the main point of this episode, survivor locations. We count down our favorite locations, and talk about settings that we would have loved to see survivor in before the permanent move to Fiji. They end with a ally, blindside, first boot game from our favorite locations featuring legendary winners and memorable villains2024-01-1337 minTribal Council ChatBruce's Second Chance CastFollowing up on last weeks episode where we went through Brett’s second chance cast, this week we do the same with Bruce’s Cast. Bruce reveals his second chance cast then takes us through a simulated season with that cast!Bruce’s cast includes some expected Fan faves, some personal favorites and a couple surprise picks you won’t see coming!!2024-01-0638 minTribal Council ChatBrett's Second Chance CastBrett and Bruce kick off the offseason of Tribal Council Chat with a fun episode for the Christmas period, where they cast their tribes for a Survivor Second Chance II. Tonight we hear from Brett's tribe, consisting of a tribe of players from the new era facing off against a tribe of newbies from the 30s. There's idol plays, medevacs, rock draws, pre merge underdogs, and final tribal players many say should have won in this fantasy cast.2023-12-3035 minTribal Council ChatQueen Of The New EraBrett and Bruce are joined by a very special guest, Bruce's mother and Survivor Fan since day 1, Heather. We chat about changes to the finale and the fans input to production, Austin's impression of Survivor legend Michele Fitzgerald, a castaway breaking a challenge (literally, not figuratively), big moves being made, and an epic final tribal council crowing Dee Valladares as our new champion2023-12-2333 minTribal Council ChatSurvivor 45 Finale PreviewBrett and Bruce preview the upcoming finale of Survivor 45, discuss what we’d like to see happen, what we think will happen, and take a look at each of the final five players' resumes2023-12-1936 minTribal Council ChatThe Penultimate Step In The WarThis week Brett is back and he and Bruce recap episode 12 of Survivor 45! Including Katurah’s emergence, their thoughts on the new showmance, where Dee’s game could possibly rank all time, and more as they look forward to next week’s season finale2023-12-1638 minTribal Council ChatDeestin Or Daustin?With Brett out of town Traveling Bruce is joined by guest host Kyle Dorr!! Bruce and Kyle discuss episode 11 of survivor 45! We share our player of the week and share our thoughts on the episode from Katurah’s amazing and powerful backstory to a new showmance brewing and everything in between!! Ending with tribal, our thoughts on this week’s vote out and a game of Align Blindside First Boot!2023-12-1138 minTribal Council ChatElla Que No Arriesga, No GanaThis week's episode "Ella Que No Arriesga, No Gana" or "she who does not risk does not gain" in English is all about our player of the week Dee, and how she managed to single handedly control that vote. Bruce and Brett chat about Dee and Kendra quickly being in each others crosshairs. They discuss a very interesting challenge and a new twist. Finally, they talk about seemingly everyone wanting Jake as an easy vote, but Dee having other ideas leading to a shocking vote.2023-11-2738 minTribal Council ChatThe New Era AuctionBruce and Brett are back to recap episode 8 of Survivor 45! This week they discuss the big return of the survivor auction, the two new twists that have been added to the auction, as well as Bruce becoming a target in the last few episodes, his future chances, and discuss Kellie’s blindside and are very briefly joined by a guest.2023-11-2038 minTribal Council ChatDouble TargetBrett and Bruce chat about this week's episode. We start with Kaleb and Bruce's uneasy standing in the game, and Kellie emerging as a star of the season. We then cover the split challenge and a major twist of the season, before ending on on a double tribal.2023-11-1338 minTribal Council ChatBrett's Legends Season CastFollowing up on last week's episode where Bruce and Brett looked at Bruce's proposed cast for a legends season they do the same thing with Brett's cast. they look at his tribe divisions, what stands out amongst each tribe who they'd be rooting for and more!2023-11-1031 minTribal Council ChatEarn The JuryThis week, Brett and Bruce chat about the reaction to the Brando blindside, another beware advantage, players battling to earn the merge (or earn the jury as we call it), the merge feast for some, and their reactions to a shocking tribal and one castaway breaking a record held by Kelley Wentworth that seemed unbreakable.2023-11-0635 minTribal Council ChatBruce's Legends Season CastWhile Brett is away and therefore not watching Survivor, he and Bruce talk about the prospect of a Survivor legends season. They discuss Bruce's cast for said posposal, and his his tribes break down. Look out for Brett's picks in a week.2023-11-0237 minTribal Council ChatThe Search For TruthWith Brett unavailable Bruce is joined by guest host Kevin Oliver for this week’s episode recap! Bruce and Kevin recap episode 5 of survivor 45 each giving a player of the week, and discussing reba’s post tribal aftermath, tribe dynamics of all 3 tribes, Belo’s pre tribal scrambling and who they think is playing the best game so far2023-10-3039 minTribal Council ChatWe're Switching Things UpIn our 4th episode recap, Brett and Bruce chat about the aftermath of Subayah's blindside. Then we breakdown the results of the tribeswap and look at the dynamics of our new tribes, before ending the episode with (new) Lulu's first win, Reba's first tribal, and another quit.2023-10-2339 minTribal Council ChatA Short Lived VictoryBruce and Brett recap the third episode of Survivor 45. They do a recap of where each tribe is going into the swap, chat about the re-emergence of the camp raid, update their thoughts on all the advantages being found, given, and played, and end with another chaotic tribal.2023-10-1638 minTribal Council ChatNot The Villain Anymore?Brett and Bruce recap episode 2, where they discuss the return of main titles to the show, a new bond between Emily and Kaleb, an update on idols and advantages, players losing votes, and how this plays into the vote.2023-10-0938 minTribal Council ChatThe Dawn Of A New SeasonBruce and Brett dive into the premiere episode of Survivor 45! starting with the marooning, the reward challenge, the dynamics of camp life at all 3 tribes, and our thoughts on those dynamics and the players ending with our thoughts on tribal council and align blindside first boot2023-10-0336 minTribal Council ChatHistory Of The Auction Pt.2Bruce and Brett are back with the second and final part of their history of the auction series. This time they start with the auction in Survivor Gabon and go auction by auction all the way to the last auction in Survivor Worlds Apart2023-10-0238 minTribal Council ChatJury Questions W/ A Very Special GuestThis week Bruce and Brett are joined by Steven Broschart, the man behind the amazing @survivorquotesx on Twitter and Instagram. The three of them talk about Survivor jury Questioms and take a fun walk down memory lane revisiting some of survivor's most bitter, funny, cringe jury speeeches as well as some legit game questions asked by jurors.2023-09-2537 minTribal Council ChatHistory Of The Auction Pt.1Bruce and Brett start their two-part episode of going through the entire history of the survivor auction season by season. in this first part, we make it from the very first auction in Survivor The Australian Outback up to the auction in Survivor Micronesia Fans vs Favorites, then finish with a ronud of Align, Blindside First Boot2023-09-1836 minTribal Council ChatSurvivor 45: The New CastBruce and Brett talk about their initial reactions of the cast of Survivor 45 having only seen the cast photos and read their pre game interviews2023-09-1138 minTribal Council ChatRumble in the (Guatemalan) JungleRumble in the (Guatemalan) Jungle.
Brett and Bruce debate the games of one of the most evenly matched final tribal councils of all time, between Danni Boatwright and Stephanie LaGrossa.
Now we want to hear who you would have voted for.2023-09-0437 minTribal Council ChatThe Early TwentiesBrett and Bruce talk about their favorite moments from the underappreciated era of survivor between Nicaragua and Philippines, draft tribes from this era, and conclude with our classic game of align, blindside, first boot2023-08-2834 minTribal Council ChatShe don't need to be carried, bro!This week, Bruce and Brett take a look at the survivor career of Brett's all time favorite player, the one and only Michele Fitzgerald. and discuss what makes her game so good.2023-08-1436 minTribal Council ChatTCC's Favorite SeasonsBruce and Brett talk about their favorite seasons, a season that should be re-edited, and which season they would each like to see played again with the same cast, before ending with allign, blindside, and first boot.2023-08-0735 minTribal Council ChatThe HVV DebateThis week, Bruce and Brett break down one of Survivor's most highly discussed, and most highly debated topics. the heroes vs villains finale and who should've won between Sandra and Parvati. we deep dive into the the argument in favor of Sandra's win and what makes her game great, then we look at the argument in favor of a Parvati win. after that we both share who our jury vote wouldve gone to and why, then finish with a game of Align, Blindside, First boot.2023-07-3134 minTribal Council ChatThey're Back Bruce and Brett chat about the first returning players season in Survivor, All Stars. They will talk about the cast, the gameplay, Rupert's million dollars, Survivor's greatest showmance and more before playing align, blindside, first boot.2023-07-2435 minTribal Council ChatTribal Council Chat: Reality Showdown.Brett and Bruce talk about Survivor players they would like to see compete on other Viacom Reality shows, draft players to build Survivor tribes from the world of Reality TV, and play ally, blindside, first boot with reality stars from beyond Survivor2023-07-1734 minTribal Council ChatThe Rivalry EpisodeBrett and Bruce follow up to last week's episode and chat about some memorable rivalries from the past 44 seasons, relive two of the biggest fights in Survivor, and play ally, blindside, first boot2023-07-1037 minTribal Council ChatAt Least we made the jury this timeBrett and Bruce are joined by a guest, one of our first followers on social and one of our biggest fans, Mateo Moreno. the three of us discuss Survivor Cambodia: Second Chance and second chance as a theme, then do a draft of two time players and finish with a round of Align, Blindside, First Boot2023-06-2631 minTribal Council ChatLegends Of the GameThis week, we do player profiles for the first time, as each of our hosts does a profile on an old school legend. Brett starts off by doing a profile and discussion on Rudy Boesch (survivor Borneo and survivor all stars) and Bruce follows up next with a profile and discussion on Todd Herzog (Survivor China) and then we finish by playing Align, blindside, first boot. Come on in take a seat and let’s get started2023-06-1936 minTribal Council ChatEpsidoe one 5/29/23It's our first day at Tribal where Brett and Bruce chat about the 44 finale and their thoughts Yam Yam's win, and then select new era all star tribes and start a weekly interactive game.2023-05-2930 min