Idol Chatter: A Survivor Podcast

Sorry for the wait, friends!

I'm the bandit, it's me!

Survivor meets Sur - we're here to talk the penultimate episode of Survivor and the finale of Vanderpump Rules. We're multifaceted!

Neither are we, Carolyn! Enjoy, lobsters : )

Going to let the episode title speak for itself. Full tilt boogie, baby!

Sorry, more Dungeons and Dragons conspiracy talk. But also, we talk the Tika 3 strategy and debate and discuss the Rice Negotiation. Hope you like the episode!

We start off this episode with a heartfelt tribute to the great Keith Nale, an all time Idol Chatter favorite who really shaped our love for this crazy game. We get into the muddy challenge, the muddy scramble and an ultimately satisfying (for us) tribal council. Also, if you loved Danny's fart, you might hate this episode. We hope you enjoy it (the episode, not the fart).

We start out this episode with a confession: Lara listened to the latest episode of On Fire with Jeff Probst, and she's literally on fire talking about it. We break down the episode and rage against the too-muchness. We hope you like it!

Welcome to Mergatory! Yup, we're here again and we have thoughts about this new era twist, the puzzle problem, idolpalooza and of course, the showmance. We hope you enjoy!

A breezy, fun episode! Truly a delight, with lots of laughs along the way plus, Lara leads a meditation/breathing exercise. Please enjoy.

Friend of the show Brian joins us for a jam-packed recap of Season 4. Lara's power goes out too, which is fun.

Karen, Nagini and Matt from Survivor: All iconic snakes. In this episode, Lara and Ashley break down episode 3 of Survivor 44 plus get into a few hot button issues: why 10 of 12 first tribe boots in the new era have been women (and what can be done about it!) and fake production idols. We hope you enjoy, sneaky little snakes!

In this episode of Idol Chatter, Lara and Ashley discuss the budding showmance and whether Matt and Frannie are in it for the long rod....I mean, run. Plus: Is it fair that players can practice puzzles beforehand? Is Carolyn the most interesting player we've seen? And of course our luxury items which include a podcast and some reality TV drama. Enjoy the episode!

Has an episode title ever been more true? How about “I can’t wait to see Dr. Will?” We’re here to talk through the premiere of Survivor’s 44th season and share our hot takes. Enjoy!

We missed you, chatterboxes. In this lookahead episode for Survivor Season 44, Lara and Ashley give their first impression of Jeff Probst's new podcast, give a mini-Jeff-deep-dive (why...) and of course share our first reactions to the 44 cast. We're happy to be here. Thank you for listening!

Another season of Survivor comes to a close and we're here to talk you through it all. We break down the controversial alligabler win, Jesse's downfall, and why the Survivor community feels bamboozled. We appreciate you listening to our show throughout the season. We love you, chatterboxes!

We share our hot takes on arguably the best episode of the season. Plus - Sex Lives of College Girls, Harry and Meghan, and a progress report on Snoopy.

Full disclosure - this is the first time the 3 of us have audibly been together in a while and it's a very silly reunion! Chatter at it's finest. Less of an episode recap, more of a Survivor check in. Plus: David Krumholtz (duh), Real Housewives, Frozen, Buffy, Seventh Heaven, and more. Appreciate anyone who makes it through this episode.

Happy Turkey Day, y'all! Let us help you pass the time on your drive to your aunt's house with a little recap of Survivor 43 Episode 10. We break down the most moving challenge of the season, arguably the best spread (cheesecake?!), Jeff's black button down and more in this delicious episode. On this day and every day, we are so thankful to all of you for listening : )

In one of our most fiery episodes yet, we recap Survivor 43 Episode 9 and share our predictions for who might win and who will go home next.

Merge is in full swing and so are we! Full warning - I make cat noises towards the end of this episode.

Would you trust Gabler? Would you give someone your idol to safekeep in the event of a knowledge is power advantage? What's your favorite childhood buffet? We tackle these questions and more in this commemorative Jeff Probst Birthday episode. Enjoy, chatterboxes!

Mergatory is a confusing time and space and we're here to help you through it. We break down the Gabler-Ellie drama, who has what advantage and share our thoughts going into a fully merged Survivor 43! As always, we hope you enjoy : )

More beads, a journey, and a challenge with a name we can't understand.

Ashley is on a business trip, so my husband Matt joins me to talk Survivor Episode 4. At the end of the episode he does his Erika Jayne impression! Not to miss. WE'RE GOOD.

After two extra-long episodes, this recap feels breezy. We dive into the episode and discuss which contestants stood out to us this week (Noelle! Karla! Jesse? Sami? Sami!?). If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify since Ashley still hasn't!

It was a special 90 minute episode! So naturally we needed to talk about it for 2 hours. We appreciate you listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts : )

Do you know what we did last summer? We're here to catch you up! There's a little something in this episode for everyone: Survivor (obviously!), Bachelor nation, Real housewives, Don't Worry Darling drama, podcast recs and more!

One item in particular we would love to high is the Roses for Everybody campaign which is calling for body inclusivity within the Bachelor franchise. Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/a-campaign-for-body-diversity-in-the-bachelor-franchise?recruiter=1270331571&recruited_by_id=ec3e96a0-fa82-11ec-bac9-f7a2bbc5abb1&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_for_starters_page&utm_medium=copylink

We've had so much fun recapping another iconic Survivor season with you all. We appreciate you sticking with us and listening.

Welcome back! In this week's episode, Lara is joined by her friends Dillon and Jennie to discuss the penultimate episode of season 42 of Survivor. We talk through their thoughts on this season so far, Maryanne's transformation into a strategic butterfly and share our predictions for next week's finale winner. I hope you enjoy!

As always, we'd appreciate if you would leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

The game is gettin' spicy! We're here to welcome back the Do or Die twist and talk through Episode 10 of Survivor 42. Ashley shares a harrowing story of HER broken nail in honor of Maryanne and Lara posits "can you be a great player and NOT win?" It's a lively discussion and a quick episode - we hope you enjoy!

Ashley is finally back! We celebrate with tons of tangents and some extra chatter. There are jokes, but also very serious moments where we discuss current events impacting women's rights. It's been a tough couple of weeks. We hope this episode gives you a moment (or 2 hours) of joy during these trying times. Love you, chatterboxes.

Ashley is still OOO (our figurative podcast office. She is away on business, so very much in the figurative office office), so I (Lara) am joined by my husband and fellow Survivor fan, Matt to discuss Episode 9 of Survivor season 42! We attempt to navigate the weight of this episode - the important conversations that took place at Tribal Council and why they matter both in Survivor and the real world.

Of course, we also share our weekly luxury items including a joint item - couples therapy! We talk all about our j0uRnEy and why we recommend it to everyone! If you aren't a Survivor fan but just want to hear our dirty laundry, that convo starts around 1:30.

Buckle up! We have a recap of Episode 8 (or 7?) with special guest host Brian Coveney. Lara and Brian break down all of the many advantages, PB&J sandwiches and who we think stands the best chance of winning season 42. 

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

After calling in medical, we're back to discuss Survivor Episodes 6 and 7. At around the one hour mark, we dive into The Ultimatum. Enjoy : )

A decent sized fish of an episode! Ashley and Brian are here to talk us through episode 4 including Jonathan's pants, Hoboken Mike's perseverance, and Tori's messiness. SPOILER ALERT: Potato-gate is discussed. You've been warned. Plus: Beth, Biebs and Bravo.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

Was this the best episode of Survivor in the past 5 years? Honestly, we loved this. We were riveted. Jonathan! Hai! Jeff's khaki's! Plus - what does a fan favorite Survivor player and a romance novelist have in common? That and more in this week's episode!

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

After last week's filibuster episode, we're back with a breezy one-hour recap of Survivor Season 42 Episode 2. We're breaking down Hai's dilemma, Maryanne and Zach: the romance we never knew we needed and we discuss who would make the best caller in a blindfold challenge. Plus: A little bit of Bachelor talk.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

New season, same pod! We're kicking off Survivor season 42 with a jam packed recap and reaction episode - who did we love? Who made us cringe? We break down the 2 hour premiere for you. Plus: what shows we're watch right now, Love is Blind reunion reactions and a tiny Bachelor deep dive.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

The hiatus is over! We're back to discuss the cast list for Survivor Season 42 and judge them solely based on appearance and preliminary interview questions. Plus, it wouldn't be an episode of Idol Chatter without some chatter - we talk Love is Blind S2 (spoilers!), Shondaverse and more. We missed you! We're curious: who do you think we would play like in Survivor? Let us know at idolchatterpod@gmail.com.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow on twitter at @idolchatterpod and on instagram at @idolchatterpodcast.

It's finally here! We talk through the long awaited season 41, defend our reigning winner and talk about what's next for Idol Chatter!

We're almost to the finish line and we're here to break down the penultimate episode of Survivor Season 41. After last week's epic tribal discussion on how race and diversity play a part in the game of Survivor (and real life) we continue our discussion on these topics. As usual, we are trying our best to talk about this with the nuance it deserves and we appreciate your patience as we often stumble through it. 

But also - our take on the Sex and the City reboot, DVD box sets, and that time Ashley knocked someone's teeth out.

Another new twist, but more importantly an impactful conversation about diversity within Survivor. Plus, out thoughts on Clayton on the state of Bachelor nation.

As promised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti4sqG85FU4

In this episode we're joined by a special guest house, friend-of-the-show, Brian! PS - Ashley is fine!

"I like when Jeff says soft drinks."

There's gonna be blood...and also a recap, gossip, and hot takes. Come on in!

Breaking down episode 6 of Season 41!

In this episode we discuss water cooler moments (literally - we're talkin' hydration), what made Ashley finally fall in love with this season and more. We have a tricky conversation about diversity and the edit and how we think the game is evolving past heroes and villains. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode: what I bought at Costco, meeting Nathan, and a deep dive into episode 4 of Season 41!