Can an infection take you off the island? Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the third boot and the first medevac of ‘Survivor 51’. They discuss infections on the island, take a look behind the scenes at nicknames, and try to understand the alliance split within the Toka tribe. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:46 - Rob joins us! 12:21 - Patt joins us! 32:57 - Afterthoughts 38:55 - Moments we missed 41:26 - Thanks

How powerful is honesty in the open era? Tyson and Riley are joined by friend of the pod and legendary player Ethan Zohn to recap and react to the third episode of ‘Survivor 51.’ They talk about the surprising medevac, the impact that the mutiny twist had on alliances, and the push for “weaponized honesty” among players. Check out Ethan’s merch at https://www.ethanzohn.com/ 00:00 - Welcome! 03:02

Did beach crabs outplay our islanders? Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the second boot of ‘Survivor 51’. They discuss the confusion surrounding last night's tribal council, the role crabs played in their alliance, and behind-the-scene moments that had the hosts gasping. Then, they end the show discussing moments and highlights that were missed on yesterday’s coverage. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:49 - Ana j

Can you stay together if you don’t vote together? Tyson and Riley are joined by the legendary Dragon Slayer, a.k.a. Coach, to recap and react to the second episode of ‘Survivor 51.’ They break down Rhode Island Rob’s master(fully unsuccessful) plan, share their experiences getting hurt on the island, and decide whether the Fijian crabs are the sneakiest players this season. 00:00 - Welcome! 05:10

Welcome islanders to The Pod Has Spoken, a Ringer and Spotify 'Survivor' podcast hosted by Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee with production from Ashleigh Smith! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first boot of the Open Era! Today, Tyson and Riley talk to the first boot of ‘Survivor 51’. They discuss her experience being marooned with her castmates, being the first boot of the season, and much more! 00:00 - Welcome! 01:07 - Aaliyah joins us! 11:16 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Aaliyah Puglia Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more abo

Are we starting the Open Era with a marooning? Tyson and Riley bring in the new season by reacting to the return of marooning and Exile Island, analyzing the dynamics of the newly formed tribes, and attempting to predict the twists and turns of the Open Era. Then, they give their winner picks and predict next boots while factoring in the “permanent uncertainty” of this new season. 00:00 - Welcome!

Are you ready for the open era?! Tyson and Riley are back for the new season of ‘Survivor,’ and today they are joined by entertainment journalist and host of The Exclusive, Sharon Tharp, to break down the new islanders. They analyze possible favorites, talk about the correlation between new ‘Survivor’ players and ‘Big Brother’ players, and predict the future tribe dynamics for the twist-filled sea

‘Survivor 51’ is almost here! Tyson and Riley are pumped to get back into the world of ‘Survivor’ as they bring you a special announcement from CBS that you do not want to miss. Checkout the official CBS ‘Survivor’ YouTube Wednesday, August 26th at 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT, for a live look at the upcoming season. And stay tuned for our coverage of ‘Survivor 51’ as we discover the new “Open Era”! Hos

Time to wrap it up! Tyson and Riley are back and joined by podcast bestie Ethan to give their final thoughts on the eventful ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their experience on the ‘Survivor’ red carpet, their thoughts on the ‘Survivor 51’ preview, and whether the “open era” will take off. Then, they chime in on ideas for future seasons, go over their favorite and least fa

Did your winner pick make it? Tyson and Riley break down the wild ‘Survivor 50’ finale and live reunion with this season’s final five. Aubry talks about winning it all and driving off with a new car, Jonathan explains the strategy behind his returning game, and Joe relives the crowd’s explosive live reaction. Plus, Rizo gets advice for his next ‘Survivor’ chapter, and Tiffany reveals what she thin

Did you vote for fire? Tyson, Riley, and Ashleigh give their reactions to the exciting finale of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their experience watching the finale in person, the slipups from the evening, and their theories on the voting results. Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Producer: Ashleigh Smith Video Engineer: Chris Thomas Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Sources

Who will be the Sole Survivor? Tyson and Riley bring you a special episode with writer, producer, and podcast host Jason Concepcion to prepare for the exciting finale of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They analyze the final five and each contestant’s chances of winning. Then, they give their predictions for the best collection of players for the final tribal council. 00:00 - Welcome! 08:

What was the code word? Tyson and Riley sit down with the eighth and ninth members of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Devens and Cirie. They start with Devens and ask about the fun he had playing this season and his relationship with Joe during the game. Then, they give Cirie her flowers before asking her about the worst liars on the beach and whether this chapter of her ‘Survivor’ story is officially clo

Who do you think will win ‘Survivor 50?’ Tyson and Riley are joined by Julie, a contestant from ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction,’ to recap the penultimate episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They attempt to understand the double-elimination process and give flowers to the legendary boots. Then they give their predictions on the finale, including who they think will be the final three

What’s it like bringing an idol home? Tyson and Riley sit down with the sixth and seventh members of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Emily and Ozzy. They start with Emily and ask her about her “talkative” gameplay, what it was like watching her mistakes on television, and what she would do differently if given a third chance to play. Then, they talk to Ozzy and discuss his edit and growth as a ‘Survivor’

Have you seen a Phoenix dance? Tyson and Riley are joined by Kaleb from ‘Survivor 45’ to recap the 11th episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about the Power Broker Advantage, the challenge mess-ups, and write their own fan fiction for the show. 00:00 - Welcome! 04:04 - “Everyone will be shooketh” 21:46 - Immunity challenge 29:01 - Pre-tribal scramble 48:51 - Tribal council

How live is a live tribal? Tyson and Riley sit down with the fifth member of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Stephenie. They ask her about a potential rematch with Cirie, how deep her Mr. Beast lore goes, and whether that live tribal council was actually that chaotic or just got the TV-edit treatment. 00:00 - Welcome! 01:18 - Stephenie joins us! 17:59 - Afterthoughts Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

The hardest 'Survivor' challenge yet: Heads or Tails. Tyson and Riley are joined by Ian from ‘Survivor: Palau’ to recap the 10th episode of ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.’ They talk about their impression of the new chaotic auction, the “fall on the sword” twist, and all the puking. Then, they unpack the Mr. Beast Super Beware Advantage, the coin toss, and its shakeup on tribal council. 0

Start sending apology baskets, Jimmy! Tyson and Riley sit down with the fourth member of the ‘Survivor 50’ jury, Christian. They ask him about the Jimmy Fallon twist and whether it really was his downfall. He gets into how the journey’s twist forced him into a tough spot and reflects on the lessons he learned for himself and his child. 00:00 - Welcome! 00:46 - Christian joins us! 22:13 - Afterthou