Josh Kettles 🤙🏼
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#Survivor49 votes with the jury
While it was a surprising move, 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗼 and 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 were blindsided, and 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗲 owned the move. She also stacked the jury in her favour. Not to mention Sophi fumbling the KIP.
Out of the 10 possible jury configurations, 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗲 wins 5. This could work out for her.
1/
While it was a surprising move, 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗼 and 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 were blindsided, and 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗲 owned the move. She also stacked the jury in her favour. Not to mention Sophi fumbling the KIP.
Out of the 10 possible jury configurations, 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗲 wins 5. This could work out for her.
1/
December 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
#Survivor49 votes with the jury
While it was a surprising move, 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗼 and 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 were blindsided, and 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗲 owned the move. She also stacked the jury in her favour. Not to mention Sophi fumbling the KIP.
Out of the 10 possible jury configurations, 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗲 wins 5. This could work out for her.
1/
While it was a surprising move, 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗼 and 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 were blindsided, and 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗲 owned the move. She also stacked the jury in her favour. Not to mention Sophi fumbling the KIP.
Out of the 10 possible jury configurations, 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗲 wins 5. This could work out for her.
1/
We’re excited to welcome back the traitorously faithful @omarzaheer.bsky.social to discuss everything that unfolded last night.
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Please send in any questions!
December 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
We’re excited to welcome back the traitorously faithful @omarzaheer.bsky.social to discuss everything that unfolded last night.
Please send in any questions!
Please send in any questions!
Sage and Kristina had all the information they needed to make a game-winning (or at least a game-salvaging) move here that was 10x better than piling onto voting Steven:
They should have put two votes on Rizo!
Excited to talk it through on the podcast.
#survivor
They should have put two votes on Rizo!
Excited to talk it through on the podcast.
#survivor
December 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Sage and Kristina had all the information they needed to make a game-winning (or at least a game-salvaging) move here that was 10x better than piling onto voting Steven:
They should have put two votes on Rizo!
Excited to talk it through on the podcast.
#survivor
They should have put two votes on Rizo!
Excited to talk it through on the podcast.
#survivor
Rizo’s been brilliant with getting every ounce of utility out of this idol, but most of this doesn’t work if you don’t have Sav winning immunities consistently alongside him. There’ve been no easy tribal councils where opposition could split cleanly. They needed each other.
#survivor
#survivor
December 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Rizo’s been brilliant with getting every ounce of utility out of this idol, but most of this doesn’t work if you don’t have Sav winning immunities consistently alongside him. There’ve been no easy tribal councils where opposition could split cleanly. They needed each other.
#survivor
#survivor
Rizo’s brilliant “idol expires at F6” lie counterintuitively set Sophi up even better to snatch it and keep it because she knows if she steals it, that the other three are VERY unlikely to vote for her bc they believe she has to play it that night. They’d surely go for Rizo or Steven.
#survivor
#survivor
December 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Rizo’s brilliant “idol expires at F6” lie counterintuitively set Sophi up even better to snatch it and keep it because she knows if she steals it, that the other three are VERY unlikely to vote for her bc they believe she has to play it that night. They’d surely go for Rizo or Steven.
#survivor
#survivor
If I’m Rizo, and Sophi tells me she has KIP, I’m 100% handing my idol to Savannah for the night. Plan for tribal essentially comes down to who do you trust more: Sophi or Savannah.
#survivor
#survivor
December 11, 2025 at 5:55 AM
If I’m Rizo, and Sophi tells me she has KIP, I’m 100% handing my idol to Savannah for the night. Plan for tribal essentially comes down to who do you trust more: Sophi or Savannah.
#survivor
#survivor
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As I understand it, there have only been 4 tribal councils where there have been 3 or more advantages played. Maybe we'll see the 5th tonight.
(I'm counting the 3 Amulet play in 47 as 1)
#Survivor
(I'm counting the 3 Amulet play in 47 as 1)
#Survivor
December 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
As I understand it, there have only been 4 tribal councils where there have been 3 or more advantages played. Maybe we'll see the 5th tonight.
(I'm counting the 3 Amulet play in 47 as 1)
#Survivor
(I'm counting the 3 Amulet play in 47 as 1)
#Survivor
If Steven really did have a steal-a-vote — or a similarly functioning advantage that’s used declaratively at tribal council before votes are cast (like safety without power) — do you think Sophi would be allowed to interrupt him mid-play & steal his advantage with her knowledge is power?
#survivor
#survivor
December 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If Steven really did have a steal-a-vote — or a similarly functioning advantage that’s used declaratively at tribal council before votes are cast (like safety without power) — do you think Sophi would be allowed to interrupt him mid-play & steal his advantage with her knowledge is power?
#survivor
#survivor
What’s the most memorable quote from #Survivor49 so far?
December 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
What’s the most memorable quote from #Survivor49 so far?
Sometimes it’s comforting when the all-knowing algorithms can’t distinguish between the OBVIOUS search I’m in the process of typing and the other search I have no interest in finding the answer to…
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Sometimes it’s comforting when the all-knowing algorithms can’t distinguish between the OBVIOUS search I’m in the process of typing and the other search I have no interest in finding the answer to…
December 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Matthew Gibbs joined me and Bryan to overanalyze and overanalogize a strenuous journey, Steven’s advantage, and the branching timelines of how next week’s Final 6 vote might unfold.
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#survivor
🏝️ futurepastsurvivor.com
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/38Z6...
#survivor
December 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Matthew Gibbs joined me and Bryan to overanalyze and overanalogize a strenuous journey, Steven’s advantage, and the branching timelines of how next week’s Final 6 vote might unfold.
🏝️ futurepastsurvivor.com
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/38Z6...
#survivor
🏝️ futurepastsurvivor.com
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/38Z6...
#survivor
FINAL NEW ERA SITD TIERS
S
Emily Flippen escrows shot w/ Sabiyah twice (2nd time to blindside her)
A
Rachel & Matthew use it offensively
B
Andy escrows w/ Sierra
C
Everyone else uses it as Hail Mary
D
Sydney doesn’t vote & is booted
F
Jamie panic plays it
Z
Rocksroy loses his…
#survivor
S
Emily Flippen escrows shot w/ Sabiyah twice (2nd time to blindside her)
A
Rachel & Matthew use it offensively
B
Andy escrows w/ Sierra
C
Everyone else uses it as Hail Mary
D
Sydney doesn’t vote & is booted
F
Jamie panic plays it
Z
Rocksroy loses his…
#survivor
#Survivor 49 is the first New Era season that had no Shot in the Dark plays. I compiled stats for all 15 plays:
December 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
FINAL NEW ERA SITD TIERS
S
Emily Flippen escrows shot w/ Sabiyah twice (2nd time to blindside her)
A
Rachel & Matthew use it offensively
B
Andy escrows w/ Sierra
C
Everyone else uses it as Hail Mary
D
Sydney doesn’t vote & is booted
F
Jamie panic plays it
Z
Rocksroy loses his…
#survivor
S
Emily Flippen escrows shot w/ Sabiyah twice (2nd time to blindside her)
A
Rachel & Matthew use it offensively
B
Andy escrows w/ Sierra
C
Everyone else uses it as Hail Mary
D
Sydney doesn’t vote & is booted
F
Jamie panic plays it
Z
Rocksroy loses his…
#survivor
Jeff is 100% correct — 3 years ago I visited Monuriki Island while they were wrapping up filming Survivor 44. I was only able to visit this island because it’s Castaway Island and #Survivor only gets permission to use it for special one day shoots — no camp beaches or regular challenges held here.
#Survivor49 The island for Steven's journey is Monuriki, which is also the one used for the Tom Hanks film "Castaway." If you zoom in enough on Google Maps, it has a "HELP ME" sign in rocks still on it on the eastern tip (not visible during the journey, for some reason).
December 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Jeff is 100% correct — 3 years ago I visited Monuriki Island while they were wrapping up filming Survivor 44. I was only able to visit this island because it’s Castaway Island and #Survivor only gets permission to use it for special one day shoots — no camp beaches or regular challenges held here.
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(You'll also still be eligible for the Reichenmap.)
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/escape-ste...
(You'll also still be eligible for the Reichenmap.)
December 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This is so sweet - @barnesandnoble.com is running a pre-order sweepstakes for Escape! If you order a copy now, you'll be entered to win exclusive Escape! merch and a $100 gift card!
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/escape-ste...
(You'll also still be eligible for the Reichenmap.)
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/escape-ste...
(You'll also still be eligible for the Reichenmap.)
HAVE YET TO BE SMITED.
STILL FIRST PLACE IN ALL THREE. 😤
STILL FIRST PLACE IN ALL THREE. 😤
I will surely lose every matchup for the rest of the season I after I post this, but…
I am in first place in all three of my #fantasyfootball leagues.
I am in first place in all three of my #fantasyfootball leagues.
a man says i 'm a god in front of a window with blinds
ALT: a man says i 'm a god in front of a window with blinds
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December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
HAVE YET TO BE SMITED.
STILL FIRST PLACE IN ALL THREE. 😤
STILL FIRST PLACE IN ALL THREE. 😤
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#Survivor49 votes with the Jury
At this point, 𝑆𝑎𝑔𝑒 is in the most favourable position with the Jury with the highest number of expected votes from the jury (white stars, according to the numbers).
If she gets to the FTC with Rizo and Savannah, I think 𝑆𝑎𝑔𝑒 wins.
#Survivor
At this point, 𝑆𝑎𝑔𝑒 is in the most favourable position with the Jury with the highest number of expected votes from the jury (white stars, according to the numbers).
If she gets to the FTC with Rizo and Savannah, I think 𝑆𝑎𝑔𝑒 wins.
#Survivor
December 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
#Survivor49 votes with the Jury
At this point, 𝑆𝑎𝑔𝑒 is in the most favourable position with the Jury with the highest number of expected votes from the jury (white stars, according to the numbers).
If she gets to the FTC with Rizo and Savannah, I think 𝑆𝑎𝑔𝑒 wins.
#Survivor
At this point, 𝑆𝑎𝑔𝑒 is in the most favourable position with the Jury with the highest number of expected votes from the jury (white stars, according to the numbers).
If she gets to the FTC with Rizo and Savannah, I think 𝑆𝑎𝑔𝑒 wins.
#Survivor
Underreported Fun Fact:
This was the first New Era season with no Shot in the Darks played.
#survivor #survivor49
This was the first New Era season with no Shot in the Darks played.
#survivor #survivor49
December 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Underreported Fun Fact:
This was the first New Era season with no Shot in the Darks played.
#survivor #survivor49
This was the first New Era season with no Shot in the Darks played.
#survivor #survivor49
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December 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
It has been foretold that Rizo’s idol will finally be played at the next tribal council.
Next week’s final six vote will be Rizo‘s seventh tribal council without playing his immunity idol.
The 6–7 Prophecy will be fulfilled.
#Survivor
Next week’s final six vote will be Rizo‘s seventh tribal council without playing his immunity idol.
The 6–7 Prophecy will be fulfilled.
#Survivor
December 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It has been foretold that Rizo’s idol will finally be played at the next tribal council.
Next week’s final six vote will be Rizo‘s seventh tribal council without playing his immunity idol.
The 6–7 Prophecy will be fulfilled.
#Survivor
Next week’s final six vote will be Rizo‘s seventh tribal council without playing his immunity idol.
The 6–7 Prophecy will be fulfilled.
#Survivor