Breaking down each player‘s performance! Episodes 2

[@tylerpolowy5552]

Tony is playing the game that Russel should have played in Redemption

[@raileysy9663]

I agree to an extent but Russell was doomed to be voted out no matter what in that survivor era as villains like him had to hope for luck (like a tribe as blindly loyal as robs tribe from the season).

[@MarkeynBR]

E provando que não aprendeu nada, fez a mesma merda em Survivor AU. And proving he didn't learn anything, he did the same shit on Survivor AU.

[@TheExtraterrestrial99]

@@raileysy9663 Not exactly, one of them said the opinion to another, to vote out Russell, that guy immediately replied Russell is not such a huge threat yet, than that guy proceed to say he saw Russell pull over and talk with 2 girls. Russell play style cause his own failure.

[@timothywong6089]

Its absolutely true. However, a lot of players play with their personalities. Its very situational, Russell could have easily been the one to find the idol before his tribe and then become the core of the tribe. What his tribe did to him was stupid, they got picked off like ripe green tomatoes.

[@radcolortiedye6718]

Russell needed to lay on a little bit of that classic southern charm and showed he really does have heart in there. That's all. Greatest player ever, to never win (period) #fightme

[@fernandogalian2794]

Russell has the best of both worlds... oldschool newschool loyalty and strategy

[@FrostyDufour]

That was amazing when the Robfather told everyone to empty their bag and they did it! Russell 👑 is deserved. Love your channel Russell, best recap around

[@TheDollyce]

To all Russell Hantz Fans: be sure to give Russell's videos the THUMBS UP. It helps his KZbin ratings!

[@jenniferacker]

I’d give them 2 thumbs up if I could! He’s a cool dude & funny as shit & I love watching his videos. 😎😎

[@gertibell]

Russell, being blunt & straight to the point is what sets your channel apart from the rest. I like when people don't tip toe around every word trying not to offend some sensitive soul. Judge Judy made a fortune doing the same thing. Keep it up.

[@ES1Baller]

Ethan is killing it. You do not want to be sitting with him in the final. Eloquent speaker, likeable guy, and an amazing story for him overcoming cancer.

[@vartmoses]

You don't need to explain your self Russell! Like i tell you on Facebook, you be you. It's why we love ya! Keep hope alive and keep this channel going! Love watching! Will join your patreon soon!

[@paulymacs42795]

Thanks for sharing these weekly breakdowns Russell

[@cullenbohanonn8292]

“Hiding the machete will cause conflict in this camp”....

[@liambacon7060]

“It grew legs and walked off”

[@julielockhart1904]

Yul is my sleeper pick for winning. I think he can slip right through to the merge and end up in the final three. Easily. Natalie is a beast in this game. But I think if she gets back in she’ll be an easy first vote out.

[@TheDollyce]

Yul is my #1 pick to WIN ALL. And not that I've got a soft spot for him. It's the 1-2-3! IQ: ✓ People Skills: ✓ Ability to Sleuth: ✓ He's the whole package. No one will see him coming. They'll all think it's Their Idea! Why isn't Yul in the CIA?

[@julielockhart1904]

Tommy Dankert He’s a quiet player. Not flashy and outgoing. Which, in this group of particular players, is a sleeper. He’s a great strategist, and he does it so quietly I don’t think many people will see him as a threat.

[@Mark-kf7jr]

DOLLYCE BEEMAN He used to work in the White House, if anybody is silly enough to let Yul get to final tribal council with them they deserve to get destroyed by him.

[@TheDollyce]

@@Mark-kf7jr Thank you! I have great respect for Yul and his way of interacting with just about anyone. He's adaptable without being a "Yes Man" with no brains.

[@Mark-kf7jr]

DOLLYCE BEEMAN Then at the same time he can make sure people do what he wants them to do with a smile on his face and then thinking it was a group decision😂

[@kirawasadiver]

when i was 13 i watched my first ever season of survivor - season 19. i fell in love with the show, and to this day survivor is my favourite show ever and you are still my favourite castaway! survivor is a tv show, and you are tv gold. i've really been enjoying watching your new videos and hope you continue!

[@PapagenoMF]

What country are you from? Why did you spell favorite "favourite?"

[@kirawasadiver]

@@PapagenoMF australia :)

[@whatdudeokman6481]

If you happen to read this Russel, You are easily one of my favorite Survivors of all time, hope to see you on the show again at some point. P.S. your move that got out Tyson is probably the best play ever in the game. Ive watched every single survivor episode multiple times. Your the reason there is an old school.

[@TheDollyce]

Yep! The way Russell suckered Tyson in that Season has left me with a bitter taste ever since. NOT TOWARDS RUSSELL. Towards that stupid idiot, Tyson. I've never had respect for him since. What a turkey.

[@jenniferconstantine9041]

Russell, I would like to see you do a top 10 of any of these: Top 10 Players who adapted themselves the best after losing their first time playing Top 10 Survivor stereotypes (ie villain, vixen, smart girl etc) Top 10 best alliances Top 10 overcomer stories from Survivor Love the player rundown every week, especially the Russell Crown!

[@parthshah4069]

please russell, do the top 10 alliances!!

[@TKMkeanu]

You have been in my top 3 since your 1st season. Thanks for this videos, Russell!!! Greetings from Panama.

[@smurflover1412]

Don’t give up on this Russell! I look forward to your content as much as I do the actually Survivor episodes themselves. You’re gonna get that 50k for sure!

[@lindalenceski8070]

You are my all time favorite player. Glad I found your channel a few months ago. You can reach 50k. There are a lot of Russe and Survivor fans. You will keep getting better at this, in the meantime you are doing great! Keep posting and I will keep watching.

[@Akajeyjey]

I would actually go as far to say there wouldn't be any newschool as we know it today without Russell. I feel like searching for idols without clue is its foundation.

[@jacobmazze5025]

If Russel was playing survivor 40 he would probably have 4 of those half idols

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

And his hat would be used to start the fire this time around.

[@ovialexm]

You know that's right!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thesensiblecentrist3012]

I look forward to your take on the episodes each week Russell! It's great to have you back in the Survivor conversation. Thank you for the great content!!!

[@euen9981]

It feels so refreshing to see you not acting like a villain haha! Grew up not liking you for being such a villain in the game but I really respect how you're so mature and changed now, when talking about the game. Talk about character development! 👍 You got a new subscriber here 👊 Looking forward to more of your Survivor videos and good luck on the 50k subscriber goal!!!

[@gabrielcamilleri1193]

A great thing about this channel unlike most other survivor yt channels is that there is actual analysis. You'd think that this would be pretty simple but most survivor content is just a 1 hr long recap ramble. Like id rather just rewatch the episode for 40 mins. Russell can come up with analysis which i dont agree but at least his point is are valid. (i usually agree with like 70% of what he says). Anyways keep it on. Legit tks for the content

[@kenrichmond6906]

Russell you keep the crown! Hands down, you are the best that ever played and my favorite player. Would have loved to see you in that mix. That would have been amazing! Thanks for the videos!

[@MapleJames76]

I want nothing more than to see your show and this channel grow, Russell, keep on rockin!

[@dac__-]

Russell your the G.O.A.T imo You won both your season in my eyes(bitter af jury) and that third time everyone was scared of you, so they took you out early. I hella wanted you to play this season. If you played again, I’d be nervous that everyone would be gunnin for you again. Wish you the best of luck on your channel and to playing one more time!! ✌🏼 the real 2 time champ!

[@dac__-]

Funny to me that anyone would keep Sandra around, let alone give her an idol. Lmfao OVERRATED

[@ohyoudidntknow7462]

I agree! 💯

[@jordanrector1184]

Great vid keep it up!! Agree 100% with every take. Want more Tyson dudes just funny. Cracked me up taking about Tony's latter.

[@shortychronicles252]

Really interesting hearing your perspective, as someone who has played the game. Keep the videos coming, they’re great!

[@Easey421]

Keep doing what you're doing Russell. 50k subscribers or not we all love hearing your takes on S40 and all things Survivor.

[@DaedalusLabyrinth]

Don't know if this was discussed before, but to me it seems like Rob and Parvati might have a pre-game alliance.

[@LucVaspori]

I agree, I think that Ethan has a good shot to win because of the game he is playing. Also, his edit seems to elude to him making it far.

[@dannyt3668]

He's too nice and speaks well, plus has a story outside of the game, so he will be voted out come time of people you *don't* want sitting at the end.

[@mh6541]

allude*

[@LucVaspori]

M H sorry, I used the wrong one.

[@lfgmets49]

Russell Your channel is awesome Your doing Great man

[@halftonefilms]

Yo Russell would you ever consider doing an episode on how you were so successful at persuading people to do what you wanted in Samoa and HvV?

[@pesty3]

people need to get rid of rob next time. Jeremy must assume that amber is sending him help so he needs to cut him down before he gets too powerful with advantages like jeremy has.

[@Josh-tc2dd]

pesty3 True, doesn’t seem like Ambers gonna be able to find many tho can’t even lie. Natalies gonna run Edge this season

[@MANIAKRA]

love these post episode talks Russell, this is the go to place for survivor talk!

[@raane48]

Keep this content alive! Great job Russell

[@turkymurky8433]

You are so entertaining. We need to get you to 100k subs!

[@ericponder]

I’m loving that LSU gear! Geaux Tigers! - A member of the Golden Band from Tigerland

[@Galermolat]

Sharp analysis. Can’t wait to see you play again russel

[@hotdogambassador]

Normal boring KZbinrs "pls subscribers " Russell hants " if your gonna get offended pls dont watch the channel " best KZbin channel

[@jaredmitchener9175]

Russell, who do you think has the best chance of winning the Edge Of Extinction challenge to get back in the game? Love the videos and podcast, keep it up.

[@JEllis2107]

I'm not Russell I know, but of the 3, no doubt I'd put my money on Natalie for sure

[@editingisle4405]

Justin Ellis yeahhh, I would say that Natalie is the best female competitor on her tribe, she’s strong in challenges...

[@jaredmitchener9175]

Justin Ellis Yeah, out of the 3 at EoE right now, I would say Natalie has the best shot by far. But the first EoE challenge to get back in will probably be at the merge, so I was going on the prediction of who would be voted out and could come back by then. I think if things go wrong for Tyson, Wendell, or Yul, they have a great shot.

[@JEllis2107]

@@jaredmitchener9175 to many scenarios to predict if your including who may get voted out. You'll go crazy thinking of things like that lol. I think Parvati or Rob is there soon depending on if Rob gets something from Amber. I know Russell gave Rob the crown but I think Rob needed Danni to join them. Losing her could be a bad thing for him numbers wise. But I'm excited to see

[@radcolortiedye6718]

Who knows how these fire chips might muck things up later in the game too. Somebody might be able to buy the win or at least a chance to plead their case.

[@JEllis2107]

Saw you uploaded so had to make sure I watched episode 2 so I could watch this😂. My fiance's watching from season 1, (we've only made it to season 5) so I have to watch this season in secret so she doesnt see any winners. Cant wait til we get to season 19

[@GatorMcKluskyRules]

Another excellent commentary on the game. I’d love to see you do a video that brings up behind the scenes of Survivor. Walk us thru your first audition tape, the calls you got to come on the show... The full experience from the flights to everything that wasn’t aired on your episodes.

[@chrism9276]

Wow-- absolutely nailed the Michelle prediction (for the most part).

[@drewferguson8324]

You may not like Russell but he calls it like he sees it. He gives credit where it's due no matter who it goes toward.

[@kimberlyenglert888]

I really enjoy hearing your perspective.

[@Pojemans78]

russell would you consider coming back for a season with first time players again or would you only return for a legends season?

[@TheDollyce]

@@tobinmcleod7152 SEASON 50? You trying for a Senior Citizens theme? 🤣

[@DeepThroatWithLogan]

DOLLYCE BEEMAN it’s only 5 years away lol

[@TheHalloweenKing]

He has nothing to prove with first-time players if he wants to win he hast to win against all stars

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

@@tobinmcleod7152 - Yeah, Jeff running challenges from a wheelchair.

[@natejobe2594]

russell you're the GOAT please come back and get your throne back

[@ElectrikkPaperClipxx]

He never had the throne.

[@natejobe2594]

@@ElectrikkPaperClipxx Samoa happens nowadays and he wins unanimously. Just look at Tony. They respect the ruthlessness of the game more

[@ElectrikkPaperClipxx]

Nate Jobe lol these comparisons to Tony are gonna be put to rest by the end of the season. Tony is a likable person unlike Russell.

[@ARob904]

Thanks Russell. What’s your take on the tokens?

[@dc910]

Hey Russell, Love the videos, it's great to see you back on my TV. Thanks

[@GucciMushi]

Always enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@hunterborne2763]

Russell the contents been great, 50k by the end of WaW will be tough but I think you could get there, you’re getting the channel out there more and more, I would personally suggest a professional camera and mic, and creating thumbnails for the videos as better production value keeps the audience around, I’d like to see top 5’s or 10’s on season rankings, runner ups, underrated players, challenge beasts, jury speeches, 1 time players, personal favorite castaways, and maybe videos talking about you’re introduction to the show, your process of getting on, being asked back, and how the game has affected your real life, we would love the insight! Keep up the work Russell, keep grinding, and gear me out, I can’t wait till the day you stop posting videos...because it will mean you’re secretly away filming another season. Respect to you the survivor legend! - Hunter

[@smurflover1412]

I love when you do these videos! They’re definitely my favorite.

[@callummoore4017]

Nailed it Russell. Ill be tuning for esp 3! Idea for a video: Watch a couple of Hatch's vids. He's polarised as well and goes after you a little.

[@imgood3549]

Kim is playing great! I have a feeling Sophie was just acting up for the cameras

[@Hal-mn2xg]

I’m Good I personally think Kim is drastically overrated, she played with one of the most inept casts in survivor history.

[@TheDollyce]

I totally agree with you about Sophie. She was just mugging for the cameraman. She didn't think about her comment. She was caught off guard by Kim. It rattled her. She flatters herself by calling herself The Devil. Puulleeaassee.

[@TheDollyce]

Sophie calling herself The Devil! 🤣🤣🤣 In her dreams! Kim just caught her off guard and she didn't know what to say. She was mugging for the cameraman. He must be cute!

[@Hal-mn2xg]

Russell Hantz I believe she’s going to do whatever Yul says. And he’s gunning for Kim along with the others he believes rob has a pre existing alliance with.

[@imgood3549]

Hal 9000 Yul’s not gonna vote out Kim; he’s actually aligning with Kim. He revealed on Twitter he and Sophie reached out to Kim and told her they want to work with her

[@DalexUNCO]

This reviews great, very unbiased compared to your pre game views of the people when it comes to the way they’re playing. Calling it how you see it I love that!

[@teecakes]

"Kim looks for an idol, she finds it... not that hard to find these days..." #truth Sophie was totally saying it for TV purposes. I think Sophie wants to make a play for her being 'on the fence' but I think Soph's best play is to stick with Kim and use her as an Alliance Shield. But Sophie wants to make it 'seem' like she isn't riding coattails like Natalie did with Russel Hantz from Day 1 of the Alliance. Finding the 'half' idol really makes the person you tell in automatically a subservient/coattail position, I almost think Sophie had to do this to win in a F3 scenario. #goodmove

[@timothywong6089]

Some women who compete complain when they dont get idols and they dont look for it. Duh, now they hide an idol in every bush and cranny.

[@derekkimball3675]

Russell u NEED to push for an all villains season. The jury would have no reason not to vote for you if you made it to the end. You would DOMINATE.

[@generic_username_here1]

Louisiana Russel vs Boston Rob

[@johnbear9978]

First vid I’ve watched of yours, great stuff Russell. You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber #russellcrown #idolking

[@elephantpuppet]

You’re not in the middle - you defined new school, Russell Hantz

[@artisokka8405]

Thanks Russell for these videos!

[@slospop1125]

Adam has made it clear that he is not afraid of Rob

[@debatingmusic]

I wonder what Russel and Rupert's relationship is lookin like right now,that dude was mad for getting outplayed 😂

[@TheHalloweenKing]

And then losing fan favourite lol

[@r.g6170]

Rupert was insane in heroes vs villains. talking about no honour and all that while every hero around him was getting voted out lol

[@juliealexandra7582]

Agreed with the commentary on Yul. Calling it now- he's winning this one. 👍💯

[@timothywong6089]

I love how Tony is competing against Yul. To his credit he made a device that puts his life in danger for sure, but it doesn't burn as many calories for the amount of Bread fruit thats being harvested.

[@robertgabrielyan8697]

Honestly such an intelligent analysis.

[@gabrielcamilleri1193]

I 100% agree with what u said re kim and sophie split idol situation

[@EB-lr9ei]

top 10 who should have won finalists: 1) russell (s19, s20) 2) Colby 3) Rob (allstars) ... can't think of anymore.

[@rocpimagi5885]

Spot on analysis this week

[@TheDollyce]

Yul is my #1 to WIN ALL. He's the entire package: IQ: ✓, People Skills: ✓ , Sleuth Abilities: ✓ Check, check, check! (Why isn't he in the CIA?)

[@bettycook7734]

Love your honesty

[@rosiellagrace]

After the first episode, I'm still stickin' with Yul and Sophie being the ones to watch.. replacing my darkhorse of Danni with Kim, it was up in the air anyway but a Yul, Sophie and Kim trio could do so fuckin' well.

[@VapeFBV]

I really wish they would make the survivor episodes longer, or shorten the season and make them 2 hours or something. MORE MORE MORE!

[@TheDollyce]

Let's have 2 hr episodes every week, all season!

[@HPhatPatH]

Hell yea especially this season!!

[@bright896]

the only thing about parvati, her winning season was the season she DIDNT latch onto someone, but instead was 100% in control. maybe she should rewatch her own season 👀

[@kylecaskey3761]

Bright, latching onto James got her to the merge. Post merge she played as individual but not the whole time. Maybe know the details about her season before telling someone who played and redefined the game itself to watch it.

[@bright896]

@@kylecaskey3761 wrong lol but go off. and russell redefined finding idols without a clue. period. thats it. he didn't redefine starting an all girls alliance (as well as being the head of it) and using the men as pawns. she needed a meat shield, but didn't rely on him. and the only way to make it through the pre merge is to be in alliances with people. like the people that get voted out are more time than not on the outs. if she really latched onto James then James would have brought her to the final three, but parvati is the one that voted him out soooooo lol maybe know the details about her game a little better before you start correcting people.

[@vaskylark]

I would love to see a Runner-Up season! I can't remember if you said that on a previous video Russel but that would be a great season. We would know everyone more or less and you would be there Russel!

[@radcolortiedye6718]

What's the general take on these double idols? Is it that two players play them at once and save both of them. Or does the person that thinks they might be getting voted off have to get it back. Further, does that player have to. Can they so no?

[@thebottomline4070]

If not for a bitter Samoa jury - you would be on this show. You, Lex and Chris Doherty are my fav 3

[@halasalamoon7926]

Hello russel i'm a big fan of yours, used to hate you in the first episodes in samoa but afterwards you're my favorite of all time. I want you to come back to the game and hopefully they don't see you as a threat and finally win it all although you won lots of fans. Cheering for you all the way from Lebanon👍👍.

[@NeneJD]

I really enjoy watching Yul. You can see him working it out...very different from others. Rob, lol. I was crestfallen by the puzzle. The puzzle! I get everyone has bad times of it...but I honestly began to wonder if he was throwing it on purpose, lmao.

[@Elsa4U]

I like your jacket! You look great

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

Note the posting date of this so you know I didn't put it up after the episode aired. Since the first three gone all have innies, I predict that this Wednesday an outie gets the ax. The men have this in the bag and there's some sort of unspoken or unseen pact among then men that 'we get ahead of the women in numbers and keep it that way, but not so it's too obvious.' A woman going next would make four in a row and that would be too obvious. Now it will just go back and forth, one and one, and the men will retain the majority.

[@ethant8368]

Remember King Russ, youre not fat youre SOLID

[@callumnolan]

Hey Russell, have you considered a microphone like the "Shure MV88" or "Rode VideoMic Me"? It plugs into your phone and will improve your audio.

[@ryancarpenter2060]

How much are the coins going to come into play? Should everyone be keeping those a secret to avoid being targeted in tribal? It seems like they’re going to have a lot of power post merge.

[@wildflower4751]

Yes you are right ... Rob is in control😜

[@may7665]

I hope there is a a season of villain and those young ones who are physically very strong but being voted out very quickly, like Malcolm, Machaela etc

[@TheDollyce]

I hope to see Michaela back, but with better game. She's hilarious! I like her. Athletic 👍... People Skills 👎

[@temporal4652]

Michaela made it far on game changers tho... or are we gonna pretend that season nevetr happened

[@karljohnston1936]

Hay Russell thanks for the video, great assessment! Totally agree with you. Still wondering if there may be a tribe swap next couple or three episodes. You brought that point up too. Should be interesting. Many thanks

[@edreifigueroa]

i like the last second cameo of the cat..

[@TaylaTGW]

What do you think of the first three boots being female?

[@sandyhalita6300]

Russell you should watch the two "secret scenes" for each episode. One of those scenes released today contains something that will FOREVER dictate how you see Ethan's chances in this game.

[@borismusic4584]

Not sure if you've already done something similar but a 'Top 10 Strategic Moves/Plays' would be cool

[@tannerpennington9701]

I really wish I could see Russell's initial reactions to the new episodes lol

[@timothywong6089]

Will Sophie's Nerd Alliance team up with the Rob Father Alliance or the New school dystopia? I think it would be good to vote with Rob for the first few into the merge, and then use the straglers on the outside to blindside Rob. This is obviously stealing from Tony's playbook but its a great strategy to earn the respect from the jury.

[@luckyilagged2424]

Love it Russ, Keep it up

[@joannehorn2399]

Hi Russel! What is the track you use for your intro? It's great! Hope you get to 50k followers! Just keep posting top videos and you will get there! :)

[@kimberlyenglert888]

I didn't understand that response from Sophie. I am so glad that Kim found an idol!

[@TheDollyce]

Denise managed to hide her packet with the Hidden Immunity Idol (her half)! So Rob's move didn't uncover anything. However, it did prove to 'anyone on the fence' in their tribe that Rob has the power to make people do what he says. Cuz THEY DID! He's amazing. Heck, if I'd been there, I would've dumped out my bag, too. Why spit in the wind?

[@hundred9562]

i do feel likeif natalie wis the EOE challenge and gets back in the game while Jeremy is there and Rob isnt, she will really have a Chances on comming far espacially if the gets placed with sandra aswell seeing the fact of the Idol she sold. Having sandra Being a kind of meat shield seeing the fact she "looks" the most out of all three and Jeremey "Looks" to be the mind an the one controlling stuff, having natalie comming in the end Taking out Jeremy and sitting att final 3 shell probs win espacially if she gets and Imunity run thwords the end. Great stuff Russel keep it up

[@shypengii]

I think Sophie doesnt want to work with Kim because Kim was on the outside the first tribal council. Kim maybe should've given it to someone else, I'm just not sure who. The best move could've been to give it to a newbie and join that or maybe shake up the game give it to a pro and hopefully show loyalty.

[@Ahack95]

Keep up the great videos Russell!