Jeff Probst of Survivor

[@JV-sc2wr]

Wow, Jeff is constantly recognizing positive characteristics in people and acknowledging them out loud. That is a very very powerful thing. I love this man

[@Mrbg123]

He’s a great example of a boss. Gold standard in TV

[@sarahhatfield6666]

I loved this talk! I had no idea Dom was such a huge Survivor fan and good friends with Probst. What a treat this was.

[@Hockeyhobo89]

I know they’ve said it’s almost impossible to do, but I feel like we’re slowly adding more and more celebrities for a celebrity season.

[@xpurpled]

Love that you two have a life long friendship after lotr. So cool so fitting.

[@deweyroth]

"The job I hated was the job that led me to the job I love." Brilliant.

[@LissaTolene]

If only more people understood this. No job has to be forever.

[@vickyskye8492]

Jeff seems so down to earth. Its refreshing when people stay kind and humble.

[@Danny_Matson]

Wow, this is my DREAM episode of The Friendship Onion. Have been watching Survivor since DAY 1. Thank you Billy and Dom!! Thank you Jeff!!

[@jacksonhart5961]

Here's a breakdown of some of the interesting tidbits Jeff answers 19:57 - Jeff talks about dropping the "guys" from "Come on in!" 26:32 - Jeff discusses buffs and the "rules" of wearing them 28:36 - Jeff discusses the requirement for contestants to be honest in confessionals, but not at Tribal 32:15 - Jeff talking about the "singular best moment that represents Survivor" 38:34 - Discussing whether Survivor needs twists, its game design and the future of beware advantages 40:19 - Jeff discusses Danny's pushback on the Hourglass twist 41:00 - Rules around the beware advantage 42:16 - What can Survivors keep after they're voted out? (and future Ghost Island-esque returning advantages) 43:30 - Discussing the 26 vs. 39 day game 44:22 - Discussing how food negotiations happen, and whether medical ever gets involved around the lack of food/starvation 47:25 - Jeff explains what he'd be best at in challenges 53:45 - Jeff discusses physical challenges, like Schmergen Brawl and the rules behind physical contact in challenges 55:15 - How are contestants protected from interrupting other players' confessionals 56:50 - Tribe camp logistics: How close are the tribe camps and what is a normal day for production (number of crew members per camp, etc) 59:13 - Jeff's scariest moment as a producer 1:01:39 - Jeff's recommendations for seasons to binge (HvV, DvG, MvGX, Pearl Islands, China, Philippines, Cambodia, Australia) and why not to start with Borneo 1:05:00 - Casting tidbits: If you could Frankenstein the perfect contestant, who would it be? 1:09:34 - Jeff commenting on how Russell would have to adjust his game for the new era

[@kathrynboland7975]

Love some good highlights, thanks!

[@amangobango]

Thank you, you are awesome! 🙌

[@NoahMelo]

Love this!! I could listen to Jeff Probst podcast forever.

[@austin4211luckE]

This was excellent, one of the best Probst interviews.

[@good-questions]

this is a great talk, thank you to everyone involved

[@Albusowner]

After listening to this a month ago I went and watched the show for the first time after being peripherally aware of it since it first came out. Since then I've binged two old seasons and am waiting for new episodes on the recent season. Thanks for giving me a new favourite show! :D

[@angelagleason4586]

Jeff is my favorite human , thank y’all for bringing him on 😩😩❤️❤️

[@therealraposa]

Best Jeff Probst interview of all time

[@darlenedoironsadler2863]

I love all of your episodes.. but this as a fan of Survivor has to be my favorite!!

[@GeekFurious]

Best Probst interview all-time.

[@MLeveilleeMinistries]

I think they're all good!

[@DrRedLemon]

What a tip top episode. Smart, funny and insightful bunch of lads. Would never have dreamed in a millions years I’d be watching my favourite hobbits and J. Probst in the same room chatting. I feel like you’ve intensely satisfied a very niche group of super fans (LOTR & Survivor) with this content. 10/10. Also glad Billy snuck in the final comment about the aesthetic (positive feel/environmental/escapism) of the show and that Jeff appreciated it. Its an important reason I still love watching after 43 seasons.

[@xbellefillex]

I’ve never watched Survivor. This was a wonderful interview. It really makes a difference when the interviewer is enthusiastic.

[@jaye5872]

Give it a try, u might like it. Don't start with Season 1 tho, if u do watch it. Start with Season 37 - David vs Goliath

[@andypae]

I think the best would be to start from the beginning, because the evolution of the show makes you really appreciate how the meta has progressed from "let's just try to survive and the most likeable person wins" to "the person who played the best game wins", because the human element makes everything still so unpredictable.

[@cmel7841]

I've watched every season, season 40 was really good, it had all past winners competing against each other. The dynamic of that season was crazy. Also the Africa season is the most brutal season. They were just a few hundred yards away from lions, and NO food in the desert.

[@LissaTolene]

Freaking out, my 2 year old is watching Sophia the First on Disney and out pop some Gnomes with the voices of Dom and Billy, named Fig and Malachite. I'm dying with laughter, the last thing I was expecting 😆❤️

[@missfairbanks8661]

What an amazing episode guys! I absolutely loved it I've watched it three times I love Jeff Probst. I absolutely love Survivor I've seen every single season. Amazing interview really bang up job! Would love to see Jeff on again. I could listen to the three of you all day long

[@danroberts007]

What a great episode. Love the positivity. I sent in an audition tape for Survivor around 10 years ago and listening to the show here and looking back on it, I can’t remember 100% what I said, but I think I’d probably do it a little differently now. I’d be honest about my weaknesses (I hate camping for one thing… I may have even said so in the video) but I could have sold my strengths better too. I probably came off a little too stiff as I was anxious to do the best I could in a short amount of time. If I were to do it again now, I wouldn’t feel that way; it’d be more of a “this is me, take it or leave it.” I haven’t watched the show for a few years and I think I may have to to tune back in and see how it’s evolved. I’m also a former sound mixer and through industry connections in my area I’ve talked with the one of the original sound mixers (Tony) on the show a few times (we’d trade jobs and equipment every once in a while). A really good guy and probably enjoying his time back home these days. He never had a bad thing to say about the production and how it was run. I can’t remember any “behind the scenes” stories that would shock you; just a tough job in the jungle, but ultimately a rewarding experience.

[@jimcondon762]

What a great interview. I'm not one for the show but Jeff comes across as a real good dude.

[@shoWbitz]

Been a Survivor fan ever since Survivor Borneo pilot episode. 👌

[@narnianprincessedits]

1:09:45 "An evil Hobbit" lol I am now curious to know what this Russell fellow looks like 😂🤣😂 1:26:58 Jeff had the same reaction as me when Dom showed on his RX bar map of Spain where his parents live 😊🥰 1:27:26 Dom: "Well, how's your going on the underwater helicopter invention?" Billy: "Well that's going OK and the time machine's coming on and all." Haha! If anyone could invent either of those things, it'd be you two 😉😂 Great episode! As someone who has never watched Survivor, it was really interesting learning about the show and what goes into making it! I also loved seeing how excited Dom was to talk about it 😊 Jeff was a very neat guest! Thanks for having him on and for giving me something happy and fun to wake up to today 😄 Sending you both lots of love and I look forward to the next one 🥰❤

[@marcamusprime9513]

Billy is like a drunk grandpa describing a trip to the theme park that everyone else in town has been to 100 times already

[@leightnite3056]

Been a fan of the Probst since Rock n' Roll Jeopardy! Sparkling interview fellas!

[@jaanaffi]

Loved the episode, thank you 💛! Always been a fan of Survivors, nowadays watching Survivors Finland too. Loving it!

[@ShawnQuiQui57]

Best episode of 2022! love Jeff

[@captainmurphy509]

Just discovered this channel. Good show mates

[@kathrynboland7975]

In all honesty, I've never watched an episode of Survivor (nothing against it, will just opt for scripted stuff over reality TV...apart from So You Think You Can Dance which I LOVE)....BUT I'm so intrigued, the psychological aspects sound fascinating -- not to mention the beauty of FIJI, as they discussed. My TV list is miles long but I'll see if I can get to some of it! And to see Dom so excited...just a treat, gotta love seeing someone just lit up in their nerd element 🤩💙 Thanks as always for a podcast that makes Tuesdays brighter, inspires me, and makes me smile big 😁🧅🙌🏻 PS Moar Wee Bobby stories please 🥺🐕🐶 Too precious!!

[@Jprodigy3730]

Billy nailing the riddle immediately 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@genevieve-with-grief]

I discovered Survivor via the KZbin channel Once Upon an Island (he does incredible story videos about players that are so good). I got super sucked into the show and just love it now! So glad I could hear this chat too 💕 would love to hear what y’all think about the winner of 43 😆

[@brucenoble520]

This is my favorite episode so far!! love it!

[@gongandfriends]

the best the best the best the best the best the best ever singular podcast episode!!!!!!

[@swannoir]

Jeff is such a great interviewee. He's so enthusiastic about the game, still, and has a million stories to tell.

[@angelagleason4586]

We need longer episodes !!!!

[@hohoiboshi8654]

Dominic showed good survival skills in Lost!

[@OOZiTen]

You two are amazing. I don't know how I haven't seen this Podcast I'm only 5 minutes in and I love it already. Big fan of LotR too so I really dont know how I missed this.

[@indubitablyintense]

This was honestly so interesting and entertaining to watch. So epic.

[@godzillakingkongvenom]

Loved this!! Such a great interview

[@dev_with_me]

What a great podcast. I grew up watching survivor and lost with my mom.

[@patrickleahy9534]

The premise works, and is perfect. 'do not mess with it too much Jeffrey' - in a Courtney Yates Voice (Icon) Edit 26 days and no food is balls. 39 days is the thing.

[@ice-cubey2032]

wow the crossover i didn't know i needed until i had it god bless

[@MenaNizam]

the best episode yet

[@JacksonMeyer]

GREAT episode boys, as someone who is going to be on and win survivor someday (manifesting 😊) - This was actually really insightful and so appreciate you asking good questions!

[@claracarmona5388]

Early to watch Friendship Onion but yay I love Billy and Dom 😍🥰♥️

[@travisboothe5670]

They need to make a "I'm bulking" t shirt.

[@Sammi_815]

This was a really well done interview!! So many great questions I have always had about survivor were answered. You guys are the best!

[@PFworth]

11:00 is when Jeff comes on the show

[@melanievonzabuesnig1497]

This was fun!

[@realitierney]

I would love to see Dom on Survivor. We got Jeff’s friend Mike White, (who graciously saved us from doing a fire tokens season again 🙏) why not Dom next? 😅

[@MarionBaggins]

Early Friendship Onion lets go!!!

[@thenerdfaraway]

Rx bars....love 'em!

[@jmfoster]

Oh thank goodness! This show is exactly what I needed today!

[@reemssmeer-maar-dan-omgeke9028]

Waaaaatttt you guys play League?? Hahah so awesome can we have a lol special?

[@RalphRoberts1]

First. Glad for another one of these.

[@chefboycc5448]

Need to have billy on and do a lost themed season

[@Hockeyhobo89]

This is such a weird crossover but I love it

[@Jiggerjaw]

Don't think any other eat the world segment got such high marks!

[@colinleat8309]

Love you Billy and Dom. I won't say anything negative about this week's subject, not my favourite, I'll simply say looking forward to your next ep. Thanks guys! Luv ya 🖖😊

[@Chrisx3k]

Lol him bulking. “What about second breakfast”

[@Jamie-bm5cx]

You both need to be on survivor! It would be epic

[@Sophx3004]

Jeff dropped "Come on in guys" and then continued to refer to everyone as "guys" again in every episode

[@Mark_Trail]

Bring Probst back for Season 50!

[@Waraba_]

1:14:40 Billy? From the Aitu Tribe?

[@DunkCanzGaming]

20:20 "all this great movement" well said jeff

[@_CryptoNoob_]

I've always wondered who was the ORIGINAL creator of the hidden immunity idol. I know the first one was used by Gary, found in a tree(not on the ground Judd.. Lol), but I've always wanted to know who came up with the first first first idea of the idol.

[@EJMag1c]

Come on in, Tribe(s)!!!! Tell Jeff. Please.

[@temporalfemale7986]

I really love the show and I've been following since the first episode - actually, since it was first announced. I've been talking excitedly about it to people and urging them to give the podcast a listen. But a lot of people give up on the first try. And lately, it's been bothering me too. The show started off as a kind of podcast, but right now I feel like it's a host show that is also available to listen to. There are a few attempts by you guys to explain what's happening to "the listeners", but most of the time the show is really not inclusive for people treating it as a podcast and having only audio. The issue is also that there are fun things happening on screen that I would like to see, but if I only have time to listen - I'll feel frustrated. Maybe it's time to stop calling the show a podcast, or otherwise actually treat it as a podcast. I believe that this genre ambiguity also affects the number of people attempting to tune in with expectations of a specific genre. I think you guys are great, and I really do enjoy following along every week. All the best

[@AfRorschach]

You need to try some quest bars to help that bulk, they're low in sugar and the new "softer" recipe has the cookie dough tasting exactly like eating some cookie dough or the birthday cake like eating a cake pop.

[@stephen1896]

Why does it seem like Jeff Probst could lean into a Jason Bateman impression at any time? That voice and his look totally feels like something he could do for SNL in another universe.

[@roulernbleu4532]

They so need to bring Russel The Evil Hobbit back.

[@cowabungablackwater4909]

Given Billy’s bulk obsession, the friendship onion should try to get Brian Shaw on. 4x worlds strongest man, huge KZbin following, and honestly just seems like an all around friendly giant.

[@atlanticvamp]

Dom, "But you're gonna screw me at some point." Jeff, "You're kinda like that." lol

[@gracegrigg3101]

I love you Jeff

[@Poppomatic64]

I’m the exact same way with peanut butter lol

[@constantinople6746]

How are t-shirt sales going?

[@KilurDragon]

I wouldn't mind watching one of em playing a game

[@stephen1896]

Never seen Survivor. Likely I made jokes about it when I was growing up and being flippant. However, I've got to give a season or two a try. This sounds way more interesting than I ever gave it credit.

[@SeanS98]

IF you’re going to give it a shot; don’t start with the most recent seasons. Start somewhere in the 20s or 30s

[@LouieC]

That sound in the beginning is a kweef, boys.

[@FFFirestorm]

Yo what’s up, you’re talking to the top 600 rengar player in the US. (at one point in my life) Try rengar or Leblanc.

[@astrojack9220]

Great

[@jacintatate]

To be honest I prefer less twists, they keep adding things that dictate the game and keep certain players safe when they would've been voted out. I don't mind redemption island, or tribe swaps but they give us more and more stuff that interferes and its frustrating. Thats why I prefer the Australian Survivor.

[@ChloeSucksAt]

Australian survivor is just as bad with the twists. Not to mention convenient idol finds for contestants they want to save. I like Australian survivor don’t get me wrong, but it is very similar to the crap American survivor is pulling in the new era.

[@CBBeresford]

I need Worthikids to animate these guys as their Hobbit characters.

[@masonwallrabenstein7768]

Hi Ben!

[@syedhoque8009]

Chris McLean is physically based on Jeff Probst.

[@joshuabutler999]

Jane finished a challenge just to beat Chase on a man vs woman challenge

[@LindaC616]

Gents, you seem to have eased up on the "usefulness" category for "eat the world". (I like those bars, though--had to give up Kind bars, these are doable)

[@turner45555]

somebody did actually want to finish the challenge after they lost in guatemala

[@miserablew1zrd916]

You're actually hurting people dulling the machetes. A dull blade has a greater accuracy of injury.

[@lukathelobster3091]

34:53

[@ryangreenhow]

#fullBulk

[@marcamusprime9513]

Jeff is the shit

[@volebien]

Learned so much from this podcast. Watched it completely. The only issue that Survivor has right now is the woke casting culture, I like that Jeff addressed that and hope they get back to bringing normal people back and not just cast them because of their sexual orientation or/ representation. Watching Survivor US S46 right now, and I have to say that Australian Survivor is killing it right now, their casting is so much better. They cast alphas, models, intelligent people, dumb people, and they are all normal, no weird shit, and it works great, so fun to watch, it is far less woke. Aside from that, Jeff giving some great advice is fantastic, lots of wisdom.

[@seananderson5334]

I don't disagree with the "guys" decision, but the force behind it will take a mile when you give an inch. That is my issue.

[@MollythePomeranian]

Go back to Survivor: All Stars. The water in the well was contaminated. They needed fire to boil it and turn it into clean water. They didnt have clean water for the first 3 or 4 episodes. I remember Rudy drinking the dirty water like a real survivor. Now the producers give the players fresh water at the start. So the fact that Jeff has the nerve to say that the "new era" of survivor is harder and more deprived from old survivor is laughable. Survivor Africa had lion encounters and buffalo encounters. Am i the only one that is annoyed by the new era of "the hardest seasons ever?"

[@hotelmario]

At least Jeff is aware that the show is now a shadow of it’s former self.

[@adamwilliams5089]

I think he thinks it's better than it's former self

[@hotelmario]

@@adamwilliams5089 I don't think so. He has to attempt to sell it that way now that he's the executive producer. If he did think it's better now he'd be the only person I've heard of that thinks that.

[@tonywatts2584]

I think the show today is great. It's intense and fun to watch. I don't like all the advantages of today but the gameplay still rules.

[@makarenagonzalez2074]

This is exactly what annoys me when people complain about things being woke. Stop making it a big deal and just make the changes and people won’t care I think

[@Jhans123]

I wish Jeff made them make fire…

[@animalanimation5110]

Still no Lord of the Rings guest?

[@Xcoolydiego]

Thats not really their idea of this podcast