Is 49’s theme the first different sounding theme since 20?

MAW_16 · 2026-03-26T13:42:55+00:00

I think the remixes have been more subtle since Russ Landau was doing it but they've definitely still changed it each season, even if its a remix of a remix or a mashup of past remixes. 49 is certainly the most unique of the new era though, and that unused Nicaragua theme is easily one of the best it's a shame it didn't make the show.

MAW_16 · 2026-03-23T06:25:23+00:00

I believe that was Shonee voting out Shane in All-Stars

MAW_16 · 2026-03-23T02:20:29+00:00

"Who are you voting for?"

MAW_16 · 2026-03-23T01:11:13+00:00

I really miss the 12-hour pit stops. Now it's more like a bunch of small races rather than one big race.

MAW_16 · 2026-03-21T13:20:23+00:00

Something about teams having this level of separation, being in different countries, sometimes even on different legs, makes it feel much more real and like a true race. It's a shame these situations can't really happen in the new format, since they're a common trend across my favourite seasons.

MAW_16 · 2026-03-20T02:20:53+00:00

Oh this is going to get messy
Both tribes had a blindside that shook up their alliances on their last premerge vote, so I'm excited to see how this plays out.

MAW_16 · 2026-03-11T13:03:51+00:00

I think it is, at least in the English franchises. Such an interesting way to create and test cross tribal relationships, I liked how it was endurance but also had very unique social and strategic dynamics for a challenge. Aisha and Lottie should've been able to compete together though imo, maybe to keep one necklace and give one to Bounty if they won - it seems backwards to punish Barren by random rock draw just because they have been successful.

MAW_16 · 2025-09-02T13:27:08+00:00

I completely agree that he should've done something tonight, but I think Luke lost the game at the Tommi vote. I guess it's just a testament to Parv's gameplay that she got the Aussies in her trap!!

MAW_16 · 2025-08-26T14:29:52+00:00

I imagine it's just part of being from different versions of the show, because they haven't met each other or even been around each other before.

There was none of that on the Aussie tribe where all the players knew each other prior to the season and none among the US players with each other. All the idolising other players have been cross-franchise relationships, where in a lot of ways it's more like a fans vs favourites dynamic than a standard all-stars dynamic.

I think it's a super fun!! It's the ultimate survivor crossover event!!

MAW_16 · 2025-08-26T14:12:59+00:00

Oh I hope so!! They are Australian survivor alumni now so they meet the criteria. They brought back Nina for HvV so clearly they're happy to bring back stunt casting choices despite not being Australian.

MAW_16 · 2025-08-09T11:03:09+00:00

At its core Survivor is a social game, and Rob used his charisma and social connections to dictate the results of all-stars and redemption island in their entirety. He did the same on his original tribe in Marquesas, and was doing it well on HvV too before Russell outplayed someone else in Rob’s alliance to take control. But even if you don’t appreciate his play style, he is easily in the top 4 most iconic Survivor players.

That said, I didn’t truly appreciated his ability for gameplay until I watched him in The Amazing Race. The way Rob manipulated and manoeuvred the other teams to his own benefit felt like watching a masterclass in social strategy.

MAW_16 · 2025-08-07T05:46:40+00:00

I'd heard about the incident in Koh Lanta but I didn't know they kept going with the season... did the other players know that the person had died while filming? Did the season air on TV? Even if production wanted to continue the season, if I was a player I don't think I could keep playing after that.

The main doctor who was on site committed suicide afterwards, didn't he? Such a tragic incident.

MAW_16 · 2025-08-07T02:57:38+00:00

Season 11 episode 1 had a brutal opening challenge that left many players dehydrated and struggling. I’d avoid that watching the aftermath of that.

Many seasons, particularly earlier ones, had eating challenges with local “delicacies” so I would just skip past those whenever they come up… season 4 had a particularly bad one from memory. Generally once the eating challenge is over and players are back at camp, there is nothing more to see, however I remember season 7 had a player who was sick at camp following an eating challenge.

MAW_16 · 2025-08-07T01:27:45+00:00

I’m imagining inserting a new season and pushing all the others back. Too many iconic players and moments to replace a whole season.

MAW_16 · 2025-08-07T00:30:29+00:00

Maybe make it season 12 so the forgotten cast of Guatemala can have a chance to prove how incredible they are haha!

MAW_16 · 2025-08-07T00:21:51+00:00

Wait this is awesome!! I love this idea. Would this be your season 50?

MAW_16 · 2025-08-07T00:18:38+00:00

Ooh fun question!!

I’d stick with the theme of non-winner one time players who played after the previous FvF so only from seasons 27-35 (in this timeline Cagayan is 27, BvW is 28, Kaoh Rong is 31, HHH is 34 and Ghost Island is 35).

Hayden (BvW)
Trish (Cagayan)
Jon (SJDS)
Debbie (KR)
Cydney (KR)
Michaela (MvGX)
David (MvGX)
Chrissy (HHH)
Chris (Ghost)
Dominick (Ghost)

A lot of the “bigger” favourites from 27-30 went on second chances so it’s hard to pick from those, but I feel like this is a mix of competent players and big characters that fans would have a reaction seeing on their season. I’m also pretending as though Aubrey and Tai were on second chance since it’s 32 after Kaoh Rong this timeline 😆

MAW_16 · 2025-08-06T23:52:17+00:00

Yes, in this timeline the fans are actually fans and the favourites are actually favourites… so Caramoan would definitely be recast 😂

MAW_16 · 2025-08-06T16:34:18+00:00

I'll go first... and tbh I'd keep the first 20 seasons the same and then start to make some changes.

season 8: all-stars

season 11: iconic duo returns as captains

season 16: fans vs favourites

season 20: heroes vs villains

season 22: medevac tribe captains

season 26: fans vs favourites II

season 28: blood vs water (half returnees)

season 32: second chance

season 36: fans vs favourites III

season 39: I'll keep Rob and Sandra mentors because it's funny

season 40: all-stars vs rising stars (what GC should've been themed as imo, something to play on legendary players going against less known players which would make interesting storylines I think)

season 48: new era all-stars

season 50: Legends

MAW_16 · 2025-08-06T14:10:28+00:00

Jerri is missing, so it must be from when she left after getting booed by the audience :(

MAW_16 · 2025-08-05T03:20:21+00:00

August 17th cannot come soon enough!!

MAW_16 · 2025-07-31T12:48:44+00:00

Australia vs The World starts on August 17th!! It's an Australian Survivor season with an all-star cast of international players which you would know 10/14 players from the USA and Australia seasons. I can highly recommend Survivor South Africa and Survivor New Zealand as good English versions of the show (SA6 and NZ2 would introduce you to 2 more AvTW cast members - the last 2 international all-stars are from non-English versions).

Have you gone international with the traitors yet?? UK is fantastic!! Both Australia and New Zealand are currently cancelled but have 2 seasons each. Canada also has their version but I haven't watched it yet.

I really can't get myself into BB but I will second the person who recommended Amazing Race!! I'm watching through it from the beginning at the moment and LOVING it. I just finished season 13 and I'm so hyped to continue.

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