Erika wins! While the Erika thesis wasn't totally proven in the edit, we took the time to finish up the essay the editors tries to write this season.

Some highlights:

• Was Deshawn considered a threat at all this episode?
• Who does Broccoli Brad follow on Instagram? Does it matter?
• Will any of the final five Survivors play the game again?
• That very live, immediate reunion was new. Should they keep it?
• Dave presents a 26/39 day compromise.
• and much, much more!

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The penultimate episode may have brought down Danny, but every player left has a legitimate shot to win (except Heather).

Get some Xander Candy, kick back and listen to this week's recap episode. Some highlights:

• Did the edit kill Deshawn's chances of winning?
• Xander is smart, but is he self-aware?
• Heather is in everyone's final three. We try to figure out if she could win a single jury vote.
• Will Danny play again? Did he overreact to the hourglass twist?

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It's our longest recap yet ... and we could have talked even longer! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review. 

Highlights and links:

• Did Jeff read a book on game theory before this season?
• The two Secret Scenes that CBS edited two different ways.
  • Liana has a crush
  • Xander has a crush.
• Danny finally gets a backstory.
• The twist and how we all mostly liked it.
• Should Liana have sat out? Josh and Dave disagree.
• Why tonight's tribal council was like season 1, but better and less bigoted.