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“There are roughly one million Survivor podcasts swirling around out there, and I do believe this is one of the best. Their episodes and commentary are a the most focused and accessible, in a world where Survivor commentary is often hours and hours long / often somewhat rambling. THAT SAID, having just listened to the most recent installment of the Top 100 Survivor Players, I have to talk about Phil for a sec... First of all, I like both Phil and Alexa, and I think they are great podcasters! But I've been struggling with the Top 100 discussions, which really came to a head listening to Phil rant about Sarah Lacina's ranking. I understand that all Survivor commentary is based on people's personal opinions, and that there is no definitive or objective ranking of players. Period. I just have a hard time wth the double standard being set, if it is presented to me as logical and straightforward, based on gameplay and not edit, character, influence, etc. Like, just admit the bias and then you don't have to rant to explain your position. If you are going to pay dust to some of the most influential and objectively (in terms of placement) best women in game, which is demonstrably weighted to favor men for the last several years, just admit that you relate more to male players and their story arcs. We don't need to hear a rant about why Lacina isn't that good because of her bad first game, especially when you follow it up by dismissing Tyson's numerous bad showings and justifying his high ranking with his one good game. AGAIN, it's just the lack of awareness of the double standard in the critiques that is frustrating. Listen to Phil discuss the Natalies, or Wentworth, for example. I don't mean to rag on Phil, who I like and I find fun to listen to... I'm just want to mention it because it's something that's prevalent in the community and it's important to acknowledge. I don't have a problem with him having his own faves and opinions (aka I'm also a Michelle stan), but I don't believe that the world needs another rant about why Lacina is overrated.... I've heard it countless times on Reddit. Same with Natalie Anderson, Sandra, Parv, and countless other amazing women players / characters. So yeah okay, in isolation I don't think the rant was so bad, and I'm taking Phil to task for something that is more contextual than specific. But we all have platforms for our takes and this is mine!
All that said it's a four star review, it's a great podcast, give it a listen!”Read full review »
XOXOBrad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/20
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“Thank you all for podcasting! Keep up the fantastic work!”
Kaitlyn Dillon via Apple Podcasts ·
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02/23/17
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“Some people be trippin’ and should use a book on sarcasm to cushion their inevitable fall from their high horses.
Phil & Alexa are both great, bringing both well balanced humor and seriousness to their discussions.
Love this podcast!”
Not-a-door Matt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/19
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“It’s time to accept that edge of extinction its a freaking part of the game! That scene was llng but important to many people. Stop too much extinction its part of the game! By now should be clear!”
jennareli19 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/20
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