There aren’t many rules in Survivor, but rice theft is one of them! Jeff, Jay, and Charlie consider Rachel’s sneaky attempt to pocket some rice, what it says about her character, and why letting her get away with it would influence the integrity of the game. Personality traits, for better or worse, are starting to show and friction among players is building. Charlie explains how much harder it becomes to hide your feelings about a tribemate when you’re under-fed, under-slept, and under pressure. Then, Jeff shares how the challenge department evolved the three-person table maze. Charlie, a master at the game, shares his advice for keeping cool through its twists and turns. Lastly, Jeff weighs in on a listener question about bringing personal items to the beach. The season is just beginning, but according to Rome, he’s got the On Fire gig booked for next season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the premiere of Survivor 47, and 24 years in, the goosebumps still come when Jeff says “The game is on!” Fresh off of Survivor 46, Jeff and Jay are joined by new co-host Charlie Davis, who shares his advice for keeping cool in the opening moments of the game. Then, Jeff explains how the tradition of diving face-first into a pit of mud is not just transformative, it’s also a lot easier said than done! Jeff shares behind-the-scenes details about what went into the evolution of earning tribe supplies, as well as the newest iteration of the Beware Advantage, and how the “nesting doll” could impact gameplay. Then, Jeff, Jay and Charlie discuss this season’s epic first Immunity Challenge, and the post-challenge aftermath when Andy airs his dirty laundry and throws Jon under the bus. Lastly, Jeff answers a listener's question on the best way to binge Survivor. So dive into the mudpit, because that’s how you do it on Survivor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You want more Survivor? You got it! Showrunner Jeff Probst and executive producer Jay Wolff return to provide their insight into each and every major moment of Survivor 47. And, a new perspective joins the mix: a former player beloved by fans. Here are a few hints: they had highly strategic gameplay, incredible grip strength, and they missed becoming the Sole Survivor by just one very controversial vote. “On Fire” remains the ultimate Survivor companion podcast — revealing HOW the show is made and WHY they do the things they do. You’ll get it all, from the host, fan, AND the player's POV. There’s no other podcast like it.  Watch the latest episode of Survivor every Wednesday on CBS and Paramount+ then catch all-new episodes of “On Fire” every Wednesday right after the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Survivor 46 Finale night is here and with it a very close vote that leaves the audience — and jury — on the edge of their seat. Before the drama of Final Tribal, Jeff, Jay and Dee unpack the all-new challenge twist that caused two castaways to team up to send another one packing. They also talk about the Final 4 challenge design, and the choice to send someone to fire — and whether, hypothetically, it's worth sacrificing your seat in the Final 3 for a shot at beating them. Later, they're joined for the very first interview with each member of the Final 3, as they share their best moves, how they attempted to sway the jury, and the moments they'll never forget from their time in Fiji. Plus, Jeff shares his thoughts on what's to come in Survivor 50 and what to expect in On Fire: Season 4. That’s a wrap of this season of On Fire! Survivor 47 premieres in the fall on CBS and Paramount+. Until then you can stream past seasons of Survivor on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The million-dollar prize may be the lure, but it's the "Survivor" experience that's the real prize! Jeff, Jay and Dee consider how the island brings people (who likely wouldn’t have met otherwise) together, even while they’re betraying one another. As we head into the final days, Dee shares how letters from loved ones give players an emotional push to make it to the end. Jeff explains how the art and challenge departments handle creating new puzzles and retiring old ones, and how they prepare for the very real possibility that “Survivor” hopefuls have practiced with replica puzzles. After another castaway gets sent packing with an idol in their pocket, Jeff answers a listener’s question about how long the players get to strategize when the tides turn last minute at Tribal Council.  Sponsor - RocketMoney.com/SURVIVOR Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Choose RocketMoney to cancel your unwanted subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget a friendly game of hide and seek, now the castaways are all about idol hunting. Jeff explains how production re-evaluated how they show the idol hunt, while Dee shares the reality of a days-long search in the dense jungle. “Survivor” is all about taking calculated risks — from picking reward companions to betraying allies — any decision can change the course of the game. Then, Jeff breaks down why the final week is crucial and tackles a listener's question on the not-so-beloved Rites of Passage ritual. Jeff might need more snacks as tribal council chaos continues!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you take your number one to the end or try to blindside them before they come for you? Dee advises on how to properly execute a blindside but organizing one might not always be a winning strategy. Jeff, Jay and Dee revisit Liz’s emotional reaction to not being chosen to join in the reward. Jeff shares how they got a chef all the way to Fiji while reminiscing on his favorite brand sponsorships over the years. The physical challenges on "Survivor" stay demanding and Dee reveals the intense endurance training she underwent to prepare. Then, Jeff and Dee answer a listener's question about what traits make a player a threat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a messy Tribal Council, the bottom might be the perfect place to be on “Survivor” right now. Jeff, Jay, and Dee discuss the opportunity the castaways have to start over. The three-stage challenge leads to a debate between Jeff and Dee on the merits (or lack thereof) of throwing a challenge. Jeff explains how production and the Dream Team test the pain threshold of endurance challenges. Meanwhile, Dee speaks to the mental toughness the Survivors need to focus on anything but how much they’re hurting in these moments. Then, Jeff answers questions about how players, like Liz, deal with food restrictions on the island and if he knows if and when a castaway will play an idol. Sponsor - RocketMoney.com/SURVIVOR Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Choose RocketMoney to cancel your unwanted subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Q’s world and we’re all just living in it. Jeff, Jay, and Dee unpack his command of the game, from engineering a strategic (or not so strategic) round of hide and seek to dropping a bomb that led to a heated live Tribal Council. With Q running the show this week, Jeff shares how the editors balance the castaways’ airtime. Dee gives her hot take on Maria and Charlie, the dynamic duo playing a tight game, and whether the Six Alliance can make it. As the winner of Season 46’s Get a Grip challenge (remember those toes?), she reveals what’s running through the players’ heads as they hold on for dear life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stakes on Survivor are high, but at the end of the day, humanity outlasts the competition. From Kenzie comforting Ben during his panic attack to Venus struggling to form bonds, we’re reminded that the castaways are people, not just players. Jeff, Jay, and Dee discuss how the game balances pushing players to their mental and physical limits while prioritizing their safety. The castaways are reeling from their first individual Tribal Council and Dee reminisces on the thick tension in the air on the way back to camp after a torch is snuffed. With so many moving parts all season, a listener question sheds light on how the show is pieced together so viewers can “play” along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everybody, drop your Buffs®! Jeff explains how they used Tree Mail to capitalize on the moment of limbo between learning about the Merge and the Earn the Merge Challenge. Jeff, Dee, and Jay break down the Merge Challenge from the rock draw that determines your fate to the strategically placed safety sawdust. The winners get to feast on the Merge meal, but proceed with caution — Dee spills about what happened off-camera the time she overindulged in a reward… Meanwhile, the losers head to the largest Tribal Council of the season. Jeff breaks down how they approach production and Dee shares how nerve-wracking it is from the player's POV. Then, during listener questions, Dee talks about how players can’t forget they’re in the game, even when they’re sleeping! Sponsor - RocketMoney.com/SURVIVOR Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Choose RocketMoney to cancel your unwanted subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything in Survivor is strategic, even salsa dancing! Jeff explains why it is important to show camp life and Dee shares why it is important to play along with something, like dancing or tai chi, even if it's the last thing you want to do! After 11 days without flint, Yanu broke the record for the longest stretch without fire. Jeff addresses the importance of these penalties in the New Era and whether or not he'd ever reconsider the flint rule.  As Yanu dwindles, Jeff reveals how and when they decide to do a tribe swap, and Dee shares how you plan for the moment as a player. Jeff, Jay, and Dee also break down the decision to include Survivor trivia in Hunter’s Journey and Jem’s machete strategy. Plus, Jeff answers listener questions including one about exit interviews, which inspires Dee to share her exit interview - something she never had to do!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you go from being complete strangers to sitting on a beach singing to each other? Hunger! While food deprivation inspired Soda (“Queen Morale”) and Tevin to create an original song, Dee warns that it can also dangerously cloud your judgment and ruin your perception of another player if you let it get the best of you. She advises future players to practice their emotions before they go on Survivor to know how and when to show them. Jeff, Jay, and Dee continue the conversation about managing emotions as Tevin unlocks a memory, Maria deals with defeat, and Bhanu accepts his fate in the game. Jeff also shares how he may test the castaways and present obstacles, but he will never lie. The castaways must trust the game and know it is fair, but that doesn’t mean they can’t introduce a few twists…Assume nothing! Then, Jeff breaks down the logistical struggles of building and filming challenges in the water. Plus, he answers listener questions about how long players get to strategize before a challenge starts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Send me home” are three words you never expect a player to utter, but the New Era is intentionally designed to push the castaways further than ever before. If players can endure this new reality, their truth will be revealed, bringing them one step closer to the million-dollar prize. Jeff, Jay, and Dee talk about the editorial decisions made behind the scenes to help the audience experience what the players are feeling, like the whimsical music that simulates Bhanu’s paranoia and the sound effects that transport you to Q’s devastating football fumble. There’s a unique story behind each player and another critical part of Survivor storytelling that Jeff reveals is telling the audience only what they need to know when they need to know. He talks about how and when they decide to weave the castaway’s backstories into episodes, like revealing Hunter’s impressive puzzle-building background right before the challenge. Jeff, Jay, and Dee also discuss Randen’s unexpected exit and what happens if a player is pulled from the game and has an idol or advantage they want to hand off. Plus, Jeff and Dee answer a popular listener question about the origin of the iconic Survivor Buff®.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New era, same emotions. The players are already feeling the emotional impact of no food, sleepless nights, and physical exhaustion. From small tribes to minimal supplies, Jeff shares how the game design is all about earning your keep and digging into your reserves to prove just how badly you want it. Jeff and Dee talk about the importance of being vulnerable and finding ways to bond with tribemates, whether it’s through a Metallica-Taylor Swift song-off at camp or poking fun at Jeff. Jeff also breaks down how they created the new and bigger version of the archway puzzle featured in this week's challenge. Dee talks about how you must push your limits during every challenge, even when there's nothing left in the tank because your tribemates are depending on you. Then, Jeff answers some fan questions about why they phased out schoolyard picks, how castaways handle their jobs if they're selected for Survivor, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Survivor 46 is off to a rockin’ start and the tribes are already “survibing!” Jeff shares behind-the-scenes insights about production of the show open and why they chose Tevin's monologue to set the tone for the season. Dee explains her initial impressions of the castaways and how she can already pinpoint potential allies and who to avoid — Jelinsky is at the top of that list based on his disheartening decision to quit the Sweat vs Savvy Challenge. Jeff also shares a piece of advice for the new castaways: blind optimism and your unique POV are your best tools in the game. Plus, Jeff, Jay, and Dee discuss producer interactions with the castaways, from trailing them on Idol hunts to acting as their confidants. The 26-day road to crown our next sole Survivor has only just begun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Survivor 46 is here and “On Fire with Jeff Probst: The Official Survivor Podcast” is covering all the big moments from three different POVs! Showrunner Jeff Probst is back to share his perspective and analysis of this season. Plus, the podcast welcomes a new co-host. HINT: this player was cutthroat in their gameplay, true to their heart, and a fan-favorite from the Survivor 45 Reba tribe. They outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted everyone to claim the title of winner of Survivor 45... it's Dee Valladares! “On Fire” continues to be the ultimate companion to Survivor — revealing HOW the show is made and WHY they do the things they do. You’ll get it all, from the host, fan, AND the player's POV. Watch the latest episode of Survivor every Wednesday on CBS and Paramount+ then catch all-new episodes of “On Fire” right after the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The votes are in and the winner of Survivor 45 joins Jeff, Jay, and Rick for an exclusive interview, but first, they unpack the must-watch moments of the season finale. The final 5 races for the last advantage fueled by desperation. Tribal council doesn’t disappoint as a secret idol is revealed and a last-minute vote change determines the final 4.  “You break it, you buy it” stands true for Survivor challenges as one player takes their frustration out on the game in the final immunity challenge. Some players practice fire-making until their fingers are covered in blisters, but there’s no way to prepare for the pressure and fear that will loom over them during the challenge. Jeff shares why players are making fire faster and faster in recent seasons and reveals a change coming in Survivor 46 that will alter the game for seasons to come.  That’s a wrap for this season of On Fire! Survivor 46 premieres February 28, 2024, on CBS and Paramount+. Until then you can stream past seasons of Survivor on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silence your cell phones and raise the curtain — Survivor theatre is about to begin! Jeff, Jay, and Rick discuss how so much of the game is based on acting and how well you can sell your performance. Austin and Dee’s romance continues to heat up, but love seems to be driving decisions for one of them much more than the other. The castaways are in awe of the new Immunity and Reward Challenges they’re faced with in this episode. Months of preparation went into bringing them to life, from the Dream Team testing the obstacles to the art team designing intricate rewards displays. Jeff breaks down how the Survivor production team is unlike any other— guided by years of experience, they just know when and where to capture the shots that will best tell the story of each Challenge. The blindsides are fast and furious this season and no amount of intellect or charm can save you if hubris gets in the way. Will a wolf or goat be left standing after the final Tribal Council? Watch the latest episode of Survivor every Wednesday on CBS and Paramount+ and then catch all-new episodes of “On Fire” right after the show. You can watch Survivor and more on Paramount+. Subscribe at paramountplus.com and use the code SURVIVOR45 by 12/20/23 and get your 1st month of Paramount+ on us. Must be age of majority to subscribe, US only. Payment method required. Terms and conditions apply. Visit pplus.legal/subscription for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The path to victory is never easy. Jeff, Jay, and Rick discuss the central dilemma of the game—you have to play to win, but there will be a target on your back the minute you start to do so. Austin and Dee’s budding showmance is sure to impact their final days on the island, but will it complicate their game or make it easier to reach the final three? As the betrayals continue, Jeff shares how storytelling is largely driven by, not just what new information is shared, but WHEN it is revealed to the audience. The new era emphasizes who players are in their real lives, leading to more personal stories, like one Katurah courageously and vulnerably shares about her past. With the end in sight, Jeff teases what’s to come in the finale...Hint: like most things on Survivor, it has to do with fire. Watch the latest episode of Survivor every Wednesday on CBS and Paramount+ and then catch all-new episodes of “On Fire” right after the show. You can watch Survivor and more on Paramount+. Subscribe at paramountplus.com and use the code SURVIVOR45 by 12/20/23 and get your 1st month of Paramount+ on us. Must be age of majority to subscribe, US only. Payment method required. Terms and conditions apply. Visit pplus.legal/subscription for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices