The Official “Survivor” Podcast Returns for Season 48

Ultimate fans of “Survivor” aren’t just excited for the 48th season; they are also eager to follow along in podcast form.

The official “Survivor” podcast, “On Fire with Jeff Probst,” is back for its fifth season with — of course — Jeff Probst at the helm.

The podcast exists as a way for fans to dive even deeper than ever when it comes to fandom in the long running reality competition series. Each episode dissects the biggest moments of the latest episode of “Survivor.”

With Help From “Survivor” Family

The podcast also features producer and super fan Jay Wolff alongside “Survivor 47” winner Rachel LaMont. Each season of “On Fire” includes a star player from the previous season of the CBS show. LaMont, if viewers recall, tied the record for most individual immunity wins.

Previous seasons of the podcast featured Rick Devens and Dee Valladares. Charlie Davis, “Survivor 46” runner up, has also been on. 

LaMont – who applied for six years before becoming an alternate and then ultimately winning her season – gives advice to potential “Survivor” applicants during the first episode titled “You’ve Been Marooned.” 

“I think that as far as I would always send in my tape and I would hear this advice and it would be like, just be yourself,” she begins. “Like my first few videos, they were scripted, I had them memorized. It was like reciting a checklist of things about myself. Like, don’t ever do that. That’s just a bad idea.” 

Fans can Interact with the Podcast

“On Fire” initially started in March 2023 with “Survivor 44.” September 2024’s “Survivor 47” saw the show make the leap to YouTube – complete with live chat capabilities and an audio visualizer.

During the first episode, Probst was quick to delve out tips to “Survivor” hopefuls. He notes that if viewers do not hear back from the show, try not to take it as a negative. He and his team look at every single audition.

“And the questions we’re looking for is, are you ready for ‘Survivor’ and is ‘Survivor’ ready for you? Because sometimes somebody’s great,” Probst indicated. “They just don’t quite fit in that season.” 

Those who move forward in the process are able to set up a casual FaceTime with Probst and other producers to chat. 

For complete coverage of “Survivor 48” including details on the new castaways, tribes, and other milestones, stick with EntertainmentNow.  

Watch new episodes of “Survivor” Wednesdays on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. New editions of “On Fire with Jeff Probst” drop following the broadcast. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts.