We did it, we earned our buffs, baby with one of our most iconic guests, Connor Johnston! Even upon second watch, these episodes absolutely slap! We dive into real-life Survivor run—ins, who we loved to see back, which contestants are game-day players, how we really feel about Edge of Extinction, and Survivor by zodiac signs. Once more, we come for Paramount plus, the hottest Survivor Contestants, and another spicy take about Jeff Probst!

We’re so freaking pumped to be watching Winners at War! Lida has watched 39 seasons of Survivor in order as the CBS Gods intended, and here we are at S40 Episodes 1 + 2. We started in a pandemic and look at us now! First a recap from Lida of S34-S39 [spoiler alert, not all of the seasons were good!]. Then, the girls are joined by repeat guest Nicole Drespel and her partner Chris Scott. We talk about our favorite players, those bright messenger bags, and of course, Old School vs. New School. Plus, the hottest drop your buff about Probst that we’ve had yet.

Welcome to a very special episode of the Women’s Alliance where we sit down and chat with one of our favorite Survivor players, Zeke Smith! We get an in-depth behind the scenes like what happens when the other tribe is at tribal council, how to find an idol, and what it would take to get him back on the island! We chat about how Survivor changed him, the importance of a good therapist, and pro tips before you go to the island! Practice your puzzles, kids!!

We made it! Lida and Jenny have recapped another season, and oh boy are these eps chock full of eliminations! We recap S33 episodes 13 and 14 with comedian & fan (he was literally at this reunion) Jason Sweeten. Of course, we talk about the winner, being millennials, and how much we love to see men cry about their moms. And at the end of it all, we HAVE to drop our buffs for JUSTICE FOR HANNAH!

Last week we asked for more things to happen, and the Survivor gods heard our prayer! We are joined by gorgeous multi-hyphenate guest, April Lavalle who reminds us how easy it is to get back into watching Survivor even if you stopped! We discuss why watching two different Survivor seasons at the same time sucks, losing someone to a rock, why Survivor is like the mob, and how there are so many sweet moments on this show. And even with the saddest nuggets you’ve ever seen, Survivor is still a horny show!

Today we’re back to the original Women’s Alliance with an intimate episode with just Lida and a very sick Jenny. We read reviews from two gorgeous listeners - thank you so much! And then get into episodes 9 and 10 of S33. We talk about Jeff Probst is not a cool dad, having too many people for the merge, Tail’s childish drama & bad jar skills, and having the confidence to sit out of the Immunity Challenge and just eat the sandwich. What can we say, this episode we reveal it all because we went on a girls trip and are tired. That’s just what happens!

We’re into the thick of it with episodes 7 and 8 of Season 33: Gen X vs. Millennials. It’s a horrible blindside followed by THE MERGE of all things! Lida and Jenny are joined by hilarious comedian and sneaky queen, Gracie Canaan, who had never seen an episode of Survivor prior to these two episodes. Her takes are super hot including...why is the show...not about surviving? We talk about the confessional glow, missing Michaela, and of course the gorgeous seashell pen at Tribal. This might be our favorite episode yet!

This week we are joined by a perfect guest, actor, comedian, and the very best Story Pirate, Andrew Barbato! As season 33 heats up in these two episodes, we learn that anyone and anything can be a dad, how much fun it is to watch fans play the game, animals as story-telling devices, how to maneuver Survivor as a couple, how racism shows up in Survivor, and our views on blazers. Plus, what kind of healthcare coverage does Daddy Jeff have? Only the CBS overlords know!

Wawaweewa, it’s a new episode of the Women’s Alliance with a WELL-PLAYED IMMUNITY IDOL! Lida and Jenny are joined by the hilarious Devin Ritchie (UCB Comedy) to talk about the playful Millennial tribe vs. the ...sorry to say it, kinda boring Gen X tribe in episodes 3 and 4 of Season 33. These episodes have the first ever Summit (huh?) National Geographic level cinematography (wow!), and classic Michaela swagger (yes!). And of course, big buff drops about the Rights of Passage and tarps. Give them tarps, Jeff! We also have some truly incredible ideas for themes for future seasons...hit us up, CBS.

Lida and Jenny are back with a classic show format, where Jenny has seen it, and Lida has not: Survivor Season 33: Gen X vs. Millennials! Lida did her homework and watched seasons 29-32 in our brief hiatus, and she gives her quick thoughts on all the seasons. Which did she like, and which did she hate? And did a season of Survivor get spoiled for Lida? Then we dive in with comedian, playwright, and comedian Mark Levy. Mark discusses what it’s like to be a longtime fan of Survivor, and a friend of someone on the show. We talk residuals, grandpa millennials, a real life rite of passage, the differences between Millennials and Gen Xers, beautiful beach shots, and the Fiji partnership. Tune in as we begin a tale for the ages, with a generation forward season of Survivor.

Another season in the books, and we are emotional because we love when women win! Jenny and Lida are joined by the hilarious and lovely Connor Johnston (CBS - can you believe?). We talk about Sandra’s rise, despising the Rights of Passage, not going to trivia without a full team, and the curse of winning a car. Connor brings the most surprising hot take about Rupert, and as always, whales are TOO big. Thanks for being a part of our tribe! Please cast your votes to keep us alive by liking and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts! Rate The Women’s Alliance 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and tell us your favorite season of Survivor and maybe we’ll cover it next. And make sure to share with your tribe! Connect with The Women’s Alliance on Instagram @thewomensalliancepod. Follow Host Lida Darmian: Instagram: @lidapida Twitter: @leeduh Follow Host Jenny Gorelick: Instagram: @jennycestquoi Twitter: @jennygorelick TikTok: @jennycestquoi Follow Connor Johnston: Instagram: @conjohn18 TikTok: @officialconjohn The Women’s Alliance is on the More Banana network. It is produced by Regina Averion. Music is by Boy Brooks. Cover art is by Dustin Molina.

We did it! We finally made it to the episode where Jonny Fairplay causes a future schism for all Survivor seasons to come with the greatest lie ever told (and some Oscar worthy acting to match)! Lida and Jenny are joined by funny guy John Trowbridge (check out his Tik Tok) to discuss Season 7, episodes 11 and 12, and we want to know how many lies can you juggle!? We also talk about girl bosses, the tea on the loved ones visit, the cursed word scramble challenge, and having “oh gorsh” energy. If you don’t drop your buff for something, you won’t drop your buff for anything!

Unwind with The Women’s Alliance as they dress up for the recording and review Episodes 9 + 10 of Survivor Season 7: Pearl Islands. They are joined by comedian and writer extraordinaire Ryan Alkire, a fellow pandemic Survivor binger who is watching this season again. We discuss how Survivor brings people together, Jeff’s man-crushes, what it means to be a b, style icons on the island, Mandy Moore’s career, and dole out incredible life advice. Follow along as we discuss some of the most strategic moves of the season and once again debate the hottest Survivor contestants!

Lida and Jenny are joined by their third best friend, comedian, actor, and host of Return of the Mak podcast, Mākena Miller, to review episodes 7 and 8 of. Season 7: Pearl Islands. We discuss who our Survivor-whisperer was that got us all into watching Survivor (spoiler, it was Jenny), and delve into the subject of water, why Survivor should hire us, why Survivor is so hard, our Pirate Roots, bullying, props, and the huge twist of the introduction of a third tribe. And we all agree: we have enough time to make (coconut) popcorn!

This episode begins with drama as Lida and Jenny realize one of the harrowing truths of watching an older season of Survivor… the episodes are not all on Hulu! But, tribemates, don’t freak out! Episode 6 is available on Paramount Plus. Phew. We’re joined by the host of the Bitter Jurors Survivor podcast, Sam Stanish, to discuss episodes 5 and 6 of Season 7: Pearl Islands. It’s a series of episodes where despite hating Jonny Fairplay and everything he stands for, we have to give it up for his good moves, and so many animal moments, secrets about the camera crew, and an incredible looking steak reward.

We’re thrilled to report that this season is still so much fun! Jenny and Lida are so excited to get into S7 E 3+4 with comedian Lexi Notrica to discuss whether you should ever throw a challenge, bullying on Survivor, and how to nail your confessionals. The pirate theme has serious Bar Mitzvah energy, and we are here for it!

Lida and Jenny are back with season two of The Women’s Alliance! The tribe has spoken, we tallied the vote, and we’re going back in time to watch episodes 1 &2 of Season 7: Pearl Islands (Pirates, much?). This is a season that Jenny hasn’t seen before, but Lida has! But here’s the thing—they both already know who wins. So any spoiler queens, turn away—we do reveal the winner this episode! The hosts fly solo as they discuss ideal Survivor outfits, the nudity clause, and we meet some favorite players of the entire series.

We made, y’all! The Women’s Alliance has made it to the final two episodes of season 28, and we are pumped to have comedian and Survivor expert Nicole Drespel as our guest! Listen in as we do a full season strategy deep-dive, what’s going on behind the scenes, and introduction of the goat! And no one has to worry about spoilers cause we know who won! Of course, we discuss gender dynamics, learn about "edgic", Komodo dragons, and ask the question--do we have our dumbest move ever? Thanks for listening along as we round up a “historically epic" season of Survivor.

We’re almost at the finale, and Lida’s best guesses of who is going to win...often led to them getting voted out next. We’re joined by the hilarious and wonderful Gabe Bergado to discuss Ep11 + 12 of Season 28. These episodes are mean, and all of us relate to the little trapped crabs in the counting immunity challenge. We’re sad to see our girl Tasha go and need to know...where can we buy the puzzles?

It only took us five episodes, but it looks like The Women’s Alliance has their first-ever Brawn as a guest! We are joined by comedian, professional soccer player, and huge fan of Keith, Lorena Russi, while we cover Ep9 and 10 of Season 28. In this episode, we found a special idol, and watched as some players flexed that they were models, while others flexed about their idols. Which Survivor contestants have an OnlyFans, and what’s your shorthand for remembering the player’s names? Listen along as we discuss and let us know what food item you would pay $500 for at the Survivor auction? (It’s the guac for me!)

The moment has finally arrived, it is the long-awaited OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE reward challenge. We’re so excited to talk about two amazing episodes - S28 E7 and E8 - with verified Survivor-expert, comedian Ernest Myers. These episodes gift us a full-on chase sequence for an immunity idol, an unfortunate ghosting, and most importantly, the Outback Steakhouse grilled pineapple-rita. Oh baby, it’s juicy!

This week, Lida and Jenny are discussing S28 E5 and E6, and these episodes gave us CHILLS! We’re joined by the hilarious Amir Khan to talk about the budding friendship between LJ and Tony, a NEW ! SPECIAL ! IDOL! WITH ! POWERS! and getting tipsy at the merge feast. And as criers, all of us are really feeling for Alexis and the saddest Survivor goodbye of all time.

Oh, baby, it’s Ep3 and 4 of S28, and WE ALREADY HAVE A MERGE! Lida and Jenny are joined by comedian and super fan, Rachel Taenzler to chat about everything important like the crotch-buster reward challenge, the budding romance between Trish and LJ, and asking the big question: where do the Survivors poop? Also, the science behind how chicken and eggs - if only the Beauty tribe had our insight!

This is the Women’s Alliance, a new Survivor podcast hosted by comedians Lida Darmian and Jenny Gorelick. We’re watching the first two episodes on Netflix of Season 28: Cagayan aka Brains, Beauty, Brawn, and loving it! We’re joined by literal brain doctor Shannon Odell (The Science of Self-Care Podcast) to discuss why the Brains tribe is fully on the struggle bus. We have no choice but to align with J’Tia dumping the rice in the fire. Watch with us, but absolutely NO SPOILERS for Lida or we’re voting you out!