Know-It-Alls Premiere | Survivor 47

Coming to you LIVE the day after the airing of Survivor 47, the Survivor Know-It-Alls are back!

Survivor Know-It-Alls is RHAP’s staple Survivor strategy podcast. Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) and Stephen Fishbach (@StephenFishbach) host the show, providing in-depth analysis of the game at large, commentary on the social dynamics between castaways and make predictions for the rest of the season. Both two-time former Survivor players, Rob and Stephen offer a unique perspective into the game of Survivor, throughout all eras.

Rob and Stephen team up to recap the premiere of Survivor 47! Rob and Stephen discuss the early gameplay, highlighting Andy’s struggles with self-doubt and the potential impact on his tribe. They explore the strategic implications of idol hunting, noting how it can create social tension and affect alliances.  They look at early alliances forming within the tribes, make predictions for the rest of the season, and highlight the early standout players.

Rob and Stephen discuss:

• The significance of idol hunts and their impact on tribe dynamics.


• The social challenges faced by John Lovett.


• Andy’s early struggles and the potential for redemption in future episodes.


• Idol hunting and its social costs.


• Potential alliances that are forming


• How early perceptions can shape the game.


• How Survivor is evolving and how it affects player strategy.