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Bianca Roses & Thomas Krottinger Recap Survivor 49 Ep 2 Welcome to the RHAP Survivor Post-Game Show! Coming to you the day after Survivor 49 episode, Rob Cesternino ( @RobCesternino ), two-time Survivor player, is joined each week by a special guest to recap everything that happened in the episode. Rob Cesternino welcomes Survivor 48 contestants Bianca Roses and Thomas Krottinger to dive into the strategic depths of Survivor 49’s second episode. The trio explores the new journey twist, tribe dynamics, and the challenges faced by players in the early stages of the game. Rob, Bianca, and Thomas dissect the impact of the journey twist on gameplay, drawing comparisons to their own experiences in Survivor 48. They analyze the strategic implications of Jawan’s decision to give the tribe disadvantage to Hina and discuss the potential long-term consequences of early game choices. The group also delves into the dynamics of the struggling Kele tribe, offering insights into what might be causing their continued losses. Rob, Bianca, and Thomas discuss: – The strategic implications of the new journey twist – Potential causes behind Kele’s struggles as a “disaster tribe” – Sophie and Jake’s evolving alliance on Hina – Comparisons between early game dynamics in Survivor 48 and 49 – Behind-the-scenes insights into life on the island As the game unfolds, will the early alliances on Hina hold strong, or will the tribe’s success lead to fractures within the group? Tune in to hear Rob, Bianca, and Thomas break down all the action from this week’s episode of Survivor 49. Chapters: 0:00 Bianca and Thomas Join Rob 4:15 Engagement Surprise for Bianca 8:50 Survivor 49 Episode Two Thoughts 13:42 Race to Four Alliance Strategy 18:30 Journey Island Challenge Twist 23:15 Jawan’s Tribe Disadvantage Decision 28:05 Shoe Bandit Mystery Unfolds 32:40 Alex’s Beware Advantage Task 37:18 Brain Fog and Extreme Heat 41:55 Nate’s Confusion with Slang 46:30 Sophie’s Attempt to Steal Idol 51:10 Savannah’s News Anchor Moment 55:45 Thomas on Lady Gaga’s Legacy 1:00:05 Bianca’s Wedding Plans Revealed 1:04:30 Grammy Nominations Anticipation 1:08:55 Final Thoughts on Survivor 49 This episode of the podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manta Sleep. Summertime is officially here! The days are longer, the sun is brighter, and while all that extra daylight can feel energizing, it can quietly sabotage your sleep. Later sunsets disrupt your body’s natural circadian rhythm, making it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. Manta Sleep is here to help. Whether you’re blocking out daylight or tuning out the sounds of summer nights, taking control of your sleep environment helps you get deep, restorative rest, no matter how long the sun stays up. To take advantage of 10% off your first order, visit https://tinyurl.com/2nsptcy3 or go to www.mantasleep.com and use promo code RHAP49 Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN : Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH : Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT : Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!