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February, 2016

Ep2: A light helping of blood and pathogens

Jeff Pitman's recaps - S32

Episode 2: A light helping of blood and pathogens

By Jeff Pitman | Published: February 27, 2016

Survivor suddenly remembers that humor and endearing characters can leaven what otherwise would be a sodden loaf of blood-streaked trees, fighting about aquatic pathogens, and arguing about who's lying. And it was good.

Well, in theory... - S32

Episode 2: Jenny shows everyone how not to play Survivor

By Pat Ferrucci | Published: February 26, 2016

Pat sees cognitive dissonance as a possible reason for Jennifer's tumultuous Tribal Council performance on the second episode of Kaoh Rong.

Jeff Pitman's recaps - S32

Episode 1: Embracing the darkest timeline

By Jeff Pitman | Published: February 21, 2016

Maybe likable contestants going out early and everyone else nearly dying from the horrendous conditions could actually be a good thing? Jeff Pitman investigates.

Well, in theory... - S32

Episode 1: Producers prime those identities right away

By Pat Ferrucci | Published: February 19, 2016

Pat uses Social Identity Theory (SIT) and priming theory to explain why the contestants so quickly embraced their assigned tribal identities in the Kaoh Rong premiere.

Well, in theory... - S32

Pre-season: Trying to predict a season based on, um... nothing

By Pat Ferrucci | Published: March 11, 2016

"Meet the Cast" along with Pat, as he watches the newbie players' introductory video, reads their bios, then tries to evaluate how they'll far during the Kaoh Rong season.

Jeff Pitman's recaps - S32

**Pre-season: Kaoh Rong cast projections**

By Jeff Pitman | Published: February 9, 2016

Jeff Pitman dons his sorting hat and assigns the contestants' million-dollar prospects to one of four houses of win likelihood: Likely, Possible, Unlikely, and Impossible. Actual mileage may vary.

The Baker's Dozen - S32

DWSC: 2015 - Part I

By Andy Baker | Published: February 7, 2016

Andy looks back in depth at the pre-merge portion of the Durham Warriors Survival Challenge 2015, Bob Crowley's multi-day Survivor-esque competition in Maine. The players, the passion, the game.

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