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February, 2019

Let's talk about Reem and stereotyping
Well, in theory... - Edge of Extinction
Episode 1: Let's talk about Reem and stereotyping

By Pat Ferrucci | Published: February 26, 2019

Dipping into his communication theory background, Pat looks at the cognitive process of stereotyping, and asks whether that played a factor in Reem's semi-exit in the premiere of Survivor: Edge of Extinction.


Jeff Pitman's Survivor: Edge of Extinction recaps
Episode 1: The shortest hour

By Jeff Pitman | Published: February 24, 2019

Jeff Pitman looks at the limitations of a shorter Survivor premiere, ponders the ramifications of crafting the edit towards setting up the Edge of Extinction twist, the host as unreliable narrator, and more short takes.


The Golden Ticket - Edge of Extinction
Episode 1: Editing for Extinction

By Ben Martell | Published: February 24, 2019

After the premiere, Ben runs through the surprises of the first episode: From David Wright's solid debut as a returnee, to the Wardog's fulfilling his as-advertised restraint, to the underdog edits on Manu (and the relationship to Extinction), and the challenge beastliness on Kama.


Kaiser Island - Edge of Extinction
Episode 1: This old lady can kill it

By Ryan Kaiser | Published: February 23, 2019

With a (mostly) new cast and a new twist, there's a lot for Ryan to recap, from the Joes to the cobras to the reeming. But don't worry, Reem could extend her life on this show. Who will join the Debbie-Natalie pantheon this season? Could it be... clothes?


Jeff Pitman's Survivor: Edge of Extinction recaps
Pre-season: Pre-running the Extinction numbers: On the Edge of history?

By Jeff Pitman | Published: February 19, 2019

Jeff takes a quick run through the Survivor career record numbers that could fall this season, courtesy of Edge of Extinction's four returning players (with some also potentially crackable by the newbies).


Jeff Pitman's Survivor: Edge of Extinction recaps
Pre-season: The TDT EoE contestant draft

By Ben Martell, Dan Otsuki, Pat Ferrucci, Ryan Kaiser, and Jeff Pitman | Published: February 17, 2019

As the new season nears the True Dork Times writers gather to draft fantasy teams of three players. Whose prediction skills will drive their team to extinction? Whose prognostication will give them an edge and a victory?


Well, in theory... - Edge of Extinction
Pre-season: Are y'all ready to laugh? Here are some predictions

By Pat Ferrucci | Published: February 7, 2019

As is his custom, Pat has restricted his predictions exclusively to CBS bio-related information, and has a forecast for Extinction at the ready. Read on to discover whose chances to win he sees as most likely, possible, unlikely or impossible.


Jeff Pitman's Survivor: Edge of Extinction recaps
Pre-season: Edge of Extinction contestant projections

By Jeff Pitman | Published: February 5, 2019

In a surprise-laden journey, Jeff Pitman sorts the newly official Edge of Extinction contestants into tiers of win probability (Likely, Possible, Unlikely, Impossible). Okay, you won't be all that surprised. But you might be.


Kaiser Island - Edge of Extinction
Pre-season: Edge of Extinction cast assessment

By Ryan Kaiser | Published: February 4, 2019

Ryan runs through his first impressions of the Edge of Extinction cast, then comes up with an approximate bootlist. Which, in the context of a poorly explained brand-new twist, may not end up meaning much. But it's here!


The Golden Ticket - Edge of Extinction
Pre-season: Incentivising failure

By Ben Martell | Published: February 4, 2019

Ben weighs in on the Edge of Extinction central twist, and argues that, if played optimally, it creates an incentive for someone to deliberately be voted out early post-merge, return, then reap the jury rewards. Which really would reinvent how the game is played, since it's the opposite of the concept for the first 37 seasons.


 

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