Screaming at the Screen - Damnbueno's Survivor 49 recaps
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Survivor 49 Recaps/ analysis

What not to do at a swap - Screaming at the Screen, S49

Episode 4: What not to do at a swap

Published: October 16, 2025

It's finally time to swap to two tribes in Episode 4 of Survivor 49, and while the numbers didn't favor six contestants, Damnbueno finds some definite successes and failures in how those outnumbered players adapted to their new surroundings.

Why? - Screaming at the Screen, S49

Episode 3: Why?

Published: October 9, 2025

Damnbueno has a lot of questions about Episode 3 of Survivor 49, although it's mostly one question, repeatedly, about sharing Beware idol clues, but also choices made about running the increasingly depleted Kele tribe into the ground.

How to make enemies and not influence people - Screaming at the Screen, S49

Episode 2: How to make enemies and not influence people

Published: October 2, 2025

Everything is hot in Episode 2 of Survivor 49, and Damnbueno is here with his hot-off-the-press observations on sensing tribal positioning, crabs, scabs, new post-journey jabs, and of course, idol-finders who blab.

A season of confessional gold? - Screaming at the Screen, S49

Episode 1: A season of confessional gold?

Published: September 25, 2025

Damnbueno recaps the supersized Survivor 49 premiere, which was short on big events, but rich in introducing most of the quirky new contestants.

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Pre-season: Alternates' universe, the margarita curse, and respect for Russell?

Published: September 15, 2025

The possibly last season of the new era is upon us, and Damnbueno is here to assess all the brand-new Survivor 49 contestants, based on their bios and pre-game interviews. Who was an alternate? Who likes Russell Hantz? And most importantly, who is the most likely to win?

damnbuenoDamnbueno got his nickname in 8th grade Spanish class when his friend shouted out "You're pretty damn good at Spanish." The teacher insisted he say it in Spanish, so the friend said "Esto es damn bueno en Espanol." The nickname stuck. These days, when he's not forgetting his 8th grade Spanish, Damnbueno is indulging his obsession with all things Survivor. Reach him in the comments section here at True Dork Times.