Episode 2: What did I just watch (again)?

Published: October 1, 2026

After an episode that was at times a bloody mess and a confused mess, Damnbueno is here to guide you through what happened in Episode 2 of Survivor 51. Watch out for the ankle-snapping nets. Oh right, you're blindfolded.

Episode 1: More sneaky, less sloppy

Published: September 24, 2026

Damnbueno welcomes in the Open Era or Survivor, as the new contestants of Survivor 51 are free to scheme and plot, but mostly stumble and flop in the season premiere. A recap of the highs and lows.

Pre-season: Farmers, lawyers, sex toys, and therapists - oh my!

Published: September 17, 2026

Despite minimal pre-game content this season, Damnbueno once again attempts to assess the abilities of the 21 new players, and their chances of winning Survivor 51.

Pre-season: This is NOT an advantage (sometimes) - Twists, Part 2

Published: August 24, 2026

Damnbueno closes out his history of twists and advantages in Survivor with a focus on the mostly negative, disadvantageous twists that have cropped up in Survivor 35 and beyond. With the Open Era upon us, will production choose more often from their good or their evil bag of tricks?

Pre-season: Let's twist again, and again - Part 1

Published: August 17, 2026

With the dawn of the Open Era approaching, Damnbueno revisits (half of) the history of twists and advantages in Survivor. Which of these, if any, will we see again in Survivor 51 and beyond?

Damnbueno 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.