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The “Survivor: Tocantins” Power Rankings Challenge: Round 4

April 1, 2009

The Rules: Each week, “Survivor: Gabon” alumni and former Onion Alliance kingpin Charlie Herschel and your beloved “Survivor” recapper Gordon Holmes will create separate power rankings. The ranking of the person who is voted out of that Thursday’s episode will determine the amount of points the two combatants will earn. For example, if Sierra is voted out this week, Charlie will receive 2 points and Gordon will receive 1 point. At the end of the season, the person with the most points will be named the “Survivor: Tocantins” Power Rankings Challenge Champion.

Last Episode: Gordon had Spencer ranked in spot 10, while Charlie had Spencer ranked 11th. The current score is Gordon 31, Charlie 29.

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‘Survivor’ Castaway Interview: Spencer Duhm

March 13, 2009

Remember the first time you saw “Survivor?” Odds are it involved Richard Hatch running around in the buff, Sue Hawk cursing, or Greg Buis talking into a coconut. The latest “Survivor” castaway remembers this…but he was only ten years old when it happened…

We sat down with 19-year-old Spencer Duhm the day after he was voted out of “Survivor: Tocantins.” We had a chance to discuss JT’s tooth, Jeff Probst’s evil prank, and the truth behind the all-male alliance that we never saw.
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‘Survivor: Tocantins’ Episode 5 Recap: St. Pat’s Is Approaching – Erinn-Go-Bye?

March 12, 2009

Last Week on ‘Survivor’: The cross-tribe alliance was put into action as Taj let Sierra in on the secret. Tyson “Assistant Coach” Dauber let it all hang out around camp, Sandy the Sex Kitten was the fourth person voted off of the show, and Taj mysteriously voted for Joe.

This Week: The cross-tribe alliance is exposed, Coach continues to wear his socks up to his neck, Erinn seems to be on her way out, and the single best reward challenge in “Survivor” history takes place.

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The “Survivor: Tocantins” Power Rankings Challenge: Round 3

March 12, 2009

The Rules: Each week, “Survivor: Gabon” alumni and former Onion Alliance kingpin Charlie Herschel and your beloved “Survivor” recapper Gordon Holmes will create separate power rankings. The ranking of the person who is voted out of that Thursday’s episode will determine the amount of points the two combatants will earn. For example, if Sierra is voted out this week, Charlie will receive 1 points and Gordon will receive 3 points. At the end of the season, the person with the most points will be named the “Survivor: Tocantins” Power Rankings Challenge Champion.

Last Week: Gordon had Sandy ranked in spot 12, while Charlie had Sandy ranked 9th. The current score is Gordon 21, Charlie 18.

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‘Survivor: Tocantins’ Episode 4 Recap – The Sex Kitten Gets Neutered?

March 6, 2009
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Last Week on ‘Survivor’: Coach promoted Tyson to Assistant Coach, imitated Erinn, and was offended when Jerry suggested Brendan would make a good leader. Taj and Brendan decided to include Sierra and Stephen in their cross-tribe alliance. And, Erinn was saved from elimination by Jerry’s mysterious tummy ache.

This week: Sydney flirts, Tyson strips, Taj schemes, and Sandy continues to say things that make me question my dedication to this “Survivor” recapper gig… (more…)

The ‘Survivor: Tocantins’ Power Rankings Challenge: Round 2

March 5, 2009
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The Rules: Each week, “Survivor: Gabon” alumni and former Onion Alliance kingpin Charlie Herschel and your beloved “Survivor” recapper Gordon Holmes will create separate power rankings. The ranking of the person who is voted out of that Thursday’s episode will determine the amount of points the two combatants will earn. For example, if Sierra is voted out this week, Charlie will receive 3 points and Gordon will receive 4 points. At the end of the season, the person with the most points will be named the “Survivor: Tocantins” Power Rankings Challenge Champion.

Last Week: Both Charlie and Gordon had Jerry ranked in the 9th position. Therefore, the score is currently tied at nine points each.

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‘Survivor’ Castaway Interview: Jerry Sims

February 27, 2009

We’ve learned a lot from ‘Survivor’ over the years. Michael Skupin taught us not to breathe in too much smoke, Richard Hatch taught us to pay our taxes, and Corinne Kaplan taught us never to cross her…ever. Last night, Jerry Sims taught us something new: never try to get by on an all-bean diet.

We had a chance to sit down with Jerry and get his thoughts on who the most deceptive member of Timbira was, the truth behind Coach’s mysterious healing potion, and which player really has the power to communicate using only his eyes…
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‘Survivor: Tocantins’ Episode 3 Recap – Blonde Leading the Blind

February 26, 2009

Last Week on ‘Survivor’: Coach went back on his bold “Let the Strong People Win” strategy by voting off Candace, a woman I’m pretty sure could beat him in an arm-wrestling match. Also, Taj and Brendan were sent to Exile (not an) Island where they plotted to form a super secret cross-tribe alliance.

This week; Coach delegates his coaching duties, Taj plants seeds for the future, and Sandy says something that leaves me trying to figure out a way to un-hear things…

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