Australian Survivor Archives

Episode 65 - The Best Of Australian Survivor Archives Part 4

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +1100

A quiet year is set to get a bit louder as we close out 2022 in style with another CLIP SHOW as we bring you all those bits of our non-interview episodes of our coverage of Season 2 of Australian Survivor! You'll hear all the bits of our recaps, all the bits of our hilarity and all the bits of us bagging out Ben Wynn just a bit more in true ASA style! So strap yourself in to close out the year with a big one and get excited for a trip down memory lane in the perfect way to close out the year!

Episode 64 - The Best Of Australian Survivor Archives Part 3

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +1100

As we get ready to close out a very quiet year on ASA, we're back for another exciting CLIP SHOW as we bring you the best bits from all our interviews covering Season 2 of Australian Survivor! That's right, it's time to bring all those exciting moments from our exciting guests during our coverage of Channel 7's Celebrity Survivor that we know you loved every second of! So strap yourself in and take the trip down memory lane for another epic episode of your favourite podcast!

Episode 63 - Season 1 21 Year Reunion Special

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +1100

A very very special episode coming down your speakers today as we bring you all the action from our EXCLUSIVE 21 year reunion for Season 1 of Australian Survivor hosted direct from the original filming location of Whalers Way! Join Ben & Matt from the ground and for the first time ever in person together as they chat with reunion attendees from Season 1 Lincoln Howes, Craig Abbott, Naomi Russell, Lance Brooks, Deborah Peart & Sciona Browne, as well as hearing from two members of the Theakstone family Glenn & Bob who own the land at Whalers Way. Added to this we also hear from both Cable Brandon & Matt Carr who joined the boys for the epic reunion weekend! It's one hell of an episode with some epic action from an amazing weekend that we know you will want to hear from!

Episode 62 - The Best Of Australian Survivor Archives Part 2

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +1100

After our return last week with an EPIC clip show bringing you the best bits of our Season 1 interviews, we're back once again for another CLIP SHOW as we now bring you all the best bits from our non-interview episodes from Season 1. That's right, you'll hear all the bits you laughed and cried on from our episode recaps and other episodes covering the very first season of Australian Survivor that you probably forgot about but knew you loved. So lock yourself in for the next few hours of your life to once again take a trip down memory lane as we bring you the BEST OF Australian Survivor Archives part 2!

Episode 61 - The Best Of Australian Survivor Archives Part 1

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +1100

WE'RE BACK! Hello! Remember us?! Well we still exist! And what a way to come back to your speakers today as for the very first time we're here to bring you an epic CLIP SHOW featuring all the best bits of our interviews from our Season 1 coverage of Australian Survivor! Buckle yourself up for one epic trip down memory lane as we bring you clips from each of our 20 interview episodes featuring 21 different guests that will make you laugh, cry and have every other emotion along the way! So get ready for the next few hours to enjoy the BEST OF Australian Survivor Archives Part 1!

Episode 60 - Saying Goodbye To Season 2

Ben Waterworth — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +1100

Well, it's been an incredible ride we've taken you on throughout the second ever season of Australian Survivor and today we draw the epic Celebrity Survivor season to a close with a bang. For the first time Ben actually flies solo today but is joined by the one and only David Oldfield to help close out the season with their final thoughts on everything from the legacy the season has left for the Australian version of Survivor, right through to David (and Ben) getting a chance to talk up why he was robbed of the win. We also make sure to close it out with our now standard end of season questions as well as bring you our own version of what a modern day Celebrity Survivor may look like if we were to re-cast it. So while you may have the tissues out in sadness on the end of an epic season, you'll want to keep them out for the celebration that is one more final epic episode talking about the epic season that is Australian Survivor Season 2!

Episode 59 - Season 2 Reunion

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +1100

After an incredible season of amazing episodes and interviews around the second season of Australian Survivor, it's time to help draw our coverage of the season to a close by bringing you an EXCLUSIVE reunion episode of Australian Celebrity Survivor! That's right, for the first time EVER, we bring together a group of contestants and EP himself in David Mason to go over all the memories, all the talking points and everything else in between from that memorable season in 2006! We are joined by Amber, David, Justin & Guy to talk about their memories from Vanuatu, their thoughts on each other after 15 years and just what they feel the legacy of their season is after all this time. There is even some very interesting conflict resolution and some surprising revelations that you won't want to miss! So get to listening, get ready to be entertained and don't miss out on the first ever reunion for the second season of Australian Survivor!

Episode 58 - Guy Leech Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +1100

You've heard from six other players from Australian Survivor Season 2 but now it's time to hear from the one man who ruled them all in the winner of Celebrity Survivor from 2006, the one and only Guy Leech! Yes, that's right, it's time to speak to our first ever winner on the show as we sit down with Guy to find out anything and everything from his time out in Vanuatu and just how he went from being voted out on day 13 to becoming the second ever winner of Australian Survivor. Added to this we also find out just how ready he was to play and how he got himself in that zone, why Survivor was the one show he wanted to do over any other show and just how close he came to coming back in the Channel Ten era of Survivor. It's one hell of a chat that reveals a lot more than you could've ever imagined, so pour yourself a bowl of Nutri-Grain and get yourself in ironman form for one interview you definitely won't want to miss!

Episode 57 - Justin Melvey Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +1100

Are you prepared for maybe the most honest and revealing interview you've heard here on ASA? An interview that will not only answer all your burning questions from Season 2 of Australian Survivor but leave you incredibly entertained at the same time? Well if you're not, get yourself ready as we chat to the legendary runner-up of Australian Survivor Season 2 Justin Melvey to find out everything (and more) you have always wanted to know about his time on the show. Want to know the truth behind those bribery allegations? You will learn it by listening. Want to know why he took Guy to the end instead of Imogen? You will find out by listening. Want to know maybe the most incredible behind the scenes story ever that happened to him while filming in Vanuatu? You will be blown away by hearing it while listening. It's one of the best interviews you will listen to today so don't waste anymore time and listen right now!

Episode 56 - Free Guy

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +1100

It's been an epic season of epic episodes and epic recaps so are you ready to go over one more epic episode of Season 2 of Australian Survivor? Well, you better be because it's time to go over the finale and get to the bottom of everything from sweary and angry Guy right through to happy and celebratory Guy. We also have to get through a certain Queen being voted out (sob) as well as a certain runner-up really wanting to be a friend to everyone and hating riddles. Is that a riddle in itself to work out what we're trying to say? Get to listening, get to being excited and get to closing out one epic season in epic style!

Episode 55 - The Battle Of Vanuatu

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +1000

Do you remember the great Battle of Vanuatu of 2006? You know, that epic battle where two pairs went head to head to find out who would emerge from the jungle as the champion? The battle of happy campers who apparently were more likely to watch 'The Waltons' that actually draw blood? If you're having trouble remembering then it's time to listen to this episode to have your memory refreshed as we go over the penultimate episode of Season 2 of Australian Survivor. We try and work out if this is one of the most pointless episodes in the history of the show, despite it having maybe the most epic reward of all time. We also try and work out why more people don't break bread with the host, and find out if another twist this week is terrible like the last one or actually quite good. What conclusion will we come to? It's time to listen and download to find out. Bring on the battle!

Episode 54 - David Oldfield Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +1000

He’s the man with more nicknames than he has had chicken dinners. The man we have named more episode after than any other contestant. The man who has gone down in Australian Survivor infamy as one of the all-time greats. And the man who this week is appearing on Australian Survivor Archives to talk about everything and more. That is right, it’s time to chat to the legend that is David Oldfield about his time on Australian Survivor season 2 and find out everything that you know went down and everything else that you didn’t. We find out from David which show he was told he was appearing on before he actually knew it was Survivor. We also learn which player promised they would never vote him out before the game and why such a thing was said. Added to this we learn just where his amazing cooking skills came from, how shocked he was about Imogen and Nicolle turning on him and where his time on Survivor ranks among all the other amazing things he has done in his life. It’s one hell of a chat that you definitely won’t want to miss, so get to listening to avoid disappointment!

Episode 53 - Let’s Do The Twist

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +1000

Are you ready for maybe the most infamous and controversial twist in the history of Australian Survivor? The twist that has defined a season of the show like no other? The twist that is perhaps the one thing that everybody who remembers Season 2 of Australian Survivor remembers? Because the time has come to discuss it with our episode 10 recap of Season 2 of Australian Survivor. Can we defend the twist at all or is it the worst twist in the history of the show? Is David just adding to his genius even more this episode or does he make a fatal mistake that could’ve been avoided? Why are Justin and Guy just on complete fire as they return to the game and should their strategy be appreciated more? And why do we wish there was more to the challenge this week than there is? Grab yourself some Twisties and twist away all episode for one episode you won’t want to miss!

Episode 52 - Sitting Ducks

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +1000

How many ducks in a row does it take to have a quacking good time? And what if that quacking good time could've been avoided? Well, you're about to find out both this week as we question some decisions and praise some others on our latest episode recap of Australian Survivor Season 2. We also find out just why Nicolle was perhaps the biggest threat to win this game had things played out differently and just what part of Australian Survivor history she was involved in this week. Added to this even more nicknames for David and some interesting moments for our beloved pleasure machine and it's an episode we know you won't want to miss!

Episode 51 - Who Framed Justin Melvey?

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +1000

Is this the strangest episode of Australian Survivor we've ever seen? An episode that seemingly brings us a rivalry we never knew we had. An episode that seemingly brings us promises we didn't know were made. And an episode that brings us arguably the most controversial moment ever seen on our screens on Australia Survivor that is...well...never really explained. So what are we here to talk about? What are we here to say? What are we here to learn? You'll just have to find out that and more by listening to this episode.

Episode 50 - The 7th Wonder Of The Ancient World

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +1000

We have to ask this: is David Oldfield the Australian Survivor contestant with the most nicknames in history? And not nickname that were given to him by him, we're talking nicknames actually given to him by other people? Because once again we are finding out even more things to call a certain 'Lord Mayor of the jungle' as we continue pushing through the second season of Australian Survivor. As we learn more about these epic names, we also learn more about Elton and just why he still loves getting hit on the head and eating island porridge, find out just how 'nasty' Nicolle Dickson can get while still being incredibly nice and also try and find out just how much love David has for himself in the mirror and...uh...during...quiet times. It's enough to get you shouting BREAKFAST and stare in the mirror, so click away and get yourself a new nickname at the same time!

Episode 49 - Jay Stewart Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +1000

It's time to once again take a brief break in covering the episodes and interviewing the players as we sit down with the composer of the theme music for Australian Survivor Season 2 Jay Stewart to chat about his unique music and theme that holds a unique place in the history of Australian Survivor! Jay discusses just how he came up with the theme, what influences he took for it, the unique way he was able to blend so many different sounds together as well as discussing some of the other iconic Australian TV themes he has been involved with. Prepare to entertained and educated all at the same time!

Episode 48 - The Master Tactician

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +1000

Just what makes David Oldfield such a good player of Survivor? Is it his ability to seemingly fit in with every single group? His ability to cook up a storm? His ability to have Dicko seemingly rag him at every single moment? His ability to have people give him immunity? Or is it all of the above? This week, you're about to find out all of that and more, as we continue to find out just why Mr Oldfield is perhaps the most underrated Australian Survivor player the show has ever seen. We also find out just why Guy Leech is the best around and why he isn't afraid to stand in the darkness and step into the light, which is weird given he...uh...sorta goes home this week. How does that work? Well, once again you'll have to listen to find out. Don't you worry, it's going to be alright...

Episode 47 - Wayne Gardner Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +1000

He's one of Australia's greatest ever sportsman. A man who created history as Australia's first ever 500cc motorcycle World Champion. A man who had a tickertape parade in his honour, has the key to the city of Wollongong and has even had a movie made about him. But one thing is for sure, when it comes to talking about Survivor, Wayne Gardner hasn't done that much. So we're honoured to be able to bring you the legend that is Wayne Gardner to talk about exactly that: his time on Australian Survivor. In this chat you'll learn the surprising reason he ended up out in Vanuatu. You'll also learn just how deep his friendship with 'Leechy' actually went. Oh, and there is also the topic of something green, long and smelly, which, we're sure you know what we're talking about given it was brought up a few weeks ago. Enticed yet? Excited? Thrilled? Jump on that motorcycle and feel all of that and more as we bring you another epic interview!

Episode 46 - You Don't Win Friends With Salad

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +1000

Salad. Ugh. Who actually likes that stuff? Not Elton Flatley, that's for damn certain. In fact, Elton just wants steak. All the steak. We're sure he likes steak more than he likes smashing stuff. And let's be honest, we know how much he loves doing that. So realistically, in listening to this episode you know damn well what you're about to get right? Basically us discussing how much Elton hates salad and loves steak? Well yes. But there is also the small factor of this episode being a pretty damn significant one. How significant? Well perhaps you need to listen to us talk about it to find out! Get to clicking, and get your steak sizzling. Elton will approve if you do so.

Episode 45 - Amber Petty Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +1100

You know her, you love her and you want to hear from her again. That's right, the one and only Amber Petty is BACK to chat to us once more, but this time in an official capacity on this show and not on a different show to try and create this show. Does that make sense? No? Well...we'll explain it on the episode. All you need to know now is that you're set for an incredible interview from Amber, who goes into detail about how she got on the show, which players she knew and which she didn't, just what relationships were formed on the beach (and off the beach) and also digging deep into the details about just what happened between her and Fiona. Added to this some pretty juicy details about other aspects out there in Vanuatu and you won't believe that you didn't listen to this episode sooner! Like...sooner meaning now right!? YES! Now! So get to it, and get you some Amber!

Episode 44 - Weekend at Amber's

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +1100

Amber Petty. That's all we need to say to get you excited for the episode this week. Because, seriously, what else more do you need? Perhaps a bit of risotto? A bit of breast meat? A bit of Justin Melvey being a fly? Sure, they will get you excited too, but Amber Petty is where it's all at. So much so that you could carry her around, make her swim back to Sydney and then still find yourself having a grand old time. Don't believe us? Then perhaps you need to listen to the episode just to see what we're on about! You're welcome.

Episode 43 - Fiona Horne Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +1100

Are you ready for a magical interview? An interview that will put you under a spell of excitement? An interview that will have you checking your tarot cards to see if it was meant to be that awesome? Well if you weren't ready, you will be now as we chat with the one and only Fiona Horne from Season 2 of Australian Survivor! In this in-depth chat, Fiona goes over her random connection to a famous US player and why she wishes she knew more about the show to use that to her advantage once she was out in Vanuatu. She also spills the beans on some behind the scenes nuggets that were whispered about in the gossip magazines, reveals the truth about her relationship with Amber and expresses why getting voted out was so hard for her. Added to this a variety of other tidbits you won't want to miss, there really is no reason why you are still reading this and not listening! So get to downloading and broom yourself away on one magic episode!

Episode 42 - Ding Dong The Witch Is Gone

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +1100

Just how do you celebrate someone like Fiona Horne being voted out? Do you celebrate with a dance? A silent moment? Or both? How about with an epic episode going over an epic player that is the one and only white witch? Added to that, how about a dose of celebrating the one and only puppet master that is David Oldfield? Or perhaps going into detail why this episode is one of the most important in the history of Australian Survivor? If all of that sounds like a fun couple of hours, then there's no need to read your tarot cards to help you download this episode to keep you entertained!

Episode 41 - The Curious Case Of Benjamin Wynn

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +1100

There have been 123 contestants in the history of Australian Survivor. Amongst these players are some true legends, some incredible characters and people you wish you could see again just to get another shot. There is also one man who is unique in the Australian Survivor community. A man who for whatever reason was on a celebrity season, despite him not being a celebrity. A man who so little is known about, we don't even know if the name we know him as, is his real name. That man is Benjamin Wynn. That man is an enigma. And that man is the main talking point of the episode you are about to listen to. So strap yourself in folks as we try and get to the bottom of the man, the myth, the legend (in at least one hosts eyes) that is Benjamin Wynn.

Episode 40 - Kym Johnson-Herjavec Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:23:00 +1100

If you thought this season couldn't get anymore exciting, then you are wrong, as we are excited to bring you our first contestant interview from Season 2 of Australian Survivor by chatting with the iconic first boot that is Kym Johnson-Herjavec! Kym takes us through her journey of how she ended up in Vanuatu, finally giving the truth about just what she thought she had signed up for, whether or not she wanted to quit or not as well as just how she could've ended up staying longer. We also find out more about her extremely interesting and unique luxury item and just why being the first boot helped her out in her amazing post-Survivor career. It's an interview that will make you want to get your dancing shoes on so get them ready and tune in!

Episode 39 - She's A Celebrity...Get Kym Johnson Out Of There!

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +1100

Oh Kym Johnson. What an Australian Survivor enigma. Shows up to the beach, thinks she's simply going camping and then doesn't even realise where she is and what she is doing. That makes her awesome right? Well you'll have to find out as we get into our first recap episode of season 2 of Australian Survivor and discuss everything and anything related to Kym Johnson and why she just might be the most underrated first boot ever to play the game. There is also some Dicko moments, Amber love, Dicko moments, Fiona love, Dicko moments, David love, Dicko moments, Imogen love, Dicko moments and some guy named Ben. Who is that? We still don't even know...but all we do know is that Kym Johnson is still needing help from Vanuatu. Better get to listening to see if you can help her!

Episode 38 - David Mason Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +1100

We're barely 5 minutes into our coverage of Season 2 of Australian Survivor and we're bringing you another massive interview, this time with the executive producer of Celebrity Survivor David Mason. In an in-depth interview, David reveals a series of firsts about the Channel Seven produced season, including just how close they were to landing a massive name, how they defined 'celebrity', which cast members were just a tad difficult to work with and why showers and toilets were so relevant to the season. It's arguably our most revealing chat so far, so stop reading and get to listening! You won't regret it.

Episode 37 - Saying Hello To Season 2

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +1100

Hello strangers! Did you miss us? Because we missed you! And we have a special treat today to make up for being away for so long! What is that treat? A BRAND NEW EPISODE! YAY! And even more exciting, A BRAND NEW SEASON! YAY! We are back to begin our coverage of Season 2 of Australian Survivor and perhaps the most forgotten about season in the history of the Australian version of Survivor, the 2006 Celebrity version. Ben & Matt are back to introduce the season, give their thoughts ahead of our coverage and try and find a balance between good Dicko impression and acceptable Dicko impression. It really isn't as easy as it sounds. So are you ready? Get yourself pumped and get yourself ready to listen hard, listen safe and listen to win!

Episode 36 - Saying Goodbye To Season 1

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +1000

Well, it's been an incredible ride we've taken you on throughout the first ever season of Australian Survivor and today we draw the epic Whalers Way season to a close with a bang. Ben & Matt are joined once again by Cable Brandon as well as the biggest Season 1 superfan there is Matthew Carr to close out the season with their final thoughts on everything from the legacy the season has left for the Australian version of Survivor, right through to Matt getting a chance to talk up David Haas for one last time. We also announce something massive coming very soon, and get a chance to read a book on air that you have been waiting all season for. So while you may have the tissues out in sadness on the end of an epic season, you'll want to keep them out for the celebration that is one more final epic episode talking about the epic season that is Australian Survivor Season 1!

Episode 35 - Season 1 Reunion

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +1000

With all the interviews and discussion we've had all season around the first ever season of Australian Survivor, what better way than to help draw our coverage of the season to a close than by bringing you a massive reunion episode! That's right, for the first time in nearly 20 years a a number of the contestants and the host himself Lincoln Howes come together to go over all the memories, all the talking points and everything else in between from that very first season back in 2002! We are joined by Lucinda, Deb, Naomi, Craig, Lance, Jeff, David & Sciona to talk about their memories from Whalers Way, their thoughts on each other after nearly 20 years and what their combined take is on the modern version of the show they helped pioneer. It's an episode that any fan of Australian Survivor won't want to miss!

Episode 34 - Stephen Peters Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +1000

When it comes to big interviews we have perhaps saved the best for last as we sit down with the executive producer of season 1 of Australian Survivor Stephen Peters to ask him all the big questions we've been dying to find out all season! You'll find out pretty much everything you've wanted to know in this incredibly in-depth chat, from just how much the actual budget was for the show as well as finally settling the biggest debate of all time: were the Kadina buffs green or yellow? If there is one interview you won't want to miss this year, it's any interview involving Ben Dark. But if there are two you don't want to miss, then this is the second one!

Episode 33 - Matt Bronger & Sean McBride Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +1000

A special episode for you today as we bring you two special guests who brought their own special skills to the first season of Australian Survivor! Our first guest is cameraman Matt Bronger who was heavily involved in shooting some of the most famous shots during the first season. Matt talks about just how he got on the show, his vivid memories of filming in Whalers Way and why he thinks it was a great location, as well as comparing the first season to the newer seasons on Channel Ten which he has also worked on. We also are joined by Sean McBride, who served as both the survival consultant and challenge cooridinator on season one. Sean talks about

Episode 32 - Caren Shaw Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +1000

You've waited for this interview for a long time and we're sure many of you thought it would never ever happen, but it's finally here. Yes, we have found the one Kadina member that we haven't spoken to yet in the one and only Caren Shaw about her time on season 1 of Australian Survivor in this very fun chat! We learn just why on earth Caren even applied for the show when she hadn't really ever watched Survivor in the first place. We also find out just how her media background seemingly helped her on day one of filming. Added to this everything from finding out her true feelings on Jane, just who on earth she was working with out there as well as the truth behind her exit, and you will be glued to the speakers once again with another great interview. Just make sure you wear your Northern Territory hat with pride in celebration!

Episode 31 - Pete Dickson Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:55:00 +1000

A very special interview to bring you today on Australian Survivor Archives as we chat with Rob Dickson's brother Pete to find out a little bit more about his brother and celebrate the legacy that Rob left on the game of Australian Survivor. Pete gives us a unique insight into the person that Rob was, including telling us of some incredible stories from his childhood, just what drew him into applying to be on Survivor and why it wasn't a surprise to him that Rob was able to win the game. Pete also tells us about what Rob would've thought about his season being snubbed by the Channel Ten version all these years later, and tells us just where he thinks Rob rates in the all time greats. It's a great chat that will teach you so much more about the legend that is Rob Dickson and make you appreciate him even more as not only a player of Survivor, but a human being as well.

Episode 30 - Sciona Browne Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +1000

Well, here we are. The interview many of you have been waiting for, and an interview that is definitely worth the wait. For the first time in nearly 20 years, the legend that is Sciona Browne sits down to talk about her time on Australian Survivor in what is our longest interview to date. Do you want to know just why Sciona applied to be on the show? Do you want to know if she really ate dog poo to get on? Do you want to know if her bond with Rob really formed on the first day? Do you want to know what she genuinely thinks of Cherry Ripes and Tiddlywinks? And do you want to know if Ben will achieve his dream and be called a 'young warrior' by Sciona herself? All of those questions will be answered, alongside a myriad of other amazing content that will leave you hooked to your speakers. If you love the first season of Australian Survivor, this is one interview you can't miss.

Episode 29 - Katie Gold Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +1000

You've been waiting all season for us to get to this interview and today we deliver the goods, as we are joined by the legend, the myth, the icon that is Katie Gold. In this no holds barred interview, hear Katie go over everything that happened to her during the first season of Australian Survivor, including the truth about her relationship with Rob and whether or not it ever got fixed, her true feelings on Joel, Jane and Sciona as well as just why her amazing game becomes even more amazing when you know the entire truth behind it. We know we say it for every episode, but we really do mean it when we say that this is one that you won't want to miss!

Episode 28 - Murder On The Katie Express

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +1000

Tickets! Tickets please! Bring us your tickets for the train ride of the century, as you get yourself prepared to take one hell of a journey on one hell of an episode. Yes, that's right, a ride is coming your way as we recap arguably one of the greatest episodes in the history of Australian Survivor, the finale of season 1. There's Katie, there's Rob, there's Sciona and there's Joel, but you know you're here for the Katie and all the Katie that comes from Katie. Are you prepared? Are you ready? Well make sure you are, as your tickets are about to be clipped and you're about to go on an express journey to pure entertainment.

Episode 27 - Sophie Hutchinson Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:00:00 +1000

As we get into the meaty and juicy interviews of season 1, it's time to learn a little bit more about the amazing Sophie Hutchinson as she gives us an insight into her game that we really didn't get a massive chance to see. Sophie takes on a journey from why she applied to be on the show, right through to whether or not she still enjoys making emu sounds and singing INXS. We also get the truth on her nanny after 19 years, as well as learning everything else from her true relationship with the "Tipara Four" alliance and just why she still wants to fart on the Queen's lap. If you've ever wanted to learn more about Sophie, then this is your chance!

Episode 26 - Young Bucks & Toy Boys

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +1000

How can this season get any better? Seriously. After a season long series proving that the first ever Australian Survivor is a masterclass of entertainment, we are presented with this episode. Episode 12. The penultimate episode. An episode that features root rats. An episode that features young bucks. An episode that features toy boys. And an episode that features the weirdest sound effect you will ever hear. But it's an episode that you need to watch, and an episode you need to listen to. Because it's an episode that will stick with you, and an episode any fan of Australian Survivor needs to see and any fan of Australian Survivor Archives needs to listen to. So grab a chartreuse and a bear called Ben to get involved and make sure you don't miss one hell of a ride.

Episode 25 - Jane Johnson Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +1000

It's always great to be able to bring you an interview on ASA, but how about an interview with royalty? Well today you have that privilege as we sit down and chat with the true queen of Australian Survivor Jane Johnson! Just how does Jane feel about being anointed a queen? Why has she been waiting for this opportunity to chat and speak her mind about her time on the show for 18 years? Which player does she manage to do a near perfect impression of? And what is her beef with Craig? It's a fun and entertaining chat that we know you will come out of it feeling incredibly regal, so get to listening and get to worshipping!

Episode 24 - The Robfather

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +1000

If we could somehow convey music with these words, we would be conveying the theme from The Godfather right now, as we bring you the episode that solidifies the fact that the original 'Robfather' in the game of Survivor wasn't a certain man from Boston, but in fact a man from Melbourne who just happened to own the very first season of Australian Survivor. Robert Dickson is his name, and Robert Dickson is his reputation. Need we say more? You'll just have to listen to our recap of the 11th episode of season 1 to find out just what we're talking about. It's an episode you simply can't refuse.

Episode 23 - Lance Brooks Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +1000

It's been 18 years, but do you think Lance has finally worked out there was an alliance? It is a pretty difficult question, but today is the day where finally we discover if Lance has worked it out yet. Because let's be honest, he has had a bit of time to think about it right? Surely he has finally come up with something? You'll find that out in this episode as we sit down and chat with Lance about his time on Australian Survivor, which also brings us many more answers including just why Jane is Queen Jane, just why he got along so well with Joel, just why he has managed to stay in touch with so many people over the years and just why he is potentially the nicest guy you will ever meet. Just know that you'll also discover that there may have been alliances in this episode, but that Lance might not have known about them either. Perhaps we'll tell him in another 18 years...

Episode 22 - All Hail Queen Jane

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 29 May 2020 07:00:00 +1000

Ladies and gentlemen! Presenting your new queen! JANE DALTON! Yes, it's only taken us ten episodes worth of season 1 to get to this point, but we are proud to declare that a new queen of Survivor has emerged and her name is Jane. Sure, last time we talked about her she sucked. Sure, the time before that she didn't suck. Sure, next week she might suck again. But this week she is queen! It's that simple! Why do you ask? Well you'll have to listen to find out! And when you agree with us, we'll expect you to do the right thing and bow down to her royal highness and enjoy the Janetent that we have produced for you. Her royal servants are waiting, so get to listening!

Episode 21 - Jeff Brown Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 22 May 2020 07:00:00 +1000

So far you've enjoyed hearing from nearly every single member of Kadina, so now it's time to finally get things a little blue as we chat to our first ever Tipara member from season 1 of Australian Survivor, Jeff Brown! In one entertaining interview, Jeff will make you want to use the word 'dickhead' more than you ever thought you would as well as introduce you to the world of 'baby shit yellow' in a new way of describing something that you will wish you knew about earlier. There is also plenty of sledging from the king of sledge himself in an episode that we know will make you want to sledge all those dickheads you know. So click away! You won't regret it!

Episode 20 - Craig Abbott Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 15 May 2020 07:00:00 +1000

It's time for you to strap yourself in for one hell of an interview, as today we bring you the interview you have been waiting for all season if you are a Kadina fan with the one and only chocolate loving young warrior himself, Craig Abbott. And it's no ordinary interview. Oh no. This is an interview that you'll want to be listening to in full. And by full we mean over three hours. Three hours of Craig goodness in which he doesn't hold back on his thoughts on everything from just why Kadina were so bad, right through to all his different mind games with the Tipara tribe after the merge. There is even enough time to fit in chocolate recipes, Logies stories and answering that pressing question which Naomi didn't answer in her interview. So get yourself comfortable, find that family block and put yourself in box as you get ready for an interview no Australian Survivor fan should miss!

Episode 19 - Young Warriors & Golden Showers

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 08 May 2020 07:00:00 +1000

When you hang out with your friends, what do you like to do with them? Maybe play a game? Hang out and chat? Go see a movie? Pretty standard right? Well have you ever thought about peeing on them? No? What if they were your best friend? The reason we ask is that this week we find out which player of Australian Survivor likes to do that. And while you're guessing just which person it may be, we guarantee you will be wrong. So how will you find out the answer? Well by listening to the episode of course! And not only will you find out that answer, you will also hear us recap a thoroughly entertaining 9th episode of the 1st season. So be a young warrior and tune in. Golden shower guaranteed!

Episode 18 - Naomi Russell Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 01 May 2020 07:00:00 +1000

It's time to find out why one person hates one bloody ship so bloody much as we are joined by the bloody amazing person that is Naomi Russell to find out everything there is to know about her time on Australian Survivor. Why does she hate bloody ships so much? What drew her into applying for the show and what drew her into wearing he beloved Carlton guernsey? Does she share the love for David that Matt does? Which person does she reveal was referred to as the 'thinking woman's crumpet' during filming? Does she love our good friends at Intel as much as we do? And will she prove Matt or Ben right when it comes to her relationship with Craig? You'll have a bloody good time by listening to this bloody good episode so get to bloody clicking and bloody downloading it!

Episode 17 - Brought To You By Our Good Friends At Intel

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +1000

Do you have friends? What about good friends? Well we bet they aren't as good as our good friends at Intel! They are great friends! They bring you back after a few weeks off to discuss another episode of Australian Survivor. They bring you some entertainment in the biggest breasts challenge. They even sit around and wait for Lance's big move. There's so much to like about our good friends at Intel! If you don't believe us, then perhaps you need to tune into our latest episode, as we recap the 8th episode of season 1 of Australian Survivor. Because trust us, if you had a good friend like our good friends at Intel, you wouldn't even need reminding to listen! So listen! And maybe you can make a good friend too!

Episode 16 - Caren The Cannibal

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +1100

Does it really matter if a human is dead or alive before you eat them? We're not too sure about that one, but this week we are sure that Caren definitely has an opinion on that. What is that opinion? Well you'll have to tune in to find out because we're at MERGE BABY and that brings with it a whole new level of excitement that we can't even wait to get to. So much excitement really that we might even tell you how to listen and threaten you with some Fa products or Lays chips if you don't. Not scared? Well you will be once we get Caren onto you...

Episode 15 - Sylvan Dorney Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +1100

You've heard us talk about him. You've heard us wonder about him. You've heard us try to understand him. Now it's time for you to hear from him as we bring the man, the myth, the legend that is Sylvan Dorney to your speakers. Just how much of the real Sylvan did we see during season 1? Why was he very nearly on Big Brother instead? What hidden TV career have we discovered he had before he was on Survivor? Which part of the show was edited to make him look worse than he actually was? And just how much of a fantasy world is he still living in today compared to 2002? You know you want to know all the answers to these questions and the only way you can find them out is by listening to this episode! So click away and get taken away into ASA fantasy world!

Episode 14 - Jack Robin Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:00:00 +1100

It's time to take a break from the recaps this week as we bring you a special interview with the man who composed the theme and score for season 1 of Australian Survivor, Jack Robin! Jack takes us through his unique methods in creating the theme and goes through what influences he had when he created it. He also gives us an insight into just how much influence he had from the iconic US theme by Russ Landau, as well as telling Ben why he is weird. How do we get to that so quickly in an episode about music? Well, that's why you'll have to listen to find out!

Episode 13 - Hairy Nannies

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 07:00:00 +1100

Just what does it take to be a nice person? Surely it means being nice yes? And you would think being a nanny would make you a nice person? As well as being a boyfriend of a person who should love you no matter what? If you're struggling to answer these questions and are wondering just what we are on about, then perhaps you need to listen to our episode this week as we try and find those answers and more in our recap of the sixth episode of season one of Australian Survivor. We would tell you more, but we also have a lot of food to eat at the airport. And that of course is very important too.

Episode 12 - Deborah Peart Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 07:00:00 +1100

It's time to find out more about Timmy the dog and just what it is like to be in Sylvan's Fantasy World as we are joined by the amazing Deborah Peart to chat about her time on season 1 of Australian Survivor! We find out from Deb why she felt that coming from a television background would help her out in Whalers Way and whether or not it actually did help the way she thought it would. We also find out a little bit more about just how close she was with Sylvan, which tribe member she lived with for a while after the game as well as how good her singing voice is when it comes to singing THAT theme that we are all wanting to hear her sing. And if all that isn't enough, we also find out just what happened when two eras of Australian Survivor came together at the recent AACTA Awards. It's another chat that will have you learning, listening and most importantly, SINGING!

Episode 11 - Anyone For Tiddlywinks?

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:30:00 +1100

If you didn't already love Sciona then you will after this episode as we learn just what games she is willing to play and just why she isn't there to play Tiddlywinks in our latest episode recap. As we look closer at the fifth episode of season 1, we try and work out if it's a bad thing to watch 12 people starve and struggle for 42 minutes. We also discuss why it's great to see Craig positioning himself into the 'players ahead of their time' club, discover why Naomi supposedly hates everything and once again solidify why Katie is such a goddess. So strap yourself in and put your version of Tiddlywinks away, because like Sciona, we definitely didn't come here to play it.

Episode 10 - David Haas Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 07:00:00 +1100

You've heard us gush about him. You've heard us swoon over him. You've even heard us start a fan club for him. But now is the time to finally hear from him. That's right, it's time to hear from the one and only David Haas! David takes us through an incredible journey of his Survivor experience, right from the very beginning as to why he even applied and all the way through to today and why he very nearly didn't do this interview. You'll also hear some of the most incredible admissions you've ever heard in any interview that will make you think differently not only about season 1 of Australian Survivor, but the entire show itself. It's an interview you simply can't miss.

Episode 9 - Craig & The Chocolate Factory

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 07:00:00 +1100

After a brief break we're back to bring you a special trip to another fantastic place in which Craig eats chocolate, Sylvan wins cars and Jane is shit. At least according to Jeff it seems. Although we're not too sure if the editors seemingly wanted everyone to believe that. But no matter what you believe, one thing is for certain and that is don't get near Craig if he hasn't eaten chocolate. Because you will probably be dead by the time you realise your mistake. So use this episode as an educational tool while you listen to it. You won't regret it.

Episode 8 - Sylvan's Fantasy World

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +1100

Are you all ready to come to a magical place where you can do amazing things such as have pastries for breakfast or cereal for lunch? Where you can hang out with guys because that's cool and girls because that is cool too? If that sounds amazing then you're in for a treat with our episode this week as we take you to Sylvan's Fantasy World, a place we know you won't ever forget! Just make sure you get plenty of cold pizza to enjoy along the way as we're sure you'll need every slice....

Episode 7 - Jennie Duggan Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +1100

The second boot from season 1 Tim Duggan was a great character and perhaps one of the most underrated characters Australian Survivor has ever produced and he remains sadly one of only two Australian Survivor players to have passed away. In this special tribute episode to Tim, we chat with his wife Jennie about just how amazing of a person he was and why he was perfectly suited for Survivor. We also learn just how he went about getting on the show and how it was done in a unique way, as well as learn why he felt slightly hard done by after being voted out and why his time on Survivor stayed with him for a while after the show had finished. We are also joined by a very special guest during the interview which adds a whole extra dynamic to a potential future legacy for the Duggan name in the Australian Survivor history books.

Episode 6 - The David Haas Fan Club

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +1100

Is there any greater club to join than the David Haas Fan Club? Seriously, this club is the best club. You get all the perks of watching an incredibly smart, funny and great man who knows what he is doing and just wants to be a leader and get rid of all the nice people. He even will wash his (limited) hair in fish water to keep you entertained. Not sold? Well after listening to the episode this week we are pretty sure you will be, because besides wanting to drink a nice cold can of Solo, all you'll want to do is talk and think about the incredibly beautiful and smart man that is David Haas. You're welcome Australian Survivor fans, you're welcome.

Episode 5 - Lucinda Walters Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 07:00:00 +1100

17 years after she created International Survivor history, Lucinda Walters returns to the spotlight to give an insight into her three day adventure on Australian Survivor in 2002. Lucinda doesn't hold back in being honest and upfront with just exactly what she expected when playing the show and why she even applied in the first place, detailing the entire process and revealing a surprising story about a twist in her audition video that could've opened the door for an exciting Survivor twist. She also lets us in on which contestant she found out she had a very personal connection with after the game, and lets us know what she thinks about being a Survivor record holder. We should also sell this episode on the fact that you have a third of all the first boots in the history of Australian Survivor on one episode. It's like comic-con for first boots basically. It's that exciting.

Episode 4 - Set Your G-Code Kids

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 07:00:00 +1100

Our first episode recap is here as we go through the very first episode in the history of Australian Survivor and welcome ourselves back to Whalers Way! We welcome special guest Cable Sage to the show to help us talk about it and discover how watching this episode was so different in 2002. We also try and find a way to see if the bad in this episode can actually be redeemed and possibly work out a solution to just why that infamous first challenge wasn't ever considered to be re-shot. There is also some personal discovery around host impersonations as well as praising Queen Katie, questioning whether Sylvan really wanted to be there and celebrating the genius that is David. So get your G-Code set and your myths about snakes prepared as we finally get cracking into the very first season of Australian Survivor!

Episode 3 - Lincoln Howes Interview

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 07:00:00 +1100

Three episodes in and we're pulling in the big names to interview? GO US! It's a pleasure to be able to bring you a chat with the OG host of Australian Survivor Lincoln Howes, as he gives an amazing insight just into what it was like hosting the show and how he feels about his place in Australian Survivor history. There are also plenty of questions around what went wrong, what went right as well as some exciting news that may just see him return to the show nearly two decades later. Is that enough of a teaser for you? Because seriously, this interview is awesome. Just make sure you give his boat back, okay?

Episode 2 - Finding Ben Dark

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 07:00:00 +1100

As we move into our second episode and re-introduce you to season 1, we have to ask the most pressing question ever: just where the hell is Ben Dark? Seriously, the guy introduced himself into the world of Australian Survivor on a vine and stole our hearts and 17 years later he is missing. We're worried okay? Don't judge us. And if you do judge us, then make sure it's judging us on this episode. Because you're going to learn a lot about Whalers Way. A lot. You'll also learn just why there is a random woman dressed as a cat somewhere that is seemingly relevant to both Australian Survivor and the very first season. And there is also the possibility of learning a whole lot more about the behind the scenes stories that happened to make the very first season of Australian Survivor in 2002 happen. We just hope that with all that education you'll be able to use it to help us find Ben Dark once you're done listening. Come on Mr Dark, it's time to come home...

Episode 1 - An Introduction

Ben Waterworth & Matt Dyson — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 08:40:00 +1100

Welcome to the debut episode of Australian Survivor Archives! Join Ben Waterworth & the second greatest first boot in the history of Australian Survivor Matt Dyson as they introduce you to the show, detailing just exactly it is what we're trying to achieve with this podcast and bring their own stories about how they came to fall in love with (and somehow be qualified to talk about) Australian Survivor. There is even a couple of challenges set straight away that our listeners can get involved in immediately, one of which is actually enticing and the other is probably a little too scary to really make you care about. So what are you waiting for? Let's start this journey from the very beginning as we begin our epic quest to chronicle the entire history of the show that is Australian Survivor!