How two friends built a Survivor podcast with a unique point of view (Andy & John, Purple Rock Survivor Podcast) [Podcast Format Series #3]
The Wit & Wire Podcast - A podcast by Melissa Guller

Seven years ago, Andy & John started The Purple Rock Survivor Podcast after meeting each other in an online forum. It is - in their words, not mine - “The smartest, funniest, most humble, and best Survivor podcast on the internet.” As a massive Survivor nerd myself, I tend to agree, and I consider their spoiler-free complete season ranking to be the absolute truth.
In this episode, Andy and John share...
- How they met and started their Survivor podcast 7 years ago
- How they manage production with a group of 4-6 people per episode, none of whom live in the same place
- How online forums have played a big role in their podcast growth
- Why they don’t interview many Survivor players (by choice)
- How they keep their community engaged beyond the podcast (like their Survivor fantasy league)
- The importance of having a real point of view as a podcaster
- Why more women aren’t getting into podcasting
- How they keep things fun (because isn’t that the point?) :)
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