The On Fire podcast is back for Survivor 49, with Survivor host Jeff Probst, producer Jeff Wolfe, and Survivor: Cambodia winner Jeremy Collins. In the latest episode, they discuss the weather in Fiji and how it continued to affect the cast and crew, how production operates during its busiest times, and the return of the Knowledge is Power advantage. Also, Probst and Jeremy answer some fan questions.
Probst firstly emphasised the significant impact that the hot weather had on Survivor 49, the players, and himself. Although the medical team consistently conducted checkups on the players and crew, unavoidable situations still arose, such as when Kristina felt ill in the episode. However, the medics are always on standby to handle scenarios like this.
Also, Probst revealed that the location where they shot the challenge shown in the episode is the hottest spot they’ve filmed in Fiji. While Probst doesn’t know precisely why this particular spot’s temperature feels different, he compares it to a sauna where water is constantly poured onto hot coals.
Jeremy interjects that he’s been to both Cambodia and Fiji and recalls Fiji not being nearly as hot as it was during Survivor: Cambodia – Second Chances. Probst concedes to Jeremy’s point as he says, “No, I think Cambodia was the hottest place we’ve ever shot at. Yeah, for sure, you win that.”
Later, Probst explains that Survivor production is always at its busiest when filming its first season of the year. For instance, while filming Survivor 49, the production team was still editing Survivor 48, which was airing at that moment, and was recording the podcast for Survivor 48. Additionally, they were also preparing logistically for Survivor 50.
Then, they discussed the return of the Knowledge is Power advantage, and Probst proclaimed it’s the biggest game changer the game has seen. Jeremy then adds that since players now share advantage information on the New Era, they should use the K.I.P. asap rather than waiting, since that waiting timeframe is more likely to be used against them.
Jeremy then advised future players always to play to win and to steer the game in the direction they desire, regardless of the obstacles they may face. For example, Sage was a player in the lower ranks of the OG Uli tribe. While some might criticise Sage’s decision to target Shannon, Jeremy defends it as a necessary move for Sage to shake things up and potentially create a path for herself to the end by redirecting the game in her favour.
Lastly, Probst and Jeremy answer some fan questions. Probst was asked whether there are any rivalries within the Dream Team. Probst replied that while the Dream Team members are highly competitive with each other, they always remain professional and supportive.
When asked whether his relationship with food changes after playing, Jeremy disclosed that, while he has never liked to waste food, his taste for certain items has changed; he particularly likes his meat extremely rare and his pasta al dente, and links it to perhaps an animalistic and survivalist aspect, and even preferred warm water as opposed to cold immediately after playing Survivor.
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