Survivor on the Row - Season 48, Episode 9

A little bit different post this week. Andy has been having some trouble sending messages from his tablet, and I did not get his written blog post this week. Instead, I was able to get an audio track that includes some of his thoughts on the episode.

He also talks about our Survivor draft between him, Bianca, Johnna, and Bella (me). Bianca, Johnna, and I have all worked in different capacities on his case. Andy won our first draft in Season 46 and Bianca won the Season 47 draft. We drafted at 16 players. Here are our teams:

Andy: Mitch, Thomas (voted out), Bianca (voted out), Chrissy (voted out)

Bella: Joe, Shauhin, Kyle, Charity (voted out)

Bianca: Eva, Star, David (voted out), Sai (voted out)

Johnna: Mary, Kamilla, Justin (voted out), Cedrek (voted out)

Hopefully the message he sent me will get through, and I'll post it as soon as it does! 

Survivor on the Row - Season 48, Episode 8: "Talking Smack!"

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Talking Smack! by: Andy Canales Texas Death Row Well, when ya know, ya know! And, I knew this was going to throw some wood on the fire..and shonuff! THAT was so insane..watching Sai walk the walk was crazy good, but hearing the smack that Chrissy was popping off was classic..and watching her try to do damage control when they get back to camp was weak..She knew she had popped off to loudly..What really shocked me was hearing Shauhin talk about trusting Kamilla and not seeing or suspecting the knife at his throat! It is a real testament to the wicked game play these people are pulling and what is shocking, is that some of it is intentional, but most of it is just running on instinct..which blows my mind and just shows how much these people have ingested over the years that they have been watching the game, right? Now that Challenge?! That was SICK! oh man..to make everyone pick a partner was evil! (I loved it!!LOL!) To watch Shauhin pick Kamilla made me just shake my head..He has no idea, at all..not a freaking clue!Of course Eva and Joe would pair up, they had already made it clear they are a rolling pair, but seeing Mary and David link up not just in this challenge, but in general, was great for her game..cause homeboy is working and with Mary, he could actually run the rest of the game..I also KNEW that he would tell Shauhin about his name being dropped, and sure enough..FIRE in the house! hahahaha! Now, the way that they played the challenge and the effort was how you win it, and the pole challenge is old school..(Man, I remember in the first season there was this tiny piece of wood sticking out!HA! Y'all remember that?) It was so great watching Eva hit that mark by winning immunity.. She deserved it! Just goes to show you what you'll do for a TACO! LOL! Oh man, seeing the tacofest that was being consumed was making my mouth water..Here on the 'Row we can make some poor folk tacos with some beans or such..but to watch the cheese and see the salsa..OHMYGOSH! I was just in my head and fantasizing eating thru a fajita taco.. YES! Don't be shocked people, you should see me watching a pizza commercial...hahahaha! I'll tell you what was really telling, was the Journey and challenge for the 4 who lost..The Chutes with the balls and the move to take Star's vote..It shows their complete disregard of her as a threat..They knew that she wasn't on the block and treated her vote as collateral damage and part of the play..BUT! I think Star is playing smart..under the radar, quietly working the room, no hurry, no drama, and when she is ready and has her ducks in a row, she will make a move...whacha think y'all? OMGOSH! The insanity that ensued, from the way they spoke at the reward, it was clear that they had a vibe about Kamilla and they are right! Mary can feel that this chick is gaming, and I knew David would start to suspect some shaddy crap going on.. What they don't know is what WE DO, and that is she and Kyle are playing sneaky, and using ninja like moves..but what I said in my last blog, is this: THE JIG IS UP! The whole game is on the verge to blow up..and with Mitch seeing his chance at Tribal Alliance go out the window with Chrissy voted out, he will be scrambling, and Kyle has to know that he is now being looked at! Sure Chrissy made it easy TONIGHT, but there won't be anymore easy after tonight..NOPE! Yeah, her mouth was what got her smoked, but it doesn't change what she said..ITS TRUTH! She was real about it, and made the mistake of saying it in the open at tribal..That is what broke her...Kick back and rest homegirl, watch from afar, and know that you can always say, you played the game..You played the game! Hang on people, cause this is now going to be a free for all, and the drama and back stabbing is about to go down..Its gonna get bloody and the level of Talking Smack is going to go EPIC! One last note,, Eva is on the move, ya feel it?? I KNOW! WHAT? Peace, Andy Canales

Survivor on the Row - Season 48, Episode 7: "Say Goodbye Sai"

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-Say Goodbye Sai- by: Andy Canales Texas Death Row Oh The Game is afoot, people!!! It is so ON! The level of play has gone up so high, we need oxygen to withstand the heights these people are playing.. 4 the realz, 'ey?! Watching the (what I call) 'Survivor Shuffle' back to camp is always interesting..They never really show the Congo's being had during the return, but IF the did, you gotta know Sai is poppin' off at the mouth! You KNOW it man!! She rolled into camp as subtle as a ton of bricks falling from the sky and she is HOT! BUT, she ain't never been accused of being stupid..so its all about damage control, and giving her tribe mates the stink eye..Sadly, some people just ain't able to shut up, and our guy Mitch, got blindsided in the vote and is now scrambling, to make sense of it.. Sai on the other hand hears him out and starts to grind her teeth..LOUDLY! She is her worst enemy, period. As we all have seen, very few can play the game and grind an ax at the same time, because the enemy of today is your ally tomorrow, that's real talk, people. She allowed her own personality to dictate her game, and this is not the 'Sai wins Millions Show', this is Survivor, and she KNEW she needed to tone that down, I'm talking about the snapping tongue, the rolling eyes, the exasperated sighs and above all attitude! IF she could have just reigned in some of that she could have won this year, that's truth! She was slick, quick, and sneaky in her game, until she felt wronged..HA! Okay, that challenge was sick! I was blown away by the record setting time that David and Joe were able to withstand that challenge...wow! These are competitors and willing to go all in, and THAT is how you should approach anything that requires you to go into survivor-mode..right? That was epic and I was bummed for Joe, but he didn't whine or cry, he walked it off, as you should. Let's not forget Eva! What?! That chick is a beast! She is all IN, and I think the most dangerous in this game,( whacha all think?) and I'll tell you why. Did you notice in the second tribal that Kamilla and Kyle voted for Cedric, mmmmm? What is about to happen boys and girls, is that the jig is up! They are about to have their game blown up...how you ask? Simple..David! He will tell Shauhin all because it gives David more power in the game..remember kiddos, information IS power! Truth is, this should not have turned into this cloak and dagger move that Kyle came up with..They should have played it smart, kept below the radar and done battle another day, because it was an easy vote..Cedric was/is weak, in all aspects of the game he was an easy mark to be used, and sure, I thought MAYBE, he could play a game that would emphasis his social game, cause he sucked at the physical, but... sigh..this game ain't for the weak, confused, or the lazy...BUT! He will do well on the jury, because he is a fan of the game, and he gets to do what he loves..WATCH the game! Now..Sai you, Sai me, Sai it will always, that's the way it should be.....LOL! (Say You- Lionel Richie) She brought it on herself, so don't feel sorry for her, she could have swallowed that bile she used as chewing gum, and put a smile on her face. So, Sai ya! What really ticked me off, was the way they are moving against Mitch, I get it, but its early and there is no need to play him, he is a stand up guy, and that could hurt him..In this game nice guys finish last or end up on the jury.. I hope that he can move and solidify his game before next tribal, amen? Let's stay tuned people, cuz its about to go down next week!! OH YEAH! We all saw the previews for next week..I can't wait for it!!! YEEESSSS! I'll say it again..Survivors Ready....GO! Peace, Andy Canales

Survivor on the Row - Season 48, Episode 6: "Bamboozled"

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- Bamboozled- by Andy Canales Texas Death Row Hello...hellooo?! Is anyone listening to the crap coming outta the mouths of these fools? Anyone??! OMGosh, I want to slap someone and scream "WAKE THE EF UP!!!" This is the game, this is about a million freaking dollars! Dude, I got a damn headache after that episode... Okay..first, we all KNEW that Cedrik told Chrissy about Bianca's no vote...This dude has saved Sai one to many times and Chrissy told him right..That chick is gonna drown you the longer you hold on to her..but clearly he has drunk the kool aid, and has lost his mind thinking that she can be trusted..Some people just don't see the snake until it bites you..(I'm speaking from experience)..LOL! We all knew it would be a merge, when 2 teams are working with 4 each..that has the potential of throwing a wrench in the works.. I was kinda bummed by the way it was done, and way to early..BUT! The way they set it up..Jeff is wicked and slightly twisted..LOL! Advantage of the top..?! Yeah! Now we got a full on scramble for a prize, and watching Charity moozy towards it, and seeing Sai blast by her..Okay, I'm gonna say it..that chick is growing on me..She came to play, and is in it, to win it!! RESPECT! How many of y'all saw that hurt bunny look on Charity's face?? huh? HA! She deserved it, with her lazy ass! Now, watching these people interact and try to feel each other was interesting..and the way that they tried to sell each other to gain some kinda alliance was funnier when they started to talk about integrity, honesty, strength, and being transparent! LOL! Is it the coconut juice, or the heat that got these people dazed and confused? ITS SURVIVOR! Look at the "strong" team..hahahaha! Kyle is lying, and faking the funk with all of them, and they all have these alliances that will torch their game, so what's with this integrity talk? Let's be real though..that challenge was DOPE!! Oh man..seeing Sai get that advantage was insane, and then looking at how it will play out.. it threw me for a loop..Did y'all notice that the orange team had most of the "strong" alliance which seemed like a slam dunk, right..but man, they just caught a bad break with Cedrik's lack of strength..grown ass man had to be carried up..sad..really sad..Purple won and the immunity challenge went fast and I was shocked to see Kyle win..Awesome effort by everyone, except Cedrik,, who should have his lunch money taken from him..Ya Wuss! Sneaky,sneaky,sneaky...the game began, and we can see the moves begin to test these early alliances and they will be tested! Star didn't even waste a moment and threw Charity out there.. while back at camp, the convo went against Sai, what was shocking is the willingness to play it safe..screw that noise!! I was sure that Sai was gone..Ceva had the numbers..6! Someone did a move..who though? They had six, one went to Cedrik, and if it went right, there would be 6 on Sai, and 6 on Courtney..but SOMEONE flipped the script and voted off the cuff..UGH! Now we got a GAME people..they will lie, cheat and burn each other, because this game was meant to be PLAYED, and you have to be willing to get dirty and WALK IT OUT!! I feel that we are setting the stage for a "Bamboozled" Season ! They will all learn what WE know, and they to will remember, that its about Out Wit, Out Play and Out Last..and ya gotta get ugly in this game! They are about to watch Sai and Mitch take it to another level..watch and see..Brace for impact Survivor's, cause its about TO GO DOWN! Peace, Andy Canales

Survivor on the Row: Season 48, Episode 5 - "And the Oscar Goes to..."

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** And the Oscar goes to...** by: Andy Canales Texas Death Row March 26th, 2025 ,Kamilla and Kyle!! That was a truly epic move, and as you can see, the effects of it left the California Girls in shambles. The moment that they got back to camp, they both began triage, working to mend any bad feelings and it seemed to work..SEEMED! Man, what a move, and the truth is Thomas was a real threat and they knew it..Did y'all see Shauhin's face when Kyle mentioned his pack being searched..hahahaha! That was a slick move to deflect the suspicion, and get some traction with both Joe and Shauhin Then reward!!! Wow! That was so sick, watching the intensity of focus to win that challenge! It was seriously dope, the amount of effort that went into it. Seeing Mary get a win, was really cool, when we all know that she has endured the gauntlet of Tribals, and was still in the game! BOOM! THAT is how you rock a challenge, and the joy of the win, was clearly felt, right? Of course, there is always a HATER..Sai dropping salt on Mary, twisting her mouth about being gracious?! Seriously? Ain't you the one that sat out cause you needed a break? huh? Not to mention hollering about you wanting a donut?!! Now you wanna take a shot at Mary? Whateva! But seeing Krissy and Sai bite at each other is a concern..(I'm backing my home girl Krissy.. Chi-Town, baby!..) Is it me,? That girl can't seem to help being shady..am I right? Immunity Challenge was so freaking emotional! Watching Eva try so hard and everyone working hard to get that Idol was really a hell of an effort by everyone. It could have went either way, but Eva barred down and got it done..Not to mention the new alliance of that tribe that just shook the curse off..Now THAT was a shock, right? Seeing Joe's face as he watched Eva struggle to find a calm and peaceful space was so agonizing, and when he grabbed her, helping her, whispering to her, bringing calm and peace to help her was really impacting on us all, in an emotional and very personal level..That's a man of honor, and I don't just hand that out, but that brother showed who he is with that single act of love for someone he TOLD that he had her..WOW! Then the roadkill...Bianca...How can someone who says they watch every season of Survivor and make such a mistake?!! huh? When did this game become a confessional as strategy? huh? Its like everyone wants to tell someone what, his and why they do what they do...What the hell is a matter with you??!!!? PRISON 101, folks.. NEVER tell the truth, NEVER tell anyone what your up to, and NEVER , NEVER, NEVER, trust another inmate (player) with your secrets! NEVER! She would still be in the game if she would have just done what she had planned to do..Of course Cedrik gave her up..She became an easy vote, with that one confession! So what if they would be mad..who cares?! Your still in THE GAME! That is all that matters..UGH! Disgusting! She deserved to go home, with her weak ass! I can't wait for next week people..oh man!! Its going down people..full merge! Now the gloves come off and its time to get sneaky, dirty, and foul..Cause a Million bucks is on the line..Time to seem who really wants this paypa, these ends, that crown that goes to the one who can shift the game and play it to win it...YES!!! It Is On!! See ya next week.... From The Row, Andy Canales