Survivor Millennials vs Gen X Power Rankings: Episode 4

Last week we got the biggest twist in Survivor history! NOT! The marketing department promised something epic. Instead we got a summit where they ate peanut butter and jelly. It was tragic. We learned that Paul was a big target, which was foreshadowing for his vote out. But did Paul's ouster change the power rankings? Not that much! Let's check it out! 

#1) Ken McNickle (4)

Ken should be knocked because his bulge didn't make an appearance this episode. That aside, Ken is become a fan favorite! The new odd couple of David and Ken, along with Paul's big mouth, helped sway the numbers toward them. Ken is a beast and a big threat. But right now, he's far too liked to be voted out. And that's dangerous for later on.

#2) Michelle Schubert (1)

Michelle was silent this episode. And that's good. It means she's likely not getting an ouster any time soon. No one suspects her as the mastermind of the Mari boot. That being said, if word gets out, her days are numbered.

#3) Michaela Bradshaw (2)

While we don't know what she'll do, Michaela seems like she is the queen of the flip. Adam seemed to have her ear about numbers. Sure, her strategy can work to get her far but it won't get her a victory. People are bitter!

#4) David Wright (8)

The thing about David is he is certainly a great character for TV. But for Survivor? He's a pretty massive wild card. At the summit, he told the millennial kids that he will flip to them. Way to play your cards.

#5) Jessica Lewis (5)

Jessica made a massive move in flipping against Paul. It also proves she's the queen of the older women alliance. Will her big move pay off or will she be handing over that Legacy Advantage soon?

#6) Zeke Smith (6)

I'm not convinced that Zeke is in any sort of danger. Even with Mari gone, Zeke is a number that can help oust Fiylor. 

#7) Sunday Burquest (9)

Sunday bounces up simply due to the fact that she was on the right side of the numbers. We didn't really get to see her feelings on turning against Paul. Will she be able to say to Bret and Chris that she was worried about being on the wrong side of the vote? That's her only play now.

#8) Jay Starrett (10)

Jay is starting to stand out as a big game player. He's strong in the challenges and smart to know his placement. He's slowly creeping up but not by much simply due to his alliance with Taylor and Figgy. If he makes a clear break, Jay is a dominating force to be reckoned with. 

#9) Taylor Stocker (11)

Taylor is so dumb. How dumb is he? Taylor is so dumb that if you talk to him, you instantly lose IQ points. Taylor can't win. But he is a goat.

#10) Chris Hammons (3)

Poor Chris. He didn't see that coming. What will be interesting to watch is if Chris can keep his cool, unlike Zeke. Chris needs to pass this off as good game play and not play into emotions.

#11) Bret LaBelle (7)

See above. Only Bret will be the one to play into emotions. And I think that will be a source of conflict.

#12) Adam Klein (13)

Adam had three big moments. 1) Being Zeke's secretary to Hannah. 2) Playing the number game with Michaela. 3) MISSING THE SHELLDOL! Foreshadowing? I think so!

#13) Figgy Figueroa (12)

Figgy Figgy Figgy, can't you see? YOUR GAME IS OVER! It's sad how clueless her game is.

#14) Will Wahl (14)

Here's my problem with Will. You can discredit his age all you want but that is the biggest problem with his game! He's revealing everything and anything to appease anyone who's older than him, WHICH IS EVERYONE! If Will wants to have a fighting chance, he needs to mature. And fast.

#15) Lucy Huang (15)

SHHH!

#16) CeCe Taylor (17)

CeCe was saved by Ken and David playing hard. They needed her number to oust Paul. But now that we've seen she's a bit of a dead weight in the challenge, I can see her going next.

#17) Hannah Shapiro (18)

Hannah, for the love of the gays, please learn about social cues. When Zeke doesn't want to talk, he doesn't want to talk. GO AWAY! We never saw a follow-up from that conversation but something tells me it will come back into play. 

Survivor Millennials vs Gen X Power Rankings: Episode 3

If you listened to my Digging Deep podcast (which you can now subscribe to on iTunes!), you know that last week's episode made me MAD. Infuriated. How the hell did Mari, the potential Survivor legend get voted off? Well, she was a threat! It's not necessarily a big shake up in the game because it's very early but it does shed a light on certain players and the games they are playing. So how will Mari's departure and this new twist play into this week's rankings? Check out below!

#1) Michelle Schubert (17)

How did my first boot pick for the Millennials make it to the top of the power rankings? By strategically knocking out my winner pick in glorious fashion. I was so down on Michelle pre game that I was pleasantly surprised to see her make an epic move. If you dissect how she did it, it was pretty fantastic. But will she be seen as the mastermind and gain a target or was swaying Hannah over her way of deflecting the target?

#2) Michaela Bradshaw (6)

The queen of the soundclips, Michaela made a big move by keeping her rival Figgy around. She could easily have knocked her out but the second she heard her name as a potential target, she had to let the personal differences not play a factor. And that's smart. But where does she fall in the pecking order? Keeping Figgy could backfire if the numbers don't go in her favor.

#3) Chris Hammons (3)

Determining the power over at Club Gen X is quite hard. We have seen the bottom feeders shine on the bottom but there is no clear cut leader. Well, that's not entirely true. You have to factions, one with cool-headed Chris and one with Mr. Bulgetacular Ken. Chris has the edge simply due to the numbers. 

#4) Ken McNickle (9)

Not since Caleb and Tai one season ago have we seen such an odd Bromance. Ken and David know that they need each other. They are not a likely pair in the real world and that's what makes this bond so interesting. Ken is playing a clean game right now. But where things will get interesting is if he has the ability to sway people to his side. Just how tight is the other six?

#5) Jessica Lewis (4)

If you're someone who follows edits, Jessica's visibility from episode one to two was not in her favor. She had a dominating first episode between finding the Legacy Advantage and her pink eyes. We didn't get a follow up on either. Is she not a factor in moves to come or is there really nothing on her at this point? No matter what, all clean eyes will be on her eventually since she does have this mysterious power.

#6) Zeke Smith (2)

Zeke was given a lucky break. In all honesty, Zeke and Mari could have been interchangeable in that vote. But Zeke's cruise director personality is what likely saved him. He was more personable. But we know he is going to freak out on Hannah and he needs to remember, unless he can do some immense swaying, he cannot alienate her vote. 

#7) Bret LaBelle (8)

Like most of the core six on Gen X, Bret didn't have much to say in this last episode. But he still remains at the top of the bunch. If the potential tribe expansion happens and he's on this mixed tribe, he will need to play nice with the kids from the Millennials or I can see him going.

#8) David Wright (18)

David gets such a giant power boost because he has something no one else has. The Hidden Immunity Idol. And Ken. And his bulge. David needs to rest easy that he now has a ride or die and not freak out. He cannot make anyone aware that he does have an idol because they're already suspicious. He should bring it with him to Tribal in the off chance he needs to play it.

#9) Sunday Burquest (14)

It's becoming a trend. Sunday was there for a brief narration and that's it. Sunday seems to be toward the top of the Gen X core six and has yet to falter. But should she land on the mixed tribe, if there is one, she will be an easy target.

#10) Jay Starrett (11)

Trifecta or Triforce? No matter what they all themselves, they got lucky. And Michelle is the one to thank. Jay knew the showmance was not a good thing. Or maybe he's just gotten burned on so many bowling nights. Jay seems to have his head on straight. He's needed in the challenges so there's no reason for him to go. What he needs to do now is play it cool.

#11) Taylor Stocker (16)

Perhaps he had his love goggles on during Tribal because I think he was just as blindsided that Figgy stayed. I don't expect Taylor and Figgy to stop macking. They caught an extremely lucky break but it's not going to change how they play. They're already planning their West Coast life together so why not coast and float even farther?

#12) Figgy Figueroa (10)

It seems from a viewer's perspective that Figgy was just going to lay down and die, expecting to be voted off. We didn't see or Taylor campaign to save her. It was all Michelle with a little help from Jay. Figgy is expendable in the eyes of many and that's not a good look. Figgy must mend all the fences with Michaela because that girl is playing and will cut her when she's ready.

#13) Adam Klein (7)

Poor Adam. He was so excited to be out there but his game just got mutilated. Unlike Zeke, we haven't really seen Adam's worth to the tribe. Adam needs to find a way to swing the numbers back toward him or he's the next to go. 

#14) Will Wahl (13)

If he voted with the majority why is he so low? It's because his game is awful. He got swayed by beauty. And it shows his age and maturity. It proves to everyone just how impressionable he is. There is no way in hell he can win this game. But this may have solidified a trip to the merge and beyond. 

#15) Lucy Huang (15)

Who? She's been wearing a cloak of invisibility. But we simply don't know anything about her. Personally. Game wise. Anything. And that's not good from a television perspective. It's fitting she's wearing so much purple because she's getting a Purple Edit.

#16) Paul Wachter (12)

Paul exerted too much energy and it almost physically knocked him out of the game. It's a relief that it wasn't a heart attack but the tribe knows he's not as strong as he thinks he is. He also is a bit too arrogant right now. And no one wants to be out there with someone with that big of an ego.

#17) CeCe Taylor (19)

She may not have been able to unhook the ring but she was able to hit not one but TWO targets! That made her a star of the challenge. But in a game of numbers, it won't save her. She is on the bottom of the tribe and needs a miracle to save her. 

#18) Hannah Shapiro (5)

Hannah, Hannah, Hannah. I wanted to like you. I really did. But girl, you are a disaster. If anyone trusts you from here on out, it's on them. It's their demise. Hannah's poor display at Tribal Council proves that as much as she loves the game, she has no idea how to play it. She was swayed by Michelle so easily. Michelle gave her no reason to trust her and yet she went along with it. By waiting and debating at the voting booth, it proved to the people she was aligned with that she is a mess. Hannah will stay simply because she is no longer a target. She has destroyed her game. 

Big Brother Over the Top: Power Rankings

It's Fall which means it's time for Big Brother! Wait...that doesn't sound right...In our first ever Fall edition, we are getting a new version of the classic game. Or so we think. We don't really know. Like what is a safety ceremony? And how many people passed on playing before Jason and Jozea were selected? Nevertheless, here are my power rankings for the first twelve houseguests. We don't know much about the game play so this is an order of likeability and who I want to watch go OTT!

#1) Alex Willett

Age: 25

Hometown: Grandbury, TX

Current City: Dallas, TX

Occupation: Animation Designer

Quick Take: Girl is ready to play! But her downfall will be her sister.

#2) Danielle Lickey

Age: 23

Hometown: Visalia, CA

Current City: Visalia, CA

Occupation: Pre-School Teacher

Quick Take: I like her! She's got insight to the game and she seems like she's got fire in her eyes.

#3) Neeley Jackson

Age: 33

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

Current City: Fort Worth, TX

Occupation: Sales Associate

Quick Take: Girl's got personality on lock! She is gonna be a fun one to watch!

#4) Monte Massongill

Age: 25

Hometown: Olive Branch, MS

Current City: Olive Branch, MS

Occupation: Engineer Associate

Quick Take: Say hello to the eye candy!

#5) Shane Chapman

Age: 24

Hometown: Brevard, NC

Current City: Pisgah Forest, NC

Occutioan: Roofer

Quick Take: Even with a bunch of wigs, Shane still has the best hair in the house

#6) Morgan Willett

Age: 22

Hometown: Granbury, TX

Current City: Austin, TX

Occupation: Publicist

Quick Take: The not as knowledgeable sister but still cute

#7) Kryssie Ridolfi

Age: 31

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Current City: Schaumburg, IL

Occupation: Waitress

Quick Take: She is a lot to handle. I don't think I can handle her for more than a week. But I've eaten my words before. 

#8) Shelby Stockton

Age: 24

Hometown: Fountain Hills, AZ

Current City: Simi Valley, CA

Occupation: Recent Law-School Graduate

Quick Take: That laugh! Do you really want her to be your lawyer?

#9) Justin Duncan

Age: 27

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Current City: New Orleans, LA

Occupation: Seafood Restaurant Owner

Quick Take: This guy is a character! Not sure if he's a real person though.

#10) Michael "Cornbread" Ligon

Age: 41

Hometown: August, GA

Current City: August, GA

Occupation: Foreman at Tree-Removal Company

Quick Take: Cornbread. His name is Cornbread.

#11) Scott Dennis

Age: 24

Hometown: Bangor, ME

Current City: Bangor, ME

Occupation: Debt Collector

Quick Take: It's taken him 5 tries to get on Big Brother. It's because he doesn't have a face for TV. But he sure does for digital! 

#12) Whitney Hogg

Age: 21

Hometown: Whitesburg, KY

Current City: Whitesburg, KY

Occupation: Medical Assistant

Quick Take: SHE TALKS SO SLOW! Whitney has no redeeming qualities about her. Please go away.

Survivor Millennials vs Gen X Power Rankings: Episode 2

We had a Survivor first and a new twist introduced in the first episode of Survivor Millennials vs Gen-X. While it wasn't the most engaging and exciting episode, there were still some great moments and fabulous downfalls. So after the cyclone, how do the power rankings shake up? And who's in danger? Make sure to listen to the Digging Deep podcast TOMORROW for more insight to episode 2!

#1) Mari Takahashi (1)

Winners edit?! She certainly has a case! Mari is the co-alpha of the group and no one even knows it. She found herself in the numbers by allowing Hannah to come to her with an idea she already had. Mari is sitting pretty.

#2) Zeke Smith (3)

Zeke had a breakout episode by making the fire and just being overall entertaining. He also has claim to the co-alpha title and found himself getting a winner's edit. While we didn't see him claim an alliance, he has power still.

#3) Chris Hammons (4)

While Ken took the lead on the shelter, it was Chris who managed to control Mr. Paranoid. Chris is starting the game with a strong head on his shoulders by maintaining power while still having control on individuals. He is in the numbers so he should be safe.

#4) Jessica Lewis (20)

Boy was I wrong! Jessica Lewis is in control! And she has a Legacy Advantage! I'm still convinced this advantage is going to be bigger than people are anticipating. I truly believe whoever has this power will be granted a spot in the finals. Jessica's game will be determined how she plays this thing. Keeping it a secret is essential. But the second the secret is revealed, she has to barter with it or she's gone.

#5) Hannah Shapiro (9)

Do not underestimate this girl's social game. She has it. Looks are certainly deceiving. She masterminded the Freaks and Geeks alliance and was able to have a cute interaction with Michelle. Hannah's game will all be based on performance.

#6) Michaela Bradshaw (8)

Michaela was relatively silent in the first episode, with the exception with the GED line. I thought she would be a motor mouth but she is playing it cool, which is a good thing. Keep this up and she'll be coasting her way further.

#7) Adam Klein (15)

Adam has a loveable charm about him. He already has a rapport with Probst. He is eager to play. Another one who we didn't outwardly see form alliance, we need to see him be more than a narrator. 

#8) Bret LaBelle (19)

BRET IS GAY! And we didn't even learn it on the episode. Everything you thought you knew about Bret is wrong. I was wrong. Bret is cool. But how he handles David from this point forward will be a key into how he handles obstacles in human form.

#9) Ken McNickle (14)

Ken had two BIG moments this episode. First, taking the lead on the shelter. Second, his bulge. Yes, when he was up on the hill in his tight briefs, that's all you saw. Ken is the eyecandy the Gen Xers need.

#10) Figgy Figueroa (5)

Figgy, along with the rest of Triforce, put herself in a bad spot. She's setting herself up for a showmance. And that is an instant target in this game. 

#11) Jay Starrett (6)

We saw a glimpse of the bad idea bears visiting Jay as he's voiced his opinion on showmances. But is he really going to cut his bro Taylor? Who is he gonna tell he's hot to in the morning?

#12) Paul Wachter (10)

All signs point to Paul being the one getting medical attention. I don't think he's being pulled but it will put a target on his back. The uncertainty to perform will weigh greatly on him.

#13) Will Wahl (12)

I firmly believe revealing his age was a bad move. But at least he did it openly.

#14) Sunday Burquest (16)

Sunday may be in the majority but we really haven't seen her perform. With an easy target like Rachel gone, Sunday's performance stock dips. She's lucky to have the numbers.

#15) Lucy Huang (7)

Lucy was virtually mute this episode. And that's not good at all. 

#16) Taylor Stocker (11)

Tayls is wearing love goggles. And that is why he is in serious danger. He must prove that he is an asset or the numbers will haunt him.

#17) Michelle Schubert (18)

Not nearly as annoying as expected, Michelle has found herself in a bad spot. She's not a named member of Triforce but she is perceived to be a part of them. If Taylor, Figgy, and Jay are smart, they will throw her under the bus.

#18) David Wright (2)

The truth of this post is that is it all about Power Rankings. David may be a great character to watch, he is in great danger. He is paranoid and no one wants that around on Gen X.

#19) CeCe Taylor (17)

It's still very curious as to why CeCe was lumped in with Rachel to receive the votes she did. Nevertheless, she is in danger simply by association.