Survivor

I Can’t Sleep

Benjamin Boster & Glassbox Media

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Tonight, we take a soothing journey through the world of Survivor, the reality TV show that changed television forever. From its humble beginnings to its status as a global phenomenon, we’ll explore how Survivor introduced strategy, alliances, and backstabbing to the small screen—all in a way that somehow helps you drift off to sleep. So, get cozy and let the gentle rhythm of reality TV history lull you into relaxation. Want more? Visit icantsleeppodcast.com for additional episodes and ad-free listening options. Show Notes: 00:00 – Welcome to the podcast 00:28 – Survivor overview 03:40 – Format and rules 07:17 – Series overview 08:28 – Production 15:32 – Reception 16:15 – Post-show auctions 17:08 – Merchandise 27:34 - Other media Want More? Request a topic: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support the show: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Shop sleep-friendly products: https://www.icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors Wikipedia Attribution: This content is derived from the Wikipedia article on Survivor (American TV series), available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. Read the full article: Wikipedia - Survivor (American TV series). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to a Glassbox media podcast.
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0:39.5	Welcome to the I Can't Sleep podcast, where I read random articles from across the web to
0:45.8	bore you to sleep with my soothing voice. I'm your host, Benjamin Boster. And today's
0:52.2	episode is from a Wikipedia article titled Survivor.
0:57.0	This information comes from the Wikipedia page about Survivor, shared under the Creative
1:03.0	Commons attribution share-alike license.
1:08.3	Survivor is the American version of the International Survivor Reality Competition television franchise,
1:16.2	itself derived from the Swedish television series Expedition Robinson,
1:21.8	created by Charlie Parsons, which premiered in 1997.
1:26.9	The American series premiered on May 31st, 2000 on CBS.
1:32.3	It is hosted by Jeff Probst, who is also an executive producer,
1:37.3	along with Mark Burnett and the original creator Parsons.
1:43.3	Survivor places a group of people in an isolated location where they must provide food,
1:49.4	fire, and shelter for themselves.
1:52.9	The contestants compete in challenges, including testing the contestants' physical abilities,
1:59.0	like running and swimming, or their mental abilities, like
2:03.1	puzzles and endurance challenges for rewards and immunity from elimination.
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