Joel Wagler

Joel Wagler

Joined: Mar 12, 2024

Joel is a life long sports and entertainment fan and has spent 14 years covering the NFL, MLB, college basketball, and college football, as well as TV, movies, books, and music as a writer, editor, and sports and entertainment director. He also coaches basketball and bowling for Special Olympics.

CBS's "Survivor: Kaoh Rong" Season Finale Party

Survivor: Kaoh Rong offered strong strategic play but had a few issues

SURVIVOR host Jeff Probst

Survivor: Second Chance remains one of the show's strongest seasons ever

Survivor - San Juan Del Sur "Blood Versus Water"

The late Keith Nale provided light-hearted memories during Survivor: Second Chances

28th Annual Nightclub & Bar Convention And Trade Show - Day 2

Abi-Marie Gomes created early chaos and turmoil in Survivor: Second Chances

Campsite on Survivor on Mamanuca Islands in Fiji

Survivor's ties to Figi are causing location stagnation that needs to be refreshed

“The Last Stand” – The stakes could not be higher at a crucial, muddy immunity challenge. Castaways must spark a win or flame out at a fire-making showdown to earn their way to the final three. Then, one castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 47 finale, followed by the After Show hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Dec. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+(live and on demand for Paramount+

Survivor desperately needs to return to an improved live reunion show after the vote

SURVIVOR 47 winner Rachel LaMont - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and available to stream on Paramount+ (

Whose record Rachel LaMont tied on Survivor 47 and when they played

“The Last Stand” – The stakes could not be higher at a crucial, muddy immunity challenge. Castaways must spark a win or flame out at a fire-making showdown to earn their way to the final three. Then, one castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 47 finale, followed by the After Show hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Dec. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+(live and on demand for Paramount+

Survivor 47 jury makes right choice despite hard-fought tribal council by Sam Phalen

“SURVIVOR 47 - Rachel LaMond (left) wins the necklace again from Jeff Probst (right) - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and available to stream on Paramount+*

Rachel should win Survivor 47, but here is how she may not

SURVIVOR 47 - Sue Smey - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and available to stream on Paramount+

Sue Smey offered admirable traits and game play to Survivor 47

“Operation: Italy” – Castaways get the biggest reward of the season with surprise letters from home. Then, balance and dexterity are tested at a crucial immunity challenge to guarantee a spot in the final six, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, December 4 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R): Jeff Probst, Andy Rueda, Sue Smey, Rachel LaMont, Caroline Vidmar, Teeny Chirichillo, Sam

Survivor 47 power rankings going into the season finale

SURVIVOR 47 - Teeny Chrichillo (left) and Gabe Ortis (right) - Wednesday on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Teeny Chirichillo has been Survivor 47's biggest disappointment as a strategist

SURVIVOR 47 - Andy Rueda - Wednesdays, on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Survivor 47 has a main antagonist (and nobody saw it coming)

Cast of SURVIVOR 47 - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Survivor 47 power rankings: The final 7

“Loyal to the Soil” – In a SURVIVOR first, castaways attempt a shocking negotiation for rice. Then, teams must have their head in the game during a tough reward challenge, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Nov. 20 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R):

Survivor 47 power rankings ahead of episode 11

Survivor 47 - Kyle Ostwald (left) and Jeff Probst (right) - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Fans question if Kyle Ostwald cheated in the immunity challenge in Survivor 47 episode 10