This week Leslie & guest-co-host Courtney sit down with the legendary "Boston"Rob Mariano. They dive into Rob's long and memorable Survivor career, his strategies, memorable moments, and behind-the-scenes insights. They talk about what he would say to himself back on that Marquesas beach so many years ago if he got a chance to "mentor" himself back then, and find out what he really thought about those gigantic statues of him and Sandra, and why he won't ever play Survivor again. If you're a Survivor fan, this is a must-listen episode!

Bullet Points of Interest:

• Boston Rob shares his thoughts on the evolution of Survivor strategy.
• Behind-the-scenes stories from Rob's multiple seasons.
• Discussion on the challenges and advantages of returning players.
• Courtney Yates adds her unique perspective and humor.
• Insights into the social dynamics and alliances that shaped the game.
• Reflections on the most memorable moments and twists in Survivor history.

Beyond the Torch is hosted by Todd Herzog & Leslie Nease from Survivor China. Produced and edited by Leslie Nease. Artwork by Leslie Nease. To contact them, email BeyondtheTorch@gmail.com!

This podcast is a love letter to Survivor and the people who played it — but just to be clear, we're not connected to CBS or the official Survivor franchise. Just superfans and former castaways telling our stories beyond the torch.

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