Talking with T-Bird: Wanda Shirk

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The Survivor RHAP podcast’s “Talking with T-Bird” series is back as Rob Cesternino and co-host Teresa “T-Bird” Cooper reconnect with Survivor: Palau’s Wanda Shirk—a player whose journey remains one of the most unique in Survivor history. In this special episode, Rob and T-Bird are joined by Josh Wigler to share Wanda’s perspective on being the only Survivor castaway to leave before getting a buff, torch, or Tribal Council moment.

Right from the start, Wanda opens up about the iconic schoolyard pick twist in Survivor: Palau, explaining how it felt to stand among 20 players, only to be left without a tribe due to the “men pick a woman, women pick a man” format. She details her preparation—even swimming and running to be the most ready over-50 contestant—and discusses the emotional aftermath for both herself and Jonathan, who shared her fate. The group also explores Wanda’s lasting Survivor legacy: her spontaneous songs, the creation of the fan-favorite “Wand-Off” tradition, and her ongoing love for the show despite its twists and ever-evolving format.

Rob, T-Bird, and Josh dig into Survivor’s changing game structure, from Palau’s massive starting group to the fairness of modern twists, and Wanda provides a rare look at castaway camaraderie before the game truly begins. A surprise audio message from Palau’s Kobe brings back personal memories, highlighting how deeply Wanda connected with her peers in just two short days on the beach.

Key moments in this episode:

– Behind the scenes of Survivor: Palau’s infamous schoolyard pick twist

– Wanda’s thoughts on preparing as an active, older woman for Survivor

– Reflections on how game twists affect fairness and opportunity for all contestants

– The origin and impact of Wanda’s musical legacy and the RHAP “Wand-Off”

– Personal stories of friendship, resilience, and lessons in choosing happiness after adversity

How might Survivor’s history have changed if Wanda, with her positive spirit and knack for uniting people, had made it onto a tribe? What can her journey teach fans and players alike about perspective and character in the game?

Listen in for Wanda’s unforgettable Survivor perspective and discover why players and fans still sing her praises twenty years later.

Chapters:
0:00 Wanda Shirk Joins Talking with T-Bird
2:49 Wanda’s Survivor Palau Journey Begins
4:02 The Schoolyard Pick Twist Explained
6:08 Lifetime Achievement for Hiking Trails
9:01 Wanda Reflects on Palau What-Ifs
12:00 Survivor’s Unfair Twists and Redemption
18:57 The Jonathan Story: Aftermath and Reactions
22:08 Survivor’s Group Dynamics and Social Challenges
24:41 Strategic Alliances Form Early in Palau
26:10 Surprise Message from Kobe to Wanda
29:13 Wanda’s Musical Legacy on Survivor
32:25 The Birth of the Survivor Wand-Off
35:28 Wanda Performs Her Survivor Rap
40:43 Wanda Watches Every Survivor Season
41:50 Favorite Seasons and Old School Twist
45:46 Bond of the Best: Strategy Philosophy
51:59 Choosing Happiness and Forgiveness

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Talking with T-Bird: Sue Hawk

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The time has come for the return of “Talking with T-Bird.” Each episode, Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Survivor: Africa‘s Teresa “T-Bird” Cooper (@tbirdcooper) will catch up with a former Survivor player and talk about anything and take listener questions.

Just when you think you know Survivor 50, the legends themselves return to shake things up. Host Rob Cesternino teams up with T-Bird Cooper for a memorable “Talking with T-Bird” deep dive, retracing the roots of Survivor history and connecting it with the unpredictable energy of the current season. This episode stands out as T-Bird finally tracks down the elusive Sue Hawk, whose raw, unfiltered perspective on Survivor Borneo still sets the standard for honest gameplay and legendary jury speeches.

Survivor 50 is back in the spotlight as Rob and T-Bird relive Sue’s iconic story, all while comparing early Survivor’s “wild west” style to the fast-paced idol hunts, immunity twists, and softer conditions of the modern game. Sue doesn’t hold back, critiquing how much easier conditions seem now—from 26-day seasons to the abundance of clothes and comforts—and reflecting on the real threats and alliances that shaped Borneo. She breaks down the truth behind those first alliances, the sting of betrayal, and why every move on Survivor comes with lasting consequences, both in the game and back in the real world.

Key discussion points include:

– Sue’s behind-the-scenes journey from “off the grid” legend to Survivor All-Star, and how she finally agreed to talk after years of letters and texts with T-Bird

– Insights into Survivor Borneo’s original alliances and Sue’s “snake and rat” speech that rocked reality TV

– Raw comparisons between old-school survival—sand fleas, rain, boredom, and bush medicine—versus Survivor 50’s so-called “softball” era

– How modern twists (idols, shortened seasons) impact the intensity and credibility of winning

– Reflections on loyalty, trust, and what it really means to survive—on the island and beyond

As Rob and T-Bird revisit Sue’s legacy, they question whether today’s players could endure old-school hardships or if strategic complexity now outweighs environmental grit. Can emotional honesty still change the game, or has the new era made it all about flash and fleeting power?

Dive into this episode for Survivor storytelling that bridges generations, reveals hard truths, and keeps your torch burning for what’s coming next. Listen now to see Survivor 50 through the eyes of legends—and decide for yourself if the game will ever be the same.

Chapters:
0:00 T-Bird’s Epic Sue Hawk Journey
2:47 Landing the Elusive Sue Hawk Interview
6:07 Borneo Origins: Sue’s Survivor Backstory
14:25 Survivor Softballs: New Era Critique
19:17 Creating the Gilligan’s Island Audition
24:56 The Wild Survivor Casting Process
32:59 Crafting the Legendary Final Speech
39:03 Growing Up Tough in Wisconsin
45:56 Adventures Hunting Bears in Russia
1:14:21 Losing Out on Survivor Endorsements
1:26:20 The Missed All-Girls Alliance Opportunity
1:35:38 From Horses to Trucking Life
1:45:09 Playing With Sue: Rob Reflects
1:55:04 Hero or Villain: Sue’s Survivor Legacy
2:21:40 T-Bird’s Toast to Sue Hawk

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Talking with T-Bird: Amy O’Hara

The time has come for the return of “Talking with T-Bird.” Each episode, Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Survivor: Africa‘s Teresa “T-Bird” Cooper (@tbirdcooper) will catch up with a former Survivor player and talk about anything and take listener questions.

Survivor: Guatemala takes center stage as Rob Cesternino is joined by Survivor legend T-Bird and special guest Amy O’Hara for a spirited edition of Talking with T-Bird. Together, they look back at the grit, chaos, and unforgettable moments that shaped Survivor’s 11th season, highlighting the brutal physical challenges, dramatic tribe dynamics, and behind-the-scenes stories that never made it to air.

The episode begins with Amy sharing what it was like to join Survivor: Guatemala at the last minute, having only a week’s notice before heading into the Mayan jungle. She reflects on the infamous 12-mile hike that turned into a 20-mile ordeal, and how her background as a Boston police officer helped her survive both the elements and her fellow competitors. Rob and T-Bird dive into the impact of early idol twists, the struggles of competing on an injured ankle, and the surprising relationships forged in the wild — plus, Amy gets heartwarming video messages from fellow castaways like Stephenie and Danni.

– Amy describes the mental and physical toll of the record-breaking opening hike and the challenge of adapting as a self-described non-camper
– The team unpacks how Amy’s detective skills in reading body language did (and didn’t) give her an edge in camp strategy
– Behind-the-scenes chaos: from being attacked by a swarm of bees to the real stories of Golden Boy and baiting Blake at camp
– The cost of honesty and holding back in confessionals, as Amy and Danni both reflect on why they kept secrets from producers
– Amy’s transition from Survivor contestant to stand-up comedian, and her viral moments off the island

Will old-school toughness and loyalty ever make a comeback in the new Survivor? Can Amy’s storytelling skills from Survivor bring her stand-up to new heights? Dive in as the crew relives the wildest moments of Survivor: Guatemala and looks ahead to what makes the game truly unforgettable.

Join us for untold stories, strategic breakdowns, and laughs from Survivor: Guatemala, only on Talking with T-Bird!

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Talking with T-Bird: Big Tom

The time has come for the return of “Talking with T-Bird.” Each episode, Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Survivor: Africa‘s Teresa “T-Bird” Cooper (@tbirdcooper) will catch up with a former Survivor player and talk about anything and take listener questions.

This week, Rob and T-Bird talk to Survivor Africa and Survivor All Star’s Big Tom Buchanan.

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Talking with T-Bird: Zoe Zanidakis

Zoe Zanadakis shares her unique Survivor: Marquesas journey with hosts Rob Cesternino and T-Bird Cooper in this engaging Talkin’ with T-Bird episode. From her unexpected entry into the game to her experiences as a commercial lobster fisherman, Zoe’s stories offer a fresh perspective on the early days of Survivor.

Zoe Zanidakis, known as the “Lobster Lady,” joins the conversation to share her unique experiences from growing up on Monhegan Island, Maine, to her time on Survivor. Despite not being a fan of the show before joining, Zoe’s outdoor skills and independent spirit made her a memorable contestant. She opens up about her initial reluctance to join the show, the challenges she faced, and her thoughts on alliances and game strategy.

Key Takeaways:

• Zoe’s journey from a small fishing community to the Survivor stage.
• The challenges of adapting to the social dynamics of Survivor.
• Behind-the-scenes stories, including a hilarious mix-up with a boom mic.
• Reflections on the physical and mental demands of the game.
• Zoe’s thoughts on the idea of returning for Survivor 50.

Don’t miss this captivating episode filled with insider stories and heartfelt moments.

 

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Past Episodes of “Talking with T-Bird”:

1. Talking with T-Bird: Helen Glover – May 30, 2019
2. Talking with T-Bird: Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick – June 20, 2019
3. Talking with T-Bird: Gretchen Cordy – July 2, 2019
4. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Goldsmith – July 11, 2019
5. Talking with T-Bird: Judd Sergeant – July 22, 2019
6. Talking with T-Bird: Sean Rector – July 29, 2019
7. Talking with T-Bird: Scout Cloud Lee – August 3, 2019
8. Talking with T-Bird: Robb Zbacnik – August 13, 2019
9. Talking with T-Bird: Rodger Bingham – August 18, 2019
10. Talking with T-Bird: Ami Cusack – August 25, 2019
11. Talking with T-Bird: Frank Garrison – August 31, 2019
12. Talking with T-Bird: Shii-Ann Huang and Natalie Bolton – September 19, 2019
13. Talking with T-Bird: Vecepia Towery – January 19, 2020
14. Talking with T-Bird: Tom Westman – June 6, 2020
15. Talking with T-Bird: Heidi Hamels – June 21, 2020
16. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Wanner – July 8, 2020
17. Talking with T-Bird: Michael “Frosti” Zernow – July 14, 2020
18. Talking with T-Bird: Kathy Vavrick-O’Brien – July 25, 2020
19. Talking with T-Bird: Randy Bailey – August 8, 2020
20. Talking with T-Bird: Keith Famie – August 18, 2020
21. Talking with T-Bird: Ian Rosenberger – September 4, 2020
22. Talking with T-Bird: Lindsey Richter – September 19, 2020
23. Talking with T-Bird: Robert “The General” DeCanio – September 26, 2020
24. Talking with T-Bird: Gervase Peterson – October 12, 2020
25. Talking with T-Bird: Katie Gallagher – October 20, 2020
26. Talking with T-Bird: Jerri Manthey – October 30, 2020
27. Talking with T-Bird: Dreamz Herd – November 16, 2020
28. Talking with T-Bird: Brandon Quinton – November 23, 2020
29. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy Hall – December 1, 2020
30. Talking with T-Bird: NaOnka Mixon – December 10, 2020
31. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy & Mindy Hall – December 17, 2020
32. Talking with T-Bird: Julie Berry – January 10, 2021
33. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Wiglesworth – January 24, 2021
34. Talking with T-Bird: Ghandia Johnson – January 31, 2021
35. Talking with T-Bird: Lex van den Berghe – February 7, 2021
36. Talking with T-Bird: Holly Hoffman – February 21, 2021
37. Talking with T-Bird: Todd Herzog – February 28, 2021
38. Talking with T-Bird: Maralyn “Mad Dog” Hershey – March 7, 2021
39. Talking with T-Bird: Dawn Meehan – March 27, 2021
40. Talking with T-Bird: Anthony Robinson – April 4, 2021
41. Talking with T-Bird: Danni Boatwright – April 11, 2021
42. Talking with T-Bird: Rory Freeman – May 11, 2021
43. Talking with T-Bird: Clarence Black – May 23, 2021
44. Talking with T-Bird: Keith and Wes Nale – June 26, 2021
45. Talking with T-Bird: Shane Powers – June 29, 2021
46. Talking with T-Bird: Michaela Bradshaw – July 18, 2021
47. Talking with T-Bird: Sandra Diaz-Twine — September 16, 2021
48. Talking with T-Bird: Taj Johnson-George — June 3, 2022
49. Talking with T-Bird: “Timber” Tina Scheer — June 17, 2022
50. Talking with T-Bird: Jaison Robinson — June 26, 2022
51. Talking with T-Bird: Colton Cumbie — July 16, 2022
52. Talking with T-Bird: Jan Gentry — July 29, 2022
53. Talking with T-Bird: Caryn Groedel — August 6, 2022
54. Talking with T-Bird: Denise Martin — August 22, 2022
55. Talking with T-Bird: Jeremy & Val Collins — September 17, 2022
56. Talking with T-Bird: Jenna Morasca – January 24, 2023
57. Talking with T-Bird: Yau-Man Chan – February 21, 2023
58. Talking with T-Bird: Tammy Leitner — June 6, 2023
59. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Beebe-Flowers — July 5, 2023
60. Talking with T-Bird: Greg “Tarzan” Smith — July 28, 2023
61. Talking with T-Bird: Christine Shields Markoski — August 11, 2023
62. Talking with T-Bird: Tina Wesson — June 4, 2024
63. Talking with T-Bird: Christa Hastie — June 11, 2024
64. Talking with T-Bird: Nick Brown — June 17, 2024
65. Talking with T-Bird: Aubry Bracco — July 7, 2024
66. Talking with T-Bird: Jonathan Penner — July 15, 2024
67. Talking with T-Bird: Janet Carbin — July 23, 2024
68. Talking with T-Bird: Sugar Kiper — August 14, 2024
69. Talking with T-Bird: Will Wahl — August 20, 2024

Talking with T-Bird: Will Wahl

The time has come for the return of “Talking with T-Bird.” Each episode, Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Survivor: Africa‘s Teresa “T-Bird” Cooper (@tbirdcooper) will catch up with a former Survivor player and talk about anything and take listener questions. In this episode of “Talking with T-Bird,” Rob and T-Bird welcome Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X player, Will Wahl.

You can check out Will’s statistics on the Survivor Wiki from their Survivor career here: Will’s Survivor Wiki Profile

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Past Episodes of “Talking with T-Bird”:

1. Talking with T-Bird: Helen Glover – May 30, 2019
2. Talking with T-Bird: Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick – June 20, 2019
3. Talking with T-Bird: Gretchen Cordy – July 2, 2019
4. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Goldsmith – July 11, 2019
5. Talking with T-Bird: Judd Sergeant – July 22, 2019
6. Talking with T-Bird: Sean Rector – July 29, 2019
7. Talking with T-Bird: Scout Cloud Lee – August 3, 2019
8. Talking with T-Bird: Robb Zbacnik – August 13, 2019
9. Talking with T-Bird: Rodger Bingham – August 18, 2019
10. Talking with T-Bird: Ami Cusack – August 25, 2019
11. Talking with T-Bird: Frank Garrison – August 31, 2019
12. Talking with T-Bird: Shii-Ann Huang and Natalie Bolton – September 19, 2019
13. Talking with T-Bird: Vecepia Towery – January 19, 2020
14. Talking with T-Bird: Tom Westman – June 6, 2020
15. Talking with T-Bird: Heidi Hamels – June 21, 2020
16. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Wanner – July 8, 2020
17. Talking with T-Bird: Michael “Frosti” Zernow – July 14, 2020
18. Talking with T-Bird: Kathy Vavrick-O’Brien – July 25, 2020
19. Talking with T-Bird: Randy Bailey – August 8, 2020
20. Talking with T-Bird: Keith Famie – August 18, 2020
21. Talking with T-Bird: Ian Rosenberger – September 4, 2020
22. Talking with T-Bird: Lindsey Richter – September 19, 2020
23. Talking with T-Bird: Robert “The General” DeCanio – September 26, 2020
24. Talking with T-Bird: Gervase Peterson – October 12, 2020
25. Talking with T-Bird: Katie Gallagher – October 20, 2020
26. Talking with T-Bird: Jerri Manthey – October 30, 2020
27. Talking with T-Bird: Dreamz Herd – November 16, 2020
28. Talking with T-Bird: Brandon Quinton – November 23, 2020
29. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy Hall – December 1, 2020
30. Talking with T-Bird: NaOnka Mixon – December 10, 2020
31. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy & Mindy Hall – December 17, 2020
32. Talking with T-Bird: Julie Berry – January 10, 2021
33. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Wiglesworth – January 24, 2021
34. Talking with T-Bird: Ghandia Johnson – January 31, 2021
35. Talking with T-Bird: Lex van den Berghe – February 7, 2021
36. Talking with T-Bird: Holly Hoffman – February 21, 2021
37. Talking with T-Bird: Todd Herzog – February 28, 2021
38. Talking with T-Bird: Maralyn “Mad Dog” Hershey – March 7, 2021
39. Talking with T-Bird: Dawn Meehan – March 27, 2021
40. Talking with T-Bird: Anthony Robinson – April 4, 2021
41. Talking with T-Bird: Danni Boatwright – April 11, 2021
42. Talking with T-Bird: Rory Freeman – May 11, 2021
43. Talking with T-Bird: Clarence Black – May 23, 2021
44. Talking with T-Bird: Keith and Wes Nale – June 26, 2021
45. Talking with T-Bird: Shane Powers – June 29, 2021
46. Talking with T-Bird: Michaela Bradshaw – July 18, 2021
47. Talking with T-Bird: Sandra Diaz-Twine — September 16, 2021
48. Talking with T-Bird: Taj Johnson-George — June 3, 2022
49. Talking with T-Bird: “Timber” Tina Scheer — June 17, 2022
50. Talking with T-Bird: Jaison Robinson — June 26, 2022
51. Talking with T-Bird: Colton Cumbie — July 16, 2022
52. Talking with T-Bird: Jan Gentry — July 29, 2022
53. Talking with T-Bird: Caryn Groedel — August 6, 2022
54. Talking with T-Bird: Denise Martin — August 22, 2022
55. Talking with T-Bird: Jeremy & Val Collins — September 17, 2022
56. Talking with T-Bird: Jenna Morasca – January 24, 2023
57. Talking with T-Bird: Yau-Man Chan – February 21, 2023
58. Talking with T-Bird: Tammy Leitner — June 6, 2023
59. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Beebe-Flowers — July 5, 2023
60. Talking with T-Bird: Greg “Tarzan” Smith — July 28, 2023
61. Talking with T-Bird: Christine Shields Markoski — August 11, 2023
62. Talking with T-Bird: Tina Wesson — June 4, 2024
63. Talking with T-Bird: Christa Hastie — June 11, 2024
64. Talking with T-Bird: Nick Brown — June 17, 2024
65. Talking with T-Bird: Aubry Bracco — July 7, 2024
66. Talking with T-Bird: Jonathan Penner — July 15, 2024
67. Talking with T-Bird: Janet Carbin — July 23, 2024
68. Talking with T-Bird: Sugar Kiper — August 14, 2024

Talking with T-Bird: Sugar Kiper

The time has come for the return of “Talking with T-Bird.” Each episode, Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Survivor: Africa‘s Teresa “T-Bird” Cooper (@tbirdcooper) will catch up with a former Survivor player and talk about anything and take listener questions. In this episode of “Talking with T-Bird,” Rob and T-Bird welcome Survivor: Gabon and Heroes Villains castaway, Sugar Kiper!

You can check out Sugar’s statistics on the Survivor Wiki from their Survivor career here: Sugar’s Survivor Wiki Profile

Get your hands on some custom Talking with T-Bird merch! 

Past Episodes of “Talking with T-Bird”:

1. Talking with T-Bird: Helen Glover – May 30, 2019
2. Talking with T-Bird: Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick – June 20, 2019
3. Talking with T-Bird: Gretchen Cordy – July 2, 2019
4. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Goldsmith – July 11, 2019
5. Talking with T-Bird: Judd Sergeant – July 22, 2019
6. Talking with T-Bird: Sean Rector – July 29, 2019
7. Talking with T-Bird: Scout Cloud Lee – August 3, 2019
8. Talking with T-Bird: Robb Zbacnik – August 13, 2019
9. Talking with T-Bird: Rodger Bingham – August 18, 2019
10. Talking with T-Bird: Ami Cusack – August 25, 2019
11. Talking with T-Bird: Frank Garrison – August 31, 2019
12. Talking with T-Bird: Shii-Ann Huang and Natalie Bolton – September 19, 2019
13. Talking with T-Bird: Vecepia Towery – January 19, 2020
14. Talking with T-Bird: Tom Westman – June 6, 2020
15. Talking with T-Bird: Heidi Hamels – June 21, 2020
16. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Wanner – July 8, 2020
17. Talking with T-Bird: Michael “Frosti” Zernow – July 14, 2020
18. Talking with T-Bird: Kathy Vavrick-O’Brien – July 25, 2020
19. Talking with T-Bird: Randy Bailey – August 8, 2020
20. Talking with T-Bird: Keith Famie – August 18, 2020
21. Talking with T-Bird: Ian Rosenberger – September 4, 2020
22. Talking with T-Bird: Lindsey Richter – September 19, 2020
23. Talking with T-Bird: Robert “The General” DeCanio – September 26, 2020
24. Talking with T-Bird: Gervase Peterson – October 12, 2020
25. Talking with T-Bird: Katie Gallagher – October 20, 2020
26. Talking with T-Bird: Jerri Manthey – October 30, 2020
27. Talking with T-Bird: Dreamz Herd – November 16, 2020
28. Talking with T-Bird: Brandon Quinton – November 23, 2020
29. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy Hall – December 1, 2020
30. Talking with T-Bird: NaOnka Mixon – December 10, 2020
31. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy & Mindy Hall – December 17, 2020
32. Talking with T-Bird: Julie Berry – January 10, 2021
33. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Wiglesworth – January 24, 2021
34. Talking with T-Bird: Ghandia Johnson – January 31, 2021
35. Talking with T-Bird: Lex van den Berghe – February 7, 2021
36. Talking with T-Bird: Holly Hoffman – February 21, 2021
37. Talking with T-Bird: Todd Herzog – February 28, 2021
38. Talking with T-Bird: Maralyn “Mad Dog” Hershey – March 7, 2021
39. Talking with T-Bird: Dawn Meehan – March 27, 2021
40. Talking with T-Bird: Anthony Robinson – April 4, 2021
41. Talking with T-Bird: Danni Boatwright – April 11, 2021
42. Talking with T-Bird: Rory Freeman – May 11, 2021
43. Talking with T-Bird: Clarence Black – May 23, 2021
44. Talking with T-Bird: Keith and Wes Nale – June 26, 2021
45. Talking with T-Bird: Shane Powers – June 29, 2021
46. Talking with T-Bird: Michaela Bradshaw – July 18, 2021
47. Talking with T-Bird: Sandra Diaz-Twine — September 16, 2021
48. Talking with T-Bird: Taj Johnson-George — June 3, 2022
49. Talking with T-Bird: “Timber” Tina Scheer — June 17, 2022
50. Talking with T-Bird: Jaison Robinson — June 26, 2022
51. Talking with T-Bird: Colton Cumbie — July 16, 2022
52. Talking with T-Bird: Jan Gentry — July 29, 2022
53. Talking with T-Bird: Caryn Groedel — August 6, 2022
54. Talking with T-Bird: Denise Martin — August 22, 2022
55. Talking with T-Bird: Jeremy & Val Collins — September 17, 2022
56. Talking with T-Bird: Jenna Morasca – January 24, 2023
57. Talking with T-Bird: Yau-Man Chan – February 21, 2023
58. Talking with T-Bird: Tammy Leitner — June 6, 2023
59. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Beebe-Flowers — July 5, 2023
60. Talking with T-Bird: Greg “Tarzan” Smith — July 28, 2023
61. Talking with T-Bird: Christine Shields Markoski — August 11, 2023
62. Talking with T-Bird: Tina Wesson — June 4, 2024
63. Talking with T-Bird: Christa Hastie — June 11, 2024
64. Talking with T-Bird: Nick Brown — June 17, 2024
65. Talking with T-Bird: Aubry Bracco — July 7, 2024
66. Talking with T-Bird: Jonathan Penner — July 15, 2024
67. Talking with T-Bird: Janet Carbin — July 23, 2024

Talking with T-Bird: Janet Carbin

The time has come for the return of “Talking with T-Bird.” Each episode, Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Survivor: Africa‘s Teresa “T-Bird” Cooper (@tbirdcooper) will catch up with a former Survivor player and talk about anything and take listener questions. In this episode of “Talking with T-Bird,” Rob and T-Bird welcome Survivor: Island of the Idols castaway, Janet Carbin!

You can check out Janet’s statistics on the Survivor Wiki from their Survivor career here: Janet’s Survivor Wiki Profile

Get your hands on some custom Talking with T-Bird merch! 

Past Episodes of “Talking with T-Bird”:

1. Talking with T-Bird: Helen Glover – May 30, 2019
2. Talking with T-Bird: Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick – June 20, 2019
3. Talking with T-Bird: Gretchen Cordy – July 2, 2019
4. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Goldsmith – July 11, 2019
5. Talking with T-Bird: Judd Sergeant – July 22, 2019
6. Talking with T-Bird: Sean Rector – July 29, 2019
7. Talking with T-Bird: Scout Cloud Lee – August 3, 2019
8. Talking with T-Bird: Robb Zbacnik – August 13, 2019
9. Talking with T-Bird: Rodger Bingham – August 18, 2019
10. Talking with T-Bird: Ami Cusack – August 25, 2019
11. Talking with T-Bird: Frank Garrison – August 31, 2019
12. Talking with T-Bird: Shii-Ann Huang and Natalie Bolton – September 19, 2019
13. Talking with T-Bird: Vecepia Towery – January 19, 2020
14. Talking with T-Bird: Tom Westman – June 6, 2020
15. Talking with T-Bird: Heidi Hamels – June 21, 2020
16. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Wanner – July 8, 2020
17. Talking with T-Bird: Michael “Frosti” Zernow – July 14, 2020
18. Talking with T-Bird: Kathy Vavrick-O’Brien – July 25, 2020
19. Talking with T-Bird: Randy Bailey – August 8, 2020
20. Talking with T-Bird: Keith Famie – August 18, 2020
21. Talking with T-Bird: Ian Rosenberger – September 4, 2020
22. Talking with T-Bird: Lindsey Richter – September 19, 2020
23. Talking with T-Bird: Robert “The General” DeCanio – September 26, 2020
24. Talking with T-Bird: Gervase Peterson – October 12, 2020
25. Talking with T-Bird: Katie Gallagher – October 20, 2020
26. Talking with T-Bird: Jerri Manthey – October 30, 2020
27. Talking with T-Bird: Dreamz Herd – November 16, 2020
28. Talking with T-Bird: Brandon Quinton – November 23, 2020
29. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy Hall – December 1, 2020
30. Talking with T-Bird: NaOnka Mixon – December 10, 2020
31. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy & Mindy Hall – December 17, 2020
32. Talking with T-Bird: Julie Berry – January 10, 2021
33. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Wiglesworth – January 24, 2021
34. Talking with T-Bird: Ghandia Johnson – January 31, 2021
35. Talking with T-Bird: Lex van den Berghe – February 7, 2021
36. Talking with T-Bird: Holly Hoffman – February 21, 2021
37. Talking with T-Bird: Todd Herzog – February 28, 2021
38. Talking with T-Bird: Maralyn “Mad Dog” Hershey – March 7, 2021
39. Talking with T-Bird: Dawn Meehan – March 27, 2021
40. Talking with T-Bird: Anthony Robinson – April 4, 2021
41. Talking with T-Bird: Danni Boatwright – April 11, 2021
42. Talking with T-Bird: Rory Freeman – May 11, 2021
43. Talking with T-Bird: Clarence Black – May 23, 2021
44. Talking with T-Bird: Keith and Wes Nale – June 26, 2021
45. Talking with T-Bird: Shane Powers – June 29, 2021
46. Talking with T-Bird: Michaela Bradshaw – July 18, 2021
47. Talking with T-Bird: Sandra Diaz-Twine — September 16, 2021
48. Talking with T-Bird: Taj Johnson-George — June 3, 2022
49. Talking with T-Bird: “Timber” Tina Scheer — June 17, 2022
50. Talking with T-Bird: Jaison Robinson — June 26, 2022
51. Talking with T-Bird: Colton Cumbie — July 16, 2022
52. Talking with T-Bird: Jan Gentry — July 29, 2022
53. Talking with T-Bird: Caryn Groedel — August 6, 2022
54. Talking with T-Bird: Denise Martin — August 22, 2022
55. Talking with T-Bird: Jeremy & Val Collins — September 17, 2022
56. Talking with T-Bird: Jenna Morasca – January 24, 2023
57. Talking with T-Bird: Yau-Man Chan – February 21, 2023
58. Talking with T-Bird: Tammy Leitner — June 6, 2023
59. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Beebe-Flowers — July 5, 2023
60. Talking with T-Bird: Greg “Tarzan” Smith — July 28, 2023
61. Talking with T-Bird: Christine Shields Markoski — August 11, 2023
62. Talking with T-Bird: Tina Wesson — June 4, 2024
63. Talking with T-Bird: Christa Hastie — June 11, 2024
64. Talking with T-Bird: Nick Brown — June 17, 2024
65. Talking with T-Bird: Aubry Bracco — July 7, 2024
66. Talking with T-Bird: Jonathan Penner — July 15, 2024

Talking with T-Bird: Jonathan Penner

The time has come for the return of “Talking with T-Bird.” Each episode, Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Survivor: Africa‘s Teresa “T-Bird” Cooper (@tbirdcooper) will catch up with a former Survivor player and talk about anything and take listener questions. In this episode of “Talking with T-Bird,” Rob and T-Bird welcome Survivor: Cook Islands, Micronesia, and Philippines castaway, Jonathan Penner!

You can check out Penner’s statistics on the Survivor Wiki from their Survivor career here: Jonathan’s Survivor Wiki Profile

Get your hands on some custom Talking with T-Bird merch! 

Past Episodes of “Talking with T-Bird”:

1. Talking with T-Bird: Helen Glover – May 30, 2019
2. Talking with T-Bird: Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick – June 20, 2019
3. Talking with T-Bird: Gretchen Cordy – July 2, 2019
4. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Goldsmith – July 11, 2019
5. Talking with T-Bird: Judd Sergeant – July 22, 2019
6. Talking with T-Bird: Sean Rector – July 29, 2019
7. Talking with T-Bird: Scout Cloud Lee – August 3, 2019
8. Talking with T-Bird: Robb Zbacnik – August 13, 2019
9. Talking with T-Bird: Rodger Bingham – August 18, 2019
10. Talking with T-Bird: Ami Cusack – August 25, 2019
11. Talking with T-Bird: Frank Garrison – August 31, 2019
12. Talking with T-Bird: Shii-Ann Huang and Natalie Bolton – September 19, 2019
13. Talking with T-Bird: Vecepia Towery – January 19, 2020
14. Talking with T-Bird: Tom Westman – June 6, 2020
15. Talking with T-Bird: Heidi Hamels – June 21, 2020
16. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Wanner – July 8, 2020
17. Talking with T-Bird: Michael “Frosti” Zernow – July 14, 2020
18. Talking with T-Bird: Kathy Vavrick-O’Brien – July 25, 2020
19. Talking with T-Bird: Randy Bailey – August 8, 2020
20. Talking with T-Bird: Keith Famie – August 18, 2020
21. Talking with T-Bird: Ian Rosenberger – September 4, 2020
22. Talking with T-Bird: Lindsey Richter – September 19, 2020
23. Talking with T-Bird: Robert “The General” DeCanio – September 26, 2020
24. Talking with T-Bird: Gervase Peterson – October 12, 2020
25. Talking with T-Bird: Katie Gallagher – October 20, 2020
26. Talking with T-Bird: Jerri Manthey – October 30, 2020
27. Talking with T-Bird: Dreamz Herd – November 16, 2020
28. Talking with T-Bird: Brandon Quinton – November 23, 2020
29. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy Hall – December 1, 2020
30. Talking with T-Bird: NaOnka Mixon – December 10, 2020
31. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy & Mindy Hall – December 17, 2020
32. Talking with T-Bird: Julie Berry – January 10, 2021
33. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Wiglesworth – January 24, 2021
34. Talking with T-Bird: Ghandia Johnson – January 31, 2021
35. Talking with T-Bird: Lex van den Berghe – February 7, 2021
36. Talking with T-Bird: Holly Hoffman – February 21, 2021
37. Talking with T-Bird: Todd Herzog – February 28, 2021
38. Talking with T-Bird: Maralyn “Mad Dog” Hershey – March 7, 2021
39. Talking with T-Bird: Dawn Meehan – March 27, 2021
40. Talking with T-Bird: Anthony Robinson – April 4, 2021
41. Talking with T-Bird: Danni Boatwright – April 11, 2021
42. Talking with T-Bird: Rory Freeman – May 11, 2021
43. Talking with T-Bird: Clarence Black – May 23, 2021
44. Talking with T-Bird: Keith and Wes Nale – June 26, 2021
45. Talking with T-Bird: Shane Powers – June 29, 2021
46. Talking with T-Bird: Michaela Bradshaw – July 18, 2021
47. Talking with T-Bird: Sandra Diaz-Twine — September 16, 2021
48. Talking with T-Bird: Taj Johnson-George — June 3, 2022
49. Talking with T-Bird: “Timber” Tina Scheer — June 17, 2022
50. Talking with T-Bird: Jaison Robinson — June 26, 2022
51. Talking with T-Bird: Colton Cumbie — July 16, 2022
52. Talking with T-Bird: Jan Gentry — July 29, 2022
53. Talking with T-Bird: Caryn Groedel — August 6, 2022
54. Talking with T-Bird: Denise Martin — August 22, 2022
55. Talking with T-Bird: Jeremy & Val Collins — September 17, 2022
56. Talking with T-Bird: Jenna Morasca – January 24, 2023
57. Talking with T-Bird: Yau-Man Chan – February 21, 2023
58. Talking with T-Bird: Tammy Leitner — June 6, 2023
59. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Beebe-Flowers — July 5, 2023
60. Talking with T-Bird: Greg “Tarzan” Smith — July 28, 2023
61. Talking with T-Bird: Christine Shields Markoski — August 11, 2023
62. Talking with T-Bird: Tina Wesson — June 4, 2024
63. Talking with T-Bird: Christa Hastie — June 11, 2024
64. Talking with T-Bird: Nick Brown — June 17, 2024
65. Talking with T-Bird: Aubry Bracco — July 7, 2024

Talking with T-Bird: Aubry Bracco

The time has come for the return of “Talking with T-Bird.” Each episode, Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Survivor: Africa‘s Teresa “T-Bird” Cooper (@tbirdcooper) will catch up with a former Survivor player and talk about anything and take listener questions. In this episode of “Talking with T-Bird,” Rob and T-Bird welcome Survivor: Kaoh Rong, Game Changers, and Edge of Extinction castaway, Aubry Bracco!

You can check out Aubry’s statistics on the Survivor Wiki from their Survivor career here: Aubry’s Survivor Wiki Profile

Get your hands on some custom Talking with T-Bird merch! 

Past Episodes of “Talking with T-Bird”:

1. Talking with T-Bird: Helen Glover – May 30, 2019
2. Talking with T-Bird: Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick – June 20, 2019
3. Talking with T-Bird: Gretchen Cordy – July 2, 2019
4. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Goldsmith – July 11, 2019
5. Talking with T-Bird: Judd Sergeant – July 22, 2019
6. Talking with T-Bird: Sean Rector – July 29, 2019
7. Talking with T-Bird: Scout Cloud Lee – August 3, 2019
8. Talking with T-Bird: Robb Zbacnik – August 13, 2019
9. Talking with T-Bird: Rodger Bingham – August 18, 2019
10. Talking with T-Bird: Ami Cusack – August 25, 2019
11. Talking with T-Bird: Frank Garrison – August 31, 2019
12. Talking with T-Bird: Shii-Ann Huang and Natalie Bolton – September 19, 2019
13. Talking with T-Bird: Vecepia Towery – January 19, 2020
14. Talking with T-Bird: Tom Westman – June 6, 2020
15. Talking with T-Bird: Heidi Hamels – June 21, 2020
16. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Wanner – July 8, 2020
17. Talking with T-Bird: Michael “Frosti” Zernow – July 14, 2020
18. Talking with T-Bird: Kathy Vavrick-O’Brien – July 25, 2020
19. Talking with T-Bird: Randy Bailey – August 8, 2020
20. Talking with T-Bird: Keith Famie – August 18, 2020
21. Talking with T-Bird: Ian Rosenberger – September 4, 2020
22. Talking with T-Bird: Lindsey Richter – September 19, 2020
23. Talking with T-Bird: Robert “The General” DeCanio – September 26, 2020
24. Talking with T-Bird: Gervase Peterson – October 12, 2020
25. Talking with T-Bird: Katie Gallagher – October 20, 2020
26. Talking with T-Bird: Jerri Manthey – October 30, 2020
27. Talking with T-Bird: Dreamz Herd – November 16, 2020
28. Talking with T-Bird: Brandon Quinton – November 23, 2020
29. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy Hall – December 1, 2020
30. Talking with T-Bird: NaOnka Mixon – December 10, 2020
31. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy & Mindy Hall – December 17, 2020
32. Talking with T-Bird: Julie Berry – January 10, 2021
33. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Wiglesworth – January 24, 2021
34. Talking with T-Bird: Ghandia Johnson – January 31, 2021
35. Talking with T-Bird: Lex van den Berghe – February 7, 2021
36. Talking with T-Bird: Holly Hoffman – February 21, 2021
37. Talking with T-Bird: Todd Herzog – February 28, 2021
38. Talking with T-Bird: Maralyn “Mad Dog” Hershey – March 7, 2021
39. Talking with T-Bird: Dawn Meehan – March 27, 2021
40. Talking with T-Bird: Anthony Robinson – April 4, 2021
41. Talking with T-Bird: Danni Boatwright – April 11, 2021
42. Talking with T-Bird: Rory Freeman – May 11, 2021
43. Talking with T-Bird: Clarence Black – May 23, 2021
44. Talking with T-Bird: Keith and Wes Nale – June 26, 2021
45. Talking with T-Bird: Shane Powers – June 29, 2021
46. Talking with T-Bird: Michaela Bradshaw – July 18, 2021
47. Talking with T-Bird: Sandra Diaz-Twine — September 16, 2021
48. Talking with T-Bird: Taj Johnson-George — June 3, 2022
49. Talking with T-Bird: “Timber” Tina Scheer — June 17, 2022
50. Talking with T-Bird: Jaison Robinson — June 26, 2022
51. Talking with T-Bird: Colton Cumbie — July 16, 2022
52. Talking with T-Bird: Jan Gentry — July 29, 2022
53. Talking with T-Bird: Caryn Groedel — August 6, 2022
54. Talking with T-Bird: Denise Martin — August 22, 2022
55. Talking with T-Bird: Jeremy & Val Collins — September 17, 2022
56. Talking with T-Bird: Jenna Morasca – January 24, 2023
57. Talking with T-Bird: Yau-Man Chan – February 21, 2023
58. Talking with T-Bird: Tammy Leitner — June 6, 2023
59. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Beebe-Flowers — July 5, 2023
60. Talking with T-Bird: Greg “Tarzan” Smith — July 28, 2023
61. Talking with T-Bird: Christine Shields Markoski — August 11, 2023
62. Talking with T-Bird: Tina Wesson — June 4, 2024
63. Talking with T-Bird: Christa Hastie — June 11, 2024
64. Talking with T-Bird: Nick Brown — June 17, 2024

Nick Brown placed seventh in Survivor: The Australian Outback. Since being on Survivor, Nick finished his degree at Harvard Law and was appointed the United States attorney for the Western District of Washington, which he resigned from to join the race for Attorney General of Washington.