David Wright, Victoria Baamonde and Gavin Whitson Talk Rick Devens | The Survivor 50 Files
As Survivor 50 brings together legends from across the decades, it’s time to revisit the history that made them icons. In The Survivor 50 Files, host Brandon Donlon dives deep into the castaway archives — exploring the journey of each player in the Survivor 50 cast in the order they originally played.
With insight from former tribemates, behind-the-scenes stories, and a sharp eye for the game’s evolution, Brandon unpacks what made each of these players memorable and why they earned a spot in the biggest season yet.
Brandon Donlon dives into Survivor 50 with a star-studded lineup of guests to discuss Rick Devens’ return. This supersized episode of the Survivor 50 Files features David Wright, Victoria Baamonde, and Gavin Whitson sharing their insights on Devens’ gameplay and potential strategies for his second chance.
David Wright reflects on his time with Devens during Edge of Extinction, highlighting Rick’s challenge prowess and likability. Victoria Baamonde reveals her behind-the-scenes alliance with Devens, while Gavin Whitson discusses their enduring friendship and Fortnite sessions. The guests offer unique perspectives on:
– Devens’ underrated challenge abilities and idol-finding skills
– The importance of managing his threat level in Season 50
– Potential alliances with players like Christian Hubicki
– Balancing his entertaining personality with strategic gameplay
– The advantage of having experienced both sides of the Edge twist
Topics by timestamp:
0:00 Intros
5:15 David Wright’s Survivor Journey
10:00 Rick’s Challenge Prowess
15:34 Aubry’s Return to Survivor
20:51 David’s Thoughts on Themes
26:55 Victoria’s Survivor Experience
32:42 Rick’s Social Game
38:59 Victoria’s Casting Critique
44:57 Gavin’s Reflections on Season 38
50:55 Rick’s Fortnite Strategy
56:31 Mike White’s Potential Win
1:02:10 Gavin’s Disney Ride Analogy
1:07:42 Colby’s Physical Transformation
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