Hunter, Liz, and Ben Talk Survivor 46 | 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, Hunter McKnight, Ben Katzman, and Liz Wilcox dive into the captivating world of Survivor 46 in this episode of the Survivor 50 Files. The duo explores the dynamic gameplay and strategic maneuvers of Q, a standout contestant from Survivor 46 who is now part of the all-star cast of Survivor 50.
Liz, a fellow Survivor 46 alum, provides unique insights into Q’s gameplay, drawing from her firsthand experiences with him on the island. She shares her initial impressions of Q during the pre-game phase and how their relationship evolved throughout the season. Rob and Liz discuss the complexities of Q’s strategic approach, his ability to form alliances, and the impact of his larger-than-life personality on the game.
Brandon, Hunter, Ben, and Liz discuss:
– Q’s protective nature and loyalty to allies
– The infamous Applebee’s reward incident and its aftermath
– Q’s potential to win Survivor 46 and his chances in Survivor 50
– Liz’s strategy of aligning with physically imposing players
– The dynamics between Q, Tiffany, and Charity from Survivor 46
Topics by timestamp:
0:00 Intros|
4:12 Hunter Reflects on Tiffany’s Game
9:04 Tiffany’s Strengths in Survivor
13:31 Q’s Impact on Season 46
18:37 Hunter’s Tribal Council Experiences
23:23 Tiffany’s Motivation for Returning
28:26 Q and Tiffany’s Relationship
38:33 Hunter’s Survivor Audition Strategy
43:24 Ben Discusses Charlie’s Personality
48:54 Charlie’s Gameplay and Alliances
54:50 Coach’s Impact on Ben
59:58 Charlie’s Potential Allies on 50
1:05:08 Ben’s Upcoming Projects|
1:09:55 Liz Reflects on Q’s Gameplay
1:15:15 The Applebee’s Moment
1:20:13 Q’s Chances on Survivor 50
1:25:05 Liz’s Potential Alliances on 50
1:29:52 Nami Tribe Dynamics
1:34:22 Liz’s Final Thoughts
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