Been watching all of these and I just want to give Mike Bloom his flowers. What a great series of interviews! I love the questions about the hot takes (really revealing answers across the board) and about their reads of each other in Ponderosa. I liked Gabe's answer about being present in the moment, but the fact that so many people have pointed him out as someone who doesn't give anything back to them has me down on his chances from the beginning.
Some might say, he is in full bloom with all these interviews! Seriously, he has been stellar throughout all of the summer and with his pre season interviews over the years. His recollection of Survivor knowledge and his uncanny ability to play off what the contestants say makes him so unique in this field. We are very fortunate that Mike IS the "Survivor Historian", providing us fans with so much amazing content over the years.
MERRY Mike! Your energy is so bright! That big ass smile, when listening to others, is downright infectious. The joy on your face is one of the best parts of these interviews/recaps for me. Kudos!
I can see a bit of Emily in Caroline. Caroline reminds me of Reese Witherspoon as Rachel's younger sister in Friends. Also, having Christian as a loved one visit would be awesome.
Same here for both of them. I think it could be true for Rob because in the past he's had his son "come up" to the studio. But of course I cannot verify that unless he himself has mentioned it in a prior podcast.
As someone who really struggles with ADHD I immediately identified with Caroline when she talked about that. But as a man who reads and writes a lot of content that is gendered for women wow, did she almost lose me just as quickly with her take on Sam. I may read get stuck on Chapter 1 sometimes because of my ADHD but that doesn't mean I'm a poser. This is the 21st century and we don't have to read things that are gendered for us.
Caroline and I are very similar. Both of us have ADHD and can be too blunt at times. And over analyzing a guy reading a chick thick is exactly the sort of thing I would do. And it’s for this reason I don’t think she’s going to do well. I hope I’m wrong.
I disagree that Emily’s problem was her bluntness. It seemed more so that it was her negativity and lack of awareness around her constant negativity and complaining.
It depends so much on your tribe. Russell Hantz is going to vote a woman out if he thinks she can add 1+1 correctly. Christian Hubicki probably isn't going to want to align with a woman who doesn't seem smart and straight forward.
Been watching all of these and I just want to give Mike Bloom his flowers. What a great series of interviews! I love the questions about the hot takes (really revealing answers across the board) and about their reads of each other in Ponderosa. I liked Gabe's answer about being present in the moment, but the fact that so many people have pointed him out as someone who doesn't give anything back to them has me down on his chances from the beginning.
Yes, I'm surprised about that cuz Gabe is coming across very relatable to me.
Some might say, he is in full bloom with all these interviews! Seriously, he has been stellar throughout all of the summer and with his pre season interviews over the years. His recollection of Survivor knowledge and his uncanny ability to play off what the contestants say makes him so unique in this field. We are very fortunate that Mike IS the "Survivor Historian", providing us fans with so much amazing content over the years.
MERRY Mike! Your energy is so bright! That big ass smile, when listening to others, is downright infectious. The joy on your face is one of the best parts of these interviews/recaps for me. Kudos!
Rooting for Caroline hope she makes it far 💙
She is my winner pick!
7th! She played an excellent UTR game and went out in an iconic blindside.
People with ADHD are Uber smart. Love her! Exactly how I would want to raise my daughter super smart, focused. I hope Caroline goes a long way!
I can see a bit of Emily in Caroline. Caroline reminds me of Reese Witherspoon as Rachel's younger sister in Friends. Also, having Christian as a loved one visit would be awesome.
As someone who’s named Gabe, this is monumental
Gabe is the dude evvverybody said wouldn’t smile at them lmfao. Bros in trouble
I’m scared they’ll try and get Caroline out early but if they don’t i feel like she can be super entertaining!
That Caroliiine OutKast reference was so satisfying
I have always imagined Mike was speaking from upstairs, same for Rob.
Same here for both of them. I think it could be true for Rob because in the past he's had his son "come up" to the studio. But of course I cannot verify that unless he himself has mentioned it in a prior podcast.
@magnumcyclonex Rob once gave a tour of that room during a pre-show podcast. There was a window that seemed definitely upstairs, based on the view.
Rob is upstairs. Mike just moved so maybe was in the last place.
I think Caroline is gonna do great!
As someone who really struggles with ADHD I immediately identified with Caroline when she talked about that. But as a man who reads and writes a lot of content that is gendered for women wow, did she almost lose me just as quickly with her take on Sam. I may read get stuck on Chapter 1 sometimes because of my ADHD but that doesn't mean I'm a poser. This is the 21st century and we don't have to read things that are gendered for us.
She’s definitely reading wayyy too much into it hahah
Slow clapping 👏 Mike’s OutKast shout out of Roses… He’s an interview genius
i am very excited for caroline
Other than being twice her age, Caroline is the most relatable character for me on this year's awesome cast.
Caroline and I are very similar. Both of us have ADHD and can be too blunt at times. And over analyzing a guy reading a chick thick is exactly the sort of thing I would do. And it’s for this reason I don’t think she’s going to do well. I hope I’m wrong.
Gabe is only the second player giving me first boot energy. Jon Lovett is the other one, but I think his tribe may not go to TC pre-merge.
gabe is gonna do something astronomical tho lets gooooooo
They’re both very smart but I’m not sure I see them going far.
Caroline giving first boot energy
1,000%
This girl does NOT stop talking!!!
First boot lmao
Caroline has the Blue Kim occupation. Kitty kitty purr!
Any non Baltimore people who want an update, the candidate Gabe worked for lost. (I never confirmed, but based on his pronoun use of she.)
Anderson Frank Jones Elizabeth Miller Mary
Lolll I'm crying, everyone sees an Asian guy w long hair and say he reminds them of Austin or Woo 😭😭😭
I disagree that Emily’s problem was her bluntness. It seemed more so that it was her negativity and lack of awareness around her constant negativity and complaining.
Being blunt with people takes a certain amount of privilege to avoid getting voted out immediately
It depends so much on your tribe. Russell Hantz is going to vote a woman out if he thinks she can add 1+1 correctly. Christian Hubicki probably isn't going to want to align with a woman who doesn't seem smart and straight forward.