Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Without Brendan Synnott, there would be no Dragonslayer (orDragonz, for that matter).
Thats because Brendan Synnott was the Dragon ofSurvivor: Tocantinswho inspiredBenjamin Coach Wadeto give himself yet another incredible nickname.
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, give the update as to what youve been up to since appearing onSurvivor.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
My proudest moment was voting for J.T.
to win the season.
I thought he hustled, was authentic and strategic without be forceful.
He was a great champion and great human being!
I also really enjoyedPonderosaafter I was voted out.
It was so gratifying and fun to get to know players outside of the game play.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
Easily was not watching enoughSurvivorbefore I played!
I didn’t have enough perspective and experience on how aggressive other players would vote me off.
That led me to be too confident and getting voted out while holding 2 immunity idols.
Makes me crazy thinking about it still today.
I also regret not staying with my “exile” alliance I formed with Taj.
It was a creative wrinkle in the game that had big potential.
I was on Exile island for the majority of time I played the game.
It was awful and it wasn’t made clear watching the season quite how harsh the elements were.
There was zero shelter, no food, torrential rains, and winds.
It sent me to the breaking point because of the total lack of sleep.
It really broke me down.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I think the edit is 100% fair.
Of course, things are left out!
But I thought how they represented me and the other players was all true and not manipulated at all.
I was actually expecting it to be more manufactured.
Seeing the edit made gave me even more respect for the production of the show.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
Coming back after the show I ate and ate and ate.
And then ate some more.
In addition, when I came back, I was splitting time between New York City and Colorado.
I have been in Colorado ever since.
I couldn’t imagine living in concrete after being at camp and even being on Exile.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
I keep in touch with Tyson the most.
He is one of the funniest, smartest, and kindest people I’ve met.
Seeing him play was always a treat, and seeing him win a season was super satisfying.
Do you still watchSurvivor, and if so, whats your favorite season you were not on and why?
I never really watched the show before I did my season.
Since then, thanks to my wife, I’ve watched nearly every season.
I am addicted to it now.
I have so much respect for Jeff and how he manages the storyline.
I’ve also loved the modifications they have made to the game.
The game has evolved, players have had to adapt, and the fans get the benefit.
Because of all this, my favorite season was 40.
Seeing all the winner battle and game change in front of our eyes was thrilling.
Whos one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
Seeing the master of reality TV in his own creation seems fitting at some point.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor, what would it be and why?
It is an institution and I hope Jeff and the great producers stay involved for a long time.
They do an amazing job.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
I’d love to play again.
