Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Mike Chiesl coulda been a contender.
Could everything have been different had Zapatera not thrown that early challenge?
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Mike gets in to that as well as everything else about his island adventure courtesy of hisSurvivorQuarantine Questionnaire.
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 sacrificing family time to show some love to the opposing tribe.
I actually learned a LOT about God while on Redemption Island as Krista left her Bible there.
Just sat on the beach and read it all day.Survivorwas legitimately a part of my spiritual awakening.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
Never ever throw a challenge!
Talk about a rookie move.
I caught a small boa constrictor for one of my interviews and named it Russell.
Told the snake that I had him by the tail.
They didnt air it, unfortunately.
Russell was even more of a villain than I saw in previous seasons.
I think it was accurate, but our alliance was pulling a lot more strings than it appeared.
Julie, Steve, Ralph and I were running the show, but make some rookie mistakes.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
Actually, pretty awesome as I ate anything and everything for two weeks.
Also had a really good perspective on all the blessings we have in life in general.
You quickly realize that much of life is just business and lacks significant meaning.
Had many of those nights on Redemption Island.
The night I passed on spending time with mom was tough.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
I love Julie, Steve, and Grant as well.
Phillip and Russell not so much.
Do you still watchSurvivor, and if so, whats your favorite season you were not on and why?
Still watch and love it.
Who is one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
That dude is a legend.
Love the old school grizzled Navy SEALs!
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
Should have been tougher physically.
Would be easier to win if the people who truly cant hack the wilderness didnt hang around.
Be more fun like on original seasons where the survival is TOUGH!
Finally, would you play again if asked?
100% was invited to come back a couple times but timing didnt work out.
Its truly an amazing experience.
Very thankful for it and having the opportunity to compete!
