Tina Wesson and Rodger Bingham Talk Colby Donaldson | 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.

The Survivor 50 Files returns with Brandon Donlon diving deep into Colby Donaldson’s upcoming return. Brandon is joined by Survivor legends Tina Wesson and Rodger Bingham, who offer unique insights into Colby’s gameplay and personality.

Tina, despite her disappointment at not being cast, shares her excitement for Survivor 50 and her recent conversations with Colby. She reveals that Colby has been actively studying the game and preparing for the new-school style of play. Rodger reminisces about his time with Colby during The Australian Outback and their post-show appearances, offering a glimpse into Colby’s competitive nature and character.

– Tina suggests Colby will need to be proactive in forming alliances

– Rodger highlights the harsh conditions of their season compared to modern Survivor

– Tina discusses potential alliance partners for Colby, including Joe

– Both guests reflect on Colby’s disconnect from the Survivor community

Topics by timestamp:

0:00 Intros

8:53 Colby’s Return to Survivor 50

17:42 Colby’s Survivor Strategy Insights

25:58 Tina’s Missed Opportunities

34:58 Rodger’s Survivor Outback Memories

46:28 Colby’s Post-Survivor Career

52:52 Survivor’s Enduring Fan Interest

58:46 Rodger’s Parting Survivor Wisdom

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