Can you talk us through what it was like when you were removed from the challenge for being too physical?

 

I laughed a lot.  I was razzing Probst about it and they creatively and retroactively edited an exchange between us in his favor. As far as being too physical I was just doing what I had to do to take Russell from Gali down.

 

There was obviously no love lost between yourself and Yasmin when she came to join your tribe, can you talk us through what happened there?

 

Yasmin came with an attitude and loud mouth. I just reflected what she was projecting. I delivered the wit. She was the butt of many jokes.

 

To be considered controversial in a season featuring Russell Hantz is no easy feat! During the early days of the game did you have any indication of just how hard Russell was playing?

 

Russell was scheming and playing the game. Can't hate him for hustling. 

 

I’d love to do a bit of Survivor: Samoa word association with you - I’ll give you a castaway you give me a one sentence description of them...  

 

Jaison Robinson

 

Lazy race baiter

 

Mick Trimming

 

Entitled and that's why he lost

 

Shambo Waters

 

Southern Fried Rambo

 

What were your thoughts of Natalie White as a Survivor winner?

 

Natalie was a sweetheart.  She went to church with my cousin.  I was glad she won.

 

How do you think Monica will fair in the upcoming Survivor: Cambodia?

 

Monica is a knockout. She's a really great girl. I hope she did well.

 

Have you ever been contacted about a potential return yourself? Would you be open to it?

 

I was asked if I'd be interested in appearing again. I'd be into it. 

 

Can you elaborate on that at all?

 

They just asked of I would be interested In another season with a blood relative.  

 

What was your relationship like with Jeff Probst?

 

Probst is awesome at his job. He knows the game and can make or break you with his questions.

 

Are there any other castaways that you would like to see receive a second chance?

 

Just me

 

What have you been up to since your time in Samoa?

 

I moved to Bali after Survivor. I opened 8 bars in Bali and Jakarta.  Ended up living in Indonesia til 2014. Now I'm back in California and working in the cannabis industry. 

 

Tell us something about the show that would surprise us?

 

There are boundaries you must stay inside during the game. I actually found the other teams camp but was told I was out of bounds. I wanted to do a late night raid on them.

 

Thanks so much for your time Ben.

 

Cheers!