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Survivor: Africa contestant, army officer and sports radio veteran Clarence Black visits the Jack Vita Show to talk Michigan head coach Juwan Howard swinging at Wisconsin assistant Joe Krabbenhoft and Howard's five-game suspension handed to him from the university, the MLB lockout, the Detroit Tigers' exciting future, memories from the 2004 Detroit Pistons' championship season, former Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford collecting a Super Bowl ring, Clarence's love for America and his Christian faith, Clarence's time on Survivor, his casting story, his place in reality TV history, his side of #beangate, and much more!

20 years after appearing on Survivor's third season, Survivor: Africa, Clarence is back to set the record straight on his time in Kenya! Hear what he has to say about what may have been the toughest season in Survivor history, his take on opening up a can of beans without the tribe's permission to tend to a sick tribemate (Diane Ogden), and much more!

From December 27, 2021 — 9-year NFL tight end and The Bachelorette, Bachelor In Paradise contestant Clay Harbor visits the Jack Vita Show to recap NFL Week 16 (2021) and discuss Matt Nagy's future with the Chicago Bears, Nick Foles' impressive performance in Seattle, and what changes may be coming soon for the Bears, Russell Wilson's future with the Seahawks and in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals taking over the AFC North, Clay's time playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints, his best stories playing with Tom Brady and Drew Brees, memories from Michael Vick's fantastic 2010 season in Philly, DeSean Jackson's walk-off punt return touchdown at the Meadowlands, Clay's adventures looking for love on reality television and The Bachelor franchise, Clay's favorite Bible verse, his relationship with Christ, his Christian faith, and much more!

Clay spent nine years in the NFL playing tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints. Following the 2017 season, Clay was recruited to compete for the heart of Becca Kufrin on season 14 of The Bachelorette. In a group date, pick-up football game, Clay injured his forearm and had to leave The Bachelorette, in hopes of rehabbing before the start of the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately, in training camp, Clay got injured once again, and he hasn't played in an NFL game since. In early 2020, he joined the XFL's Team 9 practice squad prior to the league's shutdown due to COVID-19. In 2019, Clay appeared as a cast member on ABC's Bachelor In Paradise.

From December 20, 2021 — Former NFL defensive tackle, Florida Gators football great, two-time Survivor contestant and current trial lawyer Brad Culpepper visits the Jack Vita Show to discuss Urban Meyer receiving the boot from Jacksonville Jaguars (and why Urban didn't stick in the NFL), his time playing in the NFL under coaches Tony Dungy, Lovie Smith and Herm Edwards, his thoughts on Florida hiring Billy Napier as its next head coach, how college football and the NFL has changed since he played (1992-2000), potential College Football Playoff expansion, how he met his wife (1991 Florida homecoming queen and fellow two-time Survivor contestant) Monica Culpepper, how he got cast on Survivor and his time on the island, his experience playing with Warren Sapp, John Lynch and Brian Urlacher, his children's success in sports, and much, much more!

Brad played nine years in the NFL (1992-1993 with the Minnesota Vikings, 1994-1999 with the Tampa Buccaneers and 2000 with the Chicago Bears). He was the captain of the Florida Gators' first SEC championship team in 1991. In 2013 he competed on Survivor: Blood vs. Water alongside his wife, Monica, and he finished second on Survivor's 34th season, Survivor: Game Changers, airing in 2017. Credit to Jason Whitlock's show 'Fearless' on The Blaze, for the clip featured in this video. I do not own the rights to said clip.

From December 10, 2021 — Jodi Wincheski, contestant on The Amazing Race 14 and longtime reality TV casting producer visits the Jack Vita Show to discuss her time on The Amazing Race and tell stories from behind the scenes of casting and working on reality shows!

Jodi worked as a casting producer for over ten years, casting for shows such as Survivor, Big Brother and The Amazing Race! Jack and Jodi discuss how reality television has changed over the past decade, what casting producers are looking for when sorting through applicants (and how applicants can stick out above the rest), the challenges casting directors and applicants face, some of Jodi's best behind-the-scenes stories from working on Survivor (and leading the pre-jury trips), and more! Jodi now runs her own business where she helps prepare applicants for applying, interviewing and auditioning for reality shows! For more information, you can get in touch with her at her website, castingreality.net!

From October 26, 2021 — In this special episode of the Jack Vita Show, longtime Atlanta Braves fan and Survivor: Africa contestant Teresa "T-Bird" Cooper calls in to celebrate the Braves' first National League pennant since 1999.

T-Bird attended the Braves' NL pennant-clinching game 6 of the NLCS at Truist Park in Atlanta Saturday night. T-Bird tells us of her experience at the historic game, her 40-year friendship with Brian Snitker and Snitker's wife Ronnie, and her favorite Braves' players and uniforms from over the years. T-Bird sets the stage for the World Series and shares her contagious enthusiasm and excitement with Jack and the listeners as the Braves head to their first World Series in 22 years.

From June 21, 2021 — In this episode, fifth-place finisher of Hannah Brown's season of The Bachelorette Garrett Powell returns to the Jack Vita Show, to dive deeper into The Bachelor franchise. In his second appearance on the Jack Vita Show, Garrett answers YOUR questions about The Bachelor franchise and chats more about his Christian faith.

This is a segment from a longer conversation with Garrett, where Garrett discussed the 2021 US Open, the College World Series, Major League Baseball news and plenty of sports. The entire discussion can be found here.

From June 14, 2021 — Dario Medrano, formerly a contestant on MTV's The Challenge and Are You The One? and a former Division I college baseball player, visits the Jack Vita Show to talk college baseball, MLB news, pitchers using foreign substances for spin rate and MLB's attempt to crack down on it, the College Football Playoff's proposed expansion and its implications, and Dario's time on The Challenge. Why did Dario decide to work with Johnny Bananas on Rivals III? Why hasn't he been on the show since 2017, and what has he been up to in the meantime? Dario previously appeared on Are You The One? Season 2, The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines, The Challenge: Rivals III, The Challenge: Invasion of the Champions and The Challenge: Dirty 30.

From May 19, 2021 — Jordan Kimball, star of 'The Bachelorette' and 'Bachelor in Paradise' visits the Jack Vita Show for an unforgettable interview. Jordan tells the story of how he was cast on Becca Kufrin's season of The Bachelorette (season 14), how he was depicted as the season's villain, how he was supposed to be cast on the most recent season of MTV's The Challenge, 'The Challenge: Double Agents', how he became the Mayor of Paradise on 'Bachelor in Paradise', how Jordan's fight with Christian went down on Paradise, the truth behind Bachelor in Paradise (is it actually a fun experience?), reality TV fights, the future of reality TV and the Bachelor franchise and why Jordan supports Chris Harrison and doesn't watch The Bachelor franchise anymore. Jordan also weighs in on the latest pertaining to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, and early NFL season thoughts, as well his concerns with MLB service time manipulations. Later, he shares his thoughts on his latest trip to the city of Chicago, Chicago pizza, and what role his Christian faith plays in his life.

From May 1, 2021 — Golf pro Garrett Powell finished in fifth place on Hannah Brown's season of The Bachelorette back in 2019. In this interview, Garrett opens up about his experience on The Bachelorette, and shines some light on some things that viewers probably aren't aware of, regarding the true reality of reality television and The Bachelor franchise. He shares his casting story and opens up about how going on television sunk him in to a season of deep depression. Yet through it all, he shares how hitting his lowest point brought him to the greatest joy he's ever known: his relationship with Jesus Christ. Garrett also answers questions from the listeners regarding his season, providing a behind-the-scenes look at The Bachelor franchise, And how did he become friends with former rival and controversial figure Luke P!

From February 20, 2021 — With the help of Albert Destrade, second runner-up on Survivor: South Pacific, the Jack Vita Show creates a fictional Survivor season consisting ONLY of 19 Major League Baseball players. Jack and Albert run the simulation via Brandt-Steele.

Who will outwit, outplay and outlast to claim the million dollar prize? Tune in to Survivor: King of the Diamond!

Featuring: Aaron Judge (New York Yankees), Alex Bregman (Houston Astros), Chris Archer (Tampa Bay Rays), J.D. Martinez (Boston Red Sox), Josh Donaldson (Minnesota Twins), Miguel Cabrera (Detroit Tigers), Mike Trout (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim), Salvador Perez (Kansas City Royals), Tim Anderson (Chicago White Sox), Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies), Charlie Blackmon (Colorado Rockies), Francisco Lindor (New York Mets), Joey Votto (Cincinnati Reds), Kris Bryant (Chicago Cubs), Manny Machado (San Diego Padres), Max Scherzer (Washington Nationals), Trevor Bauer (Los Angeles Dodgers), Yadier Molina (St. Louis Cardinals) and Yoenis Cespedes (free agent).