Survivor 41 | Why ___ Won Finale | David Bloomberg & Jessica Lewis

Erika did not get the winner’s edit we’re used to seeing and she has wondered if she will have to forevermore defend why she won Survivor. But by the time David and Jessica are done, she’ll be able to point people to this podcast. Erika didn’t come into the finale as the biggest threat or the person seemingly most likely to win, but she had set herself up well even if it didn’t all make it to TV. Meanwhile, several of the other players who did seem to be in good spots had their game prospects flipped either before or at the jury. It’s time to look back through everything we did and didn’t see on TV as we figure out Why Erika Won, and Deshawn, Xander, Heather, and Ricard Lost.

David Bloomberg’s Seven Rules of Survivor: 

Rule 1: Scheme and Plot

Rule 2: But Don’t Scheme and Plot Too Much/Keep Your Scheming Secret/Don’t Backstab Until You Absolutely Need To

Rule 3: Be Flexible!

Rule 4: Don’t Let Your Emotions Control You

Rule 5: Pretend To Be Nice/Play the Social Game (and Keep Your Politics and Controversial Beliefs To Yourself)

Rule 6: Don’t Be Too Much of a Threat

Rule 7: Know How to Deal with Idols and Advantages

Appendix A: Make Your Votes Count – Keep in Mind Your End Goal

Appendix B: The Jury Phase