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July 13, 2025 77 mins
Mary Zheng Post-Season Interview | Survivor 48 It’s time for a Survivor 48 post-season interview. Get a look behind the Survivor scenes and catch a fresh perspective from the castaways themselves. Today, Mike Bloom is joined by Mary Zheng to discuss her time in Fiji! Learn more about her strategic choices, alliances, relationships and much much more! Survivor 48's Mary Zheng joins Mike Bloom for a candid post-season interview, diving deep into her tumultuous journey from Vula tribe outcast to shot-in-the-dark survivor. Mike and Mary explore the strategic missteps, emotional challenges, and pivotal moments that defined her game. The conversation kicks off with Mary reflecting on her early days on Vula, where she found herself on the wrong side of the numbers. She shares insights into her failed attempts to target Sai and her growing isolation within the tribe. As the interview progresses, Mary opens up about her alliance with David, the shocking blindside that followed, and her struggle to find footing in the merged tribe's social dynamics. Mike and Mary discuss: - Mary's shot-in-the-dark play and the chaotic tribal council that ensued - The emotional toll of feeling ostracized in the late game - Mary's decision to vote for Eva at Final Tribal Council - Watching the season back with her parents and their reactions As Mary reflects on her Survivor experience, she grapples with the question: How might her game have changed if she had formed stronger social connections early on? Topics by timestamp:00:00 Intros09:41 Navigating Early Tribal Dynamics19:37 Shot in the Dark Success29:29 Building New Alliances Post-Merge39:25 Feeling Isolated in the Game49:14 Mary's Final Tribal Council Vote59:09 Parents' Reactions to Mary's Game1:01:51 Mary's Music and Social Media Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Survivor coverage!LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feedWATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Be sure to check our some great offers from our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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