Beyond the Torch is a podcast hosted by Survivor: China castaways Leslie Nease and Todd Herzog—two lives forever changed by the greatest reality show of all time. As we approach the 50th season of Survivor, this podcast takes you behind the scenes, diving into the personal journeys of your favorite former castaways and how the game shaped (and sometimes unraveled) the trajectory of their lives. We’ll explore if their time on the show revealed any truths about the universe—or simply led to more questions. Whether you're a super-fan, a former player, or just curious what really happens after Tribal, join us as we explore the legacy advantage Survivor leaves behind.
Beyond the Torch
Claim This Podcastby Leslie Nease, Todd Herzog
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Podcast Overview
Beyond the Torch is a podcast hosted by Survivor: China castaways Leslie Nease and Todd Herzog—two lives forever changed by the greatest reality show of all time. As we approach the 50th season of Survivor, this podcast takes you behind the scenes, diving into the personal journeys of your favorite former castaways and how the game shaped (and sometimes unraveled) the trajectory of their lives. We’ll explore if their time on the show revealed any truths about the universe—or simply led to more questions. Whether you're a super-fan, a former player, or just curious what really happens after Tribal, join us as we explore the legacy advantage Survivor leaves behind.
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January 27, 2026
Survivor Vanuatu's Chad Crittenden Beyond the Torch
Today on Beyond the Torch, Chad Crittenden joins Todd & Leslie and shares his incredible story of being diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare and deadly form of cancer, during his ninth year of teaching. After discovering a tumor on his foot that grew from peanut-sized to golf ball-sized, he faced a life-changing decision: undergo a wide excision that would leave him with a permanent limp, or choose amputation below the knee. He chose amputation and, remarkably, auditioned for Survivor during his recovery after watching Season 8 (All-Stars). His unique perspective and Mark Burnett's vision led to him concealing his prosthetic leg with pants, revealing it strategically on the show to explore how preconceived notions affect people's perceptions. Chad discusses the physical and mental challenges of competing, his alliance dynamics, his friendship with Julie and Chris, and his post-Survivor life doing motivational speaking (including a TED Talk and speaking to the royal family in Abu Dhabi). He's now a PE teacher, continuing to inspire children by demonstrating what people with disabilities can achieve.
January 20, 2026
Rob Mariano (Boston Rob) Beyond the Torch
This week Leslie & guest-co-host Courtney sit down with the legendary "Boston"Rob Mariano. They dive into Rob's long and memorable Survivor career, his strategies, memorable moments, and behind-the-scenes insights. They talk about what he would say to himself back on that Marquesas beach so many years ago if he got a chance to "mentor" himself back then, and find out what he really thought about those gigantic statues of him and Sandra, and why he won't ever play Survivor again. Rob also gives great insight on how to play the game of Survivor strategically! If you're a Survivor fan, this is a must-listen episode!
January 13, 2026
Brian Corridan from Survivor Guatemala Beyond the Torch
Today, Leslie and guest co-host Courtney Yates welcome Brian Corridan, Survivor: Guatemala alum! We reminisce about our Survivor experiences, the evolution of the show, and the enduring community that has formed around it. We also discuss the challenges of casting, the intensity of the game, and the personal growth (or lack thereof) that comes from playing. How many times did Brian audition? What finally got him cast after making finals 3 times? What is he up to now? Find out this and more on this episode of Beyond the Torch!
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