About this episode
Survivor 49 Preseason Interview: Jake Latimer Mike Bloom ( @AMikeBloomType ) is here to chat to the cast of Survivor 49! Join us to learn a bit about the 18 new castaways to be tested on the islands of Fiji. Mike Bloom’s Survivor 49 preseason interviews continue with Jake Latimer, a Canadian correctional officer bringing a unique perspective to the game. Jake shares his emotional motivations for playing, including his father’s deteriorating eyesight and the impending birth of his first child. The interview delves into Jake’s background as a correctional officer and his volunteer work with Special Olympics, highlighting his nurturing personality. Jake discusses his strategy for the game, emphasizing his intention to play with loyalty and honesty while building strong alliances. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of physical strength in the pre-merge game and his approach to advantages and idols. Mike and Jake discuss: – Jake’s plans to form a core alliance of three, including a younger female he can mentor – Prioritizing physical strength in pre-merge tribal decisions – Jake’s admiration for players like Sam from Survivor 47 – Jake’s wariness of searching for advantages due to his self-proclaimed puzzle weakness – Aiming to balance his natural leadership tendencies with a more low-key approach As the interview wraps up, Jake reflects on the weight of playing for his family and unborn child. Will Jake’s emotional motivations and strategy of loyalty propel him far in Survivor 49? Chapters: 0:00 Jake’s Survivor Journey Begins 4:03 Hockey Career to Corrections Officer 8:18 Jake’s Emotional Motivations 12:09 Representing Alberta on Survivor 16:03 Jake’s Ideal Alliance Strategy 19:21 Respect as Jury Criteria 21:56 Arnold as Loved One Never miss a minute of RHAP’s extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!