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1:38 - Dee Valladares
3:47 - Scott, Laura J, and Demi Burnett
9:46 - Interview with Brandon Donlon begins
7:30 - Jen Gonzalez and Kellie Nalbandian
21:46 - Betsy Borst, Michael Horn, and Mike Skall
51:14 - Sarah Cupcakes, Gregory McBean, and LewLew
2:05:24 - MJC, Joelle, and WhutUpTim
Brandon reflects on the dream of playing Survivor, the guilt and self-judgment that followed, and how his journey as a fan became a creative career at Rob Has a Podcast. Along the way, Matt and Brandon talk anxiety, community, pinch-me moments, and what it means to be seen beyond your hardest chapter.
If you’ve ever felt defined by a failure, this episode is a reminder that one moment is not the whole story. Special thanks to Dee Valladares, Kellie Nalbandian, Demi Burnett, Gregory McBean, WhutUpTim, Laura J, Sarah Cupcakes, MJC, Joelle, Mike Skall, Michael Horn, Tall Ass Scott, Jen, Betsy, and LewLew for being part of this episode.
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