Ellen and I went to Washington DC on Wednesday for a reside Survivor occasion with Rob Has A Podcast. Here’s the recap – and the Survivors we met in actual life!
The winner of Survivor 42 – Maryanne (left) – and fan favourite, Omar (high)!
Survivor IRL!
As you seemingly already know, my associates Ellen, Hillary and I are big followers of Survivor. We’ve seen all 42 seasons – and counting!
And we’ve even carried out our personal Survivor weekends.
Rob Has A Podcast aka RHAP
We all hearken to Rob Has A Podcast, which is probably the most well-known Survivor podcast produced by former Survivor contestant Rob Cesternino, who was on Amazon (season 6) and All-Stars (season 8).
Every week Rob and his workforce produce recaps of the present and interview gamers.
Our occasion on Wednesday was a gathering of RHAP Survivor followers and a reside recording of the Know It Alls Episode, which you’ll be able to watch right here.
Ellen and me with Rob on the after celebration
Pre-Show Dinner at Zaytinia
Ellen and I drove up within the afternoon and spent the evening at a Courtyard by Marriott that was in strolling distance to the occasions.
After we donned our Survivor buffs, we went to dinner at Zaytinya. Ellen researched nice spots within the space and we each love Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese delicacies.
All the flatbread!
Cocktails
Ellen had the Za-atar Margarita with “za’atar air” foam, and I liked my spiced mezcal drink.
The Food
We ordered 5 dishes, ending with the well-known grilled octopus.
HTIPITI
marinated roasted pink peppers, feta, thyme
FALAFEL
conventional crispy chickpea fritters, tumeric pickles, cherry tomato, tahini
This was my favourite dish!!
BANTIJIAN BIL LABAN
crispy eggplant, roasted garlic yogurt, pistachio, mint-cardamom spice
MUSHROOM KAPNISTÁ
smoked mushrooms, dates, roasted walnuts, cumin, labneh
OCTOPUS SANTORINI
grilled Mediterranean octopus, marinated onions, capers, yellow break up pea purée
Everything was unbelievable!
Walk to The National Press Club
We took a brisk stroll to the National Press Club the place the occasion was held.
We bought there an hour early and snagged some nice seats.
Rob Has An Announcement
Our host for the night tell us some Survivors have been in the home! We knew this was seemingly, but it surely was SO COOL to get to mingle with former gamers!
Ellen and I jumped up immediately with our seat-neighbor Maisie to fulfill Maryanne and Omar from season 42.
It was insanity in there! (Also actually hope our boosters preserve us wholesome…..!)
We additionally met Tori from 42, who was tremendous good! We ended up taking place 13 flights of stairs together with her later and now we’re BFFs. Haha.
We met all of the Survivors in attendance. So so enjoyable.
And then all of us watched the reside episode.
Live Podcast
After the episode concluded (with numerous gasps and cheering), Rob got here again on stage with Maryanne to debate what occurred.
You can hearken to the reside podcast right here.
Mike Turner + Omar joined the panel
Also on the stage: Wendell Holland, winner of Survivor 36: Ghost Island and Brice Izyah of Survivor 28: Cagayan.
This was our first reside occasion, and it gained’t be our final!
The After Party
Brice and Wendell hosted the after celebration throughout the road which was extra time to mingle with gamers and followers.
Ellen fangirling so onerous
I used to be up well beyond my bedtime and sipping ice water : )
Night evening Maryanne!
We walked dwelling at midnight and slept until nearly 8. I used to be so grateful my physique clock didn’t wake me up at 6. This previous gal can’t keep up late anymore.
Breakfast at Tatte
After a fast bathe, we went to Tatte for espresso and breakfast. I had the perfect espresso and eggs with tomatoes and whipped goat cheese on sourdough. We want a Tatte in Cville!
