Talking with T-Bird: Zoe Zanidakis

Talking with T-Bird: Zoe Zanidakis

Zoe Zanadakis shares her unique Survivor: Marquesas journey with hosts Rob Cesternino and T-Bird Cooper in this engaging Talkin’ with T-Bird episode. From her unexpected entry into the game to her experiences as a commercial lobster fisherman, Zoe’s stories offer a fresh perspective on the early days of Survivor.

Zoe Zanidakis, known as the “Lobster Lady,” joins the conversation to share her unique experiences from growing up on Monhegan Island, Maine, to her time on Survivor. Despite not being a fan of the show before joining, Zoe’s outdoor skills and independent spirit made her a memorable contestant. She opens up about her initial reluctance to join the show, the challenges she faced, and her thoughts on alliances and game strategy.

Key Takeaways:

• Zoe’s journey from a small fishing community to the Survivor stage.
• The challenges of adapting to the social dynamics of Survivor.
• Behind-the-scenes stories, including a hilarious mix-up with a boom mic.
• Reflections on the physical and mental demands of the game.
• Zoe’s thoughts on the idea of returning for Survivor 50.

Don’t miss this captivating episode filled with insider stories and heartfelt moments.

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Past Episodes of “Talking with T-Bird”:

1. Talking with T-Bird: Helen Glover – May 30, 2019
2. Talking with T-Bird: Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick – June 20, 2019
3. Talking with T-Bird: Gretchen Cordy – July 2, 2019
4. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Goldsmith – July 11, 2019
5. Talking with T-Bird: Judd Sergeant – July 22, 2019
6. Talking with T-Bird: Sean Rector – July 29, 2019
7. Talking with T-Bird: Scout Cloud Lee – August 3, 2019
8. Talking with T-Bird: Robb Zbacnik – August 13, 2019
9. Talking with T-Bird: Rodger Bingham – August 18, 2019
10. Talking with T-Bird: Ami Cusack – August 25, 2019
11. Talking with T-Bird: Frank Garrison – August 31, 2019
12. Talking with T-Bird: Shii-Ann Huang and Natalie Bolton – September 19, 2019
13. Talking with T-Bird: Vecepia Towery – January 19, 2020
14. Talking with T-Bird: Tom Westman – June 6, 2020
15. Talking with T-Bird: Heidi Hamels – June 21, 2020
16. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Wanner – July 8, 2020
17. Talking with T-Bird: Michael “Frosti” Zernow – July 14, 2020
18. Talking with T-Bird: Kathy Vavrick-O’Brien – July 25, 2020
19. Talking with T-Bird: Randy Bailey – August 8, 2020
20. Talking with T-Bird: Keith Famie – August 18, 2020
21. Talking with T-Bird: Ian Rosenberger – September 4, 2020
22. Talking with T-Bird: Lindsey Richter – September 19, 2020
23. Talking with T-Bird: Robert “The General” DeCanio – September 26, 2020
24. Talking with T-Bird: Gervase Peterson – October 12, 2020
25. Talking with T-Bird: Katie Gallagher – October 20, 2020
26. Talking with T-Bird: Jerri Manthey – October 30, 2020
27. Talking with T-Bird: Dreamz Herd – November 16, 2020
28. Talking with T-Bird: Brandon Quinton – November 23, 2020
29. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy Hall – December 1, 2020
30. Talking with T-Bird: NaOnka Mixon – December 10, 2020
31. Talking with T-Bird: Cindy & Mindy Hall – December 17, 2020
32. Talking with T-Bird: Julie Berry – January 10, 2021
33. Talking with T-Bird: Kelly Wiglesworth – January 24, 2021
34. Talking with T-Bird: Ghandia Johnson – January 31, 2021
35. Talking with T-Bird: Lex van den Berghe – February 7, 2021
36. Talking with T-Bird: Holly Hoffman – February 21, 2021
37. Talking with T-Bird: Todd Herzog – February 28, 2021
38. Talking with T-Bird: Maralyn “Mad Dog” Hershey – March 7, 2021
39. Talking with T-Bird: Dawn Meehan – March 27, 2021
40. Talking with T-Bird: Anthony Robinson – April 4, 2021
41. Talking with T-Bird: Danni Boatwright – April 11, 2021
42. Talking with T-Bird: Rory Freeman – May 11, 2021
43. Talking with T-Bird: Clarence Black – May 23, 2021
44. Talking with T-Bird: Keith and Wes Nale – June 26, 2021
45. Talking with T-Bird: Shane Powers – June 29, 2021
46. Talking with T-Bird: Michaela Bradshaw – July 18, 2021
47. Talking with T-Bird: Sandra Diaz-Twine — September 16, 2021
48. Talking with T-Bird: Taj Johnson-George — June 3, 2022
49. Talking with T-Bird: “Timber” Tina Scheer — June 17, 2022
50. Talking with T-Bird: Jaison Robinson — June 26, 2022
51. Talking with T-Bird: Colton Cumbie — July 16, 2022
52. Talking with T-Bird: Jan Gentry — July 29, 2022
53. Talking with T-Bird: Caryn Groedel — August 6, 2022
54. Talking with T-Bird: Denise Martin — August 22, 2022
55. Talking with T-Bird: Jeremy & Val Collins — September 17, 2022
56. Talking with T-Bird: Jenna Morasca – January 24, 2023
57. Talking with T-Bird: Yau-Man Chan – February 21, 2023
58. Talking with T-Bird: Tammy Leitner — June 6, 2023
59. Talking with T-Bird: Debbie Beebe-Flowers — July 5, 2023
60. Talking with T-Bird: Greg “Tarzan” Smith — July 28, 2023
61. Talking with T-Bird: Christine Shields Markoski — August 11, 2023
62. Talking with T-Bird: Tina Wesson — June 4, 2024
63. Talking with T-Bird: Christa Hastie — June 11, 2024
64. Talking with T-Bird: Nick Brown — June 17, 2024
65. Talking with T-Bird: Aubry Bracco — July 7, 2024
66. Talking with T-Bird: Jonathan Penner — July 15, 2024
67. Talking with T-Bird: Janet Carbin — July 23, 2024
68. Talking with T-Bird: Sugar Kiper — August 14, 2024
69. Talking with T-Bird: Will Wahl — August 20, 2024

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