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14 Facts About Rob Cesternino

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In 2010, he launched Rob Has a Podcast, a platform to discuss and analyze reality television, most notably Survivor, Big Brother, and The Amazing Race.

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Rob Cesternino attended the State University of New York at Oswego, graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting.

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Rob Cesternino was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.

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At the time of his first appearance on Survivor, Rob Cesternino was employed as a computer projects coordinator for an insurance agency He had previously worked as a store clerk, a waiter, and a bartender.

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Rob Cesternino originally applied to compete on Big Brother 3 and advanced to the final stages of the casting process, but was ultimately not selected to appear on the show.

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Originally assigned to the all-male Tambaqui tribe, Rob Cesternino opted to keep a low profile early in the game, following orders from the older tribe members and using self-deprecating humor to disarm potential rivals.

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Rob Cesternino was voted out on Day 38 by Jenna Morasca, making him the fourteenth person eliminated and placing him third overall.

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In 2004, Rob Cesternino was invited back to play again on Survivor: All-Stars as a member of the Chapera tribe.

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Rob Cesternino was the fourth person eliminated after a unanimous decision by his tribemates, finishing in 15th place.

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Rob Cesternino frequently has alumni of Survivor and other reality shows as guests on the podcast.

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Rob Cesternino was inducted into Xfinity's Survivor "Hall of Fame" in 2012, alongside Amanda Kimmel and Ethan Zohn.

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Rob Cesternino Has a Podcast has won five Podcast Awards: best entertainment podcast, best video podcast, best produced podcast.

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In June 2013, Rob Cesternino appeared as a co-host and executive producer of Reality GameMasters, a YouTube show documenting six reality stars competing in a game of Risk.

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Rob Cesternino was approached to compete on The Amazing Race 31 with Survivor: Tocantins contestant and RHAP co-host, Stephen Fishbach.