Todd and Leslie are absolutely thrilled to welcome their tribe-mate and friend, Courtney Yates to the podcast today! This one is PACKED with tons of Survivor Tea, behind the scenes stories and a lot of fun updates on Courtney's life today! If you were a fan of her on Survivor China or Heroes Vs. Villains, you'll love her even more after you hear this podcast!

Bullet Points of Interest:

• Courtney Yates recounts being scouted for Survivor at her restaurant job and initially refusing the offer.
• Behind-the-scenes casting stories, including the role of casting director Lynn Spillman.
• Reflections on Survivor: China, including alliances, first impressions, and memorable challenges.
• Emotional moments about friendship, loyalty, and the hardships faced during the game.
• Discussion of the "villain" label and how gender influenced perceptions on the show.
• Courtney’s transition from reluctant contestant to finalist and her evolving relationship with the game.
• Insights into life after Survivor, including the lasting impact of public recognition and digital legacy.
• Courtney’s current work as an astrology teacher and her offer to connect with fans through her school.
• The importance of fan engagement and the Survivor community’s ongoing influence.
• Teasers for future episodes and special astrology readings for Survivor alumni.
• Find out more about Courtney's Astrology School at www.astrocollege.com!

Beyond the Torch is hosted by Todd Herzog & Leslie Nease from Survivor China. Produced and edited by Leslie Nease. Artwork by Leslie Nease. To contact them, email BeyondtheTorch@gmail.com!

This podcast is a love letter to Survivor and the people who played it — but just to be clear, we're not connected to CBS or the official Survivor franchise. Just superfans and former castaways telling our stories beyond the torch.

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