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A quick tip for any future “Survivor” contestants: If you’re going to talk titanic amounts of trash (or smack, whichever you prefer) make sure you’re going to be safe at Tribal Council. Recently ousted castaway Tyson Apostol learned that lesson the hard way.

But even with his dismissal, important questions remained: Why did he hate Sierra so much? Did he believe Coach’s bizarre stories? And, who should play Coach and Tyson if there’s ever a “Survivor: Tocantins” movie?  We went straight to the source to find out…
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Quick Aside: That picture of Coach is awesome, right? He looks like Captain Jack Sparrow…

The Rules: Each week, “Survivor: Gabon” alumni and former Onion Alliance kingpin Charlie Herschel and your beloved “Survivor” recapper Gordon Holmes will create separate power rankings. The ranking of the person who is voted out of that Thursday’s episode will determine the amount of points the two combatants will earn. For example, if Coach is voted out this week, Charlie will receive 6 points and Gordon will receive 4 points. At the end of the season, the person with the most points will be named the “Survivor: Tocantins” Power Rankings Challenge Champion.

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It’s been the hottest topic of this season’s “Survivor.” Will Ben “Coach” Wade, the self-professed “Dragon Slayer,” get the best of the man he dubbed his “Dragon,” Brendan Synnott? Well, when the lance finally fell, Coach found himself victorious.

We had a chance to talk to Brendan after he was voted out of the game to get his thoughts on Coach’s nicknames, tall tales, and sexist attitude. As well as his thoughts on the other players. (Wait, there are other players?)

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Previously on ‘Survivor’: The tribes merged, Coach tried to get JT and Stephen to join his alliance, and Joe was forced to leave the game due to a gruesome infection.

This Week: The Dragon Slayer and the Assistant Coach hatch their master plan, the Dragon starts a plan of his own, and the Wizard makes his debut. You’re gonna need a score card to keep up with all of the nicknames. That’s why I’m here…

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The Rules: Each week, “Survivor: Gabon” alumni and former Onion Alliance kingpin Charlie Herschel and your beloved “Survivor” recapper Gordon Holmes will create separate power rankings. The ranking of the person who is voted out of that Thursday’s episode will determine the amount of points the two combatants will earn. For example, if Coach is voted out this week, Charlie will receive 9 points and Gordon will receive 8 points. At the end of the season, the person with the most points will be named the “Survivor: Tocantins” Power Rankings Challenge Champion.

Last Episode: Gordon had Sydney ranked in spot 7, while Charlie had Sydney ranked 11th. The current score is Gordon 38, Charlie 40.

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