It’s got thatSurvivorvibe.
It’s time to spill the ice tea with Boston Rob!
ROB:I’m doing great, thanks.
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I am doing great.
It is a dream come true chatting with you.
I’m a huge reality TV fan.
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So I’ve been watching you since day one.
Thank you for chatting with me.
ROB:Thanks, man.
Yeah, I appreciate it.
How’s the family?
I saw they had a snow day.
ROB: They did, which is wild down here in Florida.
They actually had a snow week.
They were off of school all week.
Today’s their first day back, and it’s almost melted.
We built a giant snowman in the front yard.
But once in a lifetime, for sure.
We’ve been here almost 20 years, and we’ve never had snow.
So yeah, it’s pretty cool.
If you could describe theDeal or No Deal Island After Showin three words, what would they be?
ROB: Man, I think it’s enlightening, it’s fun, and I think cathartic.
Oh, I like that.
Yeah, it really is a lot of fun.
Talk to me what it’s like for you to be in the hosting chair.
ROB: I like it because I feel I fulfill two roles as host.
So when they approached me about doing it, I was pretty thrilled.
Are there any hosts or interviewers that you took inspiration from?
ROB: I mean, for sure,Jeff ProbstandJoe Manganiello.
Those guys are the best.
That’s the foundation of everybody that I’ve watched over the years.
Your friendship with Joe is amazing.
Your interview with him on theAfter Showwas so fun.
ROB: Yeah, he’s great.
He’s a good dude.
What you see is what you get with him.
I think we connect on a lot of personal stuff that people don’t know about.
It’s really endearing.
I think it translates, and the audience sees that as well.
What is it aboutDeal or No Deal Islandthat makes it such a fan-favorite game now?
But as the game went along, I actually realized the genius behind the format.
And to me, that was pretty cool to have my own thoughts come full circle.
Dickson Wong impressed the Banker and his castmates.
What is it like to be able to chat with them and really hold their feet to the fire?
I mean, it’s twofold.
I’ve been in your position.
Let’s hear about it.
And let me see if I can bring any solace to you in any way."
ROB: And that’s just the game.
At the same time, I put myself in the position of an audience member.
And they say, “Well, I wouldn’t do anything different.
I would still want to do it the same.”
To me, I can’t even comprehend that.
It’s happened so far.
A couple of times.
And your reaction was, I think, all of us.
ROB: Yeah, yeah.
Regardless of the results.
We do get to see some exclusive unseen footage during the After Show.
How exciting is it to be able to be the one to share those clips?
ROB: It’s awesome.
It brings another element to the show.
Brings a viewer to watch something beyond just the initial broadcast on NBC.
So that additional footage, they shoot for three days to make an episode or whatever it is.
And I think this avenue allows them to display more of that.
Boston Rob Talks About Skill Sets Needed for Reality Competition
I’ve been lovingThe Traitorsthis season.
I could ask a million questions, but we’ll save that for another opportunity.
ROB: I mean, I have over 20 years of experience understanding competitive reality and competition.
I have a large skill set that I bring with me.
And that is your self awareness and your ability to adapt to different situations.
And luckily, I have a lot of experience with both.
Now,Survivoris gearing up forSurvivor 50.
Do you sign off?
Do you think she would do well?
And I trust the show to make the best decisions.
But I love Vecepia.
I think she’s a great person, for sure.
And it’s up to them to decide to do what they want to do.
Well, this show is so much fun.
I can’t wait to see how the rest of the season goes along.
Is there anything else you would like to tease aboutDeal or No Deal Island After Show?
ROB: Just keep watching.
Ooh, I can’t wait.
Well, thank you so much for chatting.
And honestly, it is an honor chatting with you.
ROB: My pleasure, Michael.
Have a good one.
