The Chosen One vs The Wizard: The Story of J.T. Thomas & Stephen Fishbach - Survivor: Tocantins

[@OnceUponAnIsland]

Do you think J.T. shuts out Erinn if he takes her to the final 2 over Stephen?

[@Survivoriser]

Erin would get Taj’s vote but that’s it

[@bryancarson5908]

@@Survivoriser agree

[@RandomRex6]

Depends on how upset Stephen is.

[@RabbitChamp]

@@Survivoriser I think that's it, if JT had totally broken up that final three by bringing Erin Taj would have more reason to vote against him

[@ddhallway4752]

Let’s just say he would have still won

[@meteorrejector]

jt’s insane hypnotic power to make anyone love him still confounds and impresses me to this day lol

[@AspieMemoires]

Southern charisma. People hate on the south all they want, can’t deny when a honest to god good southern person comes around they fawn over em like crazy. Specifically good southerner lol, Combo of southern hospitality, manners, accent, and various other things it just draws people in.

[@damijinadu4184]

Southern charm

[@bevs9995]

@@AspieMemoires Dont forget James from Louisiana, he's awesome. Keith and Wes were cool too. Come on, Southerners are cute.

[@johnsalem1795]

​@Aspie Memoires it's especially helpful because southern people always sound dumb, which is disarming.

[@industriesofintelligence2236]

@@AspieMemoireslike Bill Clinton, eh?

[@IndigoIslander]

Now I'd love a season of survivor where they bring duos from past seasons and they compete one world style on a single beach.

[@MicycleTV]

Would be fun to put one thing to the test: Every season that Tony and Sarah have played together, one of them won. I think if one duo had the ability to beat them, it'd be Stephen and JT. Maybe not now, with the blunders JT has made in his later seasons, but it'd be amazing to see duos in the prime of their games.

[@chargestone96]

@@MicycleTV tbf the duo only really helped in waw

[@doloresrodriguez6715]

That's a good idea.

[@clawklaus1626]

I'd love to see Christian from DvG!!

[@jonsnow-targaryen2071]

This is a dream season idea of mine! Duos that come to mind JT & Stephen Christian & Nick Tony & Sarah Rob & Amber/Tyson Dom & Wendell Devens & David (why not love them both) Colby & Jerri (lol) Ricard & Shan Jay & Adam Carolyn & Carson/Yam Yam Malcom & Denise But if there’s a frenemy szn obviously Maria & Charlie is top of the list lol

[@Yvngbosa]

JT is a master of seduction to the point where he can seduce men and women with the ease of one conversation. Brenden was daydreaming about him😂

[@kodamaakemi9758]

FR!! that scene where Brendan said "I stayed up all night and didn't sleep because I was trying to come up with a plan to keep JT in this game" had me ROLLING, it was so funny

[@Galeigh]

JT is that dude who maxed out his charisma score and kept rolling nat 20s

[@kendall7307]

I love how Stephen thought they would never work together at the beginning to now still being friends to this day

[@SaraphDarklaw]

It’s hilarious and weird how much they both sucked alone. They really are soul mates and need each other.

[@tmm4195]

Stephen was at least decent on his own, but J.T. was just awful

[@miss.vickies]

Stephen was not bad in Second Chances, i think he was a little paranoid but after what happened this season, i can't say i blame him. JT was...memorable

[@anthony-le5uo]

@@tmm4195 how? he atleast made the merge again which is what stephen also did

[@tmm4195]

@@anthony-le5uo What do you mean how? It’s pretty self explanatory if you watched both the other two seasons he played in. He set the hero’s up for failure when he gave Russell the idol. Then he got voted out because of it. His Game Changers season was the absolute worst though. He literally told the other alliance their plans which resulted in one of his closest allies going home with him leaving right afterwards.

[@bryancarson5908]

Tocantins was just a magical location. Idk I really appreciate the few times they travel to South America because I feel like they were always unique looking places

[@OnceUponAnIsland]

It feels like the last time the location was a major character for a season.

[@icp7201]

Brazil has so many different environments with great variety of Fauna and Flora. There could be like 10 seasons in just Brazil. Btw, "Dingus" does not mean "will to overcome" in Portuguese. I don't know how Stephen came up with that =P

[@icp7201]

And btw, Chicken Hearts are absolutely delicious! If you're ever in a Brazilian STeakhouse, you should try them, even though they are actually somewhat cheap!@@OnceUponAnIsland

[@bevs9995]

They are not even competing for the million. They are literally all competing to get a seat next to JT

[@mandymagnolia1966]

I really respect Taj for choosing to go to exile and allow everyone to visit with their loved ones. I know there’s the “duh it’s a night alone with her husband”, but she could have just as easily said “nah I’m gonna keep this for myself”

[@pinkringo222]

J.T. and Stephen’s impressions of debbie will never not make me laugh 🤣🤣

[@Pancake3225]

My favorite final 2 of all time. Both played an incredible, winning game and both were deserving of that million.

[@dustin0579]

Fishback doesn't get the respect he deserved. He was LITERALLY behind all of the moves and JT kinda just hid in plain sight. For Sierra to say Stephen was one of the weakest players everbis just laughable coming from her and isn't even REMOTELY close to being true. This was a case of bitter jury and blind love for JT rather than you played the game the hardest. Now I'm fine with JT winning, I probably would've voted for him myself but Stephen didn't deserve the shit he got from them

[@zyoez]

facts

[@fabian4ever69]

I prefer Stephen over Cochran

[@jonsnow-targaryen2071]

Stephen is a forever survivor legend I have put him in high regard with JT from what they accomplished in Tocantins. A top tier season

[@lambdalambdalambdaa]

I think it's really awesome how JT stayed in an alliance with Taj even though he could've easily blindsided her and simply got her out of there. I kept thinking "Why is he still keeping her around?" And I came to the conclusion he must've actually became friends with her or really trusts her.

[@jacobwilliams1223]

It's honestly incredible how JT was able to seduce Timbira into basically sacrificing their games for his benefit. If he never played again, he'd be considered one of the GOATS. Sadly, though, he did come back. And now I am just left wondering how he managed to pull this off given how he on average faired on Survivor.

[@esdeathisbae9480]

It helped that he had stephen

[@tabaxi]

@@esdeathisbae9480 agreed. not only did stephen help him with his plays, the fact they were in a partnership combined with JT's general charisma meant that every time JT lied or manipulated someone during that season everyone blamed it on stephen. therefore at the end everyone voted for JT because of his 'honesty and integrity,' even though JT himself says earlier on in the season that he was not playing an honest game and never intended to.

[@bahadr3975]

He's still one of the GOATS

[@tylerwillem8683]

It’s because there is literally no way to play a better game, his game was perfect and he thought he needed to play crazy to top it

[@queenzoroark]

@@tylerwillem8683 Stephen was his mediator, otherwise he wouldn't win or come close

[@SpaceCowboy-D]

JT - King Arthur Stephen - Merlin Coach - Lancelot Taj - Guinevere Erinn - Morgana

[@Chaotic_Observer]

what

[@noneofyourbusiness7010]

JT seems too likeable for that, mind you Arthur in the mythos was a warmongerer bent on conquest who was unpopular with his people.

[@snarkmaiden4397]

As a Merlin fan I see exactly what you mean

[@Sky-ht6tv]

@@snarkmaiden4397Hello fellow Merlin fan!

[@billyp1836]

Coach-The Dragon Slayer

[@stephaniekasandra6439]

I love this season so much! It was one of the first ones I watched when I got into survivor :) jt and stephen’s friendship is so sweet to this day

[@Dmhlcmb]

I’m also from Alabama, Albertville in my case, and my family all raise black angus and chickens. JT is a good representation of all the folks I grew up around. Everyone always expects us to be hateful and married to a relative but I personally believe Alabamians are some of the nicest most genuine people on the planet.

[@WiseAlbatross]

"The Wizard is coming into the Man of the Mountain"... my biggest fear in life is growing up and turning into Coach

[@ladysnowsu10]

LMFAOOOOOOOOO

[@ceridden]

11:37 The way you said it lol "Stephen and Taj doing something NOISYYYY"

[@KylieWilson]

I loved this video, they’re my fave Survivor duo ever. I can never not be in awe of JT’s social game and he’s charming as all hell, and Stephen is like my brother from another mother ❤️❤️❤️

[@IndigoIslander]

You got to acknowledge the first and straightest Bromance, Rudy and Richard. But like.....I'm more of a Ace and Sugar fan so 🤣🤣

[@lunaraydue1340]

I don't even watch Survivor but your videos are so interesting to get a summary of the most interesting bits and the overall narratives! Thanks!

[@Sulfur212]

Please watch them all. Every season is so much more interesting than any of these videos can summarize.

[@todmichael1936]

I've never been a big fan of survivor. I was a big fan 15 years ago. You've awaken a beast in me. I'm truly obsessed. I can't wait for your next vids.

[@OnceUponAnIsland]

There's been an awakening... have you felt it?

[@OnceUponAnIsland]

I'm quoting The Force Awakens 😆

[@Daytue]

Same. I don't actually watch the show, but his videos are *chef's kiss*!

[@1rtle]

Their relationship is kinda like the enemies to lovers archtype (as in platonic lovers).

[@feroperooo]

truly and sincerely hope there never comes a day where they're not friends :') thanks for an amazing video!

[@rowanmoon]

One of my favorite Survivor duos, so glad you got the video back up!

[@CanisterA.D]

I wasnt prepared seeing J.T shaved. Lmao. But bruh this duo is so great, Stephen being the brain and J.T being the backbone.

[@TheJkisboss]

JT really played this game so well just to fumble the bag miserably the next 2 times. Crazy

[@Galaxie_ivy]

Went from playing a top 5 game ever to making a top 5 worst play on heroes vs villains and then just being mid at best on game changers

[@esdeathisbae9480]

You never see a duo stay that loyal to each other anymore I don't count dom and Wendell because they wanted to get rid of each other near the end but couldn't

[@seanberrodin801]

so did Stephen to J.T. he just couldn't cuz J.T. went on a bit of an immunity run towards the end.

[@esdeathisbae9480]

@@seanberrodin801 and JT took Stephen as promised and look what happened Stephen got absolutely destroyed

[@esdeathisbae9480]

@@seanberrodin801 and JT took Stephen as promised and look what happened Stephen got absolutely destroyed

[@OnceUponAnIsland]

I had to re-upload this due to a copyright claim from before. Fingers cross that this one holds!

[@TheDizzleHawke]

I thought I’d seen this before.

[@tails512]

The jury was way too harsh on Stephen. I think JT played the stronger game, but both of them played very good games and helped each other a lot.

[@haveanicedave1551]

Great season. I loved JT and Taj and the music editors did the best job ever.

[@ashleyweng400]

jt is the definition of unspoken rizz

[@Juliaroqueromero]

It’s honestly crazy to me how nobody voted for Stephan and the way they degraded him at the FTC is insane to me. He played such a great strategic game and didn’t get any credit for it. Guess that’s what happens when you go against one of if not the most popular players at the time to ever play🤷‍♀️

[@MsPandachen]

So iron sharpens Iron 😅 Tocantins is so stunning 😍 I’m always blown away by excile 😊

[@warrenpowers108]

Bro your content is just as entertaining as an actual episode of Survivor, if not moreso. I'm honestly surprised CBS hasn't approached you for a "Talking Dead" type project.

[@3X0SK3L3TON]

Coach was definitely the dark horse of tocantins. In my memory he is the only guy who went the distance, playing as honest as he can(minus the amazon story).

[@ArthistoryexplainedCK]

Not with Sierra. Him and Debbie were annoying

[@monkeypaws09gaming51]

Stephen used his other hand in the ball maze challenge. On his second close slip you can see him bring his hand around and help catch the ball.

[@petergwyn9145]

Great vid even though I have already seen tocantins this feels like watching a whole new season

[@JackNatali]

great video, i have been binge watching this whole channel for the past week

[@jesses5465]

The warrior and the wizard!

[@morgan1076]

i'm not even 5 minutes in but why'd that lady say geek like it was a slur lmao

[@bluedevils481991]

Tocantinis is a top 5 season for me. I think it would be number 1 if Stephen won though. I watched this season after starting listening to know it alls, so i knew Stephen lost but i was rooting for him to win

[@bc5163]

I feel like the editors are good at showing bromances. And are okay at showing male/female bonds (from the male perspective). But they really seem clueless on portraying strong bonds between two or more women, like incapable of knowing how or something. Not exactly bizarre though - quite typical to be so male-centric and for them to not even notice. Must be like breathing oxygen to them.

[@odinsmith6249]

Its because they dont exist lol

[@lloydm95]

@@odinsmith6249 they do exist just not as frequent or relevant. The latest one was erika and heather but they were both purpled in their season. Heather more than erika.

[@sparks6177]

I feel like that has less to do with the editors and more to do with the females, it’s already pretty rare for the woman to have great relationships that last long enough to become “bromance” status, but then you add the fact that they rarely will ever say or do stuff to rise to that level of friendship. For example Stephan says in the show that he would be willing to lose for jt, even to the point of saying jt winning would be similar to him winning and either outcome is great. That’s a rare sentiment for anyone but I’m not sure a woman has ever shown that feeling towards another on the show. Obviously we only have what’s been edited and shown to us as reference but you can’t tell me if they had a great relationship like Stephan and jt that they wouldn’t use it, it would make for a great story and tv, and I’m pretty sure that’s all the editors care about

[@xirogs]

They really disliked Stephen yet He was a critical brain of operation.

[@bevs9995]

Damn JT just killed the competition. As in killed all their will to compete. Might as well have just handed him the million and asked him to leave so that someone else could come in and play.

[@drugstoredilemmas7962]

There’s a Brazilian grill place near me that serves chicken hearts. They’re actually really good.

[@somedragonbastard]

They are! I love the chewiness when I'm in the mood for it

[@bevpetrel7393]

Your stories are wonderful!!!! Thank you!

[@Kreethehomie]

Can not wait for whenever OUAI does a video on the Cops R Us Alliance (best alliance in survivor history imo)

[@bevs9995]

Anyone else feel like Erinn and Tyson had non-stop sexual tension, to the point where Tyson legitimately hated her, and they refused to talk to eachother the entire time, and then Erinn voted him out.

[@PrinceK-dm3xs]

Erinn should have played once again. I wish they called her one more time.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

Is the other tight duo you eluded to Dom and Wendell?

[@benjaminhon86]

Jt is a bard with super high charisma

[@RoninMLB]

Perhaps the most stacked FTC ever!

[@flintizwe]

So epic and very entertaining thanks :)

[@johnboy4955]

This season was so freaking good

[@alexeifiore8573]

everybody would've been pretty much screwed with JT next to them at final tribal. really, the only way stephen would've had a SHOT at winning in the final two was if he had pulled some strings to get JT out wayyyy before then and went with someone else, which is what he tried to do (too late). even though he tried switching up on JT in the end, I can't say I blame stephen. he KNEW that if he took JT to the end, everyone would've voted for JT against him, and that's why he would've taken erin in the end. it's funny that JT was so damn likeable that no one even tried getting him out when the numbers were bigger. it's honestly like they didn't even consider JT to be someone they were playing against, and they focused too much on picking off "weak" people, when really--the unlikable or weak people are the ones you WANT to take with you to the end. in hindsight though, stephen should've just stuck to being loyal to JT, because that would've made his case a little better at final tribal.

[@jonsnow-targaryen2071]

Who is the other duo he is talking about?

[@casmatori]

I was sad that JT didn't come back for Winner at War.

[@AGJ117]

After his mess up with Malcolm, I think they didn't want him back.

[@Javen2600]

Would you do a video ranking all of your favorite 1st person voted off from all seasons least to favorite

[@OnceUponAnIsland]

Great idea Yahwen! The patrons suggest and pick what videos I make :)

[@vatsal2189]

Do you have more episodes about Stephen and J.T?

[@OnceUponAnIsland]

This is the only time they play together 😊

[@blackjackal8770]

As a brazilian person I'd like to say that chicken hearts taste AMAZING

[@BigShowGunnoe]

Am I underrating this season? It’s possible

[@Naomi-mw1ch]

Did anyone catch that during the math question nobody followed the Order of Operations??

[@justinmartinez9901]

I got the the final four and didn't know who the fk Erin was lmao

[@PrinceK-dm3xs]

She's lowkwy good. Should have played again.

[@randomkrewfan3698]

11:43 blind people: 👁️ 👄 👁️

[@guardian2598]

I forgot she called Stephen a geek, tbf that’s like saying you need oxygen to breath.

[@thato596]

Once Upon An Island what happend to the video you uploaded of Christian hubicki

[@OnceUponAnIsland]

KZbin copyrighted it so it is only on Patreon until that gets figured out.

[@Coffycoloredworld]

I always got a Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn kinda vibe with those two 🤔

[@Purpabary]

Lol tarj was in a female group in the 90s. She didn’t want to tell them that lol.

[@OnceUponAnIsland]

I even included that in my secrets of Tocantins video!

[@ITI-xi5zx]

J.T. deserved the million.

[@KasperCarti]

Jt and Spencer could’ve gone brokeback mountain 😅

[@uhNONuhmuhs]

Might be looking like we need a Jessie and Cody special 😉

[@shellbacksclub]

I've never heard of Eddie George either

[@crimps.on.slopers]

did erin do anything

[@PrinceK-dm3xs]

Tbh she stayed lowkey and was fairly good in the tasks. She definitely had brains. I wish she played again.

[@trose2346]

Why did Jeff hate Stephen so much lol

[@Ins4n1ty_]

Dingus? Dingus doesnt mean anything in portuguese, it's not a word, lmao. And Forza is spanish/italian, the portuguese word for it is Força (Strength). Source: br huehuehue

[@ITI-xi5zx]

I love that they have a female doctor on the show! represent, Dr. Lucy McKinnon!

[@shellbacksclub]

So it's ok for that older woman to touch the younger men without permission? Why didn't she get kicked off like Dan? Double standard

[@leviherrington3045]

How tf did Erinn even get there? Literally everyone clearly disliked her and she seemed very desperate almost all season

[@PrinceK-dm3xs]

Well that's the game right. You have to survive no matter. I think she played well staying lowkey.

[@ristokukk1]

o hey its cult tribe guy in this seasin

[@ToleratedMoments]

630

[@Taylose6]

Watching the Second chance season (season 31), and man, is it me or did Stephen get more annoying and villainous over time? Him getting eliminated after playing the “steal a vote” in such a cocky way is in my “top 5 eliminations that make me very happy” lol.

[@esdeathisbae9480]

That's the editing

[@jamesellis4271]

pog

[@laughingjohn23]

gers

[@lycusmungus51]

Rising action is the name of my junk

[@jimlahey8210]

Stephen was a weasel. Pretty typical. Great season to watch!

[@Thepokedek]

Ive never watched this season why was everyone mean to the blonde girl to the point that ive seen comment that they didnt let her sleep in the shelter when it was raining ??? That's such a bs thing to do but then again coach so am i surprised...

[@lloydm95]

The show never shows us. They simply just hated her. In reality she probably had a bad personality but the show didn't want to justify coach's feelings towards her since he was portrayed as a villain.