Robert Kristopher Cesternino (born October 20, 1978) is an American reality television contestant and podcast host, known for his appearances on Survivor: The Amazon (2003) and Survivor: All-Stars (2004). 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. In 2014, Cesternino and Hollywood Reporter journalist Josh Wigler launched Post Show Recaps, a companion platform that covers scripted television. Personal life Cesternino is originally from Wantagh, New York. Cesternino attended the State University of New York at Oswego, graduating in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. His college thesis was titled, "The Impact of Reality Television." At the time of his first appearance on Survivor, 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. He originally applied to compete on Big Brother and advanced to the final stages of the casting process, but was ultimately not selected to appear on the show. Several months later, he was offered an opportunity by the same production team to compete on Survivor. In August 2010, Cesternino married his longtime girlfriend, Nicole Palmeri. The couple's first child, Dominic James, was born on September 29, 2013. The couple's second child, Anthony Joseph, was born on November 12, 2015. Survivor The Amazon Cesternino appeared on Survivor: The Amazon in 2003. Originally assigned to the all-male Tambaqui tribe, 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. Once the tribes merged, he began forging multiple alliances and striking deals with other players. While most Survivor contestants in prior seasons tended to remain with their original alliance, Cesternino frequently flipped between groups, double-crossing allies and dictating the game strategy. Cesternino was voted out on Day 38 (of 39) by Jenna Morasca, making him the fourteenth person eliminated and placing him third overall. Despite this, he cast his jury vote for Morasca to win the very next night. Morasca defeated Matthew von Ertfelda to be named the winner of the season. While he fell short of victory, Cesternino's performance is frequently cited as one of the best non-winning games in the history of the show. All-Stars In 2004, Cesternino