John Cochran - Survivor: South Pacific, Survivor: Caramoan

Seasons: 2 | Days played: 70 | Wins: 1 | Jury: 1

  • Survivor 23: South Pacific (2011) - 8th place, 13th out - 5th juror.
  • Voted out in Episode 11, "Cult Like" (Day 30).
  • Eliminated by Ozzy Lusth (in a duel) in Episode 12, "Ticking Time Bomb" (Day 31).
  • Longevity totals: In-game - 30 days; Redemption Island - 1 day.

John Cochran on social media: twitter | Instagram

John Cochran - Career statistics

Challenge stats Tribal council stats Jury stats Overall stats
Season ChW ChA ChW% VFB VAP TCA TC% wTCR JVF TotJ JV% SurvSc SurvAv
S23: South Pacific 0.43 7.48 0.06 8 13 10 0.79 1.32 - - - 0.84 1.75
S26: Caramoan 5.03 11.90 0.42 8 0 12 0.67 4.67 8 8 1.00 2.09 15.70
Career 5.47 19.38 0.28 16 13 22 0.72 1.94 8 8 1.00 2.01 10.67

 

John Cochran - Performance ranks

Challenges: MPF percentile

3

Tribal: VFB% percentile

82%

Tribal: rVAP percentile

25%

Challenges: MPF percentile

82%

Tribal: VFB% percentile

68%

Tribal: rVAP percentile

99%

Performance ranks are a quick visual measure of the contestant's season vs. historical data from all prior contestants, in three basic (scorable) categories:

1. Performance in individual challenges (MPF), as a measure of "physical game";

2. Ability to vote people out consistently (VFB%, or VFB/TCA), or "strategic game"; and

3. Ability to avoid being voted against (rVAP, or TCA-VAP) - which scales better than a percentage would - for "social/strategic game."

See also: Full glossary for all these abbreviations.

 

John Cochran - Challenge record

Family Ties - Ep7 RC/IC

Tribal/team challenge record (3-for-7):

  • South Pacific Ep.1 IC: "Coconut Conundrum" - participates, but Savaii narrowly loses.
  • South Pacific Ep.2 RC/IC: "Crate Escape" - Savaii wins.
  • South Pacific Ep.3 RC/IC: "Hitching a Ride" - Turns wheel, Savaii loses.
  • South Pacific Ep.4 RC/IC: "Shoulder the Load" - Loader, Savaii wins.
  • South Pacific Ep.5 RC/IC: "Pig Out" - Savaii can't gnaw as much spit-soaking pork as Upolu, and loses.
  • South Pacific Ep.6 RC/IC: "Losing Face" - Wheelbarrow duty, Savaii wins.
  • South Pacific Ep.7 RC/IC: "Family Ties" - Gets blamed by Probst and his tribe (unfairly) when Savaii loses.

 

F10 IC

Individual challenge record (0-for-6; 1 sit-out): (Mean % finish: 31.4%)

  • South Pacific Ep.8 IC: "Coconut Cradle" - First man to drop out (8th/8).
  • South Pacific Ep.9 F11 IC: "Get Crackin'" - Eliminated in the first round (tie-5th/11).
  • South Pacific Ep.9 F10 IC: "Bow-Diddley" - Opts to sit out and eat pastries, instead of compete (tie-10th/10).
  • South Pacific Ep.10 F9 IC: "Price on Your Head" - Not particularly close to winning (tie-4th/9).
  • South Pacific Ep.10 F8 IC: "Challenge At Tribal (CAT)" - With Brandon, eliminated on the 2nd question (tie-4th/8).
  • South Pacific Ep.11 IC: "Deja Vu" - Just misses reaching the second round (tie-4th/7).

 

Puppet Master - Ep12 duel

Redemption Island duel record (0-for-1): (Mean % finish: 50%)

  • South Pacific Ep.12 Duel: "Puppet Master" - Cochran very narrowly misses beating Ozzy. (2nd/2)

Muddy Waters - Ep10 RC

Tribal/team challenge record (7-for-12; 1 sit-out):

  • Caramoan Ep.1 RC: "Water Slaughter" - With Francesca, beats Matt & Laura, and eventually, Bikal wins.
  • Caramoan Ep.1 IC: "A Long Way to the Top" - With Phillip, tosses crates from the first floor; Bikal eventually loses.
  • Caramoan Ep.2 RC/IC: "Plunge, Pull & Pop" - With Corinne & Brandon, one of three Bikal pullers. Bikal wins.
  • Caramoan Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Cell Block Sea" - Competes, Bikal wins again.
  • Caramoan Ep. 4 RC: "Head and Shoulders" - Sits out but gets reward, as Bikal wins again.
  • Caramoan Ep. 4 IC: "Smash & Grab" - With Phillip, in charge of locks, then lets Phillip toss, and Bikal wins.
  • Caramoan Ep. 5 RC: "Nut Bucket" - Shoots baskets for Bikal, and Bikal wins.
  • Caramoan Ep. 6 IC: "Crate Outdoors" - Now switched to the new Bikal, which promptly starts losing.
  • Caramoan Ep. 7 RC: "Hot Pursuit" - Second Bikal to unclip, with Dawn & Julia, but Bikal still loses.
  • Caramoan Ep. 7 IC: "Phoenix Rises" - One of the nebulous pullers/arrangers. Bikal loses again.
  • Caramoan Ep. 9 RC: "Jump Shot" - Part of the winning team (with Eddie, Reynold, Michael, Erik).
  • Caramoan Ep. 10 RC: "Muddy Waters" - Part of the winning team (with Erik, Phillip, Dawn, Reynold).

 

Light My Fire - F4 IC

Individual challenge record (4-for-10): (Mean % finish: 68.8%)

  • Caramoan Ep. 8 IC: "Caramoan Catering" - Cochran wins! (1st/12).
  • Caramoan Ep. 9 IC: "Last Gasp" - Eighth person to drop out (4th/11).
  • Caramoan Ep. 10 IC: "Keel Hauling" - Eliminated in first round, fourth or fifth in his heat (4th/5).
  • Caramoan Ep. 11 IC: "Drop A Log" -Thanks to the advantage he purchased, gets two extra knots, and wins (1st/9).
  • Caramoan Ep. 12 F8 RC/IC: "Bermuda Triangle" - At the 15-min mark, jumps down to eat hot dogs and soda (6th/8).
  • Caramoan Ep. 12 F7 IC: "Fun Climb" - With a whopping 3/10 puzzle rungs placed, gets third (3rd/7).
  • Caramoan Ep. 13 RC: "Loved Ones Dizzy Gillespie" - Doesn't win, but given reward by Brenda (bottom 5/6).
  • Caramoan Ep. 13 IC: "I Hold On" - First person to drop out, after 15 minutes (6th/6).
  • Caramoan Ep. 14 RC: "Teeter Tower" - Cochran wins, giving himself advantage in the next IC (1st/4).
  • Caramoan Ep. 14 IC: "Vertically Challenged" - Loses most of his advantage on the puzzle, but still wins (1st/4).

 

Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):

  • Caramoan: None.
Career totals - challenges
Team/tribal challenges
Wins: 10
Played: 19
Win%: 0.53
Sat out: 1
Individual challenges
Wins: 4
Played: 16
Sat out: 1
Win%: 0.25
Mean% Finish: 54.8%
Hero challenges/duels
Wins: 0
Played: 1
Win%: 0.00
Mean% Finish: 50%

 

John Cochran - Tribal Council record

Ep1 Tribal Council

Idols held/played: (0/0)

  • South Pacific: None.

 

VFB - Votes for the person booted (8/10):

Tribal Voted Boot (totals) VFB?
Ep1 Semhar Semhar Tadesse (voted out, 8-1) Yes
Ep3 Papa Bear 'Papa Bear' Caruso (voted out, 6-1-1) Yes
Ep5 Elyse Elyse Umemoto (voted out, 3-2-2) Yes
Ep7 Ozzy Ozzy Lusth (voted out, 5-1) Yes
Ep8 Rick Keith Tollefson (voted out, 6-6; 6-4) -
Ep9 (F11) Ozzy Ozzy Lusth (voted out, 9-2) Yes
Ep9 (F10) Jim Jim Rice (voted out, 7-3) Yes
Ep10 (F9) Dawn Dawn Meehan (voted out, 7-2) Yes
Ep10 (F8) Whitney Whitney Duncan (voted out, 7-1) Yes
Ep11 Rick John Cochran (voted out, 5-2) -
10 TOTALS 8

 

VAP - Votes against (13):

  • South Pacific, Ep. 1: One vote, from Semhar.
  • South Pacific, Ep. 3: One vote, from Jim.
  • South Pacific, Ep. 5: Two votes, from Ozzy and Elyse.
  • South Pacific, Ep. 7: One vote, from Ozzy.
  • South Pacific, Ep. 9 (F11 vote): Two votes, from Ozzy and Jim.
  • South Pacific, Ep. 10 (F8 vote): One vote, from Whitney.
  • South Pacific, Ep. 11: Five votes, from Sophie, Coach, Albert, Rick, and Brandon (voted out, 5-2).

 

Jury votes made (0/1):

  • South Pacific, Ep. 14: Voted for Coach Wade (who finished second, 6-3-0).

Final Tribal Council

Idols/advantages held/played (0/0):

  • Caramoan: None.

 

VFB - Votes for the person booted (8/12):

Tribal Voted Boot (totals) VFB?
Ep1 Francesca Francesca Hogi (voted out, 6-4) Yes
Ep5 Brandon Brandon Hantz (voted out, 8-1) Yes
Ep6 Matt Matt Bischoff (voted out, 4-2-1) Yes
Ep7 Michael Julia Landauer (voted out, 3-3; 4-0) -
Ep8 Corinne Corinne Kaplan (voted out, 7-5) Yes
Ep9 Michael Michael Snow (voted out, 7-3-1) Yes
Ep10 Malcolm Phillip Sheppard (idoled out, [0]-4-[0]) -
Ep11 Malcolm Malcolm Freberg (voted out, 3-3-3; 6-0) Yes
Ep12 (F8) Eddie Reynold Toepfer (voted out, 4-2-1-1) -
Ep12 (F7) Eddie Andrea Boehlke (voted out, 3-2-2) -
Ep13 Brenda Brenda Lowe (voted out, 3-2-1) Yes
Ep14 Eddie Eddie Fox (voted out, 3-1) Yes
12 TOTALS 8

 

VAP - Votes against (0):

  • Caramoan: None.

 

Jury votes received (8/8):

  • Caramoan, Ep. 14: Received all eight jury votes, and won, 8-0-0.
Career totals - Tribal Council
Idols/advantages
Idols found: 0
Idols played: -
Votes voided: -
Voting record
VFB: 13
Tribals: 20
VAP: 13
Jury votes
Made: 1
For winners: 0
Received: 8
Total jurors: 8

 

John Cochran - Pictures
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    South Pacific intro shot
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    South Pacific intro shot
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    S23 CBS pre-game interview
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    Listening to Probst, pre-returnee arrival, Ep1
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    Savaii, clapping for Ozzy, who's now on their tribe
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    I was hoping you would call me Cochran, Jeff
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    Ozzy is on my tribe. Freakin' Ozzy!
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    Listening to Probst describe the 'Hero challenge,' Ep1. With Freakin' Ozzy.
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    I hope you're still good at challenges, old man.
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    Go, Ozzy!
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    Savaii/Ozzy wins!
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    Taking note of Ozzy's way with the ladies, Ep1
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    I'm in law school... at Harvard.
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    The great externalized internal disrobing debate, Ep1
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    Born free, as free as the wind blows
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    Chatting with the other Savaiis, Ep1
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    Broing down with Keith, Ep1. The start of a beautiful friendship.
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    Trying to chop a finger off with a machete, Day 2
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    Enjoying more machete tips from Freakin' Ozzy, Ep1
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    Savaii tribe, ready for the Ep1 IC
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    Ep1 IC starting line
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    Watching Ozzy chop ropes, Ep1 IC
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    Rooting on Keith, Ep1 IC
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    It's neck-and-neck... Ep1 IC
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    Watching Probst give the idol to Upolu
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    Demonstrating his physical prowess, Ep1
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    At his first Tribal Council, going out of his way to dig a hole for himself, Ep1
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    Full Savaii tribe, Ep1 Tribal
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    Trying to put the target back on Semhar, Ep1 Tribal
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    All the Savaii people who have reached the final three, in one shot
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC
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    Listening to Probst
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    Starting line
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    Savaii wins!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC
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    Being helpful
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    Watching the grappling hook stage
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    Yay, Upolu won.
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    The losing Savaiis
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    So long Papa Bear, Ep3 Tribal Council
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    Loading up Dawn, Ep4 RC/IC
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    Dumping coconuts, Ep6 RC/IC
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    This dressing up like a lot of effort for an Adam Sandler movie, but whatevs, Ep7 RC/IC
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    Observing Whitney's ropes, or something, Ep7 RC/IC
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    Found a throne! Ep7
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    Watching the Ep8 re-entry duel
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC
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    Cradling a coconut
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    Te Tuna tribe, Ep8 Tribal Council
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    Talking to Probst
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    Nothing to see here, move along
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    Putting in a solid effort, Ep9 F10 IC
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    Getting to listen to Brandon at the Ep9 final 10 Tribal Council. Fun!
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    Fulfilling his lifelong dream of doing Coach-chi, Ep10
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    Watching Ozzy, Jim, and Keith's duel, Ep10
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    Watching Sophie shoot down a last-ditch attempt to save Dawn, Ep10
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    Hey, a challenge at Tribal. Ep10 final 8 IC
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    Answering one question right? Good enough for fourth place with this group.
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    Watching Dawn and Whitney duel Ozzy, Ep11
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    Ready to almost reach the second round, Ep11 IC
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    Almost beating Ozzy, Ep12 duel
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    Caramoan intro shot
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    Caramoan intro shot
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    Caramoan pre-game interview
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    Favorites, assembled. Ep1
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    Politely clapping for Dawn and Erik, Ep1 RC
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    Amused at Brandon's delightful antics
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    With Francesca, starting line
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    Winner's quote, Ep1 RC
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    High five, Franny!
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    Getting to read the first IC treemail to Bikal. Yay.
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    Taking a good look at the alleged fans, pre-Ep1 IC
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    With Bikal, Ep1 Tribal Council
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    Two seasons, two straight Ep1 Tribal Councils attended.
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    Night three, watching Brandon yell at people. Good times.
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    Found a sweet new throne, Ep2
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    Excitedly waiting to pull a rope, Ep2 RC/IC
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    I've made a huge mistake. Ep3
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    Bikal wins again! Ep3 RC/IC
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC
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    Probably would be listening to Probst, if his shoes weren't so interesting, pre-Ep4 RC
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    Politely clapping as Phillip wins the Ep4 IC
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    Running back after taking a shot, Ep5 RC
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    Might take another shot, eventually, Ep5 RC
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    Letting Gota have a freebie 'win' - Brandon's exit, Ep5
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    Luckily, Brandon appears to have returned the sweater vest, Ep5 'Tribal Council'
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    Time to switch, Ep6
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    Dawn and Cochran: synchronized Ozzy-style egg smashing (hand on heart)
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    Dawn and Cochran: now with New Bikal
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    Listening to Probst with New Bikal, Ep6 IC
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    Waiting for Phillip and Julia
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    Yes! One crate in the wrong place! Woo!
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    New Bikal attends their first Tribal together, Ep6
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    One of you guys is going home tonight, you know
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    Listening to Corinne
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    Another day, another throne. Sigh. What can you do?
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    With Dawn, listening to Probst, pre-Ep7 RC
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    Underway, in hot pursuit of the new Gotas. More or less.
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    Not to worry, Julia, Phillip has this whole racing thing figured out. Apparently.
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    Trying to unclip, with new Bikal about to get caught
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    Listening to Probst, Ep7 IC
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    Waiting for the paddlers to deliver the phoenix, Ep7 IC
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    At least new Bikal made voting off the fans somewhat interesting, right?
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    Reading the first individual IC treemail to the newly merged Enil Edam tribe
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    Amused at the looks of the first heat, Ep8 IC
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    Let's get on with this, Probst
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    These grubs are wiggly
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    Second round, devouring shipworms
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    Don't want to jinx this, but Cochran has made it to round 3
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    On to the final round!
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    Brains
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    Cochran... wins? Ep8 IC
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    John M. Cochran has won immunity! The Giants have won the pennant!
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    Savoring the saving clasp of the necklace, Ep8 IC
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    Who's a liability now, Keith?
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    Sharing a bro moment
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    Can't. Stop. Smiling.
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    The Enil Edam tribe attends its first Tribal Council, Ep8
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    Feeling pretty safe right now
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    Dude, I'm totally ripped, and winning challenges. Ep9 RC
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    Finally on a winning team (as is Michael), Ep9 RC
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    Enduring some masculine tomfoolery
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    The Ep9 IC is officially underway
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    Still in it, one hour in
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    Taking one for the team, apparently. Ep9
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    Hold Up, Bro - Ep9 Tribal Council
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    Ready to get dirty, Ep10 RC
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    About to win
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    They won! Ep10 RC
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    Pre-challenge lecture time, Ep10 IC
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    To be accurate, you're standing, Phillip. Also choking me.
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    Triple immunity at Tribal? Well, this is an amusing turn of events. Ep10 Tribal
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    So much confusion, Ep10 Tribal
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    They think they've got me eating out of the palms of their hands. Joke's on them, it's the fingers.
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    Time for Phase II: Parlay my ability to crack Probst up into a screenwriting gig for a crappy, laugh-tracked sitcom
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    A thrilling glimpse into the lives of my loved ones on the day I left for Survivor
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    Getting ready to drop a log, Ep11 IC
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    Still in it, Ep11 IC. Having an advantage has its advantages.
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    Winning it.
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    So this is what it feels like to be Ozzy
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    Good try, bro. Maybe next time you can give it 110%, or some other sports cliche.
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    Back at Tribal Council, Ep11. So long, Malcolm.
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    Time for another challenge already? Ep12 F8 IC
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    Continue competing, people who aren't eating hot dogs! Ep12 F8 RC/IC
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    Getting a hug from Dawn, just because... Ep12
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    Bidding farewell to Reynold, final 8 Tribal Council
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    Getting the scoop from Andrea on her forward-looking nefarious plans
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    Filling in Dawn and Brenda on Andrea's nefarious plans
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    Wake us when the fun starts - 'Fun Climb' - Ep12 F7 IC
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    Unlike his mentor, Yul, having few qualms about arranging a hit
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    Back at Tribal - F7 Tribal Council
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    Watching loved ones videos, pre-Ep13 RC
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    This would be where we don't say anything about Cochran's mom. Got it.
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    Group selfie, pre-Ep13 RC
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    Mainly for thus far avoiding machete-related injuries. But also the running-the-game part, probably.
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    Ready to go, Ep13 RC
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    John and Arlene
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    Second of three bars, on its way
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    Our most sincere requests for your beneficence, Brenda.
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    That's cool, she still has one more choice
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    Getting a hug from dad, who is probably also proud of the dearth of machete-related incidents to this point.
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    Picking up tips on the finer points of barbecuing and sunglasses
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    Time to outlast, or something, Ep13 IC
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    Okay, maybe outlast was too strong a word
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    Conferring with Dawn, pre-Ep13 Tribal
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    Heading to Tribal, Ep13
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    Two will vote against one, but only one will be blamed, Ep13 Tribal
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    The full Enil Edam remnants, Ep13 Tribal Council
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    Well... that went smoothly
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    Fun with cards, Ep14 RC
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    Yup, third individual challenge win. Pretty much Ozzy.
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    Is it okay if I call you Colby?
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    Ready to go: final four IC
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    Advantages again prove to be advantageous, F4 IC
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    Spoiler alert: Cochran wins.
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    You've won four challenges now. Can I offer you the keys to my car? My vacation home in Maui? Dinner at 8?
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    Time to face the jury: final three
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    Through the miracles of time and space, everyone is suddenly cleaned up
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    The winner of Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites... John Cochran
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    Time for a cameo in Survivor: Game Changers
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    Arriving at Exile Yacht
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    Being a gentleman
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    Talking about Debbie's overconfidence
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    Making a few suggestions
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    Offering a selection of fine advantages
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    Hugs

 

John Cochran - Interviews

Pre-game interviews

 

Post-game interviews

  • Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (12/8/11): "Castaway Interview: John Cochran"
  • Rob Cesternino at RHAP (12/8/11): "John Cochran Settles All the Survivor: South Pacific Debates"
  • Daniel Fienberg at HitFix.com (12/10/11): "John Cochran talks Survivor: South Pacific"

Pre-game interviews

  • Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (2/5/13): "Cochran: 'They're Going to See a Different Guy'"
  • Dalton Ross at EW.com (1/16/13): "John Cochran says 'I bring virtually nothing to the table'"

 

Post-game interviews

  • Dalton Ross at EW.com (5/13/13): "John Cochran explains how he won Survivor: Caramoan"
  • Rob Cesternino at RobHasAPodcast (5/13/13): "Talking with the Winner and the Final 5 From Survivor: Caramoan"
  • Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (5/13/13): "Survivor Champion John Cochran - 'I Thought Dawn Could Beat Me'"

 

John Cochran - Bios

Excerpts from his official CBS Survivor: South Pacific bio page:

"Personal claim to fame: I won the Dean's Scholar Prize at Harvard Law for an essay I wrote on the Survivor jury system. It was one of the few times in my life where my personal interests and academic obligations coincided perfectly.

Hobbies: Guitar, trivia and studying the music and history of The Beatles.

Pet peeves: People who think or act like they are smarter than they actually are and people who don't have a sense of humor.

3 words to describe you: Neurotic, insecure and brilliant.

Survivor contestant you are most like: I have some of the humor of Rob Cesternino, the candor of Jonathan Penner and the intelligence of Yul Kwon.

Reason for being on Survivor: My respect and admiration for Survivor and my desire to make it even better. My secondary motivation is to experience some adventure and excitement in my life during a time when I otherwise feel like I'm on autopilot.

Why you think you'll 'survive' Survivor: I have a strong sense of humor that can defuse tense situations and an ability to listen to conflicting viewpoints and devise a rational compromise that is satisfying to all parties involved. I also have a slender frame that doesn't take up much space in a crowded shelter.

Why you think you will be the sole Survivor: I understand other people and how they function. Sure, I'm bright and have an extensive knowledge of Survivor, but none of that does any good unless you're able to figure out the reasons why other people do the things they do. Not only can I do that, but I'm also confident that I can leverage their desires and motives in a way that best serves my game."

From his official CBS Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites bio page:

 

"Previous Season: Survivor: South Pacific – 13th castaway voted out/5th Jury Member

Current Residence: Washington, D.C.

Occupation: Harvard Law Student

Personal Claim to Fame: Flipping on my tribe, being reluctant to take off my shirt on day one of Survivor: South Pacific.

Inspiration in Life:  My Family – for supporting and putting up with me.

Hobbies: Beatles music, guitar and Survivor.

Pet Peeves: Self-entitlement and lack of a sense of humor.

3 Words to Describe You: Brilliant, insecure and neurotic.

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why? 1)    Frisbee - It’s fun and doubles as a dish. 2)    Cards – To pass the time. 3)    Sketchpad – I like to doodle!

Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like: I have the humor of Rob Cesternino, the intelligence of Yul Kwon and the candor of Jonathan Penner.

Reason for Being on Survivor: I love Survivor! I’ve watched it, talked about it, studied it, written about it and dreamt about it for half my life.

Why You Think You’ll 'Survive' Survivor: I’m too passionate about Survivor to let harsh elements, starvation, sleep deprivation and abrasive tribe mates deter me from lasting all 39 days.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole Survivor: Having played once before, I know the sorts of mistakes I’m susceptible to making. I didn’t win the last time I played and I have no desire to repeat history. I still know more about Survivor than virtually anyone else who’s ever played the game. Now I feel more mentally and psychologically prepared to put my theoretical knowledge of the game into practice. "