Episode 76: Nice Guys Finish Last

This week's special guest is Mercedes Knox, winner of HBO Max's FBoy Island Season 2. This in depth interview explores some little known behind the scenes fact about being on reality TV. We get the inside scoop on the contestants of the show. Learn about our guest's winning strategy and his approach throughout the series. Find out what life has been like for Mercedes after the show, and the question we're all wondering, are Mercedes and Louise still together? 🤔 Introductions: (3:10) Villain Origin Story: As an Army Vet deployed in Kuwait, Mercedes found out shocking news about his girlfriend back home that changed his outlook on women till this day. Also learn how he was casted as a contestant on Fboy Island.  (7:33) Behind the Scenes: Get the inside scoop about the show including whether its scripted and even some editing tricks reality shows take advantage of to make the product entertaining.   (12:34) The Strategy: Mercedes breaks down his approach to the show, the current state of his relationship with companion Louise, and we talk about his type and the other female contestants on the show.  (27:39) The Competition- We get exclusive tips on how to win a show like FBoy Island and ultimately what led to the downfall of the others that left Mercedes as one of the last men standing. (38:38) The Plot Twist - We talk about the idea of sharing women on this kind of show, how far can things go between the couples, and the Plot Twist that changed the nature of the show altogether.  (47:26) Life After FBoy Island - Hear how my guest is planning to capitalize on this opportunity and what we can expect from Mercedes moving forward.