S33: Millennials vs. Gen X
S40: Winners at WarChallenges: MPF percentile
57%
Seasons: 2 | Days played: 74 | Wins: 1 | Jury: 1
- Survivor 33: Millennials vs. Gen X (2016) - Winner, 10-0-0.
- Received 10 jury votes to win, in Episode 14, "I'm Going for a Million Bucks" (Day 39).
- Survivor 40: Winners at War (2020) - 12th place, 11th out - 8th juror.
- Voted out in Episode 9, "War Is Not Pretty" (Day 23).
- Cumulative time: In-game - 23 days; Edge of Extinction - 12 days.
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| S33: Millennials vs. Gen X | 1.76 | 13.22 | 0.13 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 0.75 | 2.10 | 10 | 10 | 1.00 | 1.88 | 9.86 |
| S40: Winners at War | 1.00 | 4.74 | 0.21 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 0.62 | 0.98 | - | - | - | 0.83 | 1.99 |
| Career | 2.77 | 17.96 | 0.15 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 0.71 | 1.73 | 10 | 10 | 1.00 | 1.37 | 6.11 |
Adam Klein - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
77%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
88%
Challenges: MPF percentile
2
Tribal: VFB% percentile
68%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
3
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.
Adam Klein - Challenge record
Tribal/team challenge record (4-for-13; 1 2nd; 2 sit-outs):
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Got to Choose" - Helps gather clubs then watches, as Millennials win.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 2 RC/IC: "The Ocean" - Grabs a key, but the Millennials lose.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Going Coconuts" - Lets Taylor take his bag on the balance beam; Millennials win.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 4 RC: "Water Slaughter" - With Jay, loses his bout to David/Chris; Millennials lose, 3-2.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 4 IC: "Angry Chair" - Sits out, as the Millennials eventually win.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 5 IC: "Holy Diver" - Now with Takali, swims for a buoy; Takali doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 6 RC: "Blind Faith" - Blindfolded, collects puzzle pieces; Takali loses (3rd/3).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 6 IC: "In the Bag" - Sits out, as Takali loses again (3rd/3).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 7 RC: "Matt Finish" - Releases bag, moves balls along with Jessica; Takali loses (3rd/3).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 7 IC: "Bail Out" - Sinks coconuts, unlocks key; Takali wins (1st/3).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 9 RC: "All Mixed Up" - Grabs the key and pushes the crate for the losing team.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 10 RC: "Ferryman" - Grabs a key, solves the puzzle (with Zeke) for the winning team.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 11 RC: "Slither Me Timbers" - Unable to make up a deficit on the puzzle, purple team loses.
Individual challenge record (1-for-11): (Mean % finish: 58.9%)
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 8 IC: "Fools in the Rain" - 11th to drop out, circa 20 minutes (3rd/13).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 9 IC: "Bow-Diddley" - Seventh to drop out, third stage (4th/12).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 10 IC: "With a 10 Ft. Pole" - Eighth to drop out, in the fourth and final round (4th/11).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 11 IC: "Rusty Cage" - Still in cage, one of nine people tied for second (tie-2nd/10).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 12 RC: "Rope A Dope" - Stuck on the under-log crawl as Jay wins (tie-6th/9).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 12 IC: "Push Me Pull You" - Outlasts everyone, and Adam wins! (1st/9).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 13 F8 IC: "Wizard's Staff" - One of five people on the last phase as Jay wins (tie-4th/8).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 13 F7 IC: "Pinball Wizard" - Drops out to help Ken win (7th/7).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 14 F6 IC: ">Tower of Power" - One of several in the running, but does not win (tie-2nd/6).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 14 F5 IC: "Draw the Line" - Almost has the entire puzzle solved when Ken wins (2nd/5).
- <>Millennials vs. Gen X emEp. 14 F4 IC: "Operation Balance Build" - Intentionally halts ahead of David (3rd/4).
Redemption/Exile Island duel record: (0-for-0)
- Millennials vs. Gen X: None.
Tribal/team challenge record (5-for-10):
- Winners at War, Ep. 1 F20 IC: "Water Slaughter" - Not shown competing; Sele loses, 3-1.
- Winners at War, Ep. 1 F19 IC: "Blue Lagoon Bustle" - Paddles, crosses the obstacles, and Sele wins!
- Winners at War, Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Draggin' the Dragon" - Assembles, hauls and dismantles the cart, but Sele loses.
- Winners at War, Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Along the Watch Tower" - Crosses obstacles, digs and carries ladder, but Sele loses.
- Winners at War, Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Beyond the Wheel" - Jumps for and retrieves all three keys, and Sele wins.
- Winners at War, Ep. 5 IC: "Block in a Hard Place" - Crosses obstacles, works the block puzzle, but Yara loses.
- Winners at War, Ep. 6 IC: "Rice Race" - Crosses obstacles, places Yara's second ball, and Yara wins! (1st/3).
- Winners at War, Ep. 7 RC: "Ball-istic Missiles" - (Unaired). Yara wins (1st/3).
- Winners at War, Ep. 7 IC: "Dishwalla" - Helps carry the dish across obstacles, and Yara wins! (1st/3).
- Winners at War, Ep. 9 RC: "New School" - Swims and carries the net for the losing red team.
Individual challenge record (0-for-3): (Mean % finish: 28.1%)
- Winners at War, Ep. 8 IC: "Get a Grip" - First man to drop out (7th/7).
- Winners at War, Ep. 9 IC: "Bermuda Triangles" - Sixth person out, on the transition to the final stage (6th/11).
- Winners at War, Ep. 14 EoE RC: "Don't Call It a Comeback" - Not shown reaching the table maze (tie-11th/13).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Winners at War: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 9 |
| 2nd place: | 1 |
| Played: | 23 |
| Win%: | 0.41 |
| Sat out: | 2 |
| Wins: | 1 |
| Played: | 14 |
| Win%: | 0.07 |
| Mean % Finish: | 52.3% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | -- |
| Mean % Finish: | -- |
Adam Klein - Tribal Council record
Idols/advantages held/played: (Idols: 2/2; 4 votes voided | Advantages: 1/0)
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 4: Finds first the clue, then the Millennials idol (Day 11).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 8: Finds the reward-stealing advantage (Day 21).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 12: Gives the advantage to Jay at the Loved Ones visit (Day 31).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 12: Plays his idol for Hannah, voiding four votes against her (Day 33).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 14: Finds and plays a second idol at Final Five; no votes voided (Day 37).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (9/12):
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 6: 'Figgy' Figueroa (voted out, 3-2).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 8: Michelle Schubert (voted out, 9-4).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 9: Taylor Stocker (voted out, 7-4-1).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 10: Chris Hammons (voted out, 7-4).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 12: Zeke Smith (voted out, 5-[0]).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 13 (F8 vote): Will Wahl (voted out, 6-2).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 13 (F7 vote): Sunday Burquest (voted out, 4-2-[0]).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 14 (F6 vote): Jay Starrett (voted out, 5-[0]).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 14 (F4 vote): David Wright (voted out, 3-1).
VAP - Votes against (6):
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 8: Four votes, from Jay, Michelle, Taylor, and Will.
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 9: One vote, from Taylor.
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 14 (F4 vote): One vote, from David.
Jury votes received (10/10):
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 14: Received 10 jury votes to win (10-0-0) from Michelle Schubert, Taylor Stocker, Chris Hammons, Jessica Lewis, Zeke Smith, Will Wahl, Sunday Burquest, Jay Starrett, Bret LaBelle, and David Wright.
Idols/advantages held/played (0.5/0):
- Winners at War, Ep. 2: Denise finds a split idol, gives Adam half (Day 4). He gives it back to her (Day 6).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (4/6):
- Winners at War, Ep. 1 (F20 vote): Natalie Anderson (voted out, 7-2-1).
- Winners at War, Ep. 2: Danni Boatwright (voted out, 8-1).
- Winners at War, Ep. 5: Boston Rob Mariano (voted out, 4-1).
- Winners at War, Ep. 8: Wendell Holland (voted out, 9-3).
VAP - Votes against (15):
- Winners at War, Ep. 1 (F20 vote): One vote, from Jeremy.
- Winners at War, Ep. 3: Three votes, from Ethan, Parvati, and Rob.
- Winners at War, Ep. 8: Three votes, from Michele, Nick, and Wendell.
- Winners at War, Ep. 9: Eight votes, from Ben, Jeremy, Kim, Michele, Nick, Sophie, Tony, and Tyson (voted out, 8-2-1).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Winners at War, Ep. 14: Voted for Tony Vlachos, who won, 12-4-0.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Advantages found/ played: | 1/0 |
| Idols found: | 2 |
| Idols played: | 2 |
| Votes voided: | 4 |
| VFB: | 13 |
| Tribals: | 18 |
| VAP: | 21 |
| Made: | 1 |
| For winners: | 1 |
| Received: | 10 |
| Total jurors: | 10 |
Adam Klein - Pictures
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Millennials vs. Gen X intro shot -
Millennials vs. Gen X intro shot -
Bonus Millennials vs. Gen X intro shot -
CBS pre-game interview -
Class photo -
Getting boated in, Day 1 -
More getting boated in -
Still on the boat -
Greeting Probst, Day 1 -
Grabbing a buff -
The newly formed Vanua/Millennials tribe -
Ha ha, stereotypes about Millennials! -
Showing Probst their haul from the opening scramble -
Good grabbing, Millennials -
Talking about his new tribe -
Millennials day 1 meet-and-greet -
Temporarily fixing the Vanua flag -
Getting soaked right before dark? Seems unwise. -
Working on the shelter -
Probst is in camp on Day 2? -
Evacuation? This is unprecedented! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC -
Listening to Probst -
More listening to Probst -
Starting line -
Going through the maze crawl -
Millennials... trailing -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Millennials win! -
Freshly idoled up -
Amazed at Taylor & Figgy's dumb showmance, Ep2 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC -
Starting line -
Grabbing a key -
Waiting for Mari to surface -
Millennials, about to lose -
Figgy is definitely the target tonight, right? -
Sure! Don't worry about Jay's concerns -
Millennials tribe, Ep2 Tribal Council -
I'm really here with Jeff Probst! -
Commisserating with Zeke, early Ep3 -
Not that pleased with his first Tribal -
We have treemail! -
Preparing to read the Survivor Summit treemail -
Aww, white -
Time to try to pull Michaela and Hannah back in -
Going swimmingly -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC -
Starting line -
Watching Jay prepare to toss -
Watching Jay knock blocks off -
Millennials win! -
Hugging Figgy -
Jay tries to trade the reward for fishing gear -
Motion denied -
While the Millennials hunt goats, time to look for an idol, Ep4 -
Ah, this should help -
They're coming back already, sigh. -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC -
Ready to battle David and (gulp) Chris -
This is fine -
Rooting for Jay and Zeke -
The reward-losing Millennials -
Not a great challenge for me, time to look for the idol -
That's not it -
That's more like it -
Idol: Found -
*t.ears* -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Watching from the sidelines -
Millennials win! -
Pre-swap lineup, Ep5 -
Buffs dropped, ready to swap -
I'll take one of those -
Heading over to a new mat -
THe new Takali tribe -
Nobody suspects a thing -
These people are so dumb! -
Bonding with Ken -
Cheers! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Listening to Probst -
Watching Ken shoot baskets -
Hooray, second place -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC -
Blindfolded, moving out -
Returning with a puzzle bag -
Not watching Ken do the puzzle -
The losing Takalis -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Watching Takali lose from the sidelines -
Back in camp, idol-less -
No matter how I vote, someone is going to be mad at me -
Suggesting Figgy should vote for Ken -
Plan B from Jessica -
Ken makes his pitch -
Takali tribe, Ep6 Tribal Council -
Yay, Millennials! -
Talking to Probst -
Post-Tribal chat with Taylor, Ep7 -
He seemed pretty mad. Oh well. -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 RC -
Starting line -
Retrieving the bag -
Moving balls along -
Passing balls to Ken -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Shooting coconuts -
Running to unlock the key -
Takali wins! -
Idoled up -
Just found out about the merge, Ep8 -
Takali hops in the boat -
Arriving back at Vanua beach -
It's the merge! -
Merge feasting -
Reunited with Hannah and Zeke -
Comparing notes on the post-swap tribes -
Well, time to go look for idols -
That was quick -
Oh. It's just a dumb advantage. Great. -
But it does come with a cool hashtag as a consolation prize -
Trying to parlay Taylor's theft into an actual advantage -
Seems legit -
Please, take it as a token of our friendship -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Starting line -
Waiting for it to be over -
Building a bigger alliance -
Vinaka tribe, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Great, Taylor's voting for me -
Getting congratulated by Jay, Ep9 -
Being on the bottom of Gen X is way better than being with Jay -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
Starting line -
Grabbing a key -
The losing orange team -
Confirming that Jay is on the bottom -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Starting line -
So far so good... -
Still going... -
Pre-Tribal strategy discussion -
Vinaka tribe, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Arguing with Taylor about his food stash -
More arguing -
Apologizing for not revealing his advantage earlier, Ep10 -
I want to vote Jay out right now! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC -
Starting line -
Purple team reaches the dock -
Purple team wins! -
Cheers! -
Oh. Also letters from home. -
Enjoying the letter -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
Starting line -
Still going... (not for long) -
Watching David get necklaced -
Heading to Tribal -
Vinaka tribe, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Listening to the nearly departed Chris -
Learning Zeke wants to target David, Ep11 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 RC -
Waiting for Jessica -
Trying to catch up on the puzzle -
Nope -
Talking about saving his reward steal advantage -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC -
Starting line -
Watching Jay win -
Vinaka tribe, Ep11 Triba Council -
Whispering with Hannah -
More whispering -
Getting bad info from Sunday -
Just told David to play his idol for Ken -
Tie vote discussion -
Uh oh -
Poor Jessica -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 RC -
Not the time to use the reward steal -
Announcing no steal today (with Evan) -
Starting line -
Stuck -
Picked for reward by Jay -
Cheers! -
Getting the scoop from Evan on his mom's status -
Well played -
Ep12 IC, in progress -
Still going... -
Almost there... -
Adam wins immunity! -
One last thing left on the checklist -
Learning about Ken's 'test' of Will -
Vinaka tribe, Ep12 Tribal Council -
Listening to David -
Time to play something... -
Playing it for Hannah -
Hannah... does not count -
Making plans with Bret and Sunday, Ep13 -
Three threats: David, Jay, and... Will? -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 8 IC -
Challenge now in progress -
Falling behind -
Yay, Jay won -
Talking about making a move against David -
Plotting with Bret again -
Reconsidering with Hannah -
Vinaka, Final 8 Tribal Council -
Listening to David -
Apologizing for lying to Jay again -
Still need to make a move, though -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 7 IC -
Starting line -
Helping Ken win -
Nice work, Ken! -
This means I can flush Jay's idol -
Talking things over with Jay -
More t.ears -
Vinaka, Final 7 Tribal Council -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 6 IC -
Listening to Probst -
And they're off... -
Working the combo lock -
On to the bat puzzle -
Hooray, David won -
The reward steal advantage is the gift that keeps on giving -
Cheers! -
Jay proposes a final three alliance -
David says... maybe Bret? -
No. We have to vote out Jay. -
Sorry, bro. -
Vinaka, Final 6 Tribal Council -
Wait, Jay has an idol? -
Not a real one. Bye, Jay. -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 5 IC -
F5 IC, now in progress -
Ready to move some tiles -
Hooray, Ken won. Barely. -
Not tonight, my friend -
Ken won, so we have to vote out David. Easy. -
And on the day it expires, another idol appears -
No worries, Bret! -
Oops. One tell too many. -
Vinaka, Final 5 Tribal Council -
Actually, Jeff, I do have a little something here... -
This *IS* a hidden immunity idol -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 4 IC -
Listening to Probst -
While visions of Kim Spradlin dance in their heads -
Not dropping this stack -
Curse you, foul wind! -
In the end, Ken reigns -
Okay, this time we're actually voting David out -
Heading to one final boot -
Final 4 Tribal Council -
Adam: David's been up here the whole game! David: Higher. -
Farewell, David -
Morning 39 breakfast: Cheers! -
I'm not going to waste this opportunity -
Heading out for final judgment -
Farewell, Vinaka -
The Final Three, ready for grilling -
Winning Taylor's vote -
Finally getting to talk about his mom -
Reunion show, ready for the vote reveal -
The winner of Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X... -
Adam wins! -
Family visit -
Full cast, reunion show
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Winners at War intro shot -
Winners at War intro shot -
Preview headshot -
On the boat, Day 1 -
Watching the arriving women -
A toast to 20 years, and 20 winners -
The new Sele tribe -
Losing immunity on Day 1? This is my worst nightmare -
Sele camp arrival cheer -
Getting lost with Denise -
Danni wants to boot Boston Rob -
New schoolers plotting -
Warning from Ben that his name has come up -
Sele, Ep1 F20 Tribal Council -
Listening to Denise -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 F19 IC -
Pushing the boat out -
Waiting to cross the roller -
Watching Jeremy toss rings -
Sele wins! -
Learning Denise has an idol, Ep2 -
Thankfully she shared it with me, not Parvati -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC -
Waiting for a key -
Pushing the cart -
Watching the puzzle stage -
The losing Seles -
Jeremy and Michelle discuss maybe targeting Parvati? -
Weighing the options -
Getting torch placement assistance from Ben -
Sele, Ep2 Tribal Council -
The bag dump -
Listening to Ethan -
Talking about wanting to work with Ethan, Ep3 -
Plotting -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC -
Starting line -
Digging up the ladder -
Watching the puzzle stage -
The losing Seles -
Telling Rob the target is Parvati -
Sele, Ep3 Tribal Council -
Listening to Ben -
Time for my apology tour, Ep4 -
I've made a huge mistake, Michele -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC/IC -
Starting line -
Jumping for a key -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Sele wins! -
Idoled up -
Dropping buffs, ready to swap, Ep5 -
Opening the new buffs -
Three tribes -
The all-new Yara tribe -
You'd think we have the numbers, but do we? -
Arriving at the new camp -
Talking about the various Sele votes -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Working the block puzzle, with Sophie -
That ain't it -
The losing Seles -
We won't write your name down, Rob -
Day 1 of lockdown is going great -
Yara, Ep5 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Boston Rob-free party, Ep6 -
That's great, but I might be in trouble now -
Starting line, Ep6 IC -
Made it to the table maze -
Yara wins! -
Arguing with Ben, Ep7 -
He's so annoying! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Carrying the dish -
Yara, taking their time -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Yara wins! -
Merge time! Ep8 -
Yay, Tyson's back -
Merge feasting -
This is Survivor! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Starting line -
Getting reassurances from Sophie -
Not feeling great about this vote -
Heading to Tribal -
Koru, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Listening to Tony -
Telling Michele about his Palesa idol theory, Ep9 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
Hauling the fish net -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Oh, that's nice... -
That was a really dumb move by Sarah -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Starting line -
Still going... -
Plotting with Jeremy and Tyson -
Not telling Ben who said Ben and Sarah should be broken up -
He treated me like a child! -
Pre-cringing about his idol move -
Heading to Tribal -
Koru, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Listening to Denise -
Mr. Stark? ... -
Arguing with Ben -
Who are you guys voting for? ... Anyone? -
Is this an idol, Jeff? -
Worth a shot... -
Eleventh person voted out... -
Snuffed, Day 23 (Episode 9) -
The loved ones are coming! Ep10 -
Happy to have his dad here -
Saying goodbye -
Listening to Rob read the note for the coconut task, Ep12 -
Jogging for coconuts -
This was not the task for me -
Time for the re-entry challenge, Day 35 -
Heading to the challenge -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep14 RC -
Fresh off the starting line -
Still on the rope bridge as Wendell goes for the win -
Post-challenge reflections -
Full jury, Final Tribal Council -
Full cast finale composite
Adam Klein - Interviews
Pre-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (8/19/16): "Millennial Adam: 'Survivor Has Been My Dream Since I Was Nine.'"
- Josh Wigler at Parade.com (9/16/16): "Adam Klein Before the Game"
Post-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (12/15/16): "Adam: Jay is the 'Batman to My Joker'"
- Josh Wigler at Parade.com (12/15/16): "Adam Klein Explains His 'Hyper Focused' Path to Victory"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (12/15/16): "Finale Top 6 Interviews with Kim Spradlin"
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (12/15/16): "Adam talks about the show's most emotional finish ever"
- Dom Harvey & Colin Stone at the Dom & Colin Podcast (1/4/17): "Adam Klein Examines Millennials vs. Gen X"
Pre-game interviews
- Sangita Patel for ET Canada (1/15/20): "Adam Klein Wants to Be Underestimated Again On Survivor: Winners at War"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (2/8/20): "Adam Klein - 'This Is Going to Be an Epic, Iconic Encounter'"
Post-game interviews
- Adam's Reddit AMA (5/18/20)
Adam Klein - Bios
Excerpts from his official CBS Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X cast bio page: (8/17/16)
"Inspiration in life: My mom. She is surviving lung cancer and has survivorship in her blood [because] her mom survived Auschwitz. She is incredibly physically fit and otherwise healthy. She can tear up the dance floor—that's where I get my moves!—and she's my best friend and supporter.
If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? A picture of my family to keep myself grounded and focused, a fake hidden Immunity Idol because the threat can be just as powerful as the real thing, and a razor because I hate mustaches with a fiery passion.
Survivor contestant you're most like: Spencer Bledsoe (Cagayan, Cambodia). We are both wise beyond our years, can easily play up to the egos of older and stronger players, are strategic thinkers, and are widely underestimated in the game. I also relate to the never-say-die nature and social finesse of Hayden Moss (Blood vs. Water).
Why do you think you’ll "survive" Survivor? No one is going to fight as hard as I will for that title. I may be—and look—young, I may be small, but my fellow competitors won't know what kind of power punch I pack until they are already knocked out. I will use my youthful charm and energy, combined with my strategic nature to win. I come from a long line of real-life survivors, and I am next."
Excerpts from his official CBS Survivor: Winners at War cast bio page (1/15/20):
When did you first watch Survivor?
Season finale of Season 1. Started a fantasy league with my family Season 2 and haven't missed an episode since.
Do you still watch Survivor?
Always.
What does Survivor mean to you and your family?
Everything. Survivor has been a constant in my life, and kept my family close before, during, and after my time on the show. It may sound silly to some, but Survivor is far more than just a television show for us. It has given us hope, it has allowed us to dream and realize those dreams, and it brought us joy during the most difficult times in our lives.
What is one way playing Survivor changed your life?
My first ever screen name on the internet was SoleSurvivorAdam. Survivor turned my middle school obsession into a professional title! Ultimately, I believe that I am, at my core, the same person that I was when I played Survivor for the first time. Same values, ambitions, passions, and energy. The difference is that I have more opportunities to realize those ambitions and to make a greater impact on the world around me.
As Survivor approaches Season 40 and celebrates 20 years on television, what does it mean to be a part of the legacy?
I grew up watching Sandra, Boston Rob, Ethan, Tina, Amber, and Richard Hatch. Playing in Season 40 is like growing up watching Steve Young and Jerry Rice on your favorite football team and then getting to play against them in the Super Bowl. It only can happen in your wildest dreams. So many thousands of Survivor super-duper fans would do anything to be in my position.
How will you play differently than you did in your past season?
My basic strategy is the same for Survivor as it is for life: make friends. Anyone who comes into this game believing, "I'm not here to make friends" is playing a losing game. What's different this time is that some of the people I will be playing with already are friends. I need to obfuscate my existing relationships, keep an eye out for others doing the same, and work hard to build "in-game" trust that goes beyond liking someone outside of the game.
This time around, I can't hide how big of a fan I am. I can have fun with that and subtly play into the larger egos, especially since my life is far less serious and scary than it was last time. My sense is I may come into this game generally underestimated, with at least some people believing that my win was fluky and my social game was choppy. I want them to underestimate me and I will play into that, while also recognizing that all of them are incredibly capable and not to be underestimated."