Challenges: MPF percentile
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Seasons: 1 | Days played: 16 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 0
- Survivor 39: Island of the Idols (2019) - 15th place, 6th out.
- Voted out in Episode 6, "Suck It Up, Buttercup" (Day 16).
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| S39: Island of the Idols | 0.73 | 0.98 | 0.74 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0.65 | 2.80 | - | - | - | 1.39 | 3.53 |
| Career | 0.73 | 0.98 | 0.74 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0.65 | 2.80 | - | - | - | 1.39 | 3.53 |
Jason Linden - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
94%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
14%
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.
Jason Linden - Challenge record
S39:
Island of the Idols 
Tribal/team challenge record (6-for-8):
- Island of the Idols Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Tower of Equality" - Crosses obstacles, climbs the human ladder, and Vokai wins.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Rung-O Star" - Not shown competing, watches Jamal roll balls; Vokai barely loses.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Beam Me Up" - Part of the see-saw balancing group, and Vokai wins.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Ow Pairs" - Caller for Vokai, builds a lead on the key gathering, and Vokai wins.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 5 RC: "Headlong Flight" - Works the puzzle with Aaron, and (new) Vokai wins.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 5 IC: "Discography" - Jumps and swims, and Vokai wins again.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 6 RC: "Heroes End" - Helps carry the sled, move sandbags, and Vokai wins.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 6 IC: "Cage Against the Machine" - Helps carry the cage, but Vokai loses.
Individual challenge record (0-for-0):
- Island of the Idols: None.
Redemption/Exile Island duel record (0-for-0):
- Island of the Idols: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 6 |
| Played: | 8 |
| Win%: | 0.75 |
| Sat out: | - |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Jason Linden - Tribal Council record
S39:
Island of the Idols 
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Island of the Idols: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (1/1*):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep2 | Molly | Molly Byman (voted out, 7-2-1) | Yes |
| Ep6 | -* | Jason Linden (voted out, 4-3) | - |
| 1* | TOTALS | 1 | |
*Jason was present (and voted out) at the Ep.6 Tribal Council, but could not vote himself; no TCA charged.
VAP - Votes against (6):
- Island of the Idols, Ep. 2: Two votes, from Jack and Jamal.
- Island of the Idols, Ep. 6: Four votes, from Aaron, Elaine, Elizabeth, and Missy (voted out, 4-3).
Jury votes made (0/0):
- Island of the Idols: None.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Advantages held/played: | 0/0 |
| Idols found: | 0 |
| Idols played: | - |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 1 |
| Tribals: | 1* |
| VAP: | 6 |
| Made: | 0 |
| For winners: | - |
| Received: | - |
Jason Linden - Pictures
S39:
Island of the Idols -
CBS pre-game interview -
Vokai tribe meet-and-greet, Day 1 -
What's going on? -
Since this is Island of the Idols, I'm going to go look for idols -
Learning that people notice when you look for idols -
Hopefully someone else comes along and massages the spotlight -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC -
Hitting the net obstacle -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Vokai wins! -
Counseling Noura, Ep2 -
I feel like I owe her -
Listening to the note sending Kellee to Island of the Idols -
Listening to Kellee's post-IotI report -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 Rc/IC -
Watching Jamal almost catch up -
I swear I don't have an idol, you guys -
There's a plan to take out Molly? Music to my ears! -
Vokai, Ep2 Tribal Council -
Offering to strip, to prove he doesn't have an idol -
I'm still here! Ep3 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC -
Starting line -
Balancing on the see-saw -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Vokai wins! -
Totally not volunteering to go to Island of the Idols, Ep4 -
Listening to Noura's post-Island report -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC/IC -
Bad news, Noura -
Starting line, caller for Vokai -
Directing traffic -
Keys collected, heading to the puzzle -
Getting started, with a big lead -
Still going... -
Vokai wins immunity! -
Picking new buffs, Ep5 -
The new Vokai tribe -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC -
Working the fire puzzle, with Aaron -
Vokai wins Applebee's reward! -
Reward feasting -
Worried about the 4-4 split -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Ready to climb the ladder -
Watching the buoy-carrying -
Vokai wins immunity! -
Apparently convincing Aaron to flip, Ep6 -
We're willing to go to rocks if the Lairos don't crack -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC -
Starting line, carrying Aaron -
Watching Aaron shoot -
Vokai wins reward! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Moving the cage -
Watching Aaron just miss the winning shot -
Reacting to the chicken slaughter, back in camp -
Poor Elaine doesn't know she's just like that chicken -
Confirming that Aaron is on board to join the Vokais -
Vokai, Ep6 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Why block *my* vote, Elaine? We could've been friends! -
Sixth person voted out... -
Snuffed, Day 16 (Episode 6) -
(Almost) full cast, reunion show
Jason Linden - Interviews
S39:
Island of the Idols Pre-game interviews
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (9/14/19): "Survivor Island of the Idols: Meet Jason Linden"
- Josh Wigler at RHAP (9/16/19): "Survivor 39 Preseason Interviews: Vokai Tribe - Part 1"
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (10/31/19): "Jason Linden reveals Elaine was not the target"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (10/31/19): "Jason - 'An Unexpected and Extremely Lucky Advantage Took Me Out of This Game'"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (10/31/19): "Jason Linden Gets a Losing Verdict"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (10/31/19): "Survivor 39 Exit Interview with the Sixth Player Voted Out"
Jason Linden - Bio
S39:
Island of the Idols Official CBS Island of the Idols bio excerpts (September 9, 2019):
"Pet peeves: Bullies, slow walkers, and when someone coughs or sneezes without covering their mouth.
What accomplishment are you most proud of? Starting my own firm. I am really proud of myself and it makes me happy. I'm also proud of the life my wife and I are building together. We are both blossoming in our respective businesses at the same time. We are just very in sync right now.
What's one thing we wouldn't know from seeing a photo of you? I'm a huge Phish fan. I met my wife at a Phish concert.
Which Survivor contestant are you most like? A mix of Stephen Fishbach/Adam Klein/Cochran 2.0/Rob Cesternino and weirdly a little Tony Vlachos. Buckle up baby, it's going to be a wild ride.
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? Survivor is a relationship-based game. First, I will develop the relationships needed to win the game. I have a deep and fundamental understanding of human communication and connection. I have an uncanny ability to make strangers feel at ease. I disarm them with humor and self-deprecation. But I reinforce the connections with true and sincere interest and care. I will build relationships that will not only take me further into the game, but will win me the votes at final Tribal Council. Second, I will take control of my game and lead my allies to make favorable decisions to my game. I am a natural leader. Third, I will outwork my competition; I am an animal. I am resilient and hardworking. When I start something, I NEED to finish it."