Pre-game interviews

• Mike Bloom at Parade.com (9/9/24): "Kyle Ostwald Doesn't Want to Cause Distress on the Island"
• Rob Cesternino & Mike Bloom at RHAP (9/12/24): "Survivor 47 Pre-Game Day 8: Kyle & Sue"

Post-game interviews

• None yet.

Official CBS Survivor 47 bio excerpts, (September 4, 2024), as preserved by Mike Bloom at Parade.com:

"Three words to describe you: Fun, ambitious, creative

Why do you want to be part of Survivor?: I want to be a part of Survivor to help inspire my children to change their wildest dreams. I want to share some of my challenges in life to show others that just because life knocks you down does not mean that you are not worthy of journey. That happens more than we like, but it’s not about the knockdown. It’s about how we choose to get back up, no matter how hard it is. Because every single time you get back up, you end up a little taller and better than before.

What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? Hands down van life! Traveling around the country for over six years living in a van that I personally built has allowed me to submerse myself into so many different environments, culture, and different social classes of people, to the point I can be comfortable and get along with almost anyone. It helped teach me that being uncomfortable is not only a blessing but opportunity for personal growth. I’ve eaten dinner from a dumpster with a hippie and I’ve been out on million-dollar yachts.

Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? The player I identify with the most is probably Jesse from season 43. His main goal was to win that million-dollar prize for his family; that is one major reason why I applied. As far as who do I think I will play most like? Being that I am an old-school Survivor [player] with new-school abilities, I would say that JT if he was just a good person, doing his thing and climbing the ladder without making folks feel uncomfortable with his character remaining in the game.

What will you value in an alliance partner? To me, a valued alliance partner needs to be honest, even if it means I’m about to get the short end of the stick. Someone who can cut the s--- and give it to you straight. Someone who will stand aside even if it means there is a bumpy road ahead.

Favorite hobbies: I love to travel, and I love being a dad — it’s my absolute favorite. And when given the opportunity, I enjoy a good surf.

Pet peeves: People sneezing around me and hearing people chew food. Those two things drive me absolutely bonkers.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Building my family a house by myself with minimum to no help from anybody. It’s one of the only projects that made me question at times if I had bitten off more than I could chew. What is something we would never know from looking at you? You would never know that the reason I strive to see people and help people be happy is because I don’t want anybody to feel the pain I felt in my life.

Who is your biggest inspiration and why? I am the biggest inspiration in my life. I mean, look at how my life started and then look what I have done with it! Life straight up dealt me the recipe for disaster, and I baked a brownie with it. I am so proud of myself. I found the love of my life, I am a part of a family that loves me and I love that. I’ve experienced and accomplished more than anybody in my family ever has, and to think, I am just getting started.

Why will you be the Sole Survivor? I will be the Sole Survivor because I’m pouring every ounce of heart and soul into this game. I am not just playing for myself, I am playing for my family. And an opportunity to bring home enough money, that I can not only present them with financial freedom, but also an opportunity of generational wealth. Something that could take care of my family for generations to come."