Jake Nodar
Challenges:4
Episodes:16
Locations:Brazil, South Africa, Florida, Montana
Jake Nodar is a Baltimore-born professional horse trainer who specializes in young horses and behavioral cases, after starting his career as farm manager at Days End Farm Horse Rescue. He became the first openly gay male cast member on Discovery's Naked and Afraid before being invited onto Naked and Afraid XL, where his time in XL South Africa was cut short by a serious liver infection. He has also appeared on Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment and Full Metal Jousting.
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Challenge Summary
4Naked and Afraid: 2Naked and Afraid XL: 2
- Rise AboveNaked and Afraid(2016)
Brazil - Naked and Afraid XL Season 2(2016)8 episodes
South Africa - Swamp Don't CareNaked and Afraid(2019)
Florida - Naked and Afraid XL Season 9(2022)6 episodes
Montana
Items Brought
Items Given
Appearances
| Episode | Series | Air Date | Location | Days | PSR | Result | Brought | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Above | Naked and Afraid | 2016-03-27 | Brazil | β | 7.3 | β | πͺ machete | π₯ fire starter |
| XL: Lions at the Gate | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-07-10 | South Africa | β | 8.0 | β | πͺ€ snare wire | πͺ blade, π² pot |
| XL: Man on Fire | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-07-17 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| XL: Human Prey | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-07-24 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| XL: Too Many Chiefs | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-07-31 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| XL: Rock Bottom | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-08-07 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| XL: Deadly Consequences | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-08-14 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| XL: The Sickness | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-08-21 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| XL: The Last Roar | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-08-28 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| Swamp Don't Care | Naked and Afraid | 2019-04-21 | Florida | β | 8.0 | β | πͺ kukri | π² pot |
| Frozen: Rocky Road Ahead | Naked and Afraid XL | 2022-07-31 | Montana | β | β | β | πͺ axe | π shelter, πͺ’ cordage, π₯ fire starter, π² pot, π¦ hide |
| Frozen: Stay with Me | Naked and Afraid XL | 2022-07-31 | Montana | β | β | β | β | β |
| Frozen: Hypothermic When Wet | Naked and Afraid XL | 2022-08-07 | Montana | β | β | β | β | β |
| Frozen: Snow Rest for the Weary | Naked and Afraid XL | 2022-08-14 | Montana | β | β | β | β | β |
| Frozen: Thin Air, Fat Chance | Naked and Afraid XL | 2022-08-21 | Montana | β | β | β | β | β |
| Frozen: Bear of a Finish | Naked and Afraid XL | 2022-08-28 | Montana | β | β | β | β | β |
Survivalists Who Appeared With Jake
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Naked and Afraid seasons has Jake Nodar appeared in?
Jake Nodar has appeared in Naked and Afraid Season 6, Naked and Afraid Season 10, Naked and Afraid XL Season 2, and Naked and Afraid XL Season 9.
How many episodes of Naked and Afraid has Jake Nodar been in?
Jake Nodar has appeared in 16 episodes of Naked and Afraid.
Curated by Brad Said Β· Last updated July 10, 2026.
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