Joe Brandl
Challenges:1
Episodes:1
Locations:Namibia
Joe Brandl is a longtime Dubois, Wyoming resident who moved there in 1985 to work for Wyoming Game and Fish. A primitive-skills instructor and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Samuelson graduate, he became one of the oldest contestants to complete a 21-day Naked and Afraid challenge, filmed in Namibia, and later returned for additional Discovery appearances. See Naked and Afraid S5E3 "The Darkest Hour".
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Challenge Summary
1Naked and Afraid: 1
- The Darkest HourNaked and Afraid(2015)
Namibia
Items Brought
Items Given
Appearances
| Episode | Series | Air Date | Location | Days | PSR | Result | Brought | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Darkest Hour | Naked and Afraid | 2015-10-18 | Namibia | β | 7.1 | β | πͺ knife | π² pot |
Survivalists Who Appeared With Joe
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Naked and Afraid seasons has Joe Brandl appeared in?
Joe Brandl has appeared in Naked and Afraid Season 5.
How many episodes of Naked and Afraid has Joe Brandl been in?
Joe Brandl has appeared in 1 episode of Naked and Afraid.
What item does Joe Brandl bring most often on Naked and Afraid?
Joe Brandl's most-brought item is knife.
Curated by Brad Said Β· Last updated May 30, 2026.
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