Well, so far I don't find it very interesting, but as time goes on, it will get more entertaining and I will get hooked.

  Anytime they bring back previous players, the "newbies" always lets them be the leaders of the groups!!  I guess they think they can learn from them.  It seems like they look up to them like they are celebrities. 
I agree with you about John Cochran.  He must have pleaded his case really well at tribal.  I was for sure they were going to vote him out.  I'm glad he wasn't, he is nerdy, but entertaining. 
I think next week, Brandon tells someone that he is Russell's nephew, doesn't he?