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Episode 14 Breakdown: Nelly T Returns! Nov 22, 2024

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager break down Episode 14 of The Challenge: Battle of the Eras.
This is a FREE Preview of a longer podcast that is exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
WATCH it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116525412?pr=true
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Ep. 450: Can Chavez Win The Big One!? Nov 21, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Derek Chavez.
Derek Chavez returns to the show to talk his big win on Season 40, his season so far, all his relationships and how they've allowed him to stay out of the arena, his thoughts on some of the drama and MORE!
Watch this interview HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-derek-on-116450998
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Ep. 449: Power Couple MICHELE & DEVIN! Nov 18, 2024

Derrick Kosinsi & Scott Yager are joined by Challenge Power Couple Michele Fitzgerald and Ride or Dies Champ Devin Walker.
Full interview w/ Michele and Devin discussing their relationship, some of the turmoil it started in the house, everything that went down on the bus this past episode, their thoughts on playing against the Era 1 OGs, what went down with Michele and Laurel this season, what Devin was alluding to with his cryptically threatening tweet and MORE!
NOT an interview to miss!
WATCH it in full video HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-michele-on-116079231
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Challenge Accepted: Scott FINALLY Back w/ Some Q&A! Nov 16, 2024

Scott finally gets a chance to lay down a Full Q&A Podcast taking your questions from www.ChallengeManiacs.com and talking more Challenge and Challenge Mania News!
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Michele Fitzgerald & Devin Walker Interview Nov 15, 2024

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are joined by Michele Fitzgerald AND Devin Walker!
This is just a Preview of a 90+ minute interview that is already up Ad-Free and in Video at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Episode 13 Breakdown: The Foot Clan Nov 14, 2024

Derrick and Scott break down Episode 13 of The Challenge: Battle of the Eras.
This is a Free Preview of a longer episode breakdown podcast that is Exclusive to Maniac Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
Along with one full Bonus Podcast a week you also get Early and Ad-free versions of our interview podcasts, Video versions of every podcast and Pre-Sale access to live shows!
FULL VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-episode-13-116002208
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Survivor Mania: Episodes 7 and 8! Nov 11, 2024

Scott and Lindsay are back after a brief baby break to talk about the last TWO episodes of Survivor 47!
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Episode 12 Breakdown w/ WES! Nov 07, 2024

Derrick Kosinski, Scott Yager AND WES BERGMANN break down Episode 12 of The Challenge: Battle of the Eras.
This is a Free Preview of longer Episode that is exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Ep. 448: WES MANIA! Nov 05, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are join by Weston Bergmann.
Always an iconic guest, Wes returns to Challenge Mania to humbly accept his induction into the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame, discuss House of Villains, why he isn't on Season 40, what's going on between Tori and Johnny, the recent Real World Austin Reunion and MORE!
FULL VIDEO HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-wes-on-115436040
Wes will be joining us tomorrow night for this week's Episode 12 Bonus Podcast also! That is exclusive to Challenge Mania Patrons at the Maniac Level or above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Episode 11 Breakdown, New Baby & D Gets a Topps Card!! Nov 04, 2024

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager talk Episode 11 of The Challenge: Battle of the Eras, discuss Derrick getting his own Topps card in the latest Allen and Ginter set and Scott and Lindsay had their baby!
This is a 30 minute Preview Podcast. Most of the convo ends up being about the baby and the card. To hear the FULL EPISODE 11 BREAKDOWN head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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BREAKING NEWS: MEET CARA THIS JANUARY! Nov 03, 2024

Scott reveals our second Challenge Mania Live show of the year and gives you info on how you can make sure to get your tickets for our return to MARYLAND on January 24th featuring DERRICK, CARA MARIA AND MORE!
Pre-Sales are THIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6th:
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Ep. 447: Full Episode 10 Breakdown Oct 28, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are back to go over D's trip to Amsterdam AND break down Episode 10 of Season 40 and this isn't just a Free Preview. You guys are getting the FULL BREAKDOWN!
If you like what you hear, consider joining us at www.ChallengeManiacs.com where you get Bonus Podcasts, Video, Pre-Sales and more each week!
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Survivor Mania Episode 6: The Fall of... Oct 27, 2024

Scott and Lindsay are back to break down Episode 6 of Survivor 47! It's merge time!
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Ep. 446: Theo AND Olivia! Oct 21, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Theo Campbell and Olivia Kaiser.
This starts off as a Theo Campbell interview and we start by going back to the Global Championship, during which Theo made his return after a tragic eye injury. After that, we get to Season 40 and Theo's lovely lady Olivia joins us for the back half of the interview, to discuss how their romance blossomed and more!
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Survivor Mania Episode 5: No Condiments!? Oct 20, 2024

Scott & Lindsay are back to break down this week's Episode 5 of Survivor 47 on their version of Survivor Social Hour, Hot Dogs and all..Survivor Mania.
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Episode 9 Breakdown: Built Rachel Tough Oct 17, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 9 of The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras.
This is a Free Preview of our Pod Squad Exclusive Episode Breakdown Podcast, just one of the many perks of signing up at the Maniac Level or above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Ep. 445: Ask D Anything on Gladiator Day, Laurel Quarrels & More! Oct 15, 2024

Scott puts Derrick in the hot seat and they continue to talk Episode 8 of The Challenge: Battle of the Eras, taking your questions and touching on some of the fallout, Cory's reaction to the episode and more!
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Survivor Mania Episode 4: Genevieve's Spoken! Oct 14, 2024

Scott and Lindsay are back to break down Episode 4 of Survivor 47!
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Episode 8 Breakdown: Are You Not Entertained!? Oct 10, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager Break Down Episode 8 of The Challenge 40.
Do not listen to this until you have seen tonight's episode, from Wednesday October 9th.
This is a partial preview of a longer Episode Review Podcast that is exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManias.com
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Disney Mania: Epcot, Stitch, Art Festival & More! Oct 09, 2024

Scott and Lindsay are back with more thoughts on their Disney World trip, discussing Epcot and the new attractions and restaurants they enjoyed for the first time. Plus, thoughts on Stitch and why he has so much freakin' merch and MORE!
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Challenge Accepted: Q&A Podcast Birthday Edition Oct 07, 2024

Scott takes a bunch of your questions from www.ChallengeManiacs.com and discusses Challenge Mania Live Raleigh from this past weekend.
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Survivor Mania: Episode 3 Oct 04, 2024

Scott and Lindsay are back for Episode 3 of Survivor 47! Lindsay insisted they get this in before Scott left for Raleigh this AM so excuse them for sounding a bit tired. Scott also recaps some of his interactions from the House of Villains Premiere Party.
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Episode 7 Breakdown!! Oct 03, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down tonight's Episode 7 of Battle of the Eras.
This is just a Free Preview of a longer podcast.
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Disney Mania: Polynesian Resort Review Oct 01, 2024

Scott & Lindsay are BACK to break down their latest Disney World adventure!
In part 1 of this latest series, they talk about the Polynesian Resort and whether it lived up to all the hype!
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Ep. 444: Jonna 3.0 is HERE! Sep 30, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jonna Mannion.
Jonna returns to the podcast to go over Season 40 and where her season took a turn for the worse, when she realized her Era wasn't always playing to win, who was throwing Challenges, why she didnt want to Self-Nominate and whether she will ever forgive Nehemiah for putting her in.
A great guest and one of our favorites as always! Watch the FULL VIDEO of this podcast and get tons of other Patron Perks at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Episode 6 Breakdown: "I Think I Broke My Leg!!" Sep 26, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 6 of The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras. Find up what was up with D's leg, why Johnny tried to get in the middle of America's next great Power Couple, whether Cara should have thrown the Daily Challenge AND MORE!!!
This is a Free Preview of a much longer breakdown podcast.
FULL VIDEO HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-episode-6-112835606
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Survivor Mania: Episode 2 (S47) Sep 26, 2024

Scott and Lindsay are back to break down Episode 2 of Survivor 47!
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PHILLY GOES BANANAS THIS JANUARY! Sep 24, 2024

Johnny Bananas makes his Challenge Mania Live Stage Show debut THIS JANUARY at Helium and tix go on sale TOMORROW exclusively via Pre-Sale at www.ChallengeManiacs.com - Mark and Derrick will both also be at the show!!! Plus more guests TBA!
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We expect this show to sell out tomorrow! Don't miss out!

Ep. 443: Sarah, Aneesa, Olivia, Tony & More! (Live from PHX 9/14/24) Sep 22, 2024

Scott Yager and Mark Long are joined by Aneesa, Tony, Sarah, Melinda, Olivia, Ryan and more LIVE from Phoenix on Saturday, September 14th. Put your volume WAY UP because sadly not all the mics picked up well. To attend a future live show head to www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Survivor Mania: Season 47 Premiere! Sep 20, 2024

Scott & Lindsay are back to break down the Premiere of Survivor Season 47!
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Episode 5 Breakdown: Cara & Laurel Quarrel Sep 19, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 5 of The Challenge: Battle of the Eras, including the massive blowup between Cara & Laurel and what we did and didn't see. They play Cara's follow up TikTok Video and address what was removed from the episode and why.
**Please note that this is a Free Preview of a much longer Episode Breakdown Podcast.
For the FULL episode, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the Maniac Level or above.
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Vin-D-Cated: Ask D Anything Q&A Sep 12, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager take your questions on the heels of The Challenge Gods showing Derrick and Horacio the Raw Footage of their elimination, Horacio coming on the podcast and the fallout since. This is a FREE PREVIEW of the full podcast. To hear the entire thing, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and join the Pod Squad at the Maniac Level or above.
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Ep. 442: Horacio Gutierrez Sets the Record Straight Sep 11, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Horacio Gutierrez.
In historic and unprecedented fashion, The Challenge Gods actually sat Derrick and Horacio down yesterday and showed them the uncut footage of their elimination and the rules that were given beforehand. Horacio graciously joins us today to break down what they say and how he feels now that he has more information and a better grasp at everything they took into account when making their decision to call Derrick the winner.
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Ep. 441: Tony Time Ends in a Stalemate Sep 09, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tony Raines.
Tony went out in a blaze of glory on Season 40 after an awesome Balls In win over Leroy and an unfortunate stalemate between him and his fellow Era 3 Cast-mate Averey led to a loss to Darrell.
Tony attempts to explain his actions and walk us through his season overall.
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Biggest Lineup EVER This Saturday! Sep 09, 2024

Challenge Mania Live PHOENIX is This Saturday, September 14th at Standup Live and it features one of our biggest lineups ever! It's our last West Coast stop of the entire year (2024) and we are going out with a bang. Scott and Mark are joined by Aneesa, Sarah, Tony, Olivia, Tyri, Melinda, Ryan and Derek! Get your tix TODAY and meet everyone THIS SATURDAY by going to www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 440: Full Episode 4 Recap w/ Kyland Young Sep 08, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by a Zoom Room full of Challenge Maniacs and Kyland Young to break down Wednesday's controversial elimination and more. This was recorded right after the episode aired on Wednesday. This is the full 90 minutes of the episode we put up a preview of last week.
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Tony Raines Interview Sep 06, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tony Raines. Full interview coming to the feed next week. Here is a SNEAK PEEK of the chat. For the FULL interview, Early and Ad-Free or to WATCH it in FULL VIDEO, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and Join the Pod Squad!
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Challenge Accepted: "Battle of the Errors" Q&A Sep 05, 2024

Scott answers a ton of questions and continues to unpack last night's "Battle of the Errors" elimination controversy and all the back-and-forth online stemming from it.
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S40 Episode 4 Breakdown: Derrick v Horacio Sep 05, 2024

What the heck did we just watch!? Trust us...we know how confusing that was.
Derrick and Scott break it all down with a Full Episode Breakdown, joined LIVE by many Challenge Maniacs and even featuring a cameo from Kyland Young.
*Please note that this is just a free preview here on the podcast feed. To hear the entire episode, join the Pod Squad.
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Ep. 439: CT, Katie, Ryan & Mark (Live from Chicago 8/31/24) Sep 03, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Katie, Ryan and Mark...Live from Zanies Rosemont in Chicago on Saturday, August 31st, 2024.
A Season 40 heavy discussion with a panel filled with people from Battle of the Eras! Plus a Live Q&A with your questions! Have FOMO about missing the next one!? Head to www.ChallengeMania.Live today!
Schedule
SEPT 14 - PHOENIX
SEPT 22 - BUFFALO
OCT 5 - RALEIGH
NOV 30 - NYC
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Season 40 Episode 3 Breakdown Aug 29, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down last night's Episode 3 of The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras.
This is your Main Feed Preview version. To watch or listen to the Full Episode Breakdown, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and Join the Pod Squad at the Maniac Level or above!
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Ep. 438: Paulie & Cara! Aug 28, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paulie Carafiore with multiple appearances by Cara Maria Sorbello.
This was meant to be a lengthy interview with Paulie Calafiore on the heels of his epic Hall Brawl v Theo last week and it is certainly that. But we were also treated to a few appearances by Cara Maria Sorbello, who interjects a few time during the podcast to shed some light on her Challenge 40 experience so far as well.
A one-of-a-kind podcast experience you're only getting from CHALLENGE MANIA this week!
WATCH THIS INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-paulie-and-110892524
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Season 40 Episode 2 Breakdown Aug 22, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 2 of The Challenge: Battle of the Eras.
Please note that this is a 30 minute preview of a longer episode. You can hear that episode Ad-Free or WATCH IT in Video at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
VIDEO HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-s40-2-110588609
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Ep. 437: THE PITBULL v THE GODFATHER! Aug 22, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by MARK LONG.
**This episode contains discussion and spoilers for EPISODE 2 of The Challenge 40 that aired tonight (8/21) so do not listen to this until you've seen the episode.
The Godfather returns to the podcast to talk Season 40, the return of Road Rules, how he is setting out to teach you how to get on TV and MORE!
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Ep. 436: Horacio, Nurys, Darrell, Isaac, Mark & Swaggy (Live from Cleveland) Aug 20, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Horacio, Nurys, Darrell, Isaac, Mark & Swaggy C LIVE FROM CLEVELAND. Recorded on August 3rd.
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CARA MARIA Returns to Challenge Mania Live in NYC! Aug 19, 2024

CARA MARIA makes her Challenge Mania Live Stage Show return THIS NOVEMBER at City Winery in New York City! Join Cara, Scott, Derrick Mark and MORE on November 30th!
DO NOT MISS THE PRE-SALES at www.ChallengeManiacs.com Next Tuesday. Do to the size of the room and the amount of tickets available...we expect it to SELL OUT during the Pre-Sales. There will be 3 available. ALL TIX come with MEET N GREET. Info here:
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Season 40 Episode 1 Breakdown (Free Preview) Aug 15, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 1 of The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras!
Why did D throw himself in!? Why was Devin allowed to swim!? Why are several Cast-Members saying they finished in a different order than was shown!? All this and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 435: Katie Cooley Returns! Aug 15, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Katie Cooley.
Katie Cooley returns to Challenge Mania to discuss her return to the MTV "Flagship" version of The Challenge franchise for the first time since Cutthroat. She tells us what went wrong for her in that first daily Challenge, just how late it night it was by the time they got going, what it's like playing on Era 1 and MORE!
Watch FULL VIDEO of this interview at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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8/31 - CHICAGO
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: Q&A Podcast Aug 09, 2024

Scott answers a ton of your questions from www.ChallengeManiacs.com
What will it take to get Landon on All Stars?
What is the deal with Season 40 Promo?
All this and MORE!
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Season 40 Launch Special Breakdown (Free Preview) Aug 08, 2024

**This is a Free Preview of our FULL LAUNCH SPECIAL BREAKDOWN. The full episode lives at www.ChallengeManiacs.com - This is about 1/4 of it.
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down tonight's "Eras Only" Launch Special that aired on MTV, introducing us to the cast, teams and house for Season 40! We break it all down and cover a ton of topics regarding how it all went down, what we didn't see, why everyone has been complaining about THAT house and MORE!
To WATCH or hear this FULL BREAKDOWN, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and join the Pod Squad. You will get access to all of our Bonus Content since 2018, at least one Bonus Podcast every week where we break down Season 40's Episode...and early and ad-free access to all of our interview podcasts. PLUS VIDEO!
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Ep. 434: Veronica Portillo Aug 05, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Veronica Portillo.
Veronica returns to the show to talk about how it feels to still be doing The Challenge all these years after her Road Rules debut, how she talked Nicole out of facing her in elimination, what she thought about the Final Format for All Stars and why she isn't on Season 40!
A great interview at always! WATCH it in full video at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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RETURN TO ARIZONA! TIX TODAY! Aug 05, 2024

Challenge Mania Live Returns to PHOENIX at Standup Live on Saturday, September 14th!
Tix on sale TODAY via Patron Pre-Sale at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
Whatever is left will go on sale at www.ChallengeMania.Live tomorrow AM
We highly recommend Pre-Sale for VIP TIX!

Veronica Speaks! Aug 01, 2024

Veronica Portillo returns to Challenge Mania to tell us why she's not on Season 40, talk All Stars 4 and more! Full interview available here next week or HERE NOW:
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DEADPOOL MANIA (Movie Spoilers Included) Jul 29, 2024

Scott Yager talks Deadpool & Wolverine and all the latest announcements in the MCU.
WARNING: There are movie spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine included. Do not listen unless you've seen the movie or don't care about spoilers, cameos included.
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Stat-Master Jon Heddles (MTP) Jul 25, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jon Heddles.
Jon Heddles is our latest guest on Meet the Patrons but he has studied The Challenge more than almost anyone and is here to educated Scott & D and not the other way around! Get to know Jon, hear about his path to Challenge Mania, his comprehensive and detailed Stat Spreadsheet and MORE!
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Ep. 433: Brandon Nelson Returns! Jul 23, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Brandon Nelson.
Brandon Nelson thought his Challenge days might be over. That is of course until he got called for All Stars 2. You mean, All Stars 4...right? Well, that too. But Brandon shares the story of how he was almost on All Stars 2, got disappointed when he wasn't on All Stars 3, almost wasn't on All Stars 4, got on All Stars 4 and now is representing Era 2 on the biggest season of the Challenge ever, Season 40, Premiering on August 14th!
Brandon is an awesome guest as always and this is no different! Not an episode to miss!
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NYC S40 PREMIERE PARTY INFO! Jul 22, 2024

Come celebrate the start of the Biggest Challenge Season of ALL TIME with us in NEW YORK CITY on Wednesday, August 14th! We will be joined by at least one representative from each of the 4 Eras! Tix already available at www.ChallengeMania.Live

Weekly Challenge Accepted: Q&A Podcast Jul 19, 2024

Scott takes some of your questions and gives an update on Raleigh Tickets and an Upcoming Season 40 Premiere Party!
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Ep. 432: Ask D Anything Jul 15, 2024

Derrick Kosinski is in the hot seat this week! Scott hits him with a bunch of timely topics like Susie and Sarah's recent statements and the Cast-Members coming to the show's defense, Cory and Derrick and where they stand and MUCH MORE! Tons of awesome questions from the Challenge Maniacs spanning Derrick's entire career and future! NOT an episode to miss!
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Cory Wharton on Challenge Mania! Jul 12, 2024

Derrick Kosinski sits down with Cory Wharton and Johnny Bananas.
In case you missed this chat from 2023, here it is again.
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NORTH CAROLINA LIVE SHOW w/ CT! Jul 11, 2024

Challenge Mania Live comes to RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA and we're bringing the Big Man, CT TAMBURELLO! Tix on sale beginning with www.ChallengeManiacs.com Pre-Sales on FRIDAY, JULY 19th! Do not miss out on tix! This is expected to sell out instantly!
It all goes down on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th at GOODNIGHTS COMEDY CLUB!
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: Cory, Tori, Skydance & More Q&A Jul 10, 2024

Scott takes YOUR questions about anything and everything, including why Cory doesn't mess with Challenge Mania, what the Skydance merger/acquisition with Paramount means for The Challenge and MORE!
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Ep. 431: Chavez Has His Best Season Yet! Jul 08, 2024

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by Derek Chavez.
Here it is! The FULL 80+ min chat with All Stars 4 Finalist and Era 2 Team Member Derek Chavez! You may have heard the preview on the feed last week but here is the whole thing! Find out what word he regrets using on stage in Atlanta, how he feels about the other Eras going into Season 40 and MORE!
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2024 Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Jul 05, 2024

Take part in all the action at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Derek Chavez Interview Jul 04, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Derek Chavez.
Chavez joins us to bridge the gap between this epic finals run on All Stars 4 and the upcoming Season of Challenge 40, which is also on! This entire interview will be up on the feed on Monday but for now, enjoy this preview or head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com to listen to the whole thing Ad-Free or watch it in video!
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LISTEN TO THE SY-ROAST (ROAST OF SYRUS)! Jul 04, 2024

Enjoy the audio of the Challenge Mania Laugh SY-ROAST from last September 30th, 2023 at Mic Drop Comedy Club in San Diego, featuring MARK, TECK, PAULIE, SYRUS & MORE! ALSO in the house were GENESIS, NURYS, AVIV, HORACIO, CINCO & MONTE. PLUS a Surprise Appearance from Syrus' original Real World Producer, JIM JOHNSON. Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons & above.
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: Longest Q&A Ever? Jul 03, 2024

Scott takes a ton of questions from the Pod Squad on a ton of topics like Horacio's apparent retirement, Amanda and Zach's recent back and forth, why Ashley isn't on S40 and MUCH MORE!
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FULL "Battle of the Eras" Breakdown w/ Extra Bonus Q&A Jul 02, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras and take your questions. This is the FULL podcast that we previewed last week. It contains the additional 30 minutes that had previously been a Patron Exclusive.
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Ep. 430: Ace Amerson Jul 01, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ace Amerson.
Ace joins the guys to talk about his experience on All Stars 4, quite possibly his best Challenge performance ever. He talks about the final, the stars, Adam and Steve, Cara and Laurel and MUCH MORE!
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MANIA REWIND: Jenny West Jun 27, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Total Madness Champ JENNY WEST!
It's crazy that we haven't seen JENNY WEST on The Challenge since she won Total Madness back in 2020! Likewise, we haven't had her on the podcast since, but since she is BACK for Season 40 we figured we would dust off this classic episode for all of you to enjoy! Whether you heard it back then or never have, we encourage you guys to check out this awesome interview with Ms. West!PS: What is also interesting is you can hear the EARLY STAGES of the We Want OGs movement during the intro of this episode. A time capsule of when we were all stuck in our homes, doing our best to stay entertained and motivated! Which of course led eventually to The Challenge All Stars, which we are now 4-5 seasons into!
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: SEASON 40 Q&A! Jun 26, 2024

Scott Yager takes YOUR QUESTIONS about Season 40: Battle of the Eras!
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SEASON 40: BATTLE OF THE ERAS - CAST BREAKDOWN!!! Jun 24, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down today's Breaking News that The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Premieres on Wednesday, August 14th! They go Era by Era and reveal the whole cast! To hear this entire podcast and watch it in full video, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com!
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Ep. 429: Jay Mitchell Jun 23, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jay Mitchell aka @JayGMTV!
Jay makes his Challenge Mania debut this week and although we do cover his triumphant return to All Stars 4, we also wanted to go way back, get that initital casting story, find out about him and Jenna, how they both wound up on Real World: Ex-plosion, what that explosion was like, talk about the famous Final Drinking Incident from years back and all it took to redeem himself from that moment. And this and much more in what Scott is calling one of his favorite episodes of all time!
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RETURN TO BUFFALO! Jun 23, 2024

Challenge Mania returns to Buffalo, NY on Sunday Septeber 22nd!
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All Stars 4 Finale Breakdown: We Have a Winner!! Jun 19, 2024

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager break down the finale and winner of ALL STARS 4!
DO NOT LISTEN until you've seen Episode 12 of All Stars 4 from today!
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Ep. 428: Ryan TEA-HOE! Jun 18, 2024

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are joined by Ryan Kehoe.
Ryan makes his return to Challenge Mania to go over his injury-plagued season of All Stars 4. He shares his opinion on the format, the stars, the finalists, Cara, Laurel, Kam and MORE!
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Ep. 427: Olivia, Michele, Nia, Kefla, Derek, Ryan & Mark (Live From Atlanta) Jun 16, 2024

Scott Yager and Mark Long are joined by Michele Fitzgerald, Olivia Kaiser, Derek Chavez, Ryan Kehoe, Kefla Kare and Nia Moore LIVE FROM ATLANTA (Recorded on June 8th)!
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MANIA REWIND: Ace Amerson Jun 15, 2024

Derrick Kosisnki & Scott Yager are joined by Ace Amerson.
With Ace in the All Stars 4 Final, we thought it was a fun time to revisit this Classic Challenge Mania Episode from October 2020. Reminder that anything we're plugging in this episode is likely out of date.
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All Stars Episode 11 Breakdown Jun 13, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 11 of All Stars Season 4 and discuss the Final so far!
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: Q&A, Chicago Update & MORE! Jun 11, 2024

Scott answers your questions, recaps today's insane instant sell-out for Chicago, discusses the future of Paramount and puts together a sweet Fresh Meat Real World Cast!
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Ep. 426: Rachel Robinson Returns! Jun 09, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Rachel Robinson.
Rachel joins the guys to talk about what finally brought her back to the show after all these years, how The Challenge Workout helped her form relationships with newer Cast-Members, what it was like on All Stars 4, how she feels about Cara, Tori, Josh and MORE!
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All Stars Episode 10 Breakdown Jun 06, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 10 of All Stars Season 4.
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RACHEL ROBINSON INTERVIEW! Jun 05, 2024

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are joined by Rachel Robinson.
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Rachel drops by to talk returning to All Stars 4, Cara, Kam, Tori, Josh and more!
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: Q&A Podcast Jun 04, 2024

Scott Yager takes your Questions about Season 40, All Stars 5, other News, Rumors and other Challenge-related topics. This Podcast is SPOILER FREE.
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Ep. 425: Cara Maria Returns...To Take On Errrbody! Jun 02, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CARA MARIA SORBELLO!
This is the full 100+ min interview with the Challenge Legend!
She returns to the show to shed light on her return to All Stars, what separates Tina and Rachel from Flora and Veronica, why Ace and Steve had her back, what it's been like having her back against the wall and why she thrives on it plus much, much more! We even get to the bottom of her Mercenary Cameo on The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion, why she chose Michele and whether she and Laurel planned to both refer to her by her outer-garments!
To WATCH this interview, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and join the Pod Squad!
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CHICAGO! We're back THIS AUGUST! Jun 02, 2024

Scott lays out all the PRE-SALE INFO for Challenge Mania Chicago 7 on Saturday, August 31st!
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All Stars Episode 9 Breakdown w/ CARA MARIA! May 30, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CARA MARIA SORBELLO to break down Episode 9 of The Challenge All Stars 4 and go over her season as a whole! For the whole episose, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the Maniac Level or above!
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Survivor Mania: Finale Edition! May 30, 2024

Scott and Lindsay are back to break down the Survivor 46 Finale!
Thanks for a great season!
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Ep. 424: Adam Larson May 26, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Adam Larson.
Adam Larson joins us for his first Challenge Mania interview EVER! Hard to believe but the Road Rules original has never joined us before so we start by going WAY back to Road Rules, Gauntlets 1 and 2 and Battle of the Seasons! But then we catch up to Adam's return to All Stars 4 where he talks about his relationship with Averey and when that started, why so many in the house have been working against Cara Maria, what separates Cara's game from Kam's, why he has so much respect for Rachel and MORE!
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PITTSBURGH! We are BACK This JULY! May 24, 2024

Challenge Mania Live returns to Pittsburgh at Celebrations Banquet, Bar and Grill in Imperial PA on Saturda, July 27th for a Live Show & Meet N Greet wtih Derrick & Scott, Mark Long, Darrell Taylor, Susie Meister and MORE! Get your tix HERE: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6321962
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All Stars Episode 8 Breakdown May 22, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 8 of The Challenge All Stars: Season 4!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 12 (S46) May 20, 2024

Another Episode! Another Idol remaining Idle. Scott & Lindsay are back to break down Episode 12 of Survivor 46.
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Ep. 423: Tina's Thoughts w/ Tina Bridges! May 19, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tina Bridges. Tina is known for #TinasThoughts and she does not hold back this week on Challenge Mania as she delivers her thoughts on All Stars 4, Flora and her recent online attacks and more! This is NOT an episode you want to miss!
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Ep. 422: Jazzed Up w/ Jasmine Reynaud! May 17, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jasmine Reynaud.
Jasmine is back and she's got a lot to say on the heels of her return to All Stars 4! She tells us what really went down when Nicole chose to save her...but then went back on it...she tells us why Flora and Tina are going at it. We hear why she came into the game looking to make big moves from the get-go and how the Cara Maria fans have been treating her because of it.
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All Stars Episode 7 Breakdown May 15, 2024

Derrick & Scott break down Episode 7 of The Challenge All Stars and talk about the brewing feud between Flora and Tina. For this FULL EPISODE, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the Maniac Level.
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Ep. 421: Xavier Prather May 11, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Xavier Prather.
Xavier Prather won Big Brother as the last man standing from the iconic "Cookout Alliance"...
He then appeared on the debut season of The Challenge USA shortly thereafter, joined by many of his fellow Big Brother cast-mates. Xavier joins the guys to talk about his Reality TV career so far and what has led him to merging his experience with his legal background to form LawyerLike, an Entertainment focued Legal Consulting Group.
An interesting interview that covers a whole slew of subjects!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 11 (S46) May 10, 2024

Scott & Lindsay are back to break down THIS WEEK's Episode of Survivor, Episode 11!
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All Stars Episode 6 Breakdown May 08, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager breakdown Episode 6 of The Challenge All Stars Season 4 and discuss the absudity of what went down on the Elimination Floor. Be sure to watch the episode before listening! For the FULL VIDEO VERSION and ENTIRE AUDIO VERSION...head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and join the Pod Squad!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 10 (S46) May 06, 2024

Scott and Lindsay are back to break down Episode 10 of Survivor 46, talk about Q's decision to deprive Liz of Applebees, hear Scott gloat about his Tiffany prediction and MORE!
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CHALLENGERS Mania (Movie Pod) May 06, 2024

Scott Yager talks Challengers (the movie), Civil War (the movie) and The Roast of Tom Brady.
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Ep. 420: Kefla Hare May 06, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kefla Hare.
Kefla Hare returned to The Challenge All Stars after 25 years since his original stint on Road Rules: Down Under and Real World v Road Rules Challenge. We go ALL the way back and get his original casting story, talk touring Australia with Susie, shooting hoops with Kobe Bryant, what he did after The Challenge life ended for him and more. Then we dive into All Stars 4 so far, his big elimination win, all the drama and how he is able to stay so level-headed in the house.
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All Stars Ep. 5 Breakdown w/ Derrick May 04, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 5 of The Challenge All Stars.
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Survivor Mania: Episode 9 (S46) Apr 29, 2024

Scott and Lindsay talk last week's Survivor, Hunter's choice not to play his idol, Q moving forward in the game, whether Tiffany has a chance to win and more! They talk about Jeff's announcement regarding Season 50 and MORE!
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Ep. 419: Sarah, Susie, Corey, Ravyn, Ed, Trey & Swift (Live from Philly) Apr 28, 2024

Scott Yager is joined by Sarah Rice, Susie Meister, Corey Lay, Ravyn Rochelle, Ed Eason, Trey Weatherholtz and Brandon Swift LIVE FROM PHILADELPHIA.
This was recorded on Sunday, April 7th at Helium Comedy Club.
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All Stars Ep. 4 Breakdown w/ Derrick! Apr 25, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 4 of The Challenge All Stars and discuss the season so far! To hear this entire episode or view the Video Version, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the Maniac Level!
Join us to watch All Stars WITH US, next week in Baltimore 5/2 and a few weeks later in Nashville on May 15th! Tickets to these parties and all our live shows at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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NASHVILLE MANIA! May 15th! Apr 23, 2024

Challenge Mania Returns to NASHVILLE on May 15th with Mark, Nurys, MJ and MORE!!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 8 (S46) Apr 22, 2024

Scott and Lindsay are back to cover episodes 8 and 7 of Survivor 46!
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Ep. 418: Tyri Ballard Apr 22, 2024

Scott Yager is joined by Tyri Ballard.
What happened to the E in Tyri? Tryi joins Scott to talk about his new-look name, his return for All Stars 4, his initital 6-season run on The Challenge, his former Rivals, Exes and a whole lot more.
Full Video Version HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-tyri-on-102675174
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RETURN TO BALTIMORE! In 2 Weeks! Apr 19, 2024

Challenge Mania returns to BALTIMORE for our Only Area Stop THIS YEAR in 2 Weeks on May 2nd!
Join Scott, Mark Long, Aneesa Ferreira, Syrus and Ashley Kelsey, plus Surprise Guests at the world famous Jimmy's Seafood from 7-11pm to watch Challenge All Stars Throwback Thursday Style! Prizes given for the best 90's outfits! Meet N Greet with everyone and talk All Stars with the Executive Producer himself, Mark Long!
This is our ONLY AREA EVENT THIS YEAR! Get tix now at www.ChallengeMania.Live
Nashville on May 15th!
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All Stars Ep. 3 w/ Melinda Collins Apr 17, 2024

Scott Yager & Melinda Collins break down Episode 3 of All Stars 4.
For the FULL episode or to watch the VIDEO VERSION, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
Watch All Stars with us IN BALTIMORE May 2nd and IN NASHVILLE May 15th!
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Ep. 417: Susie Meister (On Wrestling) Apr 16, 2024

Scott Yager is joined by Challenge Mania Hall of Famer and Brain Candy Host Susie Meister to talk about the world of Professional Wrestling.
Susie has recently become enamored with Scott's favorite passion and she even attended Wrestlecon in Philadelphia in an effort to meet The Nature Boy Ric Flair before Challenge Mania Philadelphia. This was recorded before all that. Not your average Challenge Mania Podcast, in fact this was actually recorded for Brain Candy inititally, but Susie was nice enough to share it with us here. It's more Susie interviewing Scott than the other way around, but we think you'll enjoy it!
Check out Brain Candy everywhere you get your podcasts!
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Ep. 416: Melinda Collins - All Stars Eps 1+2 Apr 12, 2024

Scott Yager and Melinda Collins break down Episodes 1 and 2 of The Challenge All Stars Season 4, which premiered this Wednesday on Paramount Plus!
For MORE episodes like this, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and join the Pod Squad!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 6 (S46) Apr 08, 2024

Scott and Lindsay briefly connect to recap last week's episode in a snackable bite-sized version of Survivor Mania while Scott is in Philly.
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Ep. 415: Just Jemm! Apr 03, 2024

Jemmye Carroll returns to the Podcast to talk to Scott about Cancel Culture, Only Fans, her recent back-and-forth with Laurel, All Stars 4, Her New Podcast "Just Jemm" and MORE!
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The Heel World: Wrestlemania 40 Preview! Apr 02, 2024

Scott is BACK with a Special Edition of THE HEEL WORLD to talk about Wrestling and everything coming up this weekend at Wrestlemania XL in Philadelphia!
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2023 Podcast of the Year: CT Apr 01, 2024

Hear the Episode that was voted Podcast Episode of the Year in the 2023 Challenge Mania Awards. CT joins Derrick & Scott for an awesome interview in episode 345 of Challenge Mania.
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**Apologies for all the awkward ad-breaks in this one.

Survivor Mania: Episode 5 (S46) Mar 29, 2024

Scott & Lindsay are back to break this week's gem of an episode!
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: Villains, Eras and More! Mar 28, 2024

Scott answers YOUR questions from www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Ep. 414: Tiffany Mitchell Mar 24, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tiffany Mitchell.
Tiffany Mitchell joins the guys for the first time since becoming a part of The Challenge world with not just one but two stints on The Challenge USA on CBS. She has also appeared on Big Brother, as part of the dominant Cookout Alliance and even hosted Big Brother Reindeer Games this past winter.
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Survivor Mania: Episode 4 (S46) Mar 21, 2024

Scott and Lindsay break down last night's episode of Survivor 46!
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Challenge Mania Award Winners! Mar 21, 2024

Scott goes through all the Winners for the 2023 Challenge Mania Awards and breaks down each and every race. Thanks to everyone who voted at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
TIX FOR AUSTIN available at www.ChallengeMania.Live

Ep. 413: Trishelle the Traitors Queen! Mar 20, 2024

Scott Yager is joined by Traitors Winner Trishelle Cannatella.
Trishelle returns to Challenge Mania to talk about her epic run on The Traitors and to compare it to The Challenge. Are these new All Star Reality Shows taking over? What makes them so appealing? Trishelle has done a lot of interviews these past couple weeks and Scott does his best to make this one new, fresh, different and specific to our audience. ENJOY!
MEET TRISHELLE in NYC on April 10th, ATLANTA on June 8th and PORTLAND on August 17th!
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: Your Questions & More! Mar 18, 2024

Scott answers YOUR QUESTIONS from www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Survivor Mania: 3 Eps In, How We Feelin? Mar 15, 2024

Scott & Lindsay talk Survivor 46 and break down the last two episodes of the season, discuss why this one just isn't hitting so far and discuss what might be able to turn it around.
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Ep. 412: Averey Tressler Mar 14, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Averey Tressler.
Averey makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk Real World Portland, her first two seasons of The Challenge, her casting story, Hooters, where she's been and what it's like returning for All Stars Season 4 coming up on April 10th!
Watch the Back-to-Back ALL STARS 4 PREMIERE EPISODES with us here in NYC when Scott is joined by Trishelle, Melinda, Nicole and Jay on April 10th at East End Bar and Grill!
Get tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 411: Who Will WIN!? Mar 12, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down all the Categories and Nominees for the Challenge Mania Awards.
If you'd like to Vote, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com before March 20th at 12pm EST.
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TRAITOR MANIA: Season Finale! Mar 11, 2024

Scott & Lindsay are back to talk the epic conclusion of Peacock's THE TRAITORS!
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FULL CAST REVEAL & BREAKDOWN (AS4) Mar 10, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the cast of The Challenge All Stars Season 4 that Premieres on April 10th on Paramount Plus. Watch the 2 Part Premiere with us in NYC by heading to www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tickets!
Head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com to VOTE for the Challenge Mania Awards!
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Reunion Breakdown: Wait THEY Hooked Up Too!? Mar 08, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Part II of The Challenge 39 Reunion and all the crazy revalations that came out during the dramatic broadcast.
To hear this FULL PODCAST or watch the Video Version, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the Maniac Level.
VOTING for the Challenge Mania Awards starts tomorrow, Friday March 8th!
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Survivor Mania: Season 46 Premiere! Mar 05, 2024

Scott & Lindsay are back to break down the Premiere Episode of SURVIVOR 46!
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ALL STARS 4 PREMIERE PARTY IN NYC APRIL 10th! Mar 04, 2024

Scott is hosting an awesome ALL STARS 4 PREMIERE PARTY on Wednesday, April 10th at East End Bar and Grill with some Special Guests from this season and past season's of All Stars!
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Ep. 410: Queen Nurys! Mar 03, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nurys Mateo.
Nurys joins the guys, fresh off her WIN (sorta) on the Challenge 39! She has a lot to say!
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SAG Awards Review Show w/ Mike & Mike Mar 02, 2024

Scott goes back on Mike Mike & Oscar to recap and reveiw the SAG AWARDS, which aired on Netflix this weke. They go over the telecast, the changes to the show and the winners and what it means for the Oscars.
Subscribe to Mike Mike & Oscar everywhere you get your podcasts!
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Season 39 Reunion Breakdown Feb 29, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Part 1 of The Challenge 39 Reunion.
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BREAKING NEWS: ALL STARS 4 IS HERE!! Feb 27, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down all the news about ALL STARS 4, which was just announced as Premiering April 10th with Back to Back Episodes on Paramount Plus!
To hear our FULL CAST BREAKDOWN or watch it in VIDEO, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the Maniac Level or above!
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Ep. 409: Finale Q&A Pod Feb 27, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager continue to break down the finale of The Challenge 39 and talk your questions.
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Season 39 Finale Breakdown! Feb 22, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the Finale and Winner of The Challenge Season 39. Do not listen until you have seen the finale and know who wins!
To hear the rest of this podcast, watch video podcasts and vote for the Challenge Mania Awards, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Ep. 406: Olivia Reclaims Her Truth Feb 19, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Olivia Kaiser.
Olivia Kaiser returns to the show to reflect on a season that she is getting a lot of pushback on. An amazing guest as always, she sheds light on her regrets, choices, relationships and future.
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Season 39 Episode 18 / Final Breakdown! Feb 15, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 18 and Part 1 of The Challenge 39 Final and discuss the difficult decsion that one of our own has made to have his foot amputated after an accident.
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TRAITOR MANIA: Episodes 5-6-7! Feb 14, 2024

Scott & Lindsay are back to break down the last 3 episodes of TRAITORS (5-7) and take a ton of your questions!
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Ep. 405: Landon, Marie, Aneesa, Mark, Michele, Ibis & MORE! (Live from NYC 1/21/24) Feb 12, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Landon, Mark, Aneesa, Marie, Ravyn, Chanelle, Michele, Ibis and Kenny ALL TOGETHER Live On Stage from NYC at City Winery on January 21st, 2024!
If this sounds fun, you can get tickets to future live shows at www.ChallengeMania.Live
For Early & Ad-Free versions of the podcast, Video of each episode, A Full Bonus Podcast Per Week Breaking Down Season 39 Episodes AND Pre-Sales, Contests, Giveaways, Fantasy Leagues and more...head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and Join THE POD SQUAD!
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Season 39 Episode 17 Breakdown Feb 08, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are back to break down tonight's episode of The Challenge 39, losing another 3 cast members en route to the final!
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Ep. 404: Moriah Tells All! Feb 05, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by MORIAH!
Moriah returns to Challenge Mania but this time with a lot to get off her chest! She clears the air about what happened between her and James and everything going on with her love life then and now. Then she walks us through the politics of the game and how she has been able to keep herself and James safe thus far. Not an interview you want to miss!
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CHARLOTTE DEBUT THIS MARCH! Feb 04, 2024

Scott announces Challenge Mania Sunday Funday CHARLOTTE, our North Carolina debut!
It's Sunday, March 3rd and tickets are already going fast! www.ChallengeMania.Live

Season 39 Episode 16 Breakdown Feb 01, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 16 of The Challenge 39.
To hear this entire episode, hear all our breakdown podcasts, watch video versions of this and all podcasts and more, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Ep. 403: Ed Eason Jan 30, 2024

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are joined by Ed Eason!
Ed drops by to talk about Season 39 so far and how he's managed to win so many dailies, what went into his decision to cause a stalemate, what it's like with Jay running the house and MORE
Meet Ed IN PHILLY at Challenge Mania Live on April 7th!
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Season 39 Episode 15 Breakdown Jan 25, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 15 of The Challenge 39!
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PORTLAND! ON SALE NOW! Jan 24, 2024

Challenge Mania Live comes to Portland on August 17th w/ Mark, Aneesa, Kyland, Nurys and Corey Lay, with more names TBA! Get tix at www.ChallengeMania.Live beginning 1/25! On sale now via Pre-Sale at www.ChallengeManiacs.com

Your Challenge Accepted Q&A Podcast! Jan 23, 2024

Scott answers your burning questions from www.ChallengeManiacs.com
Info on Season 40, Oscar Nominations Thoughts and other topics from YOU GUYS!
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TRAITOR MANIA: Episode 4 Jan 22, 2024

Scott & Lindsay are back to break down the fourth episode of The Traitors Season II!
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Ep. 402: Kyland Young is the Real Deal! Jan 22, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kyland Young.
Fresh off his three elimination wins on The Challenge 39, including two over Champs Darrell & Brad, Kyland returns to Challenge Mania to discuss what it's been like navigating this season from the bottom, why we don't get much bus footage anymore, why everyone cried when Asaf left, how he'd rank the Chaos Stage Eliminations and MORE!
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Ep. 401: CT Returns...To Do Math... Jan 18, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 14 of The Challenge 39!
This is one of our Bonus Episode Breakdown Podcasts that usually lives over at ChallengeManiacs.com but thanks to our friends of HELLO FRESH, we are also bringing it to you here as well to enjoy in its entirety!
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CT IS BACK! We break down his elimination, discuss the outcome, the vote, the great gameplay in this episode and more! Then Scott & D talk Traitors Season II so far (Eps 1-3) but with Ample Spoiler Warning towards the end of the podcast!
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DETROIT! WE. ARE. COMING. Jan 16, 2024

Challenge Mania finally comes to DETROIT on June 21st and you can get tix NOW!
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TRAITOR MANIA: Episodes 1-3 Jan 15, 2024

Scott & Lindsay break down the first 3 episodes of Traitors Season 2, featuring The Challenge's own Trishelle, CT & Johnny Bananas! They spoil these 3 episodes but do not spoil Season 1 of Traitors.
Watch The Traitors on Peacock. Until you've seen Eps 1-3 of Season II, please avoid this podcast.
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SAG MANIA w/ Mike & Mike! Jan 12, 2024

Scott talks the SAG AWARDS Nominations with Mike & Mike from the Mike, Mike & Oscar Podcast.
Check their podcast out everywhere you get your audio!
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Season 39 Episode 13 Breakdown Jan 11, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager discuss Episode 13 of The Challenge 39, how close Derrick came to being on this very episode and when Challenge Mania is finally making it's Detroit Debut!
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Episode 400!!! Michele Fitzgerald Jan 07, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Michele Fitzgerald.
In reality there have been closer to 1000 episodes of Challenge Mania than 400 but nonetheless, this is numbered episode 400 and who better to have on for a milestone episode than Survivor Winner and Season 39 Standout Michele Fitzgerald. Fresh off her big elimination win against an absolute legend last week, Michele drops by to tell us about her feud with Laurel, going out on the town with her and Cara, how much help she got in the elimination and more!
Not an episode to miss! Thank you all for getting us to our 400th Episode!
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A Legend Returns; Episode Breakdown! Jan 05, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 12 of The Challenge 39 and the epic return of...YOU KNOW WHO! To hear the whole episode, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Ep. 399: Asaf Goren Jan 02, 2024

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Asaf Goren.
Asaf has been no stranger to drama on this season of The Challenge Season 39 or on social media after the fact, getting into it with Corey, Kyland and now Devin, Darrell and more! He joins us to talk about this season, what he's been doing since Total Madness, what season he was almost on, why he won't stand down and let Vets trash talk him and more!
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Season 39 Episode 11 Breakdown Dec 29, 2023

Laurel enters The Challenge Season 39 to greet a petrified Michele and do battle with a worthy adversary in Ravyn! Derrick & Scott break it all down! To hear the entire episode review or watch the video version, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the Maniac Level!
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Ep. 398: Nany, Kaycee, Tony, Aneesa & Mark (Live from Buffalo) Dec 24, 2023

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Maniacs!
Scott Yager and Mark Long are joined by Nany, Kaycee, Tony & Aneesa Live from Helium in Buffalo!
Here is the FULL UNCUT AUDIO of the show!
If it sounds like fun and you want to attend a future show, head to www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix!
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Survivor Mania: Season 45 Finale!! Dec 24, 2023

Scott & Lindsay review the Survivor finale and discuss where this win ranks among the rest of the new era. Could anyone else have won? Did they deserve even MORE votes!? All this and MORE!
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SALTBURN MANIA! Dec 22, 2023

In this special Bonus Podcast, Scott discusses one of his favorite movies of the year...Emerald Fennell's SALTBURN, now available to stream for free on Amazon Prime Video!
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Ep. 397: A Full Review of Episode 10 Dec 21, 2023

Derrick & Scott break down Episode 10 of The Challenge 39. Unlike most weeks, this is the Full Episode. We hope this serves as an example of what awesome Bonus Content you can get at www.ChallengeManiacs.com and also act as a Christmas Present of sorts as well!
Happy Holidays!
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Return to NORTHERN CALIFORNIA! Dec 19, 2023

Challenge Mania returns to Northern California, specifically Vacaville, CA, on Saturday, February 10th! It's an interactive event where you can complete with and alongside Challenge Cast! Tix already availlable at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 396: Melissa Reeves Dec 15, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Melissa Reeves.
Melissa Reeves returns to Challenge Mania to talk about her time on The Challenge Season 39 and what went wrong for her and her best friend Big T. Although Big T isn't here with her, Melissa brings BIG TEA, as she comments on Emanuel, Colleen, Ravyn, Corey, Moriah and a whole lot more!
To WATCH this full interview, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the MANIAC LEVEL or above!
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Season 39 Episode 9 Breakdown Dec 14, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 9 of The Challenge 39 and talk about how Johnny Bananas has somehow become the most talked about cast-member on a show he is not even technically on. To hear this entire episode, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the MANIAC LEVEL or above!
Tix are now on sale for ATLANTA on June 8th at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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DUDE RANCH MANIA! Dec 12, 2023

Scott & Lindsay share their experiences taking the family to Dude Ranches and tell you if you should consider adding one to your calendar. Think Disney Mania except the horses are real!
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Ep. 395: Zara Zoffany Dec 10, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Zara Zoffany.
Zara has played on THREE seasons of The Challenge in the last year; The Challenge UK, The Global Championship and now The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion! Zara makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk about all three, how she wound up on Reality TV, what the story is with all the feuds and romances in the house and MORE!
Watch the FULL VIDEO edition of this interview at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
TIX FOR ATLANTA on sale this week!
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Survivor Mania: Mission EMPossible (Episode 11) Dec 08, 2023

Scott & Lindsay break down episode 11 of Survivor 45.
Susie & Sarah have been added to Challenge Mania Live Philly!
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Season 39 Episode 8 Breakdown Dec 07, 2023

Scott & Derrick are back to break down episode EIGHT of The Challenge Season 39. Even though Scott calls it episode 9 a bunch.
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ATLANTA! WE'RE BACK! Dec 06, 2023

Challenge Mania Live returns to ATLANTA on Saturday, June 8th!
Tix on sale next week for Patrons at www.ChallengeManiacs.com beginning 12/12
On sale to everyone at www.ChallengeMania.Live 12/14

Ep. 394: Emanuel Neagu Dec 04, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Emanuel Neagu.
Emanuel Neagu makes his Challenge Mania debut to talk about his career as a dancer, TV is Romania, Spies Lies & Allies, his past fling with Tori, his love/hate relationship with the internet, Season 39 so far, his back and forth with Jordan AND MORE!
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Survivor Mania BRUUUUCEE!!! (Episode 10) Dec 01, 2023

Scott & Lindsay are back to break down Episode 10 of Survivor 45.
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FLORIDA PARTY OF THE YEAR! Dec 01, 2023

TAMPA FLORIDA! CLEARWATER FLORIDA!
Scott & Mark are throwing the Challenge Party of the Year at Mugs in Clearwater, FL on Saturday, January 27th to Pre-game for the WWE Royal Rumble! Cast already includes HUNTER, PAULIE, ALYSSA, ALYSSA, SAM & THE NOLAN TWINS!!!
1-4PM so more than enough time to make it to Tropicana Stadium after if you're going to the show!
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Season 39 Episode 7 Breakdown Nov 30, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 7 of The Challenge 39. This podcast contains spoilers for tonight's episode of The Challenge on MTV. To hear the rest of this episode, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the Maniac Level! You'll get the rest of this episode, all of our Bonus Audio covering Season 39 and beyond, Early & Ad-Free versions of our Challenge Mania interview podcasts, your very own Maniac-Level Pre-Sale for Future Live Shows like ATLANTA on June 8th, just announced AND this Decemeber you will get the Full Uncut Audio from our Nashville Show from November 18th. This audio will be exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons & Above for December!
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The Heel World: CM Punk Back in WWE! Nov 28, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) had to grab the mic for an emergency edition of The Heel World Podcast when CM PUNK returned to WWE this past Saturday!
PLUS! You can win a Randy Orton Bottlehead Courtesy of our friends at FOCO!
Head to www.Twitter.com/SHOTOFYAGER and see Scott's pinned tweet to enter!
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WATCH Our Full Nashville Show (Video) Nov 27, 2023

You can WATCH our entire uncut Live Stage Show from NASHVILLE on November 18th featuring Drrick & Scott, Tori, Aneesa, Devin, Josh, Jonna, Morgan and Jon by heading to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and signing up at the DIESEL LEVEL!
You'll also unlock all other kinds of bonus video and ad-free audio from the last 6 years of Challenge Mania, including Video Versions of recent podcast interviews and FULL VIDEO of past Live Shows!

Survivor Mania: Episode 9 of Survivor 45 Nov 27, 2023

Scott & Lindsay are back to break down Episode 9 of Survivor 45.
Was this episode the most straight-forward of the season?
What does it mean for the stretch run here?
Who will go home next?
All this and MORE!
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Ep. 393: Chris Underwood Nov 27, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Challenge USA Champ Chris Underwood.
Chris Underwood joins the guys to talk about winning Survivor: Edge of Extinction and The Challenge USA Season II and what the two wins have in common. He talks about what he knew about The Challenge going into USA II, whether he'd play again, which of his elimination wins was the toughest and more!
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: Thanksgiving Weekend Q&A Nov 25, 2023

Scott catches us up on everything www.ChallengeMania.Live and answers some of your burning questions from www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Season 39 Episode 6 Breakdown Nov 23, 2023

Derrick & Scott spend their Thanksgiving Eve breaking down tonight's Episode 6 of The Challenge 39! You can hear a nice solid chunk of it here and you can hear the rest of it at www.ChallengeManiacs.com by becoming a Maniac Level Patron. Not only do you get our Full Weekly Bonus Podcasts breaking down each episode of The Challenge Season 39 and our entire back catalog of Exclusive Bonus Podcasts, you also get our Challenge Mania Interview Episodes a week early, Ad-Free and on video in addition to audio! You also get your very own Pre-Sale for Challenge Mania Live Shows! ALL Challenge Mania Live shows that are currently on sale are available at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 392: Variety's 40 Most Powerful Women in Reality TV w/ Emily Longeretta! Nov 22, 2023

Scott Yager is joined by Variety's Emily Longeretta to talk about Variety's Top 40 Most Powerful Women in Reality TV List that dropped today. Emily was directly responsible for crafting the list. She chats with Scott about how it came together, what the criteria was, how Tori became The Challenge's representative and what went into selecting her, how the WGA and SAG strikes affected Reality TV, what she thinks of The Challenge Season 39 so far and MORE!
Check out the List of Variety's Top 40 More Powerful Women in Reality TV Here: https://variety.com/lists/female-reality-stars-impact-2023/
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BREAKING NEWS: TORI DEAL ADDED TO CHICAGO! Nov 21, 2023

Fresh off her inclusion on Variety's TOP 40 MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN REALITY TV, TORI DEAL has been added to Challenge Mania Live CHICAGO at Zanies Rosemont on February 3rd!
Join Tori, Tony, Jonna, Corey & Scott & Mark!
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CHICAGO! We're BACK! Tix on Sale NOW! Nov 21, 2023

TIX ON SALE NOW for www.ChallengeMania.Live CHICAGO 6 on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024!
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Ep. 391: Ravyn Rochelle Nov 19, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ravyn Rochelle.
Ravyn makes her Challenge Mania Podcast debut to talk about how she became Johnny Middlebrooks' Ride or Die, why they weren't good partners, who her strongest allies are on Season 39, why everyone is questioning Jordan's win over Ciarran and MUCH MORE!
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Survivor Mania: Auction is Back! (Ep 8) Nov 16, 2023

Scott & Lindsay break down Episode 8 of Survivor 45, the surprising tribal, the return of the Auction and MORE!
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Season 39 Episode 5 Breakdown Nov 16, 2023

This 27 minute version of tonight's podcast where Derrick & Scott break down The Challenge Season 39 Episode 5 is available to you here for FREE!
If you would like to hear the whole hour+ long version of this podcast, listen to all of our Bonus Podcasts for this season and all seasons since 2018, want Early and Ad-Free versions of Challenge Mania interviews and want get your very own Pre-Sale for future live shows (including CHICAGO next week)...consider heading to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and becoming a Maniac-Level Patron.
Or feel free to just enjoy this portion!
**Obviously wait to listen to you've seen the episode! Spoilers Included!
FULL VERSION HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/season-39-5-92957003
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PHILLY TIX ON SALE! Nov 14, 2023

Challenge Mania Live returns to Helium in PHILLY on Sunday, April 7th for a 12pm show and 2pm M&G!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 7 of Survivor 45 Nov 13, 2023

Scott & Lindsay are back to discuss the double tribal from last Wednesday's episode, the future of the season, Jeff's gripe with Adam Klein's Casting Coaching and MORE!!!
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Ep. 390: Wes for Over 2.5 HOURS! Nov 12, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Wes Bergmann.
A lot has gone down since Wes was last on the Challenge Mania Podcast, not counting his cute little USA exit interview a few weeks back. He sits down with the guys to discuss retirement, whether that's real or not, becoming a dad, the ever-changing landscape of The Challenge, what to expect from Season 40, thoughts on Josh, Laurel and MUCH MORE!
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Season 39 Episodes 3 & 4 Breakdown! Nov 11, 2023

Was Melissa bullying Berna!?
Was Johnny Bananas the star of an episode he wasn't even on!?
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LANDON INVADES NYC THIS JANUARY! Nov 07, 2023

Landon Lueck headlines an awesome panel of Derrick, Mark, Aneesa and more TBA at City Winery on Sunday, January 21st! Tix on sale starting TODAY with 3 Pre-Sales between 11/7 - 11/8 for Challenge Mania Patrons at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
Whatever is left will go live at www.ChallengeMania.Live on November the 9th!

Ep. 389: Corey Lay Returns! Nov 05, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Corey Lay.
Corey Lay returns to the podcast to talk about The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion, how it feels to come back to the show for the first time since Spies, Lies and Allies, why we didn't see him on Ride or Dies, whether he is the Hero or the Villain of this season and more! Plus, thoughts on why he and Big T seem to have gotten off on the wrong foot, what Chauncey could have done differently and more!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 6 of Survivor 45 Nov 03, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down Wednesday's crazy episode of Survivor 45, discuss the wild tribal and what it means for the future of the game Post-Merge!
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: News & Q&A Podcast Oct 31, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talks some of the News & Notes going on in the world of The Challege & Reality TV and takes your questions from www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Ep. 388: Leroy Garrett, Emily Schromm & Susie Meister Oct 30, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Emily Schromm & Susie Meister. Then, Leroy Garrett joins the four of them for a look back at his storied Challenge Career as all 3 guests are inducted in the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Class of 2023. An awesome conversation between legendary cast-members that you can only get here.
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Survivor Mania: Episode 5 of Survivor 45 Oct 28, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down this week's Episode 5 of Survivor 45!
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Battle for New Champion Premiere Breakdown! Oct 28, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the premiere of The Challenge Season 39: Battle for a New Champion!
To hear the entire episode, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the Maniac Level! By joining the Pod Squad not only do you get at least one Bonus Podcast Episode a week (where we deep dive into that week's Challenge Episode) but you also get Early Access to Live Show Tix, Special Giveaways and Contests, Fantasy Leagues, Early & Ad-Free Podcast Interviews, Videos and more!
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Ep. 387: Sam McGinn Oct 25, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sam McGinn.
Sam McGinn makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk about her time on Real World San Diego and Battle of the Seasons. She shares her casting story, tales of a season and final that had its ups and downs, tells us if we'll be seeing her on a future All Stars Season & MORE!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 4 of Survivor 45 Oct 23, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to discuss Episode 4 of Survivor 45 and the dissapointing outcome.
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Ep. 386: Cory Wharton Makes Challenge Mania Debut! Oct 23, 2023

Derrick Kosinski is joined by Cory Wharton, who makes his Challenge Mania debut!
Derrick also talks to Tori Deal, Johnny Bananas, Chris Underwood, Desi Williams, Michaela Bradshaw and Chanelle Howell! It's a star-studded episode of Challenge Mania featuring 7 of the 8 finalists from The Challenge USA II!
Avoid this podcast if you haven't seen the finale, as it will reveal the winners!
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When We Were Young Preview Oct 17, 2023

Scott previews the When We Were Young Music Festival taking place in Las Vegas this weekend!
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Ep. 385: Trey Weatherholtz Oct 16, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Trey Weatherholtz.
The longform interviews are back!! And who better to kick us off with a 2+ hour chat than first time guest Trey Weatherholtz (@MTVTrey) from Real World St Thomas, Battle of the Seasons and Rivals II! Trey was a surprise guest at Challenge Mania Live Baltimore last week and had so much to say we say, we have to run this back as a podcast ASAP!
To get episodes like this early and ad free, as well as Bonus Podcasts, Pre-Sales, Brunches, Zooms, Contests, Fantasy Leagues and more...head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and join the Pod Squad!
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Ep. 384: Josh Martinez & Cassidy Clark Oct 14, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 13 of The Challenge USA and then Scott is joined by Josh Martinez & Cassidy Clark for interviews about their season.
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Survivor Mania: Best Episode of Modern Era!? (Episode 3) Oct 13, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down this week's epic episode of Survivor 45!
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INDY LIVE SHOW DEBUT!!! Oct 10, 2023

Join Derrick, Scott & Special Guests Devin Walker, Olivia Kaiser and Kyland Young LIVE at Helium Comedy Club in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, January 6th!
Tix at www.ChallengeMania.Live Starting 10/10
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Ep. 383: Sarah Rice & Susie Meister! Oct 09, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sarah Rice and Susie Meister.
And that's not all! Emily Schromm joins us as well! It's time to induct Susie Meister into the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame. We talk about her and her achievements, Sarah speaks about their relationship and time working together and gives a speech to induct her. Then Susie stays with us to go down memory lane and break down her time on the show further, ending with her own acceptance speech that blows Emily Schromm, Derrick, Scott and everyone else away. This is an awesome chat not just about Susie but about how times have changed since her start on the shows and whether we might see her or Sarah back on a future season.
To hear the rest of the HOF Induction including Emily and Leroy's inductions and over 2 more hours ot audio, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
PRE-SALE for Challenge Mania Indy starts today! ALL Patron Pre-Sale is tomorrow 10/10 and on 10/11 whatever is left will go On Sale at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Also be sure to check our BRAIN CANDY, Susie & Sarah's awesome podcast, available everywhere you get your audio! They also have a great Patreon where they talk a bit of Challenge gossip each week too!

Survivor Mania: Survivor 45 Episode 2 Oct 08, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down Episode 2 of Survivor 45!
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Ep. 382: Ryan, Chavez, Olivia, Tyler, Darrell & Brad (Live from Chicago) Oct 04, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ryan Kehoe & Derek Chavez as well as Olivia, Darrell, Tyler and Brad live on stage from Chicago. This is Part 2 of our massive live show from Zanies.
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NYC Premiere Party for Season 39! Oct 03, 2023

Come Watch the PREMIERE of The Challenge: Battle for New Champion with Scott and Special Guests Olivia Kaiser, Ryan Kehoe and Ravyn Rochelle on Wednesday, October 25th at East End Bar and Grill.
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Episode 11 Exit Interview Oct 02, 2023

Derrick interviews the most recent Challenger to be eliminated from The Challenge USA.
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 45 Premiere! Sep 28, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are BACK to break down the premiere of Survivor 45, talk about that controversial exit and make some Winner picks!
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Ep. 381: Olivia, Tyler, Brad & Darrell (Live from Chicago) Sep 27, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Olivia, Tyler, Darrell & Brad LIVE FROM CHICAGO from earlier this month. This is Part 1 of the Live Show. To Hear the WHOLE THING head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com - You can also hear our FULL HOF Induction Ceremony featuring Susie, Sarah, Emily & Leroy!
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Ep. 380: Alyssa Snider & Wes Bergmann Sep 26, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 10 of The Challenge USA and then Derrick is joined by Alyssa Snider and Wes Bergmann.
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Ep. 379: Full Season 39 Cast Breakdown Sep 23, 2023

Derrick & Scott break down the recently announced Cast & Format for The Challenge 39: Battle for a New Champion. This is the complete episode that had previously been exclusive to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Derrick Interviews Eliminated Challenger Sep 22, 2023

The Cast-Member who was eliminated last night sits down with Derrick for an epic discussion that goes as long as their elimination did.
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Ep. 378: Sebastian's DEAL Sep 18, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 9 of The Challenge USA & then Scott is joined by Sebastian to discuss his time on the season, his relationship with Tori & where it stands and MORE!
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Ep. 377: Massive Season 39 Q&A Sep 15, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager answer a ton of questions about the upcoming season of The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion. They discuss how long we might see the OGs, whether the winners of this season will be looked at as true winners, how affects All Stars 4 AND MORE!
For MORE Bonus Podcasts head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
Stay tuned for news on an awesome Premiere Party in NYC Hosted by Scott & Olivia!
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FLORIDA! Come Party TOMORROW! Sep 13, 2023

FLORIDA! Come party with Scott, Mark, Faysal, Luis & Joseph tomorrow in the Fort Lauderdale area (Dania Beach) on Thursday, September 14th! It's a Challenge Mania Viewing Party for The Challenge USA. Tix available HERE: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6127436

BREAKING NEWS: Season 39 Cast & Theme Announcement! Sep 12, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are back to talk THE CHALLENGE SEASON 39: THE BATTLE FOR A NEW CHAMPION, Premiering on MTV on October 25th!
Hear the entire breakdown at www.ChallengeManiacs.com but dive in right here to get a taste of who is playing and who is back for the first time in years!!!

Ep. 376: Monte Taylor & More! Sep 11, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager talk about The Challenge USA, whether it is doing The Challenge better than the MTV Challenge does these days & more. Then Derrick is joined by Monte Taylor to share his experiences on the show.
To hear the FULL Breakdown of The 8th Episode of The Challenge USA and hear Scott and D cover some topics too hot and heavy for the main feed, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
Join us THIS THURSDAY is Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a good old fashioned Challenge Mania Viewing Party! Tix at www.ChallengeMania.Shop
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: Rapid Fire Q&A Sep 08, 2023

Scott (SHOTOFYAGER) takes your questions about All Stars 4, Big Brother, Fantasy Elimination Matchups and more. Plus some Live Show news and other questions from ChallengeManiacs.com

Ep. 375: Texas Live Show Audio Sep 07, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Danny McCray, Michaela Bradshaw, Melinda Collins, Nehemiah Clark, Casey Cooper, Aviv Melmed & Tina Bridges, LIVE FROM PLANO, TEXAS!
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Ep. 374: Labor Day Extravaganza Sep 05, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 7 of The Challenge USA.
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Remembering Bray Wyatt Aug 31, 2023

Scott Yager looks back on the life and career of Wyndham Rotunda aka Bray Wyatt, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 36.

BUFFALO LIVE SHOW DEBUT! Aug 29, 2023

Challenge Mania Live makes it's BUFFALO, NY debut and gets as close as we've ever gotten to the Canadian border on Saturday, December 16th for a 2pm Live Show & 4pm VIP M&G.
Tix on sale NEXT beginning with a Diesel Pre-Sale on September 5th and an All Patron Pre-Sale on September 6th at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
Then tickets go on sale for everyone at www.ChallengeMania.Live on September 7th at 10AM EST.
Scott will be joined by The Godfather Mark Long & Tony Raines w/ More Guests TBA!

Ep. 373: Dusty Harris & USA Ep. 6 Breakdown Aug 28, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager begin to break down Episode 6 of The Challenge USA and discuss the 2023 Hall of Fame Results. Then Scott is joined by USA Cast-member Dusty Harris. **This episode contains spoilers for Episode 6 of The Challenge USA. Watch that before listening.
To hear ENTIRE breakdown, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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BRAND NEW Alyssa Lopez Interview Aug 25, 2023

Derrick Kosinski is joined by Alyssa Lopez. This interview contains spoilers up through Episode 5 of The Challenge USA.
For our FULL EPISODE BREAKDOWN of Episode 5, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Ep. 372: Luis Colon & USA Ep. 4 Breakdown Aug 23, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 4 of The Challenge USA and then Derrick is joined by Luis Colon.
Derrick & Scott recap the amazing Texas event this past weekend, discuss the results of the first Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Polls and break down the 4th episode of The Challenge USA. Then D is joined by Luis Colon to hear about his time on the show.
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Ep. 371: Jonna USA! Aug 21, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jonna Mannion.
Feels like yesterday we were just chatting with Jonna about her time on The World Championship. She returned to The Challenge for Season II of The Challenge USA, making her CBS debut.
She joins Derrick & Scott to talk about playing alongside players like Fessy, Amanda and Paulie for the first time, whether the Vets had the deck stacked against them, her crucial move against Michele and whether it was too early and MUCH MORE!
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BRAND NEW Pauie Calafiore Interview Aug 18, 2023

Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) is joined by Paulie Calafiore.
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: Q&A for USA Episodes 1 & 2 Aug 17, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) takes your questions for episodes 1 & 2 of The Challenge USA.
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Ep. 370: Hall of Fame! Aug 14, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager go over the ballots & nominees for the 2023 Challenge Mania Hall of Fame. Then, preview the first two episodes of The Challenge USA Bonus Podcasts from www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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METALLICA MANIA Aug 09, 2023

Scott (@SHOTYAGER) talks about one of his favorite bands and the biggest Heavy Metal band in the world, METALLICA. He shares his experience from this past weekend at their M72 Tour in New Jersey and shares tips for future tour stops. He takes your questions, goes over the set-list, openers and other aspects of their ground-breaking 2 Night Experience.
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Ep. 369: CT, Olivia, Horacio, Jonna & More! Aug 08, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Olivia, Horacio, Jonna, Troy, Mark & Derek Chavez live from Phoenix. This was recorded on July 29th. To hear the entire thing, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: HOF & More! Aug 04, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) updates the Challenge Mania Universe on the 2024 Challenge Mania Hall of Fame and takes YOUR QUESTIONS!
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Ep. 368: Rankings for Challenge USA! Aug 01, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are back to rank the Top 5 Men & Top 5 Women for The Challenge USA Season II, Premiering 8/10 at 10pm on CBS.
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Ep. 367: Azah Awasum Jul 24, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Azah Awasum.
Azah (@Azah_Awasum) made her debut on Big Brother where she was a part of the epic Cookout Alliance. She made it all the way to a 3rd place finish and then debuted on The Challenge USA last year. Since debuting on Big Brother she has launched a cookbook and started hosting amazing live events, like two in NYC on 8/1 and 8/2 including a Lip Sync Battle & a Big Brother Premiere Party! You can get tix for all her events at www.HouseChops.com - She joins us on the podcast to talk her time on TV and what she's been up to since!
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Weekly Challenge Accepted Q&A Podcast Jul 21, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) takes your questions about a variety of subjects, as submitted by the Pod quad at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Ep. 366: Jeff Jenkins Jul 18, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jeff Jenkins.
Producer Jeff Jenkins was instrumental in Derrick being cast on Road Rules all the way back when and he had a front row seat for many of the formative seasons of Real World, Road Rules and The Challenge. He has since continued his amazing reality TV career with such shows like A Simple Life, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Total Divas and more before eventually moving on from BMP and starting Jeff Jenkins Productions where right out of the gate he created a massive hit for Netflix with BLING EMPIRE. His new show Luann & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake is available on Bravo & Peacock! He joins us for an eye-opening chat about how Reality TV has evolved over the years, what the differences are between Celeb-reality and the shows he started on like Road Rules, how Crappie Lake came about and much more!
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TEXAS JUST KEEPS GETTING BIGGER! Jul 13, 2023

Come see us at House of Comedy Plano in Plano, TX on Saturday, August 19th. Now featuring Derrick & Scott joined by Tina, Melinda, Nehemiah, Casey, Danny McCray, Michaela and Aviv!
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Ep. 365: Challenge USA II Cast Breakdown! Jul 12, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) goes over the recently announced cast of The Challenge: USA II!
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Ep. 364: Timmy, Susie, Brad, Rogan & Aneesa (Live from Pitt) Jul 10, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Timmy Beggy, Susie Meister, Brad Fiorenza, Aneesa Ferreira & Rogan O'Connor live from City Winery in Pittsburgh.
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: Massive Q&A Pod Jul 05, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) takes YOUR QUESTIONS!
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SAN DIEGO! September 30th! Jul 04, 2023

SAN DIEGO! Get ready cause on SEPTEMBER 30th we are coming back to Mic Drop Comedy Club for a Live Show like no other! We are going to ROAST the one and only SYRUS! Guest roasters include JEMMYE, PAULIE, MARK, TECK & DAN WALSH! And that's just for starters! Come laugh with us at 1pm and grab a VIP ticket to stay after and hang out for the M&G!
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Ep. 363: Aviv Melmed Jul 01, 2023

Derrick & Scott are joined by Fresh Meat Champ Aviv Melmed!
The quest to find some of the great One-And-Done Champs of Challenge History continues with the Queen of Fresh Meat Season 1, who after winning the season alongside Darrell never returned The Challenge and instead persued a career and family. Aviv made her Challenge debut after a stint in the Israeli Airforce and when it came to her rookie season on MTV she certainly stuck the landing. We caught up with Aviv to find out what she's been up to since, why we never saw her again, what her most scandalous moment on or off screen was, what her experience was like and more!
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Ep. 362: Ryan Kehoe w/ More Fresh Meat! Jun 28, 2023

Derrick & Scott are joined by RYAN KEHOE to continue and wrap up the Fresh Meat 2 Deep Dive! Ryan was on the season, which ended up being his last before his All Stars II return! It was maybe his best season and one he looks back on fondly!
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RETURN TO ST. LOUIS! Jun 27, 2023

St. Louis Maniacs! We are coming back on NOVEMBER 4th!
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TRIBECA MANIA PART 1 Jun 27, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) joins Mike of Mike Mike & Oscar (@MMandOSCAR) to break down this year's Tribeca Film Festival. Tribeca is an awesome festival & NYC staple that Scott has attended for the past several years. If you're a fan of movies or have ever considered attending NYC's yearly film festival this provides a great how-to with some tips and tricks of the trade, as well as a couple film reviews as well. There is a Part 2 coming later this week. Subscribe to Mike Mike & Oscar who do a great job covering movies year round!
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Ep. 361: Fresh Meat 2 Deep Dive! Jun 21, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Season 19 of The Challenge: Fresh Meat 2!
2 and a half hours of Fresh Meat 2 Talk! Your questions! Some Special Guests and more!
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Ep. 360: Carley Mundt Jun 20, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Carley Mundt.
Carley Mundt (@CarleyMundt) is one of the great one-and-done winners in The Challenge history. Recently she reuinted with her Fresh Meat 2 Partner Landon at Challenge Mania Denver. Now she makes her Challenge Mania Debut to talk about her only season, why she never came back, what she could have done differently, whether we might see her on All Stars and MORE!
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Ep. 359: Jessica McCain Jun 12, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jessica France (Formerly Jessica McCain)
Jessica France made her debut on Real World Portland en route to a Challenge career that lasted 4 seasons. She makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk to Derrick & Scott about his famous season of Real World, all the relatonships and rivalries that it spawned, what it was like on her 4 seasons of The Challenge, why they call her Chef Jess and how she wound up the Houston Astros' number one fan!
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: News & Q&A Podcast Jun 08, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) goes over The Challenge News of the week and answers a ton of your questions.
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Breaking News: Rumored Season 39 Cast Pod! Jun 06, 2023

Derrick & Scott break down the rumored cast for Season 39 of The Challenge.
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Ep. 358: Dr. Susie Meister Jun 05, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Susie Meister.
Challenge Legend Susie Meister of the Brain Candy Podcast returns to the podcast on the way to Pittsburgh for our Challenge Mania Live show on June 25th where she will be joined by Timmy Beggy, Brad Fiorenza, Aneesa Ferreira and Rogan O'Connor. Susie helps us preview the show coming up and explains just how close she was to appearing on All Stars Season 4. Find out what got in the way and more! To grab tix to our show in Pittsburgh head to www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Survivor Mania: Finale Edition! Jun 02, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) & Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are finally hear to break down the final episode and winner of Survivor 44!
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SUCCESSION MANIA Jun 01, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) discusses his favorite show on television, HBO's Succession, which concluded with it's final episode this past Sunday.
This podcast contains spoilers for Succession and the finale. Please only listen when you have seen it. Scott takes your questions, discusses favorite episodes, the show's legacy, the finale and where it ranks among the all-time great shows.
**Scott does his best to avoid spoiling other shows he mentions during the podcast, however one Game of Thrones spoiler does make it's way into the final segment of the podcast. Please proceed with caution if you haven't seen or care about GOT.
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Ep. 357: CT Tamburello & More! (Live from NYC) May 30, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT Tamburello, Devyn Simone, Dom Abbate, Enzo Polumbo, Roni Martin & Sophia Pasquis LIVE from City Winery in NYC on May 20th.
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Ep. 356: Where Is All Stars 4!? May 28, 2023

Derrick & Scott are back for a loaded Q&A Episode covering All Stars 4, The Challenge: USA Season II and the news of it's premiere in August, The Challenge Seaosn 39 Speculation and final thoughts on The Challenge: World Championship.
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Ep. 355: Danny McCray May 21, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Danny McCray.
Danny McCray is back on Challenge Mania less than a year after his first podcast appearance. That appearance came on the heels of a win on The Challenge: USA. This appearance comes after Danny got as close as humanly possible to winning The Challenge: World Championship, coming in 2nd alongside his partner Tori. That however has given Danny a whole lot to say! Danny walks us through the entire season, navigating a game with a partner who might have had different allies and motives, why they came up short, what he could have done differently and more!
A podcast you do NOT want to miss!
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Breaking News: Challenge USA II Announced! May 19, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is back with a BREAKING NEWS UPDATE about The Challenge: USA II!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Episode 12 May 18, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down the penultimate episode of Survivor 44 and make predictions for the Finale! PLUS Danny McCray gives his thoughts on the season and predicts a winner!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Episode 11 May 15, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down last week's episode of Survivor 44 as we head into the last 2 episodes of the season!
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Ep. 354: Troy Cullen May 14, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Troy Cullen.
The Challenge:Australia Winner Troy Cullen joins Derrick & Scott to talk about how he got his start on Ninja Warrior, what made him want to do The Challenge, his epic elimination in Episode 9 of The Challenge: Australia, The World Championship Season, his two partners, going into multiple eliminations and more!
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: MTV News Folds & What It Means May 12, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) goes over some of the News Stories of the Week like MTV News Shutting Down, How the Writer's Strike Might Affect Reality TV, Some Challengers Popping Up On Another Show Called THE GOAT & MORE! Plus he breaks down some new upcoming live event dates, recaps Challenge Accepted Wrestling from Sunday and takes YOUR RAPID FIRE Q&As from www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Ep. 353: Darrell Returns! May 09, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Darrell Taylor.
The 4x Champ is a Challenge Mania Mainstay and will be with us in Seattle on July 9th and Chicago on September 2nd. He joins us after his run on the World Championship has ended to discuss the season and his career as a whole. A candid and honest chat with one of the Challenge Greats.
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Episode 10 May 06, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down Episode 10 of Survivor 44!
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TAYLOR MANIA: A Taylor Swift Podcast May 03, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talks about Taylor Swift, her career, music, what makes him a fan and shares his experience from her Eras Tour Stop in Atlanta this past Sunday.
PLUS, Scott is joined by Taylor Supefan ALI EVANS (@HelloAliEvans) for added perspective on Taylor and the show, as she also went to the show on Sunday!
Lots of tour and ticket logistics as well as thoughts on the songs, setlist and your questions!!
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Ep. 352: KellyAnne Returns! May 01, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by KellyAnne Judd.
KellyAnne Judd's season of The Challenge: World Championship just sadly came to a close but it might have been her best season ever. She has become an internet darling for sticking up for herself, winning eliminations and not going with the grain. She returns to Challenge Mania to break down the season!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Episode 9 Apr 28, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to give Kane a proper send-off and to discuss the most recent episode of Survivor 44. Plus, where does Carolyn rank on the pantheon of all time great Survivor characters?
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RETURN TO CHICAGO! Apr 27, 2023

Challenge Mania Returns to CHICAGO this Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, September 2nd for a 1pm show and Post Show M&G for VIP Ticketholders.
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Weekly Challenge Accepted: News & Q&A Show Apr 25, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) has brought his Bonus Podcast Series from www.ChallengeManiacs.com over to the main feed & he will be discussing News of the Week (Challenge and anything related) as well as taking Uncensored Rapid Fire Questions from Pod Squad Members. Have a question you don't think Scott will attempt to answer? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
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Ep. 351: Ben Driebergen Apr 23, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ben Driebergen.
Ben Driebergen (@BenDriebergen) is one of the most successful Survivor players of the modern era, having won his debut season of Heroes v Healers v Hustlers and come in 5th on Winners at War. He then made his Challenge debut on The Challenge: USA last year before representing Team USA on the World Championships, currently airing. BOTH of Ben's Challenge seasons so far have been cut short due to injury and illness. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talk about what exactly took him out of the game, where he stands with his fellow USA players like Sarah and Danny, what Survivor is bringing to The Challenge and MORE!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Episode 8 Apr 21, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down this fairly straight-forward and awesome episode of Survivor 44.
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The Heel World: Late Wrestlemania Recap & MORE! Apr 18, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) finally gets around to breaking down his 4 day trip to Los Angeles for Wrestlemania, Ring of Honor, Wrestlecon, NXT, Challenge Mania & More! PLUS everything that has gone down since then like the WWE Sale / Merger, rumors of CM Punk returning to AEW, Wimbley Stadium & MORE!
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Ep. 350: MARKING Out w/ The Godfather! Apr 17, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by The Godfather Mark Long.
Mark Long (@TheMarkLong) has been on Challenge Mania several times! But what makes this episode special is Mark is here to talk about his time in the wrestling ring that began last year and the upcoming CHALLENGE ACCEPTED Wrestling Show in Boca Raton, FL on Sunday May 7th where he faces Matt Cardona with many Challenge Favorites there to cheer him on and back him up!
Come check out the show and sit in the Challenge Mania Section alongside Derrick (@DerrickMTV), Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and some Challenge favs, as well as attend a brunch and after party by heading to www.ChallengeMania.Live for more info!
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We ALSO talk Challenge! Don't worry Maniacs! Mark sheds light and shares his opinion on the ever-evolving landscape of The Challenge and all the spin-offs popping up. Is ALL STARS responsible for them!? Who will we see on All Stars 4!? All this and MORE!
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BONUS EPISODE: Chris Moorman Apr 16, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is joined by Professional Poker Player Chris Moorman.
Chris (@Moorman1) joins Scott to talk about to talk about his success in the game over the years, how he met his wife, fellow Poker Player Kate Lindsay, why we see so many on Reality TV & what it's like playing against our friend Trishelle Cannatella!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Episode 7 Apr 14, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down this latest episode of Survivor and all of the added twists to an already conveluted game.
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Ep. 349: The New World Order...& Rumored USA 2 Cast?! Apr 13, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down episode 7 of The Challenge World Championship. THEN, they dive deep into the rumored (and Bonkers) cast for The Challenge USA Season II. To hear that portion you'll need to head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com and sign up at the Maniac Level! By doing that you'll unlock ALL our Bonus Content and also get FIRST CRACK at tickets to Challenge Mania Live Pittsburgh next week!
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PITTSBURGH DEBUT! Apr 12, 2023

Challenge Mania Live comes to Pittsburgh on Sunday, June 25th!
Get tickets beginning 4/19 at www.ChallengeManiacs.com for 2 Separate Pre-Sales!
Whatever is left will go to www.ChallengeMania.Live on April 21st!
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Ep. 348: Jodi Returns! Apr 07, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jodi Weatherton.
Jodi recently returned to The Challenge world on All Stars II and now she's back competing on The World Championship. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) from her current home in South Korea to discuss the two seasons and how they compare, what it's like playing from the bottom, getting chosen by 'Team Argentina" and the difficulties that came with it, her relationship with Jonna that lead to the controversial vote early in the game and much more!
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Challenge Mania Live is coming to PITTSBURGH for the first time on Sunday, June 25th!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Episode 6 Apr 06, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down the merge episode of Survivor 44!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Episode 5 Apr 03, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down the most recent episode of Survivor 44!
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Ep. 347: Johnny Bananas Mar 29, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johnny Bananas!
Bananas (@JohnnyBananas) returns to Challenge Mania to discuss how becoming a podcast host has affected his social game, his thoughts on The Challenge expansion, The World Championship and what we've seen so far in five episodes, whether Villains are still possible on The Challenge & Reality TV and what Devin & Tori paying everyone after Ride or Dies means for the future of The Challenge!
For MORE Challenge Mania head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com where we do weekly episode breakdowns! You can also participate in PRE-SALES for our live show like our Denver Pre-Sales beginning this Sunday 4/2!
DENVER SUNDAY FUNDAY w/ Mark & Landon on Sunday, June 11th!
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The Heel World: Wrestlemania Week Preview! Mar 27, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) breaks down his itinerary for Wrestlemania Week in Los Angeles and previews both night's of Wrestlemania, with predictions included!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Episode 4 Mar 23, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down Episode 4 of Survivor 44, discuss the new version of tribe swap we just saw, the fake idols, the real idols, what Carolyn reminds Scott of and the discussion of the problem women face in the game of Survivor.
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LA GUEST LIST FOR NEXT WEEK! Mar 23, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) reveals the massive guest list for our Throwback Thursday Party in LA next Thursday, March 30th from 8-11pm! Tix available at www.ChallengeMania.Live

Ep. 346: The Trial of Jonna Mar 21, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jonna Mannion.
Jonna was just selected as 2022 Challenger of the Year in the Challenge Mania Awards. Jonna is coming off of back to back All Stars wins. Jonna was drafted first overall on the World Championship. Jonna and her partner Grant won the first Daily Challenge. But with that win they also "won" the right to make the game's first big decision. Jonna decided to put in her good friend KellyAnne and she's been torn up about it ever since. Jonna returns to the podcast to celebrate enterting th Global Championship as Jonna 2.0 but also to reflect on the polarizing choice she made in last week's episode.
This is an episode you do NOT want to miss!!
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Return To DENVER! Mar 19, 2023

...and we're bringing a first time guest we've been trying to get for 5 Years!
It's a Hall of Fame Lineup on Sunday, June 11th!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Episode 3 Mar 16, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down Episode 3 of Survivor 44 and Scott losing his number one draft pick already.
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Meet the Patrons: Shuny Shaw Mar 16, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Shuny Shaw.
Meet the Patrons is our special Challenge Mania Podcast Series where one of YOU gets to sit in the hot seat and be the guest for a full episode of Challenge Mania! It's exclusive to Pod Squad Members at www.ChallengeManiacs.com and althogh Shuny won this appearance by dominiating the Fantasy Football League in 2021, she and her husband Nick have been Challenge Mania Mainstays since the first year of the podcast and she has attended 11 live events!
Hope you enjoy a very fun chat with @SHUNDAWG and if you do, let her hear it at Twitter.com/ShunDawg
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The Challenge Mania Field Trip! Mar 15, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) announces the first ever Challenge Mania Field Trip on Sunday, May 7th in Boca Raton, FL! On sale now at www.ChallengeManiacs.com

SCREAM MANIA (A Scream 6 Spoiler-Filled Review) Mar 14, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) reviews and breaks down SCREAM VI, which was released this past weekend. He takes your questions, discusses the Scream franchise as a whole, theorizes why it resonates so much with reality fans, makes some super-early predictions for the next film AND MORE!
NOTE: This podcast contains spoilers for Scream 6 and the entire franchise. Please avoid it if you haven't seen it yet and come back when you do!
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Ep. 345: CT RETURNS! Mar 13, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT Tamburello!
CT returns to Challenge Mania! We start at the beginning. We go way back! We are going to do our best to give you guys the most comprehensive and detailed look at CT's life and career and hopefully this episode is only the beginning!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Episode 2 Mar 11, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down episode 2 of Survivor 44, discuss the Birdcage Advantage, practicing puzzles at home and Carson's big move!
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PHOENIX TICKETS (JULY 29) ON SALE NOW! Mar 08, 2023

Get tix for our Phoenix debut featuring Derrick & Scott plus CT, Horacio & Olivia at www.ChallengeManiacs.com Wednesday and Thursday this week!
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Ep. 344: YOUR WINNERS!! Mar 07, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager unveil the winners of the 2022 Challenge Mania Awards!
TIX ON SALE THIS WEEK for our Phoenix Debut on July 29th at Standup Live featuring CT, Horacio, Olivia and MORE!
MAKE SURE you get your tix by taking part in our Diesel Pre-Sale on 3/8 or our ALL PATRON PRE-SALE on 3/9 at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
Whatever is left will go on sale at www.ChallengeMania.Live on Friday 3/10!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 44 Premiere! Mar 03, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down the loaded premiere of Survivor 44!
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The Heel World: AEW Revolution Preview w/ Logan Hedrich! Mar 02, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is joined by Logan Hedrich (@HedrichFiles) to break down and preview AEW's Revolution, which they will be attending together this Sunday! They go through all the matches and discuss the current state of AEW!
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CM 343: Aneesa Returns!!! Mar 01, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa Ferreira.
Aneesa (@AneesaMTV) returns to Challenge Mania for the dozenth time it feels like! But this time she has a grueling season to recap with many ups and downs! She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to recap Challenge Mania Philly, discuss her ORIGINAL Ride or Die, Jordan coming into the game, getting between him and Tori, coming up just short, her injuries and MORE!
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2022 Challenge Mania Awards! VOTE TIL FRIDAY! Mar 01, 2023

Scott reveals the nominees for the 2022 Challenge Mania Awards.
VOTE NOW at www.ChallengeManiacs.com until Friday 3/3/23 at 5pm EST.
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Ep. 342: Ride or Dies Final! Feb 27, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the Ride or Dies final, winners and more!
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ATLANTA! We're Coming April 30th! Feb 22, 2023

Challenge Mania Atlanta on Sunday, April 30th!
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QUANTUMANIA: An Antman Podcast Feb 21, 2023

Scott @(SHOTOFYAGER) reviews MARVEL's ANTMAN & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA, takes your comments and questions, discusses what he didn't like about it, the introduction of Kang, the performance of Jonathan Majors and MUCH MORE!
THIS PODCAST CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE & OTHER PAST MARVEL FILMS.
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Ep. 341: Devin Walker Returns As Champion! Feb 20, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker.
Devin Walker (@MTVDevinWalker) has been on the podcast many times. But now he finally appears as CHAMPION! Devin returns to Challenge Mania to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about how is game has evolved, playing with Johnny, deciding to sh7are the money, not being brought onto the Global Championship following his win, Turbo, Amber & more!
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Ep. 340: World Championship CAST REVEAL! Feb 15, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down today's announcement of the Challenge World Championship cast and format!
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CT COMES TO NYC! PRE-SALES START TODAY! Feb 15, 2023

Pre-Sales for Challenge Mania Live NYC 5 featuring CT, Devyn & Dom start today!
You can sign up for the Diesel Level Pre-Sale (10pm EST Wed 2/15) or the ALL Patron Pre-Sale (10am EST Thurs 2/16) at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
If you're attending tonight's RIde or Dies Finale Party you'll also have a chance to buy tickets on site!
If there are any leftover, they will go on sale at www.ChallengeMania.Live THIS FRIDAY 2/17 at 12pm EST!
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Ep. 339: Amber B Returns! Feb 13, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Amber Borzrotra.
Amber B returns to Challenge Mania to talk about winning Double Agents and not getting to enjoy it, what didn't feel right on Spies Lies and Allies, heading into Ride or Dies alongside her Ride or Die and why she doesn't get the respect of a Challenge Champion. She also goes into how excited she is to be a new mom and when we can expect her little one to join us! All this and a lot more on Challenge Mania!
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CRUISE MANIA! Feb 09, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) shares his experience on the Chris Jericho Cruise this past week. Hear all about the Rock N Wrestling Rager on the Sea!!!
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Ep. 338: Kenny Clark Feb 08, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kenny Clark.
It's the podcast you've all been waiting for. Kenny Clark joins the show for a gateway into the soul and psyche of the most talked about new cast-member on Ride or Dies. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about being Kaycee's brother, getting asked to do The Challenge, having a second child and when he found out that would be happening, not getting featured in the first half of the season too much, how his season was almost cut short, losing 3 eliminations in one season and dealing with negative internet feedback!
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DISNEY MANIA w/ Trishelle! Feb 07, 2023

Trishelle (@TrishelleC) just got back from her latest trip to Disney World and the Real World Vegas alum joins Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about her trips, her favorite rides and restaurants, take your questions and more!
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The Heel World: Royal Rumble Review & Fallout Jan 31, 2023

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is back to break down the Royal Rumble PPV and to discuss Cody Rhodes' big win, the Bloodline story and where to go with Sami & Roman, Logan Paul and his epic spot and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 337: Sarah Lacina Jan 30, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sarah Lacina.
Sarah Lacina makes her Challenge Mania debut, joining Derrick & Scott to discuss her storied Survivor history, how she balances her life as a police officer & time on Reality TV, how long her Challenge fandom goes back, what The Challenge: USA was like, she didn't jive with, what led to her famous celebration and why the final was so damn tough.
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Ep. 336: World Championship Is Here! Jan 26, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the announcement that The Challenge: World Championship will premiere on Paramount+ on March 8th. They debate whether the international spin-offs, some of which are dropping in binge form on Paramount+ in February, are worth covering or including in Awards Consideration. Then, the guys break down Wednesday's Episode 16 of Ride or Dies and preview the 3 Part Final!!
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NYC RIDE OR DIES WRAP PARTY! Jan 24, 2023

Come watch the Ride or Dies Champions get crowned on Wednesday, February 15th with Scott, Jonna, Tommy & Roni! Tix available now at www.ChallengeMania.Live
**Everyone in attendance will also have first crack at tix to our next Challenge Mania Live Show at City Winery on Saturday, May 20th.
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Ep. 335: TJ Lavin w/ Mark Long, Tony Raines & Jonna Mannion Jan 23, 2023

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by TJ Lavin, Mark Long, Tony Raines & Jonna Mannion.
This was inititally recorded on December 27th as part of our 5 Year Anniversary Zoom. We have a nice long chat with TJ Lavin and we are joined by other Challenge Favs Mark Long, Tony Raines & Jonna Mannion. It's a rare chance to see TJ intereact with some of the biggest names in the Challenge world!
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SAG MANIA! (Mega Movie Pod) Jan 22, 2023

It's time for some MOVIE TALK!!
Scott joins Mike & Mike from the Mike, Mike & Oscar Podcast to discuss the SAG Awards, for which Scott served on the Nominating Committee this year. They go over all the nominations, Scott's ballot and discuss their thoughts for this Tuesday's Oscar Nominations.
A must for any film buff! Make sure you subscribe to Mike Mike & Oscar everywhere you get your podcasts and follow them on twitter at www.Twitter.com/MMAndOscar
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WES ADDED TO KANSAS CITY FEB 18th! Jan 18, 2023

WES has been added to our already loaded lineup for Challenge Mania Kansas City on Saturday, February 18th! Get tix at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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All Stars 4 Cast Rumors AND SEATTLE! Jan 17, 2023

Tix to our Seattle Debut are ON SALE and going fast!
Get them at www.ChallengeMania.Live - Less than 15 left!
We broke down that rumored cast that EVERYONE is talking about and you can hear that entire bonus podcast and a whole lot more over at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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Ep. 334: Horacio Gutierrez Jan 15, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Horacio Gutierrez.
Horacio burst onto the scene right sway on this season of Ride or Dies! Now he makes his Challenge Mania debut to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about his impressive 5-0 elimination record, going against competition like Turbo and Jordan, partnering with Olivia, his platonic relationship with Laurel, what his TV and athletic background is AND MUCH MORE!
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The Heel World: WWE Sold to WHO!??! Jan 11, 2023

Scott is back with the HEEL WORLD wrestling podcast to talk about the rumors of a WWE sale to Saudi Arabia, AEW's massive Dynamite Card in LA, Royal Rumble Predictions, Match & Wrestler of the Year 2022 and a preview of the Jericho Cruise!
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Ep. 333: Moriah Jadea Jan 10, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Moriah Jadea.
Moriah makes her Challenge Mania debut, joining Derrick & Scott for a chat about how she met Fessy, what her rookie season has been like, how Johnny won her over, what it's like being a part of The Challenge World AND MORE!
MEET MORIAH on February 1st at our next Ride or Dies Viewing Party!
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LOS ANGELES! THROWBACK THURSDAY 3/30! Jan 09, 2023

We return to LOS ANGELES, CA for a Throwback Thursday Party on March 30th!
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Ep. 332: Chauncey Palmer Jan 03, 2023

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Chauncer Palmer.
Chauncey joins Derrick & Scott to talk about Ride or Dies, meeting Amber, OnlyFans, personal training, Michael B. Jordan, The Williams Sisters and MORE!
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FLORIDA VIEWING PARTY 2/1!! Jan 02, 2023

Join Scott, Aneesa & Moriah to watch RIDE OR DIES in Doral, FL on Wednesday, February 1st! Get tix now at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 331: Nurys Mateo Dec 27, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nurys Mateo.
Nurys (@NurysKMateo) and her Ride or Die Nelson have had an impressive run on this latest season of The Challenge so far. Nurys makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about being a fan of The Challenge, Are You The One?, Ex on the Beach, her past with Nelson, navigating the politics of Season 38, working for Delta, Amber, Chris Brown and MORE!
A fun podcast that bounces all over the place!
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Ep. 330: Ride or Dies Trivia Fails! Dec 24, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 11 of Ride or Dies and all of the horrendous trivia answers that were given.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, MANIACS!

Ep: 329: Miami Live Part II Dec 23, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Rachel, Tori, Josh and Mark LIVE IN MIAMI!
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Survivor Mania: Season 43 FINALE!! Dec 22, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down the Survivor 43 finale, the surprising season winner, the final 3 and MUCH MORE! Plus a ton of your questions!
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Ep. 328: Miami Live Show! Dec 20, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori Deal, Mark Long & CT Tamburello!
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WHITE LOTUS MANIA! Dec 13, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) breaks down the finale of White Lotus Season II, discusses his thoughts on the season as a whole, compares it so Season I and talks about season III potential! THIS CONTAINS WHITE LOTUS SPOILERS! Avoid if you haven't seen!
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Ep. 327: Ride or Dies Breakdown!! Dec 12, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the last two episodes of Ride or Dies, giving you a taste of what they do every week at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania with the RIDE ALONG PODCAST! What a way to celebrate 5 Years of Challenge Mania!
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CT ADDED TO MIAMI THIS SAT!! Dec 11, 2022

CT HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE MIAMI SHOW THIS SAT!
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GA ONLY REMAINS! VIP SOLD OUT! But come check out the show and maybe even ask CT a question during the Panel Q&A!!! Plus Mark, Natalie, Josh, Rachel & Tori!!!

Survivor Mania: Episode 12 (THAT Episode!!) Dec 08, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down last night's awesome episode of Survivor, Jesse's big move and MUCH MORE!
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Return to BAY AREA! Dec 07, 2022

Get tix to Challenge Mania's BOWL IN THE BAY on Sunday, March 5th featuring Darrell, Yes and Janelle RIGHT NOW at www.ChallengeMania.Live

Ep. 326: Noor Jehangir Dec 06, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Noor Jehangir.
Noor made his debut on Fresh Meat II and even after making the final and becoming well-liked among his fellow cast, we never saw him again. That is until Challenge Mania Vegas this past weekend! Find out why Noor never returned to the show, whether he might be back after all these years, if he still talks to Jenn, why he tried to keep a low profile AND MORE!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 11 Dec 01, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) & Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down Episode 11 of Survivor 43!
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WAKANDA MANIA!!! Nov 30, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talks Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Spoilers Included), Marvel movies, the Tarantino Marvel debate and also lays out some of his favorite movies of the year so far!
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Ep. 325: Olivia Kaiser Nov 29, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Olivia Kaiser.
Olivia (@OliviaKaiserXO) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for the first time since bursting onto the scene as one of the hottest rookie teams on Ride or Dies! She talks about Horacio, their success in eliminations, Nelson, Amber, Love Island, Alaska and MUCH MORE! Meet Olivia at our Philly show on 2/25! Tix at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Survivor Mania: Episode 10 Nov 28, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down episode 10 of Survivor 43!!!

Ep. 324: Mark, Veronica, LT, Teck, Leah & Randy (San Diego 10/8/22) Nov 23, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Mark, Veronica, LT, Teck, Leah & Randy at Mic Drop Comedy Club in San Diego, CA on October 8th, 2022.
To attend future Live Shows & Parties like VEGAS next weekend, December 3rd, head to www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 323: Jakk Maddox Nov 20, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jakk Maddox.
Jakk Maddox has been one of the standout character's on Ride or Dies, playing hard alongside his partner Laurel Stucky! He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for the first time to discuss Ex on the Beach/Peak, Emo Parties, his beef with Jay, whether he'd do a show without Laurel and more!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 9 Nov 17, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down the 9th Episode of Survivor 43 and the double vote out!
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Ep. 322: Nelly T Returns! Nov 15, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nelson Thomas.
Nelson has been playing The Challenge for years now. He's been around for so long that he's now one of the faces of the show and someone who is viewed and plays like a true veteran. He returns to Challenge Mania to tell (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) when he realized he wasn't a Young Buck anymore, how it felt to break his Daily Streak, playing with Nurys, the Rookies on Ride or Dies and MORE!
PHILADELPHIA TIX GO ON SALE THIS WEEK at www.ChallengeMania.Live
We are returning to NYC on January 4th!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 8 & Is Scott Being Too Hard On This Season? Nov 14, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down Episode 8 of Survivor 43 and discuss whether Scott is being too hard on this season by calling it "a stinker" so far.
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RETURN TO PHILLY!! Nov 12, 2022

Tickets on sale THIS WEEK for our Return to Philly on Saturday, February 25th, 2023!
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CM 321 Tommy Bracco Nov 08, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tommy Bracco.
Tommy Bracco (@TommyBracco) may have only lasted a few episodes on Ride or Dies but boy did he make an impact with his infectious personality and positive energy! He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk Broadway, Big Brother, Group Chats, Analyse, what he would do differently next time, that faithful elimination and MUCH MORE!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 7 Nov 03, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down Survivor 43's 7th Episode, another Knowledge is Power advantage, how it shook up the game, Gabler's big immunity moment and the surprising vote!
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Ep 320: Faysal Returns! Oct 31, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Faysal Shafaat.
Faysal (@FessyFitness) returns to the podcast to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about returning for Ride or Dies, his partner Moriah, Turbo, Jordan, deciding to put his full name FAYSAL on his jersey, his background, his romantic options in the house, Hall Brawl, his twitter back N forth with Danny McCray and MUCH MORE!
As always, an entertaining guest so DO NOT MISS IT!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 6 Oct 28, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) & Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down the merge episode of Survivor 43!
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Ep. 319: Cara Maria & Brad HOF Inductions Oct 26, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cara Maria, Paulie, Wes, Mark, Emily, Brad, Jacquise, Randy, Tina & Nehemiah for an awesome Hall of Fame induction Ceremony!
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BALTIMORE MANIA!!! Oct 25, 2022

Get tix to our BALTIMORE DEBUT on Wednesday, November 9th at www.ChallengeMania.Live
Scott will be joined by ANEESA, AYANNA & CINCO to watch Episode 5 of Ride or Dies at Jimmy's Famous Seafood!!!

Ep. 318: Alton & Veronica HOF Inductions Oct 23, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Arissa, Trishelle, Veronica, Yes, Tina, Wes & Cara Maria!
This is Part 1 of the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the class of 2022. First up, It's Arissa & Trishelle inducting their Vegas Housemate ALTON WILLIAMS. Then Hall of Famer VERONICA PORTILLO joins us, inducted by Tina & Yes. Plus some special surprise guests along the way!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 5 Oct 21, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down Episode 5 of Survivor 43!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 4 Oct 17, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down episode 4 of Survivor 43!
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Ep. 317: Jordan Wiseley Returns! Oct 17, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jordan Wiseley.
Literally the JORDAN of The Challenge, Jordan Wiseley (@Jordan_Wiseley) also has a chance to be called the Michael Jordan of The Challenge when it's all said and done. He made his return to The Challenge on All Stars 3 and will appear on Ride or Dies at some point this season, reuniting with his former fiancé Tori Deal and playing alongside her best friend Aneesa. As if we didn't already have enough to talk about! Jordan joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about how Aneesa became his Ride or Die, what it felt like knowing that he'd have to face his former flame on national television, whether there is ill will between he and Turbo or he and Fessy, what he learned from past mistakes and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 316: Sydney Bucksbaum Oct 11, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sydney Bucksbaum.
Sydney Bucksbaum (@SydneyBucksbaum) covers The Challenge for Entertainment Weekly and is the Author of the upcoming book How to Win The Challenge And Life: A Champion's Guide to Eliminating Obstacles, Winning Friends and Making That Money! She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a fun and candid chat about how the book came about, who is in it, what the process was and lots of other fun Challenge stuff from someone who has seen and heard it all!
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Survivor Mania: Episode 3 of Survivor 43 Oct 11, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) & Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down the third episode of Survivor 43!
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LAS VEGAS THIS DECEMBER! Oct 11, 2022

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Ep. 315: Danny McCray Oct 04, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Danny McCray.
THE CHAMP IS HERE! The reigning champ of The Challenge, the winner of The Challenge: USA, Danny McCray (@dannydmac44) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about playing football at LSU, making the NFL as an un-drafted free-agent, playing for the Cowboys & Bears, why his NFL skills DO translate well to a game like The Challenge, what it was like playing Survivor, winning The Challenge: USA, how tough the final was, what his wife thought about him on the show & yes...we talk about ALL THE NEW FESSY DRAMA! Tune in to hear what Danny has to say!
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Ep. 314: Hall of Fame Ceremony Preview! Oct 03, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Arissa, Trishelle, Tina, Veronica, Yes, Wes, Mark, Emily L, Paulie, Cara Maria, Nehemiah, Brad, Jacquese & Randy!
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Survivor Mania: Season 43 Episode 2 Sep 30, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back breaking down Episode 2 of Survivor Season 43!
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Ep. 313: Farnaz Farjam Sep 29, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Challenge God Farnaz Farjam.
Derrick calls Farnaz his Fairy Godmother. She was a Producer on his original Road Rules Season, 3 Seasons of The Challenge and every season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. This is HER Untold Story! She talks about Road Rules, filming abroad, Derrick getting arrested, working with Kim & Kanye, Mariah Carey & MORE!
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Survivor Mania Season 43 Premiere! Sep 26, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to cover Survivor 43! They start by discussing last week's Premiere Episode & more! ENJOY!
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Ep. 312: Domenick Abbate Sep 20, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Domenick Abbate.
Domenick Abbate (@AbbateDomenick) came as close to winning Survivor as anyone has ever come without winning, back on Season 36, Ghost Island. He and Wendell got the same amount of jury votes, 5 each, leading to a tie-breaker from the third finalist, Laurel. She picked Wendell and the rest is history. Dom also came pretty damn close to winning The Challenge USA last week, tapping out during the final alongside Tyson and a few others, en route to a Danny/Sarah Victory.
Dom joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his experience on the show, what he expected Vs what he got, how he feels his journey was a bit under-appreciated or depicted, why he couldn't continue the final and MUCH MORE!
A great interview you do not want to miss!
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Ep. 311: Full Cast Breakdown Sep 19, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the cast of The Challenge 38.
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BOSTON LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! Sep 17, 2022

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SEASON 38: RIDE OR DIES ANNOUNCEMENT! Sep 15, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down all the news about The Challenge: Ride or Dies!
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Ep. 310: ENZO! Sep 13, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by ENZO!
Enzo is one of the standouts of The Challenge USA. He joins the guys to discuss his Rookie Challenge Season, what it's like making his debut in his 40's, his past seasons of Big Brother and what it looks like going into the final!
Tune in Wednesday for the conclusion of The Challenge USA on CBS!
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BOSTON, we're coming October 22nd!
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Ep. 309: Chicago Live Show (9/4/22) Sep 12, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cohutta, Trishelle, Emily & Dan Setzler!
This is the audio from our Challenge Mania Live show on Saturday, September 4th in Chicago (Rosemont). If you want to attend a Challenge Mania Live show head to www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix!
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Ep. 308 Dan Setzler Sep 06, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Dan Setzler.
Dan Setzler (@DannySetz) makes his Challenge Mania debut on the heels of a Hall of a Fame nomination. He also joined us in Chicago this past weekend, an appearance that was crafted during this podcast. Hear about Dan's time on Road Rules, The Challenge and why we haven't seen him since!
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RETURN TO CHICAGO! Sep 06, 2022

We are bringing a fun new concept, CHALLENGE MANIA LAUGH, to the Chicago area at Zanies' Chicago Location on Saturday, November 5th!
Come see TECK, SUSIE, PAULIE & DAN WALSH all do Standup Comedy with our own SCOTT YAGER, followed by a Reality TV Panel Q&A & MEET N GREET!
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The Heel World: Clash All Out The Castle Aug 30, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talks WWE getting hot, what's up with AEW, Clash at the Castle, All Out and takes your questions!
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Ep. 307: Jo Rhodes Aug 28, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jo Rhodes.
Jo Rhodes joins us to talk Real World San Francisco, Pedro, Puck, her time in Hollywood, returning for Gauntlet II, her famous early exit and what truly caused it. It is a really great convo you do not want to miss.
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MANIA REWIND: DAN WALSH Aug 24, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Dan Walsh.
You probably know Dan Walsh (@DanWalsh83) from Road Rules: Viewers Revenge and The Challenge seasons The Island & Cutthroat. But you may not know that he was a Pro Wrestler for 14 years, served in the military including tours in Iraq & is a hilarious Stand Up Comic, still performing to this day. Some of the Challenge Maniacs even got a chance to see him perform in St. Louis this January!
PLEASE NOTE: This episode was originally recorded in March 2020 and is a MANIA REWIND!
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Ep. 306: Nashville Live Show FULL AUDIO! Aug 21, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jonna, Jasmine, Derek Chavez, Jon Brennan, Katie Cooley and CJ Koegel!
This was recorded LIVE IN NASHVILLE on Saturday, July 30th!
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Ep. 305: New York Live Show FULL AUDIO! Aug 17, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Mark Long, Marie Roda, Rachel Robinson, Ayanna Mackins and Ryan Kehoe LIVE ON STAGE in New York City!
This LIVE SHOW was recorded at City Winery on Saturday, June 18th!
You are hearing it in it's entirety!
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Ep. 304: 2022 Hall of Fame! Aug 15, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the ballots for the 2022 Challenge Mania Hall of Fame.
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WOMEN: Veronica, Cara, Laurel, Emily, Roni
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Ep. 303: Alyssa Lopez Aug 12, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Alyssa Lopez.
Alyssa pops by to talk about The Challenge: USA, Xavier, Big Brother, Shan and MORE!
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HALL OF FAME VOTING IS LIVE!!! Aug 12, 2022

TO VOTE for the 2022 Challenge Mania Hall of Fame, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and sign up at ANY LEVEL! All Patrons Vote!
Voting goes through August 26th!
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Meet the Patrons: Stephen Hauser Aug 11, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Stephen Hauser.
Meet the Patrons is a Podcast series where we are joined by ONE OF YOU!
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MOVIE MANIA: Vengeance, Wakanda Forever, The Gray Man & MORE! Aug 09, 2022

Grab some Popcorn and Candy cause this podcast is all about MOVIES!
Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talks about some of the films in theaters that he's seen recently and some of the big films we are expecting in the coming months and years! Marvel, Maverick & MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 302: Cinco Holland Aug 08, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cinco Holland.
Cinco drops by to talk Love Island, Cashay, Football & The Challenge USA!
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The Heel World: Vince, Nashville, Summerslam & Flair! Aug 02, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talks Pro Wrestling! He goes over his weekend in Nashville & discusses everything that's gone down recently with the exit of WWE's Vince McMahon.

Ep. 301: James Wallington Aug 01, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by James Wallington.
James Wallington comes to The Challenge: USA by way of Amazing Race, which he WON! He joins us to talk about getting on Race after being a life-long super-fan, getting engaged on the show, getting called for The Challenge and what his 3 episodes worth of time on the show were like!

MANIA REWIND: RANDY BARRY! Jul 28, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Randy Barry.
This episode originally aired in Early 2020. We are going to be joined by RANDY in San Diego on Saturday, October 8th (Get tix at www.ChallengeMania.Live) so we wanted to revisit this episode from the past, Episode 160.
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MANIA REWIND: CARA MARIA! Jul 26, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cara Maria!
This interview is originally from 2018. We are taking a look back at some of our milestone episodes, as we come to a new milestone this week with Episode 300. This was originally episode 50. ALL of our episodes are available at www.ChallengeManiaPodcast.com
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Ep. 300 w/ Veronica!! Jul 25, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Veronica Portillo.
THIS IS OUR 300th EPISODE! We begin with a look back at the almost 5 years of Challenge Mania so far. We're then joined by one of our all time favorites, VERONICA PORTILLO!
Thank you all for getting us to this milestone!
Please hit us up on Twitter and let us know some of your favorite #ChallengeMania Moments from the 300 Episodes so far!
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The Heel World: Ric Flair, Logan Paul & Nashville! Jul 21, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talks Ric Flair's Last Match, Logan Paul, what he's doing in Nashville next weekend and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 299: Roni Martin Jul 18, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Roni Martin.
Roni Martin (@RoniHarlem) joins Derrick & Scott for a chat about Road Rules, auditioning in high school, getting picked up from Prom to do the show, her initial Challenge run, All Stars, who she had an interesting daily competition back and forth with and MORE!
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SAN DIEGO! ON SALE NOW! Jul 15, 2022

We're finally coming to SAN DIEGO for Challenge Mania Live!
It's October 8th at Mic Drop Comedy Club! We'll be joined by Kaycee, Nany, Randy, Mark and Leah! And more guests TBA!
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Blonde Moments: Roz Baloney Jul 14, 2022

On this week's episode of Blonde Moments, Melinda is bringing ya’ll all of the disgusting stories and Gina gets to play innocent! They talk about what one woman needed surgically removed from her bladder, a must-see Howard Stern clip, a creature named after Lorena Bobbit, a new fetish novel that has been recommended, how one man stole money from a Wal-mart and of course a couple Florida-man stories cause you know they can never be fully off the hook! Plus they get into some listener follow-up emails!!
*As always, suggested for mature audiences and when the kids aren't in the car...
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Ep. 298: Kyland Young Jul 11, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kyland Young.
The Challenge: USA is here and we are kicking off our cast interviews with one of the standouts of Episode 1 as well as a standout member of The Cookout on Big Brother 23. Kyland joins Derrick & Scott to talk about his time on Big Brother, what he learned about himself after doing the show, his altercation with Xavier at the end of his season, what he learned from binging 10 seasons of The Challenge, how his relationships are with his fellow Cookout Members now, whether he'd have preferred to NOT have them in The Challenge house with him, what The Challenge elimination floor was like and more!
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Ep. 297: Jonna Returns! Jul 06, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jonna Stephens!
Avoid this podcast until you've watched the All Stars III Finale!
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Blonde Moments: Day Old Fart Jul 05, 2022

Melinda & Gina are back with another HILARIOUS edition of Blonde Moments!
Congrats to Melinda & Matty on the announcement of their baby boy coming this Oct!
Remember to also subscribe to the ladies in their Blonde Moments Podcast Feed to get these eps even earlier! Suggested for mature audiences!
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Ep. 296: Mark Long Returns! Jun 30, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by The Godfather Mark Long!
Mark Long (@TheMarkLong) returns to the podcast to address the rumors about All Stars, discuss his season so far, the final, his choice to vote in Derrick, whether the stars mean enough in the final and MUCH MORE!
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The Heel World: Forbidden Door Recap! Jun 28, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) reviews AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door, which he attended in Chicago!
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Chicago Challenge Mania Live ON SALE! Jun 24, 2022

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Ep. 295: Sylvia Returns! Jun 22, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sylvia Elsrode.
Sylvia returns to Challenge Mania for the first time in a few years to talk about All Stars III and to revisit her original seasons of Invasion, Vendettas and Final Reckoning!
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The Heel World: Vince, Sasha & Forbidden Door Jun 20, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talks Pro Wrestling, covering the Vince McMahon news, Sasha Banks' future in WWE and AEW's Forbidden Door PPV this Sunday!
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Blonde Moments: I'll Take One For The Team Jun 17, 2022

On today's Blonde Moments Podcast, Challenge All Stars Melinda Collins & her Co-Host Gina Voge discuss another woman who is selling her farts in a jar, an 80s movie that Gina HATES, what happened to an Olympian and what Gina thinks could have been done to fix it, how to earn $6,000 after 2 months, a horrible BJ experience and one listeners "Trifecta" Story!!!
As always, this show is for mature audiences only. The ladies like to go there, early and often!
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Ep. 294: BMP President Julie Pizzi Jun 15, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Julie Pizzi.
Julie Pizzi is not just a Challenge God. She is THE Challenge Goddess. She is the President of Bunim Murray and the Executive Producer of All Things Challenge.
She drops by for a fun chat about a ton of topics we think you'll appreciate.
Please share your thoughts on the episode with us!
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Disney Mania 3: Animal Kingdom, Proposal Interventions, Harry Potter & More! Jun 10, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) continue to discuss their January Trip to Disney World, this time focusing primarily on Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge. In addition, they discuss the new Chip N Dale Movie, the Proposal Gone Wrong at Disney recently, Brock's Harry Potter future and more!
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Ep. 293: YES RETURNS! Jun 06, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Yes Duffy.
Yes Duffy (@actvstArchitect) won the first season of The Challenge All Stars. This season didn't go as well for him as last week he went home at the hands of quite possibly the first person for him to ever butt heads with on the show, WES. Yes joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss how the bad blood started, where it went wrong in the house, what was up with the text messages everyone was told about, how he lost the elimination and whether the feud will continue!
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The Heel World: Cody's Pec, Punk's Foot & MJF's Promo Jun 06, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is back to talk everything Pro Wrestling including the injuries running rampant through the industry and how WWE and AEW are handling them.
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Ep. 292: Nia Returns...ALREADY! Jun 01, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nia Moore...AGAIN!
We enjoyed having Nia (@TheRealNiaMoore) on so much a few weeks back, we invited her back already! Well, that is sort of true! She hit us up because she really wanted to come on to discuss everything that went down on Episodes 4 and 5 of All Stars! This chat is short and sweet but covers her and Jordan's relationship and everything that went down with Beth and Jonna!
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KANSAS CITY! PRE-SALE STARTS TODAY! DON'T MISS OUT! Jun 01, 2022

SURPRISE! We are partnering with Wes Bergmann on an All Stars Wrap Party in the form of Challenge Mania Live: Kansas CIty on Saturday, July 9th and if you want to MAKE SURE you get tickets, you're going to need to be a Challenge Mania Patron by Noon EST TODAY.
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Survivor Mania: Season 42 Finale!! May 31, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) & Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) discuss the Survivor Season 42 Finale, Winner, Final Tribal and more!
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Ep. 291: Kendal Returns! May 30, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kendal Sheppard.
Kendal Sheppard (@KendalSheppard) is one of TWO women to do all 3 seasons of The Challenge All Stars. But you wouldn't know it from how easy of a time her cast-mates have voting her in, time and time again. Kendal joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break down her time on Season III, discuss whether she could have altered her fate, what went wrong, whether she had a chance against Beth and more. Plus, who will be her Ride Or Die on the upcoming season of The Challenge...will it be...SCOTT!?
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Blonde Moments: Can I Pet Your Cat? May 28, 2022

On this latest episode of Blonde Moments, Melinda Collins & Gina Voge discuss some wild stories. They found out if Gina attempted to jar her farts, a bunch of Floridaman stories that’ll make your head spin, why a man desperately needed plastic surgery, NFTs, a perverted keychain and a gift on Etsy for your fellow pillow humper! Plus, they end on a listeners story that leads them to believe in the sex Trifecta!! Oh and by the way, what the hell are NFTS??!!
As always, Blonde Moments is suggested for Mature Audiences!
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Bonus Sneak Peek: Ayanna Breaks Down All Stars Ep. 3! May 24, 2022

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CHICAGO!!!! May 23, 2022

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Ep. 290: KellyAnne Returns! May 22, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by KellyAnne Judd!
KellyAnne (@KellyAnneJudd) returns to the show to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about All Stars III, whether she has issues with Derrick's room "The Treehouse," who reached out to her before the game to form an unlikely alliance, what she thinks of MJ v Syrus and MUCH MORE!
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Disney Mania Episode 2: Enter Lindsay! May 20, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is finally back with his ALL Disney World Podcast! This time he is joined by Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) to continue to break down their jam-packed trip from January!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 42 Episode 11 May 19, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down last night's penultimate episode of Survivor 42, discuss Maryanne's big move, who can win this game and predictions and hypotheticals for next week's finale!
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Ep. 289: Laterrian Lannister! May 17, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Laterrian Wallace.
Laterrian (@LatWall) returns to Challenge Mania, a 3-time All Star, to discuss his time on Season 3 of the show with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER). He shares his thoughts on playing with newer cast-members, whether he was working with or against Wes, going head to head with Mark for the second time, what went down at Syrus' Premiere Party Saturday, his run in with Theo Von and just how big of a Game of Thrones fan he is!
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The Heel World: AEW Long Island Review, Cody, Roman & More! May 16, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) returns with his ALL Wrestling Podcast to review his trip to AEW Dynamite on Long Island Wednesday, discuss the upcoming Double or Nothing, cover the state of wrestling and why it's picking up steam, who he predicts will advance in the Owen Hart tournament and why Cody just hits different in WWE.
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 42 Episodes 9-10 May 13, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) & Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down the last two episodes of Survivor 42, the Do or Die Twist, the Knowledge is Power advantage, who is taking over the game down the stretch and more!
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Ep. 288: Cynthia Roberts May 11, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cynthia Roberts.
Cynthia Roberts joins us to talk about the FIRST EVER Challenge, Road Rules All Stars, what it's like returning after all these years, whether we might see a Real World Miami Homecoming and MUCH MORE!!
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OZARK MANIA!!! May 09, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) breaks down and reviews the final Season of Ozark and the show as a whole.
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MEET THE PATRONS: Jennifer Nissim May 07, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jennifer Nissim.
Ever want to be on Challenge Mania!? As in...YOU be the guest!?
Well, it's possible! Without MEET THE PATRONS series, we sit down and interview one of you! This month, it's longtime Patron JENNIFER NISSIM, who won the 2020 Costume Contest in hilarious fashion!
For more on how YOU can appear on a future episode of MEET THE PATRONS, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 42 Episode 9 May 03, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down Episode 9 of Survivor 42, which aired last Wednesday.
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Ep. 287: Nia Moore May 02, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nia Moore.
When Nia Moore (@TheRealNiaMoore) was announced as being a part of the All Stars III cast, it sent shockwaves through the Challenge world. She hasn't been seen since Battle of the Exes II and many wondered whether her time off the show was her decision or theirs. Nia joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to clear the air, confirm why we haven't seen her in years, reveal what brought her back into the fold, how she looks back on her time on Real World Portland, whether she and Jordan were a package deal to appear on All Stars III, what it was (or wasn't) like competing in a Final and MUCH MORE! This podcast has been a longtime coming and is not to be missed!
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BLONDE MOMENTS: Umm, That's Not Mine Apr 28, 2022

Challenge All Star Melinda Collins continues to bring her brand of investigative comedy to the Challenge Mania Podcast feed!
The Eyes of Tammy Faye is their true crime story this week based on a recommendation from her Co-Host, Gina Voge! Wait’ll you hear their thoughts on this movie/doc! Before they true crime talk we discuss: Gina’s drug cupboard, an 11 year old hero, a new exercise system at your favorite fast food restaurant, how they may be getting covid (it’s not what you think LOL), people who can smell a very interesting insect and of course our latest Florida man story!
As always, Blonde Moments is suggested for Mature Audiences Only!
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Ep. 286: FULL ALL STARS 3 CAST & TRAILER BREAKDOWN Apr 25, 2022

Our entire Challenge All Stars III Cast & Trailer Breakdown.
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 42 Episode 8 Apr 21, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down last night's Episode 8 (remember last week was technically Episodes 6 and 7) of Survivor 42!
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ALL STARS III CAST BREAKDOWN PREVIEW Apr 20, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the cast of THE CHALLENGE ALL STARS III, as broken today by our good friend Emily Longeretta of Variety!
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Ep. 285: Rachel Robinson Returns! Apr 19, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Rachel Robinson!
Rachel Robinson (@Rachel_Fitness) is a Challenge Legend. She's a Challenge Mania Hall of Famer. And now she is the host & lead trainer on MTV's Challenge Workout, now available on the Challenge Youtube Channel. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about how it came about, what say she had in who did the workout with her, what it's like mingling with the newer generation of Challenge Cast, whether we'll see her on All Stars and MUCH MORE!
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Survivor Mania: Merge Week!!! Apr 17, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down the massive 2-hour Merge episode of Survivor 42!
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BREAKING NEWS: Challenge Mania Live Returns to NYC!!! Apr 13, 2022

Challenge Mania returns to NYC on June 18th!
Get tix at www.ChallengeMania.Live beginning 4/15!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 42 Episode 5 Apr 11, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down the most recent episode of Survivor 42 and preview what looks to be the upcoming merge!
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Ep. 284: Julie Stoffer Apr 10, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Julie Stoffer.
Julie Stoffer (@JulieStofferMTV) made her debut on Real World: New Orleans, a cast she will be reconnecting with on Paramount Plus for Homecoming on April 20th! We haven't seen her on The Challenge since The Gauntlet II and A LOT has changed in her life since then. Julie joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a fun chat that explains where she's been, how her life has changed, why she left The Challenge in the rear view, what made her come back for Homecoming, whether she is still a Mormon and much more!
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The Heel World: What a Mania Week! Apr 07, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) recaps Wrestlemania weekend, Cody's debut, Ring of Honor's PPV, Taker's HOF induction and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 283: Mark Long, Jamie Murray & Jon Brennan! Apr 06, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Mark Long, Jamie Murray an Jon Brennan.
Mark Long (@TheMarkLong) drops by to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about his time in Dallas for Wrestlemania and how he made it onto Saturday's telecast. Then Real World: Homecoming New Orleans star Jamie Murray (@JamieMurray333) hops on to discuss the third season of the revival franchise. Last but not least, Jon Brennan (@JonBrennan_Com) joins in on the fun to talk about his time on Real World: Homecoming Los Angeles. Not one, not two but THREE guests on this Jam-Packed edition of Challenge Mania!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 42 Episode 4 Apr 04, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) & Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down Episode 4 of Survivor Season 42!
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The Heel World: Wrestlemania Preview Apr 01, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) previews this year's 2 Nights of Wrestlemania!
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BLONDE MOMENTS: I Slipped & Fell On It Mar 31, 2022

On this week's BLONDE MOMENTS it's a Mixed Bag of Nuts where Melinda & Gina explore body bleaching, what happened to a marathon runner and why Gina is not on board with her. Also how one reality star is raking in the dough, a major announcement for ‘tiny takers’ and why a root vegetable is the root of one man's problems (see what we did there?)
As always, Blonde Moments is recommended for ADULTS ONLY.
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Ep. 282: JON MURRAY!! Mar 28, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by THE Jon Murray!
Jon Murray is responsible for this podcast. He's responsible for The Challenge. He's responsible for The Real World for Road Rules and Reality TV in general! He is the Murray in Bunim Murray Productions, the name and logo you see at the end of all the shows we cover, as well as past shows like The Simple Life, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Total Divas and more! Jon joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a candid conversation about how Reality TV has evolved over the years and more!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 42 Episode 3 Mar 25, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down that BONKERS 3rd Episode of Survivor 42, that wacky tribal and MORE!
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Ep. 281: Emy Alupei Mar 23, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Emy Alupei.
Emy (@EmyAlupie) came into Spies, Lies and Allies as a Rookie but left as a legend, winning 4 of 4 eliminations and being called Rookie of the Year by many. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about growing up in Romania, X-Factor, Survivor: Romania, her music career, Uncle CT and MORE!
Get her music everywhere you buy tunes and watch her videos on Youtube!
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Survivor Mania: Survivor 42 Episode 2 Mar 21, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down Episode 2 of Survivor 42!
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BLONDE MOMENTS: Feed It To Me Frank! Mar 17, 2022

Your favorite perverted (their word, not ours) blondes, MELINDA COLLINS & GINA VOGE are BACK and do they have quite the episode for you! In this episode they discuss Melinda’s recent ‘vacation’ on The Challenge All Stars 2, a womans unusual recipient of her breast milk, a male stripper who shows up at the worst possible home, a listeners 'dog food eating' story, an especially awful blind date, more Florida man, plus a lesson one man had to learn the hard way involving a gator!!
As always, this show is for ADULT MANIACS ONLY!
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BREAKING NEWS: NASHVILLE!! Mar 15, 2022

Challenge Mania Live returns to NASHVILLE on Saturday, July 30th! Get all the info, including a second guest announcement. Tickets on sale beginning 3/16 for Patrons & 3/18 for everyone at www.ChallengeMania.Live - To sign up for the PRE-SALE, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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The Heel World: Bad Times Don't Last But Bad Guys Do Mar 15, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talks about everything going on in the world of wrestling including the sad news regarding Scott Hall, Big E's neck injury, Pete Dunne's new name, Revolution fallout, Ring of Honor's future and much more!
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Ep. 280: Jemmye Returns! Mar 14, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jemmye Carroll.
Jemmye (@JustJem24) returns to Challenge Mania in the midst of the ever-changing landscape of The Challenge. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about The Challenge CBS, All Stars, what she was filming recently in LA and to go over some of the Challenge News courtesy of some Tea Accounts.
MEET JEMMYE on Saturday, March 26th at Challenge Mania Live: NOLA!
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SURVIVOR MANIA: Season 42 Premiere! Mar 12, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down the Premiere of Survivor Season 42 and recap their time at Bryce & Wendell's Premiere Party in NYC!
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Ep. 279: Jenna Compono Returns! Mar 09, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jenna Compono!
It's been a while since Jenna (@JennaCompono) has appeared on The Challenge and a lot has changed in her life since then. She's a new mom, she's married and also has a wedding coming up. Jenna drops by to talk about all of this, speak her mind, talk about what mom life is like, what it's like being married to someone outspoken and opinionated like Zach, whether she wants to do Challenge: All Stars and MORE!
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THE BATMANIA Mar 07, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) breaks down the Number 1 Movie of the week, THE BATMAN!
Spoiler Warning: You should probably wait until you've seen it to listen to this, so proceed with caution.
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NYC! TOMORROW NIGHT! (THURS 3/3) Mar 02, 2022

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Ep. 278: Darrell Taylor Returns! Feb 28, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Darrell Taylor!
Darrell joins Challenge Mania once again, but this time it's on the heels of back-to-back All Stars Finals and the opening of his latest gym!
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Bonus Podcast: The Challenge Expansion Feb 24, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager unpack all of the latest news about The Challenge CBS, War of the Worlds and the return of All Stars.
This podcast was initially recorded when the news dropped, around February 15th. It was exclusive to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania until now. Some of the stuff discussed here has been clarified since. So take this convo with a relative grain of salt. This was our immediate reaction to the news. Follow the guys on Twitter at the links below!
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Ep. 277: Michele Fitzgerald Feb 21, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Michele Fitzgerald.
Michele (@MeeshFitz) may have not lasted long on Spies, Lies and Allies, but it wasn't necessarily set up for Rookies to have a chance anyway. Especially those with a pedigree as strong as Michele's. Michele won her original season of Survivor and then also made the final tribal on perhaps the hardest season ever, the all-winners season of Winners at War. She clearly made a dent in the Gods' eyes, because even though she had a relatively early exit, Michele was still brought overseas to film the Season 37 Reunion. Michele joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about the differences between Survivor and The Challenge, what it was like having her original win go under-appreciated, what she thinks of the new CBS expansion, where she stands with Amanda and Tori and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 276: TJ LAVIN RETURNS! Feb 16, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by TJ Lavin!
TJ Lavin (@TJLavin) makes his return to Challenge Mania having just won his first Challenge Mania Award for Best Quote of the Year for "Take Care, Hope to See You Never!"
He talks about All Stars, all the news in the Challenge world that broke today, future seasons, Trivia, memories of Dave Mirra and MORE!
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THROWBACK THURSDAY PARTY! MARCH 3rd NYC! Feb 15, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) reveals the next big Challenge Mania event, a 90's themed party with Derrick in New York City!. TIX AVAILABLE at www.ChallengeMania.Live NOW!

The Heel World: Keith Lee, Jay White & More! Feb 14, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) returns to recap AEW Atlantic City, continue down the road to Wrestlemania and more!
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Ep. 275: Teck Money Returns! Feb 07, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Teck Holmes.
Teck Holmes (@TeckHolmes) was voted by the Challenge Maniacs as TV PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR! He returns to Challenge Mania to show off that personality, talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about All Stars Season II, the final, working against Derrick, eliminating Steve and more!
TECK is joining our Challenge Mania NOLA Lineup! Meet him on 3/26 by going to www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix!
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Challenge Mania Award Winners / The Heel World Feb 02, 2022

Scott breaks down ALL THE WINNERS of the 2021 Challenge Mania Awards and shares the percentages and runners up. Then it's THE HEEL WORLD where Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talks wrestling, Royal Rumble, Shane McMahon and more!
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Ep. 274: Challenge Mania Live San Francisco (12/18) Jan 31, 2022

Hear the FULL AUDIO from our Live Stage Show at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco featuring Kendal, Yes, Darrell and Janelle from Saturday, December 18th, 2021.
Want to attend the next one!? Head to www.ChallengeMania.Live to get tickets to Challenge Mania New Orleans on Saturday, March 26th!
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Ep. 273: MJ Garrett Returns! Jan 24, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by MJ Garrett!
MJ Garrett (@MJGarrett24) returns to Challenge Mania but this time as one half of the Season II Challenge All Stars Champs! He talks to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about returning to the show, getting his iconic hair back into shape and what went into the grueling final that many are still breaking down to this day!
For more on this final, check out our interviews with Janelle and Melinda from last week. Also head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania for More Finals Bonus Coverage!
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SCREAM MANIA! Jan 21, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) takes your questions and discusses the new movie SCREAM! Plus check out his chat with Emily (@EmilyLongeretta) from October where they made some predictions that turned out to pan out!
**SPOILER FILLED. Avoid if you haven't seen the movie!
#ScreamMovie #Scream
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Bonus Podcast: Bob Saget Interview (2016) Jan 20, 2022

The great Bob Saget recently passed away and it inspired me to find this chat we had back in 2016. It's a career-spanning chat and a nice snapshot of all he's done in front of and behind the camera. We talk standup, Full House, Entourage, Dirty Work and everything in between. We had the pleasure of sharing the Tampa Improv with him in October. A few of us went to see him do his act the night before Challenge Mania Live. This is phone audio and was never meant for podcast use, so pardon the quality. More than listenable though. Enjoy and RIP BOB. - Scott

Ep. 272: Melinda Collins Returns! Jan 18, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by All Stars Finalist Melinda Collins!
Melinda (@MelindaStolpMTV) returns to Challenge Mania after coming SO CLOSE to winning her first Challenge Championship. She unpacks the final, the season, King's Palace, her decision to return and more with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER)!
VOTE in the Challenge Mania Awards including for Melinda in Most Improved by heading to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania starting 1/19!
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Ep. 271: Janelle Casanave Jan 16, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Janelle Casanave.
Janelle (@TheRealJanelleMTV) makes her Challenge Mania debut but we don't get the casting story. We don't get to Real World: Key West or any of her earlier Challenges. We don't even get to the season that was on All Stars. We literally spend the entire time discussing the Finale / Final that came down to the wire. This is not a podcast you want to miss!
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DISNEY MANIA! Jan 15, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and his family just returned from a week long trip to Walt Disney World and he dives into the trip, the preparation and any advice or notes he has after two years of magical research and development! Plus thoughts on new rides, Genie+, Covid Precautions and MORE!
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NEW ORLEANS LIVE SHOW INFO! Jan 15, 2022

Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) are bringing Challenge Mania Live to NEW ORLEANS on Saturday, March 26th! Get all the info on guests and how/when to get tickets HERE!
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Ep. 270: Cohutta Gets Grindstaffed! Jan 09, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cohutta Grindstaff.
Cohutta (@CohuttaLee) is one of our favorite guests but rarely does he have controversy or an axe to grind to discuss on the show. However on the heels of his recent exit from The Challenge All Stars, Cohutta has a lot to unpack with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER). Hear all about his exit from the show, Casey's pregnancy, what he could have done differently and more!
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All Stars Episode 9: Break Stuff Jan 08, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 9 of The Challenge All Stars.
THIS is the Bonus Content we do at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
Here is an example of what those are like. Enjoy!
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The Heel World: It's a New Year! Yes It Is! Jan 07, 2022

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) discusses all the news in Pro Wrestling.
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Ep. 269: Ayanna Mackins Jan 04, 2022

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ayanna Mackins.
The Challenge All Stars: Season II has been a crazy season so far. One of the standouts of the season has been Ayanna Mackins (@AyannaSuperhero), who has won elimination, eaten salads and given great speeches. Ayanna makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about her time on Road Rules, working as a teacher, returning to All Stars and everything we've seen (and haven't seen) from Season II so far!
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MANIA REWIND: The Nolan Twins Dec 29, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Liz & Julia Nolan.
This interview initially ran in 2019. HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!
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The Heel World: 2021 Year End Review Dec 27, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) discusses the Best of 2021 from the world of wrestling and explains why Spider-man: No Way Home can explain your love of wrestling.

Ep. 268: Beth, Lio, LT, Arissa, Dans & MORE! Dec 26, 2021

In this Special BEST OF 2021 Episode, we go back and relive some of the best episodes of the year for Challenge Mania. ALL are available in their entirety at www.ChallengeManiaPodcast.com
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Bonus Q&A! Dec 23, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) answers your Challenge questions and recaps San Francisco.
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Ep. 267: Tori Deal Dec 20, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori Deal.
Just a few seconds separated Tori from her first Challenge win. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk Spies, Lies and Allies, how she handles the haters, having public relationships and MORE!
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Survivor 41 Finale w/ Scott & Lindsay Dec 16, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down Survivor 41's finale, our winner, our runners up, final tribal and much more!
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The Heel World: Winter is Coming Dec 15, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) discusses Kevin Owens, Jeff Hardy, Bizzaro World Dynamite and Winter is Coming. Plus YOUR QUESTIONS!

LIVE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! Dec 14, 2021

Hear all about Challenge Mania's next live event in early 2021
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Ep. 266: Casey Cooper Returns! Dec 12, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Casey Cooper.
Not long after Casey (@Case_Coop) masterminded a plot to get Derrick (@DerrickMTV) out of The Challenge All Stars, she returns to Challenge Mania to tell D and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) why she did it, what went into it, who was responsible other than her and whether this is the highlight of her Challenge career. This is a podcast you do NOT want to miss...She is now CUTTHROAT CASEY!
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Survivor Episode 11 w/ Scott & Lindsay Dec 07, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down Episode 11 of Survivor 41, discuss the Do Or Die Twist and MORE!
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Ep. 265: The Assassination of Derrick Kosinski Dec 06, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager spend 2+ Hours breaking down Episode 4 of The Challenge All Stars Season II, which saw Derrick go home at the hands of a ruthless blindside.
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Bonus Q&A Dec 02, 2021

Scott answers some Patron questions and talks about Theo Campbell's pleas to return to the show.
To be a PART of these Q&As, submit questions and hear them early and ad-free, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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Survivor Episodes 10 & 9 w/ Scott & Lindsay Nov 29, 2021

Scott & Lindsay break down the last 2 episodes of Survivor and share some major personal news!
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Ep. 264: Sophia Pasquis Nov 29, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sophia Pasquis.
Sophia (@DeLaSoph2) made her debut all the way back on Road Rules: The Quest and Battle of the Sexes 2! She recently returned for All Stars Season II and joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break it all down!
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Outfit Gate: All Stars Eps 1 & 2 Nov 25, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving! We are very thankful for all of your support, feedback, downloads and enthusiasm over the years! As a thank you, here is a special Bonus Episode that was exclusive to our Patrons. It is Derrick talking about All Stars Episodes 1 and 2, the vote, the outfit, all of it! Have a great holiday!
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Ep. 263: Leah Gillingwater Nov 23, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Leah Gillingwater.
Leah (@EllGillingwater) made her MTV debut all the way back on Real World: Paris. She recently made her return to The Challenge: All Stars and has a lot to say about it! She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about her elimination against Ayanna, her time on Inferno, Derrick's outfit and more!
Come see us LIVE! Get tix at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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The Heel World: Survivor Series Review & More! Nov 23, 2021

Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) recaps Survivor Series, which he attending. He discusses The Rock's absence, AEW and the recent batch of WWE releases.
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MANIA REWIND: Alton Williams Nov 21, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Alton Williams.
This interview initially aired in June 2019.
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Challenge Mania Live: San Francisco! December 18th, 2021!
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All Stars Viewing Party: Milwaukee! Thursday, December 2nd
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Survivor Episode 8 w/ Scott & Lindsay Nov 16, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down Episode 8 of Survivor 41.
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Ep. 262: Devin Walker Returns! Nov 15, 2021

Scott Yager is joined by Devin Walker.
Devin (@MTVDevinWalker) is in a great position this season on Spies, Lies and Allies. He drops by Challenge Mania to tell Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) why the veteran alliance finally worked this time, what makes a veteran and to unpack some of the more hot-button issues of the season so far! To quote Devin...LET'S GO!
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Ep. 261: US Weekly's Emily Longeretta Nov 13, 2021

Scott Yager is joined by US Weekly TV Editor Emily Longeretta.
Emily Longeretta (@EmilyLongeretta) covers everything going on in the world of The Challenge, whether it's easy to do so or not. She joins Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on today's podcast to discuss the difficulties in covering something like a mysterious cast-member exit when no explanation is given and information comes out off the record or not at all. It is a discussion on handling these complicated events and working with what information is out there on a topic, without overstepping or disrespecting the parties at hand. Follow Emily and check out her podcast WATCH WITH US, which frequently features Challenge Guests!
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Ep. 260: Devyn Simone Returns! Nov 11, 2021

Scott Yager is joined by Aftermath Host Devyn Simone.
Devyn (@DevynSimone) has been on the podcast many times and that's because she is one of our favorites from the Challenge world. She hosts Aftermath, is a Matchmaker and has even recently been Co-hosting the Wendy Williams Show. She joined Scott for an episode of SPY GUYS to break down Episode 14 of Spies, Lies and Allies and you're in luck, we've decided to put it on the main feed for all of you guys to enjoy!
If you want to hear MORE SPY GUYS and all of our Bonus Podcasts, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and join the Pod Squad!
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The Heel World: Full Gear Preview & WWE Releases Nov 10, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) breaks down AEW's Full Gear PPV, discusses the latest batch of WWE releases, takes your questions and more!
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MANIA REWIND: Paula Walnuts Nov 09, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paula Walnuts.
This interview originally aired in Summer 2019. Check it out!
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Survivor Episode 7 w/ Scott & Lindsay Nov 08, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down the ACTION PACKED Episode 7 of Survivor 41!
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Milwaukee Mania!!! Nov 08, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is bringing an All Stars Viewing Party to MILWAUKEE, WI on Thursday, December 2nd with our good friend and All Star MELINDA COLLINS!!! (@MelindaStolpMTV)
Get your tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live
ALL TIX COME WITH NIGHT OF FREE BOWLING!

BLONDE MOMENTS: Come & Knock On Our Door Nov 04, 2021

Melinda returns to The Challenge NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT!
Get ready by checking out this classic episode of Blonde Moments with Melinda & Gina!
As always, this podcast is not appropriate for children!
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NEW YORK CITY VIEWING PARTY!! Nov 03, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Marie are throwing an NYC Viewing Party for Episode 2 of The Challenge: All Stars Season II. They are expecting a ton of Special Guests and you can come hang with all of them! TICKETS ON SALE at www.ChallengeMania.Live

Survivor Episode 6 w/ Scott & Lindsay Nov 01, 2021

Scott & Lindsay break down Episode 6 of Survivor 41 and if you break an hour glass, they will do the whole podcast over again. Not really...
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Ep. 259: Ibis Del Mar Oct 31, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ibis Del Mar.
Ibis joined the MTV family alongside Derrick on Road Rules Extreme. After appearing on that show an several seasons of The Challenge, she went on to an illustrious career on the other side of the camera behind the scenes. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a fun chat about the differences between being a Cast-Member and Producer, how TV has changed, why she doesn't trust Derrick AND MORE!
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The Heel World: Charlotte, Ring of Honor & Penta's Jacket Oct 29, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) chats about all of the wrestling news of the week.
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Ep. 258: Sarah Rice, Timmy Beggy, Katie Cooley & Leah Gillingwater Oct 28, 2021

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by Challenge Mania Hall of Famers Sarah Rice, Timmy Beggy, and Katie Cooley and Challenge All Stars Season II Cast-Member Leah Gillingwater stops by as a surprise guest.
Don't love all the ads? The ad free version was posted to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania weeks ago! It's one of the perks of joining the Pod Squad, as is EARLY ACCESS to almost every Challenge Mania Podcast!
www.ChallengeMania.Live - San Francisco Tix still available!
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Challenge Mania Live: St Louis! Oct 27, 2021

Tickets are NOW ON SALE for our debut in St. Louis, MO on Saturday, January 29th 2022.
Get tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live
EVERY ticket includes VIP M&G & Exclusive Event Poster.
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Survivor Episode 5 w/ Scott & Lindsay Oct 26, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down Episode 5 of Survivor 41 and take your questions about what we saw and the season at large!
Tickets on sale for Challenge Mania Live ST LOUIS at www.ChallengeMania.Live beginning Wednesday, October 25th!
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Marie Roda Returns to the Podcast! Oct 25, 2021

Scott Yager is joined by MARIE RODA!
To hear the entire interview, go to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
Tickets for CHALLENGE MANIA LIVE: ST LOUIS On-Sale THIS WEDNESDAY 10/27 at www.ChallengeMania.Live

Ep. 257: Montana McGlynn Oct 24, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Montana McGlynn.
Montana McGylnn is as OG as it gets. We've been flooded with rookies this season, for obvious reasons...so we wanted to go WAY BACK. Montana joins us for a chat about Real World Boston, whether we'll be seeing them on Homecoming, how her Cast-Mates are doing, some Challenge memories and MORE!
CHALLENGE MANIA IS COMING TO ST. LOUIS! Saturday, January 29th! Tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live beginning THIS WEDNESDAY 10/27!
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Massive News Update Oct 21, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) updates Maniacs on everything going on with Challenge Mania, Challenge Mania Live, shows that are running low on tickets, future guests and MORE!
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**BONUS Q&A** Oct 20, 2021

Scott does a special Bonus Q&A and answers a ton of rapid fire questions from the Maniacs at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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Survivor Episode 4 w/ Scott & Lindsay Oct 19, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down Episode 4 of Survivor 41, the big blindside, whether the merge is coming, if there are too many idols, who is getting a "winner's edit" and even go over some rules of the game that are not often discussed.
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The Heel World: Friday Night Wars Oct 19, 2021

Scott breaks down the big AEW v WWE battle from last week, takes your questions and voicemails and more!
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Ep. 256: Gabo & The Situation Oct 18, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scot Yager are joined by Gabo.
They also surprise him with a drop-in from his idol Mike The Situation.
The Spies, Lies and Allies rookie drops by to discuss his time on The Challenge, his reality history in Hungary and Poland, why he looks up to Mike and MORE!
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BLONDE MOMENTS: Yoyo Oct 17, 2021

Melinda Collins & Gina Voge are BACK! Melinda was just announced as appearing on Season II of The Challenge: All Stars, so to celebrate, here is a favorite Blonde Moments episode!
As always, these podcasts can get a bit mature..so proceed with caution. Not for kids.

ALL STARS II CAST REVEAL! Oct 14, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the Premiere Date and Cast for All Stars Season 2, coming to Paramount Plus on November 12th.
See THREE of the All Stars Competing on SEASON 2 live at Challenge Mania Live SAN FRANCISCO on December 18th! Get your tix at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Survivor Episode 3 w/ Scott & Lindsay Oct 13, 2021

Scott & Lindsay break down Episode 3 of Survivor 41.
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MANIA REWIND: Fresh Meat Oct 13, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the iconic Fresh Meat season of The Challenge.
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Ep. 255: Hughie Maughan Part 2 Oct 12, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Hughie Maughan.
In part 2, Hughie speaks about his time on Big Brother, what being on Reality TV meant for him, making the transition to The Challenge, his time on Spies Lies and Allies and more!
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Survivor Episode 2 w/ Scott & Lindsay Oct 06, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down Episode 2 of SURVIVOR 41!
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Meet the Patrons: Anthony Sanchez Oct 05, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by longtime Patron Anthony Sanchez, who is also one of the Moderators of the biggest & most beloved Challenge Facebook Group around. Anthony (@Sancheezmo215) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about why the Facebook Group was shut down (for now), what Challenger is responsible (sort of) and what new Challenge FB Group is taking the world by storm. All that plus his experiences at Challenge Mania shows, what he thinks of Spies, Lies and Allies and more.
WANT TO BE FEATURED ON THE PODCAST!? Head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and join the Pod Squad today!
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Ep. 254: Hughie Maughan Part 1 Oct 04, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Hughie Maughan.
Spies, Lies and Allies Rookie Hughie Maughan (@Hughie_Maughan) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss growing up in Ireland, his background, what he learned from his Challenge Cast-mates and to address some hurtful comments & posts from his past.
This is Part I of a 2 part interview. Part II will include his Reality TV career and time on Spies, Lies and Allies.
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SF PRE SALE REMINDER Sep 30, 2021

Reminder that there are 3 very important on-sale dates for SF coming up.
10/1- DIESEL PATRON PRE SALE
10/2 - ALL PATRON PRE SALE
10/4 - GENERAL ON SALE
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SURVIVOR PREMIERE w/ Scott & Lindsay Sep 29, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down the Premiere of Survivor 41!
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The Heel World: Your Voicemails Sep 28, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) answers your voicemail questions about the world of wrestling.
If you want to be a part of the next voicemail show, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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Breaking News: Update to Tampa Show Sep 28, 2021

Scott breaks down the Lineup Changes for Challenge Mania Live Tampa on Saturday, October 9th. Tickets are still available, VIP and all at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 253: Fessy Fights Back Sep 27, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Fessy Shafaat.
Fessy (@FessyFitness) let his temper get the better of him last week on The Challenge and it cost him what could have been his season. He returns to Challenge Mania to walk Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) through the altercation with Josh, whether he thinks he should have been sent home, whether Josh should have been sent home too, what went wrong, Amanda, Amber and more! Plus his thoughts on Celebrity Net Fights and MORE!
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BONUS EPISODE: Syrus, Party Legend! Sep 25, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by SYRUS the Party Legend!
Syrus (@SyrusMTV) turned 50 recently, if you can believe it. And to celebrate he threw the party of the season in LA. Sy drops by Challenge Mania to share the inside scoop with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about how the party came about, why it almost didn't happen, who was there, what was up with the Johnny & Paulie love fest & MUCH MORE!
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The Heel World: Grand Slam Sep 24, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) shares his experience from AEW Grand Slam in Queens NY, talks about growing up in the NY area and fantasy books the next few months of WWE & AEW.
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**SAN FRANCISCO LIVE SHOW** Sep 22, 2021

Hear about our next and final Live Show of the year! WHERE! WHEN! How to score tix!
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Meet the Patrons: Craig Howard Sep 21, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Craig Howard.
Meet the Patrons is our Bonus Podcast series where we interview valued members of our Pod Squad Community! A longtime Maniac, Craig Howard won the 2020 Challenge Mania Halloween Party Costume Contest with his "Craiga Maria" getup. He's also been to our Atlanta Live show and almost all of our Zooms. In this episode he shares some life experiences, candid Challenge thoughts and the guys even let it slip where the next Challenge Mania Live will be! If YOU want to be ON the podcast some day, consider joining THE POD SQUAD!
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Ep. 252: Tacha Akide Sep 20, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tacha Akide.
Tacha (@Symply_Tacha) is one of the most popular rookies The Challenge has seen in quite some time. With her millions of dedicated followers known as Titans, she brought a ton of energy into Spies, Lies and Allies and her season was sadly cut short. We however get her full story, both of her past, her time on Big Brother and of course debuting on The Challenge! She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss her feud with Tori, why she has her blocked, whether she wants to return to The Challenge, who she got along with, whether it was tough to navigate the game as a rookie AND MORE!
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The Heel World w/ TYRIE BALLARD! Sep 16, 2021

Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) is joined by Real World & Challenge alum TYRIE BALLARD (@TripleBeees) to talk wrestling, wrestling, wrestling.
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BONUS EPISODE: Spy Guys Premiere! Sep 14, 2021

Enjoy the Premiere of our Bonus Podcast Series, SPY GUYS! This is what we do every week over at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania for our Maniac-Level Patrons & Above. We break down each episode of Spies, Lies and Allies in detail as soon as it airs. This episode is from the Premiere Week back on August 11th. We cover both the premiere and the special intro episode that aired before. Consider becoming a Patron for more Spy Guys if you dig it! Enjoy THIS FREE SAMPLE!
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Ep. 251: Berna Canbeldek Sep 13, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Berna Canbeldek.
Berna (@BernaCanbeldekk) is one of the few rookies on Spies, Lies and Allies who has managed to navigate some tough political waters, win an elimination and still have a season ahead of her. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss joining The Challenge, what season she was SUPPOSED to be on, why she is responsible for giving us a Challenge Champion, why she has issues with ladies in the house, whether CT is the partner for her and MORE!
To hear us break down Spies, Lies and Allies every week and to vote for the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame...head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and join the Pod Squad!
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MANIA REWIND: Isaac Stout Sep 08, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Isaac Stout.
This interview was originally recorded in 2019. Re-live one our most popular episodes or check it out and find out why it is!
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Ep. 250: Corey Lay Sep 07, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Corey Lay.
Corey Lay (@CoreyLay) has certainly been a standout rookie on Spies, Lies & Allies. Voted into elimination 3 times in 4 weeks, he managed to win won, escape the other due to an injury to Tommy and come up just short to Hughie and Amber last week. Corey joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about using Challenge Mania to prep for the season, going off on Hughie, navigating the game as a rookie, his Reality background and MORE!
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The Heel World: All Out Review w/ Logan Hedrich Sep 06, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is joined by fellow Podcaster Logan Hedrich (@LoganHedrich) to break down AEW's EPIC ALL OUT PPV, which they attended together. They recorded this RIGHT AFTER returning to the hotel following the show and break down everything from the epic night; the matches, the surprises, Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole, Ruby Soho, Punk and whether this was the best show OF ALL TIME.
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The Heel World: All Out Preview Sep 01, 2021

Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) breaks down ALL OUT Weekend & goes through the PPV card!
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Ep. 249: Death, Taxes & BANANAS! Aug 30, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by JOHNNY BANANAS!
Johnny Bananas (@JohnnyBananas) has been on the podcast many times! Never before though did we believe it was for research purposes on HIS END! Since we last spoke, Johnny has debuted his "Death, Taxes & Bananas" Podcast on the Ringer / Spotify Network and is 3 episodes deep! Subscribe to that podcast wherever you get your Podcast Needs Fulfilled! Johnny joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to explain what finally made him pick up the Podcast Mic, whether he enjoys the current season that he's covering, what he thinks of The Challenge's international expansion, All Stars, whether he wants to do All Stars AND MORE!
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BB Fever: Be Humble (A Big Brother Podcast) Aug 29, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down the last two week's of Big Brother 23 and discuss the evictions of Britini and Derek X.
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Ep. 248: Tracy Candela Aug 26, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tracy Candela.
Tracy Candela (@TracyCandela_Official) was sadly eliminated in Week 2 of Spies, Lies and Allies but got to represent Germany on the most international season of the show of all time! She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about her time on the show, Love Island and MORE!
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2021 Hall of Fame Nominees! Aug 24, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) unveils the 2021 Hall of Fame nominees, including our very own Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV)!
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The Heel World: Returns of CM Punk, Becky & Brock! Aug 23, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) breaks down the return of CM Punk, how it all went down and what it means for the future of AEW. Plus he goes into Summerslam, the returns of Becky & Brock, the unfortunate jobbing of Bianca Belair and more! Then, he reveals why the match of the weekend wasn't on either of those shows cause NXT Takeover gave us that on Sunday night.
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Ep. 247: Ed Eason Aug 22, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ed Eason.
Ed Eason (@Ed610_) replaced Nam on Spies, Lies and Allies and already has an elimination win under his belt! Many remember him from The Circle, where he played along side his mother! Ed joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his background, joining The Challenge world, his place in the house, his elimination win and MORE!
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MANIA REWIND: Landon Lueck Aug 18, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Landon Lueck.
*This iconic episode of Challenge Mania originally aired in September of 2018.
If you haven't heard it, it is worth checking out because it is Landon's only appearance on the show so far...and even if you did hear it back then, it is interesting now through the lens of the new time we are in where Homecoming & All Stars are very real.
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BB Fever: Frenchie Interview Aug 17, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) & Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are joined by Big Brother 23 Houseguest FRENCHIE!
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The Heel World: My Trip to WWE Warehouse! Aug 16, 2021

Scott talks all about his trip to the WWE Warehouse & discusses the massive week in wrestling!
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Ep. 246: Michaela Bradshaw Aug 16, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Michaela Bradshaw.
Michaela (@TheMichaelaB) played on 2 seasons of Survivor back to back and has been rumored to make The Challenge leap for quite some time. She finally did and appeared on Spies, Lies & Allies but sadly was part of the first team eliminated last week. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk Survivor, Jay, whether she wanted to play with him instead of Michele and Tommy, what went wrong, why the wrote "The List" and what it was for, what veterans she connected with AND MUCH MORE!
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BB Fever Episode 3 (A Big Brother Podcast) Aug 15, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) discuss everything from last week's eviction of Whitney all the way up to this Thursday's eviction of Christian. This is a SPOILER FREE Podcast.
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BLONDE MOMENTS: Makes Me Feel Icky Aug 10, 2021

Disclaimer that this week's true crime episode may be triggering for some, as Melinda (@MelindaStolpMTV) and Gina (@Yogi_Voge) discuss the brutal, horrific, and senseless murder of Shanda Sharer. But in their usual style they lighten it up first and discuss a mom who watches porn with her sons, people getting high on cat pee, a painful sounding penis cage, and a Floridaman hid his drugs in a place you'll never guess!! It's a classic BLONDE MOMENTS Episode, that as usual...IS NOT FOR KIDS.
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Bonus Podcast: Fessy Calls Out CT!! Aug 10, 2021

That's right. Fessy called out CT. For a fight. Listen to find out WHEN & WHERE.
Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) recaps last Friday's Celebrity Net Fights PPV where Fessy, Kaycee & Jozea all picked up big wins! He breaks down all the POST FIGHT CALL-OUTS, including one fighter who called out Mark Long & Fessy, who flat out called out CT for a future boxing match.
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Ep. 245: Derek Chavez Aug 09, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Derek Chavez.
Derek Chavez (@d.e.r.e.k.c) made his debut on Real World: Cancun and last appeared on Rivals II. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss his time on The Challenge, playing with D on Cutthroat, making an impact Rivals II, coming close to winning Battle of the Seasons and how up on the show he still is. He discusses the potential of returning for an All Stars or Homecoming season, how fun it was to see his cast-mate Jonna do well on All Stars Season 1 and MUCH MORE!
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The Heel World: Bray Wyatt, Adam Cole, Ric Flair & Summerslam! Aug 05, 2021

Scott finally figured out the perfect name for this podcast...THE HEEL WORLD!
This week Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) discusses the latest batch of cuts and rumors, including Bray Wyatt, Ric Flair and Adam Cole. He discusses the new AEW / Upper Deck deal, the past 2 Dynamites, Summerslam and MORE!
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BLONDE MOMENTS: I'm Close Look Away Aug 04, 2021

This week Melinda (@MelindaStolpMTV) and Gina (@YogiVoge) reminisce on the ole' quarantine and what we all did to get through it! But first they talk "O Faces", a Victoria's secret Karen, a journalist who really took her job to the next level, and most importantly, they learn about the grapefruit method. You'll never look at a piece of citrus the same after learning about that one! *As always, this show is not for kids.
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BB Fever Episode 2 (A Big Brother Podcast) Aug 03, 2021

Scott & Lindsay break down Episodes 6-11 of Big Brother Season 23.
If you love Big Brother, this is the Podcast for you! Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) will be checking in throughout the season and giving you SPOILER FREE (No Live Feed talk, and if so it will be saved for the very end of episodes and announced) breakdowns of the season, cast and episodes!
In this episode they cover the evictions of Frenchie and Brent, Xavier's HOH style, who is looking good this season so far, Claire's big win, Christian's recent HOH Victory, whether The Cookout will stick together all season long and who will go home between Hannah and Whitney this week.
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Ep. 244: Spies, Lies & ANALYZE Q&A Aug 02, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager take YOUR QUESTIONS about Season 37 of The Challenge!
Season 37 Premieres on Wednesday, August 11th and you can watch it with Scott and your fellow Challenge Maniacs at our FREE VIEWING PARTY at Carraghers on 39th and 7th. Just email ChallengeManiaPodcast@gmail.com to RSVP.
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Celebrity Net Fights w/ BB Canada's Peter Brown Aug 02, 2021

Did you know that THIS FRIDAY you can watch Kaycee, Josh, Fessy and other Challenge cast-members put on gloves and get IN THE RING!?
They'll be taking on Big Brother Canada Cast along with their fellow Big Brother cast-mates Rockstar, Beast Mode Cowboy, Enzo, Jozea and more!
Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) chats with Big Brother Canada's Peter Brown (@AlsoPeterBrown) about Celebrity Net Fights, for which he is serving as Executive Producer. The fights are on FiteTV this Friday 8/6 at 8pm for the reasonable price of $19.99. Scott will be watching them LIVE ON ZOOM with Maniac-Level Patrons and above at Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
Hear how the fights came about, whether it was hard to put together, how Big Brother and The Challenge feel about them, what you can expect and more! You can also get tickets if you want to attend in Arlington, TX at www.CelebrityNetFights.com
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Ep. 243: TRAILER BREAKDOWN Jul 28, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the DEBUT TRAILER for Spies, Lies and Allies.
Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) unpack everything we see in this couple minutes of gold to preview Season 37 of The Challenge. They attempt to make predictions, assumptions and analyze the visuals and soundbites provided. They try to figure out who is getting hot and heavy and locking lips in the trailer! All this and more! This is one of our favorite things to do every season! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!
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The Heel World: CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Matt Cardona & MORE! Jul 27, 2021

Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) discussed the rumors that CM PUNK & Daniel Bryan are coming to AEW. He Fantasy Books both of their debuts. He also discusses Matt Cardona's big win over Nick Gage this weekend and how it took over the internet. He looks back on Paul Orndorff & desperately attempts to name this podcast. IF YOU HAVE IDEAS, hit him up on twitter!
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Ep. 242: Ruthie Returns! Jul 26, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ruthie Alcaide!
Ruthie (@PlanetRuthie) returns to the show to discuss her experience on All Stars and to recount some hilarious celebrity run in stories. Always a great guest! A must listen for any OG Challenge Fan!
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BLONDE MOMENTS: Well That Thoroughly Grossed Me Out Jul 22, 2021

This week on Blonde Moments, Melinda (@MelindaStolpMTV) shares a true crime story with Gina (@Yogi_Voge) about the documentary Roll Red Roll, unfortunately about an underage girl's sexual assault that caused a movement with Anonymous! But, before True Crime the ladies discuss: a bunch of crazy Florida-man stories involving a hookah smoking caterpillar, a meth lab that set fire, clone-a-willy review and why one woman set her husband on fire! THIS EPISODE IS POTENTIALLY TRIGGERING. PROCEED WITH CAUTION.
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Ep. 241: Full S37 Cast Breakdown Jul 21, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the entire cast of The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies.
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BB Fever Premiere (A Big Brother Podcast) Jul 20, 2021

Scott & Lindsay break down Episodes 1-5 of Big Brother Season 23.
If you love Big Brother, this is the Podcast for you! Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) will be checking in throughout the season and giving you SPOILER FREE (No Live Feed talk, and if so it will be saved for the very end of episodes and announced) breakdowns of the season, cast and episodes!
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S37 Rookie TOMMY SHEEHAN (Mania Rewind) Jul 19, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Season 37 Rookie & Survivor Winner TOMMY SHEEHAN.
Sure, this interview was technically taped in early 2020. Sure, you may have heard it or maybe even skipped it. But back then Tommy Sheehan (@TommySheehan22) was merely the winner of Survivor Season 39 and a Challenge Maniac. NOW he's a highly anticipated Rookie on The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies, making his debut alongside 2 other Survivor players in Michele & Michaelah. This is a really fun podcast to look back on! Whether you want to relive it or dive into it for the first time, it's a great look at one of the most promising new players on The Challenge! ENJOY!
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BLONDE MOMENTS: Yup! Jul 15, 2021

In today's wacky episode of Blonde Moments with The Challenge's Melinda Collins (@MelindaStolpMTV) & Gina Voge (@Yogi_Voge)...they talk about hilarious online reviews and get into some dirty talk! Melinda shares a post about what size really matters, Cardi B's belly cast, Melinda's sugar daddy, a woman who married the Eiffel Tower, Gina seeing a friend at the strip club and more ridiculous Florida Man stories!!
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SEASON 37 ANNOUNCEMENT! Jul 14, 2021

It's Official! Season 37 of The Challenge debuts on August 11th! Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) break down all the news, the title, the format and the entire cast. TO HEAR THE WHOLE THING, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where they continue to break down each Cast-member one by one. Become a Maniac-Level Patron to hear the entire 100+ minute Podcast.
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Meet the Patrons: Mary Francis Jul 13, 2021

**Major News Dropped In This Podcast. NOT TO BE MISSED!**
Mary Francis is a massive part of the Challenge Mania family. She has been around since practically day one and has attended almost every single live show. SO, we found it appropriate to break the news of our NEXT CHALLENGE MANIA LIVE SHOW during her interview. Get to know Mary, hear our chat and find out where Challenge Mania is coming after Chicago!
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Ep. 240: Arissa Hill Jul 12, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Arissa Hill.
Arissa (@MissArissa) certainly made waves on The Challenge: All Stars! She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss her time on the show, her exit, Battle of the Sexes II and to go WAY BACK and dive into the greatest Real World Season of all time...LAS VEGAS!
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The Heel World: AEW Road Rager Jul 09, 2021

On Wednesday Scott flew down to Miami for AEW's Road Rager event, live on TNT. The show marked AEW's return to touring in front of full capacity live crowds. In this podcast, Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is joined by his good friend Billy Shupe (@Billy_Digital), a TV Professional & AEW Superfan who he attended the show with. This was recorded live in Miami right before and after the show. Scott & Billy break down the show, the Tommy End/Malakai Black Surprise, Andrade's in-ring debut, who got the biggest reactions, what it felt like to experience live wrestling again and MUCH MORE!
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BLONDE MOMENTS: No Injuries In The Chicken War Jul 07, 2021

Welcome to BLONDE MOMENTS with Melinda Collins & Gina Voge. YES, THAT MELINDA COLLINS. The one from Real World: Austin & The Challenge. This is her incredibly hilarious and wacky podcast with her good friend & Co-Host Gina! We hope you give it a shot!
Melinda & Gina are giving you some true crime this week, but not without a case of the giggles… (We promise they get though the stories!) Before things take a turn for the dark they talk about a new weight loss device that is on the verge of torture, a woman who had to chew off her umbilical cord, a new condiment that will for sure make you gag, Gina’s latest adventure at a strip club, a flying dildo and some of the wild and crazy things Melinda did in her 20’s! Enjoy!
As always, proceed with caution. This show is not for kids!

Ep. 239: Reunion Host Nate Burleson Jul 05, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by All Stars Reunion Host and Former NFL Wide Receiver, Nate Burleson!
What a treat we have for you today! Nate Burleson (@NateBurleson) recently hosted the All Stars Reunion on Paramount Plus alongside Maria Menounos. But he is also a former NFL Wide Receiver, host of Good Morning Football with Real World alum Kyle Brandt, an Extra Correspondent, a Reality TV fan and quite the rapper as well!
Add all that up and he is an AMAZING PODCAST GUEST. Nate joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his career, Sports, TV, Media, All Stars and more!
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BLONDE MOMENTS: Meat Patch Jun 30, 2021

This week on Blonde Moments, Melinda (@MelindaStolpMTV) and Gina (@Yogi_Voge) shake it up with a Mixed bag Of Nuts episode!!! True Crime will be back next week! They cover a 6 foot schlong, a new fashion trend for pee lovers, a woman whose fetish got the fire department involved, a man who married a sex doll, where John Bobbit is today and if anal acceptable on a first date!
**This podcast is probably best for Mature Audiences. Proceed with caution if kids are in the car.
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Ep. 238: Nehemiah Returns! Jun 29, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nehemiah Clark.
In case you didn't know, Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Nehemiah (@NehemiahMTV) were gunning for each other on The Challenge: All Stars. Learn about the competitive rivalry, how serious it got and what caused the tiff. Nehemiah returns to the podcast to break down the season with Derrick and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talk about improvements that could be made for a Season II, what friends he made along the way, what Wes thought of his gameplay and MORE!
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The Heel World: Wrestling Podcast Debut! Jun 28, 2021

BRAND NEW PODCAST where Scott will discuss one of his other passions each week (or most weeks)...PRO WRESTLING.
Hoping to bridge the gap between die hard wrestling fans and casual fans who might be discovering this by way of Challenge Mania, Scott will explore all facets of the Pro Wrestling industry with an emphasis on the return of Live Shows from WWE and AEW and the excitement breathing back into the industry over the next few months. Over time he will be joined by guests, answer questions and do everything Podcasts do. THIS however, is more of an announcement episode. Tune in next week where Scott will share his experience from AEW's first show back on the road in Miami on Wednesday, July 7th.
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BLONDE MOMENTS: Okilly Dokilly Jun 24, 2021

In case you haven't heard...we are SOOO excited to have welcomed Blonde Moments (@BlondeMomentsPodcast) with Melinda Collins (@MelindaStolpMTV) and Gina Voge (@Yogi_Voge) to the Challenge Mania Podcast Network! Yes, THAT Melinda! From Real World Austin and The Challenge!
We encourage you to continue to subscribe to these lovely ladies on their own Blonde Moments Podcast Feed, where they will continue to drop new episodes every Monday. But you will also be able to hear their latest episode every week on Wednesdays here on the Challenge Mania Podcast Feed in addition.
THIS WEEK'S EPISODE, "OKILLY DOKILLY" covers online shopping fails! Melinda and Gina go over a ton of fun and creepy stories, have some laughs and you get to come along for the ride!

Ep. 237: Darrell Taylor Returns Again! Jun 23, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by All Stars Runner Up Darrell Taylor.
Darrell (@MTVRRDarrell) is a Challenge Mania mainstay. But it's been a while since he competed in a Challenge final and it's great to talk to him right after he almost took home $500k on All Stars. Darrell is the ONLY MAN to have competed on Double Agents AND All Stars and he joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to compare the two, discuss what he could have done to defeat Yes, what it's like to have Burger King for life and MUCH MORE!
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MANIA REWIND: FIRST EVER EPISODE Jun 21, 2021

Have you ever heard the FIRST EVER episode of Challenge Mania? What was essentially the "PILOT"??
Wonder if Derrick & Scott always had this same level of electric chemistry, smooth delivery and crisp audio or if it took a while to get there?
This episode was originally recorded in November of 2017 when neither Derrick (@DerrickMTV) nor Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) knew what this podcast would turn into, what it would entail, how long it would last and how it would be received.
Scott added some Bonus Commentary because he had a fun time taking in this cringe himself.
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BLONDE MOMENTS: Weenie Whack Jun 18, 2021

MANIACS! We are so excited to welcome Blonde Moments (@BlondeMomentsPodcast) with Melinda Collins (@MelindaStolpMTV) and Gina Voge (@Yogi_Voge) to the Challenge Mania Podcast Network!
We encourage you to continue to subscribe to these lovely ladies on their own Blonde Moments Podcast Feed, where they will continue to drop new episodes every Monday. But you will also be able to hear their latest episode every week on Wednesdays here on the Challenge Mania Podcast Feed in addition.
Melinda & Gina are old friends, have great chemistry, amazing energy and have a lot of fun with a ton of different subjects every week from relationships to sex to conspiracy theories to TRUE CRIME! That's what THIS Podcast Episode is. This episode, "Weenie Whack" has a ton of true crime, covering some horrifying murders, a chat about John Bobbit and more. Plus a chat about Fast Food Metal, Florida Stories and an animal with square poo. We told you these ladies keep it weird!
**Minor warning that the ladies can get graphic from time to time so while we're certain you'll love this podcast, it might not be for when kids are in the car.

Ep. 236: JONNA Jun 13, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jonna Stephens.
Jonna (@JonnaMTV) shared 3rd place honors with KellyAnne on The Challenge: All Stars, but we like to refer to her as one half of the Women's Champs! She makes her Challenge Mania debut and joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a fun chat about All Stars, finishing 3rd, coming back after a few years off, appearing on 2 other reality shows, reuniting with everyone in LA last week and who she replaced last minute on All Stars! A great podcast you won't want to miss!
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Ep. 235: TWO Reunion Recaps Jun 08, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the massive Challenge reunion in Los Angeles last week thrown by Syrus (@SyrusMTV) for Mark's 50th Birthday (@TheMarkLong). They discuss who was there, how it went and all that went into the "Reality Rushmore" party at Michael Jackson's House.
Then Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) break down the All Stars Reunion that WAS televised and discuss everything you saw and didn't see from the taping. They go over the hosts, the cast members that were missing and much more!
PLUS hear Scott's Red Carpet chat with Mark LIVE FROM HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY!
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Ep. 234: YES! YES! YES! Jun 01, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by All Stars Champ YES DUFFY!
YES DUFFY (@ActvstArchitect) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss returning for The Challenge: All Stars, WINNING, how he managed to stay under people's radar, what his key to victory was and MORE!
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Ep. 233: Jisela Delgado May 24, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jisela Delgado.
Jisela (@JiselaDelgado) has been one of the standouts of The Challenge:All Stars!
Sadly, her season ended last week alongside Derrick (@DerrickMTV) but if it's any consolation, she deserves $500k for this podcast appearance. She pulls absolutely no punches with D & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and brought so much heat that we will have to save the casting story for next time!
We say this a lot, but this is NOT a Podcast you can miss.
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Ep. 232: BETH! May 16, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by BETH STOLARCZYK!
One of the most well-known MTV & Challenge personalities of all time, Beth (@MTVBeth) is somehow only making her first appearance on Challenge Mania. Fresh off of her appearance with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) on The Challenge: All Stars, she joins D & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about Real World: LA, working with Axl Rose, Reality Calendars, Playboy Spreads, the behind the scenes reasons for why she doesn't get along with many Challenge cast-members and MUCH MORE!
THIS IS NOT A PODCAST YOU WANT TO MISS!
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Ep. 231: Mark, Katie, Laterrian AND Kendal! May 11, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by EVERY Competitor in last week's Elimination on All Stars; Mark, Kendal, Katie and Laterrian. Oh yeah, and all at once!
Four guests all on the podcast together (for the most part) is a Challenge Mania first. This is NOT one you want to miss.
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Ep. 230: SYRUS & REUNION BREAKDOWN May 04, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by SYRUS.
SYRUS (@SYRUSMTV) joined Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to fill in the gaps about last week's Episode 5 of The Challenge: All Stars. He talks about why he wanted to go against Alton, how he hurt his ankle and why he wouldn't call out Big Easy.
But BEFORE THAT, Derrick & Scott break down Part 1 of the Double Agents Reunion and discuss whether Derrick would be on TEAM JOHNNY or TEAM CT in Bill Simmons' Fantasy Challenge Season.
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Meet the Patrons: Riley McGinnis May 01, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Riley McGinnis
A longtime Maniac and member of the Pod Squad, Riley won this appearance on Meet the Patrons by dominating the Challenge Mania Fantasy Football League. He has been a Patron since all the way back in 2018. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss his Challenge fandom, evaluate Double Agents, talk whether OGs have a chance against Fessy in a Hall Brawl and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 229: ESPN's Dan Orlovsky Apr 26, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by ESPN's Dan Orlovsky.
Dan Orlovsky (@DanOrlovsky7) is a former NFL Quarterback. He is an ESPN analyst who is on TV for the majority of the day, especially these days with the NFL Draft on the horizon. But he's also a massive Challenge fan, one who often sneaks Challenge references into his ESPN coverage. If you follow Dan on twitter you likely see his weekly commentary on The Challenge and who is or isn't impressing him. Dan joins the podcast to discuss his love for the show and how far it goes back, how HE would do against Fessy in a Hall Brawl, whether he'd want to do The Challenge AND MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 228: Teck Holmes Apr 21, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tech Holmes.
Teck is an MTV icon. He started on Real World Hawaii and was involved in some of the most famous moments in Real World History, some of which were recently recreated by him and Ruthie on The Challenge: All Stars. Teck (@TeckHolmes) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk Real World, Van Wilder, Friends, his long and illustrious career, returning to The Challenge, his elimination with Nehemiah and more!
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Bonus Podcast: All Stars Episode 3 Apr 18, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode III of Challenge: All Stars.
This is a special excerpt from one Weekly Watch-Along Post Show Podcast. To hear the full episode and to participate in future Watch-Alongs, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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Ep. 227: Kendal Sheppard Apr 12, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by All Star Kendal Sheppard.
Kendal Sheppard (@KendalSheppard) returns to Challenge Mania on the heels of her big Elimination Win on The Challenge: All Stars Episode 2. She tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about returning to The Challenge for the first time since The Inferno, why it was hard to leave her job in the midst of a pandemic, why she didn't jump off the platform during the Trivia Challenge and MORE!
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MANIA REWIND: RUTHIE ALCAIDE Apr 06, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Challenge All Star Ruthie Alcaide.
*This episode was originally recorded and published in July 2019.
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Ep. 226: Laterrian Wallace Apr 04, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Laterrian Wallace.
Fresh off of his big victory on the premiere of The Challenge: All Stars, Laterrian (@LATWALL) makes his Challenge Mania debut to go over his Reality TV career and what he has been up to since we last saw him on The Gauntlet...The original Gauntlet. He opens up about life since MTV and what it was like returning to the game, and the public eye, after so long. We go over that freezing cold underwater Daily Challenge and his epic Pole Wrestle Vs ACE.
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Ep. 225: Big T's Mean Face! Mar 29, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by BIG T!
The Challenge is BIG T's world. Everyone else is just living in it. Fresh off of her big elimination win and getting her Gold Skull, BIG T (@BigTFaz) returns to Challenge Mania to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about the many ups and downs of her season so far and her epic partnership and relationship with CT. A fantastic guest with infectious positive energy as always, this is another episode YOU CAN'T MISS!
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Ep. 224: ANEESA RETURNS! Mar 22, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa Ferreira.
Has there ever been a more exciting time in the history of The Challenge!? We've got Double Agents hitting it's stretch run! We've got All Stars premiering next week on April 1st! And who better to have on to chat about both than the ONLY WOMAN competing on both shows, ANEESA FERREIRA!!! Aneesa (@AneesaMTV) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about why this season of The Challenge has been difficult and why she can't wait for All Stars. She tells us how The Official Challenge Podcast came about, who she is looking forward to seeing on All Stars, how she got along with Theresa this year AND MUCH MORE!
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ALL STAR CHALLENGE CAST & TRAILER SPECIAL!!! Mar 16, 2021

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager break down the CAST & TRAILER of The Challenge: All Stars, premiering on Paramount Plus in just 2 weeks on April 1st.
However, to hear all of this...you're going to need to head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania but this will get you started at least and let you know the innovative way we'll be cover the show over there with all of you.

Ep. 223: Jasmine Fougere Mar 14, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jasmine Fougere.
Jasmine (@LadyFougere) is a Challenge Mania Favorite. You know her from Real World Cancun and several seasons of The Challenge. She still watches religiously and is the perfect guest to help us break down the most recent episode of Double Agents. This podcast is an example of what Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) do over at Patreon.com/ChallengeMania every Wednesday with DOUBLE TROUBLE.
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Challenge Maniac of the Year: PAUL BUTLER Mar 14, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paul Butler.
You may not know the name. But you'll want to hear the story. A longtime Maniac and a great guy, Paul (@PaulB1176) went through a lot in 2020 and shares it with us all. You'll realize why he was the unanimous choice to win "Challenge Maniac of the Year" at the 2020 Challenge Mania Awards. Paul joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for an eye-opening and important chat about how Covid impacted his life and also to share Challenge Mania memories, Challenge thoughts and music knowledge!
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Double Trouble w/ Wes, Melinda & Devyn Simone! Mar 09, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by a variety of guests in this Double Trouble Sample Episode! In this podcast you will hear Wes, Melinda and Devyn SImone from their appearances on the Challenge Mania Wednesday Night Bonus Podcast Series.
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Ep. 222: NAM VO Mar 08, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by NAM VO.
NAM VO (@Nam.Vo.Official) came into his rookie season of The Challenge on Double Agents looking like a million bucks. The man is an adonis. Let's be honest. He got partnered with an Olympian and they looked like a match made in heaven. Turned out to not be the case. Sadly, a week after his partner Lolo Jones elected to leave the game, Nam followed by way of a lingering back injury. Nam joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss growing up in Germany, his family history, what his parents think of his fitness and TV career, why him and Lolo had such chemistry issues, what his back injury was exactly, when it happened, and what it was like having a front row seat to everything that went down between CT and Big T last week.
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-This week our guest is JASMINE!
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MANIA REWIND: ERIC NIES Mar 07, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Original Real Worlder & Challenge Competitor/Host, ERIC NIES!
**This episode was recorded and originally published in March 2020.
Check out Eric on Real World Homecoming, now airing on Paramount+.
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Ep. 221: Amber Borzotra Mar 01, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Amber Borzotra.
Amber B (@AmberBorzotra) joins Challenge Mania for the first time to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about a variety of topics including how she got on Big Brother 16, what her life has been like since appearing on that show back in 2014, why The Challenge came around at the perfect time, what Darrell is like an a partner, why it's a misconception that she's part of the Itty Bitty Committee, whether her blindside was a gift or a curse, what it's like to have Whoppers for Life and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 220: Emilee Fitzpatrick Feb 22, 2021

Scott Yager is joined by Emilee Fitzpatrick.
Emilee (@IWantMyEMTV) debuted on Real World: Cancun and went on to appear on Cutthroat and Free Agents. What many don't know is that she came very close to appearing on Invasion and even flew out as an alternate. Emilee joins Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss why Hooters has produced so many MTV cast-members over the years, what her experiences on her 3 shows were like, what Challenge Flights are like, how she wound up in CT & Johnny Hickey's film Habitual and much more!
**Please note at the 32 minute mark there is a brief discussion (about 6 minutes) that involves self-harm that may be triggering for some.
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Ep. 219: Ryan Kehoe Feb 15, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ryan Kehoe.
Ryan Kehoe made his debut on Fresh Meat and went on to appear on SIX seasons of The Challenge, last appearing on Fresh Meat II. He has been someone off the grid for a while so it was an absolute thrill to catch up with him and see what he's been up to. Ryan sits down with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his time on The Challenge, the relationship he had with an OG before he even got on the show, what his favorite moments were, whether he saw the rise of Johnny Bananas coming and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 218: Josh Martinez Feb 11, 2021

Scott Yager is joined by Josh Martinez.
Fresh off of his first elimination win over Mechie on Double Agents, JOSH MARTINEZ (@JOSHMBB19) returns to Challenge Mania to discuss a variety of topics with Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER). He explains why he almost wasn't on this season, who his friends are in the house outside of the Big Brother alliance, what the aftermath of his fight with Devin was, how he feels about the way he's viewed by Challenge Fans and MUCH MORE!
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BONUS EPISODE: Stat Guy Greg of ESPN's Cheap Heat Podcast Feb 10, 2021

Scott Yager is joined by "Stat Guy" Greg Hyde (@StatGuyGreg) of ESPN's Cheap Heat Podcast for a lengthy chat about Wrestling and Reality TV. Greg is not only Co-Host of one of the most popular wrestling podcasts around with his partner Peter Rosenberg, he is also a DIE HARD Reality TV fan. This is the Challenge Mania / Cheap Heat Crossover event that many have been asking for! Find out what Greg's Mount Rushmore of Reality Shows are, who is rooting for on Double Agents, what he thinks of Johnny Bananas and more. PLUS Scott does his best to change Greg's mind on AEW and the two share some kind words for the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be, Bret Hart.
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Ep. 217: Double Agents Mid Season Review! Feb 08, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the first half of the season of Double Agents. This week on Challenge Mania, it's time for Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to unpack everything we have seen in Iceland thus far. The guys go over the best eliminations, best performances, missed opportunities, biggest moves and what they expect from the home stretch.
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Ep. 216: LIO RUSH! Jan 31, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Lio Rush.
It was an absolute treat to have a guy like Lio Rush (@TheLionelGreen) on the podcast. Someone who not only just debuted on The Challenge as a rookie on Double Agents but is also in the middle of an impressive & dynamic Professional Wrestling career! As you know Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is a massive wrestling guy so he and Derrick (@DerrickMTV) get the inside scoop of what it was like towards the end of his run in WWE, why the road had gotten bumpy over there, how HHH tried to get him to play ball and much more. Then we hear the crazy story of how MTV came calling right after he was let go by WWE at the height of a pandemic, when he needed it most. We get stories from Iceland, find out what his experience was like, why he had to call it quits early and whether he wants to go back!
This episode is a must for Challenge fans and Wrestling fans alike! Lio is currently killing it for multiple promotions like MLW, New Japan, GCW and more!
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Ep. 215: Devin Walker Returns! Jan 25, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker.
Devin Walker (@MTVDevinWalker) is back on The Challenge for the first time since Final Reckoning and he might very well be playing his best game yet on Double Agents. He returns to the podcast to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about his elimination against Wes, losing 2 partners, how he's navigating the complicated format this season, where the alliances are in the house, whether he has put his rivalry with Johnny behind him and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 214: Amber M Jan 18, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Amber M.
Amber (@amba1210) & her "Itty Bitty Committee" aren't playing like your typical Challenge Rookies. This past week they pulled off a hell of a hit on Tori & Aneesa after Big T & CT took home the Daily Challenge. They rallied the house together to vote in Aneesa and Big T pulled the trigger sending her in against her best friend Tori. This was particularly validating for Amber, who had been on the receiving end of "you're too small" claims from many in the house, namely Tori. Amber joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about Are You The One, making her Challenge debut, why it was tough being a Challenge Rookie, what she knew about Tori and her fellow competitors going into the show, what LA Club Life is like, what Drama we didn't see on camera AND MORE!!!
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Ep. 213: Fessy Returns! Jan 11, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Fessy Shafaat.
This is Fessy's 2nd appearance on Challenge Mania. But it is his first since he jaw-dropping move on Double Agents where he elected to go against his friend and ally Nelson, taking him out in a Hall Brawl to earn his Golden Skull. Fessy (@FessyFitness) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss what went into the decision, when he made it, who knew, whether he embraces the villain role and just how close him and Nelson were to begin with. Whether you love him or hate him, respect the move or felt it was uncalled for, you are going to want to hear this interview!
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Double Trouble w/ Veronica, Tony & Casey! Jan 06, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Veronica Portillo, Tony Raines & Casey Cooper to break down this season of DOUBLE AGENTS!
What you are about to hear is a sample compilation of some great moments from our Bonus Podcast Series, DOUBLE TROUBLE. Each Wednesday we break down that week's episode of Double Agents right after it airs and most weeks we are joined by a great guest like these three. These are excerpts from the first three episodes of the season. With 16 to go, there's a lot left to enjoy. If you like what you hear and want to join us for the rest of the season, head to www.Patreon.com/CHALLENGEMANIA
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Ep. 212: Dan Renzi Jan 04, 2021

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Dan Renzi.
With the We Want OGs movement going strong and Inferno II taking over Netflix, who better to talk to than Real World: Miami original, Dan Renzi (@HiDanRenzi)?
Dan joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his time on Real World and The Challenge and what it's like working as a nurse on the frontlines of the Covid Pandemic. This is an extremely important podcast to listen to for many, many reasons.
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Ep. 211: WES, Declassified Dec 28, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Wes Bergmann.
Wes (@WestonBergmann) returns to Challenge Mania to debrief Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on what his time in Iceland was like, who was responsible for his relatively early exit and whether his head is still in the game after all these years. ALWAYS a thought-provoking and candid guest and this episode is no different!
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BONUS: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? Dec 26, 2020

In this special Holiday Bonus Podcast Scott Yager spends an hour breaking down the question on everybody's mind this holiday season...IS DIE HARD A CHRISTMAS MOVIE? And more importantly, why does everyone care so much?
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Ep. 210: Joseph Allen Dec 21, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Joseph Allen.
His time on Double Agents might have been short-lived, but that doesn't mean that Rookie Joseph Allen (@ItsJosephAllen) doesn't have a lot to talk about. With his album "Footprints" dropping on December 23rd, now available for Pre-Order, it was perfect timing to hear how Joseph got started making music and just how long it took him to get to that Golden Buzzer Moment on America's Got Talent.
PS: We highly recommend watching that HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sINQRbbxToo
Although we do hear about his music career through the ups and downs, we also break down his run on The Challenge, discussing the daily Challenges, the politics in the house, his partner Big T, calling on Wes and going into a physical elimination Vs Kyle. He pulls no punches. That's for sure.
This is not a podcast you're going to want to miss. You'll learn far more about Joseph in this podcast than we were able to on the show. We think you'll really like him. He's a great guy.
Download and Pre-order his album FOOTPRINTS everywhere you get your tunes.
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Ep. 209: Natalie Anderson Dec 14, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Natalie Anderson.
It's no surprise that when The Challenge started bringing over contestants from the world of Survivor that Natalie Anderson (@NatalieeAnd) was the 2nd to make the move over. She won her first season in dominating fashion and then came in second on Winners at War against obviously the toughest field of all time just earlier this year. Natalie joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss filming Double Agents during a pandemic, how she wound up with Wes as a partner, who her biggest competition was, her epic night one elimination against a 2x Challenge Champ and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 208: Double Agent DARRELL! Dec 09, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by 4x Champ Darrell Taylor.
Darrell Taylor (@MTVrrDarrell) is BACK on Challenge Mania and for the first time he is joining us as an active competitor on the current Challenge Season! DOUBLE AGENTS Premieres TONIGHT on MTV at 8pm EST. Darrell is back, coming for that fifth championship in his first full season since Dirty XXX. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about the hurdles that came with filming a show during Covid, quarantining Pre-Season and going crazy, what his first impressions were of the new Cast-Members and much more!
For our Bonus Podcast Series DOUBLE TROUBLE, where will be joined to break down the premiere by VERONICA, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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Ep. 207: 3 Year Anniversary Pod (A Super Trailer Breakdown) Dec 03, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager celebrate 3 Years of Challenge Mania by taking your questions, reminiscing about the journey so far and breaking down the epic Super Trailer for #TheChallenge36. To hear our POWER RANKINGS check out Double Trouble at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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Ep. 206: DOUBLE AGENTS CAST BREAKDOWN! Nov 23, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the ENTIRE CAST of Season 36, Double Agents. Plus a recap of the Challenge Mania Awards Winners & last Saturday's Zoom, including Nelson Thomas' heartfelt acceptance speech from Saturday's Call.
To hear the ENTIRE Challenge Mania Awards Zoom Call, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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Ep. 205: Classified Double Agents Trailer Breakdown Nov 17, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the brand new full trailer for Double Agents, the Challenge on Netflix deal, the Challenge Mania Awards voting so far and MORE!
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BONUS EPISODE: CT Tamburello & Johnny Hickey on HABITUAL! Nov 13, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT Tamburello & Filmmaker Johnny Hickey.
CT Tamburello (@TheOfficial_CT) returns to Challenge Mania but this time it's to talk all about his new film HABITUAL which is available for purchase on Amazon. He joins us with his best friend Johnny Hickey, who co-stars in the film and also wrote and directed it.
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Ep. 204: Nominations Rundown & Cast Breakdown Preview Nov 13, 2020

A full rundown of the 2020 Challenge Mania Awards Nominees and a SNEAK PEAK at our Massive Double Agents Season Preview & Cast Breakdown!
To VOTE for the Challenge Mania Awards & to hear the FULL SEASON 36 PODCAST, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania an become a Maniac Level Patron today!
Voting closes 11/20. Winners announced LIVE ON ZOOM for Diesel Level Patrons and above on Saturday, November 21st.
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Ep. 203: Timmy Beggy Nov 06, 2020

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are joined by Timmy Beggy.
Timmy Beggy was a 2020 Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Nominee and rightfully so. He appeared on Season 2 of Road Rules and 4 seasons of The Challenge, winning one while maintaining his status as one of the most well-liked cast-members ever on the show.
Timmy joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his time on Road Rules, The Challenge and his TV career since creating and running shows for several networks and age-groups.
Want to help us decide the Challenge Mania Awards nominees? Join us THIS MONDAY for a Savage Squad meeting LIVE ON ZOOM. We'll be announcing the winners at our next Legion of Zoom Call on November 21st. All info at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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Ep. 202: Cousin Jamie Banks Oct 28, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cousin Jamie Banks.
Jamie Banks (@Banksy878) did something few can claim to have ever done. He won The Challenge during his rookie season, Bloodlines. He did alongside his Cousin, Cara Maria...earning the nickname "Cousin" after being referred to almost exclusively as such during the season. He went on to return for Rivals III and hasn't been on the show since but boasts an elimination record of 3-1. He just got married and continues to work as a Corrections Officer at the Sergeant Level in New Hampshire. He stops by to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about Bloodlines, getting cast, psych-tests, facing CT in an elimination, whether he'd return and much more!
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Ep. 201: Ace Amerson Oct 21, 2020

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are joined by Ace Amerson.
We've had this Ace up our sleeve for a while! After making his debut on Real World Paris, Ace went on to appear on 4 seasons of The Challenge. On THREE of those seasons, he played with or against Derrick (@DerrickMTV). Ace reconnects with his old friend to share stories with him & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) that cover everything from the Playboy Mansion, to why he thinks The Challenge stopped calling, whether he's ready to return, what magical spring he is watching over and MORE!
Join us THIS SATURDAY for our LIVE COSTUME PARTY ON ZOOM with Jodi, Nehemiah, Tina and Casey by becoming a Diesel Level Patron today! It's Duels & Ghouls and to sign up head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania - It goes from 6-9pm on Saturday, October 24th.
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Ep. 200: Casey Cooper Oct 14, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Casey Cooper.
In less than 3 years as a podcast we have reached out 200th Episode! That is not including a dozen Bonus Podcasts here and hundreds of additional podcasts at Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
Who better to join us for this benchmark episode than the delightful Casey Cooper (@Case_Coop) who debuted on Fresh Meat and entertained Maniacs on 4 seasons of The Challenge. Casey joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about how she became Fresh Meat, how she and Wes revealed spoilers live on the radio, who she liked and didn't like seeing on the show, thoughts on The Ruins, Gauntlet III, Big Brother and MORE!
Casey will be BACK with us LIVE ON ZOOM For Duels an Ghouls, where we will also be joined by Duel standouts Jodi and Nehemiah. You can be a part of the action and come hang with all of us on Saturday, October 24th but heading to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and becoming a Diesel Level Patron!
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BONUS EPISODE: Big Brother All-Star Nicole Anthony Oct 07, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nicole Anthony.
Nicole Anthony (@StrongIslandNI2) came in 3rd on Big Brother Season 21, winning America's Favorite Player in the process. She was invited back this next season to participate on Big Brother All Stars where sadly, she was a second houseguest evicted. Nicole joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about Podcast about Big Brother and the The Challenge, share her experiences from both BB21 and BB22, make predictions for the rest of the season, discuss how Covid made this process different from last year's, discuss the issues with racial insensitivity that have plagued the show recently and much MORE!
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Ep. 199: Jon Brennan Oct 05, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jon Brennan.
With the We Want OGs movement taking over The Challenge world these days, why not go back to one of the true OGs of MTV, The Real World and The Challenge...Real World Los Angeles' JON BRENNAN (@JonBrennan_Com). Jon joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss being cast for Real World, getting to know Dave Chappelle, his housemates, his music career, his love of Pro Wrestling, his 3 seasons of The Challenge AND MORE!
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Ep. 198: The Miz & Gauntlet II Sep 28, 2020

Derrick Kosinki & Scott Yager induct The Miz into the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame with the help of Mark Long. The Miz gives an acceptance speech for the ages. Hear it all!
Then, it's a massive 2-hour deep dive into THE GAUNTLET II and this is only part 1 of our 3 part Bonus Series. The other two parts are available at Patreon.com/ChallengeMania but you can hear Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) get into the theme, the format, the cast and the differences between The Challenge all the way back in Season 11 and today in this podcast!
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Ep. 197: Tina Bridges Sep 22, 2020

Scott Yager & Derrick Kosinski are joined by Tina Bridges.
Tina Bridges (@TinaBarta) was a mainstay on many of the earlier seasons of The Challenge. Known for having a bark AND a bite, Tina was never one to mess with. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) played on all of Tina's seasons except for her very first season and he was even there when she returned as a "Heavy Hitter" Mercenary on Cutthroat. Tina joins Derrick and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about being there for CT v Johnny and CT v Tyler, how she faired against Theresa and Tori, why we haven't seen her since, whether she regrets punching Beth on The Duel, what her memories of Road Rules are and MUCH MORE!
JOIN US Live on ZOOM when we induct The Miz, Rachel, Abram and Paula into the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame this Saturday, September 26th at 6pm EST. Head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a Diesel Level Patron today!
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Ep. 196: Tyler Duckworth Sep 14, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tyler Duckworth.
Tyler Duckworth (@TheMightyDuckworth) is on the ballot for the 2020 Challenge Mania Hall of Fame and for good reason. He only appeared on 4 Seasons of The Challenge but he has two championships and elimination wins over Johnny, CT and Derrick. Tyler joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his connection to The Mighty Ducks, Real World: Key West, Svetlana, his relationship with Johnny, who he thinks is overrated and underrated and MUCH MORE!
To VOTE for Tyler OR ANYBODY for The Challenge Mania Hall of Fame, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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Ep. 195: MJ Garrett Sep 08, 2020

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by MJ Garrett.
MJ Garrett (@MJGarrett24) made his Challenge debut on Gauntlet II after appearing on Real World Philadelphia. Before that he was a WR at Vanderbilt and almost made the NFL. MJ finally makes his Challenge Mania debut to catch up with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and tell him and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what he's been up to since his last season, how football prepped him for Reality TV, share thoughts on his housemates Karamo and Landon, Gauntlet II memories, talk his elimination vs Frank, what it was like having Jay Cutler as a Quarterback and the day P Diddy dropped into the Real World house!
If this podcast wets your appetite for Gauntlet II, we have a MASSIVE 3 PART Bonus Podcast series that totals over 6 hours long! You can get all of it at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
This month is all about the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame. Voting is currently LIVE for Challenge Mania Patrons. Diesel Level Patrons will get to attend a LIVE ZOOM CALL where we induct the 2 men and 2 women on Saturday, September 26th at 6pm EST.
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Ep. 194: Amo Elizabeth Sep 01, 2020

Derrick Kosinki & Scott Yager are joined by Amo Elizabeth
Amo Elizabeth (@LoveIsTheAmmo) joins her Dirty XXX cast-mate Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about Real World: Go Big or Go Home, how she wound up on the show, the controversy surrounding her season and why you don't see much of it, the fight between Jenna and Ceejai, choosing the name Elizabeth, the progress of her transition, tons of knowledge and insight on Trans Culture and much more!
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Ep. 193: Sarah Rice Aug 27, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sarah Rice.
Sarah Rice (@IMSarahRice) is a Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Nominee. The 2x Challenge Champ makes her return to the podcast, this time without Susie Meister in tow. Sarah tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about her time on Real World: Brooklyn, her casting story, some of her ups and downs on The Challenge, her career as a therapist and how it's changed how she views her time on Reality TV, her thoughts on Cancel Culture and MORE!
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Ep. 192: Jenna Compono Returns! Aug 19, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jenna Compono.
One of our favorite guests, Jenna Compono (@JennaCompono) returns to the podcast to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about Total Madness, her epic elimination win against Tori, whether she wanted to leave, the ups and downs that her and Zach have gone through since the show filmed, what engagement life is like, wedding plans, her Challenge future, her new clothing bran @BeezlyNY and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 191: COOKE Aug 10, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Heather Cooke.
Heather Cooke (@IamHeatherCooke) is one of the great unknowns in the Challenge world. She only did one season, Rivals II, where she made the finals with her replacement partner Cara Maria. And then we never saw her play again. With an athletic background and soccer career, many assume she might have 2-3 championships if she stuck with it. One of the great One-And-Dones (for now) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk Real World Vegas, her two partners on Rivals II, who her real Rival on the season was, why she hasn't returned and more!
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MANIA REWIND: DA'VONNE Aug 06, 2020

SPECIAL FLASHBACK PODCAST TO WHEN DA'VONNE ROGERS WAS ON THE PODCAST BACK IN MAY 2019! NOW THAT SHE'S BACK PLAYING BIG BROTHER ALL STARS, THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO REVISIT THIS ALL TIME GREAT PODCAST! AND IF YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD IT, YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT!
(Originally recorded May, 2019)
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Ep. 190: Wes Goes Totally Mad Aug 03, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Wes Bergmann.
Wes (@WestonBergmann) is always a standout Challenge Mania guest. He doesn't pull any punches. He tells it how it is. He likes to have a bit of fun at the expense of the guys. We waited until the entire season and 2-Part Reunion were done to bring him back to unpack Total Madness with him. Wes finally sits down with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break down his alliance with Bananas, where it started, how Cory was involved, why he decided to go in against him, what went wrong during the elimination and much more!!!
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Ep 189: Rogan O'Connor Jul 27, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Rogan O'Connor.
Rogan (@Rogan_OConnor) was a finger tip away from eliminating Johnny Bananas during the Total Madness final and potentially winning his 2nd Challenge Championship in a row. He returns to Challenge Mania to break down the final and tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) all about his epic Hall Brawl vs Nelson and the rest of the season.
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Ep. 188: Jenny West Jul 17, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Total Madness Champion JENNY WEST.
Jenny West (@JenniferWestOf1) became as famous for his exit from War of the Worlds II as she did her entrance. She entered an imposing, intimidating, physically gifted favorite to win anything and everything. A mysterious Brit from a show called "Survival of the Fittest", it was clear no one wanted a piece of her. That is until Tori Deal took just that. Tori eliminated Jenny in a legendary elimination, Hall Brawl, during a time where even Jenny admits she had checked out emotionally and mentally. Now, a year later, Jenny stands atop The Challenge world as CHAMPION of Total Madness and on her way there she redeemed herself with the Hall Brawl Gods by trouncing Dee in the same fashion that Tori took her down the year before. Jenny makes her Challenge Mania debut to walk Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) through the brutal final, the elimination with Dee, her social game, what we didn't see on the snowy mountain and MORE!
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Ep. 187: Kaycee Clark Jul 14, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kaycee Clark.
Kaycee Clark (@ThatStudMuffin) made her Challenge debut this season Total Madness after winning Big Brother Season 20. And in her rookie season on MTV she has made the final in her debut, something that is rare in Challenge history. However on this season, she made the final alongside her two fellow BB20 alumni, Bayleigh and Fessy. Kaycee joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about her football background, Big Brother 20, making the transition to The Challenge, what she knew going in, how the shows compare, how she got to the final and which show you might see her on next!
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Ep. 186: Kyle Christie Jul 06, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kyle Christie.
It's hard to believe but Kyle Christie (@KyleCGShore) has been on the last 5 seasons of The Challenge. He's appeared on every season since Vendettas, which is more than anyone other than his good friend Johnny Bananas and certainly more than anyone from the UK. Kyle drops by Challenge Mania for his first full-length interview to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) how he got into Reality TV, how he has evolved as a Challenger and a person since his first season, where he stands with Paulie, his thoughts on the Red Skull twist and more!
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Ep. 185: Marie, Brad, Leroy, Cara & Tony! Jul 03, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Marie Roda, Brad Fiorenza, Leroy Garrett, Cara Maria Sorbello & Tony Raines!
In this special Best of The Mad House episode, hear lengthy clips from some of the most action packed Bonus Podcasts of the season. A-List Guests join Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk Total Madness and break down the season from where they sit.
This podcast features:
Episode 6 - Marie & Brad
Episode 8 - Leroy Garrett
Episode 12 - Cara Maria
Episode 14 - Tony Raines
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Ep. 184: Swaggy C Jun 24, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Swaggy C.
Chris Williams is known in the world of Reality TV as SWAGGY C (@SwaggyCTV). He drops by Challenge Mania to tell us about growing up in Connecticut, becoming a Day Trader, why he has a chip on his shoulder about success, how he got on Big Brother, whether he'll be on the next season of Big Brother, how he became business partners with Wes, what Total Madness was like and more!
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Ep. 183: Bayleigh Dayton Jun 13, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Bayleigh Dayton.
Bayleigh Dayton (@BayleighDaily) is playing one of the most impressive rookie games in recent memory. She and her husband, Swaggy C, are both still very much in the game well past the half way point of the Total Madness Season. Now all they need is their Red Skulls. Bayleigh makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about her time as a pageant queen, going to Baylor, Big Brother 20, meeting Swaggy C, getting married in secret, making the transition to The Challenge and what her rookie season has been like so far. We also speak about the Black Lives Matter movement and the ways in which Reality TV has intersected with it in the past week. A phenomenal guest and one we have been looking forward to bring to you guys for quite some time.
We encourage you to check out Bayleigh's Youtube Channel "Baily Daily" and in particular to watch the video that she and Swaggy recently put out titled "5 Ways to Support Black Lives Matter Movement | RIP to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor & Ahmaud Arbery."
You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VndP4l_3_vY
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Ep. 182: Bananas & How the Wes Was Won Jun 07, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johnny Bananas.
Johnny Bananas (@JohnnyBananas) returns to the show to break down the epic showdown between him and Wes this past week on Total Madness. He tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) how the alliance came to be, where it broke down, whether Wes made the right move, what other rivalries he's out to squash, how he got on Worst Cooks Celebrity Edition and much more!
For MORE Challenge Mania including our exclusive breakdown of last week's episode of Total Madness featuring Wes v Johnny with our Special Guest KENNY SANTUCCI, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where we drop multiple bonus podcasts a week including THE MAD HOUSE!
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Ep. 181: Fessy Shafaat Jun 01, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Fessy Shafaat.
Fessy Shafaat (@FessyFitness) makes his Challenge debut on Total Madness after a Big Brother 20 run that did not allow him to test most of the athleticism that made him an All American in Football at University of Tennessee Chattanooga. In just a few weeks on The Challenge however, he has already become one of the most feared rookies in the game and has gathered a signature win over 3x Champ Jordan on his way to receiving a Red Skull ticket to the final. Fessy joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss his time on Big Brother, his relationship with Haleigh, whether she was called for The Challenge, why he voted for Kaycee to win, whether there is a Big Brother alliance on Total Madness, who he thinks is gaming the system and much more!
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Ep. 180: BIG T May 26, 2020

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by BIG T.
Tula "Big T" Fazakerley (@TheOGB_T) is on her second season of The Challenge, entering the halfway point of Total Madness after a short run on War of the Worlds II. Instantly becoming a favorite amongst fans and cast alike, Big T's infectious personality is one we have been looking forward to having on Challenge Mania for quite some time. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss debuting on Shipwrecked in the UK in 2019, making a very quick and sudden transition to American TV on The Challenge, War of the Worlds II, her friendship with Johnny Bananas, her Big Toe injury AND MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 179: ANEESA...NOPE. May 18, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa Ferreira.
Fresh off the hottest selling line of merch at www.ChallengeMania.Shop, Aneesa (@AneesaMTV) returns to the podcast to talk about returning to The Challenge for her first full season since Dirty XXX and what it feels like to have so much love and support behind her this go around. She tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about this past Wednesday's altercation with Nany, her relationships with Kaycee & Melissa, Jenna v Tori, what she thought about Rogan v Jay, her plan for acquiring red skull & MORE!
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BONUS EPISODE: Survivor's Ethan Zohn May 15, 2020

Scott & Lindsay talk to Survivor's Ethan Zohn.
In a Special BONUS INTERVIEW, Survivor Africa Winner Ethan Zohn (@EthanZohn) drops by to chat with Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) about his experience returning to the show after all these years to compete on Winners at War, what it was like on Edge of Extinction, what we didn't get to see, why he voted for Natalie & much more!
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Ep. 178: Rogan's Rampage May 11, 2020

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by Rogan O'Connor.
After being responsible for rookie fan favorite Jay Starrett's medical departure from the game, Rogan O'Connor has instantly turned into one of the most polarizing faces on The Challenge. Rogan (@Rogan_OConnor) returns to Challenge Mania to discuss what it's like to play the villain, whether he was truly jealous of Jay and Dee, if he would have faired better than his mentor CT did & much more!
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Ep. 177: Melissa & Child May 04, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Melissa Reeves.
In reality, Melissa Reeves (@DJMelReeves) is about to give birth to a baby girl. On our TVs, in "Reality", she is still competing on The Challenge: Total Madness. Now, we all know the season was filmed long ago and she's been home safe for quite some time. But she DID actually compete while she was 8 weeks pregnant, she just didn't know it. Melissa joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to explain how it all went down, to walk us through the pregnancy so far and what it was like coming home to find out the news. She also lets us in on where the lines are really drawn in that Challenge Bunker & assesses some of her competition.
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Ep. 176: Mark, Darrell, KellyAnne & Cliff Hogg Apr 30, 2020

Want to know what THE MAD HOUSE is all about!?
This Special Bonus Podcast is a BEST OF THE MAD HOUSE. It contains clips from our first four episodes of the season with Mark Long, Big Brother 21's Cliff Hogg, Darrell Taylor & KellyAnne Judd!
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Ep 175: Millionaire Mitchell Apr 29, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are FINALLY joined by Ashley Mitchell once again!
Ashley Mitchell (@MTVASHLEYBROOKE) makes her long awaited return to Challenge Mania to catch us up on her post Final Reckoning Challenge career, all leading up to Total Madness and her recent exit last week. Always one of our favorite guests, this one feels extra special as she makes her triumphant return to the podcast to mock Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for his incessant begging over the years and explain to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) what it was like to be in that bunker without either of her major alliances.
Maniacs, this one is for you! Sorry it took so long!
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Ep. 174: Dee from Kansas! Apr 27, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Dee Nguyen.
Dee (@DeeNguyenMTV) has been at the center of the Total Madness season so far. She just earned her Red Skull by defeating Ashley and has played a very flashy game so far. Will it carry her to the final she now has a ticket to? Will it win her a second Challenge championship? And more importantly...what is she doing in KANSAS? She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for all this and more!
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Ep. 173: Jay Starrett Apr 20, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jay Starrett.
With two elimination wins under his belt and the most recent one of those coming against Challenge Legend CT Tamburello, Jay Starrett (@Jay__Qs) has instantly made a name for himself amongst Maniacs. Becoming the first ever Cast-Member to transition from US Survivor to The Challenge, Jay has proven himself by becoming the only guy on Total Madness to earn a coveted Red Skull so far. Jay drops by Challenge Mania to reminisce about Survivor: Millennials vs Gen X w/ Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and to trade Challenge war stories w/ Derrick (@DerrickMTV). A really fun guest and a party of a podcast.
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Ep. 172: Jenn Lee Apr 13, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jenn Lee.
Jenn Lee (@_JennLee_) came to The Challenge by way of The Amazing Race. Unfortunately for Jenn, her run on The Challenge turned out to be just as brief as her Race, but that does not mean she did not leave a mark on the Maniacs. In the last episode of Total Madness, Jenn butted heads with Dee, got a lesson in speech writing by Johny & Wes, played "chess" with Rogan and went into elimination against one of the toughest women in the game, Jenny West. Not bad for a debuting rookie! Jenn joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to explain her famous speech, what "Greetings Earthlings" means, why she was screwed from the start on The Challenge, who she did and didn't gel with, how she got cast on Amazing Race and MUCH MORE!
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Boneyard Funhouse Wrestling Mega Pod Apr 07, 2020

Scott Yager is joined by Logan Hedrich, Allan Aguirre & Zach Calhoun.
On the heels of a 2-Day Wrestlemania and the complicated times that we are in, Scott wanted to do a podcast all about wrestling. So he gathered some of the best minds in all of Challenge Podcasting and Journalism, who all happen to be massive wrestling marks as well. Logan Hedrich of Rotten Bananas (@LoganHedrich), Allan Aguirre of Medium (@TheAllanAguirre) and Zach Calhoun of The Saniac Podcast (@SaniacPodcast) join Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break down Wrestlemania, talk about the Boneyard & Firefly Funhouse "matches", discuss the future of wrestling & much more. THEN, as if that wasn't nerdy enough, the four do a 13-round draft of which WWE/NXT talent they would want to start a new promotion with.
Stuck inside? Bored? Love wrestling? This is the podcast for you. If any of these do not apply however...we suggest you tap out.
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Ep. 171: Asaf Goren Apr 06, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Asaf Goren.
Asaf (@AsafGoren1) may have mad a brief run on this season of The Challenge: Total Madness, losing in Jay in the first elimination of the season. However, Asaf's career in TV & entertainment has been nothing but brief or single focus. He has appeared on several shows, winning seasons of Big Brother & Ninja Warrior in his home country of Israel. He also appeared on two seasons of Are You The One in the US, along with So You Think You Can Dance, America's Worst Cooks & even a Britney Spears video. And that's all without mentioning his music. Asaf dropped a new album just this week. Asaf joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about why he called out Wes, the connection he made with Nany, his elimination with Jay, being targeted early and what it meant to be on The Challenge.
This episode also includes a sneak peak at our Bonus Podcast series, THE MAD HOUSE, which airs before the interview.
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BONUS PODCAST: Challenge Premiere & Survivor w/ Lindsay Apr 04, 2020

Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) is joined by his wife Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) to break down this week's episode of Survivor: Winners at War after getting her thoughts on the Total Madness Premiere.
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BONUS PODCAST: Actor Paul Walter Hauser Apr 01, 2020

Scott Yager is joined by Actor Paul Walter Hauser.
Paul Walter Hauser (@PaulWHauser) is a rising star, appearing prominently in films like Richard Jewell, I,Tonya, Blackkklansman & TV shows like Kingdom and Cobra Kai. He is also a massive Pro Wrestling fan & loves to talk about all forms of entertainment. Paul dropped by to chat with Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about Film, TV, Wrestling, Tiger King & everything in between.
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Ep. 170: Dan Walsh Mar 30, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Dan Walsh.
You probably know Dan Walsh (@DanWalsh83) from Road Rules: Viewers Revenge and The Challenge seasons The Island & Cutthroat. But you may not know that he was a Pro Wrestler for 14 years, served in the military including tours in Iraq & is a Stand Up Comic, still performing to this day.
This episode was originally recorded in March 2020 and is a MANIA REWIND!
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Ep. 169: TJ MADNESS! Mar 26, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by TJ LAVIN.
It's become a yearly tradition to catch up with TJ LAVIN (@TJLavin) every couple seasons to get his take on what we just saw and what we are going to see. With Total Madness premiering next Wednesday, April 1st, what better time than now?! He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss the new rules for the upcoming season, what makes it the most dangerous season ever, his thoughts on the past couple seasons, the winners, the formats, the controversies and more!
We can use your help now more than ever over at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania & because of that we are pumping out more Bonus Content than ever! Starting Wednesday we will be doing Mad House Podcasts right when The Challenge gets done airing on the East Coast.
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TIGER KING SPECIAL w/ Robert Moor (Joe Exotic Podcast) Mar 26, 2020

The Netflix documentary series TIGER KING has taken over the internet over the past week. With everyone cooped up and quarantined, a shared viewing experience that it is impossible to take your eyes off of is just what we all needed. Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) was so eager to obtain more information on the subject that he reached out to Robert Moor (@RobertMoor_), the man behind the wildly successful Joe Exotic Podcast that came out last year on Wondery and has already been optioned as an upcoming TV series with Kate McKinnon attached. Robert spent years with Joe, Carole and a lot of the subjects in the documentary & was even present for the Joe's trial. Robert was nice enough to lend about 100 minutes of his time to share added insight on the incredibly complicated story & characters that make up TIGER KING. If you haven't seen the documentary, definitely check that out first. It is streaming on Netflix and is broken into seven parts. Follow Robert on twitter at www.twitter.com/RobertMoor_ because he is sharing eye-opening new information & experiences on his feed daily. If you are interested in listening to The Joe Exotic Podcast, it is available everywhere you get your podcasts.

Ep. 168: Challenge Mania Live Miami (Full Audio) Mar 19, 2020

As a thank you to Challenge Maniacs & to give you guys some extra entertainment in these difficult times, here is the FULL AUDIO from our Challenge Mania Live: Miami Show from December 2019. It features CT, Mark, Kailah, Nany and Josh. We might not be able to bring Live Shows to a city near you for now...but that doesn't mean we can't bring you one of our favorite shows from last year to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
If you enjoy this and want to support Challenge Mania, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania to join THE POD SQUAD. Not only does every dollar count these days, but we are also going to be bringing you guys tons of Bonus Content over there every week, including THE MAD HOUSE, every Wednesday after Total Madness airs on MTV.

Ep. 167: Eric Nies Mar 16, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Eric Nies.
No one is more OG than Eric Nies. Eric was on the first season of The Real World. He was on some of the first Challenges. He HOSTED The Challenge. He hosted MTV's The Grind. He dated Pamela Anderson. He appeared in Above the Rim and The Brady Bunch Movie. As you'd expect, this podcast is loaded with stories and bounces all over the place. Find out what Eric is up to now, what path he's on, what effect Reality TV had on him and whether he would consider ever coming back.
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Ep. 166: SEASON 35 CAST BREAKDOWN! Mar 10, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the newly-revealed cast of Season 35: Total Madness.
Every week, we will be breaking down Total Madness, episode by episode, at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania in our Bonus Podcast Series, THE MAD HOUSE! Become a Patron and enjoy our in-depth chats every week. Available RIGHT NOW is a break down of the Trailer & the new "Must Go Into Elimination" Rule.
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Ep. 165: Theresa Gonzalez Mar 03, 2020

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are joined by Theresa Gonzalez.
She hasn't been on the show since Battle of the Exes II, but at one point Theresa Gonzalez (@Theresa_M_Jones) was a mainstay on The Challenge, competing in six seasons following her debut on Fresh Meat II. Theresa joins the podcast to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about why she left, what she's been up to since, whether she'd come back and to take a trip down memory lane.
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Ep. 164: Davis Mallory Feb 26, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Davis Mallory.
Davis (@DavisMallory) made his MTV debut on Real World Denver and went on to appear on 3 Challenges, where he even took on Derrick (@DerrickMTV) in an elimination. He joins D & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to tell us about his booming music career, going to the Grammys, having his song used on War of the Worlds II and memories from Real World and The Challenge.
For MORE Challenge Mania like BONUS PODCASTS, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania - That's where you'll find our FULL CAST BREAKDOWN Podcast as soon as the Season 35 Cast is officially revealed.
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Ep. 163: Tommy Sheehan Feb 18, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tommy Sheehan.
Tommy Sheehan (@TommySheehan22) is not only the most recent Survivor Winner, outwitting, outplaying and outlasting everyone on Season 39: Island of the Idols, but he is also a lifelong Challenge Maniac who grew up watching Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and his peers on MTV! Tommy joins Derrick & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a really awesome chat about his Season of Survivor, why he's not on Season 40, who he thinks will win Winners at War, and lots of great Challenge talk as well. A fun conversation that should appeal to newer Survivor fans or strictly Challenge Fans as well as die hard viewers of both.
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MANIA REWIND: THE MIZ! Feb 17, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by THE MIZ in this Special Flashback Episode.
With Wrestlemania season upon us, and our massive Challenge Mania Live Tampa show during Wrestlemania Weekend on Saturday, April 4th...there is no better time to relive one of our favorite interviews from the past.
Whether you missed it the first time, are new to the Challenge Mania Party or simply want to enjoy the awesome magic once again, HERE IS OUR MAY 2018 INTERVIEW WITH MIKE MIZANIN AKA THE MIZ! Please note that this is a Rewind Episode, so don't be caught off guard to references to events that have already passed, plugs for opportunities that are no longer available, etc.
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Ep. 162: Ashley Kelsey Feb 11, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ashley Kelsey.
Ashley Kelsey (@AshleyMarieMTV) is a Challenge Champion. She won her debut season, Battle of the Seasons, fresh on the heels of her Real World Season in San Diego. She then took several seasons of The Challenge off before returning on Invasion of the Champions & Champs v Pros. Ashley joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a fun chat about how she got on Real World, what it was like teaming with her roommates that she did not get along with, returning as an invading Champion, why she became a Detroit Lions fan and what she's up to now!
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Ep. 161: Rogan Returns! Feb 05, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by 2019 Comeback Player of the Year, Rogan O'Connor.
The first time Rogan O'Connor @Rogan_OConnor) came on Challenge Mania, he had only appeared on one episode of Vendettas. That didn't stop him from delivering one of the most memorable podcast appearances of our first year on the air. This time, Rogan returns as the Challenge Mania Award winner of Comeback Player of the Year and a Challenge Champion on War of the Worlds II. He returns to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what the season & final was like, where he stands with Dee, what him and Joss are doing the US and much more!
For MORE Challenge Mania, please consider becoming a Patron at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania, where we do at least one Bonus Podcast a week. This month, we will be doing a podcast breaking down the legendary Gauntlet II Season!
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Ep. 160: Randy Barry Jan 30, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Randy Barry.
Randy Barry (@DjRan) debuted on Real World: San Diego, one of the most beloved seasons of all time. He then went on to appear on two Challenges, Battle of the Sexes II and The Gauntlet II, the latter of which he won. He joins the podcast to chat with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about how he wound up on MTV, what it was like on The Challenge and Real World: San Diego, what he's been up to since and MORE!
For MORE Challenge Mania, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and join the POD SQUAD! For just $15 a month you receive at least one bonus podcast per week and can participate in several giveaways and contests and even appear on the podcast yourself one day.
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Ep. 159: Winners Announced! Jan 23, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager go over all of the winners for the 2nd Annual Challenge Mania Awards.
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Ep. 158: Jamie Murray Jan 21, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by 3X Challenge Champ, JAMIE MURRAY.
If you are a relatively new Challenge Maniac, it's possible you hopped on board the train after Jamie Murray had already reached his stop, but trust us when we tell you that is one of the best competitors and characters from the first wave of the show. Debuting on Real World: New Orleans, Jamie went on to appear on 3 Challenges, winning every one of them.
The Chicago native joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to share his casting story, tell us what he's been up to since his MTV days, answer your questions and even discuss how the game of today has changed.
For MORE Challenge Mania, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where we do Bonus Podcasts every week!
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Ep. 157: Mike & Jeanie Landi Jan 16, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Mike & Jeanie Landi.
We break down each and every category of the Challenge Mania Awards with Mike & Jeanie Landi. A lovely couple who have bonded over their mutual love for The Challenge. They both spent a lot of time researching the ballot & in Jeanie's case, even rewatching the entire WOTW Season. This will be our last bit of Awards coverage before voting closes on January 20th! A helpful tool in pulling the trigger on those final decisions.
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Ep. 156: Ask D Anything (Awards Edition) Jan 13, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager answer your questions about the 2nd Annual Challenge Mania Awards!
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BONUS: Awards Nominations Special! Jan 09, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager announce & break down the nominees for the 2nd Annual Challenge Mania Awards.
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Ep. 155: Cara Maria Returns! Jan 09, 2020

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cara Maria!
Cara Maria returns to the show after making her fifth final in a row on War of the Worlds II. She drops by to walk Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) through her most recent season & why she decided to take some time off. We find out how the time off has been treating her and where her head is at today. She answers your questions and even weighs in on some of the Challenge Mania Awards categories!
TO VOTE in the Challenge Mania Awards and hear tons of Bonus Content about the 12 categories, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a Maniac-Level Patron! Voting closes on Monday, January 20th at 8pm EST.
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Listen to Saturday's Miami Live Show! Dec 24, 2019

HAPPY HOLIDAYS MANIACS!
Scott drops in to let you know how you can hear the majority of Saturday's Challenge Mania Live Miami show, featuring CT, Nany, Josh, Mark & Kailah. As a Thank You to Challenge Mania Patrons, we have posted it to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania for Maniac Level Patrons. Sign up today to hear this Live Show, check out ALL of our bonus content & stick around for January to vote in the Challenge Mania Awards!
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Ep. 154: Dee Returns...a Champion! Dec 18, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Challenge Champ Dee Nguyen!
Dee Nguyen (@MsDeeNguyen) returns to the podcast but this time she is a Challenge Champion. In fact, she is the only woman to have won a Championship in 2019, scoring a victory as part of Team UK on War of the Worlds II with CT, Jordan and Rogan. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to recap the whole season & walk us through the politics, team dynamics, sho-mances and other ups and downs. A fun show as always and the perfect way to cap off an amazing year of guests!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, everyone!
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Ep. 153: Tori Deal Dec 14, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori Deal.
Tori Deal (@Tori_Deal) came up just short in the War of the Worlds II final, getting purged right before her teammates won $1M split four ways. It's not too bad though, because one of those four people was her future husband, Jordan Wiseley, who proposed to Tori earlier in the season. The win for Jordan was the end of the near-perfect season for the power couple, who both won 2 banner eliminations, got engaged on the proving ground, provided the only "Turn-Coat" moments of the season & nearly won $500,000, just coming up short and settling for $250,000.
Tori returns to Challenge Mania to tell walk Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) through the entire season, discussing the ups and downs, the turmoil, the politics, the eliminations, the proposal and of course, the final!
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Ep. 152: Fresh Meat Part II / 2 Year Anniversary! Dec 03, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager Break Down The FRESH MEAT Season of The Challenge & Celebrate the 2-Year Anniversary of Challenge Mania.
The first part of this podcast is a 2-Year Anniversary Retrospective, where Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) give some thanks to the people who helped Challenge Mania get to the two year mark. We also take some of your questions for an #AskDAnything. Part 2 is the second half of our FRESH MEAT Podcast, where we break down that season of The Challenge.
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THANK YOU FOR GETTING US TO 2 YEARS OF CHALLENGE MANIA!

Ep. 151: Georgia Returns! Nov 26, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Georgia Harrison.
Georgia (@GeorgiaHarisonX) returns to the podcast to talk with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about everything that's happened in her life since her last appearance, including a rough go of it on War of the Worlds II, getting blindsided by Joss, training for an upcoming MMA fight and finally clearing the air on an unfortunate personal issue that partially plagued her summer. One of our favorite guests as always! Not the longest interview but one we think you'll really enjoy!
**Note that at around 37:00, a subject is brought up that some of you might consider a spoiler. The fact that Derrick brought it up and insists it's not a spoiler should tell you something, but just in case you are super sensitive to stuff that could be interpreted as being related to a future season, skip ahead to 40:00. It's about a relationship that is currently in the news.
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Ep. 150: Paulie Returns! Nov 21, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paulie Calafiore.
Arguably playing the most dominant social game of any male on War of the Worlds II, Paulie (@PaulCalafiore_) has managed to reach the near-finish line without ever going into elimination. His alliance has had control for the majority of the season & Paulie joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to explain how all of that came to be. Paulie also discusses his admiration for Jordan as a competitor and the very complex dynamic between Tori & Jordan and he & Cara. We get into the altercation with Theo, what went south with Josh, his special Holiday Offer that's only for his fans & MUCH MORE!
Like every Paulie Calafiore appearance on Challenge Mania (well, at least most of them), this is not one you want to miss!
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Ep. 149: Theo Returns / Jordan's Proposal Nov 12, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Theo Campbell.
Theo Campbell (@Theo_Campbell91) came in 2nd on War of the Worlds last season. Sadly, he won't be taking another crack at the final this season as last week marked his final elimination on War of the Worlds II. Theo joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about dealing with Team UK, his altercations with Paulie & Rogan, the four eliminations he went into, teaming with CT & much more. Plus, Theo tells us about the unfortunate accident that injured his eye during the off-season and whether it will prevent him from competing in the future.
**Then, at the end of the podcast, they are joined by Jordan Wisely @Jordan_Wiseley) for an Exclusive Breakdown of last week's proposal and all that went into it; who knew, who he got the ring from, who he got permission from, who found out during the season and kept it a secret, whether "The Gods" knew and much more! Make sure to tune in to the Outro to hear this Special Interview!
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Ep. 148: Kayleigh Returns / Jordan Talks Turbo Nov 04, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kayleigh Morris.
Fresh off of her most important episode of the season, where she orchestrated the blindside of her teammate Georgia, Kayleigh Morris (@KMorrisX) returns to the podcast to shed light on War of the Worlds II. She even breaks down some incidents that we haven't even seen! One of our favorite guests, Kayleigh joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for more of her trademark energy & insight on her 3 seasons of The Challenge and many of her peers on the show. If you haven't heard her first appearance on Challenge Mania, go and check out Episode 92 in the archives as well.
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Ep. 147: Hunter Returns! Oct 29, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Hunter Barfield.
Our friend Hunter Barfield (@HBarfield13) returns to the show just a week before his baby boy is expected to be born. Hunter breaks down some of the recent altercations on War of the Worlds II and uses his experience from WOTW to shed some light on them to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER. He talks about getting into it with Turbo and Theo and breaks down his history with Jordan as well as his opinion of Paulie and the recent questions about whether he is fit for The Challenge.
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Ep. 146: Fresh Meat (Part I) Oct 25, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager discuss the Fresh Meat Season of The Challenge.
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Ep. 145: Esther Falana Oct 22, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Esther Falana.
Esther Falana (@EstherFalana1) just completed her first season of The Challenge, not going down without a fight on War of the Worlds II. She volunteered to go into elimination and damn near almost beat Georgia, who has to be one of the toughest women on Team UK. Esther joins to show to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) where she comes from, the show she started on in the UK (BK CHAT LDN), what it's like to be a mom, how she feels about Georgia today, why she threw herself in, what her impressions of her fellow cast-members were and whether we will see her back on The Challenge in the future!
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Ep. 144: Mark Jansen Oct 15, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Mark Jansen.
Mark Jansen (@RealMarkJansen) has yet to appear on The Challenge. He played on Big Brother 19 and is one of the focal points of the current season of Ex on the Beach. But more importantly, he desperately wants to take on The Challenge. He's been watching every week and so he joined us to break down last week's episode of War of the Worlds II. This episode breaks down the episode that aired on Wednesday, October 9th. If you have not watched yet, do not listen to this episode.
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Ep. 143: Jordan Returns! Oct 11, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jordan Wiseley.
Fresh off of a crazy episode of War of the Worlds II in which he gets into it with Turbo, Jordan (@Jordan_Wiseley) returns to the podcast to discuss his time on the season so far with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and break down the altercation that almost tore Team USA apart.
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Ep. 142: Bananas & Kyle Oct 01, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johnny Bananas & a Surprise Guest.
Johnny Bananas (@JohnnyBananas) has been on the podcast before. This time it comes on the heels of a massive three-episode stretch in which Wes, Laurel and he went home on War of the Worlds II after deceptive inner-team turmoil & hard fought eliminations. Johnny joins us to break down this season & he also brings a Special Guest with him who stays for the entire show. This is a first time Challenge Mania guest we have been looking to have on for quite some time.
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Ep. 141: Frank Sweeney Sep 25, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Frank Sweeney.
Frank Sweeney (@FrankCSweeney) hasn't been on a full season of The Challenge since Free Agents. That seems crazy. We don't know about you, but he is still so fresh in our minds. Frank made a brief appearance as a mercenary on Vendettas recently, but other than that, his Challenge career consisted of 3 seasons, including a win on Battle of the Seasons, a second place finish on Rivals II and an medical ejection on Free Agents. Always opinionated, Frank joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his Challenge regrets, his future with the show, what he thinks of War of the Worlds II, some ideas for possible season formats, who would go on his Rainbow Mount Rushmore & MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 140: Ninja vs Laurel Sep 20, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ninja Natalie.
After last night's controversial elimination victory of Laurel, Ninja Natalie (@Ninja_Natalie) has a lot to say & clear up for the doubters, detractors and any Challenge Maniacs are craving more info on what went into that epic changing of events. An in-depth look at one of the most memorable episodes in the history of The Challenge, Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) get to the bottom of just what went wrong..and what went right.
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Ep. 139: Marlon Williams Returns! Sep 18, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Marlon Williams.
The Rivals II Finalist, Marlon Williams (@BlackZeusFit) returns to the podcast to break down episode 3 of War of the Worlds II with us!
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Ep. 138: Idris Virgo Sep 11, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Idris Virgo.
Idris Virgo (@IdrisVirgo) got the classic rookie treatment in episode 1 of War of the Worlds II, getting thrown into elimination right out of the gate. Idris came out on top, defeating Sean in a pole-wrestling match that made Derrick's mouth water. Idris joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about how much he knew about The Challenge, whether he wants more after this season, who he liked and disliked this season, whether he's aware the internet is shipping him and Jemmye and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 137: JOSS RETURNS! Sep 03, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Joss Mooney.
The last time Joss Mooney (@Joss_Mooney) was on Challenge Mania, it was on the heels of his 2018 Elimination of the Year against our very own Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV). Much like we do almost every episode, we spent the majority of the chat covering that war. In the mean time, Joss came in second place on Final Reckoning, a season that was stolen from him depending on who you ask. Joss returns to the show to tell Derrick & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) just how close he felt he and Sylva were to a million dollars, whether he blames Paulie for their loss, if he would have taken the money or shared it, what it's like playing with Ashley Mitchell again on WOTW2, how #JOGAN came to be, which Team UK folks he had history or beef with going into the season, what he thought about Team US choosing Turbo over CT and MUCH MORE! Plus a special surprise appearance by Joss' Mom!
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Ep. 136: Season Premiere Review Aug 29, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager give Maniacs an hour-long preview of what they can get every week in THE WAR ROOM at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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Ep. 135: WES of the Worlds II Aug 22, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by War of the Worlds Bronze Medalist, Weston Bergmann!
Wes (@WestonBergmann) returns to the podcast with a special offer for Maniacs! He drops by to discuss her third place finish on War of the Worlds, the final and what he could have done differently, how he feels about his overall performance and more! He also tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what to look for in the upcoming season of War of the Worlds II, which rookies should stand out, who that is knocking him on his ass in the trailer AND MORE!
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MANIA REWIND: Rogan O'Connor (May 2018) Aug 21, 2019

By popular demand, due to his appearance on the cast list for War of the Worlds II...here is last year's podcast with ROGAN O'CONNOR, one of both Scott & Derrick's favorite episodes of all time. ENJOY!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Rogan O'Connor.
Rogan O'Connor may have been the first person to leave #TheChallengeVendettas. He may have come up short on the race the cast took part in the first day. He may have never set foot in the #Challenge house itself, but trust us...none of that matters.
Rogan joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to reminisce about the time he spent with Derrick in Spain, how the two know each other, share some fun stories, his ten year relationship with Joss, his history with Kyle, his feelings on Cara Maria, his connection to a certain Bad Girls Club / Ex on the Beach star and much more!
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Ep. 134: Season 34 Cast Breakdown Aug 13, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down all of the news just released about Season 34 of The Challenge, War of the Worlds II. They also break down the entire cast!
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Ep. 133: JOZEA Aug 09, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jozea Flores.
Jozea (@Jossie_Flores) has been on 4 shows in the last couple years. After starting on Big Brother 18, he made his way onto The Challenge, appearing on Champs vs Stars and The Final Reckoning and after that he even made a stop on Ex on the Beach. That does not even count Big Brother Over the Top, which he almost got voted onto OR the original show he was initially cast for that ended up falling through. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to clear his name after it came up in the latest podcast w/ Devin, Marie and Kenya, to discuss the many stops on his Reality TV career path thus far and MUCH MORE!
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BONUS EP: Wrestler & Actor DUSTIN RHODES Aug 01, 2019

Scott Yager is joined by Wrestler & Actor, Dustin Rhodes.
You may know him as Goldust. You may know him as "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes. Hopefully, a few years down the line...you also know him as an actor. Dustin is pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming an actor now that his wrestler career comes with a more flexible schedule. He is currently shooting a film called Cutter Bill (@CutterBillFilm) with director Brett Bentman (@BrettBentman). That flexible schedule comes from the fact that he has moved on from his former stomping ground to join his brother Cody in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He started this new chapter in his career by having an epic match with his brother back at AEW's Double or Nothing event in May. A match many are calling the best of the year. AEW Premieres on TNT from 8-10pm on Wednesday October 2nd. Dustin (@DustinRhodes) joins Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a chat about what acting and wrestling have in common, what his iconic character meant for the wrestling business, what he learned from his father Dusty Rhodes, who he hopes to work with in AEW, what we can expect his role to be, thoughts on Steve Austin, Rick Rude, Roddy Piper, Kenny Omega and MUCH MORE!
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BONUS EP: Big Brother 20's Scottie Salton Jul 31, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Big Brother 20's Scottie Salton.
This is not your average Challenge Mania Podcast. This is more like Big Brother Mania. This podcast is almost entirely about Big Brother Seasons 20 and 21. Scott Salton (@ScottiexxSalton) appeared on Big Brother 20 last summer and is an avid fan paying close attention to Big Brother Season 21 airing right now. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a discussion about what makes Big Brother different from other shows that tape in advance, what has made this season so disappointing so far, who to look out for and much more!
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Ep. 132: Devin AND Marie Jul 29, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker & Marie Roda.
Two of our Challenge Favorites, Devin Walker (@MTVDevinWalker) and Marie Roda (@Marie_TBD) are the latest to join Ex on the Beach. When they were announced as cast-members for this current season, Challenge Maniacs were elated, but also a tad confused. What makes these two Exes? Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) are here to find out and to put their "love" to the test! PLUS, we are joined by another SURPRISE GUEST from their season of Ex on the Beach!
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Ep. 131: Ruthie Alcaide Jul 25, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ruthie Alcaide.
You can't call yourself a fan of the Real World Franchise if you do not remember Ruthie (@PlanetRuthie) & Tech jumping into the pool naked on the first day of the Hawaii Season. Likewise, you can't call yourself a longtime fan of The Challenge without an appreciation for Ruthie's short stint on the show. Ruthie joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to take a trip down memory lane, explain how she got into TV Production, why she's recording the podcast from Poland, whether she'd return to The Challenge and what her biggest regrets are. This is a fun show you do not want to miss!
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Ep. 130: Isaac Stout Jul 21, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Isaac Scout.
Isaac Stout (@SometimesIsaac) made his debut on Real World: Sydney & appeared on two seasons of The Challenge. What few people know is that he also spent one day on Big Brother UK as well. This is unlike any podcast episode we have ever done. Isaac is a rare breed. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for an interview that is ultimately just a few stories. But each of these stories is filled with twists, turns and absolutely now punches pulled. We think a lot of you are going to like this one.
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Ep. 129: Tovah Marx Jul 14, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Real World Atlanta's Tovah Marx.
Whether you've been watching Real World Atlanta or not, you're going to want to get to know Tovah Marx (@TovahMarx). She is kind enough to share her emotional story with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and discuss her time in Atlanta, her aspirations to one day go on The Challenge, her relationship with Marie & MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 128: Real World's Clint Wright Jul 09, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Real World Atlanta's Clint Wright.
Even though to MTV (and Facebook) viewers, Clint Wright (@Eastwood100) might be considered a relative unknown, a brand new cast-member entering the reality TV fold by way of The Real World's Atlanta season airing on Facebook watch, Clint is far from your average individual picked to live in a house. His Instagram following of over 150K is larger than almost every person to ever appear on The Real World and most of the current Challenge roster not from the UK. Clint joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about growing up and living on a farm, being recruited for the show, how he developed such a big following on his own, whether he has The Challenge set in his sights for the future, what his Real World experience was like, where he stands with Tovah and MUCH MORE!
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Ep: 127: HOF Inductions & Real World's Dondre Randolph Jul 02, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager announce the first ever Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Class & are then joined by Real World Atlanta's Dondre Randolph.
After a 2 week voting period we finally have the two men and two women who will join Diem Brown as the first ever Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Class. Find out who makes up the Class of 2019 and are the first ever Challenge Mania Hall of Famers!
Then, Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) are joined by Real World: Atlanta's Dondre Randolph (@DearDondre) to talk about his history as a fan of The Real World & The Challenge, what his experience has been like so far, having conversations about race, sexuality and politics in front of America, what the response has been like so far from his friends, peers and followers, whether he has his sights set on The Challenge, his experience at the MTV Movie Awards and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 126: JODI Jun 27, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jodi Weatherton.
She may no longer be Jodi Weatherton or on The Challenge anymore or even living in the United States, but Jodi's impact on The Challenge is still felt to this day. Just recently when releasing out Hall of Fame ballot, we received quite a few write-ins from people saying that Jodi deserves to be included at some point. Jodi joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about why she left The Challenge behind after winning the first ever solo Challenge, The Duel, and taking home the biggest prize given out at that time. We talk about her Road Rules season with Derrick, what her first impressions of him were, why she leads a private life now and much more!
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Then on September 7th at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco we are joined by Abram, Cohutta and Darrell for our first ever show in the Bay Area. Tix available at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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BONUS EP: WWE Superstar Shawn Michaels Jun 19, 2019

Scott Yager is joined by WWE Hall-of-Famer, Shawn Michaels.
In this special Bonus Podcast, Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER), who most of you know is a lifelong wrestling fan, speaks to "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) about his new film, 90 Feet From Home, and his legendary pro wrestling career. Shawn talks about making the transition from pro-wrestler to actor and how the two worlds are similar and different, particularly from a performance perspective. Hear what it took to transform into the dark character he plays in this film, why Shawn finally cut his trademark hair, how he looks back on his brief return to the ring a year later, what it's like mentoring the next wave of talent at the NXT Performance Center and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 125: Brandon Nelson Jun 18, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Brandon Nelson.
Brandon Nelson (@BrandonDNelson) made his debut on Fresh Meat II. He went on to compete on five seasons of The Challenge, the last being Free Agents. Always a solid competitor and a well-liked cast-member all around, Brandon joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on Challenge Mania to discuss some of his feuds that took place on and off camera. We find out what he's up to right now, whether he would do another show if asked, why he can't stand a Challenge OG we have never heard a bad thing about and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 124: Hall of Fame Jun 10, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager unveil the ballot for the inaugural class of the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame.
Hear which Challenge veterans were selected for the first ever ballot. Learn the rules, qualifications and eligibility requirements that were decided on. Find out who will vote to decide who ultimately gets inducted. Find out which Challenger is being automatically inducted this week and becoming the first ever member of the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) go through the ten members of the ballot, one by one, and break down their chances for becoming Hall of Famers their first time out.
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Ep. 123: Paula Walnuts Jun 03, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paula Walnuts.
Paula Walnuts (@PaulaWalnutsMTV) is a legend of the game. She is a two-time champion who played many seasons with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) including the infamous Island season, where Derrick was part of the alliance that turned its back on Paula en route to a victory. Paula joins Derrick and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about Real World: Key West, Johnny Bananas, The Island, Rivals 1 and 2, the state of The Challenge (of which she does not miss an episode to this day) today, her thoughts on War of the Worlds and the Reunion, the Real World reboot AND MORE!
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BONUS EP: Survivor's Stephen Fishbach May 29, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Survivor's Stephen Fishbach.
After playing the game twice and hosting a weekly podcast about the show, Stephen Fishbach (@StephenFishbach) is known the world over as a Survivor "Know-it-All". He is also a life-long Challenge fan and is the perfect guest to bob and weave through a fun chat about the two shows and the two seasons of each that just ended. Stephen joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk Edge of Extinction, War of the Worlds, how hosting a podcast affected his turn on Survivor: Second Chances, who his Challenge favorites are and much more! We also end with a lengthy chat about Game of Thrones, which Stephen also follows closely and hosts a podcast about. This 3 hour extravaganza is the podcast crossover you have all been waiting for!
For MORE Challenge Mania, get our Bonus Content at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania including a massive episode this week covering the Challenge Reunion!
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Come see us in Denver for Challenge Mania Live next Saturday, June 8th at the Denver Improv with KellyAnne Judd and Nehemiah Clark! Tickets available at www.ChallengeMania.Live
Then on June 22nd, we hit the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles, CA with Veronica Portillo, Alton Williams and NFL's Shawne Merriman! Tickets available at www.ChallengeMania.LA

Ep. 122: Alton Williams May 28, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Alton Williams.
Alton Williams is one of the most beloved cast-members in the history of The Real World and The Challenge. He hasn't been on the show since 2012 and doesn't have a social media presence but we found him! Well really, Derrick (@DerrickMTV) did. You may have seen them compete against each other last week in the Universal Challenge on MTV and at www.UniversalChallenge.MTV.com - Alton finally joins us on Challenge Mania to tell Derrick and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) his initial casting story for Real World: Vegas, why his time on Battle of the Seasons caused him to leave The Challenge for good and MORE!
What we don't get to in this episode, we will cover with Alton at Challenge Mania Live: Hollywood on the Hollywood Improv on Saturday, June 22nd, where Alton is our featured guest along with Veronica Portillo and Shawne Merriman! Tickets are available at www.ChallengeMania.LA
Before that, we'll be in Denver for Challenge Mania Live: Denver on Saturday, June 8th with Nehemiah Clark and KellyAnne Judd! Tickets for that are available at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 121: Georgia Harrison May 20, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Georgia Harrison.
She might have gone down early in the War of the Worlds final, but Georgia Harrison (@GeorgiaHarrisonX) was by far the best combination of entertaining and successful on the rookie side this season. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) from across the pond to discuss being a reality star in the UK, making the jump to The Challenge, her elimination against Nany, her partnership with Hunter, her relationship with Bear, the grueling final that was just too much for her body to handle and the marathon her body handled right after she got home.
For MORE Challenge Mania including breakdowns of each episode of War of the Worlds right as they go off the air, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a member of the POD SQUAD!
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We're coming to Denver on June 8th and you can get tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live
Then we will be in Hollywood on June 22nd and tickets are at www.ChallengeMania.LA

Special Bonus Podcast / NYC 6/2/18 Live Show Clip May 16, 2019

This is not a regular episode of Challenge Mania. It is a BONUS EPISODE with some fun additional content for you all to enjoy while finishing out your week. Tune in next week for our upcoming interview with Georgia Harrison!
This episode contains 3 segments. First, a chat with Eddie Furth (@EddieFurth), the creator of Historical Roast (@HistoricalRoast) on Netflix, which premieres on Memorial Day. He MC'd the Meet N Greet at our last LA show will be doing the same at the Hollywood Improv for us on June 22nd. Tickets available at www.ChallengeMania.LA
Next, we bring you a lengthy except from last week's episode of The War Room from www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where Derrick (@DerrickMTV), Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and US Weekly's Emily Longeretta (@EmilyLongeretta) chat about Avengers: Endgame, a subject you guys have been begging for since it's release.
Then lastly, the episode ends with a 35 minute clip from our first ever Challenge Mania Live show in NYC from June 2018. This is the first ever portion from a live show to be on Itunes because as you know, these are live shows meant to be experienced and enjoyed by those in the room. Now that a year has passed, we decided to give you guys a taste of what to expect from a Challenge Mania Live. We hope to see you all in Denver on June 8th! Tickets available at www.ChallengeMania.Live

Ep. 120: Da'Vonne Rogers May 14, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Da'Vonne Rogers.
Da'Vonne (@DayDavonne_) made her Challenge debut on The Final Reckoning after appearing on two seasons of Big Brother. After impressing viewers with her partner Jozea and making it halfway through the season, Da"Vonne returned for War of the Worlds. Coming up just short of the final after being eliminated in a razor thin purge Challenge, Da'Vonne developed a reputation as Queen of the Killing Floor along the way, going undefeated in eliminations and taking out numerous opponents in the process. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss her time on Big Brother, why she doesn't do recaps anymore, what it was like teaming with Bear, what went down with her and Cara and MUCH MORE!
To hear a full breakdown of Da'Vonne's final episode of War of the Worlds, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a Maniac patron!
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Los Angeles, CA! We are bringing Challenge Mania Live to the Hollywood Improv on Saturday, June 22nd with our guests Veronica Portillo, Alton Williams and Shawne Merriman! Tickets available for the show and Meet N Greet at www.ChallengeMania.LA

Ep. 119: Theo Campbell May 06, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Theo Campbell.
You might think all Theo Campbell (@Theo_Campbell91) brings to the table is good looks. Then you might hear him chat you up and realize it's gotta be his infectious personality. All before coming to find out he is an Olympic-level sprinter who competes in national competitions across the UK and barely missed the team. Theo joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about how he went from track star to Love Island star to one of the favorites in this latest season of The Challenge: War of the Worlds. He talks about his partnership with Cara Maria, his biggest moments of the season, his Hall Brawl against Kyle, his fling with Kam and MUCH MORE!
For even MORE Challenge Mania including full breakdowns of each and every episode of The Challenge, go to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a Maniac-level patron! That will enable you to enter THE WAR ROOM!
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Ep. 118: Mattie Breaux May 02, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Mattie Breaux.
Mattie Breaux (@MattieLBreaux) is the most physically imposing and physically intimidating female rookies to make her way onto The Challenge in quite some time. Having started on CMT's Party Down South, she's no stranger to a good time either. Mattie brings the good times to Challenge Manias to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) how she wound up on TV, when she found out The Challenge was interested, what it's like to be compared to Laurel and Emily, who she almost chose over Kyle, where her and Kyle stand today and much more!
For MORE Challenge Mania including weekly breakdowns of each Challenge episode, step into THE WAR ROOM over at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
We are coming to the Denver Improv on Saturday, June 8th w/ KellyAnne Judd and Nehemiah Clark! Get tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live
As always, the www.ChallengeMania.Shop is open and the best place to rep the podcast and your favorite cast-members!

Ep. 117: Dee Nguyen Apr 29, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Dee Nguyen.
Only a few challenges left before the War of the Worlds final and Dee Nguyen (@MsDeeNguyen) is still in the game! Dee joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about how she made her way onto The Challenge all the way from Australia, why she chose Wes, whether he was the perfect partner for her, how she felt during the Nany/Georgia elimination, why Ninja blew up at Turbo and MUCH MORE!
For MORE Challenge Mania including a full breakdown of every week's episode of War of the Worlds, head to Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and check out THE WAR ROOM. It's our bonus podcast series exclusive to Challenge Mania Patrons.
We are hitting the road and coming to DENVER for Challenge Mania Live and we are bringing KELLYANNE and NEHEMIAH! It's Saturday, June 8th and you can get tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 116: When it Pours, It Raines Apr 23, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are supposed to be joined by Dee Nyugen.
Sadly, they are not. Instead, we are joined by Tony Raines (@TonyRaines) to discuss War of the Worlds. For more of this interview, check out Patreon.com/ChallengeMania - Dee will now be joining us next week!
We also reveal the next city we are coming to for Challenge Mania Live!
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Ep. 115: Game of Pods Apr 17, 2019

A Game of Thrones-themed episode of Challenge Mania!
Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) & Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) take YOUR questions, break down War of the Worlds so far, discuss the premiere of Game of Thrones and MORE. Plus, we end with a lengthy clip from last week's episode of The War Room featuring Melinda Collins (@MelindaStolpMTV) where we break down last week's edition of The Challenge.
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Ep. 114: Paulie Returns! Apr 09, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paulie Calafiore.
Love him or hate him, say what you will about Paulie Calafiore (@PaulCalafiore_) but he has been one of the standout performers on this season of War of the Worlds. Alongside his partner, Ninja Natalie, he has performed well in daily challenges and even this past week when finally thrown into elimination against Kam and Ashley. Paulie returns to Challenge Mania, having vowed to both Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) that he would limit his F-bomb count after his last podcast appearance was so littered with profanity it even made Quintin Tarantino uncomfortable. What we get is a thoughtful 2 hour discussion about Final Reckoning, War of the Worlds, the state of The Challenge and thoughts on some of his competition.
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If you want MORE Challenge Mania, including our weekly episode breakdown podcast THE WAR ROOM, that goes up a few hours after each episode of War of the Worlds, head over to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a patron of the show! Join the POD SQUAD!
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Ep. 113: Gus Smyrnios Apr 01, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Gus Smyrnios.
Gus Smyrnios (@GusSmyrnios) is one of the stars of Floribama Shore. He recently made his Challenge debut on War on the Worlds, where he and Jenna made it all the way to episode 8. Gus joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about landing his own show, when the cast found out exactly what show they were cast for, making the transition from Floribama to The Challenge, almost getting his teeth knocked out, aligning with Wes & Hunter, battling with Bear, what's in store for his future on both shows and MUCH MORE!
For MORE Challenge Mania including weekly bonus episodes each Wednesday where we break down that night's episode of War of the Worlds, head over to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a Maniac-level patron for access to THE WAR ROOM!
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Ep. 112: Liz & Julia Nolan Mar 25, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by The Nolan Twins, Liz & Julia.
Liz (@_LizNolan) and Julia (@JuliaNolan_) Nolan competed on Big Brother Season 17 pretending to be one person for several weeks, tricking their fellow housemates and switching places in the diary room, where they would download each other on the particulars and specifics necessary to keep up the charade. They were eventually allowed to play the game separately and revealed the "Twin Twist" to the house after they passed the initial test. When it was all said and done, Julia came in 6th and Liz came in 2nd place on the season, coming just short of the $500,000 prize.
War of the Worlds marked both of their debut on The Challenge. Liz went home in the first purge challenge, so her time was very limited. Julia however, stuck around for a few weeks with her partner CT. The twins join Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a super fun chat about competing on both shows together, what it's like having a twin in life and on TV, who they liked and didn't like on The Challenge, which Challenge Vet that one of them has a romantic past with and MUCH MORE! Cue the air horn!
If you want MORE Challenge Mania, check out www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where we drop Bonus Episodes every week. Last week we dropped a 2+ Hour Bonus Podcast that includes a special 20 minute guest appearance by Cohutta Grindstaff.
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BONUS EP: Big Brother 20's Brett Robinson Mar 19, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Big Brother 20's Brett Robinson.
Now that The Challenge is bringing over cast-members from Big Brother, why not get ahead of the game and start interviewing standouts from that series before they're even legally allowed to jump ship. Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) thinks Brett (@BB20Brett) was tailor-made for The Challenge and that he should be at the top of MTV's wishlist later this year. Brett joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott to discuss how he got cast on the CBS show, where his game went wrong, why he'd be better suited for a Challenge house and more!
Check out our Patreon, where we do tons of Bonus Content and even review Survivor and Big Brother in addition to The Challenge. www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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Ep. 111: Wes Wes Y'all! Mar 18, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Weston Bergmann.
There is no sugar-coating it, Wes (@WestonBergmann) has been crushing War of the Worlds so far. He returns to Challenge Mania to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) why his plan has been going so well, what alliances and vendettas he's developed along the way, whether he thinks this season marks a changing of the guard, why he'd never align with Bananas on a future season and a whole lot more!
For MORE Challenge Mania, including our exclusive post-show breakdowns of War of the Worlds called THE WAR ROOM, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and consider becoming a patron today. Among many perks, it comes with a boat-load of bonus content and we're going to need a bigger boat.
The Challenge Mania Shop is open as always. Head to www.ChallengeMania.Shop to support the podcast and look good doing it.
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Ep. 110: Cara Returns! Mar 14, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cara Maria Sorbello.
Cara Maria (@CaraMariaMTV) is always one of our favorite guests, but it has been quite some time since she's been on the podcast. She returns to the show to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about her recent "Block Party", how she and Paulie got through the rough patch a few months back, how they're doing today, where she stands with her Final Reckoning partner, Marie, how it feels to have so many people rooting for her downfall, what her biggest regrets are, who stands out to her among the Season 33 rookies and what she thinks of Johnny Bananas at the moment.
For MORE Challenge Mania, including weekly episode breakdowns called THE WAR ROOM, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
Head to the www.ChallengeMania.Shop to pick up your CHALLENGE MANIA gear and tons of Cara Maria Swag!
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Ep. 109: Bananas Returns! Mar 11, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johnny Bananas.
War of the Worlds has been the highest rated season of The Challenge in quite some time. It is also the first time a season has begun with four Challenge champions eliminated in the first four episodes. After Ashley Mitchell went home in the first elimination of the season, Johnny Bananas (@JohnnyBananas) followed, having been thrown in by his lifelong rival Wes and defeated by his presumed ally, Zach.
Johnny returns to Challenge Mania to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about the slew of new talent entering the game, what went wrong for him this season, why his alliance with Zach fell apart, why he still believes Zach was working with Wes even after seeing Zach call out and be defeated by Wes this past week, whether he and Morgan are currently dating, who did and didn't impress him out of the rookies this season and MUCH MORE!
For MORE Challenge Mania including our exclusive bonus podcast series THE WAR ROOM, where we break down each episode of War of the Worlds right after it airs, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and consider joining THE POD SQUAD!
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Ep. 108: Josh Martinez Mar 04, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Josh Martinez.
The Challenge has widened it's landscape and brought in new faces from a variety of Reality TV platforms. Over the past few seasons, we have had quite a few representatives from the long-running CBS series, Big Brother. Josh Martinez (@JoshMBB19) is the first Big Brother WINNER to cross over to The Challenge, making his debut on the current season of War of the Worlds.
Josh joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss making the transition from Big Brother to The Challenge, why he should have made his debut even sooner, how his game differs between the two shows, what it's like being partners with Amanda and tons of other interesting tidbits from his time on both shows.
For MORE on War of the Worlds, including our weekly bonus podcast series THE WAR ROOM, where we break down each episode of The Challenge immediately after they air, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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The Challenge Mania Shop is ALWAYS OPEN! Head over to www.ChallengeMania.Shop to see what new designs have been added and to pick up podcast merch and to support your favorite cast-members like Mark, Cara Maria, Darrell, Jemmye, Marie, Kailah, Shane, Devin, Paulie & more!

Ep. 107: Ninja Natalie Feb 25, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by "Ninja" Natalie Duran.
For the past few seasons, The Challenge has opened the floodgates and welcomed newcomers from shows like Big Brother, Ex on the Beach, Geordie Shore, Vanderpump Rules & Bad Girls Club. War of the Worlds has gone a step further, inviting rookies from an even wider and more international pool of applicants. Among them is Ninja Natalie (@Ninja_Natalie), the lone representative from the popular series domestically, American Ninja Warrior, a show that might present the best possible preparation for the unique competitions that one endures on The Challenge.
Natalie joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about her casting story, how she became a "Ninja", how she feels about people contesting her inclusion in The Challenge, why she chose Paulie as a partner, what War of the Worlds has been so far, what last week's tribunal was like, if she could tell what was going on it that mud challenge, where you can find her on the weekends and MUCH MORE!
We can't wait to talk to ALL the rookies from War of the Worlds but we were particularly excited to speak to Natalie, who as you'll hear, as a really interesting backstory and is way more than just a Ninja.
For MORE Challenge Mania, including weekly recap and commentary podcasts immediately following each episode of War of the Worlds, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and consider becoming a Maniac-level patron.
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BONUS EP: Survivor's Davie Rickenbacker Feb 19, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Survivor standout Davie Rickenbacker.
In this special BONUS EPISODE of Challenge Mania, Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) switch it up a bit and bring on someone who has never been on The Challenge. Davie Rickenbacker (@ITweetDavie) IS however a lifelong Challenge fan, and is one of the most well-liked contestants in Survivor history. With Survivor: Edge of Extinction premiering this Wednesday, February 20th, an hour before War of the Worlds airs on MTV, we thought it would be fun to catch up with Davie, discuss his time on Survivor, how he became a fan of The Challenge, what parallels and differences there are between the two shows and bounce back and forth between the two. For Survivor fans, this episode has tons of inside info on Survivor: David Vs Goliath, where Davie came in 6th place on what was regarded widely as one of the best seasons in the show's recent memory. For Challenge fans, this should still be fun, as Derrick gets introduced to a world he doesn't truly understand and Davie shares memories of his early time as a Challenge viewer and sheds light on the new format of War of the Worlds.
For MORE Challenge Mania and even more Survivor content, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where we break down each episode of War of the Worlds in The Warm Room and Scott & Lindsay break down Survivor as well.
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Ep 106: Chase McNary Feb 19, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Chase McNary.
Chase (@CBMcNary) might have had a short-lived run on The Challenge: War of the Worlds, going home in the first head-to-head elimination, but he managed to make his mark along the way, getting briefly involved with Nany and making it a tough battle for Hunter and Georgia. He drops by the show to talk about his road from The Bachelorette, where he came in 3rd, to almost being selected as The Bachelor to the following season, to Ex on the Beach and finally to The Challenge. He tells us about the differences between the shows, whether he wants to come back, what we didn't see between him and Nany and what he attributes he and Ashley's loss to. Just like this season of The Challenge, this episode has a little of everything. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) take the opportunity to learn about shows that we don't typically get an inside look at. This is one of those episodes you are going to want to reserve judgement on. Although he did not spend a lot of time on The Challenge (so far), his vast experience on different shows gives Chase a truly unique perspective, one he was kind of enough to share with us today.
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Ep. 105: Katie Returns! Feb 13, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Katie Cooley.
One of our favorites, Katie Cooley (@KatieCooley26) returns to the podcast just a few days before joining us in Austin for Challenge Mania Live. Katie stops by to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what she thinks he War of the Worlds, what reality shows she watches, who she sees herself in today, how Challenge standards have changed, what her favorite off-camera moments were, how she almost got Derrick an agent, who she hated on Inferno, why she doesn't approve of too much hooking up on TV and much more!
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Ep. 104: Johanna Botta Feb 05, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johanna Botta.
Johanna Botta (@JohannaBotta) began her MTV career on the beloved Austin season of The Real World, and went on to appear on 4 seasons of The Challenge, taking home a group championship on The Gauntlet III. She has since put Reality TV in the rearview (for now) to pursue an acting and hosting career both stateside and in the UK, where she's lived with her family for the last few years. Johanna joins Challenge Mania to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about how she came to be on Real World in the first place, what her life has been like post-Challenge, whether she'd ever return to the show, when the last time she got a call was, memories of her time on the show, what it's like living in the UK and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 103: CJ Koegel Jan 31, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CJ Koegel.
CJ Koegel (@CJKoegel) had strong showings on both of his seasons of The Challenge, Fresh Meat II and Battle of the Seasons. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss why we haven't seen him since, how he became a punter who almost made the NFL, what Real Wold Cancun was like, what he thought of the War of the Worlds Basic Training episode and whether we might see him back on the show in the future! We also spend some time at the top and back of the episode discussing the Season 33 Trailer in detail.
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Ep.102: Cast Breakdown Jan 29, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the new cast of The Challenge 33: War of the Worlds.
Some returning favorites, some fresh meat. Either way, we go over the entire new season, set to premiere on Wednesday, February 6th and everyone who is vying for that Challenge Championship in the War of the Worlds!
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Ep. 101: Marlon Williams Jan 23, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Marlon Williams.
Marlon Williams (@BlackZeusFit) made his debut on Real World Portland and only competed on one season of The Challenge on Rivals II, where he and Jordan made the final. He had an illustrious college football career at Texas Tech and recently began body building and personal training under the name Black Zeus. More than that, he wants back on The Challenge. He is the total package. He's got looks, size, athletic ability, personality and a chip on his shoulder. He drops by the show to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) why Rivals II was his last season, who he has his sights set on now, whether he follows the show, how he would up on The Real World, how he became "Black Zeus" and much more!
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Ep. 100: CT Tamburello Jan 17, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT Tamburello.
For our 100th episode, there is really only one guest that could live up to the hype and was deserving of this momentous occasion. 2 Time Champion (plus 2 time Champs Vs Stars Winner) Chris Tamburello aka CT (@TheOfficial_CT) is on most people's Challenge Mount Rushmore. His name is synonymous with the franchise. Simply put, if you are not excited for this episode...you are not Challenge Maniac. CT joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to share his casting story, talk about fatherhood, what his favorite era of The Challenge has been, how he became one of the faces of the show, how he feels about Paulie, Bananas, Veronica, Ashley and The Young Bucks, who he'd like to see back on the show AND MORE!
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Ep. 99: Hunter's Reckoning Jan 15, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are once again joined by Final Reckoning Champion HUNTER BARFIELD.
Hunter Barfield (@HBarfield13) is a Challenge Champion. It's hard to remember that because even though he won The Final Reckoning season of The Challenge, he went home empty handed, thanks to a decision by his partner, Ashley Mitchell. Hunter joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss this entire process, coping with the loss of all that money, whether he has regrets, how he feels about Ashley today, what she said about him at the reunion and MORE!
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Ep. 98: Roda Returns! Jan 11, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are once again joined by Marie Roda.
Marie Roda (@Marie_TBD) had an amazing year in 2018. So much so that she was voted Funniest Commentary & Most Improved by both the patrons & the experts in the Challenge Mania Awards. Marie joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to learn about her big awards wins, break down The Final Reckoning Final, discuss the big moment at the end of the show, let us in on her dating life, explain what went down with her and Amanda, why she doesn't get along with Nelson and whether she was slated to be on Ex on the Beach.
Marie will be with us at Carolines on Broadway along with Susie Meister and Kenny Santucci for Challenge Mania Live on Saturday, January 26th! A few tickets still remain over at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 97: Natalia Negrotti Jan 09, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Natalie Negrotti.
The first time Natalia (@NataliaNegrotti) or Natalie, depending who who is asking, came on #ChallengeMania, it was early into her Challenge career and a few episodes into Vendettas. Now she has 2 seasons, a Redemption House, a 3rd place finish on The Final Reckoning, 2 Elimination of the Year nominations and a Rookie of the Year nod in the Challenge Mania Awards under her belt. This is a new Natalie Negrotti. This is Natalia Negrotti. Natalia joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss The Final Reckoning, Redemption House, her eliminations Vs Brad and Kyle and Johnny and Tony, the lasting impact some of those battles took on her, getting lost during the final, whether Paulie would have taken the money from her, their move to turn on Joss and Sylvia and break their word and MUCH MORE! This a podcast that covers it all and you do not want to miss it!
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Ep 96: Jemmye Part 2 Jan 04, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jemmye Carroll for Part II.
On Part II of this massive semester of Jem Class, Jemmye casts her (unofficial) votes for the Challenge Mania Awards, theorizes what could have been if Camila was still a force on The Challenge and how that would have affected the trajectory of other female competitors and she breaks down the multi-layered internet beef between her Group Text known as "Forever Petty", Kailah and Marie and Angela, Amanda and Nelson that kicked off the "December to Remember" in the Challenge world.
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Ep: 95 Jemmye Part 1 Jan 03, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jemmye Carroll.
One of our favorites, Jemmye Carroll (@JustJem24) to walk us through everything going on in the Challenge world. This interview went so long that we decided to break it into two parts. Here in Part 1, Jemmye explains some of her recent twitter altercations and comments and takes YOUR questions! Check back tomorrow for Part 2 of our chat with Jem!
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EP. 94: TJ LAVIN RETURNS! Jan 02, 2019

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Challenge Host TJ LAVIN!
Who better to ring in the New Year with us at Challenge Mania than the host of The Challenge, TJ LAVIN!?
TJ (@TJLavin) returns to the podcast for the first time in almost a year with a ton of new material to unpack. He tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what fans can expect from the upcoming season, without giving too much away of course! He shares his thoughts on Ashley's million dollar decision, whether Hunter is still to be considered a Challenge Champion, what he thinks of equalizers, what OG he wants to see back, his thoughts on pasta-gate, why Sylvia didn't get sent home for her head-butt on The Final Reckoning and best of all, TJ even casts his vote for a bunch of the Challenge Mania Awards Live on the air! If this podcast is a sign of what is to come in 2019, the sky is the limit!
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Ep. 93: CMA Nominations w/ Susie Meister Dec 26, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Susie Meister to reveal the Challenge Mania Awards nominees.
Our good friend Dr. Susie Meister (@Susie_Meister) of the Brain Candy Podcast (@BrainCandyPod) joins us to go through all of the nominees for the first ever Challenge Mania Awards. We use the nominations as a blueprint for discussing the entire year of The Challenge with Susie, who watches every episode with Sarah Rice on their live Q&A's at www.Patreon.com/Brain Candy.
We go over the nominees for Comeback Player of the Year, Most Improved, Male & Female Rookies of the Year, Elimination of the Year, Funniest Commentary, Best Performance by the "Star", Male & Female Competitor of the Year, Male & Female Cast-member of the Year & Challenger of the Year. We also explain what criteria is being considered and playing a factor for each of these awards. To VOTE in the first ever Challenge Mania Award, become a patron before January 2nd. Every patron gets a vote! www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
Susie will also be with us in NYC for Challenge Mania Live at Carolines on Broadway on Saturday, January 26th. Our other guests will be Kenny Santucci and Marie Roda. Tickets are on-sale at www.ChallengeMania.Live
We will be coming to Chicago at the Chicago Improv along with Wes Bergmann, Nany Gonalez and Melinda Collins. That will be Saturday, February 9th and tickets are on sale at www.ChallengeManiaCHI.com
Lastly, we are coming to the LONE STAR STATE, when we come to The North Door in Austin, TX on Saturday, February 16th, where we will be joined by The Young Bucks, Hunter Barfield & Nelson Thomas!
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Ep. 92: Kayleigh Morris Dec 20, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kayleigh Morris.
Kayleigh Morris (@KMorrisX) was one of the many TV stars from the UK to migrate over to The Challenge on Vendettas. Although her initial season was short-lived, she more than made her mark on The Final Reckoning, where she and Kam came a few eliminations away from the final and their chance at a million dollars. Kayleigh joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about how her TV career started, what her experience in the UK has been like, why she got kicked off Big Brother, what her history is with the other UK Challengers like Melissa, Joss, Rogan and Kyle, what it was like watching Joss take on Derrick, what made her want to go home on Vendettas as well as thoughts on Natalie, Johnny Bananas, Nelson and much more! This is one podcast you do not want to miss! We also reveal the next city we will be heading to for Challenge Mania Live in 2019!
For more Challenge Mania, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania - Not only do we release bonus content every week, but if you are a patron, you can also vote in the first ever Challenge Mania Awards. We'll be announcing the nominees on Wednesday, December 26th here on the podcast!
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Ep. 91: Nehemiah Clark Dec 18, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nehemiah Clark.
Challenge champion Nehemiah Clark (@NehemiahMTV) drops by the show to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what he's been up to since his final Challenge season, Rivals. He talks about how his faith was portrayed on the show, what the story was with him and Beth, who he'd want to play with today, whether he's looking to come back and what was so special about Real World: Austin.
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Ep. 90: Tori Hall Dec 13, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori Hall.
Tori Hall (@ToriFiorenza) is a two-time Challenge Champion. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about how she got started on Road Rules, why her season, Viewers Revenge, should not be considered an actual season, what memories she has of her time on The Challenge, why she and her then husband Brad walked away from the show and what it was like seeing Brad make his return after all these years. Tori sheds light on a few recent back-and-forths between her and Britni Nicol and breaks down the current crop of female competitors on The Challenge. Tori is a great guest and this is not an episode you'll want to miss!
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Ep. 89: Jasmine Reynaud Dec 10, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jasmine Reynaud.
Jasmine was always a fan favorite since her big personality made her stand out on her debut season of Real World: Cancun. She has remained a favorite of Challenge fans over the years with her commentary on social media. Now a mother of two, Jasmine still keeps up with the show, and as she tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER), still has ambitions of returning to the game. Jasmine joins us for a fun chat about The Final Reckoning, how mothers are treated on the show, whether she'd have kept the million dollars like Ashley did, who her favorite cast members are these days and MUCH MORE! This is a really great episode you do not want to miss!
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Ep. 88: Tony Proposes! Dec 06, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are once again joined by the newly engaged Tony Raines.
Normally we wouldn't have a guest on so soon after their last appearance. Unless they're Cara Maria. Just kidding. But in all seriousness, Tony popped the biggest question of his life when he proposed to his then girlfriend, now fiancé, Alyssa Giacone, at The Final Reckoning Reunion. Now, this was taped back in October, but since it hadn't aired, the last time Tony was on the show, he was hesitant to go into detail and ruin the moment we all enjoyed collectively on Tuesday night, closing out what was an otherwise hectic and heated reunion. Tony (@TonyRaines) returns to the show to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what went into the proposal, if he was nervous, whether it affected his demeanor during the rest of the show, his thoughts on how others acted, how he feels about Johnny Bananas and some of the ways in which he treats people, whether he and Alyssa would be open to a wedding special and MORE! Plus, Tony finally speaks about the elimination that sent he and Johnny home just one challenge short of the Final for a million dollars. This is a podcast you do not want to miss. It is Tony Time once again!
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Ep. 87: Faith Stowers Dec 03, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Faith Stowers.
Faith Stowers (@FaithStowers) made her way onto her rookie season of The Challenge this year by way of Vanderpump Rules and Ex on the Beach. She drops by Challenge Mania to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) how she went from serving in the military to a career on Bravo and MTV. She tells us how one gets on Vanderpump Rules and whether any of those folks would cut it on The Challenge. She explains her relationship with Cara Maria and shares her experiences at red hot Final Reckoning Reunion. Plus, finally find out what it is that all of these women see in Kyle! All this and much more!
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Ep: 86: One Year Anniversary Nov 29, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager celebrate Challenge Mania's One Year Anniversary with multiple guests!
It's been exactly one year since we posted our first episode of Challenge Mania. This is our 86th episode in that span and that does not even include all of the bonus content over at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
In this special episode, we talk about the Final Reckoning reunion, and Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) are joined by the people who make this show possible, YOU GUYS! For the first time ever, instead of reading listener questions, we brought as many listeners on as possible to be a part of the show, to thank them, and to answer their questions directly. We also talk to our brilliant artist Craig Marier (@Pan14) to learn about his process and talk about the first year of this wild ride that is sure to continue with all of you Maniacs!
Fitting that our One Year Anniversary podcast is our longest ever, so strap yourselves in and get ready for THREE PLUS HOURS of Challenge Mania!
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Thank you everyone for getting us to the One Year Mark. Over 3 Million Downloads later. We cannot thank each and every one of you enough. If you've ever listened to one episode of Challenge Mania, written a review, told a friend, bought a shirt, come to a live show or even clicked on something we've posted ever, even once, on any platform...we thank you, truly, from the bottom of our hearts!

Ep 85: FINAL Reckoning Review Nov 26, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down The Final Reckoning Finale!
No guest today! For those of you asking for our initial thoughts on last week's BONKERS finale, here they are! The season that started in early July has finally come to a close, and a controversial close at that. Even though Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is in New Zealand, he couldn't resist hooking up with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) to begin to dive into what will likely be a multi-week conversation about the season and the final that was. This is the kind of episode that is typically one of our BONUS PODCASTS over at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania. Because the final is such a hot button issue right now and we want to keep the content coming your way, and even with Scott in transit back to the states from New Zealand, we have decided to make this an iTunes podcast for you as well! Our patrons enjoyed it a few days early, but now it's here for your listening pleasure too. In this episode we discuss the grenades and how they were used, how the final stacks up against recent competitions, whether Ashley made the right move, what Hunter could have done to change his fate and MUCH MORE! If you sign up to become a patron today, not only will you get all of our bonus content like this, you might also be a part of our special One Year Anniversary Episode of Challenge Mania where YOU GUYS will be calling in to serve as guests for the show!
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Ep. 84: Adam King Nov 18, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Adam King.
Adam King (@AdamKingMTV) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss his time on the Challenge, why he feels bad about his performance Rivals, whether he still watches the show, why he wants back on and what music mogul is currently his boss.
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Ep. 83: Your Questions! Nov 13, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager take YOUR QUESTIONS!
We don't have a guest this week, so we get to have fun and spend some time diving into great questions from social media and from our Challenge Mania patrons. This episode was taped shortly before Scott left for New Zealand on 11/10. Towards the end of the episode, we include a clip from a previous Reckoning Review, which is our Patron-Only Bonus Podcast Series where we talk about The Challenge episode from that week over at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania. In this fun and lengthy sample clip, Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) are joined by Challenge expert and friend of the show Derrick Hutek (@DerrickHutek) to discuss the last three teams to leave The Final Reckoning (Shane/Nelson, Brad/Kyle & Kam/Kayleigh) and their potential for championships in the future. The guys also then break down the remaining five teams left on this season and discuss who has the easiest story to root for and the best chances at taking home the title.
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Ep. 82: Nelson Thomas Nov 07, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nelson Thomas.
FINALLY! TYB is IN the building! Nelson Thomas (@MTV_NellyT) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss he and Shane's stellar run on The Final Reckoning, their last couple losses down the stretch and whether he has any regrets, whether he was surprised Derrick wasn't his Vendetta or partner, if he would have taken the money from Shane had they made they final, why he has a beef with Marie Roda, what his current standing with Kayleigh is, if there was any truth to Johnny's rumors about him and Natalie, his thoughts on the Tony & Cory fight and the Johnny & Devin fight from a few weeks back and MUCH MORE!
This podcast was well worth the wait! Tons of stuff on the Dirty XXX altercation between Nelson & Derrick, Nelson's current relationship status and lots of stuff he can't even really discuss yet! This podcast really gets down to the Needy Greedy!
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Ep. 81: Devin Walker Returns Oct 30, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker.
Devin Walker (@MTVDevinWalker) has been a guest on not one, but two of our recent live shows in both Boston and Washington, DC. He's always a great guest on the show and although it's a shame that this episode had to focus on what was far from his finest hour on last week's episode of The Final Reckoning, Devin manages to deliver once again, this time more with his honesty and accountability than his humor and wit.
Devin joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to give his side of what went down during his final days on this season of The Challenge. He answers your questions, talks about whether he is upset with Cory for costing them their season by attacking Tony, if he thinks Tony should have been punished too, what led him to bother Bananas to the extent that he did, if he was trying to get Johnny to throw a punch and lastly, whether he thinks what he did was wrong.
This is an episode of Challenge Mania that you do not want to miss.
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Ep. 80: Melinda Collins Returns! Oct 29, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Melinda Collins.
Melinda Collins (@MelindaStolpMTV) returns to the show, this time for a special BONUS PODCAST that was initially exclusive to Patrons over at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania, where she joined Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for one of our "Reckoning Reviews".
The podcast was so good and so long, Melinda was so great, and this episode of The Final Reckoning has remained such a hot topic that we have chosen to do something we never do...share our exclusive Patron-only content with the masses. Hopefully this will encourage you to consider becoming a Challenge Mania Patron. This is what our bonus podcasts are like over there. Instead of long-form interviews where our guest is the main subject, during these Reckoning Reviews, we break down the week's episode and take questions about or based on that episode. Sometimes it is just Scott & Derrick. Sometimes we have a guest like Melinda. Sometimes we bring on one of YOU for our Meet the Patrons podcast series!
On this podcast, we dive head first into the crazy episode of The Challenge where Cory and Tony get into it physically and Devin and Johnny get into it verbally. Please note that this podcast was taped before we had Tony on to clarify a few things. If you haven't heard that episode yet, that's fine. Listen to this one first actually, then that one. We taped this one on Wednesday, October 24th, the day after that episode aired. This one is loaded with opinions and it even gets pretty amped up a few times. This episode of The Final Reckoning hit us just as hard as it hit most of you guys. We then spoke to Tony a few days later and it actually does look now like we're going to be having Devin on to add another perspective to this whole ordeal. Stay tuned for that later this week.
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Ep. 79: Tony Tells All Oct 25, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tony Raines.
After that crazy episode of The Final Reckoning Tuesday, we had to go right to the source. Tony Raines (@T_Raines33) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break down the altercations depicted on The Challenge this week. He opens up about his feelings about it now, how he felt about it then and reveals some of the stuff we didn't get to see as well. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss!
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Ep. 78: Rachel Robinson Oct 22, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Rachel Robinson.
One of the baddest women to ever play the game, Challenge and Road Rules OG Rachel Robinson (@Rachel_Fitness) joins the show to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what she's up to now, why it's so important to vote on 11/6, who she thinks the best female competitor of all time is besides herself, whether a Challenge in her future is a possibility, when the last time she was called was, why she stopped saying Yes to the show, what she thinks of the Lavender Ladies and the players of today and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 77: Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager Oct 17, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by...nobody!
It's 100+ minutes of the guys discussing their time in DC this past weekend, the elimination-heavy episode of The Final Reckoning from this week, the violent trailer for the next episode and more. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) take YOUR QUESTIONS and even put together ideal casts for a future season of The Challenge.
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Ep. 76: Marie Returns! Oct 10, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Marie Roda.
One of our favorite guests, Marie Roda (@Marie_TBD) returns to the podcast on the heels of her biggest episode ever. Marie joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) as she breaks down that intense head butt/nudge scene with Sylvia, the touching moment she had with Cara in the deliberation booth, her Challenge performance, being turned on by the Lavender Ladies and more. Marie tells us who is "corny" in the Final Reckoning house, what brought on her recent beefs with Nelson and Paulie, whether she is quitting The Challenge for good and what it feels like to have all these new fans.
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Ep. 75: Jenna Compono Oct 05, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jenna Compono.
Jenna Compono (@JennaCompono) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss how she wound up on The Real World, the relationship that got her there, dealing with her recent injury, her friendships with Nany and Kailah, being in a very public relationship with Zach, watching him play out The Final Reckoning with Amanda, how she felt watching this past Tuesday's episode, what she thinks her threatening tweet might be in regards to, her early exit from the game, thoughts on TYB and The Lavender Ladies and MUCH MORE! This episode is almost two hours of Jenna not holding back and was WELL worth the wait!
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Ep. 74: Johnny Bananas Sep 26, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johnny Bananas.
The face of The Challenge franchise for close to a decade finally makes his much anticipated first appearance on Challenge Mania and it is a good one! Johnny (@JohnnyBananas) drops by for almost TWO HOURS to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about his new late-night show gig 1st Look on NBC, which premieres this Saturday after SNL and how it all came about. Then, Johnny discusses why he doesn't like the new crop of talent infiltrating The Challenge landscape, what his favorite format is, what new format he wishes they would institute, who his Challenge Kryptonite is, what went wrong during the famous backpack challenge with CT, how a guy who never watched and still doesn't watch reality TV ended up the face of it and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 73: "The Gauntlet Queen" Sarah Greyson Sep 20, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by "The Gauntlet Queen" Sarah Greyson.
If you blinked, you missed Sarah Greyson's (@TheGreySauce) run on The Challenge. It lasted one season, after she made her debut on Road Rules: Campus Crawl. But boy did she leave a mark. She was the first ever cast member to compete in an elimination and win. Her five elimination wins in a season are still tied for the single-season record. She is a Challenge Champ, having won the season of The Gauntlet. Her performance earned her the nickname "The Gauntlet Queen" and recently Bill Simmons said it was the Challenge moment(s) he remembered the most fondly over his years as a viewer. That however, was Sarah's last season. She quickly vanished from the scene to pursue other ambitions and never looked back. She IS however joining Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on stage at the Brea Improv for Challenge Mania Live on September 22nd! Before that, she stopped by Challenge Mania to share her story with the wider pool of Maniacs who listen to the podcast all around the world and catch us up on what she's been up to and whether she'd ever return. This is a Challenge history lesson of sorts, and a look at a very important cast member who deserves more recognition that she gets!
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Ep. 72: Melinda Collins Sep 18, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Melinda Collins.
Melinda Collins (Formerly Melinda Stolp) is one of the most well-liked cast members in the history of the Real World or The Challenge. She was on one of the most beloved seasons of Real World, the Austin season. She had a very serious relationship play out and advance on screen, with Danny, over the course of both her Real World season and The Challenge. On top of all that, she is just an absolute delight and looks back on her time with the show fondly, and still watches every week to this day. Melinda (@MelindaStolpMTV) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about getting cast for Real World Austin, her brief marriage to her fellow cast member Danny, what she thinks of the show and the cast these days and MORE! This is a super fun episode and we cannot wait to have Melinda back! She is incredibly fun and hilarious!
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Ep 71: Ashley Mitchell Returns! Sep 13, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ashley Mitchell.
Since the last time she was on Challenge Mania, Ashley Mitchell (@MTVASHLEYBROOKE) blew the roof off of Champs Vs Stars on her way out and entered The Final Reckoning on a slight delay after she and Hunter blasted their way into the game as mercenaries. Makes you realize this is how the mercenary concept should have been done the whole time. Sorry, Derrick (@DerrickMTV). Ashley joins Derrick and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about her experience on Champs Vs Stars, the reunion, Louise Hazel and more! She discusses the drama she's been involved with since entering #TheChallenge32 house, whether she violated Girl Code, what makes the Lavender Ladies such a tight unit and why Hunter was really so upset that she decided to cozy up to Kyle. That is certainly not all! As always, she bounces all over the place and no one is safe. Ashley is ALWAYS a fun guest but she is in particularly rare form in this episode!
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Ep. 70: Paulie Calafiore Returns! Sep 07, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are once again joined by Paulie Calafiore.
Paulie Calafiore (@PaulCalafiore_) is one of the most talked about characters on The Challenge, and he's been in the Redemption House for several weeks. That's saying something. Paulie returns to Challenge Mania to discuss some of his bigger moments on the show thus far with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and break down his recent twitter beefs with Kyle and Marie.
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Ep. 69: Angela Babicz Sep 05, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Angela Babicz.
Angela Babicz (@AngelaBabicz) is a Challenge rookie but she's certainly not playing like one! She joins by to tell (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) how she became a bad girl, how she ended up on the beach with her exes and what led her to The Challenge. She talks about her partner Faith, her relationship with Johnny Bananas, her beef with Killa Kam and a whole lot more!
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Ep. 68: Hunter Barfield & Shane Landrum Aug 30, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Hunter Barfield and Scott Yager chats with Shane Landrum.
We had a massive episode of The Final Reckoning on Tuesday, and who better to have on the show right afterwards than one half of the mercenary team who fought their way into the house, Hunter Barfield (@HBarfield13). Hunter returns to Challenge Mania to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) when he found out Ashley was his partner, when they realized they had a shot to get back in the game, what teams he was worried about, why he gets along so well with Nelson & Corey, whether his wrist held up and much more!
Then, just like he did on Tuesday's episode of The Challenge, Shane Landrum (@Shannanity) takes over the show to explain his verbal sparring from the last episode and his bold and polarizing move to throw the Challenge.
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Ep. 67: Trishelle Cannatella Aug 28, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Trishelle Cannatella.
Trishelle has done it all. After getting her start on Real World: Las Vegas and participating in many seasons of The Challenge, she made appearances on several other networks, reality shows, in movies, as a host and even in poker tournaments. Trishelle (@TrishelleC) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about her time on one of the most beloved and talked about seasons of Bunim-Murray's flagship show ever made, the original season of Real World: Las Vegas.
Trishelle is an amazing guest because she calls it like she sees it and tells it like it is. Find out what Challenge cast members she grew to dislike over the years, why she really left Sarah on Rivals II, what led to her altercation with Aneesa, what Dustin had against her on The Battle of the Seasons, whether she's hoping for a Vegas reunion or call from The Challenge Gods to return and much more! On top of all that, Trishelle has had run ins with almost everyone in the entertainment industry over the years and she has stories for days. We get some good ones in this incredibly fun episode of Challenge Mania with one of the true OGs and a true household name to any MTV fan!
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Ep. 66: Brad Fiorenza Returns! Aug 24, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Brad Fiorenza.
Brad (@BradFiorenza) has been all over The Final Reckoning, whether it be his relationship, his partners relationships, game moves, winning daily Challenges, tossing disadvantages at some teams, burn votes at others, getting yelled at by suburban bareknuckle boxers and more. Brad returns to the show to catch Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) up on his life since Vendettas when we last spoke to the veteran in the midst of his second major run on the show. As always, Brad is a fun guest you do not want to miss!
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Ep. 65: Wes Part 2 Aug 20, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined once again by Weston Bergmann.
With so much history between Wes (@WestonBergmann) and Derrick (@DerrickMTV), it took a 2 hour Part 1 to clear the air and just get up to speed on their rivalry and put some of that behind us. Wes was kind enough to stick around for another hour of Challenge talk about the fight league he almost started, his thoughts on Bananas, Tony, Cara and Cohutta, why he relates more to the Stars than the Champs, how he really felt Derrick did on Dirty XXX and against Joss on Vendettas and MORE! Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) doesn't necessarily need to play referee AS much on this part, but its a really fun chat that explores the mind of one of the biggest names in the game, who also watches the show every week!
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Ep. 64: Landon Lueck Aug 15, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Landon Lueck.
We have been trying to make this podcast happen ALL year. Landon is not on social media. Landon is not on Twitter. Landon is not on Instagram. More on that in the episode. We joked about the hashtag #WheresLandon during the early days of #ChallengeMania and we are happy that we were able to find him and bring him to the airwaves to catch up with you all.
Landon drops by to tell us where he's been and why he left his Challenge career behind. He reveals whether he had any idea about the rumors that he would be on this current season and sheds light on why that might have been. We get to the bottom of his recent Instagram presence and his cameo on the Challenge account. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Landon reminisce about some of their battles on The Challenge and Landon reveals the hardest thing he ever had to do on the show. And of course, Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) attempts to find out if another season, even if it's Champs Vs Stars, is still on the table!
We hope this podcast lives up to the hype and the long-awaited journey to get here. We only got him for an hour, but tried to make the most of it. Hopefully it will be the first of many hours that we can bring you over the next few years.
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Ep. 63: Weston Bergmann Aug 13, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Weston Bergmann.
Wes (@WestonBergmann) has won more eliminations than any other Challenge competitor. Wes has 2 Challenge Championships. Wes has appeared on all 3 Champs Vs Stars spin-offs. So why hasn't Wes been on Challenge Mania yet? Even though Wes has admitted to BEING a Challenge Maniac himself, having listened to most of, if not all of the past episodes, it took 62 episodes to get Wes on the show because simply put...if you ask anybody...Wes and Derrick do not like each other. At least, that's what they thought. That's what we thought. That's what the internet thought.
Over the past few years, it has felt that you have had to either identify as "Team Wes" or "Team Derrick" and tons of Challenge fans who root for and respect both of them have been torn by the well-publicized differences between the two legends of the game.
Today, that all comes to a head. Wes joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to set the record straight on what exactly caused them to develop this real-life rivalry over the years, and over the course of a 90+ minute conversation, the guys navigate through each and every moment that drove them apart.
This episode is a MUST LISTEN for any Challenge fan, particularly those who have always wanted to get to the bottom of one of the most talked about rivalries in the game.
The goal is to "PUT A BOW" on the bad blood and put the past in the past, no matter how long it takes. Listen to find out if that bow ever gets properly applied! If it does, maybe Wes will stick around for a Part II to talk about everything ELSE in the Challenge world BUT him and Derrick. Let's cross our fingers!
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Ep. 62: Chuck Mowery Aug 09, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Chuck Mowery.
Chuck Mowery (@MTV_Chuckalodon) had a short lived stint on The Final Reckoning but not before briefly "rekindling" things in the Redemption House with his ex, Britni Nicol, who was our last guest on Challenge Mania. Chuck joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to clear the air about why him and Britni initially parted ways as a couple, to shed some light on some of the inappropriate behavior that went down between the two of them on The Challenge, what his girlfriend thought, what he thinks of Brad, his Are You The One cast, how he wound up on the show, his hopes for future Challenges, how he stacks up in a swimming Challenge against Wes and much more!
For even MORE STEW check out www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where we break down EVERY episode of The Final Reckoning in our BONUS EPISODES!
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Ep. 61: Britni Nicol Returns! Aug 05, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Britni Nicol.
Britni Nicol (@BritniNicol) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for her return to Challenge Mania on a rare Sunday edition of the podcast, fresh off of her farewell on The Final Reckoning. Britni reveals some sad and surprising news regarding the status of her relationship with Brad Fiorenza and what events on the show may have partially led to it.
In addition, Britni talks about her time on The Final Reckoning, partnering with her ex-boyfriend Chuck, living in Redemption House, getting sent home without competing, her feud with Da'Vonne, Paulie's outburst during her exit and much more!
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Ep. 60: Kenny Santucci Jul 31, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kenny Santucci.
It's been a while since anyone has heard from Kenny Santucci, at least in regards to his time on this wacky TV program of ours. For our 60th episode of Challenge Mania, Kenny (@KennySantucci) drops by to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what he's been up to since his 3 title wins with Derrick, where the nickname Mr. Beautiful came from, whether he still watches the show, whether he purposely keeps his distance, if any of his TV rivalries are still a thing, if he would have taken Sarah's money like Johnny did, some word association and MUCH MORE!
This is an episode that you do NOT want to miss!
For even MORE Challenge Mania content, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and listen to our bonus episode commentaries, Breaking News updates and extended interviews.
We have a TON of new merch up at the www.ChallengeMania.Shop so head over there and support your favorite cast members like Devin, Jemmye, Shane and Paulie who ALL have new gear in the shop!

Ep. 59: Jem Class Jul 26, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jemmye Carroll.
One of our favorite guests returns for her first appearance in seven months! Jemmye (@JustJem24) drops by Challenge Mania after just launching her first ever shirt at the www.ChallengeMania.Shop to take Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to JEM CLASS!
Jemmye talks about the drama in the Redemption and Main Houses on The Final Reckoning, the idea of OG cast members returning on Instagram and whether it might affect the show in the future, where ALL twitter beefs are legit, why she didn't like what was said about Davonne on last week's show, thoughts on suitcase gate from Vendettas, who she wants to date from Big Brother, make out with from The Challenge and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 58: Nicole Ramos Jul 24, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nicole Ramos.
First are foremost, apologies for the subpar audio during the intro, outro and towards the end of the interview during this podcast. We had some technical issues and chose to push through them. We appreciate your understanding!
Nicole Ramos (@NicoleXORamos) started as her cousin Nany's Bloodline partner! Fast forward a few years and her beloved cousin is no longer a series regular and Nicole is getting asked back every season!
Nicole joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss her time in Spain with Derrick, Rogan and Kellyanne, why she's ending her IG Live series, how she replaced on family member on The Challenge and then stole the spot of another, what her cousin Nany is up to these days, whether either of them want to come back for another Challenge and what she has planned for this Friday.
For MORE Challenge Mania, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania
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We hope to see you in LA on September 22nd at the Brea Improv! Tickets available at www.ChallengeMania.Live

Ep. 57: Sylvia Marie Jul 19, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sylvia Marie.
Sylvia Marie (@SylviaMTV) brings her great energy to Challenge Mania to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about her Real World season, how she stole her spot on the show from a friend of hers, her time on Invasion and Vendettas, what we can expect from The Final Reckoning, what it's like being partners with Joss, whether it's fair that Johnny is partnered with Tony and much more!
For even more Challenge Mania, head over to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania

Ep. 56: Kendal Sheppard Jul 17, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kendal Sheppard.
It's been a while since Kendal Sheppard (@KendalSheppard) has appeared on her last season of The Challenge, The Inferno, where she came out on top.
Kendal has since resurfaced, and has become one of the more active OG cast-members on social media, developing a dedicated following along the way. Kendal drops by Challenge Mania to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what brought her back, whether she watches the show, how the social media experiment has gone so far, her runs ins with fans of other cast-members, her relationships past and present with The Miz and Blair, whether she wants to go back on The Challenge or not, ghost stories and MUCH MORE!
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Ep. 55: Melissa Reeves Jul 12, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Melissa Reeves.
Melissa Reeves (@DJMelReeves) was part of the UK Invasion of Vendettas. She made her mark on that season by cozying up to Nicole Z, taking part in what was called one of the most intense female eliminations of all time with Sylvia, and brewing up some bad blood with Kam and Kailah.
Melissa joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on the heels of a quick exit from the current season, The Final Reckoning, after a fight with Kailah. Melissa breaks down the fight, why it happened and what we didn't see on TV. She talks about how she became a DJ and got started in Reality TV over in England. She also goes over her experiences , feuds and relationships from both Vendettas and The Final Reckoning.
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Ep. 54: Katie Cooley Jul 09, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Katie Cooley.
You might know Katie Cooley (@KatieCooley26) as Katie Doyle, which was her name back when she competed on nine seasons of The Challenge.
Katie is a fan favorite who made a name for herself with her personality rather than performance, even though she made two finals and won the Inferno.
Katie joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about her time on the show, some of her famous eliminations, fights, arguments and pranks she may have been the butt of. Katie talks about whether she watches the show today, who she roots for and whether she would ever come back, even if just to do a Champs Vs Stars season.
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Ep. 53: Derrick Henry Jul 03, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Derrick Henry.
"The Other Derrick" drops by Challenge Mania to tell Derrick 1.0 (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what it's like following in the footsteps of the man he shares a name with. Henry (@ImDRoc15) shares his story of being cast for Are You The One via Tinder, what really happened with Tori's cell phone after Dirty 30, his unknown romance with Ashley Mitchell, what lead to the famous physical confrontation between Angela and Alicia that was referenced multiple times on Ex on the Beach and what it's like competing on The Final Reckoning with so many exes.
This episode is jam-packed with stew to go with all of those hot dogs, burgers and beer at your Fourth of July BBQ. Have a great holiday and enjoy the show!

Ep. 52: Paulie Calafiore Jun 26, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paulie Calafiore.
Paulie Calafiore (@PaulCalafiore_) hasn't even appeared on an episode of #TheChallenge yet and he's already gotten the Maniacs forming opinions on him due to his brash attitude on social media and well-publicized relationship woes. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his time on #BigBrother and #ExOnTheBeach, getting cast for his original season, being a lifelong fan of The Challenge, why he was meant to play this game over the others, recent missteps in his treating of women in the past and present, his first impressions of other #Challenge32 competitors and more!
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Ep. 51: Tony Time Jun 21, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tony Raines.
Tony Raines (@T_Raines33) was our first ever guest on #ChallengeMania in December. Since then he turned on Bananas, eliminating him from #Vendettas and beginning a changing of the guard throughout the franchise, made the final on that show and won #ChampsVsStars with CT. Safe to say he had a lot to discuss and Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) had a lot to catch up with him on.
Follow the guys on twitter and let them know who YOU want to hear on the podcast next. #ChallengeAccepted
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If you want even MORE Challenge Mania, head over to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and consider joining the team and becoming a patron. You'll get bonus episode commentaries and special interviews you won't hear anywhere else! This week we'll be posting ten extra minutes of CARA MARIA Q&A that will not be going up anywhere else.
We are coming to Orlando Florida next Saturday, June 30th to host the Challenge Throwdown event and do Challenge Mania style interviews all day AT the party! We hope to see you there! Tickets available at www.ThrowdownOrlando.Rocks

Ep. 50: Vendettas Champ Cara Maria Jun 19, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined once again by Cara Maria Sorbello.
Who better to join Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for the 50TH EPISODE of #ChallengeMania than one of our favorite guests; Cara Maria (@CaraMariaMTV)?!
Since her last appearance on the podcast, Cara WON Vendettas, got involved in the most talked about about #Challenge relationship aka #PaulieGate and was recently announced as being part of the #Challenge32 cast, on a team with another podcast favorite, MARIE RODA! (@MarieTBD)
Cara, an open book as always, opens up about Vendettas, her time at the reunion, not getting to truly enjoy her win, getting to the final and the moves she had to make, voting in Leroy, alliances she had during the season, her bond with Kyle, becoming the first ever solo champion and what she has to say to ANYONE who thinks she didn't deserve to win!
We dive right into the Paulie stuff and find out her side of the story, the correct timeline for when everything went down compared to when we all found out, and hear what she has to say about the reaction she has gotten since it's become public.
All of that and a whole lot more! Find out what she thinks of her Final Reckoning partner and whether she knows her birthday, what her and Kailah have in common and more of YOUR QUESTIONS on another jam-packed episode of CHALLENGE MANIA!
We are coming to ORLANDO, FLORIDA with Cara Maria and more on June 30th for Challenge Mania Live AT the Challenge Throwdown event. You can get tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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For MORE Challenge Mania including some BONUS CONTENT featuring Cara Maria answering MORE questions about Kailah, getting "shipped" with Johnny and her hair color, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where extra content is posted each week just for patrons!

Ep. 49: Kailah Casillas Jun 14, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager and joined by Kailah Casillas.
The first time Kailah (@Kailah_Casillas) was on #ChallengeMania, there was a lot of game on #TheChallengeVendettas left to play.
This time around she drops by to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about the season that was, the Kayleigh luggage incident, her first ever Challenge final and coming in 4th, working with Tony and Devin to overthrow Johnny and what she took from the season as a whole.
Kailah also talks about #ChampsVsStars, partnering with #DrakeBell, why she thinks none of the stars should dare attempt to do a full season of #TheChallenge and more!
PLUS, the #Challenge32 trailer just landed and Kailah is ALL OVER IT! She goes into as much as she can about the upcoming season THE FINAL RECKONING!
We reckon you guys are going to dig this stew-filled episode! #BrewTheStew
We are coming to do Challenge Mania from the Challenge Throwdown event in ORLANDO on 6/30 and you can get tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 48: Shady Shane Landrum Jun 13, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by "Shady" Shane Landrum.
Shane Landrum (@Shannanity) might be currently banned from twitter for saying unkind things about a popular pancake franchise having a mid-life crisis, but he cannot be completely silenced!
Shane makes his return to #ChallengeMania to #BrewTheStew on all things #TheChallenge, beginning with his dramatic exit from #ChampsVsStars and his war of words with Casper Smart. Shane talks to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about his beef with Nicole Z, his upcoming team dynamic with Nelson on #Challenge32 The Final Reckoning, what exactly "poli-dicking" is and who the best is at it, his thoughts on the new Challenge cast-member who has shaken up the internet over the past week or two and MUCH MORE!
Enjoy some FREE SHANE while we try to #FREESHANE on Twitter!
Follow the guys on twitter and let them know who YOU want to hear on the podcast next! #ChallengeAccepted
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Ep. 47: Kellyanne Judd Jun 06, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kellyanne Judd.
Since her debut on the #RealWordSydney, Kellyanne has proved to be one of the most fun characters on #TheChallenge, and this podcast is no different.
Kellyanne (@KellyAnneJudd) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to tell her side of the Spain story that Derrick & Rogan shared weeks ago, what her current relationship with #TheChallenge is, her time on Real World Sydney, how she went from hating Wes to falling for him, how she feels about the Brain Candy girls, what her biggest Challenge regrets are are MORE!
Follow the guys on twitter and let them know who YOU want to hear next on #ChallengeMania #ChallengeAccepted
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Ep. 46: The Miz May 30, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Mike "The Miz" Mizanin.
When Mike (@MikeTheMiz) Mizanin appeared on #TheRealWorld Back to New York, he unveiled his alter-ego, The Miz, and proclaimed that one day he would be a wrestling superstar.
Fast forward to today and The Miz is one of the true top stars of the WWE, having headlined Wrestlemania 27, held every title in the book and recently being awarded Rolling Stone's "Wrestler of the Year" in 2017.
Recently Mike returned to his roots and began hosting after-shows for #TheChallenge and has become the host and poster-boy for the spinoff, #ChampsVsStars
Mike joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) while driivng himself to Smackdown Live for an AWESOME edition of #ChallengeMania to discuss his multi-faceted career and how be bounces from project to project. Mike talks about recently becoming a father, his new Docu-Series Miz & Mrs, whether he still gets The Challenge itch to compete, what made him return to the MTV fold, who from The Challenge he could see succeeding in the ring, which Challenge catchphrase he is looking to steal , his former tag partner competing on Survivor, golf carts, spider bites, jet planes and much MORE!
Follow the guys on twitter @DerrickMTV and @SHOTOFYAGER and let them know who YOU want to hear on the podcast next! #ChallengeAccepted
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Challenge Mania Live is THIS SATURDAY, June 2nd at Carolines on Broadway in New York City at 2pm featuring Derrick, Scott and their special guests Mark Long, Emily Schromm and Darrell Taylor. It's a live interactive version of the podcast that you will NOT hear online! Tickets are still available at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 45: Rogan O'Connor May 23, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Rogan O'Connor.
Rogan O'Connor may have been the first person to leave #TheChallengeVendettas. He may have come up short on the race the cast took part in the first day. He may have never set foot in the #Challenge house itself, but trust us...none of that matters.
Rogan joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to reminisce about the time he spent with Derrick in Spain, how the two know each other, share some fun stories, his ten year relationship with Joss, his history with Kyle, his feelings on Cara Maria, his connection to a certain Bad Girls Club / Ex on the Beach star and much more!
Rogan may spend more time on this episode of #ChallengeMania than he did on his entire season of #TheChallenge but that is a good thing because he is one hell of a guest!
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Ep. 44: Aneesa Ferreira Returns! May 21, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa Ferreira.
The last time Aneesa (@AneesaMTV) was on #ChallengeMania, it was along with Michelle Waterson, to discuss their cagefight elimination on the last season of #ChampsVsStars
This time around, Aneesa is appearing solo, and it gives Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) a chance to go back in time and dive into Aneesa's long and storied #Challenge career. She shares thoughts on her favorite eliminations, her Real World casting story, current relationship with Veronica and much more!
Unfortunately Aneesa is no longer competing on this season of Champs Vs Stars due to an injury she sustained after going head to head with CT during a daily challenge. The guys get the scoop about that, how she feels about the injury, the challenge it took place during and whether it affects her plans to compete in the future at all.
If you want MORE Challenge Mania, head over to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and see if the bonus content can feed that fix!
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Ep. 43: Louise Hazel May 17, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Louise Hazel.
Former Olympian Louise Hazel (@LouiseHazel) is on her SECOND season of #TheChallenge #ChampsVsStars, having also competed on the debut season of the spinoff, #ChampsVsPros
She has been one of, if not the most generally accepted celebrity/athlete to cross over into the realm of the Challenge and fans are already salivating at the thought of her considering a full season of the show.
Louise joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to address whether that is something she might entertain down the line, losing a foot race to Wes on national television, her fellow stars cast, running this current season an why she has succeeded thus far, how The Challenge compares to the Olympics, her new podcast and much more!
If you want even MORE #ChallengeMania content, head over to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where we release bonus episodes each week!
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Ep. 42: Mystery Guest May 15, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by a Challenge Hall of Famer who is on Scott's Mount Rushmore.
It's time to reveal our third and final Special Guest for the first ever #ChallengeMania stage show, Challenge Mania Live, taking place at Carolines on Broadway in New York City on Saturday, June 2nd at 2pm. Tickets are available at www.ChallengeMania.Live
That guest, who is revealed in this episode, is also our guest! They join is to discuss Champs Vs Stars, Vendettas, their involvement in both, thoughts on Tony Time, injuries and more!
One hint is that this Challenge competitor is one who is feared and respected by everyone!
Follow Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on twitter and let them know who you want to hear on the show next! #ChallengeAccepted
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Ep. 41: Cohutta Grindstaff Returns! May 08, 2018

Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) & Scott Yager are once again joined by Cohutta Grindstaff.
There was such a positive response to Cohutta's first appearance and Challenge Maniacs were clamoring for a Part II so since Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) is in Spain, we brought Cohutta (@CohuttaLee) back for a second chat about running with bulls, good guys on #TheChallenge, his thoughts on #Bananas, #TonyTime and a really emotional story about his last days with his grandfather.
If you're looking for MORE #ChallengeMania content, there are also going to be three new shows over at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania over the next couple weeks as well!

Ep: 40: Abram Boise Returns! May 01, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are once again joined by Abram Boise.
Abram (@AbramBoise) was JUST on #ChallengeMania, but his podcast got such a great response and so many of you wanted a part II, that we decided to give it to you right away.
Abe rejoins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for another lengthy discussion about #TheChallenge and much more!
If you're looking for even more Challenge Mania concent, head over to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania

Ep. 39: Cohutta Grindstaff Apr 24, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cohutta Grindstaff.
Cohutta Lee Grindstaff (@CohuttaLee) has one of those voices you just never forget.
He graces #ChallengeMania with that voice for a fun interview filled with his southern charm!
Cohutta tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and (@SHOTOFYAGER) what he's been up to since Bloodlines, whether he's ready for another #Challenge and who he'd choose to partner with in an Exes format. Cohutta and Derrick go down memory lane, back to their days on The Island, to clear the air as to whether sharks were ever involved. Cohutta shares his Real World casting story and answers some more of YOUR QUESTIONS!
Follow the guys on twitter and let them know who you want to hear on the show next! #ChallengeAccepted
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www.ChallengeMania.Live is coming to Carolines on Broadway on Saturday June 2nd when Scott & Derrick will be joined on stage by Mark Long, Emily Schromm and more! Not a bad time to be a Challenge MANIAC!

Ep. 38: Abram Boise Apr 19, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Abram Boise.
Abram Boise (@AbramBoise) is a #Challenge legend.
The man started on #RoadRules and appeared on NINE seasons of #TheChallenge, winning two and making the finals in four.
He most recently appeared on the season Battle of the Bloodlines, and has since been off the grid for the most part, admittedly not following the show, something he didnt even do when he was participating actively
Abram joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a candid chat about his experiences on his last season, whether he wants to come back for one more, almost doing #ChampsVsStars, his Road Rules origin story, the time his cast and Derrick's Road Rules casts collided, flying jets with Alton and MUCH MORE!
This is one podcast you do not want to miss! Abram was also nice enough to give us some of his Challenge jerseys to give away. #ChallengeAccepted
CONTEST #1 is a PHOTOSHOP CONTEST: Come up with your best movie poster or photoshop about or including Abram. One winner will be selected to receive a jersey.
CONTEST #2: Sign up for our Facebook group, as someone will be selected at random from there in the coming weeks. A heads up will be given and a post will be made for entries to be gathered, so you have time to sign up at www.Facebook.com/ChallengeManiaPodcast
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Ep. 37: Emily Schromm Returns! Apr 17, 2018

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by a Mystery Guest! Well, it was supposed to be a mystery but she went and filmed herself taping the podcast and put it in her Instagram story!
That's right, it's time to reveal another one of our special guests for Challenge Mania Live at Carolines on Broadway in New York City on Saturday, June 2nd!
Challenge All Star and former Champion Emily Schromm (@EmFitMTV) drops by #ChallengeMania to make the announcement with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) that she will be joining Mark Long for the live show n New York City! Tickets to the show are available at www.ChallengeMania.Live
Emily talks about her new EmPack Nomad and the gym she's opening, takes a trip down memory lane with Derrick about a Cara Maria encounter and sheds some light on whether she's likely to do another Challenge any time soon.
But before that, Scott grills Derrick about the clip that took the internet by storm of mercenaries gone mad at the #VendettasReunion where Derrick and Jordan Wiseley go toe to toe and almost come to blows over the mistreatment of Cara Maria.
Scott asks Derrick YOUR QUESTIONS about the showdown to get ready for the final episode of Vendettas tonight!
Follow the guys on twitter to find out who will be on the show next and ask questions for future episodes! Also become a part of our Facebook Page at www.Facebook.com/ChallengeManiaPodcast
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Ep. 36: Michelle Waterson Returns! Apr 13, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by UFC and Challenge star, Michelle Waterson.
Michelle Waterson (@KarateHottieMMA) appeared on one of the first few episodes of #ChallengeMania to break down her epic elimination with Aneesa on #ChampsVsStars last season.
After making the finals of that show, she returned to training for MMA full time and is appearing in her first fight since #ChampsVsStars finished airing, live on FOX this coming Saturday for the UFC.
Michelle joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about whether she'd ever come back for a full-on season of #TheChallenge, her fight this coming Saturday, Ronda Rousey's Wrestlemania debut, the Conor McGregor incident in Brooklyn last week, cutting weight and much more!
PLUS Derrick and Scott answer YOUR QUESTIONS at the beginning and end of the podcast. That's right, not only does Derrick answer your questions, but for the first time ever, Scott even shares a bit about his professional and personal life.
Keep sending in your questions for future guests by following us on Twitter! #ChallengeAccepted
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Ep. 35: Devyn Simone Apr 10, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devyn Simone.
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match...
Devyn Simone (@DevynSimone) is a veteran of #TheRealWorld Brooklyn and a two-time finalist of #TheChallenge. Since then, Devyn has established herself as a successful expert in the field of romance and relationships
Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) get Devyn's expert insight on who the perfect matches are for some of the current and past Challenge stars, whether castmembers are doomed from the start, her past experiences and she even weighs in on Derrick's prospects in the dating pool as well.
Find out if Devyn would do another #Challenge, if she's been approached recently and if there is more hosting on the horizon after her appearance on the aftershow last week!
Follow the guys on twitter and let us know who YOU want to hear on #ChallengeMania next! #ChallengeAccepted
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Ep. 34: Nicole Zanatta Apr 05, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nicole Zanatta.
There is no telling what would have happened if Nicole (@N_ZanattaMTV) didn't injure her ankle in the first leg of #TheChallengeVendettas final on Tuesday, eliminating her from the competition and removing her chances of her first victory.
We don't know yet who wins the whole thing, but we know it isn't her. That being said, Nicole has made the final in her two #Challenge appearances thus far, has been involved in a showmance or two and is far from tight-lipped when it comes to her feelings on other competitors. In other words, she is the perfect podcast guest.
Nicole joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for a talk about her past performances on the show, her untimely exit, her career as a firefighter and her former career as a police officer, Tony Time, Laurel, Cara Maria, her dating life and much more!
Follow the guys on twitter on let us know who YOU want to hear on the show next! #ChallengeAccepted
If you want MORE #ChallengeMania content, bonus episodes go up on the Patreon site at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania including episode commentaries and much more!
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Ep. 33: Mark Long Returns! Apr 03, 2018

The first ever www.CHALLENGEMANIA.LIVE is taking place on Saturday, June 2nd at 2pm from the world-famous Carolines on Broadway in New York City.
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager reveal the first of three special guests that will be joining them on stage in NYC. That person serves as the surprise guest for this JAM PACKED episode filled with stories dating all the way back to the first days of reality programming on MTV.
Our guest is also the newest addition to the www.ChallengeMania.Shop so check out their new gear there as well!
See, secrets CAN be fun! Since eventually everyone found out that our first special guest at Carolines will be none other than MARK LONG (@TheMarkLong), we felt it best to reveal it here to.
Follow the guys on twitter @DerrickMTV and @SHOTOFYAGER to hear who is up next! We promise we will actually tell you this time. Tickets for Challenge Mania Live are going fast and are available at www.ChallengeMania.Live!
Remember to check out the Challenge Mania Patreon at www.ChallengeManiaPodcast.com for access to bonus podcast episodes, added content, contests, raffles and more!

Ep. 32: Leroy Garrett Mar 30, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Leroy Garrett.
Leroy Garrett (@Bruce_Lee85) has always been a fan favorite on #TheChallenge, even though his closest ally is the extremely polarizing Johnny Bananas.
Leroy has garnered the support of viewers by playing a straight up game, remaining loyal, up front, honest and rarely, if ever, getting his hands dirty.
Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) chat with Leroy on the heels of perhaps his most heated episode, not only of this season of #TheChallengeVendettas, but quite possibly in his entire Challenge career. After being thrown into elimination, Leroy beat Brad to become the last member of the 8-person final, which begins next week.
Leroy talks about Tony Raines' "front-stabbing" ways all season and in this last episode, what it was like sharing the After Show stage with Laurel and how he feels about her, who HE would have put in if the roles were reversed; Kam or Cara, which castmember needs his back shaved the most often and of course, he answers a bunch of YOUR QUESTIONS!
This is one of our best episodes ever and it has it all, laughs, history, intensity, STEW and much more!
Follow the guys on twitter and let us know who YOU want to hear next! #ChallengeAccepted
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If you live in the New York area, head over to www.ChallengeMania.Live for tickets and info on our first ever CHALLENGE MANIA LIVE from Carolines on Broadway in New York City on June 2nd!

Ep. 31: Syrus Yarbrough Mar 27, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Syrus Yarbrough.
Syrus is a true MTV original, having first appeared in the 6th season of #TheRealWorld, Boston, before beginning a lengthy and successful career on #TheChallenge.
Although we haven't seen Syrus on the show in a while, that doesn't mean he hasn't been busy or that he hasn't been keeping tabs on the show and his Challenge peers.
Syrus tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) how he got his start in reality TV, what he thinks of the current product, whether we might see him on a Challenge in the near future and much more! As always, we fuel with the show with YOUR QUESTIONS but this one does go all over the place!
Keep the questions coming and let the guys know who you want to hear on the show next! #ChallengeAccepted
Tickets to CHALLENGE MANIA LIVE: NYC are available now at www.ChallengeMania.Live
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Ep. 30: Ashley Mitchell Mar 21, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ashley Mitchell.
It's hard to believe that this is already the 30th episode of #ChallengeMania. Time flies when you're having fun.
There couldn't be a better guest for this special episode because like the first thirty shows we have done, this one too has a little bit of everything. Ashley (@MTVASHLEYBROOKE) brings a ton to the table as she joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss her stint on The Real World, the ways she has evolved and matured since that first season, winning Invasion of the Champions, leaving the Dirty XXX, coming in as a mercenary on #TheChallengeVendettas, what her secret is and to answer YOUR questions.
Last but not least, we are joined by the one and only Hamlet. To find out exactly who that is, you'll just have to tune in!
Celebrate our #Dirty30 with us and let the guys know on twitter who you want to hear next on the show! #ChallengeAccepted
Meet & Greet Packages are SOLD OUT but you can still get Regular Tix to www.ChallengeMania.Live NYC and the www.ChallengeMania.Shop is open and now carrying CARA MARIA GEAR!

Ep. 29: Kam Williams Mar 19, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kam Williams.
"Killa Kam" has made quite the splash on #TheChallenge scene, taking out not one, but TWO mercenaries in her first two eliminations. Ever. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about making the transition from #AreYouTheOne to #TheChallengeVendettas, clear up the confusion regarding her friendship with Leroy, reveal how she feels about Johnny Bananas, tell us about all of her nicknames, break down her fellow female competitors and anwer YOUR questions, all while ordering drive-thru on her way to the dentist! If that's not Rookie of the Year, we don't want to know who is!
Our next episode is our 30th episode and our guest is ASHLEY MITCHELL! To let us know who you want to hear next, follow us on twitter and use the hashtag #ChallengeAccepted
The www.ChallengeMania.Shop is OPEN! and tickets to CHALLENGE MANIA LIVE in NYC on 6/2 are on sale at www.ChallengeMania.Live

Ep. 28: Cara Maria Returns Part II Mar 16, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cara Maria Sorbello for the conclusion of their epic two-part chat.
Cara (@CaraMariaMTV) had so much to say that it wouldn't fit in one episode. If you thought Wednesday's show was good, wait until you hear part II.
Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) keep Cara in the hot seat and ask her about Tony, Big Easy, hair, her fantasy wedding party and many more of YOUR amazing questions that go ALL over the place!
Follow the guys on twitter and get ready for next week's shows with guests, KAM and ASHLEY!
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Ep. 27: Cara Maria Returns Part I Mar 14, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cara Maria Sorbello once again!
When the female face of #TheChallenge comes to you and says, "hey, I know I was just on two weeks ago, but I have a ton more left to say," you clear your schedule and give the people what they want: more Cara Maria!
Cara Maria (@CaraMariaMTV) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about the last few weeks of #TheChallengeVendettas, the most recent bout with Mercenaries, Laurel, Nicole, Devin Vs Johnny, the Kayleigh incident, bullying and YOUR questions!
Because Cara was so generous with her time and wanted to get to so many of your quesitons, we made this a TWO PART Podcast. Part II will be our Friday episode this week, so stay tuned for that! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 26: Devin Walker Mar 09, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker.
Does it get any bigger than taking down Johnny Bananas after calling your shot and requesting him as an opponent on a show called #TheChallengeVendettas?
Devin Walker (@MTVDevinWalker) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break down his feud with the #Challenge posterboy and walk us all through the events that led up to their clash in the elimination round, the vote that gave Devin his wish and the showdown that was.
Devin touches on the controversial actions of the girls in the house following the information he revealed about Kayleigh in an effort to get her back for voting him into the elimination and whether he feels that the blame and backlash that he, and the girls have recieved is justified.
Devin does not pull any punches and definitely speaks his mind, revealing another side to Tuesday's episode that we did not see on TV. This is an episode that you do not want to miss, especially if you were as glued to your TV on Tuesday as we were.
Follow the guys on twitter and let them know who YOU want to hear on the show next. As we always say, YOU BOOK OUR SHOW. #ChallengeAccepted
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Ep. 25: Britni Nicol Mar 06, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Britni Nicol.
It's hard to believe that the #AreYouTheOne alum Britni Nicol (@BritniNicol) has only been on two seasons of #TheChallenge. Her presence has been instantly felt and she has become a fan favorite almost immediately
Britni joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on #ChallengeMania to discuss her relationship with Brad, her recent twitter feud, the furniture incident on #TheChallengeVendettas, Game of Thrones, her original casting story and MUCH MORE! We are even joined by Britni's MOM towards the end of the show for some hilarious #Challenge commentary you do NOT want to miss!
As always, follow the guys on twitter and let them know who YOU want to hear on the podcast next! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 24: Eric "Big Easy" Banks Mar 02, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Eric "Big Easy" Banks.
Big Easy (@EricBanks) was a Challenge mainstay for years, even though he hasn't made an appearance since Battle of the Seasons. Eric joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about how he ended up on #TheChallenge in the first place, why he hasn't been back in a while, whether he wants to come back and what he's been doing since you last saw him!
It's a great time catching up with an old favorite! The awesome guests are going to keep coming but as always, follow the guys on twitter and let us know who YOU want to hear next! #ChallengeAccepted
The Challenge Mania Shop is open over at www.ChallengeMania.Shop!

Ep. 23: Marie Roda Feb 28, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Marie Roda.
Fresh off her elimination and exit from #TheChallengeVendettas, Marie Roda (@Marie_TBD), a longtime listener of the show and #ChallengeManiac herself, joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break down her time on this season and her performance Tuesday night.
Having just taken part in a fresh new twitter war with Britni, the guys touch on that as well, hear why Marie took so much time off between Battle of the Seasons and Invasion, learn about the gameplay we didn't see on screen and ask her YOUR QUESTIONS!
Follow the guys on twitter and let us know who YOU want to hear on the show next! #ChallengeAccepted
The Challenge Mania Shop is now open over at www.ChallengeMania.Shop so go and get your gear!

Ep. 22: Joss Mooney Feb 22, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Joss Mooney.
This past Tuesday saw an instant classic of an elimination when Derrick (@DerrickMTV) made his triumphant return to #TheChallenge as a #Mercenary on #TheChallengeVendettas. He went at it in the ring with the physically imposing Joss (@Joss_Mooney) for so long (over 90 min) that they eventually had to move to sudden death.
Joss joins Derrick and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break down each and every aspect of the legendary brawl on Tuesday and how it reenforced Derrick's legacy and created a new Challenge favorite in the newcomer from the UK.
The #ChallengeMania Shop is now open over at www.ChallengeMania.Shop
Follow the guys on twitter and let them know who YOU want to hear on the podcast next! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 21: Cara Maria Sorbello Feb 20, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cara Maria Sorbello.
The female face of #TheChallenge, Cara Maria (@CaraMariaMTV) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for over ninety minutes covering everything from her start on the Challenges to Johnny Bananas, the note, Abe, Kyle, her cousin Jamie, what side of #TheChallengeVendettas fight she was on, double standards, dating, her passionate supporters and much more!
This is the show you have been asking for since day one and it Does. Not. Disappoint.
To let Derrick & Scott know who you want to hear on the show next, follow them on twitter and tell your favorite castmembers you want the #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 20: Ask D Anything II Feb 13, 2018

Scott Yager asks Derrick Kosinski your questions #AskDAnything
Derrick (@DerrickMTV) gets put in his own hot seat for another edition of #AskDAnything where Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) asks D your questions and doesn't let him off the hook. The guys are joined by Allan Aguirre (@TheAllanAguirre), who brings some stats to the conversation as well!
Follow the guys on twitter and let us know who YOU want to hear next on #ChallengeMania #ChallengeAccepted
Back to a regular schedule beginning Tuesday, February 20th! #GetExcited

Ep. 19: Brain Candy Invasion Feb 06, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Susie Meister & Sarah Rice
The Brain Candy (@BrainCandyPod) Invasion is upon us!
Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) are joined by Susie Meister (@SusieMeister) and Sarah Rice (@ImSarahRice) for a collision of podcasts. The girls talk about how their show came to fruition, share their thoughts on Johnny Bananas and his infamous "take the money and run" play, new show formats and twists on #TheChallengeVendettas, Susie's absurd casting and romance story and of course, spill some tea!
Follow the guys on twitter and let us know who YOU want to hear next on #ChallengeMania #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 18: Shane Landrum Feb 01, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Shane Landrum.
Shane (@Shannanity) is one of the most beloved stars in the history of #TheChallenge and fans were excited to see him reenter the fold on #Invasion and #TheChallengeVendettas.
Shane joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his time on the show over the years, his relationship with the newbies, past relationships, his online dating game and much more!
Follow the guys on twitter and let us know who YOU want to hear next on #ChallengeMania #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 17: Natalie Negrotti Jan 30, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Natalie Negrotti.
Natalie Negrotti (@NataliaNegrotti) came in 6th place on #BigBrother18 and will always be looked at as the first Big Brother crossover competitor on #TheChallenge (sorry Victor).
She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about the differences between the two shows, how she got started in reality TV, all the shows that wanted her, her #Vendetta with Victor, her relationship with Johnny Bananas and much more!
Follow the guys on twitter and let us know who YOU want to hear next on #ChallengeMania #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 16: Mark Long Jan 25, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Mark Long.
It does not get more OG than Mark Long (@TheMarkLong). Mark was on the ORIGINAL season of #RoadRules and was the first ever host of #The Challenge.
Mark reconnects with his old podcasting buddies, Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to tell some fantastic stories, answer YOUR questions, break down #TheChallengeVendettas and the #YoungBucks, respond to Jon Murray's comments about him in the Rolling Stone article, reveal whether he'll be on #CelebrityBigBrother and MUCH MORE!
This is a special 90 MINUTE PODCAST because when we go LONG, we go LONG! Follow the guys on twitter and let them know who YOU want to hear on #ChallengeMania next! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 15: Emily Schromm Jan 23, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Emily Schromm.
Emily Schromm (@EmFitMTV) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to reminisce about first getting introduced to cross-fit on #TheChallenge and the planting of the seeds that would later lead to the tremendously successful fitness career she has today. Spoiler alert: Derrick played a part in it.
The guys also ask Emily about Ty, Cara Maria, winning #ChampsVsStars, Michelle Waterson and Aneesa, Josh Murray, Real World DC, Cutthroat and a whole lot more!
Follow the guys on twitter and let them know who you want to hear on #ChallengeMania next after this big run of brand new episodes and big guests! #ChallengeAccepted
To learn more and purchase the backpacks and gear talked about on the show, head over to www.TheEmPack.com/MANIA and enter the code: MANIA to get 15% off your entire order! Emily was nice enough to set up a discount code just for #CHALLENGEMANIACS!

Ep. 14: Veronica Portillo Jan 18, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Veronica Portillo.
One of our most requested guests ever and a true #Challenge icon joins the show as Veronica (@V_cakes) stops by for a fun and dynamic chat.
Veronica tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about working behind the scenes in the reality world on shows like Jersey Shore, her time on #Dirty30, her thoughts on Kailah's trash-talk, regrets about Aneesa, hookups in #TheChallengeVendettas house and much more!
You asked for Veronica and we gave her to you! Who are you going to ask for next? Let your favorite #Challenge cast members know you want to hear them on #ChallengeMania and remember to follow Derrick & Scott so you can send in your questions and hopefully get your #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 13: Jordan Wiseley Jan 16, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Dirty 30 Champ Jordan Wiseley.
Jordan (@JordanW_USA) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to go over his career from start to present, beginning with how he ended up on The Real World: Portland and ending with crash landing out of a plane on his way to a final victory over our very own host on #Dirty30. We find out what his plans are for the $450,000 he won, his company @StrappedMFG, take YOUR questions and even be joined by a former #ChallengeMania guest who just so happened to be close by!
At the end of the episode we reveal our NEXT GUEST but let us know who you want to hear after that! Follow us on twitter and tell your favorite Challenge stars you want to hear them on the podcast! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 12: TJ Lavin Jan 11, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by TJ Lavin.
The face of #TheChallenge brings his voice to #ChallengeMania as we are joined by the one and only TJ LAVIN (@TJLavin).
You guys have been begging for TJ but not only is this what you've been asking for, this is an interview you won't hear anywhere else. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talk to the BMX Legend and #MTV mainstay about why #Dirty30 was almost his last Challenge, what made him come back for #TheChallengeVendettas, whether he watches the show, what his social relationship with contestants is like, the worst quitters he's ever seen and much more!
If you need more TJ, check out HIS Podcast w/ Forrest Griffin also on Itunes called ANYHING GOES!
Let Derrick and Scott know who you want to hear next, even though TJ will be hard to top! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 11: Tori Deal Jan 09, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori Deal.
If you're not a fan of this #Dirty30 Finalist and former #AreYouTheOne star joining us on the show this week...three words: #DEALWithIt
Tori Deal (@Tori_Deal) is one of the most talked about #Challenge stars today. She made it to the finals on #Dirty30, she filled in for a disqualified competitor on #ChampsVsStars and it was just revealed in the season trailer last week that she'll be making a buzz-worthy surprise appearance on #TheChallengeVendettas!
Tori drops by #ChallengeMania to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about how she got cast on #AreYouTheOne, along with a surprise appearance by a life-long fan of #TheChallenge who convinced her to initially try out. We get the scoop on Tori and Jordan and learn about more of the fallout between Tori and her ex, Derrick H. Tori and OUR Derrick reminisce about the final they competed against each other in, Tori weighs in on the Cara Maria Vs Kailah debate, the guys learn about her music career and much much more!
Plus, Scott and Tori close the show with a very special voice battle that you will need to hear to believe.
Make sure to follow everyone on Twitter and let Derrick and Scott know who YOU want to hear on #ChallengeMania next! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 10: Brad Fiorenza Jan 05, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Brad Fiorenza.
For our 10th episode, we had to bring in a HEAVY HITTER! Just like our host Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV), Brad Fiorenza (@BradFiorenza) is one of the most popular competitors in the history of The Challenge, and someone who took a lengthy break away from the show. Brad is BACK on #TheChallengeVendettas and was one of the stars of Tuesday's premiere episode, immediately cozying up with Britni Thornton (@BritniNicol) from Are You The One, someone Derrick knows pretty well also ;-)
Brad joins Derrick & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his time away from the show, what it means to be back, his experience on Vendettas, how the game was changed, some of his famous eliminations on past seasons, Leroy, Bananas, his relationship with Britni and her past endeavors with Derrick and to take YOUR QUESTIONS!
To be a part of the show and ask questions to future guests or to let the guys know who YOU want to hear on #ChallengeMania next, follow them on Twitter @DerrickMTV & @SHOTOFYAGER and who knows, maybe you'll see your #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 9: Aneesa Ferreira & Michelle Waterson Jan 02, 2018

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa Ferreira & UFC Star Michelle Waterson.
Aneesa Ferreira (@AneesaMTV) is simply put, a Challenge legend! She has made countless fans over the years with her never-say-die efforts, unapologetic approach to social politics and endless array of memorable moments.
Her legend grew even larger this past week on #ChampsVsStars when she exited the show after being eliminated by UFC star Michelle Waterson (@KarateHottieMMA) in a competition that put the two women head-to-head in what could only be considered Michelle's element, inside of a cage.
Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) are joined by BOTH ladies to discuss the memorable elimination and what it meant for both of them to collide on the Challenge stage. Michelle, who is a lifelong Challenge fan, tells the guys what it was like competing on the show, how she got involved, just how close Aneesa came to stopping her, what Challenge vets she feels would stand a chance in the Octagon, who she wants to face next in the UFC, thoughts on Cyborg and Holly Holm and much more!
Then it's time to put Aneesa in the hot sheet, and she sheds light on other Challenge issues and takes YOUR questions, including some about Veronica, Cara Maria, Vendettas predictions and more!
This is a jam-packed episode that you do NOT want to miss! It's the first show of 2018 and if this is any sign of what is to come this year, it is a good one! Let the guys know who YOU want to hear next on #ChallengeMania and hopefully you will see your #ChallengeAccepted! Remember to tag your favorite competitors and let them know that you enjoyed them on the show, or that you hope to see them in the hot seat next!

Ep. 8: Kailah Casillas Dec 28, 2017

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kailah Casillas.
Without a doubt our most controversial guest yet, Kailah Casillas (@Kailah_Casillas) joins us to discuss being a polarizing figure in the Challenge world and what makes her tick. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) ask her about her #Vendetta with Cara Maria, confronting Veronica on #Dirty30, her alliance with Jenna, how she got cast for The Real World, her football background, YOUR Twitter questions and much more!
The guys know they might take a little bit of heat for giving one of the most blunt and outspoken young #Challenge competitors an outlet to stir the pot, but with #TheChallengeVendettas on the horizon they couldn't pass up an opportunity to end #FIGHTWEEK with a bang!
Kailah's boyfriend Mikey (@IamMikeyP) also joins the show to talk about what it's like being home while your loved one is competing in a Challenge, how he knows Floyd Mayweather, what his ties to the reality world are and more.
Last but not least, ANOTHER surprise guest joins the show to share some wisdom from years and years of dedicated Challenge viewing.
This is sure to be the most talked about episode of #ChallengeMania ever! Let the guys know who YOU want to hear next! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 7: Darrell Taylor Dec 26, 2017

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Darrell Taylor.
As 2017 comes to a close and the holiday season is behind us, what better way for #ChallengeMania to give a gift to all the awesome #ChallengeManiacs out there than to bring in one of the best to ever do it, former 4-time champ (plus 1x Champs Vs Pros Winner) Darrell Taylor (@MTVRRDarrell)!
The ultimate fan-favorite Darrell joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his long and storied career on #TheChallenge, including his wins, losses, regrets, dream opponents and much more!
We took YOUR questions on Twitter and ask Darrell about the craziest people and moments he's come in contact with in his many appearances on the show, his Challenge legacy, his notorious altercation with Brad that may have cost him a 5th victory, whether he plans on catching Bananas' record, who HIS Vendetta would be and much more!
This is part 1 of what we are calling #FIGHTWEEK to lead up to #ChallengeVendettas premiering January 2nd on MTV!! We promise, it will not dissapoint and will live up to the name! Kaiilah (@Kailah_Cassilas) is up next but follow Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on Twitter and let them know who YOU want to hear on #ChallengeMania in future weeks! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 6: Ask D Anything Dec 19, 2017

Time for some serious Q&A! Our first few episodes have been jam-packed with amazing guests and our next few episodes are going to deliver some guests that are even bigger, but in this episode, we decidided to put our host Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) in the hot seat to answer YOUR questions! Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) grills Derrick on issues and inquiries straight from the minds and hearts of our faithful listeners and trust us...IT...GETS...GOOD!
Follow the guys on twitter @DerrickMTV and @SHOTOFYAGER and tell us who you want to hear on the show next!! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 5: Hunter Barfield Dec 14, 2017

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Hunter Barfield.
Hunter Barfield (@HBarfield13) only has two Challenges under his belt, #Invasion and #Dirty30, but he had top finishes in both of them, and if it wasn't for a wrist injury, he might have even been in the #ChallengeXXX Finals.
One of the most talked about and dangerous young competitors in the game stops by #ChallengeMania to tell us about his journey from start to finish, beginning with the story of how he came to be cast on Are You The One, what his thoughts on being a Challenge competitor were from the start, what it was like being on Invasion of the Champions and whether or not he was fooled by the twist, getting thrown into elimination BY Derrick and whether or not the wrist injury his suffered cost him the #Dirty30 title.
Derrick (@DerrickMTV) asks Hunter about getting in the middle of his altercation with Nelson, what it was like being his roommate, and how he felt about him at the start of #Dirty30. Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) relays some questions from Twitter including whether Hunter felt like Ashley was using him during their fling on Invasion, if he thinks his wrist injury cost him the #Dirty30 Finals, and what in the name of God he is doing to sport that physique.
As always, Subscribe, rate and review the show and if you know a friend who loves The Challenge, CHALLENGE them to give #ChallengeMania a listen and try not to get hooked. Follow the guys on Twitter and let Derrick and Scott know who YOU want to hear on the show next and tell your favorites they need to hop into the hot seat! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 4: Jemmye Carroll Dec 12, 2017

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jemmye Carroll.
We have had some hard-hitting guests in our first 2 weeks but no one has stirred up more buzz on social media than the lady on the line for Episode 4, Challenge Veteran Ms. Jemmye Carroll! Jemmye (@JustJem24) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss #ChallengeXXX #Dirty30 and the upcoming season of #ChallengeVendettas.
Jemmye walks us through a previously un-aired, never-before-seen prank from #Dirty30 where the guys took advantage of her well-documented fear of ketchup and got pranks band for the rest of the shoot. She answers some Twitter questions and tells us who the most overrated players on #ChallengeXXX were and who she felt got an edit that strays from their real-life character. We even read a question sent in from a #Challenge alum and player on the upcoming #Vendettas season!
She explains what we see of her in the red hot #ChallengeVendettas trailer that dropped last week and breaks down the new castmembers one-by-one, sharing her thoughts on each of the unknown additions from Big Brother and the MTV UK shows!
As always, Jemmye pulls no punches and is without a doubt our most candid guest yet! She shares her thoughts on quite a few of the Challenge competitors and to find out who, you're just going to have to listen!
If you like the podcast, be sure to Subscribe, rate, review, and Challenge your friends to do the same! Follow Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on Twitter and let them know who YOU want to hear on #ChallengeMania next! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 3: Shawne Merriman Dec 08, 2017

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by NFL Star Shawne Merriman.
With the worlds of the NFL and The Challenge intersecting yet again this week, as Terrell Owens made waves by quitting on his stars team on The Challenge Champs Vs Stars, who better to join Derrick & Scott than former NFL Linebacker and a former MTV Challenge Vs Pros competitor, "Lights Out" Shawne Merriman (@ShawneMerriman)!
Shawne drops by to talk about his experience on the debut season of Challenge Champs Vs Pros, his feud with CM Punk, which Challenge champs he was impressed by, what he thinks he TO quitting on The Challenge this week and some good old fashion football talk! Find out what The Challenge is like from a real-deal former NFL Pro Bowler's perspective!
Follow Shawne on twitter @SHAWNEMERRIMAN and his awesome clothing line @LightsOutBrand! They make some really good looking gear! Get your hands on some for the holidays!
After that, Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) puts Derrick (@DerrickMTV) on the spot and asks him straight up if he is on the upcoming season of #ChallengeVendettas, something a lot of fans are wondering after the shocking trailer that premiered on Tuesday. Is that Derrick you hear? Is that Derrick you see!? Scott tries to find out!
As always, the guys know who you want to to hear next on #ChallengeMania and let @TerrellOwens know that you want to hear HIS side of what happened on #ChampsVsStars and hopefully we get the #ChallengeAccepted by the future Hall of Famer. Nothing but respect for TO as an all time great of the gridiron.

Ep. 2: Tony Raines Dec 05, 2017

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tony Raines.
Tony Raines (@T_Raines33) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about the brewing feud between the so-called #YoungBucks in their 20's and the grizzled old vets in their 30's. We learn about Tony and Derrick's interactions on #ChallengeXXX, Derrick's shameless support of Darrell during his elimination round with Tony, some scenes that you didn't see on TV like a secret dinner and much more! Tony discusses the unfortunate incidents involving both he and his brother and by the end of the show the guys break into a full on #20sVs30s Draft! Tony and Derrick each pick three guys and three girls they would want to go to war with.
The guys asked you who you wanted to hear on #ChallengeMania and Tony was at the very top of your list. Who better to be the first ever guest on Challenge Mania than the guy who made it all the way to the final challenge on his fourth Challenge season, #Dirty30, only to lose to our very own Derrick Kosinski. #ChallengeAccepted
The sound quality of this episode might be a little below our standard but we wanted to make sure to get you guys the episode on time on #TonyTuesday so thanks for bearing with us on the audio. The podcast itself pulls absolutely no punches and #Challenge fans should enjoy this head-to-head-to head with one of the most exciting and polarizing young players in the MTV Challenge Universe that is LOADED with inside info and stuff you don't see on TV!
Remember to follow everyone on twitter @DerrickMTV, @SHOTOFYAGER and @T_Raines33 and let the guys know who you want to hear on #ChallengeMania next! We love to hear from you! #ChallengeAccepted

Ep. 1: We're Back! Nov 29, 2017

You guys asked for it and your Challenge was accepted! #ChallengeAccepted
Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) is back after coming in second on MTV's The Challenge: Dirty 30 and he is joined once again by his old podcast partner in crime, Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER), to talk everything in the Challenge universe. Each week the guys will break down any news and new episodes in the world of MTV's The Challenge but they will also be laying down the gauntlet, and making their own Challenges to each and every past, present and future castmember of The Challenge to come on Challenge Mania and let their fans behind the curtain and into their heads to talk about anything, everything and everyONE.
In this debut episode of Challenge Mania, Scott treats Derrick the way the guys are going to treat future guests, picking his brain and asking the hard-hitting questions you want to hear about Derrick's first Challenge experience in seven years on Dirty 30!
Find out about Derrick's highlights, lowlights, hookups, fights, friends, foes, what it felt like to finally be asked back to the show he helped build...and how it felt to have to wait months and months to find out if he came in first, second or third.
The guys then talk about the current season of Challenge: Champs vs Stars and preview what is to come on the Challenge Mania podcast, explain why it's being called #CHALLENGEMANIA and much more!
Follow Derrick on twitter @DerrickMTV and Scott @SHOTOFYAGER and let the guys know who you want to hear on the show. Let your favorite castmembers know you want to hear them on #ChallengeMania and hopefully it will be #ChallengeAccepted in weeks to come! Send in your questions, comments and feedback and remember to subscribe and rate us on iTunes!

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