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S41 Episode 3 Breakdown Aug 14, 2025

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 3 of The Challenge 41.
This is a Free Preview of a much longer episode that is OVER 100 MINUTES!
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Challenge Accepted: All Q&A Podcast! Aug 12, 2025

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Scott Yager is back with an ALL Q&A Podcast to talk about what the UFC / Paramount deal means for UFC, why The Challenge doesn't go on Paramount+ the next day, and much more!
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Ep. 484: Bananas, CT, Olivia & MORE (Live from NYC 7/30/25) Aug 11, 2025

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Bananas, CT, Olivia, Theo, Rogan, Justin, Aneesa, Leo, Gabe AND MORE!
This show was recorded live in front of a Sold Out Crowd at City Winery in NYC after we had watched the premiere of The Challenge Season 41!
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Next up: CHICAGO, PHOENIX, BOSTON, DETROIT, BUFFALO and NASHVILLE!
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Ep. 483: Dee Valladares Aug 07, 2025

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Challenge New Threat and Survivor Winner Dee Valladares.
Dee certainly made a splash in the Survivor world by winning season 45 and instantly being dubbed the best winner of the new era. Only 2 episodes into The Challenge: Vets and New Threats, she has made a similar splash; this time by winning the first daily Challenge, immediately partnering (in more ways that one) with 7x Winner Johnny Bananas and already causing her own version of a Challenge staple...the Love Triangle that leads to a violent outburst! Hell of a debut for the Miami native! She joins us to talk about ALL of it, even some insight on how she was able to do both The Challenge 41 AND Survivor 50 which already filmed but will air next year!
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Live Show Schedule:
8/31 - Chicago (City Winery)
9/7 - Phoenix (Standup Live)
9/27 - Boston (City Winery)
10/5 - Detroit (District 142)
11/15 - Buffalo (Vice)
11/22 - Nashville (City Winery)
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Season 41 Episode 2 Breakdown Aug 07, 2025

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down tonight's Episode 2 of The Challenge: Vets and New Threats.
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RR30 FULL LIVE SHOW AUDIO! Aug 04, 2025

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Scott Yager and Mark Long are joined by Rachel, Tina, Veronica, Darrell, Shane, Susie, Kefla, Tara, Holly, Eric and MORE live from Brea, CA on Sunday, July 25th to celebrate 30 Years of Road Rules!
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NASHVILLE IS BANANAS THIS NOVEMBER! PRE-SALE TOMORROW! Aug 04, 2025

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NASHVILLE! Challenge Mania is coming back for one last hoorah this year and we are bringing A MASSIVE GUEST! Johnny Banans will be joining Scott, Derrick, Mark, Nany and Katie for an awesome Live Show, Meet N Greet and musical performance at City Winery on Saturday, November 22nd! Here is how you can MAKE SURE you get tickets tomorrow!
Patron Pre-Sale is TUESDAY, AUGUST 5th! Sign up at one of the following levels to get tickets in this order:
11AM EST - SAVAGE PATRONS
12PM EST - DIESEL PATRONS
2PM EST - MANIAC PATRONS
4PM EST - ALL PATRONS
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Password will be removed the following day. We expect an early sell-out for this one! But do what is best for you!
As Always, VIP is limited and only VIP includes Post Show Meet N Greet!
GO SAVAGE TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THOSE TIX! Bananas appearances tend to sell out very quickly, especially the VIP TIX. All tiers Maniac Level and above include all of our Bonus Content, Video, Ad-Free Audio and other perks!

Ep. 482: YEREMI! Aug 01, 2025

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by New Threat Yeremi Hykel.
Yeremi made a big splash on Vets and New Threats by being first up and down the mountain in the Zero Hour Launch Episode! He joins the podcast to talk about Amazing Race, how he manifested getting on The Challenge, what his preparation is like, which Vets he had his eye on and MORE!
WATCH THIS INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-yeremi-on-135365553
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WATCH OUR RR30 Road Rules Anniversary Show: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-full-rr30-135385760
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Season 41 Launch Special Breakdown Pod! Jul 24, 2025

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Derrick and Scott Yager are here to break down tonight's Zero Day Launch Special of The Challenge 41!
Make no mistake..NEXT WEEK is technically The Premiere...but this episode was jam-packed with stuff you'd usually expect to be in a Premiere. There is a race up a mountain, teams are decided...this is important stuff. So first things first, definitely watch tonight's Episode. Once you do...dive into this BONUS PODCAST that would usually be Exclusive to Maniac Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
We have made it FREE here this week to entice you to sign up at the Maniac Level or above and join us ALL season for timely breakdown podcasts after each episode! Both in Ad-Free Audio AND Video!
WATCH the Video HERE:https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-season-41-134711092
Speaking of NEXT WEEK'S PREMIERE...watch it WITH Scott, Derrick, CT, Bananas, Olivia, Theo, Rogan, Aneesa and more LIVE IN NYC at City Winery Next Wednesday 7/30! TIX ARE RUNNING LOW BUT AVAILABLE HERE: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/challenge-mania-season-41-premiere-viewing-party-bxj2td
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Ep. 481: Bananas, Aviv, Mark, Kefla & MORE! (Live from ATL) Jul 16, 2025

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johnny Bananas, Aviv Bruno, Kefla Hare, Mark Long and 2 Surprise Guests LIVE FROM ATLANTA! This show was recorded on Sunday, July 13th, 2025.
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