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MANIA REWIND: JOSS! May 25, 2026

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Derrick's iconic opponent JOSS MOONEY!
All these years later and people still talk about this elimination. This was all the way back in 2018 for our 22nd episode ever of the podcast and it wa shortly after this elimination took place. Reminder that with all MANIA REWINDS, all plugs, reads, promos and events mentioned are out of date.
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MANIA REWIND: Jon Murray May 18, 2026

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by the man who created it all...Jon Murray.
Jon Murray is the M in BMP. The Murray in Bunim-Murray. He created Real World. He created Road Rules. He created The Challenge. He is responsible for Reality TV as we know and love it today. He joined us on the podcast a few years back but since many of you may have missed it we wanted to share it again. It is one of our favorite interviews. Any plugs, shows, Live Reads, or promos are likely out-dated so ignore those.
This Interview is from March 2022. Enjoy!
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Ep. 527: Paulie Calafiore - The Challenge Arsonist May 17, 2026

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paulie Calafiore.
Love him. Hate him. Really hate him. Regardless of how you feel about PAULIE CALAFIORE...you have to admit that The Challenge Arsonist is a pretty great name and term for him. The arsonist lit up our couch to talk about his newest ventures and some of his oldest escapades. This one goes all over the place but is a pretty eye-opening look at some of our ups and downs with this New Threat Turned Challenge Vet who has finally come to terms with a lot of his journey so far. Video and Ad-Free Audio Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com (Patreon)
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Survivor Mania: Cirie-ously!? One More Left! May 15, 2026

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Scott and Lindsay are back (how bout THAT turnaround) to break down Wednesday's Penultimate Episode of Survivor 50, talk about who our likely winner is and MORE!
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Survivor Mania: Ozzfest is Over May 13, 2026

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Sorry for the delay! Scott and Lindsay are back to talk LAST WEEK's Survivor right before we get the penultimate episode tonight. ENJOY!
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Bonus Episode: Who is the Smartest? Who is the Fakest? May 11, 2026

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager talk about which Challenge Cast are different Off-Cam from On-Cam, who doesn't get enough credit for being smart, who gets too much credit, what moments in Derrick's career mentally broke him and MORE!
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Ask D Anything Bonus Episode! May 06, 2026

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager answer burning questions from the Challenge Mania Universe!
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Ep. 526: From Messy to MAYHEM w/ Faysal Shafaat May 04, 2026

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Faysal Shafaat, who is currently crushing it on American Gladiators as MAYHEM!
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Sure we know him as Fessy...Faysal...but this was our first sit down with MAYHEM! Hear the awesome story of how Faysal wound up on American Gladiators, got the name Mayhem, whether he gets along with the other Gladiators and what it taught him about The Challenge and how fans in our world feel about him. Recorded Live & In Person w/ Skutch Media.
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Survivor Mania: Beast Mode! Apr 30, 2026

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Scott & Lindsay are back to talk about the last two episodes of Survivor 50, including Jimmy Fallon and MrBeast's involvement. Did the twists work on us!? Tune in to find out!
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Ep. 525: Cedric Hodges Apr 30, 2026

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cedric Hodges.
CEDRIC HODGES makes his Challenge Mania debut, live and in studio from STL! We learn all about his upbringing, decision to join the Marine Corps, journey to Big Brother, his successful turn on his Rookie Season of The Challenge, if there is anyone who owes him an apology and MORE!
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