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Ep. 213: Fessy Returns! Jan 11, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!
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Ep. 207: 3 Year Anniversary Pod (A Super Trailer Breakdown) Dec 03, 2020

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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

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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.
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