
MTV Star Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) & actor / comedian Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) dive head first into the MTV Challenge universe, interviewing past, present and future contestants, breaking down Challenge news and episodes, and laying down new challenges to anyone and everyone.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1000 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Isaac Stout.
One of our earlier Challenge Mania episodes that got a lot of attention was this one with ISAAC STOUT. While this episode is over 6 years old, Isaac IS joining us live and in person this Augu... more
Scott Yager is joined Live on Stage by Devyn Simone, Da'Vonne Rogers, Mark Long, Yes Duffy and Darrell Taylor at Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento, CA.
Start Spreadin' the News! We were joined by SYRUS, YES, DA'VONNE, DARRELL...AND DEVYN SIMONE! That's... more
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Casey Cooper for her Challenge Mania debut back in 2020.
This MANIA REWIND is a look back at one of our favorite episodes and guests from 2020 when podcasts were keeping us sane, entertained and engaged d... more
FINALLY! Scott and Lindsay break down the Survivor Season 50 Finale, The Winner, The Jeff / Rizo Flub, Your Questions and MORE with a bit of hindsight as a benefit! Thanks for your patience!
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1 Star, since Scott just spoiled the winner of traitors for me! He just can’t help himself. The rest of the content really doesn’t matter if they are going to just spoil other shows.
Tony’s right about Fonzi and the shark !!
Last episode it sounded like Scott and Lindsay hated each other. / really high. Legit sounded like you’re over each other, really weird vibes
Oop
They gave Davis Mallory a whole segment on their podcast to tell his story about how growing up without a father and being abused made him gay and now that “god talked to him in his dreams” he realized he wasn’t gay and the “devil made him have same sex sexual relations”. Platforming someone to spread religious propaganda that being gay is a state one can be in solely because of their upbringing and that simply turning to god will “heal” them is ridiculous and harmful. Im ashamed I ever listened... more
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The show centers on deep-dive discussions with Challenge veterans and media personalities, blending episode breakdowns, casting histories, and evolving franchise storytelling. Conversations span origins of the Real World era, the Challenge universe across seasons, live-event coverage, and the shifting media landscape around reality-TV fame. Notable strengths include long-running access to OG contestants, candid takes on casting and edits, and promotional energy around live shows and community events, which can be particularly appealing to superfans and industry watchers alike.
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