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Challenge Mania

Challenge Mania
The Challenge
Challenge Mania
Challenge
MTV
Detroit
The Traders
Alan Cumming
MTV Challenge
Survivor
SAG Awards
Deontay Wilder
Johnny Bananas
Challenge Season 39
Killers Of the Flower Moon
Mafia
Spies, Lies and Allies
Michelle Fitzgerald
Cara Maria Sorbello
Challenge Mania Live
Big Brother

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.

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Scott and Lindsay are back to break down all the action, advantages and moves (bad or not) from last night's Episode 12 of Survivor 49 taking us into next week's finale!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Night 1 of The Challenge 41 Reunion.

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Scott answers dozens of your questions like whether this weekend's Celeb Weekend panel was a gateway to a future of Jordan on the Podcast and Live Shows, whether Olivia is Top Ten now after her win, when interviews are shot during a Challenge season ... more

The JUSTIN interview is UP NOW for Challenge Mania Patrons! Here is a sneak peek!

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Recent Guests

Jonna Stephens
Mid-season replacement on The Challenge 41
Episode: Ep. 501: Jonna All Day!
Nelson Thomas
Reality TV personality and former contestant on The Challenge
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Episode: Ep. 497: Nelson Thomas Returns
Paula Walnuts
Challenge Mania Hall of Famer and former cast member of Real World
MTV
Episode: MANIA REWIND: Paula Walnuts!
Will Gagnon
Reality TV contestant from The Challenge
Episode: Ep. 496: Will Gagnon
Leroy Garrett
Veteran Challenge contestant known for his charisma and gameplay.
Episode: Ep. 495: Zach Nichols Makes His Challenge Mania Debut!
Zach Nichols
Reality TV star and podcaster making his first Challenge Mania debut.
Zach Nichols Podcast
Episode: Ep. 495: Zach Nichols Makes His Challenge Mania Debut!
Nany Gonzalez
Long-time Challenge competitor with a strong fan base.
Episode: Ep. 495: Zach Nichols Makes His Challenge Mania Debut!
Tiffany Mitchell
Big Brother alum and Challenge competitor.
Episode: Ep. 495: Zach Nichols Makes His Challenge Mania Debut!
Xavier Prather
Big Brother winner and competitor on The Challenge.
Episode: Ep. 495: Zach Nichols Makes His Challenge Mania Debut!

Hosts

Scott Yager
Co-host with a strong background in entertainment, known for his passion for reality TV and engaging interviewing style.
Derrick Kosinski
Co-host and former MTV Challenge contestant, bringing first-hand experience and insights into the world of reality television.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Spreading homophobic propaganda

    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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    1
    RArghet
    Canada14 days ago
  • Savannah

    I don’t like Lindsay on this podcast. So argumentative. I couldn’t finish the show and won’t listen when she’s on. Sorry Scott

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    #nonnaofL&Z
    United States19 days ago
  • I started a drinking game where you have to take a shot every time Scott says "and this or that," "and things like that," "and so on," "etc," etc, but the friend I was playing with died within 4 minutes of the podcast starting. RIP friend, and RIP drinking game. But yeah, this podcast is about the Challenge and things like that, and by that I mean it's just about the Challenge and nothing else. That's how that phrase works, right?

    Podchaser
    4
    Barrakuda
    2 months ago
  • So happy challenge mania exists.

    This episode with Leroy was great. Love that he’s back and the props he gave to D! I love everything you all do for the challenge

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    quiks24
    United States2 months ago
  • Let your guest speak

    I’ve been a fan of the challenge since before the challenge existed when it was just real world and road rules. So sometimes I see your stacked guest lineup and I get really excited to hear from these people who we maybe haven’t seen or heard from in years, if not a decade. Only to be disappointed by the amount that our host over talk them. I do love Scott’s passion for the challenge and he asks valid questions, but he asks a five minute long question and he gives his guest about 20 seconds to ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Icy15
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many reviews appreciate the show's lively discussions and insightful guest interviews, emphasizing the camaraderie between the hosts.
Some listeners criticize the pacing and the amount of advertisements, suggesting a need for more guest airtime and streamlined content.
Listener feedback often reflects a passion for the Challenge series, with many fans loyal to the hosts while sharing mixed feelings about recent content direction.

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#191
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#181
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#201
Israel/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#219
Indonesia/TV & Film
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#228
Poland/TV & Film

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Challenge Accepted: Is Olivia Top Ten!?
Q: Are the interviews during the season done at the end of their run?
Scott explains that cast members do scheduled interviews throughout the season, as well as wrap-up interviews at the end, which helps maintain narrative continuity across episodes.
Challenge Accepted: Is Olivia Top Ten!?
Q: Is Netflix's bid for WBD bad for consumers?
Scott points out that the two are unrelated despite WBD's recent success, suggesting that the landscape is changing and that Netflix may be seeking to preserve cinematic experiences even with such acquisitions.
Challenge Accepted: Is Olivia Top Ten!?
Q: Where do we rank Olivia now amongst female challengers all time?
Scott suggests Olivia's achievements put her into the conversation for Top Ten status among female challengers, acknowledging the evolution of The Challenge's format and competition standards.
Survivor Mania Episode 12: One Bad Move After Another
Q: Do you think Sage and Christina did a smart move or screwed up by flipping on Stephen?
It's likely a bad move, as they could have had a big win by maintaining the advantage against him.
Survivor Mania Episode 12: One Bad Move After Another
Q: Does Rizzo have any chance at winning sitting next to Savannah at Final Tribal?
No, it seems unlikely that he would get any jury votes compared to Savannah.

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What is Challenge Mania about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content usually revolves around the MTV 'Challenge' franchise, engaging in lively discussions and breakdowns of episodes, news, and events featuring former and current contestants. Hosts Scott Yager and Derrick Kosinski, both involved in the reality TV landscape, emphasize personal narratives and emotional journeys, often intertwining guests' experiences with broader themes of resilience and growth. The podcast adopts a conversational format, with fun banter about ongoing seasons while exploring the intricacies of reality show dynamics, including alliances, strategy, and the challenges contestants face both inside and outside the game.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Challenge Mania:

1. MTV's Official Challenge Podcast
2. Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas
3. Morally Corrupt
4. The Challenge RHAP-up | Rob has a Podcast
5. The Zach Nichols Podcast

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Challenge Mania launched 9 years ago and published 998 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Challenge Mania include:

1. Jonna Stephens
2. Nelson Thomas
3. Paula Walnuts
4. Will Gagnon
5. Leroy Garrett
6. Zach Nichols
7. Nany Gonzalez
8. Tiffany Mitchell

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