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Challenge Mania

736 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.9K ratings

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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Ep. 214: Amber M

January 18, 2021 01:18 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Amber M. Amber (@amba1210) & her "Itty Bitty Committee" aren't playing like your typical Challenge Rookies. This past week they pulled off a hell of a hit on Tori & Aneesa after Big T & CT took home the Daily Challenge. They rallied the house together to vote in Aneesa and Big T pulled the trigger sending her in against her best friend Tori. This was particularly validating for Amber, who had been on the receiving end of "you're too small" claims ...

Ep. 213: Fessy Returns!

January 11, 2021 05:02 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

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...

Double Trouble w/ Veronica, Tony & Casey!

January 06, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

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 lo...

Ep. 212: Dan Renzi

January 04, 2021 05:03 - 2 hours - 151 MB

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. Want to hear...

Ep. 211: WES, Declassified

December 28, 2020 15:48 - 2 hours - 142 MB

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! For MORE Challenge Mania including our Weekly Bonus Podcast Series DOUBLE TROUBLE, head to www.Pa...

BONUS: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

December 26, 2020 19:10 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

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? www.ChallengeMania.Shop is always open! Enjoy DOUBLE TROUBLE every Wednesday night at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania Follow SCOTT on twitter Twitter.com/SHOTOFYAGERFollow DERRICK on twitter Twitter.com/DERRICKMTV

Ep. 210: Joseph Allen

December 21, 2020 04:14 - 2 hours - 114 MB

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...

Ep. 209: Natalie Anderson

December 14, 2020 05:01 - 2 hours - 110 MB

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 dur...

Ep. 208: Double Agent DARRELL!

December 09, 2020 05:58 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

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, ...

Ep. 207: 3 Year Anniversary Pod (A Super Trailer Breakdown)

December 03, 2020 21:27 - 2 hours - 115 MB

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 For 10% off your first month of ONLINE COUNSELING, head to www.BetterHelp.com/MANIA www.ChallengeMania.Shop is always open! Join our next ZOOM CALL for our HOLIDAY PARTY on Saturday, 12/9 by becoming a Diesel Level ...

Ep. 206: DOUBLE AGENTS CAST BREAKDOWN!

November 23, 2020 18:44 - 2 hours - 114 MB

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. To hear the ENTIRE Challenge Mania Awards Zoom Call, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania Check www.ChallengeMania.Shop THIS FRIDAY for our massive BLACK FRIDAY SALE on Hoodies that will run through MANIAC MONDAY! www.Brooklinen.com ALSO has their biggest...

Ep. 205: Classified Double Agents Trailer Breakdown

November 17, 2020 23:29 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the brand new full trailer for Double Agents, the Challenge on Netflix deal, the Challenge Mania Awards voting so far and MORE! If you want MORE, join us for more every Wednesday at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania www.ChallengeMania.Shop is ALWAYS OPEN!

BONUS EPISODE: CT Tamburello & Johnny Hickey on HABITUAL!

November 13, 2020 19:38 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT Tamburello & Filmmaker Johnny Hickey. CT Tamburello (@TheOfficial_CT) returns to Challenge Mania but this time it's to talk all about his new film HABITUAL which is available for purchase on Amazon. He joins us with his best friend Johnny Hickey, who co-stars in the film and also wrote and directed it. WATCH THE FILM HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Habitual-Johnny-Hickey/dp/B08N5C2VF4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Habitual&qid=1605295516&s=instant...

Ep. 204: Nominations Rundown & Cast Breakdown Preview

November 13, 2020 03:21 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

A full rundown of the 2020 Challenge Mania Awards Nominees and a SNEAK PEAK at our Massive Double Agents Season Preview & Cast Breakdown! To VOTE for the Challenge Mania Awards & to hear the FULL SEASON 36 PODCAST, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania an become a Maniac Level Patron today! Voting closes 11/20. Winners announced LIVE ON ZOOM for Diesel Level Patrons and above on Saturday, November 21st. Head to www.Brooklinen.com and use the code MANIA for 10% OFF and FREE SHIPPING. They ...

Ep. 203: Timmy Beggy

November 06, 2020 17:42 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are joined by Timmy Beggy. Timmy Beggy was a 2020 Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Nominee and rightfully so. He appeared on Season 2 of Road Rules and 4 seasons of The Challenge, winning one while maintaining his status as one of the most well-liked cast-members ever on the show. Timmy joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his time on Road Rules, The Challenge and his TV career since creating and running shows for several networks an...

Ep. 202: Cousin Jamie Banks

October 28, 2020 22:26 - 2 hours - 128 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cousin Jamie Banks. Jamie Banks (@Banksy878) did something few can claim to have ever done. He won The Challenge during his rookie season, Bloodlines. He did alongside his Cousin, Cara Maria...earning the nickname "Cousin" after being referred to almost exclusively as such during the season. He went on to return for Rivals III and hasn't been on the show since but boasts an elimination record of 3-1. He just got married and continues to work as a ...

Ep. 201: Ace Amerson

October 21, 2020 21:55 - 2 hours - 122 MB

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are joined by Ace Amerson. We've had this Ace up our sleeve for a while! After making his debut on Real World Paris, Ace went on to appear on 4 seasons of The Challenge. On THREE of those seasons, he played with or against Derrick (@DerrickMTV). Ace reconnects with his old friend to share stories with him & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) that cover everything from the Playboy Mansion, to why he thinks The Challenge stopped calling, whether he's ready to return, what ma...

Ep. 200: Casey Cooper

October 14, 2020 21:26 - 2 hours - 131 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Casey Cooper. In less than 3 years as a podcast we have reached out 200th Episode! That is not including a dozen Bonus Podcasts here and hundreds of additional podcasts at Patreon.com/ChallengeMania Who better to join us for this benchmark episode than the delightful Casey Cooper (@Case_Coop) who debuted on Fresh Meat and entertained Maniacs on 4 seasons of The Challenge. Casey joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about ho...

BONUS EPISODE: Big Brother All-Star Nicole Anthony

October 07, 2020 02:57 - 2 hours - 127 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nicole Anthony. Nicole Anthony (@StrongIslandNI2) came in 3rd on Big Brother Season 21, winning America's Favorite Player in the process. She was invited back this next season to participate on Big Brother All Stars where sadly, she was a second houseguest evicted. Nicole joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about Podcast about Big Brother and the The Challenge, share her experiences from both BB21 and BB22, make prediction...

Ep. 199: Jon Brennan

October 05, 2020 20:52 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jon Brennan. With the We Want OGs movement taking over The Challenge world these days, why not go back to one of the true OGs of MTV, The Real World and The Challenge...Real World Los Angeles' JON BRENNAN (@JonBrennan_Com). Jon joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss being cast for Real World, getting to know Dave Chappelle, his housemates, his music career, his love of Pro Wrestling, his 3 seasons of The Challenge AND MORE...

Ep. 198: The Miz & Gauntlet II

September 28, 2020 17:42 - 2 hours - 144 MB

Derrick Kosinki & Scott Yager induct The Miz into the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame with the help of Mark Long. The Miz gives an acceptance speech for the ages. Hear it all! Then, it's a massive 2-hour deep dive into THE GAUNTLET II and this is only part 1 of our 3 part Bonus Series. The other two parts are available at Patreon.com/ChallengeMania but you can hear Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) get into the theme, the format, the cast and the differences between The Challenge ...

Ep. 197: Tina Bridges

September 22, 2020 04:01 - 2 hours - 131 MB

Scott Yager & Derrick Kosinski are joined by Tina Bridges. Tina Bridges (@TinaBarta) was a mainstay on many of the earlier seasons of The Challenge. Known for having a bark AND a bite, Tina was never one to mess with. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) played on all of Tina's seasons except for her very first season and he was even there when she returned as a "Heavy Hitter" Mercenary on Cutthroat. Tina joins Derrick and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about being there for CT v Johnny and CT v Tyler, how s...

Ep. 196: Tyler Duckworth

September 14, 2020 19:45 - 2 hours - 137 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tyler Duckworth. Tyler Duckworth (@TheMightyDuckworth) is on the ballot for the 2020 Challenge Mania Hall of Fame and for good reason. He only appeared on 4 Seasons of The Challenge but he has two championships and elimination wins over Johnny, CT and Derrick. Tyler joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his connection to The Mighty Ducks, Real World: Key West, Svetlana, his relationship with Johnny, who he thinks is ov...

Ep. 195: MJ Garrett

September 08, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by MJ Garrett. MJ Garrett (@MJGarrett24) made his Challenge debut on Gauntlet II after appearing on Real World Philadelphia. Before that he was a WR at Vanderbilt and almost made the NFL. MJ finally makes his Challenge Mania debut to catch up with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and tell him and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what he's been up to since his last season, how football prepped him for Reality TV, share thoughts on his housemates Karamo and Landon, Gauntlet ...

Ep. 194: Amo Elizabeth

September 01, 2020 19:22 - 2 hours - 141 MB

Derrick Kosinki & Scott Yager are joined by Amo Elizabeth Amo Elizabeth (@LoveIsTheAmmo) joins her Dirty XXX cast-mate Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about Real World: Go Big or Go Home, how she wound up on the show, the controversy surrounding her season and why you don't see much of it, the fight between Jenna and Ceejai, choosing the name Elizabeth, the progress of her transition, tons of knowledge and insight on Trans Culture and much more! You can support her an...

Ep. 193: Sarah Rice

August 27, 2020 01:28 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sarah Rice. Sarah Rice (@IMSarahRice) is a Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Nominee. The 2x Challenge Champ makes her return to the podcast, this time without Susie Meister in tow. Sarah tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about her time on Real World: Brooklyn, her casting story, some of her ups and downs on The Challenge, her career as a therapist and how it's changed how she views her time on Reality TV, her thoughts on Cancel Cult...

Ep. 192: Jenna Compono Returns!

August 19, 2020 03:41 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jenna Compono. One of our favorite guests, Jenna Compono (@JennaCompono) returns to the podcast to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about Total Madness, her epic elimination win against Tori, whether she wanted to leave, the ups and downs that her and Zach have gone through since the show filmed, what engagement life is like, wedding plans, her Challenge future, her new clothing bran @BeezlyNY and MUCH MORE! For MORE Challenge...

Ep. 191: COOKE

August 10, 2020 21:07 - 2 hours - 146 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Heather Cooke. Heather Cooke (@IamHeatherCooke) is one of the great unknowns in the Challenge world. She only did one season, Rivals II, where she made the finals with her replacement partner Cara Maria. And then we never saw her play again. With an athletic background and soccer career, many assume she might have 2-3 championships if she stuck with it. One of the great One-And-Dones (for now) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) t...

MANIA REWIND: DA'VONNE

August 06, 2020 22:24 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

SPECIAL FLASHBACK PODCAST TO WHEN DA'VONNE ROGERS WAS ON THE PODCAST BACK IN MAY 2019! NOW THAT SHE'S BACK PLAYING BIG BROTHER ALL STARS, THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO REVISIT THIS ALL TIME GREAT PODCAST! AND IF YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD IT, YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT! (Originally recorded May, 2019) Join us for Derrick's Birthday Party on Sunday, August 23rd. Exclusive to Diesel Level Patrons. Sign up at Patreon.com/ChallengeMania www.ChallengeMania.Shop is always open! 

Ep. 190: Wes Goes Totally Mad

August 03, 2020 14:37 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Wes Bergmann. Wes (@WestonBergmann) is always a standout Challenge Mania guest. He doesn't pull any punches. He tells it how it is. He likes to have a bit of fun at the expense of the guys. We waited until the entire season and 2-Part Reunion were done to bring him back to unpack Total Madness with him. Wes finally sits down with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break down his alliance with Bananas, where it started, how Cory was ...

Ep 189: Rogan O'Connor

July 27, 2020 05:40 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Rogan O'Connor. Rogan (@Rogan_OConnor) was a finger tip away from eliminating Johnny Bananas during the Total Madness final and potentially winning his 2nd Challenge Championship in a row. He returns to Challenge Mania to break down the final and tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) all about his epic Hall Brawl vs Nelson and the rest of the season. For MORE Challenge Mania including THE MAD HOUSE and Monthly Zoom Calls, head to ww...

Ep. 188: Jenny West

July 17, 2020 16:23 - 1 hour - 95.6 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Total Madness Champion JENNY WEST. Jenny West (@JenniferWestOf1) became as famous for his exit from War of the Worlds II as she did her entrance. She entered an imposing, intimidating, physically gifted favorite to win anything and everything. A mysterious Brit from a show called "Survival of the Fittest", it was clear no one wanted a piece of her. That is until Tori Deal took just that. Tori eliminated Jenny in a legendary elimination, Hall Brawl...

Ep. 187: Kaycee Clark

July 14, 2020 20:39 - 2 hours - 119 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kaycee Clark. Kaycee Clark (@ThatStudMuffin) made her Challenge debut this season Total Madness after winning Big Brother Season 20. And in her rookie season on MTV she has made the final in her debut, something that is rare in Challenge history. However on this season, she made the final alongside her two fellow BB20 alumni, Bayleigh and Fessy. Kaycee joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about her football background, Big ...

Ep. 186: Kyle Christie

July 06, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kyle Christie. It's hard to believe but Kyle Christie (@KyleCGShore) has been on the last 5 seasons of The Challenge. He's appeared on every season since Vendettas, which is more than anyone other than his good friend Johnny Bananas and certainly more than anyone from the UK. Kyle drops by Challenge Mania for his first full-length interview to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) how he got into Reality TV, how he has evolved as a C...

Ep. 185: Marie, Brad, Leroy, Cara & Tony!

July 03, 2020 18:05 - 2 hours - 110 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Marie Roda, Brad Fiorenza, Leroy Garrett, Cara Maria Sorbello & Tony Raines! In this special Best of The Mad House episode, hear lengthy clips from some of the most action packed Bonus Podcasts of the season. A-List Guests join Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk Total Madness and break down the season from where they sit. This podcast features: Episode 6 - Marie & Brad Episode 8 - Leroy Garrett Episode 12 - Cara Maria Episode ...

Ep. 184: Swaggy C

June 24, 2020 03:04 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Swaggy C. Chris Williams is known in the world of Reality TV as SWAGGY C (@SwaggyCTV). He drops by Challenge Mania to tell us about growing up in Connecticut, becoming a Day Trader, why he has a chip on his shoulder about success, how he got on Big Brother, whether he'll be on the next season of Big Brother, how he became business partners with Wes, what Total Madness was like and more! For even MORE Challenge Mania like THE MAD HOUSE featuring e...

Ep. 183: Bayleigh Dayton

June 13, 2020 05:56 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Bayleigh Dayton. Bayleigh Dayton (@BayleighDaily) is playing one of the most impressive rookie games in recent memory. She and her husband, Swaggy C, are both still very much in the game well past the half way point of the Total Madness Season. Now all they need is their Red Skulls. Bayleigh makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about her time as a pageant queen, going to Baylor, Big Brother 20, ...

Ep. 182: Bananas & How the Wes Was Won

June 07, 2020 23:47 - 2 hours - 121 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johnny Bananas. Johnny Bananas (@JohnnyBananas) returns to the show to break down the epic showdown between him and Wes this past week on Total Madness. He tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) how the alliance came to be, where it broke down, whether Wes made the right move, what other rivalries he's out to squash, how he got on Worst Cooks Celebrity Edition and much more! For MORE Challenge Mania including our exclusive breakdown...

Ep. 181: Fessy Shafaat

June 01, 2020 15:10 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Fessy Shafaat. Fessy Shafaat (@FessyFitness) makes his Challenge debut on Total Madness after a Big Brother 20 run that did not allow him to test most of the athleticism that made him an All American in Football at University of Tennessee Chattanooga. In just a few weeks on The Challenge however, he has already become one of the most feared rookies in the game and has gathered a signature win over 3x Champ Jordan on his way to receiving a Red Skul...

Ep. 180: BIG T

May 26, 2020 01:12 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by BIG T. Tula "Big T" Fazakerley (@TheOGB_T) is on her second season of The Challenge, entering the halfway point of Total Madness after a short run on War of the Worlds II. Instantly becoming a favorite amongst fans and cast alike, Big T's infectious personality is one we have been looking forward to having on Challenge Mania for quite some time. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss debuting on Shipwrecked in the UK i...

Ep. 179: ANEESA...NOPE.

May 18, 2020 02:35 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa Ferreira. Fresh off the hottest selling line of merch at www.ChallengeMania.Shop, Aneesa (@AneesaMTV) returns to the podcast to talk about returning to The Challenge for her first full season since Dirty XXX and what it feels like to have so much love and support behind her this go around. She tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about this past Wednesday's altercation with Nany, her relationships with Kaycee & Melissa, Jenna ...

BONUS EPISODE: Survivor's Ethan Zohn

May 15, 2020 17:06 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Scott & Lindsay talk to Survivor's Ethan Zohn. In a Special BONUS INTERVIEW, Survivor Africa Winner Ethan Zohn (@EthanZohn) drops by to chat with Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) about his experience returning to the show after all these years to compete on Winners at War, what it was like on Edge of Extinction, what we didn't get to see, why he voted for Natalie & much more! For more Survivor Talk, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania Ethan's Charity Grassroots Soccer...

Ep. 178: Rogan's Rampage

May 11, 2020 04:08 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by Rogan O'Connor. After being responsible for rookie fan favorite Jay Starrett's medical departure from the game, Rogan O'Connor has instantly turned into one of the most polarizing faces on The Challenge. Rogan (@Rogan_OConnor) returns to Challenge Mania to discuss what it's like to play the villain, whether he was truly jealous of Jay and Dee, if he would have faired better than his mentor CT did & much more! For MORE Challenge Mania including a ...

Ep. 177: Melissa & Child

May 04, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Melissa Reeves. In reality, Melissa Reeves (@DJMelReeves) is about to give birth to a baby girl. On our TVs, in "Reality", she is still competing on The Challenge: Total Madness. Now, we all know the season was filmed long ago and she's been home safe for quite some time. But she DID actually compete while she was 8 weeks pregnant, she just didn't know it. Melissa joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to explain how it all went down...

Ep. 176: Mark, Darrell, KellyAnne & Cliff Hogg

April 30, 2020 01:12 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

Want to know what THE MAD HOUSE is all about!? This Special Bonus Podcast is a BEST OF THE MAD HOUSE. It contains clips from our first four episodes of the season with Mark Long, Big Brother 21's Cliff Hogg, Darrell Taylor & KellyAnne Judd! If you want to hear upcoming episodes of THE MAD HOUSE every Wednesday right after Total Madness airs, starting with our fifth episode with Special Guest ABRAM BOISE, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania

Ep 175: Millionaire Mitchell

April 29, 2020 02:16 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are FINALLY joined by Ashley Mitchell once again! Ashley Mitchell (@MTVASHLEYBROOKE) makes her long awaited return to Challenge Mania to catch us up on her post Final Reckoning Challenge career, all leading up to Total Madness and her recent exit last week. Always one of our favorite guests, this one feels extra special as she makes her triumphant return to the podcast to mock Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for his incessant begging over the years and explain to Derrick ...

Ep. 174: Dee from Kansas!

April 27, 2020 03:44 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Dee Nguyen. Dee (@DeeNguyenMTV) has been at the center of the Total Madness season so far. She just earned her Red Skull by defeating Ashley and has played a very flashy game so far. Will it carry her to the final she now has a ticket to? Will it win her a second Challenge championship? And more importantly...what is she doing in KANSAS? She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for all this and more! If you want to hear Derrick &...

Ep. 173: Jay Starrett

April 20, 2020 03:11 - 2 hours - 140 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jay Starrett. With two elimination wins under his belt and the most recent one of those coming against Challenge Legend CT Tamburello, Jay Starrett (@Jay__Qs) has instantly made a name for himself amongst Maniacs. Becoming the first ever Cast-Member to transition from US Survivor to The Challenge, Jay has proven himself by becoming the only guy on Total Madness to earn a coveted Red Skull so far. Jay drops by Challenge Mania to reminisce about Sur...

Ep. 172: Jenn Lee

April 13, 2020 10:31 - 2 hours - 110 MB

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jenn Lee. Jenn Lee (@_JennLee_) came to The Challenge by way of The Amazing Race. Unfortunately for Jenn, her run on The Challenge turned out to be just as brief as her Race, but that does not mean she did not leave a mark on the Maniacs. In the last episode of Total Madness, Jenn butted heads with Dee, got a lesson in speech writing by Johny & Wes, played "chess" with Rogan and went into elimination against one of the toughest women in the game, ...

Boneyard Funhouse Wrestling Mega Pod

April 07, 2020 11:42 - 3 hours - 177 MB

Scott Yager is joined by Logan Hedrich, Allan Aguirre & Zach Calhoun. On the heels of a 2-Day Wrestlemania and the complicated times that we are in, Scott wanted to do a podcast all about wrestling. So he gathered some of the best minds in all of Challenge Podcasting and Journalism, who all happen to be massive wrestling marks as well. Logan Hedrich of Rotten Bananas (@LoganHedrich), Allan Aguirre of Medium (@TheAllanAguirre) and Zach Calhoun of The Saniac Podcast (@SaniacPodcast) join Scott...

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Emily Schromm
2 Episodes
Adam King
1 Episode
Logan Paul
1 Episode
Robert Moor
1 Episode
Shawne Merriman
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