
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 | 996 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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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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Scott and Lindsay are back to break down Survivor 49 Episode 11 and discuss Scott's epic weekend with a ton of Survivor Cast, hosting a Panel and tons of stories!
Derrick Kosinsk & Scott Yager are joined by Jonna Stephens!
Jonna sits down with the guys in Nashville to talk about Season 41, entering the game a few weeks in, why she didn't jive with a lot of the house, what happened with Gabe and MORE!
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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
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
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?
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
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
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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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Recent guests on Challenge Mania include:
1. Jonna Stephens
2. Amber Borzotra
3. Nelson Thomas
4. Paula Walnuts
5. Will Gagnon
6. Leroy Garrett
7. Zach Nichols
8. Nany Gonzalez
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