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Challenge Mania
Hosted by Challenge Mania · EN
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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Cutthroat Trailer Breakdown, Cast Breakdown & Q&A!
Yesterday00:26:22Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the Trailer for Season 42: Cutthroat, break down all the news we got from the press release, discuss every single Cast-Member and ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS from ChallengeManiacs.com!This is a FREE PREVIEW of a much longer Bonus Podcast you can can listen to Ad-Free AND watch in gorgeous mult-cam video. This was recorded Live In Studio and Produced by Skutch Media. It is Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above but trust us, we make the $15 a month worth your while. Right before the season is the PERFECT TIME to join the Pod Squad! WATCH THIS FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-mega-bonus-164451472?pr=trueLISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/audio-mega-bonus-164451605?pr=trueWATCH THE S42 TRAILER HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML6CiAcsDr8www.ChallengeMania.Live for TIX TO LIVE SHOWS!www.ChallengeManiacs.com to JOIN THE POD SQUAD!www.ChallengeMania.Shop FOR SWAG AND MERCH!
Transcribe →Ep. 535: Sydney Segal
2d ago01:30:40Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sydney Segal.SYDNEY SEGAL makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk about Vets and New Threats, why her Survivor season sucked and her decision to return to The Challenge after claiming she was one and done! This was a really fun interview and one we are proud to drop here in the feed ON HER BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday, Sydney! If you join the Pod Squad however you get all of our interviews EARLY...AD-FREE...and IN VIDEO!WATCH THIS INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-sydney-on-163802552?pr=truewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Transcribe →Full Seattle Live Show w/ CT, Kendal, Cedric, Mark & Kelley!
3d ago02:08:48Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Mark, Cedric, Kendal and Kelley Wentworth Live On Stage at Emerald City Comedy Club on Sunday, June 28th!This was a really fun show and you're about to hear all of it! Prefer Video?WATCH THE WHOLE SHOW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-full-live-164040600Join the Pod Squad at www.ChallengeManiacs.com and get Full Video of all of our Interviews, Podcasta and Live Shows. Get everything early and Ad-Free and never miss out on tickets with Exclusive Pre-Sales!TICKETS to future shows in Minneapolis, Detroit, Phoenix, New Orleans and Nashville available at www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!
Transcribe →BREAKING NEWS POD: SEASON 42 IS HERE!
6d ago00:28:17Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the announcement today that Season 42 will be CUTTHROAT (2) and will be Premiering 8/5 on Paramount Plus.WATCH this episode HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-season-42-163346119www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Transcribe →Ep. 534: Kenny Santucci Returns
2w ago01:31:55Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kenny Santucci.KENNY SANTUCCI makes his return to Challenge Mania, live and in studio for the first time. He talks about his life path since putting The Challenge behind him and what he learned from his controversial exit from the show and everything that came with it and still does. He also touches on the awful rumors and reputation that followed him based on things he flat out says did not happen. If you expect him to run from the subject, guess again. This is as candid as he has been on the matter, and as you will hear, he has turned it into motivation and fuel for his businesses, fitness, coaching and his quest to make New York the strongest city in the world. Buckle up, this is one that is sure to be polarizing for some and inspiring to others. If you want to skip it, we encourage you to do whatever is best for you. However we feel this is one many of you should hear or better yet...see. (Video of all of our episodes if exclusive to Maniac Level Patrons and above, as is Ad-Free Audio)FULL VIDEO AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-kenny-to-163439698?pr=truewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Transcribe →MANIA REWIND: Ashley Mitchell Returns!
2w ago02:06:54Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ashley Mitchell.Let's look back on the second time Ashley joined us on the podcast back when she still loved us. This one, like her debut...is a really fun one. Enjoy! Reminder any plugs, promos, ads, shows etc are out-dated. This is from 2018 as well.Another fun look / listen at one of the 500+ episodes in the CHALLENGE MANIA VAULT at www.ChallengeManiaPodcast.com that you can hear any time.If you discovered us recently, go back and search your favorite cast members name + Challenge Mania. As long as their name doesn't rhyme with oral, we have probably had them!www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix! www.ChallengeManiacs.com to Join the Pod Squad! www.ChallengeMania.Shop For Swag!
Transcribe →Ep. 533: CT, Amber, Cedric & Mark (Live from Portland)
2w ago01:51:31Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Amber, Cedric & Mark Long live on stage from Helium Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon.This live show was recorded in front of a Sold Out crowd on Saturday, June 26th and you are about to hear the fully uncut show. If you are more of a visual person, consider checking out the full multi-cam video version of the show, shot by Doctor Photographer who covered it brilliantly and edited it together in a really fun way. Video is exclusive to our Maniac Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com (Patreon) and you can WATCH IT HERE:VIDEO LINK: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-full-live-162739455?pr=trueAlso if this show sounds fun and it was...YOU can join us at one of our many upcoming dates. Tickets to ALL shows at www.ChallengeMania.LiveNext up Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Phoenix, Nola and Nashville!www.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!
Transcribe →Challenge Mania Returns to NASHVILLE w/ CT, CARA, TINA & MARK!
3w ago00:01:33Tap to summarizeDo NOT miss out on one of our craziest lineups ever in Music City this November!Tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live but GOING FAST!Additional Dates:7/18 - CHICAGO (SOLD OUT)7/31 - MINNEAPOLIS (SOLD OUT)8/15 - DETROIT9/19 - PHOENIX10/9 - NEW ORLEANS11/14 - NASHVILLEwww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Transcribe →Ep. 532: Rob Cesternino
3w ago01:17:11Tap to summarizeScott Yager & Lindsay Arber are joined Live In Studio by NY Times Best Selling Author Rob Cesternino! Without Rob Has a Podcast, who knows if there would be a Challenge Mania! The Podcast GOAT joins us Live & In Studio to talk about his NY Times Best-Selling Booking The Tribe And I Have Spoken, Survivor 50, The Traitors and a ton of other stuff we've always wanted to ask him!WATCH This Interview Here: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-rob-on-162728450?pr=trueVideo and Ad-Free Audio are exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.comFind Rob at www.RobHasAWebsite.comChallenge Mania Shop at www.ChallengeMania.ShopTIX to all our Live Shows available at www.ChallengeMania.Live
Transcribe →MANIA REWIND: Kyle Christie
4w ago01:49:26Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kyle Christie.Talk about a guy we miss on The Challenge! Kyle did a ton of seasons and we haven't seen him in a long time! Since we miss him so much, we figured we'd dig up this episode of Challenge Mania from 2020 that is a crowd-favorite. If you have never heard it, check it out! Reminder that any promos, plugs, ads etc are likely out-dated.NEW SHOW DATES AND TIX are available at www.ChallengeMania.LiveNASHVILLE with CT, Cara, Tina & Mark on November 14th, 2026 is ON SALE NOW!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop
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