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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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MOVIE MANIA: The Rock 30th Anniversary Special
1w ago01:51:50Tap to summarizeJune 2026 marks dthe 30th Anniversary of an iconic Motion Picture and it is time for some MOVIE MANIA! Some of you may know...some of you may not...but Scott's favorite movie is the 1996 Action Thriller THE ROCK. The movie came out 30 years ago this month so Scott got together with his favorite movie podcasters Mike and Mike (from Mike, Mike and Oscar) to do this special look back at the film. Check out and Subscribe to Mike, Mike and Oscar for year round coverage of Hollywood, Cinema and the Awards Cycle! It is the best podcast for Movie Maniacs like us!The Rock is currently available to stream on HBO Max, by the way.www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Transcribe →MANIA REWIND: Arissa Hill
2w ago01:35:31Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Arissa Hill.Back in 2021 Arissa Hill joined us on the podcast to discuss many things Real World and The Challenge. In this MANIA REWIND, we look back at this debut episode for one of MTV's OGs.Remember that any plugs, promos, events and ads in this episode are likely out-dated. But up to date tickets and info are available at www.ChallengeMania.LiveEnjoy this classic episode of CHALLENGE MANIA! www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Transcribe →MANIA REWIND: Isaac Stout
2w ago02:05:38Tap to summarizeDerrick 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 August in Detroit, by request of fellow guest Devin Walker. Reminder that any promos, events, live reads etc from this episode are out-dated but you CAN get tickets to meet Isaac along with TORI, DEVIN, ZACH, DERRICK & SCOTT for August 15th 2026 right now at www.ChallengeMania.Live - This MANIA REWIND is a look back at early period Challenge Mania and an interview with one of the craziest Challenge cast members ever to hit our screens. Some of these stories are OUT THERE! ENJOY!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shopwww.ChallengeMania.Live
Transcribe →Ep. 530: Devyn, Da'Vonne, Mark, Darrell & Yes (Live from Sacramento 5/31/26)
3w ago02:10:10Tap to summarizeScott 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 right, smack dab in the middle of the weekend where everyone on the internet was talking about her...we had her live on stage to ask her all about it! Tune in to find out what she said! WHAT DID DEVYN SAY ABOUT...THE RUMORS!?WATCH THIS SHOW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-full-live-160159254And grab tickets to future live shows at www.ChallengeMania.Live6/27 - PORTLAND6/28 - SEATTLE8/15 - DETROITwww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Live
Transcribe →MANIA REWIND: Casey Cooper
3w ago02:23:10Tap to summarizeDerrick 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 during an otherwise dark time! Remember that any promos, plugs, ads and events you hear about during this podcast (although they were likely more Zooms than In person shows at this time) are outdated and do not apply today. Any electronically inserted targeted ads are new though so process those currently! ENJOY!CURRENT TIX AND DATES AVAILABLE BELOW! www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Transcribe →Survivor Mania: Finale Time!
4w ago00:49:37Tap to summarizeFINALLY! 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!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Transcribe →Ep. 529: Femme Four-tale w/ Aneesa & Katie Together!
4w ago01:47:01Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa & Katie Live & In Studio Together! We got such a great response to our FATAL FOUR-WAY w/ Tony and Devin that we haaaad to make it a thing! So our next installment features not just one but two Legendary Ladies that Derrick has known for 20+ years! ANEESA AND KATIE ARE WITH US! We bounce all over the place, cover a ton, careers, relationships, even sometimes breaking into separate convos. It really needs to be seen and heard to be believed! This is not one to miss! Early and Ad-Free and in Full Video for all Maniac-Level Patrons and above.WATCH WHOLE THING HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-our-next-w-159404024LISTEN TO IT AD-FREE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159402824?pr=trueThose are just some of the perks of joining the POD SQUAD! You also get First Access to Tickets Via Pre-Sales and MORE! PHOENIX On Sale June 5th!www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix TO ALL SHOWS!www.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!
Transcribe →MANIA REWIND: JOHANNA
4w ago02:05:25Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johanna Botta.This interview, from all the way back in 2019, covers it all! Take a step back in time to one of our favorite interviews from the first few years of Challenge Mania. Remember that all plugs and shows and promos are outdated, but the stories remain as relevant as ever. ENJOY!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Transcribe →Ep. 528: CT, Cara Maria, Mark, Paulie & Emilee (Live From Boston 5/22/26)
May 2701:59:19Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Cara Maria, Mark, Paulie & Emilee Live from City Winery in Boston. This Challenge Mania Live show was recorded on Friday, May 22nd, 2026.We had an epic weekend in Boston with CT, Cara, Mark, Emilee and Paulie! Before Saturday's Roast of Cara Maria, we kicked it all off with an awesome Challenge Mania Live Panel show Friday! This let us know the crowd was more than ready for what was to come Saturday!Here is the FULL AUDIO of the show for your enjoyment! Early and Ad-Free Version is Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above! They got it earlier this week and without any ads.To join the Pod Squad and get all of our Podcasts early and Ad-Free, and many in Full Video...head to www.ChallengeManiacs.comTO ATTEND FUTURE LIVE SHOWS - www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix5/30 - Sacramento6/27 - Portland6/28 - Seattle7/18 - Chicago (SOLD OUT)7/31 - Minneapolis8/15 - Detroit9/5 - Nola*Patrons always get first crack at tickets! www.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!
Transcribe →MANIA REWIND: JOSS!
May 2501:36:24Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Derrick's iconic opponent JOSS MOONEY!All these years later and people still talk about this elimination. This was all the way back in 2018 for our 22nd episode ever of the podcast and it wa shortly after this elimination took place. Reminder that with all MANIA REWINDS, all plugs, reads, promos and events mentioned are out of date.For current live show schedule and tix head to www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop
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