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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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Survivor Mania: Finale Time!
3d 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!
4d 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
6d 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 Remember that all plugs and shows and promos are outdated, but the stories remain as relevant as ever.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)
1w ago01:59:19Tap 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!
1w ago01:36:24Tap 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
Transcribe →MANIA REWIND: Jon Murray
2w ago01:37:12Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by the man who created it all...Jon Murray.Jon Murray is the M in BMP. The Murray in Bunim-Murray. He created Real World. He created Road Rules. He created The Challenge. He is responsible for Reality TV as we know and love it today. He joined us on the podcast a few years back but since many of you may have missed it we wanted to share it again. It is one of our favorite interviews. Any plugs, shows, Live Reads, or promos are likely out-dated so ignore those.This Interview is from March 2022. Enjoy! Up to date Live Show Schedule at www.ChallengeMania.LiveSupport the Podcast and get Bonus Content and other perks at www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!
Transcribe →Ep. 527: Paulie Calafiore - The Challenge Arsonist
3w ago01:36:11Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paulie Calafiore.Love him. Hate him. Really hate him. Regardless of how you feel about PAULIE CALAFIORE...you have to admit that The Challenge Arsonist is a pretty great name and term for him. The arsonist lit up our couch to talk about his newest ventures and some of his oldest escapades. This one goes all over the place but is a pretty eye-opening look at some of our ups and downs with this New Threat Turned Challenge Vet who has finally come to terms with a lot of his journey so far. Video and Ad-Free Audio Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com (Patreon)WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-paulie-on-158198159www.ChallengeMania.Live FOR TIX!5/22 - BOSTON6/27 - PORTLAND6/28 - SEATTLE7/31 - MINNEAPOLIS8/15 - DETROIT9/5 - NOLAwww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Transcribe →Survivor Mania: Cirie-ously!? One More Left!
3w ago00:46:11Tap to summarizeScott and Lindsay are back (how bout THAT turnaround) to break down Wednesday's Penultimate Episode of Survivor 50, talk about who our likely winner is and MORE!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Transcribe →Survivor Mania: Ozzfest is Over
3w ago00:43:55Tap to summarizeSorry for the delay! Scott and Lindsay are back to talk LAST WEEK's Survivor right before we get the penultimate episode tonight. ENJOY!www.ChallengeMania.Shopwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeManiacs.com
Transcribe →Bonus Episode: Who is the Smartest? Who is the Fakest?
3w ago00:32:05Tap to summarizeDerrick Kosinski & Scott Yager talk about which Challenge Cast are different Off-Cam from On-Cam, who doesn't get enough credit for being smart, who gets too much credit, what moments in Derrick's career mentally broke him and MORE!WATCH This Podcast HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-patreon-157287208Bonus Episodes, Full Video and Pre-Sales are just a few perks of joining the Pod Squad at www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Live for tix to Live Shows5/22 - BOSTON (5/23 SOLD OUT)6/27 - PORTLAND6/28 - SEATTLE& MORE!www.ChallengeMania.Shop
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