Challenged: A Podcast About MTV's The Challenge: Recent Episodes
Bryan, Amanda, and Tim
Challenged is a podcast all about MTV's The Challenge. Every week Bryan, Amanda, Tim and sometimes Hillary get together to discuss the current season as well as reminisce about old seasons. We talk gameplay, strategy, drama, eliminations, challenges and make guesses as to who will go far in the show. We're a spoiler-free podcast, so enjoy without worrying about spoiling!
We review the first two episodes of Cutthroat. Who do we love? Who do we hate? Find out.
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Wed run down the cast of the upcoming season of The Challenge: Cutthroat. Who are we excited to see again? Who do we hate seeing again? Who do we not even remember ever seeing on the show before? Find out all this and more!
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We learn who wins immunity, who wins fire, and who wins $2 Million.
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As numbers dwindle, we get double the eliminations.
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Another twist threatens an strong alliance to break apart.
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Chaos reigns as Mr. Beast shows up.
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Another fan twist has both contestants and the audience all smiles as the fallout from the last Tribal Council makes people pick sides.
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A twist causes a quick change in who everyone wants to vote for.
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The Blood Moon has set to the merge is complete. The exiled players return to see the camp missing lots of players. With everyone on the same beach now, alliances are getting tested while information is being shared. Lines in the sand are drawn, and those lines last.
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The Merge is here, and alliances are tested as the immunity challenge brings a twist never before seen.
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Alliances begin to form as the castaways see that they can't stay out of tribal forever.
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A music star stops by the island to give the winners of the latest challenge a reward while other castaways begin to question their alliances.
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It's time for a tribe swap! Survivors settle in to their new tribes and find new alliances.
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We get into a reward and immunity challenges as alliances take shape and some relationships begin to crumble.
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Alliances take shape as the Survivors land on the beach. Who will be the first one to be sent home?
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We breakdown the cast for the upcoming Season 50 and explain the game to Carlyn who has never seen an episode.
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We sort of talk about the reunion, but most of this just ends up being us chatting about whatever.
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We are at the final. Who wins, who quits, and whose body completely gives out?
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Wolfie and Carlyn are out yet again, but Tim and Ryan hold down the fort to discuss the penultimate episode of Vets and New Threats. The final is in sight, but we've got one last elimination. Players turn hostile and start fights over hypothetical betrayals.
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Tempers flare as the final is just around the corner and Challengers begin to make a move to advance.
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Alliances start to weaken as the final approaches.
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A challenger tries a bold strategy for staying out of elimination.
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Everyone is out, so it's Tim and Ryan this episode going over the latest episode of Vets and New Threats.
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A plan to get a challenger into elimination works and a weak elimination sends home a veteran.
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Challengers BAND together to finish the challenge and mind games make one challenger make a mistake.
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The first locked in Challenge shows who are big competitors and an old fight resurfaces.
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A look at the type of quality entertainment we give on our Patreon exclusive Preshow.
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An individual challenge reveals a bunch of cheating, and this affects how the team chooses to go forward.
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The remaining three teams compete in an intense final challenge for a chance to take home $250,000.
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Karma comes for one veteran, as their challenge performance raises suspicions; the announcement of the Lock-In approaching pushes the challengers to determine who would be their best partner for the rest of the game.
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The nominations for the last Exile result in crazy drama between two players, and the Exile claims its last victims, leaving three teams to go on to the final challenge.
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Challengers go racing as they try to keep themselves safe from being thrown into elimination.
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The battle for immunity is at an all time high when the players navigate a tough obstacle course, and then shock and awe abound when the Exile ends in surprise.
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CT can't climb a rope, but is anyone surprised? Look at the guy. Rookies seem focused on getting the vets out, but can they all stick together?
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The teams dive out of their comfort zones in Deep Blue, and alliances are tested when the weaker teams attempt to take out a top team in deliberation.
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New targets make everyone paranoid about being put in the hangnail position.
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Heights bring out the inner child in one contestant as they face their greatest fear and Wes and Casey face their fifth Exile as they struggle to stay in the game.
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Gabe sits out of the Challenge as the hangnail but gets a chance to shine.
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Our Preview episode has FINALLY been freed from internet purgatory. Listen along with us and special guest Jeremy (and his wife) as we discuss what we think will happen this season.
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One team receives devastating news, the game is proving to be too much for Diem, and friendships are on the line at deliberation.
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A hurt competitor worries about their future, while others try to make a big move during nominations.
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Wes gives Eric and Katie pointers on how to tackle competing in Exile, injuries threaten to take one team out of the game, and two more contestants are sent home.
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One Challenger has the blues after his crush is into someone else. A competitor chases lasers to stay in the game.
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Panic sets in as the contestants must solve a puzzle while swimming in a shark tank, and a last-minute decision in deliberation leaves one team in shambles.
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In this episode of Challenged, the hosts dive into the latest season of MTV's The Challenge, discussing the Fantasy League, the challenges, and the dynamics of the contestants. They explore the strategies, injuries, and alliances that form as the competition heats up. The conversation also touches on the production choices and the evolving nature of reality TV, with a focus on the characters' transformations and the politics of elimination. In this episode, the hosts delve into the intricate dynamics of politicking within the Challenge house, highlighting the strategic choices made by players as they navigate alliances and paranoia. The nominations reveal unexpected votes and betrayals, leading to a dramatic elimination showdown where agility and strategy take precedence over brute strength. The aftermath sets the stage for future twists, including potential partner changes, while the hosts reflect on the extreme reactions of fans towards the players.
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Tonya puts a target on the back of her longtime rival Tina as she heads into Exile, a romance sparks between two of the housemates, and another team goes home after a frustrating challenge.
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Tonya and Johnnie find a way to be better teammates to each other, an injury threatens to sideline one contestant, and alliances and friendships are tested during a difficult deliberation.
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The roommates cut loose with a costume party, and Casey reaches her limits with Wes after yet another grueling trip to Exile.
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Wes takes it personally when Johanna's team faces the possibility of being sent into Exile, and tensions rise when Johanna refuses to do things Wes's way in the deliberation.
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Melinda struggles in the house without Danny, one team loses its power position in the competition to an unlikely pair, and the contestants go head-to-head in Exile.
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Diem opens up to Derrick about her cancer diagnosis, the Austin crew has a target on its backs in the strength challenge, and one contestant volunteers to go into Exile.
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The contestants test their balance in Bush Whacked, and two teams head into Exile with a hefty challenge that sends one team packing.
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Things are a little different on the Challenge this time around. Twelve brand new, never-on-TV competitors join the veterans to battle it out for crazy cash in Australia.
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The two-part finale is here! We go over both parts and give our thoughts on how things shake out.
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Teams are down to the wire and have to make sure they have a star to get into the final.
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As teams dwindle, paranoia sets in on who can get a star before the final.
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We're approaching the final, so there's nowhere to hide. Shane and Da'vonne are playing the middle, but so obviously that they may become targets themselves. The house is divided between whether to throw in strong star-holders or weak players into The Jungle.
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Challengers get paranoid as a new team wins the challenge.
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TJ reveals what happens to eliminated players' stars, and the house goes into chaos before nominations.
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Rivals learn about each other as teams try to make big moves in the game.
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Challengers are thrown for rings as they compete to win immunity from elimination. Partners are frustrated with each other due to performance.
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Sickness sweeps the house as tempers start to flare between partners.
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Challengers quit during a heights challenge while teams try to stay out of the first elimination.
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Teams learn they will be joined up with their worst enemy as they vie for the first of the season's stars
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The finale is here, and we break down how it went.
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Challengers change locations and compete in one more challenge to determine who will end up in the final.
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Challengers drive off a cliff as the final approaches.
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Challengers go underground as they try to puzzle their way to a win.
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Challengers try to target their way out of elimination.
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Johnny continues to be an attention hog and wants everything about him. What else is new?
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Competitors are shocked when they find themselves in both a mini-final and a purge.
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Division lines grow as people start playing their own game outside of the era groups.
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In this episode of Challenge the Podcast, the hosts discuss their love for pumpkin beer, Halloween plans, and their impressions of the current season of MTV's The Challenge. They dive into Episode 9, reflecting on past seasons and the dynamics of the current cast, including the return of Rachel and Cory. The conversation shifts to the challenges faced by the contestants, particularly focusing on the Vacation Alliance and the latest challenge called 'Bottoms Out.' In this segment of the conversation, the hosts delve into the dynamics of the competition, focusing on Rachel's performance and strategic decisions. They analyze the challenges faced by various contestants, the significance of social gameplay, and the implications of alliances. The discussion highlights Rachel's dominance in the challenge, her relationships with other contestants, and the strategic considerations surrounding nominations. The hosts express their opinions on the gameplay and the evolving dynamics within the competition, particularly regarding Josh's indecisiveness and the implications for his alliances. In this episode, the conversation delves into the performance of various players in the competition, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses. The dynamics of alliances are explored, particularly focusing on Josh's gameplay and the reactions of his allies. The elimination challenges are discussed in detail, highlighting the strategies employed by the contestants. As the game transitions to individual gameplay, the implications of this shift are examined. The episode concludes with reflections on relationships within the game and the impact of personal dynamics on gameplay. In this episode, the hosts engage in lively discussions about reality TV trivia, an exciting upcoming challenge cruise, and their fantasy team strategies. They also delve into listener feedback, addressing both positive and negative reviews, and share updates about their Patreon and voicemail interactions. The conversation is filled with humor, banter, and insights into the world of reality television and podcasting.
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Challengers battle both on the field and off to stay in the game.
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Challengers start to get upset that some are not volunteering for eliminations.
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People start deciding what friends to save and what other players can be sent in. And people get mad.
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A fight divides the house and people start wondering if they should be volunteering to become a target.
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Now that people understand the game, things get personal when the winners decide who should go into elimination.
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A Challenger gets power but finds that maybe it's not going to go their way.
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An episode filled with nothing but eliminations.
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Challengers arrive and talk and talk and talk and talk.
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We run down the cast and pick our draft picks for the fantasy league.
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The final is here! Who ends up taking home the big star? Find out!
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The final is approaching. Who will end up with a star?
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We're closing in on the final with very few chances to get that star. This time around its a men's elimination and stakes are high. Some want to get their star, some want to avoid elimination at all costs. Final starts next week, who has their stars?
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Challengers start to plan on how to keep their stars safe as the final approaches.
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Relationship tensions spill over into voting and deciding who should battle for stars.
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Drama erupts after story time at dinner.
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Nicole and Laurel keep getting closer while a musical chairs-inspired challenge has one challenger second-guessing her choice of partners.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the fourth and fifth episodes of The Challenge: All Stars. They talk about the challenge called 'Unbraided Reloaded' and the dynamics within the teams. They also discuss the toxic relationship between Laurel and Nicole, and the politicking strategies of the players.
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Challengers leave while new ones arrive after some news from back home. How will the stars shake out in this double-elimination episode?
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We cover the introduction of the cast members for The Challenge: All Stars 4. We talk about the nostalgia-inducing intro, the camaraderie among the cast, and the dynamics between Leroy and Kam. We talk about the return of familiar faces like Flora, Kefla, Rachel, and Cara. We're excited for the All Stars seasons and the overall positive vibe of the show. We also touch on the individual format and the potential for a big final. The conversation concludes with discussions about Tyri's name change and Jay's lack of preparation. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the challenge and the dynamics of the game. They talk about the new format of earning stars and the potential strategies involved. They also comment on the personalities and performances of the contestants. The hosts express their opinions on the new rules and the players' reactions to them. They also mention some funny moments and memorable quotes from the episode. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the challenge and the dynamics within the house. They highlight the tension between Laurel and Nicole, as well as the awkwardness between Janelle and Ayanna. The challenge, called Carsick, involves finding luggage with codes and solving puzzles. The winning team consists of Jay, Laurel, Tony, and Nicole. The hosts also speculate on the team selection process and the strategy behind it. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the drama surrounding Janelle and the confrontation between Jasmine and Janelle. They also talk about the strange behavior of Ayanna and the nominations. They question Laurel's decision not to go into elimination and discuss the strategy of throwing oneself into elimination early in the game. The hosts also speculate on the reasons behind the lineup for the elimination and express their dissatisfaction with Tina receiving a star by default. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the hypothetical scenario of Janelle quitting the elimination and whether Tina should have received a star. They also speculate on what would have happened if there was still an elimination and who would have been sent in. The hosts then reveal the fantasy league scores, with Tim coming in first place. They discuss the scoring system and the importance of setting fantasy teams before the deadline. They also mention the top performers in the public fantasy league. The conversation concludes with updates on the Challenge cast members, including allegations against Kyle Christie and Ayanna's battle with breast cancer.
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All Stars 4 is about to start and we run down the cast of this season and introduce a new opportunity for all of our listeners to participate in the show this season. Listen along and find out how. Then check out challengedpod.com to join in.
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The Final is here!!!!!!!! We break down both parts of the Final and discuss which new champion gets crowned.
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Wolfie and Zachy Bananas are both out, but Tim and Carlyn hold it down this week. Jay continues to be the worst human to exist. One player goes out tragically in a purge, 2 more eliminated. As the remaining Challengers party it up, TJ shows up to ruin their night. Is the final around the corner?
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Jay's alliance seems to be falling apart as one of them realizes she's not as important as she thought.
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A new phase means a new way to send people to elimination as Challengers devise a plan to get rid of their opponents.
Note: There was an issue with the built-in soundboard on our recording software, so the bumpers don't play where they are supposed to.
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Everyone is worried about the next champ showing up and the Challengers fail to come up with a decision on who to throw into elimination so TJ teaches them a lesson.
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Some challengers start to feel empowered by their place in the game and see repercussions possibly coming for their actions.
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A Challenge Legend returns as people start questioning leadership in the house.
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With another Champ looming large in elimination, the Challengers begin to strategize on who to send into Elimination. Also lots of puking.
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Challengers start to question allegiances as others start to work on keeping themselves safe.
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Challengers start deciding who should go in as one of them gets messages from home that shake their confidence.
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Rivalries get taken to the next level as one Challenger begins to find out who is voting for them.
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Challengers begin to really turn on each other as one of the contestants reveals that their friendship with others may not be as real as it seems.
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New alliances form and new rivalries appear during the Challenge this week.
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Chaos reigns as the contestants find out that to be the best, you have to beat the best.
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MTV threw 2 episodes at us this week and we discuss them and decide this really is the worst season of the Challenge.
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As the Challengers move forward, they are presented with another chance to add money to the bank. One Challenger exposes his game as he seeks allies.
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We find out how the game will be played this season with the group of non-champs. Alliances start to break down right away when the house gets divided after the first Challenge.
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Carlyn, Zach, and Allison are in-studio today and we're recapping the finale and taking your phone calls to hear your opinions. Wolfie called in because he got sick and missed all the fun.
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We're getting down to the end and everyone is starting to turn on each other. Who will make it to the final?
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Wolfie is out this week, but Tim and Carlyn are here for the whole episode! Zach drops off at some point but we'll forgive him. With Chris back in the house, Challengers are getting worried they won't be able to get rid of him before the final. The Survivor alliance is showing its cracks. With the final right around the corner, some alliances start turning on each other to make it further in the game.
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The final looms as winners have to make decisions about what is best for their game. Did they make the right choice?
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Alliances are tested when the number of Challengers is dwindling, and hard choices have to be made. Josh cries. A lot.
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Survivor players begin to worry as their numbers become a target.
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The first individual Challenge sets the table for who may be running the rest of this game.
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Now that the vets are pretty much together on one team, the Survivor and Big Brother alliances try to survive. Also TJ shakes up the game after the elimination.
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The Vets come up with a plan to keep themselves from being targeted. Then Wes becomes concerned he will end up in the crosshairs.
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Johnny decides he doesn't like being voted into eliminations, and then Josh thinks he's a powerful player in this game, and the Red Team makes him believe it.
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*Note: Bryan's audio drops out with about 20 minutes left in the show. For those that hate him, you're welcome. The dead space has been taken out to the best of our ability but we may have missed some.
We're back! The cast arrives and the tensions mount as we go through 2 Challenges and 2 Eliminations.
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We run down the cast of the upcoming season of The Challenge USA.
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The final is here and the competitors are ready for a tough final as the lure of $500,000 pushes them to the finish line.
Alliances begin to break down as the final nears. Teams begin to think about who to throw in after they have made so many promises.
Episodes one and two are up on Paramount +. What happened on Challenged World Championship?
It's FINALLY the final part of the finale. One team is eliminated before the final push. Well, seems clear we're going to have at least one new Challenge Champ, but who will it be this year?
It's the first leg of the insane 100 hour final! Each team struggles to power through each station while others suffer bad injuries.
Challengers compete in a chilling competition as the choices for elimination continue to dwindle.
Two teams battle it out to get back into the house. Then a bus ride provides problems for a puzzle challenge.
The teams complete a series of blind challenges. It's a women's elimination day with a lot on the line as the people slowly dwindle.
The Underdogs are struggling this episode, but unlikely winners of this challenge mean a house shake-up and uncertain elimination contestants.
It's trivia this week! This time around, the crew is strapped to giant spinning boards while answering questions. Some alliances show cracks, and some are ready to betray their deals to get a little further in the game.
We finally get to see the rules now that the pairs have become teams. Cracks start to show as one team believes they are fully dominate.
The game changes a lot this episode. No one goes home, but the format of the game is definitely changing. It's pure chaos as The Challenge usually is.
Alliances solidify and lines are drawn in the sand. Some friendships are tested as challenges are won and lost. An elimination could change the course of alliances for the rest of the series.
Jay and Michele are unwelcome in the house after siding with the rookies. With fewer teams remaining and the winners having to pick a large percentage to be eligible for elimination, alliances are more important than ever. And winning is the most important. Who will win tonight?
A team with something to prove wins, but to which team will they pledge their alliance? The rookies are at a severe disadvantage. Can they pull out a win here?
We get new vets arriving to the game late, just in time for a heights challenge! A strategy comes from the person you'd least suspect. The vets vs. rookies battle has only just begun, but a clear winner is already emerging.
Jordan comes back into the picture and blows up the game! The Rookies vs. Vets issue gets a little more complicated as the scales tilt in the vets direction.
We're only into the second episode, but the game has really been mixed up with early exits, new arrivals, and medical disqualifications. With a new Ride or Die team entering the game, how do allegiances and partnerships change? We'll find out.
The Challenge is back with season 38: Ride or Dies! We go over the premiere episode, speculate on how the season will go, and discuss all the strategies from vets and rookies alike.
It's here! The finale sees some controversy full of behind-the-scenes shenanigans. We break it down in the final episode of The Challenge: USA.
This is a men's elimination week, so everyone lays it out on the line. With everyone qualified with the final, the bank account issues are really just for bragging rights. With the final approaching, friendships and alliances are put to the test.
It's a women's elimination day, and very few women left to qualify for TJ's final. As the warring alliances come up with a strategy for the Challenge, alliances are made very clear for everyone to see. One alliance is dramatically weakened as the smaller alliance pulls out an unexpected victory.
The perfect algorithm has been replaced with a much simple alternative: everyone for themselves. As the game turns from partners to individual, some people feel pretty vulnerable with no protection, others feel that sticking with their original alliance is the best path forward. Some players are still not qualified for TJ's final.
A sub-alliance featuring this season's richest players begins to emerge. Two rivals are forced to play together, thanks to the algorithm.
Maybe loyalty isn't all it's cracked up to be. Friendships are tested as divisions between, and within, alliances begin to form. Will relationships outside the show influence relationships inside?
As we get deeper into the competition, alliances are tested and some people are considering switching sides.
The Challenge does Trivia! it's one of our favorite Challenges although Tim isn't a fan of the format. Alliances begin to crumble as old grudges surface.
Shows are still banding together, but the show alliances are pretty tenuous. In this episode, we see some people willing to bend or break their alliances to make it further in the show. Some love drama and conflict, some athletic differences, and general shenanigans put the rest of the season in question.
The algorithm works its magic and sets all the Challengers up with new pairs. Some are happy about the switch, others are not. The Challengers get their first lesson about how physically intense and sometimes dangerous the challenges are. Some alliances are showing cracks pretty early.
The Challenge moves from MTV to CBS! In this premiere episode, contestants from Big Brother, Survivor, Love Island, and The Amazing Race join TJ Lavin to compete for $500,000.
The Challenge is starting a new era, this time on CBS. Casts from Survivor, Big Brother, Love Island, and The Amazing Race all come together to battle it out. As with the MTV version, TJ Lavin hosts. None of our other MTV favorites are on this version, but we run down the cast list anyway.
We're into the finale! As last week's elimination wraps up, the Challengers suit up for one final final challenge before embarking on the final. One Challenger is accused of cheating. The others are just focused on winning.
We're closing in on the finale, with just 1 more elimination to go. With the stakes so high, one Challenger consults another for advice. Everyone wonders what the stars are for, and most have plans to get more.
It's TJ's favorite episode, and ours too! It's trivia time! This time strikes reveal who is playing the game with who, and an unlikely winner wants to use the opportunity to shake up the game. Which alliances will win tonight?
We're nearing the end of the season. As the finale approaches, some alliances are strengthened and some are tested.
A twist in the game changes how everyone plays while one challenger begins to question their place in their alliance.
Some medical and personal issue disqualifications leave some room on the roster to bring in a replacement player. This player starts spreading drama right away. We say goodbye to more Challengers as they are eliminated playing a new elimination.
A large and dominant alliance shakes up the game and starts calling the shots. Things get personal between two Challenge champions.
All Stars is a little less friendly and a lot more competitive this season. We see alliances start to form and start to get tested.
It's the first episode of All Stars 3! Everyone tries to find their place as Wes plots to weave chaos into the All Star house.
This is a little different than a normal Challenged episode. Your favorite hosts, Bryan, Amanda, and Tim are joined by Survivored regular, Zach, to discuss season 42 of Survivor.
Can you believe we've been at this podcast for 5 years now? This episode is all self-congratulatory and tooting our own horns, but we make it fun for everyone. People call in to discuss The Challenge, their favorite players, and more.
The final is here but not all the teams will make it past Phase 1. Who takes home the $500k?
During a Challenge a competitor goes over the top and in the elimination things get destructive.
As the final nears Challengers start to wonder what their best move is to make it to the final.
Challengers hang off of trucks trying to capture as many flags as they can. One Challenger has a secret which could flip the entire game.
Challengers start to work to get the King's Palace out of the game. A Challenger reveals a sad situation and a couple more do less than their best in competition.
The Night Of Eliminations is upon us! After that the Challengers that are left head off to the first leg of the final.
Challengers compete in a trivia challenge but one can't overcome their fears. The winners nominations cause a stir among those nominated.
Challengers try to stay dry during a daily challenge. When it comes to nominations the players fall silent. A big twist at the end of the episode has people scrambling.
A challenger celebrates their birthday. Tensions rise during a million dollar challenge.
Challengers from the past show up to compete for a giant cash prize. We're reintroduced to our players and some old rivalries already rear their ugly heads. The first Challenge has them jumping boat to boat in an effort to slam dunk a skull. No Elimination in this episode sadly.
Challengers show who is Top Gun during an underwater elimination. Josh opens his mouth too much and causes issues while another plots how they are going to break up the Emerald team.
A water Challenge causes friction between teams as they try to decide whom to throw down in the Lair.
Contestants participate in the 500th episode of The Challenge as they try and get money bags from one side of the field to the other. Friends start to verbally spar after tensions run high. Then one person starts to say they would break up the Emerald Cell trying to stay out of elimination.
Challengers try and fend off a firehose and their fear of heights in the latest Challenge. A hard-hitting Elimination sends another player home.
New rules bring new challenges as the competitors try to set themselves up for the best situation to win this season.
After Emy's big steal, Berna sets out to prove she is not to be messed with in an aquatic challenge.
We finally see the resolution to the big fight. TJ comes and sets the Challengers straight. We see a nomination and an elimination. Who goes home this episode? Listen up to find out.
In a very short boring episode we chat about the visually boring challenge and then people fight about pizza. Enjoy.
After a strenuous challenge, the rookies try to figure out ways to take their fate into their own hands. Josh is surprisingly insightful throughout this episode.
We've got several alliances suffering this week. Will the Big Brother alliance and the Vet alliance crash this week? Zach joins me this week to talk about The Challenge and the upcoming Survivored podcast.
A cliff diving challenge injures some challengers and takes one out of the game entirely. Cracks begin to form in the Vet alliance as accusations of plotting against them start to rub people the wrong way.
Week 2 of The Challenge causes some tensions in the house as the vets look to get rid of some rookies. A new Challenger already starts to break up the Big Brother Alliance.
It's the first time that a lot of these Challengers mix it up with each other. Bonds form, alliances are born, and immediately rumors are thrown. This season starts off with some people getting thrown under the bus.
We rundown the cast for the new season of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, & Allies. Where are all the new rookies coming from? Tune in and find out.
It's the finale! The challengers start their quest to win the half million. One team is purged before the final really gets going, while the others switch up challenges at checkpoints. Who walks away with the half million?
In this action-packed episode, we review 2 episodes of All-Stars to make up for the episode we missed. We see several competitors go home, including several who may not have deserved to go home. One particular Challenger is facing a backlash from fans due to their behavior on the show.
In the 5th episode of All-Stars, we get a mini-final with a puzzle portion hard enough to send someone directly into elimination. We get a twist with the Lifesaver and with the eliminations.
This week's Challenge is to traverse a bunch of ropes over a lake. We have a female elimination and team captains wondering, once again, what happens if the Lifesaver is used. A conflict before the elimination shifts the game.
The final final is here!!!!! Is Fessy a sack of garbage like we thought? Find out if so and who actually wins.
We get a throwback Challenge to the early days, where they melt ice. This time without rocks in the mouth. The full power of the Life Shield is questioned and a couple Challenger hook up.
In the second episode of All Stars, old friends become new enemies. It's Trivia Day! TJ's favorite day and ours too.
A Volcanic Challenge let's people see how the Challengers are going to do in the final. They start to wonder how to get the final partner they want as the final elimination arrives.
The All-Stars arrive ready to see each other but find more than they bargained for with the first Challenge. When the Elimination comes around past grievances play a factor.
*Quick note: The Audio is a little stuttery but it's the best we could get after noticing that the recording ended up this way. Sorry.
The male egos in the house start to show some tension as the final gets closer. No one but Big T wants to go into the elimination.
An underwater challenge begins to show the cracks in some new teams. With the final getting close challengers begin to set up their ideal team.
We get the results of the daily Challenge. Challengers begin to wonder if they are with the right partners for the upcoming final. Two Challengers face off in an elimination which sees some partners shuffled around.
After a Security Breach is revealed the house is turned upside down. One Challenger feels betrayed by their partner and friendships are broken.
In a totally lame episode we have a stupid Challenge, a dumb vote, and someone quits all while we don't get an Elimination. Dumb.
Romance and tension rises as the gold skulls begin to dwindle. The Double Agents are at odds how to handle their power.
It's TJ's favorite Challenge. TRIVIA!!!! Some challengers start to figure out how to get skulls and a vet is targeted.
A physical challenge causes tension as competitors get dirty. Then alliances start to break apart as the numbers dwindle.
A strong team has a target on their back. Fights between teams cause tension in the house.
A Challenger goes home early. The Challenge this week is labeled a mini-final and shows the weaknesses of some of the competitors. The compromised Agents feel as if they have been blindsided.
One agent is decommissioned while a replacement is brought in. Big T begins a plan to help the rookie girls get the upper hand.
This episode is full of back stabbing, destroyed friendships, new partners, and lots of Josh being stupid. What is a pretty lame Challenge leads to a headbanger of an Elimination. Strap in folks.
This week's challenge leads to a slew of injuries and leaves one challenger without a partner. Josh gets into shouting matches with not one but two different people on the same night. The elimination sees two friends compete to stay in the game.
Schedules interfered with the The Challenge this week, so we don't have a traditional episode. But instead, here's the 12 Days of The Challenge song performed by Chloe Angel. Have a happy holiday season and enjoy!
Who does Natalie pick after her win last week? After that we get a very chilly challenge, some lies around the house cause people to rethink their votes, and a surprise choice makes people question their loyalties.
The Challenge is back and so are we! It's the first Challenge, vote, and elimination for this season of the Challenge. Will a strategy to get rid of any former champs work? Find out.
To refresh ourselves before the new season we play a game of trivia about past Challenges.
The final is underway! Teams start to make waves as they battle for the cash. This final we see the first overnight final in Challenge history. Some of our favorites show up as there is an eating challenge (not the one we like though), lots of puzzles, and they even climb a mountain!
The last Men's Elimination takes a hard hitting turn as the teams start to look to the final. Also when the beginning of the final starts teams get turned around and start to get frustrated about their place in the final.
The Challengers travel to Argentina where tensions rise as the final nears. Some soda is spilled, tears are spilled, and hopes are dashed.
After some technical glitches we lost the episodes that we recorded for the 5th, 6th, and 7th episodes of the Rivals season. We do a quick recap of who got eliminated and who won in these episodes to get our coverage back on track.
It's guys elimination day, and they pull out all the stops to get their common enemy nominated for elimination. Their plan hits a snag of course.
Another power team winds up in last place and therefore elimination. A plan is hatched to throw in another powerful team to ensure one power team is sent packing. Who will ultimately go home?
It's the first men's elimination, and we see most Challengers finding a common, and intimidating, enemy.
Last week Wolfie made his Couch Pilots premiere, this week it's Tim's turn to review a British sitcom called Canned Laughter starring Mr. Bean. Next time we'll be back to Challenge related content, for real.
We're taking a break from The Challenge! We're officially in the hiatus between Challenge seasons, so we're posting Tim and Bryan's (aka Wolfie's) appearances with The Couch Pilots themselves. We talk a bit about The Challenge but mainly stick to the failed pilot, Mainly for Men.
We chat about the reunion show but really just go off on tangents and some awesome listeners call in to let us know what they thought of this season.
It's finally the finale! Our group of 9 Challengers heads out to the mountains to fight their way to a million dollars. Some surprises pop up along the way. Who will walk away a winner?
We're getting down to the wire and with everyone having a red skull, paranoia starts to run rampant as a final elimination nears. Who survives to make it to the final?
Time is winding down for those without a Red Skull but luckily this week one guy and one girl get a chance to correct that.
It's women's elimination week. The Challengers are driven into a puzzling challenge. A competitor has a meltdown about their position in the game. Who ends up going home?
It's men's elimination week and we're in for some heavy lifting. Also a whole lot of scrambling for a red skull happens while a whole lot of Dee is missing from this episode.
This episode we chat about the situation with Dee and Black Lives Matter and what we plan to do to help the community as a podcast with info on how you an help too. After that we jump into this week's shortened episode. It's a women's elimination and some backstabbing might be in the making.
It's a men's elimination week and one competitor decides to throw himself into elimination before the week's challenge even starts but it could derail a friendship.
It's female elimination week and a surprise makes female competitors jumping to go into elimination while one of them begins turn against her number one ally.
It's double elimination week! Who goes in? Who goes home? And Who gets stitches? Find out in this week's episode!
We have an hour and a half episode but only get 15 minutes worth of actual gameplay. We get the Holy Trinity playing a strategic game, Zach forcing himself into the challenge even though he's at home, and Nelson causing all sorts of problems. Oh and Nany gets drunk and causes problems. Big surprise.
This episode, there is a lot of whining from people, accusations of throwing challenges, and people regretting their relationships. And not much else. So I guess enjoy.
This week the Challengers take on a thrill ride as they blow some stuff up. Wes and Jordan have some words over some AstroTurf. Rogan complains about Jay all episode. Bear and Kahlia finally cross the line. The elimination MAY see stoppage to injury.
It's female elimination week! Dee is surprisingly truthful, Ashley makes new friends, and then new enemies.
Dee and Rogan's past relationship starts to complicate living in the same bunker as Dee starts to make moves to make Rogan jealous. Ashley and Johnny start to have a big rivalry. Then everyone starts petition to get into an elimination to get a red skull.
This week Dee goes after the girl that has caught Rogan's eye. We also get another reveal that could be a game changer as far as who goes into eliminations. Will Jordan ever be a good loser? Since he can't use his nickname until Big T goes home will Tim find a new name? All this and more gets answered.
We're back! We go over the first Challenge of the season, the first nominations of the season, and of course the first elimination of the season. There's turns, twists, and secret alliances no one ever expected. Welcome to TOTAL MADNESS!
We are back as we get all geared up for season 35 TOTAL MADNESS! We run down the cast for the upcoming season and discuss who we are excited to see back, sad to see missing, and of the rookies who has a chance as winning the big cash prize.
We talk about the new trailer for the upcoming Season 35 TOTAL MADNESS! Also we review a movie called Habitual that stars quite a few Challengers. Then we make a BIG announcement about the upcoming Slasher Film Festival that includes The Challenge somehow.
Paula states she doesn't even feel like anyone could win the next Face-off except Evelyn, and fears that Johnny's key will be taken. Kenny also fears his key will be taken from him. Evelyn states that ever since the rules changed, she's become popular on the challenge again because Dunbar, Kenny, and many other alliance members are sucking up to her in an attempt to save their keys.
This episode starts off with Johnny, Kenny, and Dan having a "butt-contest" to see who has the nicest butt. Ryan and Jenn judge and crown Johnny the winner, only furthering his cockiness as KellyAnne observes. Ryan feels intimidated being the only gay guy on The Island. The alliance tells Ryan he will have a chance at a key at the next Face-off, but they want him to take it from Jenn, one of his closest friends.
The alliance decides that they will keep sending Johnny in until he gets a key again. KellyAnne and Cohutta talk about their romance ending after The Real World: Sydney, KellyAnne saying deep down both of them think it's best for them to just be close friends. Cohutta says as the competition progresses, the line of what side each person is on is becoming more blurred, and KellyAnne says it's because they are sending people home who are on their side.
Evelyn says the reason she and KellyAnne are picked on by Johnny are because they are the only people who stand up for themselves. Another drop-off arrives, and the islanders are disgruntled when they discover it contains no meat, but only vegetables and eggs. They also receive a scavenger hunt map which leads them to uncovering two wooden boxes from the beach, containing information on the boats and more supplies for them as well.
Paula, Evelyn, and Ashli contemplate putting themselves into the next Face-off, but Evelyn thinks Johnny's alliance will keep her from competing in one because they think she's a strong competitor. Meanwhile, Evelyn and KellyAnne have forged a strong friendship and have become "island outcasts" against Johnny's alliance.
Johnny explains that the main alliances are as follows: The four men that have keys, Derrick, Dunbar, Johnny, and Kenny, along with Paula and Johanna are in an alliance. The second he says are most of the rest of the girls, led by Rachel and Jenn. The third consists of KellyAnne, Cohutta, and Evelyn.
We lose a Challenger who can't keep up with the harsh conditions of The Island. Another favorite is voted off.
We're time-traveling back to 2008 - in our minds - to discuss the Challenge season, The Island! We meet the competitors, talk about the format of the game, and how it related to previous and future Challenge seasons.
It's the reunion! This time around we take phone calls to hear about the fan's reactions to the finale. Thanks for joining us this season guys, see ya in our Island recaps!
Finally, the finale! UK gets a slight advantage after destroying US the day before. A restless night with snakes leads to a day of racing with chains and kayaking.
We're into the Finale! We get an eating challenge which I've personally missed. One finalist struggles to keep up with the group. A time penalty has us wondering which team is really far ahead.
We're gearing up for the finals as some alliances crumble and teams pick their sides. A mini-final has two ladies battling it out in the final elimination of the season. Big T reveals the spoiler he's been keeping to himself for 14 episodes.
It's a PURGE DAY. Two players go home without an elimination based on how well they swim. Another player just can't see to stay out of elimination. Only 2 more weeks 'til the Finale!
The teams are dwindling but that doesn't stop the betrayal amongst one team. Will the alliances hold it together as they need to turn on each other to stay in the game?
We're winding down this season and the inner-team rivalries are rearing their ugly heads. Lots of drama since no one feels safe. We see a Challenger we've been missing via a video call, so that was fun.
The US and UK sides are too busy fighting each other to worry about what the others are doing. The Challenge involves a mud pit and rugby balls as our favorite challenges usually do. We see teams turn against each other and other players get overly paranoid as elimination approaches.
Things get crazy as tensions rise in the Challenge House. The cast goes sliding all over the place in a challenge, some walls are busted in the Elimination, and security earns their pay check as multiple competitors almost come to blows.
Two teams, one is desperate to save the worst player on the opposite team. A throwback to the old school Challenges. The 2 alliances span both teams which makes things a little complicated for everyone. We're halfway through the season, but who will survive the double elimination?
We made it, FINALLY! The men and women go head-to-head in the final challenge to walk away with $50K each.
Team US has decided to stay united and not vote for each other, but how long will that agreement last? Two Challengers fight it out, but will they make amends before heading to the Proving Grounds?
A dangerous Challenge that take 3 days to complete due to weather. Everyone is excited trying to win a Saturn Ion Coupe. It's the last Challenge before the final and the 4th place on each team is going home immediately.
With some of the traitors of the US team gone, it's time to unite the team and come together. This week is trivia week, our favorite challenge (other than eating ones of course).
The Challengers are taken up to a crane and forced to take a scooter across different beams for points.
The Challengers are still trying to find and eliminate traitors on their teams as they dive into water and swim to victory. The Tribunal may have some tricks up their sleeves that rock the Challenge world.
The Challengers find themselves underwater with a snorkel and getting aquatic life dumped on them. Will the women break their losing streak and come out with a win? Are we going to see a shake-up in the inner circle?
Traitors in the mist! Teams throw challenges to gain leverage in the game but will that last them in the long run? Only time will tell.
This episode, we dangle the Challengers 10 stories above the ground, drop them into a net and watch them scurry up to grab an inflatable doll. One of our favorite Challengers is facing a crisis and wants to quit the game.
Big drama this week as one team cheats and the other implodes. Big moves, big fights, and crazy drama. We say goodbye to a beloved Challenger and drink bourbon while we do it.
The infamous laser tag episode! One Challenger has a lot of experience in this game, but does that really matter? Will the women's team finally get their act together and unify and start beating the men?
Lots of in fighting among the Challengers as they try to solve word puzzles and swimming. A few Challengers leave for a few various reasons.
I'm Spiderman without a mask! The Challengers climb ladders this time around. Will the women finally break their losing streak? Let's be honest... probably not.
The first episode of the season! We're excited to be back, excited to have you all back. We get some insight to the rules this time around, see some bromances, some alliances, and some fights of course. Game insights? You know we got this.
Hey, we never really left because we did the Battle of the Sexes special, but now we're back for realsies with War of the Worlds 2! We go over the cast list and speculate on what it all means.
The Challengers have to traverse a rope course over a river that may or may not be infested with jungle diseases. One Challenger dangles dangerously by her foot and barely survives. Also gas station food.
A game show turns into a strip show in tonight's challenge, prompting some women to boycot the challenge and risk elimination. To compete or not compete, that is the question. The answer causes a rift in a relationship. Uh oh!
High drama as this episode starts with a Challenger threatening others with a machete. An early departure leads to a returning contestant. They play a weird game of checkers this time around. And drama rocks the women's team as they discover they may have a traitor in their team.
This Challenge requires contestants to sit with their butts and their feet on blocks of ice while also holding their arms above their head. A silly competition, but it does lead one Challenger to nearly get hypothermia. The men stick to their voting off approach, but the women make waves with their choice.
With the wedding out of the way, the Challengers resume the competition. This time is the super dangerous, no-one-try-this-at-home Challenge of climbing over some Saturn SUVs to collect some rings. There's some injuries, some DQs, and much drama from the girl's team as usual.
In beautiful Jamaica, our Challengers take some time off from competing and watch Puck and Betty get married. The women are not all thrilled about the festivities and decide to sit this one out, but everyone else seems to have a good time. A nice break from the typical competitions, just a celebration of love. Or something.
The teams take a deep breath before this challenge and stay underwater as long as possible. The men's strategy of eliminating players continues its success streak, and the women continue to struggle with the choice of who to eliminate.
Will the lady's winning streak continue as the teams are asked to build houses with oversized lincoln logs? The mystery is about to be solved. Drama erupts when some team members are more helpful than others, and the Inner Circle has some controversial options when it comes time to pick who goes home.
This time around, Challengers are hanging upside down for as long as possible. New rivalries surface, drama abounds, and relationships are tested. You know, the same as all reality TV basically.
We're back and better than ever! Are you feeling a little Challenge withdrawal? Then join us for a blast to the past reviewing Season 6 of The Challenge, Battle of the Sexes. It was a simpler time back then, with easier games and less challenging missions. This time around is a game of Simon Says. Which gender wins?
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S19 EP02 “DEAR DIARY”
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The Captains have returning guest Amanda from @challengedGN She is here and damn do we have a good time! We review #deardiary a failed pilot from 1996. We even help her plan a bachelorette party. I promise this is a Top 10 episode here at CP. Come fly the friendly skies with us.
Seth Rogen ain't got nothin' on these Challengers. It's part 2 of the finale so we see who wins, who loses, who walks away with money and who did it all for nothin'. Stay tuned during our hiatus for special coverage of Battle of the Sexes. Thanks for staying with us as we covered this season.
Hey, it's time for the finale! Who is prepared, who is not, who gasses, who excels? All these questions and more answered on this amazing episode of Challenged. This is just part 1, but don't worry we'll cover part 2 next week. Don't send who you think will win. We're very anti-spoiler up in here.
This season is winding down into the finale, but we have one more episode to go with a purge to boot. We're jumping from shipping container to shipping container and having a great time doing it, but one male and one female won't make the cut. Who will proceed and will they be official finalists?
EDIT: Please forgive audio quality this episode. We screwed up. Sorry.
We're closing in on the final this week, with Turbo exacting his revenge on those who have wronged him. We finally get the airplane challenge which makes some people sick and scared, but makes us excited. The first male and female finisher makes it direct to the finals. Who will it be? We're hoping for no more cliffhangers this season, but we're about to be greatly disappointed. Only 2 episodes left this season as far as we know, so hang tight kids. Gonna be a rocky road.
We finally see our cliffhanger of who Georgia will pick for elimination. The challenge this week is endurance based, and we see a friendship fall apart over a daily performance. We end in yet another cliffhanger to see which male is eliminated. The season is winding down with only a few episodes to go until the final. Who will survive?
Maybe we talked about Sam Raimi too much this episode, but we had to since the title is a Raimi reference. Wes proves himself once again as a master manipulator and political mastermind. The gang does a puzzle while driving Mad Max-style cars. It's a women's elimination day and we get our first cliffhanger of the season.
This week we're "blown away" by the challenge, Turbo almost has to murder someone, and the elimination gets fierce as some questions are answered!
This week we're down a few hosts but we got plenty of show excitement to make up for it. We finally get to see the Road Warrior challenge, with the teams dwindling we see in the nominations that it might be time to see what happens when the votes are tied, and we get a spinerific elimination that causes one challenger to lose their dinner.
The UK alliance is showing a few signs of weakness, but is it enough to save the Americans and vets from elimination? We see a swimming challenge with an inexperienced swimmer, a puzzle challenge, and a good old-fashioned headbanger elimination. Who will walk away with The Relic? Look out world. No spoilers this episode, so don't be worried about some talk about spoilers later in this episode.
Nany proves herself to be a master of the game, realizing the British alliance proves a real threat. Will she and Wes be able to break up the alliance and drive a wedge into the game? The Challenge this week involves VR and go-pros, and is harder than it looks. With Amanda out and Hill subbing, we're short on notes but we do talk a lot about The Human Centipede. So we've got that going for us.
I'm gonna publish this episode and go to bed. It's been super fun! But hey, alliances are stressed, people go home, there's a challenge and more. I have nothing else interesting to say about this one. Enjoy it while I go to bed and sleep. Bye.
This episode we see a mini-final which is a great way to see who will do well in a REAL final. The Challengers have to run up a dune and solve a puzzle, and we see some Challengers crack under the pressure. One Challenger almost quits, another heavy-hitter is brought into elimination, and we see promises of the game being turned on its head next episode.
They weren't lying about that double elimination, but before we get that, we get the normal Challenge and see a rivalry come to a head. Sorta. Kinda. Before security breaks it up, I mean. Cara is betrayed by someone she was close to, a Challenge legend gets called out by a newbie, and more in this action-packed episode of The Challenge. Support the show on Patreon, ya know, if you feel like it.
The much hyped episode has dropped! We see old rivalries die and new potential ones form. We’re still adjusting to actually seeing the standard Challenge format of challenge, nominations, elimination with a little drama thrown in. Wes shows himself to be a master of Challenge politics with his new alliances and the benefits they give him. And as we all know, a Challenge legend is sent home!
We recap our visit to Challenge Mania and went over our stories of meeting Challenge "celebrities", but more importantly meeting other Challenge fans and listeners of Challenged. We rehash this episode including goodies like what a jerk Zach is, an old rivalry that comes to a head, and night full of drama. We're all excited to finally get back to the standard format of challenge, drama, nominations and eliminations.
We're so excited to be back and we're ready for Season 33! We have our first challenge of the season, a purge, and the standard craziness that comes with the Challengers arriving at their new house. We don't learn much about the format of this season yet, but at least we get the pairings and some potential hookups.
Look for us in Chicago this weekend for ChallengeMania! Say hello… OR ELSE.
Hey, we're back for more! Did you miss us? We're back from our hiatus and ready to talk about Season 33, War of the World, the cast, and predictions on format, speculating who wins and what potential alliances will form between the vets and the newbies. We're glad to be back and ready to talk Challenge with everyone again.
Have you missed Challenged yet? We're still on hiatus until Challenge returns, but until then you can listen to Tim's guest spot on Couch Pilots reviewing a failed pilot called Time Out for Ginger. Thanks to the Couch Pilot guys for inviting the Challenged Crew along on their flights and get everyone a dose of The Challenge during the hiatus.
Have you missed us on Challenged yet? Well Bryan and Amanda got a chance to sit in on an episodes of Couch Pilots and if you are a fan of Amanda's laugh you'll get plenty of it this episode.
S16 EP08 "ZERO EFFECT"
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In this episode we are joined by @challengedGN co-hosts Bryan and Amanda and discuss the 2002 pilot “ZERO EFFECT” starring @Alancumming. This episode has tons of laughs and we dive into this failed pilot. Amanda giggles at diarrhea and Bryan hits his marks on Blake’s jokes. Come fly with us and enjoy the show.
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It's finally the final episode of the finale! We go over the reunion, take your phone calls, and talk about offense language. We also go on a self-congratulatory segment about our 100th episode that happened several weeks ago. Thanks everyone for your support for our show, we definitely appreciate it. We're going on hiatus but we'll see you for Season 33!
We thought this would be the last episode of Challenged this year, but (in TJ voice) we LIED. I guess we'll be back next week. This time around we discuss the finale, Tim's random run-in with a Challenge legend in an airport, and Hillary sits in briefly so chug that drink! We'll be back next week to cover the 2 part reunion, and talk about our 100th episode and probably take more live calls.
We're winding down to the finale with the final 5 teams. We get a shocking last challenge with trivia and everything. That's trivia twice in a season! The final elimination of the season is curdled milk and cookies. We finally see the final 4 on their way to the finale. Next week is our last episode of the season, don't miss it!
We're getting near the end of this season, but we're still bringing people back from Redemption for their last, final, no-nonsense chance at ONE MILLION DOLLARS! After 2 eliminations to see who comes back from Redemption, some teams are sent home and others move on to roll boulders up a hill in an "elimination challenge". We still haven't quite worked out why or how that's different than a purge but we make our best guess. Another team is sent home. We go over some iTunes reviews and voicemails, too.
Lots of switching between the Main House and Redemption House this week, and even with a Purge challenge and elimination we don't see anyone go home. An elimination gets all the players frustrated, a nomination is hard to predict with the power vote and numbers that are close and could go either way. With just 2 episodes until the final, we hope to see them pick up the pace soon. Let's send some people home and get to the final!
Our longest show in Challenged history! Big drama this episode with Bananas pushing things a little too far and Devin paying the consequences. Flat pasta leads to a confrontation you wouldn't believe. It's TJ's favorite challenge… TRIVIA! And we spend far too long going over voicemails from all sorts of celebrity fans of Challenged.
We get two elimination competitions in this episode! But one of them is for the Redemption House and we learn that the Redemption House is still a thing! Lots of past relationship drama and name calling but we do get to see some people punch some walls so that's okay.
It was supposed to be a quick episode, but it didn't work out that way I guess. Alliances are picking sides as the teams dwindle in size. Cara and Marie have to fight their way out of a time deficit in the challenge, then fight for their place in the various alliances. We keep forgetting about the late comers Cory and Devin. Where are we placing our bets for the ultimate final winner of this show? With only a few weeks to go and a Redemption House still to settle, there may be too many question marks for us to figure this out.
In a house divided, which alliances will survive? Zach and Amanda especially are torn between different alliances and it really makes their game pretty difficult. Another team is being pulled in two directions to sway the game. We get mercenaries, broken noses, and a game-changing tie breaker. Lots of game drama and very little relationship drama. The podcast is torn on if that makes this episode better or worse. We also review some voicemails left to us from the cast.
We finally get a full rotation of drama, eliminations, nominations, and a challenge. It's a little out of order but that's ok. We try to solve the world's problems and equality between Hunter and Ashley, and hey, it's never ok to try to take out people's families if you're feeling wronged. The Challengers prove themselves to be idiots in this week's challenge, but we already knew all that. Next week, Mercenaries are back and maybe Wolfie will drink a little less. #wolfieperm.
Challenge Throwdown Events ended with a whimper. In this "very special" episode of Challenged we talk about Grunt Guy, the organizer of the Challenge Throwdown events and cover recent drama related to the events, tossing out personal stories about the events from our perspective. Don't lose any sleep over the terrible events, they're over now.
Drama drama everywhere. This episode draws some lines in the sand between Challengers we like and Challengers we can barely tolerate. The eating challenge ends in a predictable way, and a pair end up in Redemption to make amends. That goes about as well as you'd expect it to go in a reality show fueled by booze and anger. Back in the main house, we see other fights, more drama and more people who we've decided to hate. No nominations, no voting and of course no eliminations this episode. C'mon MTV.
ch ch REDEMPTION HOUSE. This week is all about the Redemption House and the Apocalypse that actually sends people home for once! CT tries his best to stay in the game, but maybe not as hard as Derrick tries. At this stage in the game, I guess you have to give it your best shot to stay in. They're battling for a million bucks after all. ch ch MAIN HOUSE. No real elimination from the main house so it's a bit laid back, but we end the episode with an eating challenge which is our favorite. Lots of puking and lots of fun! We go way off topic this week, which once guy on iTunes hates. So it goes.
We interrupt this regular podcast feed for an episode of Couch Pilots! Wolfie and Tim join the flight as the regular pilots review Boise Brothers, a failed pilot put together by Challenge contestants Abram and Mike to hopefully sell MTV on a reality show. The pilot failed, obviously, but that doesn't stop us from talking about it. For more details or to subscribe to Couch Pilots, head on over to their website, http://couchpilotspodcast.libsyn.com/.
It's guy's night, so grab your whiskey and cowboy hat and leave the women at home. We're super efficient as we recap this episode but still cover a lot of ground. A nomination, a desperate Banana, a crazy elimination and a dramatic re-enactment of Paulie's tweets that will hopefully make you hate him more than you already do. Also, how about a little back story on that Semester at Sea sweatshirt this episode? C'mon MTV, you can do better.
Eight episodes in and I have a very important question: Will anyone ever be sent home? The mercenaries play for a spot in the house, but let's be honest… they're getting into the game either way because if they lose, it's Redemption House time. We see Kyle slutting it up, drama at a winery, drama in a bus, drama at home, and a salad bowl with lasers shooting out of it. Shane has a strategy in the rugby game, but will it work and is it worth it?
Killer Queen Kam is the lady with the plan in this episode, but c'mon MTV, are you ever gonna send anyone home? We see the Challengers dig out of a mine, a relationship between Tori and Derrick comes to a head, and Brad finally blinks. All this and more on this wonderful edition of Challenged.
We're not thrilled about the pace of this season, but we'll keep bringing you the latest 'cause we love you. Too much drama up in here, too many relationships to follow, and too many people throwing hissy fits. But it's ok. We see a challenge on a train, we see Brad throw fits, Cara throw fits, Kyle throw fits, Shane throw fits… Are we seeing a pattern. Also, some roosters invade the hen house. All this and more on this amazing episode of Challenged.
Poor Brad deals with the bad news from the Redemption House, while the rest of the Challengers prepare for a Purge Challenge. We get relationship drama we don't care about, team drama we're too old for, and reminisce of the days when we used to get a challenge and an elimination in one week.
It's a shorter episode tonight due to an oncoming illness, but at least we have NyQuil is if beer isn't on the menu. Of course we cover Paulie and the silly fight, Brad's reaction to potential infidelity, and the process to get back into the house after you're in Redemption. Four episodes in and we're still learning how the game works and very few have been sent home. Brace yourselves for a long season everyone. We're just getting warmed up.
Today is a very special day for Challenged. Many lessons learned. We are joined by Fear Factor experts from Couch Pilots to discuss the latest episode of Fear Factor starring CT, Cara, Jordan, and Tori. We discuss the episode as well as get behind-the-scenes details from previous contestants on the show.
We're here with another recap. Lots of house drama as Cara and Kyle suck Faith and Paulie into their relationship drama, Cara then pisses off her partner, and find out how nominations and eliminations are going to work this season. All this and more.
Wooo! Things go crazy this week in the Big Brother House. We get some temper tantrums, some bold faced lies, some false call outs, and some discussion about racism. A lot to digest so this is a loooooong episode.
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We get a look at some of the drama in the Redemption House. Then we finally discover who is going to be Johnny's partner. The contestants engage in a swingtastic Challenge after which we learn who is safe and who is not in eliminations this season.
This week we get Kaitlyn making a big move and causing Team Foute to be surprised by a backdoor eviction. The one who helped bring it about gets HOH and it all culminates in a big argument about how many left handed people there are in the world. All this and more!
Hey, it's the first episode of a new season! We're excited to see old favorites and dreading meeting new idiots. As usual, we cover the challenge, the elimination, and the drama. We disagree on Cara's promiscuity but we're all on board for the resolution to the fight we always seem to get initially. TJ is playing this game dirty and we learn a bit more about how dirty it's gonna get.
We're back with a look at Week 2 in the Big Brother house. Have any new alliances been made? Any new Showmances happened? Who got evicted and who is the new HoH? Find out. Also we play some controversial clips from the first few weeks in the BB house.
It's the first episode of Evicted! A new podcast all about Big Brother. It's the first week in the house and we cover the compeitions, alliances, and even some hook ups. All this with a robot on the show! Welcome to Evicted!
Buckle up, kids. The third part of The Challenge trilogy starts July 10. To prepare, your favorite Challenge podcast goes over the new cast, pairs, talks about theories on potential formats. We steer clear of spoilers except for casting spoilers, so avoid this one if you really don't want to know who is on the show or the partners/teams they are on.
Well, we made it. Another season finale. Who puts on frozen clothes the fastest? Who eats the most gross food? Do the dad bods stand a chance against professional athletes? All these questions and more are answered. Also our interview with Laurel seems to have made waves in the Twitterverse. But hey, those comments were taken out of context.
We're winding down this season of Champs vs Stars and preparing for Final Reckoning. Wes shows what kind of mastermind he is and why he's the greatest Challenge politician of all time. Louise and Casper face an uphill challenge to get to the final. Will they get there? I guess we'll find out next week for the grande finale. Also they misspelled a word. C'mon MTV.
Fan-favorite and one of the best players to play the game, Darrell is in the house! We ask the standard questions, but we also had to squeeze in some questions about Sarah Greyson, the Gauntlet Queen and one of my favorite players. Darrell was a super charming and personable guy, and we bought him hot dogs. We’re basically best friends now. This wraps up our interviews from the Challenge Throwdown for the Cause event in Yorkville. Thanks for listening!
Melinda asked us to get a little weird with it, and we did. I think we made her a little uncomfortable, but that’s ok because she did the same to us. Or at least she tried. We haven’t seen Melinda on the show for quite some time, but we were still excited to meet her in person. We had a separate conversation before our interview that I wish we would’ve recorded but alas, this is all you get of the beautiful Melinda.
This week we find out which team Booby is sending into the Elimination. Also a Champ has a tirade and accuses another team of cheating. After that we find a twist that lowers the competition to just 4 teams.
We weren’t sure what to make of Nicole exactly, but her over-the-top presence we see on TV made for quite the charming, interesting and exciting interactions we had at the Challenge Throwdown for the Cause event. She was very candid maybe a bit drunk for this interview, so prepare yourself.
Let’s be honest, our podcasts are not competitors, so we love having Derrick on a show other than Challenge Mania. Word of warning, this was quite late in the night and many drinks were had, leading to some distraction and some nonsense. Challenged Superfan Kelly interrupts this episode to give Derrick a foot massage which certainly didn’t help the distraction issues. Derrick was super cool, very outgoing and we’re thrilled to have this fan-favorite on the show.
Thanks to Jordan for taking time out of his evening during the Challenge Throwdown event to talk to us about horror movies, his production company, his motorcycles and more. Unfortunately Tori D. wasn't able to join him on this trip, or we could've helped figure out if that relationship has staying power. During the interview we definitely sort out why he and Laurel didn't work out. We're a podcast, but we're also relationship counselors apparently. Some people insist their partners fold instead of crinkle.
We're taking a short break from interviews for this episode, where we sat down with other fans of The Challenge at the Throwdown for the Cause event in Yorkville. This is Kelly's first live appearance on the show, so give her a hand! Also joining us is her husband Dan, Zach, and Derrick (but not THAT Derrick) who all tell stories about meeting the cast and try to stay coherent after several drinks. We also take some time to talk to Josh, the man behind the events, and get a little insight into the cast and what it takes to organize these events. Stay tuned, we still have interviews coming up with Melinda, Darrell, Derrick, Jordan and Nicole.
We're back with a look at what happens when people stop being friends and start learning to swim. This episode we learn about the twist that the Miz left us on at the end of the last episode and we learn who can swim and who can't.
More interviews from the Challenge Throwdown for the Cause event in Yorkville! This time we sat down with Tori Hall and Ashley Kelsey. Ashley was the captain for Hillary's volleyball team, so you could say we're all basically best friends now. We ask a little about the Challenge, but also play a fun game of "would you rather?" and learn more about the Challengers in life after The Challenge.
Thanks to Laurel for sitting down with us in Yorkville Illinois to answer some questions about The Challenge, but more importantly the shows she watches on Netflix. Forensic Files for life. We also touch on her episode of Fear Factor and her one elimination loss against the terrible Camila.
We were lucky enough to sit down and chat with Cohutta at the Challenge Throwdown for the Cause event in Yorkville, Illinois. We talked about many topics, from toilet paper to cell phones to careers and his cousin Jill. He also shares some of that deep southern wisdom and charm with us.
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Yeah, it's another sausage fest up in here. We have a special guest, Zach, for this bite-sized podcast without notes that we go over out of order. We almost got Tori to watch us live, but I guess we failed. Wes is struggling to maintain his place in the house, the Stars are learning how to play the game a little faster than we expected, and we spend a lot of time talking about our trip to meet some Challengers next month in Yorkville.
No girls allowed! It's just the men of Challenged tonight, and you know what that means. A short show, no notes, no prep work and lots of distractions. We talk Tori, Ashley, Aneesa and the drama involved with all of them. Wes tries and fails to start an alliance. Tony Time embarasses us all. We end on a bunch of drama that leads nowhere and accomplishes nothing. A typical Challenge episode.
It's a very special episode of Challenged with Hill's first time hosting and a special appearance by a 5-year-old fighting bedtime. We may be distracted, but I think we do a stellar job of covering the Champs and Stars divisions and the game-within-a-game of this season. Who can trust these crazy Champs with all their shenanigans?
It's time for some life sized Shuffle Board! We get to see the fall out of Kaihla cursing, Hennisey predictably goes a little crazy, and the Stars seem to be forming a plan to take over the game. Lots of fun stuff this episode.
We're loosey-goosey in our coverage of Champs vs Stars. I mean, do we even talk about this episode? I've had too many beers to know I guess, but it's nice to see some of the Champs return. We like the division of the Champs even more, and the teams within teams that we see. Stay tuned to our Facebook group since our schedule of coverage will change as we go.
We took a break because the finale was terrible. C'mon MTV, stop making us wait to see the winner of The Challenge, we just find spoilers anyway. Zach and Hillary are here to help host, and we cover the winner of Vendettas. Spoiler, it's Cara Maria. We're too nice to make you wait to know. It's Cara. You go girl. We cover the finale and the reunion episodes in this super-special craziness.
The remaining cast heads off to Prague to prepare for the finale. We see them dodge pylons and the stacked men's team means we kick off some men in maybe unfair ways. The Troika is finally stacked with some females who save some men in a way you may not expect. We find out who the final 8 are that are heading to the final, but when is it and how long will it take? We'll find out eventually.
We're winding down in the season now, so the game is heating up. We see some Challengers stabbing each other in the back, others sticking with their alliances even though it means they'll get thrown in. 2 people head home and the rest go to the Czech Republic, although we don't know who until next week.
Technical problems continue to plague the show, but don't worry. We find a way to deliver a full episode. Devin is still coming down from his nirvana experience, but has a rude awakening and major disappointment. Natalie continues to play everyone's game except her own, being a pawn that delivers the goods to the last person who holds her attention. And a previous love affair brings about some emotions when the mercenaries show up to take contestants out. Try to ignore the talk about Brad's hair oils.
One of the greatest episodes of The Challenge ever! Alliances are crushed as friends have to make very tough decisions to advance their game. Rivalries are reinforced and everyone's games gets shook. Mean girls are no fun, and MTV does not endorse bullying. It's a long recap, so buckle up.
We know Marie went in last week, but who is she going up against? Kam is a traitor and not good at this game, and you can feel free to tweet hatred at us for that comment. The rest of the crew plays some soccer wearing stilts and zorbs, and we see a classic vendetta come to a head. Why you gettin' so upset? We're down a podcast host and note taker, but we try our hardest. Cut us some slack.
The mercenaries come in to wreak havoc on our poor Challengers while Kam does her best Fire Marshall Bill impression. A new challenge proves very difficult for everyone, with broken glass and stitches and ambulance rides galore.
We get to see Brad and the selected Challenger enter an elimination. We do find out who is leaving the notes in Britni's bed. Some drama in the kitchen makes Devin and Banana's vendetta even stronger. And in the elimination TJ drops a surprise on everyone before a challenger gets an injury that might take them out of the game.
WHO IS THE BLURRY FIGURE WHO LEFT THE NOTES? The world may never know, but that won't stop us from speculating. We see a Challenge this week. It's underwater and at night. But no elimination. Maybe one of these weeks we'll see a full episode. This time around Shane and Victor are friends until they're not, Britni and Cara make out, Nicole and Kyle make out, and our worlds are turned upside down.
Well, it's a filler episode but maybe, just maybe it means next week we'll get a challenge and an elimination. The rookie girls get riled up and fight, and we don't really see much else going on otherwise. This elimination will go down as one of the most hardcore we've seen so far. We've listened to your feedback and we appreciate it. We'll keep the long form episodes as long as no one complains.
Pizzagate isn't just a weird alt-right conspiracy theory. It's also an episode of The Challenge, where Brad comes back as his intense, passionate self and starts a half-million dollar fight over pizza. Was it worth it? We get trivia and a food challenge combined, and a Challenger tries his best to redeem himself and win for his team.
It's our goal this time around to make sure our recaps take less time than watching the actual episode. Do we succeed? Hell yes. We always do. We see a pathetic showing of an elimination and get some real-time behind the scenes about the elimination. We also see some of the very worst politicking in the history of The Challenge. We leave on yet another cliffhanger of an Inquisition. Who will the Troika end up sending in?
Well, we finally made it to the end of Champs vs. Stars. This poor show got lost in the other Challenge mayhem, overlapping the end of Dirty Thirty and the beginning of Vendettas. So far, the Champs have swept the series. Will that continue, or will the Stars actually win something? This also ends our double-coverage of episodes, thankfully.
What in the world is a troika? And how do you pronouce it? We finally get some details on how this game works, including the troika, the inquisition, and the Ring. But what is the grenade and how is it used? I guess we figure it out eventually.
Our coverage of Champs vs. Stars has been demoted to a short aftershow in the wake of Vendettas. This week we cover the purge in the swimming challenge and at least some of the Challengers who are on their way to the final next week.
It's a super-ultra long episode of Challenged to accompany the premiere of Vendettas. We love seeing midlife crisis Brad, as well as the new Challengers from other random shows in the US and UK. We have
to intro a bunch of newbies to this insane game and see how the vets fit into the equation.
The Champs are heading for a shutout clean sweep, but can the Stars stop them? Are alliances strong enough to withstand a vote that may not go as intended? This episode is all about strength. Who is the strongest player, but more importantly, the strongest team?
Challenged was fortunate enough to meet all the Challengers in Yorkville at the first event for Throwdown for the Cause. In this episode we talk about the event and our experiences in meeting Bananas, Cara Maria, Brad, Kelly Anne, Britni, Derrick, Zach, Jenna and Kyle. The Throwdown tour is coming to a town near you, so we definitely recommend going.
ZACH ATTACK IS BACK. We have a special guest host standing up for Bananas during the conflict with Bananas vs. Wes. The group plays human foosball and of course can't do anything without major conflicts.
We attended the Throwdown for the Cause in Yorkville, Illinois and had the fortune of meeting many Challengers. Unfortunately we had little luck in getting interviews, but Kelly Anne and Britni were nice enough to spend a little time chatting with us. Thank you to Kelly Anne and Britni! We did meet some other Challengers and put a bug in their ears for interviews, so we'll follow up and try to get more interviews later.
Hashtag BringHillaryBack2017 worked, and Hillary joins us. We get a new Challenger entering the game to replace the many who had to leave. An alliance breaks out on the Stars team, but do they have the numbers to change the game? Will the Stars finally break their losing streak? And will Riff Raff regain his memory?
In this special bonus episode of Challenged Bryan plays a game show with his other co-hosts called DID CT SAY IT? He reads off 15 quotes in his best CT voice and the others have to say if it's a quote from CT or did another Challenge member say it. Lots of fun was had.
The contestants are dropping like flies and it seems like everyone wants to go into elimination. Drama drama everywhere on the stars team, including a bodyguard who can't tell if an injury is an accident or not.
We got a whole episode, but the only thing that matters is the CT vs TO fight. Also Jenna fought the floor and lost. The crew plays some parkour and some dodgeball at the same time.
Will we ever get a break from The Challenge? Maybe not. But this season is shaping up to be one of the best, despite only being a "mini season". We get drama, a challenge, nomination and an elimination… all in one episode. Also, someone goes nuts. Good times.
Ugh, we made it. Finally. We recap the finale. It was fine. It was boring. It's the end.
It's been a long season, but we made it. Finally. Well, sorta. We're not going to know who wins until next week, but that doesn't stop us from speculating this time around. Also, meet us (and some Challenge people) in Yorkville, IL next month.
We finally get all the challengers eliminated down to the final 6. Does #TeamHunny have a representative in the final? Also we switch locations, an injury could take a finalist out of the race, and we place some sticks and stones. Mainly just stones.
The big twist is finally revealed. We see a Redemption Challenge which is supposed to be the last, but c'mon, you can't fool us. We get to see our first couple finalists, and we fall out of love with one of our favorite challengers while falling in love with some of the rookies.
It's crybaby episode part two, but things are heating up and people are quickly heading to the Redemption House. The Challenge may have been lackluster, but the elimination was intense and crazy. We're winding down this season and are excited to see how these alliances have shaken up.
It's a crybaby episode! A burn vote turns out to change the game forever. The dumb Redemption House is still in play, so once again no one was sent home. Despite these issues, this is maybe still one of the best episodes we've seen so far.
I guess we're #teamHunny now. Veronica earns her stripes this episode, as if she hasn't done enough in the last 20 seasons of the show. CT finally loses a Challenge, and unfortunately it's one of the highest stake Challenges yet. Tony and Hunter start an unlikely alliance of the lone wolf and the low man on the totem pole. God speed, fellas. Another cliffhanger. Who is going to the Redemption House? Who is going straight into the Presidio? Find out next week.
Another live episode. I hope we're working out the bugs. Hunter is a crybaby who starts fights and gets dumped. I mean, seriously, is there a worse person than Hunter? Well, maybe Nelson who also starts fights. Another XXX episode that is high on drama and insanity, low on eliminations. Is the Redemption House still in play? I guess we'll find out next week.
It's guys night at Challenged, so we do this efficiently this time around. But we're lacking notes, so it's a pretty off-the-cuff show. Camila has been edited out of the Challenge, and the Redemption House gets a second change by eating a bunch of nasty stuff.
Is Camila a racist? Uh…. yeah. Of course she is. But Leroy is a saint. It's a special episode of Challenged this week as half the podcast is on vacation. Some technical difficulties this time around but hopefully they're not too distracting. Oh, also, there was an elimination and Hunter sucks at things.
Tony and Camila are both dogs. We get the much-loved trivia challenge, but it falls flat with a lot of filler and answers with no questions. The crew prepares to meet some Challengers. Follow us on social media stuff. We're not to proud to beg. Wanna see us cover 90's House? Let us know.
Aneesa and Veronica hook up… or do they? Injuries are sustained, or maybe faked. We get 1/2 and elimination up front, and another 1/2 at the end. So that kinda counts as a full elimination, right?
We almost get the perfect episode with a challenge, drama and elimination. An unfortunate event cuts the elimination short, but hey, there's always next week. We push the boundaries of politically correct speech this week.
Tim and Hill are back, and so is everyone else from the Redemption House. The gang battle it out over water. Who will be redeemed? It's a short episode since all we're discussing today is the Challengenation.
This week we're down two co-hosts so Amanda and Bryan venture forth alone to tell the tales of this week's Challenge XXX: Dirty Thirty. We talk about some drunken shenanigans, if Tony is actually a good player, and state multiple times that Nelson is a punk.
We finally see The Presidio and see what in the world a double-cross is all about. We see CT's Dad Bod destroy the competition and discuss Aneesa's body slam. Some new person that we don't care about goes home. What was her name again?
It's drama overload with love triangles and physical altercations in the Redemption House. Cory is making everyone mad while others are enjoying Tuesday Tinis. We see a little of the nomination process, but in MTV fashion do not see an elimination or even finish the voting process. Maybe next week.
Tonight we discuss the premiere of Dirty Thirty including the cast, the quitters, the forgotten and overlooked old-timers who have returned. We try our best to avoid spoilers as we speculate about the rest of the season. Get pumped. It's Dirty Thirty.
It's episode 0 for the 30th season of The Challenge. We run down the cast for this season, speculate on the format, and give our hopes for who comes out the victor and participants we hope to see go home right away.
We're on hiatus from The Challenge, so the crew sits down to discuss the forgotten horror movie, The Scorned starring Challenge alum Trishelle, Tonya and Steven. No drama this time around, or challenges or eliminations, but we do discuss blood and gore and death scenes. That's similar, right?
It's the Champs Vs. Pros finale, so we discuss vomiting, running, and of course the winners and losers of this mini-season. We also dive into the bizarre Challenge microgame promoting Universal Studios. We also do our first Classic Challenge Moment feature.
We're getting down to the end and tensions begin to rise as the finish line is in sight. Who gets voted in? Who throws the biggest tantrum?
We see Lolo decide who to go against in the latest elimination, then see the whole crew play a game of memory and telephone. We say goodbye to some of our favorite Champs and Pros. We also say goodbye to an old cast member who is no longer with us.
We see the champs and pros battle it out in Out of Bounds. It's a female elimination day, so we see some drama and some physical challenges and eliminations.
Two long time rivalries come to a head. The crews make hot dogs. Another exciting day in The Challenge.
We meet the Pros and cover the first challenge and first elimination. Did you know Lolo has her own charity? We say goodbye to some champs and pros.
We cover the Reunion of Invasion and find more reasons to hate Nelson and Hunter. We also go over our first piece of hate mail.
It's finally the finale and we're here to break it out. We review the final, our favorite contestants, challenges and eliminations of the season. This officially wraps up Season 29 of The Challenge and Season 1 of Challenged. See you all next week for Season 2.
We were out last week, but we make it up to you with this two-fer presenting the last 2 episodes. The Final begins, and as TJ says, it's no joke. This episode we cover Nelson's near death experience and Cory's infinite disappointments.
We finally see the end of the Underdog eliminations and say goodbye to our favorite Underdog. The Champs fight for their last chance to pad out their team bank account. We start our final Champ elimination, but as per usual do not finish it.
We're out next week, but hang tight for the finale.
IT'S AN UNDERDOG BLOODBATH! We finally get to say goodbye to our least favorite Challengers, and see some drama along the way. We check out screen caps of the Nelson/Shane/Cory elimination and dissect them to see how bad a player Nelson is. We're nearing the end of this season, so let us know what you want to see on the off season.
We finish the Bananas vs. Darrell elimination, and the Cara Maria vs. Laurel. The lesbian love triangle has been resolved but that doesn't stop drama in the club. We watch the Challengers jump from inner tube to inner tube, but no eliminations. Next week: The Underdog Bloodbath.
It's a Champ elimination day, and the crew fights over a rope on a tilting platform to stay alive. A lesbian love triangle shakes up the house. An elimination is cut short and no one is sent home… yet.
Shane betrays his alliance… or does he? Everyone eats and pukes too much curry. People overreact to harmless pranks. All this and more on this episode of Challenged!
It's Champion elimination day. The Challengers compete on a giant hamster wheel to see who will battle each other in The Fortress. We also go over Season 30 availability calls.
High drama, low action. One elimination, no challenges this week. The Champions have invaded the house and the underdogs are trying to impress.
This week we talk to Shane Landrum of Road Rules and The Challenge fame. We talk about Campus Crawl, Battle of the Sexes, The Inferno and, of course, Invasion of the Champions.
The Champs invade and the Oasis is filled with drama. No elimination this week. This week we break down the newly revealed format for the Challenges and Eliminations.
Bryan, Amanda and Tim talk about The Challenge episode #4, Four Tickets to Paradise. Some underdogs go home, the Champions arrive, and way too many people end up hooking up.
Bryan, Amanda and Tim discuss Episode 3, the drama, the elimination and some Twitter drama between current and previous Challengers.
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The Underdogs arrive at camp. Drama overtakes them. We talk drama, the challenge, and the elimination and try to make predictions for the rest of the season.
Bryan, Amanda and Tim sit down to discuss the players in The Challenge Invasion and speculate about format.
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