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Challenge Mania
by Challenge Mania
MTV Star Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) & actor / comedian Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) dive head first into the MTV Challenge universe, interviewing past, present and future contestants, breaking down Challenge news and episodes, and laying down new challenges to anyone and everyone.
Episodes
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Survivor Mania: More Open Era! (Eps 3 and 4)
Scott & Lindsay break down the last couple episodes of Survivor 51! In the Open Era we may not do a podcast every week or every episode but guess what! We're back! Scott and Lindsay are back to talk Episode 4, Episode 3...maybe even a bit of movie talk. Who knows?! It's a OPEN ERA!...
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Ep. 547: Leroy Garrett Returns!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Leroy Garrett. Leroy Garrett returns to the podcast for the first time in a while to catch us up on his last few years on and off the show! WATCH THIS ENTIRE INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-leroy-on-172626588...
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Cutthroat Episode 12 Breakdown Podcast: Lete Becomes Laurel
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the final episode before TJ's Final on The Challenge: Cutthroat. DID YOU SEE THE LAST F'N CHALLENGE!? - YES LETE...We did. And we broke it all down! Derrick and Scott talk about the daily, the tough decisions, the eliminations and the backlash! All this…
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FULL PHILLY LIVE SHOW w/ Tori, Aneesa, Chris, Mark, Leo, Josh & MORE!
Scott Yager is joined live on stage by Tori Deal, Aneesa Ferreira, Chris Underwood, Mark Long, Leo Dionicio, Josh Martinez & MORE! Recorded in Philly on Saturday, September 26th at City Winery! www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix! www.ChallengeManiacs.com to Join the Pod Squad for Ad-Free, Pre-Sales,...
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Cutthroat Episode 11 Breakdown: Bananas' Underwear
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 11 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. Derrick and Scott are back bright and early to talk about Episode 11 of Cutthroat! Johnnys Underwear! And Elimination Circumstance we have rarely seen! Another Cast-Member goes home and the season marches on! Some...
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Survivor Mania: Open Era Baby!
Lindsay and Scott are back to cover the OPEN ERA of Survivor! Plus Scott tells the story of Brock's First Concert after they recap the first two episodes of Survivor 51! Available Ad-Free to All Patrons and Members! MORE ON THAT HERE:...
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Ep. 546: Reality Author Lovell Holder!
Scott Yager is joined by Reality Author Lovell Holder. Lovell Holder is a longtime Challenge Maniac who wrote a best-seller about a fictional Reality Competition Show that has everything we love about this wacky world and then some! Whether you have read The Book of Luke already or not (and you...
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THAT'S A WRAP!!!
We are throwing a crazy WRAP PARTY to close our Season 42 in New York City on Wednesday, October 28th and you do NOT want to miss it! Hear WHO will be there and HOW to get tickets cause there are NOT a lot! MORE INFO at www.ChallengeManiacs.com Pre-Sale 10/6 at www.ChallengeManiacs.com...
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Cutthroat 10 Episode Breakdown: Mercenary Mayhem is HERE!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are here to breakdown Episode 10 of Cutthroat AKA the Mercenary Episode AKA the Return of TWO Challenge Mania Hall of Famers AKA the UFC Episode! We breakdown both eliminations and the epic face-to-face we have been waiting over 10 years for! PLUS...were there Male...
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Phoenix Live Show w/ Bananas, Cara, Olivia, Theo, Will, Justin, Chavez & Mark!
Scott Yager is joined Live on Stage by Bananas, Cara, Olivia, Theo, Will, Justin, Chavez & Mark from Phoenix, Arizona. This episode was recorded on Saturday, September 19th! This show was also filmed with Multi-Cam Coverage! WATCH THIS WHOLE SHOW HERE:...
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Ep. 545: Isaac The Wolf Returns!!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined once again by one of our most epic guests ever...Isaac The Wolf. One of our most popular guests ever from 2019 has finally returned to the show live and in studio. Now officially going by Isaac The Wolf, the Real World Sydney alum joins us to tell some of...
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Cutthroat Episode 9 Breakdown Podcast
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager breakdown Episode 9 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. Derrick & Scott are back to break down Episode 9 of Cutthroat, talk about that epic elimination, where the show goes from here with the cast alignment we are left with and more! We take your questions and discuss some...
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Challenge Accepted: Traitors, Uno and MORE!
On this Bonus Podcast to kick off the week Scott Yager is back to talk about the brand new Traitors cast just announced and to recap the week of coverage surrounding The Uno Scandal. All this and more on Challenge Accepted. www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Live www.ChallengeMania.Shop
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Cutthroat Episode 8 Breakdown Podcast
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down episode 8 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. Derrick and Scott are back to talk about tonight's incredibly newsworthy episode of The Challenge: Cutthroat that left everyone with more questions than answers. We do our best to address the elephant in the room of…
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Ep. 544: Kam Keeps Killin' It!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kam Williams. Kam Williams is one of the most accomplished female competitors to debut after Season 30. She joins us live and in studio to talk about where she has been, whether she would rather her or Leroy get that elusive first W, what it was like...
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Cutthroat Episode 7 Breakdown Podcast
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 7 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. Derrick and Scott are back to talk about the mutiny attempt, the unfortunate exit and what might be coming with the stalemate and TJ's arrival at the house! PLUS the guys talk about the New TV Power Couple on...
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Ep. 543: Devin Walks Us Through Cutthroat!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker to talk Cutthroat and MORE! Our latest episode filmed live and in studio, produced with gorgeous multi-cam footage by Skutch Media is HERE! One of our favorite guests and now fellow podcaster DEVIN WALKER returns to the show to catch us up...
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Challenge Accepted: Massive Q&A Podcast
Scott takes YOUR QUESTIONS about alternates, fan reactions this season, all the damn Challenge pods out there, why Aneesa wasn't on this season AND MORE! www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Live www.ChallengeMania.Shop
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Cutthroat Episode 6 Breakdown Podcast
Hop in the gazebo with Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager and enjoy our Episode 6 Breakdown Podcast! Exclusive to Maniac-level Patrons and above. This is the Free Preview of a much longer podcast that goes around seventy five minutes! WATCH the whole thing here:...
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Ep. 542: Tori Deal is Back! Is She The Female GOAT!?
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori Deal live and in studio! TORI is the REAL DEAL when it comes to writing, motivating and of course...The Challenge! The Ride or Dies champ returns to Challenge Mania live and in studio for a chat about much-needed time off, Cutthroat so far…
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DETROIT LIVE SHOW w/ Tori, Zach, Leroy, Leo & MORE!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori, Devin, Leroy, Zach, Isaac AND Leo Live on Stage at Mic Drop Comedy Club in Detroit. This show was recorded on Saturday, August 15th, 2026. WATCH THIS SHOW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-full-live-167043316?pr=true GET…
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Cutthroat Episode 5 Breakdown Podcast
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager breakdown Episode 5 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. The boys are back to talk this week's loaded episode of Cutthroat featuring a high-octane daily, captain's being selected, a big elimination win and an unfortunate medical DQ! We discuss Sydney's injury and here war…
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Ep. 541: Leo Dionicio
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Leo Dionicio. LEO finally makes his podcast debut with us live and in studio to talk about being a New Threat on Season 41 and a returnee on Season 42. He tells us about his athletic past playing baseball, what makes him so Cutthroat and why ladies…
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Fantasy Football Mania w/ DEVIN WALKER!
Scott Yager is joined by fellow Fantasy Football Enthusiast Devin Walker. Time for a minor change of pace from your usually scheduled Challenge Programming! Scott sat down with Devin Walker live and in studio to talk some FANTASY FOOTBALL for a Bonus Episode for you all to enjoy! This episode in...
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Cutthroat Episode 4 Breakdown Podcast
Derrick Kosniski & Scott Yager break down Episode 4 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. Derrick and Scott are back to discuss everything from this week's jam-packed Episode 4 of The Challenge: Cutthroat from Swimming Challenges to potential adultery and everything in between! Definitely not a podcast…
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Ep. 540: Zach Nichols' Challenge Mania Debut!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined finally by Zach Nichols. There aren't too many White Whales left when it comes to Challenge Mania. Since our debut in November 2017 we have had almost every major name in the world of The Challenge at least once. ZACH NICHOLS is someone who has evaded us...
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MANIA REWIND: Tyler Duckworth
Back in September 2020 Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager were joined by Tyler Duckworth for an epic 2-and-a-half hour podcast. Given the tragedy of his recent passing we wanted to post this interview with you for you all to enjoy once again as a Mania Rewind. We know many are reflecting on their…
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Cutthroat Episode 3 Breakdown Podcast
Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are back live and in studio to talk about Episode 3 of Cutthroat. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tyler Duckworth. WATCH THE WHOLE EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-cutthroat-166683694 LISTEN TO THE WHOLE EPISODE AD-FREE...
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Ep. 539: Darrell Taylor Returns!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by 4x Champ Darrell Taylor. Derrick's fellow Road Ruler Darrell has been on the podcast a million times but never live and in studio! This isn't the longest episode in the world but we have some fun in the limited time we had following CT's episode!…
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BREAKING NEWS: BANANAS ADDED TO PHOENIX!
Johnny Bananas has been added to our already loaded Challenge Mania Live Phoenix Show at Standup Live on Saturday, September 19th! He joins Olivia, Theo, Will, Mark, Cara and MORE! TIX AVAILABLE HERE: https://phoenix.standuplive.com/shows/375509 www.ChallengeMania.Live www.ChallengeManiacs.com...
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Ep. 538: Ryan Kehoe Returns With The Tea-Hoe!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by The Pride of The Challenge...Ryan Kehoe! One of our absolute favorites returns to the podcast live and in studio to talk to Derrick and Scott about a whole slew of topics you will not want to miss! A heartfelt and candid guest as always that spans 3…
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Cutthroat Premiere Breakdown Podcast!
CUTTHROAT IS HERE and so is our Exclusive Bonus Coverage of each and every episode. Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are BACK to break down Season 42 for you each and every week, to answer your questions and to give you the inside scoop and perspective from two of the most plugged in minds and…
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Ep. 537: Will Gagnon Returns!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined live and in studio by Will Gagnon. WILL GAGNON returns to Challenge Mania live and in studio to talk about returning to the show for Cutthroat this coming Wednesday on Paramount+ and to talk about what he learned from his debut season on Vets and New...
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The Trailer They Tried To Take Away! (Full Breakdown)
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the epic Cutthroat Trailer (while it was available! LOL) and continue to talk about each and every cast-members and their chances to win the season. This went up as a free preview but now this is the full episode. To WATCH this and all our episodes and to...
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Ep. 536: CT In Studio! (w/ a Darrell Cameo)
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by the one and only CT Tamburello live and in studio! We have been joined by CT many times over the years but this might be the single best interview we have ever done with him. Not only do we talk about the "good ol' days" and reflect on some of Chris'...
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TWO MASSIVE SHOWS IN FLORIDA & PHILLY ON SALE NEXT WEEK!
Scott just announced shows in FLORIDA & PHILLY that both go on sale next week! 9/12 - FORT LAUDERDALE IMPROV with CT, BANANAS & CARA +MORE TBA! Pre-Sale Monday 7/27 at www.ChallengeManiacs.com 9/26 - PHILLY CITY WINERY with TORI, UNDERWOOD & ANEESA +MORE TBA! Pre-Sale Wednesday 7/29 at...
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FULL CHICAGO LIVE SHOW w/ CT, Mark, Will & Darrell!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Darrell, Will & Mark live at City Winery in Chicago. This Sold Out show was recorded on Saturday, July 18th. If THIS SOUNDS FUN head to www.ChallengeMania.Live to get tickets to future live shows and events! We just announced FT. LAUDERDALE for...
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Cutthroat Trailer Breakdown, Cast Breakdown & Q&A!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the Trailer for Season 42: Cutthroat, break down all the news we got from the press release, discuss every single Cast-Member and ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS from ChallengeManiacs.com! This is a FREE PREVIEW of a much longer Bonus Podcast you can can listen to...
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Ep. 535: Sydney Segal
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sydney Segal. SYDNEY SEGAL makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk about Vets and New Threats, why her Survivor season sucked and her decision to return to The Challenge after claiming she was one and done! This was a really fun interview and one we…
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Full Seattle Live Show w/ CT, Kendal, Cedric, Mark & Kelley!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Mark, Cedric, Kendal and Kelley Wentworth Live On Stage at Emerald City Comedy Club on Sunday, June 28th! This was a really fun show and you're about to hear all of it! Prefer Video? WATCH THE WHOLE SHOW HERE:...
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BREAKING NEWS POD: SEASON 42 IS HERE!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the announcement today that Season 42 will be CUTTHROAT (2) and will be Premiering 8/5 on Paramount Plus. WATCH this episode HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-season-42-163346119 www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Live...
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Ep. 534: Kenny Santucci Returns
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kenny Santucci. KENNY SANTUCCI makes his return to Challenge Mania, live and in studio for the first time. He talks about his life path since putting The Challenge behind him and what he learned from his controversial exit from the show and everything...
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MANIA REWIND: Ashley Mitchell Returns!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ashley Mitchell. Let's look back on the second time Ashley joined us on the podcast back when she still loved us. This one, like her debut...is a really fun one. Enjoy! Reminder any plugs, promos, ads, shows etc are out-dated. This is from 2018 as...
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Ep. 533: CT, Amber, Cedric & Mark (Live from Portland)
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Amber, Cedric & Mark Long live on stage from Helium Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon. This live show was recorded in front of a Sold Out crowd on Saturday, June 26th and you are about to hear the fully uncut show. If you are more of a visual person,...
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Challenge Mania Returns to NASHVILLE w/ CT, CARA, TINA & MARK!
Do NOT miss out on one of our craziest lineups ever in Music City this November! Tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live but GOING FAST! Additional Dates: 7/18 - CHICAGO (SOLD OUT) 7/31 - MINNEAPOLIS (SOLD OUT) 8/15 - DETROIT 9/19 - PHOENIX 10/9 - NEW ORLEANS 11/14 - NASHVILLE www.ChallengeManiacs.com...
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Ep. 532: Rob Cesternino
Scott Yager & Lindsay Arber are joined Live In Studio by NY Times Best Selling Author Rob Cesternino! Without Rob Has a Podcast, who knows if there would be a Challenge Mania! The Podcast GOAT joins us Live & In Studio to talk about his NY Times Best-Selling Booking The Tribe And I Have Spoken,...
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MANIA REWIND: Kyle Christie
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kyle Christie. Talk about a guy we miss on The Challenge! Kyle did a ton of seasons and we haven't seen him in a long time! Since we miss him so much, we figured we'd dig up this episode of Challenge Mania from 2020 that is a crowd-favorite. If you…
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Challenge Accepted: Massive Q&A Pod
Scott is back taking a ton of your questions addressing Where The F Season 42 Is, The Swifties Coming After Our Girl & TONS MORE! www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Live www.ChallengeMania.Shop
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Ep. 531: The Roast of Cara Maria!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT Tamburello, Mark Long, Paulie Calafiore, Emilee Fitzpatrick, Frank The Clown & John Millen to Roast Cara Maria Sorbello Live for her 40th Birthday! Here it is...THE ROAST OF CARA MARIA! Disclaimer - This was and is a comedy show. These are jokes…
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MOVIE MANIA: The Rock 30th Anniversary Special
June 2026 marks dthe 30th Anniversary of an iconic Motion Picture and it is time for some MOVIE MANIA! Some of you may know...some of you may not...but Scott's favorite movie is the 1996 Action Thriller THE ROCK. The movie came out 30 years ago this month so Scott got together with his favorite...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
MTV Star Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) & actor / comedian Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) dive head first into the MTV Challenge universe, interviewing past, present and future contestants, breaking down Challenge news and episodes, and laying down new challenges to anyone and everyone.
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MTV Star Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) & actor / comedian Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) dive head first into the MTV Challenge universe, interviewing past, present and future contestants, breaking down Challenge news and episodes, and laying down new challenges to anyone and everyone.
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