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The Challenge Historian
by Jacob Hollabaugh
Be it past, present, or future, if it's happening in The Challenge universe then I am here to document it. Covering all things The Challenge, this Historian brings you: episode recaps in real time as they occur, deep dives into past seasons, historical perspective and answers to the greatest of Challenge debates, cast interviews, and more!
Episodes
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The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 13 Recap
The final is here and it is a scorcher! Plus: Lete is still waiting on anyone to bow down, a triage station nobody uses, another gift from the UFC, an endurance heavy final, Cara picks the wrong cup, and CT goes down but is allowed to get back up? It’s The Challenge Cutthroat Episode 13 recap,...
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The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 12 Recap
The biggest rig in challenge history delivers! Plus: Superwoman Lete, CTs almost redemption, the highs and lows of puzzles, Will is shooting his shot, Adrienne makes a call, and superstar sophomore Justin sadly exits right before the final for the second straight season! It’s The Challenge...
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The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 11 Recap
Sorry ladies but the eliminations are yours and yours alone! Plus: nighttime challenge that doesn’t incorporate nighttime, heads and fingers getting busted, Orange team owns half of gray team, Will’s got eyes for Tori, Justin’s got hate for Anna Leigh, why is everyone touching Bananas’ underwear,...
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Challenge Cutthroat Catch Up (Episodes 8, 9, 10 Recaps)
We’re back, after missing a few episodes there is a lot to catch up on with Cutthroat. We’ve got the mass DQ with no explanation, Cassidy’s big elim win, the completely messed up format, Justin’s big win and Chris’ perfect record ending, Cara in hot water, a full episode UFC promo, the captains...
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The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 7 Recap
The best to never win has to pull himself from the game! Plus: Nelson with the weakest mutiny of all time, cowboys and cowgirls getting after it, one of the worst pranks in challenge history, CT gets the Big Easy edit, Justin and Michele might be fish, and whether they show it to us or not...
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Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 9 Recap
Idols everywhere you look! Plus: who is texting who, have friendships ruined the game, an intense immunity challenge, Marty and Dana can't be stopped, and Brandon F'in Walking brings the season 4 energy into season 5 as he burns the place to the ground with his words on the way out the door! It's...
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The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 6 Recap
A Challenge engagement! Sort of, also why don’t we get more! Plus: Nelson leads a failed mutiny, Justin is fed up with not getting screen time as am I for him, Gray team guys show out at a bad daily challenge, more will they won’t they did they or didn’t they drama across the house, and the great...
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Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 8 Recap
Are there too many idols and are they ever going to get played? Plus: Tommy comes clean but Rone can’t back him up, Glenny takes his shot in solidarity, a first of its kind puzzle, the puzzle showdown no one saw coming, Marty and Dana are sitting so pretty, Brandon lays in wait, and Barstool’s...
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Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 7 Recap
A mostly peaceful bloodbath? Plus: Jeff D Lowe turns out the lights, Pat gets no chance to burn it down, Tate’s search falls short, an unlikely alliance floated but abandoned, Brandon is tired of the kumbaya, Tommy gets the rare game for him, and all three idols make it through as we narrow down…
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The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 5 Recap
NELLY T WITH THE MOMENT HE DREAMT OF! Plus: Captains are chosen, the format is revealed, mutiny might be in the air early, best friends call each other out, the only people actually getting laid are never shown, a brutal daily challenge, the best elimination game known to man, and Gray team loses...
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Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 5 Recap
The Don gets whacked! Plus: the unbeatable team goes down, Smokes is done flip flopping, Tate should probably get some sleep, the GOAT Tommy Smokes finally gets to play, Rone is one cold mother f’er, and the oscar goes to Marty Mush and friends as he pulls off either the easiest or hardest,...
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The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 4 Recap
One star goes down while a new one potentially rises? Plus: not referencing one of the greatest dailies ever is a crime, Orange is looking better and better, who we thought was on the bottom is very much on the bottom, Leo keeps his distance… for now, Nurys lets her feelings be known on the way…
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Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 4 Recap
The super team stays together! Plus: Nicky Smokes making strategic sense, New York starting to dominate, is Tommy Smokes actually Italian, the best challenge game across the genre, from three tribes to two, Glenny the purposeful patsy, and Marty flexes his abilities in all facets of the game!…
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Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 3 Recap
Tate does it again!?! Plus: Roach tribe continues to win, Meek gets used, Smokes feels awful, Marty and Rone scheme from afar, everyone gets to talk all the time, production gets put on the spot, Dana prevails against all odds, and for the second week in a row a blindside vote that gets blamed on...
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Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 2 Recap
DON'T COME FOR THE KING! Rone, sniffing it out, ears everywhere. Tate doing what Tate does, dropping the hammer on Nicky Clicky while Nicky Smokes takes the full fall for it. Roach Team wins a nail biter, Meek Phil tries to make a play, Glenny Balls can’t stop giggling, my winner pick Marty Mush...
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Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 1 Recap
Surviving Barstool is back for it's 5th season and I will be covering it all season long as a new champion is crowned and many co-working relationships surely get forever damaged! Opening episode gives us our three teams, a massive first immunity challenge, an almost production error and...
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The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 3 Recap
A love triangle! Or... not. Plus: new alliances come to light, Tori has a birthday, Nurys shuts it down, Blue Team crumbles, Gray Team splinters, Keanu shows out, and a legend goes home. It's The Challenge 42 Cutthroat, episode 3 recap, topics include: Intro & Programming (00:00) Daily Challenge...
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The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 2 Recap
Bad performances and bad decisions abound! Plus: Lete propped up, Adrienne taking control, Keanu maybe over his head, Cara in a panic, Blue Team just dreadful, Gray team stays winning but less dominantly so, Reilly gets bounced, and the reign of DEB CHUBB IS HERE!! The Challenge 42 Cutthroat...
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The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 1 Recap
The Challenge is back, Cutthroat is back, and we've got a Bananas vs CT showdown! A draft for the ages, back in Thailand, Michele put in a tough spot, Nelly T's return, Sophomore alliance set to dominate, and so much more from a great premiere episode. Breaking it all down, topics include:...
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The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Season Preview
The Challenge is back! Season 42: Cutthroat premieres this Wednesday and I'm getting your prepped for it by going through my 10 Things I Hope Happen on this season of The Challenge. Using this all too simple gimmick I get into the return of the Cutthroat format, how the teams are going to stack…
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Survivor 50 Finale Recap
A Survivor 50 winner has been crowned! We cover every little thing from the finale, including: Jonathan’s puzzle victory, Tiff’s threat level and vote out, the boys royally screwing up, Aubry’s clutch Simmotion win, Jeff’s live tv gaff for the ages, Rizo’s run, a contentious final tribal council,...
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Survivor 50 Episode 12 Recap
Recapping Survivor 50 Episode 12 - a double episode! Two heartfelt exits, a new threat takes center stage, clutch immunity wins, Rizo holding that dang idol, lots of final tribal talk, and a whole lot more. Follow or subscribe wherever you watch or listen so you don’t miss coverage of the finale...
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Survivor 50 Episode 11 Recap
Recapping all things Survivor 50 Episode 11 including: Joe's disdain, Tiff's DQ, a tribe split twist, Jonathan's power position, Cirie's continued mastery, Rizo's read, Ozzy's jury management, Emily's exit, and the absolutely brutal blindside that sent Ozzy home. Chapters: Introduction (00:00)…
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Survivor 50 Episode 10 Recap
Devens (with a helpful assist from his good buddy Mr. Beast) is ready to bring the chaos! Episode 10 had so much to discuss: Devens coming clean, a classic auction, Mr. Beast, Tiffany immunity win, Joe the unknowing mole, Cirie's continued dominance, a truly chaotic scramble, the million dollar...
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Survivor 50 Episode 9 Recap
Recapping Survivor 50 Episode 9! Jeff competes, Cirie continues to dominate, new alliances form, Devens’ gets away with it, Christian journeys, Jimmy Fallon says hello, and a whole bunch more! Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a future episode, and comment or message me on Instagram...
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Survivor 50 Episode 8 Recap
Survivor 50 Episode 8 Recap! Cirie's trip to exile and social dominance, Tiff's comeback, Coach not Coach-ing, Devens pulls off the deception, Jonathan is left lonely, and a double elim twist that landed nicely! All covered and more: Introduction (00:00) Jonathan, Ozzy, Middle, Teams Picked…
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Survivor 50 Episode 7 Recap
Recapping everything from Episode 7 of Survivor 50: Aubrey forgets, Jonathan initiates arguments, Rizo is everyones best friend, Steph takes a journey, Ozzy gets a victory, a full 14 person tribal council, Coach going full Coach as loudly as he can, and down goes the best player remaining in the...
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Survivor 50 Episode 6 Recap
The Blood Moon twist is here! Breaking down everything from a historic (so says Jeff) night of Survivor. A 17 person merge (sort of), two thirds of a thruple banished to exile, an Applebees commercial for the ages, and three tribal councils with lots of new lines being drawn. Covering all that…
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Survivor 50 Episode 5 Recap
Recapping Survivor 50 episode 5! Ozzy and Christian at odds, Charlie spirals, Coach giving out nicknames, fun challenge, double tribal, full circle moments, Cirie and Kamilla gaining ground, Christian deciding another fate, and Rizgod having his heroes moment! Introduction (00:00) Vatu...
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Survivor 50 Episodes 1 - 4 Recaps
Survivor is celebrating it's monumental 50th season and I'm enjoying it too much not to talk about it! Today we will get caught up on the major storylines and moments from the first four episodes of the season. Then be on the lookout every Wednesday night post new episode airing, as we will go…
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The Challenge 42 Cast Reactions
The Challenge is coming back! Filming has begun for season 42 which means we’ve got the official cast list to react to! How’d casting do? Who are we shocked to see? Who are we excited to see? Who are we maybe not so excited to see? Let’s break it down! 00:00 Introduction 05:51 Full Cast List…
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The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 9 Recap
If you hate cheating that much then let's name some names! Plus: CT's mini redemption, Turbo is everyone's alpha just like he likes, Will has some Will moments, put some respect on Jonna, and a draft that is supposed to be permanent but probably isn’t going to be! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets & New...
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The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 7 Recap
They said it could never happen, but here we are, a convoluted format twist that I actually love?!? Plus: Nany gets down, Leo thinks he is Thanos, Ashley is allowed to drive, alliances take final shape, and Tay notches her second elimination win of the season! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets & New...
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The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 5 Recap
Derek Chavez is HIM! Plus: One two time champ leaves and another enters the game, a movie promo that actually kind of works, surprisingly solid kicking skills, Michaela stays hot, Ben most certainly does not, a tie vote turns into flipping a coin, and we get what maybe should be the new standard...
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The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 4 Recap
From I Am The Challenge to I Am Not On The Challenge in one episode! Plus: Turbo learns which body parts come out when, CT and Adrienne the new power couple, Michaela does smart things, Theo huffs and puffs, they don’t show us fun bus things, and Gabe gets his big moment of redemption and glory!...
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The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 3 Recap
Let Nia compete! Plus: Derek’s birthday, rookies gaining confidence, vets looking washed up, Cara the comedian, Olivia is seated on the throne as the clear alpha of the house and her relationship - at least according to Turbo, and Johnny “I am the Challenge” Bananas navigates the game and the...
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The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 2 Recap
An all time elimination game is born! Plus: Turbo gives Bananas the middle finger, CT goes full house uncle mode, UK learns being the only alliance isn’t a good thing, production may be winning me over with the format, and Will has a full blown crash out over the most professional showmance we’ve...
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The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 1 Recap
Derrick & Derek swing the vote and likely the game! Plus: never take off your shoes in a daily, self aware CT, MAC Champion Leka, Dee and Bananas start strong, the expected good teams are good, Turbo gets better at talking shit and making jokes, the format is all over the place, Rogan gets what…
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The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 0 Recap
The Challenge Historian is back to cover the newest season of The Challenge, Season 41, Vets & New Threats. Last week saw the ACTUAL PREMIERE EPISODE of Season 41, and Jacob is here today to quickly cover a couple highlights from episode 0 and power rank the new teams now that they are known. Of...
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All Stars Rivals Episode 12 Recap
Frank and Sam coming to their breaking point, Melissa and Nicole proving I might have been right all along, Da'vonne and Shane showing out, and Adam and Steve winning by the tiniest of margins and choosing to split the money in the end! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals finale recap, topics...
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All Stars Rivals Episode 11 Recap
The final has begun and an upset is brewing! Sam and Frank face fears of the past and present with sand dunes to start, Melissa and Nicole start fast but fade late, Adam and Steve are just not clicking like we thought they would, TJ is putting on a concert mid-final, and Da’Vonne and Shane go…
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All Stars Rivals Episode 10 Recap
One last shot at a star falls short! Plus: Nicole introduces her girlfriend to her hot teammate that she definitely doesn’t flirt with, Shane packs his bags but stops short of walking out of the game, Frank and Sam polish off their damn near flawless run through the season, and Nany and Turbo get...
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All Stars Rivals Episode 9 Recap
That’s it, no one let Veronica pack heels for the next All Stars season! Plus: a phone call home that really should have been edited out, a real throwback fun daily, Da'Vonne catches Frank in the act, Shane plays ankle doctor, Turbo gives a pep talk, Nany is super activated, and Melissa and…
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All Stars Rivals Episode 8 Recap
Leroy is avenged! Plus: a terrifying spa night, Turbo loves his couches, the house does not love Turbo, everyone goes off the cliff, Steve and Adam win yet again, and Shane and Frank continue battling for the coveted spot as Veronica’s bestie! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals Episode 8 recap,...
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All Stars Rivals Episode 7 Recap
Down go the potential finals favorites! Plus: the investigation to find They continues, Amber loses friends just as quick as she got them, Shane starts to stir, Frank does a lot of pacing and yelling, Veronica asserts her dominance, and Nany and Turbo give a quick reminder that they might be the...
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Fantasy Casting The Challenge All Stars Real World vs Road Rules
The next season of The Challenge All Stars should be Real World vs Road Rules and I won't hear otherwise! With All Stars Rivals being such a hit, and with Mark Long himself tweeting about it, my longtime desire for All Stars to do a Real World vs Road Rules team season resurfaced in a big way. It...
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All Stars Rivals Episode 6 Recap
Challenge Masterclass is back in session! Plus: Amber finally has a friend, Shane & Da’Vonne finally get some screen time, Sam & Frank sort of continue the win streak, Steve and Adam DON’T have to do an elimination, and OG schemers Veronica and Katie have the house in complete panic mode doing...
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All Stars Rivals Episode 5 Recap
Four in a row, these OGs can not be stopped! Plus: TJ puts everyone’s true feelings on blast, Sam and Frank take complete control, Corey and Adam have a lil beef, Devin and Dario have a big beef, some nasty stuff gets drunk, and a star is now officially being held hostage! It’s The Challenge All...
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All Stars Rivals Episode 4 Recap
Throwing in Ashley and Aneesa? What are we doing team I am rooting for??? Plus: romance strikes the Rivals house, Katie’s masterclass is in session, not the most graceful of flyers in this group, two very different calls home to significant others, and Steve and Adam continue their potentially...
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The Challenge 41 Casting Instant Reactions
The Challenge 41 filming is underway in Chile! I’m breaking down all the vet casting picks in detail, all the rookie casting picks in not so much detail, telling you who I would have called in my own fantasy casting, and breaking down best case formats for this season of The Challenge. Cold Open...
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Be it past, present, or future, if it's happening in The Challenge universe then I am here to document it. Covering all things The Challenge, this Historian brings you: episode recaps in real time as they occur, deep dives into past seasons, historical perspective and answers to the greatest of Challenge debates, cast interviews, and more!
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Be it past, present, or future, if it's happening in The Challenge universe then I am here to document it. Covering all things The Challenge, this Historian brings you: episode recaps in real time as they occur, deep dives into past seasons, historical perspective and answers to the greatest of...
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