MTV's Official Challenge Podcast
MTV Entertainment Studios
Show overview
MTV's Official Challenge Podcast has been publishing since 2020, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 259 episodes, alongside 17 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 240 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 17th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 50 min and 1h 6m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 5 months ago. Published by MTV Entertainment Studios.
From the publisher
"The Challenge: Vets and New Threats" is the beginning of a new era, and MTV's Official Challenge Podcast is coming along for the ride. For 40 seasons, battle-tested veterans have fought for the title of Challenge Champion. They’ve built powerful alliances, cold blood-ed reputations, and historic legacies. But now, an exciting new crop of competitors have entered the game from shows like Love Island, Big Brother and Survivor…… and these fresh faces are trying to tear it all down. And hosts Devyn Simone and Da'Vonne Rogers are getting into all of it. From breakdowns of each episode, exclusive interviews with the cast, and behind the scenes scoops… we’ve got you covered on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. MTV's Official Challenge Podcast is the only official companion podcast to The Challenge franchise. Hosted by veteran Challengers each season, every episode features in-depth recaps and behind-the-scenes insights you can't get anywhere else. Don't miss all the previous seasons of MTV's Official Challenge Podcast starting with Challenge 36. MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast listeners can use discount code "CHALLENGE20” for 20% off all The Challenge products on ParamountShop.com.
Latest Episodes
View all 259 episodesS17 Ep 21Reunion Part 2 w/ Devyn & Da'Vonne
EAfter nearly 250 episodes, MTV's Official Challenge Podcast is coming to an end. In a very special episode, Devyn and Da'Vonne reflect on part 2 of the reunion, this season of Vets & New Threats, and the entire podcast. Thank you to all the listeners for an incredible 5 years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 20Reunion Part 1 w/ Cedric Hodges
EEveryone's favorite cast member Cedric Hodges comes on the podcast to discuss part 1 of the reunion, working with Michaela this season, and the "Slightly Angry Gentlemen" Alliance. Also... Idaho??? Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 19Finale Part 2 w/ The Season 41 Champs
EThis season's champs (and a few special guests) sit down with Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss one of the most brutal (and coldest) finals we've ever seen, the political moves that got them to the finish line, and the rivals they made along the way. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 18Finale Part 1 w/ Adrienne Naylor
EAdrienne comes on the podcast to discuss the first part of a brutal final, her partnership with Theo, and feeling like the Regina George of the Challenge house. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 17"Ten Toes Down" w/ Michaela Bradshaw
EMichaela Bradshaw is on the podcast this week and she does NOT hold back: from her thoughts about Olivia's gameplay this season to her argument with Nany on this week's episode... we get into it all. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 16"Am I Being Bamboozled?" w/ Aviv Melmed
EAviv comes on the podcast to discuss an extra spicy episode The Challenge. From a surprising challenger staking a claim to a terrifying pitch black challenge to the introduction of... Messy Aviv? Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 15"The Best Birthday Present" w/ Jake Cornish
EJake Cornish (and not Will) joins us to talk about the switch from Love Island to The Challenge, the UK Alliance that never was, celebrating a birthday in the Challenge house and ranking the biggest liars and most loyal members of the cast. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 14"We Have to Boogie!" w/ Devyn & Da'Vonne
EDevyn Simone and Da'vonne Rogers break down everything that went down during this week's episode of The Challenge: from freezing cold temperatures and the importance of checking your math to questionable cheering and one Challenger's impressive elimination run. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 13"They Are Like Cockroaches" w/ Aneesa Ferreira
EAneesa Ferreira aka "Elim-Aneesa" joins us on the podcast to talk about working with Olivia, Leroy's sneaky move earlier this season, and where she currently stands with Nany and Ashley. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 12"Punch You in Your Face" w/ Dee Valladares
ESurvivor champ Dee Valladares comes on the podcast to set the record straight on all things Will, Bananas and.... onions. Also, the pillow fight of her life. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 11"A King of Kamikaze" w/ Jonna Mannion
E2x Challenge Champ Jonna Mannion sits down with Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss the Stake A Claim twist that's shaking up the game this episode, working with Gabe, and the uphill battle she had joining this season late. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 10"A War Brewing" w/ Tay Wilcoxon
EThe "silent assassin" Tay Wilcoxson comes on the podcast to talk about pairing up with a Challenge legend, a heated argument in the house this week, and what it was like being thrown into elimination multiple times this season. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 9"Does Anyone Want to Confess?" w/ Will Gagnon
ENew Threat Will Gagnon comes on the podcast to talk about Dee and Nany, this episode's huge cheating scandal, and what it's like to be The King of Crashouts. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 8"Justice for Leka" w/ Derek Chavez
EDerek Chavez sets the record straight on Turbo calling him fake, going back and forth with both Michaela and Justin, and whether "Justice for Leka" was really about... Justice for Leka. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 7"At Least Someone's Getting Laid!" w/ Izzy Fairthorne
EWe kicked off this season with her but we had so many questions we had to bring her back! Izzy Fairthorne sits down with Devyn & Da'Vonne to discuss her alliance with Olivia, her biggest rivalries, and of course... Rogan. Plus: her thoughts on CT throwing the daily challenge and something called "netball." Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 6"Is He Throwing It?" w/ Sydney Segal
ESurvivor's Sydney Segal comes on the podcast to talk about a brutal elimination outcome, a daily challenge performance that left the house stunned, and where all that confidence comes from. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 5"Pride Comes Before the Fall" w/ Cara Maria Sorbello
EChallenge legend Cara Maria comes on the podcast to give her opinions on all the New Threats, who she thinks is running the game, and a taste of what we can expect next week between CT and Turbo. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 4"Wish I'd Been Practicing" w/ Gabe Wai
EGabe comes on the show to talk with Devyn and Da'Vonne about his fallout with one cast member, his romances with some others... and a historic elimination battle. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 3"I Am The Challenge" w/ Justin Hinsley
EJustin is on the podcast this week and he does NOT hold back! The Cheer alum talks about how he found himself in the center of house drama this week, how he felt being blindsided by Derek and what it was like going head to head against a Challenge champ earlier this season. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S17 Ep 2"We Used to Hook Up" w/ Blue Kim
EThis week on the podcast we're joined by Blue Kim! The Big Brother fan favorite talks about "Derek hopping," one Challenger's major crash out this episode, and why The Challenge needs Big Brother players. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices