MTV's Official Challenge Podcast

The one and only Tina Barta is on the podcast this week. She talks with Devyn and Da'Vonne about jumping off buildings, her emotional connection to Vietnam and... a potential new alliance? Watch “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras” on MTV starting August 14th and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Be sure to catch an exclusive sneak peek and meet the cast during “MTV’s The Challenge 40: Battle for of the Eras: Countdown Begins” launch special airing Wednesday, August 7th at 8PM ET/PT. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are two guests on the podcast this week! Brad and his beard join us to talk about this week's spiky challenges and eliminations, Bananas getting in the middle of Michele and Devin, and his relationship with Emily. Watch “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras” on MTV starting August 14th and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Be sure to catch an exclusive sneak peek and meet the cast during “MTV’s The Challenge 40: Battle for of the Eras: Countdown Begins” launch special airing Wednesday, August 7th at 8PM ET/PT. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Schromm is on the podcast this week! She sits down with Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss this week's explosive blowups and sabotages, her relationship with Brad, and how a praying mantis gave her a heads up in the game. Watch “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras” on MTV starting August 14th and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Be sure to catch an exclusive sneak peek and meet the cast during “MTV’s The Challenge 40: Battle for of the Eras: Countdown Begins” launch special airing Wednesday, August 7th at 8PM ET/PT. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aneesa is back on the podcast! But this time--she's in the hot seat. The Challenge vet sits down to talk with Devyn and Da'Vonne about a disastrous trivia challenge, a shady deal going down in the house and this week's shocking elimination. Watch “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras” on MTV starting August 14th and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Be sure to catch an exclusive sneak peek and meet the cast during “MTV’s The Challenge 40: Battle for of the Eras: Countdown Begins” launch special airing Wednesday, August 7th at 8PM ET/PT. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Averey joins Devyn and Da'Vonne to talk about this week's whirlwind of an episode: a shocking divide in the house, questionable alliances and whether the time is up... on Tony Time. Watch “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras” on MTV starting August 14th and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Be sure to catch an exclusive sneak peek and meet the cast during “MTV’s The Challenge 40: Battle for of the Eras: Countdown Begins” launch special airing Wednesday, August 7th at 8PM ET/PT. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nurys Mateo is back on the podcast! She sits down with Devyn and Da'Vonne to talk about all the eliminations in this week's episode, navigating this season with Horacio, and the page she's taking out of Paulie and Cara's book. Watch “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras” on MTV starting August 14th and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Be sure to catch an exclusive sneak peek and meet the cast during “MTV’s The Challenge 40: Battle for of the Eras: Countdown Begins” launch special airing Wednesday, August 7th at 8PM ET/PT. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the podcast we're joined by none other than The Godfather himself, Mark Long. Devyn and Da'Vonne get all the tea on The Era Invitational, what the old schoolers think of the new school, and Mark even teases a bit of what's to come in Part 2. Watch “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras” on MTV starting August 14th and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Be sure to catch an exclusive sneak peek and meet the cast during “MTV’s The Challenge 40: Battle for of the Eras: Countdown Begins” launch special airing Wednesday, August 7th at 8PM ET/PT. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're kicking off Season 40: Battle of the Eras with an interview with Aviv Melmed! We last saw her winning Fresh Meat in 2006, but she's back and representing Era 2 on the podcast with Devyn and Da'Vonne. They discuss the launch special, some surprising competitors that joined this season, and Aviv teases a little of what's to come. Watch “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras” on MTV starting August 14th and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Be sure to catch an exclusive sneak peek and meet the cast during “MTV’s The Challenge 40: Battle for of the Eras: Countdown Begins” launch special airing Wednesday, August 7th at 8PM ET/PT. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MTV’s The Challenge enters its monumental 40th season with a stacked roster featuring the most Challenge champions ever. Veterans Da'Vonne Rogers and Devyn Simone go behind the scenes and into the juicy drama between the legendary competitors. Which of the 40 fierce players will win the battle and have their name etched into eternal Challenge stone?Watch “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Be sure to catch an exclusive sneak peek and meet the cast during “MTV’s The Challenge 40: Battle for of the Eras: Countdown Begins”. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the final episode of All Stars 4 we are joined by the legendary Cara Maria Sorbello. She talks about her rivalry with Laurel this season, why she works best with her back against the wall, and a final unlike anything she's seen before. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and we'll see you next time for another episode of MTV's Official Challenge Podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek Chavez comes on the podcast to discuss haircut superstitions, taking everyone by surprise this season and a very queer final. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Kehoe joins Tori and Aneesa to discuss his journey to sobriety, channeling Wonder Woman in this week’s challenge, and the rising tensions in the house while we're just moments away from TJ's final. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or with substance misuse, you are not alone. Visit mentalhealthishealth.us for more info and ways to get help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tori and Aneesa dive into the latest episode of The Challenge: All Stars! They discuss this week's terrifying challenge, praying mantises being noble creatures and the power of the word tentatively. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The one and only Killah Kam is on the podcast this week! Kam Williams joins Tori and Aneesa to discuss playing the game this season as a new mom, explain how she finessed this entire episode, and give some pointers on social game. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please visit mentalhealthishealth.us for resources and support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Larson joins Tori and Aneesa to discuss bonding with the other dads in the house, his plan to push people's buttons this season, and of course... moon cycles. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jasmine joins Tori and Aneesa for an extra spicy episode of the podcast! The Challenge vets discuss alliances vs. friendships, a curveball down in the elimination sand and Jasmine's new nickname. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Nelson is on the podcast this week! He tells us about a long standing rivalry from Cutthroat, what happened with his friendship with Cara Maria, and this week's blast from the past daily challenge. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The iconic Rachel Robinson comes on the podcast to discuss her much anticipated return to The Challenge, a very interesting elimination, and working with Veronica and Tina this season. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kefla Hare is back on the Challenge and he's our guest on the podcast this week! He talks to Tori and Aneesa about entering a different game than he left 20 years ago, a new competitor joining this week, and a double elimination for the books. Also: Aneesa plans her career as a professional dominos player. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tina Bridges sits down with Tori and Aneesa to dive into the second episode of All Stars 4. The Challenge vets discuss a queasy challenge, tensions in the house already rising and her hard earned (sort of) star win. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All Stars 4 is finally here! Leroy Garrett is back out of retirement and he joins Tori and Aneesa on the podcast this week to discuss competing alongside Kam, how having a kid changed how he plays the game, and what we can expect this season on The Challenge. Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MTV’s The Challenge is taking it to a whole new level in The Challenge: All Stars season 4 with a stacked lineup of Challenge veterans competing for the grand prize. Join veterans Aneesa Ferreira and Tori Deal behind the scenes with contestant interviews and in-depth discussions on challenges, gameplay, and eliminations. This season, anyone can win, relationships matter, and only one All Star will claim the title champion.Watch “The Challenge: All Stars” exclusively on Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Devyn and Da'Vonne are back for an extra special episode focused on the 8-part Youtube documentary series, The Challenge: Home Turf. They listen to sneak peaks from CT and Amanda's episodes, discuss their favorite moments and share stories from their own Challenge experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laurel Stucky joins Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss the shocking revelations from part 2 of the Battle For A New Champion reunion and tease a little of what's to come on All Stars 4. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The human labrador, Ed Eason is on the podcast this week! He joins Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss the most shocking revelations from the reunion and the moments you missed from this season of The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Devyn and Da'Vonne are talking to this season's champ about the ramifications of their alliance, whether you need to go into elimination to be a champion, and their biggest regret from the season. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final is finally here and Devyn and Da'Vonne are ready to talk about it! From an early exit and emotional letters from home to one challenger's domination and a brutal cliffhanger... the hosts get into it all. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olivia joins Devyn and Da'Vonne to set the record straight on her alliance with Michele, her friendship with Nurys and where she and Horacio went wrong... Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. We'd also like to dedicate this episode in loving memory of our colleague and friend, Jared March--a true Challenge Champion. If you would like to learn more about his foundation or donate, head to teamjmared.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Horacio joins Devyn and Da'Vonne on the podcast to talk about the huge betrayal on this week's episode, where he stands now with the cast and of course... Nurys. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zaza is on the podcast this week! She joins Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss the heartbreaking decision in this week's episode, where she stands now with James, and the shocking beginning of... Conquest. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Asaf joins Devyn and Da'Vonne on the podcast to discuss what (or who) went wrong during this week's mini final, a potential disaster within the Fantastic Four, and what happens when you let TJ decide... also some choice words for a Challenge Champ. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyland Young is on the podcast this week for a birthday celebration! He joins Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss all the eliminations he's been in this season, his confrontations with both Asaf and Corey and he also sets the record straight on those massages. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're gonna make you an offer you can't refuse... Michele Fitzgerald is on the podcast this week! The "Godfather" of the season joins Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss everything from Callum's girlfriend and Cara's choice words, to her theory on the tension with Laurel and her apprehension about coming on the podcast. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ravyn is on The Official Challenge Podcast this week! She talks with Devyn and Da'Vonne about Emanuel, a terrifying daily challenge, and a Challenge Champ that strikes fear into the whole house. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All the champs have something to say to her but it's Devyn and Da'Vonne that get to talk to this Challenger today! Moriah Jade joins The Official Challenge Podcast to discuss those choice words from Darrell and Tori, her relationship with James and of course... all things Bananas. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Double trouble on the podcast this week! Melissa Reeves and Big T take a break from their girl's trip to talk to Devyn and Da'Vonne about the parent alliance (or lack thereof), that drink throw and where they stand now with Corey. Also: an uncertain future with Kyland, Big T coming out to her family and The Official Bananas and Moriah Timeline. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The episode we've all been waiting for--Corey Lay is on the podcast this week! He sits down with Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss the fallout with Melissa and Big T, the speech he gave during last week's deliberation and the messy political game he's been playing this season. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Devyn Simone and Da'Vonne Rogers dive into a shocking deliberation, a questionable showmance, and there's no other way to say it... a chaotic elimination. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nurys Mateo talks about seeing Jordan for the first time in a long time, the secret alliance that's masterminding everything you don't see and of course.... all things Horacio. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ciarran Stott comes on the podcast to discuss the game completely changing this episode, whether he regrets throwing Ravyn in earlier this season, and his journey from Bachelorette Australia bad boy to (maybe still bad boy) Challenger. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hughie Maughan is on the podcast with Devyn and Da'Vonne this week and he holds nothing back: from Challengers "hiding in plain sight" in the large group and who he would be most upset to see win, to the main difference between the American and international competitors and his thoughts on this week's big celebration. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of two episodes dropping this week, Berna Canbeldek joins Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss the rising tensions in the house, that hot tub fight and the chaos just around the corner... Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New father Chauncey Palmer joins Devyn and Da'Vonne on the podcast this week to discuss playing the game for the first time without Amber, the tough decision he had to make before coming onto this season and his thought process behind that... questionable speech. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick off season 39: Battle for a New Champion with a member of Challenge royalty... Big T! The Challenge fan favorite sits down with Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss her master plan, a house divided amongst gender lines and the name of the cast member she blocked after watching this episode. Plus... she teases a big surprise coming later this season. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MTV’s The Challenge is changing things up in another action-packed season as 24 contenders and 10 legendary champions battle for the throne. Join Da’Vonne Rogers and Devyn Simone for the chaos and behind-the-scenes thrills of the “Battle for a New Champion”. See who can beat the best, to be the best. Watch The Challenge on MTV and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge" and more on Paramount+. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the podcast we are joined by the winners of The Challenge USA 2: Chris Underwood and Desi Williams! The new champs share their highs and lows from a tumultuous season, their secrets to success during the final and also... a diss rap? Make sure you stay subscribed! We'll be back to kick off The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion next week with Devyn Simone and Da'Vonne Rogers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This podcast episode doesn't have a double elimination--it has a double interview! Both Chanelle Howell and Josh Martinez join Tori and Devyn on the podcast this week! They discuss Chanelle manifesting getting on the show, Josh's decision this week and the ramifications he dealt with, and Chanelle also shares a few opinions on Cassidy (and doesn't hold anything back). Head to Paramount+ to catch new episodes of The Challenge: USA 2 on Thursdays, and we'll see you back here right after for a look behind the scenes on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michele Fitzgerald joins Tori and Devyn to discuss her shocking vote from last week's episode, how she was able to ride with two separate alliances for so long this season and how it feels to be one of Tom Holland's favorite Survivor competitors. Head to Paramount+ to catch new episodes of The Challenge: USA 2 on Thursdays, and we'll see you back here right after for a look behind the scenes on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America's favorite vegan lifeguard is on the podcast today! He joins the hosts to talk about his "anti-alliance" with Chris, being apart of the shortest and longest eliminations of the season, and whether he is or isn't... reptilian? Also: defending Alyssa S, where they are now, and his reaction to Tori throwing her into elimination. Head to Paramount+ to catch new episodes of The Challenge: USA 2 on Thursdays, and we'll see you back here right after for a look behind the scenes on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michaela Bradshaw is back on The Challenge (for more than one episode) AND back on the podcast! She joins Devyn and Tori to discuss overcoming her fear of heights, her problems with some of the other Challengers' gameplay (or, most of them) and why she left the school supplies at home this season. Head to Paramount+ to catch new episodes of The Challenge: USA 2 on Thursdays, and we'll see you back here right after for a look behind the scenes on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices