The Challenge Historian

The Challenge Rewatch series continues on and this episode we are breaking down one of my all-time favorite seasons: Fresh Meat 2! With me to break down this classic is the great Mike Lewis of the Mike Lewis Podcast. During our (admittedly very long) breakdown we cover:00:00 Introduction and why we've skipped ahead a few seasons03:52 Welcoming Mike to the show, his Challenge fandom background, and some of his favorites and least favorite cast members and seasons of all time18:41 State of The Challenge franchise at the time of Fresh Meat 2, how we feel about the Fresh Meat concept in general, this house being the best house, and why having a draft for partners is undefeated in The Challenge36:37 What the job of casting actually is and why this seasons casting was done perfectly41:26 Wes & Evelyn vs Kenny, the complete timeline of events, Wes' early political brilliance, where the tides turned, and everything else about the biggest story of the season01:09:55 Laurel & Kenny's dominance, Darrell & Cara out first, Paula's what if draft pick, Wes has maybe lost a step, and Landon and Carley's ultimate victory01:45:07 The Best Daily Challenge of the Season01:53:19 The Best Exile of the Season01:56:34 The Best Athletic Performance of the Season02:00:00 The Best Quote of the Season02:06:09 The Iconic Moment of the Season02:13:50 Rookie of the Season02:16:09 Full Season MVP02:27:21 Grading the season and placing it in The Challenge Pantheon#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #FreshMeat2 #TheChallengePodcast #MikeLewisPodcast #TheChallengeHistorianListen to The Mike Lewis Podcast YouTube Channel | Spotify | Apple PodcastsFollow Mike on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenge: Untold History debuted on Wednesday with two history-packed episodes and this Historian is here to break it all down. My feelings going into the documentary and hopes and fears for what it could be (03:29).Running through the many positive moments from episodes 1 and 2, the interesting, the heartwarming, the tear-jerking and more (11:25).Critiques I had including Cara not being there, the surface level nature of certain parts, and the celebrity involvement (25:32).Hopes for episodes 3/4/5/6 (34:52).#TheChallengeUntoldHistory #TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeDoc #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are one week removed from The Challenge USA finale and that lighting rod of conversation that was TJ's final.Now that we've sat with our thoughts about both the finale and the entire season at large, it's time to put all the final thoughts out there and cover the whole season one last time. Biggest storylines, did this new branch of the franchise work, who do I want to see back in the future, where am I at with that final, who was the MVP and more.Full season recap and awards for The Challenge USA, topics included:00:00 Cold Open00:52 Intro and Programming Notes03:42 Did The Challenge USA work?10:58 Final thoughts on that final, production woes, and what The Challenge is vs could be28:36 Grading the biggest storylines34:20 Which cast members do I want to see again40:05 Awards for Best Daily Challenge, Best Elimination, and Best Athletic Performance48:59 Awards for Best Quote, Iconic Moment, and the Season MVP01:08:18 Giving the season it's final grade#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeUSA #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTVTo get in touch with Jacob, DM on Instagram @ChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rewatch series is back! I am on to season 16, The Island. A memorable season to say the least, with lots of interesting angles to discuss as the show went a totally new direction while also going totally off the rails from a cast members acting horribly stand point.To break down this inflection point of a season I needed to bring on another expert, so I've got the Queen of Challenge TikTok and host of Most Likely Two, Paige, here with me!Intro and programming reminders (00:10).State of the Challenge going into The Island and the slippery slope the gender dynamics of the show had been going down (03:45).The ugly behavior displayed by Johnny, Kenny, and others and the production decisions that enabled them (27:30).What if Abram doesn't have to quit? What changes for Abram, the show, and Johnny Bananas in this hypothetical scenario (43:27).Evelyn's wild roller coaster season and her eventual heel turn (01:00:20).Our feelings about the three romances that flare up this season: Robin and Dan, Johanna and Kenny, Rachel and Jenn (01:10:13).Awards for Best Elimination, Best Quote, and Best Moment (01:22:42).Rookie of the Season and Season MVP (01:37:57).Jacob's final season grade and where this season stands in the Challenge pantheon (01:56:31).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTVListen to Most Likely Two on Spotify or Apple PodcastsFollow Paige on Instagram and Tik Tok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm talking with 2x Challenge Champ and OG Legend of the game, Dan Setzler! We cover it all, going over all the biggest moments from each of his three seasons (Challenge 2000, Battle of the Seasons, Battle of the Sexes 2), his life inside and outside of the show, thoughts on all the Challenge legends he crossed paths with, his current work in music, and so much more. It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Dan, make sure to give him a follow on all social platforms!Dan's YouTube Page, Instagram, and TikTokTimestamps:03:38 Welcoming Dan to the podcast04:28 How Dan ended up on Road Rules and what that experience was like12:33 The Challenge 2000 was rockstar and why live audiences was awesome18:25 Why Teck is an amazing guy and a true one of one20:21 Theo, Timmy and Teck all have IT21:53 The Redneck Games daily challenge and grading Dan's Mud Pit Belly Flop28:33 Celeb cameos and hanging out with the Tampa Bay Bucs31:00 Real World convinces the Road Rules team to do a fake challenge34:53 Dealing with inter-team drama and bringing Los back from the hotel41:14 Dan explains just how sketchy that Challenge 2000 final skydiving mission actually was50:14 That time he nearly got super hurt wrestling a WWF star on Road Rules52:18 Expectations coming into Battle of the Seasons and those first three nights in Cabo53:48 Hurricane Juliet's impact on the season and that infamous toga party59:26 Playing the political game for the first time and having to vote people out01:02:02 The Hands on Saturn Daily Challenge win and why Dan was doing pratfalls all season01:06:45 Memories from the Newlywed Game daily challenge, Mark Long being the best, and the birth of trivia on The Challenge01:10:07 The plan to split the money and did Dan actually get paid by Sean after losing01:13:33 Did production play favorites and maybe help a specific team win 01:15:23 Can Dan solve the Tower of Hanoi puzzle today01:17:01 Were there expectations of a new Challenge game going into Battle of the Sexes 201:19:56 The men's team comradery was legendary and how fun it was to be a part of01:24:22 The alliance with Theo/Mark/Eric, a perfect thrown challenge, and Mark's sacrifice01:30:24 Getting kidnapped mid-final dinner and the first ever overnight final challenge01:34:13 Fighting, fucking, or not getting called back. How Dan never received a call to do another show01:37:07 The difficulties of who should be cast and how to walk that moral line within reality tv01:43:40 What Dan learned about himself from his time on reality tv01:47:51 One word and story to describe the different legends Dan crossed paths with, including: Veronica, Coral, The Miz, Mark, Timmy and Theo Von01:55:57 Going to the grocery store with Timmy Beggy01:59:18 Music coming into Dan's life and becoming his passion02:03:46 The music he is making today and how he gained the confidence to do impromptu street performances02:09:40 Where Dan draws his musical inspiration from and what he is listening to when he isn't making his own music02:12:38 Has he been called for All Stars and would he do it in the future02:14:08 What would his preparation be if he did get that call for All Stars 402:16:54 The sport-ification of the show and how fierce the recent All Stars men's casts have been physically02:21:30 Where to follow Danny and saying our goodbyes#TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #WeWantOGs #BattleoftheSeasons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The champions of The Challenge USA have been crowned! Danny and Sarah got it done, staring down the worst TJ and Mother Nature could throw at them and coming out the other side victorious! But this final episode and final mission didn't come without it's questionable production decisions (ugh), and this Historian was all up in damn near every single different feeling possible about the many twists and turns of this wild ride of an episode. All of it is covered on the podcast:Intro and programming reminders (00:40).Cliffnotes recap of everything that went down on this double sized finale episode (04:27).Danny won and I'm very excited about it! Sarah too but more on her later (10:24).The daily, the elimination, and step by step through the final challenge and the many production decisions made along the way (18:48).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (55:22)#TheChallengeUSA #TheChallenge #TheChallengePodcast #Survivor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What up Challenge lovers! Short episode today with two objectives:First one is to give you an update on all the content that will be coming your way on this feed over the next few months. What we will be covering and when and where it'll be covered. Plus an announcement about a very special episode this Friday! (02:16)Second objective is to unveil the Challenge Historian Official Hall of Fame! What it is, who has a shot of getting in, when and why we are doing it and anything else you need to know about this new project! (12:53)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeUSA #TheChallengeHallofFame #Survivor #RealityTV #TheChallengePodcastFor more Challenge content and to get in touch with Jacob, follow on Instagram @ChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela is superwoman, Benzo is definitely over, Tyson may very well be Jesus in disguise, TJ is finally being honest with his assessments, and that was the penultimate episode and we didn't even know it?! It’s the Challenge USA Episode 10 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes recap of everything that went down (05:19).Breaking down the major storylines: Ben not taking his shot, Angela having all the power, that sorry excuse for a Balls In match, and an amazing daily challenge that has me rethinking a Challenge staple (08:27).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (24:08).Power rankings headed into the final and predictions for the winners (32:39).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeUSA #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's podcast marks the 100th episode of The Challenge Historian! For this milestone day I needed to do something big, bold and crazy! The topic had to be epic! So for the 100th episode I decided to put all my Challenge opinions out there in the world all at one time and in one place. I bring to you: 100 Challenge Takes for the 100th Podcast Episode.There are ten sets of ten takes, all with their own theme. Listen and rejoice, for these are the official Challenge truths. The ten topics chosen were:Takes about Full Seasons (05:51).Takes about Daily Challenges (12:37).Takes about Eliminations (18:40).Takes about What If's and Big Twists (25:58).Takes about Production Fuck Ups (35:14).Takes about Casting (43:03).Takes about Hook Ups and Fights (50:53).Oddball miscellaneous takes that didn't fit anywhere else (01:00:12).Takes about Individual Players Part 1 (01:07:14).Takes about Individual Players Part 2 (01:15:42).Thank you so much to everyone who submitted their hot takes and spicy opinions.To get in touch and talk Challenge you can DM me on Instagram @ChallengeHistorian#TheChallenge #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #RealityTV #100PodcastEpisodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THEY HAVE A BASKETBALL HOOP AND WE ARE JUST NOW SEEING IT? Plus: Kiki’s husband puts on a show, the fab five alliance is created just in time for it to lose and then lose again, Desi lets it be known that this is a three woman race, and Sarah talks and talks and talks and talks some more and then some more but then finally wins something! It’s the Challenge USA Episode 9 Recap, topics include:Cliffnotes recap of everything that went down in the episode (04:17).Did Desi make the right decision? Plus other major storylines (07:01).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (26:38).Power Rankings and predictions updated (33:34).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeUSA #RealityTV #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King Leo-nitus of Argentina is de-throned! Plus: a great daily, the classic of classic eliminations, it’s an individual game now, Angela keeps winning while Sarah keeps losing, Survivor strong is a men’s only club, and Ben gets a big win on an emotional day. It’s the Challenge USA episode 8 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened on episode 8 (02:35).Breaking down the main storylines including Sarah's failed attempt, Ben's heartwarming moment, Leo being a star, a great daily and the new individual game (05:21).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (31:38).Updating the power rankings and adding to our season long predictions list (39:46).#TheChallengeUSA #TheChallenge #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #HallBrawl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Leo, Elimination King Leo, Cat Guy Leo, TJ complimenting Leo, all the Leos coming out to play today! Plus: enemies become partners, the power structure of the house flips, a blindfolded demolition derby, trivia used AGAIN, Cayla and Dom pull a power move, and TJ you do look fly as fuck today as you do everyday my man! It’s The Challenge USA Episode 7 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes Recap of everything that happened plot wise in episode 7 (03:23).Take your shot when you get your shot part 2 (06:27).Is production overthinking this a bit (13:03).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (21:47).Power Rankings and predictions for the season moving forward (34:57).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeUSA #RealityTV #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Challenge at the time, basics of the season, and evolutions / history made during this season (04:33).Main storylines of the season including: Vets maybe the most dominant team ever, production absolutely fucking up this entire season, romance and hook ups everywhere you look, and new stars becoming faces of the show (16:41).Discussion of the dailys from this season and Award for Best Daily Challenge (38:04).Discussion of the eliminations from this season and the Award for Best Elimination (43:41).The Best Athletic Performances of the Season (47:51).The Best Quote of the Season and the Dan Renzi Award winner (49:55).The Most Iconic Moment of the Season award and discussion of the finals DQ heard round the world (54:32).The Best Episode of the Season (01:08:35).Our Rookie of the Season and Full Season MVP (01:10:21).The final season grade and it's placement in the Challenge pantheon for all time (01:19:03).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #TheGauntlet #TheGauntlet3 #RealityTV #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justine Justine Justine! 3 and 0 in elims putting up some numbers! Plus: Tyson and Sarah begin their cold war, Leo overcomes his childhood trauma, David steps into the spotlight, Desi proves her strategic smarts, Kyra is sick, Shannon is injured, a wild daily challenge is played and Enzo will not jump even if it means his life in the game! It’s the Challenge USA episode 6 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes Recap of everything that went down on episode 6 (03:58).Main storyline of the episode: don't show your weakness in the Challenge house (07:01).Other storylines: Desi's strategy supersedes David's, Justine enters rare air with her third elimination win of the season (18:38).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (29:11).Power Rankings and predictions moving forward this season (37:49).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeUSA #RealityTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Challenge at the time, the basics of the season, and any evolutions that took place or history that was made (03:02).Breaking down major storylines of the season: CT punches Davis and gets sent home, Denver rookies hanging tough, new stars rising in profile, and Alton maybe losing his mojo (14:11).A discussion of the ugliness and negative culture that began to creep into the show and house on this season and how it would persist for many seasons to come (32:10).Award for Best Daily Challenge of the Season (46:20).Award for the Best Elimination of the Season (52:28).Award for the Best Athletic Performance of the Season (57:49).Award for the Best Quote of the Season (01:01:09).Award for the Most Iconic Moment of the Season (01:07:37).Award for the Best Episode of the Season (01:16:12).Handing out a Rookie of the Season and Full Season MVP (01:17:27).Give the season it's final grade and place it in the Challenge pantheon for all time (01:24:37).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeInferno #Inferno3 #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got ourselves a Survivor on Survivor blindside! Plus: Cashay gets some closure, Tyson reclaims his throne, Sarah is ready to compete, Azah keeps all her eyelashes, Cayla forges an alliance, and Leo proves he is a cat, or doesn’t, or maybe does? I’m not sure but he talks about it a lot as usual. It’s The Challenge USA Episode 5 recap! Topics include:Introduction and program notes (00:38).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened in episode 5 (03:46).Storyline discussion including the lack of romance in the house, the daily challenge being as hard a swimming contest as this Historian can remember, Tyson and Cashay's decision to vote in Sarah and Leo, and the elimination round (07:06).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (38:29).Power rankings and predictions for the next episode (48:54).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeUSA #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 13, The Duel, an all-time great season with so, so much to discuss. We cover it all using the following topics:State of the Challenge franchise, basics of the season, evolutions that took place and history that was made (05:56).The Diem and CT love story for the ages (23:43).Key West are the latest rookies to feel the wrath of the veterans in the house (49:28).Robin's ugly remarks towards Aneesa and the fallout from it (57:57).The major "what ifs" that occurred this season including what if CT doesn't DQ, what if soccer isn't involved in the final, what if Beth doesn't DQ, and what if Evan pulls Pole Wrestle for his elimination vs CT (01:07:29).Award for the Best Daily Challenge of the Season (01:18:54).Award for the Best Elimination of the Season (01:28:00).Award for the Best Athletic Performance of the Season (01:36:12).Award for the Best Quote of the Season (01:43:49).Award for the Most Iconic Moment of the Season (01:51:44).Award for the Best Episode of the Season (01:57:08). The Rookie of the Season and Full Season MVP winner (01:58:51).Our final season grade and where it ranks all time in Challenge history (02:07:32).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #TheDuel #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIVIA TIME!!! Plus: Leo’s cat obsession hits new levels, Cashay is a goddamn professional, Tyson and Angela hold more power than we even though, TJ is having a blast as always on trivia day, and Big Brother 23 is ready to relive the past and get that petty revenge baby! It’s the Challenge USA episode 4 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened plot wise on episode 4 (02:28).Alyssa and Kyland prove they understand one of the all-time Challenge Truths which is to take your shot when you get the chance (05:04).Trivia day breakdown and a couple quick storyline updates (14:02).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (24:05).Power rankings and predictions updated (36:39).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeUSA #RealityTV #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Complete coverage of The Challenge USA Episode 3, topics include:Cliffnotes style recap of everything that happened in episode 3 (02:47).Does it make sense that they alliances are purely off pride in your former show (05:44).Other storylines including: don't be willing to go into elimination, the daily challenge, the elimination round, and some quick hitters on TJ being nice and Danny talking about his wife (13:45).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment and Episode MVP (30:01).Update my personal favorites power ranking as well as the game oriented male and female power rankings before adding a prediction to our season long list (39:03).#TheChallenge #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeUSA #ChallengeUSA #RealityTV #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 12, Fresh Meat, an all-time favorite of mine and one that by episode's end I will argue is in the running for best so far 12 seasons in! A lot to cover, we get to it all using the following topics:State of the Challenge, basics of the season, evolutions and history made (03:15).Main storylines of the season, including: Real World Austin vs everyone (20:30), Coral and Evan dominate and almost die (36:26), Diem's cancer diagnosis and her and Derrick's partnership slash romance (46:22), the draft and Fresh Meat concept in general (59:51).Awards for Best Daily Challenge (01:08:20), Best Elimination (01:16:15), Best Athletic Performance (01:21:32), Best Quote (01:24:05), Best Moment (01:33:58), and Best Episode (01:43:08).We name the Rookie of the Season and the Full Season MVP (01:44:47).Finally a full season grade and it's placement in the pantheon of all Challenge seasons ever (01:55:24).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #TheChallengePodcast #FreshMeat #TheChallengeFreshMeat #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyson, what a star! Plus: the algorithm releases its first pairings, Cinco and Cashay are reunited and forced to speak, TJ laughs at people falling into the water from dangerous heights for the first time this season, the politicking heats up in a big way, and Big Brother becomes the first show based alliance to fully turn on itself - who would have seen that coming! It’s the Challenge USA Episode 2 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened on this week's episode (02:42).Main storylines of the episode including: the algorithm kind of works for me, Tyson is an absolute star, the Survivor crew is running this game and Big Brother is imploding already, TJ is being way too nice (05:55).Awards for the Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (27:06).Power Rankings on power rankings, my personal favorites of the season and then the top three women and men who I see running this game (34:49).End on some predictions for the episodes and season moving forward (38:24).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeUSA #TheChallengeCBS #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #WeWantOGs For more content and to get in touch with Jacob follow and DM on Instagram @ChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Stars 3 is officially in the books with Jonna (back to back) and Wes (now 3x) taking home the title. It was an awesome season, I really loved it, and there is a lot to discuss as we take one last long look back at the entire body of work. Topics include:Breaking down the main storylines, things that worked, and things that didn't in a segment I call The Good, The Great, The Bad, The Ugly (03:18).Awards for the Best Daily Challenge, Best Elimination, Best Quote and Best Moment of the Season (25:19).Performance reviews for every single cast member including a letter grade, would I want them back, and a few highlights or notes on their season. That leads right into naming our full season MVP (49:31).A final grade for the season itself and where it ranks in the Challenge Pantheon of all time seasons (01:22:28).Hopes for the future of the franchise (01:33:24).#WeWantOGs #TheChallenge #AllStars 3 #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A brand new season (and franchise) of the Challenge is upon us with the premiere of The Challenge USA! New cast, new format, new place to watch, but same great TJ, same great Challenge games, and same great Challenge recap podcast (says the host of that podcast). A lot to cover with a premiere episode of a brand new version of the show, I get to it all using the following topics:Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened in episode 1 (05:16).Who the show catered to more - Challenge fans or CBS fans - and how I felt about it (08:56).First impressions of the cast including five people I loved and five people I maybe didn't love (16:06).TJ's performance, the format, the daily and the elimination round (36:16).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (47:41).Some predictions for the season moving forward (56:10).#TheChallengeUSA #TheChallenge #TheChallengePodcastFor more Challenge content and to get in touch with Jacob, follow or DM @ChallengeHistorian on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got ourselves another back to back champion!! Plus: TJ goes soft, Wes needs some dramamine, we’ve got callbacks to past seasons everywhere you look, moonlit conversations about life and redemption, pounds of rotting animal parts are eaten, and two champions are officially crowned! It’s the All Stars 3 Finale episode recap, topics include:Introduction and programming notes (00:41).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happens in this finale episode (04:46).A stage by stage breakdown of the final and what I liked or didn't like (07:22).Performance review for each of the eight cast members in the final (31:20).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (49:54).Remember that I will be back next Monday with the All Stars 3 Full Season Recap and Awards, so hit that follow button to make sure you don't miss a single episode when they drop!For more Challenge content or to get in touch with Jacob, hit him up on Instagram @ChallengeHistorian#TheChallenge #AllStars3 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season of The Challenge from start to finish. Today we are on to season 11, The Gauntlet 2, aka the first TJ Lavin hosted season! A lot to cover, we do so with the following topics:State of the Challenge, Basics of the Season, Evolutions & History Made (04:22).Storylines of the Season including: TJ hates quitters, Captains run the show, an alliance propositioned, and Jo's freak out and exit (22:49).Award for Best Daily Challenge of the Season (51:00).Award for Best Elimination of the Season (55:01).Award for Best Athletic Performance (59:43).Award for Best Quote of the Season (01:05:07).Award for the Most Iconic Moment of the Season (01:12:13).Award for Best Episode of the Season (01:18:27).Award for the Full Season MVP and Rookie of the Season (01:20:57).The final season grade and it's placement in the Challenge pantheon for all time (01:33:33).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #WeWantOGsFor more Challenge content and to get in touch with Jacob, DM on Instagram @ChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenge USA launches next week and I of course have to do a full preview! The problem? I don't know who any of these Big Brother, Survivor, Amazing Race, or Love Island people are!?!? Luckily, I've got a heavy hitter within the Challenge universe here to help me out, as the Queen of Challenge Tik Tok and the host of Most Likely Two podcast, Paige, is here to help me sort through what we know, fill me in on every single cast member, and answer the burning question of what the f**k an algorithm has to do with The Challenge. Topics for the podcast include:Introducing Paige and some background on her Challenge fandom and how she became so embedded in this world (03:39).Our thoughts when the initially announced this new version of the show compared to where we are now one week out from it's debut, the future of the flagship MTV version, and thoughts on what type of casting has worked or not worked (12:22).Thoughts on the format, an algorithm being involved, the term "handsome reward" being reintroduced, how many winners will make it to the global tournament portion, and if production really rigs the game for better TV or not (20:44).A full cast breakdown where I fully judge every player based solely on their casting photo before Paige let's me know how wrong I almost always am and fills us in on actual facts about each player (34:21).Amazing Race alums: Cayla (37:12), James (39:42), Leo (42:02).Big Brother alums: Alyssa (44:16), Angela (46:22), Azah (51:52), David (53:36), Derek (55:42), Enzo (58:04), Kyland (01:00:33), Tiffany (01:03:24), Xavier (01:05:03).Love Island alums: Cashay (01:10:24), Cashel (01:11:29), Cely (01:13:13), Cinco (01:14:00), Javonny (01:15:54), Justine (01:16:43), Kyra (01:18:30), Shannon (01:19:33).Survivor alums: Ben (01:22:25), Danny (01:24:07), Desi (01:26:06), Domenick (01:27:08), Sarah (01:28:35), Shan (01:31:15), Tasha (01:33:21), Tyson (01:34:20).We wrap up by choosing the players we are most rooting for to win, as well as our predictions for who we think the winners will ultimately be (01:38:07).Isn't Paige the best? You should totally follow her, listen to her podcast, and buy all the cool Challenge merch she's got going on. Here's where to do all of that:Listen to Most Likely Two on Spotify or Apple PodcastsFollow Paige on Instagram and Tik Tok Pick up some incredible Challenge themed merchandise here, and use code HISTORIAN so that your proceeds will go to help Challenge alum Anastasia in her recovery from a traumatic birthing. You can also donate straight to Anastasia via this gofundme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s finally time for TJ’s Final! Plus: Nehemiah EARNS him some stars, Kailah gets caught cheating, Wes is carb loading like a mad man, everyone's headed to a private island to run the final in that hot hot Panama heat, and Jonna and Wes use their legs and their brains to earn them the early leads! It’s The Challenge All Stars 3 Episode 9 recap, topics include:Introduction and programming notes (00:33).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happens in episode 9 (04:54).Storylines breakdown including Nehemiah's pole wrestle win, the bonus game TJ makes them play and Kailah getting caught cheating, Wes' preparation for the final, and the first two rounds of the Final that we see (08:24).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (47:43).Predictions for next week's finale (55:05).#TheChallenge #AllStars3 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengePodcast For more Challenge content and to get in touch with Jacob, follow @ChallengeHistorian on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The penultimate episode of All Stars 3 is here and I am breaking it all down. Derrick's decision, Nia's search for confidence, Wes' call to Bananas, the late game obsession over stars, and everything else of consequence from this episode is discussed via the following segments:Introduction and programming notes (00:50).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened (03:32).A not-so-quick rant about the editing team setting unrealistic expectations and the negative impact it continues to have (06:54).Storylines of the episode including Veronica's DQ, Nia's vulnerability, the daily challenge, and the newfound desire for star gathering (19:43).Awards for the Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (41:17).Power rankings for Women and Men heading into the final, and predictions for who will win (50:07).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #AllStars3 #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcastFor more Challenge content and to get in touch with Jacob you can follow and DM @ChallengeHistorian on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 10, The Inferno 2, our second straight sequel and a possibly all-time great season of The Challenge. Loads to get into, topics for the day include:The State of the Challenge at the time, basics of the season, evolutions in the show and history made on this season (04:59).Breakdown of the main storylines of the season including: the most competitive season to date, Beth vs her team, Tonya vs the Mean Girls, and Good Guys unity prevailing (23:31).Hand out awards for Best Daily Challenge (49:30), Best Elimination (54:10), Best Athletic Performance (01:02:12), Best Quote (01:07:56), Most Iconic Moment (01:12:47), and Best Episode (01:31:23).Discuss individual performances and hand out our Rookie of the Season award as well as name the full season MVP (01:33:33).Finally, we rate the season and give it a grade to help place it in the all-time rankings of Challenge seasons (01:43:47).#TheChallenge #TheInferno #WeWantOGs #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorianFor additional Challenge content and to get in touch with Jacob follow and DM on Instagram @ChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trivia time! TJ can't hide it and neither can we, this entire episode revolves around the best daily challenge of the season! Full All Stars 3 episode 7 recap, topics including:Cliffnotes recap of everything that went down (02:53).Breaking down the major storylines including Trivia day, my top 5 best wrong answers during trivia, grading of strategic decisions made, and Jordan gets sent home (05:32).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (40:51).Updating the power rankings heading into the penultimate episode (45:43).Finally predictions for next week including the one major plot point that they totally gave away with this week's edit (49:36).#WeWantOGs #TheChallenge #AllStars3 #TheChallengePodcastFor more content or to get in touch with Jacob, follow and DM on Instagram @ChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 9, Battle of the Sexes 2! Our first ever sequel! Loads to talk about as always, topics covered on the full season recap include:State of the Challenge at this time, the basics of the season, evolutions that took place and history that was made (04:17).Breaking down of the main storylines of the season including the men's team unity vs the women's team self-preservation, vets vs rookies, and big time romance vibes (24:26).Awards and discussion for Best Daily Challenge (51:47), Best Athletic Performance (58:19), Best Quote (01:03:27), Iconic Moment (01:07:37), and Best Episode (01:24:54).Individual performances and the winner of the full season MVP award (01:26:50).Finally, we grade the season and put it in it's place in the pantheon of all Challenge seasons past and present (01:39:23).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #BattleoftheSexes #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Nia a professional Pool Player? Because what a freaking shot! Plus: Brad and MJ keep on beefing, KellyAnne takes aim at the Treehouse, it’s Nehemiah’s birthday… ok well close enough, puzzle reputations and curses alike are put on full display, and thank the Challenge gods that they have finally given these people a device to do a scratch off based challenge with that is not their fingernails! It’s the Challenge All Stars 3 Episode 6 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes Recap of everything that happened in episode 6 (03:13).Break down of the episode's main storyline which was KellyAnne vs Sylvia. An investigation into who antagonized who, a look at the backstory we got for both, and how KellyAnne's win will affect her game going forward (06:46).Run through of some secondary storylines such as Brad vs MJ, the daily challenge and elimination rounds, and a quick alliance check in (29:31).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (42:18).Update the power rankings and make some predictions for next week's episode (46:02).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #AllStars3 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorianFollow on Instagram for additional Challenge content @ChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of news and announcements have been happening in The Challenge universe and I've got to get some opinions about them off of my chest, so here we go! Topics covered include:The Challenge USA: the recent promo, possible productions struggles, and I have inside info!?! (06:24).Flagship season 38: the two people who didn't get cast and I'm livid over, the theme should be cool but leaves me cold, and quick notes about some vets making returns (21:39).The Challenge documentary: thoughts on the first promo released at the VMA's last night, what I want from it and what it seems like we won't be getting (39:19).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeDocumentary #TheChallengeUSA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here one episode gone the next, Beth, we barely knew ya! Plus: a mid-season format shake up, majority alliances flex their numbers, the least fun club night in history, a genius game move disguised as a vow of friendship, and an elimination match that the entire season has built to thus far! It’s the Challenge All Stars 3 Episode 5 recap! Topics Include:Cliffnotes Recap of the entire plotline for episode 5 (03:19).Major Storyline: Beth was here now she isn't (07:04).Major Storyline: Wes makes a genius move under the cover of friendship (19:50).Other Storylines: Quick alliance check in and some random one off moments worth mentioning (34:09).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (42:11).Update the power rankings and add some predictions for next weeks show (53:18).#TheChallenge #AllStars3 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorianFollow me on Instagram for more Challenge content @ChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big bad Beth is back in the building annnd… she’s already quit! Plus: Brad and Kailah stay winning, MJ stays being targeted, Darrell stays being afraid of heights, Wes stays scheming, Veronica and Beth stay disliking each other, Kendal stays being the sweetest and best human, and Jordan stays the elimination king! It’s the All Stars 3 episode 4 recap! Topics covered include:Introduction (00:40).Cliffnotes Recap (03:38).Storyline: Beth is here (07:16).Storyline: Daily Challenge (28:07).Storyline: Kailah and Brad keep winning (38:39).Storyline: Alliance check in (41:39).Storyline: Little moments that were fun (46:46).Award for Best Quote of the episode (51:29).Award for the Best Moment of the episode (54:58).Award for the Episode MVP (01:02:06).Power Rankings and Predictions for next episode (01:05:00).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #AllStars3 #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcastFor additional Challenge content or to get in touch with Jacob, follow on Instagram @ChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 8, The Inferno! Iconic and memorable moments abound as we head to Acapulco to watch 20 Real World and Road Rules alum battle it out for glory. Topics covered on the full season recap are:State of the Challenge franchise at the time, Basics of the Season, and Evolutions & History that took place (05:23).Season Storyline: Road Rules kicks Real Worlds ass (24:47).Season Storyline: Both teams build for the final (32:07).Season Storyline: Fights all day every day, Coral vs Julie, Veronica vs Katie, Leah vs CT and more (34:50).Season Storyline: Romance everywhere, Kendal and Mike (and Trishelle), Leah and Darrell, all eyes on CT, maybe some other secret ones (50:16).Season Storyline: The weirdest set of eliminations of all time (54:27).Season Storyline: The best set of specials ever? A good preview show, season recap show, and reunion all in the same season (01:01:44).Award for Best Daily Challenge of the Season (01:05:24).Award for Best Elimination of the Season (01:15:15). Award for Best Athletic Accomplishment of the Season (01:19:26). Award for Best Quote (01:29:02).Award for Iconic Moment of the Season (01:31:03).Award for Best Episode of the Season (01:41:04).Full ballot and winner of the full season MVP (01:42:30).Finally I grade the season and place it in the rankings for all time (01:52:23).#WeWantOGs #TheChallenge #TheInferno #TheChallengeHistorianFollow the show on Instagram @ChallengeHistorian and DM me to let me know what you are liking, not liking, want to see added or removed from these full season recaps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does Wes pull this off? That is one of many questions we've got to ask and answer regarding episode 3 of All Stars 3. An inflection point episode in the season, with so much to talk about. Of course, it is all covered in deep detail, topics including:Introduction (00:47).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened in episode 3 (03:44).Storyline breakdown: the Treehouse alliance (08:09).Storyline breakdown: Wes being the sun that the other males revolve around (17:04).Storyline breakdown: Two unexpected and sad exits on the female side (27:43).Storyline breakdown: Sporting events of the episode plus some random observations (36:48).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (51:25).Power Rankings (57:54).Predictions for next week (01:03:29).#WeWantOGs #AllStars3 #TheChallengeFollow on Instagram @ChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TJ is in his bag! A full blown roast of Tina combined with maybe his best fake out of all time? Plus: Poolside photoshoots for the boys, Kailah is eager to get political, a puzzle nearly takes out my top ranked female, Mark checks in with his mother as well as his Mark doll, our first medical DQ of the season, an elimination battle of wills, and this Yes vs Wes thing is going to be really hard to say over and over... It’s the Challenge All Stars 3, episode 2 recap!We cover it all via the following topics:House keeping notes and introduction (00:50).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened during the episode (04:57).Break down of all the major storylines including: everyone playing the game hard very early on, that fascinating deliberation session, the daily challenge and Tina's DQ, Mark's episode arc and the elimination round (07:58).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (41:25).Updating the power rankings for the female and male side of the game (52:54).Finally we end by checking if we got any predictions right from this episode before making some new ones for next week (56:21).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #AllStars3 #TheChallengeAllStars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Stars is back! So much goes down this episode! We've got Tina and Veronica reunited, players old and slightly less old coming in and sizing each other up, a jungle themed house party, TJ dropping twists already, a personal favorite being eliminated, a whole bunch of sweat, and a whole bunch of Wes! We cover it all via the following topics:House keeping notes and introduction to the season (00:47).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened during the episode (07:10).Break down of all the major storylines including: first impressions, the house, the theme and format, our first daily challenge and elimination round, and the Wes of it all (10:40).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (44:32).Debuting the power rankings for the Female and Male side of the game (55:24).Finally we end with some predictions for next episode and a brief discussion of that bomb that was dropped on the "this season on" trailer (58:32).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #AllStars3 #TheChallengeAllStars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 7, The Gauntlet, a personal all-time favorite of mine! Very excited for this deep dive today, topics that are covered:The state of The Challenge franchise heading into The Gauntlet and the monumental evolutions in show and game that would take place this season (05:43).A rundown of all the major storylines that shaped the season including Sarah Greyson's historic season, the underlying Battle of the Sexes that was happening within the Real World vs Road Rules game, all the many romances and hookups that defined the season, and the comeback that fell just short (25:41).What aged the best, what aged the worst, and were there any warts from this season (59:32).Awards for Best Quote (01:07:52), Best Moment (01:13:43), Best Athletic Accomplishment (01:19:01), Best Daily Challenge (01:24:32), Best Elimination (01:28:05), and Best Episode (01:30:27).And of course, we hand out the Season MVP award to the clear-cut dominating winner of the season, and then cap it all off by giving the season it's final grade to place it in the annals of Challenge History (01:31:59).#TheChallenge #TheChallengePodcast #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheGauntlet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Stars 3 arrives on May 11th and your dedicated Historian is here to preview it all! So much to cover, so little time, here's how it goes down:Open, housekeeping, and agenda (00:11).State of the Challenge franchise (07:26).All Stars 3 basics: what we know and a brief trailer breakdown (20:41). Breaking down the entire cast's total stats (39:25).Player by player cast bios including their origin seasons, full stats, best performance, best moment, strengths, weaknesses, and one wish for them this season:Kendal (51:31), Cynthia (54:55), Roni (57:09), Nia (01:00:21), Sylvia (01:03:03), Melinda (01:05:45), KellyAnne (01:08:15), Tina (01:10:21), Jonna (01:12:47), Kailah (01:15:34), Jemmye (01:18:07), Veronica (01:20:34).Yes (01:23:40), Laterrian (01:26:46), MJ (01:29:58), Tyler (01:33:03), Nehemiah (01:36:35), Syrus (01:39:26), Mark (01:42:43), Jordan (1:47:03), Darrell (01:51:58), Derrick (01:55:14), Brad (01:58:25), Wes (02:01:33).Breaking the game into three phases of political, social, and competitive I give my expectations, hopes, and questions for all three (02:05:15).Finally, we put our reputation on the line by making some bold predictions for the format of the show, the first two people eliminated, finalist picks, and who I think will take home the crown of All Stars 3 Champions! (02:20:39).#WeWantOGs #TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStarsFollow on Instagram for more content @ChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 6, Battle of the Sexes, a season with the most cast members, most episodes, most controversy, and most weddings (yes, weddings) in the series to date! Topics that are covered:The state of The Challenge franchise heading into season 6 and the evolutions in show and game that would take place throughout (03:32).A rundown of all the major storylines that shaped the season including the Puck of it all, the men's teams unity vs the women's teams constant turmoil, the format holding the season back from it's potential, and many more (17:02).What aged the best and what aged the worst from this season, plus were there any warts (47:24).Awards for Best Quote (54:49), Best Moment (01:01:28), Best Athletic Accomplishment (01:07:30), Best Daily Challenge (01:11:42), Best Episode (01:12:32).And of course, we hand out the Season MVP award to the clear-cut dominating winner of the season, and then cap it all off by giving the season it's final grade to place it in the annals of Challenge History (01:14:14).#TheChallenge #TheChallengePodcast #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #BattleoftheSeasons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 5, Battle of the Seasons, a monumental season in Challenge history as so much evolution takes place and so many Challenge legends begin making their mark! On the pod I cover:The state of The Challenge franchise heading into season 5 and the evolutions in show and game that would take place throughout the season (04:34).A rundown of all the major storylines that shaped the season including Hurricane Juliette, everyone agreeing to pay everyone, Road Rules early physical dominance, the married couple getting targeted, Mike becoming The Miz and a bunch more (19:50).What aged the best and what aged the worst from this season, plus were there any warts (42:01).Awards for Best Quote (54:27), Best Moment (01:03:33), Best Athletic Accomplishment (01:10:17), Best Daily Challenge (01:14:52), Best Episode (1:16:42).And of course, we hand out the Season MVP award in a very crowded and worthy field of candidates, and then cap it all off by giving the season it's final grade to place it in the annals of Challenge History (01:17:30).#TheChallenge #TheChallengePodcast #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #BattleoftheSeasons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 4 today, Extreme Challenge, a wonderful season with lots to love. On the pod we cover:The State of the Challenge going into the season and Evolutions made during it (02:49).Discussion of the main storylines of the season including: Ayanna being sent home, Real World dominating throughout, rivalries and romances, celeb cameos, and more (16:14).Hand out awards for the seasons Best Quote, Best Moment, Best Episode, Best Daily Challenge, a Season MVP and of course our final season grade (54:52).#WeWantOGs #TheChallenge #ExtremeChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 3 today, Real World Road Rules Challenge 2000, a wonderful season with lots to love. On the pod we cover:State of the Challenge going into the season and evolutionary moments for the franchise (01:03).Basic facts and stats (12:12).Main storylines of the season (20:36).What aged the best and the worst (32:17).Awards for Best Quote, Best Daily Challenge, Best Moment, Best Episode and a Season MVP (43:20).A final grade for the season as a whole placing it in the Challenge Pantheon for all time (01:15:13).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeRewatch #RealWorldRoadRulesChallenge #TheChallengePodcast #WeWantOGs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 2 today, Real World Road Rules Challenge, which some may consider the actual first season. On the pod we cover:State of the Challenge going into the season (06:14).Basic facts and stats (11:28).Storyline of the Season plus some secondary (19:48).What aged the best and the worst (30:40).Awards for Best Quote, Best Daily Challenge, Best Moment, Best Episode and a Season MVP (38:42).A final grade for the season as a whole (01:04:36).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeRewatch #RealWorldRoadRulesChallenge #TheChallengePodcast #WeWantOGs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! It all starts today with the origin of the franchise we all love, the first ever season, 1998's Road Rules All Stars!Intro and programming notes (00:11).State of the Challenge at the time (08:38).Grading the season and high level pros/cons (21:20).What's aged the best/worst (33:37).Awards for the best daily challenge, best moment, best quote, best episode and our season MVP (40:00).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeRewatch2022 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #RoadRulesAllStars #WeWantOGs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenge Historian Podcast is back from it's winter break to cover the groundbreaking news dropped on the Challenge world last week that a brand new version of the show would be coming to CBS in the very near future. On today's show we break down everything about this news as well as announce our newest project here at The Challenge Historian: The 2022 Challenge Series Rewatch!The 2022 Challenge Series Rewatch announcement and details (01:20).Recapping and opining on the Challenge CBS / War of the Worlds news (12:07).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeMTV #TheChallengeCBS #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeNews #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengeRewatch #Rewatch2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Stars 2 is in the books! We take one final (and long) look back at another fantastic season, breaking it all down, handing out some awards, and diving into the controversy surrounding the final.Intro and programming notes (00:10).Explaining and discussing the controversy surrounding this seasons Final and what we've learned about it from Janelle's podcast interview and the EW interviews others have done (05:44).Handing out a grade for the season as a whole (32:49).Awards for the best daily challenge, best elimination, best moment, and best quote of the season (44:34).Grading every single cast member on their performance and if we want them back for another season, all leading to naming our season MVP (01:03:31).#TheChallenge #AllStars2 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #RealityTVPodcast #MTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE HAVE OUR CHAMPIONS! Plus: so many puzzles my brain hurts just watching, some deliciously disgusting food, one team catches a massive break, TJ’s final proves too much for one challenger, and we ask the all important question, which one of those dudes farted by the fire?! It’s the All Stars 2 Episode 10 recap!Open and programming notes (00:36).Cliffnotes style recap of everything that happened in episode 10 aka TJ's Final (03:08).Storylines breakdown including the final as a final and every teams individual performance (06:08).Awards for Best Fit, Best Moment, Best Quote, and Episode MVP (46:42).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars2 #AllStars2 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.