The Challenge Historian

The OG GOAT still got it! Plus: Brad goes full Hulk smash, MJ and Jonna skate right on through, the King’s Palace finally gets some wins, Janelle has been hiding a possible major injury, and Ayanna let’s Teck know that she is ready to make them babies! It’s the Challenge All Stars 2 Episode 9 recap!Intro and program updates (00:35).Cliff notes recap of everything that happened on episode 9 (02:31).Storylines breakdown including Janelle's injury, Brad and Jodi's exit, a record setting daily challenge, and the Smash House elimination (05:40).Awards for Best Fit, Best Moment, Best Quote, and Episode MVP (37:15).Predictions for the final episode (50:16).#TheChallenge #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeAllStars2 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You ARE an All Star Jasmine and don’t let me ever hear you saying otherwise again! Plus: King’s Palace continues to take on water, Ayanna continues to turn the house against her, teams that can communicate thrive while those that can’t suffer, and there's a 90’s themed party but we barely get to see it what the fuck Challenge producers! It’s the Challenge All Stars 2 Episode 8 recap!Intro and programming notes (00:37).Cliff notes recap of everything that went down in episode 8 (03:34).Storylines discussion including Jasmine being an All Star, the King's Palace continuing to shine center stage, and our two sporting events of the episode (06:31).Awards for Best Fit, Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (33:44).Power rankings and season long predictions updated (48:21).#TheChallengeAllStars2 #TheChallenge #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #WeWantOGs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spies Lies & Allies is 100% in the books and we've got to celebrate it! A full breakdown of the entire season including our thoughts on the two part reunion last week. Intro and agenda (00:12).Notes on the two part reunion and how to maybe fix them in the future (04:29).We give the season as a whole a grade and pros/cons breakdown (15:23).Awards for: Best Daily Challenge, Best Elimination, Best Quote, Best Moment, Best Love Triangle, Best Beef, Male & Female Rookie of the Year, Male & Female Vet of the Year, and a Season MVP (40:46).A season grade for every single Challenge cast member (01:34:54).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengeSpiesLiesAllies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Save the palace, save the palace, save the palace, SAVE THE PALACE! PLUS: Laterrian is so angry and amped up my guy sheds tears, friends outside the show doesn’t always equal alliances in the show, one challenger’s unbelievably exciting news costs her and her partner their game, and turns out TJ brought his entire car collection to Croatia! It’s the Challenge All Stars 2 Episode 7 recap!Open and programming notes (00:46).Cliffnotes recap of everything from episode 7 (03:00).Discussion of storylines including Casey being pregnant and it's ripple effects on the game, the King's Palace alliance vs the rest of the house, and a daily challenge involving all of TJ's toys (05:18).Awards for Best Fit, Best Moment, Best Quote, and Episode MVP (32:45).Power rankings and predictions for the rest of the season (38:22).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars2 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenge is perfect, we all know that! But if the new All Stars series has taught us anything it's that the regular show could use some minor adjustments. In this podcast, I first lay out the three fixes needed to get the main show back on track, and then take those fixes into account when I enter the boardroom to pitch Bunim Murray on the greatest possible season in Challenge History: Generations.#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars2 #TheChallengeHistorian #WeWantOGs #RealityTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I DIDN’T COME HERE TO PODCAST I CAME HERE TO BUST PEOPLES ASSES Plus: an injury forces a heavy hitter to head home, we’re diving deep into that beautiful cenote, the King’s palace is a partying, TJ’s got a twist for these All Stars, a brutal elimination sees this podcasters favorite challenger heading home, and Jonna still has yet to figure out how to properly mount that floating flamingo! It’s The Challenge All Stars 2 Episode 6 recap!Intro and programming notes (00:41).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened in episode 6 (02:40).Storylines breakdown including The King's Palace alliance, Kendal's arc and DQ, TJ's partners twist, a good daily challenge, and a brutal pole wrestle match up (05:31).Awards handed out for Best Fit, Best Moment, Best Quote, and Episode MVP (31:26).Updating our power rankings and season long predictions (43:27).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars2 #WeWantOGs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A LEGEND WALKS AMONG US! Plus: everything else from the final of the final! Spies Lies & Allies episode 19 recap featuring:Intro and programming notes (00:28).Cliff notes recap of everything that went down (03:40).Storylines breakdown including each checkpoint of the final, everyones individual performance, was the final easy, and dang Croatia is beautiful (06:42).Awards for best moment, best quote, episode MVP and a wrap up to our season long predictions (51:46).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeSpiesLiesAllies #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Between Time discussion including Aftermath The Shit They Should Have Shown, TJ's appearance on The Official Challenge Pod, and Brad's comments on the Bananas Pod (02:37).All Stars 2 review episode 5 and preview of episode 6 (18:43).Spies Lies Allies reviewing part 1 of the finale and previewing part 2 including how the eliminations will work and who we think is going home and going to win (26:30).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeAllStars2 #WeWantOGs #TJsFinal #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh wow, that seems difficult, could I maybe offer you some green tea to help? Perhaps some Banana bread? Plus: people are quitting and TJ ain’t happy, Brad and Jodi partner up, Three Kings have to protect their palace, a whole bunch of trampolines and a whole bunch of nasty falls, Tundra makes a cameo, tragedy has struck the Challenge fam again, and Teck money decides it’s time to show up and show out or shut the fuck up. It’s the All Stars 2 episode 5 recap!Intro and programming notes (00:43).Cliffnotes recap of everything in episode 5 (02:56).Breaking down the storylines including Tina leaving the show, Melinda getting some love, the Three Kings alliance, and our sporting events of the episode (08:13).Awards for the Best Fit, Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (34:40).Updating the power rankings and adding to our season long predictions (43:30).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars2 #WeWantOGs #AllStars2 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE NIGHT OF ELIMINATIONS IS UPON US! Plus: Nelson shows his loyalty, Tori tries to play both sides, CT is cookin, the final is underway and WAIT WHAT WE ARE BACK TO TEAMS OMG! It’s the Challenge Spies Lies and Allies Episode 18 recap!Intro and house keeping (00:30).Cliffnotes recap of everything that went down in episode 18 (03:53).Storylines discussion including: the Amanda vs Tori elimination, the Emanuel vs Devin elimination, and each of the first stages of the final mission (07:01).Awards for best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (47:15).Final power rankings of the season and an update on our season long predictions (55:35).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeSpiesLiesAllies #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open and house keeping (00:11).Between time discussion with topics including:Happy Birthday TJ (03:05).The rumors of an Exes season being next (04:45).The Bananas pod episode with he, Tyler, and Janelle and the differences in Challenge cast entering after a Real World experience vs having been on another competition show (10:01).My preference for accountability in shit talking vs the whack people who won't put a name or face on it (17:16).Then, we preview all things Spies Lies & Allies final including what this purge will be like and who may go home as well as who is going to win this final (21:44)!#TheChallenge #TheChallengeSpiesLiesAllies #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rejoice Rejoice It’s Trivia Time, the best time of the year! Plus: Motherf'ing Mercenary Mentality, one person succumbs to the fear while another embraces it, alliances are forming fast, an aggressive game of pool is played, advantages are nullified, and Nehemiah goes full Brad, literally! It’s The Challenge All Stars 2 episode 4 recap!Intro and agenda (00:37).Cliffnotes recap of the entire episode (02:12).Diving into the main storylines including all things trivia challenge, lifeshields being nullified, the two big alliances forming, that elimination game, and more (05:50).Awards for Best Fit, Best Moment, Best Quote, and Episode MVP (27:10).Updating our power rankings and season long predictions (36:50).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeAllStars2 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NELSON MADE THE FINAL LETS GOOOOOO, wait, uh, what? Excuse me TJ? Plus: fancy dinner parties, Logan finally fixes the chess board, everyone’s throwing balls at everyone, and CT puts on a hall-of-fame performance from start to finish and I’m not just talking about the daily challenge I’m talking about the entire episode and season. It’s The Challenge, Spies Lies and Allies episode 17 recap!Introduction and house keeping (00:43).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened in episode 17 (03:50).Diving into the storylines including CT's dominance, Emanuel's backstory getting filled in, Tori's reason for this season, no one talking at nominations, that fantastic restaurant view and of course our two sporting events of the episode (08:13).Awards for best strategy, worst strategy, best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (36:47).Talking about that twist and updating our final power rankings of the season (49:41).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeSpiesLiesAllies #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome and House Cleaning (00:11).Between Time discussion including an emerging problem for Aftermath to solve, Paulie continuing to get on current cast members nerves, and Theo wanting back on the show (04:28).Spies Lies & Allies review and preview of episode 17 (15:32).All Stars 2 review and preview of episode 4 (22:51).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeAllStars2 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PROTECT JASMINE AT ALL COSTS! Plus: Tina’s got pranks, TJ has really big puzzles, Ayanna may be trippin on that power at the expense of Sophia, Cohutta and Jasmine are still perfect, Darrell gets pushed into uncomfortable moves, and that is certainly not the Fireball these folks thought they’d be having in this house. It’s The Challenge All Stars 2 Episode 3 recap!Cliffnotes recap of the entire episodes plot/story lines (04:49).Discussion of all the main storylines including Ayanna's power trip, Tina just working over Darrell in that nomination process, new alliances brewing, Cohutta and Jasmine both being perfect, the daily challenge and arena game, and much more (07:58).Awards handed out for best fit, best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (33:51).Power rankings updated and season long predictions added (45:36).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars2 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Couples counseling everywhere you look: Devin and Tori, CT and Kyle, Emy and Emanuel, is anyone friends anymore? Plus: We’ve got a boat day and a birthday party, Nelson is starting to make some feelings known, everyone is trying to avoid the greatest human on earth aka Big T, and TJ is just casually rolling around Croatia with $4 million dollars in 1 dollar bills? It’s the Challenge Spies Lies and Allies episode 16 recap!Cliffnotes recap of the entire episode (04:16).Main storylines including Devin and Tori's relationship, CT and Kyle's relationship, Big T being the best human ever, Emy's standout season, the daily challenge and lair, and more (06:54).Awards for best strategy, worst strategy, best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (35:16).Power rankings updated and update on our season long predictions (51:44).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #SpiesLiesAllies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Tuesday, that means we've got things to review and more things to preview! Our double dip of Challenge goodness continues as we look at Spies Lies and Allies episodes 15 and the upcoming episode 16, as well as All Stars 2 episode 2 and upcoming episode 3. Of course, we spend most of our time discussing the between time and everything going down in the Challenge universe including: Josh's appearance on the Bananas podcast, Aftermath notes, viral tweets from Devin and Paulie, and how much we HATE spoiler accounts. #TheChallenge #TheChallengeSpiesLiesAllies #TheChallenge 37 #TheChallengeAllStars2 #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengePodcast #WeWantOGs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My heart, please, oh my gosh Challenge just beat me over the head with the emotions why don’t you! Plus: it’s prom night and Tundra is here! Derrick and Jodi are quickly reminded that winning isn't always fun, tragedy strikes the Challenge family, Nehemiah is on one, and Ayanna be putting in that work! It’s the Challenge All Stars 2 episode 2 recap! Segments include:Cliffnotes style recap of everything that went down on episode 2 (04:14).Discussion of all the main storylines including tragedy striking Derek and his family, the introduction of Tundra, that prom night, Nehemiah's new gameplay, and much more (08:07).Awards are handed out for Best Fit, Best Quote, Best Moment, and episode MVP (37:55).We finish up with an update to our Power Rankings and season long predictions (49:45).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars2 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE FOOTBALL PADS ARE OUT AGAIN BABY LETS GOOOO! Plus: Amanda’s icy reception on Emerald, a good plan goes very wrong, ladies showing leadership, friendships falling apart left and right, and of course, we get the FULL Kyle experience all in the span of one episode, what a legend. It’s the Challenge Spies Lies & Allies episode 15 recap! Segments include:Cliffnotes style recap of the entire episode (05:25).Breaking down all the major storylines including Amanda's plan already working, Tori's rollercoaster ride of an episode, Devin maybe losing his grip on the game, CT being a much bigger presence, and the two sporting events of the episode (09:55).Hand out awards for best strategy, worst strategy, best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (38:37).Finish with an update to our power rankings, both team and individual, and then catch up on where our predictions stand heading into the final three episodes (51:06).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengeSpiesLiesAllies #RealityTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got two season going, which means we've got double the reviewing and previewing to do! This episode we cover the between time from last weeks episodes to now including Aftermath notes, that Darrell casting video, and Leroy's IG post about his Dirty Thirty experience (03:30). We then talk Spies Lies and Allies and review last weeks episode 14 before previewing tomorrow nights episode 15 (23:35). Finally we look at All Stars 2 and review the premier before making our first episode predictions of the season regarding episode 2 that drops on Thursday (30:14). #TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeAllStars2 #TheChallengeAllStars #WeWantOGs #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our All Stars are back for a second season, and we are back to cover it all! Tina! Tyler! Jasmine! Ryan! Brad! Jodi! So many amazing people and faces coming back into our lives. The premier was fantastic, and there's a lot to cover.Five Big Things including seeing old friends after so long away, the vibe of an all stars season, the house itself, the format of the game, and that daily challenge (and TJ's reaction to it) that they played (04:35).Awards for Best Fit, Best Moment, Best Quote, and Episode MVP which spoiler was easily TINA (35:25).Update our power rankings, which five men and women make the cut after episode 1 (49:36).Finally we check in on and add to our season long predictions list (57:26).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars2 #AllStars2 #WeWantOGs #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uhhhh WHERE DID THE 2X CHAMP GO? Plus > Top Gun promos, Josh eating his own words, Nany protects her woman, Devin maybe losing his grip on the game, CT and Logan being dream boats, and Amanda puts the episode and entire season on her back and carries that sh*t like the queen she is. It’s the Challenge Spies Lies & Allies Episode 14 recap!Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened in episode 14 (05:41).Discussion of the main storylines including Ashley getting sent home, Big T being slandered, and the growing Amanda vs Tori feud (09:41).Hand out awards for best strategy, worst strategy, best moment, best quote and episode MVP (50:42).Update our team and individual power rankings and make our 15th and final season long prediction which spoiler alert (for the pod not actual show spoiler) NELSON IS GOING TO WIN (01:04:09).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengeRecap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Tuesday which means it's Challenge catch up day. We review episode 13 of Spies Lies & Allies before previewing episode 14. This will be the final week of only reviewing and previewing one episode though because All Stars 2 starts this week which means two season at one time O M G! Segments include:90 second recap of SL&A episode 13 (05:30)Breakdown of Aftermath including Logan the trash talker, Tori being coy, and Cory announcing a break from the game. Then the rest of the between time including Cory's appearance on the Death, Taxes and Bananas podcast, Amanda spilling that tea, and the challenge casting making a mistake by never invited Tyler Duckworth back until now. (07:38)Previewing tomorrow nights Spies Lies & Allies episode 14 including what we'd LOVE to see happen but also what we predict will actually happen (19:18)#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #SpiesLiesAllies #AllStars2 #TheChallengeAllStars2 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenge: All Stars 2 is here! The #WeWantOGs movement began not more than 17 months ago and here we are already celebrating the start of a SECOND season of The Challenge All Stars. On this podcast we preview every possible thing about this new season including:The State of the Challenge address (06:35)A full moment by moment breakdown of the trailer (27:44)Preview all 24 cast members one by one, everyone gets some shine (36:41)Discuss what we know about the format and location (02:07:31)Preview what we are hoping for, what we are expecting, and what we are predicting including making predictions for all 10 finalists and an overall winner (02:15:05)Power Rankings headed into the season (02:32:10)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars2 #AllStars2 #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CT IS YET AGAIN NOT TARGETED AND ONLY GETS STRONGER AND WTF ARE YOU DOING EMERALD CELL?Plus > Josh and Logan bro out en espanol, Amanda goes full Rose from Titanic, Tori goes full Emanuel in the shower, Big T can’t eat a doughnut in peace, and ropes are heavily involved and this time there isn’t even a Nelly T or Cory Bootcamp in sight! It’s the Challenge Spies, Lies & Allies Episode 13 recap! Segments include:A cliffnotes recap of everything that went down in episode 13 (05:03)A segment by segment break down of the entire episode with thoughts on all major storylines and moments (08:35)Awards handed out for best strategy, worst strategy, best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (50:28)Power rankings updated and predictions for the season moving forward (01:03:28)#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Review/Preview Pod is here! First up some housekeeping notes on content coming your way this week related to Spies Lies & Allies, All Stars 2, and more! Then we do our 90 second recap of SL&A Episode 12 (06:00), followed by a review of all newsworthy notes from the between time (08:44), and finish up with a preview and predictions for tomorrow nights SL&A Episode 13 (19:10)!#TheChallenge #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeAllStars #AllStars2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 500 is in the books! Also known as episode 12 of Spies Lies and Allies and we've got that white hot recap for you! We discuss the fact that Kyle will say whatever anyone wants to hear, the continued inflation of Emerald Cell's ego's, Big T nearly capsizing her floatie, Bettina feeling isolated, Uncle CT and Niece Emy, this seasons teams eerie resemblance to the teams on Cutthroat, and the editors of this show totally faking us out and how much we DON"T LIKE IT! Plus, like, a whole lot more. Segments include:A cliffnotes style recap of everything that happened in the episode (02:43)A segment by segment break down of the show and it's plot points (06:15)We hand out our five awards for the episode (55:23)Update our power rankings and season long predictions (01:10:10)#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back with our Tuesday Review/Preview to look back at Spies Lies & Allies episode 11 (01:55), discuss the between time since airing (04:42), and preview tomorrow nights episode 12(15:20)!#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO! Ed is gone and this Historian is HEARTBROKEN! Plus: Cory's leading boot camps now, Emerald Cell continues to feel themselves, Emanuel and Tori continue to feel each other, Vets continue to stick together, we get the legendary pole wrestling elimination, and Amanda teaches Kyle how having a baby ACTUALLY works. It’s the Challenge Spies Lies and Allies episode 11 recap! Segments Include:A cliffnotes recap of everything that happened on episode 11 (03:46).A segment by segment break down of the whole episode including those zoom calls, Amanda explaining childbirth to Kyle, the daily challenge, deliberation, and the pole wrestle elimination (07:45).Awards for best strategy, worst strategy, best quote, best moment, and an episode MVP (58:32).Updates to the power rankings and predictions for the season moving forward (01:09:53).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Stars 2 trailer has dropped, and All Stars 3 has been confirmed and already possibly cast?!!? That's not just super fun and exciting news but also franchise altering news especially when coupled with the consensus reaction by fans and media alike to that news. We discuss those topics at length while also reviewing last weeks episode 10 of Spies Lies and Allies and previewing tomorrow nights episode 11!Segments include:A 90 second recap of everything that went down on Spies Lies and Allies episode 10 (01:38).A breakdown of the between time including notes from Aftermath and a deep dive on all the All Stars related announcements and the reactions to those announcements (04:30).And finally we preview tomorrow nights episode 11 of Spies Lies and Allies by discussing what we are hopeful for, what we are expecting, and what we are predicting (29:11).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CUTTHROAT SEASON 2 HERE WE GO! Plus, Logan breaks it off with Big T (and then maybe breaks a bone), Cory plots his revenge, Devin continues to run the game (but now more publicly), we learn more about Bettina and Priscilla and their reasons to win, Ashley really loves Amanda and Amanda loves her right back, and the whole house is green with envy over the Emerald team - but should they be? It’s The Challenge Spies Lies and Allies Episode 10 recap! Segments Include:A cliff notes recap of everything that went down on episode 10 (02:43).Breaking down the full episode through the lens of the main storyline of the episode which was the brand new format and game being played (07:12).Discussion of the little things we noticed aka secondary storylines including the CT/Tori alliance, Big T's bedtime story for Logan, and the fakest dap we've ever seen given (26:15).Analysis of the two sporting events of the episode (34:29).We hand out awards for best strategy, worst strategy, best quote, best moment, and MVP (45:41).And finally we update the power rankings and add to our season long predictions list (01:05:43).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Partners seem to be no more, but will our Challengers be going solo or joining teams the rest of the way? A theory has come up as to what the answer may be and we discuss it at length. Segments include:90 second recap of episode 9 (01:13).A discussion of Aftermath and the Between time including Messy Fessy striking again, a $500 gift card that wasn't, Logan catching more eyes than just Big T, and some obvious tension between certain vet cast members (04:10).And finally we preview episode 10 by talking individuals or teams and then make our three predictions for tomorrow nights episode (14:58).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The vets war has begun! Plus, Logan continues to impress, Ed confides in Ed, champions are targeted, TJs got a twist, and Nelson says some stuff that only Nelson would find a way to say. It’s the Challenge Spies Lies and Allies episode 9 recap! As always our segments include:A Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened in episode 9 (04:12), a breakdown of the episode through the lens of the main storyline (08:30), some little things we noticed aka secondary storylines (29:04), a deep dive on the sporting events of the episode (41:40), we hand out some episode awards including best quote and moment (01:00:13), and end with updated power rankings and predictions for the season moving forward (01:19:11). #TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Review / Preview Podcast is here! We do our 90 second recap of everything that happened last Wednesday night on episode 7 (01:30). Then we dive into everything from the between time including Aftermath, Fessy's podcast circuit, Josh's past behavior, and The Miz just being awesome (03:55). Finally we end as we always do with some thoughts and predictions for tomorrow night's episode 8 (18:55). #TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE FOOTBALL PADS ARE OUT BABY! Plus, Josh lets it allll out, TJ lays down the law, everyone apologizes to everyone, new alliances begin to form, and Berna gets burned. It’s the Challenge Spies Lies and Allies episode 7 recap! Segments include:Cliffnotes recap of the entire episode (01:49)The main storyline which is that Fessy is gone, and the rest of the fallout from a pizza party gone wrong (05:20)Some secondary storylines or otherwise little things I noticed (29:21)A deep dive into our athletic events, or in this case, event, it's a HALL BRAWL BABY LET'S GO (41:24)Awards for best/worst strategy, best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (54:22)Power rankings and predictions (01:09:29)#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast #SpiesLiesAllies #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I defend this season, it's cast, and the show in general from the building narrative that it sucks, because it doesn't. Plus all our usual reviewing and previewing of episode 6 into episode 7. Three segments are as follows: a 90 second recap of everything that happened on episode 6 (01:36), discussion of Aftermath and all the happenings from the between time (04:22), predictions and preview of episode 7 (30:49).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHO STOLE AMBERS PIZZA, WHO DID IT?? Plus, the cutest first date we ever did see, Esther is kissing Josh and has no idea why, Emy drops a banger, the Challengers go Tokyo Drifting, and Cory and Tori are so bored they have to talk Fessy and Josh into fighting! It’s the Challenge Spies Lies and Allies episode 6 recap!On this pod we go through: cliffnotes recap of everything that happened (02:35), discuss the episode through the lens of the main storyline of Big Brother breaking up (05:31), look at secondary storylines (30:22), discuss the daily challenge (41:51), and finally hand out awards and predictions for episodes to come (49:18). #TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wait, wait, wait, they are DATING NOW? Updates on the relationship saga that never ends as well as everything else that happened between last weeks episode and tomorrow nights (what looks to be) awesome episode. First a 90 second recap of last weeks episode (01:07), second a breakdown of Aftermath and all that happened between episodes (02:48), and finally predictions for tomorrow nights episode 6 (12:09).#TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rookies have totally given up, a Challenge OG goes down for the count, Josh is the Big Brother alum on the outs with the Big Brother and Vet alliance not Fessy, a CT sighting has occurred, and Gabo absolutely freaking steals the show even if he ends up going home… sorry dude, we love you though! It’s the Challenge, Spies Lies and Allies Episode 5 recap!Topics Include: cliffnotes recap of everything that happened (02:04), breakdown of the main storyline aka rookies giving themselves up (07:36), discussion of some secondary storylines including romance in the house and the Big Brother Alliance breakup (26:35), breaking down the sporting events of the episode (41:26), and handing out some awards and predictions (57:25). #TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One tea-spilling IG Live has captured the Challenge world by storm this week, as Amanda, Fessy and Michele aired a bunch of stuff out on Saturday night. That wasn't all that happened between episodes 4 and 5 though, so we are here to get you caught up on it all. First, a 90 second review of last week's episode 4 plot (01:23), then breaking down Aftermath, that IG Live, and everything else newsworthy from the between time that relates to this current season (03:48), and finally making some predictions for tomorrow nights episode (14:09).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MESSY FESSY IS BACK! Plus, best friends going at it, romance in the air, vets starting to eye each other, rookies saying screw it and eyeing each other too, bad strategy everywhere, TJ is checking his texts, and two OGs continue to shine while avoiding actually being on screen. It’s The Challenge Spies Lies and Allies episode 4 recap!In this episode we cover all things episode 4, including: cliffnotes recap of everything that happened (01:45), main storyline of the week (07:26), secondary storylines (24:31), breakdown of the daily challenge and elimination (30:09), episode awards (43:12), power rankings and predictions (01:07:40).#TheChallenge37 #TheChallenge #SpiesLiesAllies #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenge is in a ratings crisis! While a lot else happened in the last 6 days within the Challenge world, the ratings being historically low as by far the biggest story and what we spent the vast majority of this podcast discussing.We also discuss: 90 second recap of EVERTHING that happened in episode three, notes from the last 6 days in the Challenge world, and a preview and predictions for tomorrow nights fourth episode.#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #TheChallengeRatings #TVRatings #TheChallengePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenge Historian is back to cover all things The Challenge 37 Spies Lies & Allies. Today we are recapping all things episode 3! The bloody noses, the dangerous sea cave, Nelly T's bootcamp, the veteran truce being tested, and everything else!Topics include: Cliffnotes Recap (01:40), Main Storyline (06:19), Secondary Storylines (23:37), The Daily Challenge (36:14), The Elimination (47:27), Awards (01:00:58), Power Rankings and Predictions (01:19:01). #TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 Make sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss new episodes every Tuesday (catch up / preview) and Thursday (recap). For more Challenge content, check out our Instagram page @ChallengeHistorian as well as our YouTube Channel @ChallengeHistorian! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New episodes of The Challenge may air on Wednesdays but it's the days between where a lot of the tea is spilled. We make sure to keep up with everything going down between episodes so that you don't have to worry about missing it!On this review / preview we discuss: a 90 second recap of EVERYTHING that happened in episode two (01:13), notes from the last 6 days in the Challenge world (03:47), preview and predictions for the upcoming third episode (11:39).#TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 #SpiesLiesandAllies #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenge Historian is back to cover all things The Challenge 37 Spies Lies & Allies. Today we are recapping all things episode 2! Topics include: Cliffnotes Recap (04:11), Main Storyline (07:55), Secondary Storylines (22:03), The Daily Challenge (33:13), The Elimination (45:21), Awards (51:08), Power Rankings and Predictions (01:11:28). #TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 Make sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss new episodes every Tuesday (catch up / preview) and Thursday (recap). For more Challenge content, check out our Instagram page @ChallengeHistorian as well as our YouTube Channel @ChallengeHistorian! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot goes down in the Challenge world outside of the actual show that airs each Wednesday night, so for this season of Spies, Lies & Allies we are here to keep you caught up on all the content that affects the show we are seeing but that you might have missed. From Aftermath, to IG Lives, to bonus clips on YouTube, we are watching it all so that if you don't have time to do so yourself you won't feel out of the loop come the next episode.This week's topics are: the purpose of this show (01:18), a disclaimer (04:34), 90 second review of episode 1 (06:47), review of all the tea spilt and news you need to know from the last 6.5 days in the Challenge universe (08:58), predictions for tomorrow nights episode 2 (15:55). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Challenge Historian, Jacob Hollabaugh, is back to cover all things Spies, Lies & Allies as the new season gets underway! In this episode we recap both the Monday night Global Activation Special as well the entire first episode of the season! Topics include: Cliffnotes Recap (05:34), Main Storyline (09:00), Secondary Storylines (16:34), The Daily Challenge (29:08), The Elimination (38:37), Awards (43:09), and Power Rankings (57:58). #TheChallenge #TheChallenge37 Make sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss new episodes every Tuesday (catch up / preview) and Thursday (recap). For more Challenge content, check out our Instagram page @ChallengeHistorian as well as our YouTube Channel @ChallengeHistorian! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenge is BACK BABY! Season 37, Spies Lies & Allies drops in one week and we are here to preview every last bit of it. We open with thoughts on the location, theme, and format (04:20). Then we dive into a cast member by cast member breakdown of the veterans that are returning (17:43) followed by a cast member by cast member breakdown of all nineteen rookies (01:06:20). Finally we wrap it up with some wishes and predictions for the season (01:30:15). #TheChallenge #TheChallengeSpiesLiesAllies #TheChallenge37 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All things The Challenge All Stars will be discussed as we wrap up what has been an awesome first season of this new format. Did it work? Is All Stars the right name/format? Who do we want on season 2? Who was the MVP? All these questions answered in depth plus a whole lot more discussion about the season that was. #TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Challenge All Stars episode 7 recap. BIG EASY STYLE BABY! Plus: more best friends that weren't, our hardest daily challenge of the season, our first real deliberation, and we are headed to the final! We cover all of that, hand out some awards, and do a quick history lesson on Aneesa's tortured Challenge resume. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.