MTV's Official Challenge Podcast

"The Challenge: Vets and New Threats" is the beginning of a new era, and MTV's Official Challenge Podcast is coming along for the ride. For 40 seasons, battle-tested veterans have fought for the title of Challenge Champion. They’ve built powerful alliances, cold blood-ed reputations, and historic legacies. But now, an exciting new crop of competitors have entered the game from shows like Love Island, Big Brother and Survivor…… and these fresh faces are trying to tear it all down. And hosts Devyn Simone and Da'Vonne Rogers are getting into all of it. From breakdowns of each episode, exclusive interviews with the cast, and behind the scenes scoops… we’ve got you covered on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. MTV's Official Challenge Podcast is the only official companion podcast to The Challenge franchise. Hosted by veteran Challengers each season, every episode features in-depth recaps and behind-the-scenes insights you can't get anywhere else. Don't miss all the previous seasons of MTV's Official Challenge Podcast starting with Challenge 36. MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast listeners can use discount code "CHALLENGE20” for 20% off all The Challenge products on ParamountShop.com.

Episodes

MTV's Official Challenge Podcast Trailer

December 1, 2020 • 2 mins

MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast is the only official Challenge podcast. Join Challenge vets, Tori Deal and Aneesa Ferreira, as they share behind the scenes takes on the newest season of MTV’s The Challenge. Coming December 10th. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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License To Killer Kam w/ Emer Harkin

December 10, 2020 • 49 mins

Join Challenge vets, Tori Deal and Aneesa Ferreira, as they dig into the brand new season of The Challenge: Double Agents. In their very first episode, Tori and Aneesa discuss who to watch out for this season, go behind the scenes of that heated elimination, and share editing secrets you won't hear anywhere else. Plus, they interview Challenge Executive Producer Emer Harkin, and make sure you listen to the end for Challenge Confide...

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Dive Another Day w/ The Miz

December 17, 2020 • 51 mins

In their second episode, Tori and Aneesa discuss that bone chilling challenge, celebrate Aneesa's second challenge win and also try to figure out what was going on with Joseph's mustard. They also bring on Challenge champion and WWE legend, The Miz, to find out who he would want as his partner on this season and why it's so important to learn to swim. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes wi...

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Enemy of the State w/ Dan Caster

December 24, 2020 • 51 mins

Tori and Aneesa talk about all of those injuries, the surprise elimination, and Tori's team being infiltrated. They also bring on Challenge Producer and Vice President of Series Development, Dan Caster, to find out what it's like catering to new and old fans, how much material goes into one episode, and whether producers have favorite challenge competitors. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the sce...

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Bonus Episode: Tori & Aneesa Answer Listener Questions!

December 31, 2020 • 28 mins

In this bonus episode, Tori and Aneesa do a super sized version of Listener Transmissions, where they answer all of your burning questions. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more a...

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Duplicity w/ Nelson Thomas

January 7, 2021 • 52 mins

Tori and Aneesa break down one of the most difficult challenges of the season, the new rivalries developing in the house, and Fessy's surprise political move. They also bring on Nelson Thomas to discuss beings sent home, where his friendship with Fessy stands, and a shocking revelation about his performance in the elimination. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the n...

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Skyfall w/ Natalie Anderson

January 14, 2021 • 58 mins

We get into all of it on this week's episode. Friends go against friends, a devastating elimination, and the rookies find their power in numbers. Plus, Natalie Anderson comes on to discuss her surprise departure from the show and share a powerful message about pregnancy loss and self acceptance. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Ch...

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From Theresa With Love w/ Julie Pizzi

January 21, 2021 • 53 mins

Tori and Aneesa dive into all of it on this week's episode: from secret alliances and Theresa's big political moves to an elimination that looks surprisingly familiar. The Challenge vets are also joined by former Challenge showrunner and current President of Bunim/Murray Productions, Julie Pizzi, to dig into this week's episode and discuss how The Challenge has changed over the years. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wedne...

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Die Another Jay w/ Danny Wascou

January 28, 2021 • 57 mins

Tori and Aneesa are joined by Challenge Executive Producer, Danny Wascou, to break down the show's intense interviewing process, discuss an elimination for the ages, and try to figure out what happened with the guys during this week's challenge. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices...

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A Muddy Matter w/ CT

February 4, 2021 • 50 mins

Tori and Aneesa are joined by Challenge legend, CT, to discuss his biggest accomplishments over the years, his regrets, and the reason he's started talking like a baby in public. The vets also discuss this week's messy challenge, the return of an epic elimination and the tensions rising in the house. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Officia...

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Lady Vengeance w/ Skye Topic

February 11, 2021 • 55 mins

Tori and Aneesa discuss the return of everyone's least favorite Challenge (trivia), Amber B's big gamble and the infamous Cory Curse. The Challenge vets are also joined by Challenge Supervising Producer and casting lead, Skye Topic, to break down the casting process for the show. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. ...

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A Clockwork Amber w/ Devin Walker

February 18, 2021 • 60 mins

Tori and Aneesa are joined by 5-time Challenger Devin Walker to talk about his Big Brother feud, announce "peach season," and explain those Dave and Max nicknames. They also get into his strategy for this week's daily challenge and Devin explains how he got so good at stirring the pot. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Pod...

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An Inconvenient Goof w/ Big T

February 25, 2021 • 45 mins

Tori is joined by guest cohost Big T to discuss this week's surprising challenge outcome, an unexpected exit from the house, and the episode's jaw dropping cliffhanger. They also talk about what Big T's been up to in the off season, what it's like working with CT, and why she thinks Boris Johnson would make a good Challenge partner. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa t...

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Tinker, Tailer, Bunny, Spy w/ Josh Martinez

March 4, 2021 • 57 mins

Tori and Aneesa are joined by 4-time Challenger Josh Martinez to talk about this week's unexpected elimination, his budding friendship with Devin, and which A-list pop star is a HUGE Challenge fan. The Challenge Vets also discuss the big betrayal in the house this week, TJ's security breach, and what to expect from that insane cliffhanger. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and A...

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The Spy Who Loved Fessy w/ Kaycee Clark

March 11, 2021 • 59 mins

Tori and Aneesa talk to fan favorite Challenger and Big Brother champion, Kaycee Clark, to figure out her strategy going into this week's challenge, the secrets behind her political game, and her least favorite thing about ram balls. The challenge vets also discuss this week's elimination, Fessy's risky moves, and a house growing more and more tense as the final approaches. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and g...

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The Best of Enemies w/ Kyle Christie

March 18, 2021 • 58 mins

Tori and Aneesa bring on the hilarious 6-time Challenger, Kyle Christie, to discuss his new partnership with Aneesa, why he calls himself "The Bringer of Death," and the new alliance: Big Sister. The Challenge vets also discuss the tricky strategy behind this week's challenge, Tori's sleep paralysis demon, and Kyle tries to give out the phone numbers of other Challenge competitors. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesda...

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Never Say Never Again w/ Fessy Shafaat

March 25, 2021 • 63 mins

Tori and Aneesa bring on the man of the hour, Fessy Shafaat, to discuss his fight with CT, what it was like when Gabby went home, and why he was so terrified to jump out of that plane. The Challenge vets also discuss Big T's impressive elimination win, a behind the scenes story from filming the reunion, and Aneesa explains why she's proud of the work she's done on this season. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, an...

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A Most Wanted Man w/ Amber Borzotra

April 1, 2021 • 59 mins

Tori and Aneesa talk to rookie of the year, Amber B, about her second hall brawl win of the season, her bold power move down in the crater during this week's episode, and the advice from Darrell that she'll never forget. The Challenge vets also discuss CT's training plan for Big T, Nany's risky partner decision, and an ever changing Big Brother alliance. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes ...

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True Lies w/ Kam & Leroy

April 8, 2021 • 62 mins

Tori and Aneesa are joined by everyone's favorite Challenge power couple, Kam and Leroy, to discuss the final elimination before the final, TJ's early morning visit to the house, and their jaw-dropping political moves from this week's episode. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices a...

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No Time To Die w/ TJ Lavin

April 15, 2021 • 72 mins

Tori and Aneesa are joined by the one and only, TJ Lavin, to discuss the first half of his final and his thoughts on a season unlike any other. They also talk about TJ being fired from the fire department, how a quesadilla led to him hosting The Challenge, and what he does while production isn't looking. Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Off...

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