Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas

Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas

Nothing can be said to be certain in this life, except death and taxes … and Johnny Bananas. Join the ‘Challenge’ GOAT as he recaps every season of ‘The Challenge’ and provides all the behind-the-scenes drama with cast members. Johnny covers your favorite reality television shows, like ‘The Traitors,’ ‘House of Villains,’ and ‘Love Island,’ and interviews stars from every corner of the reality landscape.

Episodes

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 10 With CT

October 2, 2025 • 105 mins
Johnny is joined by consummate vet, ‘Challenge’ OG, and friend CT Tamburello to talk about almost everything under the sun, including why they weren’t aligned at the beginning of Season 41, the house turning on CT, Derrick Kosinski’s gameplay, the Justice for Leka movement, war stories from seasons past, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: CT Tamburello Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad c...
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‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 9 With Justin Hinsley

September 25, 2025 • 71 mins
Johnny is joined by cheerleading champion and spicy new threat Justin Hinsley to talk about how he got recruited to compete in Season 41, his alliances in the house, beating Rogan in the very first elimination of the season, what CT did to piss off the new threats, Episode 9’s cheating scandal, Ashley and Aneesa’s explosive fight, picking permanent partners, and so much more. Watch on Spotify.Watch on YouTube.Follow us on Instagra...
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‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 8 With Derek Chavez

September 18, 2025 • 65 mins
Johnny is joined this week by the rainbow-socks-wearing diva, Derek Chavez, to shed some light on his friendship with Olivia, his underrated game, what it was like for the house to turn on his alliance, his brutal eliminations with Gabe and CT, and his biggest social blunder ever on the show with a very special guest. Host: Johnny Bananas Guests: Derek Chavez and Justin Hinsley Producers: Sasha Ashall, Belle Roman, Jonathan Ratl...
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‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 7 With Leo Deonicio

September 11, 2025 • 85 mins
Johnny is joined by former 'Love Island’ runner-up and current ‘Challenge’ rookie Leo Deonicio to talk about how he got onto reality television in the first place, where his outspokenness comes from, how he approached ‘The Challenge’ strategically, Episode 7’s crazy twists and turns, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Leonardo Deonicio Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Engineers: Jon Jones and T Cruz Learn more...
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'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 6 With Leka Sodade

September 4, 2025 • 77 mins
Johnny is joined this week by new threat Leka Sodade to talk about how she ended up on Season 41, their disastrous sudoku challenge, what Johnny did and did not say about Yeremi on the bus after the opening challenge, CT’s suspect and embarrassing performance this week, and so much more! Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Leka Sodade Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
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'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 5 With Ben Davis

August 28, 2025 • 76 mins
Johnny is joined by new threat Ben Davis to talk about how he got cast on 'The Challenge,' where he stood in the alliances in the house, Olivia's reckless comments in Episode 5, his brutal elimination against Derek Chavez, and much more! Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Ben Davis Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 4 With Zach Nichols

August 21, 2025 • 124 mins
Johnny is joined this week by Zach Nichols for an epic two-hour podcast reunion. They navigate through years of friendship and beef, tell stories from their time in the house together, give their opinions on Season 41, recap Episode 4, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Zach Nichols Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 3 With Blue Kim

August 14, 2025 • 63 mins
Johnny is joined by new threat and ‘Big Brother’ Season 25 houseguest Blue Kim to talk about her time in the house, the behind-the-scenes alliance building we didn’t see, and her exhausting elimination against Tay. Then they recap Episode 3 of 'Vets & New Threats.' Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Blue Kim Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 2 With Rogan O'Connor

August 7, 2025 • 79 mins
Johnny Bananas is joined by Rogan O'Connor to unpack the explosive second episode of 'The Challenge' Season 41. From Rogan’s shocking early elimination to fiery house showdowns to shifting alliances, they dive into all the drama. Get Rogan’s take on strategy, the British alliance, and the twists that set the tone for the season. Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Rogan O’ConnorProducers: Sasha Ashall and Belle RomanEditor: Jon Roemer Le...
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The ‘Challenge 41’ Premiere With Theo and Olivia

July 31, 2025 • 99 mins
Welcome to the all-new Death, Taxes, and Bananas feed! Johnny kicks off the premiere of 'The Challenge 41: Vets & New Threats' with fan favorites Olivia Kaiser and Theo Campbell. They dish on behind-the-scenes drama, wild moments from inside the house, and how their relationship changed during the competition. Plus, the truth about the U.K. alliance and what really went down in the first elimination. Johnny and Olivia also finally ...
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