Challenge Mania
MTV Star Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) & actor / comedian Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) dive head first into the MTV Challenge universe, interviewing past, present and future contestants, breaking down Challenge news and episodes, and laying down new challenges to anyone and everyone.
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June 8, 2026 • 130 mins
Scott Yager is joined Live on Stage by Devyn Simone, Da'Vonne Rogers, Mark Long, Yes Duffy and Darrell Taylor at Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento, CA.
Start Spreadin' the News! We were joined by SYRUS, YES, DA'VONNE, DARRELL...AND DEVYN SIMONE! That's right, smack dab in the middle of the weekend where everyone on the internet was talking about her...we had her live on stage to ask her all about it! Tune in to find out what she said! ...
Start Spreadin' the News! We were joined by SYRUS, YES, DA'VONNE, DARRELL...AND DEVYN SIMONE! That's right, smack dab in the middle of the weekend where everyone on the internet was talking about her...we had her live on stage to ask her all about it! Tune in to find out what she said! ...
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June 7, 2026 • 143 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Casey Cooper for her Challenge Mania debut back in 2020.
This MANIA REWIND is a look back at one of our favorite episodes and guests from 2020 when podcasts were keeping us sane, entertained and engaged during an otherwise dark time! Remember that any promos, plugs, ads and events you hear about during this podcast (although they were likely more Zooms than In person shows at this tim...
This MANIA REWIND is a look back at one of our favorite episodes and guests from 2020 when podcasts were keeping us sane, entertained and engaged during an otherwise dark time! Remember that any promos, plugs, ads and events you hear about during this podcast (although they were likely more Zooms than In person shows at this tim...
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June 1, 2026 • 49 mins
FINALLY! Scott and Lindsay break down the Survivor Season 50 Finale, The Winner, The Jeff / Rizo Flub, Your Questions and MORE with a bit of hindsight as a benefit! Thanks for your patience!
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June 1, 2026 • 107 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa & Katie Live & In Studio Together!
We got such a great response to our FATAL FOUR-WAY w/ Tony and Devin that we haaaad to make it a thing! So our next installment features not just one but two Legendary Ladies that Derrick has known for 20+ years! ANEESA AND KATIE ARE WITH US! We bounce all over the place, cover a ton, careers, relationships, even sometimes breaking in...
We got such a great response to our FATAL FOUR-WAY w/ Tony and Devin that we haaaad to make it a thing! So our next installment features not just one but two Legendary Ladies that Derrick has known for 20+ years! ANEESA AND KATIE ARE WITH US! We bounce all over the place, cover a ton, careers, relationships, even sometimes breaking in...
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May 29, 2026 • 125 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johanna Botta.
This interview, from all the way back in 2019, covers it all! Take a step back in time to one of our favorite interviews from the first few years of Challenge Mania. Remember that all plugs and shows and promos are outdated, but the stories remain as relevant as ever. ENJOY!
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This interview, from all the way back in 2019, covers it all! Take a step back in time to one of our favorite interviews from the first few years of Challenge Mania. Remember that all plugs and shows and promos are outdated, but the stories remain as relevant as ever. ENJOY!
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May 27, 2026 • 119 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Cara Maria, Mark, Paulie & Emilee Live from City Winery in Boston. This Challenge Mania Live show was recorded on Friday, May 22nd, 2026.
We had an epic weekend in Boston with CT, Cara, Mark, Emilee and Paulie! Before Saturday's Roast of Cara Maria, we kicked it all off with an awesome Challenge Mania Live Panel show Friday! This let us know the crowd was more than ready for w...
We had an epic weekend in Boston with CT, Cara, Mark, Emilee and Paulie! Before Saturday's Roast of Cara Maria, we kicked it all off with an awesome Challenge Mania Live Panel show Friday! This let us know the crowd was more than ready for w...
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May 25, 2026 • 96 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Derrick's iconic opponent JOSS MOONEY!
All these years later and people still talk about this elimination. This was all the way back in 2018 for our 22nd episode ever of the podcast and it wa shortly after this elimination took place. Reminder that with all MANIA REWINDS, all plugs, reads, promos and events mentioned are out of date.
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All these years later and people still talk about this elimination. This was all the way back in 2018 for our 22nd episode ever of the podcast and it wa shortly after this elimination took place. Reminder that with all MANIA REWINDS, all plugs, reads, promos and events mentioned are out of date.
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May 18, 2026 • 97 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by the man who created it all...Jon Murray.
Jon Murray is the M in BMP. The Murray in Bunim-Murray. He created Real World. He created Road Rules. He created The Challenge. He is responsible for Reality TV as we know and love it today. He joined us on the podcast a few years back but since many of you may have missed it we wanted to share it again. It is one of our favorite interviews. An...
Jon Murray is the M in BMP. The Murray in Bunim-Murray. He created Real World. He created Road Rules. He created The Challenge. He is responsible for Reality TV as we know and love it today. He joined us on the podcast a few years back but since many of you may have missed it we wanted to share it again. It is one of our favorite interviews. An...
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May 17, 2026 • 96 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paulie Calafiore.
Love him. Hate him. Really hate him. Regardless of how you feel about PAULIE CALAFIORE...you have to admit that The Challenge Arsonist is a pretty great name and term for him. The arsonist lit up our couch to talk about his newest ventures and some of his oldest escapades. This one goes all over the place but is a pretty eye-opening look at some of our ups and downs ...
Love him. Hate him. Really hate him. Regardless of how you feel about PAULIE CALAFIORE...you have to admit that The Challenge Arsonist is a pretty great name and term for him. The arsonist lit up our couch to talk about his newest ventures and some of his oldest escapades. This one goes all over the place but is a pretty eye-opening look at some of our ups and downs ...
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May 15, 2026 • 46 mins
Scott and Lindsay are back (how bout THAT turnaround) to break down Wednesday's Penultimate Episode of Survivor 50, talk about who our likely winner is and MORE!
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May 13, 2026 • 43 mins
Sorry for the delay! Scott and Lindsay are back to talk LAST WEEK's Survivor right before we get the penultimate episode tonight. ENJOY!
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May 11, 2026 • 32 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager talk about which Challenge Cast are different Off-Cam from On-Cam, who doesn't get enough credit for being smart, who gets too much credit, what moments in Derrick's career mentally broke him and MORE!
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May 6, 2026 • 58 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager answer burning questions from the Challenge Mania Universe!
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May 4, 2026 • 92 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Faysal Shafaat, who is currently crushing it on American Gladiators as MAYHEM!
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Sure we know him as Fessy...Faysal...but this was our first sit down with MAYHEM! Hear the awesome story of how Faysal wound up on American Gladiators, got the name Mayhem, whether he gets along with the other Gladiators and what ...
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Sure we know him as Fessy...Faysal...but this was our first sit down with MAYHEM! Hear the awesome story of how Faysal wound up on American Gladiators, got the name Mayhem, whether he gets along with the other Gladiators and what ...
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April 30, 2026 • 64 mins
Scott & Lindsay are back to talk about the last two episodes of Survivor 50, including Jimmy Fallon and MrBeast's involvement. Did the twists work on us!? Tune in to find out!
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April 30, 2026 • 106 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cedric Hodges.
CEDRIC HODGES makes his Challenge Mania debut, live and in studio from STL! We learn all about his upbringing, decision to join the Marine Corps, journey to Big Brother, his successful turn on his Rookie Season of The Challenge, if there is anyone who owes him an apology and MORE!
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CEDRIC HODGES makes his Challenge Mania debut, live and in studio from STL! We learn all about his upbringing, decision to join the Marine Corps, journey to Big Brother, his successful turn on his Rookie Season of The Challenge, if there is anyone who owes him an apology and MORE!
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April 21, 2026 • 1 min
Challenge Mania has a TON of dates coming up and we would LOVE to see you!
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4/25 - STL
5/22 - BOSTON
5/23 - BOSTON
5/30 - SACRAMENTO
6/27 - PORTLAND
6/28 - SEATTLE
7/18 - CHICAGO (ON SALE SOON)
7/31 - MINNEAPOLIS
8/15 - DETROIT
9/5 - NOLA
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Tickets to all at www.ChallengeMania.Live
4/25 - STL
5/22 - BOSTON
5/23 - BOSTON
5/30 - SACRAMENTO
6/27 - PORTLAND
6/28 - SEATTLE
7/18 - CHICAGO (ON SALE SOON)
7/31 - MINNEAPOLIS
8/15 - DETROIT
9/5 - NOLA
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April 20, 2026 • 85 mins
Scott Yager is joined by Devyn Simone live In Studio in New York City.
DEVYN SIMONE sits down with Scott to talk about her Bucket List Moment coming in Sacramento next month, what her Reality TV diet is like these days, what she thinks of the current state of TV and The Challenge, the Universal Challenge we'll never see and the controversial moment that happened during filming, what she learned about The Challenge fanbase by doing T...
DEVYN SIMONE sits down with Scott to talk about her Bucket List Moment coming in Sacramento next month, what her Reality TV diet is like these days, what she thinks of the current state of TV and The Challenge, the Universal Challenge we'll never see and the controversial moment that happened during filming, what she learned about The Challenge fanbase by doing T...
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April 19, 2026 • 22 mins
Choose a Partner! What could go wrong!? Scott and Lindsay are back for a short and sweet episode of Survivor Mania covering last week's Duo of Death episode of Survivor 50! This one gets a bit cut short but does feature a cameo from Brock towards the end!
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April 16, 2026 • 22 mins
Wrestling Fans! Scott is back with the THE HEEL WORLD to break down Wrestlemania!
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