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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August 13, 2026 • 26 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by 4x Champ Darrell Taylor.
Derrick's fellow Road Ruler Darrell has been on the podcast a million times but never live and in studio! This isn't the longest episode in the world but we have some fun in the limited time we had following CT's episode! Because of this we are making this video available to ALL PATRONS! so that you can see how much better Video Life can be! And hopefu...
Derrick's fellow Road Ruler Darrell has been on the podcast a million times but never live and in studio! This isn't the longest episode in the world but we have some fun in the limited time we had following CT's episode! Because of this we are making this video available to ALL PATRONS! so that you can see how much better Video Life can be! And hopefu...
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August 12, 2026 • 1 min
Johnny Bananas has been added to our already loaded Challenge Mania Live Phoenix Show at Standup Live on Saturday, September 19th! He joins Olivia, Theo, Will, Mark, Cara and MORE!
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August 10, 2026 • 73 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by The Pride of The Challenge...Ryan Kehoe!
One of our absolute favorites returns to the podcast live and in studio to talk to Derrick and Scott about a whole slew of topics you will not want to miss! A heartfelt and candid guest as always that spans 3 eras of The Challenge!
WATCH THIS INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-ryan-kehoe-1658...
One of our absolute favorites returns to the podcast live and in studio to talk to Derrick and Scott about a whole slew of topics you will not want to miss! A heartfelt and candid guest as always that spans 3 eras of The Challenge!
WATCH THIS INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-ryan-kehoe-1658...
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August 6, 2026 • 27 mins
CUTTHROAT IS HERE and so is our Exclusive Bonus Coverage of each and every episode. Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are BACK to break down Season 42 for you each and every week, to answer your questions and to give you the inside scoop and perspective from two of the most plugged in minds and mugs in The Challenge Universe! These podcasts are exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com but we do put up ...
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August 3, 2026 • 64 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined live and in studio by Will Gagnon.
WILL GAGNON returns to Challenge Mania live and in studio to talk about returning to the show for Cutthroat this coming Wednesday on Paramount+ and to talk about what he learned from his debut season on Vets and New Threats, what we might be catching a glimpse of in the Trailer and MORE! Lots about the Staking a Claim, Yeremi, Olivia, Nany and M...
WILL GAGNON returns to Challenge Mania live and in studio to talk about returning to the show for Cutthroat this coming Wednesday on Paramount+ and to talk about what he learned from his debut season on Vets and New Threats, what we might be catching a glimpse of in the Trailer and MORE! Lots about the Staking a Claim, Yeremi, Olivia, Nany and M...
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August 1, 2026 • 74 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the epic Cutthroat Trailer (while it was available! LOL) and continue to talk about each and every cast-members and their chances to win the season.
This went up as a free preview but now this is the full episode.
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This went up as a free preview but now this is the full episode.
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July 26, 2026 • 81 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by the one and only CT Tamburello live and in studio!
We have been joined by CT many times over the years but this might be the single best interview we have ever done with him. Not only do we talk about the "good ol' days" and reflect on some of Chris' iconic moments but we also preview Season 42: Cutthroat and even get a cameo from Darrell who joins us for the last 20 minutes o...
We have been joined by CT many times over the years but this might be the single best interview we have ever done with him. Not only do we talk about the "good ol' days" and reflect on some of Chris' iconic moments but we also preview Season 42: Cutthroat and even get a cameo from Darrell who joins us for the last 20 minutes o...
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July 24, 2026 • 3 mins
Scott just announced shows in FLORIDA & PHILLY that both go on sale next week!
9/12 - FORT LAUDERDALE IMPROV with CT, BANANAS & CARA +MORE TBA!
Pre-Sale Monday 7/27 at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
9/26 - PHILLY CITY WINERY with TORI, UNDERWOOD & ANEESA +MORE TBA!
Pre-Sale Wednesday 7/29 at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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9/12 - FORT LAUDERDALE IMPROV with CT, BANANAS & CARA +MORE TBA!
Pre-Sale Monday 7/27 at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
9/26 - PHILLY CITY WINERY with TORI, UNDERWOOD & ANEESA +MORE TBA!
Pre-Sale Wednesday 7/29 at www.ChallengeManiacs.com
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July 23, 2026 • 110 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Darrell, Will & Mark live at City Winery in Chicago. This Sold Out show was recorded on Saturday, July 18th.
If THIS SOUNDS FUN head to www.ChallengeMania.Live to get tickets to future live shows and events!
We just announced FT. LAUDERDALE for Saturday, September 12th featuring CT, Cara, Bananas and more! Tickets go on sale THIS MONDAY via Patron Pre-Sale www.C...
If THIS SOUNDS FUN head to www.ChallengeMania.Live to get tickets to future live shows and events!
We just announced FT. LAUDERDALE for Saturday, September 12th featuring CT, Cara, Bananas and more! Tickets go on sale THIS MONDAY via Patron Pre-Sale www.C...
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July 21, 2026 • 26 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the Trailer for Season 42: Cutthroat, break down all the news we got from the press release, discuss every single Cast-Member and ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS from ChallengeManiacs.com!
This is a FREE PREVIEW of a much longer Bonus Podcast you can can listen to Ad-Free AND watch in gorgeous mult-cam video. This was recorded Live In Studio and Produced by Skutch Media. It is Exclusive to...
This is a FREE PREVIEW of a much longer Bonus Podcast you can can listen to Ad-Free AND watch in gorgeous mult-cam video. This was recorded Live In Studio and Produced by Skutch Media. It is Exclusive to...
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July 20, 2026 • 90 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sydney Segal.
SYDNEY SEGAL makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk about Vets and New Threats, why her Survivor season sucked and her decision to return to The Challenge after claiming she was one and done! This was a really fun interview and one we are proud to drop here in the feed ON HER BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday, Sydney! If you join the Pod Squad however you get all of our ...
SYDNEY SEGAL makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk about Vets and New Threats, why her Survivor season sucked and her decision to return to The Challenge after claiming she was one and done! This was a really fun interview and one we are proud to drop here in the feed ON HER BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday, Sydney! If you join the Pod Squad however you get all of our ...
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July 19, 2026 • 128 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Mark, Cedric, Kendal and Kelley Wentworth Live On Stage at Emerald City Comedy Club on Sunday, June 28th!
This was a really fun show and you're about to hear all of it! Prefer Video?
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This was a really fun show and you're about to hear all of it! Prefer Video?
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July 15, 2026 • 28 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the announcement today that Season 42 will be CUTTHROAT (2) and will be Premiering 8/5 on Paramount Plus.
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July 10, 2026 • 91 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kenny Santucci.
KENNY SANTUCCI makes his return to Challenge Mania, live and in studio for the first time. He talks about his life path since putting The Challenge behind him and what he learned from his controversial exit from the show and everything that came with it and still does. He also touches on the awful rumors and reputation that followed him based on things he flat ...
KENNY SANTUCCI makes his return to Challenge Mania, live and in studio for the first time. He talks about his life path since putting The Challenge behind him and what he learned from his controversial exit from the show and everything that came with it and still does. He also touches on the awful rumors and reputation that followed him based on things he flat ...
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July 7, 2026 • 126 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ashley Mitchell.
Let's look back on the second time Ashley joined us on the podcast back when she still loved us. This one, like her debut...is a really fun one. Enjoy! Reminder any plugs, promos, ads, shows etc are out-dated. This is from 2018 as well.Another fun look / listen at one of the 500+ episodes in the CHALLENGE MANIA VAULT at www.ChallengeManiaPodcast.com that you c...
Let's look back on the second time Ashley joined us on the podcast back when she still loved us. This one, like her debut...is a really fun one. Enjoy! Reminder any plugs, promos, ads, shows etc are out-dated. This is from 2018 as well.Another fun look / listen at one of the 500+ episodes in the CHALLENGE MANIA VAULT at www.ChallengeManiaPodcast.com that you c...
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July 5, 2026 • 111 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Amber, Cedric & Mark Long live on stage from Helium Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon.
This live show was recorded in front of a Sold Out crowd on Saturday, June 26th and you are about to hear the fully uncut show. If you are more of a visual person, consider checking out the full multi-cam video version of the show, shot by Doctor Photographer who covered it brilliantly...
This live show was recorded in front of a Sold Out crowd on Saturday, June 26th and you are about to hear the fully uncut show. If you are more of a visual person, consider checking out the full multi-cam video version of the show, shot by Doctor Photographer who covered it brilliantly...
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July 3, 2026 • 1 min
Do NOT miss out on one of our craziest lineups ever in Music City this November!
Tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live but GOING FAST!
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7/18 - CHICAGO (SOLD OUT)
7/31 - MINNEAPOLIS (SOLD OUT)
8/15 - DETROIT
9/19 - PHOENIX
10/9 - NEW ORLEANS
11/14 - NASHVILLE
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7/18 - CHICAGO (SOLD OUT)
7/31 - MINNEAPOLIS (SOLD OUT)
8/15 - DETROIT
9/19 - PHOENIX
10/9 - NEW ORLEANS
11/14 - NASHVILLE
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July 2, 2026 • 77 mins
Scott Yager & Lindsay Arber are joined Live In Studio by NY Times Best Selling Author Rob Cesternino!
Without Rob Has a Podcast, who knows if there would be a Challenge Mania! The Podcast GOAT joins us Live & In Studio to talk about his NY Times Best-Selling Booking The Tribe And I Have Spoken, Survivor 50, The Traitors and a ton of other stuff we've always wanted to ask him!
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Without Rob Has a Podcast, who knows if there would be a Challenge Mania! The Podcast GOAT joins us Live & In Studio to talk about his NY Times Best-Selling Booking The Tribe And I Have Spoken, Survivor 50, The Traitors and a ton of other stuff we've always wanted to ask him!
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June 25, 2026 • 109 mins
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kyle Christie.
Talk about a guy we miss on The Challenge! Kyle did a ton of seasons and we haven't seen him in a long time! Since we miss him so much, we figured we'd dig up this episode of Challenge Mania from 2020 that is a crowd-favorite. If you have never heard it, check it out! Reminder that any promos, plugs, ads etc are likely out-dated.
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Talk about a guy we miss on The Challenge! Kyle did a ton of seasons and we haven't seen him in a long time! Since we miss him so much, we figured we'd dig up this episode of Challenge Mania from 2020 that is a crowd-favorite. If you have never heard it, check it out! Reminder that any promos, plugs, ads etc are likely out-dated.
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June 23, 2026 • 66 mins
Scott is back taking a ton of your questions addressing Where The F Season 42 Is, The Swifties Coming After Our Girl & TONS MORE!
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