#223 The Challenge Unplugged with Chris "CT" Tamburello | MTV's The Challenge

This is not an interview.
This is 2.5 hours hanging out in CT’s kitchen while he says exactly what’s been on his mind.

For one of our final farewell episodes, we sat down with Chris “CT” Tamburello — the GOAT of The Challenge — and from the second the recording started, it turned into an unfiltered, no-intro, no-outro, no-rules rant about the state of the show, the direction it’s heading, and why he’s feeling disconnected from the modern era of The Challenge.

CT goes off on The Challenge 41, the newer rookies, casting decisions, alliance structures, and why he’s actively looking to move on to other reality TV opportunities. We talk about how casting works behind the scenes, how MTV has changed its approach to educating viewers on serious topics like addiction, homophobia, and racism, and why the game just doesn’t feel the same anymore.

At one point, CT even surprises us with a “guest” — Jozea — which somehow leads to an entirely separate conversation about representation, friendships that make zero sense, and how different players actually get selected for seasons.

Topics include:
• CT’s raw thoughts on The Challenge 41
• Why he’s frustrated with the new rookies
• The evolution (and problems) of modern casting
• How MTV approaches social issues on the show
• Why the OG era felt different
• Reality TV beyond The Challenge
• And 2.5 hours of classic CT venting, storytelling, and chaos

This episode is part of our “With That Being Said…” farewell playlist — a thank-you to Challenge fans who’ve supported us through every era of this podcast. If you’ve ever wanted to just sit back and listen to CT talk without filters, structure, or PR polish… this one’s for you.

No questions. No script. Just CT.

Two more episodes before we're officially shut down so make sure you follow along and don't miss the end of our final farewell run!

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