Ep. 100: CT Tamburello

Jan 17, 2019

CT Tamburello, a two-time Challenge champion known for his fierce competitiveness, joins filmmaker Johnny Hickey, who directed CT in the thriller 'The Habit.' The duo delves into CT's casting story and journey in fatherhood. They explore his favorite 'Challenge' era and candidly discuss relationships with fellow competitors like Bananas and Veronica. With insights on the evolution of the competition, CT reflects on challenges of returning to the game and the emergence of younger contestants, offering a fascinating look inside the reality TV landscape.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

100th Episode Celebration & Future Events

03:35 • 15min

Reflections on the Challenge Mania Awards and Their Impact

18:57 • 4min

Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Tribute to Supporters and Memories

22:39 • 2min

The Evolution of a Name: From Chris to CT

24:31 • 3min

Celebrating a Milestone: 100 Episodes of Fun and Friendship

27:14 • 2min

Adventures in Filmmaking and Character Exploration

29:38 • 12min

Reflections on Wrestling Personas and Aging

41:43 • 2min

The Competitive Comeback

43:30 • 4min

Navigating Competition and Personal Connections

47:21 • 4min

Exploring Voiceover Passion and Experiences

51:20 • 2min

Navigating the Competitive Landscape: The Rise of Young Bucks

52:53 • 4min

Lessons in Parenting and Youth Sports

56:52 • 2min

Navigating Coaching and Fatherhood

58:57 • 4min

Racing Through Challenges

01:02:30 • 6min

From Skepticism to Opportunity: The Audition Journey

01:08:07 • 3min

Nostalgic Competitions and Transformations

01:11:16 • 10min

Navigating Social Media Influence and Commercialization

01:21:15 • 3min

Social Media, Competition, and Personal Growth

01:23:51 • 12min

Ethics and Competition in Reality TV

01:36:15 • 6min

Victory and Ethics in Competition

01:42:03 • 6min

Looking Back and Forward

01:48:15 • 9min

The Evolution of Challenge Mania: From Guests to Awards

01:56:53 • 2min

Exploring the Podcast's Rich History

01:59:15 • 2min

Reflection on Memorable Guest Appearances

02:00:49 • 6min

Milestone Moments and Merchandise

02:06:40 • 5min

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT Tamburello.

For our 100th episode, there is really only one guest that could live up to the hype and was deserving of this momentous occasion. 2 Time Champion (plus 2 time Champs Vs Stars Winner) Chris Tamburello aka CT (@TheOfficial_CT) is on most people's Challenge Mount Rushmore. His name is synonymous with the franchise. Simply put, if you are not excited for this episode...you are not Challenge Maniac. CT joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to share his casting story, talk about fatherhood, what his favorite era of The Challenge has been, how he became one of the faces of the show, how he feels about Paulie, Bananas, Veronica, Ashley and The Young Bucks, who he'd like to see back on the show AND MORE!

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