

Challenge Mania
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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Oct 16, 2023 • 2h 24min
Ep. 385: Trey Weatherholtz
Trey Weatherholtz from Real World St Thomas, Battle of the Seasons, and Rivals II joins for a 2+ hour chat. Exploration of the challenges and reflections of being a reality TV star. Insights into the dynamics of relationships on reality TV, alliances, and rivalries. The discussion on the evolution of reality TV casting and potential future appearances on reality series. Reflective wrestling match experience with a Challenge veteran and memorable reality show moments.

Oct 14, 2023 • 1h 37min
Ep. 384: Josh Martinez & Cassidy Clark
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 13 of The Challenge USA and then Scott is joined by Josh Martinez & Cassidy Clark for interviews about their season.www.ChallengeManiacs.com to get Bonus Podcasts as well as episodes early and ad-free! Plus Pre-Sales for upcoming Challenge Mania Live Events.www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix to ALL SHOWS & EVENTS!www.ChallengeMania.Shop

Oct 13, 2023 • 48min
Survivor Mania: Best Episode of Modern Era!? (Episode 3)
Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) break down this week's epic episode of Survivor 45!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Oct 10, 2023 • 2min
INDY LIVE SHOW DEBUT!!!
Join Derrick, Scott & Special Guests Devin Walker, Olivia Kaiser and Kyland Young LIVE at Helium Comedy Club in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, January 6th!Tix at www.ChallengeMania.Live Starting 10/10Tix available NOW for Patrons at www.ChallengeManiacs.comSign up for Pre-Sales to ALL SHOWS!www.ChallengeMania.Shop

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 16min
Ep. 383: Sarah Rice & Susie Meister!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sarah Rice and Susie Meister.And that's not all! Emily Schromm joins us as well! It's time to induct Susie Meister into the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame. We talk about her and her achievements, Sarah speaks about their relationship and time working together and gives a speech to induct her. Then Susie stays with us to go down memory lane and break down her time on the show further, ending with her own acceptance speech that blows Emily Schromm, Derrick, Scott and everyone else away. This is an awesome chat not just about Susie but about how times have changed since her start on the shows and whether we might see her or Sarah back on a future season.To hear the rest of the HOF Induction including Emily and Leroy's inductions and over 2 more hours ot audio, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.com PRE-SALE for Challenge Mania Indy starts today! ALL Patron Pre-Sale is tomorrow 10/10 and on 10/11 whatever is left will go On Sale at www.ChallengeMania.LiveGet tix to our other shows there as well like10/25 - NYC SEASON 39 PREMIERE PARTY11/4 - ST LOUIS12/16 - BUFFALO1/27 - TAMPA PARTYwww.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!Also be sure to check our BRAIN CANDY, Susie & Sarah's awesome podcast, available everywhere you get your audio! They also have a great Patreon where they talk a bit of Challenge gossip each week too!

Oct 8, 2023 • 29min
Survivor Mania: Survivor 45 Episode 2
Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are back to break down Episode 2 of Survivor 45!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 8min
Ep. 382: Ryan, Chavez, Olivia, Tyler, Darrell & Brad (Live from Chicago)
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ryan Kehoe & Derek Chavez as well as Olivia, Darrell, Tyler and Brad live on stage from Chicago. This is Part 2 of our massive live show from Zanies.To attend future live shows, head to www.ChallengeMania.LiveTo partiicate in the Pre-Sale for Challenge Mania Live INDY, head to www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Oct 3, 2023 • 2min
NYC Premiere Party for Season 39!
Come Watch the PREMIERE of The Challenge: Battle for New Champion with Scott and Special Guests Olivia Kaiser, Ryan Kehoe and Ravyn Rochelle on Wednesday, October 25th at East End Bar and Grill.GET YOUR TIX at www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Oct 2, 2023 • 15min
Episode 11 Exit Interview
Derrick interviews the most recent Challenger to be eliminated from The Challenge USA.www.ChallengeManiacs.com to hear our FULL HOF AUDIO!www.ChallengeManiacs.com for 2 Pre-Sales this month, INDY & TAMPA!www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix to ST LOUIS AND BUFFALO!www.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 7min
Survivor Mania: Survivor 45 Premiere!
Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and Lindsay (@LindsayTheOtter) are BACK to break down the premiere of Survivor 45, talk about that controversial exit and make some Winner picks!www.ChallengeManiacs.com for Bonus Pods, Pre-Sales & More!www.ChallengeMania.Live for TIX to ALL SHOWS!www.ChallengeMania.Shop for swag!