Challenge Mania

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Isaac Scout.Isaac Stout (@SometimesIsaac) made his debut on Real World: Sydney & appeared on two seasons of The Challenge. What few people know is that he also spent one day on Big Brother UK as well. This is unlike any podcast episode we have ever done. Isaac is a rare breed. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for an interview that is ultimately just a few stories. But each of these stories is filled with twists, turns and absolutely now punches pulled. We think a lot of you are going to like this one.HEAD TO OUR NEW WEBSITE: www.CHALLENGEMANIA.Live to get info on and tickets to ALL of our upcoming live shows including Vegas on August 3rd, NYC on August 17th and San Francisco on September 7th.Get the exclusive, limited edition "I'm a Challenge Maniac" Enamel Pin at www.ZombieSailor.com - They are limited to 100 and come on a numbered card-back signed by Derrick & Scott.There is FREE SHIPPING on orders over $45 at www.ChallengeMania.Shop - No better time to get your Happy Birthday Derrick shirts for the NYC show, grab some new KAM GEAR or order the new Pod Squad swag!Check out one of our favorite sponsors, NOOM! We all want to lose weight and get healthier, but you don’t have to change it all in one day. Small steps make big progress. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/MANIA

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Real World Atlanta's Tovah Marx.Whether you've been watching Real World Atlanta or not, you're going to want to get to know Tovah Marx (@TovahMarx). She is kind enough to share her emotional story with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) and discuss her time in Atlanta, her aspirations to one day go on The Challenge, her relationship with Marie & MUCH MORE!For info on ALL of our live dates, including Las Vegas on August 3rd, where EVERYONE IS VIP, check out our BRAND NEW WEBSITE at www.ChallengeMania.LiveBROOKLINEN, who make the best sheets ever, are giving Maniacs 10% OFF an Free Shipping at www.Brooklinen.com with the code MANIAThere are a FEW Limited Edition I'm a Challenge Maniac Pins left at www.ZombieSailor.com GO GET THEM! Once they are sold out, they are gone forever! All are signed!Tickets go on sale for our Philly show on October 13th THIS WEEK! Monday 7/15 at 12pm EST for Patrons and Friday 7/19 at 12pm EST for everyone else! Check www.ChallengeMania.Live for TIX!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Real World Atlanta's Clint Wright.Even though to MTV (and Facebook) viewers, Clint Wright (@Eastwood100) might be considered a relative unknown, a brand new cast-member entering the reality TV fold by way of The Real World's Atlanta season airing on Facebook watch, Clint is far from your average individual picked to live in a house. His Instagram following of over 150K is larger than almost every person to ever appear on The Real World and most of the current Challenge roster not from the UK. Clint joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about growing up and living on a farm, being recruited for the show, how he developed such a big following on his own, whether he has The Challenge set in his sights for the future, what his Real World experience was like, where he stands with Tovah and MUCH MORE!Our new Limited Edition Enamel Pin is now on sale at www.ZombieSailor.comCome see us in at Challenge Mania Live: VEGAS, where EVERYONE is VIP, on Saturday, August 3rd. Tickets are available at www.ChallengeMania.VegasFor MORE Challenge Mania, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania - We do bonus podcasts every week and just put one up about Big Brother so far. PLUS you get early access to stuff like the pins AND to every Challenge Mania Live show!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager announce the first ever Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Class & are then joined by Real World Atlanta's Dondre Randolph.After a 2 week voting period we finally have the two men and two women who will join Diem Brown as the first ever Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Class. Find out who makes up the Class of 2019 and are the first ever Challenge Mania Hall of Famers! Then, Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) are joined by Real World: Atlanta's Dondre Randolph (@DearDondre) to talk about his history as a fan of The Real World & The Challenge, what his experience has been like so far, having conversations about race, sexuality and politics in front of America, what the response has been like so far from his friends, peers and followers, whether he has his sights set on The Challenge, his experience at the MTV Movie Awards and MUCH MORE!Get the new I'M A CHALLENGE MANIAC shirt ON SALE at www.ChallengeMania.Shop for a special discounted price. For MORE Challenge Mania, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania - We are holding special brunches for Maniac-level patrons in New York City and Las Vegas the day after those live shows!Speaking of which, tickets are available to our LAS VEGAS SHOW, where everyone is VIP, on August 3rd at www.ChallengeMania.VegasWe bring Derrick's Birthday Bash to Carolines on Broadway on Saturday, August 17th and tickets are available at www.ChallengeMania.NYCOur craziest lineup ever is for our San Francisco show at Cobb's Comedy Club on Saturday, September 7th when we are joined by Cohutta, Abram and Darrell. Tickets are available at www.ChallengeMania.LiveQUIP is our favorite toothbrush and starts at just $25. If you go to GetQuip.com/MANIA you can get your first refill pack FREE!Our favorite sheets, Brooklinen, are giving listeners 10% OFF and FREE SHIPPING when they use the code MANIA at www.Brooklinen.comBRUMATE will keep your drinks cold all summer! Head to Brumate.com and use the code: MANIA for 15% off your first order!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jodi Weatherton.She may no longer be Jodi Weatherton or on The Challenge anymore or even living in the United States, but Jodi's impact on The Challenge is still felt to this day. Just recently when releasing out Hall of Fame ballot, we received quite a few write-ins from people saying that Jodi deserves to be included at some point. Jodi joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about why she left The Challenge behind after winning the first ever solo Challenge, The Duel, and taking home the biggest prize given out at that time. We talk about her Road Rules season with Derrick, what her first impressions of him were, why she leads a private life now and much more!For MORE Challenge Mania including BONUS PODCASTS each week, early access to live show tickets and voting for our Hall of Fame, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaSpeaking of live shows, we're coming to Las Vegas on Saturday, August 3rd for a day where EVERYONE IS VIP! Tix on sale at www.ChallengeMania.Vegas = Guests include Kailah, Leroy and Brandon!After that we return to Carolines on Broadway in NYC for Derrick's Birthday Show on Saturday, August 17th. Tickets are available at www.ChallengeMania.NYC - Guests TBDThen on September 7th at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco we are joined by Abram, Cohutta and Darrell for our first ever show in the Bay Area. Tix available at www.ChallengeMania.LiveTHE SHOP IS OPEN! www.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott Yager is joined by WWE Hall-of-Famer, Shawn Michaels.In this special Bonus Podcast, Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER), who most of you know is a lifelong wrestling fan, speaks to "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) about his new film, 90 Feet From Home, and his legendary pro wrestling career. Shawn talks about making the transition from pro-wrestler to actor and how the two worlds are similar and different, particularly from a performance perspective. Hear what it took to transform into the dark character he plays in this film, why Shawn finally cut his trademark hair, how he looks back on his brief return to the ring a year later, what it's like mentoring the next wave of talent at the NXT Performance Center and MUCH MORE!Make sure to check out Shawn's new film, 90 Feet From Home (@90FeetFilm) directed by Brett Bentman.

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Brandon Nelson.Brandon Nelson (@BrandonDNelson) made his debut on Fresh Meat II. He went on to compete on five seasons of The Challenge, the last being Free Agents. Always a solid competitor and a well-liked cast-member all around, Brandon joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on Challenge Mania to discuss some of his feuds that took place on and off camera. We find out what he's up to right now, whether he would do another show if asked, why he can't stand a Challenge OG we have never heard a bad thing about and MUCH MORE!Come see us in Los Angeles THIS SATURDAY June 22nd at the Hollywood Improv. Tickets are available at www.ChallengeMania.LAWe return to Carolines in New York City on Saturday, August 17th. Tickets available at www.ChallengeMania.NYCStill time to become a Maniac-level patron and vote for the first ever Challenge Mania Hall of Fame. Patreon.com/ChallengeMania is the place to go!The Challenge Mania Shop is open at www.ChallengeMania.ShopHead to Noom.com/Mania to start changing your lifestyle, diet first. What do you have to lose?

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager unveil the ballot for the inaugural class of the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame.Hear which Challenge veterans were selected for the first ever ballot. Learn the rules, qualifications and eligibility requirements that were decided on. Find out who will vote to decide who ultimately gets inducted. Find out which Challenger is being automatically inducted this week and becoming the first ever member of the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) go through the ten members of the ballot, one by one, and break down their chances for becoming Hall of Famers their first time out.To VOTE for the Challenge Mania HOF and to get weekly bonus content, head over to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a Maniac Patron today!Head over to www.ChallengeMania.Shop and get FREE SHIPPING on orders over $45 for one more week!Come see us in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, June 22nd at the Hollywood Improv. We have a loaded lineup of Veronica Portillo, Alton Williams, Da'Vonne Rogers, the Nolan Twins and even Champs Vs Pros alumni and former San Diego Charger Shawne Merriman! Tickets are available for the 3pm Meet N Greet and 5pm Live Show at www.ChallengeMania.LA

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paula Walnuts.Paula Walnuts (@PaulaWalnutsMTV) is a legend of the game. She is a two-time champion who played many seasons with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) including the infamous Island season, where Derrick was part of the alliance that turned its back on Paula en route to a victory. Paula joins Derrick and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about Real World: Key West, Johnny Bananas, The Island, Rivals 1 and 2, the state of The Challenge (of which she does not miss an episode to this day) today, her thoughts on War of the Worlds and the Reunion, the Real World reboot AND MORE!For MORE Challenge Mania, make sure to head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where in the off season we will be doing Bonus Cast Interviews, reviewing The Real World and breaking down CLASSIC episodes of The Challenge from Derrick's past!FREE SHIPPING at www.ChallengeMania.Shop until 6/14 if you spend $45+Come hang with us in Denver this Saturday at the Denver Improv! We just added Chase McNary to an already loaded lineup of Kellyanne Judd and Nehemiah Clark! Tix available at www.ChallengeMania.LiveThen on June 22nd we will be at the Hollywood Improv with Veronica Portillo, Alton Williams and Shawne Merriman PLUS SOME SURPRISE GUESTS! Tickets for that are available at www.ChallengeMania.LABetterHelp is offering online counseling at an affordable price.Use our code MANIA for 10% off at www.BetterHelp.com/MANIABrumate is keeping your drinks cold this summer and they're giving Maniacs 15% off at www.Brumate.com/MANIA with the code MANIA!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Survivor's Stephen Fishbach.After playing the game twice and hosting a weekly podcast about the show, Stephen Fishbach (@StephenFishbach) is known the world over as a Survivor "Know-it-All". He is also a life-long Challenge fan and is the perfect guest to bob and weave through a fun chat about the two shows and the two seasons of each that just ended. Stephen joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk Edge of Extinction, War of the Worlds, how hosting a podcast affected his turn on Survivor: Second Chances, who his Challenge favorites are and much more! We also end with a lengthy chat about Game of Thrones, which Stephen also follows closely and hosts a podcast about. This 3 hour extravaganza is the podcast crossover you have all been waiting for! For MORE Challenge Mania, get our Bonus Content at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania including a massive episode this week covering the Challenge Reunion!FREE SHIPPING on orders of $45 over at www.ChallengeMania.ShopCome see us in Denver for Challenge Mania Live next Saturday, June 8th at the Denver Improv with KellyAnne Judd and Nehemiah Clark! Tickets available at www.ChallengeMania.LiveThen on June 22nd, we hit the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles, CA with Veronica Portillo, Alton Williams and NFL's Shawne Merriman! Tickets available at www.ChallengeMania.LA