Challenge Mania

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Katie Cooley.One of our favorites, Katie Cooley (@KatieCooley26) returns to the podcast just a few days before joining us in Austin for Challenge Mania Live. Katie stops by to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what she thinks he War of the Worlds, what reality shows she watches, who she sees herself in today, how Challenge standards have changed, what her favorite off-camera moments were, how she almost got Derrick an agent, who she hated on Inferno, why she doesn't approve of too much hooking up on TV and much more!If you want to be a part of our last live show and Meet & Greet of the season, head to www.ChallengeManiaTX.com and get tickets to be a part of Austin 2:16 this Saturday at the North Door in Austin, TX. We will be joined by Katie as well as Hunter Barfield, Nelson Thomas and Marlon Williams!To hear us break down each episode of War of the Worlds every week in our series called THE WAR ROOM, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a Maniac-level patron or above!Remember to check out the www.ChallengeMania.SHOP for all the latest SWAG!Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that makes eating well easy and affordable with plans to fit every kind of lifestyle.For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/MANIABetterHelp is a truly affordable option for online counseling. They are offering 10% OFF to our listeners by going to BetterHelp.com/MANIA

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johanna Botta.Johanna Botta (@JohannaBotta) began her MTV career on the beloved Austin season of The Real World, and went on to appear on 4 seasons of The Challenge, taking home a group championship on The Gauntlet III. She has since put Reality TV in the rearview (for now) to pursue an acting and hosting career both stateside and in the UK, where she's lived with her family for the last few years. Johanna joins Challenge Mania to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about how she came to be on Real World in the first place, what her life has been like post-Challenge, whether she'd ever return to the show, when the last time she got a call was, memories of her time on the show, what it's like living in the UK and MUCH MORE!For more Challenge Mania, including a weekly recap episode breaking down each installment of War of the Worlds, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania! The head into THE WAR ROOM after each episode of The Challenge to take your questions and break the episodes own.Head to www.ChallengeMania.Shop to support the podcast and look good doing it.Poshmark is giving Maniacs $5 off their first order. Just use the code CHALLENGEMANIA when you get and use the Poshmark App today!We are in Chicago for Challenge Mania Live this Saturday, February 9th w/ Wes, Nany, Melinda and Tori Hall as our guests. Limited tickets are still available at www.ChallengeManiaCHI.comThe following week, February 16th, we invade Austin, TX with our biggest show of the year! We will be joined by Marlon, Hunter, Nelson and Katie! Both Meet & Greet tickets and GA tickets are still available at www.ChallengeManiaTX.com

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CJ Koegel.CJ Koegel (@CJKoegel) had strong showings on both of his seasons of The Challenge, Fresh Meat II and Battle of the Seasons. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss why we haven't seen him since, how he became a punter who almost made the NFL, what Real Wold Cancun was like, what he thought of the War of the Worlds Basic Training episode and whether we might see him back on the show in the future! We also spend some time at the top and back of the episode discussing the Season 33 Trailer in detail. For MORE talk about War of the Worlds, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaWIN A TRIP to Challenge Mania Live by entering in our DraftKings Contest this Sunday, February 3rd. It's $5 to enter and you can win $1700 in prizes. Terms and Conditions apply. Play at dkng.co/challengemaniaRobinhood is giving Maniacs a FREE STOCK when they sign up at mania.robinhood.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop is the best place to get YOUR Challenge Mania swag and support your favorite cast members!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the new cast of The Challenge 33: War of the Worlds.Some returning favorites, some fresh meat. Either way, we go over the entire new season, set to premiere on Wednesday, February 6th and everyone who is vying for that Challenge Championship in the War of the Worlds!Come watch the premiere with Scott, Kailah and Marie at the East End Bar and Grill in New York City. Just RSVP to ChallengeManiaPodcast@gmail.comFollow along and listen to all of our episode commentaries all season long over at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaRobinhood is giving listeners a FREE STOCK when they sign up at mania.robinhood.comWe have a DraftKings Contest this Sunday for the SUPER BOWL where you can win 2 VIP M&G Tix to the Challenge Mania Live of your choosing and $1500 in travel expenses! Sign up to play for $5 at dkng.co/challengemania and enter up to 5 lineups to better your chances! T&Cs apply.

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Marlon Williams.Marlon Williams (@BlackZeusFit) made his debut on Real World Portland and only competed on one season of The Challenge on Rivals II, where he and Jordan made the final. He had an illustrious college football career at Texas Tech and recently began body building and personal training under the name Black Zeus. More than that, he wants back on The Challenge. He is the total package. He's got looks, size, athletic ability, personality and a chip on his shoulder. He drops by the show to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) why Rivals II was his last season, who he has his sights set on now, whether he follows the show, how he would up on The Real World, how he became "Black Zeus" and much more!For MORE Challenge Mania, including our 100+ minute cast breakdown for War of the Worlds, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaMarlon will be with us at Challenge Mania Live: Austin, along with Hunter, Nelson and Katie Cooley on Saturday, February 16th. Tickets available at www.ChallengeManiaTX.comPOSHMARK is givining listeners $5 off their first order. Just use the invite cod

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.

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are once again joined by Final Reckoning Champion HUNTER BARFIELD.Hunter Barfield (@HBarfield13) is a Challenge Champion. It's hard to remember that because even though he won The Final Reckoning season of The Challenge, he went home empty handed, thanks to a decision by his partner, Ashley Mitchell. Hunter joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss this entire process, coping with the loss of all that money, whether he has regrets, how he feels about Ashley today, what she said about him at the reunion and MORE!For MORE Challenge Mania, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaHead to www.TakeCareOf.com and use the code CHALLENGE50 to get 50% off your first month of custom and personalized vitamins sent to your door!Hunter will be with us at Challenge Mania Live AUSTIN, our ONLY stop in Texas this year! That goes down on February 16th and tickets are available at www.ChallengeManiaTX.comFREE SHIPPING at www.ChallengeMania.Shop until 1/22Play in our FREE Draft Kings Contest and win a FREE TRIP to Challenge Mania Live! Go to www.dkng.co/challengemania to play!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are once again joined by Marie Roda.Marie Roda (@Marie_TBD) had an amazing year in 2018. So much so that she was voted Funniest Commentary & Most Improved by both the patrons & the experts in the Challenge Mania Awards. Marie joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to learn about her big awards wins, break down The Final Reckoning Final, discuss the big moment at the end of the show, let us in on her dating life, explain what went down with her and Amanda, why she doesn't get along with Nelson and whether she was slated to be on Ex on the Beach.Marie will be with us at Carolines on Broadway along with Susie Meister and Kenny Santucci for Challenge Mania Live on Saturday, January 26th! A few tickets still remain over at www.ChallengeMania.LiveFREE SHIPPING CONTINUES at www.ChallengeMania.Shop until January 22nd! Don't wait!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Natalie Negrotti.The first time Natalia (@NataliaNegrotti) or Natalie, depending who who is asking, came on #ChallengeMania, it was early into her Challenge career and a few episodes into Vendettas. Now she has 2 seasons, a Redemption House, a 3rd place finish on The Final Reckoning, 2 Elimination of the Year nominations and a Rookie of the Year nod in the Challenge Mania Awards under her belt. This is a new Natalie Negrotti. This is Natalia Negrotti. Natalia joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss The Final Reckoning, Redemption House, her eliminations Vs Brad and Kyle and Johnny and Tony, the lasting impact some of those battles took on her, getting lost during the final, whether Paulie would have taken the money from her, their move to turn on Joss and Sylvia and break their word and MUCH MORE! This a podcast that covers it all and you do not want to miss it!For more Challenge Mania, including bonus podcasts, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and consider becoming a patron.Poshmark is giving Challenge Maniacs $5 off their first order when you get the Poshmark app and use the code CHALLENGEMANIA. Even BRITNI (@BritniNicol) is selling her clothes on Poshmark! There is FREE SHIPPING on orders over $45 at www.ChallengeMania.Shop until January 22nd!

Reality TV personality Jemmye Carroll joins the podcast for Part II. She discusses the Challenge Mania Awards, speculates on the impact of Camila's presence, breaks down internet beef between 'Forever Petty' and other competitors. They analyze nominees, performance, and commentary for the reality TV show. Also, a debate about who took whom to the final, Cara and Kamilla's athletic abilities and likability, and the controversial incident and its online consequences.