MTV's Official Challenge Podcast
MTV Entertainment Studios
"The Challenge: Vets and New Threats" is the beginning of a new era, and MTV's Official Challenge Podcast is coming along for the ride. For 40 seasons, battle-tested veterans have fought for the title of Challenge Champion. They’ve built powerful alliances, cold blood-ed reputations, and historic legacies. But now, an exciting new crop of competitors have entered the game from shows like Love Island, Big Brother and Survivor…… and these fresh faces are trying to tear it all down. And hosts Devyn Simone and Da'Vonne Rogers are getting into all of it. From breakdowns of each episode, exclusive interviews with the cast, and behind the scenes scoops… we’ve got you covered on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast. Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. MTV's Official Challenge Podcast is the only official companion podcast to The Challenge franchise. Hosted by veteran Challengers each season, every episode features in-depth recaps and behind-the-scenes insights you can't get anywhere else. Don't miss all the previous seasons of MTV's Official Challenge Podcast starting with Challenge 36. MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast listeners can use discount code "CHALLENGE20” for 20% off all The Challenge products on ParamountShop.com.
Episodes
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Nov 6, 2025 • 56min
"The Best Birthday Present" w/ Jake Cornish
Jake Cornish (and not Will) joins us to talk about the switch from Love Island to The Challenge, the UK Alliance that never was, celebrating a birthday in the Challenge house and ranking the biggest liars and most loyal members of the cast.
Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 30, 2025 • 58min
"We Have to Boogie!" w/ Devyn & Da'Vonne
Devyn Simone and Da'vonne Rogers break down everything that went down during this week's episode of The Challenge: from freezing cold temperatures and the importance of checking your math to questionable cheering and one Challenger's impressive elimination run.
Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 23, 2025 • 56min
"They Are Like Cockroaches" w/ Aneesa Ferreira
Aneesa Ferreira aka "Elim-Aneesa" joins us on the podcast to talk about working with Olivia, Leroy's sneaky move earlier this season, and where she currently stands with Nany and Ashley.
Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 6min
"Punch You in Your Face" w/ Dee Valladares
Survivor champ Dee Valladares comes on the podcast to set the record straight on all things Will, Bananas and.... onions. Also, the pillow fight of her life.
Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 8min
"A King of Kamikaze" w/ Jonna Mannion
2x Challenge Champ Jonna Mannion sits down with Devyn and Da'Vonne to discuss the Stake A Claim twist that's shaking up the game this episode, working with Gabe, and the uphill battle she had joining this season late.
Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2025 • 60min
"A War Brewing" w/ Tay Wilcoxon
The "silent assassin" Tay Wilcoxson comes on the podcast to talk about pairing up with a Challenge legend, a heated argument in the house this week, and what it was like being thrown into elimination multiple times this season.
Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2025 • 60min
"Does Anyone Want to Confess?" w/ Will Gagnon
New Threat Will Gagnon comes on the podcast to talk about Dee and Nany, this episode's huge cheating scandal, and what it's like to be The King of Crashouts.
Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 5min
"Justice for Leka" w/ Derek Chavez
Derek Chavez sets the record straight on Turbo calling him fake, going back and forth with both Michaela and Justin, and whether "Justice for Leka" was really about... Justice for Leka.
Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 5min
"At Least Someone's Getting Laid!" w/ Izzy Fairthorne
We kicked off this season with her but we had so many questions we had to bring her back! Izzy Fairthorne sits down with Devyn & Da'Vonne to discuss her alliance with Olivia, her biggest rivalries, and of course... Rogan. Plus: her thoughts on CT throwing the daily challenge and something called "netball."
Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 6min
"Is He Throwing It?" w/ Sydney Segal
Survivor's Sydney Segal comes on the podcast to talk about a brutal elimination outcome, a daily challenge performance that left the house stunned, and where all that confidence comes from.
Watch “The Challenge: Vets & New Threats” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
