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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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
Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 1min
"Pride Comes Before the Fall" w/ Cara Maria Sorbello
Challenge legend Cara Maria comes on the podcast to give her opinions on all the New Threats, who she thinks is running the game, and a taste of what we can expect next week between CT and Turbo.
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
Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 1min
"Wish I'd Been Practicing" w/ Gabe Wai
Gabe comes on the show to talk with Devyn and Da'Vonne about his fallout with one cast member, his romances with some others... and a historic elimination battle.
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
Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
"I Am The Challenge" w/ Justin Hinsley
Justin is on the podcast this week and he does NOT hold back! The Cheer alum talks about how he found himself in the center of house drama this week, how he felt being blindsided by Derek and what it was like going head to head against a Challenge champ earlier 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
Aug 7, 2025 • 60min
"We Used to Hook Up" w/ Blue Kim
This week on the podcast we're joined by Blue Kim! The Big Brother fan favorite talks about "Derek hopping," one Challenger's major crash out this episode, and why The Challenge needs Big Brother players.
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
