MTV's Official Challenge Podcast
MTV Entertainment Studios
MTV’s The Challenge embarks on its monumental 40th season and “MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast” is coming along for the wild ride. Da’Vonne Rogers and Devyn Simone take you behind the scenes of “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras,” as the largest cast ever – 40 fan-favorite Challengers from the past 26 years of gameplay – duke it out for the one-million-dollar prize. Each week, cast members join them to spill the tea on the relentless challenges, heartbreaking eliminations, and all the juicy drama among the seasoned Veterans. The path to glory is far from easy, but one of these legend’s names will be etched into eternal Challenge stone. Watch “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras” 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.
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Oct 28, 2021 • 55min
500 w/ Jon Murray
In an extra special episode celebrating The Challenge's 500th episode, Tori and Aneesa are joined by the show's creator, Jon Murray. They discuss how The Real World and Road Rules paved the way for The Challenge, the biggest hurdle in the show's development process, and some of the reality TV pioneer's favorite memories from across 500 episodes.Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2021 • 41min
Mucus Plug w/ Kyle Christie
Tori and Aneesa are joined by pole wrestle champion and new father, Kyle Christie. They get into the terrifying Satellite Sabotage challenge, Kyle's risky mid-challenge move, and Ed's dangerous political (or maybe anti-political?) play.Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2021 • 1h 6min
Precious Stones w/ Executive Producer Danny Wascou
Tori and Aneesa are joined by Executive Producer Danny Wascou to discuss the twist that has turned the entire season upside down. They discuss the difficulties of working on a team vs. working in a pair, which Challengers are best set up to navigate the rest of this "cutthroat" season, and what to look forward to in upcoming episodes. If you like behind the scenes info, you do not want to miss this episode.Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7, 2021 • 55min
The War w/ Josh Martinez
The Veteran War has begun and Tori and Aneesa bring on Josh Martinez to get to the bottom of it. They discuss the muddy "Bombshell Battle" challenge, the muddying alliances in the house, and TJ's huge twist at the end of the episode that has left everyone hanging.Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2021 • 54min
The Threat w/ Priscilla Anyabu
Tori and Aneesa are joined by the rookie that has detonated an explosive in the center of the Veteran Alliance: Priscilla Anyabu. The Challengers discuss Priscilla's risky move, the difference between living in The Love Island villa vs. The Challenge house and they finally get to the bottom of the who ate #ThePizza.Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2021 • 51min
Uncle CT w/ Fessy Shafaat
Tori and Aneesa dive into an episode that has everyone on edge. From TJ visiting Headquarters to crumbling alliances everywhere you look: The Challenge vets discuss the behind the scenes of it all. Plus, they're joined by Fessy for an eye opening interview about his fight with Josh, his thoughts on the Big Brother alliance, and a sudden end to a season that was just getting started.Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2021 • 53min
Alien w/ Emy Alupei
Tori and Aneesa talk to The Challenge's resident pop star, Emy Alupei, on this week's podcast episode. They get all the behind the scenes info on her performance of "Alien," her friendship with "Uncle CT," and what it's like to represent Romania on the show. The challengers also discuss the dizzying "Turning Agents" challenge, the multiple romances in the house (some more surprising than others), and Tori sets the record straight on an explosive argument that started over frozen pizza.Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
Good Vibes And Gladiator w/ Showrunner Ryan Smith
Tori and Aneesa go even more behind the scenes than usual in this episode, as they are joined by Ryan Smith, the Executive Producer and Showrunner of The Challenge: Spies, Lies & Allies. They discuss how a season comes together, the most difficult challenges and eliminations to execute, and the biggest hurdles he faced while putting this season together. The Challenge vets also dive into a muddy challenge, a bold move by a rookie, and a devastating end to one challenger's season.Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 2, 2021 • 1h 6min
Messy w/ Corey Lay
On this week's episode Tori and Aneesa are joined by the incredible Corey Lay, and they get his opinion on everything: from the vet alliance and Big Brother's implosion, to that explosive elimination and whether or not he could ever trust the vets again.Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2021 • 1h
Truce or Dare w/ Michele Fitzgerald
Tori and Aneesa are joined by Michele Fitzgerald to talk about that brutal injury during this week's terrifying challenge, her strategy going onto the show after winning Survivor, and her thoughts on being targeted by the vet alliance.Watch new episodes of The Challenge every Wednesday, and go behind the scenes with Tori and Aneesa the next morning, on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
