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.
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Nov 5, 2021 • 2min
Introducing: All Stars 2
Season 2 of The Challenge: All-Stars is coming to Paramount+. Starting Friday, November 12, join Tori and Aneesa on MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast as they recap each episode of the new season of All-Stars every Friday. 24 Challenge All Stars are reuniting to see who still has what it takes to become a champion. Watch Season 2 of The Challenge: All Stars on Paramount+ starting November 11, 2021. 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
Nov 4, 2021 • 54min
Titanic w/ Nelson Thomas
Tori and Aneesa are joined by the 8-time Challenger, Nelson Thomas, to discuss an elimination that hits close to home, the tensions in the Ruby cell, and why he puts the "tea" in Nelly T.Join Tori and Aneesa every Thursday as they go behind the scenes of The Challenge: Spies Lies and Allies, and Fridays, as they pull back the curtain on The Challenge: All Stars 2, 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 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
