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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Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 12min
A Really Good Looking Underdog w/ Dusty Harris
Dusty Harris aka "The Dust Devil" joins Devyn and Tori to discuss the ramifications of Operation Hat Trick, the rules he set for himself going into this season and the 37 seconds that changed his Challenge career forever. Also: a geography lesson! Head to Paramount+ to catch new episodes of The Challenge: USA 2 on Thursdays and Sundays, and we'll see you back here right after for a look behind the scenes on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 3min
Operation Hat Trick w/ Cassidy Clark
Survivor fan favorite Cassidy Clark is on the podcast this week! She joins Devyn and Tori to discuss her hair based feud with Wes, how she feels being the mother of the blue team, and the reason she's fighting to be a Challenge champion. Also, the world is introduced to.... Chaos-idy. Head to Paramount+ to catch new episodes of The Challenge: USA 2 on Thursdays and Sundays, and we'll see you back here right after for a look behind the scenes on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2023 • 60min
Double Crossed and Sideswiped w/ Johnny Bananas
Challenge icon Johnny Bananas is back on the podcast! He breaks down his beef with Alyssa Lopez (or her beef with him), what people don't understand about his gameplay and which rookies are using him for clout (hint: it's a lot). Also: Devyn explains how ice cream and Johnny led to her being on The Real World: Brooklyn. Head to Paramount+ to catch new episodes of The Challenge: USA 2 on Thursdays and Sundays, and we'll see you back here right after for a look behind the scenes on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 12min
Civil War w/ Paulie Calafiore
The one and only Paulie Calafiore is on the podcast today! The Big Brother legend sits down with Tori and Devyn to talk about coming to terms with his identity in The Challenge house, the new school Big Brother competitors looking up to him and turning over a new leaf with Johnny Bananas. Also, of course, New Jersey. Head to Paramount+ to catch new episodes of The Challenge: USA 2 on Thursdays and Sundays, and we'll see you back here right after for a look behind the scenes on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 11min
Blurred Battle Lines w/ Jonna Mannion
Podcast favorite Jonna Mannion is on to explain the reasoning behind her hopper vote, discuss what it's like working with new school competitors and get to the bottom of the feud between Michele and Amanda. Head to Paramount+ to catch new episodes of The Challenge: USA 2 on Thursdays and Sundays, and we'll see you back here right after for a look behind the scenes on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2023 • 58min
The Riskiest Season Yet w/ Faysal Shafaat
The Challenge: USA is back! Faysal Shafaat joins Devyn Simone and Tori Deal to kick off the brand new season. They get into the early house dynamics, whether he's sided with the Big Brother contestants or the Challenge vets, and the reason this season is different than any other season he's played before. Head to Paramount+ to catch new episodes of The Challenge: USA 2 on Thursdays and Sundays, and we'll see you back here right after for a look behind the scenes on MTV's Official Challenge Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 27, 2023 • 3min
Introducing: The Challenge: USA Season 2
MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast is back for Challenge: USA Season 2. Join Devyn and Tori as they take you behind-the-scenes of this season’s biggest moments with appearances from fan-favorite CBS Challengers. And with MTV players added to the mix, the stakes are higher and the competition is fiercer than ever for that final cash prize. Watch The Challenge on CBS and Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Friday and Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2023 • 52min
Free Agents Episodes 11 & 12
The Free Agents final is here! Devyn and Aneesa break down one of the hardest finals in Challenge history, Devyn's inspirational finish and what got her to the top of that mountain. Watch The Challenge on Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge: Free Agents" and more on Paramount+. Go to paramountplus.com and use code CHALLENGEPOD to try one month free. *New subs. Use by 7/27/23. After free month, SUBSCRIPTION AUTO RENEWS AND CC CHARGED BASED ON PLAN (+TAX), AS APPLICABLE, UNLESS CANCELED. Terms apply. Applicable only in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13, 2023 • 59min
Free Agents Eps 9 & 10 w/ Jonna Mannion
Friend of the podcast, back to back Challenge Champion, super mom... Jonna Mannion is on the podcast today! The Challengers get into the Laurel vs. Cara Maria fallout, Cohutta leaving Nany and Cara Maria being voted in despite her injury. Also, some classic Tangram Talk. Watch The Challenge on Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge: Free Agents" and more on Paramount+. Go to paramountplus.com and use code CHALLENGEPOD to try one month free. *New subs. Use by 7/27/23. After free month, SUBSCRIPTION AUTO RENEWS AND CC CHARGED BASED ON PLAN (+TAX), AS APPLICABLE, UNLESS CANCELED. Terms apply. Applicable only in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 6, 2023 • 51min
Free Agents Episodes 7 & 8
Devyn and Aneesa cover two iconic Challenge episodes: 7 and 8 of Free Agents. We're talking Jordan's infamous kill card flip, Laurel and Cara Maria's falling out, and of course... Tamara's funeral. Watch The Challenge on Paramount+ and catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. You can watch "The Challenge: Free Agents" and more on Paramount+. Go to paramountplus.com and use code CHALLENGEPOD to try one month free. *New subs. Use by 7/27/23. After free month, SUBSCRIPTION AUTO RENEWS AND CC CHARGED BASED ON PLAN (+TAX), AS APPLICABLE, UNLESS CANCELED. Terms apply. Applicable only in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
