Challenge Mania

FINALLY! Scott and Lindsay break down the Survivor Season 50 Finale, The Winner, The Jeff / Rizo Flub, Your Questions and MORE with a bit of hindsight as a benefit! Thanks for your patience!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa & Katie Live & In Studio Together! We got such a great response to our FATAL FOUR-WAY w/ Tony and Devin that we haaaad to make it a thing! So our next installment features not just one but two Legendary Ladies that Derrick has known for 20+ years! ANEESA AND KATIE ARE WITH US! We bounce all over the place, cover a ton, careers, relationships, even sometimes breaking into separate convos. It really needs to be seen and heard to be believed! This is not one to miss! Early and Ad-Free and in Full Video for all Maniac-Level Patrons and above.WATCH WHOLE THING HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-our-next-w-159404024LISTEN TO IT AD-FREE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159402824?pr=trueThose are just some of the perks of joining the POD SQUAD! You also get First Access to Tickets Via Pre-Sales and MORE! PHOENIX On Sale June 5th!www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix TO ALL SHOWS!www.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johanna Botta.This interview, from all the way back in 2019, covers it all! Take a step back in time to one of our favorite interviews from the first few years of Challenge Mania. Remember that all plugs and shows and promos are outdated, but the stories remain as relevant as ever. ENJOY!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Cara Maria, Mark, Paulie & Emilee Live from City Winery in Boston. This Challenge Mania Live show was recorded on Friday, May 22nd, 2026.We had an epic weekend in Boston with CT, Cara, Mark, Emilee and Paulie! Before Saturday's Roast of Cara Maria, we kicked it all off with an awesome Challenge Mania Live Panel show Friday! This let us know the crowd was more than ready for what was to come Saturday!Here is the FULL AUDIO of the show for your enjoyment! Early and Ad-Free Version is Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above! They got it earlier this week and without any ads.To join the Pod Squad and get all of our Podcasts early and Ad-Free, and many in Full Video...head to www.ChallengeManiacs.comTO ATTEND FUTURE LIVE SHOWS - www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix5/30 - Sacramento6/27 - Portland6/28 - Seattle7/18 - Chicago (SOLD OUT)7/31 - Minneapolis8/15 - Detroit9/5 - Nola*Patrons always get first crack at tickets! www.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Derrick's iconic opponent JOSS MOONEY!All these years later and people still talk about this elimination. This was all the way back in 2018 for our 22nd episode ever of the podcast and it wa shortly after this elimination took place. Reminder that with all MANIA REWINDS, all plugs, reads, promos and events mentioned are out of date.For current live show schedule and tix head to www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by the man who created it all...Jon Murray.Jon Murray is the M in BMP. The Murray in Bunim-Murray. He created Real World. He created Road Rules. He created The Challenge. He is responsible for Reality TV as we know and love it today. He joined us on the podcast a few years back but since many of you may have missed it we wanted to share it again. It is one of our favorite interviews. Any plugs, shows, Live Reads, or promos are likely out-dated so ignore those.This Interview is from March 2022. Enjoy! Up to date Live Show Schedule at www.ChallengeMania.LiveSupport the Podcast and get Bonus Content and other perks at www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paulie Calafiore.Love him. Hate him. Really hate him. Regardless of how you feel about PAULIE CALAFIORE...you have to admit that The Challenge Arsonist is a pretty great name and term for him. The arsonist lit up our couch to talk about his newest ventures and some of his oldest escapades. This one goes all over the place but is a pretty eye-opening look at some of our ups and downs with this New Threat Turned Challenge Vet who has finally come to terms with a lot of his journey so far. Video and Ad-Free Audio Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com (Patreon)WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-paulie-on-158198159www.ChallengeMania.Live FOR TIX!5/22 - BOSTON6/27 - PORTLAND6/28 - SEATTLE7/31 - MINNEAPOLIS8/15 - DETROIT9/5 - NOLAwww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott and Lindsay are back (how bout THAT turnaround) to break down Wednesday's Penultimate Episode of Survivor 50, talk about who our likely winner is and MORE!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Sorry for the delay! Scott and Lindsay are back to talk LAST WEEK's Survivor right before we get the penultimate episode tonight. ENJOY!www.ChallengeMania.Shopwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeManiacs.com

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager talk about which Challenge Cast are different Off-Cam from On-Cam, who doesn't get enough credit for being smart, who gets too much credit, what moments in Derrick's career mentally broke him and MORE!WATCH This Podcast HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-patreon-157287208Bonus Episodes, Full Video and Pre-Sales are just a few perks of joining the Pod Squad at www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Live for tix to Live Shows5/22 - BOSTON (5/23 SOLD OUT)6/27 - PORTLAND6/28 - SEATTLE& MORE!www.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager answer burning questions from the Challenge Mania Universe!WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153503225Join the Pod Squad at www.ChallengeManiacs.comGET TIX to Live Shows at www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Faysal Shafaat, who is currently crushing it on American Gladiators as MAYHEM!WATCH the Full Interview HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157092135?pr=trueSure we know him as Fessy...Faysal...but this was our first sit down with MAYHEM! Hear the awesome story of how Faysal wound up on American Gladiators, got the name Mayhem, whether he gets along with the other Gladiators and what it taught him about The Challenge and how fans in our world feel about him. Recorded Live & In Person w/ Skutch Media.www.ChallengeManiacs.com - JOIN THE POD SQUAD! Get Early/Ad-Free Audio and Full Video of ALL interviews PLUS Bonus Podcasts like weekly Episode Breakdowns during the season.www.ChallengeMania.Live for tix!5/22 - BOSTON6/27 - PORTLAND628 - SEATTLE& MORE!www.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!

Scott & Lindsay are back to talk about the last two episodes of Survivor 50, including Jimmy Fallon and MrBeast's involvement. Did the twists work on us!? Tune in to find out!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cedric Hodges.CEDRIC HODGES makes his Challenge Mania debut, live and in studio from STL! We learn all about his upbringing, decision to join the Marine Corps, journey to Big Brother, his successful turn on his Rookie Season of The Challenge, if there is anyone who owes him an apology and MORE!WATCH FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-cedric-on-156477818www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Challenge Mania has a TON of dates coming up and we would LOVE to see you!Tickets to all at www.ChallengeMania.Live4/25 - STL5/22 - BOSTON5/23 - BOSTON5/30 - SACRAMENTO6/27 - PORTLAND6/28 - SEATTLE7/18 - CHICAGO (ON SALE SOON)7/31 - MINNEAPOLIS8/15 - DETROIT9/5 - NOLAwww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott Yager is joined by Devyn Simone live In Studio in New York City.DEVYN SIMONE sits down with Scott to talk about her Bucket List Moment coming in Sacramento next month, what her Reality TV diet is like these days, what she thinks of the current state of TV and The Challenge, the Universal Challenge we'll never see and the controversial moment that happened during filming, what she learned about The Challenge fanbase by doing The Official Challenge Podcast, whether she's Team Laurel or Team Cara and MUCH MORE! GET TIX TO MEET DEVYN IN SACRAMENTO HERE. - Video and Early/Ad-Free Audio are exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com WATCH THE INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-devyn-on-156035520GET AUDIO AD-FREE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/audio-devyn-on-156035877www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tickets to LIVE SHOWS including Sacramento w/ Devyn and Da'Vonne on May 30th! www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Choose a Partner! What could go wrong!? Scott and Lindsay are back for a short and sweet episode of Survivor Mania covering last week's Duo of Death episode of Survivor 50! This one gets a bit cut short but does feature a cameo from Brock towards the end!www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shopwww.ChallengeManiacs.com

Wrestling Fans! Scott is back with the THE HEEL WORLD to break down Wrestlemania! www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ibis Del Mar live at Skutch Media Studios in Atlanta.Derrick and Ibis go all the way back to their debut Road Rules season. This incredibly candid chat goes all the way back, covering first impressions, why Derrick missed one of the missions and almost got arrested, what the single craziest mission was that they would never do today, why Ibis doesn't feel Reality TV is the same today and MORE!WATCH this whole interview here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-ibis-to-154805551www.ChallengeMania.Live for TIX!4/25 - STL5/22 - BOSTON5/30 - SACRAMENTO6/27 - PORTLANDAND MORE!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ibis, Tony, Devin, Kefla, Leka and Ace live from Helium Comedy Club in Atlanta on Sunday, March 8th 2026. To join us at one of our many upcoming Live Shows, beginning with St. Louis on April 25th and including stops in Boston, Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis and more...www.ChallengeMania.Live for TIX!www.ChallengeManiacs.com to join the Pod Squad!www.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott and Lindsay are back to break down last night's episode of Survivor 50! JOIN THE SQUAD: www.ChallengeManiacs.comGET TIX: www.ChallengeMania.LiveSWAG ALERT: www.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kefla Hare Live & In Studio at Skutch Media in Atlanta, GA.KEFLA HARE, a true Road Rules and Challenge OG - joins us once again for a talk about how it all got started and evolved over the years, as well as navigating live with such a large gap between show appearances. All this and more from one of the nicest and most thoughtful guys around. Early and Ad-Free Audio and VIDEO are exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above. Join the Pod Squad for this and other perks like Pre-Sales, Group Chats and MORE! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-kefla-to-154777588www.ChallengeMania.Live for tix!4/25 - STL5/22 - Boston5/30 - Sacramento6/27 - Portland6/28 - Seattle7/18 - Chicago (On Sale SOON)7/31 - Minnesota8/15 - Detroit9/5 - Nola (Pre-Sale 4/14)www.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager were joined by Ibis Del Mar back in 2021. This is a MANIA REWIND back to that timeless conversation.We were recently joined by IBIS DEL MAR live and in person at Skutch Media in Atlanta and that will be going up soon. But the reason we had to bring her back for a second appearance was THIS EPISODE FROM 2021. She has been one of most requested guests to come back for a follow up since. With all the history Ibis and Derrick have, dating back to their original Road Rules Season...one episode was simply not enough.While you wait patiently for PART II with IBIS coming soon...let's go back to 2021 with a MANIA REWIND to her first appearance. Reminder that all promos, live reads, events we plug etc are out-dated and from back then. But other than that...ENJOY!PS: to be the FIRST to watch the new episode in full gorgeous video...head to www.ChallengeManias.com and join the Pod Squad!LIVE SHOW TIX: www.ChallengeMania.LiveSWAG: www.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott and Lindsay are back to talk about this week's massive 3-boot episode of Survivor 50 and a bit of last week's as well. www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott is back with a massive Q&A Pod about the future of the show, whether The Challenge should have a home base, what is different about In-Person pods and MORE! www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix!TONS OF SHOWS COMING UP!

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker and Tony Raines live and in studio at Skutch Media in Atlanta, Georgia.This is the epic Part 2 Conclusion of the Legendary 4-Man Pod that started last week. This part covers Brad, Paulie, Vendettas, the big move against Johnny, Final Reckoning, Pasta-Gate and Tony's potential return! ALL THIS AND MORE.WATCH THIS FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-tony-devin-153876192www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.ShopNEXT LIVE SHOW: ST. LOUIS April 25th! Tix at www.ChallengeMania.Live

Our guy THE GODFATHER MARK LONG has kicked off his brand new Digital Entertainment Experience known as THE MARK LONG SHOW! His first episode went up this week and boy is it a banger! He got Jenn Grijalva to talk All Stars and MORE! Interviews like this plus Exclusive Bonus Content ONLY The Godfather has access too! Here is a Sneak Peek of his Jenn Interview.SIGN UP at www.TheMarkLongShow.com and instantly access the Full Episode and MUCH MORE!Support our guy The Godfather who will be delivering THE GOODS!

Lindsay and Scott are back to talk Episode 4 of Survivor 50, Christian's big move, Zac Brown's lengthy cameo and the uproar that came with it, Boston Rob's trip the White House and to take YOUR QUESTIONS! Available to ALL PATRONS!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott reveals that CHALLENGE MANIA RETURNS to Minneapolis this Summer on July 31st!Make sure you don't miss the Pre-Sale at www.ChallengeManiacs.com on April 3rd!!www.ChallengeMania.Live for FULL SCHEDULE!www.ChallengeMania.Shop for SWAG!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker and Tony Raines Live and In-Studio at Skutch Media in Atlanta, GA.Devin Walker and Tony Raines join the guys for an epic 4-man pod covering a ton of subjects from Devin's iconic Are You The One Season to Tony's decision to give up alcohol a year ago. We talk about about Nelson and his potential return to the show, who the funniest Challenger are and MORE. And this is ONLY PART ONE!WATCH THE FULL THING HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-devin-and-152976473www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott and Lindsay are back to talk about Episode 3 of Survivor 3, speculate whether Billie Eilish herself is in on this idol or doesn't care, talk about how the Tribal Counsil Idol might come into play, predict who could be going home next AND MORE!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott Yager is joined by Amber B live in studio in Chicago.Amber is back and better than ever. Hear her message for The Challenge Gods and why her next season will be her best ever, hear where she is at in life and what it took to get her here, hear whether we'll be seeing her on Season 42 and who she finds to be the most understood Challenger.WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-amber-b-on-152168642www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott its down to talk about one of his favorite films of the year, MARTY MANIA, discuss why Timothee Chalemet went from Best Actor favorite to underdog in the last few weeks and to preview the Oscars THIS SUNDAY!To take part in our Free Oscars Ballot Contest, make sure you're an active patron and sign up HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/oscars-ballot-152826597Ballots due Sunday by 6:30PM ESTwww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Leka Sodade.LEKA makes her Challenge Mania debut Live and in Studio at Skutch Media in Atlanta, GA! We talk about how she wound up on The Challenge, growing up in Canada, her connection with God and how she's bringing the man upstairs into the Fitness World, the famous daily Challenge loss with CT and how she feels about forever being tied to such a Challenge legend and MORE! FULL VIDEO EPISODE Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above! WATCH THIS INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-leka-on-152722206www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop4/25 - STL5/22 - BOSTON5/23 - BOSTON (SOLD OUT)5/30 - SACRAMENTO6/27 - PORTLAND6/28 - SEATTLE8/15 - DETROITALL ON SALE at www.ChallengeMania.Live

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jordan Wiseley for their 13th Episode EVER back in January 2018.Did you know our 13th Episode EVER was with JORDAN WISELEY?!? He's been on the show a few times but this was the first time...only 2 months after the epic conclusion of Dirty XXX where Jordan edged out Derrick to win the big prize! Re-live this very early installment of Challenge Mania and let us know anything you notice or hear! Reminder that any plugs or promos from this time period are likely now outdated. This is from January 2018. Hell of a MANIA REWIND!www.ChallengeManiacs,comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott and Lindsay are back to talk about Season 50: Episode 2 and what we may be getting into with the upcoming Tribe Swap! The latest castaway voted out, an accident to kick off the episode, Survivor at UFC and YOUR QUESTIONS! All this and MORE!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott Yager is joined by "The Godfather" Mark Long live in Chicago to talk about his relationships with Grayson Waller and The Miz, how they are similar, what made Mark get into wrestling late in life, what is next for The Godfather AND what is next for The Challenge. ALL from the mouth of the man who brought us The Challenge All Stars!This episode was recorded in Beautiful Live Multi-Cam Video Form!WATCH IT ALL HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151931859?pr=truewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott and Lindsay are back to talk about the 3-Hour Premiere of Season 50 from last night, answer your questions and talk about Scott meeting Jeff probst earlier this week!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are back talking The Challenge cause everybody is talkin' Challenge this week! But some of the stuff people are talking about...we don't know if we're supposed to be talkin' about! So here is a Free Preview but if you want the whole TWO HOUR PODCAST...join the Pod Squad and watch / listen below!WATCH HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-massive-w-151493926LISTEN HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/audio-massive-w-151494265www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott and Lindsay are finally back with an episode of Traitor Mania to talk about the last few episodes of The Traitors, including last night's! Plus a conversation about the designer who is upset with their use of her Murrrder design in their shop. All this and predictions for next week's finale!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott & Lindsay are BACK to preview Season 50 which STARTS NEXT WEEK and make 5 picks each for who they think has the best chance of taking home the win!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Well...hopefully! Listen up as Scott goes over ALL of our current dates and teases some more. You can get tickets to everything currently On-Sale at www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shopwww.ChallengeMania.Live

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Izzy Fairthorne.IZZY FAIRTHORNE makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk about making her Challenge debut on Vets and New Threats, her time on back to back Netflix dating shows, how she felt about Johnny's comments at the reunion, where she stands with Rogan and MORE!WATCH IT HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-izzy-on-151102302www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by "The Danimal" Dan Walsh.Road Ruler and Challenger turned Comedian DAN WALSH joined us on the podcast way back when! Here is a throwback to our interview with Dan - all the way back at Episode 170! As we continue to take a trip down memory lane while we get set for Challenge Mania 2.0 - enjoy this flashback episode with one of our favorite people. Reminder that all ads, promos, events etc mentioned are likely outdated. www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Natalie Anderson. This episode is from all the way back in the Double Agents days but with Natalie on Traitors we thought it would be a fun rewind.Reminder that all promos, events and reads are outdated. This is from Episode 209. So it has been a minute.www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by TJ Lavin, CT Tamburello, Aneesa Ferreira, Ed Eason and Trey Weatherholtz LIVE FROM PHILLY! This show was recorded at City Winery on Sunday, February 1st in front of a Sold Out Crowd.Hard to think after 100 shows we are still finding ways to top the last one! And goes to show, you never know who may walk onto a CM Stage! Don't ever just go off the flyer! If this sounds fun, head to www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix to Upcoming Shows!If this had too many ads for your liking, remember you can get all of our content early and Ad-free by joining the Pod Squad at www.ChallengeManiacs.com (Patreon)You also get first access to tickets!Full Ad-Free Audio: https://www.patreon.com/posts/audio-full-live-149940921SWAG at www.ChallengeMania.Shop

Since it's Thursday how about a TBT where we throw it back to our 30th Episode of Challenge Mania when Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager were joined by Ashley Mitchell back in 2018.Reminder that any ads, promos or events in this episode are outdated. But this should be fun to look back on. Enjoy!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott Yager is joined by Cara, Wes, Mark Michele, Devyn, Sydney, Ryan, Jay and some surprise guests LIVE FROM NYC. This show was recorded at City Winery on Friday, Januaru 23rd, 2026.If THIS sounds fun, consider checking us out at a city near you! Next up! CHICAGO AND ATLANTA!Tix available to all shows at www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop

Scott and Lindsay are back to cover the last two episodes of The Traitors including the controversial dinner party!www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop