The Challenge Historian

Idols everywhere you look! Plus: who is texting who, have friendships ruined the game, an intense immunity challenge, Marty and Dana can't be stopped, and Brandon F'in Walking brings the season 4 energy into season 5 as he burns the place to the ground with his words on the way out the door! It's Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 9 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Agenda (00:35)

Whose Texting Who (03:01)

Too Many Idols (11:15)

Immunity Challenge (19:54)

Brandon Walker The Star You Are (24:14)

Who Will Win (31:42)

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A Challenge engagement! Sort of, also why don’t we get more! Plus: Nelson leads a failed mutiny, Justin is fed up with not getting screen time as am I for him, Gray team guys show out at a bad daily challenge, more will they won’t they did they or didn’t they drama across the house, and the great Deb Chub comes up short as a legend adds another elimination notch to her belt! It’s The Challenge 42 Cutthroat, Episode 6 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Programming Reminders (00:35)

Captains are Dumb (03:48)

Daily...

Are there too many idols and are they ever going to get played? Plus: Tommy comes clean but Rone can’t back him up, Glenny takes his shot in solidarity, a first of its kind puzzle, the puzzle showdown no one saw coming, Marty and Dana are sitting so pretty, Brandon lays in wait, and Barstool’s reality GOAT Tommy Smokes is semi-blindsided out of the game! It’s Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 8 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Agenda (00:39)

Tommy Whisper Aftermath (04:07)

Immunity Challenge (10:26)

Scramble/Tribal (17:24)

Too Many I...

A mostly peaceful bloodbath? Plus: Jeff D Lowe turns out the lights, Pat gets no chance to burn it down, Tate’s search falls short, an unlikely alliance floated but abandoned, Brandon is tired of the kumbaya, Tommy gets the rare game for him, and all three idols make it through as we narrow down to our final six competitors! It’s Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 7 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Programming (00:38)

Majority Rules (02:38)

Pat Blindside (07:16)

In The Bag (12:22)

Tate Voted Out (14:59)

Drop Your Bluff (20:08)

NELLY T WITH THE MOMENT HE DREAMT OF! Plus: Captains are chosen, the format is revealed, mutiny might be in the air early, best friends call each other out, the only people actually getting laid are never shown, a brutal daily challenge, the best elimination game known to man, and Gray team loses not one but two absolute beasts in the same episode! It’s The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 5 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Agenda (00:40)

Captains & Format (02:31)

Daily Challenge (19:40)

Sydney Injury and Deb Fight (26:11)

Hook Ups And No...

The Don gets whacked! Plus: the unbeatable team goes down, Smokes is done flip flopping, Tate should probably get some sleep, the GOAT Tommy Smokes finally gets to play, Rone is one cold mother f’er, and the oscar goes to Marty Mush and friends as he pulls off either the easiest or hardest, smartest or dumbest fake injury mission for an idol I could ever think of! Lots to discuss and debate, Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 5 recap, chapters include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Programming (00:40)

Monday Afternoon (02:18)

Challenge & Marty’s Faker Mission (10:39)

Sc...

One star goes down while a new one potentially rises? Plus: not referencing one of the greatest dailies ever is a crime, Orange is looking better and better, who we thought was on the bottom is very much on the bottom, Leo keeps his distance… for now, Nurys lets her feelings be known on the way out the door, and Anna Leigh flexes her muscle for her - and blue teams - first elimination win! It’s The Challenge 42 Cutthroat episode 4 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Programming Reminders (00:40)

Daily Challenge (03:40)

Bar & Near...

The super team stays together! Plus: Nicky Smokes making strategic sense, New York starting to dominate, is Tommy Smokes actually Italian, the best challenge game across the genre, from three tribes to two, Glenny the purposeful patsy, and Marty flexes his abilities in all facets of the game! It’s Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 4 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Programming (00:33)

Tribal Aftermath (01:52)

Teams, Immunity Challenge (07:30)

Scramble (20:01)

Tribal Council (25:49)

Awards & Predictions (30:05)

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Tate does it again!?! Plus: Roach tribe continues to win, Meek gets used, Smokes feels awful, Marty and Rone scheme from afar, everyone gets to talk all the time, production gets put on the spot, Dana prevails against all odds, and for the second week in a row a blindside vote that gets blamed on Nicky Smokes with actual mastermind Tate walking away scot free! It's Surviving Barstool Episode 3 recap, topics include:

Intro (00:00)

Turani Aftermath (03:31)

Immunity Challenge (14:54)

Scramble (20:44)

Production Trouble & Tribals (24:53)

Awards & Predictions (39:07)

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DON'T COME FOR THE KING! Rone, sniffing it out, ears everywhere. Tate doing what Tate does, dropping the hammer on Nicky Clicky while Nicky Smokes takes the full fall for it. Roach Team wins a nail biter, Meek Phil tries to make a play, Glenny Balls can’t stop giggling, my winner pick Marty Mush saves his game last second, Dante is without an ally or a clue what’s going on, some missions are attempted, and the games in high gear! Just so much going down and now we are here to break it all down, Surviving Barstool Seas...

Surviving Barstool is back for it's 5th season and I will be covering it all season long as a new champion is crowned and many co-working relationships surely get forever damaged!

Opening episode gives us our three teams, a massive first immunity challenge, an almost production error and controversy, alliances forming every which way, some seasoned vets showing their smarts, and some newbie blunders costing some newbies their games. Lots to cover, make sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss all the recaps this season!

Chapters:

Covering Surviving Barstool (00:00)

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A love triangle! Or... not. Plus: new alliances come to light, Tori has a birthday, Nurys shuts it down, Blue Team crumbles, Gray Team splinters, Keanu shows out, and a legend goes home. It's The Challenge 42 Cutthroat, episode 3 recap, topics include:

Intro & Programming (00:00)

Daily Challenge (04:46)

Adrienne/Josh/Nurys (11:08)

Alliance Check Ins (18:55)

Nominations & Elimination (30:15)

Predictions (41:17)

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Bad performances and bad decisions abound! Plus: Lete propped up, Adrienne taking control, Keanu maybe over his head, Cara in a panic, Blue Team just dreadful, Gray team stays winning but less dominantly so, Reilly gets bounced, and the reign of DEB CHUBB IS HERE!!

The Challenge 42 Cutthroat episode 2 recap coming at ya, topics include:

Introduction (00:00)

Brad Has No One, Cory Making Mistakes (01:36)

Daily Challenge Chaos (06:10)

Adrienne, Keanu, Lete, Blue Team (13:45)

Elimination, Deb Chubb (22:02)

Hook Ups, Bananas & CT, General Thoughts (29:40)

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The Challenge is back, Cutthroat is back, and we've got a Bananas vs CT showdown! A draft for the ages, back in Thailand, Michele put in a tough spot, Nelly T's return, Sophomore alliance set to dominate, and so much more from a great premiere episode. Breaking it all down, topics include:

Introduction (00:00)

Thailand, House, Arena (04:09)

Format, Captains, Twists (07:32)

Draft & Team Assessment (18:14)

Editing Choices & Daily Challenge (31:23)

Bananas vs CT, Elimination (35:03)

Season Predictions (42:36)

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The Challenge is back! Season 42: Cutthroat premieres this Wednesday and I'm getting your prepped for it by going through my 10 Things I Hope Happen on this season of The Challenge. Using this all too simple gimmick I get into the return of the Cutthroat format, how the teams are going to stack up, some potential break out stars, what old school elims we might see, and much more!

And if you want more Season 42 preview content: way back when the cast set off to film I did my full cast breakdown, so check that out if you...

A Survivor 50 winner has been crowned! We cover every little thing from the finale, including: Jonathan’s puzzle victory, Tiff’s threat level and vote out, the boys royally screwing up, Aubry’s clutch Simmotion win, Jeff’s live tv gaff for the ages, Rizo’s run, a contentious final tribal council, and Aubry’s gratifying victory! Follow or subscribe wherever you watch or listen so you don’t miss our full season recap and awards next week!

Chapters:

Introduction (00:00)

Night 23 / Day 24 (01:58)

Final Five Immunity Challenge (08:05)

Tiffany Voted Out (12:47)

Final Fou...

Recapping Survivor 50 Episode 12 - a double episode! Two heartfelt exits, a new threat takes center stage, clutch immunity wins, Rizo holding that dang idol, lots of final tribal talk, and a whole lot more. Follow or subscribe wherever you watch or listen so you don’t miss coverage of the finale next week!

Chapters:

Introduction (00:00)

Day 22 (01:47)

Immunity Challenge (06:04)

Devens Voted Out (09:25)

Day 23 (14:24)

Immunity Challenge (16:43)

Cirie Voted Out (20:28)

Finale Predictions (28:34)

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Recapping all things Survivor 50 Episode 11 including: Joe's disdain, Tiff's DQ, a tribe split twist, Jonathan's power position, Cirie's continued mastery, Rizo's read, Ozzy's jury management, Emily's exit, and the absolutely brutal blindside that sent Ozzy home.

Chapters:

Introduction (00:00)

Day 20 & 21 (01:32)

Immunity Challenge (08:12)

Scramble (19:33)

Tribal 1 (30:04)

Tribal 2 (33:13)

Predictions (40:56)

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Devens (with a helpful assist from his good buddy Mr. Beast) is ready to bring the chaos! Episode 10 had so much to discuss: Devens coming clean, a classic auction, Mr. Beast, Tiffany immunity win, Joe the unknowing mole, Cirie's continued dominance, a truly chaotic scramble, the million dollar coin flip, and so much more.

Introduction (00:00)

Aware Ozzy, Devens Comes Clean (01:32)

Auction (06:25)

Mr. Beast (11:01)

Immunity Challenge (18:12)

Chaotic Scramble (22:12)

Tribal Council (26:03)

Stock Watch & Predictions (38:03)

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Recapping Survivor 50 Episode 9! Jeff competes, Cirie continues to dominate, new alliances form, Devens’ gets away with it, Christian journeys, Jimmy Fallon says hello, and a whole bunch more! Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a future episode, and comment or message me on Instagram (@ChallengeHistorian) if you want to chat about this episode or season.

Introduction (00:00)

Rick’s Idol, Jonathan/Aubry, Joe, Cirie (01:36)

Jeff Plays, Joe Wins (11:18)

Christian’s Journey (19:35)

Scramble (22:38)

Tribal Council (27:42)

Alliances & Predictions (33:32)

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Survivor 50 Episode 8 Recap! Cirie's trip to exile and social dominance, Tiff's comeback, Coach not Coach-ing, Devens pulls off the deception, Jonathan is left lonely, and a double elim twist that landed nicely! All covered and more:

Introduction (00:00)

Jonathan, Ozzy, Middle, Teams Picked (02:13)

Exile Challenge, Immunity Challenge (14:43)

Scramble 31:35 Tribal Council (21:43)

Alliance Check, Predictions (37:44)

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Recapping everything from Episode 7 of Survivor 50: Aubrey forgets, Jonathan initiates arguments, Rizo is everyones best friend, Steph takes a journey, Ozzy gets a victory, a full 14 person tribal council, Coach going full Coach as loudly as he can, and down goes the best player remaining in the game!

Chapters:

Introduction (00:00)

Post Tribal (01:54)

Dee vs Jonathan (04:02)

Rizo Dominating (07:56)

Steph’s Journey (11:13)

Immunity Challenge (15:04)

Scramble (21:02)

Tribal Council (29:13)

Alliance Breakdown (33:57)

Predictions (37:53)

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The Blood Moon twist is here! Breaking down everything from a historic (so says Jeff) night of Survivor. A 17 person merge (sort of), two thirds of a thruple banished to exile, an Applebees commercial for the ages, and three tribal councils with lots of new lines being drawn. Covering all that and more on Survivor Historian!

Introduction (00:00)

Editing This Season (01:49)

Blood Moon Twist (07:27)

Exile Island (14:31)

Immunity Challenge (16:57)

Kamilla Voted Out (20:31)

Genevieve Voted Out (27:07)

Colby Voted Out (31:55)

New Alliances (38:45)

Predictions (43:35)<...

Recapping Survivor 50 episode 5! Ozzy and Christian at odds, Charlie spirals, Coach giving out nicknames, fun challenge, double tribal, full circle moments, Cirie and Kamilla gaining ground, Christian deciding another fate, and Rizgod having his heroes moment!

Introduction (00:00)

Vatu Pre-Challenge (02:11)

Cila Pre-Challenge (08:06)

Kalo Prę-Challenge (16:59)

Immunity Challenge (21:35)

Vatu Scramble & Tribal (27:16)

Cila Scramble & Tribal (35:40)

Stock Up Stock Down (49:50)

Predictions (54:38)

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Survivor is celebrating it's monumental 50th season and I'm enjoying it too much not to talk about it! Today we will get caught up on the major storylines and moments from the first four episodes of the season. Then be on the lookout every Wednesday night post new episode airing, as we will go live on YouTube (The Challenge Historian) to recap everything that happened (and post as podcast right after).

Chapters:

Introduction (00:00)

My Survivor History (03:20)

Casting Overall (08:56)

Episode 1 Reactions (14:59)

Episode 2 Reactions (26:06)

Episode 3 Reactions (39:52)

The Challenge is coming back! Filming has begun for season 42 which means we’ve got the official cast list to react to! How’d casting do? Who are we shocked to see? Who are we excited to see? Who are we maybe not so excited to see? Let’s break it down!

00:00 Introduction

05:51 Full Cast List

08:27 Female Cast Breakdown

18:57 Male Cast Breakdown

31:22 Alternates & Drops

36:49 Location & Theme

40:42 Health of the Franchise

46:18 Wishes & Predictions

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If you hate cheating that much then let's name some names! Plus: CT's mini redemption, Turbo is everyone's alpha just like he likes, Will has some Will moments, put some respect on Jonna, and a draft that is supposed to be permanent but probably isn’t going to be! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats, Episode 9 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:39)

Alpha Turbo, Ashley vs Aneesa (01:54)

Cheaters Get Away With It (07:09)

The Draft (16:08)

Awards (25:15)

Power Rankings (27:48)

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They said it could never happen, but here we are, a convoluted format twist that I actually love?!? Plus: Nany gets down, Leo thinks he is Thanos, Ashley is allowed to drive, alliances take final shape, and Tay notches her second elimination win of the season! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats, Episode 7 Recap, topics include:

00:00 Cold Open

00:38 Intro & Updates

01:55 Daily Challenge

09:13 Hookups & House Fun

15:04 Alliances Finalize

23:12 Elimination

26:05 Episode Awards

28:34 Points Twist & Power Rankings

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Derek Chavez is HIM! Plus: One two time champ leaves and another enters the game, a movie promo that actually kind of works, surprisingly solid kicking skills, Michaela stays hot, Ben most certainly does not, a tie vote turns into flipping a coin, and we get what maybe should be the new standard for Hall Brawl eliminations!?! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets and New Threats Episode 5 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:39)

Aneesa Eavesdrops, Cara Leaves (02:07)

Daily Challenge Recap (07:24)

Alliances & Nominations (15:40)

Derek Dominates (24:33)

Awards (30:48)

From I Am The Challenge to I Am Not On The Challenge in one episode! Plus: Turbo learns which body parts come out when, CT and Adrienne the new power couple, Michaela does smart things, Theo huffs and puffs, they don’t show us fun bus things, and Gabe gets his big moment of redemption and glory! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets and New Threats Episode 4 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:36)

Pre-Daily (01:43)

Daily Challenge (04:26)

Club/Nominations (12:28)

Elimination (17:22)

Awards (26:07)

Power Rankings (27:20)

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Let Nia compete! Plus: Derek’s birthday, rookies gaining confidence, vets looking washed up, Cara the comedian, Olivia is seated on the throne as the clear alpha of the house and her relationship - at least according to Turbo, and Johnny “I am the Challenge” Bananas navigates the game and the cameras like only Bananas can. It’s The Challenge 41 Vets and New Threats Episode 3 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:39)

Pre-Daily Storylines (02:36)

Daily Challenge (08:54)

Non Olivia-Bananas Things (14:15)

Olivia vs Bananas (25:12)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (34...

An all time elimination game is born! Plus: Turbo gives Bananas the middle finger, CT goes full house uncle mode, UK learns being the only alliance isn’t a good thing, production may be winning me over with the format, and Will has a full blown crash out over the most professional showmance we’ve ever seen! It’s The Challenge 41, Vets & New Threats, Episode 2 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:39)

Format Won Me Over (03:22)

Daily Challenge (09:25)

Alliance Moves (16:33)

Will’s Crash Out (21:07)

Great Eliminat...

Derrick & Derek swing the vote and likely the game! Plus: never take off your shoes in a daily, self aware CT, MAC Champion Leka, Dee and Bananas start strong, the expected good teams are good, Turbo gets better at talking shit and making jokes, the format is all over the place, Rogan gets what he asks for, and Justin rebounds from betrayal to shine in his debut elimination! It’s The Challenge Vets and New Threats Episode 1 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:45)

Daily Challenge (03:58)

Derek Backstabs Justin (09:42)

Ho...

The Challenge Historian is back to cover the newest season of The Challenge, Season 41, Vets & New Threats. Last week saw the ACTUAL PREMIERE EPISODE of Season 41, and Jacob is here today to quickly cover a couple highlights from episode 0 and power rank the new teams now that they are known. Of course, we start off the show with a few life and show updates, so make sure not to skip through those!

Cold Open (00:00)

Show Updates (00:35)

Episode 0 Recap (07:40)

Power Rankings (23:07)

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Frank and Sam coming to their breaking point, Melissa and Nicole proving I might have been right all along, Da'vonne and Shane showing out, and Adam and Steve winning by the tiniest of margins and choosing to split the money in the end! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals finale recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (02:11)

Checkpoint 5 (04:13)

Checkpoint 6 (06:47)

Checkpoint 7 (11:43)

Checkpoint 8 (18:42)

Outro (30:56)

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The final has begun and an upset is brewing! Sam and Frank face fears of the past and present with sand dunes to start, Melissa and Nicole start fast but fade late, Adam and Steve are just not clicking like we thought they would, TJ is putting on a concert mid-final, and Da’Vonne and Shane go from not wanting to participate to taking a commanding lead! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals Episode 11 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:40)

House (03:10)

Checkpoint 1 (09:56)

Checkpoint 2 (16:37)

Checkpint 3 (23:06)

Ch...

One last shot at a star falls short! Plus: Nicole introduces her girlfriend to her hot teammate that she definitely doesn’t flirt with, Shane packs his bags but stops short of walking out of the game, Frank and Sam polish off their damn near flawless run through the season, and Nany and Turbo get their shot at redemption but fall short thanks to a comedic performance for the ages from Steve and Adam propelling them to their record tying 5th elimination win of the season! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals, Episode 10 recap, topics include:

Cold...

That’s it, no one let Veronica pack heels for the next All Stars season! Plus: a phone call home that really should have been edited out, a real throwback fun daily, Da'Vonne catches Frank in the act, Shane plays ankle doctor, Turbo gives a pep talk, Nany is super activated, and Melissa and Nicole lock in and maybe lock lips!?!? It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals Episode 9 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:42)

Edit It Out (02:58)

Daily Challenge (07:27)

Veronica’s Foot (13:06)

Elimination (19:16)

Best Q...

Leroy is avenged! Plus: a terrifying spa night, Turbo loves his couches, the house does not love Turbo, everyone goes off the cliff, Steve and Adam win yet again, and Shane and Frank continue battling for the coveted spot as Veronica’s bestie! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals Episode 8 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Coral is Back (00:35)

Turbo and His Couch (05:01)

Daily Challenge (11:25)

Frank vs Shane, Turbo vs Melissa (15:57)

Elimination (26:14)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (30:56)

Power Rankings & Predictions (33:21)

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Down go the potential finals favorites! Plus: the investigation to find They continues, Amber loses friends just as quick as she got them, Shane starts to stir, Frank does a lot of pacing and yelling, Veronica asserts her dominance, and Nany and Turbo give a quick reminder that they might be the team to beat this whole time! It’s The Challenge, All Stars Rivals, episode 7 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:39)

Amber Figured It Out (03:35)

Daily Challenge (06:18)

Arguments and Nominations (11:42)

Elimination (21:39)

Best Quote, Mo...