Challenge Mania

On this Bonus Podcast to kick off the week Scott Yager is back to talk about the brand new Traitors cast just announced and to recap the week of coverage surrounding The Uno Scandal. All this and more on Challenge Accepted.

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down episode 8 of The Challenge: Cutthroat.

Derrick and Scott are back to talk about tonight's incredibly newsworthy episode of The Challenge: Cutthroat that left everyone with more questions than answers. We do our best to address the elephant in the room of 3 of the season's most featured stars being removed for "violating the code of conduct" at the top of the episode while doing our best to address the uncertainty and intrigue that is swarming the internet at the moment that goes along with it. We talk about the immediate and potentially longterm...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down episode 8 of The Challenge: Cutthroat.

Derrick and Scott are back to talk about tonight's incredibly newsworthy episode of The Challenge: Cutthroat that left everyone with more questions than answers. We do our best to address the elephant in the room of 3 of the season's most featured stars being removed for "violating the code of conduct" at the top of the episode while doing our best to address the uncertainty and intrigue that is swarming the internet at the moment that goes along with it. We talk about the immediate and potentially longterm...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kam Williams.

Kam Williams is one of the most accomplished female competitors to debut after Season 30. She joins us live and in studio to talk about where she has been, whether she would rather her or Leroy get that elusive first W, what it was like returning for All Stars 4 as a mom, the new studio she and Leroy are opening and much more!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 7 of The Challenge: Cutthroat.

Derrick and Scott are back to talk about the mutiny attempt, the unfortunate exit and what might be coming with the stalemate and TJ's arrival at the house! PLUS the guys talk about the New TV Power Couple on everybody's mind...CT & Phaedra! This podcast is exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above. This is a Free Preview of a much longer podcast that you can watch and enjoy in it's entirety ad-free. Join the Pod Squad at www.ChallengeManiacs.com and get all of our Bonus Podcasts...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker to talk Cutthroat and MORE!

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One of our favorite guests and now fellow podcaster DEVIN WALKER returns to the show to catch us up on he and his queen, share his thoughts on Cutthroat and talk some Challenge with the guys! You may have heard him chat Fantasy Football with Scott a few weeks back. Well now it is time to talk some Challenge and catch us up on...

Scott takes YOUR QUESTIONS about alternates, fan reactions this season, all the damn Challenge pods out there, why Aneesa wasn't on this season AND MORE!

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Hop in the gazebo with Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager and enjoy our Episode 6 Breakdown Podcast! Exclusive to Maniac-level Patrons and above. This is the Free Preview of a much longer podcast that goes around seventy five minutes!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori Deal live and in studio!

TORI is the REAL DEAL when it comes to writing, motivating and of course...The Challenge! The Ride or Dies champ returns to Challenge Mania live and in studio for a chat about much-needed time off, Cutthroat so far, whether the Vets can get too cute with bending the rules, what she thinks of Josh (this season's Josh) and MORE!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori, Devin, Leroy, Zach, Isaac AND Leo Live on Stage at Mic Drop Comedy Club in Detroit. This show was recorded on Saturday, August 15th, 2026.

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager breakdown Episode 5 of The Challenge: Cutthroat.

The boys are back to talk this week's loaded episode of Cutthroat featuring a high-octane daily, captain's being selected, a big elimination win and an unfortunate medical DQ! We discuss Sydney's injury and here war of words on her way out, Nelson's big W and MORE!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Leo Dionicio.

LEO finally makes his podcast debut with us live and in studio to talk about being a New Threat on Season 41 and a returnee on Season 42. He tells us about his athletic past playing baseball, what makes him so Cutthroat and why ladies just love him. Plus we ask him what is up with him and Izzy! Not a podcast you want to miss. Video exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above as always.

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Scott Yager is joined by fellow Fantasy Football Enthusiast Devin Walker. 

Time for a minor change of pace from your usually scheduled Challenge Programming! Scott sat down with Devin Walker live and in studio to talk some FANTASY FOOTBALL for a Bonus Episode for you all to enjoy! This episode in both Audio AND VIDEO is available to ALL PATRONS and even Free Members over at www.ChallengeManiacs.com so to watch it, see the link below. Whether you are in our Challenge Mania Fantasy Football League, have a bunch of your own home leagues or just like l...

Derrick Kosniski & Scott Yager break down Episode 4 of The Challenge: Cutthroat.

Derrick and Scott are back to discuss everything from this week's jam-packed Episode 4 of The Challenge: Cutthroat from Swimming Challenges to potential adultery and everything in between! Definitely not a podcast you want to miss. We take your questions and discuss everything that went down (or almost went down) this week! As always, exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above. But this is a Free Preview of a much longer podcast you can enjoy by joining The Pod Squad!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined finally by Zach Nichols.

There aren't too many White Whales left when it comes to Challenge Mania. Since our debut in November 2017 we have had almost every major name in the world of The Challenge at least once. ZACH NICHOLS is someone who has evaded us thus far...UNTIL NOW. Zach sits down with Derrick and Scott live and in studio for a full career retrospective that goes 2 hours. A lot of ground is covered! 

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Back in September 2020 Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager were joined by Tyler Duckworth for an epic 2-and-a-half hour podcast. Given the tragedy of his recent passing we wanted to post this interview with you for you all to enjoy once again as a Mania Rewind. We know many are reflecting on their time with him over the years, as are we. And this convo was a prime example of what made him great. Whether you heard it then and haven't heard it in a while or have discovered us since and haven't gotten a chance to listen to it yet...you...

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are back live and in studio to talk about Episode 3 of Cutthroat. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tyler Duckworth.

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by 4x Champ Darrell Taylor.

Derrick's fellow Road Ruler Darrell has been on the podcast a million times but never live and in studio! This isn't the longest episode in the world but we have some fun in the limited time we had following CT's episode! Because of this we are making this video available to ALL PATRONS! so that you can see how much better Video Life can be! And hopefully you join us at the Maniac-Level or above...where each and every podcast comes in Full Gorgeous Video! 

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Johnny Bananas has been added to our already loaded Challenge Mania Live Phoenix Show at Standup Live on Saturday, September 19th! He joins Olivia, Theo, Will, Mark, Cara and MORE! 

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by The Pride of The Challenge...Ryan Kehoe!

One of our absolute favorites returns to the podcast live and in studio to talk to Derrick and Scott about a whole slew of topics you will not want to miss! A heartfelt and candid guest as always that spans 3 eras of The Challenge! 

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CUTTHROAT IS HERE and so is our Exclusive Bonus Coverage of each and every episode. Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are BACK to break down Season 42 for you each and every week, to answer your questions and to give you the inside scoop and perspective from two of the most plugged in minds and mugs in The Challenge Universe! These podcasts are exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com but we do put up Free Previews here on the Main Podcast Feed and that's what this is. If you want to enjoy this FULL TWO OUR EPISODE...<...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined live and in studio by Will Gagnon.

WILL GAGNON returns to Challenge Mania live and in studio to talk about returning to the show for Cutthroat this coming Wednesday on Paramount+ and to talk about what he learned from his debut season on Vets and New Threats, what we might be catching a glimpse of in the Trailer and MORE! Lots about the Staking a Claim, Yeremi, Olivia, Nany and MORE from his debut season as well. A great way to get ready for Wednesday's Big Premiere!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the epic Cutthroat Trailer (while it was available! LOL) and continue to talk about each and every cast-members and their chances to win the season.

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by the one and only CT Tamburello live and in studio!

We have been joined by CT many times over the years but this might be the single best interview we have ever done with him. Not only do we talk about the "good ol' days" and reflect on some of Chris' iconic moments but we also preview Season 42: Cutthroat and even get a cameo from Darrell who joins us for the last 20 minutes or so of the podcast to get a joint perspective from two of the best to ever do...

Scott just announced shows in FLORIDA & PHILLY that both go on sale next week!

9/12 - FORT LAUDERDALE IMPROV with CT, BANANAS & CARA +MORE TBA!
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9/26 - PHILLY CITY WINERY with TORI, UNDERWOOD & ANEESA +MORE TBA!
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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Darrell, Will & Mark live at City Winery in Chicago. This Sold Out show was recorded on Saturday, July 18th.

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the Trailer for Season 42: Cutthroat, break down all the news we got from the press release, discuss every single Cast-Member and ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS from ChallengeManiacs.com!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sydney Segal.

SYDNEY SEGAL makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk about Vets and New Threats, why her Survivor season sucked and her decision to return to The Challenge after claiming she was one and done! This was a really fun interview and one we are proud to drop here in the feed ON HER BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday, Sydney! If you join the Pod Squad however you get all of our interviews EARLY...AD-FREE...and IN VIDEO!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Mark, Cedric, Kendal and Kelley Wentworth Live On Stage at Emerald City Comedy Club on Sunday, June 28th!

This was a really fun show and you're about to hear all of it! Prefer Video?

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the announcement today that Season 42 will be CUTTHROAT (2) and will be Premiering 8/5 on Paramount Plus.

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kenny Santucci.

KENNY SANTUCCI makes his return to Challenge Mania, live and in studio for the first time. He talks about his life path since putting The Challenge behind him and what he learned from his controversial exit from the show and everything that came with it and still does. He also touches on the awful rumors and reputation that followed him based on things he flat out says did not happen. If you expect him to run from the subject, guess again. This is as candid as he has been...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ashley Mitchell.

Let's look back on the second time Ashley joined us on the podcast back when she still loved us. This one, like her debut...is a really fun one. Enjoy! Reminder any plugs, promos, ads, shows etc are out-dated. This is from 2018 as well.Another fun look / listen at one of the 500+ episodes in the CHALLENGE MANIA VAULT at www.ChallengeManiaPodcast.com that you can hear any time.

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Amber, Cedric & Mark Long live on stage from Helium Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon.

This live show was recorded in front of a Sold Out crowd on Saturday, June 26th and you are about to hear the fully uncut show. If you are more of a visual person, consider checking out the full multi-cam video version of the show, shot by Doctor Photographer who covered it brilliantly and edited it together in a really fun way. Video is exclusive to our Maniac Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com...

Do NOT miss out on one of our craziest lineups ever in Music City this November!

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7/31 - MINNEAPOLIS (SOLD OUT)
8/15 - DETROIT
9/19 - PHOENIX
10/9 - NEW ORLEANS
11/14 - NASHVILLE

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Scott Yager & Lindsay Arber are joined Live In Studio by NY Times Best Selling Author Rob Cesternino! 

Without Rob Has a Podcast, who knows if there would be a Challenge Mania! The Podcast GOAT joins us Live & In Studio to talk about his NY Times Best-Selling Booking The Tribe And I Have Spoken, Survivor 50, The Traitors and a ton of other stuff we've always wanted to ask him!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kyle Christie.

Talk about a guy we miss on The Challenge! Kyle did a ton of seasons and we haven't seen him in a long time! Since we miss him so much, we figured we'd dig up this episode of Challenge Mania from 2020 that is a crowd-favorite. If you have never heard it, check it out! Reminder that any promos, plugs, ads etc are likely out-dated.

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NASHVILLE with CT, Cara, Tina & Mark on November 14th, 2026 is...

Scott is back taking a ton of your questions addressing Where The F Season 42 Is, The Swifties Coming After Our Girl & TONS MORE! 

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT Tamburello, Mark Long, Paulie Calafiore, Emilee Fitzpatrick, Frank The Clown & John Millen to Roast Cara Maria Sorbello Live for her 40th Birthday!

Here it is...THE ROAST OF CARA MARIA!

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June 2026 marks dthe 30th Anniversary of an iconic Motion Picture and it is time for some MOVIE MANIA! Some of you may know...some of you may not...but Scott's favorite movie is the 1996 Action Thriller THE ROCK. The movie came out 30 years ago this month so Scott got together with his favorite movie podcasters Mike and Mike (from Mike, Mike and Oscar) to do this special look back at the film. Check out and Subscribe to Mike, Mike and Oscar for year round coverage of Hollywood, Cinema and the Awards Cycle! It is the best podcast for Movie Maniacs l...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Arissa Hill.

Back in 2021 Arissa Hill joined us on the podcast to discuss many things Real World and The Challenge. In this MANIA REWIND, we look back at this debut episode for one of MTV's OGs.

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Enjoy this classic episode of CHALLENGE MANIA! 

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