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MTV Star Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) & actor / comedian Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) dive head first into the MTV Challenge universe, interviewing past, present and future contestants, breaking down Challenge news and episodes, and laying down new challenges to anyone and everyone.
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- 4 days ago1h 21m
Ep. 536: CT In Studio! (w/ a Darrell Cameo)
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 it. This was all shot live and in person in Chicago the day after CT's 46th Birthday. Produced by Skutch Media.WATCH THIS INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-ct-in-164682498?pr=truePre-Sale for FT. LAUDERDALE (9/12) w/ CT, BANANAS, CARA, MARK & MORE is Monday, July 27th at www.ChallengeManiacs.com Pre-Sale for PHILLY (9/26) w/ TORI, CHRIS UNDERWOOD, ANEESA, MARK & MORE is Wednesday, July 29th at www.ChallengeManiacs.comALL SHOWS ALREADY ON SALE like Minneapolis, Detroit, Phoenix, New Orleans and Nashville are available for purchase right now at www.ChallengeMania.LiveJOIN THE POD SQUAD for Pre-Sales, Video of All Interviews, Bonus Episode Recaps, Fantasy Leagues, Group Chats and MORE at www.ChallengeManiacs.comGET YOUR SWAG ON at www.ChallengeMania.Shop
- 6 days ago3 min
TWO MASSIVE SHOWS IN FLORIDA & PHILLY ON SALE NEXT WEEK!
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!Pre-Sale Monday 7/27 at www.ChallengeManiacs.com9/26 - PHILLY CITY WINERY with TORI, UNDERWOOD & ANEESA +MORE TBA!Pre-Sale Wednesday 7/29 at www.ChallengeManiacs.comPRE-SALE FAQ POST:https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/pre-sale-faq-def-164650070www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
- 1 weeks ago1h 50m
FULL CHICAGO LIVE SHOW w/ CT, Mark, Will & Darrell!
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.If THIS SOUNDS FUN head to www.ChallengeMania.Live to get tickets to future live shows and events!We just announced FT. LAUDERDALE for Saturday, September 12th featuring CT, Cara, Bananas and more! Tickets go on sale THIS MONDAY via Patron Pre-Sale www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeManiacs.com to Join the POD SQUAD for Bonus Podcasts, Video of each episode & Pre-Sales for tickets!www.ChallengeMania.Live for shows already on sale like DETROIT, NOLA, PHOENIX & NASHVILLE! www.ChallengeMania.Shop for SWAG!
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Cutthroat Trailer Breakdown, Cast Breakdown & Q&A!
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!This is a FREE PREVIEW of a much longer Bonus Podcast you can can listen to Ad-Free AND watch in gorgeous mult-cam video. This was recorded Live In Studio and Produced by Skutch Media. It is Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above but trust us, we make the $15 a month worth your while. Right before the season is the PERFECT TIME to join the Pod Squad! WATCH THIS FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-mega-bonus-164451472?pr=trueLISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/audio-mega-bonus-164451605?pr=trueWATCH THE S42 TRAILER HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML6CiAcsDr8www.ChallengeMania.Live for TIX TO LIVE SHOWS!www.ChallengeManiacs.com to JOIN THE POD SQUAD!www.ChallengeMania.Shop FOR SWAG AND MERCH!
- 1 weeks ago1h 30m
Ep. 535: Sydney Segal
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!WATCH THIS INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-sydney-on-163802552?pr=truewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
- 1 weeks ago2h 8m
Full Seattle Live Show w/ CT, Kendal, Cedric, Mark & Kelley!
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?WATCH THE WHOLE SHOW HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-full-live-164040600Join the Pod Squad at www.ChallengeManiacs.com and get Full Video of all of our Interviews, Podcasta and Live Shows. Get everything early and Ad-Free and never miss out on tickets with Exclusive Pre-Sales!TICKETS to future shows in Minneapolis, Detroit, Phoenix, New Orleans and Nashville available at www.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!
- 2 weeks ago28 min
BREAKING NEWS POD: SEASON 42 IS HERE!
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.WATCH this episode HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-season-42-163346119www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
- 2 weeks ago1h 31m
Ep. 534: Kenny Santucci Returns
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 on the matter, and as you will hear, he has turned it into motivation and fuel for his businesses, fitness, coaching and his quest to make New York the strongest city in the world. Buckle up, this is one that is sure to be polarizing for some and inspiring to others. If you want to skip it, we encourage you to do whatever is best for you. However we feel this is one many of you should hear or better yet...see. (Video of all of our episodes if exclusive to Maniac Level Patrons and above, as is Ad-Free Audio)FULL VIDEO AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-kenny-to-163439698?pr=truewww.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
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MTV Star Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) & actor / comedian Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) dive head first into the MTV Challenge universe, interviewing past, present and future contestants, breaking down Challenge news and episodes, and laying down new challenges to anyone and everyone.
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