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by Jacob Hollabaugh
Be it past, present, or future, if it's happening in The Challenge universe then I am here to document it. Covering all things The Challenge, this Historian brings you: episode recaps in real time as they occur, deep dives into past seasons, historical perspective and answers to the greatest of Challenge debates, cast interviews, and more!
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- 2 weeks ago50 min
The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 13 Recap
The final is here and it is a scorcher! Plus: Lete is still waiting on anyone to bow down, a triage station nobody uses, another gift from the UFC, an endurance heavy final, Cara picks the wrong cup, and CT goes down but is allowed to get back up? It’s The Challenge Cutthroat Episode 13 recap, topics included:Cold Open Intro Lete Performs Final Format CT DQ and Reentry Orange Team Performance Gray Team Performance Predictions #TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge42 #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast
- 3 weeks ago49 min
The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 12 Recap
The biggest rig in challenge history delivers! Plus: Superwoman Lete, CTs almost redemption, the highs and lows of puzzles, Will is shooting his shot, Adrienne makes a call, and superstar sophomore Justin sadly exits right before the final for the second straight season! It’s The Challenge Cutthroat episode 12 recap, topics include:Cold Open Intro & Programming Daily Challenge Nominations Adrienne’s Choice, Lete’s Win, Justin Goes Home Lete Yells & Final Predictions #TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge42 #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast
- Oct 8, 202633 min
The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 11 Recap
Sorry ladies but the eliminations are yours and yours alone! Plus: nighttime challenge that doesn’t incorporate nighttime, heads and fingers getting busted, Orange team owns half of gray team, Will’s got eyes for Tori, Justin’s got hate for Anna Leigh, why is everyone touching Bananas’ underwear, and Tori calls her own number in a memorable throwback elimination! It’s The Challenge Cutthroat Episode 11 Recap, topics include:Cold Open Intro Daily Challenge Anna Leigh & Bananas’ Underwear Nomination Arguments Tori Calls Her Own Number Predictions #TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge42 #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast
- Oct 2, 202659 min
Challenge Cutthroat Catch Up (Episodes 8, 9, 10 Recaps)
We’re back, after missing a few episodes there is a lot to catch up on with Cutthroat. We’ve got the mass DQ with no explanation, Cassidy’s big elim win, the completely messed up format, Justin’s big win and Chris’ perfect record ending, Cara in hot water, a full episode UFC promo, the captains going in, and the return of not only Rachel Robinson but absolutely out of nowhere Sarah freaking Rice! That and more as we get caught up on the past three episode of The Challenge Cutthroat, topics include:Cold Open Intro & Agenda Mass DQ No Explanation Cassidy’s Elim Win Two Team Format Cara In Tough Spot Justin Beats Chris UFC Promo Captains Going In Rachel & Sarah’s Returns Adrienne Beats Rachel Tori Beats Sarah Predictions #TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge42 #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast
- Sep 10, 202653 min
The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 7 Recap
The best to never win has to pull himself from the game! Plus: Nelson with the weakest mutiny of all time, cowboys and cowgirls getting after it, one of the worst pranks in challenge history, CT gets the Big Easy edit, Justin and Michele might be fish, and whether they show it to us or not SOMETHING big just went down in that house and we suddenly have a lot less players! It’s The Challenge 42 Cutthroat, Episode 7 Recap, topics include:Cold Open Programming & Agenda Daily Challenge Party & Prank Cory Leaves Game No Elim & DQs? Trailer & Predictions #TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge42 #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast
- Sep 4, 202642 min
Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 9 Recap
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 Agenda Whose Texting Who Too Many Idols Immunity Challenge Brandon Walker The Star You Are Who Will Win #Barstool #SurvivingBarstool #SurvivingBarstoolSeason5 #BarstoolSports #Viva
- Sep 3, 202641 min
The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 6 Recap
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 Programming Reminders Captains are Dumb Daily Challenge Did They Didn’t They Nominations & Elimination Awards & Predictions #TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge42 #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast
- Sep 2, 202645 min
Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 8 Recap
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 Agenda Tommy Whisper Aftermath Immunity Challenge Scramble/Tribal Too Many Idols & Who Will Win Watch all episode on The Challenge Historian YouTube channel and subscribe there for additional content!#Barstool #SurvivingBarstool #SurvivingBarstoolSeason5 #BarstoolSports #Viva
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