Challenge Mania

In this special Holiday Bonus Podcast Scott Yager spends an hour breaking down the question on everybody's mind this holiday season...IS DIE HARD A CHRISTMAS MOVIE? And more importantly, why does everyone care so much?www.ChallengeMania.Shop is always open!Enjoy DOUBLE TROUBLE every Wednesday night at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaFollow SCOTT on twitter Twitter.com/SHOTOFYAGERFollow DERRICK on twitter Twitter.com/DERRICKMTV

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Joseph Allen.His time on Double Agents might have been short-lived, but that doesn't mean that Rookie Joseph Allen (@ItsJosephAllen) doesn't have a lot to talk about. With his album "Footprints" dropping on December 23rd, now available for Pre-Order, it was perfect timing to hear how Joseph got started making music and just how long it took him to get to that Golden Buzzer Moment on America's Got Talent.PS: We highly recommend watching that HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sINQRbbxTooAlthough we do hear about his music career through the ups and downs, we also break down his run on The Challenge, discussing the daily Challenges, the politics in the house, his partner Big T, calling on Wes and going into a physical elimination Vs Kyle. He pulls no punches. That's for sure.This is not a podcast you're going to want to miss. You'll learn far more about Joseph in this podcast than we were able to on the show. We think you'll really like him. He's a great guy.D

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Natalie Anderson.It's no surprise that when The Challenge started bringing over contestants from the world of Survivor that Natalie Anderson (@NatalieeAnd) was the 2nd to make the move over. She won her first season in dominating fashion and then came in second on Winners at War against obviously the toughest field of all time just earlier this year. Natalie joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss filming Double Agents during a pandemic, how she wound up with Wes as a partner, who her biggest competition was, her epic night one elimination against a 2x Challenge Champ and MUCH MORE! To hear our Weekly Recap Series DOUBLE TROUBLE that goes up right after each episode of Double Agents finishes airing, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a Maniac-Level Patron today!Join us for our ZOOM HOLIDAY PARTY on Saturday, December 19th at 4pm EST. Exclusive to Diesel Level Patrons. Tickets available for purchase as well at ChallengeMani

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by 4x Champ Darrell Taylor.Darrell Taylor (@MTVrrDarrell) is BACK on Challenge Mania and for the first time he is joining us as an active competitor on the current Challenge Season! DOUBLE AGENTS Premieres TONIGHT on MTV at 8pm EST. Darrell is back, coming for that fifth championship in his first full season since Dirty XXX. He joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about the hurdles that came with filming a show during Covid, quarantining Pre-Season and going crazy, what his first impressions were of the new Cast-Members and much more! For our Bonus Podcast Series DOUBLE TROUBLE, where will be joined to break down the premiere by VERONICA, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaTo grab DARRELL GEAR and much more, head to www.ChallengeMania.ShopThe Challenge Mania Holiday Party LIVE ON ZOOM on Saturday, December 19th at 4pm EST.www.BetterHelp.com/MANIA is the place to go for Online Counseling. Receive 10% off your first month with the code MAN

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager celebrate 3 Years of Challenge Mania by taking your questions, reminiscing about the journey so far and breaking down the epic Super Trailer for #TheChallenge36. To hear our POWER RANKINGS check out Double Trouble at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaFor 10% off your first month of ONLINE COUNSELING, head to www.BetterHelp.com/MANIAwww.ChallengeMania.Shop is always open!Join our next ZOOM CALL for our HOLIDAY PARTY on Saturday, 12/9 by becoming a Diesel Level Patron today!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the ENTIRE CAST of Season 36, Double Agents. Plus a recap of the Challenge Mania Awards Winners & last Saturday's Zoom, including Nelson Thomas' heartfelt acceptance speech from Saturday's Call.To hear the ENTIRE Challenge Mania Awards Zoom Call, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaCheck www.ChallengeMania.Shop THIS FRIDAY for our massive BLACK FRIDAY SALE on Hoodies that will run through MANIAC MONDAY!www.Brooklinen.com ALSO has their biggest sale of the year coming up. Be sure to use the code MANIA for 10% off and FREE SHIPPING!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the brand new full trailer for Double Agents, the Challenge on Netflix deal, the Challenge Mania Awards voting so far and MORE!If you want MORE, join us for more every Wednesday at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiawww.ChallengeMania.Shop is ALWAYS OPEN!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT Tamburello & Filmmaker Johnny Hickey.CT Tamburello (@TheOfficial_CT) returns to Challenge Mania but this time it's to talk all about his new film HABITUAL which is available for purchase on Amazon. He joins us with his best friend Johnny Hickey, who co-stars in the film and also wrote and directed it.WATCH THE FILM HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Habitual-Johnny-Hickey/dp/B08N5C2VF4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Habitual&qid=1605295516&s=instant-video&sr=1-1If you want Challenge talk, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where we previewed Season 36 Double Agents in a massive Bonus Podcast.Need new sheets!? Towels!? Head to www.Brooklinen.com and use the code MANIA for 10% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING. www.ChallengeMania.Shop is ALWAYS OPEN!Follow Derrick on Twitter @DerrickMTVFollow Scott on Twitter @SHOTOFYAGER

A full rundown of the 2020 Challenge Mania Awards Nominees and a SNEAK PEAK at our Massive Double Agents Season Preview & Cast Breakdown!To VOTE for the Challenge Mania Awards & to hear the FULL SEASON 36 PODCAST, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania an become a Maniac Level Patron today!Voting closes 11/20. Winners announced LIVE ON ZOOM for Diesel Level Patrons and above on Saturday, November 21st.Head to www.Brooklinen.com and use the code MANIA for 10% OFF and FREE SHIPPING. They make THE softest sheets and towels of all time. Trust us.www.ChallengeMania.Shop is always OPEN!!!Follow Derrick on Twitter @DerrickMTVFollow Scott on Twitter @SHOTOFYAGERFollow our Facebook Page www.Facebook.com/ChallengeManiaPodcast

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are joined by Timmy Beggy.Timmy Beggy was a 2020 Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Nominee and rightfully so. He appeared on Season 2 of Road Rules and 4 seasons of The Challenge, winning one while maintaining his status as one of the most well-liked cast-members ever on the show.Timmy joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his time on Road Rules, The Challenge and his TV career since creating and running shows for several networks and age-groups.Want to help us decide the Challenge Mania Awards nominees? Join us THIS MONDAY for a Savage Squad meeting LIVE ON ZOOM. We'll be announcing the winners at our next Legion of Zoom Call on November 21st. All info at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiawww.ChallengeMania.Shop is always open!FIVE Derrick Buddies left at www.BrothersGaddor.comHead to www.JoinHoney.com/MANIA to save money and practically every online purchase you make. It's free to sign up and WILL SAVE YOU TONS!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cousin Jamie Banks.Jamie Banks (@Banksy878) did something few can claim to have ever done. He won The Challenge during his rookie season, Bloodlines. He did alongside his Cousin, Cara Maria...earning the nickname "Cousin" after being referred to almost exclusively as such during the season. He went on to return for Rivals III and hasn't been on the show since but boasts an elimination record of 3-1. He just got married and continues to work as a Corrections Officer at the Sergeant Level in New Hampshire. He stops by to talk to Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about Bloodlines, getting cast, psych-tests, facing CT in an elimination, whether he'd return and much more! To be a part of our Challenge Mania Awards Nominating Committee, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaTo Purchase a DERRICK Wrestling Buddy, head to https://www.brothersgaddor.com/product-page/autographed-mercenary-derrickwww.ChallengeMania.Shop is also ALWAYS OPEN!For 10% of your fir

Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are joined by Ace Amerson.We've had this Ace up our sleeve for a while! After making his debut on Real World Paris, Ace went on to appear on 4 seasons of The Challenge. On THREE of those seasons, he played with or against Derrick (@DerrickMTV). Ace reconnects with his old friend to share stories with him & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) that cover everything from the Playboy Mansion, to why he thinks The Challenge stopped calling, whether he's ready to return, what magical spring he is watching over and MORE!Join us THIS SATURDAY for our LIVE COSTUME PARTY ON ZOOM with Jodi, Nehemiah, Tina and Casey by becoming a Diesel Level Patron today! It's Duels & Ghouls and to sign up head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania - It goes from 6-9pm on Saturday, October 24th.The www.ChallengeMania.Shop is always open and until 5pm CST on October 22nd you can get FREE SHIPPING on orders over $45.Head to www.BetterHelp.com/MANIA if you're in the need of Online Counseling. Get 10% off your first mo

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Casey Cooper.In less than 3 years as a podcast we have reached out 200th Episode! That is not including a dozen Bonus Podcasts here and hundreds of additional podcasts at Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaWho better to join us for this benchmark episode than the delightful Casey Cooper (@Case_Coop) who debuted on Fresh Meat and entertained Maniacs on 4 seasons of The Challenge. Casey joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about how she became Fresh Meat, how she and Wes revealed spoilers live on the radio, who she liked and didn't like seeing on the show, thoughts on The Ruins, Gauntlet III, Big Brother and MORE!Casey will be BACK with us LIVE ON ZOOM For Duels an Ghouls, where we will also be joined by Duel standouts Jodi and Nehemiah. You can be a part of the action and come hang with all of us on Saturday, October 24th but heading to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and becoming a Diesel Level Patron!Save money with all your online shopping by ge

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nicole Anthony.Nicole Anthony (@StrongIslandNI2) came in 3rd on Big Brother Season 21, winning America's Favorite Player in the process. She was invited back this next season to participate on Big Brother All Stars where sadly, she was a second houseguest evicted. Nicole joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about Podcast about Big Brother and the The Challenge, share her experiences from both BB21 and BB22, make predictions for the rest of the season, discuss how Covid made this process different from last year's, discuss the issues with racial insensitivity that have plagued the show recently and much MORE!For MORE Challenge Mania head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaJoin us LIVE ON ZOOM For Duels and Ghouls on Saturday, October 24th! Exclusive to Diesel Level Patrons.www.ChallengeMania.Shop is always open!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jon Brennan.With the We Want OGs movement taking over The Challenge world these days, why not go back to one of the true OGs of MTV, The Real World and The Challenge...Real World Los Angeles' JON BRENNAN (@JonBrennan_Com). Jon joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss being cast for Real World, getting to know Dave Chappelle, his housemates, his music career, his love of Pro Wrestling, his 3 seasons of The Challenge AND MORE!Join us for our next ZOOM PARTY, a costumed affair, on Saturday, October 24th! Exclusive to Diesel Level Patrons and above! Sign up at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaStay tuned for the 3rd Annual CHALLENGE MANIA AWARDS, coming soon!Be on the lookout for a new Challenge Mania Podcast design at www.ChallengeMania.Shop and limited edition prints for Episode 200! COMING SOON!www.HelloRory.com/CHALLENGE is giving female listeners Free Consultation and their first month of personalized skincare for $5www.BetterHelp.com/MANIA

Derrick Kosinki & Scott Yager induct The Miz into the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame with the help of Mark Long. The Miz gives an acceptance speech for the ages. Hear it all! Then, it's a massive 2-hour deep dive into THE GAUNTLET II and this is only part 1 of our 3 part Bonus Series. The other two parts are available at Patreon.com/ChallengeMania but you can hear Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) get into the theme, the format, the cast and the differences between The Challenge all the way back in Season 11 and today in this podcast!Attend our next LEGION OF ZOOM Call on Saturday, October 24th. Exclusive to Diesel Level Patrons and above.www.ChallengeMania.Shop is always open and the place to get We Want OGs gear, Mark Long Gear, Darrell Gear, Kam Gear, Derrick Gear, Cara Gear, Kailah Gear and MORE!www.BetterHelp.com/MANIA is giving you 10% off your first month of online counseling.

Scott Yager & Derrick Kosinski are joined by Tina Bridges.Tina Bridges (@TinaBarta) was a mainstay on many of the earlier seasons of The Challenge. Known for having a bark AND a bite, Tina was never one to mess with. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) played on all of Tina's seasons except for her very first season and he was even there when she returned as a "Heavy Hitter" Mercenary on Cutthroat. Tina joins Derrick and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about being there for CT v Johnny and CT v Tyler, how she faired against Theresa and Tori, why we haven't seen her since, whether she regrets punching Beth on The Duel, what her memories of Road Rules are and MUCH MORE!JOIN US Live on ZOOM when we induct The Miz, Rachel, Abram and Paula into the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame this Saturday, September 26th at 6pm EST. Head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a Diesel Level Patron today!www.ChallengeMania.Shop is OPEN! You can get FREE SHIPPING on orders over $45 through 9/25!www.BetterHelp.com/MANIA is offering 10% of

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tyler Duckworth.Tyler Duckworth (@TheMightyDuckworth) is on the ballot for the 2020 Challenge Mania Hall of Fame and for good reason. He only appeared on 4 Seasons of The Challenge but he has two championships and elimination wins over Johnny, CT and Derrick. Tyler joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his connection to The Mighty Ducks, Real World: Key West, Svetlana, his relationship with Johnny, who he thinks is overrated and underrated and MUCH MORE!To VOTE for Tyler OR ANYBODY for The Challenge Mania Hall of Fame, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaJoin us LIVE ON ZOOM to induct 2 men and 2 women! Become a Diesel Level Patron for your ticket to the biggest party of the month!www.ChallengeMania.Shop is always open! www.BetterHelp.com/MANIA will give you 10% off your first month of online counseling.

Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by MJ Garrett.MJ Garrett (@MJGarrett24) made his Challenge debut on Gauntlet II after appearing on Real World Philadelphia. Before that he was a WR at Vanderbilt and almost made the NFL. MJ finally makes his Challenge Mania debut to catch up with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and tell him and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) what he's been up to since his last season, how football prepped him for Reality TV, share thoughts on his housemates Karamo and Landon, Gauntlet II memories, talk his elimination vs Frank, what it was like having Jay Cutler as a Quarterback and the day P Diddy dropped into the Real World house!If this podcast wets your appetite for Gauntlet II, we have a MASSIVE 3 PART Bonus Podcast series that totals over 6 hours long! You can get all of it at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaThis month is all about the Challenge Mania Hall of Fame. Voting is currently LIVE for Challenge Mania Patrons. Diesel Level Patrons will get to attend a LIVE ZOOM CALL where we induct the 2

Derrick Kosinki & Scott Yager are joined by Amo ElizabethAmo Elizabeth (@LoveIsTheAmmo) joins her Dirty XXX cast-mate Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about Real World: Go Big or Go Home, how she wound up on the show, the controversy surrounding her season and why you don't see much of it, the fight between Jenna and Ceejai, choosing the name Elizabeth, the progress of her transition, tons of knowledge and insight on Trans Culture and much more!You can support her and follow along with her journey by checking out her Patreon at www.Patreon.com/AmoElizabeth September is a BIG MONTH for us at our Patreon, www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaWe have a vote to induct the next 2 men and women into the Hall of Fame. We have our 3rd annual Fantasy Football League. We have a Gauntlet II breakdown podcast going up later this week. And we have a LIVE INDUCTION CEREMONY live on Zoom on September 26th.Rory Skincare is giving Maniacs a big discount. If you check out www.HelloRory.com/Challenge you get