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A Podcast Covering Reality TV and Culture with a general focus on MTV's the Challenge

Allan Aguirre, Nikki Sin, and Luke Munsey


    • Apr 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 149 EPISODES


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    The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 12 Finale Recap: That's All Folks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 47:45


    Allan and Luke get together to talk about the All Stars 5 Finale as we break down the winners and placements of all the finalists.

    The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 10 Recap: The Last Elimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 47:08


    Allan and Luke get together to talk All Stars 5 Episode 10. We discuss the final daily challenge, Shane's meltdowns, Melissa & Nicole's messiness, the final elimination, and project the Final. 

    The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 9 Recap: Stairs Are Dangerous

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 46:27


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 5 Episode 9. We discuss Nicole & Melissa's kiss, Shane & Da'Vonne getting a Star, a questionable house vote, Veronica not being able to walk down stairs, and another elimination.

    The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 8 Recap: Sleeping In The Living Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 36:01


    Allan and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 5 Episode 8. We discuss whether it's okay to sleep in a communal space, Frank vs. Shane, and the elimination.

    The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 7 Recap: Frank vs. Shane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 51:51


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 5 Episode 7. We talk about the alliance lines, Frank vs. Shane, Veronica & Katie's big win, and an underwhelming elimination. 

    The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 6 Recap: Veronica & Katie's Master Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 47:12


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 5 Episode 6. We talk about the newest Star Holders, Veronica's epic political masterclass, and another elimination.

    The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 5 Recap: Sam McGinn is a Challenge Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 54:58


    Allan and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 5 Episode 5. We break down the daily challenge, Sam being a winner, Dario vs Devin, and the big elimination.

    KellyAnne Judd Joins The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 70:03


    KellyAnne joins the podcast for the first time. We talk about her experience on All Stars 5, her rivalry with Sylvia, her beef with Frank, and talk about some past seasons as well.

    The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 4 Recap: Yet Another Safe Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 45:38


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 5 Episode 4. We break down the daily challenge, Amber & Fessy's confusing moves, another elimination, and more. 

    Kyland Young Returns To The Podcast To Talk About His Season 40 Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 106:08


    Allan & Zoe interview recurring podcast guest, Kyland Young. Kyland Dishes On: * The Season 40 Final * Karma Votes * His Showmance History * Life In The Challenge House* Much More More

    The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 3 Recap: A Dobermann and a Chihuahua

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 69:44


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to recap episodes 3 of All Stars 5 Rivals. We talk about the obstacle course daily challenge, way too much about Aneesa & Ashley, Frank being a puppet master, and KellyAnne & Sylvia's reconciliation.

    The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 2 Recap: Everyone Quits!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 71:13


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to recap episodes 2 of All Stars 5 Rivals. We talk about all the quitters during the daily challenge, Frank running the house politically, and the first elimination of the season among other things. 

    The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals Episode 1 Recap: Frank, Shane, Ashley, and Dario are back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 50:48


    Allan and Zoe get together to recap episodes 1 of All Stars 5 Rivals. We talk about all the pairing and the first daily challenge.

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 19 Recap: It's Over!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 59:30


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to recap the true finale of Battle of the Eras. Thank y'all for listening this season.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 18 Recap: Finale Part 1!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 42:18


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about part 1 of the Final!Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 17 Recap: Just Treading Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 60:30


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 17. We breakdown the location change, Bananas vs. Tori, the daily challenge, and the final elimination of the season.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 16 Recap: Have It Your Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 44:35


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 16. We breakdown the daily challenge, Cory being a good dad, Derek honoring his sister, and the last men's elimination of the season.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 15 Recap: The Season Might Be Dragging

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 41:50


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 15. We breakdown the daily challenge, Michele's birthday, Kyland's historic season, and another blowout elimination.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 14 Recap: The Goof Strikes Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 86:58


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 14. We breakdown the daily challenge, Rachel's loyalty to Bananas, Nelly T's appearance, and the elimination.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 13 Recap: Way Too Much Feet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 82:27


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 13. We breakdown all the foot content, the daily challenge, Michele vs. Bananas, and then the elimination.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 12 Recap: The Mini Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 76:39


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 12. We breakdown every competition during the Mini Final and then talk about the elimination between Theo and Bananas.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 11 Recap: Another Math Elimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 61:41


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 11. We talk about the Ladies of Leisure continued failures, Johnny Bananas stirring the pot, Rachel playing a killer game, and another math elimination.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 10 Recap: Bananas vs. Tori

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 49:21


    Allan and Luke get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 10. We talk about Devin's last impact, the new individual game, Bananas vs Tori, all the alliances, and a Mario Kart Elimination.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 9 Recap: An Unspoken Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 59:29


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 9. We talk about the daily challenge, the implosion of the Vacation Alliance, and power rank the players as we enter an individual game.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 8 Recap: The Movie Gladiator Is All About Teamwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 50:36


    Allan and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 8. We talk about the gladiator daily challenge, all the strategic gameplyua, and the elimination.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 7 Recap: Are You Afraid of Heights?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 61:58


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 7. We talk about the daily challenge, all the bubbling drama, and the eliminations.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 6 Recap: Broken Legs and Bursted Balloons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 66:50


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 6. We talk about the daily challenge, Josh being a mess, Bananas reverting back to his OG self, and the eliminations.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 5 Recap: Cara & Laurel's Big Blow-Up and Wes's Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 84:16


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Eras Episode 5. We talk about the Michele & Devin Showmance, the Vacation Alliance, and then about Laurel throwing the daily challenge. After that we breakdown Laurel & Michele's encounter that preceded that big blowup between Laurel & Cara. We then finishing off by talking about the massive elimination upsets.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Interview with Aneesa Ferreira

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 16:01


    Folks, MTV gave me the opportunity to talk to Aneesa after his elimination on Battle of the Eras Episode 4. I will note that I only had 15–20 minutes to work with, so a lot of questions that I wasn't able to get to. There were so many follow-up questions that I had prepared that I had to abandon as we were limited on time.This was a very awkward and authentic interview.

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 4 Recap: Who was Devin's Partner on Rivals 3?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 83:35


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Era Episode 4. We talk about the trivia challenge, whether or not Jordan threw it, Laurel vs. Darrell & Emily, and a controversial elimination.

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 3 Recap: An Idiotic Stalemate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 87:05


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Battle of the Era Episode 3. We got through the intense daily challenge, then talk about all the hookups in the house, and of course, we dissect all of the Tony & Averey drama.Fantasy League Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIqgrFmH56aOUpDd3PtYQxsppTBXE1LfH0h1CcN4L7c/edit?usp=sharing

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Interview with Paulie Calafiore

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 22:12


    Folks, MTV gave me the opportunity to talk to Paulie after his elimination on Battle of the Eras Episode 2. I'm very grateful for the opportunity and the interview had some good moments. I will note that I only had 15–20 minutes to work with, so a lot of questions that I wasn't able to get to. There were so many follow-up questions that I had prepared that I had to abandon as we were limited on time.

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 2 Recap: The Night of Eliminations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 80:39


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk all about the night of eliminations one by one. Also congratulations to our one and only Zoe for getting married! 

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Episode 1 Recap: Devin Almost Drowned

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 80:15


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Episode 1 of The Challenge 40. We talk about the immediate high stakes and then go through each Eras performance in the Daily Challenge one by one, followed by their political choices in the deliberations, one by one. 

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Launch Special Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 70:46


    Allan and Luke got together to break down the launch special We ended up for talking a longer amount of time than the actual episode aired. The two of us broke down all four of the Eras entrances, reviewed the house, talked about Rachel's awesome toast, and more.

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Men's Cast Preview & Fantasy Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 58:55


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe are joined by recurring guest Ali Evans as we do both a preview of the The Challenge 40 Men's Cast and a fun Fantasy Draft.if you want to participate and be part of our Challenge 40 Fantasy League, comment on YouTube with your own 5 Women Team. To be eligible, you must pick at least one man from all four eras. I will be keeping a live  spreadsheet of Fantasy Scoring every week during the season, and at the end of the season, I will be giving out a $50 Amazon Gift Card for 1st Place in the Women's Draft & The Men's Draft and a $15 Amazon Gift Card for 2nd Place. If there are any ties, there will be a tiebreaking procedure. This is mostly a fun giveaway, so don't get mad if you don't win. We're trying to build a fantasy format that doesn't give peoople who know spoilers a major advantage.

    The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras Women's Cast Preview & Fantasy Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 58:28


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe are joined by recurring guest Ali Evans as we do both a preview of the The Challenge 40 Women's Cast and a fun Fantasy Draft.if you want to participate and be part of our Challenge 40 Fantasy League, comment on YouTube with your own 5 Women Team. To be eligible, you must pick at least one women from all four eras. I will be keeping a live  spreadsheet of Fantasy Scoring every week during the season, and at the end of the season, I will be giving out a $50 Amazon Gift Card for 1st Place in the Women's Draft & The Men's Draft and a $15 Amazon Gift Card for 2nd Place. If there are any ties, there will be a tiebreaking procedure. This is mostly a fun giveaway, so don't get mad if you don't win. We're trying to build a fantasy format that doesn't give peoople who know spoilers a major advantage. 

    The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 12 Final Recap: A Fear Factor Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 42:31


    Allan and Luke get together talk about the Final of All Stars 4. Thank you for listening to us all season!

    The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 11 Recap: The Final Is Here! Kinda...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 65:38


    Allan and Luke get together to recap All Stars 4 Episode 11. They talk about what we missed out on recapping last week, as well as the last daily challenge/beginning of the Final.

    The Challenge All Stars 5 Cast Reveal & Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 64:24


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about the new All Stars 5 cast.Keep up on Spoilers and Cast Updates on Vevmo here:https://vevmo.com/forums/challenge-season-40-spoilers

    The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 9 Recap: Laurel Chickens Out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 79:13


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 4 Episode 9. We break down the Cara obsession in the house, Laurel chickening out, and the Cara vs. Kam elimination.

    The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 8 Recap: It's The Cara Maria Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 108:40


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 4 Episode 8, aka The Cara Maria Sorbello show. 

    The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 7: Terribly Long Terribly Bad Trivia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 68:41


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 4 Episode 7.  We talk about what we missed last week, a terribly long trivia challenge, and Brad being down bad. 

    The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 5 Recap: Laurel & Nicole's Toxic Tornado

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 117:10


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 4 Episode 4.  We talk about Cara's return to the house, Leroy opening up about his mental,  a wacky daily challenge, and more. 

    The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 4 Recap: Two Icons and a Lousy Elimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 149:30


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 4 Episode 4. We breakdown the toxic relationship between Laurel & Nicole, discuss the daily challenge, and the big elimination between two icons.

    The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 3 Recap: The Domino Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 83:27


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk All Stars 4 Episode 3. They talk about Tony's exit, all of Ayanna's messiness, and some potential Cara & Kam drama among other other topics.

    The Challenge All Stars 4 Episodes 1 and 2 Recap: Finally It's Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 96:31


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 1 and 2. They talk about the game format, the first couple daily challenges, the Ayanna & Janelle Drama, and more. 

    The Challenge Battle For a New Champion Episode 19 FINALE Recap: Crowning a Winner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 104:29


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to recap the finale for Battle For a New Champion. We air our grievances about the winner, summarize the Final, and talk about the winners & losers from this season. 

    The Challenge Battle For a New Champion Episode 18 Recap: The Color Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 62:06


    Allan, Luke, and Zoe get together to talk about part 1 of the Battle For A New Champion Final.

    The Challenge Battle For a New Champion Episode 17 Recap: A Natural Born Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 45:28


    Allan and Zoe get together to talk about Battle For a New Champion Episode 17. We discuss the dream of an All Female Final, how much this cast, except for Nurys. It's the Nurys show. 

    Interview with Kyland Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 101:44


    Allan and Zoe got to sit down with Kyland Young for a full interview where we got to hear about his experience enterining The Challenge world and his thoughts on all his fellow cast members. 

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