MIKE LEWIS PODCAST

Frank Sweeney is my guest for today's episode. He walks me through his decision to return to The Challenge after 10 years away, why his last go round left a sour taste in his mouth, how he went about his social game this season, and he gets honest about his recent drama with Shane.

Today I am joined by Stopbeingpolite.com blog writer, Mike as we discuss the rumored season 5 cast of the Challenge All Stars 5. We talk about the possible Rivals pairs and more

I briefly recap episode 8 of The Challenge All Stars 4 with special guest Brennan Burk

I am joined by @wendy_challenge as we discuss how he got into being a fan, genesis for his instagram page, problems that exist with present day Challenge, as well as this episode! #mtv #thechallenge #realitytv

Josh Green of The Challenge fanatics podcast joins me to discuss episode 5 of The Challenge All Stars 4. We discuss the Kam & Cara budding feud and more!

I am joined by Shuny Shaw as we discuss episode 4 of The Challenge All Stars 4. We discuss who has stood out, Cara vs Rachel, among other things.

Theo Bradley joins me to discuss how he feels about his time on MTV, not jumping on his elimination on Invasion, whether he wants to return, his football career, and more!

Judd Winick is my guest for episode #205. We discuss his time on Real World San Francisco, his career as an author and his cartoons, Pedro, how he and Pam came to be, and more!

Darrell joins me for a quick interview. We discuss his mercenary appearance on The Challenge 39, wanting to get his 5th win, the Brad altercation, and more!

Ravyn Rochelle joins me for episode 203. We discuss her background and upbringing, being an actress, how she met Johnny MiddleBrooks, why last season's heartbreak drove her fitness, how she mended fences with Nurys, the Bronze line, and we discuss her and Melissa's confrontation from this past episode.

Derek Chavez is my guest cohost to recap episode 8 of The Challenge Battle for a New Champion

Callum fresh off his elimination from The Challenge 39 joins me to talk about how he got on TV, Boxing, Peak of Love, being called into elimination by Devin, and the Michele relationship

Paulie Calafiore returns to the podcast to discuss his return on The Challenge USA, whether we almost saw him on Ride or Dies with Cara Maria, his thoughts on 39, why he would've stolen the money from Natalie and more!

Lauren Blair Donovan joins me to recap episode 7 of The Challenge 39.

Beth Stolarczyk joins me for episode 200. Beth has no doubt had a lasting imprint on the Challenge/Real World franchise. Making her debut on season 2 of the Real World Los Angeles, shes seen it all. She talks to me about being a newly minted podcaster, her upbringing, what led her to auditioning for the Real World, her thoughts on how her Homecoming season was, being labled a "villain" and whether she truly feels she's a villain or not, and she discusses some of her conflicts on the show, and more!

Justin Vopes joins me to discuss and give our predictions for WWE Survivor Series

Nikki Sin joins me to recap and breakdown episode 6 "The Big Mistake" for The Challenge Battle for a New Champion. We discuss who certain cast members remind us of, thoughts on the mercenary twist, Melissa and Nurys confrontation, and more!

Asaf Goren joins me to discuss his time on the season thus far, why he felt right to return now, his time spent on total madness, Corey's blindside, why he wanted Ciarran in elimination, more!

Ciarran joins me fresh off his elimination from The Challenge Battle for a New Champion to discuss why this early elimination stings, his elimination with Jordan and what wasnt seen, his relationship with Ravyn, and why he felt blindsided by Asaf, and more!

I am joined by Lauren Blair Donovan as we breakdown and discuss episode 5 of The Challenge 39.

Hughie Maughan joins me for episode 197. We discuss his recent elimination, upbringing, comments made by his castmates and much more!

Melissa Reeves joins me for episode 196. We discuss her return, latest drama on episodes, her new podcast with Big T and more

Brooke Labarbera returns for episode 195. We discuss her career as a therapist, how she felt she was depicted on TV, her conflicts with her roommates, the aftermath of the show, and if she'd consider doing a Challenge All Stars season!

Chauncey Palmer stops by for a quick chat straight off his exit from The Challenge. We discuss what dad life has looked like for him, what went wrong with Jay, his deliberation speech that went wrong and more!

Today I am joined by Blair Donovan as we speak about episode 2 of #thechallenge season 39.

Jessica Brody is my guest for episode 193. Fresh off her exit from #TheChallenge 39, we discuss her deliberation speech and what we didn't see that led to her untimely exit from the show. She discusses her upbringing, how she got on The Bachelorette Australia, being a Challenge super fan, how Theo Von made her a fan, dynamic with Ciarran heading into the season, and more!

Today I am joined by Blair Donovan as we speak about episode 1 of #thechallenge season 39

Corey Lay is my guest for episode 192. we discuss his upcoming return for The Challenge Battle for a New Champion, why he wasn't on Ride or Dies, his coming out story, and more!

Brianna Taylor joins me for episode 191. We discuss her time on Real World Hollywood, her feelings on how the show played out, wanting to make a Challenge return, and so much more!

Big T joins me for episode 190. We discuss her return for the upcoming MTV's The Challenge season 39 "Battle for a new Champion", we talk what made her return, her time away in culinary school, her upbringing, Shipwrecked, and more!

Tyrie Brown joins me to recap WWE Fastlane.

I am joined by Justin Vopes for today's edition of Heel Heat Heaven. We discuss the heavily rumored CM Punk return to WWE, and we preview WWE Fastlane and give our predictions

Melinda Collins joins me for episode 189. We discuss her iconic Real World Austin season, relationship with Danny, her upbringing, All Stars 2, and much more!

Dave Sturchio of Chop Sports joins me to discuss all the most important topics in Wrestling right now such as The Rock, Dolph Ziggler getting released, Triple H creative, and he walks me through his wrestling journey.

Ariane Andrew joins me for épisode #188. Best known for her time as "Cameron" in WWE, Ariane and I discussed a wide selection of topics. We discuss the upcoming Pound Town Wrestling independent wrestling show event on October 12 and what inspired it, she walks me through her upbringing, encounter with Stone Cold Steve Austin on "Tough Enough", how she broke into WWE, dealing with trolls, her time on #thechallenge Champs vs Stars, and much more!

Today, I am joined by Jacob Elyachar to give thoughts and reactions to the current state of the Challenge franchise, reaction to the season 39 cast, and more! Jacob Elyachar is the Chief Content Producer-Writer of the pop culture and entertainment news website jakes-take.com and the host of 'The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.'   His bylines have appeared in several media outlets, including Comic Book Resources, Enstars, Examiner.com, The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle, and Tech Times. Since 2012, Jacob has covered various Reality TV shows, notably American Idol, America's Got Talent, Big Brother, The Challenge, and The Masked Singer.  Jacob has sat down with hundreds of people across the media and entertainment worlds. Memorable interviews include Chapel Hart, Cristina Rae, Cyndi Lauper, Desmond Child, Dolly Parton, Elex Michaelson, Ethan Zohn, Howie Mandel, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Jay Starrett, Jeanick Fournier, Jon Brennan, Joss Mooney, Paulie Calafiore, Rachel Reilly Villegas, Rob Cesternino, Syrus Yarbrough, Tanya Tucker, Teck Holmes, Terry Fator, Trish Stratus, and the late Gordon Lightfoot. In addition to his journalistic endeavors, he has helped nonprofit organizations tell their stories using social media. ,

Mike and Tyrie remember Bray Wyatt, discuss rumored CM Punk and The Rock returns, give their thoughts on Payback and more!

Today, I revisit season 19 of THE Challenge, Fresh Meat 2. This season saw the height of the greatest rivalry in the history of the franchise involving Kenny and Wes. This season also introduced us to cast members who would go on to be main figure points in the show's history for the next 5-10 years in Cara Maria, Laurel, and Theresa. We saw unique daily challenges, fun house parties and one of the greatest physical feats in show history with Landon dominating the final. I look back on what I enjoyed about this season, what I'd have changed, and what the present day show should model their seasons after from this.

Tyrie and I do a late recap of summerslam and give our thoughts of the current stories and landscape of WWE heading into Payback.

Jason Zumwalt, best known for voicing Roman Bellic in the widely popular 'Grand Theft auto' video game franchise joins me for episode 187. We discuss his new role in voicing the intro for the 'around the NFL" podcast, his passions, acting journey, voicing Roman Bellic, the iconic "Niko let's go bowling" line and more!

Katelyn Cusanelli joins me for episode 186. We discuss what she's up to, how she got on Real World, her time in Brooklyn, being an activist, being the first MTV transgender cast member, relationship with Sarah, her recent tweet towards Johnny Bananas, her time on Fresh Meat 2 and Rivals 1 and why she's been blacklisted.

WWE fallout and recap coming out of Money in the Bank

Ken Anderson (Mr Kennedy) joins me for episode 185. We discuss how his love for wrestling started, his wrestling school, Money in the bank situation, Kennedy gimmick inception, what went wrong in WWE run, LA Knight comparison and more! #laknight #wwe

Sam Vincent joins me for episode 184. Sam voiced Double D in the hit Cartoon Network show "Ed Edd n Eddy". He discusses his acting journey, time on Ed Edd n Eddy, and what he's up to today

Lisa Marie Varon best known for her time in WWE as "Victoria" and TNA as "Tara" joins me for episode #183 to discuss her legendary career. We talk about how Chyna got her into wrestling, her original theme songs, her heel character, hair vs hair match at Wrestlemania 20 vs Molly Holly, having to re do a match with Michelle McCool, the divas era shift, if she thinks about the Hall of Fame, and her 2021 Royal Rumble return.

Santino Marella (Anthony Carelli) joins me for Episode #182 to talk about his life as a dad, Impact wrestling, how he got into wrestling, finding out he was winning the Intercontinental title in his debut, the cobra finisher, nearly winning the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber, and more! #wwe #moneyinthebank #mondaynightraw #fridaynightsmackdown #santinomarella

WWE Womens Icon Melina Perez joins me for episode 181. We discuss how she got into wrestling, her run in MNM, in ring psychology, being misunderstood by her peers, Night of Champions 2009 match with Michelle McCool, Royal Rumble 2022 return, and if she was contacted for this year's hall of fame, and more!

Tyrie and I recap WWE Night of Champions and preview Money in the bank, as well as discuss the latest news in WWE TV.

Kellyanne Judd returns to the pod and joins me for Episode 180. We discuss her prominent role on The Challenge World Championship, what went down with her and Jonna, Johnny Bananas, Kendal friendship, Yoga, The ruins, and she opens up about her high school trauma, more!

Host of FS1's show "Speak" Joy Taylor joins me. She reacts to the Heat's game 7 win over the Celtics, what led her on her career path, advice to younger self, social media negativity, and her thoughts on the New York Jets hype, and more! #FS1 #joytaylor #miamiheat #nba #game7

Aneesa joins me for episode 178. We discuss her transition into podcasting, the evolution of the show, and whether she likes the shift, being a trailblazer, Diem, whether she wants to get her Challenge win, Cara Gauntlet 2 fight, and more! #thechallenge #mtv #thechallengeallstars #thechallengeusa