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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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:58:31
Scott Yager is joined Live on Stage by Bananas, Cara, Olivia, Theo, Will, Justin, Chavez & Mark from Phoenix, Arizona. This episode was recorded on Saturday, September 19th! This…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:14:08
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined once again by one of our most epic guests ever...Isaac The Wolf. One of our most popular guests ever from 2019 has finally returned to…
Sep 23, 2026 · 27:56
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager breakdown Episode 9 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. Derrick & Scott are back to break down Episode 9 of Cutthroat, talk about that epic elimination,…
Sep 22, 2026 · 53:46
On this Bonus Podcast to kick off the week Scott Yager is back to talk about the brand new Traitors cast just announced and to recap the week of coverage surrounding The Uno…
Sep 16, 2026 · 31:34
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down episode 8 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. Derrick and Scott are back to talk about tonight's incredibly newsworthy episode of The…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:13:32
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kam Williams. Kam Williams is one of the most accomplished female competitors to debut after Season 30. She joins us live and in…
Sep 9, 2026 · 25:54
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 7 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. Derrick and Scott are back to talk about the mutiny attempt, the unfortunate exit and what might…
Sep 9, 2026 · 1:35:55
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker to talk Cutthroat and MORE! Our latest episode filmed live and in studio, produced with gorgeous multi-cam footage by…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:05:33
Scott takes YOUR QUESTIONS about alternates, fan reactions this season, all the damn Challenge pods out there, why Aneesa wasn't on this season AND MORE! www.ChallengeManiacs.com…
Sep 2, 2026 · 25:48
Hop in the gazebo with Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager and enjoy our Episode 6 Breakdown Podcast! Exclusive to Maniac-level Patrons and above. This is the Free Preview of a much…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:02:32
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori Deal live and in studio! TORI is the REAL DEAL when it comes to writing, motivating and of course...The Challenge! The Ride or…
Aug 28, 2026 · 2:00:16
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori, Devin, Leroy, Zach, Isaac AND Leo Live on Stage at Mic Drop Comedy Club in Detroit. This show was recorded on Saturday, August…
Aug 26, 2026 · 25:34
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager breakdown Episode 5 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. The boys are back to talk this week's loaded episode of Cutthroat featuring a high-octane daily,…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:11:06
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Leo Dionicio. LEO finally makes his podcast debut with us live and in studio to talk about being a New Threat on Season 41 and a…
Aug 21, 2026 · 56:20
Scott Yager is joined by fellow Fantasy Football Enthusiast Devin Walker. Time for a minor change of pace from your usually scheduled Challenge Programming! Scott sat down with…
Aug 20, 2026 · 28:28
Derrick Kosniski & Scott Yager break down Episode 4 of The Challenge: Cutthroat. Derrick and Scott are back to discuss everything from this week's jam-packed Episode 4 of The…
Aug 20, 2026 · 2:00:23
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined finally by Zach Nichols. There aren't too many White Whales left when it comes to Challenge Mania. Since our debut in November 2017 we…
Aug 16, 2026 · 2:29:38
Back in September 2020 Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager were joined by Tyler Duckworth for an epic 2-and-a-half hour podcast. Given the tragedy of his recent passing we wanted to…
Aug 14, 2026 · 33:24
Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are back live and in studio to talk about Episode 3 of Cutthroat. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tyler Duckworth. WATCH THE WHOLE…
Aug 13, 2026 · 26:10
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by 4x Champ Darrell Taylor. Derrick's fellow Road Ruler Darrell has been on the podcast a million times but never live and in studio!…
Aug 12, 2026 · 1:45
Johnny Bananas has been added to our already loaded Challenge Mania Live Phoenix Show at Standup Live on Saturday, September 19th! He joins Olivia, Theo, Will, Mark, Cara and…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:13:06
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by The Pride of The Challenge...Ryan Kehoe! One of our absolute favorites returns to the podcast live and in studio to talk to Derrick…
Aug 6, 2026 · 27:30
CUTTHROAT IS HERE and so is our Exclusive Bonus Coverage of each and every episode. Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager are BACK to break down Season 42 for you each and every week,…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:04:52
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined live and in studio by Will Gagnon. WILL GAGNON returns to Challenge Mania live and in studio to talk about returning to the show for…
Aug 1, 2026 · 1:14:49
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the epic Cutthroat Trailer (while it was available! LOL) and continue to talk about each and every cast-members and their chances to win…
Jul 26, 2026 · 1:21:27
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…
Jul 24, 2026 · 3:15
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…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:50:09
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…
Jul 21, 2026 · 26:22
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…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:30:40
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…
Jul 19, 2026 · 2:08:48
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…
Jul 15, 2026 · 28:17
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:…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:31:55
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…
Jul 8, 2026 · 2:06:54
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ashley Mitchell. Let's look back on the second time Ashley joined us on the podcast back when she still loved us. This one, like her…
Jul 5, 2026 · 1:51:31
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Amber, Cedric & Mark Long live on stage from Helium Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon. This live show was recorded in front of a…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:33
Do NOT miss out on one of our craziest lineups ever in Music City this November! Tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live but GOING FAST! Additional Dates: 7/18 - CHICAGO (SOLD OUT)…
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:17:11
Scott Yager & Lindsay Arber are joined Live In Studio by NY Times Best Selling Author Rob Cesternino! Without Rob Has a Podcast, who knows if there would be a Challenge Mania!…
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:49:26
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kyle Christie. Talk about a guy we miss on The Challenge! Kyle did a ton of seasons and we haven't seen him in a long time! Since we…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:06:48
Scott is back taking a ton of your questions addressing Where The F Season 42 Is, The Swifties Coming After Our Girl & TONS MORE! www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Live…
Jun 22, 2026 · 2:02:55
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT Tamburello, Mark Long, Paulie Calafiore, Emilee Fitzpatrick, Frank The Clown & John Millen to Roast Cara Maria Sorbello Live for…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:51:50
June 2026 marks dthe 30th Anniversary of an iconic Motion Picture and it is time for some MOVIE MANIA! Some of you may know...some of you may not...but Scott's favorite movie is…
Jun 14, 2026 · 1:35:31
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Arissa Hill. Back in 2021 Arissa Hill joined us on the podcast to discuss many things Real World and The Challenge. In this MANIA…
Jun 12, 2026 · 2:05:38
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Isaac Stout. One of our earlier Challenge Mania episodes that got a lot of attention was this one with ISAAC STOUT. While this…
Jun 8, 2026 · 2:10:10
Scott Yager is joined Live on Stage by Devyn Simone, Da'Vonne Rogers, Mark Long, Yes Duffy and Darrell Taylor at Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento, CA. Start Spreadin' the News! We…
Jun 7, 2026 · 2:23:10
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Casey Cooper for her Challenge Mania debut back in 2020. This MANIA REWIND is a look back at one of our favorite episodes and guests…
Jun 1, 2026 · 49:37
FINALLY! Scott and Lindsay break down the Survivor Season 50 Finale, The Winner, The Jeff / Rizo Flub, Your Questions and MORE with a bit of hindsight as a benefit! Thanks for…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:47:01
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa & Katie Live & In Studio Together! We got such a great response to our FATAL FOUR-WAY w/ Tony and Devin that we haaaad to make…
May 29, 2026 · 2:05:25
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johanna Botta. This interview, from all the way back in 2019, covers it all! Take a step back in time to one of our favorite…
May 27, 2026 · 1:59:19
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by CT, Cara Maria, Mark, Paulie & Emilee Live from City Winery in Boston. This Challenge Mania Live show was recorded on Friday, May…
May 25, 2026 · 1:36:24
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Derrick's iconic opponent JOSS MOONEY! All these years later and people still talk about this elimination. This was all the way back…
May 18, 2026 · 1:37:12
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by the man who created it all...Jon Murray. Jon Murray is the M in BMP. The Murray in Bunim-Murray. He created Real World. He created…
May 17, 2026 · 1:36:11
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paulie Calafiore. Love him. Hate him. Really hate him. Regardless of how you feel about PAULIE CALAFIORE...you have to admit that The…
May 15, 2026 · 46:11
Scott and Lindsay are back (how bout THAT turnaround) to break down Wednesday's Penultimate Episode of Survivor 50, talk about who our likely winner is and MORE!…
May 13, 2026 · 43:55
Sorry for the delay! Scott and Lindsay are back to talk LAST WEEK's Survivor right before we get the penultimate episode tonight. ENJOY! www.ChallengeMania.Shop…
May 11, 2026 · 32:05
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager talk about which Challenge Cast are different Off-Cam from On-Cam, who doesn't get enough credit for being smart, who gets too much credit, what…
May 6, 2026 · 58:21
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager answer burning questions from the Challenge Mania Universe! WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153503225 Join the Pod Squad at…
May 4, 2026 · 1:32:53
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Faysal Shafaat, who is currently crushing it on American Gladiators as MAYHEM! WATCH the Full Interview HERE:…
Apr 30, 2026 · 1:04:43
Scott & Lindsay are back to talk about the last two episodes of Survivor 50, including Jimmy Fallon and MrBeast's involvement. Did the twists work on us!? Tune in to find out!…
Apr 30, 2026 · 1:46:58
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cedric Hodges. CEDRIC HODGES makes his Challenge Mania debut, live and in studio from STL! We learn all about his upbringing,…
Apr 21, 2026 · 1:41
Challenge Mania has a TON of dates coming up and we would LOVE to see you! Tickets to all at www.ChallengeMania.Live 4/25 - STL 5/22 - BOSTON 5/23 - BOSTON 5/30 - SACRAMENTO 6/27…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:25:19
Scott Yager is joined by Devyn Simone live In Studio in New York City. DEVYN SIMONE sits down with Scott to talk about her Bucket List Moment coming in Sacramento next month,…
Apr 19, 2026 · 22:48
Choose a Partner! What could go wrong!? Scott and Lindsay are back for a short and sweet episode of Survivor Mania covering last week's Duo of Death episode of Survivor 50! This…
Apr 16, 2026 · 22:22
Wrestling Fans! Scott is back with the THE HEEL WORLD to break down Wrestlemania! www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Live www.ChallengeMania.Shop
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:37:46
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ibis Del Mar live at Skutch Media Studios in Atlanta. Derrick and Ibis go all the way back to their debut Road Rules season. This…
Apr 13, 2026 · 2:09:55
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ibis, Tony, Devin, Kefla, Leka and Ace live from Helium Comedy Club in Atlanta on Sunday, March 8th 2026. To join us at one of our…
Apr 10, 2026 · 51:55
Scott and Lindsay are back to break down last night's episode of Survivor 50! JOIN THE SQUAD: www.ChallengeManiacs.com GET TIX: www.ChallengeMania.Live SWAG ALERT:…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:17:57
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kefla Hare Live & In Studio at Skutch Media in Atlanta, GA. KEFLA HARE, a true Road Rules and Challenge OG - joins us once again for…
Apr 5, 2026 · 1:30:25
Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager were joined by Ibis Del Mar back in 2021. This is a MANIA REWIND back to that timeless conversation. We were recently joined by IBIS DEL MAR live…
Apr 3, 2026 · 53:18
Scott and Lindsay are back to talk about this week's massive 3-boot episode of Survivor 50 and a bit of last week's as well. www.ChallengeMania.Live www.ChallengeManiacs.com…
Apr 3, 2026 · 49:04
Scott is back with a massive Q&A Pod about the future of the show, whether The Challenge should have a home base, what is different about In-Person pods and MORE!…
Apr 2, 2026 · 3:37
www.ChallengeMania.Live for Tix! TONS OF SHOWS COMING UP!
Mar 26, 2026 · 1:28:26
Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker and Tony Raines live and in studio at Skutch Media in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the epic Part 2 Conclusion of the…
Mar 20, 2026 · 5:20
Our guy THE GODFATHER MARK LONG has kicked off his brand new Digital Entertainment Experience known as THE MARK LONG SHOW! His first episode went up this week and boy is it a…
Mar 19, 2026 · 47:46
Lindsay and Scott are back to talk Episode 4 of Survivor 50, Christian's big move, Zac Brown's lengthy cameo and the uproar that came with it, Boston Rob's trip the White House…
Mar 19, 2026 · 2:22
Scott reveals that CHALLENGE MANIA RETURNS to Minneapolis this Summer on July 31st! Make sure you don't miss the Pre-Sale at www.ChallengeManiacs.com on April 3rd!!…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:31:02
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker and Tony Raines Live and In-Studio at Skutch Media in Atlanta, GA. Devin Walker and Tony Raines join the guys for an…
Mar 13, 2026 · 1:07:15
Scott and Lindsay are back to talk about Episode 3 of Survivor 3, speculate whether Billie Eilish herself is in on this idol or doesn't care, talk about how the Tribal Counsil…
Mar 12, 2026 · 59:12
Scott Yager is joined by Amber B live in studio in Chicago. Amber is back and better than ever. Hear her message for The Challenge Gods and why her next season will be her best…
Mar 12, 2026 · 30:35
Scott its down to talk about one of his favorite films of the year, MARTY MANIA, discuss why Timothee Chalemet went from Best Actor favorite to underdog in the last few weeks and…
Mar 11, 2026 · 1:08:28
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Leka Sodade. LEKA makes her Challenge Mania debut Live and in Studio at Skutch Media in Atlanta, GA! We talk about how she wound up…
Mar 10, 2026 · 1:31:20
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jordan Wiseley for their 13th Episode EVER back in January 2018. Did you know our 13th Episode EVER was with JORDAN WISELEY?!? He's…
Mar 9, 2026 · 42:27
Scott and Lindsay are back to talk about Season 50: Episode 2 and what we may be getting into with the upcoming Tribe Swap! The latest castaway voted out, an accident to kick off…
Mar 3, 2026 · 1:04:36
Scott Yager is joined by "The Godfather" Mark Long live in Chicago to talk about his relationships with Grayson Waller and The Miz, how they are similar, what made Mark get into…
Feb 26, 2026 · 1:19:25
Scott and Lindsay are back to talk about the 3-Hour Premiere of Season 50 from last night, answer your questions and talk about Scott meeting Jeff probst earlier this week!…
Feb 23, 2026 · 35:15
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are back talking The Challenge cause everybody is talkin' Challenge this week! But some of the stuff people are talking about...we don't know if…
Feb 20, 2026 · 42:06
Scott and Lindsay are finally back with an episode of Traitor Mania to talk about the last few episodes of The Traitors, including last night's! Plus a conversation about the…
Feb 20, 2026 · 44:49
Scott & Lindsay are BACK to preview Season 50 which STARTS NEXT WEEK and make 5 picks each for who they think has the best chance of taking home the win! www.ChallengeManiacs.com…
Feb 19, 2026 · 6:11
Well...hopefully! Listen up as Scott goes over ALL of our current dates and teases some more. You can get tickets to everything currently On-Sale at www.ChallengeMania.Live…
Feb 19, 2026 · 1:23:24
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Izzy Fairthorne. IZZY FAIRTHORNE makes her Challenge Mania debut to talk about making her Challenge debut on Vets and New Threats,…
Feb 14, 2026 · 2:47:26
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by "The Danimal" Dan Walsh. Road Ruler and Challenger turned Comedian DAN WALSH joined us on the podcast way back when! Here is a…
Feb 11, 2026 · 2:00:27
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Natalie Anderson. This episode is from all the way back in the Double Agents days but with Natalie on Traitors we thought it would be…
Feb 10, 2026 · 1:59:39
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by TJ Lavin, CT Tamburello, Aneesa Ferreira, Ed Eason and Trey Weatherholtz LIVE FROM PHILLY! This show was recorded at City Winery on…
Feb 5, 2026 · 1:39:29
Since it's Thursday how about a TBT where we throw it back to our 30th Episode of Challenge Mania when Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager were joined by Ashley Mitchell back in 2018.…
Feb 3, 2026 · 1:52:58
Scott Yager is joined by Cara, Wes, Mark Michele, Devyn, Sydney, Ryan, Jay and some surprise guests LIVE FROM NYC. This show was recorded at City Winery on Friday, Januaru 23rd,…
Feb 2, 2026 · 34:16
Scott and Lindsay are back to cover the last two episodes of The Traitors including the controversial dinner party! www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Live…
Jan 30, 2026 · 1:15:45
Scott Yager is joined by WES BERGMANN live and in studio in NYC recently for a nice long chat about anything and everything - Challenge and wider Reality TV Landscape, Traitors…
Jan 29, 2026 · 1:01:34
Scott Yager interviews Derrick Kosinski about his recent trip to Disney World on Disney Mania! www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Shop www.ChallengeMania.Live
Jan 27, 2026 · 1:12:24
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager go over all the winners and runners up for the 2025 Challenge Mania Awards and take some of your questions! WATCH this episode here:…
Jan 27, 2026 · 2:06
Challenge Mania Live returns to Helium in ATLANTA on Sunday March 8th with a loaded lineup joining Derrick and Scott of Devin, Tony, Katie, Ibis, Kefla, Leka and MORE!! Pre-Sale…
Jan 25, 2026 · 1:01:59
Scott Yager is joined by the 2x Champ Cara Maria Sorbello, recorded live in NYC at Gotham Production Studios. Cara talks about the movie she's been filming, what it's like…
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