Challenge Mania

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/ChallengeMania www. 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/Habi...

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, Novemb...

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...

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 sho...

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 Playbo...

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/ChallengeMania Who 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 season...

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 B...

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...

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 (@S...

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 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...

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 fo...

Derrick Kosinki & Scott Yager are joined by Amo Elizabeth Amo 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 t...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Sarah Rice. Sarah Rice (@IMSarahRice) is a Challenge Mania Hall of Fame Nominee. The 2x Challenge Champ makes her return to the podcast, this time without Susie Meister in tow. Sarah tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about her time on Real World: Brooklyn, her casting story, some of her ups and downs on The Challenge, her career as a...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jenna Compono. One of our favorite guests, Jenna Compono (@JennaCompono) returns to the podcast to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about Total Madness, her epic elimination win against Tori, whether she wanted to leave, the ups and downs that her and Zach have gone through since the show filmed, what engagement life is like, wedding...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Heather Cooke. Heather Cooke (@IamHeatherCooke) is one of the great unknowns in the Challenge world. She only did one season, Rivals II, where she made the finals with her replacement partner Cara Maria. And then we never saw her play again. With an athletic background and soccer career, many assume she might have 2-3 championships if she stuck with it....

SPECIAL FLASHBACK PODCAST TO WHEN DA'VONNE ROGERS WAS ON THE PODCAST BACK IN MAY 2019! NOW THAT SHE'S BACK PLAYING BIG BROTHER ALL STARS, THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO REVISIT THIS ALL TIME GREAT PODCAST! AND IF YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD IT, YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT! (Originally recorded May, 2019) Join us for Derrick's Birthday Party on Sunday, August 23rd. Exclusive to Diesel Level Patrons. Sign up at Pat...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Wes Bergmann. Wes (@WestonBergmann) is always a standout Challenge Mania guest. He doesn't pull any punches. He tells it how it is. He likes to have a bit of fun at the expense of the guys. We waited until the entire season and 2-Part Reunion were done to bring him back to unpack Total Madness with him. Wes finally sits down with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) a...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Rogan O'Connor. Rogan (@Rogan_OConnor) was a finger tip away from eliminating Johnny Bananas during the Total Madness final and potentially winning his 2nd Challenge Championship in a row. He returns to Challenge Mania to break down the final and tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) all about his epic Hall Brawl vs Nelson and the rest of...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Total Madness Champion JENNY WEST. Jenny West (@JenniferWestOf1) became as famous for his exit from War of the Worlds II as she did her entrance. She entered an imposing, intimidating, physically gifted favorite to win anything and everything. A mysterious Brit from a show called "Survival of the Fittest", it was clear no one wanted a piece of her. That...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kaycee Clark. Kaycee Clark (@ThatStudMuffin) made her Challenge debut this season Total Madness after winning Big Brother Season 20. And in her rookie season on MTV she has made the final in her debut, something that is rare in Challenge history. However on this season, she made the final alongside her two fellow BB20 alumni, Bayleigh and Fessy. Kaycee...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kyle Christie. It's hard to believe but Kyle Christie (@KyleCGShore) has been on the last 5 seasons of The Challenge. He's appeared on every season since Vendettas, which is more than anyone other than his good friend Johnny Bananas and certainly more than anyone from the UK. Kyle drops by Challenge Mania for his first full-length interview to tell Derr...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Marie Roda, Brad Fiorenza, Leroy Garrett, Cara Maria Sorbello & Tony Raines! In this special Best of The Mad House episode, hear lengthy clips from some of the most action packed Bonus Podcasts of the season. A-List Guests join Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk Total Madness and break down the season from where they sit. This podcas...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Swaggy C. Chris Williams is known in the world of Reality TV as SWAGGY C (@SwaggyCTV). He drops by Challenge Mania to tell us about growing up in Connecticut, becoming a Day Trader, why he has a chip on his shoulder about success, how he got on Big Brother, whether he'll be on the next season of Big Brother, how he became business partners with Wes, wha...