Challenge Mania

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Veronica Portillo, Tony Raines & Casey Cooper to break down this season of DOUBLE AGENTS! What you are about to hear is a sample compilation of some great moments from our Bonus Podcast Series, DOUBLE TROUBLE. Each Wednesday we break down that week's episode of Double Agents right after it airs and most weeks we are joined by a great guest like these th...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Dan Renzi. With the We Want OGs movement going strong and Inferno II taking over Netflix, who better to talk to than Real World: Miami original, Dan Renzi (@HiDanRenzi)? Dan joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his time on Real World and The Challenge and what it's like working as a nurse on the frontlines of the Covid Pand...

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Wes Bergmann. Wes (@WestonBergmann) returns to Challenge Mania to debrief Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on what his time in Iceland was like, who was responsible for his relatively early exit and whether his head is still in the game after all these years. ALWAYS a thought-provoking and candid guest and this episode is no different! For...

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/ChallengeMania Follow SCOTT on twitter Twitter.com/SHOTOFYAGERFollow DERRICK...

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...

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. N...

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)...

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/ChallengeMania For 10% off your first month of ONLINE COUNSELING, head to www. BetterHelp.com/MANIA www. ChallengeMania. Shop is always...

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/ChallengeMania Check www. ChallengeMania. Shop THIS FRIDAY for our massive BLACK FRID...

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...