MIKE LEWIS PODCAST

Anika Rashaun joins me today for episode 83 of the Podcast. We dive into her new ventures as an entrepreneurial life coach/match maker, she talks her casting process and the Bad Blood theme tying into it. She talks about everything that wasn't shown from her season, her thoughts on the twist, her elimination with Jenna conspiracy, who she liked and didn't like! Anika was great here,

*THROWBACK EPISODE* Had the pleasure of speaking with former Real World Hollywood and  Challenger and singer Brianna Taylor on her thoughts about fellow ex-Challengers, her relationships with them, what she has been up to since reality TV, and she shares very inspiring messages along the way. This is a can't miss podcast!

Eric Patrick of Real World New Orleans joins me for Episode 81 to catch up and dive back into the Real World. We talk about his career as a comedian in Sydney and his casting story for Real World, thoughts on New Orleans, his "showmance" with Sahar, dynamics with Knight and Ryan, his thoughts on the roommates remarks at the reunion, what we didn't see, why we didn't see him on a Challenge, and tho...

Jack Salvatore Jr, otherwise known as Mark Del Figgalo from Zoey 101 joins me for a chat. We touch base on how acting came about for him, when he stepped away, his casting process for Zoey 101, the Mark Del Figgalo for president meme, his inclination to a reboot, as well as other fun stories upon stories!

Greg Halstead of Real World Hollywood stops by the show for Episode #80. Greg was a very polarizing figure at the time of his real world, being the first ever cast member to be voted onto a season, otherwise known as "The Chosen One". Today we talk about how his process was somewhat of a trap, his clashing with roommate Will, his pranks on the roommates, what led to him getting kicked off and avoi...

Ryan Leslie was a very pivotal figure on his Real World Season. He stopped by the show today to talk about where he's been, how he landed in New Orleans, why he and his roommates clashed, Knight memories, why he wasn't on a Challenge, if he'd be open to a Real World homecoming season and more!

*THROWBACK PODCAST EPISODE* Isaac and I dive into various topics of his time on the show, behind scenes stuff, Landon elimination, and more. This is one you can't miss!

Davis Mallory stops by the show to join Host Mike Lewis for Episode 78. Davis talks about his new ventures as a musician and his song "Shirtless" being used on War of the Worlds 2, how he landed in Denver for Real World, what really went down in the CT fight, unaired Dunbar fight, Ryan, if he was called and would do All Stars, song he wrote for Diem among much more!

Ruthie Alcaide joins me on the show today to talk about her reinvigoration back into the Challenge World. Her thoughts on why All Stars is being perceived much better than the main show, why Duel 2 was her last, and what we didn't see from the Aneesa altercation, as well as unaired Nehemiah altercation and more!

*THROWBACK PODCAST EPISODE* Tyrie Ballard joins me to talk about his pre Real World roots, What landed him in Denver, if he feels Dunbar threw the elimination, more!

*THROWBACK PODCAST EPISODE* Vinny Foti from fresh Meat 2 joins me to talk about how he landed in whistler for Fresh Meat 2, Sarah, his near death heart failure experience from 2018, what went wrong in his big easy elimination, more!

*THROWBACK PODCAST EPISODE* was with Amo of Real World GO Big or GO Home and The Challenge Dirty 30. She talks about her new acting role in the Amazon Prime special "Stranger Hearts", we talk about why the Real World season wasn't great, Jordan elimination, and much more.

Kendal Sheppard joins me today to talk about her reinvigoration back into the Challenge world, what went down in the deliberation/trivia challenge, and much more! #CHALLENGEALLSTARS #MTVCHALLENGE

Special one here as Cooke and Cara Maria return to the show together for my 1 Year Anniversary episode to talk about Rivals 2, Cooke talks Quarantining for All Stars, and Much more! #CHALLENGEMTV​ #MTV​ #THECHALLENGE​

Preston has been off the grid since Free Agents but I found him for today's episode. We look back and talk about how we was homeless the past few years after the show, his casting story, Ryan Leslie dynamic, Knight, Rivals 2, Cohutta elimination, and what he's been up to! #Challengemtv​ #CHALLENGEALLSTARS​ #MTV​

Dustin Zito joins host Mike Lewis to recap episode 2 of Challenge all stars! #CHALLENGEALLSTARS ​ #MTV ​ #THECHALLENGE ​

Mike Manning joins host Mike Lewis today on the show for episode 73. Mike won a 2020 EMMY award, we spoke about that and his new roles in Days of our lives, Real World DC, his dynamic with Ty, Ty & Emily relationship, why we didn't see him on a challenge, LGBTQ movement. Such a fun & powerful episode!

t's a Cancun Invasion as Real World Cancun lady alums Ayiiia & Jasmine return to the show to chat with host Mike Lewis about Episode 1 of Challenge All Stars and break it down! #CHALLENGEALLSTARS ​ #THEChALLENGEMTV ​ #MTV ​

Adam King has been out of the game for 10 years since Rivals 1, but he stopped by the show to dip his head back into the Challenge world. We talked about a ton of juicy and pressing topics. We discuss his start on real World Paris, if he was contacted for Challenge ALL STARS, the Duel 2 blow up with CT and where he feels their disconnect was, if hew threw the rivals 1 elimination, Other theories a...

Alan Valdez's time on War of the Worlds 1 was cut very short due to an injury. He joins me to discuss his background, previous stint on Telemundo being the first non reality TV crossover to the 'Challenge', Josh replacing him, Jenna and Nany beef, and much more! Pleasant surprise!

Jasmine from Real World Cancun joins me for special #70. She was a remarkable guest. We talked and addressed a series of topics from Jonna, Battle of the seasons hall brawl, her Elimination with Laurel, the cancelled Rivals 2 elimination, why she turned down Exes 2, Theresa returning and more!

Robb is someone who's been out of the Challenge realm for a couple years, but he stopped by to chat it up with me about his time on TV. We talked about what landed him in the Virgin Islands in 2012, Marie, getting married in a pandemic, if he felt his elimination wins were thrown by the opposition (Alton, Dunbar), the infamous shirt rip during the plant fight, and why we didn't see him back among...

A huge treat for episode #68 as Johanna Botta joins me! Johanna speaks candidly about what really went down with the Kenny/Wes situation, being Snooki's inspiration for getting onto reality TV, The Ruins, The Island, Her Kellyanne Dynamic, getting called For We Want OG's, and Danny among many more topics!

On the Heels of his exit from The Challenge, Lio Rush joins me to reflect on what led to that, his experience as a rookie, CT, Darrell wrestle, etc! #WWE #THECHALLENGE #DOUBLEAGENTS

Pete from Fresh Meat 2 returns to my show to reflect on The challenge for the first time in 10 years. He gives his thoughts on the evolution, Theresa and Darrell returning, 'mustard', how he'd fare, Fessy not volunteering, and much more! #THECHALLENGE #MTV #DOUBLEAGENTS