The break up we’ve been expecting is finally here! Plus: Nurys getting that insider scoop, everyone is wearing eye patches, a fun daily that I would have liked more of, new alliances may be forming but the same folks names are being said, and after long LONG last, the true FACE OF THE FRANCHISE is Back! … and losing to the maybe new face of the franchise? Suck it Michele haters! It’s the Challenge Battle for a New Champion Episode 12 Recap, topics include: Cold Open (00:00) Intro & Programming Reminders (00:48) Zara is a Beast, Nurys Inside Scoop (03:32) Daily Challenge Recap (11:52) Colleen’s List, Corey’s Openness, Ravyn’s Badassness (16:07) Cara’s Back, Michele’s Big Moment (22:42) Best Quote, Moment, MVP (33:42) Power Rankings & Predictions (37:45) #TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge39 #BattleForANewChampion #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #JacobHollabaugh 

Battle for a New Champion Episode 12 Recap

Be it past, present, or future, if it's happening in The Challenge universe then I am here to document it. Covering all things The Challenge, this Historian brings you: episode recaps in real time as they occur, deep dives into past seasons, historical perspective and answers to the greatest of Challenge debates, cast interviews, and more!

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One ocelot plays scared while the other goes for the throat! Plus: Ace is having the best worst time, Veronica and Flora are beginning to really waste space, Leroy is feeling some deja vu brewing, the levels of schtick continue to increase, Adam gets super heated, and Starmaster Steve continues his winning ways! It’s the Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 10 recap, topics include: Cold Open (00:00) Intro & Agenda (00:35) Bunch of Story Threads to Pull (02:34) Daily Challenge Results (06:12) Ryan Says No, Steve Gets Screwed (12:32) Jay Says Yes, Steve Takes Adams Star (19:02) Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (27:08) Power Rankings & Predictions (31:45) #TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

All Stars 4 Episode 10 Recap

They've officially begun filming All Stars 5 which means we've got the final* cast list and this Historian is here to break it all down. The return of Ashley Millionaire Mitchell (praise the lord). The return of Frank freaking Sweeney (I could cry). And a healthy mix of vets and (double checks the list) borderline newbies to the franchise? There's some home runs and some head scratchers, and oh yeah, did we mention there are twice as many women as there are men!?!?  So many thoughts and so much to break down in this instant casting reactions pod, topics include: Cold Open (00:00) Intro & Agenda (00:33) Full Cast List (04:09) Cast Reactions (09:00) Potential Theme, Format, Teams (36:26) #TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars5 #AllStars5 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

Casting Reactions All Stars 5

Only one week later and Cara Maria is back on top! Plus: a genuine pool party, TJ clearly loves Kam, part 2 of Laurel’s master plan is enacted, and then she doesn’t go through with it and leaves Kam out to dry! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 9 recap! Disclaimer & Apology: I forgot to plug in my mic (lol) so sorry that the audio isn't as pristine as it normally would be. Cold Open (00:00) Intro & Agenda (00:35) Pool Party, Cara vs Nicole Again (03:22) Daily Challenge (11:47) Laurel & Nicole Blow The Easy Decision (16:52) Laurel Says No, Cara Beats Kam (19:56) Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (26:22) Power Rankings & Predictions (30:38) #TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

All Stars 4 Episode 9 Recap

Jacob and Tony are back one final time to wrap up Survivor 46! Full finale recap, followed by our full season awards. Thanks for tuning in all season long! Intro, PSA, Agenda (00:00) Finale Recap (10:24) Confessional King or Queen of the Season (01:21:20) Moment of the Season (01:26:58) Best Strategic Move of the Season (01:33:22) Worst Strategic Move of the Season (01:37:43) Whose on the DVD (01:43:32) Who We Want to Return (01:47:33) MVP of the Season (01:54:56) Listener Questions & S47 Trailer (01:57:07) -- -- -- -- -- Be sure to follow and subscribe to not miss an episode! Follow Challenge Historian on Instagram. Watch and subscribe on YouTube. Follow Tony on Instagram, and make sure to check out all things Challenge Fandom Podcast! #Survivor #Survivor46 #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #SurvivorHistorian #SurvivorPodcast 

Survivor 46 Finale Recap & Season Awards

What did she do? I know y’all are scared of her in a final, but this is next level! Plus: the zoom monitor is still tiny, boat day happens I guess, a master plan unfolds with a helpful daily to make it work, and some fun things maybe happen in the house but we see none of it because Laurel and Nicole are too busy yelling at Cara Maria every chance they get! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 8 recap, topics include:  Cold Open (00:00) Intro & Agenda (00:45) Cara vs Laurel and Nicole Round 1 (03:29) Kim Masterminds the Daily (09:29) Cara vs Laurel and Nicole Round 2 (16:23) Averey Says No, Kam Gets Her Star (21:22) Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (24:55) Power Rankings & Predictions (27:38) #TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

Battle for a New Champion Episode 12 Recap

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