The Duel, Fresh Meat, AND Island format references? OLD SCHOOL CHALLENGE IS SO BACK! Well, kinda a little bit at least. Plus: conquest has begun, purges are here for good, some friends make up while others break up, Ed wins big but plays soft, James becomes Moriah’s fourth chihuahua, and Nurys gets put in a horrible spot all thanks to Jay who is officially in his villain era! It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion, Episode 15 recap, topics include: Cold Open (00:00) Intro & Agenda (00:47) Jay Melting Down (04:13) Daily Challenge Recap (09:48) New Format with Old School References (14:03) Villain Jay Puts Nurys in a Pickle (18:35) Conquest Elimination (26:32) Best Quote, Moment, MVP (29:52) Power Rankings & Wishes (32:04) #TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge39 #BattleForANewChampion #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #JacobHollabaugh 

Battle for a New Champion Episode 15 Recap

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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 

All Stars 4 Episode 8 Recap

Tony and Jacob are back with two amazing episodes (and sad exits) to cover as they dive into episodes 11 and 12 on this week's recap! Maria's villain turn and Venus' ultimate downfall are covered from episode 11, then all things Charlie vs Maria, Ben's accidental vote, Q's downfall, Liz's poop, and more covered from episode 12. Intro, US vs AUS, Agenda (00:00) Episode 11 Recap (06:55) Episode 12 Recap (23:18) Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (55:31) Finale Scenarios & Predictions (01:06:22) -- -- -- -- -- 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 Episode 12 Recap

Trivia time baby! Plus: can’t they just fling them into water normal style, Ryan’s journey to sobriety, Cara continues playing defense, way too many people are not concerned about needing a star, Leroy gets his mojo back, and Ace may be Adam’s Knight in shining armor, but to Brad he is whatever the opposite of that is! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 7 recap, topics include: Cold Open (00:00) Intro, Survivor Recap, Agenda (00:35) Ryan’s Sobriety (03:02) Trivia Was a Letdown (08:43) Ace’s Story, Nominations (13:45) Adam’s Confidence, Brad’s Exit (19:24) Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (24:00) Power Rankings & Predictions (26:31) #TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

All Stars 4 Episode 7 Recap

Pour one out for Confessional Queen Jasmine because she just got robbed! Plus: Nicole and Laurel is so back on, Brad walks around naked, Steve is building workout equipment because the gym they are given isn’t good enough, Ace sleeps in weird places, we play an insane game of musical chairs, Cara strong arms, Kam offers herself up, and a double elimination leads to some shifting of stars! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 6 Recap, topics include: Cold Open (00:00) Intro & Agenda (00:47) Cara vs Everyone (03:03) Ryan in Middle & Fresh Meat 2 Vibes (06:07) Pairs, Musical Chairs, Performances (09:46) Kam’s Strategy, Cara Strong Arms (16:17) Nicole Changes Her Mind, Bye Bye Kefla Jasmine (22:24) Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (29:38) Power Rankings & Predictions (33:08) #TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

All Stars 4 Episode 6 Recap

Liz proves her marketing genius by providing Applebees with the greatest sponsored content moment of all time! Plus: Q is still playing, Maria reaches master levels of strategy, Charlie wins another showdown, Tiff leaves with an idol, and did we mention Liz didn't get to eat Applebees?!?! It's the Survivor 46 Episode 10 recap with Tony and Jacob, topics include: Intro & Agenda (00:00) Liz Fumes & Maria Plots (04:00) Liz Does Not Get Applebees (12:07) Sanctuary Strategy (25:20) Charlie Wins Again (32:31) Kenzie Bails, Maria Schemes, Tiff Goes Home (41:54) Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (53:55) Q Can Win & Other Predictions (01:01:51) -- -- -- -- -- 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 

Battle for a New Champion Episode 15 Recap

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