The Flagship show lives! Filming is under way for The Challenge Season 39 and the cast has been made official which means WE'VE GOT REACTIONS! It's a polarizing group to say the least, as the casting department has gone young, inexperienced, and international.

What's this Historian think about this potential new direction? Who do I love seeing back? I cover those thoughts and so much more in this instant (ok, two weeks later) reactions podcast!

Topics include:

Intro and Programming Reminders (00:00)

The Full Cast List and Where We've Seen Them (05:25)

The Cast By Numbers: Seasons Done, International/US, Former Finalists / Non Finalists (09:48)

Youth Movement and I Love It (14:00)

Is it Invasion 2 Though? (18:52)

Female Cast Member by Cast Member Thoughts (23:30)

Male Cast Member by Cast Member Thoughts (30:18)

Who Isn't There I Would Have Liked To See (40:32)

Final Thoughts (45:27)

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