Let Nia compete! Plus: Derek’s birthday, rookies gaining confidence, vets looking washed up, Cara the comedian, Olivia is seated on the throne as the clear alpha of the house and her relationship - at least according to Turbo, and Johnny “I am the Challenge” Bananas navigates the game and the cameras like only Bananas can. It’s The Challenge 41 Vets and New Threats Episode 3 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:39)

Pre-Daily Storylines (02:36)

Daily Challenge (08:54)

Non Olivia-Bananas Things (14:15)

Olivia vs Bananas (25:12)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (34:16)

Power Rankings (36:24)

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An all time elimination game is born! Plus: Turbo gives Bananas the middle finger, CT goes full house uncle mode, UK learns being the only alliance isn’t a good thing, production may be winning me over with the format, and Will has a full blown crash out over the most professional showmance we’ve ever seen! It’s The Challenge 41, Vets & New Threats, Episode 2 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:39)

Format Won Me Over (03:22)

Daily Challenge (09:25)

Alliance Moves (16:33)

Will’s Crash Out (21:07)

Great Elimination (28:34)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (32:18)

Power Rankings (34:02)

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Derrick & Derek swing the vote and likely the game! Plus: never take off your shoes in a daily, self aware CT, MAC Champion Leka, Dee and Bananas start strong, the expected good teams are good, Turbo gets better at talking shit and making jokes, the format is all over the place, Rogan gets what he asks for, and Justin rebounds from betrayal to shine in his debut elimination! It’s The Challenge Vets and New Threats Episode 1 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:45)

Daily Challenge (03:58)

Derek Backstabs Justin (09:42)

House Divided (15:47)

Elimination & Format (19:29)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (23:45)

Power Rankings (26:30)

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The Challenge Historian is back to cover the newest season of The Challenge, Season 41, Vets & New Threats. Last week saw the ACTUAL PREMIERE EPISODE of Season 41, and Jacob is here today to quickly cover a couple highlights from episode 0 and power rank the new teams now that they are known. Of course, we start off the show with a few life and show updates, so make sure not to skip through those!

Cold Open (00:00)

Show Updates (00:35)

Episode 0 Recap (07:40)

Power Rankings (23:07)

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Frank and Sam coming to their breaking point, Melissa and Nicole proving I might have been right all along, Da'vonne and Shane showing out, and Adam and Steve winning by the tiniest of margins and choosing to split the money in the end! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals finale recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (02:11)

Checkpoint 5 (04:13)

Checkpoint 6 (06:47)

Checkpoint 7 (11:43)

Checkpoint 8 (18:42)

Outro (30:56)

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The final has begun and an upset is brewing! Sam and Frank face fears of the past and present with sand dunes to start, Melissa and Nicole start fast but fade late, Adam and Steve are just not clicking like we thought they would, TJ is putting on a concert mid-final, and Da’Vonne and Shane go from not wanting to participate to taking a commanding lead! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals Episode 11 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:40)

House (03:10)

Checkpoint 1 (09:56)

Checkpoint 2 (16:37)

Checkpint 3 (23:06)

Checkpoint 4 (26:35)

Part 2 Predictions (31:02)

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One last shot at a star falls short! Plus: Nicole introduces her girlfriend to her hot teammate that she definitely doesn’t flirt with, Shane packs his bags but stops short of walking out of the game, Frank and Sam polish off their damn near flawless run through the season, and Nany and Turbo get their shot at redemption but fall short thanks to a comedic performance for the ages from Steve and Adam propelling them to their record tying 5th elimination win of the season! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals, Episode 10 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:44)

Melissa & Nicole (03:25)

Frank & Sam (06:13)

Da’Vonne & Shane (11:06)

Steve & Adam (20:17)

Nany & Turbo (27:51)

Episode Awards (32:49)

Final Predictions (35:16)

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That’s it, no one let Veronica pack heels for the next All Stars season! Plus: a phone call home that really should have been edited out, a real throwback fun daily, Da'Vonne catches Frank in the act, Shane plays ankle doctor, Turbo gives a pep talk, Nany is super activated, and Melissa and Nicole lock in and maybe lock lips!?!? It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals Episode 9 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:42)

Edit It Out (02:58)

Daily Challenge (07:27)

Veronica’s Foot (13:06)

Elimination (19:16)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (24:38)

Power Rankings & Predictions (28:17)

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Leroy is avenged! Plus: a terrifying spa night, Turbo loves his couches, the house does not love Turbo, everyone goes off the cliff, Steve and Adam win yet again, and Shane and Frank continue battling for the coveted spot as Veronica’s bestie! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals Episode 8 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Coral is Back (00:35)

Turbo and His Couch (05:01)

Daily Challenge (11:25)

Frank vs Shane, Turbo vs Melissa (15:57)

Elimination (26:14)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (30:56)

Power Rankings & Predictions (33:21)

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Down go the potential finals favorites! Plus: the investigation to find They continues, Amber loses friends just as quick as she got them, Shane starts to stir, Frank does a lot of pacing and yelling, Veronica asserts her dominance, and Nany and Turbo give a quick reminder that they might be the team to beat this whole time! It’s The Challenge, All Stars Rivals, episode 7 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:39)

Amber Figured It Out (03:35)

Daily Challenge (06:18)

Arguments and Nominations (11:42)

Elimination (21:39)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (26:00)

Power Rankings (30:37)

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