The Challenge Historian

The 40th season of MTVs The Challenge has officially commenced filming which means our good spoiler friends have provided the official cast list of all FORTY players, plus alternates, who will be gracing our screens later this year for this monumental season. It’s stacked, that is for sure, but how stacked exactly? Who did they get right, who did they get wrong, who did they have no business calling and who got the completely unexpected cold shoulder from production? That’s what we are here to discuss today, these are your instant reactions to the cast of The Challenge Season 40, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:50)

Era 1 Cast Members (06:25)

Era 2 Cast Members (12:55)

Era 3 Cast Members (18:25)

Era 4 Cast Members (24:40)

Format Possibilities (32:15)

Best Women’s Cast Ever? (40:18)

Way Too Early Power Rankings & Winner Picks (47:21)

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Episode 2 of Survivor 46 had A LOT going on. We've got the most dominant tribe having the most divisions, one tribe so chill and bored they are doing Taylor Swift vs Metallica Versuz battles, and for the third season in a row one tribe that can't stop losing and completely falling to shambles. Tony and Jacob are back to cover every bit of the action, as well as hand out their awards for the episode, make some predictions for what's to come, and answer your questions!

Intro & Agenda (00:00)

Yanu Tribe (04:58)

Nami Tribe (15:56)

Siga Tribe (31:28)

Immunity Challenge (40:35)

Yanu Scramble (56:56)

Tribal Council (01:07:16)

Best Quote, Moment, Gameplay, MVP (01:15:15)

Predictions and Listener Q’s (01:25:27)

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Survivor is back and so are Jacob and Tony to break down all the action! An eventful two hour premiere episode kicked off Survivor 46 on Wednesday and we are covering it all on today’s episode. Tevin’s incredible opening narration, Maria’s early expert gameplay, Liz self appointing herself pretty great, differing opinions of camp songs, the 500lb gecko, new journeys and beware advantages, and SEVERAL things regarding Jelinsky (not seven, but several). Thanks for tuning in!

Intro & Agenda (00:00)

First Impressions & Opening Challenge (04:36)

Yanu Tribe Day 1 & 2 (18:30)

Nami Tribe Day 1 & 2 (32:16)

Siga Tribe Day 1 & 2 (47:33)

Journey (01:00:47)

Immunity Challenge (01:09:28)

Yanu Scramble (01:16:59)

Tribal Council (01:22:00)

Best Quote, Moment, Gameplay, MVP (01:32:38)

Favorite Players, Best Tribe, Winners Picks (01:43:24)

Listener Questions (01:54:13)

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20 weeks later we head back to Croatia one more time to discuss all things BFANC! The moments, the quotes, the betrayals and triumphs, from villain arcs to heroes journeys, this incredibly long season had a bit of it all and we are going to break it down one final time and put a nice tidy little bow on it! It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion full season recap and awards, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:36)

Did It Work? (05:07)

Things I Loved & Things I Hated (12:56)

Do I Want Them Back? (19:32)

Best Episode, Daily, Elimination (25:35)

Best Quote, Dan Renzi, Best Moment (30:10)

Season MVP (36:21)

Final Season Grade (42:50)

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Nurys knocks out a 5th, TJ ain’t letting anyone quit, champs are referred to but not seen, the full Berna experience is had, a balance beam potentially ruined Corey’s chances to be a champion, and in the end only one vampire can stand above the rest as a new champ is crowned! It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion, Episode 19 aka the finale recap coming up right now!

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:35)

Format of Final & How It Went (04:52)

TJ's Quitter Hate Evolution & Corey Comes Close (12:55)

Berna, Moriah, Colleen Were There (20:00)

Nurys Should Be A Champion (22:15)

Emanuel is a Deserving Champion (28:04)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (36:48)

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Words matter people, he didn’t say the hardest final ever, he said the hardest final they’ve ever seen and they are all there for the first time so it checks out! Plus: we’re redoing the entire game (which is a choice), Corey drops a $16k rope, Berna is breaking down, Chef TJ has been cooking, Emanuel builds major momentum, and Jay - the seasons big bad villain and arguably favorite to win the final - is gone in the blink of a how did Corey put that together so fast eye! It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion, Episode 18 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:50)

Letters From Home (03:30)

Control Portion (09:00)

Control Elimination (15:11)

Chaos Portion (24:55)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (31:52)

Predictions for the Finale (35:14)

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Back to back betrayals lead to back to back wins for the new face of the franchise! Plus: Berna grabs the final power position, Corey makes some history, Olivia does her best to make right, James’ epic polidicking run comes to an end, and for the second week in a row this Historian will do his best not to get emotional over who was purged but damnit why’d Michele have to lose! It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Episode 17, that’s right 17!?! (my goodness), recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Ayanna's Fundraiser (00:50)

Nurys’ Return & Convo with Olivia (07:02)

Daily Challenge & Michele Purged (12:58)

Berna’s Loyalty Squashes All Girls Final (21:04)

Nurys vs Jay (24:44)

Nurys Wins Conquest (30:18)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (34:11)

Power Rankings, Corey Makes History, Predictions (36:30)

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Two episodes of Conquest later and the top 5 competitors are all gone from the game? What the hell is happening?!?! Plus: Kyland for Best Actor, the Berna question that never ends, is James kind of sneakily the best polidicker of all time, Jay maybe added Super to his Villain status, Michele makes anxiety look great, I might cry talking about Ed being purged, Nurys with the all time elimination victory, and DID I MENTION THAT OLIVIA TOOK A KNIFE TO HER BESTIES CHEST, LIKE BOTH OF THEM?!?! It’s The Challenge, Battle for a New Champion, Episode 16 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:55)

This Season Has Now Done It’s Job (03:38)

Kyland’s Act, The Berna Question (07:18)

Daily Challenge Callback & Ed Purged (14:35)

James’ Polidicking Legacy, Jay’s Supervillain Status (19:27)

Olivia’s Backstab (27:35)

Nurys Conquest Win (36:35)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (43:22)

Power Rankings & Wishes (48:16)

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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)

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CT is back and ready for season 40?!?! Plus: mini final, lots of math, Jay celebrates too soon, Ed’s brilliant, a stalemate vote, and the final week of chaos finally lives up to it’s name! It’s the Challenge Battle for a New Champion, Episode 14 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:35)

Michele & Jay Feeling the Pressure (03:07)

Mini Final Breakdown (08:08)

Ed’s Bold Move Creates a Stalemate (14:40)

CT Does Math (21:08)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (30:00)

Power Rankings & Predictions (33:34)

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