The Challenge Historian

Back to back wins over Challenge legends AND it’s your birthday? Kyland having himself a DAY! Plus: Horacio breaks his silence, the majority does some sabotaging, smart moves are made, Brad’s beard looks good as ever, and Jay goes on a cackling confidence trip as he continues to hold the reins to this game! It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion, Episode 13 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Agenda (00:40)

Berna the Best Friend, Journals in a Challenge House (03:28)

Throwing Dailies, Smart Moves Not Scared Moves (07:28)

Nurys vs Jay, Horacio Olivia Make Up (16:54)

Jays Has Some Fun, Kyland Voted In (20:45)

Brad’s Here, Kyland Checks the Final Box (26:01)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (30:20)

Power Rankings & Predictions (33:05)

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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)

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The season concluded a few weeks back and Tony and Jacob are finally ready to talk all about it! In this final installment of Survivor Historian for the season, Tony and Jacob break down the key moments of the finale and Dee's win before then turning their attention to the season as a whole to hand out full season awards for best quote, moment, strategy, favorite player, and of course, the much coveted Survivor 45 MVP Award!

Thanks for tuning in all season long! We love and appreciate you the way Austin loves and appreciates a good sandwich. Until Season 46!

Intro & Agenda (00:00)

Jake Wins Advantage But Austin Wins Immunity (03:42)

Katurah Changes Her Vote (10:43)

Dee Wins Immunity and Maybe the Game (24:40)

Jake Wins Fire Making (31:26)

Final Tribal and Dee Wins (38:10)

Best Quote of the Season (01:02:20)

Best Moment of the Season (01:10:18)

Best and Worst Strategic Move of the Season (01:14:56)

Favorite Cast Members of the Season (01:24:55)

Who Do We Want to See on The Challenge (01:29:00)

Season MVP Award (01:31:50)

Goodbyes Until Season 46 (01:40:52)

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No one is having sex in Berna’s room, no one is having sex in Berna’s house, no one is having sex on Berna’s watch PERIOD, you got it?! Plus: a nighttime challenge with all the elements, the word flippy floppy gets used a bunch, an anything but clothes party proves to be a great idea for a Challenge house, Zara volunteers - kinda, and Michele’s nightmare has been spoken into existence because Laurel is here and Laurel don’t forget! It’s the Challenge Battle for a New Champion Episode 11 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Opening Rant (00:42)

Daily Challenge Recap (06:18)

Anything But Clothes Party (11:16)

Berna Won’t Let Anyone F**k (14:52)

Ride or Dies Breakup, Zara Throws Herself In (20:18)

Champs Gimmick Isn’t Working but Laurel Was Great (23:17)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, MVP (28:32)

Power Rankings & Predictions (31:38)

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You only get one friend Michele and her name is Berna! Plus: Kyland holds a funeral, Ed teaches martial arts, Horacio starts to assert himself, and Moriah goes on the campaign trail for James because lord knows he ain’t going to do it himself. It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Episode 10 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Reminders (00:32)

Kyland’s Note, Ed’s Martial Arts (03:20)

Good Daily, Jay Sits Back (07:03)

Moriah Campaigns, Berna Yells at Michele (10:50)

Easy Deliberation, Love Darrell, Glad Kyland Won (19:10)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, MVP (24:42)

Power Rankings & Predictions (28:46)

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Dee is the killer that Austin couldn't be, Drew grows too confident, Jake strips to his undies to find an idol, Katurah third wheels, and the Reba Four is finally no more! It's the Survivor 45 Episode 12 Recap, topics include:

Intro & Reminders (00:25)

Drew Lost Last Week Not This One (04:14)

Jake Lost This Week (06:55)

Dee and Austin Swap Positions (14:33)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (21:26)

Path to Victory for All Five Players (26:16)

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One person in this house is cheating on their significant other and y’all need to calm the f down because it ain’t Moriah! Plus: the core alliance finally comes into question, a team of three seems preferable to a team of two but maybe I’m crazy, back to back girls days, fboy Emanuel has entered the chat, and Melissa plays the parent card for every last bit it is worth but that isn’t enough to keep her in the game! It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion, Episode 9 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Reminders (00:42)

Core Alliance Finally Getting Questioned (02:33)

Emanuel Has His Fun, Moriah Called Out (08:35)

Three Person Team Seems Fair (14:56)

I Prefer Literal, Elimination Game (18:32)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (23:54)

Power Rankings & Wishes (29:05)

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Hands are held, alliances are broken, guys night 2.0 takes place, a solo journey, backstories are learned, buffs are read, acting class is in session, and in the end Queen Emily is dethroned and her torch snuffed! It’s the Survivor 45 Episode 11 recap with Tony and Jacob, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Reminders (00:32)

Emily Takes Credit, Hands are Held, Katurah’s Backstory (05:10)

Journey & Emily’s Choice (21:10)

Immunity Challenge (32:42)

Scramble and Reba Breakup (40:37)

Tribal Council (49:22)

Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (01:05:07)

Who Can Win and Sitting Next To Who (01:19:08)

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The moment where Chaos is most needed and we instead get the most bland, boring, but dominant competitor of her era, Kaycee! Plus: a Kyle sighting, everyone’s playing scared, Kyland gets smacked with a chain, Ed receives a bribe, Moriah is confusing me, and Melissa gets pushed over the edge with Ravyn unfortunately being on the receiving end of that fall. It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion, episode 8 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Reminders (00:40)

Opening House Segment (03:36)

Daily Challenge (05:35)

Melissa Pushed Too Far (11:18)

The Game Has Always Been Played This Way (18:00)

Kaycee Perfect Mercenary, Big T Goodbye (25:40)

Best Quote, Moment, MVP (33:00)

Power Rankings & Predictions (35:25)

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Jacob and Tony are back! After a one week hiatus (totally Jacob's fault, sorry everyone) we are back to break down episode 10 of Survivor 45 (plus a brief 10 min recap of episode 9 since we missed it). Emily's big move against Bruce, Austins complete power over the game, Bruce's practice lie with Katurah, Jake being accused of being a mobster, letters from home, the Momma portion of Momma Julie coming under fire, and everything in between. We cover it all in this edition of The Survivor Historian!

Timestamps:

Intro and Reminders (00:00)

Quick Episode 9 Recap to Catch Up (05:06)

Bruce Practice Lies to Katurah (13:37)

Reward Challenge, Emily’s Choices (19:49)

Letters from Home for Ladies, Bro Out for the Men (26:20)

Immunity Challenge (37:43)

Momma J Under Fire, Emily’s Big Move (45:57)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (01:00:16)

Power Rankings and Predictions (01:17:31)

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