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THE NIGHT OF ELIMINATIONS IS UPON US! Plus: Nelson shows his loyalty, Tori tries to play both sides, CT is cookin, the final is underway and WAIT WHAT WE ARE BACK TO TEAMS OMG! It’s the Challenge Spies Lies and Allies Episode 18 recap!

Intro and house keeping (00:30).

Cliffnotes recap of everything that went down in episode 18 (03:53).

Storylines discussion including: the Amanda vs Tori elimination, the Emanuel vs Devin elimination, and each of the first stages of the final mission (07:01).

Awards for best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (47:15).

Final power rankings of the season and an update on our season long predictions (55:35).

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Open and house keeping (00:11).

Between time discussion with topics including:

Happy Birthday TJ (03:05).

The rumors of an Exes season being next (04:45).

The Bananas pod episode with he, Tyler, and Janelle and the differences in Challenge cast entering after a Real World experience vs having been on another competition show (10:01).

My preference for accountability in shit talking vs the whack people who won't put a name or face on it (17:16).

Then, we preview all things Spies Lies & Allies final including what this purge will be like and who may go home as well as who is going to win this final (21:44)!

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Rejoice Rejoice It’s Trivia Time, the best time of the year! Plus: Motherf'ing Mercenary Mentality, one person succumbs to the fear while another embraces it, alliances are forming fast, an aggressive game of pool is played, advantages are nullified, and Nehemiah goes full Brad, literally! It’s The Challenge All Stars 2 episode 4 recap!

Intro and agenda (00:37).

Cliffnotes recap of the entire episode (02:12).

Diving into the main storylines including all things trivia challenge, lifeshields being nullified, the two big alliances forming, that elimination game, and more (05:50).

Awards for Best Fit, Best Moment, Best Quote, and Episode MVP (27:10).

Updating our power rankings and season long predictions (36:50).

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NELSON MADE THE FINAL LETS GOOOOOO, wait, uh, what? Excuse me TJ? Plus: fancy dinner parties, Logan finally fixes the chess board, everyone’s throwing balls at everyone, and CT puts on a hall-of-fame performance from start to finish and I’m not just talking about the daily challenge I’m talking about the entire episode and season. It’s The Challenge, Spies Lies and Allies episode 17 recap!

Introduction and house keeping (00:43).

Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened in episode 17 (03:50).

Diving into the storylines including CT's dominance, Emanuel's backstory getting filled in, Tori's reason for this season, no one talking at nominations, that fantastic restaurant view and of course our two sporting events of the episode (08:13).

Awards for best strategy, worst strategy, best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (36:47).

Talking about that twist and updating our final power rankings of the season (49:41).

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Welcome and House Cleaning (00:11).

Between Time discussion including an emerging problem for Aftermath to solve, Paulie continuing to get on current cast members nerves, and Theo wanting back on the show (04:28).

Spies Lies & Allies review and preview of episode 17 (15:32).

All Stars 2 review and preview of episode 4 (22:51).

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PROTECT JASMINE AT ALL COSTS! Plus: Tina’s got pranks, TJ has really big puzzles, Ayanna may be trippin on that power at the expense of Sophia, Cohutta and Jasmine are still perfect, Darrell gets pushed into uncomfortable moves, and that is certainly not the Fireball these folks thought they’d be having in this house. It’s The Challenge All Stars 2 Episode 3 recap!

Cliffnotes recap of the entire episodes plot/story lines (04:49).

Discussion of all the main storylines including Ayanna's power trip, Tina just working over Darrell in that nomination process, new alliances brewing, Cohutta and Jasmine both being perfect, the daily challenge and arena game, and much more (07:58).

Awards handed out for best fit, best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (33:51).

Power rankings updated and season long predictions added (45:36).

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Couples counseling everywhere you look: Devin and Tori, CT and Kyle, Emy and Emanuel, is anyone friends anymore? Plus: We’ve got a boat day and a birthday party, Nelson is starting to make some feelings known, everyone is trying to avoid the greatest human on earth aka Big T, and TJ is just casually rolling around Croatia with $4 million dollars in 1 dollar bills? It’s the Challenge Spies Lies and Allies episode 16 recap!

Cliffnotes recap of the entire episode (04:16).

Main storylines including Devin and Tori's relationship, CT and Kyle's relationship, Big T being the best human ever, Emy's standout season, the daily challenge and lair, and more (06:54).

Awards for best strategy, worst strategy, best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (35:16).

Power rankings updated and update on our season long predictions (51:44).

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It's Tuesday, that means we've got things to review and more things to preview! Our double dip of Challenge goodness continues as we look at Spies Lies and Allies episodes 15 and the upcoming episode 16, as well as All Stars 2 episode 2 and upcoming episode 3. Of course, we spend most of our time discussing the between time and everything going down in the Challenge universe including: Josh's appearance on the Bananas podcast, Aftermath notes, viral tweets from Devin and Paulie, and how much we HATE spoiler accounts.

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My heart, please, oh my gosh Challenge just beat me over the head with the emotions why don’t you! Plus: it’s prom night and Tundra is here! Derrick and Jodi are quickly reminded that winning isn't always fun, tragedy strikes the Challenge family, Nehemiah is on one, and Ayanna be putting in that work! It’s the Challenge All Stars 2 episode 2 recap! Segments include:

Cliffnotes style recap of everything that went down on episode 2 (04:14).

Discussion of all the main storylines including tragedy striking Derek and his family, the introduction of Tundra, that prom night, Nehemiah's new gameplay, and much more (08:07).

Awards are handed out for Best Fit, Best Quote, Best Moment, and episode MVP (37:55).

We finish up with an update to our Power Rankings and season long predictions (49:45).

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THE FOOTBALL PADS ARE OUT AGAIN BABY LETS GOOOO! Plus: Amanda’s icy reception on Emerald, a good plan goes very wrong, ladies showing leadership, friendships falling apart left and right, and of course, we get the FULL Kyle experience all in the span of one episode, what a legend. It’s the Challenge Spies Lies & Allies episode 15 recap! Segments include:

Cliffnotes style recap of the entire episode (05:25).

Breaking down all the major storylines including Amanda's plan already working, Tori's rollercoaster ride of an episode, Devin maybe losing his grip on the game, CT being a much bigger presence, and the two sporting events of the episode (09:55).

Hand out awards for best strategy, worst strategy, best quote, best moment, and episode MVP (38:37).

Finish with an update to our power rankings, both team and individual, and then catch up on where our predictions stand heading into the final three episodes (51:06).

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