The Challenge Historian

The Challenge is coming back! Filming has begun for season 42 which means we’ve got the official cast list to react to! How’d casting do? Who are we shocked to see? Who are we excited to see? Who are we maybe not so excited to see? Let’s break it down!

00:00 Introduction

05:51 Full Cast List

08:27 Female Cast Breakdown

18:57 Male Cast Breakdown

31:22 Alternates & Drops

36:49 Location & Theme

40:42 Health of the Franchise

46:18 Wishes & Predictions

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If you hate cheating that much then let's name some names! Plus: CT's mini redemption, Turbo is everyone's alpha just like he likes, Will has some Will moments, put some respect on Jonna, and a draft that is supposed to be permanent but probably isn’t going to be! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats, Episode 9 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:39)

Alpha Turbo, Ashley vs Aneesa (01:54)

Cheaters Get Away With It (07:09)

The Draft (16:08)

Awards (25:15)

Power Rankings (27:48)

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They said it could never happen, but here we are, a convoluted format twist that I actually love?!? Plus: Nany gets down, Leo thinks he is Thanos, Ashley is allowed to drive, alliances take final shape, and Tay notches her second elimination win of the season! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats, Episode 7 Recap, topics include:

00:00 Cold Open

00:38 Intro & Updates

01:55 Daily Challenge

09:13 Hookups & House Fun

15:04 Alliances Finalize

23:12 Elimination

26:05 Episode Awards

28:34 Points Twist & Power Rankings

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Derek Chavez is HIM! Plus: One two time champ leaves and another enters the game, a movie promo that actually kind of works, surprisingly solid kicking skills, Michaela stays hot, Ben most certainly does not, a tie vote turns into flipping a coin, and we get what maybe should be the new standard for Hall Brawl eliminations!?! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets and New Threats Episode 5 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:39)

Aneesa Eavesdrops, Cara Leaves (02:07)

Daily Challenge Recap (07:24)

Alliances & Nominations (15:40)

Derek Dominates (24:33)

Awards (30:48)

Power Rankings (32:54)

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From I Am The Challenge to I Am Not On The Challenge in one episode! Plus: Turbo learns which body parts come out when, CT and Adrienne the new power couple, Michaela does smart things, Theo huffs and puffs, they don’t show us fun bus things, and Gabe gets his big moment of redemption and glory! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets and New Threats Episode 4 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Updates (00:36)

Pre-Daily (01:43)

Daily Challenge (04:26)

Club/Nominations (12:28)

Elimination (17:22)

Awards (26:07)

Power Rankings (27:20)

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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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