I respect the patience but kiss her already Horacio!! Plus: a new cast of the Fantastic Four is announced, Michele apologizes to Corey, theses BS teams put the UKs Queens in danger, World Champion Kaz is done a disservice, and what do you know, mud wrestling leads to some dirty gameplay and some true capital D Drama in the house, let’s go! It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Episode 6 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro and Programming Reminders (00:44)

Need More Champ Talk, Michele and Corey (03:40)

Daily Challenge Screws Big T & Mel, Nurys vs Melissa (09:23)

Horacio & Nurys, Quick Easy Nominations (15:57)

Kaz Done Dirty, Big T the Best (20:34)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, MVP (26:48)

Power Rankings and Predictions (31:24)

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Jake takes center stage, Drew masterminds, Bruce gives up on one challenge only to dominate the next, Dee maintains strength, Jacob's winner pick and absolute favorite gets blindsided, and a Survivor classic is back as an auction is held! It's the Survivor 45 Episode 8 recap with Tony and Jacob, topics include:

Intro and Reminders (00:00)

Jake Takes Center Stage, Scavenge for Money (06:48)

Survivor Auction (16:24)

Immunity Challenge (34:09)

Scramble and Strategy (40:47)

Tribal Council (50:40)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, Gameplay, MVP (01:02:08)

Power Rankings and How Can We Get Kellie Back (01:14:28)

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My guy Corey Lay got his first W and then did what!?!? Plus: Chaos has entered the chat, Michele is on edge, Horacio and Nurys heat things up, Asaf feels betrayed, Emanuel turns his back, and Ciarran becomes the first to get screwed over by a Champion as Jordan is here to prove the arena belongs to him! It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Episode 5 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro and Programming Reminders (00:41)

Clock Runs Out, They Maybe Know Mercenaries are Coming (02:32)

Chaos Stage, Super Fun Daily, Corey Picks Asaf (05:03)

Club Night Convos & Chaos (12:30)

Deliberation Continues to Entertain (16:57)

Jordan is Here to Make Good TV, Elimination (24:05)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, MVP (34:09)

Power Rankings & Predictions (36:54)

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Villain Emily is back!?!? Plus: Jake doesn't want to be told what to do, Bruce continues to alienate himself, Austin gains power in secret, Dee puts that Big Toe Energy to good use, a bag is left behind, and our merged tribe immediately gets split back up into two and these two podcasters are not happy about it! It's the Survivor 45 Episode 7 Recap with Tony and Jacob, topics include:

Intro and Reminders (00:00)

Bruce Alienates Himself, Austin Gains Power (08:32)

Dividing the Tribe, Immunity Challenge (23:52)

Losing Tribe Scramble (39:35)

Winning Tribe Scramble (47:23)

Tribal Council Number 1 (56:55)

Tribal Council Number 2 (01:06:15)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, Gameplay, MVP (01:18:13)

Power Rankings, Predications, Survivor Auction (01:33:34)

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Don't look now but these competitors might be starting to get the hang of this! Plus: Kyland is rolling solo, Corey gets caught scheming, Nurys channels Scuba Nelly to no avail, Ed checks another box, hookups get messy, Hughie bows out, and a Pride Party for Queen T say no more I am THERE! It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Episode 4 recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro & Programming Reminders (00:40)

Whose With Who on the US Side (03:00)

Daily Challenge (06:57)

Pride Party, Couples Corner (11:00)

Stop Saying Strong/Weak, Deliberation (15:11)

Hughie Heads Home, Champs Sneak Peak (20:35)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, MVP (23:42)

Power Rankings and Predictions (27:42)

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Where can I get one of those Chef T steaks cause damn they look good! Plus: Ed third wheels nearly as well as he does math, the group finally gets some money, Berna and Melissa debate the merits of bullying, Ravyn pays for her sins, Jujuy proves yet again to be a gem of a human, and hot tubs, night clubs, romance, arguments, and overall mess? Is it 2023 or 2013? It’s The Challenge, Battle for a New Champion episode 3 (and only 3) recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro and Programming Reminders (00:42)

Berna vs Melissa (03:48)

Daily Challenge (10:44)

Ladies Burn and Corey Schemes (13:12)

Ravyn Redeems and Jujuy is the Best (17:50)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, MVP (24:39)

Power Rankings (26:59)

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We've got ourselves a merge! Well, almost. Plus: Bruce finds an idol, Kendra gets excited, reunions take place, information is shared, half the group is left in limbo, and the most popular kid on the beach makes history at Tribal Council! It's the Survivor 45 Episode 6 recap with Tony and Jacob, topics include:

Intro and Reminders (00:15)

Bruce Finds an Idol, Merge First Impressions (04:25)

In Limbo Immunity Challenge (21:07)

Sanctuary and Scramble (32:54)

Tribal Council Makes History (54:36)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, Gameplay, MVP (01:09:46)

Power Rankings, Wishes, Predictions (01:24:36)

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So much for the US / Season 38 alliance! Plus: Callum and Michele going steady, Kyland wants to chat while Melissa wants to make out, these group daily challenges are not getting any easier, Hughie is keeping the house sane, Ciarran rides for his UK roots, Ravyn can’t just go along with the group, and move over Jessica’s highly edited but still horrible deliberation speech, there’s a new king of shooting himself in the foot in town and his name is Chauncey! It’s The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion, Episode 2 Recap, topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro and Programming Reminders (00:46)

US Allies on Ice, Hughie is the Best (04:57)

Great Daily, Bad Performance (09:27)

Mel and Kyland’s Real Moment (14:48)

Alliances, Rayvn, Chauney’s Deliberation (21:00)

Arena, Locky Wins but Also Loses (32:40)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, MVP (38:06)

Power Rankings and Predictions (43:46)

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Jacob and Tony are back to cover all things Survivor 45 Episode 5! Detective Sifu, incredible camera work, Kaleb and Kellie linking up, Drew shutting down the nerd alliance, Bruce doing Bruce things, Dee lying like a champ, Austin not lying like a champ, a journey, a fun challenge, and Brando getting the boot - it's all covered in this edition of Survivor Historian!

Intro & Programming Notes (00:15)

Reba Night 9 / Day 10 (05:40)

Lulu Day 10(16:16)

Immunity Challenge (32:05)

Journey (38:38)

Reba Day 9, 10, Pre-Tribal (49:18)

Tribal Council (01:07:45)

Awards Best Quote, Moment, Gameplay, MVP (01:18:24)

Power Rankings and Predictions (01:27:14)

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The Battle for a New Champion has officially (because last week wasn’t official) begun! Plus: Berna really wants to room with Michele, Michele really wants to believe Callum doesn’t have a girlfriend, Ciarran takes the lead and avoids the fall, Big T doesn’t have a master plan but also she most certainly does, Horacio ain’t nobody's sheep, the S38 girls are trying to run this shit, Jessica gives the wrong version of a layup pitch, and is it just me or does it feel like Battle of the Sexes 3 up in here? It’s The Challenge Battle for a New Champion series premiere (even if its the second episode) recap! Topics include:

Cold Open (00:00)

Intro and Programming Reminders (00:50)

New Trailer, Launch Special, Chosen Stars (05:04)

Format and Daily Challenge (08:20)

House Night 1 Shenanigans (19:27)

Battle of the Sexes 3 (27:44)

Big T Gets Called Out and Wins (36:05)

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

Power Rankings and Predictions (46:38)

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