Challenge Mania

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MTV Star Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) & actor / comedian Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) dive head first into the MTV Challenge universe, interviewing past, present and future contestants, breaking down Challenge news and episodes, and laying down new challenges to anyone and everyone.

Survivor Mania Episode 12: One Bad Move After Another
Scott and Lindsay are back to break down all the action, advantages and moves (bad or not) from last night's Episode 12 of Survivor 49 taking us into next week's finale! www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Live www.ChallengeMania.Shop
Season 41 Reunion Breakdown (Part 1)
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Night 1 of The Challenge 41 Reunion. This is a Free Preview of a much longer podcast exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above that you can watch in full video or listen to in Ad-Free Audio. WATCH...
Challenge Accepted: Is Olivia Top Ten!?
Scott answers dozens of your questions like whether this weekend's Celeb Weekend panel was a gateway to a future of Jordan on the Podcast and Live Shows, whether Olivia is Top Ten now after her win, when interviews are shot during a Challenge season...
Justin Hinsley Interview Preview
The JUSTIN interview is UP NOW for Challenge Mania Patrons! Here is a sneak peek! This won't be hitting the free feed til next week buit you can get it in FULL VIDEO HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145524691?pr=true or AD FREE AUDIO HERE:...
Survivor Mania Episode 11: Scott's Epic Survivor Weekend & MORE!
Scott and Lindsay are back to break down Survivor 49 Episode 11 and discuss Scott's epic weekend with a ton of Survivor Cast, hosting a Panel and tons of stories! www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Live www.ChallengeMania.Shop
Ep. 501: Jonna All Day!
Derrick Kosinsk & Scott Yager are joined by Jonna Stephens! Jonna sits down with the guys in Nashville to talk about Season 41, entering the game a few weeks in, why she didn't jive with a lot of the house, what happened with Gabe and MORE!...
Season 41 Finale Review: Champs are Crowned!
Derrick and Scott are here to break down Part II of the Final aka The Season 41 Finale, go over our new winners, what it means for everyone's legacy, who we think we'll see back on S42 and beyond, what we thought of the final and MUCH MORE! This is a...
Survivor Mania Episode 10: Best Episode of the Season!?
Scott and Lindsay are back to talk about an episode of Survivor that Scott was actually intrigued by for once, recap Survivor Night w/ the 76ers and discuss the heartfelt moments and blindsides from last week! www.ChallengeManiacs.com...
Ep. 500: Nany Fn' Gonzalez!
Derrick Kosinksi & Scott Yager are joined by Nany Gonzalez. We are finally here, Maniacs! EPISODE 500! And isn't it fitting that for this episode we are joined by a Challenge icon who somehow evaded us for the other 499 (other than her multiple...
Big Announcement!!! And Happy Thanksgiving!!
Challenge Mania Live Returns to NYC on 1/23! You can already get tickets at www.ChallengeMania.Live But now we can announce what this show is celebrating! 💥The 2025 Topps Allen & Ginter Checklist has been revealed. It is now official that NEXT...
Final Part 1 Episode Breakdown!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down tonight's Part 1 (Episode 18) of the Season 41 Final! This is a Free Preview of a much longer episode exclusive to Maniac Level Patrons and above at www.ChallengeManiacs.com WATCH the whole thing here:...
Ep. 499: Bananas, Nany & More (Live from Nashville)
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Johnny Bananas, Nany Gonzalez, Katie Cooley, Mark Long, Jonna Stephens, Amber Borzotra and more LIVE FROM NASHVILLE! This show was recorded at City Winery on Saturday, November 22nd 2025. **This is...
Survivor Mania: Episodes 8 & 9
Scott and Lindsay are back to cover the last two episodes of Survivor 49. Thoughts on Jeff's Mount Rushmore! Thoughts on Rizo and his Idol! Thoughts on whether Survivor USED to be Sexy and Isn't ANYMORE! and MORE! www.ChallengeManiacs.com...
Episode 17 Breakdown: It's Final Time!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the last episode before the Season 41 Final Begins, tonight's Episode 17 of Vets and New Threats. This is a Free Preview of a much longer podcast that is exclusive to Maniac Level Patrons and above at...
Ep. 498: Aviv Returns!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aviv Bruno. Aviv had a hell of a season and boy did she go out in a blaze of glory! She returns to the show to talk about last week's hot and heavy episode, switching partners at the last minute, where...
Episode 16 Breakdown: The Game Has STARTED!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 16 of The Challenge 41: Vets and New Threats! What an episode! We broke it all down. This is a preview but if you want the full episode, JOIN THE POD SQUAD: Full Episode in Ad-Free Audio...
Ep. 497: Nelson Thomas Returns
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Nelson Thomas. Nelson makes his first appearance on the podcast since his car accident and having his foot/leg amputated. This is a conversation about making mistakes, the twists and turns life gives...
Survivor Mania Episodes 6-7 (As the Kids Say)
Lindsay and Scott are back to talk about the last two episodes of Survivor 49, the state of the season so far, our friend Mark Levy crushing it on Squid Game Challenge, Survivor Mania Merch and MORE! www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Live...
Episode 15 Breakdown: What Even Is a Jake?
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 15 of The Challenge 41: Vets and New Threats. This a (lengthy) Free Preview of a much longer Episode Breakdown Podcast that is exclusive to Maniac Level Patrons or above at...
MANIA REWIND: Paula Walnuts!
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paula Walnuts. This interview originally aired in Summer 2019. Check it out if you missed it the first couple times around. Paula is a favorite and just celebrated twelve years sober! Paula Walnuts...

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