The Challenge Historian

They've officially begun filming All Stars 5 which means we've got the final* cast list and this Historian is here to break it all down.The return of Ashley Millionaire Mitchell (praise the lord).The return of Frank freaking Sweeney (I could cry).And a healthy mix of vets and (double checks the list) borderline newbies to the franchise? There's some home runs and some head scratchers, and oh yeah, did we mention there are twice as many women as there are men!?!? So many thoughts and so much to break down in this instant casting reactions pod, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro & Agenda (00:33)Full Cast List (04:09)Cast Reactions (09:00)Potential Theme, Format, Teams (36:26)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars5 #AllStars5 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

Only one week later and Cara Maria is back on top! Plus: a genuine pool party, TJ clearly loves Kam, part 2 of Laurel’s master plan is enacted, and then she doesn’t go through with it and leaves Kam out to dry! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 9 recap!Disclaimer & Apology: I forgot to plug in my mic (lol) so sorry that the audio isn't as pristine as it normally would be.Cold Open (00:00)Intro & Agenda (00:35)Pool Party, Cara vs Nicole Again (03:22)Daily Challenge (11:47)Laurel & Nicole Blow The Easy Decision (16:52)Laurel Says No, Cara Beats Kam (19:56)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (26:22)Power Rankings & Predictions (30:38)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

Jacob and Tony are back one final time to wrap up Survivor 46! Full finale recap, followed by our full season awards. Thanks for tuning in all season long!Intro, PSA, Agenda (00:00)Finale Recap (10:24)Confessional King or Queen of the Season (01:21:20)Moment of the Season (01:26:58)Best Strategic Move of the Season (01:33:22)Worst Strategic Move of the Season (01:37:43)Whose on the DVD (01:43:32)Who We Want to Return (01:47:33)MVP of the Season (01:54:56)Listener Questions & S47 Trailer (01:57:07)-- -- -- -- --Be sure to follow and subscribe to not miss an episode!Follow Challenge Historian on Instagram.Watch and subscribe on YouTube.Follow Tony on Instagram, and make sure to check out all things Challenge Fandom Podcast!#Survivor #Survivor46 #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #SurvivorHistorian #SurvivorPodcast 

What did she do? I know y’all are scared of her in a final, but this is next level! Plus: the zoom monitor is still tiny, boat day happens I guess, a master plan unfolds with a helpful daily to make it work, and some fun things maybe happen in the house but we see none of it because Laurel and Nicole are too busy yelling at Cara Maria every chance they get! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 8 recap, topics include: Cold Open (00:00)Intro & Agenda (00:45)Cara vs Laurel and Nicole Round 1 (03:29)Kim Masterminds the Daily (09:29)Cara vs Laurel and Nicole Round 2 (16:23)Averey Says No, Kam Gets Her Star (21:22)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (24:55)Power Rankings & Predictions (27:38)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

Tony and Jacob are back with two amazing episodes (and sad exits) to cover as they dive into episodes 11 and 12 on this week's recap! Maria's villain turn and Venus' ultimate downfall are covered from episode 11, then all things Charlie vs Maria, Ben's accidental vote, Q's downfall, Liz's poop, and more covered from episode 12.Intro, US vs AUS, Agenda (00:00)Episode 11 Recap (06:55)Episode 12 Recap (23:18)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (55:31)Finale Scenarios & Predictions (01:06:22)-- -- -- -- --Be sure to follow and subscribe to not miss an episode!Follow Challenge Historian on Instagram.Watch and subscribe on YouTube.Follow Tony on Instagram, and make sure to check out all things Challenge Fandom Podcast!#Survivor #Survivor46 #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #SurvivorHistorian #SurvivorPodcast 

Trivia time baby! Plus: can’t they just fling them into water normal style, Ryan’s journey to sobriety, Cara continues playing defense, way too many people are not concerned about needing a star, Leroy gets his mojo back, and Ace may be Adam’s Knight in shining armor, but to Brad he is whatever the opposite of that is! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 7 recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro, Survivor Recap, Agenda (00:35)Ryan’s Sobriety (03:02)Trivia Was a Letdown (08:43)Ace’s Story, Nominations (13:45)Adam’s Confidence, Brad’s Exit (19:24)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (24:00)Power Rankings & Predictions (26:31)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

Pour one out for Confessional Queen Jasmine because she just got robbed! Plus: Nicole and Laurel is so back on, Brad walks around naked, Steve is building workout equipment because the gym they are given isn’t good enough, Ace sleeps in weird places, we play an insane game of musical chairs, Cara strong arms, Kam offers herself up, and a double elimination leads to some shifting of stars! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 6 Recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro & Agenda (00:47)Cara vs Everyone (03:03)Ryan in Middle & Fresh Meat 2 Vibes (06:07)Pairs, Musical Chairs, Performances (09:46)Kam’s Strategy, Cara Strong Arms (16:17)Nicole Changes Her Mind, Bye Bye Kefla Jasmine (22:24)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (29:38)Power Rankings & Predictions (33:08)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

Liz proves her marketing genius by providing Applebees with the greatest sponsored content moment of all time! Plus: Q is still playing, Maria reaches master levels of strategy, Charlie wins another showdown, Tiff leaves with an idol, and did we mention Liz didn't get to eat Applebees?!?! It's the Survivor 46 Episode 10 recap with Tony and Jacob, topics include:Intro & Agenda (00:00)Liz Fumes & Maria Plots (04:00)Liz Does Not Get Applebees (12:07)Sanctuary Strategy (25:20)Charlie Wins Again (32:31)Kenzie Bails, Maria Schemes, Tiff Goes Home (41:54)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (53:55)Q Can Win & Other Predictions (01:01:51)-- -- -- -- --Be sure to follow and subscribe to not miss an episode!Follow Challenge Historian on Instagram.Watch and subscribe on YouTube.Follow Tony on Instagram, and make sure to check out all things Challenge Fandom Podcast!#Survivor #Survivor46 #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #SurvivorHistorian #SurvivorPodcast 

Revenge comes quick when Cara Maria is dishing it out! Plus: haircuts, life chats, oversized bobbleheads, Brad going too fast, Brandon’s Wakandan work trip, the Nicole Laurel rollercoaster goes up and down, and TJ’s two "my guys" of the house face off in elimination! It’s the Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 5 recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro & Agenda (00:36)Cara vs Kam / Brandon (02:34)Laurel Nicole Ups and Downs (08:35)Daily Challenge (16:09)Nominations & Elimination (20:29)Best Quote, Moment, MVP (24:30)Power Rankings & Predictions (30:12)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

Jacob and Tony are back to break down episode 9 of Survivor 46. How bad was Hunter's gameplay, what did we think of Tiff going off on Q, why will no one recognize our queen Liz, a whole bunch more topics, plus awards and a game of "Can they win (and how)?"Intro & Agenda (00:00)Q Fallout, Liz Overshadowed (04:32)Picking Teams, Twitter Troll Jeff, Charlie Beats Hunter (12:56)Blindside Opportunity Creates Scramble (27:35)Hunter Makes All the Mistakes (40:56)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (50:15)Can They Win, and How (01:02:18)-- -- -- -- --Be sure to follow and subscribe to not miss an episode!Follow Challenge Historian on Instagram.Watch and subscribe on YouTube.Follow Tony on Instagram, and make sure to check out all things Challenge Fandom Podcast!#Survivor #Survivor46 #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #SurvivorHistorian #SurvivorPodcast 

Well, we can finally say for certain that THEY DO NOT RIG THE ELIMINATIONS! Plus: group jumping photos, daily challenge call backs, Jasmine the quote machine, Brandon semi backstabs, Kam has one mission, Laurel flirts, and we get an all time matchup and they are made to throw star thingies! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4, Episode 4 recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro, Reminders, Agenda (00:40)They Don’t Rig Eliminations (02:36)Trio Really a Duo, Kam Planning (05:44)Daily Challenge Reloaded (09:02)Cara Gets Backstabbed (13:52)Elimination Game, Goodbye Rachel (21:28)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (25:14)Power Rankings & Predictions (30:45)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast

Well THAT was something, huh? Venus continues to get her name slandered (leave my queen alone now please and thanks), everyone wants credit for everything, the group plays a very revealing game of hide and seek, Hunter wins with a dash of showboating, "the six" never gets off the ground, Q tries to quit, and Liz masterminds her way through it all to get Tevin out! It's the Survivor 46 Episode 8 recap with Jacob and Tony, topics include:Intro & Agenda (00:00)Walk Through the Episode (04:40)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (01:04:20)Predictions & Power Rankings (01:15:58)-- -- -- -- --Be sure to follow and subscribe to not miss an episode!Follow Challenge Historian on Instagram.Watch and subscribe on YouTube.Follow Tony on Instagram, and make sure to check out all things Challenge Fandom Podcast!#Survivor #Survivor46 #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #SurvivorHistorian #SurvivorPodcast

Lord Father God let the truth come out, cause this house has no idea who or what to believe! Plus: Kam and Leroy have a cell phone, everyone picks a partner, Tony sadly leaves the game, Laurel and Nicole talk, Rachel rides for Ayanna, Cara rides for Rachel, Kam just wants the truth, and Jasmine goes full bride of chuckie in a true throwback moment! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 episode 3 recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro, Reminders, Agenda (00:41)Kam Has a Phone, Tony Goes Home (02:26)Who Picked Who, Who Performed Well (08:01)Ayanna vs Everyone (16:57)Kam’s Playing Hard (22:30)Kefla & Rachel Win and Steal Stars (25:46)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (31:30)Power Rankings & Predictions (37:52)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

Jacob and Tony are back to cover not one, but two episodes of Survivor 46! Episodes 6 and 7 have seen the merge limbo play out and there is a lot to discuss. Tribe lines holding firm, Venus making waves and moves, Q mostly just making waves, Charlie breaking the fourth wall, Hunter skating through, Mo, Tim, and Soda all sent packing, and a whole bunch more. Plus awards and power rankings after walking through both episodes!Intro & Agenda (00:00)Episode 6 Storylines (03:56)Episode 7 Storylines (33:05)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (01:23:43)Predictions, Power Rankings, Listener Questions (01:38:28)-- -- -- -- --Be sure to follow and subscribe to not miss an episode!Follow Challenge Historian on Instagram.Watch and subscribe on YouTube.Follow Tony on Instagram, and make sure to check out all things Challenge Fandom Podcast!#Survivor #Survivor46 #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #SurvivorHistorian #SurvivorPodcast 

The idle pot always gets stirred! Plus: Ayanna is out for Janelle (for no reason?!?), the Mean Girls are fully back, Brad begins to separate himself, Leroy learned math, some others did not learn math, a winnebago sighting, Nicole and Laurel finally speak, everyone goes to the club, and Leroy walks out on Ayanna’s possibly hour long nominations speech that had zero impact on the game! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 Episode 2 recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro, Reminders, Agenda (00:42)Ayanna Stirs & Janelle Quits (03:53)Daily Challenge & Who Can Do Math (14:53)Mean Girls are Back (20:14)Tina Gets a Star (24:03)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (27:31)Power Rankings & Predictions (32:40)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast

It actually happened! At long last, a year and a half later, we finally get to watch All Stars 4! Cara Maria’s true return, Rachel’s back and better than ever, so many people who’ve been sorely missed back in a Challenge house and competing for a not nearly big enough sum of money! Everyone gets their 60 second where are they now, everyone gets to run up and down a hill on a hot summer day, everyone gets to try and avoid talking to or about Nicole and Laurel, and everyone gets to be confused by the format and alliances to open the game! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 episode 1 (and only episode 1) recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro, Reminders, Agenda (00:55)Need More House Time (03:52)Laurel Nicole Storyline Begins (07:32)Star Twist & Format Questions (11:15)Daily & Differing First Impressions (21:17)Nominations & Elimination (26:28)Best Quote, Moment, Strategy, MVP (32:47)Power Rankings (40:18)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

It’s finally here! We’ve waited damn near a year and a half to watch it and finally on Wednesday April 10th it will be here, All Stars 4! Cara Maria is back, Laurel is back, Leroy and Kam are back together, Jay - yes that Jay - is back, the mean girls trio of Veronica, Rachel and Tina are back together, for god’s sake Tony Time is back! SO MANY PEOPLE ARE BACK WHICH MEANS THE CHALLENGE MAY OFFICIALLY BE BACK! Nine days out from what seems destined to be an iconic season unfolding and we’ve got a lot to discuss. The cast (duh), the trailer (but not a shot by shot slow mo look for spoilers type thing), the Star Twist, the known romances and rivalries, and everything else we can think of to talk about or have an opinion on! It’s The Challenge All Stars 4 Season Preview, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro, Reminders, Agenda (01:09)Full Cast List (06:47)Format & Star Twist (17:50)Ten Things I’m Excited About (28:29)Power Rankings & Predictions (50:09)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeAllStars #TheChallengeAllStars4 #AllStars4 #WeWantOGs #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast 

Jacob and Tony are back after a one week break to discuss all things Survivor 46 Episode 5 (plus some retroactive episode 4 discussion). Jem's big prank and acting skills, Hunter and Venus getting cagey, Tim's dream brochachos alliance coming to fruition, Moriah the narrator, Maria the decision maker, Vanu finally doesn't get last, and more!Intro & Agenda (00:00)Siga: Jem’s Prank & Acting (07:41)Nami: Hunter & Venus Idol Hunt (14:39)Challenge: Vanu Finally Wins (21:29)Journey: Bros Alliance (27:12)Siga Scramble: Maria & Charlie In Charge (35:28)Tribal Council: Jem and Her Idol Go (48:24)Best Quote, Moment, Gameplay, MVP (53:22)Merge Questions & Predictions (01:05:48)-- -- -- -- --Be sure to follow and subscribe to not miss an episode!Follow Challenge Historian on Instagram.Watch and subscribe on YouTube.Follow Tony on Instagram, and make sure to check out all things Challenge Fandom Podcast!#Survivor #Survivor46 #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #SurvivorHistorian #SurvivorPodcast 

Nami goes four for four winning, Yanu goes four for four losing, Hunter makes a bed, Bhanu hits rock bottom, Jem finds an advantage (four days ago), Jeff is not your guru, and Randen gets all time unlucky and is medically removed from the game. It’s the Survivor 46 Episode 3 recap with Tony and Jacob, topics include:Intro & Agenda (00:00)Yanu Night 5 / Day 6 (05:35)Siga Day 2 (15:29)Nami Day 6 (19:00)Immunity Challenge (24:36)Journey (33:00)Randen is Sent Home (43:45)Vanu Escapes Tribal (52:12)Awards Best Quote, Moment, Gameplay, MVP (58:12)Predictions, Questions, Power Rankings (01:16:40)-- -- -- -- --Be sure to follow and subscribe to not miss an episode!Follow Challenge Historian on Instagram.Watch and subscribe on YouTube.Follow Tony on Instagram, and make sure to check out all things Challenge Fandom Podcast!#Survivor #Survivor45 #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #SurvivorHistorian #SurvivorPodcast 

The 40th season of MTVs The Challenge has officially commenced filming which means our good spoiler friends have provided the official cast list of all FORTY players, plus alternates, who will be gracing our screens later this year for this monumental season. It’s stacked, that is for sure, but how stacked exactly? Who did they get right, who did they get wrong, who did they have no business calling and who got the completely unexpected cold shoulder from production? That’s what we are here to discuss today, these are your instant reactions to the cast of The Challenge Season 40, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro & Agenda (00:50)Era 1 Cast Members (06:25)Era 2 Cast Members (12:55)Era 3 Cast Members (18:25)Era 4 Cast Members (24:40)Format Possibilities (32:15)Best Women’s Cast Ever? (40:18)Way Too Early Power Rankings & Winner Picks (47:21)#TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge40 #BattleoftheEras #TheChallengePodcast #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #JacobHollabaugh