Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Leroy Garrett. Leroy Garrett (@Bruce_Lee85) has always been a fan favorite on #TheChallenge, even though his closest ally is the extremely polarizing Johnny Bananas. Leroy has garnered the support of viewers by playing a straight up game, remaining loyal, up front, honest and rarely, if ever, getting his hands dirty. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) chat with Leroy on the heels of perhaps his most heated episode, not only of this s...
Mar 30, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Syrus Yarbrough. Syrus is a true MTV original, having first appeared in the 6th season of #TheRealWorld, Boston, before beginning a lengthy and successful career on #TheChallenge. Although we haven't seen Syrus on the show in a while, that doesn't mean he hasn't been busy or that he hasn't been keeping tabs on the show and his Challenge peers. Syrus tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) how he got his start in reality TV, what he th...
Mar 27, 2018•1 hr 41 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Ashley Mitchell. It's hard to believe that this is already the 30th episode of #ChallengeMania. Time flies when you're having fun. There couldn't be a better guest for this special episode because like the first thirty shows we have done, this one too has a little bit of everything. Ashley (@MTVASHLEYBROOKE) brings a ton to the table as she joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss her stint on The Real World, the ways she ha...
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 39 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kam Williams. "Killa Kam" has made quite the splash on #TheChallenge scene, taking out not one, but TWO mercenaries in her first two eliminations. Ever. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about making the transition from #AreYouTheOne to #TheChallengeVendettas, clear up the confusion regarding her friendship with Leroy, reveal how she feels about Johnny Bananas, tell us about all of her nicknames, break down her fello...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cara Maria Sorbello for the conclusion of their epic two-part chat. Cara (@CaraMariaMTV) had so much to say that it wouldn't fit in one episode. If you thought Wednesday's show was good, wait until you hear part II. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) & Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) keep Cara in the hot seat and ask her about Tony, Big Easy, hair, her fantasy wedding party and many more of YOUR amazing questions that go ALL over the place! Follow the guys on twitter...
Mar 16, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cara Maria Sorbello once again! When the female face of #TheChallenge comes to you and says, "hey, I know I was just on two weeks ago, but I have a ton more left to say," you clear your schedule and give the people what they want: more Cara Maria! Cara Maria (@CaraMariaMTV) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about the last few weeks of #TheChallengeVendettas, the most recent bout with Mercenaries, Laurel, Nicole, Devin Vs...
Mar 14, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Devin Walker. Does it get any bigger than taking down Johnny Bananas after calling your shot and requesting him as an opponent on a show called #TheChallengeVendettas? Devin Walker (@MTVDevinWalker) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break down his feud with the #Challenge posterboy and walk us all through the events that led up to their clash in the elimination round, the vote that gave Devin his wish and the showdown that wa...
Mar 09, 2018•1 hr 41 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Britni Nicol. It's hard to believe that the #AreYouTheOne alum Britni Nicol (@BritniNicol) has only been on two seasons of #TheChallenge. Her presence has been instantly felt and she has become a fan favorite almost immediately Britni joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) on #ChallengeMania to discuss her relationship with Brad, her recent twitter feud, the furniture incident on #TheChallengeVendettas, Game of Thrones, her original ...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Eric "Big Easy" Banks. Big Easy (@EricBanks) was a Challenge mainstay for years, even though he hasn't made an appearance since Battle of the Seasons. Eric joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about how he ended up on #TheChallenge in the first place, why he hasn't been back in a while, whether he wants to come back and what he's been doing since you last saw him! It's a great time catching up with an old favorite! The awes...
Mar 02, 2018•1 hr 25 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Marie Roda. Fresh off her elimination and exit from #TheChallengeVendettas, Marie Roda (@Marie_TBD), a longtime listener of the show and #ChallengeManiac herself, joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break down her time on this season and her performance Tuesday night. Having just taken part in a fresh new twitter war with Britni, the guys touch on that as well, hear why Marie took so much time off between Battle of the Seasons ...
Feb 28, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Joss Mooney. This past Tuesday saw an instant classic of an elimination when Derrick (@DerrickMTV) made his triumphant return to #TheChallenge as a #Mercenary on #TheChallengeVendettas. He went at it in the ring with the physically imposing Joss (@Joss_Mooney) for so long (over 90 min) that they eventually had to move to sudden death. Joss joins Derrick and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to break down each and every aspect of the legendary brawl on Tuesday ...
Feb 22, 2018•1 hr 36 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Cara Maria Sorbello. The female face of #TheChallenge, Cara Maria (@CaraMariaMTV) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) for over ninety minutes covering everything from her start on the Challenges to Johnny Bananas, the note, Abe, Kyle, her cousin Jamie, what side of #TheChallengeVendettas fight she was on, double standards, dating, her passionate supporters and much more! This is the show you have been asking for since day one and ...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 51 min
Scott Yager asks Derrick Kosinski your questions #AskDAnything Derrick (@DerrickMTV) gets put in his own hot seat for another edition of #AskDAnything where Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) asks D your questions and doesn't let him off the hook. The guys are joined by Allan Aguirre (@TheAllanAguirre), who brings some stats to the conversation as well! Follow the guys on twitter and let us know who YOU want to hear next on #ChallengeMania #ChallengeAccepted Back to a regular schedule beginning Tuesday, Febru...
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Susie Meister & Sarah Rice The Brain Candy (@BrainCandyPod) Invasion is upon us! Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) are joined by Susie Meister (@SusieMeister) and Sarah Rice (@ImSarahRice) for a collision of podcasts. The girls talk about how their show came to fruition, share their thoughts on Johnny Bananas and his infamous "take the money and run" play, new show formats and twists on #TheChallengeVendettas, Susie's absurd casti...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Shane Landrum. Shane (@Shannanity) is one of the most beloved stars in the history of #TheChallenge and fans were excited to see him reenter the fold on #Invasion and #TheChallengeVendettas. Shane joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his time on the show over the years, his relationship with the newbies, past relationships, his online dating game and much more! Follow the guys on twitter and let us know who YOU want t...
Feb 01, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Natalie Negrotti. Natalie Negrotti (@NataliaNegrotti) came in 6th place on #BigBrother18 and will always be looked at as the first Big Brother crossover competitor on #TheChallenge (sorry Victor). She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about the differences between the two shows, how she got started in reality TV, all the shows that wanted her, her #Vendetta with Victor, her relationship with Johnny Bananas and much more!...
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 25 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Mark Long. It does not get more OG than Mark Long (@TheMarkLong). Mark was on the ORIGINAL season of #RoadRules and was the first ever host of #The Challenge. Mark reconnects with his old podcasting buddies, Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to tell some fantastic stories, answer YOUR questions, break down #TheChallengeVendettas and the #YoungBucks, respond to Jon Murray's comments about him in the Rolling Stone article, reveal whethe...
Jan 25, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Emily Schromm. Emily Schromm (@EmFitMTV) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to reminisce about first getting introduced to cross-fit on #TheChallenge and the planting of the seeds that would later lead to the tremendously successful fitness career she has today. Spoiler alert: Derrick played a part in it. The guys also ask Emily about Ty, Cara Maria, winning #ChampsVsStars, Michelle Waterson and Aneesa, Josh Murray, Real World DC...
Jan 23, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Veronica Portillo. One of our most requested guests ever and a true #Challenge icon joins the show as Veronica (@V_cakes) stops by for a fun and dynamic chat. Veronica tells Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) about working behind the scenes in the reality world on shows like Jersey Shore, her time on #Dirty30, her thoughts on Kailah's trash-talk, regrets about Aneesa, hookups in #TheChallengeVendettas house and much more! You asked for...
Jan 18, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Dirty 30 Champ Jordan Wiseley. Jordan (@JordanW_USA) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to go over his career from start to present, beginning with how he ended up on The Real World: Portland and ending with crash landing out of a plane on his way to a final victory over our very own host on #Dirty30. We find out what his plans are for the $450,000 he won, his company @StrappedMFG, take YOUR questions and even be joined by a form...
Jan 16, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by TJ Lavin. The face of #TheChallenge brings his voice to #ChallengeMania as we are joined by the one and only TJ LAVIN (@TJLavin). You guys have been begging for TJ but not only is this what you've been asking for, this is an interview you won't hear anywhere else. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) talk to the BMX Legend and #MTV mainstay about why #Dirty30 was almost his last Challenge, what made him come back for #TheChallengeVendett...
Jan 11, 2018•57 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Tori Deal. If you're not a fan of this #Dirty30 Finalist and former #AreYouTheOne star joining us on the show this week...three words: #DEALWithIt Tori Deal (@Tori_Deal) is one of the most talked about #Challenge stars today. She made it to the finals on #Dirty30, she filled in for a disqualified competitor on #ChampsVsStars and it was just revealed in the season trailer last week that she'll be making a buzz-worthy surprise appearance on #TheChal...
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Brad Fiorenza. For our 10th episode, we had to bring in a HEAVY HITTER! Just like our host Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV), Brad Fiorenza (@BradFiorenza) is one of the most popular competitors in the history of The Challenge, and someone who took a lengthy break away from the show. Brad is BACK on #TheChallengeVendettas and was one of the stars of Tuesday's premiere episode, immediately cozying up with Britni Thornton (@BritniNicol) from Are You Th...
Jan 05, 2018•1 hr 19 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Aneesa Ferreira & UFC Star Michelle Waterson. Aneesa Ferreira (@AneesaMTV) is simply put, a Challenge legend! She has made countless fans over the years with her never-say-die efforts, unapologetic approach to social politics and endless array of memorable moments. Her legend grew even larger this past week on #ChampsVsStars when she exited the show after being eliminated by UFC star Michelle Waterson (@KarateHottieMMA) in a competition that p...
Jan 02, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kailah Casillas. Without a doubt our most controversial guest yet, Kailah Casillas (@Kailah_Casillas) joins us to discuss being a polarizing figure in the Challenge world and what makes her tick. Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) ask her about her #Vendetta with Cara Maria, confronting Veronica on #Dirty30, her alliance with Jenna, how she got cast for The Real World, her football background, YOUR Twitter questions and much more! The ...
Dec 28, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Darrell Taylor. As 2017 comes to a close and the holiday season is behind us, what better way for #ChallengeMania to give a gift to all the awesome #ChallengeManiacs out there than to bring in one of the best to ever do it, former 4-time champ (plus 1x Champs Vs Pros Winner) Darrell Taylor (@MTVRRDarrell)! The ultimate fan-favorite Darrell joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about his long and storied career on #TheChallen...
Dec 26, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Time for some serious Q&A! Our first few episodes have been jam-packed with amazing guests and our next few episodes are going to deliver some guests that are even bigger, but in this episode, we decidided to put our host Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) in the hot seat to answer YOUR questions! Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) grills Derrick on issues and inquiries straight from the minds and hearts of our faithful listeners and trust us...IT...GETS...GOOD! Follow the guys on twitter @DerrickMTV an...
Dec 19, 2017•53 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Hunter Barfield. Hunter Barfield (@HBarfield13) only has two Challenges under his belt, #Invasion and #Dirty30, but he had top finishes in both of them, and if it wasn't for a wrist injury, he might have even been in the #ChallengeXXX Finals. One of the most talked about and dangerous young competitors in the game stops by #ChallengeMania to tell us about his journey from start to finish, beginning with the story of how he came to be cast on Are Y...
Dec 14, 2017•1 hr 19 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Jemmye Carroll. We have had some hard-hitting guests in our first 2 weeks but no one has stirred up more buzz on social media than the lady on the line for Episode 4, Challenge Veteran Ms. Jemmye Carroll! Jemmye (@JustJem24) joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss #ChallengeXXX #Dirty30 and the upcoming season of #ChallengeVendettas. Jemmye walks us through a previously un-aired, never-before-seen prank from #Dirty30 where ...
Dec 12, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by NFL Star Shawne Merriman. With the worlds of the NFL and The Challenge intersecting yet again this week, as Terrell Owens made waves by quitting on his stars team on The Challenge Champs Vs Stars, who better to join Derrick & Scott than former NFL Linebacker and a former MTV Challenge Vs Pros competitor, "Lights Out" Shawne Merriman (@ShawneMerriman)! Shawne drops by to talk about his experience on the debut season of Challenge Champs Vs Pros,...
Dec 08, 2017•1 hr 14 min
