The Challenge Historian

Mar 13 2025 285 ep. 58 mins
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Be it past, present, or future, if it's happening in The Challenge universe then I am here to document it. Covering all things The Challenge, this Historian brings you: episode recaps in real time as they occur, deep dives into past seasons, historical perspective and answers to the greatest of Challenge debates, cast interviews, and more!

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All Stars Rivals Episode 7 Recap

Mar 13 2025 36 mins  
Down go the potential finals favorites! Plus: the investigation to find They continues, Amber loses friends just as quick as she got them, Shane starts to stir, Frank does a lot of pacing and yelling, Veronica asserts her dominance, and Nany and Turbo give a quick reminder that they might be the team to beat this whole time! It’s The Challenge, All Stars Rivals, episode 7 recap,

Fantasy Casting The Challenge All Stars Real World vs Road Rules

Mar 10 2025 37 mins  
The next season of The Challenge All Stars should be Real World vs Road Rules and I won't hear otherwise! With All Stars Rivals being such a hit, and with Mark Long himself tweeting about it, my longtime desire for All Stars to do a Real World vs Road Rules team season resurfaced in a big way. It was the theme that started it all, and the options for casting are vast (and realistic

All Stars Rivals Episode 6 Recap

Mar 06 2025 42 mins  
Challenge Masterclass is back in session! Plus: Amber finally has a friend, Shane & Da’Vonne finally get some screen time, Sam & Frank sort of continue the win streak, Steve and Adam DON’T have to do an elimination, and OG schemers Veronica and Katie have the house in complete panic mode doing exactly what they want! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals Episode 6 Recap

All Stars Rivals Episode 5 Recap

Feb 26 2025 44 mins  
Four in a row, these OGs can not be stopped! Plus: TJ puts everyone’s true feelings on blast, Sam and Frank take complete control, Corey and Adam have a lil beef, Devin and Dario have a big beef, some nasty stuff gets drunk, and a star is now officially being held hostage! It’s The Challenge All Stars Rivals Episode 5 Recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro & Agenda (0

All Stars Rivals Episode 4 Recap

Feb 19 2025 34 mins  
Throwing in Ashley and Aneesa? What are we doing team I am rooting for??? Plus: romance strikes the Rivals house, Katie’s masterclass is in session, not the most graceful of flyers in this group, two very different calls home to significant others, and Steve and Adam continue their potentially historic elimination run! It’s The Challenge All Stars 5 Rivals, Episode 4 recap, top

The Challenge 41 Casting Instant Reactions

Feb 18 2025 51 mins  
The Challenge 41 filming is underway in Chile! I’m breaking down all the vet casting picks in detail, all the rookie casting picks in not so much detail, telling you who I would have called in my own fantasy casting, and breaking down best case formats for this season of The Challenge.Cold Open (00:00)Intro & Agenda (00:37)Vet Cast Breakdown (05:10)Rookie Cast Breakdown (20:3

All Stars Rivals Episode 3 Recap

Feb 12 2025 45 mins  
Sylvia and KellyAnne complete the fastest Rivals season arc ever! Plus: Adam - and maybe some others - are VERY sick, some fears and insecurities are faced and overcome, Devin thinks he’s masterminding while Frank actually masterminds, and the inevitable blow up between Aneesa and Ashley begins it’s countdown! It’s the Challenge All Stars 5 Rivals, Episode 3 recap, topics inc

All Stars Rivals Episode 2 Recap

Feb 05 2025 43 mins  
TJ is in the house doing group votes and I couldn’t be happier! Plus: Beth’s got jeans from Gauntlet 2, Leroy’s got poop jokes, no one wants to do the daily challenge, Amber is still good but maybe still too nice, Frank is getting busy, Adam and Steve are old but game, and Sylvia and KellyAnne remind the house that this is in fact a Rivals season! It’s The Challenge All Sta

Battle of the Eras Season Recap & Awards (Plus State of The Challenge)

Feb 02 2025 72 mins  
Six months ago the monumental 40th season of The Challenge kicked off. Now, a few weeks after it has ended, and as we watch a new All Stars season commence, we take one final look back at how things shook out for Battle of the Eras.Before getting to the season recap and awards, I dive into The State of The Challenge (or kind of the state of my fandom and all Challenge fandom really

All Stars Rivals Episode 1 Recap

Jan 29 2025 47 mins  
The Challenge is SO BACK! Plus: TJ has a sick bike, Ashley gets leading lady honors, Frank is trying very hard to remain chill, Turbo eats berries and doesn’t speak, Dario is very much considering life as a step dad, and oh so many actual juicy real raw rivalries and emotions are at play and this season is going to rule!! It’s The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals, premiere episode