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The Challenge Historian

Jacob Hollabaugh

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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40:08

Challenge USA 2 Episode 1 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/08/12

The Challenge USA is back! At the tail end of a nearly 20 hour road trip this Challenge Historian pulls out the computer to give his thoughts (better late than never, right) on this premiere episode! Michele and Josh take center stage, Bananas doesn't give the toast, Desi is the best, the Hopper is actually kind of cool, romances brewing, rivalries renewed, teams in shambles off the jump, and a whole bunch more worth talking about!Cold Open (00:00)Intro and Programming Notes (00:55)Michele and Josh

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44:23

Ride or Dies OGs Edition Fantasy Cast

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/08/09

It took us 38 seasons of the Challenge to introduce the third best partner concept in Challenge History, Ride or Dies, but what if we would have done it sooner? What if the OGs got a chance to compete with their besties to win that life changing sum of money?That is what we are here to debate. On the final of our three part series of OG fantasy casting the best partner themes in Challenge history, we take a look at the hypothetical of what if they did Ride or Dies as the theme of season 14. Who

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54:19

Challenge USA 2 Preview and Predictions

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/08/03

We are one week away from the premiere of Challenge USA 2 which means we've got some previewing and some predicting to do! This brand new seasons sees MTV legends finally get to crossover to those sweet airwaves of CBS to bring some of the "Varsity" players into the "Junior Varsity" world (as someone like Bananas might say). Join the Challenge Historian as he breaks down the cast, the trailer, the potential format, the possible love interests, who will align with who, who will make the final, and of

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53:44

Rivals OG Edition Fantasy Cast

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/08/01

Rivals is the greatest theme in Challenge history (or in any reality competition shows history for that matter). It's a perfect blend of everything that makes The Challenge and Reality TV great, and it gave us five exceptional seasons (Vendettas and Final Reckoning count y'all). But what if they would have pulled this epic theme out a little bit earlier in the timeline? What if some of the messiest OGs got a chance to partner up with their worst enemy? Would it have worked to do this theme earlier

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18:42

Battle of the Exes OG Edition Fantasy Casting

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/07/03

Battle of the Exes is one of the all time best themes for a Challenge season. But what if we didn't have to wait until season 22 for them to debut it?This Challenge Historian decided to put on his time traveling producer hat and put together a fantasy cast for what a Battle of the Exes OGs Edition would have looked like.This will be the first in a three part series looking at OG editions of the best Challenge season themes that those OGs never got to do. Shout out to listener Scott for this

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48:17

Season 39 Casting Reactions

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/06/15

The Flagship show lives! Filming is under way for The Challenge Season 39 and the cast has been made official which means WE'VE GOT REACTIONS! It's a polarizing group to say the least, as the casting department has gone young, inexperienced, and international. What's this Historian think about this potential new direction? Who do I love seeing back? I cover those thoughts and so much more in this instant (ok, two weeks later) reactions podcast!Topics include:Intro and Programming Reminders

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50:31

The Challenge Mount Rushmore

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/06/03

Have you ever debated your Challenge "Mount Rushmore?" Or any pop culture "Mount Rushmore" for that matter? Well I'm guessing that A) you have, and B) you did it wrong. Why? Because we as a society get the "Mount Rushmore" analogy all wrong. Tune into this episode to hear how we get it wrong, a history lesson on what the actual Mount Rushmore is, the criteria for a true Challenge Mount Rushmore, and what cast members make my official Challenge Historian Challenge Mount Rushmore!Intro and 25th

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01:10:31

World Championship Season Recap & Awards

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/05/27

The first ever (and last ever?) World Champions were crowned last week and this Challenge Historian is back one more time to talk the entire season as a whole and hand out some awards! Full season recap and awards, topics include:Intro, Programming Notes, Rewatch Series Updates (00:00)Did It Work and Ranking the Six Seasons (07:38)What I liked, Disliked, and Wish I Could Have Changed (17:37)Is Jordan the GOAT Now? And Where Does Kaz 2 for 2 Stand? (33:35)Awards for Best Quote, Dan Renzi Award, and

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44:03

World Championship Episode 12 AKA The Finale Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/05/18

A Final where we don’t see large portions of it? No, never! Plus: Theo continues the unfortunate rolled ankles in a final streak, Troy puts a Champion on his back - literally, Tori and Danny seem to get exactly the position Tori wanted all along, Kaz and Jordan dominate, and the wardrobe department finally does TJ dirty with that oversized but still awesome conductor outfit! It’s The Challenge World Championships, Episode 12 aka The Final, recap! Topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro and Programming

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47:33

World Championship Episode 11 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/05/10

Of course TJ wasn’t going to let a World Championship happen without a Hall Brawl, we should have known! Plus: Jordan’s deal gets exposed, Emily gets to swim one more time, Troy and Kaycee can’t catch a break, Sarah has to pick between her besties, TJ saves his tricks for the end, and Aussie on Aussie crime comes to its logical conclusion! It’s the Challenge World Championships Episode 11 Recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro and Programming Reminders (00:38)Kaz Confronts Jordan, Sarah

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01:07:44

Challenge USA 2 Cast Reactions

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/05/09

Instant reactions (almost a month later) to the official cast for Challenge USA 2. They set off awhile back to film, we got the official list of who made it into the house and who is there as alternates, and I of course have a lot of opinions! This cast list has some things I loved (Paulie is back), some things I didn't love (no Jonathan, Tori or Noelle from Survivor), and some things I was confused by (is this a flagship season or USA 2). Listen in to hear me break it all down!Introduction and PSA

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41:43

World Championship Episode 10 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/05/03

Kiki you are not just a legend you are an icon and we will never forget it! Plus: Emily drags Yes to victory, Tori feels guilty to the point of volunteering for elimination, Sarah and Theo stay chilling, Kaycee and Troy stay the front runners, and Jordan makes a massive blunder follows that up by being a horrible teammate then saves it all by making a secret deal behind everyone's backs! It’s the Challenge World Championships, Episode 10 recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro and 2 Year

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38:12

World Championship Episode 9 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/04/27

Queen KellyAnne bows out and the season has lost its probable MVP! Plus: Danny and Tori actually agree on something, Emily brushes off a horrific crash at the sickest challenge of the season, Jordan completely shuts out his partner Kaz, and Kiki teaches Darrell Aussie lingo before he teaches her Tangerine puzzles! It’s the Challenge World Championships Episode 9 Recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro, Programming Notes, and Iceland Challenge Fun (00:35)The Sickest Daily Challenge and Emily's

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43:26

World Championship Episode 8 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/04/19

Everyone is sick but for very different reasons! Plus: the sun sets on team Argentina, the worst version of trivia I’ve maybe ever seen, we’ve got a new super team and everyone should be nervous, Emily vs Kiki finally hits maximum velocity, Sarah says what most of us are thinking, and Danny and Tori just can not get on the same page, and my goodness is it hilarious! It’s the Challenge World Championships Episode 8 recap, topics include:Cold Open (00:00)Intro and I Did a Daily Challenge in

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39:38

World Championship Episode 7 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/04/12

Jordan finally gets his Bananas redemption! Plus: my sneaky dark horses Emily and Yes step right on into the spotlight, Tori is doing everything she can to regain control of the house, USA gets the band back together for the briefest of moments, the MVPs must go it alone, everyones starting to get sick, Kaz and Theo are two mature adults, and KellyAnne puts on a masterclass in political planning that works to perfection! It’s the Challenge World Championships Episode 7 recap, topics include:Cold

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35:02

World Championship Episode 6 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/04/05

Grant jumps and misses, Bananas and Sarah butt heads, Tori and Danny would like to pass their vote, Amber finally has friends which leads to the Aussies being in shambles, KellyAnne gets to be her authentic self, both All Stars 3 winners are eliminated in the same episode, and did everyone in the cast not realize what an olympic gold medal in swimming meant? Of course she’s way freaking faster than all of you! It’s the Challenge World Championship Episode 6 Recap, topics include:Cold Open

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41:26

World Championship Episode 5 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/03/29

Move over Bananas, the real captain save a show is here and his name is Danny “Kiki’s Husband” McCray! Plus: Wes miscalculates, Kaycee speaks up, KellyAnne and Jodi are maybe out of the firing line, Grant doesn’t give a flying you know what about Jordan and Tori’s past, same as Sarah and Emily really don’t give a flying you know what about Jordan and Tori’s past, a stalemate is reached, and Kiki and Darrell earn a win that forces them out of the shadows and right into the decision making spotlight

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37:41

World Championship Episode 4 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/03/22

Not sure if you know this, but Wes is kind of a big deal... Plus: The Kangaroo court may be in session but it is certainly not in power, Danny is not about to spend a season feeling like the third most powerful person in a two person team, Bananas claims he never stabs in the back, Brihony fills in as TJ gets inducted, Argentina continues to be the easy target, Zara and Wes prove their position in the game, and Darrell just needs to cut his toenails and take a nap, then he’ll be ready to scheme -

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40:11

World Championship Episode 3 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/03/16

A blatant and pointless backstab has the Challenge house on edge! Plus: Danny and Sarah are skeptical of all the legends (partners included), Tori seems to think she’ll eventually get to be partnered with Jordan, Ben films a cleaning only edition of MTV Cribs, Benja reminds Jodi that she is amazing, then does so again, and again, and again, and again... Nelson and Jujuy can’t get momentum, and did we mention that Jonna just lied through her teeth and now KellyAnne is in full blown spite mode? It’s

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37:47

World Championship Episode 2 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2023/03/09

Poor performance mixed with isolation leads KellyAnne into a potential death spiral of paranoia! Plus: Jonna is the top draft pick, Bananas is the third draft pick, did I mention we had a Challenge draft? Hell yes we had a Challenge draft! Wes’ school of strategy is in session, Sarah remains a certified mob boss, Yes makes a rare political appearance, and Nelson and Jujuy are the most fun loving positively wonderful team that stands no shot in this game. It’s The Challenge World Championships,

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