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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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46:26

The Challenge USA Episode 8 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/08/25

King Leo-nitus of Argentina is de-throned! Plus: a great daily, the classic of classic eliminations, it’s an individual game now, Angela keeps winning while Sarah keeps losing, Survivor strong is a men’s only club, and Ben gets a big win on an emotional day. It’s the Challenge USA episode 8 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened on episode 8 (02:35).Breaking down the main storylines including Sarah's failed attempt, Ben's heartwarming moment, Leo being a star, a great

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42:53

The Challenge USA Episode 7 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/08/18

Professor Leo, Elimination King Leo, Cat Guy Leo, TJ complimenting Leo, all the Leos coming out to play today! Plus: enemies become partners, the power structure of the house flips, a blindfolded demolition derby, trivia used AGAIN, Cayla and Dom pull a power move, and TJ you do look fly as fuck today as you do everyday my man! It’s The Challenge USA Episode 7 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes Recap of everything that happened plot wise in episode 7 (03:23).Take your shot when you get your shot part

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01:28:13

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: The Gauntlet 3 (Season 15)

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/08/12

State of the Challenge at the time, basics of the season, and evolutions / history made during this season (04:33).Main storylines of the season including: Vets maybe the most dominant team ever, production absolutely fucking up this entire season, romance and hook ups everywhere you look, and new stars becoming faces of the show (16:41).Discussion of the dailys from this season and Award for Best Daily Challenge (38:04).Discussion of the eliminations from this season and the Award for Best

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43:30

The Challenge USA Episode 6 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/08/11

Justine Justine Justine! 3 and 0 in elims putting up some numbers! Plus: Tyson and Sarah begin their cold war, Leo overcomes his childhood trauma, David steps into the spotlight, Desi proves her strategic smarts, Kyra is sick, Shannon is injured, a wild daily challenge is played and Enzo will not jump even if it means his life in the game! It’s the Challenge USA episode 6 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes Recap of everything that went down on episode 6 (03:58).Main storyline of the episode: don't

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01:32:34

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: The Inferno 3 (Season 14)

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/08/08

State of the Challenge at the time, the basics of the season, and any evolutions that took place or history that was made (03:02).Breaking down major storylines of the season: CT punches Davis and gets sent home, Denver rookies hanging tough, new stars rising in profile, and Alton maybe losing his mojo (14:11).A discussion of the ugliness and negative culture that began to creep into the show and house on this season and how it would persist for many seasons to come (32:10).Award for Best Daily

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54:34

The Challenge USA Episode 5 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/08/04

We’ve got ourselves a Survivor on Survivor blindside! Plus: Cashay gets some closure, Tyson reclaims his throne, Sarah is ready to compete, Azah keeps all her eyelashes, Cayla forges an alliance, and Leo proves he is a cat, or doesn’t, or maybe does? I’m not sure but he talks about it a lot as usual. It’s The Challenge USA Episode 5 recap! Topics include:Introduction and program notes (00:38).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened in episode 5 (03:46).Storyline discussion including the lack of

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02:18:16

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: The Duel (Season 13)

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/08/01

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 13, The Duel, an all-time great season with so, so much to discuss. We cover it all using the following topics:State of the Challenge franchise, basics of the season, evolutions that took place and history that was made (05:56).The Diem and CT love story for the ages (23:43).Key West are the latest rookies to feel the wrath of the veterans in the house (49:28).Robin's ugly

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42:23

The Challenge USA Episode 4 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/07/28

TRIVIA TIME!!! Plus: Leo’s cat obsession hits new levels, Cashay is a goddamn professional, Tyson and Angela hold more power than we even though, TJ is having a blast as always on trivia day, and Big Brother 23 is ready to relive the past and get that petty revenge baby! It’s the Challenge USA episode 4 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened plot wise on episode 4 (02:28).Alyssa and Kyland prove they understand one of the all-time Challenge Truths which is to take your

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45:40

The Challenge USA Episode 3 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/07/21

Complete coverage of The Challenge USA Episode 3, topics include:Cliffnotes style recap of everything that happened in episode 3 (02:47).Does it make sense that they alliances are purely off pride in your former show (05:44).Other storylines including: don't be willing to go into elimination, the daily challenge, the elimination round, and some quick hitters on TJ being nice and Danny talking about his wife (13:45).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment and Episode MVP (30:01).Update my personal

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02:06:24

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: Fresh Meat (Season 12)

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/07/19

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 12, Fresh Meat, an all-time favorite of mine and one that by episode's end I will argue is in the running for best so far 12 seasons in! A lot to cover, we get to it all using the following topics:State of the Challenge, basics of the season, evolutions and history made (03:15).Main storylines of the season, including: Real World Austin vs everyone (20:30), Coral and Evan

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45:55

The Challenge USA Episode 2 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/07/14

Tyson, what a star! Plus: the algorithm releases its first pairings, Cinco and Cashay are reunited and forced to speak, TJ laughs at people falling into the water from dangerous heights for the first time this season, the politicking heats up in a big way, and Big Brother becomes the first show based alliance to fully turn on itself - who would have seen that coming! It’s the Challenge USA Episode 2 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened on this week's episode

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01:43:48

All Stars 3 Full Season Recap & Awards

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/07/13

All Stars 3 is officially in the books with Jonna (back to back) and Wes (now 3x) taking home the title. It was an awesome season, I really loved it, and there is a lot to discuss as we take one last long look back at the entire body of work. Topics include:Breaking down the main storylines, things that worked, and things that didn't in a segment I call The Good, The Great, The Bad, The Ugly (03:18).Awards for the Best Daily Challenge, Best Elimination, Best Quote and Best Moment of the Season

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01:02:10

The Challenge USA Episode 1 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/07/07

A brand new season (and franchise) of the Challenge is upon us with the premiere of The Challenge USA! New cast, new format, new place to watch, but same great TJ, same great Challenge games, and same great Challenge recap podcast (says the host of that podcast). A lot to cover with a premiere episode of a brand new version of the show, I get to it all using the following topics:Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened in episode 1 (05:16).Who the show catered to more - Challenge fans or CBS

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57:44

All Stars 3 Episode 10 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/07/06

We’ve got ourselves another back to back champion!! Plus: TJ goes soft, Wes needs some dramamine, we’ve got callbacks to past seasons everywhere you look, moonlit conversations about life and redemption, pounds of rotting animal parts are eaten, and two champions are officially crowned! It’s the All Stars 3 Finale episode recap, topics include:Introduction and programming notes (00:41).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happens in this finale episode (04:46).A stage by stage breakdown of the final

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01:43:17

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: The Gauntlet 2 (Season 11)

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/07/06

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season of The Challenge from start to finish. Today we are on to season 11, The Gauntlet 2, aka the first TJ Lavin hosted season! A lot to cover, we do so with the following topics:State of the Challenge, Basics of the Season, Evolutions & History Made (04:22).Storylines of the Season including: TJ hates quitters, Captains run the show, an alliance propositioned, and Jo's freak out and exit

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01:47:33

Challenge USA Season Preview w/ Paige from Most...

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/07/01

The Challenge USA launches next week and I of course have to do a full preview! The problem? I don't know who any of these Big Brother, Survivor, Amazing Race, or Love Island people are!?!? Luckily, I've got a heavy hitter within the Challenge universe here to help me out, as the Queen of Challenge Tik Tok and the host of Most Likely Two podcast, Paige, is here to help me sort through what we know, fill me in on every single cast member, and answer the burning question of what the f**k an algorithm

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59:19

All Stars 3 Episode 9 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/06/29

It’s finally time for TJ’s Final! Plus: Nehemiah EARNS him some stars, Kailah gets caught cheating, Wes is carb loading like a mad man, everyone's headed to a private island to run the final in that hot hot Panama heat, and Jonna and Wes use their legs and their brains to earn them the early leads! It’s The Challenge All Stars 3 Episode 9 recap, topics include:Introduction and programming notes (00:33).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happens in episode 9 (04:54).Storylines breakdown including

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58:07

All Stars 3 Episode 8 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/06/22

The penultimate episode of All Stars 3 is here and I am breaking it all down. Derrick's decision, Nia's search for confidence, Wes' call to Bananas, the late game obsession over stars, and everything else of consequence from this episode is discussed via the following segments:Introduction and programming notes (00:50).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened (03:32).A not-so-quick rant about the editing team setting unrealistic expectations and the negative impact it continues to have

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01:55:48

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: The Inferno 2 (Season 10)

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/06/21

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 10, The Inferno 2, our second straight sequel and a possibly all-time great season of The Challenge. Loads to get into, topics for the day include:The State of the Challenge at the time, basics of the season, evolutions in the show and history made on this season (04:59).Breakdown of the main storylines of the season including: the most competitive season to date, Beth vs her

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57:05

All Stars 3 Episode 7 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/06/15

Trivia time! TJ can't hide it and neither can we, this entire episode revolves around the best daily challenge of the season! Full All Stars 3 episode 7 recap, topics including:Cliffnotes recap of everything that went down (02:53).Breaking down the major storylines including Trivia day, my top 5 best wrong answers during trivia, grading of strategic decisions made, and Jordan gets sent home (05:32).Awards for Best Quote, Best Moment, and Episode MVP (40:51).Updating the power rankings heading into

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