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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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01:53:04

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: Battle of the Sexes 2...

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/06/11

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 9, Battle of the Sexes 2! Our first ever sequel! Loads to talk about as always, topics covered on the full season recap include:State of the Challenge at this time, the basics of the season, evolutions that took place and history that was made (04:17).Breaking down of the main storylines of the season including the men's team unity vs the women's team self-preservation, vets vs

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55:09

All Stars 3 Episode 6 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/06/08

Is Nia a professional Pool Player? Because what a freaking shot! Plus: Brad and MJ keep on beefing, KellyAnne takes aim at the Treehouse, it’s Nehemiah’s birthday… ok well close enough, puzzle reputations and curses alike are put on full display, and thank the Challenge gods that they have finally given these people a device to do a scratch off based challenge with that is not their fingernails! It’s the Challenge All Stars 3 Episode 6 recap, topics include:Cliffnotes Recap of everything that

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50:23

Challenge News Roundup (Challenge USA, Ride or Dies...

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/06/07

A lot of news and announcements have been happening in The Challenge universe and I've got to get some opinions about them off of my chest, so here we go! Topics covered include:The Challenge USA: the recent promo, possible productions struggles, and I have inside info!?! (06:24).Flagship season 38: the two people who didn't get cast and I'm livid over, the theme should be cool but leaves me cold, and quick notes about some vets making returns (21:39).The Challenge documentary: thoughts on the first

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01:00:01

All Stars 3 Episode 5 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/06/02

Here one episode gone the next, Beth, we barely knew ya! Plus: a mid-season format shake up, majority alliances flex their numbers, the least fun club night in history, a genius game move disguised as a vow of friendship, and an elimination match that the entire season has built to thus far! It’s the Challenge All Stars 3 Episode 5 recap! Topics Include:Cliffnotes Recap of the entire plotline for episode 5 (03:19).Major Storyline: Beth was here now she isn't (07:04).Major Storyline: Wes makes a

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01:17:23

All Stars 3 Episode 4 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/05/25

Big bad Beth is back in the building annnd… she’s already quit! Plus: Brad and Kailah stay winning, MJ stays being targeted, Darrell stays being afraid of heights, Wes stays scheming, Veronica and Beth stay disliking each other, Kendal stays being the sweetest and best human, and Jordan stays the elimination king! It’s the All Stars 3 episode 4 recap! Topics covered include:Introduction (00:40).Cliffnotes Recap (03:38).Storyline: Beth is here (07:16).Storyline: Daily Challenge (28:07).Storyline:

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02:00:42

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: The Inferno (Season 8)

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/05/25

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 8, The Inferno! Iconic and memorable moments abound as we head to Acapulco to watch 20 Real World and Road Rules alum battle it out for glory. Topics covered on the full season recap are:State of the Challenge franchise at the time, Basics of the Season, and Evolutions & History that took place (05:23).Season Storyline: Road Rules kicks Real Worlds ass (24:47).Season

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01:08:07

All Stars 3 Episode 3 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/05/19

How does Wes pull this off? That is one of many questions we've got to ask and answer regarding episode 3 of All Stars 3. An inflection point episode in the season, with so much to talk about. Of course, it is all covered in deep detail, topics including:Introduction (00:47).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened in episode 3 (03:44).Storyline breakdown: the Treehouse alliance (08:09).Storyline breakdown: Wes being the sun that the other males revolve around (17:04).Storyline breakdown: Two

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01:02:03

All Stars 3 Episode 2 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/05/13

TJ is in his bag! A full blown roast of Tina combined with maybe his best fake out of all time? Plus: Poolside photoshoots for the boys, Kailah is eager to get political, a puzzle nearly takes out my top ranked female, Mark checks in with his mother as well as his Mark doll, our first medical DQ of the season, an elimination battle of wills, and this Yes vs Wes thing is going to be really hard to say over and over... It’s the Challenge All Stars 3, episode 2 recap!We cover it all via the following

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01:07:11

All Stars 3 Episode 1 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/05/12

All Stars is back! So much goes down this episode! We've got Tina and Veronica reunited, players old and slightly less old coming in and sizing each other up, a jungle themed house party, TJ dropping twists already, a personal favorite being eliminated, a whole bunch of sweat, and a whole bunch of Wes! We cover it all via the following topics:House keeping notes and introduction to the season (00:47).Cliffnotes recap of everything that happened during the episode (07:10).Break down of all the major

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01:54:26

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: The Gauntlet (Season 7)

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/05/07

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 7, The Gauntlet, a personal all-time favorite of mine! Very excited for this deep dive today, topics that are covered:The state of The Challenge franchise heading into The Gauntlet and the monumental evolutions in show and game that would take place this season (05:43).A rundown of all the major storylines that shaped the season including Sarah Greyson's historic season, the

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02:29:18

All Stars 3 Preview Extravaganza

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/04/29

All Stars 3 arrives on May 11th and your dedicated Historian is here to preview it all! So much to cover, so little time, here's how it goes down:Open, housekeeping, and agenda (00:11).State of the Challenge franchise (07:26).All Stars 3 basics: what we know and a brief trailer breakdown (20:41). Breaking down the entire cast's total stats (39:25).Player by player cast bios including their origin seasons, full stats, best performance, best moment, strengths, weaknesses, and one wish for them this

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01:34:33

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: Battle of the Sexes...

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/04/18

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 6, Battle of the Sexes, a season with the most cast members, most episodes, most controversy, and most weddings (yes, weddings) in the series to date! Topics that are covered:The state of The Challenge franchise heading into season 6 and the evolutions in show and game that would take place throughout (03:32).A rundown of all the major storylines that shaped the season including

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01:32:18

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: Battle of the Seasons...

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/04/11

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 5, Battle of the Seasons, a monumental season in Challenge history as so much evolution takes place and so many Challenge legends begin making their mark! On the pod I cover:The state of The Challenge franchise heading into season 5 and the evolutions in show and game that would take place throughout the season (04:34).A rundown of all the major storylines that shaped the season

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01:35:16

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: Extreme Challenge...

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/03/28

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 4 today, Extreme Challenge, a wonderful season with lots to love. On the pod we cover:The State of the Challenge going into the season and Evolutions made during it (02:49).Discussion of the main storylines of the season including: Ayanna being sent home, Real World dominating throughout, rivalries and romances, celeb cameos, and more (16:14).Hand out awards for the seasons Best

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01:23:23

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: Challenge 2000 (Season 3)

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/03/18

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 3 today, Real World Road Rules Challenge 2000, a wonderful season with lots to love. On the pod we cover:State of the Challenge going into the season and evolutionary moments for the franchise (01:03).Basic facts and stats (12:12).Main storylines of the season (20:36).What aged the best and the worst (32:17).Awards for Best Quote, Best Daily Challenge, Best Moment, Best Episode

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01:09:52

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: Real World Road Rules...

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/03/12

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! We are on to season 2 today, Real World Road Rules Challenge, which some may consider the actual first season. On the pod we cover:State of the Challenge going into the season (06:14).Basic facts and stats (11:28).Storyline of the Season plus some secondary (19:48).What aged the best and the worst (30:40).Awards for Best Quote, Best Daily Challenge, Best Moment, Best Episode and a Season MVP

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01:14:37

Full Season Rewatch & Recap: Road Rules All Stars...

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/03/08

I'm earning my stripes as a true Challenge Historian by rewatching and recapping every single season! It all starts today with the origin of the franchise we all love, the first ever season, 1998's Road Rules All Stars!Intro and programming notes (00:11).State of the Challenge at the time (08:38).Grading the season and high level pros/cons (21:20).What's aged the best/worst (33:37).Awards for the best daily challenge, best moment, best quote, best episode and our season MVP (40:00).#TheChallenge

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48:46

NEWS: The Challenge Goes Global... Again (Plus the...

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/03/01

The Challenge Historian Podcast is back from it's winter break to cover the groundbreaking news dropped on the Challenge world last week that a brand new version of the show would be coming to CBS in the very near future. On today's show we break down everything about this news as well as announce our newest project here at The Challenge Historian: The 2022 Challenge Series Rewatch!The 2022 Challenge Series Rewatch announcement and details (01:20).Recapping and opining on the Challenge CBS / War of

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01:36:32

All Stars 2 Season Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/01/22

All Stars 2 is in the books! We take one final (and long) look back at another fantastic season, breaking it all down, handing out some awards, and diving into the controversy surrounding the final.Intro and programming notes (00:10).Explaining and discussing the controversy surrounding this seasons Final and what we've learned about it from Janelle's podcast interview and the EW interviews others have done (05:44).Handing out a grade for the season as a whole (32:49).Awards for the best daily

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58:26

All Stars 2 Episode 10 Recap

The Challenge Historian ·

2022/01/14

WE HAVE OUR CHAMPIONS! Plus: so many puzzles my brain hurts just watching, some deliciously disgusting food, one team catches a massive break, TJ’s final proves too much for one challenger, and we ask the all important question, which one of those dudes farted by the fire?! It’s the All Stars 2 Episode 10 recap!Open and programming notes (00:36).Cliffnotes style recap of everything that happened in episode 10 aka TJ's Final (03:08).Storylines breakdown including the final as a final and every teams

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