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This Ends Your Time on the Challenge

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This Ends Your Time on the Challenge is a weekly podcast breaking down the drama, politics, and pure chaos of MTV’s The Challenge. Hosted by longtime fans Alicia (watching since day one) and Wiley (hooked since Dirty Thirty), we dive deep into each episode with sharp commentary, hot takes, and a little couch-side therapy for our favorite (and least favorite) competitors. Whether you"re a Challenge lifer or just here for the bananas, this podcast is your elimination-free zone—unless you deserve

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01:10:44

Season 42, Episode 10 - The Challenge Meets the UFC &...

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2026/10/01

The Challenge has entered the UFC era.With The Challenge now under the Paramount umbrella, we're getting a very unexpected crossover—and this week, Trial by Combat brings UFC energy straight to Bangkok.But first, we've got some serious housekeeping to do. We catch up on everything we apparently forgot to talk about last week, laugh way too much, and revisit Justin's bold claim that he “proved Tori's ass wrong.”Honey...CT proved YOUR ass wrong.Meanwhile, Team Blu-ray is officially an

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01:26:54

Season 42, Episode 9 - Everybody Hates CT Until They...

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2026/09/26

Two teams remain in The Challenge: Cutthroat II, and suddenly the rules—and the politics—have changed.With the game narrowing, everyone wants power, but becoming captain comes with a whole new set of consequences. A daily challenge leaves us questioning whether someone was actually trying to win, trying to lose, or playing an even bigger game than we realized.Meanwhile, CT is somehow both the problem and the solution. His teammates question whether they can trust him, accusations start flying, and

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01:45:14

Season 42, Episode 8 - Where the Hell Did Everyone...

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2026/09/20

WE MADE IT TO 50 EPISODES! And what better way to celebrate than having three Challengers mysteriously disappear from the season?Leo, Nelson, and Josh have broken The Challenge Code of Conduct and are sent home—but the episode gives us almost NO explanation. Production simply cuts them out of the season, leaving us with a LOT of questions.So, for our 50th episode of This Ends Your Time On The Challenge, Alicia and Wiley break down what happened, what wasn't explained, and what we initially

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00:58:43

Season 42, Episode 7 - CT Proves Why He's CT | The...

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2026/09/12

We're back with another episode of The Challenge: Cutthroat II, and this week starts with Nelly knowing he doesn't have the votes for a mutiny—but that isn't going to stop him from airing his grievances.Then it's time for Perfect Match, and CT immediately finds himself in the crosshairs. Justin wakes up ready to talk some shit, while CT is already looking gassed. But there's a reason CT keeps telling his team not to burn him out before the puzzle...Because the Orange Team goes

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00:54:35

Season 42, Episode 6 - Mutiny, Lies, and the Cock...

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2026/09/04

We're back in Bangkok for another episode of The Challenge: Cutthroat II, and this week we're bringing a very special guest to the couch: Gretchen, Wiley's alter ego, has officially entered the game. And because Wiley turned 30 this week, he's also entered his Dirty Thirty XXX Era.You're welcome.This week, we finally get some serious tea on Lete, courtesy of the always-reliable Alicia, as we question just how much of her past experience may have been embellished. Meanwhile, Nelly

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01:13:24

Season 42, Episode 5 - This Episode Is DIRTY | The...

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2026/08/30

This episode is DIRTY.The permanent team captains have arrived, and we're learning exactly what that means for the rest of Cutthroat II. These captains are now permanently safe from elimination, they'll hold the power over their teams, and they'll ultimately have a say in how the money gets divided at the end of the season.Unless, of course, someone decides to overthrow them.Bananas has some thoughts on who should hold that power, while Michelle somehow manages to make another

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01:18:45

Season 42, Episode 4 - Is Polidicking Sex Work? | The...

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2026/08/21

We're going UNDERWATER in Bangkok—and somehow the real danger isn't drowning. It's the sexual tension.This week on This Ends Your Time On The Challenge, we're taking issue with the name “Infiltration Dive” because apparently nobody remembers that this challenge was already called Air Pockets on Battle of the Bloodlines. And honestly? Air Pockets is just better.Cara and Nelson struggle in the water, putting the Blue Team at a serious disadvantage, while Lete proves once again that she

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00:36:34

Season 42, Episode 3 - Keep My Name Out of Your...

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2026/08/14

Season 42 is heating up in Bangkok, and this week, Nurys is ready to stir the pot.The daily challenge may have been a little visually boring, but thankfully, the drama more than makes up for it. The Gray Team finally doesn't win, Keanu knows he's going in, and suddenly everyone has an opinion about who should be sitting in elimination.And then there's the Adrienne, Josh, and Nurys drama.Rumors are flying, feelings are getting hurt, and Nurys is NOT interested in being dragged into

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01:10:35

Season 42, Episode 2 - Put Your Bikini Over Your...

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2026/08/13

Season 42 continues in Bangkok, and apparently crying won’t get you off this roof.This week on This Ends Your Time On The Challenge, we're talking power plays, questionable alliances, mystery boxes, and one VERY creative interpretation of the rules.Tori and Keanu make a deal that could benefit both of them, while Keanu starts playing aggressively enough that we're already wondering if he's trying to run the game—or run himself straight into trouble.Meanwhile, Lette exfoliating her legs in the pool

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00:58:59

Season 42, Episode 1 - Fuck Yeah, Cutthroat II!...

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2026/08/10

Season 42 is HERE, and we're heading to Bangkok for The Challenge: Cutthroat II!The third season of This Ends Your Time On The Challenge kicks off with a sprint through the streets of Bangkok, three team captains, a whole lot of picking and choosing, and a brand-new set of rules that has us wondering just how much trust is actually going to exist between teammates.We’re talking Cutthroat nostalgia, the infamous Banana Backpack, Bananas' history of screwing over his partners, and a new twist

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00:59:45

Season 38, Episode 18 & Episode 19 - Did the Duckweed...

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2026/06/23

The Ride or Dies final continues, and we're starting to think the duckweed may have been affecting more than just the contestants. Jordan and Aneesa's partnership reaches a boiling point, Nany suffers a painful knee injury, and the finalists are tasked with dropping chalk bombs from a moving helicopter in one of the strangest checkpoints we've ever seen.Meanwhile, the women repeatedly figure out the correct answers while their partners refuse to listen, Tori & Devin keep racking up wins, and

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00:43:31

Season 38, Episode 17 - The Final Part 1: This Final...

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2026/05/07

The FINAL is finally here—and it’s every bit as brutal, chaotic, and emotional as you’d expect. In this episode of This Ends Your Time on the Challenge, we break down one of the most intense finals in recent memory, from grueling endurance checkpoints to moments that had us questioning how far is too far.We dive into the dynamics between teams as the pressure hits a boiling point, including rising tensions, unexpected frustrations, and whether trust can actually survive a final. Of course, we had to

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00:57:57

Season 38, Episode 16 - No More Coasting: Bananas...

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2026/05/04

he “most important challenge of the season” lives up to the hype as tensions peak and every decision carries real consequences. With the final looming, alliances are tested, strategies are questioned, and one major player can’t avoid elimination any longer.From ice baths and mind-bending puzzles in the Frozen Senseless daily to TJ’s signature sarcasm, this episode delivers chaos, comedy, and clutch performances. Devin continues to steal the show with some of the best lines of the season, while

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01:13:52

Season 38, Episode 15 - Knots, Chaos & a Landslide:...

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2026/05/04

The elimination continues—and it turns into a straight-up clash of styles: agility vs. experience, finesse vs. grit. Kaycee & Kenny come in fast, but Jordan & Aneesa come in relentless. What starts as a knotty battle quickly becomes a masterclass in endurance, strategy, and willpower—and the result? Not even close.But the real story isn’t just the win… it’s how Jordan pulls something out of Aneesa we’ve never quite seen before. Motivation, pressure, and a little bit of madness collide in one

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01:21:21

Season 38, Episode 14 - Roses Are Red, This Game Is...

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2026/04/19

A soft moment lands in the middle of a very unserious game. Lines get blurred, confidence starts outpacing logic, and a few people might be playing a completely different game than everyone else. We get into the conversations that didn’t sit right, the decisions that felt… ambitious, and why this episode might age badly for certain players. Plus, a daily that exposes more than intended and an elimination that reminds everyone what this game actually is.Keywords:The Challenge recap podcast MTV The

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01:18:45

Season 38, Episode 13 - Messy Fessy Forsakes Moriah |...

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2026/04/11

On this episode of This Ends Your Time on the Challenge, we break down one of the messiest episodes yet. Fessy is wrong (again), Moriah sees the game clearly, and Jordan never promised anyone safety—despite the drama.From puke-inducing smoothie chaos during the daily to Devin stepping in as the ultimate MVP spotter, this challenge was absolute madness. Plus, we dive into the endurance, puzzle, and bungee elements that led to a devastating loss for the yellow team.At interrogation, Moriah keeps it

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01:02:04

Season 38, Episode 12 - Heat in the Kitchen and Fire...

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2026/03/20

We’re recapping The Challenge Season 38, Episode 12, and honestly… what was this episode?Alicia’s kitchen is on fire, we cannot figure out eye masks to save our lives, and Devin & Horacio deliver the most chaotic pep talk of the season: “I’m a dog!”Jordan gets real during his call home about Ukraine—but later flips the script when Tori tries to save Fessy, leading to one of the most interesting (and messy) decisions of the game so far.Plus: Bananas vs. Fessy turns into a mutual “no YOU go into

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00:49:14

Season 38, Episode 11 - Chaos, Lies, Farts, and...

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2026/03/15

On this episode of This Ends Your Time on the Challenge, we dive into all the wild Challenge drama: backdoor votes, paranoia, and contestant chaos. Trivia brings out farts, dry heaves, and even a psychic moment from Wiley. Who’s really thinking for themselves—Moriah or Amber? Backstabbing, secret alliances, and spy-vs-spy scheming dominate the episode, while Nurys’ apology sparks debate. Plus, competitive eating challenges, pop culture references from R2D2 to the Williams sisters, and Bob Mackie’s

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00:51:44

Season 38, Episode 10 - Horacio Be Nimble, Horacio Be...

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2026/03/15

Is Chris 'CT' Tamburello preparing for life beyond The Challenge? Rumor has it he pitched himself for Dancing With the Stars, adding to a growing list of reality TV appearances that includes The Traitors and Worst Cooks in America. Naturally, this sparks our latest conspiracy theory: is CT secretly studying other shows to gain an edge back on The Challenge?Meanwhile, the team dynamics keep heating up. Faysal 'Fessy' Shafaat is feeling very confident about the powerhouse squad he

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00:37:34

Season 38, Episode 9 - Mini Final Meltdowns & The...

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2026/03/02

It’s a MINI FINAL, which means egos are fragile, alliances are exposed, and puzzles are once again the great equalizer.Before we even get into The Challenge Season 38, Episode 9, we have to address some pressing matters: The Overlord makes a dramatic post-snow appearance demanding treats, Wiley admits to not recognizing Analyse from Extracted, and we collectively agree this season of Worst Cooks in America is… not giving.Now to the chaos.Olivia may have forgiven Nelson, but we absolutely did not

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