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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager breakdown The Challenge: Cutthroat Finale!

In addition to our Wrap Party Panel that we put up earlier today - you know we also had to break the whole thing down with Scott and D talking about Part II of the Cutthroat final, our new champions, legacy and of course some of the controversy and questions stemming from this week! As always, this is exclusive to our Maniac-Level Patrons and above. We do cover the panel a bit so maybe best to view or listen to that first. This is a Free Preview of a much longer 90 minute episode that you can see or hear in it's entirely below.

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HERE IT IS, EVERYBODY!
Our FULL LIVE PANEL from the Challenge Mania NYC Wrap Party, featuring LETE, TORI, JUSTIN, JOHNNY, CT, NELSON, LEO, ANNA LEIGH & SYDNEY!

Normally, the full video of our live shows is an exclusive perk for Maniac Level Patrons and above. But this one felt different.This is probably the closest thing we’re ever going to get to a Cutthroat Reunion, and quite frankly, we want as many of you as possible to be able to enjoy it.So we’re making it available to EVERYONE. FOR FREE. Patrons, members, casual listeners, longtime supporters, brand-new fans. ALL OF YOU.

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We put a lot of time, energy and love into making these events happen, and getting to share nights like this with the people who have supported us over the years means more than you know. The cast and crowd certainly played their part as well so thank you to everyone that was in the house Wednesday night. For context, we had just shown the crowd the episode as well and took the stage to discuss it and the season as a whole immediately after. It was recorded in NYC this Wednesday, October 28th.

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That support is what allows us to keep doing what we do. YOUBut today, there’s no catch. No paywall. This one’s simply from us to you.Thank you for an incredible season, an unforgettable night in NYC, and for continuing to make Challenge Mania what it is. On to 2027 when / where we will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary All. Year. Long.

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Eric "Big Easy" Banks.

This MANIA REWIND is from an episode that initially aired during our first year of 2018. Because his Gauntlet III performance has been mentioned so much during this season and final, we felt it might be fun to dig up this Classic Challenge Mania ep from the early days!

While we know Eric went on to appear on All Stars Season 1 where he not only made his return but also made and finished the final, ultimately redeeming himself...this was the initial write up for the podcast back in 2018.

Big Easy was a Challenge mainstay for years, even though he hasn't made an appearance since Battle of the Seasons. Eric joins Derrick and Scott to talk about how he ended up on The Challenge in the first place, why he hasn't been back in a while, whether he wants to come back and what he's been doing since you last saw him!

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Scott Yager is joined by Wes, Tina, Brad, Jodi & Jonna Live from Indianpolis!

This show was recorded at Helium Comedy Club on Saturday, October 17th, 2026. Tales of The Duel, Jordan getting people fired, Wes on his recent beef with Chris Underwood and whether it has been squashed and MORE!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Part 1 of the 2 Part Cutthroat Final.

It's time to crown some Challenge Champions! We will find out who takes home the gold next week but in PART 1 of the final we almost had someone throw the whole thing, almost had someone get down on their knees and grovel, almost had someone get medically evacuated and more! We broke it all down and took your questions! Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above. This is a FREE PREVIEW of a much longer Bonus Podcast you can both Watch and Hear Ad-Free.

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Scott & Lindsay break down the last couple episodes of Survivor 51!

In the Open Era we may not do a podcast every week or every episode but guess what! We're back! Scott and Lindsay are back to talk Episode 4, Episode 3...maybe even a bit of movie talk. Who knows?! It's a OPEN ERA!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Leroy Garrett.

Leroy Garrett returns to the podcast for the first time in a while to catch us up on his last few years on and off the show!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down the final episode before TJ's Final on The Challenge: Cutthroat.

DID YOU SEE THE LAST F'N CHALLENGE!? - YES LETE...We did. And we broke it all down! Derrick and Scott talk about the daily, the tough decisions, the eliminations and the backlash! All this and MORE! Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above as always. This is a Free Preview that is just a small portion of a much longer 80+ minute full episode that is available in both Video and Audio below.

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Scott Yager is joined live on stage by Tori Deal, Aneesa Ferreira, Chris Underwood, Mark Long, Leo Dionicio, Josh Martinez & MORE! Recorded in Philly on Saturday, September 26th at City Winery!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down Episode 11 of The Challenge: Cutthroat.

Derrick and Scott are back bright and early to talk about Episode 11 of Cutthroat! Johnnys Underwear! And Elimination Circumstance we have rarely seen! Another Cast-Member goes home and the season marches on! Some course language we rarely get these days, even bleeped! PLUS a convo about "the rumors" about the future of The Challenge that Scott is getting predictably sick of. All this and MORE! Exclusive to Maniac Level Patrons and above as always. This is a FREE PREVIEW. To enjoy ALL of this Episode and ALL of our Breakdown Bonus Podcasts and more, sign up for the POD SQUAD!

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Lindsay and Scott are back to cover the OPEN ERA of Survivor! Plus Scott tells the story of Brock's First Concert after they recap the first two episodes of Survivor 51! Available Ad-Free to All Patrons and Members!

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Scott Yager is joined by Reality Author Lovell Holder.

Lovell Holder is a longtime Challenge Maniac who wrote a best-seller about a fictional Reality Competition Show that has everything we love about this wacky world and then some! Whether you have read The Book of Luke already or not (and you should!) you will love this chat about Reality TV, the current landscape and how it has evolved, what Reality Stars he has developed relationships with, what it was like doing Watch What Happens Live, how AI is changing publishing and MORE!

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We are throwing a crazy WRAP PARTY to close our Season 42 in New York City on Wednesday, October 28th and you do NOT want to miss it! Hear WHO will be there and HOW to get tickets cause there are NOT a lot!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are here to breakdown Episode 10 of Cutthroat AKA the Mercenary Episode AKA the Return of TWO Challenge Mania Hall of Famers AKA the UFC Episode!

We breakdown both eliminations and the epic face-to-face we have been waiting over 10 years for! PLUS...were there Male Mercenaries we just didn't see!?! All this and MORE!

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Scott Yager is joined Live on Stage by Bananas, Cara, Olivia, Theo, Will, Justin, Chavez & Mark from Phoenix, Arizona. This episode was recorded on Saturday, September 19th! This show was also filmed with Multi-Cam Coverage!

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined once again by one of our most epic guests ever...Isaac The Wolf.

One of our most popular guests ever from 2019 has finally returned to the show live and in studio. Now officially going by Isaac The Wolf, the Real World Sydney alum joins us to tell some of his famous stories once again! YOU CANNOT MISS THIS! He is truly a 1 of 1.

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager breakdown Episode 9 of The Challenge: Cutthroat.

Derrick & Scott are back to break down Episode 9 of Cutthroat, talk about that epic elimination, where the show goes from here with the cast alignment we are left with and more! We take your questions and discuss some of the fallout and and added commentary surrounding last week's 3 Person DQ. As always, this episode is Exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above. This a Free Preview of a much longer podcast (over 80 minutes) that you can get in Full Video as well as Ad-Free Audio by joining the Pod Squad!

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On this Bonus Podcast to kick off the week Scott Yager is back to talk about the brand new Traitors cast just announced and to recap the week of coverage surrounding The Uno Scandal. All this and more on Challenge Accepted.

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager break down episode 8 of The Challenge: Cutthroat.

Derrick and Scott are back to talk about tonight's incredibly newsworthy episode of The Challenge: Cutthroat that left everyone with more questions than answers. We do our best to address the elephant in the room of 3 of the season's most featured stars being removed for "violating the code of conduct" at the top of the episode while doing our best to address the uncertainty and intrigue that is swarming the internet at the moment that goes along with it. We talk about the immediate and potentially longterm effects on the rest of this season and beyond and do so while attempting to be respectful to the parties involved, the show as a whole and of course...you all. As always, this episode breakdown is exclusive to Maniac-Level Patrons and above and this is just a Free Preview.

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Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Kam Williams.

Kam Williams is one of the most accomplished female competitors to debut after Season 30. She joins us live and in studio to talk about where she has been, whether she would rather her or Leroy get that elusive first W, what it was like returning for All Stars 4 as a mom, the new studio she and Leroy are opening and much more!

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