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The champs are in the building! Johnny Bananas is joined by his fellow 'Challenge' 42 winners Tori Deal and Michele Fitzgerald to break down their championship run and one of the most brutal finals in 'Challenge' history. From sworn enemies to championship teammates, the trio gets into the messy politics, backstabbing, and unlikely alliances that led them to victory. Plus, they sound off on the CT controversy, Tori’s backlash, and the wild conspiracy theories claiming their win was rigged. The champs are setting the record straight, and they’re not holding back! Host: Johnny Bananas Guests: Tori Deal and Michele Fitzgerald Producer: Chelsea Stark-Jones Video Editor: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two decades of rivalry, betrayal, and one of the most complicated relationships in 'Challenge' history have finally come full circle! Six-time 'Challenge' champion CT joins Johnny Bananas to celebrate their long-awaited victory together and break down everything that went down on 'The Challenge 42'. From behind-the-scenes drama and the controversy surrounding CT’s medical scare to accusations that the final was rigged, the two aren’t holding anything back. Plus, CT opens up about his relationship with Phaedra Parks, the guys revisit some of their most infamous battles, and reflect on what it means to finally cross the finish line together after 20 years. This is one reunion you don’t want to miss! Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: CT Tamburello Producer: Chelsea Stark-Jones Video Editor: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Challenge' host TJ Lavin joins Johnny Bananas for a candid conversation about their longtime friendship and TJ’s years at the helm of the iconic competition series. The two reflect on the unmatched highs of winning a championship, the crushing lows of defeat, and everything in between. Plus, Johnny and TJ tackle fan theories that 'The Challenge' is rigged, set the record straight, and share some behind-the-scenes insight in this can’t-miss conversation! Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: TJ Lavin Producer: Chelsea Stark-Jones  Video Editor:  T Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis “Leti” Lete joins Johnny Bananas to spill all the tea on 'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats.' From their unlikely showmance to the love notes to Happy Meals to the bubble baths that started it all, the two revisit their romance and reveal what viewers didn’t see. Then, things get heated as Leti breaks down her explosive confrontation with Adrienne, her shocking elimination blind side, and the growing tension within the Blue Team. Plus, they debate a controversial elimination, clear up “Underwear Gate,” and reveal who’s really the pettiest of them all. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Alexis Lete Producer: Chelsea Stark-Jones Engineer: Chris Thomas Editor: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny is joined by 'Big Brother' Season 28 contestant Drew Campbell about how he made it to the final three, whether he deserves to be called a "weasel," what it was like playing with Dee Valladares, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Drew Campbell Producer: Sasha Ashall Engineer: Chris Thomas Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny is joined by controversial rookie Anna Leigh Wilson to talk about her tumultuous first season of ‘The Challenge,’ from coming in bright-eyed and bushy-tailed from ‘The Amazing Race,’ to her flirtation with Leo, and so much more.00:00 Anna Leigh’s reality television journey42:08 Anna Leigh and Leo1:08:53 Episode 11Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Anna Leigh WilsonProducer: Sasha AshallEngineer: Chris ThomasGuest Booking: Allie O’Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny is joined by Tori Deal to talk about her history on reality television and ‘The Challenge,’ her friendship with Johnny, her alliances going into Season 42, her Trial by Combat on Episode 10 against Sarah Rice, and so much more.00:00 Intro1:23 Tori Deal joins Johnny5:30 Tori's start in reality television13:25 Expectations coming into this season of ‘The Challenge’19:50 Tori's legacy in 'Challenge' history31:58 Johnny and Tori's relationship heading into this season46:50 Breaking down the Izzy situation50:38 Evaluating the rookie girls58;25 Becoming captain1:04:22 Tori and Jordan's relationship1:09:00 Breaking down the drama on Season 421:23:10 Recapping the Trial by Combat1:33:53 Previewing the rest of this seasonHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Tori DealProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesEditor: Tucker TashjianEngineer: Chris ThomasGuest Booking: Allie O’Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny is joined by Justin Hinsley to talk about Dee’s eviction from the ‘Big Brother’ house, his time on Season 41 of ‘The Challenge,’ his beef with Anna Leigh, the gritty elimination against Chris, and so much more.0:00 Dee being evicted on ‘Big Brother’13:20 Justin’s takeaways from Season 4118:47 Picking the teams on Season 4226:39 Justin’s experience on Team Orange33:29 Justin’s dramatic flair36:55 His beef with Anna Leigh49:24 Vets skating through on reputation55:23 Episode 91:06:01 Did CT and Cara throw challenges?1:13:23 Chris’s alliance with Tori and Michele1:18:50 Chris vs. Justin elimination1:24:44 Justin in the hot seatHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Justin HinsleyProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesGuest Booking: Allie O’Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny chops it up with his good friend and Season 42 castmate Leo Dionicio and talks about what really went down between him and Anna Leigh, how he feels about the triple DQ, his reaction to the rest of the cast being told on Episode 8, his vacation with Izzy in Thailand, and so much more!0:00 Catching up with Leo about Season 4116:10 Anna Leigh46:14 The "41 strong" alliance1:01:45 Leo, Nelson, and Josh being DQed1:10:30 Izzy and Leo in Thailand1:16:31 Leo’s lexicon1:24:26 Leo in the hot seatHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Leo DionicioProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesSocial Producer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny is joined by ‘Vets & New Threats’ and ‘Are You the One?’ contestant Will Gagnon to give the lowdown on this season and recap Episode 7. They talk about his new mentality coming into this season, the rise and fall of “41 strong,” and his relationship with Deb before Johnny surprises Will with a special guest! 0:00 Welcoming Will to the podcast (04:51) Eskimo brothers and Big Brother  (13:15) Season 41 versus 41  (18:27) 41 strong (25:00) The Mud Pitt challenge  (31:11) Let’s talk about Lette (36:40) Vets versus rookies (45:02)Will Gets a Surprise! (53:09) The prank (1:00:30) Final verdict  (1:02:41) The squad dynamic (1:12:48) Rapid-fire questions Host: Johnny Bananas Guests: Will Gagnon and Deb Chubb Producers: Ashleigh Smith and Chelsea Stark-Jones Engineer: Sarah Reddy Additional Production Support: Hannah Leikin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny is joined by rookie and ‘Love Island’ alum Deb Chubb to dig into all the drama from this season and recap Episode 6. They talk about her showmance with Will, Izzy and Cory’s messy relationship, Justin and Anna Leigh’s fight, and so much more!0:00 Welcoming Deb to the podcast29:12 Deb and Will53:34 Izzy and Cory56:08 Episode 61:11:04 Heights over water challenge1:15:09 Justin and Anna Leigh's fight1:19:40 Deb vs. Cara Maria elimination1:23:38 Rapid-fire questionsHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Deb ChubbProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesEngineer: Oscar De La LuzAdditional Production Support: Allie O’Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny is joined this week by Queen Sydney to talk about the terrible injury that took her out of Season 42, the alliances that are ruling the game, the many romantic dalliances of this season, and so much more.0:00 Catching up with Sydney12:45 Coming into Season 4223:23 41 Strong alliance31:26 Cara and the Blue Team35:38 ‘Love Island’ challenge edition48:54 Episode 4 nominations1:04:10 Sydney’s knee injury1:22:57 Rapid-fire questionsHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Sydney SegalProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesGuest Booking: Allie O’Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of Tyler Duckworth’s memory, please enjoy this episode, newly re-released with video, from 2021 with ‘Real World: Key West’ family for life Johnny Bananas, Tyler Duckworth, and Janelle Casanave. They reminisce about their time in Key West, Tyler’s toxic farts, and more stories from the past before talking about their experiences on ‘All Stars’ Season 2. Host: Johnny Bananas Guests: Janelle Casanave and Tyler Duckworth Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnny is joined by 'Challenge' legend Brad Fiorenza to recap Episodes 2-3 of ‘Cutthroat.’ They talk through the confusion and disqualifications of the skyscraper challenge, the fight between Josh, Adrienne, and Nurys, Keanu’s gameplay, Brad elimination against Keanu, and much more!00:00 Catching up with Brad5:50 Season 4228:48 Episode 2 skyscraper challenge46:54 Keanu’s game49:57 Reilly vs. Deb elimination51:15 Josh, Adrienne, and Nurys fight57:29 Episode 3 puzzle challenge1:00:26 The 41 Strong alliance and deliberation1:04:45 Brad vs. Keanu eliminationHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Brad FiorenzaProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesGuest Booking: Allie O'Donaghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s finally here! Johnny catches up with Chris Underwood, winner of ‘Survivor’ Season 38 and ‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2. They talk about his performance on ‘The Challenge: USA,’ discuss the difference between playing on ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Challenge,’ and recap all the drama from the premiere episode of ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat.’ 0:00 Welcoming Chris Underwood to the podcast13:22 ‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 226:22 Strategy on ‘Survivor’ vs. ‘The Challenge’31:58 ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Premiere Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Chris UnderwoodProducers: Sasha Ashall, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Allie O’Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices