Johnny Bananas

The Alliance breaks down TJ's "brutal" final while debating ski houses, snow vs. sand finals, and old school music before being surprised by Johnny Bananas to talk about everything Challenge both in this season and season's past after (SPOILER) winning his 7th championship. Thanks to everyone that listened throughout quarantine. Make sure to subscribe and rate 5 stars in order to give the podcast a chance to come back for another season. Don't quit on us, we won't quit on you!

The Alliance breaks down TJ's "brutal" final while debating ski houses, snow vs. sand finals, and old school music before being surprised by Johnny Bananas to talk about everything Challenge both in this season and season's past after (SPOILER) winning his 7th championship. Thanks to everyone that listened throughout quarantine. Make sure to subscribe and rate 5 stars in order to give the podcast a chance to come back for another season. Don't quit on us, we won't quit on you!

Snow, Ski Houses, And Special Guest Johnny Bananas

Tears were shed, friendships were strengthened, and bruises were formed before THE MOST BRUTAL FINAL EVER. We talk about car bowling, a beatdown in the Hell In A Cell of The Challenge, and the heartstrings being tugged by an unlikely source before pivoting from a Dog Walk preview podcast to a Dog Walk reaction podcast.

Tears were shed, friendships were strengthened, and bruises were formed before THE MOST BRUTAL FINAL EVER. We talk about car bowling, a beatdown in the Hell In A Cell of The Challenge, and the heartstrings being tugged by an unlikely source before pivoting from a Dog Walk preview podcast to a Dog Walk reaction podcast.

Bawling And Hall Brawling

It was an uneven episode for The Challenge, so things go off the rails right away as Captain Cons takes the floor. Following 14:30 minutes of chit chat about drinking with celebrities, we get into an elimination made to spark drama (albeit worthless drama in this case), some long awaited tears, and a RUTHLESS line from TJ as contenders continue to whittle away. We also dive into the proposed Old School Challenge with favorites like Mark Long, Landon, Darrell, and Rachel. Everyone have a Happy 4th and be safe out there! Especially you, Cons.

It was an uneven episode for The Challenge, so things go off the rails right away as Captain Cons takes the floor. Following 14:30 minutes of chit chat about drinking with celebrities, we get into an elimination made to spark drama (albeit worthless drama in this case), some long awaited tears, and a RUTHLESS line from TJ as contenders continue to whittle away. We also dive into the proposed Old School Challenge with favorites like Mark Long, Landon, Darrell, and Rachel. Everyone have a Happy 4th and be safe out there! Especially you, Cons.

There's No Crying In The Challenge

A little bit of canoodling led to a whole lot of drama with red skulls being hard to come by right before TJ's challenge. Bayleigh was fired up while Melissa has us all worried about her baby. But through it all, MTV continues to drop nothing but fire tracks.

A little bit of canoodling led to a whole lot of drama with red skulls being hard to come by right before TJ's challenge. Bayleigh was fired up while Melissa has us all worried about her baby. But through it all, MTV continues to drop nothing but fire tracks.

Oodles Of Canoodles

Another week, another challenge with tanks but not before some random nonsense talk for the first 7.5 minutes of the pod. It's down to the needy greedy and things are getting heated in the house. Namely Melissa making fun of Josh. We also get more last minute edits, Offspring, and an elimination before a solid Rest Of The Season On followed by a breakdown of Cons' awful Dogwalk draft and reminiscing about college at the 52 minute mark.

Another week, another challenge with tanks but not before some random nonsense talk for the first 7.5 minutes of the pod. It's down to the needy greedy and things are getting heated in the house. Namely Melissa making fun of Josh. We also get more last minute edits, Offspring, and an elimination before a solid Rest Of The Season On followed by a breakdown of Cons' awful Dogwalk draft and reminiscing about college at the 52 minute mark.

A LOT OF TANKS

Tonight the Alliance discusses one of the weirder episodes in Challenge history with Dee being fired days before it aired for comments she made about the Black Lives Matter movement that likely led to the heavily edited episode we watched tonight. We broke down yet another challenge with tanks, Bananas getting his groove back, Melissa's baby snagging another W, and just a very weird episode as the real real world made its way into The Challenge. FYI, with the episode being so short and choppy, we also had plenty of discussions about our favorite Nelly songs from 20:00-35:00 and ended with JJ heading back to work as well as Clem getting a vasectomy starting at the 1:00:00 mark for people that want more Challenge-centric content.

Tonight the Alliance discusses one of the weirder episodes in Challenge history with Dee being fired days before it aired for comments she made about the Black Lives Matter movement that likely led to the heavily edited episode we watched tonight. We broke down yet another challenge with tanks, Bananas getting his groove back, Melissa's baby snagging another W, and just a very weird episode as the real real world made its way into The Challenge. FYI, with the episode being so short and choppy, we also had plenty of discussions about our favorite Nelly songs from 20:00-35:00 and ended with JJ heading back to work as well as Clem getting a vasectomy starting at the 1:00:00 mark for people that want more Challenge-centric content.

E.I.

The Mega Powers explode along with potentially a few stomachs following tonight's challenge. We break down Josh breaking his face, the best/worst that Burger King has to offer, MTV's DJ continuing to ride a heater, and of course the battle we've all been waiting for: Wes vs. Bananas

The Mega Powers explode along with potentially a few stomachs following tonight's challenge. We break down Josh breaking his face, the best/worst that Burger King has to offer, MTV's DJ continuing to ride a heater, and of course the battle we've all been waiting for: Wes vs. Bananas

King Shit

We start this week's episode immediately on an AIM name tangent that goes until 12:58. After that, we discuss Big T taking a big L, the return of swimming challenges with all the usual hijinks (but no goddamn rats), Josh looking for a new enemy, and Aneesa getting that skull. Finally, we include a snippet of this week's Podfathers episode where we talked to Cory about being a reality star on both The Challenge and Teen Mom, having a baby during a pandemic, being a dad with some of his worst moments caught on camera, and of course beating Cons in an arm wrestling match.

We start this week's episode immediately on an AIM name tangent that goes until 12:58. After that, we discuss Big T taking a big L, the return of swimming challenges with all the usual hijinks (but no goddamn rats), Josh looking for a new enemy, and Aneesa getting that skull. Finally, we include a snippet of this week's Podfathers episode where we talked to Cory about being a reality star on both The Challenge and Teen Mom, having a baby during a pandemic, being a dad with some of his worst moments caught on camera, and of course beating Cons in an arm wrestling match.

AIM Names, Tunnels Without Rats, Drinks In The Air, And A Sit Down With Cory

A big flashback episode for anybody that went to college in the early-mid 2000s as we had foam pits and dumb drunk injuries. The Alliance relives some of their glory days while also trying to figure out what Nelson's endgame was on a night that changed EVERYTHING. A double elimination night.

A big flashback episode for anybody that went to college in the early-mid 2000s as we had foam pits and dumb drunk injuries. The Alliance relives some of their glory days while also trying to figure out what Nelson's endgame was on a night that changed EVERYTHING. A double elimination night.

Foam Pits, Drunk Injuries, And A DOUBLE ELIMINATION

Hurricane Nany showed up, Nelson got caught eating chess pieces again, the bunker is causing mental chaos, and Zach was back playing games with Jenna's heart. There may have been only drama and an elimination this episode but The Challenge keeps trucking like a certain someone that showed up big time when it mattered tonight.

Hurricane Nany showed up, Nelson got caught eating chess pieces again, the bunker is causing mental chaos, and Zach was back playing games with Jenna's heart. There may have been only drama and an elimination this episode but The Challenge keeps trucking like a certain someone that showed up big time when it mattered tonight.

Cup O' Noodles And Popcorn Emotions

The best MTV: The Challenge podcast in the universe

Love this podcast, so happy they are back, best thing that’s happened in 2020!!!

The Best MTV the Challenge Podcast!!

More Eddie, less Reags. In fact no Reags would be best.

Almost Perfect

No Quitters

Johnny Bananas joins the guys to talk about pulling one of the most ruthless moves in television history by taking the money from Sarah and running at the end of Rivals 3. Johnny also discussed the current state of The Challenge, how he got started in reality TV, what it was like to be turned into a backpack by CT, his thoughts on some of the biggest names in Challenge history, and what he plans to do now that he is $275,000 richer. Plus a special surprise guest called in and joined the podcast as we were recording.

Johnny Bananas joins the guys to talk about pulling one of the most ruthless moves in television history by taking the money from Sarah and running at the end of Rivals 3. Johnny also discussed the current state of The Challenge, how he got started in reality TV, what it was like to be turned into a backpack by CT, his thoughts on some of the biggest names in Challenge history, and what he plans to do now that he is $275,000 richer. Plus a special surprise guest called in and joined the podcast as we were recording.

Episode 29: The Johnny Bananas Interview

Yup, you read that right. The best host and coolest person in the universe, T.J. Lavin, joined us to talk about this season and past seasons of The Challenge, what happens behind the scenes, his favorite competitors, how he got chosen to host the show, and MUCH more. We also break down this week's episode and the After Show of what is quickly becoming The Abe Show.  If you haven't already, please make sure to follow T.J. on Twitter @TJLavin and check out his clothing line "Torque". Note: We had some connection issues with T.J. here and there but everything came out pretty well in the end. Don't quit on us, we won't quit on you.

Yup, you read that right. The best host and coolest person in the universe, T.J. Lavin, joined us to talk about this season and past seasons of The Challenge, what happens behind the scenes, his favorite competitors, how he got chosen to host the show, and MUCH more. We also break down this week's episode and the After Show of what is quickly becoming The Abe Show.  If you haven't already, please make sure to follow T.J. on Twitter @TJLavin and check out his clothing line "Torque". Note: We had some connection issues with T.J. here and there but everything came out pretty well in the end. Don't quit on us, we won't quit on you.

Episode 7: T.J LAVIN JOINS US! Oh Yeah, And Abe Is A Psycho

Johnny Bananas, Leroy, and Tony join The Alliance to talk about the new season of The Challenge, Roy Lee's lack of buoyancy, Tony's ever-growing family, Bananas' cerebral game, and much more.

Johnny Bananas, Leroy, and Tony join The Alliance to talk about the new season of The Challenge, Roy Lee's lack of buoyancy, Tony's ever-growing family, Bananas' cerebral game, and much more.

The Bananas Bunch

Evan and Kenny join the gang to talk about days of Challenge past, what goes on behind the scenes, stories from outside the show, what they are up to now, if they would have ripped Sarah's heart out like Bananas did, and much much more.

Evan and Kenny join the gang to talk about days of Challenge past, what goes on behind the scenes, stories from outside the show, what they are up to now, if they would have ripped Sarah's heart out like Bananas did, and much much more.

Evan and Kenny

The Alliance talks about The Final to the longest Challenge in the history of the planet and discusses the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad supertwist that MTV pulled on all its viewers. A couple of notes: 1. JJ's connection went in and out, so his audio was tricky. We got as much of it as we could. 2. There won't be another podcast this season. We may record a quick recap if the reunion is extra crazy, but that likely won't be the case. We also won't be doing the podcast for the Pros vs. Joes show that is next. 3. If this was our last podcast, we wanted to thank all of the listeners for their support over the years. You guys and girls are the best listeners in the universe and were the true MVPs of every season. We owe everyone a sincere thank you for all the support whether it was listening to the podcast, interacting with us on Twitter (@NoQuittersPod), or just saying hi when you saw us in person. You are truly the CT that carried us on your back.

The Alliance talks about The Final to the longest Challenge in the history of the planet and discusses the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad supertwist that MTV pulled on all its viewers. A couple of notes: 1. JJ's connection went in and out, so his audio was tricky. We got as much of it as we could. 2. There won't be another podcast this season. We may record a quick recap if the reunion is extra crazy, but that likely won't be the case. We also won't be doing the podcast for the Pros vs. Joes show that is next. 3. If this was our last podcast, we wanted to thank all of the listeners for their support over the years. You guys and girls are the best listeners in the universe and were the true MVPs of every season. We owe everyone a sincere thank you for all the support whether it was listening to the podcast, interacting with us on Twitter (@NoQuittersPod), or just saying hi when you saw us in person. You are truly the CT that carried us on your back.

Finally The Final

The Alliance was joined by Camila, Cara Maria, Tori, and Cory at Barstool HQ to discuss The Challenge: Dirty Thirty. First we talked to Tori (Are You The One Tori, not Brad's wife Tori) about what it's like being a rookie/AYTO scab in a Challenge house, being intimidated by her competitors, and how she ended up in reality TV.  Then we were joined by Camila who became the first ever recurring guest in No Quitters history (since the Bananas podcast with Clem was never technically recorded). We got The Camilinator's thoughts on this season, what her workout plan is all about, and  Cara Maria then became the second ever recurring guest on the show and dropped a huge announcement on our heads and talked about what it's like to have a crazy person as part of her "baggage". And then finally we had Mr. Popcorn Muscles himself Cory join us. JJ broke down how Cory could become more likable or actually just likable at all on The Challenge and we had an incredible showdown between Cory and Captain Hardo that may not have been the best competition for a podcast. But still fun nonetheless.

The Alliance was joined by Camila, Cara Maria, Tori, and Cory at Barstool HQ to discuss The Challenge: Dirty Thirty. First we talked to Tori (Are You The One Tori, not Brad's wife Tori) about what it's like being a rookie/AYTO scab in a Challenge house, being intimidated by her competitors, and how she ended up in reality TV.  Then we were joined by Camila who became the first ever recurring guest in No Quitters history (since the Bananas podcast with Clem was never technically recorded). We got The Camilinator's thoughts on this season, what her workout plan is all about, and  Cara Maria then became the second ever recurring guest on the show and dropped a huge announcement on our heads and talked about what it's like to have a crazy person as part of her "baggage". And then finally we had Mr. Popcorn Muscles himself Cory join us. JJ broke down how Cory could become more likable or actually just likable at all on The Challenge and we had an incredible showdown between Cory and Captain Hardo that may not have been the best competition for a podcast. But still fun nonetheless.

The Camila, Cara, Tori, And Cory Show

Shane joins The Alliance to discuss the Nicole/Cara/Laurel love triangle, the arrival of The Camilinator, Jenna and Camila skinny dipping, what The Challenge was like in the old days, if he plans on coming back on in the future, what his plan is for gay tourism in Charleston, and if space docking is a real thing.

Shane joins The Alliance to discuss the Nicole/Cara/Laurel love triangle, the arrival of The Camilinator, Jenna and Camila skinny dipping, what The Challenge was like in the old days, if he plans on coming back on in the future, what his plan is for gay tourism in Charleston, and if space docking is a real thing.

Episode 38: Shane And The Guys

Cara Maria

Cara Maria and Camila join the alliance at Barstool HQ to discuss this year's Challenge, how they got their starts on the show, what living with Abe is like, if Cara was playing Rock, Paper, Scissor, the Camilinator, how Jenna is really a wonderful person, and much more.

Cara Maria and Camila join the alliance at Barstool HQ to discuss this year's Challenge, how they got their starts on the show, what living with Abe is like, if Cara was playing Rock, Paper, Scissor, the Camilinator, how Jenna is really a wonderful person, and much more.

Episode 41: Cara Maria and the Camilinator

Clem, Connor, and JJ break down the first episode of Rivals III by talking about Jenna picking up where she left off, if Bananas has lost his fastball, Nicole coming out strong, Tony getting screamed at, Ashley's potential as the crazy Challenge girl, Camila's craziness, and much more.

Clem, Connor, and JJ break down the first episode of Rivals III by talking about Jenna picking up where she left off, if Bananas has lost his fastball, Nicole coming out strong, Tony getting screamed at, Ashley's potential as the crazy Challenge girl, Camila's craziness, and much more.

Episode 16: Rivals III Season Premiere

The Alliance discusses JJ's trip to Italy, the issues with the show, the trivia episode being a letdown, the Redemption House being the worst place in the universe, and Nelson potentially being actually good (okay, probably not).   Then Ammo joins the podcast around minute 26 to talk about his experience on Real World: Go Big Or Go Home, leaving the Mormon church, what he's been up to, what he thought of The Challenge, and why Dionne hasn't been on a Challenge season yet.

The Alliance discusses JJ's trip to Italy, the issues with the show, the trivia episode being a letdown, the Redemption House being the worst place in the universe, and Nelson potentially being actually good (okay, probably not). Then Ammo joins the podcast around minute 26 to talk about his experience on Real World: Go Big Or Go Home, leaving the Mormon church, what he's been up to, what he thought of The Challenge, and why Dionne hasn't been on a Challenge season yet.

Trivia And The Ammo Show

Clem, JJ, and Connor bid adieu to Leroy, and more importantly Averey. They also give some Mexican hospital stories, discuss the super twist, break down Tony's courting of Jessica, try to figure out when Tony may have shit his pants, and rain a ton of hate in Nate's general direction. Finally, the guys discuss who they want to see as Leroy and Averey's replacements. 

Clem, JJ, and Connor bid adieu to Leroy, and more importantly Averey. They also give some Mexican hospital stories, discuss the super twist, break down Tony's courting of Jessica, try to figure out when Tony may have shit his pants, and rain a ton of hate in Nate's general direction. Finally, the guys discuss who they want to see as Leroy and Averey's replacements.

Episode 17: The Rivals III Super Twist

The guys discuss Nelson's temper tantrum, how fun it is to destroy inanimate objects, CT The Dad, Sober Tony The Dad, the difference between fingerbanging and fingerblasting, Shane's quest for gay tourism in Charleston, Jenna and Zach's awkward relationship, and more.   Kailah then joins the podcast to break down what it's like behind the scenes and what people think about her now as opposed to during her time on The Real World.

The guys discuss Nelson's temper tantrum, how fun it is to destroy inanimate objects, CT The Dad, Sober Tony The Dad, the difference between fingerbanging and fingerblasting, Shane's quest for gay tourism in Charleston, Jenna and Zach's awkward relationship, and more. Kailah then joins the podcast to break down what it's like behind the scenes and what people think about her now as opposed to during her time on The Real World.

Episode 35: Drama, Father Time, Inanimate Object Rage, And Kailah

The guys briefly recap last week's episode with T.J. before discussing the return of CT, the Diem Challenge, Bananas predictably stabbing Anthony in the back, and Jenna once again proving she isn't so bad. Also, as we mentioned in the podcast, if you want to attend The Bloodlines Reunion Show in NYC next week (Thursday January 21st at 2pm) go to OnSetProductions.com and find the Apply For Tickets button.

The guys briefly recap last week's episode with T.J. before discussing the return of CT, the Diem Challenge, Bananas predictably stabbing Anthony in the back, and Jenna once again proving she isn't so bad. Also, as we mentioned in the podcast, if you want to attend The Bloodlines Reunion Show in NYC next week (Thursday January 21st at 2pm) go to <a href="http://OnSetProductions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OnSetProductions.com</a> and find the Apply For Tickets button.

Episode 8: CT Day, The Diem Challenge, The Puppet Master, And Jenna The Fox

Clem, Connor, and JJ discuss if/how The Challenge can be fixed, which new cast members they like, how much they hate Are You The One cast members, and thoughts on next week's episode.

Clem, Connor, and JJ discuss if/how The Challenge can be fixed, which new cast members they like, how much they hate Are You The One cast members, and thoughts on next week's episode.

Episode 20: Can The Challenge Be Saved?

Chief from Barstool Sports joins the fellas to talk about Ashley's MVP performance as a rookie, a fantastically sexually charged challenge, the disappointment of the new replacement team, and the latest twist after the challenge.

Chief from Barstool Sports joins the fellas to talk about Ashley's MVP performance as a rookie, a fantastically sexually charged challenge, the disappointment of the new replacement team, and the latest twist after the challenge.

Episode 18: Crazy Ashley, Soapy Boners, And More Super Twists With Barstool Chief

The Alliance talks about Camila's comments, Leroy's level headedness and likability, the elimination round, and a brief change of pace with some Super Mario Bros. 2 and 3 talk.

The Alliance talks about Camila's comments, Leroy's level headedness and likability, the elimination round, and a brief change of pace with some Super Mario Bros. 2 and 3 talk.

The Camilanator Gets Ugly

As you can imagine, the guys had plenty to say about this week's episode, with great cast members falling like flies. It was also this season's trivia episode, which always delivers the goods. And Big Cat drops a mollywhopper of an announcement on all of us.

As you can imagine, the guys had plenty to say about this week's episode, with great cast members falling like flies. It was also this season's trivia episode, which always delivers the goods. And Big Cat drops a mollywhopper of an announcement on all of us.

 Episode 5: The Red Episode, Trivia Week, And A HUGE Announcement By Big Cat

Bobby (AKA @BarstoolReags) joins Clem and Connor to discuss the Nany vs. Camila matchup, the old MTV Spring Break shows, the lack of challenges and eliminations this season, the Nate/Nicole puzzling romance, Amanda still picking fights, Brandon getting absolutely MURDERED by our boy TJ Lavin, who we hope the replacement team is, and a solid talk about boobs and strip clubs.

Bobby (AKA @<a href="https://soundcloud.com/BarstoolReags" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BarstoolReags</a>) joins Clem and Connor to discuss the Nany vs. Camila matchup, the old MTV Spring Break shows, the lack of challenges and eliminations this season, the Nate/Nicole puzzling romance, Amanda still picking fights, Brandon getting absolutely MURDERED by our boy TJ Lavin, who we hope the replacement team is, and a solid talk about boobs and strip clubs.

Episode 19: Don't Take Care, Hope To See You Never

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