MTV's Official Challenge Podcast

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MTV’s The Challenge embarks on its monumental 40th season and “MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast” is coming along for the wild ride. Da’Vonne Rogers and Devyn Simone take you behind the scenes of “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras,” as the largest cast ever – 40 fan-favorite Challengers from the past 26 years of gameplay – duke it out for the one-million-dollar prize. Each week, cast members join them to spill the tea on the relentless challenges, heartbreaking eliminations, and all the juicy drama among the seasoned Veterans. The path to glory is far from easy, but one of these legend’s names will be etched into eternal Challenge stone. 

Watch “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras” on MTV and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. 

MTV's Official Challenge Podcast is the only official companion podcast to The Challenge franchise. Hosted by veteran Challengers each season, every episode features in-depth recaps and behind-the-scenes insights you can't get anywhere else. Don't miss all the previous seasons of MTV's Official Challenge Podcast starting with Challenge 36.

MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast listeners can use discount code "CHALLENGE20” for 20% off all The Challenge products on ParamountShop.com.

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  • housework and podcasts
    Devyn + Da’Vonne
    These two women are naturals at interviewing and podcasting. Their dynamic and interview style works because they aren’t current contestants so they really hold challengers accountable. When they are the hosts the show is a must listen for me! I agree about spoiling with the eliminated contestant in the title. I can’t always get through the whole show the night it airs. Please keep these two as the hosts permanently, when it is not them it becomes a “never listen” for me the vibes just aren’t there.
  • Bertoke41
    Huge fan but…
    I’m a HUGE fan of the podcast, but I’m one spoiler away from having to unsubscribe. Every Thursday morning your podcast automatically downloads to my feed and it always lists the person eliminated from the night before… can you at least put it in the summary rather than the title?!! I beg of you, please!!!!
  • shannonbreanne2019
    Spoilers!!
    I love the challenge and I have to unsubscribe from this podcast because it’s always the eliminated player in the title that comes out the same night as the episodes!! If I don’t get a chance to watch as it airs it’s always spoiled.
  • Gabby Francois
    Team Nia forever!!
    I just finished listening to your interview with Nia! I love your commentary and thank you both for giving Nia her flowers! I’ve been blowing her comments this season because I’m so impressed with her. It’s not very often we see people literally grow up and mature in reality tv but Nia has done the work and now instead of people wanting to leave the room when she shows up, people are all saying good things and want her to be around. For Jenny to say that she felt more support from Nia than her own teammates speaks to the love that is radiating from her! 🤗
  • Lola_B11
    Read the Comments
    How many people have to tell you the name of the episode is a spoiler?!? We don’t all watch the day of!!! Don’t care if you interview the people eliminated but you don’t have to put their name in the episode title.
  • Nickfinnnnnn
    Stop interviewing eliminated players
    Stop interviewing players that were just eliminated or putting their name in the title of the episode!!! It’s such a spoiler for people that can’t watch it when it’s live. So frustrating from this podcast
  • GameSetMatch4Fed
    Great podcast! Except…
    I love this podcast! And I love you ladies! But please don’t put the contestants name in the title of the episode. Because 9 times out of 10 - it’s the contestant who lost. When I’m looking at all my available pods to listen to (& haven’t had a chance to watch the latest episode of The Challenge) it give it away. Other than that, I love you gals!!
  • HZV14
    Yes!!!
    Thanks for letting your guests speak their truths and actually get interviewed! You make it about them and their perspectives. I’m hooked!
  • IvetteDL
    Love!
    I love Devyn & Da’Vonne! They way they play off each other is perfect!
  • crystal29
    Stop the title spoilers!!!
    I am the biggest challenge fan. But I have a life an often can’t watch the show the day it comes out. Stop spoiling it for us by putting the name of the outgoing challenger in the episode title. You guys are killing me. Also. Love a lot of the insight, but PLEASE stop making excuses for castmates and their abusive behavior. It is a game, but Laurel especially has been abusing her cast mates for years. That is not game play. That’s trauma that she needs to address or not come on the show. Thanks guys!
  • hab525
    Love the show, but leave the guest out of the title!
    *Edit*. I’m going to keep reducing the star rating until you stop listing the eliminated guests in the title of the episode. It’s such a huge spoiler. The podcast is good (ok) but not with the eliminated guest in the title.
  • AlisonLeilani
    Challenge Host Alumni’s only
    I really like Devon as the host but feel Da’Vonne’s perspective doesn’t hold a lot of weight. She is a little extra and loud and needs to tone it down. Keep challenge OG hosted! The show is more interesting with the players that hold history and actually have won.
  • JShaunG4249
    Spoilers
    I love the podcast but I have to unfollow because you spoil who wins/loses every week. Keep their name out of the title for at least 24 hours. Get it together.
  • Questioning mom
    So disappointed
    I only listen with D and D but totally disappointed with Season 40 coverage. I could not believe that Devon had the nerve to say Josh was too sensitive to Tori’s backstabbing a couple of weeks ago but the worst part is their inability to EVER truly call out Laurel. This podcast hates Cara and can’t be more obvious about it. They finally decided that Laurel gets a “timeout” this week but only because they could give it to both of them. I’ve listened to. four podcasts on this last episode and this is the only podcast that continued to be blind to Laurel’s horrid behavior. I’m unsubscribing.
  • Groovyhalo1
    Defending Laurel
    It’s gross the way you defend Laurels behavior. I realize Cara isn’t totally innocent but Laurel is getting a great edit. She bullies everyone not just Cara. I understand you paycheck depends on spreading the love for Laurel but it’s gross.
  • cliff876543
    Really gross laurel white washing
    Unsubscribed. All the inside leaks have come out re laurel holding domestic abuse over cara’s head. They know about this and have been making excuses all season. Just can’t support it. It’s super gross.
  • Ty tree
    Season 40
    Started to enjoy the podcast again… then you guys went and ruined it. I guess you guys think Michele just walked up and started talking to Laurel, Cara just supports woman to antagonize Laurel. Were we watching the same show? We all know what an evil abusive person Laurel is, even if editing is trying to portray something else. I get it, don’t want to get in Laurels bad side then she will never be on the podcast again. You are 2 strong women, do you not support strong women? Laurel does not! She is all about the guys, but is not about supporting women. I think this podcast may have finally done it for me.
  • BHB222
    Da'Vonne Rogers needs to go.
    New season and still can’t listen to the podcast because of De’Vonne. She’s too loud, she interrupts too much. Too ghetto. Unfollowed the show since she’s seems to be a regular this season. Will listen to the podcast next season, when hopefully, she won’t be on again.
  • pkngresz153285
    Tony time
    I just have a question about why is it OK for Avery to stand her ground and what she wanted to do but according to both of you, Devon and Devon it was not OK for Tony to stand his ground and what he wanted. I didn’t think that was fair at all how you spoke highly of Ryan not of Tony. He had his reasons. They’re on the same team. Granted according to Avery and only to Avery he didn’t talk about it. But as you both pointed out it would be been smart to put Casey and Kyland in to take too strong players out and to save both players on area three. They already lost Leroy now they lost Tony. I think E3 is going to go down. Even though I love them. I will say I do love your show and listen to it weekly. but only a four star rating this week due to. I didn’t like the bias between Avery being able to stand her ground, but Tony was not able to stand his ground.
  • SHHA1981
    Bring back Anessa!
    Hey Da’Vonne! If you are going to do a podcast. Respect the guests by pronouncing their names correctly. “Horacio” is a silent H! He has mentioned that numerous of times! You wouldn’t like it if people mispronounced your name! Bring back Anessa please. Also Da’Vonne stop laughing every other sentence.
  • SR201308
    Look forward to it every week
    I’m so excited to have D & D back! Please never leave again! I can always count on the girls to keep it real and funny!
  • M1038.23
    Excellent
    I love listening to D and D. They are hilarious and such a great duo.
  • KatKimChallenge
    Devyn and Davonne are back!!!
    So glad D&D are back!!!!
  • Music Thoughts By Me
    Love this Podcast But Some things have to change
    I have very deep love for Aneesa and Tori, but their take on All Stars 4 really impacted my enjoyment due to their biases. If Cara was not on the season I felt there could have been more balanced take. Their takes felt like it lack sympathy, empathy, and sided too much on who they were friends with. I don’t need them to like Cara or any competitor they had such a massive feud with but I do need them to be fair to them. The treatment that she and Steve endured in the season was overlooked. I know they have a better relationship with Laurel but when Tori mentioned in one of the episodes it was okay of cara to talk about Laurel’s relationship even though it was publicized and she was brought into the drama and the back and forth treatment and the belittling made me see them in a different light. I don’t want to hold their perspective against them because I think we can all grow, but it was massively disappointing from Anessa and Tori to lack that empathy especially when both have had relationships in the house that was toxic. What I appreciated about Devyn and Davonne was they weren’t scared to ask the question nor where they scared of being fair. I still love you anessa and tori, but I hope you guys can reflect on your takes.
  • Pennygirl1234
    Need new hosts. NOT Tori and Aneesa
    This show needs hosts who are more removed from the game. We needs hosts that will give their honest opinion and not people who are still trying to play the game even if they’re not on the show.
  • CajAge
    horrible opinions
    horrible opinions. tori and aneesa are bad podcasters
  • JDG216
    Bring back Devyn and Da’Vonne
    No hate toward Aneesa and Tori, both are great on the show but they’re not great as podcast hosts. Devyn and Da’Vonne were better at doing the episode recaps and generally provided more interesting commentary than Aneesa and Tori. Plus they aren’t as biased either. They do better interviews and aren’t afraid of asking tough questions. Usually love this podcast and will return to update my review once the hosts change!
  • Rona H.
    Love!
    Obsessed!! ♥️♥️♥️
  • allilance
    Awful
    These two give horrible interviews and have awful takes. They are not worth watching on the challenge and definitely not worth listening to. I need a better Challenge podcast. I need one that is unbiased and does not have these two clowns.
  • SoCalLibrarian
    Bring back Devyn and Da’Vonne
    Tori and Aneesa are like nails on a chalkboard. Not funny, super annoying. Please please please bring back Devyn and Da’Vonne. They are entertaining and naturally funny. Tori and Aneesa sound so forced.
  • Aqua86
    Biased hosts. Bring back Devyn 24/7
    Glad to see others share the same opinion: these hosts are biased when recapping the episodes. They clearly dislike Cara & are unable to give fair assessments. Would suggest bringing back Devyn as a full time host & a new male counterpart. Preferably a prior champion like Wes or a rotating guest host. Don’t care for Davonne or Aneesa’s input. Would prefer a cohost who has won before so could share what it takes to be a champ. These girls have never won so hearing their take is unfortunately irrelevant.
  • grizzybeck
    Host are to biased
    The tone of these recaps from Tori and Anessa feel extremely biased. I will no longer listen. At least with some of the other recap podcasts the host don’t act like they are being fair and balanced when they dislike someone they are clear about it. This podcast should be unbiased since it is the official podcast of MTV
  • MichelleVan777
    Miss the real interviewing!
    I love Tori and Aneesa, but we need less interrupting and more interviewing! Miss Devyn’s interviewing style. Lately it seems like memory road and/or catch up with friends rather than a professional interview. 3 stars cuz I love this podcast usually!
  • J5364
    Worst
    Such softball questions & they are hypocrites. They all play the same game & want to call each other out on gameplay when they do the exact same thing!!
  • melissadance
    These 2 shouldn’t be doing the official podcast
    1st why is aneesa not fired? She has a. Harassed both men and women from the show! 2nd tori shouldn’t be hosting this either! She’s biased, they’re both biased. They hold too much weight on who can be on the show! Have someone else like da’vonne do this podcast. She’s way more entertaining and is able to be objective! I stopped listening to this podcast!
  • XoxoChallenge03
    Bring back Da’Vonne and Devyn
    I love The Challenge but it’s unbearable to hear without Devyn and Da’Vonne. Someone please let me know when they’re back so I can start listening again.
  • Lulu00009
    No to Aneesa & Tori
    I love them in the show but their commentary is very off putting, it also sounds extremely biased and fake if the person is not their friends.
  • Nicole8144
    Bring Da’Vonne & Devyn back!!!
    Bring them back please, the podcast is so much better with them. Tori & Aneesa are too biased & absolutely do not hold the people on this podcast accountable or ask any tough questions. They don’t ask any questions that the fans want answers to!!! Da’Vonne & Devyn would ALWAYS hold people accountable & ask them the hard hitting questions like playing devils advocate. We do not need biased people running the podcast, I feel like I’m just listening to friends catching up.
  • HFlanary
    Hypocrites
    It seems to me that they are exceptionally harsh with anything to do with Cara Maria. In past challenges, they too have reacted to being targeted as well. So, why the judgements? I doubt they will ever have Cara Maria on the podcast. I am confused by all the hate. Yet Laurel and Nicole get a free pass for the behavior they exhibited.
  • Chri5tinas
    New host please!
    This hosts don’t bring the necessary questions for the competitors, they side with their favorites and make the show boring. I have fast forward multiple and I’m about to quit listening. Bring back the host who will keep it real, ask the necessary questions, talk without favoritism and call things how they are! Sorry but Tori & Aneesa are not the right ones for this podcast.
  • Cj101321
    Please bring back Devyn and Dayvonne!
    Tori and Anessa seem completely biased towards certain contestants and they are just not easy to listen to. I absolutely LOVE Devyn and Dayvonne! They are hilarious, easy to listen to and keep it real. PLEASE bring them back! 🙏🏻 Will return when Anessa and Tori are no longer hosting. It’s just too much and it’s like two loud hyenas yapping the whole 45 mins. 🙄 My 1 star review will change once they are gone.
  • L&HH
    Bring Back Davonne & Devyn
    Anessa & Tori are soo biased and make the podcast impossible to listen too . Love the challenge but I always stop listening when they are the hosts.
  • doodie2327
    Haters
    Almost every episode y’all hate on Cara’
  • Keepinitreal0_0
    Is this the We Hate Cara podcast??
    This season would have been much better with Devyn and Da’Vonne as hosts because they are able to keep it real while also staying pretty neutral in their commentary. I like Tori and Aneesa but their personal dislike of Cara clouds everything and kinda ruins things for me this time around. Sad
  • ayeem08
    Tori and Aneesa are Cara haters
    Bring back Davonne and Devyn. This show is trash without them.
  • Stephanie SYR
    💜
    Love this pod, these ladies, and all things Challenge! Great energy! So interesting to hear your insider viewpoints. Also, If you need a PT on staff, I want to apply!!
  • Challengelover32
    New Hosts
    Please for the love of God can we have new hosts? Aneesa and Tori clearly cater to their favorites and can barely contain their disgust for those they don’t vibe with. Additionally, Aneesa makes EVERY comment and conversation about her. She also has the worst (and loudest) fake laugh on any podcast. It’s a shame that the “official” podcast of the show doesn’t have two less biased hosts.
  • TheRealMo
    Bye Aneesa and Tori
    Aneesa and Tori are boringggg. They give nothing. Too worried about how it will look talking about certain things because they are constantly going back on the show. The Brandon interview would have been amazing if Devyn and Davonne. He wanted to say so much more about the competitors and they are talking about how pretty his daughters are.
  • convoslistener
    Love the pod
    Love the podcast, BUT respectfully bring back Da’Vonne and Devyn. I love both Tori and Aneesa but I feel the double Ds keep it real at all times. Thanks.
  • ohsnaplala
    Half great, half trash
    I ADORE Da’Vonne and Devyn, they get 5 stars. They share their opinions but give grace to people, and they don’t let their personal opinions affect their interviews and interactions. The other two? They’re trash. Petty, totally lacking in accountability and self reflection, allowing their own alliances to impact the quality of the podcast and the integrity of their interviews. Bring back our queens and the podcast gets 5 stars. These fools get no stars. So the pod, as it stands, gets 3 stars from me, unless we can get some personality transplants involved
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