Current logo for The Challenge podcast
Description
Coverage of The Challenge first began in 2014, with Rob Cesternino introducing coverage with hosts Brian Cohen and Ali Lasher. Cohen and Lasher would go on to cover other seasons episodically, as well as provide interviews with current and former contestants.
List of Podcasts and Guests
Season 25: Free Agents
NOTE: Brian Cohen appeared on every podcast. Ali Lasher appeared on every podcast except the exit interviews.
June 8, 2014 - Discussing ‘Free Agents’ with the Hosts of “The Challenge RHAP-up” Podcast: Rob Cesternino
June 11, 2014 - Interview with the Latest Male Eliminated – 6/11/14: Cohutta Grindstaff
June 14, 2014 - Episode 10 Recap
June 21, 2014 - Interview with the Latest Female Eliminated – 6/18/14: Theresa Gonzalez
June 21, 2014 - Episode 11 Recap
June 28, 2014 - Episode 12 Recap
July 2, 2014 - Season Review and Reunion
July 3, 2014 - Talking With The Winner, Johnny Bananas: Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio
Season 26: Battle of the Exes II
NOTE: Brian Cohen appeared on every podcast. Ali Lasher appeared on every podcast except the Johnny Reilly interview and the Week 8 recap.
December 28, 2014 - Battle of the Exes II | Preview
January 8, 2015 - Season Premiere Recap with the Challenge RHAP-up Hosts: Rob Cesternino
January 14, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Week 2
January 21, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Week 3
January 29, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Week 4
February 4, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Week 5
February 12, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Week 6
February 18, 2015 - Johnny Reilly Interview: Johnny Reilly
February 22, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Week 7
February 26, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Week 8: Dain
March 5, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Week 9
March 13, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Week 10
March 19, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Week 11
March 25, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Week 12 Finale
March 31, 2015 - Battle of the Exes 2 Reunion
Season 27: Battle of the Bloodlines
NOTE: Brian Cohen and Ali Lasher appeared on every podcast.
November 30, 2015 - Season Preview Podcast
December 6, 2015 - Week One Podcast
December 11, 2015 - Week Two Podcast
December 20, 2015 - Week Three Podcast
December 25, 2015 - Week Four Podcast
January 3, 2016 - Weeks Five & Six Podcast
January 10, 2016 - Week Seven Podcast
January 15, 2016 - Week Eight Podcast
January 23, 2016 - Week Nine Podcast
February 1, 2016 - Week Ten Podcast
February 7, 2016 - Week Eleven Podcast
February 13, 2016 - Week Twelve Podcast
February 19, 2016 - Finale & Reunion Podcast
Season 28: Rivals 3
NOTE: Brian Cohen appeared on every podcast except for the Episode 10 recap. Ali Lasher appeared on every podcast except for the Episode 11 recap.
April 26, 2016 - Season Preview
May 7, 2016 - Episode 1
May 12, 2016 - Episode 2: Colin Stone
May 19, 2016 - Episode 3
May 27, 2016 - Episode 4
June 2, 2016 - Episode 5
June 10, 2016 - Episode 6: Mike Bloom
June 17, 2016 - Episode 7
June 23, 2016 - Episode 8
June 29, 2016 - Episode 9 Recap Podcast
July 10, 2016 - Episode 10 Recap Podcast: Johnny Langan
July 14, 2016 - Episode 11 Recap Podcast: Dain
July 21, 2016 - Episode 12 Recap Podcast
July 28, 2016 - Episode 13 Recap Podcast: Eric Stein
August 5, 2016 - Finale Recap Podcast
Season 29: Invasion of the Champions
NOTE: Brian Cohen appeared on every podcast except for the Reunion recap. Ali Lasher appeared on every podcast except for the Episode 8 & 10-12 recaps.
February 9, 2017 - The Challenge Invasion Episode 1 RHAPup
February 17, 2017 - Episode 2 RHAPup
February 23, 2017 - Episode 3 RHAPup
March 2, 2017 - Episode 4 RHAPup
March 9, 2017 - Episode 5 RHAPup
March 15, 2017 - Episode 6 RHAPup
March 23, 2017 - Episode 7 RHAPup
March 29, 2017 - Episode 8 RHAPup: Haley Strong
April 6, 2017 - Episode 9 RHAPup
April 12, 2017 - Episode 10 RHAPup: Dain
April 19, 2017 - Episode 11 RHAPup: Lita Brillman
April 27, 2017 - Episode 12 RHAPup: Mike Bloom
May 12, 2017 -The Challenge Invasion Finale RHAPup
May 17, 2017 - Reunion RHAPup: Angela Bloom
Season 30: The Challenge XXX: Dirty 30
NOTE: Brian Cohen appeared on every podcast except for the Episode 2, 10, 14, and Finale Part 2 recaps. Ali Lasher appeared on every podcast except for the Episode 5 recap.
July 11, 2017 - The Challenge Dirty 30 Preview Podcast
July 21, 2017 - Episode 1 Recap Podcast
July 27, 2017 - Episode 2 Recap Podcast: Johnny Langan
August 3, 2017 - Episode 3 Recap Podcast
August 10, 2017 - Episode 4 Recap Podcast
August 18, 2017 - Episode 5 Recap Podcast: Dain
August 24, 2017 - Episode 6 Recap Podcast
September 1, 2017 - Episode 7 Recap Podcast
September 7, 2017 - Episode 8 Recap Podcast
September 13, 2017 - Episode 9 Recap Podcast
September 21, 2017 - Episode 10 Recap Podcast: Johnny Langan
September 28, 2017 - Episode 11 Recap Podcast
October 5, 2017 - Episode 12 Recap Podcast
October 12, 2017 - Episode 13 Recap Podcast
October 19, 2017 - Episode 14 Recap Podcast: Jonathan Forman
October 26, 2017 - Episode 15 Recap Podcast
November 1, 2017 - Episode 16 Recap Podcast
November 8, 2017 - Finale Recap Podcast
November 15, 2017 - Reunion Pt 1 Recap Podcast
November 23, 2017 - Reunion Pt 2 Recap Podcast: Jonathan Forman
Season 31: Vendettas
NOTE: Brian Cohen appeared on every podcast except for the Episodes 3 & 9 recap. Ali Lasher appeared on every podcast except for the Episode 13 recap.
January 4, 2018 - Episode 1 Recap Podcast
January 12, 2018 - Episode 2 Recap Podcast
January 18, 2018 - Episode 3 Recap Podcast: Johnny Langan
January 25, 2018 - Episode 4 Recap Podcast
February 1, 2018 - Episode 5 Recap Podcast
February 7, 2018 - Episode 6 Recap Podcast
February 16, 2018 - Episode 7 Recap Podcast
February 23, 2018 - Episode 8 Recap Podcast
March 2, 2018 - Episode 9 Recap Podcast: Roark Luskin
March 14, 2018 - Episodes 10 & 11 Recap Podcast
March 21, 2018 - Episode 12 Recap Podcast
March 29, 2018 - Episode 13 Recap Podcast: Dain
April 5, 2018 - Finale Recap Podcast
Other Facts
References