The Challenge Historian

Be it past, present, or future, if it's happening in The Challenge universe then I am here to document it. Covering all things The Challenge, this Historian brings you: episode recaps in real time as they occur, deep dives into past seasons, historical perspective and answers to the greatest of Challenge debates, cast interviews, and more!

The Challenge Historian is a tv podcast hosted by Jacob Hollabaugh, with 325 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jacob Hollabaugh hosts The Challenge Historian, a tv show with 325 episodes published.

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  Episode #326

  Challenge Cutthroat Catch Up (Episodes 8, 9, 10 Recaps)

  Oct 2, 20261 hourS1

  We’re back, after missing a few episodes there is a lot to catch up on with Cutthroat. We’ve got the mass DQ with no explanation, Cassidy’s big elim win, the completely messed up format, Justin’s big win and Chris’ perfect record ending, Cara in hot water, a full episode UFC promo, the captains going in, and the return of not only Rachel Robinson but absolutely out of nowhere Sarah freaking Rice! That and more as we get caught up on the past three episode of The Challenge Cutthroat, topics include: Cold Open (00:00) Intro & Agenda (00:53) Mass DQ No Explanation (05:11) Cassidy’s Elim Win (19:32) Two Team Format (23:52) Cara In Tough Spot (31:10) Justin Beats Chris (33:29) UFC Promo (38:47) Captains Going In (41:20) Rachel & Sarah’s Returns (43:35) Adrienne Beats Rachel (49:42) Tori Beats Sarah (53:49) Predictions (57:19) #TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge42 #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast

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  Episode #325

  The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 7 Recap

  Sep 9, 202654 minS1

  The best to never win has to pull himself from the game! Plus: Nelson with the weakest mutiny of all time, cowboys and cowgirls getting after it, one of the worst pranks in challenge history, CT gets the Big Easy edit, Justin and Michele might be fish, and whether they show it to us or not SOMETHING big just went down in that house and we suddenly have a lot less players! It’s The Challenge 42 Cutthroat, Episode 7 Recap, topics include: Cold Open (00:00) Programming & Agenda (00:43) Daily Challenge (03:50) Party & Prank (15:14) Cory Leaves Game (20:04) No Elim & DQs? (27:40) Trailer & Predictions (39:32) #TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge42 #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast

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  Episode #324

  Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 9 Recap

  Sep 4, 202642 minS1

  Idols everywhere you look! Plus: who is texting who, have friendships ruined the game, an intense immunity challenge, Marty and Dana can't be stopped, and Brandon F'in Walking brings the season 4 energy into season 5 as he burns the place to the ground with his words on the way out the door! It's Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 9 Recap, topics include: Cold Open (00:00) Agenda (00:35) Whose Texting Who (03:01) Too Many Idols (11:15) Immunity Challenge (19:54) Brandon Walker The Star You Are (24:14) Who Will Win (31:42) #Barstool #SurvivingBarstool #SurvivingBarstoolSeason5 #BarstoolSports #Viva

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  Episode #323

  The Challenge 42 Cutthroat Episode 6 Recap

  Sep 2, 202642 minS1

  A Challenge engagement! Sort of, also why don’t we get more! Plus: Nelson leads a failed mutiny, Justin is fed up with not getting screen time as am I for him, Gray team guys show out at a bad daily challenge, more will they won’t they did they or didn’t they drama across the house, and the great Deb Chub comes up short as a legend adds another elimination notch to her belt! It’s The Challenge 42 Cutthroat, Episode 6 Recap, topics include: Cold Open (00:00) Programming Reminders (00:35) Captains are Dumb (03:48) Daily Challenge (08:21) Did They Didn’t They (14:14) Nominations & Elimination (26:18) Awards & Predictions (35:44) #TheChallenge #TheChallengeHistorian #TheChallenge42 #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast

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  Episode #322

  Surviving Barstool (Season 5) Episode 8 Recap

  Sep 1, 202646 minS1

  Are there too many idols and are they ever going to get played? Plus: Tommy comes clean but Rone can’t back him up, Glenny takes his shot in solidarity, a first of its kind puzzle, the puzzle showdown no one saw coming, Marty and Dana are sitting so pretty, Brandon lays in wait, and Barstool’s reality GOAT Tommy Smokes is semi-blindsided out of the game! It’s Surviving Barstool Season 5 Episode 8 Recap, topics include: Cold Open (00:00) Agenda (00:39) Tommy Whisper Aftermath (04:07) Immunity Challenge (10:26) Scramble/Tribal (17:24) Too Many Idols & Who Will Win (28:27) Watch all episode on The Challenge Historian YouTube channel and subscribe there for additional content! #Barstool #SurvivingBarstool #SurvivingBarstoolSeason5 #BarstoolSports #Viva

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