Can’t always trust their instincts: “The unfortunate thing about Nelson is I think he’s good at the games” - Tim on the XXX preview

This podcast has carried me through so much schoolwork throughout university because every listen is a good one! If anyone is scrolling and deciding on which Challenge Podcast to listen to, you can stop because you’ve already found the best one! I’ll subscribe to the Tim onlyfans btw. 😮‍💨

Love all 4 of this crew. Really appreciating the addition of Carlyn. Enjoy the commentary & insights, even when I don’t agree. Zachie’s unwavering Bananas loyalty is adorable & makes me chuckle. Awesome podcast!

I’ve been a fan of The Challenge from the beginning but I just discovered this podcast and it’s great! I needed to hear someone else who hates this current season as much as I do. Keep up the great work. I f’ing love you Tim! Carlyn and Wolfie are cool too, but I can do without Banana Lover, Zach. #TeamSarahForever I am catching up on old seasons and your takes on Vendettas are hilarious. Nicole Z asking and answering her own questions and the Brits formal/funny ways of asking for sex. I am dying! Even if the future seasons continue on a downward spiral, you still need to do this podcast so we can commiserate together on hating it. Never change Tim! #TimPerm

Oof - I wanted Cara Maria to beat Michelle too, but these people are bias to the point of boring.

Zach saying Josh carried his team in reindeer games (big brother) is a joke. the women carried josh on that team. Someone needs to muzzle Zach if he raves about Josh again.

Love the Show, been listening for years, it’s my go to Challenge Podcast. Zach I’m a Johnny fan also and I totally get it!!! I’m in Ohio and will totally send cash! How do I listen Live so I can involved in the chat??

Been listening for quite sometime. I like the addition of Carlyn. Though there are times I think Wolfie and Tim are not too thrilled to watch, I still think they do a great job of telling us show facts, and appreciate them not being fake. Zack is good too even though he loves Bananas a bit too much, lol. TeamCT! Also keep sharing your pets in the podcast like Wolfies cat meowing and Carlyns dog :)

So glad that Carlyn is on! She’s the missing piece the guys needed! Keep up the great work!

I tune in every week and the show is very entertaining and I like to hear everyone’s takes. Carlin has been a great addition and really makes the show more interesting. I am not a fan of Zach—not much to add and the Johnny Bananas obsession is so grating. But overall, funny podcast and I like that they go through the show chronologically. Love the Josh impression!

I’ve been listening for a few years. It’s always my go to after watching a challenge episode. The guys crack me up and Carlin is a great addition. Sorry Brian, Josh is one of my favorite challengers but nothing makes me laugh more than when you do his impersonation. It’s the BEST!

As a liberal- even I think this is too much name calling and more divisive by bringing political figures into it. Lost me at “he must be weird or he’s gay”

I really enjoy your show especially the cameos by Sally. Ever time you say “Sally”, I think for a split second you’re talking to me since my name is Sally and it’s not a very common name anymore. And thank you for being Democrats!!!!!

Two weeks ago, a nice lady commented that you should “stick to your lane” and leave politics out of your “entertainment” show. Ya’ll responded with hatred towards Donald Trump and the responder. That’s where you messed up. According to both Apple and Patreon TOS, you must be labeled as a political show, not entertainment. That means, you have to give the government your information and all of the information of your donors for tax purposes. If someone that knows a thing or two about the law and wants to make a stink about it, that would be bad for you and your entire community. So, next time you start talking politics on an “entertainment” show, make sure your listeners are aware that their information is up for grabs if they support you. As a classical liberal, I know the importance of shutting up when it comes to the government, but maybe I’m just old school

No need to comment or give opinions/make assumptions regarding either side of politics. Please keep them to yourselves. It has nothing to do with the Challenge. Politics divides people, and the challenge brings us together. Let’s stick to talking about that. I know as Podcasters this is your platform, and you could speak as freely as you like, but I just ask you to take in to consideration that you may be offending a portion of your listeners. Out of all the challenge podcasts out there, I’d say yours is just about my favorite. I’d love to keep it that way. Thanks, hope we all get to see a great season. I do look forward to your recaps. And I’m so happy that the Josh impersonation is back! - Nicole, from Chicago

I’m way behind on The Challenge and just finishing the Ride or Die season and listening to first episode of the 100 hour final. I just have to say that Tim is 100% spot on with his Aneesa take. She no longer belongs on the “real” challenge anymore and needs to get retired to All Stars.

I absolutely love you guys, I listen to about 4 different challenge podcasts including the official one but you’re my #1 go to right after every episode. I got so tired of the official challenge podcast painting everything in such a sugary kumbaya light that your cynicism and realness was exactly what I was craving. There’s a lot to be frustrated about the show currently and it’s a breath of fresh air to have that validated. I remember my eyes nearly rolled out of my skull when the official challenge podcast called splitting the money in SP&A a ‘beautiful moment.’ No! Steal the money! Get drunk and fight! Stop just putting your clothes on in slow motion. The ridiculous montages, the editing effectively being spoilers, the ‘it all came down to 2/10th of a second’ crap they always pull. You guys get it and despite being a super fan, the show kind of deserves to be ridiculed at this point. Keep on keepin’ on.

I used to really enjoy this podcast. Lately however the content has been very hard to listen to and enjoy. It’s almost like the hosts are forced to watch this show against their will and then record a podcast. Wolfie seems utterly annoyed to be there and offers little to no engagement when asked for an opinion. “I don’t know”, “I don’t care” seem to be the best he can muster most of the time and he truly seems to hate the show and not in a fun way. It’s kind of like someone killing the vibe of a party when it would be better for everyone if they just left. This last episode I found myself screaming at my phone “WHY ARE YOU HERE” Hopefully the show can get back to that magic that got me to subscribe in the first place but honestly I’m finding myself straying to other challenge pods out there where the hosts actually want to be there. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I found you guys when I needed an extra hit of Challenge during Ride or Dies. - while waiting for Bananas podcast to air (sorry, not sorry). You guys make me laugh! I’m not even watching this current season on Paramount, but I still can’t wait to listen to your podcast! I’m also a long time Challenge fan and almost 44 🤣 Sending all the love!

Bored 2 min in.. turned off 😴😴🥱🥱🥱

Amanda is a great narrator and laughs at herself easily, which is enjoyable. Tim has a lot of knowledge (or at least he seems to be the one who says the most about past challenges). Maybe because he watches the chat? I guess Wolfie’s thing is to be negative and hate everything and they’re all garbage people, but dude, lighten up a bit, please. Some negativity and well places zingers are fun. Update: With Sometimes Hill and Amanda no longer appearing on the podcast, the pod has become less of a recap pod. Most of the pod is either Tim and Wolfie conversing with people in the chat (which, unless you’re on the Patreon, and have nothing better to do than live chat during the podcast with the hosts you can’t see anyway) and talking about how pretty the women competitors are and how good their boobs look. When Zach appears, he does somewhat try to turn the conversation back to the show and away from Olivia’s boobs. Of the show, on the podcast released right before Christmas 2022, I believe it was Tim who said, “this is what happens when two single dudes in their mid forties talk about when watching this show.” He meant it to be funny, but I also tuned in for the recap aspect, not to listen to two men ogle women who are half their ages bodies.

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JK! I’ve been a long time listener. I find your honesty and enjoyment of the show, yes even the ragging, fun and entertaining. Keep it up!

Complain whine complain that’s all you people do Every single week. Put in your application for a producer if you hate how they run the show so much of enjoy it for what it is. Why do a podcast for something you hate smh

This is a fun challenge podcast! Love the discussion, especially when all three hosts are together. It’s great casual content but it would be nice if the timing of episode drops could be more consistent. I always look forward to hearing their takes after each show!

All three hosts are casual and entertaining. Since we lived in Chicagoland for a few years, really enjoy hearing about Culver’s and other iconic Northern Illinois places. Amanda is well-spoken, never uses the filler words “like” or “you know” that are so hard to listen to on a podcast. All three hosts are knowledgeable about the challenge and past contestants.

Please wait to record shows until all three of the hosts are together. It’s not the same when Amanda is missing!

I love the show, I’m currently obsessed. Don’t like the bananas hate but I’ll let that pass.

By far the best Challenge Podcast there is. They don’t just idolize the show and say what we are all actually feeling, we love that show but also dislike parts of it at times. Wish they also did recaps of my other favorite show aka Below Deck.

Her voice….she draws out all her words, like she’s singing her sentences. Veryyyy slow sentences. Wish I could listen.

One of my fav Challenge podcasts. Excited to hear you cover the new CBS show. Funny banter and good rapport.

I’ve listened to you guys for years, but I could not finish this last episode with Amanda and her gum chewing! Please spit the gum out before recording. Still giving 5 stars but dang…

Sorry to hear that Tim and Hilary are getting a divorce. Best to both of you! Love the show! Thanks for mentioning Nani and Kyle’s teeth, now I can’t see anything else when they are on the screen. 🤮

If you are a challenge fan, you’ll like this podcast. I’ve listened for several seasons and am finally writing a review. (Sorry Tim for taking so long) Cohosts have fun conversation and funny side conversations through out each episode. My only complaint is that Amanda constantly interrupts and talks over the other two hosts. It’s not enough to knock off stars though. Fun listen!

Love the podcast and was curious as to what you guys thought about my change to the “skull twist” . So when the season gets to twelve remaining cast members 6 guys and 6 girls. Tj drops a bomb saying everyone is doing an elimination that night. You could have multiple games or all the same. Random order pick for opponents or another option. Everyone would still have fought to stay out during the season and everyone had to go in before the final? I like the 3 girl, 3 guy final like invasion and split the money so everyone gets something. I think it would be a super entertaining episode to watch

I look forward to listening to you guys every week. Unlike some people, I like hearing the side stories and your opinions on each episode. If I wanted to just strictly get a run down on the episode, then I would just re-watch it. Hearing someone else’s take on the episodes makes it feel like one big watch party. Anyways, love the podcast, love the content and love you guys. Keep doing you.

I would’ve written this sooner but the app wouldn’t let me. I’ve been a fan of your podcast for years now and I love that you’re all willing to go on a tangent about your lives and have fun with it. Also Amanda’s laugh is great and adds a signature flair to the podcast 👍🏾

I love y’all’s rambling. And I like to hear things I didn’t catch when I watched. Thanks for doing the show.

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Amanda, please never laugh it’s annoying. I wished they’d pay more attention during the episodes because the synopsis is always inaccurate.

I’ve listened to nearly every episode of this podcast so maybe 4 star is unfair for a rather recent gripe so I’ll keep it at 5. However, the show is falling into the same trap of My Favorite Murder and other pods that have been on for a long time. The hosts talk in incredible giggling detail about their personal lives and explaining inside jokes at the beginning of the pod. So much so that they rush through the actual reason we all listen. The show. I think they’re kind of sick of the challenge and feel obligated to do the pod. Doesn’t really seem like they’re enjoying the show anymore. Which is fine. But I still love it and have for 15 years almost. The episode of the pod discussing the 499th Challenge episode was the only genuinely bad pod I’ve heard from them yet.

Love listening to this group of friends discuss the challenge and get a viewer perspective. Keep the Josh impression going!

I listen to multiple Challenge podcasts each week, but I always make sure I find time for this one. The hosts have good rapport and humor, and they know how to jump in and out of the conversation naturally. It’s a linear recap style, which helps with the flow and avoids the whiplash that you get from a couple of the other Challenge podcasts. Selfishly I like that it’s available by my Thursday morning workout time. Above all, I appreciate their ability to deliver a consistent product (even if they don’t like an episode or season).

You guys are great. Wolfy is my spirit animal. The goofing on josh is a public service. You guys cover the show exactly how I want it covered so I’m definitely a mark for your podcast. I just wish you did podcasts for ALL MY SHOWS!!! I’m definitely going to start throwing some love; $$; your way 👍🏼 UPDATE: I just want to further say that you three are just amazing. I love your approach, I love the witty responses, I love Wolfy’s Josh impressions; they’re dead on; and I even love when you guys go off on political tangents. As an over the road truck driver, podcasts are all but essential. You guys make it all worth it! I’m proud to be a Patreon member and will continue to support you three. Thanks Again for the great shows 👍🏼 -Joker J

I just started listening to challenge podcasts and this was the one I kept going back to. I really enjoy the camaraderie between the hosts. I want to give a special shout to Amanda for constantly radiating positive ✨energy✨ and keeping the boys in line when needed.

Gave it a shot but this podcast is so boring. Afterbuzz is way better and more entertaining. If you are a true Challenge fan there are better and more fun options from which to choose. Update-came back for a second chance. Just heard female host say "Foreigner trying to make a joke." Keep it class.

There are no hood challenge podcasts out there so I tried this one hoping for the best. I’m 12 mins in and all that’s happened is them talking about one of the hosts bad haircut in HS and the girl laughing like a donkey at the image of it. I’d really like a challenge podcast that does a solid recap and take on each episode. We don’t know you guys and therefore do not care about your personal lives.

This is by far my favorite Challenge podcast! I look forward to listening every week and love hearing the hosts opinions of each episode. I would definitely recommend this podcast - it’s like having a discussion with friends! I also love the Facebook group and hope to join a live chat soon 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I love how I listen to these recaps and think of the same things. Love all of your humor. This season with all of the new players can be a little rough with the summaries and keeping everyone straight (but I feel that myself so it’s like talking to my friends). Appreciate all of your effort and can’t wait to join the FB group and chat

This 5-star review is well deserved based solely on how much that Josh impression made me laugh out loud at work