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The Challenge Historian

The Challenge Historian

Written by: Jacob Hollabaugh
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 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!Copyright 2022 Jacob Hollabaugh Art
Episodes
  • The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 9 Recap

    The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 9 Recap
    Sep 25 2025

    If you hate cheating that much then let's name some names! Plus: CT's mini redemption, Turbo is everyone's alpha just like he likes, Will has some Will moments, put some respect on Jonna, and a draft that is supposed to be permanent but probably isn’t going to be! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats, Episode 9 Recap, topics include:

    Cold Open (00:00)

    Intro & Updates (00:39)

    Alpha Turbo, Ashley vs Aneesa (01:54)

    Cheaters Get Away With It (07:09)

    The Draft (16:08)

    Awards (25:15)

    Power Rankings (27:48)

    #TheChallenge #TheChallenge41 #VetsandNewThreats #TheChallengeHistorian #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeRecaps

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    34 mins
  • The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 7 Recap

    The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 7 Recap
    Sep 12 2025

    They said it could never happen, but here we are, a convoluted format twist that I actually love?!? Plus: Nany gets down, Leo thinks he is Thanos, Ashley is allowed to drive, alliances take final shape, and Tay notches her second elimination win of the season! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats, Episode 7 Recap, topics include:

    00:00 Cold Open

    00:38 Intro & Updates

    01:55 Daily Challenge

    09:13 Hookups & House Fun

    15:04 Alliances Finalize

    23:12 Elimination

    26:05 Episode Awards

    28:34 Points Twist & Power Rankings

    #TheChallenge #TheChallenge41 #VetsandNewThreats #TheChallengeHistorian #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeRecaps

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    34 mins
  • The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 5 Recap

    The Challenge 41 Vets & New Threats Episode 5 Recap
    Aug 28 2025

    Derek Chavez is HIM! Plus: One two time champ leaves and another enters the game, a movie promo that actually kind of works, surprisingly solid kicking skills, Michaela stays hot, Ben most certainly does not, a tie vote turns into flipping a coin, and we get what maybe should be the new standard for Hall Brawl eliminations!?! It’s The Challenge 41 Vets and New Threats Episode 5 Recap, topics include:

    Cold Open (00:00)

    Intro & Updates (00:39)

    Aneesa Eavesdrops, Cara Leaves (02:07)

    Daily Challenge Recap (07:24)

    Alliances & Nominations (15:40)

    Derek Dominates (24:33)

    Awards (30:48)

    Power Rankings (32:54)

    #TheChallenge #TheChallenge41 #VetsandNewThreats #TheChallengeHistorian #RealityTVRecap #RealityTVPodcast #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeRecaps

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    37 mins
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