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Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas

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39 episodes

Nothing can be said to be certain in this life, except death and taxes … and Johnny Bananas. Join the ‘Challenge’ GOAT as he recaps every season of ‘The Challenge’ and provides all the behind-the-scenes drama with cast members. Johnny covers your favorite reality television shows, like ‘The Traitors,’ ‘House of Villains,’ and ‘Love Island,’ and interviews stars from every corner of the reality landscape.

Episodes

  1. CT and Bananas: 20 Years of Rivalry, Redemption, and Finally Winning Together

    · 1 h 46 min

    Two decades of rivalry, betrayal, and one of the most complicated relationships in 'Challenge' history have finally come full circle! Six-time 'Challenge' champion CT joins Johnny Bananas to celebrate their…

  2. TJ Lavin on 'Challenge' Conspiracies, Championship Wins, and His Friendship With Bananas

    · 1 h 35 min · Explicit

    'The Challenge' host TJ Lavin joins Johnny Bananas for a candid conversation about their longtime friendship and TJ’s years at the helm of the iconic competition series. The two reflect on the unmatched highs of…

  3. Petty Leti, Showmance Secrets, and an Explosive Blind Side With Alexis Lete

    · 2 h 21 min

    Alexis “Leti” Lete joins Johnny Bananas to spill all the tea on 'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats.' From their unlikely showmance to the love notes to Happy Meals to the bubble baths that started it all, the two…

  4. 'Big Brother' Season 28 With Drew Campbell

    · 2 h 06 min

    Johnny is joined by 'Big Brother' Season 28 contestant Drew Campbell about how he made it to the final three, whether he deserves to be called a "weasel," what it was like playing with Dee Valladares, and so much more.…

  5. ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 11 With Anna Leigh Wilson

    · 1 h 47 min

    Johnny is joined by controversial rookie Anna Leigh Wilson to talk about her tumultuous first season of ‘The Challenge,’ from coming in bright-eyed and bushy-tailed from ‘The Amazing Race,’ to her flirtation with Leo,…

  6. ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 10 With Tori Deal

    · 1 h 37 min

    Johnny is joined by Tori Deal to talk about her history on reality television and ‘The Challenge,’ her friendship with Johnny, her alliances going into Season 42, her Trial by Combat on Episode 10 against Sarah Rice,…

  7. ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 9 With Justin Hinsley

    · 1 h 31 min

    Johnny is joined by Justin Hinsley to talk about Dee’s eviction from the ‘Big Brother’ house, his time on Season 41 of ‘The Challenge,’ his beef with Anna Leigh, the gritty elimination against Chris, and so much more.…

  8. ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 8 With Leo Dionicio

    · 1 h 34 min

    Johnny chops it up with his good friend and Season 42 castmate Leo Dionicio and talks about what really went down between him and Anna Leigh, how he feels about the triple DQ, his reaction to the rest of the cast being…

  9. ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 7 With Will Gagnon

    · 1 h 34 min

    Johnny is joined by ‘Vets & New Threats’ and ‘Are You the One?’ contestant Will Gagnon to give the lowdown on this season and recap Episode 7. They talk about his new mentality coming into this season, the rise and…

  10. ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 6 With Deb Chubb

    · 1 h 37 min

    Johnny is joined by rookie and ‘Love Island’ alum Deb Chubb to dig into all the drama from this season and recap Episode 6. They talk about her showmance with Will, Izzy and Cory’s messy relationship, Justin and Anna…

  11. ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episodes 4 and 5 With Sydney Segal

    · 1 h 37 min

    Johnny is joined this week by Queen Sydney to talk about the terrible injury that took her out of Season 42, the alliances that are ruling the game, the many romantic dalliances of this season, and so much more. 0:00…

  12. Rerelease: Johnny Bananas, Tyler Duckworth, and Janelle Casanave

    · 1 h 30 min

    In honor of Tyler Duckworth’s memory, please enjoy this episode, newly re-released with video, from 2021 with ‘Real World: Key West’ family for life Johnny Bananas, Tyler Duckworth, and Janelle Casanave. They reminisce…

  13. 'The Challenge: Cutthroat' Episodes 2-3 With Brad Fiorenza

    · 1 h 26 min

    Johnny is joined by 'Challenge' legend Brad Fiorenza to recap Episodes 2-3 of ‘Cutthroat.’ They talk through the confusion and disqualifications of the skyscraper challenge, the fight between Josh, Adrienne, and Nurys,…

  14. 'The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Premiere With Chris Underwood

    · 1 h 36 min

    It’s finally here! Johnny catches up with Chris Underwood, winner of ‘Survivor’ Season 38 and ‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2. They talk about his performance on ‘The Challenge: USA,’ discuss the difference between…

  15. 'The Challenge' 42 and 'La Casa de los Famosos' With Josh Martinez

    · 1 h 33 min

    Friend of the show Josh Martinez stops by to talk about his time on the massive Telemundo show 'La casa de los famosos' (Spanish-language 'Big Brother'). Then he and Johnny preview the cast, format, and production…

  16. ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Preview With Wes Bergmann

    · 1 h 34 min

    Johnny is joined by his most prolific guest and ‘The Challenge’ icon Wes Bergmann to discuss life after ‘The Challenge,’ and what they would change after the first season of ‘Cutthroat.’ They make their predictions for…

  17. 'Traitors' Season 4 With Yam Yam Arocho

    · 52 min

    Johnny Bananas is joined by 'Survivor' 44 champion and 'Traitors' Season 4 contestant Yam Yam Arocho to parse through his game, recount his untimely demise at the fabled banquet, analyze how well each traitor has…

  18. ‘Traitors’ Season 4, Episode 6 With Kate Chastain

    · 1 h 20 min

    Johnny is joined this week by ‘Traitors’ royalty and iconic ‘Below Deck’ chief stew Kate Chastain to talk about the delights of Episode 6, including Colton confronting Lisa, Rob and Ron bonding over chess, and an…

  19. 'Traitors' Season 4, Episodes 4 and 5 With Janelle Pierzina

    · 1 h 04 min

    Johnny is joined by his fellow former Faithful Janelle Pierzina to break down Episodes 4 and 5 of 'The Traitors,' including that iconic back-and-forth between Michael Rapaport and Colton Underwood, how the Traitors are…

  20. 'Traitors' Season 4 Premiere With Carolyn Wiger

    · 1 h 27 min

    Johnny is joined by a former Traitor herself, Carolyn Wiger, to talk about the three-episode premiere of 'The Traitors' Season 4, going over their favorite cast members, the Secret Traitor twist, production…

  21. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Reunion With Wes

    · 1 h 19 min

    Johnny is joined by his longtime friend and OG Challenge competitor Weston Bergmann to talk through his thoughts about Season 41 and the new threats and the drama that went down in the reunion episodes. Host: Johnny…

  22. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Season Wrap-Up With Yeremi

    · 1 h 42 min

    Johnny is joined by Season 41 champion Yeremi Hykel to talk about his 'Challenge' journey, from the Janes-and-Tarzan alliance, to his seismic stake on Olivia, to the brutal high-altitude final. Host: Johnny Bananas…

  23. The ‘Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Season Finale With Sydney Segal

    · 1 h 23 min

    Johnny is joined this week by outspoken new threat Sydney Segal to recap the literally breathtaking finale to a drama-filled Season 41. They dive deep into her challenging partnership with Turbo, where she got her…

  24. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 18 With Cedric Hodges

    · 1 h 23 min

    Johnny sits down with Season 41 finalist Cedric Hodges for a conversation about one of the most intense seasons yet. They unpack the biggest twists and turns of the game, Cedric’s transition from the Marine Corps to…

  25. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 17 With Michaela Bradshaw

    · 1 h 15 min

    Johnny is joined by Season 41 finalist Michaela Bradshaw to talk about how she approached this season strategically, how the game is different from ‘Survivor,’ the house vote for Aviv and Yeremi, Will staking a claim,…

  26. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 16 With Will and Aviv

    · 1 h 15 min

    Johnny is back in the chair with breakout new threat Will Gagnon to talk about his showmances with Dee and Nany, how his alliances formed and unformed, and the breakdown of his relationship with Nany in Episode 16.…

  27. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 13 With Leroy Garrett

    · 1 h 33 min

    Today, Johnny is joined by long-time friend and alliance member Leroy Jones to talk everything from their first season together to Leroy’s brief appearance on Season 41! They talk about Leroy’s physical health entering…

  28. 'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 12 With Dee Valladares

    · 1 h 48 min

    Johnny is joined this week by his Season 41 showmance partner and the winner of 'Survivor' Season 45, Dee Valladares, to talk about the complications surrounding their romance on the show, her approach to 'The…

  29. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 11 With Nany Gonzalez

    · 1 h 55 min

    Johnny is coming at you from a mysterious Airbnb in Amsterdam after filming the Season 41 reunion with his bestie for life, Nany Gonzalez. They pop some bubbly and talk about coming into a season single after years of…

  30. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 10 With CT

    · 1 h 45 min

    Johnny is joined by consummate vet, ‘Challenge’ OG, and friend CT Tamburello to talk about almost everything under the sun, including why they weren’t aligned at the beginning of Season 41, the house turning on CT,…

  31. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 9 With Justin Hinsley

    · 1 h 11 min

    Johnny is joined by cheerleading champion and spicy new threat Justin Hinsley to talk about how he got recruited to compete in Season 41, his alliances in the house, beating Rogan in the very first elimination of the…

  32. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 8 With Derek Chavez

    · 1 h 06 min

    Johnny is joined this week by the rainbow-socks-wearing diva, Derek Chavez, to shed some light on his friendship with Olivia, his underrated game, what it was like for the house to turn on his alliance, his brutal…

  33. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 7 With Leo Deonicio

    · 1 h 25 min

    Johnny is joined by former 'Love Island’ runner-up and current ‘Challenge’ rookie Leo Deonicio to talk about how he got onto reality television in the first place, where his outspokenness comes from, how he approached…

  34. 'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 6 With Leka Sodade

    · 1 h 17 min

    Johnny is joined this week by new threat Leka Sodade to talk about how she ended up on Season 41, their disastrous sudoku challenge, what Johnny did and did not say about Yeremi on the bus after the opening challenge,…

  35. 'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 5 With Ben Davis

    · 1 h 17 min

    Johnny is joined by new threat Ben Davis to talk about how he got cast on 'The Challenge,' where he stood in the alliances in the house, Olivia's reckless comments in Episode 5, his brutal elimination against Derek…

  36. 'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 4 With Zach Nichols

    · 2 h 05 min

    Johnny is joined this week by Zach Nichols for an epic two-hour podcast reunion. They navigate through years of friendship and beef, tell stories from their time in the house together, give their opinions on Season 41,…

  37. 'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 3 With Blue Kim

    · 1 h 04 min

    Johnny is joined by new threat and ‘Big Brother’ Season 25 houseguest Blue Kim to talk about her time in the house, the behind-the-scenes alliance building we didn’t see, and her exhausting elimination against Tay.…

  38. ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 2 With Rogan O'Connor

    · 1 h 19 min · Explicit

    Johnny Bananas is joined by Rogan O'Connor to unpack the explosive second episode of 'The Challenge' Season 41. From Rogan’s shocking early elimination to fiery house showdowns to shifting alliances, they dive into all…

  39. The ‘Challenge 41’ Premiere With Theo and Olivia

    · 1 h 40 min

    Welcome to the all-new Death, Taxes, and Bananas feed! Johnny kicks off the premiere of 'The Challenge 41: Vets & New Threats' with fan favorites Olivia Kaiser and Theo Campbell. They dish on behind-the-scenes drama,…

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