Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas

'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 winning a championship, the crushing lows of defeat, and everything in between. Plus, Johnny and TJ tackle fan theories that 'The Challenge' is rigged, set the record straight, and share some behind-the-scenes insight in this can’t-miss conversation!

Host: Johnny Bananas

Guest: TJ Lavin

Producer: Chelsea Stark-Jones

Video Editor: T Cruz
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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 revisit their romance and reveal what viewers didn’t see. Then, things get heated as Leti breaks down her explosive confrontation with Adrienne, her shocking elimination blind side, and the growing tension within the Blue Team. Plus, they debate a controversial elimination, clear up “Underwear Gate,” and reveal who’s really the pettiest of them all.

Host: Johnny Bananas

Guest: Alexis Lete

Producer: Chelsea Stark-Jones

Engineer: Chris Thomas

Editor: Jon Jones

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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.

Host: Johnny Bananas

Guest: Drew Campbell

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Engineer: Chris Thomas

Editor: Stefano Sanchez
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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, and so much more.00:00 Anna Leigh’s reality television journey42:08 Anna Leigh and Leo1:08:53 Episode 11Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Anna Leigh WilsonProducer: Sasha AshallEngineer: Chris ThomasGuest Booking: Allie O’Donoghue
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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, and so much more.00:00 Intro1:23 Tori Deal joins Johnny5:30 Tori's start in reality television13:25 Expectations coming into this season of ‘The Challenge’19:50 Tori's legacy in 'Challenge' history31:58 Johnny and Tori's relationship heading into this season46:50 Breaking down the Izzy situation50:38 Evaluating the rookie girls58;25 Becoming captain1:04:22 Tori and Jordan's relationship1:09:00 Breaking down the drama on Season 421:23:10 Recapping the Trial by Combat1:33:53 Previewing the rest of this seasonHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Tori DealProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesEditor: Tucker TashjianEngineer: Chris ThomasGuest Booking: Allie O’Donoghue
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