Challenge Mania
Challenge Mania is hosted by MTV Star Derrick Kosinski and actor and comedian Scott Yager, covering the MTV Challenge universe through interviews with past, present and future contestants and breakdowns of episodes and news. The show has 1,000 episodes, releases roughly every two days, and runs about 58 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll (estimated). One distinctive detail: a 2,993-rating Apple Podcasts record with a 4.5 average.
Reach a loyal MTV Challenge fanbase across 1,000 episodes and nearly 3,000 Apple ratings
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,993 ratings with a 4.5 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Episodes publish roughly every two days, giving sponsors steady recurring placements.
- Reality TV fans are a focused audience, well suited to entertainment and lifestyle brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, episode breakdown, live show
- Tone
- playful, fan-driven
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 27 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag of 0, but the show covers a reality competition series with mature-themed contestant discussion and a 'FULL PHILLY LIVE SHOW' live event format that may include crowd language.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ChallengeManiaPodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1204429149 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/2987894/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Episode 12 Breakdown Podcast: Lete Becomes Laurel | 2026-10-14 | 28 min |
| FULL PHILLY LIVE SHOW w/ Tori, Aneesa, Chris, Mark, Leo, Josh & MORE! | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 51 min |
| Cutthroat Episode 11 Breakdown: Bananas' Underwear | 2026-10-07 | 27 min |
| Survivor Mania: Open Era Baby! | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 7 min |
| Ep. 546: Reality Author Lovell Holder! | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 19 min |
| THAT'S A WRAP!!! | 2026-10-02 | 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
MTV Star Derrick Kosinski (@DerrickMTV) & actor / comedian Scott Yager (@SHOTOFYAGER) dive head first into the MTV Challenge universe, interviewing past, present and future contestants, breaking down Challenge news and episodes, and laying down new challenges to anyone and everyone.
About Challenge Mania
Challenge Mania is a podcast about the MTV Challenge reality competition series. It is hosted by MTV Star Derrick Kosinski and actor and comedian Scott Yager, who interview past, present and future contestants, break down episodes and news, and set new challenges for listeners, according to the show's website and feed.
The show has published 1,000 episodes since 2019, with a new episode roughly every two days and a typical length of about 58 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 2,993 ratings with a 4.5 average. Listeners are most likely reality television fans; audience size is an estimate based on these signals, not measured downloads.
No sponsors were seen in the feed or on the website. Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Entertainment, streaming and snack brands looking for a dedicated reality TV audience are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Challenge Mania can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Challenge Mania
How much does Challenge Mania charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.
What is Challenge Mania about?
Challenge Mania covers the MTV Challenge reality series, with interviews with contestants, episode breakdowns, news and new challenges, hosted by Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager.
How do I contact Challenge Mania about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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