Challenged: A Podcast About The Challenge on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+
Challenged is a spoiler-free weekly podcast by Bryan, Carlyn and Tim covering The Challenge on CBS, MTV and Paramount+. Across 447 episodes since 2017, episodes typically run about 60 minutes and discuss gameplay, strategy, drama and eliminations. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Weekly, spoiler-free Challenge recaps reaching a loyal reality TV audience since 2017
- 447 episodes since 2017 with a weekly cadence and a rating of 3.9 on Apple Podcasts from 677 ratings.
- Episodes run about an hour, which gives a host-read spot room to land without rushing.
- Fans follow the show through each season, making it a steady placement across an extended run.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episode recap, preview discussion
- Tone
- playful, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Listener support is offered through a Spreaker support page, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The show is marked non-explicit and its episode titles cover reality competition gameplay, with no sensitive flags.
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.spreaker.com/show/challenged |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1202440119 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/Challenged |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat: Episode 12 | 2026-10-16 | 46 min |
| Cutthroat: Episode 11 | 2026-10-09 | 51 min |
| Cutthroat: Episode 10 | 2026-10-02 | 38 min |
| Cutthroat: Episode 9 | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 3 min |
| Cutthroat: Episode 8 | 2026-09-18 | 59 min |
| Cutthroats: Episodes 6-7 | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Challenged is a podcast all about The Challenge. Whether that Challenge is on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+. Every week Bryan, Carlyn, and Tim get together to discuss the current season as well as reminisce about old seasons. We talk gameplay, strategy, drama, eliminations, challenges and make guesses as to who will go far in the show. We're a spoiler-free podcast, so enjoy without worrying about…
About Challenged: A Podcast About The Challenge on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+
Challenged is a spoiler-free podcast about The Challenge on CBS, MTV and Paramount+, hosted by Bryan, Carlyn and Tim. Each week the three discuss the current season, reminisce about past seasons, and talk through gameplay, strategy, drama, eliminations and predictions. The feed lists 447 episodes since February 2017 with a weekly cadence and median episode length of about an hour, according to the RSS feed.
The show is published on Spreaker and carries a 3.9 average rating from 677 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener downloads are not published, so the audience is estimated at roughly 2,000 to 8,000 per episode based on those ratings, the weekly schedule and the show's age. The audience is likely fans of competitive reality television who follow each season closely. No sponsors were found in the feed, and listener support is offered through a Spreaker support page.
Each episode can carry a host-read sponsorship at an estimated $40 to $200 per episode. This suits brands selling streaming services, snacks for watch parties, or entertainment products aimed at reality TV fans.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Challenged: A Podcast About The Challenge on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+ can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Challenged: A Podcast About The Challenge on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+
How much does Challenged charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and the episode placement.
What is Challenged about?
Challenged is a spoiler-free podcast about The Challenge on CBS, MTV and Paramount+. Hosts Bryan, Carlyn and Tim discuss gameplay, strategy, drama and eliminations each week.
How do I contact Challenged about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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