Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas

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 long-awaited victory together and break down everything that went down on 'The Challenge 42'. From behind-the-scenes drama and the controversy surrounding CT’s medical scare to accusations that the final was rigged, the two aren’t holding anything back. Plus, CT opens up about his relationship with Phaedra Parks, the guys revisit some of their most infamous battles, and reflect on what it means to finally cross the finish line together after 20 years. This is one reunion you don’t want to miss! Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: CT Tamburello Producer: Chelsea Stark-Jones Video Editor: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.0:00 Dee being evicted on ‘Big Brother’13:20 Justin’s takeaways from Season 4118:47 Picking the teams on Season 4226:39 Justin’s experience on Team Orange33:29 Justin’s dramatic flair36:55 His beef with Anna Leigh49:24 Vets skating through on reputation55:23 Episode 91:06:01 Did CT and Cara throw challenges?1:13:23 Chris’s alliance with Tori and Michele1:18:50 Chris vs. Justin elimination1:24:44 Justin in the hot seatHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Justin HinsleyProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesGuest Booking: Allie O’Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 told on Episode 8, his vacation with Izzy in Thailand, and so much more!0:00 Catching up with Leo about Season 4116:10 Anna Leigh46:14 The "41 strong" alliance1:01:45 Leo, Nelson, and Josh being DQed1:10:30 Izzy and Leo in Thailand1:16:31 Leo’s lexicon1:24:26 Leo in the hot seatHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Leo DionicioProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesSocial Producer: Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 fall of “41 strong,” and his relationship with Deb before Johnny surprises Will with a special guest! 0:00 Welcoming Will to the podcast (04:51) Eskimo brothers and Big Brother  (13:15) Season 41 versus 41  (18:27) 41 strong (25:00) The Mud Pitt challenge  (31:11) Let’s talk about Lette (36:40) Vets versus rookies (45:02)Will Gets a Surprise! (53:09) The prank (1:00:30) Final verdict  (1:02:41) The squad dynamic (1:12:48) Rapid-fire questions Host: Johnny Bananas Guests: Will Gagnon and Deb Chubb Producers: Ashleigh Smith and Chelsea Stark-Jones Engineer: Sarah Reddy Additional Production Support: Hannah Leikin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Leigh’s fight, and so much more!0:00 Welcoming Deb to the podcast29:12 Deb and Will53:34 Izzy and Cory56:08 Episode 61:11:04 Heights over water challenge1:15:09 Justin and Anna Leigh's fight1:19:40 Deb vs. Cara Maria elimination1:23:38 Rapid-fire questionsHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Deb ChubbProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesEngineer: Oscar De La LuzAdditional Production Support: Allie O’Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Catching up with Sydney12:45 Coming into Season 4223:23 41 Strong alliance31:26 Cara and the Blue Team35:38 ‘Love Island’ challenge edition48:54 Episode 4 nominations1:04:10 Sydney’s knee injury1:22:57 Rapid-fire questionsHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Sydney SegalProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesGuest Booking: Allie O’Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 about their time in Key West, Tyler’s toxic farts, and more stories from the past before talking about their experiences on ‘All Stars’ Season 2. Host: Johnny Bananas Guests: Janelle Casanave and Tyler Duckworth Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Keanu’s gameplay, Brad elimination against Keanu, and much more!00:00 Catching up with Brad5:50 Season 4228:48 Episode 2 skyscraper challenge46:54 Keanu’s game49:57 Reilly vs. Deb elimination51:15 Josh, Adrienne, and Nurys fight57:29 Episode 3 puzzle challenge1:00:26 The 41 Strong alliance and deliberation1:04:45 Brad vs. Keanu eliminationHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Brad FiorenzaProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesGuest Booking: Allie O'Donaghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 playing on ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Challenge,’ and recap all the drama from the premiere episode of ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat.’ 0:00 Welcoming Chris Underwood to the podcast13:22 ‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 226:22 Strategy on ‘Survivor’ vs. ‘The Challenge’31:58 ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Premiere Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Chris UnderwoodProducers: Sasha Ashall, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Allie O’Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 style of Season 42 of 'The Challenge.'00:00 Catching up with Josh15:22 'La casa de los famosos'32:44 'The Challenge' 42 previewHost: Johnny BananasGuest: Josh MartinezProducers: Sasha Ashall and Chelsea Stark-JonesEngineer: Ben Castro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the newcomers this upcoming season, and Wes shares whether he’d like to see Johnny and CT work together this year. Finally, he gives his opinion on his friend Ciara after this year’s ‘Summer House’ scandal. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Wes Bergmann Producers: Olivia Crerie and Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 played, tell the truth about Lisa spanking Rob, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Yam Yam Arocho Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Guest Booking: Allie O'Donoghue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 explosive round table. They also discuss their thoughts about Season 4 as a whole, Colton’s gameplay, Rob’s dominance, the offscreen drama playing out on social media, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Kate Chastain Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 really sticking together this season, the hold Rob Rausch has on the house, and so much more! Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Janelle Pierzina Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 de-emphasizing "gamers," how the Traitors are playing the game, and so much more! Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Carolyn Wiger Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Bananas Guest: Weston Bergmann Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Guest: Yeremi Hykel Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 sass, the differences between ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Challenge,’ and the details of a brutal final challenge. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Sydney Segal Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the 'Big Brother' house, his strategic approach, and the pressure-packed final challenge. The two also break down the key partnerships, secret alliances, and backstabbing that shaped the season. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Cedric Hodges Producer: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Editor: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Nany’s reaction to Will’s departure, the house turning on Michaela and Cedric, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Michaela Bradshaw Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Then, Aviv joins them to talk through all the strategy and backstabbing that happened over the last couple of episodes. Host: Johnny Bananas Guests: Will Gagnon and Aviv Melmed Producers: Sasha Ashall, Devon Baroldi, Donald Lobianco, and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the season and whether he would go on again, then break down the alliances on the season between the vets—including Olivia and Nany’s relationship! Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Leroy Garrett Producers: Sasha Ashall, Belle Roman, and Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Challenge' after winning 'Survivor,' behind-the-scenes information about the explosive fights from this season, her alliances and rivals, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Dee Valladares Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 being on screen with her partner, her clash with Aneesa and some post-filming tea, Theo’s diabolical plan to get Gabe to stake a claim, and so so much more. Plus, a very special guest pops in later in the show to shed even MORE light on all the drama and corroborate some boiling HOT tea. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Nany Gonzalez Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Derrick Kosinski’s gameplay, the Justice for Leka movement, war stories from seasons past, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: CT Tamburello Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 season, what CT did to piss off the new threats, Episode 9’s cheating scandal, Ashley and Aneesa’s explosive fight, picking permanent partners, and so much more. Watch on Spotify.Watch on YouTube.Follow us on Instagram. Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Justin HinsleyProducers: Sasha Ashall, Belle Roman, Jonathan Ratliff, and Hannah LeikinEngineer: CT Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 eliminations with Gabe and CT, and his biggest social blunder ever on the show with a very special guest. Host: Johnny Bananas Guests: Derek Chavez and Justin Hinsley Producers: Sasha Ashall, Belle Roman, Jonathan Ratliff, and Hannah Leikin Engineer: CT Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ‘The Challenge’ strategically, Episode 7’s crazy twists and turns, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Leonardo Deonicio Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Engineers: Jon Jones and T Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, CT’s suspect and embarrassing performance this week, and so much more! Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Leka Sodade Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Chavez, and much more! Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Ben Davis Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, recap Episode 4, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Zach Nichols Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Then they recap Episode 3 of 'Vets & New Threats.' Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Blue Kim Producers: Sasha Ashall and Belle Roman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the drama. Get Rogan’s take on strategy, the British alliance, and the twists that set the tone for the season. Host: Johnny BananasGuest: Rogan O’ConnorProducers: Sasha Ashall and Belle RomanEditor: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, wild moments from inside the house, and how their relationship changed during the competition. Plus, the truth about the U.K. alliance and what really went down in the first elimination. Johnny and Olivia also finally clear the air on their Season 40 feud. You won't want to miss this! Host: Johnny Bananas Guests: Olivia Kaiser and Theo Campbell Producers: Sasha Ashall, Belle Roman, and Kate Ahearn Editor: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices