Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas

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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.

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From Rivals to Frenemies: Devin Walker and Paulie Calafiore Join Johnny Bananas

2026-11-12 · 1 hr 50 min

Hell has officially frozen over! This week, Johnny is joined by two of his biggest former rivals, Devin Walker and Paulie Calafiore, hosts of The Paulie & Dev Show. The three revisit some of their most explosive…
'The Challenge' 42 Champions Clap Back With Tori and Michele

2026-11-05 · 1 hr 51 min

The champs are in the building! Johnny Bananas is joined by his fellow 'Challenge' 42 winners Tori Deal and Michele Fitzgerald to break down their championship run and one of the most brutal finals in 'Challenge'…
CT and Bananas: 20 Years of Rivalry, Redemption, and Finally Winning Together

2026-10-29 · 1 hr 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 long-awaited…
TJ Lavin on 'Challenge' Conspiracies, Championship Wins, and His Friendship With Bananas E

2026-10-23 · 1 hr 35 min

'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…
Petty Leti, Showmance Secrets, and an Explosive Blind Side With Alexis Lete

2026-10-15 · 2 hr 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…
'Big Brother' Season 28 With Drew Campbell

2026-10-09 · 2 hr 6 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.…
‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 11 With Anna Leigh Wilson

2026-10-08 · 1 hr 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,…
‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 10 With Tori Deal

2026-10-02 · 1 hr 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,…
‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 9 With Justin Hinsley

2026-09-26 · 1 hr 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…
‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 8 With Leo Dionicio

2026-09-17 · 1 hr 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…

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Oldest episode in feed: 07/2025 · over a year
Typical length: 1 hr 27 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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