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Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas

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Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas is a podcast hosted by Johnny Bananas, a legendary competitor from the reality show The Challenge. Each episode recaps seasons of The Challenge, offering behind-the-scenes stories and drama with cast members. Johnny also discusses other reality TV programs like The Traitors, House of Villains, and Love Island, and interviews personalities from across the reality television world.

Episodes

'Big Brother' Season 28 With Drew Campbell Oct 9, 2026 7575 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/adcho

‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 11 With Anna Leigh Wilson Oct 8, 2026 6399 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: Ch

‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 10 With Tori Deal Oct 2, 2026 5818 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 'Chal

‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 9 With Justin Hinsley Sep 26, 2026 5488 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 flair

‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 8 With Leo Dionicio Sep 17, 2026 5627 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, a

‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 7 With Will Gagnon Sep 10, 2026 5613 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&nbsp

‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 6 With Deb Chubb Sep 3, 2026 5813 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'

‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episodes 4 and 5 With Sydney Segal Aug 27, 2026 5815 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 k

Rerelease: Johnny Bananas, Tyler Duckworth, and Janelle Casanave Aug 21, 2026 5401 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: Jane

'The Challenge: Cutthroat' Episodes 2-3 With Brad Fiorenza Aug 13, 2026 5131 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 e

'The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Premiere With Chris Underwood Aug 6, 2026 5741 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 Challe

'The Challenge' 42 and 'La Casa de los Famosos' With Josh Martinez Jul 30, 2026 5558 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 As

‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Preview With Wes Bergmann Jul 22, 2026 5615 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’

'Traitors' Season 4 With Yam Yam Arocho Feb 19, 2026 3137 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 Le

‘Traitors’ Season 4, Episode 6 With Kate Chastain Jan 28, 2026 4774 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.

'Traitors' Season 4, Episodes 4 and 5 With Janelle Pierzina Jan 20, 2026 3831 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

'Traitors' Season 4 Premiere With Carolyn Wiger Jan 13, 2026 5236 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 c

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Reunion With Wes Dec 18, 2025 4716 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

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Season Wrap-Up With Yeremi Dec 11, 2025 6124 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

The ‘Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Season Finale With Sydney Segal Dec 4, 2025 4976 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 R

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 18 With Cedric Hodges Nov 27, 2025 5003 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 t

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 17 With Michaela Bradshaw Nov 20, 2025 4489 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 a

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 16 With Will and Aviv Nov 13, 2025 4488 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 Produ

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 13 With Leroy Garrett Oct 24, 2025 5556 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: Ler

'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 12 With Dee Valladares Oct 17, 2025 6467 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

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 11 With Nany Gonzalez Oct 12, 2025 6912 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 gues

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 10 With CT Oct 2, 2025 6318 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 Bel

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 9 With Justin Hinsley Sep 25, 2025 4284 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.Wat

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 8 With Derek Chavez Sep 18, 2025 3953 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

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 7 With Leo Deonicio Sep 11, 2025 5113 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 Enginee

'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 6 With Leka Sodade Sep 4, 2025 4630 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 cho

'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 5 With Ben Davis Aug 28, 2025 4590 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

'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 4 With Zach Nichols Aug 21, 2025 7484 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/adc

'The Challenge: Vets & New Threats' Episode 3 With Blue Kim Aug 14, 2025 3830 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

‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 2 With Rogan O'Connor Aug 7, 2025 4743 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 a

The ‘Challenge 41’ Premiere With Theo and Olivia Jul 31, 2025 5974 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 eliminati

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