Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas

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