Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas
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 m...
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- Yam Yam Arocho1 ep
- Will Gagnon1 ep
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Also: Sydney Segal, Tyler Duckworth, Janelle Casanave, Brad Fiorenza, Chris Underwood, Josh Martinez, Wes Bergmann, Kate Chastain
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- 🇺🇸United States · TV & FilmHOME#27143K to 758K
- 🇨🇦Canada · TV & Film#295.8K to 31K
- 🇮🇩ID · TV & Film#118174 to 921
- 🇲🇽Mexico · TV & Film#192120 to 634
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149K to 790K🎙 ~2x weekly·30 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
299K to 1.6M🇺🇸96%🇨🇦4% - Active Followers
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164K to 869K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/23/26 |  TJ Lavin on 'Challenge' Conspiracies, Championship Wins, and His Friendship With Bananas | '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 | 1h 34m 31s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Petty Leti, Showmance Secrets, and an Explosive Blind Side With Alexis Lete | 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 | 2h 20m 45s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | 'Big Brother' Season 28 With Drew Campbell | 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 | 2h 06m 15s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 11 With Anna Leigh Wilson | 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 | 1h 46m 39s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 10 With Tori Deal | 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 | 1h 36m 58s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 | ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 9 With Justin Hinsley | 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 | 1h 31m 28s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | ‘The Challenge: Cutthroat’ Episode 8 With Leo Dionicio | 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 | 1h 33m 47s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | The ChallengeReality TV+3 | Will Gagnon | The Ringer | — | The ChallengeWill Gagnon+7 | — | 1h 33m 33s | ||
| 9/3/26 | reality TVdrama recap+3 | Deb Chubb | Love Island | — | The ChallengeCutthroat+5 | — | 1h 36m 53s | ||
| 8/27/26 | The Challengealliances+3 | Sydney Segal | The RingerLove Island | — | The ChallengeSydney Segal+6 | — | 1h 36m 55s | ||
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| 8/21/26 | remembrancereality TV+3 | Tyler DuckworthJanelle Casanave | The RingerReal World: Key West | — | Johnny BananasTyler Duckworth+6 | — | 1h 30m 01s | ||
| 8/13/26 | reality TVThe Challenge+4 | Brad Fiorenza | The Challenge | — | CutthroatBrad Fiorenza+5 | — | 1h 25m 31s | ||
| 8/6/26 | SurvivorThe Challenge+3 | Chris Underwood | SurvivorThe Challenge+2 | — | Chris UnderwoodJohnny Bananas+6 | — | 1h 35m 41s | ||
| 7/30/26 | reality TVThe Challenge+3 | Josh Martinez | TelemundoLa casa de los famosos+1 | — | Josh MartinezLa casa de los famosos+3 | — | 1h 32m 38s | ||
| 7/22/26 | The Challengereality TV+3 | Wes Bergmann | The ChallengeSummer House+1 | — | The ChallengeCutthroat+5 | — | 1h 33m 35s | ||
| 2/19/26 | SurvivorTraitors+3 | Yam Yam Arocho | 'Survivor' 44'Traitors' Season 4 | — | Johnny BananasYam Yam Arocho+5 | — | 52m 17s | ||
| 1/28/26 | TraitorsBelow Deck+3 | Kate Chastain | TraitorsBelow Deck | — | TraitorsBelow Deck+6 | — | 1h 19m 34s | ||
| 1/20/26 | 'Traitors' Season 4, Episodes 4 and 5 With Janelle Pierzina | 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 | 1h 03m 51s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | 'Traitors' Season 4 Premiere With Carolyn Wiger | 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 | 1h 27m 16s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Reunion With Wes | 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 | 1h 18m 36s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Season Wrap-Up With Yeremi | 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 | 1h 42m 04s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | The ‘Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Season Finale With Sydney Segal | 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 | 1h 22m 56s | ||||||
| 11/27/25 |  ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 18 With Cedric Hodges | 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 | 1h 23m 23s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 17 With Michaela Bradshaw | 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 | 1h 14m 49s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | ‘The Challenge: Vets & New Threats’ Episode 16 With Will and Aviv | 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 | 1h 14m 48s | ||||||
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Chart history for Death, Taxes, and Bananas with Johnny Bananas
Peaked at #27 in United States, currently #27 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| Canada | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| ID | — | #118 | #118 | — |
| Mexico | — | #192 | #192 | — |
Chart Positions
4 placements across 4 markets.
Chart Positions
4 placements across 4 markets.