260 episodes

A podcast about America's 5th professional sport The Challenge. We are a spoiler free podcast that only discusses the episodes after they have premiered. It is hosted by Zac & Hannah

Smashing Heads Podcast Zac Cupples

    • TV & Film
    • 4.4 • 197 Ratings

A podcast about America's 5th professional sport The Challenge. We are a spoiler free podcast that only discusses the episodes after they have premiered. It is hosted by Zac & Hannah

    Have A Good Night Everyone (Featuring Jake)

    Have A Good Night Everyone (Featuring Jake)

    Thank you all, it's been an incredible 5 years but the time has come.



    Please update your Patreon subscriptions if you are one because we don't plan on publishing anything on there going forward. Once we are past the billing cycle, I will probably make this whole archive free to access but I can't currently change any pricing. I may also upload all the Patreon exclusive podcasts on the main feed at some point if I can't do it this way.

    • 57 min
    World Championship Premiere (World Championship Ep. 1 & 2)

    World Championship Premiere (World Championship Ep. 1 & 2)

    We are off to a great start so far, except for the no elminatino in episode 2...

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    Thanks to all our Patrons so far: Aaron S., Alana T., Alex Z., Albert F., Alyssa E., Angela E., Austin D., Baker R., Becky, Bobbi Jo C., Brandi W., Brianne, Brittany R., Carol Z., Carrington C., Cassie A., Charlotte S., Connie M., Connor R., Crystal, Cynthia H., Daileen G., David H., Dawson I., Dena, Dianne T., Dylan B., Elda T., Erika F., Gabriel, Gary H., Greg H., Grimm, Hannah M., Heidi, Holeigh G., Holly, Idallys, Jalen S., Jamie R., JD, Jennifer A., Jennifer G., Jeyyy, Joe, Jordyn P., Joy M., Justee M., Kari S., Katelin S., Katie, Katherine V., Kayla, Kellie B., Kelsi C. Kelvin CHICO, Keri G., Kevin I., Kevin L., Lauren J., Lewis B., Lila, Lisa H., Liz, Logan H., Lola, Maggie, Maya K., Melvin B., Merrie R., Michele A., Mikey G., Miranda G., Miranda P., Neil D., Nicole, Nicole S., Nikki, Nina B aka NEEEEENS, Noah C., Paul B., Paul S. aka Stat Man Paul, Paula, Priscilla M., Rachael, Rachael A., Rachael O. Rebecca F., Robert, Robyn, Ross, Ryan S., Sabra M., Samantha T., Sarah, Sarah K., Saralyn F., Scott M., Sharon L., Shaun A., Shelby S., Shellye M., Sherif M., Tanner N., Tonya B., Tori C., Tori E., Tricia B., UptownDurrell, Valerie F., Valerie K., Veron+on, Will C.

    The Challenge: World Championship is a spin-off of the reality competition series The Challenge. The series features notable veterans from the MTV flagship series competing alongside the winners and select contestants from four spin-off seasons: The Challenge: Argentina, The Challenge: Australia, The Challenge: USA and The Challenge: UK. The series is hosted by the hosts of the four spin-off seasons: Brihony Dawson, Mark Wright, Marley, and T.J. Lavin, and premiered on Paramount+ on 8 March 2023.

    • 1 hr 36 min
    The ENTIRE Finale! (Ride Or Dies Ep. 17, 18, & 19)

    The ENTIRE Finale! (Ride Or Dies Ep. 17, 18, & 19)

    This has truly been the hardest season for us to cover for many reason out of the 17 we've done. So, if you are still rocking with us, you are the true definitely of Ride Or Dies.

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    Thanks to all our Patrons so far: Aaron S., Alana T., Alex Z., Albert F., Alyssa E., Angela E., Austin D., Baker R., Becky, Bobbi Jo C., Brandi W., Brianne, Brittany R., Carol Z., Carrington C., Cassie A., Charlotte S., Connie M., Connor R., Crystal, Cynthia H., Daileen G., David H., Dawson I., Dena, Dianne T., Dylan B., Elda T., Erika F., Gabriel, Gary H., Greg H., Grimm, Hannah M., Heidi, Holeigh G., Holly, Idallys, Jalen S., Jamie R., JD, Jennifer A., Jennifer G., Jeyyy, Joe, Jordyn P., Joy M., Justee M., Kari S., Katelin S., Katie, Katherine V., Kayla, Kellie B., Kelsi C. Kelvin CHICO, Keri G., Kevin I., Kevin L., Lauren J., Lewis B., Lila, Lisa H., Liz, Logan H., Lola, Maggie, Maya K., Melvin B., Merrie R., Michele A., Mikey G., Miranda G., Miranda P., Neil D., Nicole, Nicole S., Nikki, Nina B aka NEEEEENS, Noah C., Paul B., Paul S. aka Stat Man Paul, Paula, Priscilla M., Rachael, Rachael A., Rachael O. Rebecca F., Robert, Robyn, Ross, Ryan S., Sabra M., Samantha T., Sarah, Sarah K., Saralyn F., Scott M., Sharon L., Shaun A., Shelby S., Shellye M., Sherif M., Tanner N., Tonya B., Tori C., Tori E., Tricia B., UptownDurrell, Valerie F., Valerie K., Veron+on, Will C.

    The Challenge Season 38 competitors are "lucky" to have a built-in support system in the game. And that is because they get to compete alongside their ride or dies.

    The Challenge: Ride or Dies will feature 17 pairs -- and the seemingly unbreakable bonds between friends, family and partners will be tested. From former teammates (Bananas and Nany as well as Darrell and Veronica) to a bunch of new faces from different reality series, these duos will compete for their share of the $1 million prize.

    The Challenge: Ride or Dies premieres on Wednesday, October 12 at 8/7c!

    • 2 hr 22 min
    Scumbag (Ride Or Dies Ep. 16)

    Scumbag (Ride Or Dies Ep. 16)

    Now that we know how the final has played out (3 episodes for some reason) we are back on track and will be dropping a MEGAPOD this weekend to cover the entire final.

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    Thanks to all our Patrons so far: Aaron S., Alana T., Alex Z., Albert F., Alyssa E., Angela E., Austin D., Baker R., Becky, Bobbi Jo C., Brandi W., Brianne, Brittany R., Carol Z., Carrington C., Cassie A., Charlotte S., Connie M., Connor R., Crystal, Cynthia H., Daileen G., David H., Dawson I., Dena, Dianne T., Dylan B., Elda T., Erika F., Gabriel, Gary H., Greg H., Grimm, Hannah M., Heidi, Holeigh G., Holly, Idallys, Jalen S., Jamie R., JD, Jennifer A., Jennifer G., Jeyyy, Joe, Jordyn P., Joy M., Justee M., Kari S., Katelin S., Katie, Katherine V., Kayla, Kellie B., Kelsi C. Kelvin CHICO, Keri G., Kevin I., Kevin L., Lauren J., Lewis B., Lila, Lisa H., Liz, Logan H., Lola, Maggie, Maya K., Melvin B., Merrie R., Michele A., Mikey G., Miranda G., Miranda P., Neil D., Nicole, Nicole S., Nikki, Nina B aka NEEEEENS, Noah C., Paul B., Paul S. aka Stat Man Paul, Paula, Priscilla M., Rachael, Rachael A., Rachael O. Rebecca F., Robert, Robyn, Ross, Ryan S., Sabra M., Samantha T., Sarah, Sarah K., Saralyn F., Scott M., Sharon L., Shaun A., Shelby S., Shellye M., Sherif M., Tanner N., Tonya B., Tori C., Tori E., Tricia B., UptownDurrell, Valerie F., Valerie K., Veron+on, Will C.

    The Challenge Season 38 competitors are "lucky" to have a built-in support system in the game. And that is because they get to compete alongside their ride or dies.

    The Challenge: Ride or Dies will feature 17 pairs -- and the seemingly unbreakable bonds between friends, family and partners will be tested. From former teammates (Bananas and Nany as well as Darrell and Veronica) to a bunch of new faces from different reality series, these duos will compete for their share of the $1 million prize.

    The Challenge: Ride or Dies premieres on Wednesday, October 12 at 8/7c!

    • 1 hr 4 min
    LOOK AT THIS GUY (Ride Or Dies Ep. 14 & 15)

    LOOK AT THIS GUY (Ride Or Dies Ep. 14 & 15)

    "LOOK AT THIS GUY". I've never seen TJ more excited midelimination.

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    Thanks to all our Patrons so far: Aaron S., Alana T., Alex Z., Albert F., Alyssa E., Angela E., Austin D., Baker R., Becky, Bobbi Jo C., Brandi W., Brianne, Brittany R., Carol Z., Carrington C., Cassie A., Charlotte S., Connie M., Connor R., Crystal, Cynthia H., Daileen G., David H., Dawson I., Dena, Dianne T., Dylan B., Elda T., Erika F., Gabriel, Gary H., Greg H., Grimm, Hannah M., Heidi, Holeigh G., Holly, Idallys, Jalen S., Jamie R., JD, Jennifer A., Jennifer G., Jeyyy, Joe, Jordyn P., Joy M., Justee M., Kari S., Katelin S., Katie, Katherine V., Kayla, Kellie B., Kelsi C. Kelvin CHICO, Keri G., Kevin I., Kevin L., Lauren J., Lewis B., Lila, Lisa H., Liz, Logan H., Lola, Maggie, Maya K., Melvin B., Merrie R., Michele A., Mikey G., Miranda G., Miranda P., Neil D., Nicole, Nicole S., Nikki, Nina B aka NEEEEENS, Noah C., Paul B., Paul S. aka Stat Man Paul, Paula, Priscilla M., Rachael, Rachael A., Rachael O. Rebecca F., Robert, Robyn, Ross, Ryan S., Sabra M., Samantha T., Sarah, Sarah K., Saralyn F., Scott M., Sharon L., Shaun A., Shelby S., Shellye M., Sherif M., Tanner N., Tonya B., Tori C., Tori E., Tricia B., UptownDurrell, Valerie F., Valerie K., Veron+on, Will C.

    The Challenge Season 38 competitors are "lucky" to have a built-in support system in the game. And that is because they get to compete alongside their ride or dies.

    The Challenge: Ride or Dies will feature 17 pairs -- and the seemingly unbreakable bonds between friends, family and partners will be tested. From former teammates (Bananas and Nany as well as Darrell and Veronica) to a bunch of new faces from different reality series, these duos will compete for their share of the $1 million prize.

    The Challenge: Ride or Dies premieres on Wednesday, October 12 at 8/7c!

    • 1 hr 56 min
    Devotoin (Ride Or Dies Ep. 13)

    Devotoin (Ride Or Dies Ep. 13)

    I cannot confirm or deny if I have given a certain someone the "Got Their Head Smashed" honors 3 weeks in a row.

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    Thanks to all our Patrons so far: Aaron S., Alana T., Alex Z., Albert F., Alyssa E., Angela E., Austin D., Baker R., Becky, Bobbi Jo C., Brandi W., Brianne, Brittany R., Carol Z., Carrington C., Cassie A., Charlotte S., Connie M., Connor R., Crystal, Cynthia H., Daileen G., David H., Dawson I., Dena, Dianne T., Dylan B., Elda T., Erika F., Gabriel, Gary H., Greg H., Grimm, Hannah M., Heidi, Holeigh G., Holly, Idallys, Jalen S., Jamie R., JD, Jennifer A., Jennifer G., Jeyyy, Joe, Jordyn P., Joy M., Justee M., Kari S., Katelin S., Katie, Katherine V., Kayla, Kellie B., Kelsi C. Kelvin CHICO, Keri G., Kevin I., Kevin L., Lauren J., Lewis B., Lila, Lisa H., Liz, Logan H., Lola, Maggie, Maya K., Melvin B., Merrie R., Michele A., Mikey G., Miranda G., Miranda P., Neil D., Nicole, Nicole S., Nikki, Nina B aka NEEEEENS, Noah C., Paul B., Paul S. aka Stat Man Paul, Paula, Priscilla M., Rachael, Rachael A., Rachael O. Rebecca F., Robert, Robyn, Ross, Ryan S., Sabra M., Samantha T., Sarah, Sarah K., Saralyn F., Scott M., Sharon L., Shaun A., Shelby S., Shellye M., Sherif M., Tanner N., Tonya B., Tori C., Tori E., Tricia B., UptownDurrell, Valerie F., Valerie K., Veron+on, Will C.

    The Challenge Season 38 competitors are "lucky" to have a built-in support system in the game. And that is because they get to compete alongside their ride or dies.

    The Challenge: Ride or Dies will feature 17 pairs -- and the seemingly unbreakable bonds between friends, family and partners will be tested. From former teammates (Bananas and Nany as well as Darrell and Veronica) to a bunch of new faces from different reality series, these duos will compete for their share of the $1 million prize.

    The Challenge: Ride or Dies premieres on Wednesday, October 12 at 8/7c!

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
197 Ratings

197 Ratings

Pennygirl1234 ,

Cut the blubber

Leave the unnecessary intro out about why you had to re-record the most recent episode…just start recording it. And please no more movie reviews…if you guys want to talk about other non-challenge related stuff start a new podcast.

Also can’t stand the way you guys pronounce “because” …it’s pronounced “be-kuhz”

emmiee1382 ,

It took me 5-6 attempts to finish the last episode.

I totally understand and am happy for you all to love on to your next chapter. Thank you for everything. (Pop on every once in a while and give us updates) lol.

daisy340 ,

The exchanges between husband and wife are very awkward to listen to

Sometimes it feels like I’m sitting in on a marriage counseling session. Everything poor Hannah says is wrong to her husband, Zac. Everything she says is immediately shot down and Zac loves to make her look dumb. It is just uncomfortable after a certain point. Even when Jake occasionally shoots Hannah down, of course Zac has to pile on and then it’s just two men basically ganging up on a woman and telling her how dumb she is (when she isn’t at all).

I love the chemistry between the hosts otherwise. And I have listened to and enjoyed this podcast for a few years now. They just need to tone down the picking on Hannah because it keeps getting worse and worse and like I said, gets plain uncomfortable.

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