We’re all hydrated and ready to dive into the Cutthroat finale as our podcast season comes to an end. In this episode, we discuss the pre-final Gulags, the epic final challenge, and reunion special. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

The action on Cutthroat reached a fever pitch this week, including one of the all-time great performances in Challenge history. Settle in and get comfortable as we go in-depth on the continuation of last week’s Gulag and plenty of drama in the new cycle, including more in the on-going war between Laurel and Cara-Maria.

After a week off (and perhaps a day of eating like Tyler), we’re back for the home stretch of The Challenge: Cutthroat with CCCP Episode 8. Among this week’s highlights, the feud of the year rages on, and TJ unleashes a monster on the Gulagers.

In episode 7 of CCCP, the battle lines are drawn in the war between Team Cara-Maria and Team Laurel. In addition to the Grey Team’s Gulag controversy, there was plenty to discuss including Bananas stepping up his game, the continued shunning of Camila, and some good ol’ fashioned Challenge debauchery. We’re hitting the home stretch, so give it a listen and join us back here in two weeks as the series resumes.

In this week’s Cutthroat episode, we found out where the Red team blows, how the Challenge team treats concussions, and how TJ Lavin feels about repeat Gulag entries. Armed with this knowledge and more, we bring you another episode of CCCP, so strap on your gray helmet and enjoy!

Strap on your helmets and get ready for another brain-rattling edition of CCCP! In this week’s podcast, we’re spanning the (Real) world to cover various news bits from the Bunim-Murray universe before heading into out usual Cutthroat coverage. And unlike a certain heavily-hyped prospect, we finish the job on that, too.

Ayiiia Elizarraras, Real World: Cancun

Fucking Crazy. (Hopefully) former cutter. Won’t be a strong competitor, but will be involved in straight/lesbian hook ups and drinking. Good defiant character (are most of them:)

Camila Nakagawa, Spring Break Challenge

No recollection of who the hell this person is.

Cara Maria Sorbello, Fresh Meat II

Knocked out way to early on the newer Fresh Meat, but she has potential for in-house fun. Reality TV Czar David Jacoby is high on her, so I have to be.

Emilee Fitzpatrick, Real World: Cancun

This girl is a dumb bimbo and will probably be off in the first week. She will be friends with the Ayiiia girl, also from Cancun.

Emily Schromm, Real World: DC

The first half of the double I’ve been touting from RW:DC. I’m very high on her. She’s going to give Laural a run for her money.

Jenn Grijalva, Real World: Denver

We know all about Jenn with two Ns. good times.

Katie Doyle, Road Rules: The Quest

I’m a sucker for her, but she really needs to retire. What’s the sports equivalent for a serviceable, but never very good player who holds on into their 40s? Paul says Dikembe Mutumbo. Steve says Jamie Moyer.

Laurel Stucky, Fresh Meat II

Interesting to see what she’ll do without Kenny. She’s really good, but as I recall she wasn’t well-liked.

Mandi Moyer, Fresh Meat II

We need a bimbo if Casey isn’t going to be around (and Emilee from Cancun is going home early.) I thought she was reasonably enjoyable on Fresh Meat. I liked that they’ve made new stars of of the Nexus-like Fresh Meat 2.

Melinda Jamieson Stolp, Real World: Austin

Melinda w/o Danny? Interesting. Maybe friendships will keep her on for a few weeks, but it seems like there’s a big youth movement now, so young alliances are the new Alliances. Who is keeping her in this game?

Paula Meronek, Real World: Key West

Paula Walnuts and Johnny Bananas. It’s like a retarded and drunk Burns and Allen. I can’t wait. Oh, and Dunbar is there too? should be fun.

Sarah Rice, Real World: Brooklyn

Sarah is the tattoo chick that likes to play the lovable victim, right? I like rooting for her. She’s going to make waves this season. I see her becoming a major alliance former with this new regime.

Shauvon Torres, Real World: Sydney

Do I need to ever really say anything here? Gold.

Theresa Gonzalez, Fresh Meat II

Got in-between Kenny and Wes to make her name. Needs to do something to stay interesting because she’s a non-factor in the physical challenges.

Tori Fiorenza, Road Rules: Viewer’s Revenge

Tori and Brad.When she isn’t nagging him, she’ll probably have a problem with another woman. Cool.

Abram Boise, Road Rules: South Pacific

I loved immature, hot-headed young Abram. After the Island, I’m fearing we get a mature, level-headed Abram with no edge. Still, I like familiar faces.

Brad Fiorenza, Real World: San Diego

Hope for his sake he doesn’t get in any more fights. Should be fun to watch him and Tori squabble and make up.

Brandon Nelson, Fresh Meat II

Don’t remember this joker. Don’t care.

Chet Cannon, Real World: Brooklyn

I can’t believe this dumby came back. Seems like a decent guy who is not cut out for this game emotionally, socially, strategically, and physically.

Dan Walsh, Road Rules: Viewer’s Revenge

I don’t remember Dan. Looks like a strong meathead though.

Derek Chavez, Real World: Cancun

The gay guy from Cancun. Three RW:Cancun members and CJ the punter isn’t here? What a lame replacement.

Derrick Kosinski, Road Rules: X-Treme

Who doesn’t love the Randy Couture of RW/RR:Challenge? He’s weak minded at times, but he’s a decent guy and a good competitor who keeps it interesting. I say he’s got one more good run in him, especially if this incarnation of the show is a team concept.

Dunbar Merrill, Real World: Sydney

Has there ever been a bigger bust in Challenge history? I mean, CT had mental problems to fall back on. Bananas piggybacked his way to winning. What’s Dunbar’s excuse? He’ll bang some jezabel and at least be in funny arguments. He’ll flop in eliminations.

Eric Banks, Fresh Meat

They brought back the team mascot, Easy E. He’s kind of like Katie Doyle, kept around for drinking and fun, while not being as destructive as someone like Tanya. There’s still nothing more fascinating to me than Easy E almost dying during the final mission years back while his “Bad Guy” teammates yelled nasty things at his pale limp body.

JD Ordonez, Real World: Brooklyn

I watch this entire season of RW and I have no memory of this clown. I guess it’s better than them throwing on the combative tranny from the same year.

Johnny Devenanzio, Real World: Key West

Johnny Bananas, how I love thee. How the hell is Bananas going to prosper in a house with all these young buck and no Suck Yeah friends to back him up? Is there any chance of a new Bananas Alliance (of convenience) forming with old heads like Dunbar and Derrick? That’s like Flair getting a makeshift Horseman together and calling them Fortune (ugh.) I see bad things for this go around.

Luke Wolfe, Fresh Meat II

Eve’s punching bag from Fresh Meat 2. He doesn’t have the heart to play this game well. I’m more interested in him and Landon finally coming out on the show.

Ty Ruff, Real World: DC

Hell yes. The second half of the blue-chippers from DC. He’s got the potential to be the new Alton. Plus, he’s had a past with the girl from DC, they’ll both be good, and their combustable together. This will help carry the season because they’re new, and unless Cancun and DC form a newbie alliance, Ty and Emily will have to deal with each other. It’s the whole “Two American strangers in Paris” thing.

Tyler Duckworth, Real World: Key West

You got to love the snooty gay guy. He’ll cause good gossip/trouble, if nothing else.

Vinny Foti, Fresh Meat II

Well, we end on a thud. Vinny made no impression on me what-so-ever during Fresh Meat 2. Hopefully he’ll do something interesting or stay out of the way.

We wrap up our season of Chronicle in Ruins with a re-cap of the Ruins reunion show and get in the holiday mood by handing out some season awards.

Another fantastic season of the Challenge wrapped up this week. Could David slay Goliath, or did the Champs roll as expected? We cover the marathon final challenge in our not-quite-finale.

Casey may have heeded Jimmy V’s words, but her number was finally up on this week’s Ruins, so we say good-bye to our favorite competitor and get ready for the big season finale after an agonizing week off. We also cover the latest in the Champions’ power struggle and check in with an old Challenge favorite.