# Ep. 537: Will Gagnon Returns!

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Podcast: [Challenge Mania](https://stenobird.com/podcast/challenge-mania-608324)
Published: 2026-08-03T17:04:37+00:00
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## Resource

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined live and in studio by Will Gagnon. WILL GAGNON returns to Challenge Mania live and in studio to talk about returning to the show for Cutthroat this coming Wednesday on Paramount+ and to talk about what he learned from his debut season on Vets and New Threats, what we might be catching a glimpse of in the Trailer and MORE! Lots about the Staking a Claim, Yeremi, Olivia, Nany and MORE from his debut season as well. A great way to get ready for Wednesday's Big Premiere! WATCH this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/ChallengeMania/posts/video-will-to-165468249?pr=true www.ChallengeManiacs.com TIX to Live Shows like Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Phoenix, Philly, Nola and Nashville available at www.ChallengeMania.Live www.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!

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