# MANIA REWIND: Jon Murray

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Podcast: [Challenge Mania](https://stenobird.com/podcast/challenge-mania-608324)
Published: 2026-05-18T20:56:15+00:00
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## Resource

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by the man who created it all...Jon Murray. Jon Murray is the M in BMP. The Murray in Bunim-Murray. He created Real World. He created Road Rules. He created The Challenge. He is responsible for Reality TV as we know and love it today. He joined us on the podcast a few years back but since many of you may have missed it we wanted to share it again. It is one of our favorite interviews. Any plugs, shows, Live Reads, or promos are likely out-dated so ignore those. This Interview is from March 2022. Enjoy! Up to date Live Show Schedule at www.ChallengeMania.Live Support the Podcast and get Bonus Content and other perks at www.ChallengeManiacs.com www.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag!

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