The Flagship show lives! Filming is under way for The Challenge Season 39 and the cast has been made official which means WE'VE GOT REACTIONS! It's a polarizing group to say the least, as the casting department has gone young, inexperienced, and international. What's this Historian think about this potential new direction? Who do I love seeing back? I cover those thoughts and so much more in this instant (ok, two weeks later) reactions podcast!Topics include:Intro and Programming Reminders (00:00)The Full Cast List and Where We've Seen Them (05:25)The Cast By Numbers: Seasons Done, International/US, Former Finalists / Non Finalists (09:48)Youth Movement and I Love It (14:00)Is it Invasion 2 Though? (18:52)Female Cast Member by Cast Member Thoughts (23:30)Male Cast Member by Cast Member Thoughts (30:18)Who Isn't There I Would Have Liked To See (40:32)Final Thoughts (45:27)#TheChallenge #TheChallenge39 #TheChallengeCasting #TheChallengePodcast #TheChallengeHistorian #RealityTV #RealityTVPodcast #CastingReactions