We're kicking off Season 40: Battle of the Eras with an interview with Aviv Melmed! We last saw her winning Fresh Meat in 2006, but she's back and representing Era 2 on the podcast with Devyn and Da'Vonne. They discuss the launch special, some surprising competitors that joined this season, and Aviv teases a little of what's to come.

Watch “The Challenge: Battle of the Eras” on MTV starting August 14th and then catch new episodes of the podcast every Thursday. Be sure to catch an exclusive sneak peek and meet the cast during “MTV’s The Challenge 40: Battle for of the Eras: Countdown Begins” launch special airing Wednesday, August 7th at 8PM ET/PT. Stream previous seasons of The Challenge on Paramount+.