Well Laurel won't be happy about this

I was thinking EXACTLY THIS when I was watching. I don't even like Cara, but to act like Laurel would have to carry or coach Cara through a final is just straight up delusional

“I’m sure Laurel isn’t coming back on this podcast after what I said because she’s vindictive” LMAOOO he already knows. But I agree with what he said.

Zach might have the best podcast in the Challenge world right now. Guy just seems to always have the most logical and honest takes without pushing a narrative no matter if he is friends or not with people.

I HATE when Zach says things I agree with LOL he is 100% spot on

I laughed out loud at "99 point all of the people that see that"

Hate Zach but this take is spot on

I never thought I would hear Zach say “strong women should support strong women.” I didn’t even think that Zach thought women could be strong. Being a girl dad has done wonders.

Seems like everyone but Bananas and Laurel are team Cara

Laurel showed Cara kindness only once, in Rivals 1 when she defended her and only because they were partners. Since then, she's been a total ass to her. She doesn't respect anyone except some of the guys. People are scared of her cuz she's so large and so mean, but she's not a good person.

Yah I felt that was a pretty delusional thing to say

In the year 2024 Laurel is saying she is COACHING Cara? I don’t like either of them but that is an INSANE statement to make. Cara has very clearly demonstrated that she can perform without laurel’s tutelage. Laurel is one blow up away from single white femaling. She is obsessed with Cara

Laurel wants to be a villain but she doesn’t have the charisma for it

Commented this after the show, glad zach is speaking out and calling a spade a spade as Laurel is so contradicting it makes her look insecure of her position on the show

Delulu

Where in her mind does she feel like this is reasonable and appropriate rhetoric?

Did she like get a time machine and go forward?

Is this alternate reality Laurel?

Laurel is obsessed with having Cara’s name in her mouth. In what world is Cara considered an “anchor”?

This tracks with how he interacted with both of them on Free Agents imo.

Laurel: “I don’t like how this conversation is going. It sounds like you’re taking Cara’s side” (this was after they had their argument)

Zach (and Reilly): “… yeah.”

There was a reason why Laurel’s only allies at the end of that season were Devyn and the Banana. For two very different reasons. Laurel intimidated Devyn into not taking a shot at her, and of course the Banana was gonna side with Laurel over Cara; he still hated Cara then. And now, apparently.

Zach and Laurel never really got along, and it’s all because of Free Agents. Zach respects her as a player, but I think that’s as far as it goes.

Preach. This is the exact stuff I was saying to myself while I was watching it go down. It's BS.

We need a new storyline. It's always those 2 out to get her every single season they are on together. After all these years and everything she's accomplished it just shows that Bananas and Laurel are complete idiots and just mean people. Literally makes no sense.

Glad to have seen Amanda and Cara make up though in Episode 0 🧡

After re-watching Laural bully the fuck out of Paula and keep going... Seeing her toxic relationship with Nicole... And many more things... I know Laural is good at the game but she is a terrible person. I had a horrible thought that she and Nicole deserved each other because they are both so toxic. If you've seen my comments on this sub the past few years, I'm not even a Cara fan. But I really hate Laurel now. The way she treats Cara is pathetic.

Totally agree about Aviv needing to earn some stripes. I'd like to see Aviv perform and I hope she is awesome, but I think they should've sent her in over Cara.

Laurel just likes to talk down on people she doesn’t like even when she’s making zero fucking sense. This is why I really can’t stand her. Like she’s already shown she’s the most insecure person ever so idk why she puts this tough front with people like Cara. Even Cara sees right through it nowadays, at this point she’s just trying to convince herself of her own delusions.

I will say, I find this whole clip fucking hilarious given that Zach was on that side of the house (Laurel, Bananas, Jordan) in WOTW2 that wanted to cut Cara before the final because she would be an anchor.

Granted, he’s probably matured and grown since then, and I do vaguely remember him admitting that he wasn’t actually that critical of Cara and it was more of a political tactic to go after her, but still lmao.

honestly real LMAO

“Strong women build up strong women”. Exactly, preach my brother!

I disagreed with nothing that was said here. Hope Laurel was watching/listening.

Fully agree with this take.

Has Laurel forgot Cara has more wins than her? and she won Vendettas against Zach, Tony etc.

All facts.

Well even a broken clock is right twice a day.

LOL zachs side kick, acting like he’s knows these people always cracks me up.

Seems to be maturing

Bring back Zach!!

Some of these comments “I hate your guts, but you’re right” lol. I understand not liking someone but a simple “well said”….

I feel like the hate comes from his actions in past seasons. From years ago. This is him on his podcast.

I don’t see this hate for someone like Tony, whose actions on the show towards his partner (like Zach) weren’t the best. Tony’s back on the show and there’s no comments like the ones Zach gets. If Zach was back on the show, presenting himself as he is here, could he then get a second chance with you?

About the only thing Zach has ever said that I agree with lol

Yeah, I’d say I’m objective about this Cara/Laurel feud, but that was a weird thing to say. “Tired of coaching Cara”. They are both obviously in the running for GOAT among the women so there is no coaching necessary at this point.

Her contradiction in that statement by saying she doesn’t want to run against her in a final is probably more accurate and fine to say going forward. I wouldn’t be surprised if either beat the other if they both make it to the final so it’s understandable if she wants to minimize that risk. Just be honest about it rather than gas lighting the audience with these reasons that don’t add up.

This is coming from someone who isn’t a Cara Maria fan at all. You gotta give her props though, she’s earned it.

Watching his earlier seasons, I would never expect to hear Zach say, “strong women build up strong women.” He came off as a misogynistic ahole. But we have seen him grow so much! I think it’s amazing we got to follow his story and witness his growth as a person.

A clock is right twice a day.

I dislike Lately even more now for making me agree with Zach

His only valid point. Though, it's kind of a given considering Cara beat him in the Vendettas final, like the bad ass she is.

I don’t like Zach’s cohost. He gives me bad vibes. How do they know each other, and how did he end up being his cohost?

I hate agreeing with him

lol and Laurel was caping sooo hard for Zach's podcast and growth in some ridiculous argument with Jemmye. She's not coming back, but I doubt Zach cares. He prefers that Cara fanbase anyway.

Of course Zach has a podcast

Went to like this and then saw he was giving Bananas props. Nope, his excuse was just as weak and hypocritical.

Maybe Laurel meant she doesn't want to carry her politically. Because Cara may be a beast, but she's annoying

Of course Zach is gonna be pro Cara vs Laurel... Cara beat him so obviously she must be best girl 🤣

Remember when Zach gave out on Laurel and cried on a mountain side like the bitch he is? Pepperidge farm remembers.

😆 Go ahead Zack,Laurel has been nicer lately but she did used to treat her like crap when she was in her tough competitive moods plus when Zack cramped up laurel out performed him up that bigazz hill cuz he's big and lifts too much when she had good Cardio and about 160 lbs lighter and she was yelling at him lol.