These guys are not making $50,000/episode - that's money that actual names on network make.  Look at the celebs on DWTS, they aren't pulling in $50,000 even the final week and that's a #1 show.

At best, $5,000/per episode, more than likely $2500.  Spike has zero money, Gurney produces crap TV for next to nothing.  This show is likely less than $50,000 all in per episode - talent, crew, location, accommodations etc.