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Getting Real with Jon & BethEric Nies: “This Is Why We Ride The Dragon”Eric Nies is the world’s first reality star. Eric appeared as the prominent cast member on MTV’s “The Real World: New York” before hosting MTV’s “The Grind”. The three OG Real World personalities dive deep into the behind-the-scenes of their respective Real World Homecomings and the spiritual journey that Eric has been on these last many years. Beth asks Eric if he would consider coming
back for an All-Star Challenge, and they discuss the evolution of reality
television shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-08-1158 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethBeth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Getting Real 101”Reality television pioneers Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan reminisce about their 101 podcast episodes and discuss their favorite guests and moments. They ask each other some really difficult and thought-provoking questions about life. Also, how do Robert De Niro and Rodney Dangerfield fit into this
conversation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-08-0452 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethCoral Smith: “I Don’t Wrestle" Part 1The most legendary cast member from MTV’s "The Real World" & "MTV’s The Challenge" is GETTING REAL with Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk. We
haven’t seen Coral since MTV's "The Gauntlet 3” in 2008, and now we know
why. We talk about this, Mike "The Miz”, Theo Von, and if she would ever
do another reality TV show. Coral drops a couple of BOMBSHELL secrets no
one has heard before, and it shocks the hosts! When the Queen speaks, we
listen. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-08-0352 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethMark Long: “The Godfather of Reality Television”“The Godfather” of reality tv, Mark Long, joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon
Brennan for their 100th episode of Getting Real With Jon & Beth.
Mark is one of the executive producers of The Challenge All Stars and
is the most beloved cast member of MTV’s Road Rules series. He shares
the entire story of the #WeWantOGs movement that sparked the nostalgic
and hugely popular Challenge All Stars seasons, and he takes questions
from viewers who chime in via Zoom. These three icons of reality share
their dream casts for a hypothetical future season. This 100th episode
does not disappoint!
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Getting Real with Jon & BethMark Marcuse: “Manager Of Reality Stars”Marc Marcuse - reality TV talent manager, chops it up with Beth
Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan talk about his debut on Average Joe on
NBC, Jonny FairPlay, gifting sweets, and what it takes to get cast on a
Reality TV show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-07-2858 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethCoral Smith: “I Don’t Wrestle” Part 2Coral joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan on the "Getting Real With Jon and Beth" podcast for Part 2. If you liked Part 1, then you'd better buckle up. The reality legend drops some bombshell surprises again and discusses who is on her Mt. Rushmore of The Challenge. Coral reveals if she is willing to come back to “The Challenge All Stars” and what her impression is of
Johnny Bananas, Wes, and Mike “The Miz”. The former Real Worlders talk about how authentic and organic today’s reality stars are versus back when it all began. Look out, the old Coral we love is ba...2025-07-141h 08
Getting Real with Jon & BethBucky Heard: “My Best Days”Bucky Heard, singer with the Righteous Brothers (Yes, that Righteous Brothers!), drops by Getting Real With Jon and Beth to discuss with
Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan talk about how he became a member of the legendary band and his brand new solo release “My Best Days,” which is streaming now everywhere. The music video is incredible and drops July 10. Find out which lyric in particular that Beth loves in Bucky’s new song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-06-3052 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethGlen Naessens: “Glen In The Kitchen”Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan welcome their Real World roommate Glen Naessens to the podcast. The roommates discuss music, reality TV, and their current lives. Get ready to stop being polite and start getting real…again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-06-231h 04
Getting Real with Jon & BethTokyo Parker: “Acting Is The New Reality”Tokyo Parker, Cast member of MTV's The Real World New Orleans, MTV's The Challenge, and MTV's The Real World Homecoming series, gets real with Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk. We discuss The Traitors season 4, Rachel
Zoe and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, reality TV fame, Kelley Wolf, Billy Bush, and Scott Wolf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-06-161h 02
Getting Real with Jon & BethIrene McGee: “The Flaw of The Real World”Irene McGee from MTV’s "The Real World: Seattle" joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss "How real is The Real World?" Irene
describes the process of how she was cast on the show and why she
says she was cast. The reality pioneers talk about the emotional
balance needed to be on the show and what her life is like now. All
three agree that Road Rules was the “B Team”. This episode is raw and
unfiltered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-06-0956 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethDerek Frazier: “Big Brother 23 Runner Up” Derek Frazier of Big Brother season 23 fame joins Jon Brennan
and Beth Stolarczyk for a tremendous conversation about reality television, then and now. Derek co-hosts his own podcast “Reality Tea” on the Heavy Crown Network. He shares details about the “Cookout Alliance” on Big Brother and talks to Jon and Beth about what it was like to live with Tami Roman! Derek has a specific scene to discuss from the Real World Homecoming. This podcast episode is a reality mashup dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-06-0247 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethUR Boy Butter: “I Likes The Cougs”Butter Fortney, aka “UR Boy Butter,” joins Jon Brennan and
Beth Stolarczyk on the podcast to tell stories of his journey from growing up in Ohio to becoming a recording artist and producer in country music. Butter’s band, Trailer Choir, was signed to Toby Keith’s record label, Show Dog Nashville, and now he hosts an incredibly entertaining live show called the “Butter Bash”. We also get a sample of the smash comedy song “I Likes The Cougs”. Surprisingly, Beth ends up liking it, to Jon’s surprise. Beth tells a story about trying to get a picture with Jerry Seinfeld.2025-05-2648 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethDavid Edwards: “I Exited Stage Left”The Real World Los Angeles’s legendary roommate, David Edwards, joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to hash out the “Real World Homecoming” and why he left the show for the second time. He talks about being a Pawpaw and how he feels blessed, including being part of a dysfunctional reality cast. He tells behind-the-scenes events we didn’t know about and what it is like nowadays when he sees Tami Roman. This is the episode we have all been waiting for! David continues to perform comedy in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Learn more about yo...2025-05-1243 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethPhillip Solomon: “Motivated By Melanin And Spite”Phillip Solomon from “Deal or No Deal Island” season 2 joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan will discuss how he got cast on the show, the crash course swimming lessons to prepare, and outfit planning. He gives us details on the daily shooting schedule, the living conditions, and behind-the-scenes comments about how Dr. Will ended up on the island. Phillip discusses the importance and responsibility of representing people like him and overcoming the challenges and apprehensions of being on a major network television show. He also relives and recites his now-famous and shocking Harriet Tubman quote. You can find Phillip on In...2025-05-0549 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethHerrick: “Country Soul On The Rocks”The band “Herrick” joins Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk with a live
podcast recording from Rock N Pod Expo 2025 in Music City, Nashville,
TN! The band members discuss their new single release, “Underneath That
Old Cowboy Hat” and why they describe their sound as “Country Soul On
The Rocks”. Hear the backstory from one of Nashville’s hottest new
bands! Visit herricklive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-04-2843 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethSarah Rice & Susie Meister: “BRAIN CANDY - A Podcast Mashup”A Road Ruler and 3 Real Worlders collaborate for this ultimate podcast mashup. "Brain Candy" and "Getting Real With Jon & Beth" podcasts have a joint round table to discuss old school reality origins and backstories you never knew. Sarah Rice (MTV’s “The Real World: Brooklyn”, “The Challenge”), Susie Meister (MTV’s “Road Rules: Down Under”, “The Challenge), Beth Stolarczyk (MTV’s “The Real World: Los Angeles, “The Challenge”) and Jon Brennan (MTV’s “The Real World: Los Angeles”, “The Challenge”) mix it up about their experiences and take on the current shows. These 4 OG’s get “real” about what they really think about the show, strategy, p...2025-04-211h 33
Getting Real with Jon & BethLori Regan: “The Real World: Back To New York”Lori Regan, roommate and cast member of MTV’s “The Real World: Back To New York” is our guest on the podcast episode this week. She shares with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan share their experiences living with Coral, Mike “The Miz”, Malik, and the rest of her cast on the pioneer reality show as well as “The Challenge”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-04-1442 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethLauren-Blair Donovan: “I Fancy Myself A Dinosaur”Content creator, Lauren-Blair Donovan sits in on the podcastwith Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk to discuss her posts on social mediaregarding “The Challenge” and “All Stars”. Blair discusses her desire to have been on The Real World and herthoughts on the Homecoming shows. Beth reveals her conversations with Coral on TheGauntlet 3 and Blair tells us which reality star she would ever swap liveswith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-04-0752 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethKatie Cooley: “See Yourself in 3rd Person”Katie Cooley joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss her latest stint on The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals! The Road Rules OG talks about her relationship with Veronica and how to keep your cool during a reality show competition. She gets specific about strategies, regrets, fears and victories. Beth realizes that Veronica was not out to get her on this season and Katie reveals that she was sure to watch all of The Real World Homecoming seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-3157 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethNicole Zanatta: “Fighting Fire With Fire"Nicole Zanatta: “Fighting Fire With Fire"Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk’s guest is Nicole Zanatta of MTV’s The Real World, MTV’s The Challenge, and MTV’s The Challenge All Stars 5. Nicole spills the tea on how she navigates her way through a reality competition show. We discuss Melissa Reeves, Amber Borzotra, Frank Sweeney Fox, and many others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-2449 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethFessy Shafaat “Challenge Fessy”Faysal Shafaat, known as Fessy, chops it up with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan about his initial audition for Survivor, only to be cast onto Big Brother and become an icon of The Challenge! He talks about strategy, training, and diet before being surprised by a special, unannounced guest during the conversation here on this podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-1755 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethDevin Walker: “I Am Timelessly Handsome”Devin Walker details how he went from MTV’s “Are You The One?” to being a mainstay on “The Challenge”. Devin shares the skinny with Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk about Leroy’s character and Dario’s breath. He is an expert in strategy on competition games and has proven so by becoming a Challenge Champion in a past season. This episode dissects “The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals,” which is currently airing on MTV each Wednesday evening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-101h 08
Getting Real with Jon & BethFrank Sweeney Fox: “Snake or Charming Fox?Frank Sweeney Fox shares with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan the strategy he has learned from studying Traitors and being a student of the Housewives and how he is now applying that while competing on “The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals,” which is currently airing each Wednesday on MTV. Frank is confident and has been accused of being a snake with his tactics this season as he pairs up with his “rival” and former “Real World: San Diego” housemate, Sam McGinn. Jon has to point out several times that Beth is gushing and blushing over Frank, finding him extremely handsome and charming.2025-03-0349 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethSam McGinn: “My All-Star Return”Sam McGinn returns to the Getting Real With Jon & Beth podcast to tell Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan about her early awaited return back to MTV’s “The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-2441 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethAdam Larson: “The New GOAT & Functional Movement”Adam Larson returns to Getting Real With Jon & Beth to discuss his return to The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals! He describes Beth Stolarczyk’s puppy cry as they competed on a platform 55 stories high in the first daily challenge. Jon Brennan deems him the new GOAT on the scene and a “True Story” OG of The Challenge franchise. Now that Beth and Jonna have been eliminated we look forward each week to seeing Adam compete with his rival partner Steve to see how long they can last. You can tune in each Wednesday night at 8pm Eastern / 7pm Central on MTV.2025-02-1754 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethAmber Borzotra: “Amber B is an ALL-STAR"MTV’s The Challenge All Stars 5 cast member Amber Borzotra is "Getting Real" with Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk. She shares her reasons for her game moves and how she ended up on CBS' "Big Brother" show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-1054 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethThe Challenge All-Stars 5: Rivals Episode 1 Recap. - Beth Stolarczyk & Jonna Mannion”"Getting Real" podcast hosts Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan discuss episode 1 of The Challenge All-Stars 5: Rivals. They discuss the cast, the rival pairs, and the first competition. Jon compliments Beth’s willingness to apologize on camera to Jonna face to face for the past and Beth explains the complications of being partnered with someone who severely dislikes you. This season is heating up and we are here for all the drama and “mudslinging"! Also Beth’s witch laugh is featured on episode one and also in this podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...2025-02-0351 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethTori Gwinn: “OG Road Rules & Challenge"Tori Gwinn from MTV's Road Rules: Viewers Revenge, The Gauntlet 3, The Duel 2, and The Challenge Cutthroat is our OG guest. We discuss her wins, experiences, and coming full circle in life outside of the show. Is she interested in being on The Challenge again? Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan love having true pioneers on the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-2754 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethBeth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “RIVALS - MTV The Challenge All Stars 5”As “The Challenge All Stars” returns to the MTV Network, Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan give a run down on each competitor as they break down the cast. Beth wonders who she might be matched up with as a rival and Jon reminds her that she has “so many to choose from.” The Challenge All Stars 5: RIVALS premieres Wednesday, January 29, 2025, on MTV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-2042 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethBeth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Los Angeles Wildfire”Reality pioneers Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan discuss the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles is's current hometown for Beth and the location where she and Jon were part of the groundbreaking cast on season two of MTV’s “The Real World”. Beth describes what living in LA County is like as the Santa Ana winds blow wildfire all over the region and shares stories that her family and friends have experienced during this horrible week. Jon talks about how fragile and unpredictable life can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...2025-01-1335 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethMarc Agboka: “Music And Mental Health”Wellness and Recovery specialist, YouTube vlogger and motivational speaker Marc Agboka joins cohosts Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk for an honest podcast discussion. They talk mental health and fitness and how it applies to all of us in life, even reality stars. Beth chimes in and exposes that Wes and Bananas’ feud is fabricated just for social media traction which leads to Jon expressing views of fake rivalries just to get cast. Marc discusses what his opinions are before and after meeting certain “The Challenge” stars in person.Follow Marc Agboka in social media here:@musican...2025-01-0639 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethKevin Lee: “Reality TV’s Executive Producer”Kevin Lee is an Executive Producer of reality shows such as The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Simple Life, The Summit, The Challenge, Road Rules, The Real World, The Real World Homecoming (New York, Los Angeles, and New Orleans), and many more! Kevin shares with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan who his favorite reality stars are, stories about shooting The Real World Homecomings, and tons of insights about logistics and how reality television production has changed over the years. It is also revealed which show holds the closest place in his heart and why. L...2024-12-3054 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethJason Cornwell: “The Real World: Boston OG”Jason Cornwell of Cornwell Casting and old school cast member from MTV’s “The Real World: Boston” and early season of “The Challenge” joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a candid conversation about the early days of reality television. He shares his tactic for avoiding conflict…" I’m Paul and that’s between y’all”. Jason shares as a casting agent why Beth is a great cast and how he was responsible for putting Teck and Ruthie on the Hawaii season of The Real World. He announces Fox’s renewal for a new season of “The Farmer Wants A Wife” which he worked on...2024-12-2350 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethBobby Trendy: "It’s So Luxurious! "TV personality and Interior designer to the stars is spilling tea to Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan about his favorite clients and his love for Kathy Hilton and her fabulous parties. We also discuss his time on The Anna Nicole show as well as Lisa Vanderpump. Which Real Housewife of Beverly Hills owes him 15k? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-1648 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethIrene Suttner: “Real World Travels”Irene Suttner is welcomed back to the “Getting Real With Jon And Beth” podcast for a great visit where old roommates catch up. They talk about the pros and cons of “The Real World Homecoming” and discuss places they may all be traveling to together in the future.You can find more information on Irene’s endeavors at:realworldtravelswithirene.comirenesuttner.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-0953 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethBeth Stolarczyk, Jon Brennan, Syrus Yarborough: “I Choose Not To Want To Know”Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan discuss holiday food until Syrus drops in. The friends catch up and talk about footsie on The Challenge, Tenderoni, and Real World cast members in Presidential Cabinet roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-0247 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethFatemeh Gholtoghian : "Producers Gotta Produce"Fatemeh Gholtoghian joins reality stars Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a packed conversation about what it is like behind the scenes as a talent producer on MTV's The Challenge, The Challenge All Stars, The Simple Life, Vanderpump Villa, and The Shahs of Sunset. We discuss the Kardashians and Fatemehs' preconceived apprehensions and notions about Beth and which ones are true and untrue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-251h 03
Getting Real with Jon & BethRuthie Alcaide & Sam McGinn: “A Real World Season Crossover”Temporary roommates Ruthie Alcaide of “The Real World Hawaii” and Sam McGinn from “The Real World San Diego” join Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for the ultimate Real World season crossover! This conversation gets intriguing as these OG legends discuss how members from different seasons become friends and why Ruthie is crashing at Sam’s place for a week. Is Ruthie leaving the country for an adventure? Find out on this podcast episode of "Getting Real With Jon And Beth”. Here is how you can join in on Ruthie’s Leap of Faith: A Journey of Music and Global Impact...2024-11-1848 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethSam McGinn - “Battle of The Seasons Champ“Sam McGinn of MTV’s The Real World San Diego and MTV’s The Challenge catches up with Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk. She shares her reality tv story and what she thinks about doing another Challenge or The Challenge All Stars in the future. True Story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-1135 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethLacey Hanmer: "The Real World Austin"Lacey Hanmer discusses her thoughts about reality TV stardom and whether she would say yes to a Real World Homecoming show or The Challenge All-Stars. She is getting real with Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-0453 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethMark Chrispy: “Chrispy Creator”Video Creator Mark Christie, aka Mark Chrispy (@mark_chrispy), joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a chat about social media and how how he began watching “The Challenge” and “The Real World” in reverse order! Mark is a big fan of hosts Beth and Jon and he is able to give them pointers as to how he accumulated over 1.5 million followers on YouTube, Ticktok. He gives ideas to his methods of creating great video content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-2850 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethAdam Rank: "NFL Network, Fantasy Football"Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk mash it up with Adam Rank, "NFL Fantasy Live" and "Good Morning Football" as well as host of " The Sick Podcast". We chat about The Challenge 40 stars,CT, Jordan Wiseley, Aneesa Ferreira, Cory Wharton, Johnny Bananas, Wes Bergmann, and more as Adam Rank gives us his list of Fantasy Challenge All-Stars. Adam “Ranks” your favorite people on MTV’s "The Challenge”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-211h 02
Getting Real with Jon & BethPierre Bacall: “A Big Boy With A Pretty Face”Pierre Bacall is the sidekick co-host of the Zach Nichols Podcast that breaks down MTV / Paramount+’s “The Challenge”. Pierre joins Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk for a great podcast episode about how The Challenge started and evolved. He also discusses if he would ever want to participate or if he is just satisfied with podcasting about it. It’s a great conversation among cast members and viewers and the conversation is full of insight and tea you wanna hear if you are a reality television fan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-1458 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethJulius Maddox: “Irregular Strength, 782 lbs”Julius Maddox is known worldwide as a powerlifter who is the world record holder in the bench press. Actually, he is the 4X world record holder having broken his own record 4 times! Julius Maddox discusses with Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk his experiences growing up as a troubled young man battling mental health issues, and toxic masculinity, and his journey is finding purpose in life. His story and character are inspiring and touching. Follow him on Instagram @irregular_strength and visit irregularstrength.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...2024-10-0752 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethJodi Thomas: “Love Island Casting”Wanna get cast on Peacock's original 'LOVE ISLANDUSA' but don't know how to get on the show? Jodi Thomas, The Casting Director for LOVE ISLAND USA, shares casting secrets on how to get cast on the show and discusses what they are looking for in future cast members. We also discuss Olivia Ann Kaiser, Nurys Mateo, and MTV's The Challenge 40. Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk get up close and personal with Jodi Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-09-3046 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethMontana McGlynn: MTV’s “The Real World Boston” & “The Challenge” showsMontana gets candid with Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk about her reality TV experience and shares what she is doing now and who she keeps in touch with. This OG is one of the best! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-09-2345 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethNeal McCoy: “Country Hits & Angel Network”Country music hitmaker Neal McCoy joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for an entertaining visit where they discuss his numerous hit radio singles and the random times Jon ran into him out on tour. For eight years Neal McCoy has been broadcasting live on Facebook his “Pledge Allegiance To The Flag” and you can join him daily on his official Facebook page. Beth has terrific similarities in taste with Neal on his early musical influences with pop icons and Neal fills us in on how he is making a huge difference in East Texas with his upcoming charity foundation and c...2024-09-1645 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethLeah Gillingwater - MTV’s The Real World ParisJon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk gets major Tea about cast members from The Real World Paris. CT, Adam, Ace, Mallory, Christina, and Simon. Leah opens up about MTV's The Challenge, Bravo and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Orange County, and what’s going on with Kyle Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-09-0941 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethJohnny Donovan- Reality TV Celebrity PublicistJohnny Donovan shares about his love for working with reality TV stars from The Real Housewives, MTV's The Challenge, Teen Mom, and The Jersey Shore shows. He gets real about what it takes to make it in this business and also what it takes to get cast on a reality TV show. Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk are getting real with this socialite extraordinaire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-2657 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethDominic Griffin: “MTV’s The Real World Los Angeles 1993”Dom is Getting Real with Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk speaking for the first time in over 30 years about his MTV 90s days, why he didn’t participate in The Real World Homecoming Los Angeles with Paramount Plus, and his love for music and Manchester United. Would he ever consider being in front of the camera in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-1955 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethLynly Ehrlich & Patrick Lynn: “Casting American Idol”How do you get cast on American Idol? Producers from American Idol give you all the tips you need to master your Audition. Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk welcome Patrick Lynn, American Idol Supervising Producer, and Lynly Ehrlich, American Idol Casting Producer. We talk about Clay Aiken and Beth pitches a new show idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-121h 28
Getting Real with Jon & BethJodi Weatherton: “OG Eras 1”Jodi Weatherton, MTV's The Challenge 40 is our guest. We chat about her history on The Challenge and Road Rules Extreme, Mark Long, Johnny Bananas, Jenny West, Cara Maria Sorbello, and her favorite music. Jodi gets real about how she really feels about Beth Stolarczyk from the early Challenge days on The Gauntlet 2/ Inferno 2, and The Duel. Jon Brennan and Jodi talk about her favorite music and her thoughts on other challenge cast members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-0557 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethEmily Fitzpatrick: “Unexpected Alternate”Emilee Fitzpatrick (@iwantmyemtv) from MTV's The Real World Cancun is GETTING REAL WITH JON & BETH. We discuss her MTV roots, alternate life in THE CHALLENGE and THE CHALLENGE ALL STARS, her BFF friends, her love for Beth's Eyelusion Lashes Beverly Hills, and what inspired her to try out for a reality show. Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk get up close and personal with this MTV reality TV star who continues to shine bright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-07-2942 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethVince Lanni: “Talking Chocolates With The Mayor of Broadway in Nashville”The host of the new podcast “Talking Chocolates”, Vince Lanni, joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan for a conversation about leadership in the hospitality industry, his charity efforts, and the honky-tonk nightlife in Nashville. Vince is a huge fan of “The Challenge” and gives Beth some great advice from a fan’s perspective! Jon thinks Beth has chosen the wrong key as she sings her potential walk-out song if she was a professional wrestler. This alone is worth tuning in for. True Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-07-221h 00
Getting Real with Jon & BethTrishelle Cannatella: “The Queen Of All Reality”Trishelle Canatella from The Real World: Las Vegas, The Challenge, The Surreal Life, Fear Factor, Below Deck, and Traitors joins Beth Stolarcyzk and Jon Brennan for a very candid conversation about all of reality television. She discusses why she is not on The Challenge 40, why Beth would be perfect for Traitors, and what her best and worst experiences are on all of her reality journeys. Trishelle gets very REAL about the differences in how different networks and production companies treat the talent on various shows. Truly this gal knows the ropes and has the expertise to give insight regarding decade...2024-07-151h 04
Getting Real with Jon & BethJacob Elyachar: “Jakes Take - A Reality Expert”From “Jake’s Take” podcast, Jacob Elyachar joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to celebrate his 300th podcast episode milestone! Jacob has an unmatched knowledge of reality shows such as “Survivor”, “American Idol”, “Dancing With The Stars”, “The Masked Singer”, “America’s Got Talent” and “The Challenge”!!! He knows all the old-school personalities and is basically a “reality expert!” Growing up his parents would not allow him to watch “The Real World”, however. You can check out all of his podcast episodes at jakes-take.com and also on his official YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-07-0854 min
Getting Real with Jon & Beth“PUCK” Dave Rainey: “Infamy Holds Fame”Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brenan are thrilled to have this exclusive and long-awaited return of “PUCK” featured on their podcast, “Getting Real With Jon And Beth” on the Pantheon Network. The most notorious and infamous reality televsion star ever talks about appearing in 1994 on “The Real World: San Francisco” (season 3 of The Real World) and whether or not he would ever reunite with his cast. He visits his character “Weird Beard” from the 1995 reunion, his time in a mental hospital, why the police in Flagstaff, Arizona call him the “Roadside Superhero” The conversation moves to Puck speaking at Congress with his roommate Rachel C...2024-07-011h 02
Getting Real with Jon & BethArissa Hill: “Can I Box Her?”Arissa Hill from “The Real World: Las Vegas”, “Battle of The Sexes 2” and “The Challenge All-Stars 1” joins legendary reality stars Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss how she entered reality TV, what she is up to now and where she is living and her philosophy on life. They discuss her infamous elimination exit against Beth in The Challenge All-Stars on Paramount+ and why she felt so betrayed by her cast mates. Jon asks Arissa why she offered to box Beth rather than compete in the planned competition and how she felt about the host TJ Lavin saying, “Don’t take care, hope to...2024-06-241h 00
Getting Real with Jon & BethSyrus Yarbrough: “That’s My Baby”Syrus Yarbrough from MTV’s “The Real World: Boston” and “The Challenge All-Stars” returns to the “Getting Real With Jon And Beth” podcast with old friends Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan. Syrus gives the hosts a lesson on Drake’s music and they discuss light and dark skin tones in African and African American cultures. He goes on to describe his extended vacation with his wife after filming “The Challenge” in South Africa as an alternate and the process in being called up into the game! These three reality OGs talk about “The Real World” and “Road Rules” competitors being a different breed than the o...2024-06-1757 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethKefla Hare: “Peaceful Balance”From the original MTV “Real World vs Road Rules Challenge”, “Road Rules: Down Under” and “Challenge All-Stars 4”, Kefla Hare joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a very enlightening and positive discussion about his experience on the last Challenge, teaching in school, and his approach to negative influences in life! Kefla is described by Jon as “Salt of the Earth” and Beth reminisces about her time many years ago competing against Kefla on the first Challenge ever! This is a TRUE STORY about 3 undeniable OG’s talking about then…and now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap2024-06-1057 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethBrandon Nelson: “Stop Expecting ‘YOU’ From Other People”Brandon Nelson from MTV’s “The Challenge: Fresh Meat” and “Challenge All-Stars 2” & “Challenge All-Stars 4” joins Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarcyzk for some very interesting details about AS4. Beth and Jon have never met Brandon but his discussion get’s very, very good! He discusses Ayanna’s drama, including things that did not get aired, and reads a test message from his phone from Ace. Then Brandon flips the script on the hosts and asks Beth two VERY dynamic questions that everyone has been wanting to ask her and say to her! Beth gives very thorough answers and clears the air once and for all...2024-06-0357 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethScott Wern: “Backlash: Everything Went Into Flames”Scott Wern from TLC’s “Love In Paradise” (season 3) and “The Family Chantel” joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss reality television, respiratory therapy, clickbait, and future reality shows he may appear on! Scott describes what it was like to watch Beth and Jon on “The Real World” and talks details about being defamed on the reality shows he has appeared on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-05-2757 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethFlora Alekseyeva: “Unfiltered Flora”Flora Alekseyeva (The Real World: Miami, The Challenge) returns to the podcast hosted by Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan as she gets to the nitty gritty about her opinions of Cara Maria, Jasmine and Tina from her stint on Paramount+ “The Challenge All-Stars 4”. This comes shortly after a social media feud between Flora and Tina that got pretty nasty! Flora does not mince words nor does she hold back. She gets heated and says it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-05-201h 00
Getting Real with Jon & BethPaulie Calafiore: “Too Grown For This”Paulie Calafiore: “Too Grown For This”Paulie Calafiore of CBS’s “Big Brother” and MTV’s “The Challenge” brings the TEA and gives his opinions on The Challenge All-Stars 4. He discusses with hosts Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan how his girlfriend of six years, Cara Maria, is treated by the “mean girls” and how he thinks some people need to hit the gym before they appear on a challenge. Beth recalls some former cast members calling her old, fat and ugly. Jon adds his impression of today’s modern reality stars. This becomes a true “No Holds Barred” convers...2024-05-1359 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethAron Barbell: “Deal Or No Deal Island”Aron Barbell from NBC’s "Deal Or No Deal Island” joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a candid conversation about his journey on the new and very popular smash hit competition show’s first season. He discusses his “bromance” with Boston Rob from Survivor and gives advice to Beth about how to “make friends” with other competitors on the show she often appears on, MTV / Paramount+’s “The Challenge”. He goes into depth about his strategy, who he trusted and didn’t trust, who he liked and didn’t like and whether or not he thinks his castmates underestimated him or not. ...2024-05-071h 00
Getting Real with Jon & BethMichael Berk: “BAYWATCH”Michael Berk talks about Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee, Carmen Electra, and David Hasselhoff, and how he created The Baywatch TV series and Baywatch Movies. Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan pitch a few reality stars who they think would be great casting choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-291h 17
Getting Real with Jon & BethAce Amerson: “Find Out What Happens…”Ace Amerson talks about being the country boy from Georgia on MTV’s “The Real World: Paris” in 2003, his first appearance on “The Challenge: Inferno 3” and “Real World All-Stars 4”!! He discusses how he wanted to be on reality TV only after watching Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk on their season of The Real World and has a unique perspective on Beth’s kindness which often gets overlooked. Beth expresses that she had a crush on Ace and Ace confesses a man crush on Jon. Beth is forced to choose between Eric Nies and Ace. They compare their experiences on The Real World vs The Ch...2024-04-221h 04
Getting Real with Jon & BethAdam Larson: “Superstar DADam”Adam is Back on The Challenge! Adam Larson from MTV’s “Road Rules: The Quest” and Paramount+'s “The Challenge: All-Stars 4” join Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a great trip down memory lane. The conversation quickly turns to The Challenge production immediately after 911 and All-Stars 4! Adam is now a father of two girls and says he is hardly ever recognized in public by the show. Jon and Adam try to lure Beth away from California to the South. Beth continuously comments about how handsome Adam is and it gets … awkward… And she explains why she calls Nehemiah her “Tenderoni”. 2024-04-1556 min
Jake's Take with Jacob ElyacharEpisode 281: Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk TALK 'Real World LA - Homecoming', 'The Challenge' & Podcasting It is an honor and privilege to welcome Reality TV legends Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Jon and Beth entered the pop culture world in June 1993 when they became roommates on The Real World: Los Angeles. Jon was the third houseguest introduced to the cast after Tami Roman and Dominic Griffin picked him up in his hometown of Owensboro, Kentucky before arriving at the Venice house. Beth made her debut in the show’s second episode: “To a New Beginning…” and the duo stayed in the house until the fin...2024-04-1134 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethGenesis Keefer: “I Love Jazz”Genesis Keefer: “I Love Jazz”From the Boston season of MTV’s “The Real World”, Genesis Moss joins hosts Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan as they reminisce their experiences on the very early days of living in a house with roommates and their experiences on the early days of “The Challenge”. The discussion turns to their “dream casts” for each franchise and catching up on what Genesis’ life has been like since the last time we saw her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-0848 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethBilly Rainey: “Punk’d, Bubble Bath & The Beatles”Executive Television Producer, Billy Rainey, joins reality TV’s Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss the early days of MTV’s making of “The Real World” and “Road Rules”. Billy tells how they literally blew up the Winnebago on Road Rules and how he came up through the ranks of being the “Head of Audio” on The Real World: San Francisco, working on the London season, to being the Executive Producer of The Real World: Miami. Billy tells stories about the creation of the very successful series “Punk’d” on MTV, national TV commercials, and his latest role as a teacher at Nashville Fi...2024-04-011h 03
Getting Real with Jon & BethDoug Herzog: “MTV President”Doug Herzog was President of MTV Productions during the heyday of MTV’s greatest success including days of “The Real World”, ‘Remote Control”, “Club MTV”, “Jon Stewart Show”, “Road Rules”, “MTV Movie Awards” and tons of other programs! He is an American television executive and formerly the president of Viacom Music and Entertainment Group, he oversaw MTV, VH1, Logo TV, Comedy Central, Palladia, TV Land, and Spike. Herzog has been credited with evolving the MTV brand by steering the network away from music-related programming. Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan have a very nostalgic conversation with him about many happenings at MTV in the 90’s and the idea of basic ca...2024-03-2546 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethNathaniel Blackburn: “From Nathan to Nathaniel”Nathan Blackburn from the 7th season of MTV’s “The Real World: Seattle” joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss his experience on reality TV, his substance addictions, abuse, homelessness, and finding God at a retreat. Nathaniel talks about his transformation and becoming a husband and father of twins! Nathaniel founded True North Retreats and you can find information athttps://www.truenorthretreats.org/All this week on Getting Real with Jon and Beth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-03-1853 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethLisa Fletcher: “Casting & Planning”Executive Producer & Casting Director of shows like “The Challenge”, “Road Rules” and “House of Villians” joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan for a behind-the-scenes point of view of how reality shows are cast and planned! Lisa Fletcher discusses the very specific methods used to select cast members and reveals a lot of the logistical preparation involved in pulling off these shows for viewers to enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-03-1152 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethJosh Martinez: “Big Brother & The Challenge MegaStar”One of reality TV’s most recognizable faces! Josh Martinez, “Big Brother” winner & MTV “The Challenge” superstar joins reality television pioneers, Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan, for a powerful conversation about the up-and-down journey of being a reality personality. Josh gets very candid about his experiences on both shows and shares his favorite moments on these shows! He also discusses his drive to make it to a final and conquer “The Challenge”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-03-0456 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethHoracio Gutierrez: “Nice Guys Finish First"Professional soccer player turned reality star Horacio Gutierrez joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan to discuss how he made the leap from sports to television! He has become one of reality television’s most likable and most popular personalities and competitors. They discuss his determination when his cast mates continually attempt to eliminate him and how he responds! This is one of TV’s nicest guys ever and it is impossible not to cheer for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-2651 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethNorman Korpi: “Techno-Color Reflections: Series 26"Norman, one of reality television’s original 7 cast members, from season 1 of MTV’s “The Real World” joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan to describe his newest artwork. Support the Kickstarter campaign and pre-order your book today to help take this project to the next level of success! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/737096508/techno-color-reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-1953 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethAyanna Mackins: “Turn Up The Volume On The Right Songs!”The “Road Rules Semester At Sea” OG turned “The Challenge All-Stars” legend joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan for a tremendous episode of “Getting Real”. Ayanna reveals her cancer diagnosis, treatment, and what it’s like for her and her children on this uncertain journey. Courageously she wants to relay a message to females and males that could be life-saving and her faith and perspective on her illness is very moving! The Challenge family and viewers have rallied around her and you can contribute to the GoFundMe campaign that has been started on her behalf. Support Ayanna and her children here:https...2024-02-1249 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethRay Yslas: “Percussionist to the Stars”Ramon Yslas is a member of the mega super group CHICAGO. He is a producer, composer, and percussionist having played with Paul Stanley, Christina Aguilera, Willie Nelson, Jessica Simpson, and many others! This episode is full of incredible stories of iconic musicians he has met and spent time with, and shared the stage with. Join Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan as they talk to Ray about his life on the road and at home in his studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-051h 06
Getting Real with Jon & BethRuthie Alcaide: “ICON of Real World & The Challenge”A Realty ICON, Ruthie Alcaide, is one of MTV’s “The Real World” (Hawaii season) & The Challenge / The Challenge All-Stars most memorable and beloved cast members. She talks to Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan about her strategies and pointers and training she gave to other competitors. If you like OLD SCHOOL nostalgia you will love this conversation with a true OG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-2948 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethMarcellas Reynolds: "CBS Big Brother OG"Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan chat with the author of “Supreme Models” and “Supreme Actresses”, about his new book, “Supreme Sirens”. Marcellas Reynolds also dishes about his reality tv past on CBS “Big Brother”, Julie Chen, and his association with MTVs “The Real World” cast members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-221h 01
Getting Real with Jon & BethTJ Lavin: “The Best Host On Television”Reality television OGs Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan talk with legendary BMX OG and 23-year host of MTV’s “The Challenge”, TJ Lavin. They discuss the crazy behind the scenes making of this amazing competition reality show and the absurdity of how he made the leap from BMX / X Games star to host of the best competition show in the history of television and streaming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-1543 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethJulie Pizzi: “The President of Bunim Murray Productions”Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan chat with the President of Bunim-Murray Productions, Julie Pizzi. Julie takes us on a journey back to the mid-'90s, sharing her early days at Bunim-Murray. They discuss MTV, "The Challenge All Stars", "The Real World Homecoming", and if she has any favorite cast members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-0849 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethShooter Jennings: “An Unlikely But Inevitable Friendship”Shooter Jennings is a 3X Grammy Award-winning record producer, songwriter, and artist having produced superstars Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker, Yelawolf, and many others. He loves watching Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan on “The Real World” and “The Challenge”! Shooter is the son of legendary country music icons Waylon Jennings & Jessi Colter and in this episode, he reveals that he would love to produce an Oasis comeback record! Beth Stolarczyk suggests a collaboration with Shooter Jennings, Julian Lennon, and Brandi Carlile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-0155 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethBeth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “31 Years Of Friendship”Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk dive into the holiday spirit with candid discussions about the joys and challenges of the season. From heartwarming anecdotes to human reflections, they explore real experiences that make Christmas special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-12-251h 21
Getting Real with Jon & BethJudd Winick: “The High & Low With The Author Of HILO”Judd Winick is an author, comic, cartoonist and pioneer of reality television having been a main cast member of MTV’s “The Real World: San Francisco” in 1994. His children’s graphic novel series “HILO” is on The New York Times Best Sellers List! This episode is jam-packed with laughter, nostalgia, emotion, and memories as they discuss the life and death of his MTV roommate, Pedro Zamora, and meeting his wife, Dr. Pam Ling, on the show! Hosts Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan have a blast with their guest and fellow Real Worlder.https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwi...2023-12-1858 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethNorman Korpi: “NORM!”Norman Korpi is one of the 7 ORIGINAL reality stars from the very first season ever of a reality television show, MTV’s “The Real World” in New York. When talking about reality television, he was first. Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan visit with their old friend and talk about how it all began, reunions, and old school season of “The Challenge”. Norman has super exciting projects in the works and shares it all! After 32 years the world still loves Norm!!https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-12-111h 13
Getting Real with Jon & BethScott Yager: “Podcast Mash-up! Challenge Mania Gets Real”Scott Yager, co-host of “The Challenge Mania” Podcast, joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan for a great analysis of the current “Challenge” and gets Beth all riled up! Don’t sleep on this episode! Sparks fly as Jon has to get everyone to simmer back down and chillax! This gets real. Look out, The Real World OGs are about to stop being polite…https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-12-041h 07
Getting Real with Jon & BethKennedy: “MTV Icon: Kennedy’s Alternative Nation”Getting Real With Jon & Beth are thrilled to be joined by KENNEDY who was an MTV VJ and host of MTV’s “Alternative Nation” in the 1990s. Nowadays she is a regular on FoxNews’ “Outnumbered”, “Gutfeld”, “The Five” and “Fox News Saturday Night”. Also, you can find her podcast “Kennedy Saves The World”. Join us for this nostalgic and fun conversation as we blast into the past and enjoy a great conversation.https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-2749 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethMike Lewis: “The Roles Are Reversed”"The Roles are Reversed” Jon and Beth welcome Mike Lewis from The Mike Lewis Podcast! Mike is usually the one asking the questions on his podcast to “The Challenge” & “Real World” participants and has become a favorite among podcasts to listen to. He gives an interesting perspective. He is an “insider” in knowledge about reality stars and podcasting. This is our 11th episode…while The Mike Lewis Podcast approaches its 200th episode and is looking for a special guest for the mile marker! Jon has an idea...https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choi...2023-11-2051 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethJonny Fairplay: “Reality’s Villain!”Jonny Fairplay from "Survivor" and E!’s “House of Villains” join Beth & Jon to talk about reality TV then vs now, Survivor, wrestling, and House of Villains! This reality icon has a ton of insight into reality and entertainment and is a jam-packed conversation with our hosts, who are also reality television OGs and icons. You can catch Jonny Fairplay in person at many upcoming events by visiting villaintix.com and jonnyfairplay.com Follow him on Instagram and TwitterX @jonnyfairplay.https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-1357 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethJon Murray: “Mr. Reality Television”Jon Murray - Co-Creator & Executive Producer of Bunim Murray ProductionsJon talks to us about his experiences creating The Real World and The Kardashians. We also ask if any more reunions are coming our way…https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-0647 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethTeck Holmes: “Teck Money!”Teck Holmes is a breath. of fresh air and unexpected hilarity. This actor, filmmaker, comedian and DJ got his start on “The Real World Hawaii” on MTV and continues to make appearances on “The Challenge All-Stars”. Get ready for anything when fun loving Teck is around!https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbethFollow him at:Teck Holmes (@teckholmes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-2343 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethMatt Kunitz: “Special Agent Kunitz”Matt Kunitz- Executive Producer/Creator Fear Factor & Wipe Out and now @dealornodealtv Deal Or No Deal Island on NBC! Matt goes back in time to discuss his first job working on The Real World in 1993 to being a successful TV producer! Check out this exciting episode of “Getting Real With Jon & Beth”!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-1652 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethKatie Cooley: “I Don’t Even Care”I DON’T EVEN CARE“Fiesty” Katie Cooley- Reality TV Star Road Rules and The Challenge ShowsJon & Beth get candid with one of our favorite Road Rules OGs. Who would she choose to be on a challenge with her? Is she still interested in doing another challenge?Beth opens up regarding a recent struggle with her kids and the phone/social media.https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-0950 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethSyrus Yarbrough: “The First Black Reality Star”Syrus Yarbrough- The Real World & The Challenge shows joins Jon & Beth to reminisce about the show...and being Reality TV’s 1st Black Reality Star.https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-0247 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethFlora Alekseyeva: “Fearless Flora”Flora Alekseyeva- The Real World: Miami & The Challenge showsWe catch up with one of reality TV’s favorite OG stars who is unapologetically fierce on TV and in real life. She gets candid about her love of being a successful entrepreneur.https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-0244 min
Getting Real with Jon & BethTokyo Parker: “Come On Be My Baby Tonight”Tokyo Parker: The Real World New Orleans (formerly known as David- now Panda Boy)We talk about Love, Music, reality tv, and what makes him happy. An inspiring chat to make you feel sunny side up for the rest of the day.“Whatever position your sun or moon is in, I bid you that glorious moment!”https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-0246 min