Reality TV star pioneers Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk from MTV’s The Real World and Challenge give an insider's perspective on reality TV, music, pop culture, and Real Life. Take a walk down nostalgia lane to the present time as they get into real unfiltered one on one conversations Get ready for a roller-coaster of emotions and thoughts as they feature a lineup of star-studded guests ranging from Syrus, the 1st Black Reality Star from ‘The Challenge,’ to Doug Herzog, Former President of MT ...
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Sam McGinn - “Battle of The Seasons Champ“
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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/adchoices…
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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/adchoicesBy Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk
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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 Yo…
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Adam Rank: "NFL Network, Fantasy Football"
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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” …
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Pierre Bacall: “A Big Boy With A Pretty Face”
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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 …
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Julius Maddox: “Irregular Strength, 782 lbs”
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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, an…
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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 Bren…
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Montana McGlynn: MTV’s “The Real World Boston” & “The Challenge” shows
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Montana 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/adchoicesBy Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk
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Neal McCoy: “Country Hits & Angel Network”
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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 Facebo…
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Leah Gillingwater - MTV’s The Real World Paris
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Jon 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 mega…
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Aviv Melmed is MTV's Fresh Meat Challenge Champion with Darrell Taylor. She’s representing Era 2 on The Challenge 40. Aviv is getting real with her thoughts about her experience and what it takes to be a Champion on The Challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk
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Johnny Donovan- Reality TV Celebrity Publicist
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Johnny 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 extraor…
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Dominic Griffin: “MTV’s The Real World Los Angeles 1993”
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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 …
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Lynly Ehrlich & Patrick Lynn: “Casting American Idol”
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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 ch…
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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 Bre…
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Emily Fitzpatrick: “Unexpected Alternate”
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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 cl…
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Vince Lanni: “Talking Chocolates With The Mayor of Broadway in Nashville”
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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 chos…
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Trishelle Cannatella: “The Queen Of All Reality”
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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 experie…
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Jacob Elyachar: “Jakes Take - A Reality Expert”
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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 personaliti…
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“PUCK” Dave Rainey: “Infamy Holds Fame”
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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 whethe…
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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 …
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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 ex…
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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 …
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Brandon Nelson: “Stop Expecting ‘YOU’ From Other People”
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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…
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Scott Wern: “Backlash: Everything Went Into Flames”
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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 s…
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Flora Alekseyeva: “Unfiltered Flora”
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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 nast…
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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…
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Aron Barbell: “Deal Or No Deal Island”
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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 sh…
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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/adchoices…
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Ace Amerson: “Find Out What Happens…”
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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 Be…
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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 …
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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 franc…
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Billy Rainey: “Punk’d, Bubble Bath & The Beatles”
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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…
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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 over…
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Nathaniel Blackburn: “From Nathan to Nathaniel”
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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…
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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 i…
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Josh Martinez: “Big Brother & The Challenge MegaStar”
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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…
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Horacio Gutierrez: “Nice Guys Finish First"
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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…
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Norman Korpi: “Techno-Color Reflections: Series 26"
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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-re…
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Ayanna Mackins: “Turn Up The Volume On The Right Songs!”
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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 b…
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Ray Yslas: “Percussionist to the Stars”
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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 an…
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Ruthie Alcaide: “ICON of Real World & The Challenge”
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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…
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Marcellas Reynolds: "CBS Big Brother OG"
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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/adchoices…
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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 telev…
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Julie Pizzi: “The President of Bunim Murray Productions”
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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 megaph…
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Shooter Jennings: “An Unlikely But Inevitable Friendship”
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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 t…
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Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “31 Years Of Friendship”
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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/adchoices…
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Judd Winick: “The High & Low With The Author Of HILO”
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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 …
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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”. No…
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Scott Yager: “Podcast Mash-up! Challenge Mania Gets Real”
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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:…
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