Getting Real with Jon & Beth
Reality TV’s Odd Couple
Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk · Pantheon Media
Show overview
Getting Real with Jon & Beth has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 141 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 130 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 48 min and 59 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 53 episodes published. Published by Pantheon Media.
From the publisher
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 MTV & Fox Television. Expect vibrant discussions, revealing interviews, and a whole lot of heart. Proud Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Don’t miss the fun—follow today! https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth
Latest Episodes
View all 141 episodesLaurel Stucky: “I Love Animals And Winning”
Eli Frankel: “Sisters In Death”
Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Expensive Smoothie”
Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Fountains”
Alanna Conaway: “My Bingo Card"
Cam Simmons: “Clay County, Alabama”
Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Silent Disco & Men’s Jeans"
Chris Kael: “Metal Beard”
Blair Herter: “I Chase Joy”
Bob Berryhill of The Surfaris: “Hahahahaha Wipeout”
Bobby Berryhill of The Sufraris joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 smash hit “Wipeout”! The Sufraris announce their tour across the nation at City Winery locations in six major US cities beginning in Nashville, Tennessee and includes Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York and Boston. We also get the backstory of how “Wipeout" was written spur of the moment. Discussion of other icons such as Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones are also highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan John: “The Real Wendy Challenge”
Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk are getting real with social media / Reality TV influencer Ryan John. We talk about OG Reality TV and @wendychallenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Brackets, Likes & Follows”
Reality stars Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan of MTV’s “The Real World” and “The Challenge” have a conversation about March Madness, social media and music videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cohutta Grindstaff: “Country As Cornbread”
Cohutta Grindstaff of MTV’s “The Real World: Sydney” and “The Challenge All-Stars” is the guest with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan on the “Getting Real With Jon & Beth” podcast. He tells of his experience on The Real World in Australia and his friendships with Ace from “The Real World: Paris” and Abram from “Road Rules: South Pacific”. This Georgia, boy now living in Montana, is a father, a builder and a fan favorite on reality television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gunnar Nelson: “What Happened To Your Hair?”
Gunnar Nelson, self proclaimed “Twin With The Attitude”, is one half of the iconic 90’s duo “Nelson” along with his brother Matthew. They burst onto the rock scene in 1990 with “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love & Affection” and followed that with “After The Rain”. Gunnar joins the “Getting Real With Jon & Beth” podcast to share about the old days of MTV, Nelson’s current tour with Night Ranger and the truth about his father’s, Rick Nelson, fatal plane crash. Gunnar also gives insight to what it was like growing up in Hollywood as the grandson of Ozzie & Harriet Nelson. His family is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only family in history with three generations of #1 hitmakers! Gunnar and Matthew Nelson’s new book “What Happened To Your Hair?” is out now and available everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Anthony: “Give It All You’ve Got”
Texas singer songwriter Steve Anthony drops into the “Getting Real With Jon & Beth” podcast for a great visit. Steve Anthony is a native Texan, business man and ranch owner as well as a fine guitar player and fan of an array of music including the Beatles. He shares with Jon & Beth about his new music, current Nashville recording sessions and logistical details on his music video to “I’m Fallin’ In” which was filmed 30 feet deep on the ocean floor in Cozumel, Mexico with a mermaid!” His latest single is “Give It All You’ve Got” and it is already enjoying radio success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“CT” Chris Tamburello: “The Traitors, The Challenge, The Real World…”
The Food Networks’ Worst Cooks In America “CT” Chris Tamburello joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for “Getting Real With Jon & Beth”. The Traitors season 2 winner’s discussion ranges from his entrance to reality television on MTV’s The Real World: Paris to his appearances on MTV’s The Challenge. CT does not hold back and the dynamic between him and the hosts puts you on the edge of your seat. The conversations goes from all of the memories from years of The Challenge to current social media feuds with cast members! It gets really, really good. CT also gives Beth some “Pro Tips” and advice for competing on The Challenge All Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Davis Mallory: “American Boy”
Davis Mallory from MTV’s “The Real World: Denver” and “The Challenge” chats with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan about his experience on MTV. They discuss TJ Lavin as the host of The Challenge, getting punched by CT during his first conversation with him, and how the Lord continues to bring him through his struggle with same sex attraction. He very openly shares about his faith journey and transformation in his sexuality. Davis is now a singer songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee and has many projects in the works! Davis Mallory has great music available on all streaming platforms easy to find for your listening. This is a great conversation with three of reality TV’s OGs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brandon Nelson: “A Hit Dog Will Holla”
Brandon Nelson from MTV’s The Challenge and The Challenge All Stars returns to Getting Real With Jon And Beth for a jam packed conversation you do not want to miss! Brandon talks about why he loves his home state of Arkansas, the fourth wall of production on The Challenge, relationships between the cast and crew (which is forbidden!), and exactly how he feels about Johnny Bananas and other “favorite” cast members. Just like the last time Brandon was on the podcast it gets pretty juicy…again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bucky Heard: “Breathless”
Bucky Heard of the Righteous Brothers joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan on the “Getting Real” podcast to talk about his new solo album release “Breathless” which is now streaming on on digital music listening platforms. From hard-driving rock and country songs that showcase his powerhouse vocal style, to mid-tempos that carry life-affirming messages, and delicate ballads that demonstrate the depth of his soulful vocal range, the album is a spot on snapshot of a man whose talent is only matched by his determination. This is a great conversation about music, life and the music business. Getting Real With Jon & Beth is thrilled to welcome him back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Irene Suttner: “Check On Your Friends”
The Real World Los Angeles Roommate, Irene Suttner, joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for an update and visit. They talk about the importance of checking on your friends and they discuss their opinion of The Real World Homecoming. Irene fills us in on her current business and the three friends discuss where they would like to go on vacation together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices