Getting Real with Jon & Beth

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

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

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 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, 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

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

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 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 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 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

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

Humorist and writer Michele Wojciechowski joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan on “Getting Real With Jon & Beth” and spills the beans about the many celebrities she has interviewed including Jon Cryer, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Lou Diamond Phillips, Billy Idol, Kevin Bacon, Sam Elliot and many others! “Wojo” shares about the first article she wrote for Vanity Fair when she interviewed the late Rob Reiner. Michele Wojciechowski is the author of an award winning book entitled “Next Time I Move, They'll Carry Me Out in a Box.” which is available on Amazon. If you would like a signed copy you can reach out to Michele at [email protected]. She is active on social media platforms such as X, Instagram and Tik Tok at @TheMicheleWojo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devon O’Day joins “Getting Real With Jon & Beth” for a chat about topics that range from how she got Jon Brennan cast onto MTV’s “The Real World”, to country music songwriting, to her involvement rescuing wild horses with the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Beth Stolarczyk asks Devon O’Day what her favorite all time country music song is. You’re gonna love this interesting visit. Visit mustangheritagefoundation.org to make a difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cedric Hodges of CBS’ Big Brother and MTV’s The Challenge 41 “Vets & New Threats” returns to Getting Real With Jon & Beth to discuss the finale and part 1 of the reunion. These three reality stars talk about who is “fake”, alliances, Turbo and Johnny Bananas’ comment “I am The Challenge”. Jon tells Cedric how it made him feel watching as the cast members bashed Michaela and Cedric for reading the Bible while on the show. Cedric discussed what he learned on Big Brother that he was able to use on The Challenge enabling him to reach the final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan talk about the Challenge 41: Vets & New Threats Finale and Rachel Zoe being on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. You will enjoy this episode of “Getting Real With Jon & Beth”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reality television pioneers and OGs, Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan, catch up about Thanksgiving, Challenge 41 and their new projects. They look forward to having Cedric Hodges back on the podcast. You know Cedric from CBS Big Brother and MTV’s The Challenge “Vets & New Threats”. Beth picks Jon’s brain about his new song release, “Tell Me That There Ain’t A God" and the music business and he is reminded about what a great gift idea Beth’s Eyelusion Lashes are for loved ones. Jon’s song, music video and merchandise is available at jonbrennan.com and Beth’s lashes at eyelusionlashes.com . You can follow the this podcast's social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cast member of the tenth season of The Real World joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a great visit. Malik Cooper talks about everything from his Real World roommates, to Zappos shoes, to his music group’s newest album, “The Reeducation Music Project Volume 1” by The Suitors which is available everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Challenge influencer super fan shares her insights and love for MTV’s The Real World & MTV’s The Challenge. We discuss her tik tok videos of CT and others, as well as future seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keanu Soto, America’s “Favorite House Guest” on Big Brother season 27, joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss his casting process and experience on the hit CBS reality show. Does he regret telling his cast mates he was going to “pick them off one by one”? He has his sights set on appearing on some other competition reality shows as well. Find out which ones… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reality television pioneers Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan have a discussion on their podcast, “Getting Real With Jon & Beth”, about Entertainment Weekly’s recent article which ranks the seasons of MTV’s “The Real World”. Find out what Beth and Jon think about it and how their personal rankings of The Real World seasons differ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The outrageous Tik Tok sensation @denis_doucette_jr, aka“But Denis”, describes his daily live shenanigans including the nightly “Wrecking Ball” to Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan. As it turns out, Denis is a big fan of season 2 of “The Real World Los Angeles” and talks about growing up watching the hosts of Getting Real on television in the 90s. These three have become fans of one another on the popular social media app and have an entertaining and engaging chat. Also, Beth tells about the time she hung out with Brittany Spears. Have fun with this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yeremi Hykel is a former "Amazing Race” competitor and current NEW THREAT on MTV’s “The Challenge 41: Vets & New Threats”. Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan welcome him to their podcast, “Getting Real With Jon & Beth”, to discuss all the BTS drama and strategy. Jon asks Beth if they would be a good team for “The Amazing Race” and Beth gives Yeremi a history lesson behind some of the female bullying drama that has happened in previous seasons. Also, Yeremi fills us in on how he feels about the “Oniongate” cheating scandal on this season of The Challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Country music artist Eric Blankenship joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan on the "Getting Real With Jon And Beth” podcast to talk about his regular gig at “The Local”, his Grand Ole Opry standing ovation and how he became co-owner of All Access Coaches. This is a great conversation about the music business and how he became a mogul of transportation to the country music and WWE superstars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cedric Hodges from CBS’ Big Brother season 26 and MTV’s The Challenge 41: Vets & New Threats joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss his journey on competitive reality shows. We find out that Beth may be old enough to be Cedric’s grandmother and Cedric shares some very unique ideas about his tactics and how he tries to learn from other cast members even while he is strategizing to eliminate them. This episode is funny and very insightful. It’s hard not to like Cedric and he sure is a new threat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben “The Bane” Davis is a new threat on MTV’s ‘The Challenge 41: Vets & New Threats’. He joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss being a rookie on the competition reality show and discusses all the happenings you did and did not see. Ben has a lively personality and offers great perspective for what was really going on in the house. He openly shares exactly what he feels about how the OGs carry this season. Ben divulges that he is a “Swifty." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer, Comedian, and Pastor Jaron Bell joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a discussion about the difference between UFC and WWE, social media trends and how he.balances the cleanliness of his comedy routine. Jaron Bell has had some viral posts on social media and perspective on what is working for him for presenting himself with authenticity. Beth expresses her desire to also be a singer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coral Smith returns to the “Getting Real With Jon & Beth” podcast to take questions live via Zoom from her fans from MTV’s “The Real World” and “The Challenge”. Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan welcome back this iconic reality personality to get all the backstory information and details you have always wanted to know. Since you loved Coral episodes 1 & 2, here’s a third one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabe Grizzly from MTV’s "The Challenge 41: Vets And New Threats" is GETTING REAL With Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk about his iconic debut on MTV from one of the best elimination take downs of Johnny Bananas and his relationships with CT, Turbo, Aneesa Ferreira, Nia Moore, Nany and what he thinks about the other rookies. Grizzly is going down in Challenge history as one of the best. What do you think? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara McDaniel from season 5 of “Road Rules Northern Trail” joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss her journey on the 30-year-old series on MTV, The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons” in 2001, and being an alternate for The Challenge All Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derrick Levasseur from The Traitors, Big Brother, Big Brother Unlocked, Crime Weekly, Detective Perspective Podcasts is Getting Real with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan in this episode. Derrick is one of Beth’s favorite reality TV stars, and after you listen to this, you will understand why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

The 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/adchoices

“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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

Coral 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 back… here… on This podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nashville music mogul Joe Kelly joins the podcast for an insightful conversation about his journey to becoming President of CDX Nashville and CDX Records. Joe has been in the music business for 40 years and has changed his strategies to coincide with the changes in the times of the ever-changing music industry. He discusses why he chose not to meet his musical hero, Merle Haggard, and the struggles he overcame in becoming one of music’s most successful music distributors and radio chart publishers. Hear how a turkey pot pie encouraged him to never give up and why he loves the phrase “Good is the enemy of GREAT!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Instagram and TikTok at @psolomon12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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, production, other reality stars, other reality shows, and it gets very intriguing. THIS is the true story of four reality stars who started it all. THIS is what happens when you combine two awesome podcasts for one incredible episode. These legends discuss Road Rules, The Real World Homecoming, The Challenge, and All Stars! Enjoy behind-the-scenes tea, which yields a Reality TV lover's dream podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices