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Getting Real with Jon & Beth

Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk

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

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58:04

Eric Nies: “This Is Why We Ride The Dragon”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/08/11

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 comingback for an All-Star Challenge, and they discuss the evolution of reality television shows. Learn more about

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52:25

Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Getting Real 101”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/08/04

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

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63:10

Mark Long: “The Godfather of Reality Television”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/07/28

“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

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62:14

Marc Marcuse

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/07/21

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

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74:05

Coral Smith: “I Don’t Wrestle” Part 2

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/07/14

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 ofJohnny Bananas, Wes, and Mike “The Miz”. The former Real Worlders talk about how authentic and organic today’s reality stars are

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56:53

Coral Smith: “I Don’t Wrestle" (Part 1)

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2025/07/07

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

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56:07

Bucky Heard: “My Best Days”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/06/30

Bucky Heard, singer with the Righteous Brothers (Yes, that Righteous Brothers!), drops by Getting Real With Jon and Beth to discuss withBeth 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

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68:10

Glen Naessens: “Glen In The Kitchen”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/06/23

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

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66:35

Tokyo Parker: “Acting Is The New Reality”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/06/16

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

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60:10

Irene McGee: “The Flaw of The Real World”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/06/09

Irene McGee from MTV’s "The Real World: Seattle" joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss "How real is The Real World?" Irenedescribes 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

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51:42

Derek Frazier: “Big Brother 23 Runner Up”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/06/02

Derek Frazier of Big Brother season 23 fame joins Jon Brennanand 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

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52:46

UR Boy Butter: “I Likes The Cougs”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/05/26

Butter Fortney, aka “UR Boy Butter,” joins Jon Brennan andBeth 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

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57:03

Joe Kelly: “Turkey Pot Pie”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/05/19

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

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45:25

David Edwards: “I Exited Stage Left”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/05/12

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

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53:28

Phillip Solomon: “Motivated By Melanin And Spite”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/05/05

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

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47:49

Herrick: “Country Soul On The Rocks”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/04/28

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

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97:32

Sarah Rice & Susie Meister: “BRAIN CANDY - A Podcast...

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/04/21

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”)

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46:49

Lori Regan: “The Real World: Back To New York”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/04/14

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

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56:06

Lauren-Blair Donovan: “I Fancy Myself A Dinosaur”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/04/07

Content creator, Lauren-Blair Donovan sits in on the podcastwith Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk to discuss her posts on social media regarding “The Challenge” and “All Stars”. Blair discusses her desire to have been on The Real World and her thoughts on the Homecoming shows. Beth reveals her conversations with Coral on The Gauntlet 3 and Blair tells us which reality star she would ever swap lives with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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61:05

Katie Cooley: “See Yourself in 3rd Person”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2025/03/31

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

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