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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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77:11

Michael Berk: “BAYWATCH”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2024/04/29

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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64:14

Ace Amerson: “Find Out What Happens…”

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2024/04/22

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

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56:14

“Superstar DADam Larson”

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2024/04/15

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

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48:23

Genesis Keefer: “I Love Jazz”

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2024/04/08

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

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63:17

Billy Rainey: “Punk’d, Bubble Bath & The Beatles”

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2024/04/01

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

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46:15

Doug Herzog: “MTV President”

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2024/03/25

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

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53:51

Nathaniel Blackburn: “From Nathan to Nathaniel”

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2024/03/18

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

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52:38

Lisa Fletcher: “Casting & Planning”

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2024/03/11

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/adchoices

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56:07

Josh Martinez: “Big Brother & The Challenge MegaStar”

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2024/03/04

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

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51:32

Horacio Gutierrez: “Nice Guys Finish First"

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2024/02/26

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

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53:48

Norman Korpi: “Techno-Color Reflections: Series 26"

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2024/02/19

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/adchoices

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49:44

Ayanna Mackins: “Turn Up The Volume On The Right Songs!”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2024/02/12

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

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66:11

Ray Yslas: “Percussionist to the Stars”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2024/02/05

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

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48:59

Ruthie Alcaide: “ICON of Real World & The Challenge”

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2024/01/29

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/adchoices

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61:08

Marcellas Reynolds: "CBS Big Brother OG"

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2024/01/22

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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43:05

TJ Lavin: “The Best Host On Television”

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2024/01/15

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/adchoices

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49:39

Julie Pizzi: “The President of Bunim Murray Productions”

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2024/01/08

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/adchoices

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55:33

Shooter Jennings: “An Unlikely But Inevitable...

Getting Real with Jon & Beth ·

2024/01/01

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

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81:01

Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “31 Years Of Friendship”

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2023/12/25

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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58:52

Judd Winick: “The High & Low With The Author Of HILO”

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2023/12/18

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

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