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...

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...

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...

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...

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 at https://www.truenorthretreats.org/ All this week on Getting Real with Jon and Beth! Learn more about your ad...

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

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....

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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”.  Norman has super exciting projects in the works and shares it all! After 32 years the world still loves...

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://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting Real With Jon & Beth are thrilled to be joined by KENNEDY who was an MTV VJ and host of MTV’s “Alternative Nation” in the 1990s.  Nowadays she is a regular on FoxNews’ “Outnumbered”, “Gutfeld”, “The Five” and “Fox News Saturday Night”. Also, you can find her podcast “Kennedy Saves The World”. Join us for this nostalgic and fun conversation as we blast into the past and enjoy a great conversation. https://linktr.ee/gettingrealwithjonandbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

"The Roles are Reversed” Jon and Beth welcome Mike Lewis from The Mike Lewis Podcast! Mike is usually the one asking the questions on his podcast to “The Challenge” & “Real World” participants and has become a favorite among podcasts to listen to. He gives an interesting perspective. He is an “insider” in knowledge about reality stars and podcasting. This is our 11th episode…while The Mike Lewis Podcast approaches its 200th episode and is looking for a special guest for the mile marker!...

Jonny Fairplay from "Survivor" and E!’s “House of Villains” join Beth & Jon to talk about reality TV then vs now, Survivor, wrestling, and House of Villains! This reality icon has a ton of insight into reality and entertainment and is a jam-packed conversation with our hosts, who are also reality television OGs and icons. You can catch Jonny Fairplay in person at many upcoming events by visiting villaintix.com and jonnyfairplay.com  Follow him on Instagram and TwitterX...

Jon Murray - Co-Creator & Executive Producer of Bunim Murray Productions Jon talks to us about his experiences creating The Real World and The Kardashians. We also ask if any more reunions are coming our way… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting Real Exclusive- Eric Nies- The Real World NY and The Challenge shows Eric shares a highly personal story about why he decided to walk away from the mega-hit show, MTV’s The Grind… He talks about his personal experience as the 1st reality tv star, the fame, reuniting with his cast, and what he is doing now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices