Getting Real with Jon & Beth

Getting Real with Jon & Beth

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

Episodes

Irene McGee: “The Flaw of The Real World”

June 9, 2025 • 60 mins
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 ...
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Derek Frazier: “Big Brother 23 Runner Up”

June 2, 2025 • 51 mins
 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.  T...
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UR Boy Butter: “I Likes The Cougs”

May 26, 2025 • 52 mins
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...
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Joe Kelly: “Turkey Pot Pie”

May 19, 2025 • 57 mins
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...
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David Edwards: “I Exited Stage Left”

May 12, 2025 • 45 mins
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 ...
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Phillip Solomon: “Motivated By Melanin And Spite”

May 5, 2025 • 53 mins
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...
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Herrick: “Country Soul On The Rocks”

April 28, 2025 • 47 mins
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....
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Sarah Rice & Susie Meister: “BRAIN CANDY - A Podcast Mashup”

April 21, 2025 • 97 mins
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...
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Lori Regan: “The Real World: Back To New York”

April 14, 2025 • 46 mins
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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Lauren-Blair Donovan: “I Fancy Myself A Dinosaur”

April 7, 2025 • 56 mins
Content creator, Lauren-Blair Donovan sits in on the podcast with 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 ...
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Katie Cooley: “See Yourself in 3rd Person”

March 31, 2025 • 61 mins
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 Wo...
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Nicole Zanatta: “Fighting Fire With Fire"

March 24, 2025 • 53 mins
Nicole Zanatta: “Fighting Fire With Fire" Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk’s guest is Nicole Zanatta of MTV’s The Real World, MTV’s The Challenge, and MTV’s The Challenge All Stars 5. Nicole spills the tea on how she navigates her way through a reality competition show. We discuss Melissa Reeves, Amber Borzotra, Frank Sweeney Fox, and many others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Fessy Shafaat “Challenge Fessy”

March 17, 2025 • 59 mins
Faysal Shafaat, known as Fessy, chops it up with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan about his initial audition for Survivor, only to be cast onto Big Brother and become an icon of The Challenge! He talks about strategy, training, and diet before being surprised by a special, unannounced guest during the conversation here on this podcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Devin Walker: “I Am Timelessly Handsome”

March 10, 2025 • 72 mins
Devin Walker details how he went from MTV’s “Are You The One?” to being a mainstay on “The Challenge”. Devin shares the skinny with Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk about Leroy’s character and Dario’s breath. He is an expert in strategy on competition games and has proven so by becoming a Challenge Champion in a past season. This episode dissects “The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals,” which is currently airing on MTV each Wednesday ev...
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Frank Sweeney Fox: “Snake or Charming Fox?"

March 3, 2025 • 53 mins
Frank Sweeney Fox shares with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan the strategy he has learned from studying Traitors and being a student of the Housewives and how he is now applying that while competing on “The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals,” which is currently airing each Wednesday on MTV. Frank is confident and has been accused of being a snake with his tactics this season as he pairs up with his “rival” and former “Real World: San D...
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Sam McGinn: “My All-Star Return”

February 24, 2025 • 45 mins
Sam McGinn returns to the Getting Real With Jon & Beth podcast to tell Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan about her early awaited return back to MTV’s “The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Adam Larson: “The New GOAT & Functional Movement”

February 17, 2025 • 58 mins
Adam Larson returns to Getting Real With Jon & Beth to discuss his return to The Challenge All Stars 5: Rivals! He describes Beth Stolarczyk’s puppy cry as they competed on a platform 55 stories high in the first daily challenge. Jon Brennan deems him the new GOAT on the scene and a “True Story” OG of The Challenge franchise. Now that Beth and Jonna have been eliminated we look forward each week to seeing Adam compete with his riva...
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Amber Borzotra: “Amber B is an ALL-STAR"

February 10, 2025 • 58 mins
MTV’s The Challenge All Stars 5 cast member Amber Borzotra is "Getting Real" with Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk. She shares her reasons for her game moves and how she ended up on CBS' "Big Brother" show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Challenge All-Stars 5: Rivals Episode 1 Recap. - Beth Stolarczyk & Jonna Mannion”

February 3, 2025 • 55 mins
"Getting Real" podcast hosts Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan discuss episode 1 of The Challenge All-Stars 5: Rivals. They discuss the cast, the rival pairs, and the first competition. Jon compliments Beth’s willingness to apologize on camera to Jonna face to face for the past and Beth explains the complications of being partnered with someone who severely dislikes you. This season is heating up and we are here for all the drama and...
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Tori Gwinn: “OG Road Rules & Challenge"

January 27, 2025 • 58 mins
Tori Gwinn from MTV's Road Rules: Viewers Revenge, The Gauntlet 3, The Duel 2, and The Challenge Cutthroat is our OG guest. We discuss her wins, experiences, and coming full circle in life outside of the show. Is she interested in being on The Challenge again? Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan love having true pioneers on the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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