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

Cohutta Grindstaff: “Country As Cornbread”

March 9, 2026 • 53 mins
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...
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Gunnar Nelson: “What Happened To Your Hair?”

February 23, 2026 • 68 mins
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...
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Steve Anthony: “Give It All You’ve Got”

February 16, 2026 • 46 mins
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 ...
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“CT” Chris Tamburello: “The Traitors, The Challenge, The Real World…”

February 9, 2026 • 86 mins
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 ...
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Davis Mallory: “American Boy”

February 2, 2026 • 65 mins
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...
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Brandon Nelson: “A Hit Dog Will Holla”

January 26, 2026 • 58 mins
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 l...
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Bucky Heard: “Breathless”

January 19, 2026 • 51 mins
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, th...
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Irene Suttner: “Check On Your Friends”

January 12, 2026 • 42 mins
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
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Michele Wojciechowski: “Posters On My Walls"

December 29, 2025 • 50 mins
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...
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Devon O’Day: “Songs & Horses”

December 22, 2025 • 52 mins
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 differen...
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Cedric Hodges: “You Can Be Nice In The Real World”

December 15, 2025 • 61 mins
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 di...
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Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Housewives & Hair Dye”

December 8, 2025 • 39 mins
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
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Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Buy Directly”

December 1, 2025 • 54 mins
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 ...
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Malik Cooper: “Real World Back To New York”

November 24, 2025 • 52 mins
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
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Natalie Murray: “Challenge Tik Tok Creator”

November 10, 2025 • 67 mins
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
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Keanu Soto: “Burn The Boats”

November 3, 2025 • 45 mins
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/adchoic...
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Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Rank The Real Worlds”

October 27, 2025 • 39 mins
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
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Denis Doucette Jr. “But Denis”: “Happiness Is A Choice”

October 20, 2025 • 48 mins
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 a...
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Yeremi Hykel: “Amazing Race & The Challenge New Threat”

October 13, 2025 • 57 mins
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 previou...
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Eric Blankenship: “All Access"

October 6, 2025 • 51 mins
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 ...
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