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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 Television. Expect vibrant discussions, revealing interviews, and a whole lot of heart. Proud Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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August 31 · 44 min
Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Legacy”
Reality legends Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan take to their podcast “Getting Real With Jon & Beth” to discuss the passing of Dolly Parton and what it means to leave a legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 27 · 53 min
Laurel Stucky: “I Love Animals And Winning”
Two-time champion of MTV’s “The Challenge”, Laurel Stucky, joins reality OGs Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to talk about “all of it”! Laurel is very open about her experiences, victories and defeats and let’s just say it gets pretty “real”. You’ll love this conversation with a reality television icon as she describes why she doesn’t really consider herself one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 6 · 55 min
Eli Frankel: “Sisters In Death”
True Crime Fans and Big Brother,Survivor, Amazing Race, and House of Villains fans are going to love this Getting Real podcast episode with Beth Stolarczyk, Jon Brennan, and their special guest, Eli Frankel, reality tv producer and USA Today best selling author of "Sisters In Death.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 29 · 43 min
Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Expensive Smoothie”
Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk discuss 90s music, Nelson, their musical Mt. Rushmore & Alan Jackson. What’s up with FIFA World Cup & Erewhon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 22 · 46 min
Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Fountains”
Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan discuss Father’s Day presents, The World Cup, Ringo Starr, Toto, Waylon Jennings, Axl Rose and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 15 · 49 min
Alanna Conaway: “My Bingo Card"
Alanna Conaway is a music journalist, author and longtime friend of Jon Brennan. She drops by the “Getting Real With Jon & Beth" to speak to Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan about her unexpected journey battling cancer this past year at 44 years old. You can follow her journey on Instagram @alannaconawayCheck out her books “Pippi And The Lamb” and “Pippi Gets A Job” on Amazon. You can donate to her GoFundme campaign at: https://gofund.me/48cb8b22f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 1 · 48 min
Cam Simmons: “Clay County, Alabama”
Cam Simmons is from Clay County, Alabama and cheers for the Crimson Tide! He is a former high school and college athlete and now is a traveling welder. Cam shares how he has set goals for himself on his journey and what it was like to have Jon Brennan as his youth pastor and continued mentor. Beth Stolarcyzk discusses what she thought of Derrick Kosinski’s comments on Challenge Mania Podcast that she is the fakest person to have been on MTV’s “The Challenge”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18 · 44 min
Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Silent Disco & Men’s Jeans"
Former Real World roommates, Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan, discuss Paul McCartney’s recent Saturday Night Live performance and Jon’s #1 country music video on The American Country Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 27 · 52 min
Chris Kael: “Metal Beard”
Chris Kael, bassist of Five Finger Death Punch, stand up comic and co-host of the “Beard & Weirdo” podcast with comedian Craig Gass, talks to Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk about how he got started in music and what it’s like to meet and open up for rock stars like Gene Simmons of KISS, Alice Cooper and Metallica. Also he recently attended a birthday party after he was personally invited by Marilyn Manson. This is truly a unique episode of “Getting Real With Jon & Beth”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 20 · 58 min
Blair Herter: “I Chase Joy”
Blair Herter from MTVs Road Rules & MTVs The Challenge OG & Former MTV Host for 13 years joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan to talk about the OG days in the 90s, 2000s, and what he thinks about reality tv and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 6 · 55 min
Bob Berryhill of The Surfaris: “Hahahahaha Wipeout”
Bobby Berryhill of The Sufraris joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 smash hit “Wipeout”! The Sufraris announce their tour across the nation at City Winery locations in six major US cities beginning in Nashville, Tennessee and includes Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York and Boston. We also get the backstory of how “Wipeout" was written spur of the moment. Discussion of other icons such as Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones are also highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 30 · 54 min
Ryan John: “The Real Wendy Challenge”
Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk are getting real with social media / Reality TV influencer Ryan John. We talk about OG Reality TV and @wendychallenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 16 · 41 min
Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Brackets, Likes & Follows”
Reality stars Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan of MTV’s “The Real World” and “The Challenge” have a conversation about March Madness, social media and music videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 9 · 53 min
Cohutta Grindstaff: “Country As Cornbread”
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 television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 23 · 1 hr 8 min
Gunnar Nelson: “What Happened To Your Hair?”
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 Nelson, fatal plane crash. Gunnar also gives insight to what it was like growing up in Hollywood as the grandson of Ozzie & Harriet Nelson. His family is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only family in history with three generations of #1 hitmakers! Gunnar and Matthew Nelson’s new book “What Happened To Your Hair?” is out now and available everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 16 · 46 min
Steve Anthony: “Give It All You’ve Got”
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 on the ocean floor in Cozumel, Mexico with a mermaid!” His latest single is “Give It All You’ve Got” and it is already enjoying radio success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 9 · 1 hr 26 min
“CT” Chris Tamburello: “The Traitors, The Challenge, The Real World…”
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 of the memories from years of The Challenge to current social media feuds with cast members! It gets really, really good. CT also gives Beth some “Pro Tips” and advice for competing on The Challenge All Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 2 · 1 hr 5 min
Davis Mallory: “American Boy”
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 now a singer songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee and has many projects in the works! Davis Mallory has great music available on all streaming platforms easy to find for your listening. This is a great conversation with three of reality TV’s OGs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January 26 · 58 min
Brandon Nelson: “A Hit Dog Will Holla”
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 last time Brandon was on the podcast it gets pretty juicy…again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January 19 · 51 min
Bucky Heard: “Breathless”
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, the album is a spot on snapshot of a man whose talent is only matched by his determination. This is a great conversation about music, life and the music business. Getting Real With Jon & Beth is thrilled to welcome him back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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