Getting Real with Jon & Beth

Latest Episodes:

Bob Berryhill of The Surfaris: “Hahahahaha Wipeout” Apr 06, 2026

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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.

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Ryan John: “The Real Wendy Challenge” Mar 30, 2026

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Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk are getting real with social media / Reality TV influencer Ryan John. We talk about OG Reality TV and @wendychallenge.

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Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Brackets, Likes & Follows” Mar 16, 2026

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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.

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Cohutta Grindstaff: “Country As Cornbread” Mar 09, 2026

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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.

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Gunnar Nelson: “What Happened To Your Hair?” Feb 23, 2026

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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.

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Steve Anthony: “Give It All You’ve Got” Feb 16, 2026

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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.

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“CT” Chris Tamburello: “The Traitors, The Challenge, The Real World…” Feb 09, 2026

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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.

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Davis Mallory: “American Boy” Feb 02, 2026

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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!

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Brandon Nelson: “A Hit Dog Will Holla” Jan 26, 2026

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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.

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Bucky Heard: “Breathless” Jan 19, 2026

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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.

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