Getting Real with Jon & Beth

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Eric Nies: “This Is Why We Ride The Dragon” Aug 11, 2025

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Eric Nies is the world’s first reality star. Eric appeared as the prominent cast member on MTV’s “The Real World: New York” before hosting MTV’s “The Grind”. The three OG Real World personalities dive deep into the behind-the-scenes of their respective Real World Homecomings and the spiritual journey that Eric has been on these last many years. Beth asks Eric if he would consider coming back for an All-Star Challenge, and they discuss the evolution of reality television shows.

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Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan: “Getting Real 101” Aug 04, 2025

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Reality television pioneers Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan reminisce about their 101 podcast episodes and discuss their favorite guests and moments. They ask each other some really difficult and thought-provoking questions about life. Also, how do Robert De Niro and Rodney Dangerfield fit into this conversation?

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Coral Smith: “I Don’t Wrestle" Part 1 Aug 03, 2025

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The most legendary cast member from MTV’s "The Real World" & "MTV’s The Challenge" is GETTING REAL with Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk. We haven’t seen Coral since MTV's "The Gauntlet 3” in 2008, and now we know why. We talk about this, Mike "The Miz”, Theo Von, and if she would ever do another reality TV show. Coral drops a couple of BOMBSHELL secrets no one has heard before, and it shocks the hosts! When the Queen speaks, we listen. Enjoy!

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Mark Long: “The Godfather of Reality Television” Jul 28, 2025

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“The Godfather” of reality tv, Mark Long, joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for their 100th episode of Getting Real With Jon & Beth. Mark is one of the executive producers of The Challenge All Stars and is the most beloved cast member of MTV’s Road Rules series. He shares the entire story of the #WeWantOGs movement that sparked the nostalgic and hugely popular Challenge All Stars seasons, and he takes questions from viewers who chime in via Zoom. These three icons of reality share their dream casts for a hypothetical future season. This 100th episode does not disappoint!

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Mark Marcuse: “Manager Of Reality Stars” Jul 28, 2025

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Marc Marcuse - reality TV talent manager, chops it up with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan talk about his debut on Average Joe on NBC, Jonny FairPlay, gifting sweets, and what it takes to get cast on a Reality TV show.

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Coral Smith: “I Don’t Wrestle” Part 2 Jul 14, 2025

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Coral joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan on the "Getting Real With Jon and Beth" podcast for Part 2. If you liked Part 1, then you'd better buckle up. The reality legend drops some bombshell surprises again and discusses who is on her Mt. Rushmore of The Challenge. Coral reveals if she is willing to come back to “The Challenge All Stars” and what her impression is of Johnny Bananas, Wes, and Mike “The Miz”. The former Real Worlders talk about how authentic and organic today’s reality stars are versus back when it all began. Look out, the old Coral we love is back… here… on This podcast!

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Bucky Heard: “My Best Days” Jun 30, 2025

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Bucky Heard, singer with the Righteous Brothers (Yes, that Righteous Brothers!), drops by Getting Real With Jon and Beth to discuss with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan talk about how he became a member of the legendary band and his brand new solo release “My Best Days,” which is streaming now everywhere. The music video is incredible and drops July 10. Find out which lyric in particular that Beth loves in Bucky’s new song!

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Glen Naessens: “Glen In The Kitchen” Jun 23, 2025

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Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan welcome their Real World roommate Glen Naessens to the podcast. The roommates discuss music, reality TV, and their current lives. Get ready to stop being polite and start getting real…again.

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Tokyo Parker: “Acting Is The New Reality” Jun 16, 2025

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Tokyo Parker, Cast member of MTV's The Real World New Orleans, MTV's The Challenge, and MTV's The Real World Homecoming series, gets real with Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk. We discuss The Traitors season 4, Rachel Zoe and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, reality TV fame, Kelley Wolf, Billy Bush, and Scott Wolf.

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Irene McGee: “The Flaw of The Real World” Jun 09, 2025

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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.

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