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Getting Real with Jon & Beth

Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk

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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 MT ...
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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.…
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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 ba…
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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 Ch…
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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 ch…
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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 te…
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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 ge…
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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. Lea…
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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…
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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 “T…
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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 …
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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 Jonn…
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"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 s…
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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 abou…
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As “The Challenge All Stars” returns to the MTV Network, Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan give a run down on each competitor as they break down the cast. Beth wonders who she might be matched up with as a rival and Jon reminds her that she has “so many to choose from.” The Challenge All Stars 5: RIVALS premieres Wednesday, January 29, 2025, on MTV L…
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Reality pioneers Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan discuss the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles is's current hometown for Beth and the location where she and Jon were part of the groundbreaking cast on season two of MTV’s “The Real World”. Beth describes what living in LA County is like as the Santa Ana winds blow wildfire all…
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Wellness and Recovery specialist, YouTube vlogger and motivational speaker Marc Agboka joins cohosts Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk for an honest podcast discussion. They talk mental health and fitness and how it applies to all of us in life, even reality stars. Beth chimes in and exposes that Wes and Bananas’ feud is fabricated just for social me…
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Kevin Lee is an Executive Producer of reality shows such as The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Simple Life, The Summit, The Challenge, Road Rules, The Real World, The Real World Homecoming (New York, Los Angeles, and New Orleans), and many more! Kevin shares with Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan who his favorite reality stars are, stories abo…
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Jason Cornwell of Cornwell Casting and old school cast member from MTV’s “The Real World: Boston” and early season of “The Challenge” joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a candid conversation about the early days of reality television. He shares his tactic for avoiding conflict…" I’m Paul and that’s between y’all”. Jason shares as a casting a…
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TV personality and Interior designer to the stars is spilling tea to Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan about his favorite clients and his love for Kathy Hilton and her fabulous parties. We also discuss his time on The Anna Nicole show as well as Lisa Vanderpump. Which Real Housewife of Beverly Hills owes him 15k? Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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Irene Suttner is welcomed back to the “Getting Real With Jon And Beth” podcast for a great visit where old roommates catch up. They talk about the pros and cons of “The Real World Homecoming” and discuss places they may all be traveling to together in the future. You can find more information on Irene’s endeavors at: realworldtravelswithirene.com i…
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Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan discuss holiday food until Syrus drops in. The friends catch up and talk about footsie on The Challenge, Tenderoni, and Real World cast members in Presidential Cabinet roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk
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Fatemeh Gholtoghian joins reality stars Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a packed conversation about what it is like behind the scenes as a talent producer on MTV's The Challenge, The Challenge All Stars, The Simple Life, Vanderpump Villa, and The Shahs of Sunset. We discuss the Kardashians and Fatemehs' preconceived apprehensions and notions ab…
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Temporary roommates Ruthie Alcaide of “The Real World Hawaii” and Sam McGinn from “The Real World San Diego” join Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for the ultimate Real World season crossover! This conversation gets intriguing as these OG legends discuss how members from different seasons become friends and why Ruthie is crashing at Sam’s place for …
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Sam McGinn of MTV’s The Real World San Diego and MTV’s The Challenge catches up with Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk. She shares her reality tv story and what she thinks about doing another Challenge or The Challenge All Stars in the future. True Story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Video Creator Mark Christie, aka Mark Chrispy (@mark_chrispy), joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a chat about social media and how how he began watching “The Challenge” and “The Real World” in reverse order! Mark is a big fan of hosts Beth and Jon and he is able to give them pointers as to how he accumulated over 1.5 million followers on Yo…
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Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk mash it up with Adam Rank, "NFL Fantasy Live" and "Good Morning Football" as well as host of " The Sick Podcast". We chat about The Challenge 40 stars, CT, Jordan Wiseley, Aneesa Ferreira, Cory Wharton, Johnny Bananas, Wes Bergmann, and more as Adam Rank gives us his list of Fantasy Challenge All-Stars. Adam “Ranks” …
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Pierre Bacall is the sidekick co-host of the Zach Nichols Podcast that breaks down MTV / Paramount+’s “The Challenge”. Pierre joins Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk for a great podcast episode about how The Challenge started and evolved. He also discusses if he would ever want to participate or if he is just satisfied with podcasting about it. It’s …
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Julius Maddox is known worldwide as a powerlifter who is the world record holder in the bench press. Actually, he is the 4X world record holder having broken his own record 4 times! Julius Maddox discusses with Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk his experiences growing up as a troubled young man battling mental health issues, and toxic masculinity, an…
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Wanna get cast on Peacock's original 'LOVE ISLANDUSA' but don't know how to get on the show? Jodi Thomas, The Casting Director for LOVE ISLAND USA, shares casting secrets on how to get cast on the show and discusses what they are looking for in future cast members. We also discuss Olivia Ann Kaiser, Nurys Mateo, and MTV's The Challenge 40. Jon Bren…
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Country music hitmaker Neal McCoy joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for an entertaining visit where they discuss his numerous hit radio singles and the random times Jon ran into him out on tour. For eight years Neal McCoy has been broadcasting live on Facebook his “Pledge Allegiance To The Flag” and you can join him daily on his official Facebo…
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Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk gets major Tea about cast members from The Real World Paris. CT, Adam, Ace, Mallory, Christina, and Simon. Leah opens up about MTV's The Challenge, Bravo and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Orange County, and what’s going on with Kyle Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
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Aviv Melmed is MTV's Fresh Meat Challenge Champion with Darrell Taylor. She’s representing Era 2 on The Challenge 40. Aviv is getting real with her thoughts about her experience and what it takes to be a Champion on The Challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk
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Johnny Donovan shares about his love for working with reality TV stars from The Real Housewives, MTV's The Challenge, Teen Mom, and The Jersey Shore shows. He gets real about what it takes to make it in this business and also what it takes to get cast on a reality TV show. Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk are getting real with this socialite extraor…
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Dom is Getting Real with Jon Brennan & Beth Stolarczyk speaking for the first time in over 30 years about his MTV 90s days, why he didn’t participate in The Real World Homecoming Los Angeles with Paramount Plus, and his love for music and Manchester United. Would he ever consider being in front of the camera in the future? Learn more about your ad …
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How do you get cast on American Idol? Producers from American Idol give you all the tips you need to master your Audition. Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk welcome Patrick Lynn, American Idol Supervising Producer, and Lynly Ehrlich, American Idol Casting Producer. We talk about Clay Aiken and Beth pitches a new show idea. Learn more about your ad ch…
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Jodi Weatherton, MTV's The Challenge 40 is our guest. We chat about her history on The Challenge and Road Rules Extreme, Mark Long, Johnny Bananas, Jenny West, Cara Maria Sorbello, and her favorite music. Jodi gets real about how she really feels about Beth Stolarczyk from the early Challenge days on The Gauntlet 2/ Inferno 2, and The Duel. Jon Bre…
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Emilee Fitzpatrick (@iwantmyemtv) from MTV's The Real World Cancun is GETTING REAL WITH JON & BETH. We discuss her MTV roots, alternate life in THE CHALLENGE and THE CHALLENGE ALL STARS, her BFF friends, her love for Beth's Eyelusion Lashes Beverly Hills, and what inspired her to try out for a reality show. Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk get up cl…
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The host of the new podcast “Talking Chocolates”, Vince Lanni, joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan for a conversation about leadership in the hospitality industry, his charity efforts, and the honky-tonk nightlife in Nashville. Vince is a huge fan of “The Challenge” and gives Beth some great advice from a fan’s perspective! Jon thinks Beth has chos…
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Trishelle Canatella from The Real World: Las Vegas, The Challenge, The Surreal Life, Fear Factor, Below Deck, and Traitors joins Beth Stolarcyzk and Jon Brennan for a very candid conversation about all of reality television. She discusses why she is not on The Challenge 40, why Beth would be perfect for Traitors, and what her best and worst experie…
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From “Jake’s Take” podcast, Jacob Elyachar joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to celebrate his 300th podcast episode milestone! Jacob has an unmatched knowledge of reality shows such as “Survivor”, “American Idol”, “Dancing With The Stars”, “The Masked Singer”, “America’s Got Talent” and “The Challenge”!!! He knows all the old-school personaliti…
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Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brenan are thrilled to have this exclusive and long-awaited return of “PUCK” featured on their podcast, “Getting Real With Jon And Beth” on the Pantheon Network. The most notorious and infamous reality televsion star ever talks about appearing in 1994 on “The Real World: San Francisco” (season 3 of The Real World) and whethe…
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Arissa Hill from “The Real World: Las Vegas”, “Battle of The Sexes 2” and “The Challenge All-Stars 1” joins legendary reality stars Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss how she entered reality TV, what she is up to now and where she is living and her philosophy on life. They discuss her infamous elimination exit against Beth in The Challenge …
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Syrus Yarbrough from MTV’s “The Real World: Boston” and “The Challenge All-Stars” returns to the “Getting Real With Jon And Beth” podcast with old friends Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan. Syrus gives the hosts a lesson on Drake’s music and they discuss light and dark skin tones in African and African American cultures. He goes on to describe his ex…
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From the original MTV “Real World vs Road Rules Challenge”, “Road Rules: Down Under” and “Challenge All-Stars 4”, Kefla Hare joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a very enlightening and positive discussion about his experience on the last Challenge, teaching in school, and his approach to negative influences in life! Kefla is described by Jon …
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Brandon Nelson from MTV’s “The Challenge: Fresh Meat” and “Challenge All-Stars 2” & “Challenge All-Stars 4” joins Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarcyzk for some very interesting details about AS4. Beth and Jon have never met Brandon but his discussion get’s very, very good! He discusses Ayanna’s drama, including things that did not get aired, and reads a…
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Scott Wern from TLC’s “Love In Paradise” (season 3) and “The Family Chantel” joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss reality television, respiratory therapy, clickbait, and future reality shows he may appear on! Scott describes what it was like to watch Beth and Jon on “The Real World” and talks details about being defamed on the reality s…
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