Getting Real with Jon & Beth

Flora Alekseyeva (The Real World: Miami, The Challenge) returns to the podcast hosted by Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan as she gets to the nitty gritty about her opinions of Cara Maria, Jasmine and Tina from her stint on Paramount+ “The Challenge All-Stars 4”. This comes shortly after a social media feud between Flora and Tina that got pretty nasty! Flora does not mince words nor does she hold back. She gets heated and says it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paulie Calafiore: “Too Grown For This” Paulie Calafiore of CBS’s “Big Brother” and MTV’s “The Challenge” brings the TEA and gives his opinions on The Challenge All-Stars 4. He discusses with hosts Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan how his girlfriend of six years, Cara Maria, is treated by the “mean girls” and how he thinks some people need to hit the gym before they appear on a challenge. Beth recalls some former cast members calling her old, fat and ugly. Jon adds his impression of today’s modern reality stars. This becomes a true “No Holds Barred” conversation you do not want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aron Barbell from NBC’s "Deal Or No Deal Island” joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a candid conversation about his journey on the new and very popular smash hit competition show’s first season. He discusses his “bromance” with Boston Rob from Survivor and gives advice to Beth about how to “make friends” with other competitors on the show she often appears on, MTV / Paramount+’s “The Challenge”. He goes into depth about his strategy, who he trusted and didn’t trust, who he liked and didn’t like and whether or not he thinks his castmates underestimated him or not. This episode has one of reality television’s newest stars talking about the genre to two of reality’s oldest stars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Berk talks about Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee, Carmen Electra, and David Hasselhoff, and how he created The Baywatch TV series and Baywatch Movies. Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan pitch a few reality stars who they think would be great casting choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ace Amerson talks about being the country boy from Georgia on MTV’s “The Real World: Paris” in 2003, his first appearance on “The Challenge: Inferno 3” and “Real World All-Stars 4”!! He discusses how he wanted to be on reality TV only after watching Jon Brennan and Beth Stolarczyk on their season of The Real World and has a unique perspective on Beth’s kindness which often gets overlooked. Beth expresses that she had a crush on Ace and Ace confesses a man crush on Jon. Beth is forced to choose between Eric Nies and Ace. They compare their experiences on The Real World vs The Challenge and discuss the possibility of a Real World: Paris Homecoming. He goes on to describe his current projects and what his daily life is like now and his apparent love for Cindy Lauper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam is Back on The Challenge! Adam Larson from MTV’s “Road Rules: The Quest” and Paramount+'s “The Challenge: All-Stars 4” join Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan for a great trip down memory lane. The conversation quickly turns to The Challenge production immediately after 911 and All-Stars 4! Adam is now a father of two girls and says he is hardly ever recognized in public by the show. Jon and Adam try to lure Beth away from California to the South. Beth continuously comments about how handsome Adam is and it gets … awkward… And she explains why she calls Nehemiah her “Tenderoni”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Genesis Keefer: “I Love Jazz” From the Boston season of MTV’s “The Real World”, Genesis Moss joins hosts Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan as they reminisce their experiences on the very early days of living in a house with roommates and their experiences on the early days of “The Challenge”. The discussion turns to their “dream casts” for each franchise and catching up on what Genesis’ life has been like since the last time we saw her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive Television Producer, Billy Rainey, joins reality TV’s Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss the early days of MTV’s making of “The Real World” and “Road Rules”. Billy tells how they literally blew up the Winnebago on Road Rules and how he came up through the ranks of being the “Head of Audio” on The Real World: San Francisco, working on the London season, to being the Executive Producer of The Real World: Miami. Billy tells stories about the creation of the very successful series “Punk’d” on MTV, national TV commercials, and his latest role as a teacher at Nashville Film Institute and producer of Jon’s new music video! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Herzog was President of MTV Productions during the heyday of MTV’s greatest success including days of “The Real World”, ‘Remote Control”, “Club MTV”, “Jon Stewart Show”, “Road Rules”, “MTV Movie Awards” and tons of other programs! He is an American television executive and formerly the president of Viacom Music and Entertainment Group, he oversaw MTV, VH1, Logo TV, Comedy Central, Palladia, TV Land, and Spike. Herzog has been credited with evolving the MTV brand by steering the network away from music-related programming. Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan have a very nostalgic conversation with him about many happenings at MTV in the 90’s and the idea of basic cable. They discuss the huge change in the industry and what set these changes into motion. You’ll love this BTS insight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Blackburn from the 7th season of MTV’s “The Real World: Seattle” joins Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan to discuss his experience on reality TV, his substance addictions, abuse, homelessness, and finding God at a retreat. Nathaniel talks about his transformation and becoming a husband and father of twins! Nathaniel founded True North Retreats and you can find information at https://www.truenorthretreats.org/ All this week on Getting Real with Jon and Beth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive Producer & Casting Director of shows like “The Challenge”, “Road Rules” and “House of Villians” joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan for a behind-the-scenes point of view of how reality shows are cast and planned! Lisa Fletcher discusses the very specific methods used to select cast members and reveals a lot of the logistical preparation involved in pulling off these shows for viewers to enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of reality TV’s most recognizable faces! Josh Martinez, “Big Brother” winner & MTV “The Challenge” superstar joins reality television pioneers, Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan, for a powerful conversation about the up-and-down journey of being a reality personality. Josh gets very candid about his experiences on both shows and shares his favorite moments on these shows! He also discusses his drive to make it to a final and conquer “The Challenge”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professional soccer player turned reality star Horacio Gutierrez joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan to discuss how he made the leap from sports to television! He has become one of reality television’s most likable and most popular personalities and competitors. They discuss his determination when his cast mates continually attempt to eliminate him and how he responds! This is one of TV’s nicest guys ever and it is impossible not to cheer for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norman, one of reality television’s original 7 cast members, from season 1 of MTV’s “The Real World” joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan to describe his newest artwork. Support the Kickstarter campaign and pre-order your book today to help take this project to the next level of success! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/737096508/techno-color-reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The “Road Rules Semester At Sea” OG turned “The Challenge All-Stars” legend joins Beth Stolarczyk & Jon Brennan for a tremendous episode of “Getting Real”. Ayanna reveals her cancer diagnosis, treatment, and what it’s like for her and her children on this uncertain journey. Courageously she wants to relay a message to females and males that could be life-saving and her faith and perspective on her illness is very moving! The Challenge family and viewers have rallied around her and you can contribute to the GoFundMe campaign that has been started on her behalf. Support Ayanna and her children here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ayanna-we-got-your-back-beat-cancer https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/about/what-is-breast-cancer.html http://www.can

Ramon Yslas is a member of the mega super group CHICAGO. He is a producer, composer, and percussionist having played with Paul Stanley, Christina Aguilera, Willie Nelson, Jessica Simpson, and many others! This episode is full of incredible stories of iconic musicians he has met and spent time with, and shared the stage with. Join Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan as they talk to Ray about his life on the road and at home in his studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Realty ICON, Ruthie Alcaide, is one of MTV’s “The Real World” (Hawaii season) & The Challenge / The Challenge All-Stars most memorable and beloved cast members. She talks to Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan about her strategies and pointers and training she gave to other competitors. If you like OLD SCHOOL nostalgia you will love this conversation with a true OG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan chat with the author of “Supreme Models” and “Supreme Actresses”, about his new book, “Supreme Sirens”. Marcellas Reynolds also dishes about his reality tv past on CBS “Big Brother”, Julie Chen, and his association with MTVs “The Real World” cast members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reality television OGs Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan talk with legendary BMX OG and 23-year host of MTV’s “The Challenge”, TJ Lavin. They discuss the crazy behind the scenes making of this amazing competition reality show and the absurdity of how he made the leap from BMX / X Games star to host of the best competition show in the history of television and streaming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan chat with the President of Bunim-Murray Productions, Julie Pizzi. Julie takes us on a journey back to the mid-'90s, sharing her early days at Bunim-Murray. They discuss MTV, "The Challenge All Stars", "The Real World Homecoming", and if she has any favorite cast members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices