
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 fro... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 137 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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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.... more
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 Bren... more
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.
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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... more
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Jon and Beth are amazing. I never thought in 1 million years that I would love a podcast like this. I listen to them every day at work when I can. Their guests are amazing and the best guest they had was the iconic Coral Smith. The fact that they were able to get her on this podcast is killer!!!! I had the opportunity to ask her my question and have a small little conversation with her and I was so starstruck to meet her. She is truly a genuine person, despite of what anyone would think of her. ... more
Please less complaining about not getting a call back Jon and less talk about how much you hate bananas. Beth is great on the pod but Jon just sounds like a bitter old man.
I love show but please stop intermittently speeding up the audio.
The stories Jon and Beth talk about are fun and heartfelt! Their banter is unmatched! I watched them when The Real World was playing, real time on MTV. Back in those days we had to wait to see what would happen next! The guests they have always surprise me. I’ve learned so much about the guests that I would never have known if it hadn’t been for, Jon and Beth having them as a guest. I highly recommend this podcast, I look forward to each new episode. TRUE STORY!!
Love the show. Love the idea. Love the guests. Love Beth. But Jon is insufferable. Loves the sound of his own voice. Doesn’t let guests talk. Makes it all about himself. Dial him WAY back.
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A nostalgia-forward conversation format where veteran reality-TV alumni and music/ pop culture figures interview a rotating lineup of guests. Episodes blend behind-the-scenes stories from MTV's heyday with contemporary takes on media, branding, and the evolving music and entertainment industries. Notable is the duo's long-running chemistry, openness to diverse guests—from reality-TV icons to musicians and media personalities—and a pragmatic focus on career pivots, authenticity, and personal growth. The show likely appeals to Gen X listeners who crave era-specific nostalgia alongside current pop culture insights, with a strong emphasis on personal storytelling and insider perspectives without taking itself too seriously.
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