Reality Steve Podcast

(SPOILERS) AshLee joins me to talk about how she got cast, if she felt like she was a frontrunner early on (2:41), her first 1-on-1 date at Magic Mountain (6:10), the vibe in the house with all the girls (8:15), what she told producers after her first date (10:35), the enigma that was “villain” Tierra (13:47), her thoughts on Catherine (23:13), her 1-on-1 in St. Lucia and opening up about her adoption (25:44), her overnight date in Thailand, elimination, and what led to her confronting Sean on the “Women Tell All” (28:48), how close was she to being the “Bachelorette” over Desiree (36:50), she addresses the Chris Harrison dating rumors (39:53), going on “Bachelor in Paradise” and her relationship with Graham during and after the show (45:05), her 1 month wedding anniversary and upbringing being in and out of foster homes (53:02), and finally Rapid 10 (1:07:49) where I learn more about the “Dirty Dancing” reboot than I ever thought I would.  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Musi

(SPOILERS) James Taylor joins me and immediately begins talking about why he wrote the text in the first place, the reason behind sending it to the “Bachelor” girls (4:54), addressing is this a publicity stunt to get on people’s good side for “Bachelor in Paradise” (7:35), his thoughts about going on Paradise this summer (11:14), what he’s tired of hiding from (14:00), apologizing to the other women in the franchise (20:10), what exactly is he sorry for (24:05), the other guys in his circle and where their head is at in all of this (29:05), does he think he’ll now get “cut out” of their group (33:12), what is his plan going forward and how he wants to carry himself (35:18), how drugs and alcohol played a role in his behavior (41:55), and then we end with talk about the pecking order of this franchise, one’s popularity, and a little on JoJo’s season and what his schedule is like musically (50:00).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

(SPOILERS) I begin by talking about how my role in the Josh/Amanda feud came to be, what I’ve been told will be happening moving forward (7:30), why I will not be releasing any of the information/texts/dirt/gossip that I have (14:45), and how I was not going to present one side of the story in the podcast (17:50).  The last 20 minutes or so (22:46) is a mini recap of yesterday’s column, my thoughts on Luke Pell, and my plea to him to back away from this before it gets worse for him.  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(SPOILERS) Kelly joins us to talk about how she was allowed to bring her dog Molly on the show, being on the first group date of the season and her thoughts on Juan Pablo (6:22), once she was eliminated who did she think Juan Pablo would pick (10:30), the best experience she had on the show (12:45), how long she thought Juan Pablo & Nikki would last (15:53), was there a Mean Girls Club, confirming the Nikki “waxing” story (21:05), her involvement in the “Juan Pablo” d**k pic scandal (25:15), a brief talk about “Cash Me Ousside” girl (30:13), we then moved on to talking about her relationship with Andi (32:13), Andi breaking up with Josh right after an appearance, then living with Kelly & Kelly’s role in Andi’s book (37:58), what her impressions were and are of Josh (48:35), and finally end with Rapid 10 (59:17).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

(SPOILERS) Chris Bukowski joins me to talk about how he initially got on the show, living in a North Carolina mansion vs the California mansion (3:56), making it to the final 4 on Emily's season and his thoughts on who she'd choose (6:28), his edit on Bachelor Pad 3 (10:05), his reputation starting to sour & if he saw it coming (13:20), hypothetical on if he would've done the same thing to his partner Sarah that Nick did at the end of Bachelor Pad 3 (20:15), opening up a restaurant after Bachelor Pad 3 (22:37), the mess that was showing up on Andi's season night one (27:30), getting a taste of Hollywood (31:50), the decision to go on Bachelor in Paradise and the disaster it turned into (34:19), his mentality after BIP then going on BIP 2 (41:10), his "retirement" from all the shows (44:05), dealing with anxiety and depression (47:25), what he's up to now & having a girlfriend (53:41), lessons learned and repairing the relationship with his father (59:03), and finally Rapid 10 (1:06:42).  Music written

(SPOILERS) Sharleen joins me to talk about how she initally applied for the show, the perception she gave off (6:15), receiving the first impression rose (8:40), her singing on her 1-on-1 in South Korea (10:56), setting the record straight about her eliminating herself in Miami (18:10), her recaps and blog (26:08), the balance between befriending contestants and writing about them (31:34), Instagram product endorsements (35:50), her fiance Andy joins in to tell us how they met (50:03), the relationship between contestants and producers (54:53), we disagree for the next 30+ minutes on practically everything regarding Nick (1:00:00), and finally end with Rapid 10 (1:32:32) that isn't quite so rapid.  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(SPOILERS) Michelle began by having me talk about my upbringing from my childhood, through high school, and up to college, then she has her first Rapid 10 segment about my "favorites" (44:00), she then dives into how Reality Steve came about, my favorite part about it & we talk a little about the lawsuit in 2011 (46:47), she does another Rapid 10 focusing strictly on contestants from the show (1:18:31), we talk about my daily life including my dating life (1:28:37), and then end with another Rapid 10 segment with random questions (1:55:03).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(SPOILERS) Michelle talks about that mysterious black eye on Brad's season, her overall feelings about Brad and where she stood (2:59), being a "villain" and dealing w/ negative publicity (7:35), from villain to beloved character on "Bachelor Pad" (13:17), her thoughts on the Holly/Michael/Blake triangle (15:00), her relationship with Graham (17:18), her relationship during "Bachelor in Paradise" and post-show with Cody (18:39), going on "Celebrity Marriage Boot Camp" & revealing giving up her child for adoption at 15 (21:11), an exclusive reveal about that adoption (28:58), how she met current boyfriend, PGA player Mike Weir (39:37), the Money Method and how her new business has changed her life (42:44), and finally Rapid 10, including Michelle has a surprise in store for me and my podcast (52:27).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac

(SPOILERS) We talk about his thoughts on having a two "Bachelorette" season, the Kaitlyn over Britt vote (3:54), how he kinda toyed with Ryan McDill getting him drunk night one (6:25), how the show completely took and ran with the Clint "bromance" (8:08), being on his own once Clint was gone (16:19), Nick showing up midway through Kaitlyn's season (19:20), when he knew he was going home in Ireland (23:10), being a "villain" and dealing with social media negativity after the fact (28:45), his thoughts on Ben & Lauren (33:24), post-show social media and the after effects it has on contestants (43:19), going on "Bachelor in Paradise" (45:45), contestants who shill products on Instagram (53:30), Rapid 10 (1:01:35), and why he's not watching Nick's season (1:15:45). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do

(SPOILERS) We begin by talking about her naivete heading in to Juan Pablo's season, deciding to go with a fake baby bump for her limo entrance (3:17), her getting the first date of the season (5:20), her "feud" with Nikki (7:50), initial feelings on Juan Pablo (14:15), she addresses the rumors of having sex in the ocean with him (18:05), her candid details about wanting to leave in St. Lucia and what he said to her in the helicopter (26:09), all her thoughts on the final rose ceremony (33:22), her BIP 1 experience (42:58), talking to raccoons (46:27), going on BIP - again (51:15), post-show life (58:37), brief talk about Nick's season and Rachel as the Bachelorette (1:00:28), and finally a very fun Rapid 10 (1:04:13). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(SPOILERS) In somewhat of an "emergency" podcast, I bring Dana on to discuss all things regarding Rachel as the next "Bachelorette."  Topics include:  why make the announcement now, why Rachel over others, the race divide among potential contestants, and the fallout in terms of viewership among other things. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(SPOILERS) We talk about how Courtney initially got cast, her wanting to leave Ben's season early on (3:56), her sister "spoiling" her season to her because she read my site (5:53), being labeled as the villain and the subsequent tension in the house (9:01), her engagement post-show and public relationship with Ben (18:17), her book "I Didn't Come Here To Make Friends:  Confessions of a Reality Show Villain" (27:38), incl the tweet that made her decide to write it (30:25), Ben's reaction to the book (33:48), what she was approached to do after the show (38:55), her relationship with Arie that started two weeks after her engagement ended (40:35), her life now and staying away from reality TV (45:45), thoughts on Corinne and the villain role (49:40), Nick's season (58:10), social media and dealing with it as a couple (1:02:30), and finally Rapid 10 (1:11:38).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Po

(SPOILERS) We begin by diving a little bit into Corinne, we then talk about Rachel's 1-on-1 date (6:20), Rachel's appeal as possibly the next "Bachelorette" (7:49), the awful haunted house group date (18:35), Corinne vs Taylor (23:21), then a nice long discussion about everything involving Corinne (28:25), and finally end it with Rapid 5 - since Dana already did Rapid 10 in episode 7 (59:51). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(SPOILERS) Kacie joins to talk about getting cast for Ben Flajnik's season, being a fan favorite (3:20), social media on the show (7:17), the thought of marrying Ben (10:00), her married life now & what she's up to (12:38), her favorites on Nick's season (21:10), comparing Corinne with Courtney Robertson from her season (23:20), the group date this past week (29:49), and finally Kacie plays Rapid 10 (34:11).  Then, Amanda from Chicago has a Dr. Reality Steve call about her engagement that her fiance called off six weeks ago (44:50).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B’Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(SPOILERS) We talk with former "Bachelorette," "Bachelor Pad 3," and "Bachelor in Paradise 2" contestant Nick Peterson about his time on Ashley's season, his controversial win on "Bachelor Pad 3" (5:05), what happened with Samantha on BIP 2 (15:30), his move to Philadelphia to open Orange Theory Fitness franchises (23:15), his thoughts on Nick Viall's season (27:36), and finally end it with a game of Rapid 10 (37:45) Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(SPOILERS) The Possessionista Dana Weiss joins me to discuss if she's a spoiler fan, how her business started & what it consists of (3:13), do contestants copying her hurt her business model (6:50), how money is made through social media shilling (10:14), her relationship with Nick (19:32), her thoughts on podcast #4 guest Abby Draper (23:27), Nick's intentions on the show (27:46), next "Bachelorette" possibilities (36:58), her obsession with Corinne (38:23), what she thought of Liz (40:02), and finally, answering the Rapid 10 (42:45).  I talk about what's happening on Monday along with tabloid coverage this week (51:02), and we end with a great Dr. Reality Steve call from Meredith in Massachusetts who's bisexual and has a bit of a love triangle to figure out (57:54). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri

(SPOILERS) The Ringer's Juliet Litman joins me to discuss the episode 1 of Nick's season, including some Ben & Lauren talk, the twins getting their own show (3:30), her experience having been to a taping of night one before (6:35), impressions of Nick as the Bachelor (8:42), overall impression of the episode (11:58), the Liz situation (14:50), thoughts on Corinne (19:00), her early favorites (21:47), and answering the Rapid 10 (27:27).  I then answer a "Reader Email" regarding possible scenarios if Rachel becomes the next "Bachelorette."  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(SPOILERS) A full and complete rundown of every episode date, rose, elimination and drama covering every aspect of Nick's season.  Starting with a recap of the first four podcasts, then I talk about episode 1 (4:20), episode 2 (9:15), episode 3 (13:40), episode 4 in Wisconsin (15:43), episode 5 in New Orleans (21:21), episode 6 in St. Thomas (23:28), episode 7 in the Bahamas (28:12), episode 8's final four rose ceremony (33:00), the overnight dates and finale results (34:01), thoughts on the final couple (34:41), and next "Bachelorette" talk (40:35).   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B’Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(SPOILERS) Episode overview (1:22), Amanda & Josh break up (2:21), spoilers on the two 2-on-1 dates & what happened (20:14), my thoughts of Survivor finale (29:50), my critique of "Designated Survivor" (38:18), and final thoughts on "Nashville" (43:42) Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(SPOILERS) In episode 2, I take a deeper dive into the ABC bios on all 30 of Nick's women this season. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.