Reality Steve Podcast

I begin by giving my thoughts on going on Nick's podcast this past Tuesday, followed by the reaction on Clare's guys that were released yesterday (11:33). Then Jazzy joins me to talk about her 5 seasons working as a casting producer on the Bachelor franchise, the hardships she endured, the lack of diversity not only on the show but behind the scenes, what made her speak out a month ago on Instagram, has it hurt her in the industry, and much more (21:12). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Hydrant – DrinkHydrant.com/STEVE promo code: STEVE for 25% off your first order Third Love – ThirdLove.com/STEVE for 15% off your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I begin by talking about the latest in Clare's season that I'd tweeted about yesterday, give details on location, update on some guys, and what I'd like not to be asked early on. Then Brett joins me (10:23) to talk about the "Greatest Seasons Ever" of the "Bachelor/ette" on Monday nights, and also about his involvement with the @BachDiversity IG account, which has garnered close to 140,000 signatures since it's launch a month ago. Ads: MagicSpoon – MagicSpoon.com/STEVE using promo code: STEVE for free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy joins me to talk about Reality Blurred’s 20 year anniversary approaching next week, the diversity problem on the “Bachelor,” does he think it can change, what did the show say when he contacted them, how reality TV exists in a COVID world, and much, much more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: MagicSpoon – MagicSpoon.com/STEVE using promo code: STEVE for free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marquel joins me to recap his time on Andi’s season, how his love for cookies started, he remembers Eric Hill, dealing with racism on his season, being part of the first “Bachelor in Paradise” cast, not getting selected as the “Bachelor,” his reasoning why, and we end with a little UFC talk. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I begin by talking about the latest info released this week regarding Clare and Matt’s seasons of filming. Then, ESPN’s Clinton Yates joins me (6:23) to talk about his interest in the “Bachelor” and the naming of Matt James as the “Bachelor.” Also, we discuss the latest issues surrounding the NBA, MLB, and the NFL in regards what’s happening with the starting times for each league. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: MagicSpoon – MagicSpoon.com/STEVE using promo code: STEVE for free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I begin by talking about how you can purchase KN95 masks, the ratings for “Bachelor: Greatest of All-Time,” Rachel and Becca’s podcast this week, and the Bachdiversity Instagram account that started up this week. Then, Lacey joins me (14:16) to talk about her very brief stay on the “Bachelor,” her relationship with Daniel on BIP 4 & how she felt betrayed, her being very naïve to the whole process, her love for Harry Potter movies, and more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: MagicSpoon – MagicSpoon.com/STEVE using promo code: STEVE for free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I start out by discussing CampaignZero, and bring attention to their offshoot site that went live yesterday, 8CantWait.org. Then Taylor joins me to talk about Hannah Brown’s apology, the recent protests, rioting, and looting, the work she’s done on her Instagram over the last week, race relations, and more (12:07). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) JoinCampaignZero.org 8CantWait.org PoliceScorecard.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy joins me to talk about season 21 last summer, how he got cast, his love for the show, keeping his close relationship with Christie a secret all season, the Gr8ful alliance, Cliff and Nicole deciding to vote him out at 5, and much more. Around the 56:00 mark, Kat Dunn joins in to ask Tommy why he was the mastermind behind her eviction. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I start by talking a little about the Hannah Brown situation and my current thoughts on how things are being handled. Then Stephen joins me to break down season 40 of Survivor: Winners at War. From Tony’s dominance, is there a gender bias on this show, is there too much game play going on, how the fire tokens played out, do we need to do away with Extinction, and much, much more (9:54). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I open by talking about Josh Gad’s YouTube video posted this past Monday (which I embedded in today’s column on my site) that reunited the “Back to the Future” cast. If you’re a fan of this movie, you’ll love this reunion. Then Brad joins me to talk about the origin of his “Back From the Future” book, my love for the franchise, hypotheticals in the franchise, why Brad thinks this is the greatest movie trilogy ever, why the movie still has staying power 35 years later, and we end by talking about WWE wrestling without fans (5:25). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ThredUp – ThredUp.com/STEVE for 30% off your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I start out by talking about the latest on Peter and Kelley, “Listen To Your Heart” thoughts, and Clare’s season (5:50). Then Nikki joins me to talk about how she got started in her career, living with her parents during quarantine, being on Kaitlyn’s season for a group date, the Comedy Central Roasts, and much, much more (17:25). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily joins me to talk about her time on Ben Flajnik’s season, how it feels like forever ago, her memories from the season, where it went wrong with Courtney and what she should’ve done differently.  Then Emily and I spend the next hour talking about COVID-19, from it’s early threat, myths vs facts, diagnostic testing vs antibody testing, social distancing, effects on sports, what will the new normal be, when does she think we’ll ever get there, vaccines, a second wave hitting in the fall, and much, much more (19:05).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn joins me to talk about her “Big Brother 21” experience including the controversy surrounding a “boyfriend” who sold her out, did anyone know about Christie and Tommy’s pre-show friendship, her rocky relationship with Jackson, different final two scenarios, her recently ended relationship with Nick, what happened between her and Holly, being a Dallas Mavericks dancer, and what she’s up to now. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ThredUp – ThredUp.com/STEVE for 30% off your first order Aura Frames – AuraFrames.com Promo Code: STEVE for 20% off your purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We jump right into things as I recap the story from Sept of 2018 and address where it’s at now, Jenna talks about her timeline (5:56), Jenna coming to me 2 ½ weeks ago (16:26), what I re-remembered after digging through old emails (24:54), why bring it up now (30:24), is there a definitive answer as to what went on (44:46), who came to me to let me know Jenna wanted to speak with me (52:10), talking about some of the information that has been gathered over the last 18 months (55:46), how the story snowballed (1:03:01), her pregnancy and her life now (1:10:20), and having a peg pig (1:15:24).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Third Love – ThirdLove.com/STEVE for 15% off your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILERS) I begin by talking about Ashley Spivey and I’s Sunday night IG live show & next week’s “unexpected” podcast, I give my thoughts on Peter’s 4 podcast appearances released on Tuesday and one answer I found really interesting (2:47), my EXCLUSIVE in regards to info on “Bachelorette” filming plans (9:34).  Then Courtney joins me to talk about her pregnancy, her engagement, Peter’s season, IG influencing, so many Bachelor Nation writing books like she did, how difficult that process was, and much, much more (24:18).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Magic Spoon – MagicSpoon.com/STEVE use the code STEVE for free shipping     Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I begin by talking about the IG Live show Ashley Spivey and I are doing on Sunday nights at 8 ET and a little more about Colton's candidness in his book. Then Emily joins me to talk about how she got her start (14:24), the change in how "tabloids" have covered stories over the years (19:57), magazine vs online (22:30), how subjects are breaking their own stories now (24:27), having "exclusives" (32:42), what she took from interviewing Colton for her podcast this week (43:15), and we end by talking about her love for Dawson's Creek (56:20). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ThredUp – ThredUp.com/STEVE for 30% off your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I begin by giving some thoughts in Bachelor Nation right now on Colton having the coronavirus, Hannah Brown and Tyler, and Peter and Kelley seen yesterday in Chicago.  Then Larry joins me to talk about how he got started writing for the show, having 32 episodes a season, Shannen Doherty’s departure, pitching the episodes to Aaron Spelling, bringing Tiffani Amber Theissen on the show and making it “sexier,” Jamie Walters character (Ray Pruit) getting written off the show due to public outcry, introducing the Peach Pit After Dark and music acts in season 5, my favorite season being season 6 and why, Luke’s last season on the while Larry still worked there, did he know senior year of college would be his last, the reboot “90210” show in 2008, the 6 episode Fox show from last year, and Luke Perry’s death (13:36). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Magic Spoon – MagicSpoon.com/STEVE for free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I begin the podcast by talking about a few things in Bachelor Nation including Chris Harrison’s comments about Clare’s men, the negative stories I was already hearing, and would they swap out “Bachelorette” for “Bachelor” if the shut down lasts into September.  Then Cortney Hendrix from “Married at First Sight” joins me to talk about her engagement which became public yesterday, when her relationship with Jason ended, why it ended, how she looks at that relationship now, and what she’s done to improve as a person because of it (18:30).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Reality Check - PeopleTV.com/reality-check Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILERS) I begin by giving some thoughts on Peter and Madison not doing media, Clare's guys announced yesterday, her filming schedule, the upcoming cancellation of "Summer Games," Hannah Ann confirming what I reported yesterday, and Peter's finale ratings. Then Sharleen joins me to talk about everything we saw in Peter's two-night finale, from the awkward proposal, to the even weirder breakup, Hannah Ann's owning of Peter, the ATFR and the absolute insanity surrounding Barb and what we thought about how she handled the situation (17:46) before we move to talking about Clare's upcoming season of the "Bachelorette" (1:14:56). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Third Love – ThirdLove.com/STEVE for 15% off your first purchase ThredUp – ThredUp.com/STEVE for 30% off your first order Reality Check - PeopleTV.com/reality-check Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILERS) I lay out how the ending of Peter's season goes down in Australia, what happened on final rose ceremony day, what happened post filming, where he's at today, and what might arise from it.  Then I answer your "Reader Emails" (23:02). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky(B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Magic Spoon - MagicSpoon.com/STEVE  Promo code:  STEVE for free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices