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Reality Steve Podcast

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The #1 source on the internet for all your "Bachelor," "Bachelorette," and "Bachelor in Paradise" spoilers, Reality Steve talks about each episode, answers your emails, and covers everything you need to know about what's going on in Bachelor Nation. For years, he's been giving you the inside scoop on all things "Bachelor"-related. Now, hear him speak weekly on the subject, along with candid conversations with former contestants and others in the reality TV world, along with all your latest juicy gossip. It's candid, it's colorful, and it may be crass, but that's why he's Reality Steve.
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Episodes

Ep 19 - Interview with Kelly Travis

(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),...

Mar 30, 20171 hr 22 min

Ep 18 - Interview with Chris Bukowski

(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 Bac...

Mar 23, 20171 hr 26 min

Ep 17 - Interview with Sharleen Joynt

(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 relat...

Mar 15, 20172 hr 2 min

Ep 16 - Michelle Money Interviews Me

(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...

Mar 09, 20172 hr 29 min

Ep 15 - Interview with Michelle Money

(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 h...

Mar 02, 20171 hr 18 min

Ep 14 - Interview with JJ Lane

(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 tho...

Feb 23, 20171 hr 24 min

Ep 13 - Interview with Clare Crawley

(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), h...

Feb 16, 20171 hr 23 min

Ep 12 - Interview with the Possessionista Dana Weiss about Rachel as the "Bachelorette"

(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/adchoices

Feb 14, 201731 min

Ep 11 - Interview with former "Bachelor" season 16 winner Courtney Robertson

(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 b...

Feb 09, 20171 hr 30 min

Ep 10 - Bachelor Nick episode 5 recap with special guest the Possessionista Dana Weiss

(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 cho...

Feb 02, 20171 hr 18 min

Ep 9 - Interview with Kacie Gaston (formerly Kacie B.) and Dr. Reality Steve Takes a Call

(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...

Jan 26, 20171 hr 4 min

Ep 8 - Interview with former Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, & Bachelor Pad 3 winner Nick Peterson

(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) Lea...

Jan 19, 201753 min

Ep 7 - Bachelor Nick Discussion with the Possessionista Dana Weiss, Tabloid Talk, Dr. Reality Steve Takes a Call

(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),...

Jan 12, 20171 hr 16 min

Ep 6 - Bachelor Episode 1 Breakdown with Special Guest Juliet Litman

(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 scenar...

Jan 05, 201746 min

Ep 5 - Bachelor Nick's Episode-by-Episode Spoilers

(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 fina...

Jan 02, 201748 min

Ep 3 - Amanda & Josh Breakup, Spoilers on Bachelor Nick Viall's two 2 on 1 dates, & TV Talk

(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/adchoices

Dec 19, 201649 min

Ep 2 - Bachelor Bio Breakdown for Season 21 with Nick Viall

(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/adchoices

Dec 09, 201644 min

Ep 1 - Intro to Reality Steve & My History of Spoilers

(SPOILERS) In my first podcast I talk about my upbringing, my time time working on the Jim Rome Show (6:40), my move to local LA sports talk (13:10), how "Reality Steve" came to be (17:30), my first spoiler on Jason Mesnick's season (21:45), and my track record of spoilers since then (25:40). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 201641 min
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