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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 50 - Interview with Astrid Loch

(SPOILERS) Astrid joins me to talk about her childhood, how she got cast & her limo entrance (7:08), production’s role before they come on the show (10:01), her first group date (10:01), the track and field group date that she won yet was known more for something else (21:53), how awful the farming group date in Wisconsin was (27:34), being friends with Rachel and her take on the Peter break up (35:22), accidentally spoiling Rachel’s season in an interview (41:13), why she was set to go on P...

Nov 02, 20171 hr 23 min

Ep 49 - Interview with Prince Lorenzo Borghese

(SPOILERS) Lorenzo joins me to talk about how he was cast in a time where they weren’t picking from the “Bachelorette” pool of guys, did he know what he was getting himself into (4:48), the show airing opposite of “Monday Night Football” for his season (8:02), filming the show overseas (12:18), were they noticed in Rome (16:22), the honest reason he chose Jen over Sadie (17:46), his relationship with Jen post-show and how soon he knew it wouldn’t work (23:18), dating Sadie after breaking up with...

Oct 26, 20171 hr 4 min

Ep 48 - Interview with Sarah Vendal

(SPOILERS) Sarah joins me to talk about her recent move to Dallas, how she was convinced she was a fill-in (2:48), her night one gimmick on Nick's season and early favorites (6:16), the first group date where Corinne took her top off (9:33), finding out Liz had a previous relationship with Nick (18:39), the Track & Field group date (22:42), the drama in Wisconsin at the rose ceremony between Vanessa & DLo (28:20), her relationship pre-BIP with Robby Hayes (34:45), explaining what happene...

Oct 19, 20171 hr 34 min

Ep 47 - Interview with Jen Saviano

(SPOILERS) Jen joins me to talk about if she wanted Ben to be the “Bachelor” her season, her limo entrance and how she thought she’d fare after the first night (2:55), her impressions of Olivia (8:59), Lauren B. being the front runner in Vegas (12:35), the “Teen Mom” comment in Mexico City (17:16), her relationship with Nick before Paradise (25:42), what she thought of their relationship once she got to the island (29:29), her post-show relationship with Nick and why she felt the way she did aft...

Oct 12, 20171 hr 37 min

Ep 46 - Interview with Amanda Stanton

(SPOILERS) Amanda joins me to talk about how she got cast on the “Bachelor,” how long did she think she’d last (6:22), her first 1-on-1 in Mexico City (8:18), Olivia’s “Teen Mom” comment that was blown out of proportion (11:34), Ben meeting her daughters on her hometown (15:57), going on Paradise last summer (20:50), what she knew about Josh beforehand (22:12), any hesitation about getting engaged (24:01), the mistake of Josh moving in so quickly (26:55), what she thought her role in the demise ...

Oct 05, 20171 hr 37 min

Ep 45 - Interview with Kenny King (Part 2)

(SPOILERS) Kenny joins me for Part 2 to talk about how he got his start in wrestling, what his schedule is like (5:40), how he would explain wrestling to the average person who has a preconceived notion of it (9:22), did being on the “Bachelorette” help or hinder his career (16:40), why he didn’t appear on BIP & what he thought of the DeMario/Corinne situation (21:46), his impression of Peter while on the show (29:01), Rachel & Bryan as a couple (32:50), and finally end with the Rapid 10...

Sep 28, 20171 hr 3 min

Ep 44 - Interview with Kenny King (Part 1)

(SPOILERS) Kenny joins me to talk about how he got cast, the reaction he received in the wrestling locker room when they found out he was going on the “Bachelorette” (7:34), first night impressions (9:19), what his daughter thought of him doing the show (12:20), losing the obstacle course date to Whaboom (14:25), losing the mud wrestling date (24:54), his feud with Lee (26:48), the infamous 2-on-1 with Lee in Norway (32:31), his thoughts on Lee’s appearance at the MTA (37:30), does he think Lee’...

Sep 21, 20171 hr 1 min

Ep 43 - Interview with Desiree Siegfried (Part 2)

(SPOILERS) Part 2 of Desiree’s interview starts off with her explaining how it was possible to be distraught after Brooks left then propose to Chris days later, also discusses the safe house visits she had with Chris while the season was airing (7:33), how her and Rachel faced the same criticism from the media (9:43), her brother’s comments post-show (12:31), how she felt about me having the wrong spoiler her whole season (17:00), was she upset at how the show was edited & how it focused mor...

Sep 14, 20171 hr 2 min

Ep 42 - Interview with Desiree Siegfried (Part 1)

(SPOILERS) Des joins me to talk about her relationship past before going on Seasn’s season & how she got cast, was Sean her type (4:47), first night competition (7:34), getting pranked on her first 1-on-1 date (11:34), Tierra as the villain (12:43), did she see Sean and Catherine’s connection (20:31), why she thinks the “Bachelorette” has more successful relationships than the “Bachelor” (24:25), her awful hometown date (27:44), when she was approached about “Bachelorette” (33:08), did she k...

Sep 06, 20171 hr 3 min

Ep 41 - Interview with Josiah Graham (Part 2)

(SPOILERS) Part 2 starts with Josiah talking about Rachel as the “Bachelorette” and how she handled the Lee situation, is there anything he’d take back from this season that he did (9:37), what his biggest issue with Lee was (11:47), did he think Lee was sincere at the “Men Tell All” (15:57), the cliques in the house (26:01), his thoughts on the Rachel & Peter breakup (34:06), Peter as the “Bachelor” (this was recorded before my Twitter announcement yesterday) (40:57), why wasn’t he on BIP (...

Aug 31, 20171 hr 17 min

Ep 40 - Interview with Josiah Graham (Part 1)

SPOILERS) Josiah joins me for Part 1 of our interview to talk about when he was first approached to be on the show, being an early favorite & the “cocky” edit he got (4:04), how badly his exit interview was edited (7:30), his rough upbringing & the death of his brother (14:15), losing his way after that (23:00), his admiration for Eric (32:42), his thoughts on the DeMario ex-girlfriend situation (37:00), being on only group dates & his edit with Rachel (44:55), and his drama with Igg...

Aug 24, 20171 hr 5 min

Ep 39 - Interview with Lace Morris

(SPOILERS) Lace joins me to talk about where she was in her dating life when she got cast on Ben’s season of the “Bachelor,” the infamous first rose ceremony where she pulled Ben aside after getting a rose (6:33), her interrupting on the first group date (8:13), why she decided to leave (14:25), the “Women Tell All,” being asked to go on Paradise & her boyfriend at the time (16:00), BIP and her relationship with Chad (22:17), what she knew about Grant going into BIP (27:22), deciding to get ...

Aug 17, 20171 hr 14 min

Ep 38 - Interview with "Real Housewives of Dallas" Brandi Redmond

(SPOILERS) Brandi joins me to talk about how we originally met, how she became a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader (8:14), the schedule that a DCC girl would normally have (18:50), dealing with creeper fans (25:26), how she became part of the "Real Housewives" franchise (34:49), what she felt about season 1 focusing so much on her marriage and the image it portrayed (42:36), the effect the show had on her daughters who were kicked out of their school (47:30), her relationship with Stephanie Hollman (50:...

Aug 10, 20171 hr 41 min

Ep 37 - Interview with Craig Robinson

(SPOILERS) Craig joins me to talk about how he got cast, going on this show as a lawyer (5:17), arriving the first night and his thoughts on Rated R Rego & Kasey (11:50), who he saw as the front runner for Ali (16:48), Kasey getting a tattoo in NY (19:21), Rego & Kasey’s infamous 2-on-1 (23:51), Rego’s wild departure in Istanbul (25:16), Frank leaving on his own at final 3 (31:00), possibly going on “Bachelor Pad,” (34:43), how he first found out about Gia (37:45), did he see any signs w...

Aug 03, 20171 hr 40 min

Ep 36 - Interview with Jenny McCarthy

(SPOILERS) Jenny joins me to talk about what she sees herself as in today’s industry, her upbringing and how Playboy came about (2:54), her big break in TV & what happened afterwards (9:54), the one show she wished would’ve lasted longer (13:57), was she a New Kids on the Block fan (19:40), her “Donnie Loves Jenny” show and how it hasn’t ruined their relationship (21:19), her indirect link to the “Bachelor” franchise & what advice she gave to that girl (24:49), what her unspoiled opinion...

Jul 27, 201751 min

Ep 35 - Interview with Ben Flajnik

(SPOILERS) Ben joins me to talk about first getting cast on Ashley’s season of the “Bachelorette,” where he felt he was during the process of filming (7:13), how confident Ashley was going to choose him at the final rose ceremony (10:35), his reaction afterwards (12:39), the Jennifer Love Hewitt rumors post-show (16:01), becoming the “Bachelor” (19:25), Shawntel showing up in episode 3 (23:01), skinny dipping with Courtney in Puerto Rico (25:35), did he know his final 4 night one (28:45), gettin...

Jul 20, 20171 hr 12 min

Ep 34 - Interview with comedian Heather McDonald

(SPOILERS) Heather joins me to talk about how she got started in comedy, her comedic inspirations (7:15), how she lost out on a “Saturday Night Live” audition (11:39), getting her break working on “Chelsea Lately” and the subsequent controversy that happened a couple years ago (17:40), a sexual harassment situation that happened last year (26:30), her favorite story from her first book she wrote (31:32), finally losing her virginity at 27 and was it everything she thought it would be (37:14), on...

Jul 13, 20171 hr 31 min

Ep 33 - Interview with Lauren Himle

(SPOILERS) Lauren joins me to talk about being one of the four Lauren’s on Ben’s season, how her casting came about (5:09), who did she connect with in the house (10:38), Olivia’s edit (10:38), the Vegas group date dressing as a chicken (13:35), knowing Lauren Bushnell was a favorite in Vegas (17:20), her embarrassing moment in Mexico (21:10), her 1-on-1 fashion show date (25:46), giving us more detail about her cheating ex-boyfriend (27:21), what I said about her in my column in regards to her ...

Jul 06, 20171 hr 24 min

Ep 32 - Interview with DeAnna Stagliano

(SPOILERS) DeAnna joins me to talk about the one other time we’ve spoken, how she got cast on the “Bachelor” & more about that season (2:58), going into the final rose ceremony convinced Brad was going to pick her & what Brad told her (14:23), did Brad ask for her dad to be flown out then not propose (20:36), Brad still contacting her after that season (23:53), how she had no clue she was being announced as next “Bachelorette” on “Ellen” (27:18), knowing who her final 4 were on the first...

Jun 29, 20171 hr 26 min

Ep 31 - Interview with Joe Bailey

(SPOILERS) Joe joins me and we start by talking about what it’s like being on the set of “Bachelor in Paradise” in lieu of what’s been going on this season, how he got cast on Kaitlyn’s season of the “Bachelorette” (14:13), choosing Kaitlyn over Britt (18:35), being king of the group dates and his wardrobe malfunction on the sumo date (24:06), his thought process as he kept getting bypassed for 1-on-1 dates (28:30), Kaitlyn and Shawn’s connection and how he helped facilitate their “alone” time (...

Jun 22, 20171 hr 34 min

Ep 30 - Interview with Tenley Molzahn

(SPOILERS) Tenley joins me to talk about getting cast on Jake’s season of the “Bachelor,” coming of a recent divorce (2:03), was she a fan of the show before (4:05), her relationship with Vienna while filming (7:52), the final rose ceremony and how she felt afterwards (12:36), how “Bachelor Pad” was pitched to her by producers (19:14), how close she was to being the “Bachelorette” (21:36), her and Kiptyn’s $250k mistake on BP (24:32), going on “Bachelor in Paradise 2” (27:06), addressing the rum...

Jun 15, 20171 hr 29 min

Ep 29 - Interview with Kiptyn Locke

(SPOILERS) Kiptyn joins me to talk about how he got cast on the “Bachelorette,” he sized his competition night one of Jillian’s “Bachelorette” season (4:00), Ed leaving the show then getting to return (10:05), how he felt the morning of the final rose ceremony (16:06), his thoughts on Reid returning at the final rose ceremony to propose (17:44), a hypothetical of if Jillian picked him what does think would’ve happened (21:11), his talks with production about being the “Bachelor” (25:15), going o...

Jun 08, 20171 hr 21 min

Ep 28 - Interview with Lesley Murphy

(SPOILERS) Lesley joins me from Banff, Canada, we talk about how she originally got cast on the “Bachelor,” (2:36), her limo entrance (7:20), who she thought was her biggest competition upon arriving (8:24), all of Tierra’s exploits in the house (10:17), her and Sean setting the Guinness Book of World Records for Longest On Screen Kiss & what you didn’t see (17:52), her relationship with Catherine (22:54), getting eliminated in St. Croix (28:36), I tell her how I found out she got eliminated...

Jun 01, 20171 hr 50 min

Ep 27 - Interview with Clare Crawley

(SPOILERS) Clare joins me as we talk about her love for hot yoga, the limo entrances on night 1 from Monday night and what she looks for most (8:52), the inevitable talk about Whaboom (14:01), what it’s like to be at the first night cocktail party (18:17), how she felt Rachel handled herself on night 1 (23:40), Bachelor guys/men in general sliding into DM’s, the experiences that she’s had to deal with & how she sees herself in relationships (26:51), and finally we have a little fun talking a...

May 25, 20171 hr 2 min

Ep 26 - Interview with Jaclyn Swartz

(SPOILERS) Jaclyn joins me and we talk “Bachelor Winter Games,” finding out Ben Flajnik was the “Bachelor” and her reaction (8:13), how she got on the show (11:20), Courtney being the favorite the second she arrived (16:15), her favorite memory from San Francisco & the infamous cocktail party where Shawntel showed up (19:57), who she thought would be the final 4 once she was gone & Jamie Otis’ post-show career (23:38), her role in the first lawsuit ABC filed against me (30:28), her strat...

May 18, 20171 hr 37 min

Ep 25 - Interview with Chris Lambton

(SPOILERS) Chris joins me to talk about his career before Ali’s season, the unusual way he got cast on Ali’s season of the “Bachelorette” (3:55), the first night of filming and how he’s kept in touch with a lot of the guys (7:27), his first 1-on-1 with Ali in New York where she was sick (14:32), Kasey getting a tattoo (16:48), the infamous Rated R Rego/Kasey 2-on-1 & then Rego’s girlfriend drama (20:19), knowing he wasn’t getting the final rose & his relationship with Ali (25:39), becomi...

May 11, 20171 hr 18 min

Ep 24 - Interview with Ashley Spivey

(SPOILERS) Ashley joins me and we talk about her resemblance to Kellie Pickler, her online personality (2:30), getting on Brad’s season and not knowing who he was (7:40), getting the first impression rose yet knowing Emily was the favorite (11:52), her embarrassing 1-on-1 date (14:25), the dreaded 2-on-1 with her best friend in the house, Ashley Hebert (now Rosenbaum), along with getting tattoos with the other girls that was never shown (19:55), her live tweeting skills (31:10), why she stopped ...

May 04, 20171 hr 58 min

Ep 22 - Interview with AshLee Frazier

(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 t...

Apr 20, 20171 hr 30 min

Ep 21 - Interview with James Taylor

(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 ...

Apr 13, 20171 hr 4 min

Ep 20 - Josh and Amanda Update, More on Luke Pell and Yesterday's Column

(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...

Apr 06, 201743 min
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