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