Reality Steve Podcast

(SPOILERS) I begin the podcast by talking news in the “Bachelor” world – Peter’s final 3, future podcast guests and break ups in Bachelor Nation.  Then Gavin Rocker from “Temptation Island” joins me to talk about his journey this season on the show with Esonica (18:31).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)   Ads: MySheetsRock - mysheetsrock.com/STEVE for 10% off and free shipping Onyx & Rose - onyxandrose.com/STEVE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurel Stucky, a veteran from The Challenge, shares behind-the-scenes insights on her strategy and intense elimination against Ninja, as well as her relationship with Cara Maria. She also reveals her upcoming participation in Ex on the Beach and her thoughts on marriage and vet school. Later, Rick Fleur from Temptation Island discusses the drama of his relationship with Ashley Goldson, diving into the emotional dynamics of reality TV dating. Together they open up about the challenges of finding love and authenticity on-screen.

I begin the podcast by talking about my DND issue from last week and address Holly Julian appearing on Olivia’s podcast this week.  Then Taylor Nolan joins me to talk about her recent breakup (9:50), is there a chance to rekindle with Derek (28:02), a sex toy that she’s now promoting (45:53), becoming a sex therapist and we dive into topics like threesomes, masturbation, and other sex topics (52:58).  Then Ashley Goldson from “Temptation Island” joins me to talk about her episode last week and the decision to sleep with KB (1:37:01).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Third Love:  ThirdLove.com/Steve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke joins me and we start from the very beginning with how he even came to be on this show & what he knew about it going in (6:50), the “God talked to me in the shower” comment (10:55), what happened the first night that wasn’t shown (14:50), telling her he was falling in love with her on the first date of the season (19:07), Hannah giving him his first lecture about coming on too strong (25:55), rugby group date, his beef with Luke S, and his lie to Hannah about him (30:38), when did he realize he was gonna be villain (42:49), his disastrous 1-on-1 in Scotland and how things weren’t how they seemed (45:04), his problem with Hannah & Garrett’s naked bungee jump in Latvia (56:08), his relationship with the guys in the house (1:03:48), his fight with Garrett (1:06:10), his hometown date and what Hannah told his church group (1:12:08), the overnight date and what all went down (1:21:24), why he decided to come back to the rose ceremony after she sent him home (1:37:30), his Christian life (1:44:06), the Men Tell All (1:49:24), and being asked to go on Paradise (1:57:05), my thoughts on the interview (2:06:53), then Casey Starchak from “Temptation Island” joins me to talk about episode #2 tonight (2:15:59).  Music written Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Bona:  Bona.com/realitysteve Purple Mattress:  Text "STEVE" to 84-888 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILERS) I begin by discussing the latest on Peter's season, covering last week's Ohio dates, drama that's happening, and Peter's "injury" which was overblown in initial reports. I then weigh in on the Rachel/Raven feud and the way it's being handled (11:37). Then Ashley Howland from "Temptation Island" joins me to preview what to expect tonight in the premiere and on this upcoming season (17:43). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILERS) I begin by talking about the events of yesterday’s 1-on-1 in Ohio with Peter and his date and fill you in on everything I know up to this point.  Then, Mark joins me to talk about the upcoming season of “Temptation Island” season 2 and what to expect, break down the couples, and so much more (19:14).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads:  HelloProducts.com – Promo code: HELLOSTEVE Purple Mattress – Text STEVE to 84-888 Bona – Bona.com/realitysteve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILERS) Jenn joins me to talk about her work with rescue animals in LA (4:12), wrestling talk and her work with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) (23:56), her husband retiring and them starting a radio show together (33:38), her husband Cody joins to tell the story of how his last baseball game ended (45:03), Cody talks about the best prank he ever pulled in baseball (52:46), and we end with playing a version of the Newlywed Game for a prize (56:46).  Venmo - @Decker6 (donate whatever you can after listening to them play the Newlywed Game) Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILERS) I first start out by talking the “Bachelor” news of the week, then Morgan joins me to talk about her background (15:46), her winning “Big Brother: Over The Top (20:08), Ex on the Beach (27:49), appearing on the Challenge so shortly after EOTB (34:03), her relationship with Johnny Bananas (43:40), and we end with the Final 10 (51:29). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILERS) Before Andy joins me I briefly talk about Peter’s upcoming season, then Andy joins and he talks about the piece he wrote earlier this week on how shows like AYTO and Bachelor in Paradise handled same sex couples this season (5:51), we talk about the next two seasons of “Survivor” forthcoming and whether we like the direction it’s headed (27:17), the diversity, Inclusion, and Racism on Big Brother over the years (40:22), and we end with Andy’s suggestions for some reality shows you may not be watching (52:50). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILERS) Kristen joins me to recap Hannah’s season (4:58), Hannah on DWTS (21:20), “Bachelor in Paradise” (25:10), how does she think the Demi/Kristian relationship has been handled (32:59), her disappointment in the next “Bachelor” announcement (39:16), the reboot of 90210 (42:10), and what fall shows we should be watching (52:00). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices