Bytes Podcast

In this episode we talk to Theo Gant III from The Real World: Chicago. Theo talks about his Real World experience, his thoughts on his cast mates, his reasoning for stepping away from The Challenges after his last appearance, and what he's currently up to! 

This episode we interview the OG, Syrus Yarbrough from the Real World Boston! He discusses his Real World audition process, his time on the Real World, his acting resume, and what he's currently up to. 

Our guest this episode is Road Rules Viewer's Revenge alum and 2x challenge champion, Toril Hall! Tori discusses with us her pageant queen past, her Road Rules & Challenge experiences. Her current thoughts on The Challenge, all of the social media frenzy, and what she's currently up to!

Episode 6 Recap of The Challenge Final Reckoning with Faith Stowers. Faith responds to Kayleigh's comments, talks about her strategy, her relationship with Kyle, and spills some tea on some never before seen info! 

Our guest this episode is Road Rules Extreme cast member and challenge champion, Ibis Del Mar. Ibis speaks her thoughts on her season being the last "official" season of Road Rules, comparing & contrasting her first and last challenge appearances, her survival of a fatal jet ski accident, her life now as a reality television producer, and her life coaching business

Episode 5 recap of The Challenge Final Reckoning with our friend of the show, Kayleigh Morris. Kayleigh discusses her status with Nelson, her thoughts on Banana's & Angela, and much more! 

In Part 2 of our interview with Irene we discuss the aftermath of the incident, her thoughts on the Real World as a show, her struggles with Lyme's Disease as well as the proper advocacy funding, and her one woman stand up comedy show. 

Our special guest this episode is none other than Real World Seattle alumnae Irene McGee. A real old school treat! In Part 1 we discuss her life as a student in college, her Real World audition process, why she decided to leave the show, and the incident with her roommate Stephen.  

We're recapping episodes 1 & 2 of The Challenge Final Reckoning  with our favorites Marie Roda and Shane Landrum. Hear about production conspiracies, behind the scenes happenings, and what to look forward to in future episodes. Listen to get the TEA.

Our special guest this episode is none other than Real World Chicago alum and Challenge veteran, Aneesa! Aneesa discusses the balance of being a grad student and a reality tv personality, her comparison of the old days of the challenge compared to now, when she'll retire from the challenges, and her encounter with Issa Rae! 

To commemorate the new season of  The Challenge: Final Reckoning. We have some very special guests go in depth on all the teams.   Preview this years challenge cast, with the real reasons they have beef, how well we think they'll do, and some behind the scenes info too!.    

Our guest this episode is none other than Katie Cooley (Doyle) from Road Rules The Quest! This challenge champion shares her initial thoughts on one of her cast mates, her "feud" with Veronica, her thoughts on how the Challenge has changed, and what she is currently up to!

Our guest this episode is none other than Road Rules Campus Crawl alum, Sarah Greyson. She talks about her crazy audition process, her portrayal on the show, her infamous "Gauntlet queen", and what she's currently up to! 

Our guest this episode is none other than Real World New Orleans alum Melissa Beck! Melissa talks about what she's learned from her reality tv experience, her run in Hollywood, her friendship with a fellow RW alum,  and why she decided to go off of the social grid. 

A TRUE OLD SCHOOLER in his own right! Our guest is none other than Real World Seattle alum Nathan Blackburn! Nathan speaks on his RW experience, his initial thoughts on his cast mates, his Hollywood experiences, and his trials and tribulations with addiction. 

Today we talk the EXPLOSIVE episode #8 of The Challenge Vendettas.  I have two special guests on Marie and Kayleigh from this season.     We talk unseen fights, unseen flirtations, unseen DMs, and unseen notes.  Listen as we recount the most recent episode.  There's a lot that you missed.

Our guest this episode is none other than RW Paris alumnae, Mallory! She talks about life before the RW, her apprehensions about the camera crew, her successful modeling career, and why she decided to live a simpler life. 

Kendal discusses her relationships with former Real World & Road Rules alum, as well as sharing her thoughts on her cast mates in Part 3 of her interview. 

Part 2 of our interview with Kendal. As she shares a strange encounter with a "promoter"

Today's episode is a special treat! We have Kendal from Road Rules Campus Crawl! In Part 1 of our three parter interview; Kendal talks about life before Road Rules, living in LA with other cast members, after thoughts of the Inferno, past relationships, and an interesting spring break story with a fellow Road Rules Alum. 

Our special guest this episode is none other than Road Rules South Pacific alum, Tina (Barta) Bridges! Find out what she's currently up to, her rude encounter with a Challenge producer, and the infamous punch heard around the world! 

Part 2 of our interview with Coral. This round she discusses the relationships she's formed on the show (cast and crew), her true thoughts on the Battle of The Sexes 2. Her almost win on Fresh Meat, and her infamous exit from Gauntlet 3. Fast forward to today, we find out what she's currently up to!

Ladies & Gentleman prepare yourselves! We have The ORIGINAL Challenge QUEEN-Coral Smith. In Part 1 of our interview; Coral talks about her Real World audition process, her time on The Gauntlet, The Inferno, and Battle of The Sexes 2. Coral also provides behind the scenes insight too!

In this episode we recap episode #3 of the Challenge Vendettas with my guests Kayleigh Morris and Marie Roda. Kayleigh explains how she came about to be on the challenge, her initial thoughts, and gives some unfiltered opinions on some cast members. Listen as Marie and Kayleigh go down memory lane and give some behind the scenes info.  

In our Season 2 Premiere; Shane Landrum & Marie Roda from the Challenge Vendettas join Drew in discussing episode #1. Listen as we BS about the premiere, hear their thoughts on fellow competitors, some behind the scenes info, and Marie's escapades. They help us preview the exciting rest of the season.

In our season 1 finale we had a blast from the past as Lowell interviews Sophia Pasquis from Road Rules The Quest. We hear what life was like being a reality star in the "golden era", how her challenge experience shaped her perception, who she is still friends with, and some cool appearance stories.

Lowell gets to speak to Nick Brown, Nick Brown "The Movement" from Real World: Hollywood. Hear his thoughts on his fellow cast members, how he parlayed his 15 minutes into a fun career, his time in the music business, and whether he wants to come back or not.

Lowell interviews Abram of Road Rules: South Pacific, and 2 Challenge Champion He gives great insight on his shows, his thoughts now, what he's up to now, and his blunt opinions on the cast.

In today's interview, Lowell interviews Brooke Labarbera from the Real World: Denver and various challenges. We find out about her experiences, unique casting circumstance, and what has come from the show.

Lowell interviews Cara Fudemberg from the Real World: Chicago.  Find out what she thinks about her cast mates now, if she'd ever been asked to do a challenge, what opportunities arose from her time on the Real World, and her current work on QVC. This is a true blast from the past.  Enjoy!

Marie comes on the air to talk about the move she orchestrated on The Challenge Dirty 30, what we may have missed in the last two episodes, and the truth behind her elimination.

Lowell interviews Arissa Hill from the infamous Real World Las Vegas. We walk down memory lane as she talks about her season, the challenges, what came with her fame and notoriety, and where she's at now.

Lowell interviews Leah Gillingwater of the Real World Paris in this episode Listen to hear what she thought of her experiences, what came afterwards, and if she's been asked back in the recent seasons.

We interview Nehemiah Clark of the Real World Austin We find out what he's up to now, what opportunities opened up to him, and he dishes the real dirt on past cast members.

Part 2 of our powerful interview with Brianna Taylor.    

Today we interviewed Brianna Taylor from the Real World Hollywood.   We find out where she's been since her last appearance on the Challenge, her experience on American Idol, and some of the issues she's dealt with since the show.   This interview covered so many topics we had to go into a part#2.

Today we interview The Chosen One-Greg Halstead from Real World Hollywood.  Greg, has faded away from the reality tv limelight quite a bit.  We get to hear about his experience being casted online, what it's like being in the bad graces with BMP, and what he's up to now in show business.  

We chat with Jenna about this miserable challenge, the real story about her and Bruno, and her thoughts on all things the challenge.

Tonight we talk about another great episode of The Challenge: Invasion. We talk Instagram pictures, the history of the pole wrestle elimination, and have a special guest pop in by challenge champion himself Derrick Kosinski.  

Tonight we talk to Marie from Real World: St. Thomas, and multiple challenges. She expresses her unique opinion on several houseguest, talks about what season she originally was supposed to be on, and we make our picks for the national championship.    

Today we talk to my buddy Donny Thompson of Big Brother '16. We talk about how he got into big brother, pool parties at reality events, and what he's up to now since we last heard from him about not getting his job back.   We then give our picks on the NCAA tournament and UFC.

Today we talk to Landon of the Real World Philadelphia and in my opinion best competitor on RW/RR challenges of all time.   We discuss his attempted stabbing, bailing on Jon Bon Jovi, and which of his cast mates made out with a high school kid.   After all that we talk UFC 209 and give more picks.    

Listen as Road Rules Campus Crawl alum Shane Landrum give us a brief history of his MTV experience, gives some crazy behind the scenes insight, and teases the rest of the Challenge Invasion. Also, hear our picks for UFC 209 fights.

Tonight Drew talks to his guest Zach about Florida football, what it's like being a recent grad thrust into the limelight, and his wild fans.   Also hear our super bowl picks as Drew and his guests attempt to go 2-0.

Today we interview Jamie Murray part of the Real World New Orleans , and undefeated in the challenges.  While he's left the limelight, he's here to talk to us about his experience, what comes with being a reality star in the golden age, and a few good stories from back in the day.   After all that nonsense, we each give a lock for this weekend.  Free of charge.