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Comedian Ryan Mason and Host Nicole Toerpe Mason introduce people to the world of reality television one show at a time. Nicole, lover of all things reality and resident "expert" guides Ryan and guests through their first encounters with a variety of reality TV.

Ryan G Mason


    • May 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 94 EPISODES


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    Ep. 196 **ICONIC SUMMER SERIES** THE JERSEY SHORE - WHERE'S THE BEACH

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 69:42


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we are continue our iconic summer series. Each week this month we will be watching one all time iconic episode of reality TV. This week, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann and welcome back Ryan Mason to watch Season 3, Episode 3 of "The Jersey Shore" better known as: Where's the Beach! Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head. And check out Dana's new podcast with friend and fellow comedian Greg Bach @iamgregbach, The Depress Box. Follow Ryan on twitter @Qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at RyanMason18.          Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep.195 **Iconic Summer Series** The Real Housewives of New Jersey- The table flip!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 68:17


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we are starting our iconic summer series. Each week this month we will be watching one all time iconic episode of reality TV. This week, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 1, Episode 7 of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" better known as: The Table Flip! Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head. And check out Dana's new podcast with friend and fellow comedian Greg Bach @iamgregbach, The Depress Box.               Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 194 The Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 2, Episode 7 of "The Circle". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head. And check out Dana's new podcast with friend and fellow comedian Greg Bach @iamgregbach, The Depress Box.              Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 193 America's Next Top Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Cycle 8, Episode 10 of "America's Next Top Model". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head. And check out Dana's new podcast with friend and fellow comedian Greg Bach @iamgregbach, The Depress Box.             Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 192 Top Chef

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 60:51


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 18, Episode 2 of "Top Chef". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head. And check out Dana's new podcast with friend and fellow comedian Greg Bach @iamgregbach, The Depress Box.            Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 191 The Challenge All Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 67:02


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 1, Episode 1 of "The Challenge All Stars". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head. And check out Dana's new podcast with friend and fellow comedian Greg Bach @iamgregbach, The Depress Box.            Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 190 Unexpected

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 68:48


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 4, Episode 9 of "Unexpected". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head. And check out Dana's new podcast with friend and fellow comedian Greg Bach @iamgregbach, The Depress Box.           Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 189 Last Chance U Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 68:57


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 1, Episode 2 of "Last Chance U Basketball". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.           Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 188 Blown Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 69:59


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 2, Episode 5 of "Blown Away". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.          Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 187 Real Housewives of Atlanta with Stephanie Biagioni

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 64:28


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann and Stephanie Biagioni to watch Season 13, Episode 10 of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta". Stephanie is the owner of Fresh to Death Vintage. Find Stephanie and Fresh to Death vintage on Etsy at freshtodeathvintage.etsy.com and Instagram at Fresh to Death Vintage. Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.          Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 186 Real Housewives of New Jersey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 59:04


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 11, Episode 1 of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.         Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 185 Married at First Sight Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 67:02


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 6, Episode 4 of "Married at First Sight Australia". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.        Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 184 Unpolished

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 60:06


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 2, Episode 4 of "Unpolished". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.       Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 183 The Challenge with Ryan Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 66:44


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann and guest and also returning favorite, Ryan Mason. We watched Season 36, Episode 7 of "The Challenge". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head. You can follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at RyanMason18,    Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 182 Below Deck with Dana Ehrmann and Ryan Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 65:11


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann and guest and also returning favorite, Ryan Mason. We watched Season 8, Episode 10 of "Below Deck". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head. You can follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at RyanMason18,   Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 181 Southern Charm with Ryan Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 73:17


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann and guest and also returning favorite, Ryan Mason. We watched Season 7, Episode 7 of "Southern Charm". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head. You can follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at RyanMason18,  Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 180 Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives with Dana Ehrmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 59:47


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 1, Episode 7 of "Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.      Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 179 My Big Fat Fabulous Life with Dana Ehrmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 64:25


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome interim host, and returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 8, Episode 3 of "My Big Fat Fabulous Life". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.     Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 178 Welcome to Plathville with Dana Ehrmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 74:34


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome interim host, and returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 2, Episode 2 of "Welcome to Plathville". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.    Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 176 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City with co-host Dana Ehrmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 77:10


    We're Back! On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome interim host, and returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 1, Episode 1 of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City"! Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.   Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 175 Unsolved Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 60:11


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries", the "Berkshire's UFO" episode. Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. You can also find Ryan's new comedy album with friend of the show J. Tyler Menz on iTunes now.  Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 174 90 Day Fiancé The Other Way with J. Tyler Menz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 56:41


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover Season 2 Ep. 2 of "90 Day Fiancé The Other Way" with comedian J. Tyler Menz. Tyler has toured with Todd Barry and performed with Christopher Titus and Tig Notaro. He also co-produces Deep Space and Voyager with Ryan. Follow him on twitter @jtylermenz and on instagram at jtylermenz.  Tyler also has a new album out with our own Ryan Mason called "My Brew Dads", Available on iTunes, Spotify or YouTube.  Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 173 sMothered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 66:56


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 2 episode 2 of "sMothered". Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 172 The Real Housewives of New York with Jake Snell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 57:20


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 12 episode 8 of "The Real Housewives of New York" with comedian Jake Snell. Jake is a comedian from Madison, Wisconsin. Since taking the stage in late 2014, he has become a Midwest favorite, producing popular independent shows and opening for nationally touring headliners such as Dan Soder, Ian Edwards, and Marina Franklin to name a few. His unique blend of cheeky, disarming standup has served him well; he has performed standup in comedy hubs across the country, and he is a regular feature act with touring comics. In fall of 2019 Jake was a feature comedian on 5 of Kyle Kinane’s “Spring Break Tour” shows. He is a regular performer at Comedy on State and has stimulated the Madison comedy scene to a significant extent, helping attract opportunities to local comedians. Jake is also a co-founder and producer of the third-year festival Madison Comedy Week.Follow Jake on twitter @snellyoulater and on instagram at Jake_Snell_.  Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 171 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days with Kristoffer Puddicombe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 75:54


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 4 episode 12 of "90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days" with comedian Kristoffer Puddicombe. Kristoffer Puddicombe is a native Milwaukeean and has been a veteran of the Milwaukee comedy scene for what seems like forever. He is the creator and host of Ampersand Theater's "I Should Know This?" an improvised gameshow where the funniest answer wins. In addition to his position as a high school English teacher, he is tasked with the social and emotional development of two little girls. Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 170 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with Raegan Niemela and Elijah Holbrook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 75:36


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 10 episode 4 of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" with comedians Raegan Niemela and Elijah Holbrook. Follow Raegan on Twitter and Instagram at Raegan Niemela. You can follow Elijah on twitter @elijah_Holbrook and on Instagram at I don't remember your name.   Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on Instagram at Ryan Mason 18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 169 Families of the Mafia with Greg Bach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 79:31


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1 episode 5 of "Families of the Mafia" with comedian Greg Bach. Greg is a veteran comedian based in Milwaukee and co-owner of the comedy club The Laughing Tap. If you are able, please support Milwaukee Comedy and The Laughing Tap by going to Milwaukeecomedy.com/help-us-out. You can buy tickets for future events or just donate to help out. Follow Greg on twitter and Instagram @iamgregbach, follow The Laughing Tap on twitter and instagram @thelaughingtap. Check out their website at laughingtap.com and milwaukeecomedy.com.  Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 168 Black Ink Crew with Craig Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 50:24


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 8 episode 25 of "Black Ink Crew" with comedian Craig Smith. Craig is a Madison, Wisconsin based comedian who has opened for numerous comics at Comedy on State and has performed at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival. He also has two rap albums you can check out on Spotify and iTunes. You can also check out his podcast at Radio 22 Nobody Cares. Also check out his You Tube page at youtube.com/sincerelife7 and on instagram and twitter @sincerelife7.   Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 167 Supermarket Sweep with Dana Ehrmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 82:30


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover "Supermarket Sweep 2000" ep. 3 with comedian Dana Ehrmann. Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. She also hosts a podcast, "Sweet Little Ladies" with Raegan Niemela. You can follow her on twitter and instagram @ehr_head.    Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 166 The Bachelor Listen to Your Heart with Mike O'Keefe and Mallory Bradford

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 72:34


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover Season S1 Ep. 1 of "The Bachelor Listen to Your Heart" with comedians Mike O'Keefe and Mallory Bradford. Mallory and Mike are Chicago Comedians. You can catch Mike on SiriusXM or listen to his podcast, "Buddy of the Groom". You can catch Mallory on Tuesday nights (when quarantine ends) at Chicago Underground Comedy. Follow Mike on twitter and instagram @themikeokeefe and Mallory on instagram and twitter @mpbradfo.  Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 165 with Zuzanna Szadkowski and Damon Millard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 62:26


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover Season 12 Ep. 2 of "The Real Housewives of New York" with actress Zuzanna Szadkowski and comedian Damon Millard. Zuzanna is an actress best known for her roles of Dorata on "Gossip Girl" and Nurse Pell on "The Knick" but she has also appeared on numerous shows including "Search Party", "Girls", "Law and Order", and "The Sopranos". She has also appeared in a variety of movies and off Broadway plays.  Damon is a Brooklyn based comedian who regularly appears at clubs and indy shows throughout New York. He is a nationally touring headliner, founder and producer of Punching Bag Comedy, a weekly New York stand up showcase and is the Executive Producer for Muscle Spasms, a comedy exercise video-podcast on the Be Frank network. Follow Zuzanna on twitter and instagram @zuzannawanda and Damon on instagram at Punching Bag Comedy.  Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 164 The Challenge with J. Tyler Menz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 77:09


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover Season 35 Ep. 1 of "The Challenge" with comedian J. Tyler Menz. Tyler has toured with Todd Barry and performed with Christopher Titus and Tig Notaro. He also co-produces Deep Space and Voyager with Ryan. Follow him on twitter @jtylermenz and on instagram at jtylermenz.  Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 163 Tiger King with Madeline Goodwill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 84:46


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover "Tiger King" with Madeline Goodwill. Madelinw is a local musician who hosts the podcast "The First Cousin Podcast". Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 162 Family Karma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 99:57


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1 episode 3 of "Family Karma". Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at Welcometorealitymke. Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at Ryanmason18. Please subscribe rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Also, check out Ryan's dates and my blog at ryanmasoncomedy.net.           Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep 161 Love is Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 72:20


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1 episode 7 of "Love is Blind". Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at Welcometorealitymke. Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at Ryanmason18. Please subscribe rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Also, check out Ryan's dates and my blog at ryanmasoncomedy.net.           Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 160 Married at First Sight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 62:09


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 10 episode 10 of "Married at First Sight". Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at Welcometorealitymke. Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at Ryanmason18. Please subscribe rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Also, check out Ryan's dates and my blog at ryanmasoncomedy.net.          Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 159 90 Day Fiancé

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 70:11


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 4 episode 1 of "90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days". Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at Welcometorealitymke. Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at Ryanmason18. Please subscribe rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Also, check out Ryan's dates and my blog at ryanmasoncomedy.net.         Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 157 Sister Wives

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 66:31


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 14 episode 6 of "Sister Wives". Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at Welcometorealitymke. Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at Ryanmason18. Please subscribe rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Also, check out Ryan's dates and my blog at ryanmasoncomedy.net.        Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 156 Vanderpump Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 66:40


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 8 episode 5 of "Vanderpump Rules". Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at Welcometorealitymke. Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at Ryanmason18. Please subscribe rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Also, check out Ryan's dates and my blog at ryanmasoncomedy.net.       Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 155 1000lb Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 67:22


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1 episode 5 of "1000 lb Sisters". Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at Welcometorealitymke. Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at Ryanmason18. Please subscribe rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Also, check out Ryan's dates and my blog at ryanmasoncomedy.net.      Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 154 The Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 50:31


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover the finale of "The Circle". Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at Welcometorealitymke. Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at Ryanmason18. Please subscribe rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Also, check out Ryan's dates and my blog at ryanmasoncomedy.net.     Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 153 Gordon Ramsey's 24hrs to Hell and Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 64:19


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 3, episode 1 of "Gordon Ramsey's 24hrs to Hell and Back". Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at Welcometorealitymke. Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at Ryanmason18. Please subscribe rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts.     Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 152 Alaskan Bush People with Martin Henn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 62:20


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 11 ep. 3 of "Alaskan Bush People" with comedien Martin Henn. Martin is a touring comedian from Austin, Texas. Check him out on instagram at worldsbiggestmartin. Ryan will be performing in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on January 3rd. . Follow him on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Nicole started a blog for and the first piece is up covering the decade in review for reality TV. Check out the Welcome to Reality blog on ryanmasoncomedy.net. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 151 Unpolished

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 59:56


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1, episode 5 of "Unpolished". Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at Welcometorealitymke. Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at Ryanmason18. Please subscribe rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts.    Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 150 Real Housewives of New Jersey with AJ Grill

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 62:53


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 10 episode 6 of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" with comedian AJ Grill. AJ is originally from Iowa but is now a Milwaukee based comedian. He has a monthly comedy showcase on Riverwest Radio. He will be headlining the Pabst Theater on December 27th and 28th and in Des Moines, Iowa on December 25th. Check him out on twitter @grill_you and on instagram at aj,grill.   Ryan will be performing at Deep Space on December 18th at the new Laughing Tap Comedy Club in Milwaukee. Follow him on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 149 The Real Housewives of Orange County

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 64:04


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 14, episode 18 of "The Real Housewives of Orange County". Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at Welcometorealitymke. Follow Ryan on twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram at Ryanmason18. Please subscribe rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts.   Ryan will be performing at Zanies in Rosemont on December 17th and producing Deep Space at the Laughing Tap in Milwaukee on December 19th.  Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 148 Welcome to Plathville with Mark Toerpe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 64:13


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1 episode 4 of "Welcome to Plathville" with Nicole's brother Mark Toerpe. A resident expert at reality as well, Mark will be giving his insight into some new reality genres. Follow him on twitter @mtoe1935.  Ryan will be performing in Voyager on December 10th at Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee. Follow him on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe to our YouTube page Welcome to Reality. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 147 The Real Housewives of Atlanta with Jackson Wiberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 61:55


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 12 episode 3 of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" with comedian Jackson Wiberg. Jackson is the golden boy of Milwaukee comedy and the UWM intramural flag football MVP. Check him out on The Blockbuster Boys podcast and YouTube channel. He will also be performing at the Free Improv show on December 19th at the UWM Fireside Lounge. Follow him on twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat at jackson_wiberg.  Ryan will be performing in Voyager on December 10th at Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee. Follow him on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe to our YouTube page Welcome to Reality. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 146 Long Island Medium and This is Life with Lisa Ling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 58:37


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 6, episode 7 of This is Life with LIsa Ling as well as Nicole's live experience with the Long Island Medium, Theresa Caputo.  Ryan will be performing at Stall is Comedy in West Allis on November 19th. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 145 90 Day Fiancé with Kaitlin McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 75:05


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 7 Ep. 1 of "90 Day Fiance" with comedian Kaitlin McCarthy. Kaitlin is a Milwaukee based comedian and producer who has opened for Matt Braunger and Nate Craig. She is also the co-owner of the soon to be opened comedy club, The Laughing Tap at 706B S. 5th St. in Walker's Point. You can see Kaitlin perform at Subjective: A Comedic Showing at Var Gallery on Nov.8th, at Voyager at Landmark Lanes on Nov. 12th, Laughing Liberally at ComedySportz on Nov. 16th, The Last Stop Comedy Show at Station No. 6 in West Allis on Nov. 19 and at Verified Laughs at the Laugh Factory in Chicago on Nov. 20th. Follow her on Twitter and instagram @the_kaits_meow.  Ryan will be opening for Jen Kirkman at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee on Nov. 8th, at Can TV Chicago on Nov. 11th and at  Voyager at Landmark Lanes on Nov. 12th. You can follow him on twitter @Qdobagoodingjr. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

    Ep. 144 Below Deck

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 67:32


    On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 7, episode 4 of "Below Deck".  Ryan will be opening for Jen Kirkman at Turner Hall Ballroom on Friday, November 8th. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe to our YouTube page Welcome to Reality. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

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