tag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:/blogs/welcome-to-reality-podcast?p=6Welcome To Reality2021-04-29T20:57:48-05:00Comedian 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. Comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe Mason introduce people to all things reality.Ryan G MasontrueRyan G Masonryanmason18@gmail.comtag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/66370272021-05-21T20:10:22-05:002024-03-19T03:41:42-05:00Ep. 196 **ICONIC SUMMER SERIES** THE JERSEY SHORE - WHERE'S THE BEACH <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:09:42Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/66271052021-05-10T21:08:26-05:002024-03-19T03:42:53-05:00Ep.195 **Iconic Summer Series** The Real Housewives of New Jersey- The table flip!<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:08:17Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/66217532021-05-04T21:19:36-05:002024-03-19T03:44:08-05:00Ep. 194 The Circle <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>55:49Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/66176612021-04-29T20:57:48-05:002024-03-19T03:46:58-05:00Ep. 193 America's Next Top Model <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:13:08Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/66023452021-04-12T21:09:46-05:002024-03-19T03:46:58-05:00Ep. 192 Top Chef <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:00:51Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/65964562021-04-06T22:00:35-05:002022-05-17T06:43:47-05:00Ep. 191 The Challenge All Stars <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:07:02Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/65885402021-03-29T21:52:39-05:002022-04-06T03:04:56-05:00Ep. 190 Unexpected <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:08:48Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/65830152021-03-23T21:02:12-05:002022-07-29T06:10:57-05:00Ep. 189 Last Chance U Basketball <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:08:57Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/65748562021-03-15T21:39:33-05:002022-04-19T12:16:02-05:00Ep. 188 Blown Away <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:09:59Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/65623152021-03-01T22:09:25-06:002022-05-30T04:54:46-05:00Ep. 187 Real Housewives of Atlanta with Stephanie Biagioni<p>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 <a contents="freshtodeathvintage.etsy.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://freshtodeathvintage.etsy.com">freshtodeathvintage.etsy.com</a> 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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:04:28Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/65570172021-02-23T22:00:05-06:002022-05-06T23:27:41-05:00Ep. 186 Real Housewives of New Jersey <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>59:04Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/65494512021-02-12T18:00:00-06:002022-05-28T04:19:47-05:00Ep. 185 Married at First Sight Australia <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:07:02Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/65423672021-02-07T21:37:55-06:002022-03-24T01:39:45-05:00Ep. 184 Unpolished <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:00:06Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/65380502021-02-02T21:21:18-06:002022-03-16T12:09:46-05:00Ep. 183 The Challenge with Ryan Mason<p>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, </p>
<p>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.</p>1:06:44Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/65194912021-01-12T23:18:26-06:002022-01-27T02:24:03-06:00Ep. 182 Below Deck with Dana Ehrmann and Ryan Mason <p>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, </p>
<p>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.</p>1:05:11Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/65051472020-12-21T22:25:00-06:002022-05-10T02:07:58-05:00Ep. 181 Southern Charm with Ryan Mason <p>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, </p>
<p>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.</p>1:13:17Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/64995052020-12-14T20:37:03-06:002021-11-15T11:44:31-06:00Ep. 180 Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives with Dana Ehrmann <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>59:47Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/64896522020-12-01T18:42:10-06:002021-11-13T05:27:36-06:00Ep. 179 My Big Fat Fabulous Life with Dana Ehrmann<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:04:25Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/64844112020-11-23T22:01:03-06:002022-03-12T07:03:14-06:00Ep. 178 Welcome to Plathville with Dana Ehrmann <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:14:34Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/64793292020-11-16T21:34:14-06:002021-05-18T23:49:25-05:00Ep. 176 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City with co-host Dana Ehrmann<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:17:10Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/63896482020-07-22T07:56:58-05:002022-01-06T02:52:13-06:00Ep. 175 Unsolved Mysteries <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:00:11Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/63617552020-06-21T20:26:08-05:002024-03-19T03:40:34-05:00Ep. 174 90 Day Fiancé The Other Way with J. Tyler Menz<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>56:41Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/63428982020-06-04T21:46:50-05:002021-11-02T10:52:28-05:00Ep. 173 sMothered <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 2 episode 2 of "sMothered".</p>
<p>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.</p>1:06:56Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/63301802020-05-25T22:30:03-05:002023-12-10T10:54:07-06:00Ep. 172 The Real Housewives of New York with Jake Snell <p>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_. </p>
<p>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.</p>57:20Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/63191832020-05-16T13:57:02-05:002022-05-26T03:20:47-05:00Ep. 171 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days with Kristoffer Puddicombe <p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>1:15:54Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/63128492020-05-11T21:55:22-05:002022-05-22T13:50:19-05:00Ep. 170 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with Raegan Niemela and Elijah Holbrook <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:15:36Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/63049292020-05-04T20:57:44-05:002021-10-22T06:55:05-05:00Ep. 169 Families of the Mafia with Greg Bach <p>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 <a contents="Milwaukeecomedy.com/help-us-out." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.milwaukeecomedy.com/help-us-out/" target="_blank">Milwaukeecomedy.com/help-us-out.</a> 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 <a contents="laughingtap.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://laughingtap.com" target="_blank">laughingtap.com</a> and <a contents="milwaukeecomedy.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://milwaukeecomedy.com" target="_blank">milwaukeecomedy.com</a>. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:19:31Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62947672020-04-25T21:27:18-05:002021-09-22T10:13:19-05:00Ep. 168 Black Ink Crew with Craig Smith <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>50:24Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62899132020-04-21T21:31:12-05:002020-04-21T21:31:12-05:00Ep. 167 Supermarket Sweep with Dana Ehrmann <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:22:30Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62848162020-04-16T19:43:13-05:002020-04-16T19:43:13-05:00Ep. 166 The Bachelor Listen to Your Heart with Mike O'Keefe and Mallory Bradford <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:12:34Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62805822020-04-12T19:50:44-05:002023-12-10T12:30:03-06:00Ep. 165 with Zuzanna Szadkowski and Damon Millard<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Follow Zuzanna on twitter and instagram @zuzannawanda and Damon on instagram at Punching Bag Comedy. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:02:26Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62713392020-04-03T22:34:24-05:002023-12-10T10:51:23-06:00Ep. 164 The Challenge with J. Tyler Menz<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:17:09Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62646412020-03-28T00:29:34-05:002020-09-07T04:23:24-05:00Ep. 163 Tiger King with Madeline Goodwill <p>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".</p>
<p>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.</p>1:24:46Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62569732020-03-20T22:01:26-05:002022-01-06T02:50:05-06:00Ep. 162 Family Karma <p>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. </p>
<p>Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:39:57Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62487722020-03-13T22:40:22-05:002020-08-13T04:03:29-05:00Ep 161 Love is Blind <p>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. </p>
<p>Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:12:20Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62403482020-03-06T21:30:13-06:002020-03-06T21:30:13-06:00Ep. 160 Married at First Sight <p>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. </p>
<p>Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:02:09Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62339962020-03-01T21:32:45-06:002020-03-01T21:32:59-06:00Ep. 159 90 Day Fiancé <p>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. </p>
<p>Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:10:11Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62175652020-02-16T21:52:33-06:002021-12-13T05:51:22-06:00Ep. 157 Sister Wives <p>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. </p>
<p>Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:06:31Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62083342020-02-07T21:07:04-06:002022-02-06T01:14:28-06:00Ep. 156 Vanderpump Rules <p>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. </p>
<p>Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:06:40Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/62002252020-02-01T22:31:30-06:002022-02-06T01:12:27-06:00Ep. 155 1000lb Sisters <p>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. </p>
<p>Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:07:22Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/61719442020-01-24T20:58:34-06:002022-01-06T02:48:22-06:00Ep. 154 The Circle <p>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. </p>
<p>Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>50:31Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/60768502020-01-09T20:57:57-06:002020-01-09T20:57:57-06:00Ep. 153 Gordon Ramsey's 24hrs to Hell and Back <p>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. </p>
<p>Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:04:19Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/60435362019-12-23T21:40:17-06:002019-12-23T21:40:17-06:00Ep. 152 Alaskan Bush People with Martin Henn <p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>1:02:20Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/60336782019-12-19T21:13:29-06:002019-12-19T21:13:29-06:00Ep. 151 Unpolished <p>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. </p>
<p>Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>59:56Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/60227342019-12-15T22:13:23-06:002019-12-15T22:13:23-06:00Ep. 150 Real Housewives of New Jersey with AJ Grill<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:02:53Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/60006962019-12-09T22:21:08-06:002019-12-09T22:21:08-06:00Ep. 149 The Real Housewives of Orange County <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:04:04Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/59866422019-11-30T21:11:04-06:002022-04-19T00:39:58-05:00Ep. 148 Welcome to Plathville with Mark Toerpe <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:04:13Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/59701952019-11-22T21:22:19-06:002021-03-09T05:02:31-06:00Ep. 147 The Real Housewives of Atlanta with Jackson Wiberg <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:01:55Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/59632682019-11-16T22:07:39-06:002022-02-03T02:09:47-06:00Ep. 146 Long Island Medium and This is Life with Lisa Ling <p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>58:37Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/59521602019-11-06T21:11:14-06:002019-11-06T21:11:14-06:00Ep. 145 90 Day Fiancé with Kaitlin McCarthy<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>1:15:05Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/59471482019-11-01T20:46:06-05:002021-10-28T07:39:12-05:00Ep. 144 Below Deck <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 7, episode 4 of "Below Deck". </p>
<p>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.</p>1:07:32Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/59382312019-10-24T21:06:48-05:002023-12-10T10:52:38-06:00Ep. 143 Dr. Phil with Dana Ehrmann<p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover The Dr. Phil Show, episode "The Trouble with Taylor" with comedian Dana Ehrmann. Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian and is a regular feature for Charlie Berens of the Manitowoc Minute. She has been featured on countless shows and festivals. She has a great podcast with Raegan Niemela called Sweet Little Ladies. you can see her perform at Dandy on November, 1st. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @ehr_head.</p>
<p>Ryan will be performing at Brew HaHa in Green Bay on November 1st. He will also be performing at I Should Know This at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee on November 2nd. 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.</p>59:38Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/59305282019-10-17T22:33:13-05:002019-10-17T22:33:13-05:00Ep. 142 The Real Housewives of Orange County <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 14, episode 11 of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" </p>
<p>Ryan will be producing Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters on Oct. 24th and performing at Brew HaHa in Green Bay on November 1st. He will also be performing at I Should Know This at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee on November 2nd. 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.</p>1:04:19Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/59266812019-10-14T21:09:13-05:002019-10-14T21:09:13-05:00Ep. 141 The Challenge War of the Worlds 2 with Raegan Niemela and Elijah Holbrook <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 34 episode 7 of "The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2" with comedians Raegan Niemela and Elijah Holbrook. Raegan is a Milwaukee based comedian who hosts an open mic on Fridays at High Note and a monthly showcase at Uhle's Tobacco Company. She also has a podcast called "Sweet Little Ladies". Check her out on Instagram at Raegan Niemela and Sweet Little Ladies. Elijah is also a Milwaukee based comedian who hosts an open mic on Mondays at Bremen Cafe and a monthly showcase at the Pabst Milwaukee Tap Room on the 4th Friday and Saturday of the month. He will also be performing Oct. 31st-November 2nd at the Skyline Cafe in Appleton. Follow him on twitter @elijah_Holbrook and on Instagram at I don't remember your name. </p>
<p>Ryan will be producing Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters on Oct. 24th and performing at Brew HaHa in Green Bay on November 1st. He will also be performing at I Should Know This at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee on November 2nd. 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.</p>1:08:18Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/59162152019-10-04T23:03:12-05:002019-10-04T23:03:12-05:00Ep. 140 The Real Housewives of Dallas <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 4 episode 5 of “The Real Housewives of Dallas”. Our audio has been broken (we know!) and we decided to focus on that rather then put out another episode that we were not super happy with. That said, we think we have it fixed (although we are still striving for even better sound). Thanks for sticking with us and we hope to be even better. </p>
<p>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.</p>58:18Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/59070002019-09-26T21:52:04-05:002019-09-26T21:52:04-05:00Ep. 139 The Great British Baking Show <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover series 7 episode 4 of “The Great British Baking Show”. Our audio has been broken (we know!) and we decided to focus on that rather then put out another episode that we were not super happy with. That said, we think we have it fixed (although we are still striving for even better sound). Thanks for sticking with us and we hope to be even better. </p>
<p>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.</p>54:38Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58903442019-09-12T22:02:39-05:002021-10-09T03:22:56-05:00Ep. 138 90 Day Fiancé the Other Way with Ben Hofman <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 14 episode 5 of "90 Day Fiancé The Other Way” with comedian Ben Hofman. Ben is a comedian based in Milwaukee. Ben has opened for Tom Clark and Johnny Beehner and was selected to compete in Madison’s Funniest Competition this year. His material is a mix of humor about personal tragedy and insights about life. Check him out at BenHofmanComedy on Instagram. </p>
<p>Ryan will be at Zanies on September 17th and will be producing Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters on September 26th. 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.</p>1:07:02Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58852402019-09-08T22:30:42-05:002022-03-26T10:43:46-05:00Ep. 137 Real Housewives of Orange County with William Krolowitz <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 14 episode 5 of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" with William Krolowitz. William is a comedian based in Milwaukee who has been a 5 time participant in the World Series of Comedy, finalist in the Big Easy Laff Off, and Carnival Comedy Challenge. He has worked in Comedy Cafe, Jokers, Zanies, and Brad Garrett's Comedy Club Vegas. He has worked with George Lopez, Tracy Morgan, Gilbert Gottfried, Tom Clark, Josh Blue, Joe List, Frank Caliendo, and many others. To find out more about William’s dates, please check out his Facebook page. </p>
<p>Ryan will be at Voyager in Milwaukee on September 10th and at Comedy at Cabernet on August 12th in Madison at 8pm. 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.</p>1:00:42Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58748682019-08-29T21:58:10-05:002019-08-29T21:58:10-05:00Ep. 136 The Family Chantel with Jon Waldbauer<p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1 episode 6 of "The Family Chantel" with Jon Waldbauer. Jon has been a player at ComedySportz for 5 years and a teacher there for 3.5 years. You can see him at the Midnight show every Saturday at 11:59pm at ComedySportz, Voyager on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Landmark Lanes, Deep Space on the 4th Thursday each month at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters. He also hosts Trivia at Vintage every Sunday at 5pm. Follow Jon on twitter and instagram @jonwaldbauer. </p>
<p>Ryan will be performing at Let's Comedy in Indianapolis on September 1st and at Dandy in Milwaukee on September 6th. 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.</p>1:04:51Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58658662019-08-21T21:15:03-05:002019-08-21T21:15:03-05:00Ep. 135 Racing Wives with Christopher Schmidt <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1 episode 3 of "Racing Wives" with comedian Christopher Schmidt. Christopher is a Milwaukee comedian knows as the best bit machine. He's beloved by comedians and audiences alike for his ability to craft the perfect one liner. Follow him on Twitter @Thechrisschmidt. </p>
<p>Ryan will be performing at Shots and Giggles at the Drunken Donut in Joliet Illinois on August 24th and at Comedy Night at TG's in Kenosha on August 29th. 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.</p>1:00:13Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58608162019-08-16T22:46:50-05:002022-05-31T02:23:14-05:00Ep. 134 Alaskan Bush People with J. Tyler Menz <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover "Alaskan Bush People” with comedian J. Tyler Menz. Tyler is a Milwaukee based comedian, producer, and performer who has toured with Todd Barry. He is currently producing Voyager with Ryan and Deep Space on August 22. Follow him at twitter and Instagram @jtylermenz. </p>
<p>Ryan will be producing and performing at Deep Space on August 22nd and at Shots and Giggles at the Drunken Donut in Joliet Illinois on August 24th. 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.</p>1:06:06Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58498602019-08-06T22:15:06-05:002019-08-06T22:15:06-05:00Ep. 133 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days with Elisa Salvat<p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 3 episode 1 of "90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days" with comedian Elisa Salvat. Elisa is a Milwaukee based comedian who can be seen performing around the state and the midwest. </p>
<p>Ryan will be performing at Windsor Pizza Parlor in Rockford, Illinois on August 10th and will be producing his show Voyage at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters on August 13th, 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.</p>1:00:52Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58468052019-08-03T22:14:27-05:002021-08-09T20:57:22-05:00Ep. 132 Real Housewives of Potomac with our Moms! <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 4 episode 12 of "Real Housewives of Potomac" with our moms! We are on location in Sister Bay, Wisconsin with Lisa Toerpe and Debbie Mason. </p>
<p>Ryan will be performing at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival on August 4th and at Windsor Pizza Parlor in Rockford, Illinois on August 10th. 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.</p>57:48Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58384162019-07-26T23:20:48-05:002020-06-15T03:23:47-05:00Ep. 131 Big Brother with Drew Flagge <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 21 episode 12 of "Big Brother" with comedian Drew Flagge. Drew is the host of Roast Battle, the premiere Milwaukee Roast Competition as well as two local open mics. He has also opened for the Mean Boys (Keith Carey, Tom Goss, Connor McSpadden) and opened for Mike Recine and Adam Friedland. You can catch him at the Roast of Milwaukee on July 29th at 7:30pm, The High Note Showcase on July 31st at 9pm, and The Milwaukee Comedy Festival on August 2nd at 10pm. </p>
<p>Ryan will be performing at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival on August 4th. 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.</p>1:05:46Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58292922019-07-18T21:53:23-05:002021-11-08T08:50:59-06:00Ep. 130 Dance Moms with Dana Ehrmann<p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 8 episode 8 of "Dance Moms" with comedian Dana Ehrmann. Dana is a regular feature for Charlie Behrens and the Manitowoc Minute. She has been featured on countless shows and festivals, and is an all around funny lady. She is also starting a podcast with fellow comedian and friend of the pod Raegan Niemela called Sweet Little Ladies that will launch on August 5th. Dana will also be performing at the Milwaukee Comedy Fest alongside Todd Barry on August 1st at Shank Hall in Milwaukee. </p>
<p>Ryan will be producing Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters on July 25th and will be performing at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival on August 4th. 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.</p>1:01:22Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58231172019-07-12T21:59:01-05:002019-07-12T21:59:01-05:00Ep. 129 The Bachelorette with Jared Wing <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 15 episode 9 of "The Bachelorette" with comedian Jared Wing. Jared is a Milwaukee based comedian and host of Pourman's Presents Laughs in the Garden, You can find him this Saturday July 13th at Uhle's Cigar Shop and at the Capitol Comedy Hour in Madison on July 19th. Follow him on twitter and instagram at Billybobporkin. </p>
<p>Ryan will be producing Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters on July 25th and will be performing at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival on August 4th. 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.</p>1:01:22Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58134282019-07-03T21:43:19-05:002020-05-23T07:03:35-05:00Ep. 128 The Hills New Beginnings with Carly Malison <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1 episode 2 of "The Hills New Beginnings" with comedian Carly Malison. Carly is a Milwaukee comedian who has performed at Gilda Radners's Laughfest in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Lady Laughs Festival in Madison, Wisconsin, Alternating Currents in Davenport, Iowa, Cleveland Comedy Fest, and North Carolina Comedy Festival. She has also opened for Steve-O, Jordan Carlos, and Dave Stone. Carly also hosts the open mic, Dandy which is the 3rd Saturday of the month. You can follow her on twitter @CarlyMalison and on Instagram at Carly Malison. </p>
<p>Ryan will be performing at Zanies in Rosemont on July 5th, at Voyager in Milwaukee on July 9th and at End of the Line Comedy in Chicago on July 13th, 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.</p>1:12:20Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/58054582019-06-26T21:04:52-05:002022-01-26T06:42:28-06:00Ep. 127 sMothered with Judd Reminger and Ashley Syse <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover Season 1, Episode 3 of "sMothered" with comedian Judd Reminger and his reality TV buff partner, Ashley Syse. Judd is a Milwaukee comedian who produces and performs shows throughout the Milwaukee area. You can see Judd on June 29th at Don't Tell Comedy, on July 17th at Twisted Laughs at Twisted Path Distillery, and in July for Live On Air: Stand-Up Comedy. Look for an Anodyne Show coming in fall too! </p>
<p>Ryan will be producing Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee on Thursday, June 27th. 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.</p>1:16:33Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57975972019-06-19T21:14:18-05:002019-06-19T21:14:18-05:00Ep. 126 Ghost Adventures with Mike Berg <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover Ghost Adventures episode "St. Ignatius Hospital" with comedian Mike Berg. Mike is a Milwaukee based comedian who has been featured at the Cream City Comedy Festival and the Alternating Currents Arts Festival in Iowa. He will be performing at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival July 30-Aug 3- all information at milwaukeecomedy.com. Follow Mike on Instagram and Twitter @bigmikeberg. </p>
<p>Ryan will be performing at Verified Laughs at Laugh Factory in Chicago on Wednesday, June 26th. Also, he will be producing Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee on Thursday, June 27th. 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.</p>1:12:38Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57924632019-06-14T23:02:41-05:002021-12-29T14:54:45-06:00Ep. 125 Real Housewives of New York with Sara Nelson <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 11 episode 15 of "The Real Housewives of New York City" with comedian and improv performer Sara Nelson. Sara has been producing Bad Company, an improv/standup showcase for 8 months. She has performed at History Schmistory, Book Club, Search History and the Shindig. She has also performed comedy on the MCTS bus at the Newaukee Night Market. You can see her at Summer Solstice on June 22nd, Comedy Sportz on July 11th, and in a guest spot on Corrupt Comedy August TBD and at Chicago Women's Funny Festival. Also follow her on instagram at serrasartia and on Twitter @serrarose__. </p>
<p>Ryan will be performing at Twisted Laughs at Twisted Path Distillery on June 19th and Verified Laughs at Laugh Factory in Chicago on Wednesday, June 26th. Also, he will be producing Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee on Thursday, June 27th. 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.</p>1:10:39Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57829472019-06-06T21:36:44-05:002022-02-21T02:43:14-06:00Ep. 124 90 Day Fiancé The Other Way with William Krolowitz<p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1 episode 1 of "90 Day Fiance the Other Way" with comedian William Krolowitz. William is a comedian based in Milwaukee who has been a 5 time participant in the World Series of Comedy, finalist in the Big Easy Laff Off, and Carnival Comedy Challenge. He has worked in Comedy Cafe, Jokers, Zanies, and Brad Garrett's Comedy Club Vegas. He has worked with George Lopez, Tracy Morgan, Gilbert Gottfried, Tom Clark, Josh Blue, Joe List, Frank Caliendo, and many others. William can be seen at Steak and Comedy night at The End Zone this Saturday, June 8th with Chastity Washington and Mario Robinson in Delafied, Wisconsin. He will also be competing in the World Series of Comedy at Rick Bronson's House of Comedy in Phoenix on July 10th-13th, and at Fort Wayne Comedy Club with Nathan Timmel on July 20th. Follow William on instagram at krolowitz. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason will be performing at Voyager at Landmark Lanes on June 11th, at Laughing Liberally on June 15th at Comedy Sportz, and at Twisted Laughs at Twisted Path Distillery on June 19th. 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.</p>1:07:36Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57759182019-05-31T21:38:44-05:002019-05-31T21:38:44-05:00Ep. 123 Texicanas with Tom Klein <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1 episode 4 of "Texicanas" with Tom Klein. Tom is a comedy booking agent and communications director for Twisted Dreams Film Festival. He co-hosts the podcast "Movies with Mark" and runs the podcast "Off the Rails with Tom and Mark". Be sure to check out his facebook contest! Tom is giving away a VIP Summerfest experience pair of tickets for July 6th Captains Deck at the Briggs and Stratten stage where he will be podcasting. Free drinks with a private bar catered by Saz's, meet and greet with the cast of Lake Michigan Lake Monster, and with the Appletones. See Tom's face book for details on the contest and follow him on twitter @offtherailstm and online at www.offtherailstm.com. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason will be performing at Voyager at Landmark Lanes on June 11th, at Laughing Liberally on June 15th at Comedy Sportz, and at Twisted Laughs at Twisted Path Distillery on June 19th. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:07:01Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57661882019-05-23T21:41:27-05:002021-12-30T02:20:08-06:00Ep. 122 The Bachelorette with Tim Higgins <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 15 episode 2 of "The Bachelorette" with comedian Tim Higgins. Tim is a Comedy Sportz performer and instructor from 1992-2017 and Midnite Show founding member from 2001-present. Tim has been a part of the Milwaukee comedy scene since the early 90s and is still going strong. You can see him perform every Saturday at The Midnite Show at Comedy Sportz and the second Tuesday each month at Voyager at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters. On the weekends he gives tours for the Milwaukee Brewing Co. He is a part of Red Letter Media and their Best of the Worst movie reviews. In August he will perform at Milwaukee Chamber Theater's opening show of their 45th season. If that isn't enough, he will be in a movie called "The Field" that will be released this fall through Gravitas Ventures in which he got to work with Barry Bostwick, Mark Metcalf, and Veronica Cartwright. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason will be headlining the Historic Pabst Taproom on May 24th and 25th. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:12:05Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57589972019-05-17T23:21:27-05:002019-05-17T23:21:27-05:00Ep. 121 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with Tyler Maas <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 9 episode 14 of "The Real Housewives of Beverly HIlls" with Tyler Maas. Tyler is the co-creator, editor, and contributor to the Milwaukee Record. Milwaukee Record if a web publication from Milwaukee, Wisconsin focused on all things Milwaukee. It features food, music, comedy, sports and news to creatures pulled from nearby lakes and streams. Tyler recently started an amazing new podcast called "My First Band", a long-form interview style podcast that features notable musicians and all the projects that preceded what you know them for. Follow Tyler on twitter @TylerJamesMaas. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason will be producing and hosting\ Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters on May 23rd and will be headlining the Historic Pabst Taproom on May 24th and 25th. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:04:16Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57479302019-05-08T21:30:57-05:002023-12-10T12:30:03-06:00Ep. 120 Real Housewives of Potomac with Avery Rapier <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 4 premiere of "The Real Housewives of Potomac" with Comedian Avery Rapier. Avery is a former MMA fighter who got into comedy after he was done competing. In addition to having the most viewed podcast in the midwest, he is a high level Jiu Jitsu practitioner and video gamer. He is performing at Nomad World Pub in Madison on Friday May 10th, Roast Battle at the Underground Collaborative on May 17th and The High Note Comedy Showcase on May 30th. Check out his podcast Milwaukee Mayhem and follow him on twitter @averyrapier and Instagram at MilwaukeeMayhem414. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason will be hosting Voyager at Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee on May 14th and producing and hosting\ Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters on May 23rd and will be headlining the Historic Pabst Taproom on May 24th and 25th. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:18:33Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57396062019-05-01T21:09:42-05:002022-05-21T03:19:27-05:00Ep. 119 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After with Reagan Niemela and Elijah Holbrook <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 4 episode 1 of "90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After " with comedians Raegan Niemela and Elijah Holbrook. Raegan is a Milwaukee based comedian who hosts her own comedy show called Baroque & Trebled at the High Note in Milwaukee. She has performed at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, the Milwaukee Punk Festival and was a finalist in this year's 2019 Madison's Funniest competition at Comedy on State. Raegan will also be launching a new showcase called Jokes and Smokes at Uhle's Tobacco Company on Saturday, May 18th. Elijah hosts the monthly Blue Ribbon Comedy Show at the Pabst Brewery and Taproom as well as the Irresponsible Open Mic every Monday at Bremen Cafe in Milwaukee. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason will be producing Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters on May 23rd and will be headlining the Historic Pabst Taproom on May 24th and 25th. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:08:54Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57313972019-04-24T20:38:23-05:002019-04-24T20:38:23-05:00Ep. 118 Little Women LA with Ton Johnson <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 8 episode 3 of "Little Women LA " with comedian Anton "Ton" Johnson. Ton is based in Milwaukee but is quickly making a name for himself throughout the Midwest. He has won several comedy competitions, has participated in festivals, and opened for touring headliners such as Kool Bubba Ice, Chastity Washington, Dennis Banks, Rondell Sheridan, Kevin "Damn Fool" Simpson and many more in various venues.Ton will be auditioning for Just For Laughs on April 24th and will be at Mustangs in South Beloit on May 1st. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason will have a live album recording with J. Tyler Menz on April 26th and 27th at the Underground Collaborative. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>55:33Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57236772019-04-17T21:30:40-05:002022-03-16T05:59:03-05:00Ep. 117 Naked and Afraid with Jeff Spankowski <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 10 episode 9 of "Naked and Afraid" with comedian Jeff Spankowski. Jeff is a Milwaukee based comedian who recently performed in the Great Spirit Comedy Festival and will perform in the upcoming Cream City Comedy Festival. He runs The Twisted Laugh Comedy show and showcase at Twisted Path Distillery in Milwaukee on the first Wednesday of each month. He also hosts an open mic called Hey You Up every Thursday night at the Up and Under. For more information follow Jeff on Facebook and Instagram at Spanksspankowski. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason will have a live album recording with J. Tyler Menz on April 26th and 27th at the Underground Collaborative. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:12:16Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57181432019-04-12T21:55:37-05:002019-04-12T21:55:37-05:00Ep. 116 The Challenge: War of the Worlds with Devin Settle <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover "The Challenge: War of the Worlds" with Devin Settle. Devin is a co-producer of Cream City Comedy Festival and a dance artist in Milwaukee. An alumnus of Peck School of the Arts, she works as an independent choreographer creating her own dances for stage as well as performs with Panadanza, an intergenerational, all-women dance company. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason has a live album recording with J. Tyler Menz on April 26th and 27th at the Underground Collaborative. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:02:51Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/57093272019-04-05T21:49:17-05:002019-04-05T21:49:17-05:00Ep. 115 Real Housewives of New York with Kaitlin McCarthy <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover "Real Housewives of New York" with comedian Kaitlin McCarthy. Kaitlin is a Milwaukee comedian and producer who tells jokes about her dead dad and her affinity for pie and has a cat named Freddie Purrcury- so her sense of humor is on point. She has opened for Matt Braunger and Nate Craig and hosts and produces Milwaukee's longest-running monthly stand up showcase, Subjective: A Comedic Showing at Var Gallery in Walker's Point. She also works as the Marketing Director and Co Producer for Milwaukee Comedy producing 8-10 shows every month, In addition to the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, the Largest multi-day comedy event in Wisconsin. Her upcoming shows include: Subjective A Comedic Showing at Var Gallery in Milwaukee, History Schmistory at Urban Harvest Brewing Company on April 13th at 6pm, Laughing Liberally at ComedySportz on April 13th at 8pm, and Keg Stand Up at Lakefront Brewery on April 14th at 7pm. Go to www.milwaukeecomedy.com for all Milwaukee Comedy show tickets. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason will be opening for Ben Bailey at Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee on April 6th. He will be at Zanies in Rosemont on April 9th, and at Anodyne Coffee Roasters in Walker's Point on Friday April 12th. Ryan will also have a live album recording with J. Tyler Menz on April 26th and 27th at the Underground Collaborative. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:04:36Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/56975052019-03-27T21:29:56-05:002019-03-27T21:29:56-05:00Ep. 114 Vanderpump Rules with Ben Hofman <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason dip back into "Vanderpump Rules" with comedian Ben Hofman. Ben is a comedian based in Milwaukee. He was a 2019 performer at Gilda's Laughfest in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ben is one of the most unique performers in the scene drawing from his experience as a brain cancer and stroke survivor at the age of 27. He will be performing at an amazing free show, Twisted Laugh Comedy Show at Twisted Path Distillery in Milwaukee on April 3rd. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason will be performing in Iowa City on March 30th and opening for Ben Bailey at Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee on April 6th. Ryan will also have a live album recording with J. Tyler Menz on April 26th and 27th at the Underground Collaborative. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:05:48Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/56888332019-03-21T21:58:25-05:002022-01-14T00:22:53-06:00Ep. 113 Big Brother Canada with Amy Brophy Westrup <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason discuss Big Brother Canada with comedian Amy Brophy Westrup. Amy is a professional player at Comedy Sportz Milwaukee. She co-developed and teaches for their Applied Improv Corporate Workshops and teaches general improv workshops. Amy is part of the long-form group Goodlanders and is a member of Voyager. You can see her regularly at Comedy Sportz Milwaukee and at the next installment of Deep Space on May 23rd. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason will be performing in Iowa City on March 30th and opening for Ben Bailey at Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee on April 6th. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:22:49Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/56804282019-03-14T15:06:46-05:002019-03-14T15:06:46-05:00Ep. 112 Alaskan Bush People with Chris Schmidt <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason discuss Alaskan Bush People, Season 9 episode 2, "The Buffalo Trail" with comedian Christopher Schmidt. Christopher Schmidt is a loose canon with a wild side who lives on the edge and has nothing to lose. Also he hosts the Ripple Effect Comedy Open mic every Tuesday night at Puddler’s Hall and is a producer of the Cream City Comedy Festival which you can catch in Milwaukee during the second weekend of May. Follow him on Twitter at @TheChrisSchmidt. Ryan and Christopher will also be doing a show together in Iowa City at the Blue Moose on March 30th. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason is launching a new show called Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters in Milwaukee. It is a live comedy show and we'd love for you to be there for the first show on March 21st. Go to Milwaukeecomedy.com for tickets. Ryan will also be performing at Best Night Ever on March 18th at G Man Tavern in Chicago. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:09:44Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/56729502019-03-07T21:25:45-06:002019-03-07T21:25:45-06:00Ep. 111 Ghost Adventures with Greg Bach <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason discuss Ghost Adventures "The Palomino Club" with Greg Bach. Greg is a performer, writer, and producer from Milwaukee. He has worked with Hari Kondabolu, W. Kamau Bell, and most recently Matt Braunger. He will be performing with Nate Craig at The UC on March 13. For more information and tickets, please go to www.milwaukeecomedy.com. You can follow Greg on twitter and instagram @iamgregbach. </p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason is launching a new show called Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters in Milwaukee. It is a live comedy show and we'd love for you to be there for the first show on March 21st. Go to Milwaukeecomedy.com for tickets. Ryan will also be hosting Voyager at Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee on March 12th and at performing at Best Night Ever on March 18th at G Man Tavern in Chicago. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:03:59Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/56674002019-03-03T13:25:59-06:002022-03-16T14:30:34-05:00Ep. 110 Mexican Dynasties with Madeline Goodwill <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason discuss season 1 episode 1 of Bravo's new show "Mexican Dynasties" with Madeline Goodwill (and a few important insights from Tyler Goodwill). Madeline is the singer for the band Derringer. They will be performing at Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee on March 15th and House of Guinness in Waukesha on April 13th. For more information in Derringer check out their facebook page and follow Madeline on instagram @madeline_goodwill.</p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason is launching a new show called Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters in Milwaukee. It is a live comedy show and we'd love for you to be there for the first show on March 21st. Go to Milwaukeecomedy.com for tickets. Ryan will also be hosting Voyager at Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee and at Best Night Ever on March 18th at G Man Tavern in Chicago. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:06:15Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/56643532019-02-28T21:20:01-06:002022-03-22T14:19:24-05:00Ep. 109 Bachelor <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason are guest free. We discuss hometown visits on season 23 episode 8 of "The Bachelor". Ryan will be hosting Voyager at Landmark Lanes on March 12th. He will also be at Best Night Ever on March 18th at the G Man Tavern in Chicago. Ryan is also launching a new show called Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters in Milwaukee on March 21st. Go to Milwaukeecomedy.com for tickets. </p>
<p>Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:09:47Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/56527572019-02-20T21:55:01-06:002022-02-16T01:49:30-06:00Ep. 108 Don't Be Tardy with David Louis <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason discuss season 7 episode 1 and 2 of "Don't be Tardy" with comedian David Louis. David is a Chicago comedian who has performed all across the U.S. at festivals, clubs, and independent showcases. He's performed at Beast Village Comedy Festival in Des Moines, Whiskey Bear Comedy Festival in Columbus, and San Diego Comedy Festival and he's opened for acts like Michael Ian Black and Matt Braunger. He was also featured in the "Best of" issue of "Milwaukee Magazine". He will be at Skyline Comedy Club in Appleton, WI March 7-9th. For More Information, check out his website at davidlouiscomedy.com.</p>
<p>Co-host Ryan Mason is launching a new show called Deep Space at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters in Milwaukee. It is a live comedy show and we'd love for you to be there for the first show on March 21st. Go to Milwaukeecomedy.com for tickets. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:05:37Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/56441572019-02-14T22:10:21-06:002022-05-18T23:20:11-05:00Ep. 107 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with Gary Zajackowski<p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason discuss season 9 episode 1 of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" with comedian Gary Zajackowski. Gary is the long running hots of the Irresponsible open mic at Bremen Cafe. Gary has been featured across the midwest, New York and Los Angeles and is a veteran of the Milwaukee comedy scene. Follow Gary on instagram and twitter @garolb. Co-host Ryan Mason is launching a new show at Hawthorne Coffee Roasters in Milwaukee. It is a live comedy show and we'd love for you to be there for the first show on March 21st. Go to Milwaukeecomedy.com for tickets. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:08:36Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/56295872019-02-05T21:51:19-06:002022-02-16T01:44:05-06:00Ep. 106 Sister Wives with Greg Bach <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason go it alone for season 13 episode 2 of "Sister Wives". We forced hilarious comedian Greg Bach to watch all two hours of this beauty but unfortunately, we live in a nightmare of 50 below zero so we were unable to get him over to record. However, Greg graciously recorded his thoughts for us. Greg is a producer with Milwaukee Comedy, comedian, sketch writer, and producer. Greg can be found across the midwest and beyond. He has performed with W. Kamau Bell, BD Freeman, Godfrey, Tom Clark, Shane Mauss, and Chastity Washington. Greg will be opening for Carmen Morales at Pasquali's in Nagaunee, Michigan on February 15th and Oddessy Fun Center in Sheboygan on February 16th. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>59:53Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/56144762019-01-26T21:18:09-06:002022-02-16T01:43:34-06:00Ep. 105 Real Housewives of New Jersey with Carly Malison and Brittany Tilander<p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason interview comedians Carly Malison and Brittany Tilander about The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 9 episode 12. Carly is a regular host to the Milwaukee Comedy show Dandy. She recently appeared at the Cleveland Comedy Festival in 2018 and is one of the long standing comedians performing in the Milwaukee scene. Brittany is a Milwaukee comedian, originally from Kansas City, Missouri and has performed throughout the midwest. She is the host of the show "Body Language" and is a writer and performer for the sketch comedy group The Late Early Show. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:09:57Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/55994482019-01-16T22:41:42-06:002022-02-16T01:42:36-06:00Ep. 104 The Bachelor with AJ Grill and Stephanie Biagioni <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason interview comedian Aj Grill and Stephanie Biagioni about The Bachelor season 23 episode 2. AJ is a comedian based in Milwaukee but performs all over the midwest and recently appeared in the Memphis Comedy Festival, Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Milwaukee Comedy Festival, and The World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He is also hosting Live on Air Stand Up this Saturday, Jan. 19th at Riverwest Radio Studios. Stephanie is the owner of Fresh to Death vintage which is a world wide online shop featuring one of a kind retro items. Fresh to Death has been featured in British Vogue, at fashion houses, Coach and YSL; costume design for theaters and plays; and TV shows such as HBO's "Crashing" and Netflix's "Master of None". You can find Fresh to Death at freshtodeathvintage.etsy.com at shop insta at freshtodeathvintage. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:09:19Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/55925432019-01-11T22:53:24-06:002022-04-19T14:45:44-05:00Ep. 103 Ex on the Beach with Dana Ehrmann<p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason interview comedian Dana Ehrmann about Ex on the Beach season 2 episode 3 from the MTV Network. Dana is a comedian performing in and around the Milwaukee area. She has recently performed at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Cream City Comedy Festival and Great Spirit Comedy Festival. She has upcoming shows at Comedy Sportz in Milwaukee and Carthage College in Kenosha. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:00:30Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/55801942019-01-03T21:39:37-06:002022-05-16T01:04:20-05:00Ep. 102 90 Day Fiancè with Elijah Holbrook and Raegan Niemela <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason interview comedians Elijah Holbrook and Raegan Niemela about 90 Day Fiancé season 6 episode 13 from the TLC Network. Elijah is a comedian originally from Northern Wisconsin who has performed throughout the Midwest, most recently at the Cleveland Comedy Festival. He is the host of the Blue Ribbon Comedy Show and a weekly show at Bremen Café, both in Milwaukee. Raegan is a rising star in the Milwaukee scene, starting her own show this month called Baroque & Trebled at the High Note on Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>1:00:39Ryan G Masontag:ryanmasoncomedy.net,2005:Post/55784002019-01-02T21:13:22-06:002022-02-16T01:40:51-06:00Ep. 101 Vanderpump Rules with J. Tyler Menz <p>On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason interview comedian J Tyler Menz about Vanderpump Rules season 7 episode 3. Tyler is a comedian from Milwaukee who has toured with the likes of Todd Barry, and has performed all over the country including most recently at Flyover Festival in St. Louis. Menz hosts his own podcast called Eating It that features stories from comics about their worst sets. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.</p>57:09Ryan G Mason