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Ep. 114 Vanderpump Rules with Ben Hofman   

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. 

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.

Ep. 110 Mexican Dynasties with Madeline Goodwill   

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.

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.

Ep. 108 Don't Be Tardy with David Louis   

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.

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.

Ep. 107 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with Gary Zajackowski  

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.

Ep. 105 Real Housewives of New Jersey with Carly Malison and Brittany Tilander  

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.

Ep. 101 Vanderpump Rules with J. Tyler Menz   

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.