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Ep. 190 Unexpected   

On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 4, Episode 9 of "Unexpected". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head. And check out Dana's new podcast with friend and fellow comedian Greg Bach @iamgregbach, The Depress Box.          

Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 186 Real Housewives of New Jersey   

On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 11, Episode 1 of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.        

Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 184 Unpolished   

On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome again, returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 2, Episode 4 of "Unpolished". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.      

Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 179 My Big Fat Fabulous Life with Dana Ehrmann  

On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome interim host, and returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 8, Episode 3 of "My Big Fat Fabulous Life". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.    

Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 178 Welcome to Plathville with Dana Ehrmann   

On this episode of Welcome to Reality, we welcome interim host, and returning favorite Dana Ehrmann to watch Season 2, Episode 2 of "Welcome to Plathville". Dana is a Milwaukee based comedian who has featured for Charlie Behrens of the Manitowoc Minute and performed in countless shows and festivals. Follow Dana on Twitter and Instagram @ehr_head.   

Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

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

On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover Season 2 Ep. 2 of "90 Day Fiancé The Other Way" with comedian J. Tyler Menz. Tyler has toured with Todd Barry and performed with Christopher Titus and Tig Notaro. He also co-produces Deep Space and Voyager with Ryan. Follow him on twitter @jtylermenz and on instagram at jtylermenz.  Tyler also has a new album out with our own Ryan Mason called "My Brew Dads", Available on iTunes, Spotify or YouTube. 

Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 173 sMothered   

On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 2 episode 2 of "sMothered".

Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

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

On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 4 episode 12 of "90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days" with comedian Kristoffer Puddicombe. Kristoffer Puddicombe is a native Milwaukeean and has been a veteran of the Milwaukee comedy scene for what seems like forever. He is the creator and host of Ampersand Theater's "I Should Know This?" an improvised gameshow where the funniest answer wins. In addition to his position as a high school English teacher, he is tasked with the social and emotional development of two little girls.

Follow Ryan on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 159 90 Day Fiancé   

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

Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 157 Sister Wives   

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

Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 155 1000lb Sisters   

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

Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 151 Unpolished   

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

Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 148 Welcome to Plathville with Mark Toerpe   

On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason cover season 1 episode 4 of "Welcome to Plathville" with Nicole's brother Mark Toerpe. A resident expert at reality as well, Mark will be giving his insight into some new reality genres. Follow him on twitter @mtoe1935. 

Ryan will be performing in Voyager on December 10th at Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee. Follow him on Twitter @qdobagoodingjr and on instagram ryanmason18. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke and subscribe to our YouTube page Welcome to Reality. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 145 90 Day Fiancé with Kaitlin McCarthy  

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

Ryan will be opening for Jen Kirkman at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee on Nov. 8th, at Can TV Chicago on Nov. 11th and at  Voyager at Landmark Lanes on Nov. 12th. You can follow him on twitter @Qdobagoodingjr. Please follow us on twitter @to_pod on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Ep. 138 90 Day Fiancé the Other Way with Ben Hofman   

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. 

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.

Ep. 136 The Family Chantel with Jon Waldbauer  

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. 

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.

Ep. 134 Alaskan Bush People with J. Tyler Menz   

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. 

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.

Ep. 133 90 Day Fiancé Before the 90 Days with Elisa Salvat  

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. 

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.

Ep. 127 sMothered with Judd Reminger and Ashley Syse   

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! 

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.

Ep. 124 90 Day Fiancé The Other Way with William Krolowitz  

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. 

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.

Ep. 119 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After with Reagan Niemela and Elijah Holbrook   

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. 

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.

Ep. 106 Sister Wives with Greg Bach   

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.

Ep. 102 90 Day Fiancè with Elijah Holbrook and Raegan Niemela   

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.