Masters of Reality

Welcome to Episode 5 of Masters of Reality , featuring Coach Benjamin Wade “The Dragon Slayer”. Coach has been on our television screens since 2009, captivating audiences with his Tai chi, epic storytelling, and fearless attitude. It’s been an honor to call him a close friend. I think many people struggle to tell where his earnestness ends and his showmanship begins, but that duality is part of wh...

Welcome to Episode IV of Masters of Reality! It’s an HONOR to have the legend Danny Tamberelli - Nickelodeon star, DIY punk, and Pete & Pete icon who’s made a career by carving his own path. From The Mighty Ducks and All That to rocking with his band Jounce and running the Seltzer King Podcast Network, Danny continues to inspire with his creativity, humor, and effortlessly cool attitude. There are...

Welcome to Episode III of Masters of Reality ! Stoked to have my good friend Carolyn as a guest on this episode of the pod. For me, the importance of this episode is that even though we talk about reality TV and our experiences on it, it’s really an episode for the misfits and the fans who feel they don’t quite fit in. We take a deep dive into what makes Carolyn Carolyn ! We talk about what it was...

Welcome to Episode II of Masters of Reality ! Today, I sit down with an old friend and current rock icon in the making - Marisa Dabice of Mannequin Pussy. Marisa joins me to talk about everything from wild tour stories to personal lows and emotional highs in the world of rock. Never one to shy away from speaking her mind, she opens up about using art and music as powerful tools for self-expression...

Welcome to the debut episode of Masters of Reality, where I (Ben Katzman - a touring musician, artist, and one-time Survivor castaway) invite my favorite reality stars, rock n rollers, and cultural misfits to swap stories and riffs in a vibe that’s half backstage hang, half Wayne’s World. Honored to introduce my first guest, reality icon and platinum chiller Parvati Shallow todiscuss all things fr...