Reality Steve Podcast

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers BIP cast update, a confusing US Weekly headline story, Holly Madison’s ex-boyfriends cheating ways are coming back to haunt him, and Idol narrows it down to their Top 5.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Factor Meals - 50% off your first box PLUS free shipping at https:/ factormeals.com/realitysteve50off Promo Code: realitysteve50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Vanessa Van Edwards: Stop Overthinking Every Social Interaction! (Use THESE Cues to Be Liked, Respected, and Build Confidence in Every Conversation) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay ShettyWhat usually holds you back from starting a conversation? Can you remember a time you avoided someone out of fear of saying the wrong thing? Jay sits down with behavioral researcher and bestselling author Vanessa Van Edwards for a powerful conversation that blends science, honesty, and so many surprising moments. Vanessa, who refers to herself as a “recovering awkward person,” shares how her biggest social struggles became the driving force behind her mission to crack the code on human connection. Together, Jay and Vanessa dive into the fascinating world of charisma, exploring the 97 cues, from eye contact to tone of voice, that quietly shape how we’re seen and understood. Vanessa breaks down why so many of us feel overlooked or underestimated—and introduces “signal amplification bias,” a concept that explains why the signals you think you’re sending might not be landing the way you expect. Vanessa shows us how confidence isn’t always something you’re born with but something you can build, with intention and awareness. The conversation goes even deeper as they unpack the tricky balance between warmth and competence, especially for women in the workplace, and how vulnerability isn’t a weakness, but often your greatest strength. They explore how to create those magic “me too” moments that form instant connections, spot the hidden red flags in communication, and let go of the need to be liked by everyone in order to be truly seen by the right people. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Make a Great First Impression Without Saying a Word How to Break the Ice with a Simple “Hey” How to Balance Warmth and Competence in Any Conversation How to Create Connection Using “Me Too” Moments How to Exit a Conversation Gracefully (Without Offending Anyone) How to Spot a Liar Using Body Language and Micro-Expressions How to Ask Better Questions That Spark Real Conversations How to Recognize the Difference Between Charisma and Manipulation Whether you struggle with social anxiety, want to level up your leadership presence, or are just tired of surface-level small talk, this episode is packed with practical tools and uplifting wisdom to help you connect with more authenticity and power. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.   Join Jay for his first ever, On Purpose Live Tour! Tickets are on sale now. Hope to see you there!   What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:51 From Awkward to Empowered: Overcoming Social Anxiety 02:43 How Do You Really Want People to See You? 06:44 Why Aren’t Your First Impressions Landing? 10:01 Why They’re Not Getting Your Signals (And What to Do About It) 13:33 Want to Be More Attractive? Try Being More Available 15:40 One Simple “Hey” That Can Spark a New Connection 19:16 Your Vibe Teaches People How to Treat You 22:06 Speak with Power: Unlock Your Full Vocal Power 23:47 3 Conversation Starters That Actually Work 29:49 Making Friends Doesn’t Have to Be Hard 31:17 Why Compliments Alone Don’t Build Connection 33:30 Break the Ice Without Sounding Like Everyone Else 38:36 Stop Trying to Be Interesting, Do This Instead 40:48 The Art of a Smooth and Respectful Exit 44:32 Use These Nonverbal Cues to Steer the Conversation 47:41 Spot Inauthentic Behavior Before It Costs You 54:28 Why People-Pleasing Feels Safer But Actually Holds You Back 57:48 How to Tell If Someone’s Lying (Without Saying a Word) 01:00:04 When Narcissists Feel Like the Most Charismatic People 01:03:46 Want to Really Get to Know Someone? Take a Road Trip 01:04:45 How Dopamine Makes You More Memorable 01:08:23 Every Answer Can Be a Gateway to Connection 01:10:51 How Asking Better Questions Inspires Growth 01:13:10 Discover Your Social Battery: Introvert, Extrovert, or Ambivert? 01:15:10 You Might Be an Ambivert and That’s a Superpower 01:19:07 The Two Ways Friendships Evolve Over Time 01:22:30 Choose Friends Who Inspire Awe 01:25:20 The Double Standard Faced by Highly Competent Women 01:33:09 Before You Make That Connection, Ask Yourself This  01:34:34 Life’s Too Short for Shallow Connections, Find Your People 01:36:29 Vanessa on Final Five Episode Resources: Vanessa Van Edwards | Website Vanessa Van Edwards | Instagram Vanessa Van Edwards | X Vanessa Van Edwards | YouTube Vanessa Van Edwards | TikTok Vanessa Van Edwards | Facebook Vanessa Van Edwards | LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. 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(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers a speaking engagement I had yesterday with a college class, Survivor’s misdirection on Wednesday’s episode, Chris Harrison back on TV Monday, & Idol’s Top 7.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ZocDoc – Click on https://zocdoc.com/RealitySteve to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) I begin by teasing the upcoming talk with Parvati and highlight today’s Daily Roundup which was last night’s YouTube live with Rachel Juarez on the Laura Owens indictment.  Then Parvati joins me (6:33) to go over her journey through reality TV over the years from Survivor, to Traitors, to DONDI, her new podcast, her upcoming book, and much, much more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ZocDoc – Click on https://zocdoc.com/RealitySteve to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup is the audio from last night’s YouTube live with Rachel Juarez going over the Laura Owens indictment, her legal perspective, what I now want to see happen, what’s next, your questions, and much, much more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ZocDoc – Click on https://zocdoc.com/RealitySteve to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers MAJOR news in the Echard/Owens case as Laura Owens gets indicted by the Maricopa County’s Office, I read my last email I sent to Laura over a year ago (nailed it), & The Valley episode 4 with some doozys in it.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ZocDoc – Click on https://zocdoc.com/RealitySteve to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers BIP cast numbers over the years, another Golden Bachelor contestant confirmed in Costa Rica, the Rose story won’t go away, the annual costume party in NY last night, internet trolls going after an influencer.    Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ZocDoc – Click on https://zocdoc.com/RealitySteve to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers BIP stuff, updates on contestants, couple corrections from Friday, The Valley’s Janet and her backstory, more from my party coming up at the end of the month, & what ALSO happens this month.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ZocDoc – Click on https://zocdoc.com/RealitySteve to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers a look at possibly BIP contestants, more from The Valley surrounding Janet, some more possible not-so-great news for Laura Owens from the AZ Prosecutors Office, & Jennie Garth has Jason Priestly on her podcast.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) I begin by going over the latest from BIP, the names I’m hearing, last night’s Survivor episode, Laura Owens losing in court again, & a Netflix doc to watch this month.  Then Madina joins me (9:56) to talk about her journey on Joey’s season, what got blown out of proportion, the conversation with Lea, was Paradise an option, the brand she’s built post show, and much, much more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers a first timer on Podcast #441 today, BIP cast has arrived in Costa Rica and some of the names I’m hearing for the season, Survivor with a pretty standard episode, Laura Owens loses again in court, & a Netflix doc coming this month you need to watch.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers so much talk about Episode #3 of The Valley, continuity in the episode is lacking, why I have newfound respect for Janet, the bro group chat, why I don’t see this show as a drama anymore, more on my 50th bday in Vegas next month, & the latest BIP news.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers the crazy hypothetical floating around social media yesterday, two health related stories by actors in Hollywood that popped up, & Brian Austin Green talks about his major jealousy when girlfriend Tiffani Amber Theissen joined 90210.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers update on Bachelor in Paradise, the Hulu event last week, a thought on the Golden Bachelor Mel Owens, Carolina speaks out on TikTok about BIP, & Idol’s Top 14 show brings up a major question.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers thoughts on Rachel Juarez’ interview yesterday, more Survivor coverage as David speaks out on Joe, Pilot Pete on a new reality show that’s not BIP, and an email about Jax Taylor.    Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILERS) I begin by previewing the Rachel conversation, Survivor’s episode, Idol’s Top 24, and The Valley’s After Show cooks Jax.  Then Rachel joins me (7:57) to discuss David Gingras filing for Reconsideration in the Echard/Owens case, what it means, the chances of winning, why she now thinks he did it, and also takes your listener questions.  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers Ep #440 with Rachel Juarez coming today, Survivor has an old school episode, Idol’s Top 14, Grant’s mom with a touching poem to Juliana on her bday, & The Valley After Show cooks Jax.    Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers a bunch of Bachelor Nation news dropped during Hulu event yesterday, new Golden Bachelor named, our first DWTS contestant has been announced, and The Valley ep 2 shows Jax spiraling.    Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers this week’s podcast questions, BIP stuff, update on my Fan Appreciation/50th BDay party, & People.com starts a show on their app that I have one major question about.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers an update on BIP filming, how you can be a part of this weeks Thursday podcast, a celebrity relationship launch no one saw coming, a major death on a season finale, & Jelly Roll continues to be everywhere.   Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices