Welcome to 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.
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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 what makes him unforgettable.
This episode explores Coach’s life story and reminds us why we must be fearless in who we are, in the stories we tell, and in the journeys we choose to walk and journeys we choose to rock.
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23 Oct 2025
Danny Tamberelli Dude!
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 tons of killer stories in this one, from ripping with Iggy Pop to working odd jobs just to keep the fire burning. Danny’s been a hero of mine since I was a kid, and I’m beyond stoked to have him here.
i am such a punisher in this pic yo
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19 Aug 2025
Carolyn Wiger lets it RIP
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 like for her not fitting in as a child, her journey toward self-acceptance and sobriety, and how it all connects to her time on Survivor.
This is an episode about self belief, self love, self acceptance, and blowing off a little steam. The episode wraps up with a makeshift final tribal, featuring zero-vote legends Sugar from Gabon and Owen from Season 43, along with two-time ripper David Wright. They ask Carolyn some pointed questions about what she might do differently and how she feels about her journey now.
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28 Jul 2025
Missy Dabice of Mannequin Pussy
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 and amplification.
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14 Jul 2025
Parvati Shallow Rocks
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 from being a platinum ripper in the world of reality TV to becoming a mother and waving her freak flag high. We also turn her new memoir Nice Girls Don’t Win into a punk rock anthem for the listeners at home.
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