For nearly two decades, Reality Steve (Steve Carbone) has been one of reality TV’s most influential insiders, breaking stories, sharing spoilers, and changing the way fans follow their favorite shows.

In this episode of In My Hometown, Jamie Stein and Pascal sit down with Reality Steve for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of reality television. They discuss Bachelor Nation, Taylor Frankie Paul’s new dating series, Love Island, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and where reality TV is headed next.

They also explore the future of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Golden Bachelor, why networks may be overlooking the powerful 50+ audience, and how the reality TV landscape has evolved over the past two decades.

Whether you’re a longtime Bachelor Nation fan or simply love behind-the-scenes stories from the world of reality television, this conversation offers an insider’s perspective on the biggest shows, the biggest headlines, and what viewers can expect next.

In this episode:

• Reality Steve’s journey from blogger to reality TV insider
• The future of The Bachelor franchise
• Is The Bachelorette really coming back?
• Taylor Frankie Paul’s new reality dating show
• Why the 50+ audience is reality TV’s biggest missed opportunity
• Love Island, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and today’s hottest reality TV trends
• Behind-the-scenes stories from nearly 20 years covering reality television

In My Hometown is hosted by Jamie Stein and Pascal and features honest, unfiltered conversations about reality TV, relationships, life after 50, reinvention, and the stories shaping today’s culture.