# S2 Ep75: The Brutal Truth About Making It in Entertainment w/ Justin Sylvester

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Published: 2026-06-04T04:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4136

## Resource

Veteran TV host, Justin Sylvester, joins us to talk Real Housewives, Hollywood, growing up in the South, GMA, and his wild journey from personal assistant to TV host. He also shares his top hosting tips and teaches us all about “lady-sitting”.  New Episodes Every Thursday! Thank you to our sponsor, Better Help!Sign up and get 10% off at www.BetterHelp.com/ITSTEATIME Special thanks to Lux Angeles: https://www.luxangelesstudios.com/ https://www.lux-xr.com Follow Lux on: https://www.instagram.com/luxangelesstudios/ https://www.instagram.com/lux_xr_studio/ If you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.com CHAPTERS 00:22 Hyperfixations of the week04:17 Welcome, Justin Sylvester!09:01 Why Hollywood Is Changing Fast10:58 Influencers vs Traditional Red Carpet Hosts13:39 Justin's Best Interviewing Advice18:20 How Justin Became Kyle Richards' Assistant25:41 Growing Up Around Strong Women28:05 Justin Tells Raven How She Changed His Life33:07 Growing Up Gay in the South37:39 Are We Raising Resilient Kids?47:12 Justin's Defense of Nepo Babies54:49 Real Housewives Trivia Challenge01:00:01 T-Pot Confession01:07:14 The Toast ~ Follow us to stay up-to-date ~ Tea Time Socials:  https://www.instagram.com/itstteattime    https://www.tiktok.com/@itstteattime   Raven and Miranda’s Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ravensymone https://www.tiktok.com/@ravensymone https://www.instagram.com/mirandamaday https://www.tiktok.com/@mirandamaday

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