Bonfire Talks with Mark L. Walberg

Dylan and Patrick host the popular reality TV recap podcast BadTV. Some of the shows they recap include: Below Deck, Love is Blind, Vanderpump Rules, 90 Day Fiance, plus many more.  

For More on Dylan, Pat, and BadTV:
PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-tv-a-reality-tv-recap-podcast-program/id1193077828
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/badtvpodcast/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@BadT.V.
PATREON: patreon.com/anotherpodcastnetwork  

And make sure to follow BonfireTalks on all social platforms: @BonfireTalksPodcast
And check out our Youtube channel to watch full interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcast

Mark welcomes his wife Robbie onto the show this week to have an honest discussion about co-dependency. They begin by going over a little bit of their morning routine together before diving into a more serious topic. Mark reveals a particularly hard week he had on the road recently and explores his emotional reaction with Robbie who was not with him at the time. This leads to a conversation about being able to detach and what some of the rewards of that are if done correctly. Before they wrap, Mark explains the importance of accepting what is, and Robbie provides some of her favorite acronyms for life.

Follow the show on all social media channels @BonfireTalksPodcast
And watch full episodes on our Youtube channel: Youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcast

Mark tells a story of getting scammed recently and has a debates with actor/comedian Marc DeCarlo about the deeper psychological reasoning behind how and why he got took.

Watch full episodes on Youtube: Youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcast
Follow the show on all social media channels: @BonfireTalksPodcast
And send us your questions so we can address them on future episodes: [email protected]

Mark sits down with his Producer this week to talk about struggles in life and some ways to help navigate them. They begin by having a discussion about when things don’t go as planned and managing anxiety. They also talk about resistance vs acceptance and learning to accept what is. Before they wrap, Mark and Caelan have a conversation about self-sabotage, running in the dark, and having a figurative toolbox to dip into when you’re experiencing some internal struggles.

Follow the show on all social media channels @BonfireTalksPodcast

And watch full episodes on our Youtube channel: Youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcast

Mark and Pat open the show by talking about how they met many years ago while working on Shop Till You Drop together. Pat goes on to talk about buying a radio station and the support he gave to Mark when he was starting out. Mark and Pat then get into a conversation about the power of intention and how fear can affect it. After that, Mark asks Pat about his company Rubicon Results Institute, which helps empower people to operate at their highest potential. This leads to an interesting discussion about procrastination and how to overcome it. Before they wrap, Mark and Pat talk about the importance of feeling uncomfortable vs familiar.

Connect with Pat on Instagram @RubiconCoaching

And check out his website: RubiconResults.com

Follow the show on all social media channels @BonfireTalksPodcast

And watch full episodes on our Youtube channel: Youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcast

Mark welcomes Temptation Island Season 5 cast member Kaitlin Tufts to the show this week. Mark opens the show asking Kaitlin about the expansion of her fitness company JaneDo in Charleston. Mark then asks Kaitlin about her time on Temptation Island and what her thoughts and feelings were at the time. This leads Kaitlin to reflect on her time doing the show and the positive things she got out of the experience. Kaitlin also talks about all the positive feedback she received after the show aired. Before they wrap, Mark and Kaitlin discuss being genuine on the show and how important it can be to do things that scare you.

For more on Kaitlin:
Instagram: @KaitlinTufts
JaneDo Website: https://www.janedo.com/charleston

Watch full episodes of BonfireTalks on Youtube: Youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcast

And follow the show on all social media channels @BonfireTalksPodcast

Mark welcomes writer, comedian, and podcaster Stefanie Wilder-Taylor to the show this week. Mark opens the show by talking about how relatable many of the stories are in her new book Drunkish. They then remember working together on a game show many years ago, and met up again recently when Mark guested on her podcast For Crying Out Loud. Stefanie explains her former relationship with alcohol, justifying her drinking at the time, and grappling with whether or not she had a problem. Before they wrap, Mark asks her about the event that caused her to stop drinking, and Stefanie discusses not realizing what alcohol was really costing her.

Stefanie's new book Drunk-ish is available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Drunk-ish-Memoir-Loving-Leaving-Alcohol-ebook/dp/B0C7RNXRHZ

Stefanie's podcast For Crying Out Loud is available wherever you listen to podcasts

Watch full episodes of BonfireTalks on Youtube: Youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcast
And follow the show on all social media channels @BonfireTalksPodcast

Actor, comedian, and television host Mark DeCarlo returns to the show this week to have a discussion about the younger generation. Mark opens the show by talking about some unfamiliar feelings he’s been having when he records episodes of the show. This leads to a longer discussion about self-doubt and how to handle it. After that, the guys get into a debate about Gen Z and the younger generations in regards to talent and attention seeking behavior. They wrap up the show by continuing their discussion on younger vs older generations, being fake vs requiring realness, narcissism, and clout chasing.

Follow the show on all social media channels @BonfireTalksPodcast

And subscribe to our Youtube channel to watch full episodes: Youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcast

Temptation Island Talent Wranglers Murphy Holmes and Taja Barber join Mark this week to give some behind-the-scenes details about working on the show. Mark asks them about first starting on the show, what production was like during the pandemic, and how they got into the industry. After that, Mark asks about their department and how it differs from others that he’s seen on different productions. Before they wrap, Murphy and Taja explain the importance of bonding with the cast and making them feel comfortable, as well as protecting the vibe between different production departments.

For more on Murphy Holmes & Taja Barber, check them out on Instagram:
@i_am_ymtk & @tajabarber

Follow the show on all social media channels @BonfireTalksPodcast

And watch full episodes on our Youtube channel: Youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcast

Jess Ambrose, host of Your Mom & Dad Podcast, joins Mark in-studio for this week’s show. Mark opens by sharing some of his nervousness surrounding the new podcast, and this leads to a conversation about the importance of being honest and raw when podcasting. Jess and Mark then engage in a conversation about the abyss of uncertainty and unconsciously treating your significant other as an extension of yourself. After that, Jess shares some of her goals for the new year, which includes disappointing people more often. Before they wrap, Mark asks about Jess’s daughter and they explore some common mistakes that come with parenting.

Jess’ podcast Your Mom & Dad Podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts
Find her on Instagram @TheBadMom & @YourMomAndDadPod

Watch full episodes of BonfireTalks on Youtube: Youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcast

Follow the show on all social media channels @BonfireTalksPodcast

And email your questions to us so Mark can answer them on the show: [email protected]