In this episode of Dishing with Dad, Mark and Alexis break down influencer ads—the ones that work, the ones that don’t, and the ones that make you immediately hit “skip.” From authenticity and trust to oversaturation and bad brand matches, they talk through what actually resonates with them as viewers and consumers.

This is a candid, generational conversation about marketing in the creator economy, how ads shape our buying decisions, and why some influencer partnerships feel natural while others miss the mark.

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In this episode of Dishing with Dad, Mark and Alexis talk about their firsthand experiences riding in Waymo robotaxis and what those moments revealed about where transportation—and technology more broadly—might be headed. They share initial reactions, lingering questions, and whether the reality of autonomous driving matches the hype.

This father-daughter conversation explores trust in technology, everyday encounters with AI, and what the future of mobility could look like as self-driving cars become more common.

In this episode of Dishing with Dad, Mark asks Alexis how she really feels about AI and its expanding role in the media industry. Together, they unpack the excitement, the skepticism, and the unanswered questions surrounding artificial intelligence—especially when it comes to creative work and storytelling.

This candid father-daughter conversation explores what AI might make easier, what it complicates, and how people working in media are navigating a rapidly changing landscape without losing the human element.

In this episode of Dishing with Dad, Mark shares what it’s really like to lose a job after 28 years and suddenly find himself navigating a new job search. We talk openly about the emotional impact of that kind of change, how work and identity can become deeply intertwined, and what it means to rethink your next chapter later in your career.

This is an honest father-daughter conversation about uncertainty, resilience, and making plans when the future doesn’t look the way you expected—but still holds possibility.

Dishing with Dad: College Days & Side Conversations

In our first long-form episode of Dishing with Dad, we start by reminiscing about college—then vs. now—through a father-daughter lens. From how campus life has changed to the lessons that somehow stick, the conversation quickly turns into what we do best: dishing.

Along the way, we veer into unexpected topics (including wine tasting), generational differences, and the kind of side conversations that happen when you’re catching up at the table a little longer than planned. No script, no rush—just stories, memories, and whatever else comes up.

Pull up a chair and join us.

Topics include:

• College life: then vs. now
• Generational perspectives
• Wine tasting (yes, really)
• Side conversations and life reflections
• The joy of talking just to talk

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This first episode is us pulling the curtain back on why Dishing with Dad exists at all. We talk about how our regular check-ins became a space to think out loud together—about work, change, and whatever else life is throwing our way—and why it felt right to start recording those conversations. You’ll hear a little of our family backstory, how we’ve stayed close across different seasons of life, and what it looks like when a dad and daughter meet each other where they are, without an agenda.

What to expect going forward: conversations about AI and film, plenty of Formula 1 talk, updates on Dad’s job search, and whatever else happens to be on our minds that week.

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