The chaos is back on Go for Donny! as Donny McGuire welcomes his first-ever returning guest, acclaimed director of photography and news legend Mark Jacobs, for an unforgettable episode packed with wild behind-the-scenes stories from newsrooms, reality TV, and military service.

Ready for more jaw-dropping tales? Mark Jacobs recounts undercover drug busts with Las Vegas police, shares how he broke national stories (including the infamous Lloyd Daniels arrest and the rise of the Nasty Boys), and reveals what it was like filming the birth of reality-TV legends like "Cops." Plus, both Donny McGuire and Mark Jacobs swap hilarious and gritty memories from their time in the Army—toupees, sorority parties, and all!

Don’t miss Donny McGuire's favorite bits from Mark Jacobs's first appearance (catch up if you missed it—it’s a must-listen for fans of Danny Bonaduce, wild production mishaps, and survival stories from the field).

00:00 Filming mishap at federal prison

04:32 Old Vegas news story

06:37 North Las Vegas drug stings

12:15 Riding along on police busts

15:04 Behind the scenes editing process

18:11 Film festival circuit journey

21:29 Exploring NAB as a teenager

25:34 Discussing police frisk procedures

27:41 Using skills from military and journalism

29:42 Working with Tiana Taylor

34:52 Military stories and crazy experiences

37:29 Arriving at basic training

41:06 First female drill sergeant experience

44:32 Weekend trips to Washington, D.C.

45:57 Visiting D.C. and ceremonies

50:32 Wrapping up the discussion

After this episode, switch over to Season 2 of "Switch to Channel 2" for an exclusive deep dive into Mark Jacobs's current projects, industry predictions, and a personal look at the friendships that have shaped his career.

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Wild Behind-The-Scenes Stories, Top Gear, Truck Night & More!

Welcome to a brand new episode of Go for Donny! In this jam-packed episode, Donny McGuire sits down with legendary TV producer and showrunner Patrick Costello for an unfiltered, hilarious, and action-packed conversation about life behind the scenes of the world’s toughest unscripted television series.

From Top Gear’s wildest car stunts and international adventures (think: drifting Porsches in the snow and heart-stopping moments in Cuba and India) to the adrenaline-pumping chaos of Truck Night in America and Ice Road Truckers, Patrick Costello dives deep into never-before-heard stories and unforgettable production challenges. Find out what it’s really like to dig cars out of ditches, race $20 million supercars, dodge rattlesnakes in Georgia, and work with the military in Afghanistan.

Don’t miss:

• The untold truth about filming Top Gear across the globe
• Surviving historic heat waves and Covid chaos in India during Rennervations
• The insanity of building vehicles for charity with Jeremy Renner
• What really happens on the set of Truck Night in America—from wild builds to hurricane lockdown parties
• Working with the U.S. Army, Girl Scout cookies in Kandahar, and the deadliest roads on Earth
• Favorite and craziest cars ever driven on Top Gear

And make sure to stay tuned for Season 2 of Switch to Channel 2 with Patrick Costello! Get ready for even more exclusive deep dives, outrageous anecdotes, and personal Q&As with Patrick. Hit subscribe so you don’t miss the show within the show, where we break format to ask Patrick the internet’s best questions and learn what makes this unflappable legend tick.

Smash that like button, subscribe, and hit the bell for more epic stories and insider secrets from the world of reality TV! Share your favorite moments and wildest questions for Patrick below.

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Reality TV mayhem, behind-the-scenes hilarity, and untold survival stories—welcome to the wild world of production! In this can't-miss episode of Go for Donny! host Donny McGuire sits down with multi-talented producer and director Rob Gomes, best known for his resourcefulness and legendary set stories from Farmer Wants a Wife Season 2, 90 Day Fiancé, and beyond.

Join Donny McGuire and Rob Gomes as they spill the real-life adventures of wrangling cast, crew, and cows in rural America, dodging surprise drama and diva meltdowns, and problem-solving on the fly when everything goes sideways—think rogue contestants, daring midnight escapades in Nashville, and even geese gone wild on set! You’ll get firsthand accounts on what it’s like to spend six days a week, 12+ hours a day, making TV magic with your “production family,” plus plenty of “war stories” only insiders dare share.

But that’s not all—this episode is your gateway to Season 2 of Switch to Channel 2, featuring more raw, unfiltered conversations with Rob Gomes about his rising YouTube channel "Real Love Rob," dating show secrets, top travel destinations, and run-ins with meddling network executives. Whether you love reality TV, crave behind-the-scenes chaos, or dream of working in production, this episode delivers invaluable insights, laughs, and plenty of shenanigans.

Don’t miss out—hit play now and experience the ultimate reality TV download! Then catch all-new episodes of Switch to Channel 2 with Rob Gomes for even juicier industry stories, dating tips from a pro, and answers to wild fan questions.

Tune in for:

• Hilarious and jaw-dropping production stories fromDonny McGuireandRob Gomes
• Exclusive look at Farmer Wants a Wife, 90 Day Fiancé, and animal-filled sets
• How to maintain positive energy on demanding shoots
• Rob’s new YouTube project "Real Love Rob" (dating advice from a reality TV wingman!)
• The inside scoop on Season 2 of Switch to Channel 2
• Travel tales from Mexico, Belize, the jungles, Nashville, and beyond
• Why you should (or shouldn't!) get into TV production

00:00 "Go for Donny!"

04:55 "Positivity on Set Essentials"

08:50 "Embracing Challenges, Until Overwhelmed"

10:43 "Chaos During Romantic Picnic"

14:42 "Unexpected Vulnerability Challenges"

17:32 Dog Attacks Behind the Camera

19:32 Jungle Survival Reflection

24:52 "Reality TV-Inspired Dating Advice"

28:30 "Switch to Channel Two"

31:30 "Epic On-Set Experiences?"

34:29 River Adventure with Guns

37:04 "Mexican Resorts and Memories"

40:41 "Bar Adventure with Friends"

42:29 "Rob's Stories and Aliens"

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