Go For Donny! with Steve Rankin | Season 2

Award-winning executive producer Steve Rankin joins Donny McGuire for a wild ride through the behind-the-scenes world of survival and reality television! In this unforgettable episode, Steve Rankin shares hair-raising stories from the making of shows like Naked and Afraid, Man vs. Wild, and Ultimate Ninja Challenge. From life-threatening snake bites in Costa Rica to magical moments with dolphins in Mexico, you’ll hear the untold tales of adventure, risk, and resilience on the world’s toughest sets.

Don’t miss exclusive insights into production challenges, jaw-dropping on-set mishaps, survival tips, and the true grit required to survive in the industry—and the jungle! Plus, learn why there’s no cash prize on Naked and Afraid, why nature should never be underestimated, and what keeps both Steve Rankin and Donny McGuire coming back to the wildest places on earth.

Tune in to Season 2 of Go For Donny! for more epic production stories, and don’t forget to check out Season 2 of "Switch to Channel 2" on YouTube at @gofordonny for behind-the-scenes video interviews and bonus content!

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Go for Donny! with Bobby Silva – Season 2: From Hollywood to Hawaii Politics

In this wild ride of an episode, Donny McGuire welcomes longtime friend and veteran casting producer Bobby Silva to kick off Season 2 of Go for Donny!. Together, they pull back the curtain on the chaos, drama, and gritty reality of behind-the-scenes Hollywood, sharing unbelievable casting stories from hit shows like Squid Game: The Challenge, Love Is Blind, and Party Down South.

But that's not all—Bobby Silva reveals his major career pivot: running for Hawaii State Senate District 25. Discover how years of casting the perfect competition show cast have prepared him to campaign on accountability, transparency, and community leadership back home in Hawaii.

This episode is packed with insider production secrets, hilarious and jaw-dropping anecdotes, and an authentic look at what it takes to survive both Hollywood and politics.

00:00 Bobby's career pivot to politics

05:04 Living on Electric Avenue

07:55 Connecting with People for Stories

11:06 Proud of casting winners

14:02 Finding out a contestant passed

18:25 Importance of casting in shows

21:00 Moving to remote work during COVID

22:59 LA traffic versus working from home

26:56 World adventure race concept

29:37 Reality show participant screening process

33:46 Deciding to run for Senate

36:05 Financial planning for family future

39:48 Neighbor fell for scam link

🎬 Go for Donny! Season 2 is here—don’t miss a beat!

Ready for even more backstage tales and unfiltered fun? Watch Season 2 of Switch to Channel 2—the video companion series—exclusively on YouTube at @gofordonny!

Listen now on RSS.com, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform, and visit gofordonny.com for all episodes, swag, and updates!

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🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 Check out the latest episode of Go for Donny! featuring the incredible Adam Wilkenfeld—producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Showrilly! If you love behind-the-scenes stories from reality TV, documentaries, and the wild world of news—including tales from CNN and epic live TV mishaps—this episode is for you! 🔥

PLUS, Season 2 of Go for Donny! and Switch to Channel 2 is in full swing! Don't miss exclusive content, more industry secrets, outrageous on-set moments, and guests who keep it real. 📺 Catch every new episode now on our YouTube channel: @gofordonny.

⚽️ Between World Cup Soccer games, why not binge an episode (or three) of Go for Donny! or Switch to Channel 2? It might just be the perfect halftime show!

🌟 EXCITING NEWS: Adam Wilkenfeld launches Showrilly, the revolutionary platform where anyone (yep, even YOU) can upload your show/pitch ideas for discovery by producers, networks, and production companies. If you've ever dreamt of seeing your unscripted show, format, or docu-series on screen, Showrilly is your shot to get noticed, connect, and maybe even get your idea made! I just created my own account and uploaded some show ideas—now’s your chance!

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