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.

🎧 Available now on RSS.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 👕 Grab official merch and bonus content at gofordonnie.com. 👉 Listen to both podcasts for exclusive stories, tips for surviving in film and TV, and inspiration for creators from all walks of life!

Go for Donny! – Where every production story is stranger than fiction. Switch to Channel 2 – Season 2 streaming now, featuring Mark Jacobs like you’ve never heard him before!

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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The Go for Donny! podcast is BACK and kicking off with a bang! In our Season 2 premiere, Donny sits down with the legendary Tim Healy, veteran producer and creative mind behind some of MTV’s most iconic shows like TRL and The Andy Milonakis Show. Get ready for wild behind-the-scenes stories—think almost brawling with Oasis, Radiohead saving someone’s life, and what REALLY went down at those infamous MTV holiday parties!

But that’s not all… After you catch this explosive episode, head over for Season 2 of Switch to Channel 2—also featuring Tim Healy! We’re taking the conversation even deeper, with never-before-shared stories and industry secrets you won’t hear anywhere else.

PLUS, Donny’s launching a brand-new show this month: GEN-X: We Survived It All—spotlighting the real, raw, and ridiculous adventures of Generation X. Follow for updates and be first to hear the pilot!

🎥 Watch the full episode in HD on YouTube: @GoForDonny 🎙️ Listen on all major podcast platforms 👇 Tag a friend who loves 90s TV, share your favorite MTV moment, and comment what you want to ask Tim Healy in our next Switch to Channel 2!

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Get ready for a hilarious and nostalgic journey behind the scenes of unscripted television! In this brand new episode of Go For Donny!, host Donny McGuire welcomes Emmy-winning producer, director, and creative powerhouse Tim Duffy for an unfiltered conversation about the wild days at MTV Networks, the legendary stories from Spike TV, and Tim’s unexpected pivot into meditation and executive coaching.

🎙️ What’s Inside This Episode:

• The REAL stories from the MTV, Spike TV, and Nickelodeon days
• Wild casting calls, unforgettable office moments, and infamous industry parties
• How Tim and Mike Duffy built their careers and companies—and why Tim walked away from Hollywood at his peak
• The origin story of Bar Rescue with John Taffer—direct from the exec who greenlit it!
• The impact of media giants like MTV compared to today’s YouTube superstars (yes, we asked ChatGPT live!)
• Insider tales of international shoots, PlayBoy Mansion adventures, and “Switching to Channel 2” for the best on-set gossip
• How the media landscape has totally transformed (and what it means for content creators now)

PLUS:
Donny gives you the scoop on where to find exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, merch, and more—AND Tim teases what’s next in his new chapter as a meditation leader and industry change agent.

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Watch this episode and more with Go For Donny! and Switch to Channel 2 on our YouTube channel: @gofordonny
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Ready for a wild ride behind the scenes of TV, digital content, and some of the strangest productions out there? In this brand-new episode, Donny McGuire welcomes the legendary Rick Pizante—a director and producer who’s turned chaos into content for Apple, Red Bull, the NFL, and countless big-name clients. Buckle up as Donny and Rick swap hilarious, jaw-dropping set stories, from the secretive world of rehearsal.com and its robotic cameras, to dodging paparazzi with Paris Hilton, White House wrap parties, keeping DC’s Secret Service happy, and the time they almost became pioneers of vertical video content (move over, Quibi!).

Whether you’re a production junkie or just love hearing outrageous stories from Hollywood’s backlots, this is a can’t-miss episode! Rick and Donny dig deep into what really happens when the cameras stop rolling—awkward moments, near-misses, celebrity close encounters, military flashbacks, and those “should’ve-made-millions” ideas that were just ahead of their time.

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If you want the REAL stories Hollywood doesn’t want you to hear, this is your insider pass. Click play, hit subscribe, and dive in!

00:00 "Go for Donnie: Storytelling Podcast"

06:30 "Rehearsals.com: Early Music Startup"

08:06 "Untimely Business Failure, Future Success"

12:47 Accents: Quick Adaptation in Nebraska

16:20 Paparazzi Evasion for Voting Actress

18:04 Honor Guard Role at White House

20:33 D.C. Christmas Special at Museum

23:47 Post-9/11 Security Changes in Washington

28:01 Barracks, Stadium, and Changed Streets

32:28 Unclaimed Presidential Photo Opportunity

34:44 Presidents' Candid Moments

38:03 Presidential Convention Encounter Recollection

41:03 Meeting Musical Genius Nile Rogers

45:24 Passport Error Costs and Fines

48:09 "Navigating Customs and Homeland Security"

49:52 "Switch a Channel Two Preview"

52:40 "Go for Donny!"

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Go for Donny! with Mark Koesterer – NIL vs. NCAA, Sports Marketing, and Behind-the-Scenes Stories | VIDEO + AUDIO

In this special episode of Go for Donny!, host Donny McGuire chats with Mark Koesterer—sports marketing expert and a pioneer in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) space. Mark brings an inside look at Hollywood’s sports wardrobe industry, product placement in blockbuster movies, and his journey working on iconic sports films like "Moneyball" and "A League of Their Own."

We dive into the evolution of the NIL era and its impact on the NCAA, sharing first-hand stories about athlete branding, collegiate sports regulations, and real-world NIL deals. Discover what’s really happening behind the scenes as student-athletes navigate pay-for-play, boosters, collectives, and the ever-shifting landscape of college sports monetization.

But that’s not all—we go deeper into the pros, cons, and future of NIL on our after-show, “Switch to Channel 2,” where the real chatter happens. Mark and Donny discuss strategies, personal anecdotes with superstar athletes, and how universities can tap into lucrative fan engagement and content monetization.

00:00 "Switch to Channel 2 Preview"

04:26 NFL Cease and Desist Delivered

09:37 Brees' Loyalty vs. Sanchez's Flash

13:19 Athlete Brand Partnerships Challenges

14:08 Athlete Image and Vanity

20:19 Impact of NIL on College Athletes

21:27 "NIL Era: Shifting Athlete Earnings"

26:44 Learfield's Role in College Sponsorship

27:50 Maximizing Monetization in Sports Content

31:13 "Tribal Podcast & Merch Info"

Subscribe and watch the video podcast on YouTube, or listen to Go for Donny! wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to check out exclusive swag and behind-the-scenes extras at gofordonny.com!

Keywords: NIL, NCAA, Name Image Likeness, Sports Marketing, College Athletics, Athlete Branding, Mark Koesterer, Donny McGuire, College Sports, Product Placement, Pay-for-Play, Collectives, Content Monetization, Podcast, Video Podcast

Don’t forget to check out Go for Donny! Switch to Channel 2 where we get to ask our guests some more in depth questions that you the listener want answers too.
“Go for Donny!” & “Switch to Channel 2” can be found on all available podcast platforms.
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In this episode of Go For Donny!, host Donny McGuire sits down with legendary live event producer and video director George Barnes for an unforgettable journey through Hollywood, livestreams, and behind-the-scenes chaos.

Donny and George reflect on nearly a decade of creative collaboration, sharing wild tales from epic Facebook Live productions, celebrity red carpets, Baywatch’s iconic slow-mo marathon, and award-winning global projects. George reveals how he pioneered professional livestreaming — from building Facebook Studio’s first live stream to pulling off massive virtual events for major studios like Amazon and Paramount.

Get exclusive stories about working with A-list talent like Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, learning production lessons the hard way (yes, that time they should’ve laid cable!), scrambling during live broadcasts, eating tar-heated hot dogs on blue-collar jobs, blasting Lamborghinis in Miami, and surviving production mishaps overseas.

Plus, Donny and George dig into game-changing tech: AI video editing with tools like CapCut and Opus Clip, the value of Canva, and how production workflows have evolved post-pandemic. If you’re curious about the future of live streaming, producing content for YouTube and social platforms, or just want a front-row seat to the madness of show business, this episode is for you.

Key topics:

• How George Barnes got started in live event production and streaming
• Facebook Live event war stories and viral success
• Working with major celebrities and hilarious behind-the-scenes moments
• Livestreaming into movie theaters and new distribution models
• The rise of AI and remote production technology
• Production mishaps, travel tales, and lessons learned
• Advice for new industry pros and why following your dream is worth it

00:00 Switch to Channel 2 Preview

05:11 Reflecting on Celebrity Collaborations

07:09 Remote Livestream Pivot Due to COVID

11:41 "Dodge Encounter with Donnie"

15:18 Gourmet Hot Dogs vs. Tar-Cooked Memories

17:38 "Hollering at David"

20:49 Driving Cars at Their Limits

25:12 Gaining Deeper Appreciation for Podcasting

26:09 AI Streamlines Video Editing

31:17 Agent Filters New Business

35:18 Authentic Interview Approach

39:01 "Swag and Stickers Promotion"

39:28 "Chat with George: Next Steps"

Don’t miss the video version on YouTube and grab your Go For Donny swag! Ready for more? Stay tuned for "Switch to Channel 2," where Donny puts George through a lightning round of personal questions.

Subscribe and follow the show for the latest interviews, production tips, and exclusive Hollywood insight.

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