Today is my 72nd birthday, so I’ve got a few years on the RG. Been meaning to write this for some time, so this time of year may not be the best. However, for an overseas vacation idea please consider a European river cruise. There are lots to choose from, but I suggest AmaWaterways or Viking. Ama’ offers bicycle tours at most stops which are a great way to see more sites than the walking tours and you get more exercise. There are only around 150 guests on a river cruise, dress is casual, the shipboard atmosphere is great, plus no wave action at all.
Mark I’m glad you changed your shows format. Some of the interviews were good and some just ok. The one with Danny has been the best so far. The Adam Nimoy one was good but he seemed a little pissy at times. I think he could tell that you didn’t read his book before the interview. I love hearing you every week again but in my opinion you need someone to play off like Brian, Lynda, Andy or Gina. Again just my opinion
Hi RG (and Lynda)! I’m in Las Vegas, and it’s been a night, so forgive me if I slur my words here and there. I’m going to go down memory lane.
So… I’m a meeting planner. And back yonder, I think when Katie turned 21, you came up to Vegas with the family and stayed at The Bellagio. Back then, I was a meeting planner for a plastic surgery society and we were hosting a facial plastic reconstruction meeting. (Imagine your handsome RG head on a banquet table, visqueen pulled across the floor below, and plastic surgery residents performing untold procedures on your brows, chin, nose and forehead…classic rock playing…. here’s where I start to digress..)
Anyway, I’m a devout listener at the altar of the Radio God. Imagine my surprise when I listen to Mark tell the story of sitting at a corner bar at the Bellagio, smoking a cee-gar, watching the flotsam and jetsam of Vegas gamblers from one eye while listening to the tales of plastic surgeons from the other ear. (I swear I must have walked past you a few times.) You were either amazed or dumbfounded at the conversations…I can’t quite remember. It was the closest I got to my 15 minutes of fame with the RG.
Fast forward about 10-11 years or so.. and I’m back tonight at the Bellagio remembering the show and your wit!
I also remember a birthday mention a few years after, and you butchered my last name into the word “Skankasaurus” or something similar. I’ve never been prouder.
Mark, over the years I know you’ve heard a zillion times from as many people about how much you’ve touched their lives, brought a smile or a tear, and sometimes both simultaneously, to their heart. But truly, Mark, does it ever get old? You and your storytelling, unique laugh and generous spirit never gets old with me or your listeners.
Mark and Brian and Mark and Lynda may have cruised into the sunset, yet your voice and laugh are kindred sounds that echo effortlessly into my heart and soul. It’s a true blessing! My thanks for continuing your podcast so us listeners can continue the friendship we have with you.
Hi Mark,
You mentioned that Lynda forgot her Costco card causing you both to have to stand in the Membership line for clearance to get in. Lynda can download the Costco App to her phone and access a digital copy of her membership card to use for entry at Costco eliminating any concerns about a forgotten membership card or having to wait in the Membership line.
Great show. Hiring Adam Nimoy talk about his dad was cool. I know how that is, My dad was a Terrible father and husband but the people he met that he was great. We became friends later. I’m glad you are back to a Weekly show. Love you all talk to you later💖💖
Just got done listening to today’s podcast. When a person makes an amends, it doesn’t mean to apologize it means to change. It is done to clean our side of the street. We are not to discuss their faults. A 12 step program is to change our thinking since we have made so many mistakes
Glad to hear that the new show is going to mostly weekly. Based on your instructions relayed via the state of the podcast, on how to find all your old shows; I went to the archives #s 1&2. Sadly the Way Back Machine Internet Archive only has shows released and saved up thru about June 2015. Nothing newer. Doing some searching on my own, I found the archive for some episodes of the Adventures of Mark and Brian , plus your show about Cool Stories in Music.
But have yet to find Daddy/ Daughters or more recent episodes of M&L podcast from 2016-2023.
Cheers Tom
I was walking and listening to the State of the Podcast and cheered that you are going back to weekly. I got some shocked and odd looks! I just said that I just received Great News! they all smiled…
It is so compelling when a person of interest speaks about the difficulties, challenges that they are facing or have faced. Almost always, the result for that person was a freeing, a weight lifted, a response from others that is or was beneficial. It strikes true in comedy as well. Those that bare their sole, are the most likely to be successful in capturing their audience.
With that said, I don’t have it within myself to expose that part of me. Just thinking about it makes me well up.
I would love to see you explore this human frailty with guests that are knowledgeable in this field. Your candor with your guests is triggering and I’m sure we would all benefit from the conversation.
All the best,
Devin
Oh my gosh I’m so glad to hear you are going to continue doing the podcast! I would probably listen to anything you put out there. Have been listening since the very beginning of you and Brian.
Maybe Lynda could be a special guest sometimes. I miss her 😁❤️
David Hill says
Hopefully everything is well at both of your homes. It’s been a hell of a summer.
Wild Bill Kurtz says
Hi Mark & Lynda,
Today is my 72nd birthday, so I’ve got a few years on the RG. Been meaning to write this for some time, so this time of year may not be the best. However, for an overseas vacation idea please consider a European river cruise. There are lots to choose from, but I suggest AmaWaterways or Viking. Ama’ offers bicycle tours at most stops which are a great way to see more sites than the walking tours and you get more exercise. There are only around 150 guests on a river cruise, dress is casual, the shipboard atmosphere is great, plus no wave action at all.
Richard says
Mark I’m glad you changed your shows format. Some of the interviews were good and some just ok. The one with Danny has been the best so far. The Adam Nimoy one was good but he seemed a little pissy at times. I think he could tell that you didn’t read his book before the interview. I love hearing you every week again but in my opinion you need someone to play off like Brian, Lynda, Andy or Gina. Again just my opinion
Luanna says
Hi RG (and Lynda)! I’m in Las Vegas, and it’s been a night, so forgive me if I slur my words here and there. I’m going to go down memory lane.
So… I’m a meeting planner. And back yonder, I think when Katie turned 21, you came up to Vegas with the family and stayed at The Bellagio. Back then, I was a meeting planner for a plastic surgery society and we were hosting a facial plastic reconstruction meeting. (Imagine your handsome RG head on a banquet table, visqueen pulled across the floor below, and plastic surgery residents performing untold procedures on your brows, chin, nose and forehead…classic rock playing…. here’s where I start to digress..)
Anyway, I’m a devout listener at the altar of the Radio God. Imagine my surprise when I listen to Mark tell the story of sitting at a corner bar at the Bellagio, smoking a cee-gar, watching the flotsam and jetsam of Vegas gamblers from one eye while listening to the tales of plastic surgeons from the other ear. (I swear I must have walked past you a few times.) You were either amazed or dumbfounded at the conversations…I can’t quite remember. It was the closest I got to my 15 minutes of fame with the RG.
Fast forward about 10-11 years or so.. and I’m back tonight at the Bellagio remembering the show and your wit!
I also remember a birthday mention a few years after, and you butchered my last name into the word “Skankasaurus” or something similar. I’ve never been prouder.
Mark, over the years I know you’ve heard a zillion times from as many people about how much you’ve touched their lives, brought a smile or a tear, and sometimes both simultaneously, to their heart. But truly, Mark, does it ever get old? You and your storytelling, unique laugh and generous spirit never gets old with me or your listeners.
Mark and Brian and Mark and Lynda may have cruised into the sunset, yet your voice and laugh are kindred sounds that echo effortlessly into my heart and soul. It’s a true blessing! My thanks for continuing your podcast so us listeners can continue the friendship we have with you.
Listener Rachel says
Hi Mark,
You mentioned that Lynda forgot her Costco card causing you both to have to stand in the Membership line for clearance to get in. Lynda can download the Costco App to her phone and access a digital copy of her membership card to use for entry at Costco eliminating any concerns about a forgotten membership card or having to wait in the Membership line.
Christopher Lodter says
Mark, Thank you very much for the birthday shout out with the trombone! Made my day. 69 years old ain’t that bad. 😆
mark says
Youre welcome
Jason Smith says
Ran into an old friend of yours, Bob….Elvis Bob that is. He looks almost as old as you do, but much like you is still kickin’ ass.
If you care to know more, message me.
J.
Kathy Flores says
Hi Mark love your show. I was wondering if you could add a weekly football recap and tell us your thoughts. Thanks 🏈
William Childers says
What was the name of the TikTok you played the Savage Garden duet from
Marty says
Great show. Hiring Adam Nimoy talk about his dad was cool. I know how that is, My dad was a Terrible father and husband but the people he met that he was great. We became friends later. I’m glad you are back to a Weekly show. Love you all talk to you later💖💖
John sandoval says
Just got done listening to today’s podcast. When a person makes an amends, it doesn’t mean to apologize it means to change. It is done to clean our side of the street. We are not to discuss their faults. A 12 step program is to change our thinking since we have made so many mistakes
Tom says
Glad to hear that the new show is going to mostly weekly. Based on your instructions relayed via the state of the podcast, on how to find all your old shows; I went to the archives #s 1&2. Sadly the Way Back Machine Internet Archive only has shows released and saved up thru about June 2015. Nothing newer. Doing some searching on my own, I found the archive for some episodes of the Adventures of Mark and Brian , plus your show about Cool Stories in Music.
But have yet to find Daddy/ Daughters or more recent episodes of M&L podcast from 2016-2023.
Cheers Tom
Craig W Van Ness says
I was walking and listening to the State of the Podcast and cheered that you are going back to weekly. I got some shocked and odd looks! I just said that I just received Great News! they all smiled…
Devin Dwyer says
It is so compelling when a person of interest speaks about the difficulties, challenges that they are facing or have faced. Almost always, the result for that person was a freeing, a weight lifted, a response from others that is or was beneficial. It strikes true in comedy as well. Those that bare their sole, are the most likely to be successful in capturing their audience.
With that said, I don’t have it within myself to expose that part of me. Just thinking about it makes me well up.
I would love to see you explore this human frailty with guests that are knowledgeable in this field. Your candor with your guests is triggering and I’m sure we would all benefit from the conversation.
All the best,
Devin
Lea says
Oh my gosh I’m so glad to hear you are going to continue doing the podcast! I would probably listen to anything you put out there. Have been listening since the very beginning of you and Brian.
Maybe Lynda could be a special guest sometimes. I miss her 😁❤️