Mark’s 40th celebrations go international as we recap the Barcelona Bonanza from start to finish. Think airport “responsible” drinks, Dublin lounge dramas (book in advance, babes), and Siobhán somehow forgetting her suitcase the minute we land.

We check into the Social Hub (cheap, gorgeous, STEAMERS in the rooms) before hopping into a tacky-stunning Hummer limo with DJ Paul on the decks. Then it’s Gatsby Barcelona: fancy dress code, non-stop mini Broadway numbers, and bottles of Albariño flying.

Day two brings beach lunch at Julieta’s, “human-sized” seagulls, private tapas at Sensi (octopus PTSD included), and the greatest karaoke bar on earth… with one iconic lyrical disaster. Buckle up its a good one!

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Mark’s 40th birthday is officially underway… and the chaos is immediate. Penny’s on the (forbidden) wet food, everyone’s had “responsible” champagne (define that how you like), and Lisa and Kyra have been smuggled into the house for a surprise that spirals fast.

We attempt “40 things we love about Mark” and barely make a dent, expect hair lore, pink suits, loyalty-to-the-end (yes, hiding bodies is mentioned), gunkle chat, and the iconic two-day-in-bed Christmas tradition.

Then it’s Glow Up or Blow Up: Eurovision gets dragged, drinks get ranked (Amo Ball, Sambuca on ice, red wine trauma), Benefit nostalgia gets real, travel hot takes fly, and we finish with what we’re wearing & watching. Absolute Champagne fueled mayhem.

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From boarding school independence and big career risks to godchildren pride, not giving a f**k anymore, Marie (Mark's Granny) getting absolutely locked, and the very real adult stress of mortgages and bathrooms.

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Mark is officially f****40, and the birthday celebrations are still going strong. From the “aesthetic cake” meltdown (and somehow ending up with THREE cakes) to surprise London besties flying in, this episode is pure chaos, champagne, and committee-level planning.

We’re also deep in Barca mode: airport drinks, pottering, and trying to book a single plan with a group that can’t commit to anything.

Plus: Foundation Files is coming, Penny’s muddy feet are ruining the cream sofa, and we’re on the brink of divorce over paving the back garden vs doing the bathroom.

Glow Up or Blow Up covers Instagram’s new translation feature, fake-hook reels, performative wellness, and the state of the weather. Buckle up for another fab episode with Paul & Mark

This week on Glow Home, we’re joined by Mark’s mum, Angela Rogers. She's here on a full redemption mission after all the mentions on the pod. Expect pure Angela energy, plenty of “context”, and the kind of chat that could only happen at the kitchen table.

We get into her committee-queen reputation (including the legendary Lidl traffic saga), her latest crusade against drone deliveries in Dublin 15, and the chaos of filming an ad in the middle of an anti-drone campaign.

Plus: Glow Up or Blow Up (grey-everything houses, air fryers, screens, participation medals and red nails), Angela’s iconic beauty staples, and the wild story of finding out she was 26 weeks pregnant.

We’re back with a Hot Take catch-up, and this week we’re spilling all the tea on Lapland because everyone had questions after we went. We chat the full family trip, the Toy Show night reveal, and why booking it as a package is honestly elite — snowsuits, boots, buses, Santa’s village… military-level organisation.

There’s also toboggan drama (RIP Mark’s knee), minus 19 weather that somehow didn’t feel that bad, Northern Lights heartbreak… and why we’re officially Glowing Up Lapland.

This week on The Glow Home, we’re back and it's just us, Mark Rogers and his fabulous husband, Paul Kinsella! As we settle into this new solo format, we share our latest adventures and catch you up on everything you missed since December.

Join us as we reflect on our whirlwind Christmas, talk about Mark's upcoming 40th birthday plans, and the excitement surrounding our trip to Barcelona. We dive into the chaos of getting back into routine post-holidays and chat about everything from our January health kick to Netflix binges like "Heated Rivalry."

And of course, we can’t resist our favorite segment, "Glow Up or Blow Up," where we discuss the latest viral trends. Will we celebrate or shut them down? Tune in to find out! It’s a cozy and chaotic conversation you won’t want to miss.