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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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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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!

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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.
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