Mark and Me Podcast
519 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin me, Mark, as I invite guests to talk openly and candidly about the world in which they have grown, thrived, or barely survived. From authors to actors, directors to writers, artists and musicians alike, come sit with us while we explore their own unique journey through life.
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Episode 58 - Chris LoPorto
March 11, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBCan't Swim. On this episode we speak to Chris LoPorto. Chris is the lead singer of the band Can't Swim. Can't Swim signed to Pure Noise Records in December 2015.[6] Following the signing, Can't Swim released their first EP a few months later in 2016 titled Death Deserves a Name. In February 2017, the band announced plans to release their debut studio album.The album, Fail You Again, was released on March 10, 2017 via Pure Noise Records. On October 4, 2018, the band released a new singl...
Episode 57: Tracey Morgan
March 04, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBSearching for Candy. On this episode we speak to Marks good friend/author Tracey Morgan. Tracey is an animal lover and John Candy biographer. She lives in Shrewsbury, UK, with her cats, boyfriend and two old chickens. She loves her allotment, making jam and she day dreams - a lot. Searching for Candy is available to buy now on Amazon Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 57 - Tracey Morgan
March 04, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBSearching for Candy. On this episode we speak to Marks good friend/author Tracey Morgan. Tracey is an animal lover and John Candy biographer. She lives in Shrewsbury, UK, with her cats, boyfriend and two old chickens. She loves her allotment, making jam and she day dreams - a lot. Searching for Candy is available to buy now on Amazon Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 56: Billy Mitchell
February 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBThe King of Kong. On this episode we speak to American restaurateur, businessman, and former competitive gamer, Billy Mitchell, He initially rose to fame in the 1980s when Life magazine included him in a photo spread of video game champions during the height of the golden age of arcade video games This is a world exclusive interview Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 56 - Billy Mitchell
February 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBThe King of Kong. On this episode we speak to American restaurateur, businessman, and former competitive gamer, Billy Mitchell, He initially rose to fame in the 1980s when Life magazine included him in a photo spread of video game champions during the height of the golden age of arcade video games This is a world exclusive interview Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 55: Joe Cornish
February 17, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThe Kid Who Would Be King. On this episode we speak to English comedian, television and radio presenter, film director, writer and actor, Joe Cornish Joe is known for Attack the Block , Ant-Man, The Adventures of Tintin and new movie The Kid Who Would be King Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 55 - Joe Cornish
February 17, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThe Kid Who Would Be King. On this episode we speak to English comedian, television and radio presenter, film director, writer and actor, Joe Cornish Joe is known for Attack the Block , Ant-Man, The Adventures of Tintin and new movie The Kid Who Would be King Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 54: Shauna Macdonald
February 06, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBThe Descent. On this episode we speak to the actress Shauna Macdonald known portraying Sarah in the horror film The Descent and its sequel. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 54 - Shauna Macdonald
February 06, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBThe Descent. On this episode we speak to the actress Shauna Macdonald known portraying Sarah in the horror film The Descent and its sequel. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 53 - Laura-Mary Carter
January 28, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBGet Tragic. On this episode we speak to the singer of the band Blood Red Shoes, Laura-Mary Carter. Blood Red Shoes are an alternative rock duo from Brighton, England consisting of Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell. They have released four full-length albums, Box of Secrets (2008), Fire Like This (2010), In Time to Voices(2012), and Blood Red Shoes (2014) as well as several EPs and a number of singles. Their 5th album Get Tragic is out now. Get Tragic is OUT NOW! - www.bloodredshoes.co.u...
Episode 53: Laura-Mary Carter (Blood Red Shoes)
January 28, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 32.8 MBGet Tragic. On this episode we speak to the singer of the band Blood Red Shoes, Laura-Mary Carter. Blood Red Shoes are an alternative rock duo from Brighton, England consisting of Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell. They have released four full-length albums, Box of Secrets (2008), Fire Like This (2010), In Time to Voices(2012), and Blood Red Shoes (2014) as well as several EPs and a number of singles. Their 5th album Get Tragic is out now. Get Tragic is OUT NOW! - www.bloodredsh...
Episode 52 - Will Gardner
January 20, 2019 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBAll That Divides. On this episode we speak to the singer of the band Black Peaks, Will Gardner. The band formed in 2012, initially under the name Shrine, and released a debut self-released EP Closer to the Sun in 2014. After a run of UK and European festivals and tours, the band signed to Sony for the release of their debut album Statues in 2016. The album was well received, and singles 'Glass Built Castles' and 'Saviour' brought the band support from Zane Lowe,Daniel P. Carter and dayti...
Episode 52: Will Gardner (Black Peaks)
January 20, 2019 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBAll That Divides. On this episode we speak to the singer of the band Black Peaks, Will Gardner. The band formed in 2012, initially under the name Shrine, and released a debut self-released EP Closer to the Sun in 2014. After a run of UK and European festivals and tours, the band signed to Sony for the release of their debut album Statues in 2016. The album was well received, and singles 'Glass Built Castles' and 'Saviour' brought the band support from Zane Lowe,Daniel P. Carter a...
Episode 51 - James Acaster
January 05, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBClassic Scrapes. On this episode we speak to one of the UK's finest stand up comedians James Acaster. With countless appearances on the BBC show Mock The Week and has a 2018 Netflix show entitled Repertoire, consisting of four hour-long stand-up comedy performances. He has also written a book, James Acaster's Classic Scrapes, consisting of true stories originally told on the Josh Widdicombe show on XFM Be sure to see James Acaster in 2019 on tour. Tickets and details here https://www.jam...
Episode 51: James Acaster
January 05, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBClassic Scrapes. On this episode we speak to one of the UK's finest stand up comedians James Acaster. With countless appearances on the BBC show Mock The Week and has a 2018 Netflix show entitled Repertoire, consisting of four hour-long stand-up comedy performances. He has also written a book, James Acaster's Classic Scrapes, consisting of true stories originally told on the Josh Widdicombe show on XFM Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme ...
Episode 50: Ricky Tomlinson
December 23, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBMy Arse. On this episode we speak to English actor, comedian, author and political activist Ricky Tomlinson. He is best known for his roles as Bobby Grant in Brookside, DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker, Mike Bassett in Mike Bassett: England Manager and Jim Royle in The Royle Family. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 50 - Ricky Tomlinson
December 23, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBMy Arse. On this episode we speak to English actor, comedian, author and political activist Ricky Tomlinson. He is best known for his roles as Bobby Grant in Brookside, DCI Charlie Wise in Cracker, Mike Bassett in Mike Bassett: England Manager and Jim Royle in The Royle Family. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 49 - Steven Nesbit
December 17, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBGloves Off Again. On this episode we speak to British Director Steven Nesbit. Steven has just completed directing his boxing comedy Gloves Off which stars Ricky Tomlinson, Alexei Sayle, Paul Barber, Alan Ford and Denise Van Outen. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 49: Steven Nesbit
December 17, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBGloves Off Again. On this episode we speak to British Director Steven Nesbit. Steven has just completed directing his boxing comedy Gloves Off which stars Ricky Tomlinson, Alexei Sayle, Paul Barber, Alan Ford and Denise Van Outen. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 48 - Brad Moore
December 10, 2018 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBGloves Off. On this episode we speak to British Actor Brad Moore. Brad has just completed filming his second lead role in the boxing comedy Gloves Off (which he also co-wrote) and stars alongside Ricky Tomlinson, Alexei Sayle, Paul Barber, Alan Ford and Denise Van Outen. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 48: Brad Moore
December 10, 2018 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBGloves Off. On this episode we speak to British Actor Brad Moore. Brad has just completed filming his second lead role in the boxing comedy Gloves Off (which he also co-wrote) and stars alongside Ricky Tomlinson, Alexei Sayle, Paul Barber, Alan Ford and Denise Van Outen. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 47: Episode 47 - Matt Stocks (Part Two)
December 03, 2018 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBLife in the Stocks - Part Two. On this episode we speak to Matt Stocks who hosts the podcast Life in the Stocks. We discuss Matts background in radio, working for Kerrang, life on the road and his own podcast Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 47: Matt Stocks (Part Two)
December 03, 2018 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBLife in the Stocks - Part Two. On this episode we speak to Matt Stocks who hosts the podcast Life in the Stocks. We discuss Matts background in radio, working for Kerrang, life on the road and his own podcast Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 47 - Matt Stocks (Part Two)
December 03, 2018 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBLife in the Stocks - Part Two. On this episode we speak to Matt Stocks who hosts the podcast Life in the Stocks. We discuss Matts background in radio, working for Kerrang, life on the road and his own podcast Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 46 - Matt Stocks (Part One)
December 01, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBLife in the Stocks - Part One On this episode we speak to Matt Stocks who hosts the podcast Life in the Stocks. We discuss Matts background in radio, working for Kerrang, life on the road and his own podcast Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 46: Matt Stocks (Part One)
December 01, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBLife in the Stocks - Part One On this episode we speak to Matt Stocks who hosts the podcast Life in the Stocks. We discuss Matts background in radio, working for Kerrang, life on the road and his own podcast Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 45 - Andy Cairns
November 18, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBGoing Nowhere. On this episode we speak to founding member, singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the band Therapy? Andy Cairns. We discuss the bands history and the brand new album 'Cleave'. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 45: Andy Cairns (Therapy?)
November 18, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBGoing Nowhere. On this episode we speak to founding member, singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the band Therapy? Andy Cairns. We discuss the bands history and the brand new album 'Cleave'. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 44 - Ted Geoghegan
November 09, 2018 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWe Are Still Here. On this episode we speak to Filmmaker and publicist Ted Geoghegan, Ted has been involved in the horror film genre for the past decade as a writer and producer. We discuss his debut feature We Are Still Here and recent movie Mohawk. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 44: Ted Geoghegan
November 09, 2018 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWe Are Still Here. On this episode we speak to Filmmaker and publicist Ted Geoghegan, Ted has been involved in the horror film genre for the past decade as a writer and producer. We discuss his debut feature We Are Still Here and recent movie Mohawk. Please support the Mark and Me Podcast here https://www.patreon.com/Markandme
Episode 43 - Steve Wiebe
October 11, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThe Real King of Kong. On this episode we speak to Steve Wiebe, American two-time world champion of the video game Donkey Kong, most recently holding the title from September 20, 2010 to January 10, 2011 with a high score of 1,064,500 points. Wiebe was the first person to achieve over a million points in a public game, with a score of 1,006,600 on July 4, 2004. He is one of the primary subjects of the 2007 documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Please support the Mark and Me ...
Episode 43: Steve Wiebe
October 11, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThe Real King of Kong. On this episode we speak to Steve Wiebe, American two-time world champion of the video game Donkey Kong, most recently holding the title from September 20, 2010 to January 10, 2011 with a high score of 1,064,500 points. Wiebe was the first person to achieve over a million points in a public game, with a score of 1,006,600 on July 4, 2004. He is one of the primary subjects of the 2007 documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Please support the Mark...
Episode 42: Bill Holderman & Erin Simms
September 25, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBBook Club. On this episode we speak to Director Bill Holderman and Producer/Actress Erin Simms. Bill and Erin discuss the movie “Book Club,” the Diane Keaton and Jane Fonda-starring romantic comedy that marks his directorial debut. It’s the story of four longtime friends who decide to tackle the E.L. James novel for their monthly, you guessed it, book club. Keaton and Fonda are joined by Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen, each playing a woman who is in some way inspired to chang...
Episode 42 - Bill Holderman & Erin Simms
September 25, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBBook Club. On this episode we speak to Director Bill Holderman and Producer/Actress Erin Simms. Bill and Erin discuss the movie “Book Club,” the Diane Keaton and Jane Fonda-starring romantic comedy that marks his directorial debut. It’s the story of four longtime friends who decide to tackle the E.L. James novel for their monthly, you guessed it, book club. Keaton and Fonda are joined by Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen, each playing a woman who is in some way inspired to change her li...
Episode 41 - Dustin Kensrue
September 08, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBPalms. On this episode we speak to musician and songwriter Dustin Kensrue. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in the rock band Thrice At the end of summer 2017, not long after Thrice had finished up a national tour, singer Dustin Kensrue woke up in the middle of the night and found himself fixated on the mental image of an open hand—a visual that instantly became his touchstone in the writing of Thrice’s tenth album, Palms. In the spirit of that openness, Thrice created Palms...
Episode 41: Dustin Kensrue (Thrice)
September 08, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBPalms. On this episode we speak to musician and songwriter Dustin Kensrue. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in the rock band Thrice At the end of summer 2017, not long after Thrice had finished up a national tour, singer Dustin Kensrue woke up in the middle of the night and found himself fixated on the mental image of an open hand—a visual that instantly became his touchstone in the writing of Thrice’s tenth album, Palms. In the spirit of that openness, Thrice creat...
Episode 40: Ethan Suplee
August 26, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIt's a Sailboat. On this episode we speak to n American film and television actor Ethan Suplee best known for his roles as Seth Ryan in American History X, Louie Lastik in Remember the Titans, Frankie in Boy Meets World, Randy Hickey in My Name Is Earl, Toby in The Wolf of Wall Street, Elwood in Without a Paddle, and his roles in Kevin Smith films. The first major role Suplee landed was as Willam in Mallrats, directed by Kevin Smith, alongside future My Name is Earlcostar Jason ...
Episode 40 - Ethan Suplee
August 26, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIt's a Sailboat. On this episode we speak to n American film and television actor Ethan Suplee best known for his roles as Seth Ryan in American History X, Louie Lastik in Remember the Titans, Frankie in Boy Meets World, Randy Hickey in My Name Is Earl, Toby in The Wolf of Wall Street, Elwood in Without a Paddle, and his roles in Kevin Smith films. The first major role Suplee landed was as Willam in Mallrats, directed by Kevin Smith, alongside future My Name is Earlcostar Jason Lee. He ...
Episode 39 - Dennis Lyxzén
August 12, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBNew Noise. On this episode we speak to Dennis Lyxzén the musician best known as the lead vocalist for Swedish hardcore punk band Refused. He is currently the vocalist in INVSN. Aside from Refused, he has been involved in numerous Swedish bands during his musical career, acting as vocalist, bass player, or guitar player. Since the break-up of Refused, his most notable bands have been The (International) Noise Conspiracy and Invasionen (Previously called The Lost Patrol Band). Lyxzén al...
Episode 39: Dennis Lyxzén (Refused)
August 12, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBNew Noise. On this episode we speak to Dennis Lyxzén the musician best known as the lead vocalist for Swedish hardcore punk band Refused. He is currently the vocalist in INVSN. Aside from Refused, he has been involved in numerous Swedish bands during his musical career, acting as vocalist, bass player, or guitar player. Since the break-up of Refused, his most notable bands have been The (International) Noise Conspiracy and Invasionen (Previously called The Lost Patrol Band). L...
Episode 38: Noah Jupe
July 30, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBA Quiet Place. On this episode we speak to English actor, Noah Jupe. Noah is known for starring in the television series The Night Manager, the dark comedy film Suburbicon, the drama film Wonder, and the horror film A Quiet Place. He made his feature film acting debut in 2017 with the war drama film The Man with the Iron Heart. Noah started his acting career in 2015/2016 by a little appearances in the television series Penny Dreadful and Downton Abbey. Later in 2016, he played a...
Episode 38 - Noah Jupe
July 30, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBA Quiet Place. On this episode we speak to English actor, Noah Jupe. Noah is known for starring in the television series The Night Manager, the dark comedy film Suburbicon, the drama film Wonder, and the horror film A Quiet Place. He made his feature film acting debut in 2017 with the war drama film The Man with the Iron Heart. Noah started his acting career in 2015/2016 by a little appearances in the television series Penny Dreadful and Downton Abbey. Later in 2016, he played a signifi...
Episode 37: Brian Blessed
July 20, 2018 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBGordan's Alive. On this episode we speak to English actor, writer, presenter, and comedian Brian Blessed. Boisterous British actor Brian Blessed is known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and television. A giant of a man accompanied by an eloquent wit and booming, operatic voice, Brian was born in 1936 and grew up in the mining village of Goldthorpe in South Yorkshire. His father was a miner who wanted a better life for his son; Brian lost three uncles in the pit. At ...
Episode 37 - Brian Blessed
July 20, 2018 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBGordan's Alive. On this episode we speak to English actor, writer, presenter, and comedian Brian Blessed. Boisterous British actor Brian Blessed is known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and television. A giant of a man accompanied by an eloquent wit and booming, operatic voice, Brian was born in 1936 and grew up in the mining village of Goldthorpe in South Yorkshire. His father was a miner who wanted a better life for his son; Brian lost three uncles in the pit. At a young ...
Episode 36 - Mads Mikkelsen
July 08, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBEat The Rude. On this episode we speak to Danish Actor, Mads Mikkelsen. Originally a gymnast and dancer, he began his career as an actor in 1996. He rose to fame in Denmark as Tonny the drug dealer in the first two films of the Pusher film trilogy, and in his role as the brash yet sensitive policeman, Allan Fischer, in Peter Thorsboe's Danish television series Rejseholdet (Unit One) Mikkelsen became more widely known for his role as Tristan in Jerry Bruckheimer's production King Arthur, ...
Episode 36: Mads Mikkelsen
July 08, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBEat The Rude. On this episode we speak to Danish Actor, Mads Mikkelsen. Originally a gymnast and dancer, he began his career as an actor in 1996. He rose to fame in Denmark as Tonny the drug dealer in the first two films of the Pusher film trilogy, and in his role as the brash yet sensitive policeman, Allan Fischer, in Peter Thorsboe's Danish television series Rejseholdet (Unit One) Mikkelsen became more widely known for his role as Tristan in Jerry Bruckheimer's production King ...
Episode 35: Justin Schlosberg (Hell is for Heroes)
June 23, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBI can Climb Mountains. On this episode we speak to Hell is for Heroes frontman Justin Schlosberg. Hell Is for Heroes are an English post-hardcore band from London. Founder members Will McGonagle and Joe Birch (previously of Symposium) were joined by James Findlay, Tom O'Donoghue and later Justin Schlosberg. After two independently released singles, Hell Is for Heroes released their debut album in February 2003 on EMI. The Neon Handshake was produced and recorded in Los Angeles a...
Episode 35 - Justin Schlosberg
June 23, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBI can Climb Mountains. On this episode we speak to Hell is for Heroes frontman Justin Schlosberg. Hell Is for Heroes are an English post-hardcore band from London. Founder members Will McGonagle and Joe Birch (previously of Symposium) were joined by James Findlay, Tom O'Donoghue and later Justin Schlosberg. After two independently released singles, Hell Is for Heroes released their debut album in February 2003 on EMI. The Neon Handshake was produced and recorded in Los Angeles at Sound ...
Episode 34: Dave Lory
June 01, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBLast Goodbye On this episode we talk to Dave Lory. Dave Lory has worked in entertainment for over 35 years. Starting as a drummer and tour-manager, he rose to becoming a respected artist manager, record executive, and event producer working in rock, country and rap. Apart from Jeff Buckley, Lory helped guide the careers of the Allman Brothers, Courtney Love, and Duncan Sheik. As an executive at Mercury and Artemis Records he worked with Bon Jovi, KISS, Shania Twain, Def Jam, and Wa...
Episode 34 - Dave Lory
June 01, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBLast Goodbye On this episode we talk to Dave Lory. Dave Lory has worked in entertainment for over 35 years. Starting as a drummer and tour-manager, he rose to becoming a respected artist manager, record executive, and event producer working in rock, country and rap. Apart from Jeff Buckley, Lory helped guide the careers of the Allman Brothers, Courtney Love, and Duncan Sheik. As an executive at Mercury and Artemis Records he worked with Bon Jovi, KISS, Shania Twain, Def Jam, and Warren Zev...