Bonfire Talks with Mark L. Walberg

Netflix's Temptation Island singles contestants Yamen Sanders (Mr. Yae), Natalie Cruz, Kay Carlson, and Danny Spongberg join Mark Walberg for this week's episode of BonfireTalks with Mark L. Walberg Join Mark Walberg, the host of Temptation Island, as he sits down with this season’s most notable singles Natalie, Kay, Yamen, and Danny for an in-depth discussion about their experiences on the hit Ne...

Netflix's Temptation Island contestant Grant Larsen joins Mark Walberg for this week's episode of BonfireTalks with Mark L. Walberg.   Mark opens the show by asking Grant about his transformative journey through the ups and downs of reality TV. Grant talks about his Initial struggles with public backlash and external criticism, which led him to prioritize internal peace and self-accountability. Gr...

Netflix's Temptation Island contestant Ashley Moore joins Mark Walberg for this week's episode of BonfireTalks with Mark L. Walberg.   Mark opens the show by talking to Ashley about her experience filming the show and her feelings while she was on the Island. They go on to give an update on the current relationship between Ashley and the guy she picked to leave the Island with. This leads Ashley t...

Netflix's Temptation Island contestants Brion and Shanté join Mark Walberg for this week's episode of BonfireTalks with Mark L. Walberg. Mark asks the couple how they've been doing since leaving the Island in May, and where they are currently at in their relationship. The couple addresses the difficulty they faced both on the Island and immediately after leaving. They also go on the address the im...

Mark welcomes Temptation Island season 5 contestant Sebastian Barraza and his girlfriend Jana to this week's episode of BonfireTalks. Mark asks Sebastian about his time on the island and Sebastian talks about what it's like being a contestant on the show. Sebastian goes on to not only talk about some important life lessons he learned while filming, but more importantly, what he learned afterwards....

Temptation Island will be returning with an all new season March 12th, now on Netflix! Mark sits down to talk a little bit about the upcoming season including what it’s like working with Netflix for the first time. He goes on the share some behind the scenes information like the vibe during production and especially the Bonfires. Mark and his producer also get into a little bit of Love Is Blind ta...

On this week’s episode of BonFire Talks, Mark and his producer reflection on the devastating wildfires that tore through Los Angeles. The two of them discuss the need to try and find blame and point fingers during a crises, as well as the communities who’ve banded together to help do what they can for the victims.   And follow our show on social media: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/bonfire...

On this week’s episode of BonfireTalks podcast, Mark sits down with his producer and has a lively conversation about: His daughter getting back into a professional ballet production, being a real and honest TV host, going to Boston on vacation, being of service to others on different levels, and parents becoming the student to their kids teachings. And follow our show on social media: INSTAGRAM: ...

On this week’s episode of BonFireTalks podcast, Mark talks about his experience growing up Jewish in the rural south. He goes on to compare it to Christmas time both as a kid and as an adult, including his plans for this years festivities. Before they wrap, Mark and producer Caelan also check in and see how their winter arc’s are coming along.   And follow our show on social media: INSTAGRAM:  htt...

Mark welcomes back in his friend and sort of sidekick Mark DeCarlo. The two Mark’s have a fun and lovely conversation about: Being a grandparent, the new gym etiquette, Youtube game show ideas, participating in intramural sports as an older guy, Mark’s various inventions, and Thanksgiving INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bonfiretalkspodcast YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/@BonfireTalksPodcas...

Goldie Walberg is back with Mark this week as the two break down the topics of the election, glow ups, their recent family trip to Orlando, ballet, children on their parents cell phone plans, marriage, and bat mitzvahs. For More On Goldie Walberg: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lazyballerinaclub TIKTOK:  https://www.tiktok.com/@lazyballerina WEBSITE: https://lazyballerinaclub.com/ YOUTUBE: h...

Mark’s daughter Goldie returns for another episode where the two have a lively discussion about: Mark being on Access Hollywood, being your own cheerleader, evaluating your friends, and the Netflix shows Nobody wants This and Will & Harper. For More On Goldie Walberg: INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/lazyballerinaclub TIKTOK:  https://www.tiktok.com/@lazyballerina WEBSITE: https://lazyballerinaclu...

Mark’s daughter Goldie Walberg returns to the show this week to have a lively conversation with Mark about: Their upcoming family trip to Orlando, the performative nature of the Walberg family members, starting a “winter arc”, romanticizing the small things in life, and emotional complaining.  For More On Goldie Walberg: INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/lazyballerinaclub TIKTOK:  https://www.tiktok.co...

Mark opens this week’s episode by talking about his recent birthday. He then goes on to discuss peoples authenticity and feeling the need to be performative in a social setting. After that, Mark explores the idea of instant connections, and what the circumstances need to be for one of those connections to happen. Before wrapping, Mark wonders about whether he should be engaging more in his own lif...

Mark welcomes Christian A Pierce to the show for this week’s episode of Bonfire Talks. Christian is an American actor, influencer, writer, and online content creator. First starting out on Youtube and Vine, Christian elevated his content and his audience to the point where he was given the Facebook watch show The Real Bros of Simi Valley. After 3 season, Christian and his team were able to turn hi...

On this week’s episode of Bonfire Talks, Mark invites his friend Amanda Young, who he’s known since she was a child. Mark talks to Amanda and explores her past, present, and future dating life. Amanda goes over what she’s looking for in a meaningful relationship and Mark helps her evaluate what’s most important and what can be eased up on when out on dates. Follow the show on social media here: YO...

Mark welcomes his off-and-on sidekick Mark DeCarlo back to the show for this week’s episode of Bonfire Talks. DeCarlo opens the show by talking about his upcoming trip to Chicago for the Democratic National convention. Then Mark tells DeCarlo about his trip to Las Vegas to see The Grateful Dead at the sphere with his son. After that, the guys get into a conversation about dogs and how the survival...

Marks its down for another episode with his produce to bounce around a few topics of discussion including: His keynote speeches, saying you’re going to do something and then actually doing it, the Olympics and the grace in taking a loss well, the resistance to do things that you don’t want to do but are good for you, and some new moraine routine exersizes. And follow the show on social media: INST...

On this week’s episode, Mark sits down with his producer to talk about a wide range of topics including: His upcoming trip to Las Vegas and anxiety when it comes to planning, unnecessary worry before something has happened, not needing to be right about things all the time, analyzing how his support for loved ones could be wrong, and the importance of listening first rather than jumping in to try...

On today’s crossover episode with For Crying Out Loud podcast host Lynette Carolla, Mark and Lynette get into a range of topics including: Mushrooms & marijuana, sending your kids off to college, parenting in general, and Mark talks a bit about his podcast and what he’s hoping to get out of it every week. And follow our show on social media: INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/bonfiretalkspodcast YOU...

For this week’s episode of Bonfire Talks, Mark and Caelan have an in-depth chat about resolve. After watching the Netflix docuseries Receivers while recovering from a case of e coli, Mark explores the idea of how to properly get yourself excited for whatever it is you’re doing, especially when it’s something you normally don’t want to. The ability to make any situation into a game that can be won...

In this week’s episode of Bonfire Talks, Mark talks about the struggles he’s gone through having to share the same name as a famous Hollywood actor. This leads to a continuation of the conversation from last week in which Mark has always felt the need to live up to an expectation of himself that he doesn’t always accomplish.   And follow our show on social media: INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/bonfi...

On this week’s episode of Bonfire Talks, Mark sits down with Producer Caelan to talk about what’s been on his mind lately. After spending the 4th of July weekend in San Diego with his daughter Goldie, the two bonded over a new Netflix show that brought back some uncomfortable memories.   Mark talks about highly competitive environments, like the one he was in as a child, and never getting the reco...

Kaitlin Tufts was a contestant on Temptation Island season 5. Although Kaitlin’s time on the show ended in heartbreak, it turned out to be the best thing that could have happened to her. Her experience on the show taught her a lot about herself and her self-worth. She went on to start her own fitness brand Jane Do Charleston. After devoting herself entirely to her work, she was able to find love a...

Mark welcomes a special guest, his daughter Goldie Walberg, to sit in for this week’s episode of Bonfire Talks. Goldie was a professional ballerina before she decided to leave her studio during COVID and pursue a different path. Since then, she has followed in her grandmother’s footsteps and teaches dance to future ballerinas. She also created her own lifestyle brand The Lazy Ballerina Club , whic...