Go for Donny! with Adam Wilkenfeld | Season 2

Welcome to Season 2 of Go for Donny! 🚦 Hosted by Donny McGuire, this episode brings you an exclusive sit-down with renowned producer and entrepreneur Adam Wilkenfeld! 🎬 🎙️ Dive deep into Adam’s fascinating journey from his days at CNN, working in journalism and documentaries, to creating some of reality TV's most unforgettable moments. Hear insane behind-the-scenes tales—like wild ride-alongs, crazy on-set pranks, and jaw-dropping stories about cast and crew—PLUS the most memorable moments from the documentary and entertainment world. 🔎 Learn the truth about reality TV, what REALLY happens on shows like Naked and Afraid, and all the chaos that goes into making must-watch TV. Adam even spills on the birth of showrelly.com—his new platform for aspiring creators to pitch their fresh unscripted show ideas straight to top producers! 👀 Don’t miss this fun, unfiltered, and uncensored conversation, packed with practical advice, laugh-out-loud anecdotes, and killer industry insights you won’t find anywhere else. 00:00 Career shift from journalism to TV 03:31 Working with Linda Tripp 06:25 Military ceremonies in cold weather 12:19 Early CNN career opportunities 14:11 Early career broadcast blunders 18:36 Recounting fun Top Gear moments 20:44 No excuses in journalism 23:34 Police ride along story 27:52 Presenting to Jeff Bezos 30:57 Evolving film and content strategies 35:01 Reality TV casting secrets 37:47 Staying at the town's hotel 41:53 Recording at actor's Malibu house 44:59 Dealing with hungover crew 45:36 Dealing with difficult personalities 49:50 Following survival in the wilderness 52:44 Surviving in challenging conditions 🚨 Season 2 of Go for Donny! is HERE — along with Season 2 of Switch to Channel 2! Catch exclusive content, extended interviews, and bonus gossip on our second channel right here on YouTube at @gofordonny 📺 👉 Subscribe for more celebrity interviews, TV production secrets, and reality TV deep-dives every week! 👍 Smash that LIKE button if you love wild film stories and industry gossip! 🔔 Hit the BELL so you never miss an episode of Go for Donny! or Switch to Channel 2! #GoForDonny #AdamWilkenfeld #RealityTV #Showrelly #BehindTheScenes #Podcast #Season2 #SwitchToChannel2 #TVProduction #MakingTV #CNN #PodcastInterview #PodcastLife #TVProduction #FilmCrewStories #EntertainmentInsider #YouTubePodcasts For sponsorships, brand deals and collabs send me an email @[email protected] | [email protected]