Compelling & Rich: Recent Episodes
Mark McLaughlin
Two friends with a variety of hobbies and interests take a deep-dive into how they started their pastimes, with anecdotes and recommendations to help you find something new.
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to Compelling & Rich. Our sixth and final episode of Season 1 takes a very personal look at Marc's journey into Fatherhood. We hear about the highs and lows of starting a family, from the long term planning to the quick changes that are brought about by extending a family. Hopefully anyone listening can pick up some hints, tips, or at least solace, from Marc's experience.
Music by Mykhailo Hryhoriev, find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzRp6Y3xqxB85IFH7bVhNlg and https://audiojungle.net/user/my7notes/portfolio
Welcome, once again, to Compelling & Rich. Our fifth episode brings us back to the hallowed, if sinful, streets of Las Vegas, Nevada! While enjoying a beverage outside a sunny bar in Krakow, Mark tells us of the magic and wonder he experienced - taking advice and recommendations from Marc, as well as trying one or two new things for himself.
Music by Mykhailo Hryhoriev, find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzRp6Y3xqxB85IFH7bVhNlg and https://audiojungle.net/user/my7notes/portfolio
MGM Signature: https://signaturemgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en.html
New York, New York: https://newyorknewyork.mgmresorts.com/en.html
Penn & Teller: https://www.caesars.com/rio-las-vegas/shows/penn-and-teller#.XqXU-C2ZM1I
LOVE: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/beatles-love#about
Drag Brunch: https://www.vegas.com/shows/adult/senor-frogs-drag-brunch/
Vegas Old Town: https://vegasexperience.com
Welcome back to Compelling & Rich. Our fourth episode looks at Mark's six month journey into Slimming World, a structured diet plan. We find out about his struggles and successes as he changes his eating habits, adapts his dietary choices and loses weight in the process.
Music by Mykhailo Hryhoriev, find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzRp6Y3xqxB85IFH7bVhNlg and https://audiojungle.net/user/my7notes/portfolio
Slimming World website: https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk
SW friendly recipes: https://pinchofnom.com
Welcome back once again! Our third episode provides you with a tour of fabulous Las Vegas. Mark is going on holiday to visit the entertainment capital of the world, and Marc gives us a rundown of his time there four years ago. From theatre shows to coping with the heat, Marc is here to give advice and recommendations for the best way to get the most out of a city that never sleeps!
Music by Mykhailo Hryhoriev, find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzRp6Y3xqxB85IFH7bVhNlg and https://audiojungle.net/user/my7notes/portfolio
Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino (now the Park MGM) https://parkmgm.mgmresorts.com/en.html
New York, New York https://newyorknewyork.mgmresorts.com/en.html
Luxor https://luxor.mgmresorts.com/en.html
Stratosphere https://www.thestrat.com
Blue Man Group https://www.blueman.com
Cirque Du Soeleil’s Ka https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/ka
Michael Jackson Live https://mjliveshow.com
Grand Canyon https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
One of the many websites you can find out about hikes through Grand Canyon https://www.wildlandtrekking.com/grand-canyon/day-hike-tours.html
Please gamble responsibly https://www.begambleaware.org
Welcome back. Our second episode delves into Marc's love of Heavy Metal. We learn how discovering Metallica in his teenage years has led to a diverse and wide-ranging love of this popular music genre. Marc recommends albums, talks about learning to play guitar and even takes us on a journey through the various musical stylings of bands from the past fifty years.
Music by Mykhailo Hryhoriev, find more of his work at https://audiojungle.net/user/my7notes/portfolio
The Cathouse, Glasgow: https://cathouse.co.uk
Metallica: https://www.metallica.com
Metal evolution documentary: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1978940/
Iron Maiden at Rock in Rio: https://youtu.be/6Z8LObgA9iE
Mosh Pit madness: https://youtu.be/g3yIm-gXGBo
Game Over, Machine Head song about band friendships collapsing: https://open.spotify.com/track/27oqpECc2wygxRAIBCgxHa?si=KnoQbl7mSfClGlx0G8EMbA
Several song credits on Metallica's second album still include Mustaine, notably the epic instrumental The Call of Ktulu and the title track: https://open.spotify.com/album/05DePtm7oQMdL3Uzw2Jmsc?si=aPjoB-KTQEaKCRCXuOx-fQ
Echoes of Mustaine’s riffs from Ktulu can be heard in this song, which appeared on 1990’s Rust in Peace (a massive cornerstone for Megadeth): https://open.spotify.com/track/6b6uLZsoGhObYexIxnRbIb?si=FvwX3furQpSrxiyT7J7lMA
Metallica and Megadeth: song overlaps and metal therapy.: https://loudwire.com/megadeth-dave-mustaine-got-over-metallica-using-his-songs-long-time-ago/
Welcome to Compelling & Rich! Our first episode takes a look at how Mark first found an interest in the world of Musical Theatre. With years of experience both on and off the stage, we hope you pick up some hints, tips or ideas for how to get started in this energetic pastime!
Music by Mykhailo Hryhoriev, find more of his work at https://audiojungle.net/user/my7notes/portfolio
https://www.noda.org.uk - The UK's national amateur dramatics hub
http://www.theatremonkey.com - An excellent site for ticket advice and information