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Scandalabra22. Do Ask, Do Tell: The Irrepressible Niecy NashIn this episode, Mark breaks down barriers with friend and former host of Clean House, Niecy Nash. Actress, producer and Emmy award winner, Niecy shares her life, her wisdom and above all, her gift of transparency. From the tumultuous role as a preacher’s wife on and off screen, having sex on television while raising three kids, to ultimately winning ‘lesbian of the year’ (you heard it here), Niecy answers questions about her private life and undeniable faith in trusting her gift. Live, love and laugh with our final episode of the season.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mar...
2022-06-0355 minScandalabra21. The Future of Interior Design with Transformational CEO Randy FiserIn this episode, Mark checks in with past CEO/President of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Randy Fiser about the profound impact interior design has on humanity and the world. From launching the groundbreaking campaign DESIGN IMPACTS LIVES to spearheading the world’s first WELL and LEED Platinum headquarters in Washington, D.C., Randy remains at the forefront of making the world a better place. As current Executive Director/CEO at American Geophysical Union, this rare interview with a true global visionary is essential listening for corporate leaders, design professionals and anyone interested in implementing real world solutions into everyd...
2022-05-2055 minScandalabra20: Finding the Perfect in the Imperfect with Beloved Author Mary Kay AndrewsIn this episode, Mark gets up close and personal with New York Times bestselling author Mark Kay Andrews. A true southern gal with a deep love of yesteryear, Mary Kay shares the inspiration behind some of her most compelling book titles including her latest release The Homewreckers. Author of 30 novels and counting, this intimate chat is chock full of charm and nostalgia ideal for anyone who loves to cuddle up to a good book at the beach, deems themself an intrepid treasure hunter or cherishes the art of the flawed.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz...
2022-05-0648 minScandalabra19: Going the Extra Mile with Hospitality Influencer Jon MakhmaltchiIn this episode, Mark canvasses the travel industry with hospitality expert Jon Makhmaltchi, the founder of J.MAK Hospitality. Learn firsthand how this million miler along with his extensive network of brand ambassadors worldwide have mastered the art of style and sophistication at every turn. From the importance of a well-designed hotel to some of the biggest mistakes travelers make including how to avoid becoming a PITA, a pain in the ass customer, Jon’s no-nonsense approach will ensure that your next getaway is the trip of a lifetime. If you love design and travel, this episode is just the ticket.
2022-04-2258 minScandalabra18: Thrill of the Hunt with Parisian Decorative Arts Consultant Dora MolnarIn this episode, host Mark Brunetz liaises with Paris-based antique and design consultant Dora Molnar about her lifelong love of French antiques and modern furniture. Trained at ICART in Paris and Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London, Dora shares her invaluable process for locating fine decorative arts, tapping into her network of eccentric European dealers while navigating a flurry of mid-century fakes. Frequently reporting from The European Fine Art Fair, la Biennale des Antiquaries and Design Days Dubai, Dora’s insatiable passion for finding the proverbial needle in the haystack is as rare as the objects she procures.
2022-04-0848 minScandalabra17: Most Likely To Be Famous with the Fierce and Fabulous Trish SuhrIn this episode, host Mark Brunetz catches up with former Clean House co-host Trish Suhr about her undeniable talent of putting the southern in Southern California. From an unforgettable Yard Sale Diva audition to the ensuing five seasons that garnered her an Emmy award, Trish comes clean about the hit show that captivated viewers in over 30 countries worldwide as the #1 show on the Style Network. Irrepressibly funny and remarkably poignant, if you love leaving people better than you found them, you will love this episode.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, best known as the Emmy a...
2022-03-251h 06Scandalabra16: Straight Talk with Design Trade Business Coach Jody SeivertIn this episode, Mark chats with design industry business coach Jody Seivert about overcoming internal barriers and beliefs that prevent us from being 100% effective. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, distinguishing your blindspot and taking actions that align with your purpose are the cornerstones of her high-file work with top-tier clients. Tailored to design and sales professionals packed with life lessons, it’s a must-listen episode full of manageable takeaways.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, best known as the Emmy award-winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically ex...
2022-03-1156 minScandalabra15: The Higher the Hair the Closer to God with Hollywood Hair Guy Dean BanowetzIn this episode, Mark gets schooled on the Dean’s List of hair dos and don’ts from the incessantly effervescent Dean Banowetz. From styling Geisha wigs for Katy Perry to hair department head on American Idol, World of Dance and America’s Got Talent, Dean bobs and weaves through his signature tips and tricks revealing how this locks wizard is changing lives one head at a time.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, best known as the Emmy award-winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically examine the wo...
2022-02-1859 minScandalabra14: Eating With Your Eyes First With Acclaimed Restaurant Designer Greg BleierIf you’ve ever secured a coveted table at Bestia, Bavel or Tatsu Ramen NYC, chances are you’ve experienced the award-winning design work of Studio UNLTD. In this episode, Mark pulls up a chair with founder Greg Bleier IIDA, NCIDQ, to learn about his team’s unique approach to challenging conventions, its prolific work with world-class chefs, and why some restaurants simply don’t make the grade. For DIYers, listen in for the one design element every successful space in and out of the home demands.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, best known as the Emmy...
2022-02-0455 minScandalabra13: The 2022 Interior Design Trend Report with Home & Garden Guru Shelly GepfertIn this episode, Mark chats with the VP of Marketing for Marketplace Events, Shelly Gepfert about the 60+ home & garden shows the company produces each year in the U.S. and Canada. With a real time finger on the pulse, Shelly shares what nearly 2M annual visitors are really in search of when it comes to home renovation and how you can best prepare to tackle a new project.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, best known as the Emmy award-winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically examine...
2022-01-2155 minScandalabra12: Will The Real Matt Iseman Please Stand Up?Medical doctor? TV host? Stand-up comic? In this episode, host Mark Brunetz chats with former Clean House Go-To-Guy Matt Iseman about wearing many hats in Hollywood. Currently the co-host of NBC’s hit show American Ninja Warrior, Matt’s spirited approach to work has landed him on Lip Synch Battle as Cher and crowned him the winner of The New Celebrity Apprentice all while courageously disguising his manhood on RuPaul’s Celebrity Secret Drag Race. Untucked and refreshingly honest, what lies beneath Matt’s jack of all trades veneer may genuinely surprise you.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Bru...
2022-01-0755 minScandalabra11: Doing What's Right With What's Left with Repurposing Pioneer Rose TourjeIn this episode, Mark chats with commercial designer Rose Tourje about her career prelude developing corporate real estate projects worldwide for Warner Bros. and the life-changing moment that redefined her career. With the launch of ANEW, a non-profit committed to Surplus Stewardship, the U.S. based effort annually diverts over three million pounds of surplus from landfills, reallocating these gently worn items to 3000+ organizations in over 20 countries. For anyone with a desire to make a positive impact on the environment, Rose offers great advice on how to be a part of the solution and not the problem.Welcome...
2021-12-2457 minScandalabra10: The House That Built Me with Esteemed Architect Dean LarkinIn this episode, host Mark Brunetz chats with award-winning architect Dean Larkin, AIA, about his career start with AD100 Richard Landry and the ensuing slate of projects that built Dean Larkin Design into the powerhouse architectural firm it is today. From the classics that include the restoration of Lionsgate, a 24,000 sq. ft. Bel Air home valued at $65M to the iconic Bluejay residence with stunning panoramic views of Los Angeles, Dean shares his signature process, inspiration and advice for homeowners and establishing architects.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, the Emmy award-winning co-host of Clean House...
2021-12-1057 minScandalabra9: What Not to Wear With Stylist to the Stars Suzi GrgurichKicking off season 2, Mark chats with sought after fashion stylist and NBA Summer League lifestyle reporter Suzi Grgurich about life off the runway, NBA players in tartan kilts and how fashion collides with interior design. From athleisure wear to maximalism, learn first-hand how to define your personal style from one of Hollywood’s finest.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, the Emmy award winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically examine the world of interior design. Curious, skeptical, and equally hospitable, Mark pulls back the curtain on his hi...
2021-11-2659 minScandalabraSeason One: The Most Outrageous MomentsIn this special bonus episode, Mark chats with the team that helped bring Scandalabra to the life, creative Sam Del Mar and producer Wyatt Lanford. Together, they reveal the most shocking moments from the first season. The inside look includes a sneak peek into the season 2 line-up which drops mid-November.
Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, the Emmy award winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically examine the world of interior design. Curious, skeptical, and equally hospitable, Mark pulls back the curtain on his high profile design...
2021-10-2946 minScandalabra8: How to Pick the Perfect Color Palette with Designer Mark BrunetzFirst in an ongoing series, Mark Brunetz reveals his time-tested technique for choosing the perfect color palette for every space in your home. Debunking color trends, popular advice from design experts and industry expectations, Mark speaks candidly with podcast producer Wyatt Lanford about the way he successfully helped 100s of families across America quickly hone in on their personal style. Packed with simple yet effective takeaways, it’s a game changer for every DIYer and design enthusiast.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, the Emmy award winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is...
2021-10-081h 01Scandalabra7: The Big O with Architectural Design Guru Linda KoopersmithIn this episode, host Mark Brunetz chats with former Clean House co-host Linda Koopersmith. With A-list clients Khloe Kardashian, Sophia Vergara and Serena Williams, the organizing visionary reveals secret tips for all DIYers while setting the record straight on the Marie Kondo plagiarism controversy once and for all.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, the Emmy award winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically examine the world of interior design. Curious, skeptical, and equally hospitable, Mark pulls back the curtain on his high profile design career to t...
2021-09-2459 minScandalabra6: The Truth About Real Wood Floors with CEO and Activist Sam CobbIn this episode, host Mark Brunetz gets underfoot with Sam Cobb at Real Wood Floors, a Missouri based company that sells over 30 million sq. ft. of hardwood flooring per year. Featured in The New York Times, Sam dispenses key advice for home renovators while sending out a clear call to action to other successful business owners.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, the Emmy award winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically examine the world of interior design. Curious, skeptical, and equally hospitable, Mark pulls back the curtain...
2021-09-1042 minScandalabra5: The Unspoken Dirt on the Red Carpet with Vogue Magazine’s Brigid WalshIn this episode, host Mark Brunetz chats with Brigid Walsh former executive director at Vogue about life on the red carpet, the potential demise of the Met Gala and how she ultimately bought the farm in Upstate New York.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, the Emmy award winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically examine the world of interior design. Curious, skeptical, and equally hospitable, Mark pulls back the curtain on his high profile design career to talk about America's obsession with home decor and the pric...
2021-08-271h 01Scandalabra4: Crash or Boom? Today's Real Estate Market with Top Agent Tom DavilaIn this episode, host Mark Brunetz chats with real estate agent Tom Davila about the extreme hyperactivity in today's market, what celebrity clients do to protect their privacy at home and which real estate television shows are misleading the public.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, the Emmy award winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically examine the world of interior design. Curious, skeptical, and equally hospitable, Mark pulls back the curtain on his high profile design career to talk about America's obsession with home decor and...
2021-08-1356 minScandalabra3: Greed, Legacy and The Death of Journalism with Columnist & Author Marni JamesonIn this episode, host Mark Brunetz talks with author and syndicated home and lifestyle columnist, Marni Jameson, about how the lack of estate planning can destroy a family. Poignant and refreshingly honest, learn what to do with everything you own to leave the legacy you want regardless of your financial situation.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, the Emmy award winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically examine the world of interior design. Curious, skeptical, and equally hospitable, Mark pulls back the curtain on his high profile desi...
2021-07-3042 minScandalabra2: The Dangers of Idolizing TV Designers With Angelo SurmelisIn this episode, host Mark Brunetz chats with fellow HGTV star Angelo Surmelis about the pitfalls of emulating TV design experts and following home decor trends. Fresh and uncensored, they reveal the ultimate measure of whether or not a designed room really works.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, the Emmy award winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically examine the world of interior design. Curious, skeptical, and equally hospitable, Mark pulls back the curtain on his high profile design career to talk about America's obsession with...
2021-07-1645 minScandalabra1: The Desecration of Design with Jaime RummerfieldIn this premiere episode, host Mark Brunetz chats with world renowned designer Jaime Rummerfield of Woodson & Rummerfield’s House of Design in Los Angeles. Candid and unplugged, they reminisce about their start as television design personalities and the imminent downfall of design and architecture as consumers know it today.Welcome to Scandalabra. Hosted by Mark Brunetz, the Emmy award winning co-host of Clean House on the Style Network, Scandalabra is the first podcast to critically examine the world of interior design. Curious, skeptical, and equally hospitable, Mark pulls back the curtain on his high profile design career to...
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