Show notes
Mark Wales is one of our favourite guests – so much so that Ben can’t remember how many times he’s been on the show (turns out this is only the second). But each time has been a great conversation, and this is certainly no exception. Mark, fresh off his momentous half-million dollar Survivor: Blood and Water victory, joins Ben and Tim to talk all things reality TV, tough luxury, fathering, books, music, Anzac Day….and conspiracy theories. A must-listen episode! 5:30 On Survivor – second time around7:00 The dangers of playing tactics on Survivor – with your wife! (or – can you leave all that stuff on set, or does some of it come home with you?!)8:55 How does Survivor compare with the SAS selection course?24:45 Mark on parenting – and on leaving his four year-old son Harry to play Survivor32:00 Kill Kapture – has Survivor and Mark’s book moved the needle on jacket sales? Includes some great whiskey discussion – and some discussion about great whiskey, including WhipperSnapper (click here for our discussion with Jimmy McKeown, Master Distiller at WhipperSnapper)39:30 Mark’s current fitness regime – and how did he prepare for Survivor – from a physical and mental perspective57:10 Ben explains more than anyone ever wanted to know about Little Bird – the song he recorded in Saddam’s toilet in Iraq www.unforgiving60.com Email us at [email protected] Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60 External Links Kill Kapture – Mark’s ‘tough luxury’ company. And home of the best leather jackets on the planet. MusicThe Externals – available on SpotifyBen Frichot - available on SpotifyBen Pronk - not available anywhere (with good reason)