Every Day's a Train Wreck

What do fake friends, missing legs, and tiger dens have in common? Oh honey—everything if you're John Reinke. You might know him from Tiger King, but let’s be clear: Netflix barely scratched the surface.

In this episode, Marley sits down with the former zoo manager of Joe Exotic’s big cat circus—aka the guy who held the whole damn place together while the rest of them were burning it down. From animal attacks to media betrayals...

What do federal prison calls, Fox News pitches, and wild animal sanctuaries have in common? That’s right, it’s Joe Freaking Exotic. And if you thought you knew the whole story—buckle up, babe, because this one goes off the rails.

In this jaw-dropping episode, Marley dials into federal prison to talk to the Tiger King himself. The memes didn’t cover any of this. We're talking betrayal, blackmail, and behind-the-scenes bombshells...

What do podcast flops, celebrity clickbait, and AI-powered inboxes have in common? If you’re thinking about launching a podcast—or you’re six episodes in and questioning your life choices—this episode is your must-hear manifesto. Marley sits down with Mission Matters' podcast kingpin Matt Cook to unpack what actually builds a successful show (hint: it’s not “just go viral”).

From his unfiltered golf podcast to producing hundred...

What do burning chairs, cheating spouses, and your boss’s bad vibes have in common? According to dream analyst and metaphor whisperer Layne Dalfen—everything. In this mind-bending, metaphor-rich episode, Marley dives into the dream world with the woman OprahDaily calls “The Dream Catcher.” From recurring nightmares to emotional plot twists, Layne breaks down how your subconscious is basically your unpaid life coach (and why ignorin...

What do locked knees, 100-pound dogs, and volunteer cleaning squads have in common? Welcome to the wild world of burnout with Patrice Bonfiglio—Wall Street powerhouse, podcast host, and burnout truth-teller. As President of Sarissa Capital Management and founder of Bonfiglio Media, Patrice brings both boardroom fire and deeply personal insight to the table. She’s the voice behind The Burnout Club, where high-achievers get real abou...

What do restraining orders, time-tracking, and freak-offs have in common? You’ll find out in this rollercoaster ride of an episode with family law pro (and undercover savage) Donald Schweitzer. From courtroom chaos to client freakouts, Don and Marley dish the real tea on breakups, boundaries, billing—and why the most dangerous time in a relationship might be after it ends. Plus, Marley gets real about why tracking your time is the ...

Buckle up, wreck-lovers—today the Train Wreck Express rockets straight into the cosmos! 🚂💫 Your conductress Marley Majcher is back with fan-favorite astrologer Ashley McFarland to break down the BIG sky drama you’ve been feeling in your bones: Uranus crashing into Gemini, Jupiter living its best life in Cancer, and a fiery Sagittarius full moon turning emotions up to 11.

We unpack:

• Why chaos is in the astro-forecast—Uranus (a.k...

What do you get when a former financial advisor records 1,500 podcast episodes and says yes to a book idea that snowballed into a media movement? You get Adam Torres, co-founder of Mission Matters—and one of the hardest-working voices in business.

In this episode, Marley sits down with Adam to talk about how he went from managing money to managing media, why consistency is the real algorithm, and what it takes to build a brand that ...

You know you need a personal brand—but what if you’re aiming higher? 👀 In this powerhouse convo, Marley flips the mic on Mission Matters co-founder Chirag Sagar to talk about thought leadership, the rise of platform-driven authority, and why “just showing up online” isn’t enough anymore.

Inside the episode:

• What separates a personal brand from a real-deal thought leader (and how to be one)
• Why your message needs to be crystal cle...

We’re popping metaphorical champagne because Every Day is a Trainwreck just turned six months old—and Marley’s throwing down party-planning gold in this solo celebration episode. If you’ve ever wondered how to plan a fabulous event without losing your mind (or your shirt), this one’s basically a free masterclass.

Inside the episode:

• The 3 stages of event planning (and why your “pre” game matters most)
• Why your invitation might be ...

If you’ve ever wondered when to cut your hair, manifest your dreams, or salt-bathe your stress away—this episode is basically your lunar playbook. Marley welcomes back the enchanting Viola Murrone for a magical (and hilarious) deep dive into what the moon phases really mean for your beauty, business, and energy.

Inside the episode:

• What to do during a full moon (and what NOT to do after sunset)
• The exact bath ritual to detox your ...

What do side hustles, faith, and a $5,000 loan from your dad have to do with multimillion-dollar exits? EVERYTHING—if you’re Brett Swarts. In this powerful episode, Marley sits down with the capital gains guru himself to unpack the real, unfiltered journey behind his success.

Inside the episode:

• What really happened when the 2008 crash hit—and how Brett survived with a newborn and zero cash
• The secret shift from waiting tables to ...

We’re calling it now: This episode will be the thing you don’t put off. 💥 Marley welcomes productivity expert and author Robin J. Emdon—the man behind the trademarked term GetResultsology®—for a witty, wildly insightful convo about procrastination, perfectionism, and how your brain is sneakily hijacking your to-do list.

Inside the episode:

• 🧠 Why your brain defaults to Netflix instead of that deadline
• 🎯 The science of focus (and...

She’s back—across the pond and totally unfiltered. Former royal reporter and real-life Prince William ride-along, Ellen Manning joins Marley for another fabulous dose of transatlantic truth bombs.

Inside this delicious episode:

• 💂 Ellen’s secret trip to Afghanistan with Prince William (yes, really)
• 🎤 Royal reporting etiquette 101: Why you don’t selfie with Will
• 🍓 Megan Markle’s jam drama: Who knew fruit spread could be so controv...

What really happens behind the scenes of your favorite morning news show? In this episode, Marley chats with robe-wearing, celebrity-wrangling, TV wizard Phil Berman—aka the man who makes it happen at KCAL in Los Angeles.

They dish on:

• The hilarious story of how a Whitney Houston segment launched his LA career 🎤
• What guest bookers really want in a pitch (hint: don’t call!)
• Why being nervous might make you a better guest
• How to brea...

In this episode of Every Day’s a Train Wreck, Marley brings back PR powerhouse Diane White to spill all the tea on how to turn pop culture moments into business gold—even if your audience couldn’t care less about White Lotus (blasphemy, but okay). Whether you're a cupcake queen, closet stylist, or trying to market your winery to Gen Z, Diane dishes out creative, practical ways to riff off the moment and stay wildly relevant.

Success isn’t a straight line, and no one knows this better than Jennifer Dawn, founder of Jennifer Dawn Coaching and seasoned business strategist. Starting her first company at just 23, Jennifer has navigated the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship, scaling multiple ventures, leading in high-stakes corporate roles, and weathering betrayals that nearly broke her.

In this episode, Jennifer dives into her journey of buildi...

You think you’ve met a smooth-talking con artist? Think again. This guy makes Hollywood scammers look like amateurs. Marley sits down with private investigator Nils B. Grevillius and filmmaker Joe Cornet to unravel the wild, jaw-dropping saga of “BH”—the Pasadena fraudster who scammed millions, manipulated his way into high society, and even posed as an undercover Navy SEAL.

From mortgage fraud and fake White House connect...

Meghan Markle is back on Netflix “With Love, Meghan” , and so is the internet’s favorite pastime—tearing her apart. But is all the outrage about the show itself, or is this just another excuse to drag the Duchess?

Daily Mail journalist Ellen Manning joins Marley to break down the spectacle surrounding "With Love, Meghan" —from the recipes (is salt-baked fish the next big thing or just another overhyped trend?) to the curat...