Nashville Block Party

Today's guest is the creator of Whiskey Jam, host of his own Apple Radio show, and Peyton Manning's guitarist: WARD GUENTHERFor this week's episode, we have a role reversal. Ward is in the studio, and Mark is zooming in from Denver! Mark and Ward kick off the episode with some fun discussion about Whiskey Jam on the road, a country music renaissance in LA, and the type of food you used to have to eat if you got hungry while drinking on Broadway. Next, they dive deeper into Ward's increasingly popular creation, Whiskey Jam. They talk about how Whiskey Jam started, some guests that have made it big, and some of Ward's most memorable and proud moments from the last decade. The two close out the episode with some fun stories from their early days in Nashville and some recommendations for visitors coming to town!-----Presented by The Block AgencyWelcome to the Nashville Block Party! NBP is your one-stop shop for Nashville scoops, worldwide travel tips, and fun, fast-paced conversations with influencers, athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, and more. Hosted by The Block Agency founder, Mark Block, you'll gain perspectives you can't find anywhere else while adding even more destinations to your bucket list.New episodes every Tuesday on podcast platforms and YouTube!FOLLOW MARK BLOCKThe Block Agency InstagramChuy's Travel Tips InstagramFOLLOW THE PODYouTubeInstagramTikTok-----Produced by: Alex Lagos / Lagos Creative

This weeks guest was an eleven year veteran in the NHL, he was the 7th pick in the 2008 NHL draft, is terrified of commitment, and loves a boujee coffee: COLIN WILSONThe two kick off the episode by catching up and hearing about some of the new things Colin is up to, which apparently is a lot because Mark is amazed at some of the new things Colin is taking up. Next, they reminisce on the rowdy days in the Lexus Lounge at Nashville Predators games, Mark explains his lucky Preds onesie, and Colin shares the first expensive purchase he made after being drafted to the NHL. They close out the episode by talking about Colin's favorite spots to both travel and live and where he thinks he might settle down.-----Presented by The Block AgencyWelcome to the Nashville Block Party! NBP is your one-stop shop for Nashville scoops, worldwide travel tips, and fun, fast-paced conversations with influencers, athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, and more. Hosted by The Block Agency founder, Mark Block, you'll gain perspectives you can't find anywhere else while adding even more destinations to your bucket list.New episodes every Tuesday on podcast platforms and YouTube!FOLLOW MARK BLOCKThe Block Agency InstagramChuy's Travel Tips InstagramFOLLOW THE PODYouTubeInstagramTikTok-----Produced by: Alex Lagos / Lagos Creative

This weeks guest is a model, actress, travel aficionado, and the Founder of nonprofit Pageant Of Hope: Jena SimsJena is joining us from Jupiter, Florida for this week's episode! Mark and Jena kick off the episode by reminiscing about their many nights at the Tin Roof, Jena's love life with golfer Brooks Koepka, and Mark tells a story of being ditched by his dad for Ian Ziering. After that, Jena shares some details about her non-profit Pageant Of Hope, and how she was inspired to start it. Next, the two talk about their old stomping grounds and favorite spots around the Nashville of old, having a Bikini Fashion show in the middle of a restaurant, and how Jena built a house in the Bahamas. -----Presented by The Block AgencyWelcome to the Nashville Block Party! NBP is your one-stop shop for Nashville scoops, worldwide travel tips, and fun, fast-paced conversations with influencers, athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, and more. Hosted by The Block Agency founder, Mark Block, you'll gain perspectives you can't find anywhere else while adding even more destinations to your bucket list.New episodes every Tuesday on podcast platforms and YouTube!FOLLOW MARK BLOCKThe Block Agency InstagramChuy's Travel Tips InstagramFOLLOW THE PODYouTubeInstagramTikTok-----Produced by: Alex Lagos / Lagos Creative

This week on Nashville Block Party, we have a long-time friend of Mark's. He is a professional hockey player for the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4x NHL All-Star, and Super Bowl commercial star: SETH JONESMark and Seth reminisce on the early days of Seth's career when he was drafted to the Nashville Predators, the fun they used to have together off the ice, and what it was like playing in empty arenas for the 2020 season. Seth dishes his favorite bars from when he was living in Nashville, his lineup of favorite cities to play in, and he tells of his recent ventures into modeling.-----Presented by The Block AgencyWelcome to the Nashville Block Party! NBP is your one-stop shop for Nashville scoops, worldwide travel tips, and fun, fast-paced conversations with influencers, athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, and more. Hosted by The Block Agency founder, Mark Block, you'll gain perspectives you can't find anywhere else while adding even more destinations to your bucket list.New episodes every Tuesday on podcast platforms and YouTube!FOLLOW MARK BLOCKThe Block Agency InstagramChuy's Travel Tips InstagramFOLLOW THE PODYouTubeInstagramTikTok-----Produced by: Alex Lagos / Lagos Creative

This week's guest is one you will not forget. She was a WWE Diva for 6 years, she played in the Lingerie Football League for 3 years, she's a model, actress, and in the words of Mark, a complete and total badass: Danielle Moinet aka Summer RaeMark and Danielle kick off with a little catching up. They talk about all things 2020, why Danielle moved to Miami, and Mark discloses something weird about his body…. Next, Danielle goes into some detail about her career as WWE Diva. She tells of her time in wrestler school, the many dangers of being in the ring, and what inspired her to pursue her WWE career. Danielle also shares stories of moving to Chicago, her time on the road with the WWE, and how getting locked in the bathroom ended up connecting her with Kane and The Big Show for life.-----Presented by The Block AgencyWelcome to the Nashville Block Party! NBP is your one-stop shop for Nashville scoops, worldwide travel tips, and fun, fast-paced conversations with influencers, athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, and more. Hosted by The Block Agency founder, Mark Block, you'll gain perspectives you can't find anywhere else while adding even more destinations to your bucket list.New episodes every Tuesday on podcast platforms and YouTube!FOLLOW MARK BLOCKThe Block Agency InstagramChuy's Travel Tips InstagramFOLLOW THE PODYouTubeInstagramTikTok-----Produced by: Alex Lagos / Lagos Creative

This week's guest is a long-time friend of Mark's and a man with the same name. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2010, was a Pro Bowler in 2011, and is now a successful realtor in Nashville: MARC MARIANIMark and Marc have been friends for some time, and for that reason, we get some fun throwback stories in this episode, including some tales of wild nights at Tin Roof and Mark's classic bar trick, "The Houdini." The two discuss some of their favorite travel spots, their best vacations, and whether or not the double-decker bus tour is an acceptable activity when visiting a new city. To wrap up, Marc shares what it was like growing up in small-town Montana and moving to Nashville, how crazy the Nashville real estate market truly is, and Mark shares the story of a time he got hit by a Vespa in Rome.-----Presented by The Block AgencyWelcome to the Nashville Block Party! NBP is your one-stop shop for Nashville scoops, worldwide travel tips, and fun, fast-paced conversations with influencers, athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, and more. Hosted by The Block Agency founder, Mark Block, you'll gain perspectives you can't find anywhere else while adding even more destinations to your bucket list.New episodes every Tuesday on podcast platforms and YouTube!FOLLOW MARK BLOCKThe Block Agency InstagramChuy's Travel Tips InstagramFOLLOW THE PODYouTubeInstagramTikTok-----Produced by: Alex Lagos / Lagos Creative

It's Episode 001, and we are coming in HOT with a double-guest pod: stunning models and Nashville-based influencers, Shannon Ford and Taylor Monaco!Mark and the girls start off by catching up and speaking about what is new in their lives, from Taylor becoming a mom and launching her own skincare line to Shannon's wild world-traveling adventures. Then, Shannon shares a story about running into a massive movie star in Rome, Mark explains why all things are better in Miami, and Taylor entertains an intriguing conversation about breast milk. The three close things out by sharing some of their favorite Nashville bars/restaurants and relive some of their favorite memories from a time when things were simpler in the city.-----Presented by The Block AgencyWelcome to the Nashville Block Party! NBP is your one-stop shop for Nashville scoops, worldwide travel tips, and fun, fast-paced conversations with influencers, athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, and more. Hosted by The Block Agency founder, Mark Block, you'll gain perspectives you can't find anywhere else while adding even more destinations to your bucket list.New episodes every Tuesday on podcast platforms and YouTube!FOLLOW MARK BLOCKThe Block Agency InstagramChuy's Travel Tips InstagramFOLLOW THE PODYouTubeInstagramTikTok-----Produced by: Alex Lagos / Lagos Creative