Podcasts

Mike Chisholm sits down with Mark Steven Porro for an honest, heartfelt, and unexpectedly funny conversation about caregiving, aging, family, grief, dignity, and finding joy in hard seasons. Click here to listen.

Now for something completely different. The passing of Chuck Norris prompted another lively visit between authors Mark Steven Porro and John Daly. This is their third podcast together. The first two were a lot of fun, but let’s see if the third time is indeed the charm. Click here to listen.

Mark shares the raw, unfiltered reality of stepping into the role of caregiver with no experience outside of a sense of humor. Click here to listen.

Mark shared his story on Zach Tidwell’s “Going in Blind” podcast. Zach has his own powerful story. He is a completely-blind Marine Corps veteran and suicide survivor best known for his lighthearted approach to the hard topics in life and ability to inspire others.
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In this episode of “The Unfiltered by G’Ade,” he shares how this mindset, “Finding Joy in the Hard Places,” helped him navigate emotional tension, exhaustion, and difficult moments while caring for his mother. 
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Let’s Think About “A Cup of Tea on the Commode” With Special Guest Mark Steven Porro Mark shares his thoughts on a cup of tea on the commode, reminding people to show love and compassion to those they care about. Click here to listen.

What does it truly mean to show up for someone you love? In this profoundly moving and surprisingly funny episode, we sit down with Mark Steven Porro—actor, designer, and award-winning author—to discuss his journey from the Hollywood hills to taking care of his 89-year-old mother. Click here to listen.

What happens when you trade bachelor life for caregiving? Mark Steven Porro, author of the award-winning memoir “A Cup of Tea on the Commode,” shares his unforgettable journey caring for his ninety-year-old mother. Click to listen.

From chasing dreams to caring for family… Mark shows us what it really means to serve with heart, stand in compassion, and turn the messiest moments into miracles. Get ready — this conversation will move you, stretch you, and remind you that love is the greatest role we’ll ever play.” Click to watch.

Mark joins Hafa & David to talk about the funny, awkward, and downright absurd side of caregiving. From serving tea in the most unusual places, to turning everyday struggles into heartfelt comedy, Mark proves that even the toughest chapters of life come with punchlines. Click to listen.

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy welcomes guest Mark Steven Porro, author of “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.” Mark shares his deeply personal and unexpectedly humorous experiences as a caregiver for his aging mother. Click to listen.

Mark walks us through taking care of his mother in her last days, the slow death he grieved along the way, and his humor he brought to the story. Click here to listen.

This episode is equal parts heart, humor, and hope. Mark Steven Porro shares with host Shawn Perry the hilariously honest story of caring for his mom in “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.” Click here to listen.

What happens when an actor, designer, and entrepreneur becomes a devoted caregiver to his aging mother? Mark Steven Porro shares with Kim Sorrelle the often hilarious, and deeply touching story of how he turned his mother’s final years into a time of dignity, laughter, and love.
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