Ready to dive behind the scenes of reality TV, creative entrepreneurship, and the pursuit of joy? Tune in to the latest episode of Switch to Channel 2—the exclusive Go for Donny! spin-off—where Donny McGuire sits down with the inspirational Tim Duffy.

Tim Duffy is not just an award-winning producer (Ugly Brother Studios, multiple Emmy nominations, James Beard Awards), but also a mindfulness and corporate meditation leader, and now the founder behind the wellness startup Laughter Works with an X. In this lively, laugh-filled episode, Tim shares his unconventional journey from behavioral therapist to TV executive at Spike TV, to running his own production company, and finally embracing his calling as a meditation and laughter advocate helping transform corporate culture worldwide.

Donny and Tim reminisce about their MTV Networks days, trade wild industry shenanigans, and get real about switching from unscripted TV to YouTube and new media platforms. Tim gives actionable advice for creators: why “Content is king, but distribution is King Kong,” how to think about YouTube growth, overcoming rejection, the power of storytelling—and why laughter and mindfulness are the next frontiers of well-being at work.

Plus, stick around for some hilarious, offbeat questions—like what Tim's animatronic Chuck E. Cheese character would be, and which movie set he'd crash with a time machine!

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Don’t miss this deep, inspiring, and often hilarious conversation covering:

• Tim Duffy’s unique career arc from behavioral therapy to hit TV shows to meditation coach
• The founding and evolution of Ugly Brother Studios
• The launch and mission behind Laughter Works with an X (laughterworkswithanx.com)
• Candid stories from behind the scenes of MTV, Spike TV, and the reality TV world
• The future of content creation on YouTube & beyond
• Creative advice for producers, storytellers, and entrepreneurs
• The importance of perseverance: why stacking “no’s” leads to a powerful “yes”
• Unscripted antics, “guru” talk, industry insights, and so much more

00:00 "Brother Moves to L.A. Journey"

06:08 Food, Comedy, and Insightful Storytelling

07:19 Recognition for Excellence in Craft

10:26 Questioning Faith and Finding Meditation

14:12 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Personal Growth

19:20 "Producers as Global Problem Solvers"

20:50 Forward Movement in Media Industry

25:38 Unscripted Reality: Behind the Scenes

27:20 "Podcast Insights from Reality Stars"

31:52 "The Matrix and Identity Permission"

34:05 Laughter Therapy for Businesses

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Whether you’re hustling in TV, building something new, or realizing it’s time to laugh more, this episode is a must-listen for anyone fueled by creativity, hustle, and joy. #GoForDonny #SwitchToChannel2 #TimDuffy #LaughterWorks #Mindfulness #YouTubeGrowth

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