Grandpa Po's Originals, the Original Half-Popped Popcorn Snack

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What if some of life’s hardest seasons also hold some of its most meaningful lessons?In Episode 159 of heCast, Mike Chis...
05/12/2026

What if some of life’s hardest seasons also hold some of its most meaningful lessons?

In Episode 159 of heCast, 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. Mark Steven Porro is an award-winning designer, writer, director, actor, and the author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode, a memoir about caring for his mother in the final years of her life.

In this episode, Mark shares what it was like to step away from the usual chase of life and fully enter the world of caregiving — navigating the emotional highs and lows, the hard moments, the absurd moments, and the surprising grace that can show up when you are present for someone you love. This episode explores the emotional reality of caring for an aging parent, the role of humor in preserving dignity, the lessons that service teaches us, and why showing up in difficult seasons can change us in ways we never expected.

In this episode, we talk about:
• Caregiving and family responsibility
• Aging and end-of-life realities
• Grief, love, and dignity
• Humor in hard seasons
• Purpose and perspective
• Showing up for the people we love
• Finding joy in the middle of difficulty

Links are in the comments section.

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers.
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers.

In honor of all mothers, the multi-award-winning "A Cup of Tea on the Commode" ebook is just $4.99 on amazon, Kobo, etc....
05/07/2026

In honor of all mothers, the multi-award-winning "A Cup of Tea on the Commode" ebook is just $4.99 on amazon, Kobo, etc. Limited time only. Act fast.

"You'll laugh out loud. You'll cry out loud. Sorry for the crying part."

The article was expected. The cover, a nice surprise. We appreciate the local love. Thank you, Kris Pepper and Ridgewood...
05/05/2026

The article was expected. The cover, a nice surprise. We appreciate the local love. Thank you, Kris Pepper and Ridgewood Magazine. Mom’s Irish eyes are smiling.

For those who haven’t read “A Cup of Tea on the Commode,” you’re missing out. You’ll laugh out loud. You’ll cry out loud (Sorry for the crying part).

In honor of all mothers this Mother's Day, the eBook is on sale May 7-13 for just $4.99 on Amazon and other online stores. Check the links in the comments.

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Now for something completely different. The passing of Chuck Norris prompted another lively visit between authors Mark S...
04/21/2026

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.

In this episode, Mark discusses working with Chuck, Tom Hanks, Ryan Reynolds, and others. Mark also shares some Hollywood stories and spills a few secrets, some of which may get him in trouble. But not to worry. They’ll have to find him somewhere in the South of France. Where? Mums the word.

Watch on Youtube, listen on Apple podcasts or on Spotify. Check the links in the comments. Enjoy!

Happy Easter! Or as we say in France "Joyeuses Pâques!"
04/03/2026

Happy Easter! Or as we say in France "Joyeuses Pâques!"

Love sometimes looks like sacrifice. Sometimes it looks like patience. And sometimes, it looks like a son who chooses to...
04/01/2026

Love sometimes looks like sacrifice. Sometimes it looks like patience. And sometimes, it looks like a son who chooses to stay. Stay tuned for the story behind the story.

To listen on Apple podcast, the link is in comments. To listen on Podbean, the link is in comments.

In this powerful episode of Backstory Sessions: Love Stories, we sit down with author Mark Steven Porro to talk about one of the most profound forms of love there is—the love of a caregiver for a parent. At age 55, Mark stepped away from his independent bachelor life to become a full-time caregiver to his 90-year-old mother, a woman who was sharp-witted, stubborn, funny, and slowly slipping into memory loss.

His memoir, A Cup of Tea on the Commode, captures the raw, real, and unexpectedly humorous moments of that journey. From frustration to tenderness, from exhaustion to grace, Mark shares what it meant to care for the woman who once cared for him—and how the experience transformed him in ways he never expected.

This episode is about devotion. About role reversal. About finding meaning in the hardest seasons. And about the quiet, enduring power of unconditional love.

Because some love stories aren’t about finding someone new… they’re about honoring the ones who were there from the very beginning.

Went in Blind but Left with InsightMark shared his story on Zach Tidwell’s “Going in Blind” podcast. Zach has his own po...
03/20/2026

Went in Blind but Left with Insight

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 su***de survivor best known for his lighthearted approach to the hard topics in life and ability to inspire others. To learn more about him, click the link in the comments.

From Zach’s show notes
Mark Steven Porro is a multi-talented creative professional who has lived a remarkably diverse life. His career began in industrial design, then moved to Hollywood, where he spent 28 years building a career as an actor, writer, and director. Mark appeared in shows like Hill Street Blues, Castaway with Tom Hanks, and even Seinfeld alongside his father. He also co-founded the Grandpa Po’s Originals snack food company with his brother to honor their father’s 1963 invention, and building into a national brand.

But his most profound achievement came when he returned to New Jersey to care for his mother during her final three and a half years, chronicled in his multi-award-winning memoir A Cup of Tea on the Commode.

To listen to the full episode, click the in the comments.

03/17/2026

Happy Valentines Day! Enjoy this teaser.

Authors News Network just released a lovely one-on-one interview with the author of “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.”A link...
03/12/2026

Authors News Network just released a lovely one-on-one interview with the author of “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.”

A link to the full transcript is in the comments. Enjoy!

One year ago, Broadway’s bright neon lights shone for “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.” Fresh off two more literary wins, t...
03/03/2026

One year ago, Broadway’s bright neon lights shone for “A Cup of Tea on the Commode.” Fresh off two more literary wins, the NYC Big Book and the Independent Press Awards, we appeared on Broadway. And though Mother Nature rained on our parade, she did not dampen our joy.

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