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The Bonfire

by TheBlaze Radio Network

A lifestyle podcast hosted by Andrew Herzog talking stories of warmth, entertainment, and celebration. Bonfire is a show reserved exclusively for culture, sports, food, travel, and entertainment. POLITICS STRICTLY BANNED. Bonfire believes a work/life balance, joyful spirit, and selfless demeanor are crucial to a life well-lived; Work hard, play harder!theblaze.com/radio

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Episodes

  1. “Ocean’s Eleven” & the Three Day Rule 3/18/17

    This week, Andrew reviews the classic heist starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, shares why you too should visit Las Vegas after his recent weekend there, discovers a strategy to help prevent overspending, & wraps up with a surprisingly deep insight from Selena Gomez!

  2. Fire Pit: A Surprisingly Deep Insight from Selena Gomez

    Talks about Selena Gomez, and how she does not like instagram, because of how addictive and obsessive it is, since see became the most viewed person on the social media website.

  3. The Great 'Innsæi' Documentary & a Cartoon Worth Watching 3/11/17

    This week, Andrew is back from a quick hiatus to share his review of a great documentary about human intuition, discuss a classic book worth a read, encourage you to watch 'Avatar: The Last Airbender', & suggest something to do on a Friday night!

  4. Fire Pit: Find Your Innsæi

    Andrew Herzog reviews the trailer from a Documentary and connects today's world with the concept of being burnt-out. He suggests finding ways to keep your life in balance, instead of spreading yourself too thin, or losing track of the important things in your life. It also covers rational thought...

  5. ‘Lady in the Water’ Review & a Terrible Documentary 2/25/17

    This week, Andrew reviewed the 2006 movie ‘Lady in the Water’, shared some thoughts on social media addiction, reviewed a terrible documentary on Netflix, & ended the show with some words of wisdom from Gandalf!

  6. Fire Pit: Are You a ‘Constant Checker’?

    Andrew Herzog explains how they world has become more and more dependent on Social Media for entertainment in the last 10 years. Social Media has consumed the lives of many, through the internet and smartphones, and has become an addiction. Herzog says that we don't need to check our phones every...

  7. Fire Pit: Scarlett Johansson Doesn't Understand Relationships

    Andrew gives his 2 cents about Scarlett Johansen's recent interview with Playboy magazine (he only subscribes for the articles, seriously), in which she says monogamy is unnatural because it's "difficult." Well you might say Andrew disagrees with that...just a bit.

  8. A Movie with a 0/5 Rating & a Restaurant Review - 2/18/17

    This week, Andrew reviews a terrible movie, comments on an upcoming movie called 'The Circle', chastises Scarlett Johansson for her marriage views, & finishes up with a restaurant review of Benihana!

  9. Fire Pit: I'm a Hardcore Treehugger You Know

    Andrew talks about his love of nature and it's impact in the world. He also talks about how architects from Europe are working in China to make buildings with "forest" inside of them.

  10. Fire Pit: Andrew and Miss Teen USA with Their Super Bowl Picks

    Andrew Herzog talks with Miss Teen USA about the Super Bowl. They cover the teams they are rooting for, and what they are expecting for the Halftime Show, as well as the National Anthem.

  11. Miss Teen USA Stops By & the ‘Happy’ Documentary Review - 2/4/17

    This week, Andrew hosts a very special guest: Miss Teen USA 2011, Danielle Doty! Together, they talk about a recent segment on Dr. Phil covering ‘wife lessons’, Andrew gives a documentary review, brings up 11 extinct species that scientists are trying to bring back to life, and they conclude with...

  12. 'Ip Man' Movie Review & The Hobbit Lifestyle - 1/28/17

    This week on the one-year anniversary of Bonfire on TheBlaze Radio Network, Andrew gives his take on the foreign kung fu film 'Ip Man', highly recommends the book 'Originals', comments on the idea of universal basic income, & finishes up with an article of his own on lifestyle!

  13. Fire Pit: Universal Basic Income

    Fire Pit: Universal Basic Income by TheBlaze Radio Network

  14. ‘Hungry for Change’ Documentary & the ‘Stash’ App Review - 1/21/17

    Andrew is back for another show, reviewing a food documentary on Netflix called ‘Hungry for Change’, suggesting the One-Percent method, reviewing a financial app, and concluding with a rant on girly drinks!

  15. Fire Pit: One Percent Per Day

    Fire Pit: One Percent Per Day by TheBlaze Radio Network

  16. Fire Pit: The Benefit Of Minimalism In Today’s Consumerist World

    Fire Pit: The Benefit Of Minimalism In Today’s Consumerist World by TheBlaze Radio Network

  17. ‘The Lost City Of Z’ & Flotation Therapy - 1/14/17

    This week, Andrew reviews a documentary on Netflix called ‘Minimalism: A Documentary about the Important Things’, shares his experience in flotation therapy, previews an upcoming movie called ‘The Lost City of Z’, and wraps up with an article explaining how to reach the top!

  18. ‘About Time’ Movie Review & ‘The Harbinger’ - 1/7/17

    Andrew is back in the new year with more Bonfire! In this episode, Andrew reviews the 2013 movie ‘About Time’, recommends the book ‘David and Goliath’ by Malcolm Gladwell, shares the final chapter in the Jared story he’s written, and concludes with some thoughts on self-checkout lanes!

  19. Fire Pit: Don’t Take Away My Self -Checkout Lane

    Fire Pit: Don’t Take Away My Self -Checkout Lane by TheBlaze Radio Network

  20. Worst Movies of 2016 & ‘Fahrenheit 451’ 12/24/16

    This week, Andrew is back from illness and tackles ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’, highly recommends the book ‘Fahrenheit 451’, covers 11 things you can’t change in your life, and concludes with the worst movies of 2016!

  21. Fire Pit: ‘Rogue One’ Is Better than ‘The Force Awakens’

    Fire Pit: ‘Rogue One’ Is Better than ‘The Force Awakens’ by TheBlaze Radio Network

  22. ‘The Mummy’ Reboot & Amazon ‘Go’ 12/10/16

    This week, Andrew shares the trailer and some thoughts about the upcoming reboot of ‘The Mummy’, rejoices in Amazon ‘Go’, gives the Bonfire Seal of Approval to another 90’s sitcom, and concludes with new information about the ‘Avatar’ sequels!

  23. Fire Pit: Thoughts On The World Of 'Avatar'

    Fire Pit: Thoughts On The World Of 'Avatar' by TheBlaze Radio Network

  24. A Thanksgiving Vacation & ‘Freshly’ Food Review 12/3/16

    This week, Andrew recommends a great movie for the Thanksgiving holiday called ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’, reminisces about his Thanksgiving vacation abroad, gives a food review of the online delivery service ‘Freshly’, & finishes with a short story of his own!

  25. Fire Pit: The Perfect Thanksgiving Movie

    Fire Pit: The Perfect Thanksgiving Movie by TheBlaze Radio Network

  26. Fire Pit: What Is Your Temperament?

    Fire Pit: What Is Your Temperament? by TheBlaze Radio Network

  27. 'The Grand Tour' TV Show Review & My Dream Vacation 11/26/16

    This Thanksgiving week, Andrew gives his review of the new Amazon series 'The Grand Tour', goes over the four temperaments of humanity, explains why the TV show 'George Lopez' is worth a watch, & concludes with his idea of a dream vacation!

  28. ‘The Grey’ Movie Review & How to Kill Procrastination 11/19/16

    This week, Andrew reveals some new information and a trailer from the upcoming movie ‘Kong: Skull Island’, finds an article that breaks down procrastination, reviews the Liam Neeson thriller ‘The Grey’, & finishes with some home improvement advice!

  29. Fire Pit: ‘Kong: Skull Island’ Is Bigger Than You Think

    Andrew discusses what he likes about the new Kong: Skull Island trailer.

  30. 'Arrival' Movie Review & Why ‘The Walking Dead’ Now Sucks 11/12/16

    This week, Andrew shares his thoughts and approval for the new movie ‘Arrival’, has some choice words for any complainers out there, explains where ‘The Walking Dead’ has gone wrong, & finds some encouraging words for us all! Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The...

  31. Fire Pit: For All You Complainers Out There

    Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The Bonfire here: bonfirethoughts.com/

  32. Man Caves & ‘Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less’ 11/5/16

    This week, Andrew covers a somewhat negative article on man caves, promotes the upcoming movie ‘Logan’, reviews the book ‘Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less’, & shares another short story he wrote! Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The Bonfire here:...

  33. Fire Pit: ‘The Frozen Elixir’

    Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The Bonfire here: bonfirethoughts.com/

  34. ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Movie Review & ‘The Five Love Languages’ 10/29/16

    This week, Andrew gives his review of the upcoming movie ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ directed by Mel Gibson, highly recommends everyone read the book ‘The Five Love Languages’ for better relationships, shares an article touting the superiority of silence in today’s noisy world, & finishes with another short...

  35. Fire Pit: ‘Into The Wasteland’

    Andrew reads a new short story. https://medium.com/@aherzog/into-the-wasteland-57ac4be2cc46#.swxkxx2gt

  36. ‘Poverty Inc.’ & the eSports Future 10/22/16

    This week, Andrew compares his movie review of ‘Deepwater Horizon’ with another review, recommends the documentary ‘Poverty Inc.’ for a little poverty re-education, shares his fascination with eSports, and suggests school days begin later in the morning! Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog &...

  37. Fire Pit: Starting School Later in the Morning

    Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The Bonfire here: bonfirethoughts.com/

  38. ‘Gladiator’ vs. ‘Braveheart’ & The Most Beautiful Documentary 10/15/16

    This week, Andrew makes his case for why the movie ‘Gladiator’ surpasses the movie ‘Braveheart’, gives a suggestion for managing a budget more easily, promotes the awesome BBC documentary ‘Planet Earth’, & concludes with another great article from Medium! Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog…

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  39. Fire Pit: The 'Oxygen Mask Principle'

    Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The Bonfire here: bonfirethoughts.com/

  40. Work-Life Balance Is a Bad Thing & 'The Power of When' Book Review 10/8/16

    This week, Andrew tackles an article that suggests a work-life balance is a bad thing, gives a book review of the power of circadian rhythms in our lives, reviews the movie ‘Click’ starring Adam Sandler, & wonders if it’s even desirable to live beyond 125 years? Follow Andrew on Twitter:...

  41. Fire Pit: 'Click' Movie Review

    Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The Bonfire here: bonfirethoughts.com/

  42. Fire Pit: These Hollywood Stars Hate Social Media

    Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The Bonfire here: bonfirethoughts.com/

  43. The Great California Adventure & A Documentary Review 10/1/16

    This week, Andrew returns from his incredible road trip across California, comments on the Hollywood stars who avoid social media like the plague, reviews the documentary 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi', & reveals something about George Clooney! Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire...

  44. Fire Pit: A Short Story

    Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The Bonfire here: bonfirethoughts.com/

  45. Marvel’s Boring Music & Anti-Social Millennials 9/24/16

    This week, Andrew found an interesting documentary on YouTube all about the boring music in Marvel’s movies, uncovered some articles depicting millennials as anti-social and lame, read an original short story of his, & teased his upcoming Californian road trip! Follow Andrew on Twitter:...

  46. 'Pursuit of Happyness' & the Netflix Empire 9/17/16

    In this episode, Andrew reminds everyone why the movie ‘Pursuit of Happyness’ is so incredible, reviews an awesome wine documentary, discusses the current state of the entertainment industry in terms of Netflix, & concludes with a stand against the common misconception he is a hipster! Follow...

  47. Fire Pit: I Am Not a Hipster

    Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The Bonfire here: bonfirethoughts.com/

  48. Apple iPhone 7 & Pipe-Carving 9/10/16

    This week, Andrew explains what’s wrong and what’s right with Apple lovers, shares his pipe-carving experience, talks about the stupid gluten-free craze, & ends the show with an honest admission.

  49. Fire Pit: An Honest Admission

    Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The Bonfire here: bonfirethoughts.com/

  50. Thoughts on ‘Taken’ & A Fan Letter 9/3/16

    This week, Andrew jumps back to an old movie with some insight, reads a fan letter, discusses why ‘October Sky’ was such a great movie, & reveals some pet peeves of his! Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrevhertzog & @officialbonfire More on The Bonfire here: bonfirethoughts.com/

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A lifestyle podcast hosted by Andrew Herzog talking stories of warmth, entertainment, and celebration. Bonfire is a show reserved exclusively for culture, sports, food, travel, and entertainment. POLITICS STRICTLY BANNED. Bonfire believes a work/life balance, joyful spirit, and selfless demeanor are crucial to a life well-lived; Work hard, play harder!theblaze.com/radio

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