As DPasz It Gets

Host Dean sits down with his former college professor Dave McLeod to reminisce about Shadyside childhoods, Pittsburgh sports fandom (including his Clemente Bridge celebration), and how an old viral clip resurfacing inspired a new podcast.

They discuss Dave’s Ohio Valley Memories channel, local businesses, mentorship, and the importance of saving everyday stories that shape a community.

Dean sits down with his 13-year-old nephew Kolton to talk baseball, football, leadership, social-media pressure, and faith. They discuss the balance of sports, school, family reconnection, and what it means to be a leader

The episode highlights Kolton's love of sports, cologne, and having fun.

Join us June 27th for the Patrick O'Donnell Memorial Golf Scramble — If you've donated, sponsored, shared, thank you; if not, there's still time to come out and show your support.

In this episode Dean gives a year-in-review: his decision to cut back on drinking and pursue discipline, the messy middle of change, and deep gratitude for the village of people who helped raise him and kept showing up.

He also shares moments of serendipity, how the podcast and gaming content intersect, (including his Fortnite creator code DPASZ), and asks listeners to share the show, join in at the scramble, and keep walking through life with an open heart to God.

Dean reflects on the life of his best friend Patrick O'Donnell, sharing memories, and the deep bond of brotherhood that Patrick created. He discusses organizing the inaugural Patrick O'Donnell Memorial Golf Tournament and how the event brings their friend group back together to celebrate his legacy.

Listeners are invited to join, support, or donate to the scramble as a way to honor Patrick, keep his name tied to something beautiful, and continue the connection he fostered among his friends and community.

Dean and JDawg sit down to discuss Jayden's return from his grandfather's, his current training arc, and his dream of joining the PBA.

This episode centers around resilience and consistency. Highlighting how Jayden pushes through setbacks, leans on support, and channels his energy into bowling, friendships, and a plan for the future.

Dean recounts a spontaneous meeting on a sunny Saturday in Tuttle Park where a new friend, Jesse, sits down on a bench and they talk openly about grief, faith, family, and resilience.

This short episode captures the power of random human connection, the healing found in faith and community, and the simple moments that reveal deep stories, hope, and the drive to keep moving forward.

Dean shares a personal bike-ride story that turned into an unexpected, meaningful encounter at a coffee shop with a young woman battling breast cancer.

Dean breaks down the newly released Epstein files, documenting alleged abuses of power, systemic failures, and the need for equal accountability—no matter how rich or connected.

He connects the global scandal to local ties in Columbus, urges transparency and survivor-first justice, and issues a moral call to action for citizens to demand truth and reform.

Dean receives a surprising, hopeful call from his little-cousin Big Sal in county jail, who has surrendered to God, and reflects on patience, recovery, and life’s changing seasons.

The episode mixes faith, practical recovery advice, and candid personal stories, plus a preview of a new song and a cold-plunge clip for levity.

Overall, it’s an honest, encouraging conversation about holding faith through uncertainty and making space for healing.

In Episode #21 Dean delivers a candid solo check-in after returning from vacation: he’s drifted from the habits that made him feel like his best self and is now wrestling with new responsibilities, seasonal low mood, and guilt-driven avoidance.

He reflects on his wild year at age 21, why legacy matters, and why the gym has become his anchor. This episode is a real-time course correction focused on repetition, consistency, and rebuilding momentum.