In this episode Dean reflects on the slowing of the season and the seasonal blues that come with it. He highlights the importance of family, giving, and showing up for others during the holidays. He shares personal updates about his 75 Hard attempt, recovery from injury, and plans for community spaces like live streams and bonus content.

The episode revisits a vivid Shadyside weight room memory from the "Top 100 Memories" list.

He wraps with word of the day—"Light"—and features two short videos about sobriety and personal growth, encouraging listeners to be present and supportive of one another throughout the wintertime.

You may want to watch this one instead of listen, there's some cool visuals! This episode starts with a quick Shadyside shout-out to everyone who stepped up to run for local office (proud of our little town), then a deep dive into the archive with a some apple notes from June 2016—proof this dream has been years in the making.

Real life keeps on real-lifing: a couple interviews fell through, Mom & Gram came up (Gram’s massive Patrick Mahomes crush lives on), and I found some perspective I needed. In a rebuild mode of sorts: hoops, bike rides, and a simple bullet-journal system—every square is data.

We get honest about “the commentary section” of my life—turning criticism into conversation and inviting it on-mic and on-pod.

Also, the debut of HITS DEEP:

Shout out to the ones who show up and encourage me!

Teasers: my new project, Top 100 Memories from High School—tonight’s preview, “The Fred Kerns Incident” (names changed for privacy).

If this pod has ever hit you in the heart, here’s your chance to help fuel it. I’m launching a small support club and community space to keep help keep the pods rolling and give back.

Support & Community

Patreon (tiers $1 / $3 / $5): → [https://www.patreon.com/c/AsDPaszItGets]

Tell me: Do you have some Shadyside memories you think should make the Top 100 next? (Names will be changed.)

Go deep… 

Shadyside can’t pick a Halloween date (😂), and that reminds me: you can’t please everyone. In this solo I get real about a weekend slip, the emotional hangover that followed, and why I’m restarting 75 Hard to realign with the man I love being.

Local love: Vote Meintel for mayor, Parr & Haswell for council, and write in Bob Dorris. No paid ads here — just respect.

75 Hard Basics: clean meals • 2 workouts (1 outside) • 1 gallon water • 10 pages • daily selfie • no alcohol.

If this helped, share it with someone sitting in that same emotional fog.

Chapters below + resources.

Resources / Verses (Word of the Day: GRACE):

Ephesians 2:8–9 • Romans 6:14 • Hebrews 4:16

00:00 Cold open: hey, I’m Dean

Dean sits down with Chris Murphy (“Limpie TV”) to talk streaming vs. YouTube, GTA 6 hype, VR/Sandbox, and how sobriety reshaped Chris’s life (and Dean’s, via 75 Hard).

Dean recounts this past weekend where a $1.75 seven-leg parlay hit, an early cash out, and his lifelong friends showing him grace—"keep the money, fix the the car" reminding him of faith, gratitude and what friendship really means.

He reflects on scripture, celebrating small-town brotherhood, intentional friendship, and how community can be the real miracle when life gets hard.

Dean Pasztor keeps it raw in this episode: a Kobe-inspired pep talk, reflections on fear and forgiveness, and the discipline of showing up through life’s struggles.

He touches on ADHD, car and financial hassles, selling a Sleep Number bed, community involvement in Shadyside, and his creative work on music and the podcast — all while urging listeners to take small reps and offer forgiveness.

Dean recounts a wild, heartfelt weekend — sneaking Patrick's ashes onto the PNC Park infield. Recounts his time with longtime friends and family, and coping with a suddenly quiet home.

In this solo, I open up about the changes, losses, and lessons shaping my life right now. The death of Charlie Kirk, celebrating my best friend Patrick in Pittsburgh, and saying goodbye to my mentee Jayden, my roommate Josh, and his dog Duke.

I do a Q&A that dives into small-town memories, high school days before technology took over, and how community used to feel — and how we can get back to that.

I also share lighter moments like writing music with my best friend, and barber in a barbershop. Looking ahead to resetting my life after this weekend, endorsing a hometown candidate for city council, and reacting to a Joe Rogan clip I saved.

This episode is raw, personal, and real. Hopefully you don't mind my rambling too much. If something here hits you, share it. Let's all make togetherness louder than division!

Dean and Jayden laugh through technical difficulties, talk Jayden’s upcoming move, and recap a jam-packed NFL opening week — from Cowboys-Eagles to Ravens-Bills — with fantasy takes, betting chatter, and lively debates.

They also discuss personal goals like fasting, training, and future plans as Jayden prepares for a fresh start living with his grandfather.

Dean Pasztor sits down with longtime friend Nick Schuetz for a candid conversation ranging from high school sports memories, and his transfer to Shadyside, to the resilience of their sports teams.

They reflect on the passing of a teammate, share how faith and community shaped their lives, and discuss personal health choices, fasting, and controversial views on COVID and vaccines.

The episode includes sports debates, fantasy football talk, and practical life lessons about friendship, discipline, and living with purpose.