Back in the studio — eggnog poured, mic hot, and zero filters on.

Tonight, we’re talking about what it really means to keep showing up — for your family, your work, and yourself.

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November is Men’s Health Month — and this one’s for every guy who’s been carrying more than he lets on.

This episode dives into what it really means to take care of yourself — physically, mentally, and emotionally. From hitting the gym and eating better, to checking in on your brothers and dropping the ego long enough to actually get that check-up done.

Because being a man isn’t about ignoring the pain. It’s about owning it, learning from it, and leading by example.

Whether you’re a father, brother, husband, or just someone trying to be better than yesterday — this conversation is your reminder that strength isn’t silence. It’s action.

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Some fights don’t happen in the ring — they happen in the courtroom, in the quiet moments, and in the space between a father and his child.

In this episode, Cory opens up about what it’s like to fight for time with his son — the frustration, the heartbreak, and the moments that make it all worth it. It’s a raw look at love, fatherhood, and the system that tries to test both.

This conversation isn’t polished or filtered — it’s honest. It’s about showing up when the world makes it hard, and holding on to the moments that stop time.

If you’re a parent, or if you’ve ever had to fight for something that mattered more than yourself, this one’s going to hit home.

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Father and son relationships are built in the quiet moments — in the car rides, the shared meals, and the hugs that stop time. This story digs into what it really means to show up when the system and the world make it hard. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being present.

A father’s love isn’t loud, but it’s unbreakable. It’s the backbone of resilience — teaching the next generation how to stand tall when life hits back. In this episode of The Be Raw Podcast, Walt Blau and Cory talk openly about the fight to stay connected, to keep showing up, and to redefine what strength looks like in fatherhood.

If you’ve ever had to fight for your family, this story is a reminder that real love doesn’t fade — it adapts, survives, and stays steadfast.

Caffeine’s flowing, sarcasm’s loaded, and we’re diving headfirst into Fall — my second favorite F-word. Talking Halloween chaos, calling out bathroom bandits at the gym (yeah, that crime scene I saw this morning), and setting the record straight — ladies, you’re not immune. I worked in bars for years... y’all can turn a restroom into a full-blown disaster movie faster than a drunk guy chasing karaoke glory.

So buckle up, Be Raw Nation — it’s another unfiltered ride through the madness. No notes, no mercy, just earned perspective and way too much honesty for a Wednesday.

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Why We Dress Up for Halloween

Every year, millions of people slip into costumes on Halloween — not just to scare or entertain, but to escape and express. Dressing up has roots older than we think, dating back to ancient festivals like Samhain, when people wore masks to protect themselves from wandering spirits. Over time, it evolved into what we know today — a night where identity, imagination, and rebellion all collide.

Halloween costumes let us become the version of ourselves we don’t always show. The brave, the twisted, the funny, the free. Whether it’s superheroes, monsters, or some sarcastic middle finger to normal life, what we wear says something about who we are — or who we wish we could be for a night.

Behind the makeup and masks, it’s still about connection — laughter, stories, and the reminder that pretending can sometimes reveal the truth.

Jeff Canada doesn’t just play music — he lives it.

In this episode, we talk about what it takes to stay true to your sound, your people, and yourself when the world keeps moving the goalposts.

It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s got that heartbeat that every creator and fighter will recognize.

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This episode of the Be Raw Podcast features Texas country artist Jeff Canada, a musician whose story runs on grit, growth, and staying true to who you are. Walt Blau and Jeff talk about the grind behind the gigs, the lessons that come from breaking down, and the rebuild that only comes through hard work and self-belief. If you’ve ever had to start over or push through when no one was watching, this one’s for you — raw truth, earned perspective, and a whole lot of heart.

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Brian—aka “B-Word”—didn’t just show up, he came loaded with the kind of roast that shuts down family reunions:

From there it was all downhill—in the best way possible. We traded insults, tore into life, and laughed until tears hit the table. More than that, we dug into why stand-up comedy isn’t dead—it’s fighting its way back raw, unfiltered, and funnier than ever.

This isn’t polite chuckles or safe-space humor.

👉 Full chaos inside.

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Stand-up comedy has always been about walking into the fire and making people laugh while everything burns. From smoky clubs to big stages, comedians have been society’s sharpest mirror—holding up truth wrapped in timing, punchlines, and a little chaos.

The golden eras of Pryor, Carlin, and Murphy weren’t “safe.” They were dangerous. They made people uncomfortable—and that’s exactly why they worked. Comedy at its best doesn’t bow to corporate boardrooms, social media outrage, or the endless hunt for approval. It’s about taking life, flipping it upside down, and reminding people not to take themselves so damn seriously.

Now, after years of cancel culture headlines and watered-down jokes, the underground is bubbling again. Crowds are hungry for real stand-up—the kind where you might get roasted in the front row or laugh at something you swore you weren’t supposed to.

This episode with Brian taps straight into that pulse. No notes. No mercy. Just raw humor, earned perspective, and the return of stand-up in its purest form.

If you’re looking for safe, scroll on. If you’re looking for real comedy—pull up a chair.

Andy’s back in the Dome Dump—and you already know that means chaos. From WTF laughs to stories that scar, this one went full Jersey with no apologies.

We brought Andy on to tear through the nonsense, light up the real talk, and dive into all the shit that comes with unfiltered conversation.

No polish. No filter. Just raw voices, raw stories, and the kind of mess you can’t script.

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Dan De Filippo didn’t just bring Montauk Dayz—he brought the kind of conversation I built this show for.

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Surfing isn’t just a sport; it’s one of the oldest forms of human expression on water. Born in Polynesia and carried across Hawaii, it was more than riding waves — it was culture, community, and identity. When surfing hit California in the early 1900s, it evolved into more than tradition; it became rebellion, lifestyle, and art. From wooden boards to today’s high-performance designs, surfing has always lived outside the polished highlight reel.

That’s why it still resonates. Surfing isn’t about perfection. It’s about raw balance between chaos and flow, about staring down a wave that could crush you and choosing to ride it anyway. The same reason surfers paddle out is the same reason conversations matter on Be Raw Podcast: conversations that live outside the polished highlight reel.

When we talk about surfing history, we’re talking about earned perspective — stories carved into water, passed down through generations, and lived by people who know the ocean doesn’t hand out easy wins. Surfing is discipline, risk, and freedom rolled into one. And like every Be Raw conversation, it’s about showing up, leaning forward, and finding truth in the ride.

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As we grow up, we change—at least most of us do.

Back in the day, Tom and I worked the bar scene together. We had a ton of fun, saw some things, did some things…

Now? We’re raising families. Building lives.

This episode was a blast—catching up with Tom, talking about what we’re into now, and how we’ve built the lives we have. And here’s the twist—Tom’s chasing gold. That’s right, he’s a gold hunter.

Raw talk. Real laughs. Earned perspective.

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For as long as people have walked the earth, they’ve been chasing gold. From the ancient Egyptians who prized it as the “flesh of the gods,” to the legendary California Gold Rush of 1849, the hunt for gold has shaped history, sparked migrations, and built entire towns. Gold prospecting has always been more than digging in the dirt—it’s adventure, risk, and the hope of striking it rich. In the American West, prospectors used simple gold pans and sluice boxes to pull flakes and nuggets from rivers, while modern gold hunters now mix tradition with technology—metal detectors, dredges, and advanced mapping. The common thread? The thrill of discovery. Gold hunting has never just been about wealth; it’s about freedom, grit, and chasing a dream. Whether you call it gold prospecting, treasure hunting, or simply the search for something bigger, the history of gold is the history of ambition. And today, people like Tom keep that tradition alive—out in the dirt, chasing the same glimmer men risked everything for centuries ago.

Back in the day, my buddy Larry (no, that’s his real name) and I had this savage little phrase we’d throw out anytime one of us got wrecked—by a girl, a song, a damn good steak—whatever:

So in honor of Larry, here it is—

Yeah, I said it. Writing. The thing I used to dodge like a chore is now where I process the chaos. It’s where I get honest, raw, and maybe a little dangerous with my thoughts.

In this episode, I’m diving into:

– Why blogging grabbed me by the throat (in a good way)

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Let’s talk about blogging.

Not the influencer fluff or SEO-chasing drivel. I’m talkin’ about the kind of writing that leaves a mark—on the page and on your psyche. Blogging, when done right, isn’t content. It’s a controlled detonation of thoughts. It’s staring down a blinking cursor and bleeding into the void because you’ve got something to say—and no one’s handing you a mic.

You want therapy? Start a blog. You want clarity? Strip your soul down and hit “publish.” Blogging is where rage, heartbreak, purpose, and grit all get a seat at the table. You don’t need a degree, a brand deal, or permission. Just guts.

It’s not about writing for attention. It’s writing because if you don’t, that shit eats you alive. It’s rebellion with a keyboard. It’s telling the world, “Here’s what I’ve lived, take it or leave it.”

Some blogs are clean. Some are chaos. The best ones? They’re honest.

And in a world faking it for likes, that kind of honesty is rare as hell.

So yeah—blogging’s not dead. It’s just been waiting for people real enough to use it right.

Benedict didn’t just show up—he brought the chaos, the truth, and the kind of stories that make you sit up and listen.

We’re talking war, grit, and the reality behind All Quiet on the Western Front.

Unscripted. Unfiltered. No notes. No mercy.

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Movies used to be built on grit—practical sets, real stunts, and crews dragging cameras through mud, deserts, or city streets just to capture the perfect shot. Explosions? Real pyrotechnics. Car chases? Metal smashing into metal. Epic battle scenes? Hundreds of extras in costume swinging swords or charging across fields.

Then came CGI, and the industry changed forever. Entire worlds could be built inside a computer—castles, alien planets, entire armies—created with keystrokes. It opened up insane possibilities but also stripped away a bit of the magic.

CGI can be jaw-dropping, no doubt. But when the dirt on an actor’s face came from an actual battlefield set—not a green screen—man, it just hit different.

Movies got bigger, cleaner, flashier… but sometimes you can’t help but miss the chaos, imperfections, and raw reality of when it all had to be real.