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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.

What if we lived life in reverse?

Start old—cranky, wise, no filter—and end as an orgasm. That’s the trip we’re taking today.

This episode dives into the idea of aging backward: letting go of the noise, laughing at the chaos, and flipping the bird to every “should” the world throws at you. It’s part philosophy, part sarcasm, full throttle Be Raw energy.

Fueled by caffeine, rocking a shirt with a T-Rex who’s all attitude and no reach, and dropping bombs that’ll either make you think… or cancel me.

Let’s live a little—backwards.

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Mic’s hot. Life’s backwards. Let’s go.

Everyone’s got stories. But not everyone’s been behind the chair for over 30 years.

Jason has.

From sweeping the floors in his mom’s salon to styling the biggest names in the game, Jason’s journey is anything but boring. This episode dives deep into the unfiltered chaos of salon life—awkward confessions, wild clients, and wisdom only earned through decades of cutting hair and cutting through bullshit.

Scissors. Sarcasm. Survival. This one’s got it all.

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Welcome to Dome Dump—raw, loud, and shit I think you need to hear.

Mic’s hot. I’m caffeinated. And today, I’m tearing into the truth about AI—no fluff, no filters.

We’re not talking about how “cool” ChatGPT is.

🔧 Why AI is just a wrench—but most people still don’t know how to turn a bolt

This one’s for the doers, the thinkers, and anyone trying to survive the future with their relevance intact.

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Welcome to Dome Dump—raw, loud, and shit I think you need to hear.

Mic’s hot. I’m caffeinated. And today, I’m tearing into the truth about AI—no fluff, no filters.

We’re not talking about how “cool” ChatGPT is.

🔧 Why AI is just a wrench—but most people still don’t know how to turn a bolt

This one’s for the doers, the thinkers, and anyone trying to survive the future with their relevance intact.

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Old friends. Same small town. Two very different paths—Army for him, blue-collar grind for me. Somehow, we both ended up blessed with badass wives and families that ground us.

In this episode, we swap wild stories, talk about the questionable life choices that somehow worked out, and laugh our asses off about where we came from vs. where we are now.

Oh—and he casually drops that his family tree traces back to English royalty. I told him it ain’t a tree, it’s a wreath.

Real friendship. Real stories. And a damn good time reconnecting.

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Welcome to Dome Dump—raw, loud, and shit I think you need to hear. This is me, the mic, y’all listening—no notes, no mercy, and whatever’s bouncing around in my dome. Thanks for being here. Take what you want, leave the rest.

This One’s for the Dads and Men Out There Killing It

In this special Father’s Day episode, I’m tipping my hat to the men out there holding it down—whether you're called Dad, Daddy, or just trying to keep your shit together. We’re talking strength, pressure, and the mental weight most men carry in silence.

This one’s raw, real, and long overdue.

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