Bucket Talk

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Our friend Robert Voss is one of the most unique guys we know. He’s a third-generation garbageman who knows all the ins and outs of the sanitation game with plenty of wild stories from his 20 years on the job. But what really sets him apart is his focus on health and fitness. Since garbage collecting is such a physically demanding job, he exercises his whole body to stay injury-free and perform at the best of his ability. As a small business owner, he works his tail off to help his community in the rural midwest while maintaining a healthy lifestyle—tune in and hear all about Robert’s incredible daily grind.

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We are back this week with a very interesting guest. Robert Voss has been working in the sanitation industry for as long as he can remember. Robert owns his business and gives it his all every single day. Listen to Robert talk to us about the ups and downs to owning a business and why exactly Robert loves what he does.

Aside from sanitation Voss is an athletic specimen who dedicates most of his day to training and staying healthy. To be an avid runner and work on a trash truck is no easy feat.

Tune in to catch some crazy stories of neighbors and their trash and what crazy stuff Robert has found along the way.

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Talking shop with Rudy Del Bosque is always a riot. A couple months back when we were out in his neck of the woods for the PBR Worlds in Fort Worth, we knew he had to come on BucketTalk to share some stories. His old man is a lifelong trucker who built a successful trucking company that’s now become a family business, with Rudy set to take the reins when the time comes. Rudy came on to talk about everything from the future of the trucking industry to maintaining a family business and what that means to the Del Bosque legacy and everything in between. He’s chalk full of funny Texas sayings, and we were pumped to have him on the podcast.

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We have a very special guest this week. The Silver Bullet Mullet aka Rudy Del Bosque joins us on the pod this week. Rudy is a gem hailing from Texas. He spends his day driving a big rig and running the family business.

This weeks episode is full of funny moments. We get to hear some hilarious stories from Rudy along with a background on how he got to where he is today. Rudy runs us through some great stories from his past while giving great tips on how to get motivated and learn from your elders.

If you drive a truck or plan on it this is the podcast for you. Rudy doesn't miss a thing in this one. Join us for some laughs!

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This week’s episode features an absolute legend of the landscaping/lawncare game, and goes by the name of BYD aka The Big Yard Dawg. Micheal Bowman is a hardworking man trying to instill his knowledge onto his kids and generations to come showing us the right way to treat a lawn. Jeremy and Michael dive into all things landscaping from tips and tricks to funny stories from the job. Tune in if you have some brown patches on your lawn!

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What an episode this week, Michael Bowman, hailing from Georgia gave us a visit on the podcast. Michael who also goes by BYD aka The Big Yard Dawg is an expert landscaper and works alongside his son specializing in Bermuda grass. We get a firsthand look at what it takes to be the best and the work that goes into building a successful landscaping business.

We get to hear about everything from what first got Michael into landscaping just trying to make a buck at age 10 to what it is like working alongside your son. Michael is a social media OG who has been active for decades showing others how to get a lawn like him.

Listen up if you have Bermuda grass because BYD is giving all the tips on all things Bermuda grass lawn care. We get all the trade secrets in this one so if you care about your grass I’d give this one a listen.

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If you grew up in the 90s and early 00s, there’s no chance you missed Streetbike Tommy on MTV’s Nitro Circus—this dude was a legend on the schoolyard for his insane stunts and hilarious antics. But what most guys don’t know is that Tommy grew up in a blue-collar house, learning how to hang drywall from his dad and working construction through high school. Today, when he’s not touring for the entertainment business, he’s working with his hands doing sheetrock, carpentry, and general contracting projects across the country. Tommy’s a one-of-a-kind dude with a tradesman’s heart and an endless supply of funny stories.

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In today's episode Jeremy gets to sit down with a living legend in the extreme sports world. "Streetbike" Tommy has probably made us all laugh at some point in time over the years at the expense of his own body, either on Nitro Circus, Jackass, or any other crazy MTV show. What some might not know about Tommy is that he has been in the drywall and construction business his entire life. Tommy grew up in a blue collar household and worked at a young age on the jobsite.

Jeremy and Tommy dive into some stories about Tommy's MTV days along with how he has thrived in the construction industry along the way. Tune in for our crazy season opener!!

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Season Finale time! We have a very special guest for our Season 6 finale, a BBQ legend featured on Next Level Chef on Fox. Matt Groark, hailing from Philly, takes us through his journey of becoming a chef gives us a glimpse of what the life of a celebrity chef is like. Matt and Jeremy cover a range of topics from the foundations Matt supports and represents to what it was like working alongside the Gordon Ramsay. Tune in for the Season 6 wrap up.

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Matt Groark, is a legendary BBQ chef from the Philly area. He specializes in smoking meats and is not limited to just that. Matt was even selected and competed on a Gordon Ramsay cooking competition to show off that he can do more than just a BBQ chef. Matt gives us the inside scoop of what it was like working with the most famous celebrity chef of all time.

On top of his skills as a chef Matt is a devout husband and father who supports multiple foundations supporting the less fortunate. These foundations are held close to Matts heart as he has a personal connection to all of them.

Matt supports his community in a number of other ways including being a teacher, basketball coach, and a driving instructor doing anything he can to help others with what he has at his disposal. A true representation of the BRUNT mentality. Great to have you on Matt, looking forward to seeing more success from you.

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Morgan Tayek brings us on her unorthodox journey to becoming a maker in the woodworking space and a talented one at that. Morgan takes us from cosmetology, to the cannabis industry, to being inspired to finding her niche in woodworking and selling her artwork. Morgan has dedicated many years into perfecting her craft and shows us what it took to get great at what she does.

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Raised by artists Morgan, who was always well rounded, felt a need to find a way to express herself artistically and she found that through woodworking. Through trial and error dabbling in the cannabis industry and letting us know the ups and downs to that industry, Morgan struck gold when she discovered woodworking.

Morgan found her niche with the scroll saw and immediately took a liking to it. She brings us through the trial and error of learning and trying to master the tool while sharing her work and starting a business from her artwork.

We talk about possible next steps for Morgan as she wants to expand on her business and get more custom projects out to clients the sky is the limit for Morgan and we are all for it. Tune in to this great episode.

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Happy to have Erik Perkins from the @perinns_builder_brothers on the podcast this week. Erik is a custom homebuilder who started a small business with a tight crew that builds custom homes all over the North Carolina area. The work Erik does is nothing short of amazing and has built a great business building custom homes and even taking any jobs during the rocky roads of the economy. Tune in for some hilarious stories and maybe learn a thing or two for your next home improvement or investment property.

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Erik is a proud father and husband always going the extra mile for his family and to provide for his family. Erik and his brother started a custom home building business run with only a few other employees where they build custom models from start to finish. From excavation to roofing these guys do it all. 

Erik and Jeremy get into the quirks and tedious work that involve home building, letting us know what not to screw up and what to pay extra attention for. Erik covers everything from how he bills clients to giving free quotes.

Building custom dream homes for people that have been envisioning this for decades can be difficult. Luckily we have Erik for funny customer stories and what speed bumps he runs into with clients who might be indecisive or too particular about what they like. Hell of a podcast this week, tune in!

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Very special guest this week on Bucket Talk. Eli Vastbinder is a veteran professional bull rider who just recently won his first buckle with PBR this year. Eli has been thriving this year and has qualified for, PBR World Finals in Fort Worth next month. Eli brings us through the life of a pro cowboy and everything he has encountered along the way. Ups and downs we get the inside look into the career of a cowboy and what it is like to be living your childhood dreams.

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Hailing from North Carolina, Eli is a seasoned vet to the PBR rodeo series and spends the majority of his time honing in his craft and getting better. Eli met his now wife in North Carolina and is no stranger to moving around. He has lived all over the country to compete at the highest level in the sport.

Vastbinder is one of the grittiest guys around and shows us how a real man balances family and work life. Eli brings us through his training routine and the joys of being a father and raising a child with his wife. Eli is 33 years old and has been with PBR since 2020 and rode professionally for years before then in a rodeo series more broad expanding past bull riding.

We get to see why Eli made the decision to switch to PBR and what it is like having the gnarliest sport on the planet as an occupation and the dangers that come with being a pro bull rider and getting on the back of an animal that could easily cause deadly harm. Tune in for this action packed episode. 

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Patriots day brings us a guest who has worked a plethora of blue collar jobs and has solidified himself as a legend in multiple fields. Randy Nessman, aka. @master_pipe_layer, grew up on a dairy farm in Minnesota, transitioned from the farm to becoming a firefighter while also being a pipe layer and considered a master at what he does. Randy gives us the run-down on farming, struggles of being a firefighter in a rural area, and just the everyday struggles of the tradesman.

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Randy Nessman was born and raised on a dairy farm that was run by his parents. The business was successful until the turn of the century and the family had to move on and start fresh. Randy tells us about life on the farm as a kid and the skills you pick up doing the tough work involving farms.

We get to hear what led Randy to becoming a pipelayer and eventually following the footsteps of his buddies and becoming a firefighter. We get an inside scoop on the dangers of these tough jobs and the major drainage projects Randy has been a part of. 

Taking a step back from work we see what Randy does for fun with his family and friends and the fun times that come along with working in the trades. Randy is a proud firefighter and we thank him and all first responders for your service.

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Back this week with a messy guest to say the least. Dominic Rosales aka. @poorpumpersociety. Dominic is a septic pumper/content creator located in Texas. Raised in a household of hard work Dominic left the office job to help his dad with his business. Dominic and Jeremy dive into the messy business of pumping septic tanks and all the hilarious junk that goes along with the job.

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Dominic Rosales is the guy you need to listen to for anything septic. Dominic’s father, at a young age, started a business and started supporting his family. After seeing his dad grow the business as soon as Dom got the call the two weeks notice was on his old bosses desk. After dropping everything to help grow the business, Dominic has managed to gain extensive knowledge in his field while growing a following on social media with refreshing and hilarious content.

Dom has seen and heard it all and we get a glimpse into the messy work that septic pumping is. We get to hear funny client interactions and the safety of water in Texas. Rosales has used this messy job to have a niche way to deliver funny content while still doing his job. A true hustler.

If you need to learn basics about your septic system and beyond this is the episode for you aside from all the shenanigans Dom delivers an informative episode. Tune in!