The Corner – UNCHAINED | 2025 Year in Review (Kraken Rum Edition)

This Saturday, Curmudgeon’s Corner breaks the chains.

No interviews.

No scripts.

No filters.

Just real people, real stories, and a whole lot of Kraken Rum.

The Corner – UNCHAINED is a live, unfiltered 2025 year-in-review featuring:

🍻 Aaron (Phoenix E.O.D.)

🍻 Rick Smith

🍻 Papa Smurf

🍻 Christian Woodard & Matt Godfrey (Bio-Bombs)

We’re talking:

• Wins and losses from 2025

• What actually mattered (and what didn’t)

• Industry trends we loved — and ones that need to die

• Launches that almost broke us

• Lessons learned the hard way

• Predictions for 2026 (these will age terribly)

This is not a polished podcast.

This is a community hangout with the ties off and the mics hot.

Expect laughs.

Expect chaos.

Expect honesty.

🥃 Fueled by The Kraken Rum (yes, the Kraken APC joke is intentional).

🗓 LIVE THIS SATURDAY

⏰ Time: [insert time]

📍 Live on Curmudgeon’s Corner

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

This stream is for entertainment.

We are adults.

Hydration will occur.

Opinions may be strong.

❤️ To the community:

None of this exists without you.

And as always…

On The Corner — I see you. I hear you. And I love you.

📌 Hashtags

#CurmudgeonsCorner

#Unchained

#DetailingCommunity

#PhoenixEOD

#BioBombs

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Branden Hines | Lead Program Coordinator – iRiseU

Saturday, Dec 20th @ 8PM Eastern

Last Saturday Before Christmas

Tonight on Curmudgeon’s Corner, we’re joined by Branden Hines — Lead Program Coordinator at iRiseU, Youth Engagement Specialist, and what may be the most honest title of all… a “Positive-Habit Enthusiast.”

This episode lands at a heavy time of year.

The holidays amplify everything — the joy, the grief, the pressure, the loneliness. And for many people, especially those already struggling, this is when life feels the heaviest.

That’s why this conversation matters.

Branden has built his life and work around one core idea:

People don’t need to be fixed — they need to be seen, supported, and given the tools to rise after impact.

Tonight we talk about:

• Identity before the mission

• What happens when life knocks you off your path

• Losing momentum — and learning how to rebuild it

• Leadership rooted in empathy, not ego

• Youth engagement and the power of positive habits

• Mental health, especially during the holidays

• Why community matters more than motivation

• How helping others rise can pull us out of our own darkness

Branden’s work through iRiseU isn’t about hype or empty motivation — it’s about lighting the flame, not filling the vessel.

As Socrates said:

“Education is the kindling of a flame; not the building of a vessel.”

That philosophy sits at the heart of tonight’s conversation — and at the heart of Pay It Forward.

❤️ PAY IT FORWARD — FINAL NOMINATION PUSH

We are two weeks away from awarding the 2025 Phoenix E.O.D. Pay It Forward Campaign.

The donations are there.

The support is there.

What we are missing are the right nominations.

We are not Santa.

This is not about who’s “awesome.”

This campaign exists for fighters — people knocked down by life who are still trying to stand back up.

If you know someone rebuilding, struggling, or quietly carrying more than most people realize… nominate them.

📧 [email protected]

Subject: PIF 2025 Nomination

Help Us Ship Hope:

🔗 https://gofund.me/f85a4d25

🧠 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

If you’re watching tonight and life feels heavy — especially during the holidays — please hear this:

You are not weak.

You are not alone.

And you matter.

If you need immediate help:

📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

📱 Text HOME to 741741

There is strength in reaching out.

🎙️ About Tonight’s Guest — Branden Hines

• Lead Program Coordinator — iRiseU

• Youth Engagement Specialist

• Advocate for positive habits, purpose, and growth

🌐 https://www.iriseuniversity.org

📌 Join the Conversation LIVE

Drop your thoughts and questions in the chat — we’re pulling viewer comments throughout the show.

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Curmudgeon’s Corner isn’t just a podcast.

It’s a reminder that rising is easier when we do it together.

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Saturday, December 13th on Curmudgeon’s Corner, we’re joined by one of the true architects of modern detailing education… Josh V — better known as IMJOSHV.

With 246,000+ subscribers, 770+ videos, and more than a decade of teaching real-world detailing, Josh has become one of the most trusted and authentic voices in the industry. From interior repair and reconditioning, to business strategy, to brutally honest product reviews — his work has shaped a generation of detailers.

But tonight, we’re going deeper than technique.

We’re talking about:

👉 Growing up in Southern California

👉 Surf culture, sponsorships, and the California beach life

👉 How those early years built discipline, resilience, and identity

👉 The transition from surfing → detailing

👉 Building one of YouTube’s longest-standing detailing channels

👉 The mental battles behind entrepreneurship

👉 Burnout, self-doubt, and the moments that almost made him quit

👉 What it really takes to keep going when life gets heavy

👉 The story behind DTLR Supply

👉 Fatherhood, purpose, and long-term legacy

Curmudgeon’s Corner isn’t just a detailing show — it’s about the people behind the polish. The ones fighting through life, business, stress, motivation, and the weight no one sees.

If Josh has ever taught you something… if his videos have helped you grow your business… or if you’ve ever felt alone in the grind… tonight’s conversation is for you.

Catch it LIVE — Saturday, Dec 13th @ 8pm Eastern.

🎙️ About IMJOSHV

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imjoshv

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imjoshv

DTLR Supply: https://dtlrsupply.com

💌 Want to be part of the show? Have an email read live?

Email us at: [email protected]

❤️ Phoenix “Rise From The Ashes” Pay It Forward Campaign

NOMINATE SOMEONE WHO COULD USE A HAND:

https://phoenixeod.com/pages/phoenix-e-o-d-s-rise-from-the-ashes-pay-it-forward-campaign

Send donations to:

Phoenix E.O.D.

404 Bloomfield Dr., Suite 1

West Berlin, NJ 08091

Help us Ship Hope this season:

👉 https://gofund.me/f85a4d25

🧠 Suicide Prevention Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help:

988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Text HOME to 741741 in the U.S. & Canada

https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

#CurmudgeonsCorner #IMJOSHV #DetailingCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #PhoenixEOD

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🔥 SPECIAL DATE & TIME — SUNDAY, DEC 7th at 6PM ET

Get ready, Corner Crew — this one is BIG.

On Episode 69 of Curmudgeon’s Corner, we’re welcoming Garyad Passmore, better known online as ThatDtailGuy — a 10-year Navy veteran (TS/SCI), signals intelligence professional, entrepreneur, strategist, creator, and the powerhouse behind ThatDtailGuy LLC and ThatDetailShop.com.

With over 230,000+ followers across social media, Garyad has become one of the strongest voices in the detailing industry — empowering detailers, blue-collar entrepreneurs, and veterans with real tools, real strategy, real community, and zero corporate fluff.

We’ll be diving into:

🇺🇸 His life as a Navy veteran and transition into entrepreneurship

🧠 How signals intelligence shaped his business mindset

💼 The mission behind ThatDtailGuy LLC & ThatDetailShop

📦 Why the industry needs honesty, transparency, and tools that actually help

🚀 Social media growth, leadership, and building a loyal community

💥 His straight-talk philosophy: “Help hard-working people win.”

And of course… all the raw, real, unscripted conversation Curmudgeon’s Corner is known for.

📌 Mark your calendars. Turn on reminders. You do NOT want to miss this one.

💌 Want to be part of the show? Have an email read live?

Email us at: [email protected]

❤️ Phoenix “Rise From The Ashes” Pay It Forward Campaign

Send donations to:

Phoenix E.O.D.

404 Bloomfield Dr., Suite 1

West Berlin, NJ 08091

Help us Ship Hope this season:

👉 https://gofund.me/f85a4d25

🧠 Suicide Prevention Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help:

988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Text HOME to 741741 in the U.S. & Canada

https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

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#ThatDetailGuy #PhoenixEOD #CurmudgeonsCorner #VetOwned #NavyVeteran #BlueCollarStrong #EntrepreneurLife #DetailersOfInstagram #SmallBusinessCommunity

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This one’s personal.

Jamie Pardee — Jamie The Cleaner — isn’t just the Towel Wizard and co-owner of The House of Rags.

He’s a father, a former semi-pro wrestler, a man who’s been through the fire and still chooses to show up with a smile and a helping hand.

Tonight we’re not here to talk products or polish counts.

We’re here to talk about the guy who quietly ships hope — every box, every towel, every donation — because he knows what it’s like to need it.

We’ll laugh about his wrestling days, get real about fatherhood, and dig into why Pay It Forward isn’t just a campaign to Jamie… it’s a way of life.

This episode kicks off our Pay It Forward Champions season — celebrating the people who make “Help Us Ship Hope” more than words.

Want to nominate someone who lives this mission?

Someone who gives when no one’s watching?

Email us → [email protected]

Every donation, every box, every share keeps the ripple going.

Help Us Ship Hope → https://gofund.me/f85a4d25

If you or someone you know is struggling:

Call or Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)

I see you. I hear you. I love you.

#CurmudgeonsCorner #JamieTheCleaner #PayItForward #HelpUsShipHope #PhoenixEOD #HouseOfRags #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunityOverCompetition

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This one’s personal.

Jamie Pardee — Jamie The Cleaner — isn’t just the Towel Wizard and co-owner of The House of Rags.

He’s a father, a former semi-pro wrestler, a man who’s been through the fire and still chooses to show up with a smile and a helping hand.

Tonight we’re not here to talk products or polish counts.

We’re here to talk about the guy who quietly ships hope — every box, every towel, every donation — because he knows what it’s like to need it.

We’ll laugh about his wrestling days, get real about fatherhood, and dig into why Pay It Forward isn’t just a campaign to Jamie… it’s a way of life.

This episode kicks off our Pay It Forward Champions season — celebrating the people who make “Help Us Ship Hope” more than words.

Want to nominate someone who lives this mission?

Someone who gives when no one’s watching?

Email us → [email protected]

Every donation, every box, every share keeps the ripple going.

Help Us Ship Hope → https://gofund.me/f85a4d25

If you or someone you know is struggling:

Call or Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)

I see you. I hear you. I love you.

#CurmudgeonsCorner #JamieTheCleaner #PayItForward #HelpUsShipHope #PhoenixEOD #HouseOfRags #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunityOverCompetition

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Curmudgeon’s Corner Ep. 67 – PFC Tim Donley (USMC) | The Resilient

Tomorrow Night – Saturday 8PM ET – LIVE on YouTube

This one’s different.

A little over ten years ago I walked into Walter Reed and met a Marine who had every reason to give up… and chose to fight instead.

PFC Tim Donley. Combat-wounded warrior. Lead singer of The Resilient.

A man who survived a near-kidnapping as a missionary kid, an IED in Afghanistan, and the darkness that tries to claim 22 veterans a day.

Tomorrow night, for the first time ever on camera together, my brother Tim Donley joins me on the Corner.

We’re going all the way back — before the Corps, before the blast, before the music — to the kid who almost didn’t make it home… and the man who turned scars into songs.

This isn’t an interview.

This is a conversation between two guys who’ve walked through fire and came out the other side still swinging.

We’ll talk war, wounds, recovery, brotherhood, and how a guitar can sometimes heal what medicine can’t.

If you’ve ever felt broken…

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going…

If you’ve ever needed proof that light can come out of the darkest places…

You need to be here tomorrow night.

Phoenix “Rise From The Ashes” Pay It Forward Campaign

Help Us Ship Hope → https://gofund.me/f85a4d25

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or Text 988

Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741

I see you. I hear you. I love you.

#CurmudgeonsCorner #TheResilient #TimDonley #USMC #VeteranStories #MentalHealthAwareness #PayItForward #PhoenixEOD #RiseFromTheAshes

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Curmudgeon’s Corner – Ep. 66: “Hawkeye’s SEMA Recap Special”

This week, we’re going off-script and straight into the trenches of SEMA 2025 with a very special guest — Lt. Col. Rick “Hawkeye” Burkett (Ret.). Fighter pilot. Mentor. Marine. And yes… my dad.

We just got back from Vegas, where he saw SEMA for the very first time. From the THOR booth madness to the late-night conversations over Old Fashioneds, this episode brings you a fresh perspective — from the eyes of a man who’s seen it all.

We’ll talk SEMA highlights, community connections, and the lessons that carry from the cockpit to the show floor — and maybe even into life itself.

📍 LIVE from Pittsburgh, PA

🗓️ Saturday, Nov 8th at 8PM ET

🎙️ Real talk. Real people. Real purpose.

🔥 Phoenix Rise From The Ashes Pay It Forward Campaign

Help us Ship Hope: https://gofund.me/f85a4d25

💌 Want to be part of the show?

Email: [email protected]

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts, please reach out:

Call 988 (U.S. Mental Health Crisis Line)

Text “HOME” to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)

#CurmudgeonsCorner #PhoenixEOD #SEMA2025 #DetailingCommunity #PayItForward #MentalHealthAwareness #VeteranVoices #Podcast #Hawkeye #RiseFromTheAshes #SEMARecap

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