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.

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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.

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Email: [email protected]

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

Text “HOME” to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)

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🎙️ Curmudgeon’s Corner LIVE – “The Ripple Effect”

📅 Friday, Oct 25 @ 8PM ET

💥 Special Livestream with Aaron “Curmudgeon” Burkett

Before Monday’s massive Episode 65 featuring Tracy Beanz, join me for a special live conversation about kindness, connection, and the ripple effect that changes lives.

This week, I’ve been hit over and over with one simple truth:

“Be Kind. Every person you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”

We’ll talk about four real moments that brought that truth home — from a barbershop chair, to a grocery store aisle, to a rush-hour highway… moments that remind us that hope is contagious, and that helping even one person can set off a chain reaction of good.

Then we’ll look ahead to Monday’s full episode with Tracy Beanz — a powerful discussion on mental health, gut health, faith, and the power of community.

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

Send donations & care packages to:

Phoenix E.O.D.

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Every box you help ship spreads light into someone else’s darkness.

💚 Suicide Prevention & Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling:

📞 Call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – U.S.)

💬 Text HOME to 741741 (U.S. & Canada)

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🔥 Curmudgeon’s Corner Ep. 65 – Tracy Beanz | “Truth, Health & Hope”

📅 Monday, Oct 27 @ 6:30 PM ET

(Special Date & Time — Don’t Miss It!)

This week, we welcome a guest whose work and wisdom have literally changed lives — Tracy Beanz, Editor-in-Chief of UncoverDC, host of With Beanz, and a powerful voice for truth, health, and human connection.

Tracy and I first met through the Phoenix E.O.D. Pay It Forward Campaign — when her son received a surprise package of detailing gear that started a ripple effect neither of us could’ve imagined. That act of kindness led to a friendship, a mindset shift, and a journey toward better mental and physical health.

Together we’ll dig into:

💬 How acts of kindness create life-changing ripples

🧠 The gut–brain connection & the Carnivore Diet’s impact on mental clarity

💪 Overcoming burnout, fear, and finding faith in the process

🌍 The power of community & what it means to “Ship Hope” through Phoenix E.O.D.

💜 October = Depression Awareness Month → How we keep the conversation going

Plus, a powerful reminder:

“Be Kind. Every person you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”

💥 Support the Phoenix “Rise From The Ashes” Pay It Forward Campaign

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

Send donations & care packages to:

Phoenix E.O.D.

404 Bloomfield Dr., Suite 1

West Berlin, NJ 08091

💚 Suicide Prevention & Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling:

📞 Call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – U.S.)

💬 Text HOME to 741741 (U.S. & Canada)

🌐 APA Crisis Resources

🦅 Connect with Us

📧 [email protected]

💬 Subscribe • Comment • Share • Join the Conversation

🔖 About Tracy Beanz

Editor-in-Chief, UncoverDC – uncoverdc.com

Host, With Beanz Podcast

Investigative journalist covering government transparency, censorship & free speech

Featured speaker, writer & wellness advocate

Mentor & mental health voice for resilience and truth

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This week on Curmudgeon’s Corner, we head down to Baldwin County, Alabama, to meet a man who lives by three simple words: Clean. Preserve. Protect.

John Weber — owner and operator of Guardian Automotive Detailing — isn’t your average detailer. By day he works fiber optics for what he calls “the Death Star,” and by night he’s restoring cars, faith, and balance along the Gulf Coast. John’s built a reputation for precision, professionalism, and heart — the kind that reminds us that detailing isn’t just about cars, it’s about people.

We talk shop, family, and faith, and get honest about mental health, resilience, and the power of purpose. Then we lighten things up with the Curmudgeon’s Vodka Flight — a taste-test showdown that proves even the cleanest hands can get a little dirty.

So grab your drink of choice, settle in, and join us for an episode that’s equal parts grit, gratitude, and good conversation.

🧠 Episode Highlights:

John’s journey from fiber optics to high-end detailing

Balancing faith, family, and business

Turning personal tragedy into purpose

Mental health and the modern detailer

The Curmudgeon’s Vodka Flight: Taste, Trash, or Treasure

The future of detailing along the Gulf Coast

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We want to hear from you!

If you'd like to be on the show, have an email read, or suggest content, email us at [email protected]

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

Help us SHIP HOPE this season:

👉 https://gofund.me/f85a4d25

Or send donations to:

Phoenix E.O.D.

404 Bloomfield Dr., Suite 1, West Berlin, NJ 08091

💚 Suicide Prevention & Crisis Counseling Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone.

📞 Call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)

💬 Text HOME to 741741 (U.S. & Canada)

🌐 American Psychological Association – Crisis Resources

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This week on Curmudgeon’s Corner, we welcome Paul Dillingham Jr., owner of Celtic Interior Shine out of Butler, PA. We’ll talk detailing, roots, and what drives the Celtic brand — then dive deeper to get to know the man behind the shine.

Plus — Eileen has a special announcement to make, and you’re not going to want to miss it…

🔥 Don’t just watch — be part of the conversation.

We want to hear from you! If you'd like to be on the show, have an email read, or suggest content you’d like to see, reach out:

📧 [email protected]

🌟 Pay It Forward: Help Us Ship Hope

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

💜 Support directly here: Help Us Ship Hope: https://gofund.me/f85a4d25

🛑 Suicide Prevention Resources

Your life matters. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out.

Crisis Resources (APA): https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

📞 Dial 988 (U.S.) to connect with trained mental health counselors.

📲 Text “HOME” to 741741 (U.S. & Canada) for the Crisis Text Line.

Curmudgeon’s Corner — where community, conversation, and culture collide.

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Doing a little light hearted hangout with @JamieTheCleaner for a few minutes on his channel before we kick things off with Dr. Patel over on Curmudgeon's Corner.

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This week on Curmudgeon’s Corner, we sit down with Dr. Puraj Patel — bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon at Henry Ford Health, husband and father, and the owner & founder of Clean Cut Detail in Novi, MI.

We dive into his journey from the operating room to the detailing bay, exploring how precision, discipline, and purpose drive his life both as a surgeon and an entrepreneur. We’ll talk about:

How robotic surgery and detailing surprisingly share the same demand for focus.

Balancing family life with two high-pressure careers in medicine.

Building a business from the ground up while saving lives in the OR.

The importance of community, passion, and resilience.

✨ “Scalpel Meets Polisher.”

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that bridges health, hustle, and horsepower.

📅 Saturday, September 13th

🕗 8 PM EST | 📺 LIVE on YouTube

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We want to hear from you! If you'd like to be on the show or have an email read or content you'd like to see, EMAIL US!!! [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 PIF:

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Suicide Prevention and Crisis Counseling Resources:

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

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, seek help from a professional and call 9-8-8. The United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline 988 will connect callers with trained mental health counselors.

Text “HOME” to 741741 in the U.S. and Canada to reach the Crisis Text Line.

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This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Jelena Prophet, the founder of Duck Pond Detailing — a rising voice in the detailing world who’s bringing passion, creativity, and purpose into everything she does.

Fresh out of high school, Jelena has already:

🥍 Played varsity lacrosse (Class of 2025, Esperanza HS)

🎬 Built a profile as a thoughtful film lover and reviewer

🧼 Launched her own mobile detailing venture, Duck Pond Detailing

She’s determined to be a shining light in this industry and to give back to her community. From her creativity in film to her hustle in detailing, Jelena represents the next generation of entrepreneurs: passionate, driven, and ready to evolve.

Join us as we talk detailing, film, community, and the future of this craft with one of the brightest new voices in the industry.

📅 Saturday [insert date]

🕗 8 PM EST | 📺 LIVE on YouTube

🔥 Don’t just watch — be part of the conversation.

We want to hear from you! If you'd like to be on the show or have an email read or content you'd like to see, EMAIL US!!! [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 PIF:

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Suicide Prevention and Crisis Counseling Resources:

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

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, seek help from a professional and call 9-8-8. The United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline 988 will connect callers with trained mental health counselors.

Text “HOME” to 741741 in the U.S. and Canada to reach the Crisis Text Line.

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Tonight’s episode of The Funkin’ Homies was pure chaos in the best way possible!

Bio-Bombs may not have cracked open their notes, but I sure did — rolling in locked, loaded, and ready with a list of killer questions (courtesy of my secret weapon 😏).

We covered:

🔥 The wildest “funk” stories in detailing

🔥 Odor-busting myths vs. real science

🔥 Why collaboration makes the detailing community stronger

🔥 …and a whole lot of laughter in between

Whether you’re here for the detailing talk, the ridiculous tangents, or just to see who brought their A-game (hint: it wasn’t them 🤣), this one’s a must-watch.

🧼 Check out Bio-Bombs: www.biobombs.com

🦅 Check out Phoenix E.O.D.: www.phoenixeod.com

We want to hear from you! If you'd like to be on the show or have an email read or content you'd like to see, EMAIL US!!! [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

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Counseling Resources:

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

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, seek help from a professional and call 9-8-8. The United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline 988 will connect callers with trained mental health counselors.

Text “HOME” to 741741 in the U.S. and Canada to reach the Crisis Text Line.

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