The Roof Trollz

In Episode 50 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Angelo dive into an exclusive prison phone interview with Joe Exotic, the larger-than-life zookeeper and star of the unauthorized Netflix docuseries "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," which exploded in popularity during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, drawing millions with its bizarre saga of exotic animals, bitter rivalries, and alleged murder plots. Two seasons later, the show painted a sensationalized portrait from outsiders' perspectives, but Joe sets the record straight on his side of the story after nearly eight years behind bars.

From conspiracies involving Carole Baskin and Jeff Lowe to the shady dealings in the big cat world, Joe opens up about forged documents, perjury claims, and how the series aired while he was already incarcerated, without him earning a dime. The conversation uncovers wild allegations of fraud, blackmail, and government involvement, all while Joe pushes for justice and a potential pardon. It's raw, unfiltered, and full of Roof Trollz-style antics, proving that truth can be stranger than Netflix fiction.

Whether you're a true crime junkie, a conspiracy theorist, or just remember binge-watching Tiger King during quarantine, this episode delivers bombshell revelations straight from the source.

🔑 Key Highlights:

▶ Joe's first-hand take on the Netflix series he calls a "hatchet job"
▶ Unpacking the Carole Baskin rivalry and "disappearance" forgery claims
▶ Jeff Lowe's alleged crimes, blackmail, and FBI connections
▶ Big cat industry scandals, from tiger sales to animal rights battles
▶ Prison life, health struggles, and fighting for release after 8 years
▶ Conspiracies tying in politics, from Kamala Harris to potential pardons
▶ How Tiger King became a cultural phenomenon without Joe's input
▶ Calls for justice, lawsuits, and rebuilding life post-prison

This episode is a wild ride of revelations and real talk, proof that some stories are too crazy to script.

#TheRoofTrollz #TigerKing #JoeExotic #NetflixTigerKing #PrisonInterview #BigCatConspiracy #CaroleBaskin #JeffLowe #TrueCrimePodcast #NWIPodcast #ExoticAnimals #MurderForHire #PardonJoeExotic #ConspiracyTheories #RoofingPodcast

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In Episode 49 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Eddie sit down with Justin Hill, the creative force behind Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions in Merrillville, Indiana.

From a backyard garage party to an eight-acre Halloween empire, Justin shares how Haunted Hills grew into a Midwest landmark that now draws 20,000+ people a season. It’s not costumes from Spirit Halloween, this is full-time horror, built on sweat, storytelling, and a relentless grind.

The conversation dives into the business and artistry of fear: year-round construction, training 200 actors, designing original animatronics, and even shipping props to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. Justin opens up about what it takes to run a haunt that’s more than jump scares, it’s immersive theater, improv, and creating the ultimate fall-night experience.

Whether you’re a horror fan, a business owner, or someone chasing a dream, this one hits hard: horror is a full-time job.

🔑 Key Highlights:
▶ The wild origins of Haunted Hills (a soccer party turned haunt)
▶ Why 20,000 people come through every year
▶ Building original storylines like Hills Hollow and Truman Corp
▶ Training 200+ actors to improv like pros
▶ Turning haunted houses into year-round business
▶ Animatronics, prop-building, and supplying theme parks
▶ Creating the ultimate fall festival experience in Northwest Indiana
▶ The grind of building horror into an empire

This episode is both spooky and inspiring, proof that chasing passion can turn into building something unforgettable.

#TheRoofTrollz #HauntedHills #HauntedHouse #Halloween2025 #HorrorBusiness #NorthwestIndiana #HauntedAttractions #NWIPodcast #HauntedHouseIndustry #EntrepreneurLife

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In Episode 48 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah, Angelo, and Jim welcome Austin the Intern to the table for his first ever appearance.

It’s chaos, comedy, and a little roasting, from Pokémon runs to camera fails to the infamous missed accident footage. Austin shares what it’s like stepping into Roman’s Roofing as a marketing intern, how school meets the real world, and the lessons he’s picking up on branding, sales, and office culture.

Mixed in, the crew drops updates on retail growth, community events, and where the business is heading next. Classic Trollz style, no script, just stories, laughs, and the raw truth of building something real.

🔑 Key Highlights:
▶ Why Roman’s Roofing even has an intern
▶ Austin’s first day and rookie mistakes
▶ The car accident he didn’t film
▶ Pokémon runs and side quests from the office
▶ What it takes to jump from school to business
▶ Jim’s retail updates and near golf-course meltdown
▶ Roman’s Roofing’s next phase and new events
▶ Season wrap-up: where the Trollz go from here

This episode’s got everything: laughs, fails, and real lessons on brand, culture, and business growth.

#TheRoofTrollz #RomansRoofing #Podcast #RoofingLife #InternStories #SalesCulture #BusinessGrowth #PokémonCards #RoofingPodcast #NorthwestIndiana

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In Episode 47 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, we’re back with Part 2 of our convo featuring Nate Holmes of Statement Roofing and Dustin Cates of 3 Kings Roofing.

This one’s less business and way more chaos, drinks are flowing, football debates are flying, and a 50-yard bet takes center stage. From wild claims to nonstop laughs, this is the side of roofing life you don’t see on the job site.

🔥 Highlights:
▶ The 50-yard football bet that started it all
▶ Dustin swearing he could make the Pro Bowl
▶ Debates on Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, and more
▶ Bold hot takes (including CJ Stroud)
▶ Why any QB could look good with Tyreek Hill
▶ Drunk football math and friendly chaos
▶ The Trollz energy at full blast

If you’re here for laughs, bets, and a little too much whiskey talk, this is your episode. Drop your take in the comments...could Dustin really throw it 50 yards?

Stick around ‘til the end and you’ll find out.

#TheRoofTrollz #NateHolmes #DustinCates #RoofingPodcast #RoofingSales #ContractorLife #EntrepreneurMindset #FootballTalk #RooftopLaughs #NFL

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In Episode 46 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm and Jeff Semko sit down with Nate Holmes of Statement Roofing for a fast, funny, and real convo on roofing, sales, and why he wrote a children’s book. Dustin Cates of 3 Kings Roofing drops back in and keeps the room lively with his trademark chaos.

This is the shop talk that turns into takeaways you can use this week.

🔥 Highlights:
▶ From roof sales to writing a kids’ book
▶ Authentic sales culture that still closes
▶ Communication that wins trust and repeat business
▶ Field stories, hard lessons, and a few laughs
▶ Simple content ideas roofers can film today
▶ Team energy without losing standards
▶ Balancing hustle, family, and creativity
▶ Dustin’s return and the friendly chaos it brings

If you’re building a roofing brand or just need a boost of real talk, tap play and drop your favorite moment in the comments.

#TheRoofTrollz #NateHolmes #DustinCates #RoofingPodcast #RoofingSales #ContractorLife #EntrepreneurMindset 

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In Episode 45 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm and Jeff Semko continue their conversation with Portage Mayor Austin Bonta, and this time, it’s all about growth, planning, and what it really takes to lead a modern city.

From emotional stories about his late dog to controversial opinions on sprawl, Mayor Bonta returns with transparency, wit, and unexpected insights on zoning, education, and how to build a future-ready Portage.

This is the real talk you don’t hear at city council meetings.

🔥 Highlights:
▶ The moment his dog passed and why his family made sure his brother was there
▶ How Portage keeps a small-town vibe with big city success
▶ The controversial garage-door culture of Portage
▶ Behind the scenes of city planning and “residential TIF”
▶ Why public schools are shrinking while the city grows
▶ How Carmel, IN inspired a new vision for downtown Portage
▶ Sprawl vs. community: what kind of city do we want to be?
▶ “Solicitor’s Day”? Mayor’s wild idea for modern door-knocking

If Part 1 made you rethink mayors… Part 2 shows you what real leadership looks like when you’re all in.

#TheRoofTrollz #AustinBonta #PortageIndiana #ModernMayor #ZoningTalk #LeadershipUnfiltered #CityPlanningRealTalk #RoofingPodcast #NorthwestIndiana #RomansRoofing

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In Episode 44 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Jeff sit down with one of the youngest mayors in Indiana history, Austin Bonta, the current Mayor of Portage.

What happens when a former special ed teacher becomes mayor… and then changes the entire game? From streamlining outdated city codes to supporting his wife’s Carnegie Hall dreams during campaign season, Mayor Bonta shares the behind-the-scenes of running a modern city, with vision, hustle, and a little humor.

Whether he’s fighting for small businesses, solving zoning messes, or just hyping up Portage’s Imagine movie theater, Austin brings refreshing transparency, community-first leadership, and a surprising love for classic rock.

This episode isn’t just politics, it’s what leadership looks like when you actually give a damn.

🔥 Highlights:
▶ How a teacher on the Plan Commission became Mayor in 6 years
▶ The zoning glitch that almost shut down Biggby Coffee
▶ Why Portage said “no” to a gas station and how $210k got wasted
▶ Building Sound Tide Music School with his Carnegie Hall wife
▶ The Mayor’s unexpected creative writing + pre-law background
▶ Portage vs other cities: music festivals, movie theaters, and fireworks
▶ Downtown dreams and Exit 19: what’s next for Portage
▶ What happens when mayors start posting like real people

If you think mayors are boring, this one might change your mind. Part 2 drops next week, and it gets even better.

#TheRoofTrollz #AustinBonta #PortageIndiana #SmallTownLeadership #TeacherToMayor #CityHallStories #ModernMayor

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In Episode 43 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, we’re back with Part 2 of our wild ride with Dustin Cates from 3 Kings Roofing.

This time, we dive deeper into expansion mindset, culture clashes, and the real cost of growing fast. Dustin opens up about learning from failure, building trust across markets, and why sometimes you gotta create chaos to build clarity.

We’re talking franchise energy, satellite office moves, and how to grow without becoming the corporate monster you hated. You’ll hear the laughs, the hard truths, and why fun still has to be part of the formula.

🔥 Highlights:
▶ “Attack first, build the bridge later”, Dustin on aggressive expansion
▶ Real talk on failed launches, burnout, and bouncing back
▶ What not to do when opening in new markets
▶ Why roofing needs more ownership and less ego
▶ The franchise model debate: control vs. buy-in
▶ How chaos creates clarity (and reveals who’s real)
▶ Roman’s crew challenges Dustin on culture and systems

This ain’t theory, it’s what happens when you scale hard and try to stay human.

If you haven’t watched Part 1 yet (Ep. 42), go check that first, then come back for the real heat!

#TheRoofTrollz #DustinCates #3KingsRoofing #RoofingPodcast #RoofingLeadership #ScalingChaos #FranchiseRoofing #RomansRoofing

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In Episode 42 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah, Mike, and Angelo sit down with Dustin Cates of 3 Kings Roofing (TX) for a brutally honest look at the future of the roofing industry, and it’s not what you think.

From private equity takeovers to collapsing margins and MRP gatekeeping, this episode pulls no punches. Dustin breaks down the hidden war behind the scenes and what small roofing companies must do to survive. It’s not just about branding anymore, it’s about leverage, structure, and knowing exactly what game you’re in.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Part 2 drops next week.

🔥 Highlights:
 ▶ How Dustin scaled 3 Kings Roofing and what went wrong
 ▶ The “Amazon of Roofing” is real...and it’s already here
 ▶ Private equity, MRP, and why it’s getting harder to compete
 ▶ The difference between hustle and business
 ▶ Romans team pushes back: Is there still room for small players?
 ▶ Collaboration, culture, and the cost of autonomy
 ▶ Industry conspiracies, real threats, and digital domination
 ▶ What happens when roofers finally start thinking bigger

If you’ve ever said “I just want to run my own shop,” this one’s a must-watch. The game has changed.

#TheRoofTrollz #DustinCates #3KingsRoofing #RoofingPodcast #PrivateEquityRoofing #RoofingIndustryShift #MRPTruths #RomansRoofing #RoofingChaos #RoofHustleTruth #RoofingPowerMoves

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In Episode 41 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, we’re back after the blackout, literally. The livestream got cut mid-convo in Ep. 40, but we’re reloaded for Day 2 with Dashaun Bryant, aka Roof Hustlers.

Fresh off the doors and still fired up, Dashaun comes back harder: dropping mindset bombs, breaking down real sales training, and even spitting a freestyle live on the pod.

This ain’t a reboot, it’s a level-up.

🔥 Highlights:
 ▶ “Stop selling roofs. Start selling perspectives.”
 ▶ Real one-on-one coaching: what most leaders miss
 ▶ From door-knocking to rap bars, freestyling on air
 ▶ How to actually lead sales reps without faking the funk
 ▶ NFL hot takes, Dolphins predictions, and music hustle stories
 ▶ Mixtape memories, weed smoke, and Walmart CD runs
 ▶ Church whoopings, Lil Wayne memories, and freestyle rules
 ▶ The Roof Trollz dinner party you wish you were at

Whether you sell roofs, bars, or anything in between, this episode is proof the hustle don’t stop just because the lights go out.

#TheRoofTrollz #RoofHustlers #DashaunBryant #RoofingPodcast #SalesLeadership #DoorToDoorTraining #LiveFreestyle #RomansRoofing #BlackoutComeback #RealSalesTalk

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