The TwoDads Podcast

Craig Stammen’s journey goes from small-town Ohio to 13 years in Major League Baseball, pitching nearly 900 innings and striking out over 700 hitters with the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres.

But beyond the stats, Craig shares the mental game behind surviving in MLB: the grind, fear of failure, daily preparation, and what it takes to reinvent yourself when the spotlight fades.

We also talk about life after baseball — including his role with the Padres’ front office, stepping into business ownership, and why giving back to the community matters now more than ever.

Whether you’re chasing a career, starting a family, or just trying to stay in the game of life, Craig’s lessons will inspire you to push through setbacks, stay disciplined, and find purpose beyond the job title.

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From small-town Ohio to shooting for Rolling Stone, Stephen Albanese has lived the journey every creative dreams about — and fought through the failures most are scared to face.

His lens has captured baseball legends, rock icons, and once-in-a-lifetime moments that feel bigger than life itself.

In this episode, Stephen opens up about growing up in the Midwest, chasing passion without a safety net, documenting Omar Vizquel’s farewell season, touring with Third Eye Blind, life on the road with bands, and what it really means to survive — and thrive — as a modern artist.

Whether you’re into photography, sports, music, or just need inspiration to pursue your own uncertain path, this conversation will light a fire under you.

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The WoW Raffle isn’t just a fundraiser — it’s one of the most unique small-town events in America.

This week, we sit down with Ryan Steinbrunner — Fort Recovery High School principal, former professional DJ, and the Marketing & Entertainment lead for WoW — to talk about how this volunteer-run event pulls in massive crowds, huge jackpots, and headline entertainment every year.

From the history of the raffle, to the $280K+ pre-event 50/50 jackpot, to booking acts like Craig Morgan, to the unique games, Ryan takes us behind the scenes of what it takes to turn a community raffle into a can’t-miss festival.

Plus — we put Ryan to the test in Prize or Lies: Game Show Edition, where he has to guess which wild prizes were actually given away on real TV game shows.

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Tom Burden went from tinkering in a small-town garage in Mercer County to landing a deal with Richard Branson on Shark Tank — but that was only the beginning.

In this episode, Tom opens up about the real weight of turning an idea into a business, and the psychological toll that can come with success. We dive into the mindset behind building Grypmat, what Shark Tank doesn't prepare you for, and how chasing achievement can sometimes be a mask for deeper needs.

This conversation goes way beyond business — it’s about identity, self-worth, and learning to live in the moment after the hustle. Whether you’re building a brand, a product, or just trying to figure out who you are… this one’s for you.

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What do you get when you mix small-town grit, big-time personality, and a never-ending rotation of ridiculous costumes? You get Spank — and one of the most entertaining food brands in the Midwest.

In Episode 24, we sit down with Chris “Spank” Siefring — the force behind Gilbert’s Station in Burkettsville. He’s built both a brick-and-mortar restaurant and a food truck, while turning himself into a local legend through hilarious skits, wigs, and social media gold.

We talk about how he made it all work, the chaos of fair season, the fine line between burnout and branding, and how showing up as yourself can be the secret sauce to success — even when that self is wearing a cowboy hat and coaching third base.

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Part 2 of the Caddy’s story is here — but this time, we’re flipping the perspective.

In this episode, we sit down with Lauren — the other half of the vision behind Caddy’s, and the creator of the wellness lifestyle brand, Hot & Healthyish. From building brands in her living room to driving 20 hours across the country for an unpaid internship, Lauren’s story is a full masterclass in what it really means to be a creator.

We talk about what it takes to build a personal brand, how to create with confidence (even when no one’s watching), and the difference between launching a business and launching a lifestyle. If you've ever felt the nudge to start sharing online, grow your small business, or create something that reflects you — this one’s your blueprint.

Whether you're a Midwest mom, a small-town dreamer, or a creator in the making, this is your sign to start.

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This week on the TwoDads Podcast, we sit down with legendary Marion Local head coach and principal Tim Goodwin for a conversation that goes way beyond the sidelines.

Yes, we talk football—building a powerhouse, leading in a small town, and how the game has evolved over the years. But we also dig into fatherhood, pressure, identity, and what it means to lead without losing yourself.

From coaching his own son to navigating life as both principal and head coach, Tim opens up about the moments people don’t usually get to see.

This is one of the most personal conversations Coach Goodwin has ever done—filled with honesty, reflection, and more than a few surprises. Plus, we wrap things up with a round of Punt or Play, where we find out how he really feels about football movie classics.

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Brandon Fuss-Cheatham played point guard at Ohio State — but after hoops, he helped launch some of the biggest influencer merch brands in the world.

From running a small t-shirt shop in Columbus to building merch empires for Logan Paul’s Maverick, MrBeast, and Travis Kelce, Brandon was one of the original forces behind the creator merch movement, alongside our very own host, OG Pickle.

In this episode, we dive into how influencer merch really got started, what it was like scaling Maverick to thousands of orders a day, and what went right — and wrong — behind the scenes. Brandon shares the wins, the chaos, and the lessons learned from building brands that defined internet culture.

We also talk about what it takes to launch merch in 2025, how TwoDads is preparing for our first drop, and why Mitch will forever be known as “OG Pickle.”

This one’s packed with stories, strategy, and straight-up merch history.

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🧢 Merch drops soon — stay ready.

It’s Episode 20 and somehow… we’re still going.

This week, we’re joined by Timothy from Sable Fox Forge — a skater, punk rocker, professional artist, blacksmith, and one of the biggest TwoDads supporters since day one! From Twitch comments to real-life convos, this dude has seen it all.

We talk about his second trip to Mercer County, what it’s like going from fan to friend, and why he’s such a sucker for small towns with big vibes (The Willow & Wine Store, we see you). Plus: we reflect on 20 episodes, roast each other, and ask way too many feelings questions on air.

There’s fire (literally), fryer meltdowns, merch talks, and some of the best community love we’ve ever felt.

Thanks for riding with us. This one means a lot.

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This week, we’re joined by Amber Evers — Co-founder of Simply Holistic in Celina & Coldwater — to talk about what it’s really like bringing big energy, deep healing, and new-age wellness into a town that wasn’t sure it was ready for it.

We dive into:

The highs and hurdles of launching a holistic health brand in small-town Ohio

Why people avoid healing (and how to help them stop running)

Gut checks, energy shifts, and learning to vibe with yourself again

What change through health looks like — not just in your body, but in your life

And yes, we play “Vibe Check: Wellness Edition” — a rapid-fire showdown of goat yoga, coffee enemas, and whether she’d choose Celina or Colorado (👀)

Plus:Mitch reflects on his daughter’s birthday and Father’s Day, we get real about emotions in business, and Bertke… quits the truck again. Maybe for real this time. Maybe not.

Hit play for the laughs, stay for the healing.

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