The Corner Hangout Community Podcast

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 → Media@phoenixeod.comEvery donation, every box, every share keeps the ripple going.Help Us Ship Hope → https://gofund.me/f85a4d25If 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 #CommunityOverCompetitionIt's So Easy, Even A Curmudgeon Can Do It!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6214994663571456

🔥 Curmudgeon’s Corner 75 – Jared Kratz 🔥This Saturday Night, March 21st @ 8pmE on Phoenix E.O.D. Presents: The Corner Hangout, we sit down with someone who doesn’t chase attention… but lives a life worth talking about.Meet Jared Kratz.A trauma nurse working overnight shifts, living in the same world of chaos, exhaustion, and gallows humor that most people will never understand.Before that? A private yacht chef, cooking for high-end clients on the open water.And somehow… he’s also the guy hauling gear, driving cross-country, and feeding the BioBombs crew during MTE — breakfast, lunch, and dinner… all ridiculously good.Jared and I bonded over something most people don’t talk about —those long nights, the dark humor, and the things you carry that don’t clock out with you.This episode is about:• The people who work while the world sleeps• Finding humor in heavy places• And the quiet ones who just show up and take care of others🕗 LIVE Saturday – 8PM ESTOn The Corner —I see you.I hear you.And I love you.#TheCornerHangout #PhoenixEOD #TraumaNurse #NightShift #GallowsHumor #RealTalk #MentalHealthMatters #CurmudgeonsCorner

Due to perceived copywrite infringments, this episode of Curmudgeon's Corner 72, has been edited to remove the "Mental Floss" segment of the show. Apparently YouTube doesn't care about your mental health. Sorry.Tonight’s episode is a little different — and exactly what it needs to be.This is a hangout.No hot takes.No breakdowns.Just real conversation with good people.I’m joined by Michael Keav (Cars w/ Keav) and Israel Durant (The Occasional Detailer) — two guys who have been absolutely invaluable to the Pay It Forward campaign and this community. We’ve been together at SEMA, just wrapped MTE, and wanted to sit down while it was all still fresh.We talk about:• Keav’s transition to full-time YouTube content creation• How that shift is actually going• SEMA vs MTE from a content creator’s perspective• The pros and cons of each for filming and connection• Why showing up still matters• Community, conversations, and the moments you don’t plan forWe also start the show with Mental Floss, sharing a quiet but powerful moment from MTE that reminded me just how much impact a single conversation can have — and why this community exists in the first place.And as always, we close The Corner the way we always do.❤️ PAY IT FORWARDWe’re continuing to build toward the next phase of the Phoenix E.O.D. Pay It Forward Campaign, including a Shipping Hope gathering at the warehouse on March 26th & 27th, where the Phoenix family is invited to help pack and ship hope together.This isn’t a show.It’s people helping people.🧠 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERSIf you’re watching and you’re struggling — especially quietly — please know this:You matter more than you think.Help is available:📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline📱 Text HOME to 741741Reaching out is strength.And as always…On The Corner —I see you.I hear you.And I love you.📌 Hashtags#CurmudgeonsCorner#CarsWithKeav#TheOccasionalDetailer#DetailingCommunity#MentalHealthMattersIt's So Easy, Even A Curmudgeon Can Do It!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6214994663571456

Phoenix E.O.D. presents:🔥 Rise From The Ashes – 2025 Pay It Forward Recipient Reveal 🔥Every year, the Rise From The Ashes Pay It Forward Campaign highlights detailers, veterans, survivors, and everyday fighters who refuse to quit — and we refuse to let them rise alone.Tonight, we shine a light on this year’s recipients:Individuals facing personal, financial, and medical challenges — and still choosing to move forward.💥 These aren't just giveaways. These are lifelines.💥 This is community. This is legacy. This is Phoenix. This is what it means to be #PhoenixFamily.#RiseFromTheAshes #PayItForward #PhoenixFamily #DetailersHelpingDetailers #InThisTogether #ShipHope It's So Easy, Even A Curmudgeon Can Do It!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6214994663571456

Branden Hines | Lead Program Coordinator – iRiseUSaturday, Dec 20th @ 8PM EasternLast Saturday Before ChristmasTonight 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 darknessBranden’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 PUSHWe 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.📧 Media@PhoenixEOD.comSubject: PIF 2025 NominationHelp Us Ship Hope:🔗 https://gofund.me/f85a4d25🧠 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERSIf 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 741741There 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 LIVEDrop your thoughts and questions in the chat — we’re pulling viewer comments throughout the show.👍 Like💬 Comment🔔 SubscribeCurmudgeon’s Corner isn’t just a podcast.It’s a reminder that rising is easier when we do it together.#CurmudgeonsCorner#iRiseU#MentalHealthMatters#PayItForward#RiseAfterImpactIt's So Easy, Even A Curmudgeon Can Do It!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6214994663571456

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 legacyCurmudgeon’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 IMJOSHVYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imjoshvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imjoshvDTLR Supply: https://dtlrsupply.com💌 Want to be part of the show? Have an email read live?Email us at: Media@PhoenixEOD.com❤️ Phoenix “Rise From The Ashes” Pay It Forward CampaignNOMINATE SOMEONE WHO COULD USE A HAND:https://phoenixeod.com/pages/phoenix-e-o-d-s-rise-from-the-ashes-pay-it-forward-campaignSend donations to:Phoenix E.O.D.404 Bloomfield Dr., Suite 1West Berlin, NJ 08091Help us Ship Hope this season:👉 https://gofund.me/f85a4d25🧠 Suicide Prevention ResourcesIf you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help:988 — Suicide & Crisis LifelineText HOME to 741741 in the U.S. & Canadahttps://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines#CurmudgeonsCorner #IMJOSHV #DetailingCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #PhoenixEODIt's So Easy, Even A Curmudgeon Can Do It!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6214994663571456

It's So Easy, Even A Curmudgeon Can Do It!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6214994663571456

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 CampaignHelp us Ship Hope: https://gofund.me/f85a4d25💌 Want to be part of the show?Email: Media@phoenixeod.comIf 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 #SEMARecapIt's So Easy, Even A Curmudgeon Can Do It!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6214994663571456

🔥 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 goingPlus, 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 CampaignHelp Us Ship Hope ➡ https://gofund.me/f85a4d25Send donations & care packages to:Phoenix E.O.D.404 Bloomfield Dr., Suite 1West Berlin, NJ 08091💚 Suicide Prevention & Crisis ResourcesIf 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📧 Media@PhoenixEOD.com💬 Subscribe • Comment • Share • Join the Conversation🔖 About Tracy BeanzEditor-in-Chief, UncoverDC – uncoverdc.comHost, With Beanz PodcastInvestigative journalist covering government transparency, censorship & free speechFeatured speaker, writer & wellness advocateMentor & mental health voice for resilience and truth#CurmudgeonsCorner #TracyBeanz #PhoenixEOD #RiseFromTheAshes #PayItForward #DepressionAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #CarnivoreDiet #FaithFamilyFreedom #PodcastCommunity #BeKindIt's So Easy, Even A Curmudgeon Can Do It!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6214994663571456

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:📧 thecorner@phoenixeod.com🌟 Pay It Forward: Help Us Ship HopePhoenix Rise From The Ashes Pay It Forward Campaign📦 Send donations to:Phoenix E.O.D.404 Bloomfield Dr., Suite 1West Berlin, NJ 08091💜 Support directly here: Help Us Ship Hope: https://gofund.me/f85a4d25🛑 Suicide Prevention ResourcesYour 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.#CarDetailing #Podcast #SuicidePrevention #CurmudgeonsCorner #PhoenixEODIt's So Easy, Even A Curmudgeon Can Do It!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6214994663571456

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🔥 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!!! Media@phoenixeod.comPhoenix Rise From The Ashes Pay It Forward Campaign - Send Donations To: Phoenix E.O.D. 404 Bloomfield Dr., Suite 1, West Berlin NJ, 08091Help Us Ship Hope This PIF:https://gofund.me/f85a4d25Suicide 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.#CurmudgeonsCorner #DuckPondDetailing #PhoenixEOD #NextGenDetailers #DetailersUnite #FilmAndDetailingIt's So Easy, Even A Curmudgeon Can Do It!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6214994663571456