20 Year Timeout

Richard Marczewski Jr.
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20 Year Timeout is a podcast about rediscovery of people, memories, and the twists life takes. Each episode, I reconnect with someone I lost touch with sometimes 20 years ago, sometimes just last week. A childhood friend, an old bandmate, someone who quietly disappeared from your life. We pick up the thread, press unpause, and see where the story goes. It’s unscripted, funny, reflective, and full of unexpected insight. If you’ve ever wondered what happened to that person and what reconnecting can reveal about creativity, culture, and who we’ve become, hit play. 🎙️ Real conversations. Imperfect memories. Honest reconnections.

  1. -1 J

    15 Years in Insurance, Now Building Contractor Guy Network — Here's Why

    Zach Nehme and I worked together at the Old Pink House in Savannah — the guy who could walk into a private dining room, work the whole table in ten minutes, and be gone before you even noticed he was there. Then life happened. 15 years in commercial insurance, a marriage, two kids, a divorce, and now he's building something completely different. These days Zach runs Contractor Guy Network — connecting skilled trade workers with construction companies, and wrapping in business services like bookkeeping, tax pros, and digital media to help contractors actually build something they could sell someday. He's also selling windows, doors and sunrooms, playing golf with a 12-man crew he started, and shooting steel challenge competitions down in Palm Coast. We talked about all of it — growing up with a Nintendo addiction, why financial literacy should be taught like Dave Ramsey budgeting for social media, the brutal reality that most contractors build cash machines with nothing to sell at the end, the ice cream cone analogy that may or may not be from Socrates (it's not), and why the gap between the aging trades generation and the tech-native kids coming up is the most important conversation in the construction industry right now. Plus — the full breakdown of how this podcast gets made from recording to publishing, for anyone thinking about starting their own. ⏱ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Nostalgia and Parenting 02:51 The Evolution of Gaming 05:56 Navigating Technology and Education 08:54 Financial Literacy and Digital Responsibility 11:52 Reflections on Education and Personal Growth 14:51 Car Talk and Life Lessons 21:10 Reflecting on Past Collaborations 22:47 Transitioning from Food to Digital Media 23:43 Navigating the Manufacturing Marketing Landscape 25:45 Cultural Shifts in Multi-Generational Companies 27:43 The Importance of Experience in Business 29:06 Finding Purpose in New Ventures 30:57 Understanding the Insurance Industry 34:41 Investing Wisely for the Future 37:25 The Challenges of Marketing in a Crowded Space 40:49 Building a Comprehensive Marketing Strategy 46:49 Mentoring and Supporting New Business Owners 48:25 Challenges in the Construction Industry 51:44 Bridging the Generational Gap 53:54 The Importance of Mentorship 56:27 Communication Between Generations 59:55 Networking and Building Connections 01:02:35 Accessing Professional Services 01:05:30 Marketing Challenges in Construction 01:08:18 Personal Connections and Hobbies 01:12:28 Podcasting Made Easy: Tools and Techniques 01:15:23 Content Creation Strategies for Success 01:18:21 Navigating the Digital Landscape 01:21:24 Balancing Work and Family Life 🎙️ 20-Year Timeout — reconnecting with people from the past, unscripted and unfiltered. 📲 Website: https://www.20yeartimeout.com Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for new episodes and honest conversations. 20 Year Timeout is a podcast where I reconnect with people I have not spoken to in over twenty years to see what time has done to our stories.  Listen & Watch Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Aa3P0QSufFWzgbUSOtUTB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-year-timeout/id1862794471 https://www.youtube.com/@richmarksthespot

    1 h 22 min

  2. 13 AVR.

    The Carpenter With 2.5M Views Who Almost Made HGTV

    Chad and I used to close shifts together at Via, end up at house parties on Vernon Hill, and somehow make it back in for the next day's lunch service. That was Worcester, circa 2007. Then life happened. Now he's in Connecticut building custom built-ins, knocking out Barnes & Noble locations with a crew that shows up at 4AM to unload tractor trailers, going viral with 2.5 million views on a carpentry reel, almost landing an HGTV segment (they made him and his boss sit on milk crates to get the lighting right), and just got pre-approved for a mortgage on a three-family while four months into cutting out the stuff that was slowing him down. Oh — and I showed him a 45-minute house party video from 2007 that Cheryl accidentally recorded on my iMac. It is in sepia. He is on it. We talked about all of it — six Virgin Voyages cruises with his fiancé Rich, the  old-growth wood hidden inside Worcester triple-deckers, losing his best friend to a gastric bypass complication, what it's actually like being gay in a veteran-owned trades company (spoiler: the guys have his back), DJ nights behind the Palladium,  and why Connecticut is basically a creative desert that's forcing him to build  his own backyard scene from scratch. ⏱ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds 02:29 Travel Adventures and Experiences 05:33 Carpentry Journey and Career 11:24 Memories from the Past 19:28 Reflections on Work and Life 25:03 Nostalgic Memories and Connections 27:37 Content Creation and Podcasting Journey 31:23 Social Media Strategies and Engagement 35:43 Reflections on Aging and Social Life 39:09 Adventures in Hawaii 43:13 Craftsmanship and the Value of Woodwork 45:00 Personal Growth and Lifestyle Changes 53:07 The Changing Social Landscape for Youth 58:19 Hobbies and Personal Projects 01:00:33 Navigating Loss and Personal Growth 01:02:37 Travel Aspirations 01:08:54 Workplace Dynamics in a Male-Dominated Field 01:13:39 Future Aspirations in Content Creation 🎙️ 20-Year Timeout — reconnecting with people from the past, unscripted and unfiltered. 📲 Website: https://www.20yeartimeout.com Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for new episodes and honest conversations. 20 Year Timeout is a podcast where I reconnect with people I have not spoken to in over twenty years to see what time has done to our stories.  Listen & Watch Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Aa3P0QSufFWzgbUSOtUTB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-year-timeout/id1862794471 https://www.youtube.com/@richmarksthespot

    1 h 22 min

  3. 6 AVR.

    He Opened a Restaurant in a Former Gas Station & Changed an Entire Savannah Neighborhood

    Jason Restivo was my GM at the Old Pink House in Savannah, Georgia — the guy who would disappear for five minutes and come back to a dining room with a bottle of wine on every single table. He was also the reason I got the job in the first place when someone else in management wasn't so sure. Now he owns Sobremesa on 40th and Abercorn — a restaurant he built out of a wine bar that used to be a dentist's office, in a neighborhood that used to be a gas station, in a district that had absolutely nothing going on when he opened Atlantic back in 2016. Spoiler: Starland is now the food mecca of Savannah. We got into it all — how he left California real estate behind for a Victorian house in Savannah for $146K, what it was really like to run Atlantic with 40 staff before COVID shut it down, why he thinks mentorship is the whole point of the restaurant industry, how he got staff members out of debt and into their first homes, cell phones vs. fine dining, Bill Murray, Patricia Arquette, and his daughter heading out into the world at 17. Plus — he dropped out of engineering school to be a busboy in a thousand-dollar suit and never looked back. ⏱ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Reconnecting After Years 02:57 The Evolution of Starland District 05:50 Opening Atlantic: A New Dining Experience 11:46 Transitioning to Sobre Mesa 14:54 Savannah's Restaurant Scene Growth 20:02 Nostalgic Memories in Savannah 20:25 Introduction to the Podcast Journey 23:09 Nostalgia and Memory in Wine 26:05 The Art of Service and Mentorship in Hospitality 27:37 The Importance of Mentorship in Hospitality 28:34 Transformative Experiences at the Pink House 29:33 Empowering Staff for Success 30:45 The Evolution of Interviews 32:08 Small Business and AI 38:14 Family and Parenting 43:56 Networking and Building Connections 49:57 Memorable Experiences and Celebrity Encounters 🎙️ 20-Year Timeout — reconnecting with people from the past, unscripted and unfiltered. 📲 Website: https://www.20yeartimeout.com Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for new episodes and honest conversations. 20 Year Timeout is a podcast where I reconnect with people I have not spoken to in over twenty years to see what time has done to our stories.  Listen & Watch Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Aa3P0QSufFWzgbUSOtUTB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-year-timeout/id1862794471 https://www.youtube.com/@richmarksthespot

    1 h 3 min

  4. 30 MARS

    Multi-Talented Artist Shares His LOA Secret: Painting, 6AM Pilates, Freestyling With Daughter

    Alan — aka LOA — and I used to close shifts together, order Ming House Chinese at midnight, and record tracks in my apartment with half-broken cords and mics peaking at zero. That was the Via era. Then life happened. Now he's in Fort Lauderdale teaching Pilates and yoga at 6AM, training an 83-year-old client and a 12-year-old kid, freestyling with his daughter in the living room, and painting Basquiat-inspired portraits on five canvases in a month because a videographer gave him a deadline.  He's also got a mentor, a plan, and an easel in the background — and he still won't tell me what LOA stands for. We got into it all: going plant-based, tearing his ACL in a bar fight and healing it through Bikram yoga, the environmental cost of AI, doom scrolling, Mac Miller, Nas's new stuff, building a treehouse, and what it means to finally invest in yourself. Oh — and we made some music together back in the day. You'll hear about that too. ⏱ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Reconnecting Over Ming House & Old Times 05:33 Memories of Via & The Restaurant Years   11:04 Going Plant-Based (Mostly) 21:45 Tearing His ACL in a Bar Fight & Healing Through Yoga 27:25 Getting Flexible: The Bikram Journey   30:26 Teaching Pilates & Finding a New Lane 35:08 Still Rapping — Freestyling With His Daughter 40:32 Painting Basquiat, One Month Deadline 45:06 What Style Is He Building Toward? 51:26 Landing in Fort Lauderdale 58:46 Training Clients of All Ages 01:01:23 Investing in Yourself 01:06:30 Building Connections and Networking 01:14:53 Setting Goals for the Podcast 01:25:50 Rap Right Now — Nas, Nav, Mac Miller 01:30:07 What Does LOA Stand For? 01:34:03 The Environmental Cost of AI 01:37:34 Disconnecting from Tech 01:39:10 Collages, Magazines & Creative Therapy 01:41:11 Building a Treehouse, Living Through the Kids 🎙️ 20-Year Timeout — reconnecting with people from the past, unscripted and unfiltered. 📲 Website: https://www.20yeartimeout.com Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for new episodes and honest conversations. 20 Year Timeout is a podcast where I reconnect with people I have not spoken to in over twenty years to see what time has done to our stories.  Listen & Watch Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Aa3P0QSufFWzgbUSOtUTB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-year-timeout/id1862794471 https://www.youtube.com/@richmarksthespot

    1 h 44 min

  5. 23 MARS

    Reuniting With My 8th Grade Teacher (I Still Have My Detention Slips)

    I finally tracked down Mr. Craig Darrell — my 8th grade Religion teacher from Holy Name in Worcester, MA. We hadn't spoken since 2004. Turns out he's been living in Leavenworth, Kansas, working with special needs kids, and still remembers every single stunt I pulled in his class. Oh — and I still have the detention slip. We talk about what it was really like teaching in the '90s vs. today, why he walked away from 22 years of teaching, playing semi-pro football for 17 seasons, working as a bouncer at Jillian's (where he caught me underage), painting ceramics to stay sane, and why the kindergartners he works with now are teaching HIM more than he ever expected. This one got real. Mental health, family, distance from grandkids, and what it means to actually show up for people — Mr. Darrell never stopped teaching. He just changed his classroom. ⏱ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Reconnecting After Years 02:54 Choosing Holy Cross: A Journey of Discovery 06:12 Life Lessons from College Football 08:59 The Transition to Teaching 12:12 Challenges in Modern Education 15:05 The Evolution of Teaching Methods 17:59 Teaching Special Needs: A New Perspective 20:47 Life Skills and Real-World Applications 24:01 The Importance of Diverse Learning Experiences 28:00 Problem Solving and Adaptability 29:11 Exploring Career Paths and Personal Growth 30:07 The Impact of Sports on Life 31:59 Hobbies and Finding Relaxation 35:04 Mental Health and Life Challenges 37:03 The Importance of Community and Family 37:46 Navigating Technology and Childhood 39:56 Experiences as a Bouncer and Bartender 42:48 Reflections on Teaching and Mentorship 46:00 The Value of Family and Presence 48:47 Lessons from Children and Innocence 58:46 The Importance of Empathy in Education 01:01:09 Reflections on Growing Up and Community 01:06:30 Memories of Mischief and Learning 01:11:01 The Impact of Teachers on Students 01:15:11 Cherishing Memories and Life Lessons 01:21:31 Connecting Through Social Media 🎙️ 20-Year Timeout is a podcast about reconnecting with people from your past — unscripted, real, and always surprising. New episodes dropping regularly. 📲 Follow along: Website: https://www.20yeartimeout.com Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for new episodes and honest conversations. 20 Year Timeout is a podcast where I reconnect with people I have not spoken to in over twenty years to see what time has done to our stories.  Listen & Watch Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Aa3P0QSufFWzgbUSOtUTB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-year-timeout/id1862794471 https://www.youtube.com/@richmarksthespot

    1 h 23 min

  6. 16 MARS

    Beat Making with DJ Manipulator: Skyzoo, Worcester Hip Hop & SP 404

    In this episode, I sit down with DJ Manipulator for a real conversation about beat making, underground hip hop, Worcester music history, old school production gear, and the creative process behind making music that actually means something. We talk about losing a full podcast episode to tech issues, the heartbreak of losing music files, discovering hip hop through classic albums, making beats on the SP 303 and SP 404, producing in Fruity Loops, and how DJ Manipulator built organic relationships that led to working with Skyzoo. This episode also dives into Worcester hip hop, local scenes, vinyl culture, DJ sets, music industry lessons, live performance, and why creating music still matters when life gets busy. If you are into hip hop production, boom bap, sampling, beat tapes, underground rap, vinyl digging, or creative conversations with artists, this one is for you. Topics covered in this episode: DJ Manipulator interview Beat making and sampling SP 303 and SP 404 workflow Fruity Loops and early production days Worcester hip hop scene Skyzoo collaborations Vinyl DJ sets and live performance Underground hip hop influences Creative process and artistic growth Balancing music with work and life Follow DJ Manipulator: Instagram: @dustymanip YouTube: DJ Manipulator Website: djmanipulator.com Chapters 00:00 Tech troubles and losing a full episode 03:18 How Rich and DJ Manipulator connected 05:10 Kind of Dusty and the early crew days 07:24 MySpace era and discovering local hip hop 10:44 Worcester roots and early music journey 12:43 From New York to Marlborough and falling in love with hip hop 19:04 First machine: SP 303 and sampling records 22:47 Underground radio, Boston hip hop, and 88.9 25:50 First beat tapes, SoundClick, and early production 30:21 Fruity Loops, Cool Edit Pro, and learning to mix 32:04 Working with Skyzoo and building real relationships 36:02 DJing live shows and how performance sets work 37:17 The most complicated gear in the setup 38:36 SP 404 workflow and making beats off screen 40:46 School, music, and the lack of soul in arts education 44:11 Why making music feels therapeutic 45:43 Worcester artists, Terminology, and local scenes 47:56 Vinyl sets, Central On Air, and digging for records 49:47 Balancing IT work with a life in music 50:35 Opening for Joyner Lucas, Method Man, and Redman 55:43 New project release plans and music business talk 57:23 Publishing, distribution, and protecting your beats 58:56 Could Rich make a rap album at 40? 01:01:12 Creativity, life, and making time for art 01:04:14 The future of DJ Manipulator 01:10:31 Where to follow DJ Manipulator If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, like, and drop a comment with your favorite part of the conversation. What piece of music gear changed your creative life? #DJManipulator #BeatMaking #HipHopProduction #SP404 #SP303 #Skyzoo #WorcesterHipHop #BoomBap #MusicProduction #UndergroundHipHop #VinylDJ #ProducerInterview #CreativeProcess #RichMarksTheSpot #Podcast Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for new episodes and honest conversations. 20 Year Timeout is a podcast where I reconnect with people I have not spoken to in over twenty years to see what time has done to our stories.  Listen & Watch Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Aa3P0QSufFWzgbUSOtUTB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-year-timeout/id1862794471 https://www.youtube.com/@richmarksthespot

    1 h 12 min

  7. 14 MARS

    80 Mins Gone Wrong: Why These 16 Minutes Are INSANE

    We suffered a major tech glitch and lost over an hour of our podcast! But don't worry, we managed to salvage the final, most chaotic 16 minutes for your listening (and viewing) pleasure. Join us as we dive back into the conversation right where we left off, discussing everything from West Virginia to who knows what else was lost to the digital ether.  We appreciate you sticking with us through the tech troubles! Let us know in the comments if you've ever had a similar recording disaster. #PodcastFails #LostFootage #PodcastStories #TechGlitch #20YearTimeout Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for new episodes and honest conversations. 20 Year Timeout is a podcast where I reconnect with people I have not spoken to in over twenty years to see what time has done to our stories.  Listen & Watch Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Aa3P0QSufFWzgbUSOtUTB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-year-timeout/id1862794471 https://www.youtube.com/@richmarksthespot

    17 min

  8. 10 FÉVR.

    Sexual Energy, Service & Self-Discovery in Maui

    Zac McKnight went from a party lifestyle in Massachusetts to spiritual transformation in Maui. In Episode 7 of 20-Year Timeout, we reconnect after decades apart to talk about purpose, masculinity, tantra, emotional healing, and serving the unsheltered. Zac shares his personal awakening, including: Moving to Maui and the cultural dynamics of island lifeFeeding the unsheltered community and finding meaning through serviceThe evolution of his health journey through fruit and juice cleansesHis exploration of sexual energy and the creation of the Masterpiece MethodHow men can connect to presence, purpose, and partnershipWe discuss masculinity, emotional regulation, nervous system health, community, and the power of living authentically. This episode is deep, surprising, and powerful. 🧠 "Suppressing sexual energy can lead to emotional chaos." 🍎 "Fruit has changed my life." ❤️ "Service brings real fulfillment." 👇 Watch, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations about life, growth, and unpausing the past. 📚 Relevant Subjects  Spiritual transformationEmotional intelligence for menHealthy masculinity and sexual energyCommunity service and life purposeHealing through diet and presenceLife in Hawaii and cultural dynamicsMental health and creative expression🧭 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and Background  03:03 – Zac’s Journey to Maui and Awakening  05:55 – Service to the Unsheltered Community  09:08 – Cultural Insights and Acceptance in Maui  12:07 – Challenges and Growth in Maui  15:09 – COVID-19 Impact and Community Support  18:00 – Personal Transformation and Spiritual Practices  20:57 – Exploring Sexual Energy and Tantra  23:57 – The Masterpiece Method and Teaching Men  30:07 – The Promise Land for Clients  35:50 – Conclusion and Future Aspirations  47:43 – Building a Foundation Before Partnership  50:15 – The Role of Sexual Energy in Masculinity  52:08 – Diet and Health: A Journey of Transformation  54:25 – The Challenges of Dietary Changes  56:56 – Emotional Awareness and the Importance of Presence  01:01:17 – Finding Purpose Through Service  01:09:18 – The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing  01:15:32 – Manifesting a Life of Abundance  01:21:25 – Creating Community and Connection #20YearTimeout #ZacMcKnight #Masculinity #TantraHealing #MauiLife #SpiritualAwakening #FruitHealing #EmotionalGrowth #RichMarksTheSpot #SelfDiscovery #MensHealth #TheMasterpieceMethod #UnpauseThePast #PodcastReunion Send us Fan Mail Subscribe for new episodes and honest conversations. 20 Year Timeout is a podcast where I reconnect with people I have not spoken to in over twenty years to see what time has done to our stories.  Listen & Watch Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Aa3P0QSufFWzgbUSOtUTB https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-year-timeout/id1862794471 https://www.youtube.com/@richmarksthespot

    1 h 30 min
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20 Year Timeout is a podcast about rediscovery of people, memories, and the twists life takes. Each episode, I reconnect with someone I lost touch with sometimes 20 years ago, sometimes just last week. A childhood friend, an old bandmate, someone who quietly disappeared from your life. We pick up the thread, press unpause, and see where the story goes. It’s unscripted, funny, reflective, and full of unexpected insight. If you’ve ever wondered what happened to that person and what reconnecting can reveal about creativity, culture, and who we’ve become, hit play. 🎙️ Real conversations. Imperfect memories. Honest reconnections.

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  • Création
    Richard Marczewski Jr.
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    15
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2026 20 Year Timeout
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