The Curmudgeon’s Corner Community Podcast

Aaron Burkett
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T🔥 Curmudgeon’s Corner – The Conversation Beyond the Shine Curmudgeon’s Corner isn’t just a detailing podcast anymore — it’s a seat at the table for real conversations with real people. Hosted by Aaron Burkett, founder of Phoenix E.O.D., the show dives deep into the lives, passions, and personal battles of entrepreneurs, creators, and everyday legends who are chasing meaning over mediocrity. From detailers to doctors, astronauts to artists, each guest brings a story about craft, resilience, and the courage to evolve. One week it’s car care; the next, it’s soul care — and somehow, it all connects. Because this isn’t about perfection. It’s about purpose. It’s about rising, rebuilding, and remembering that we’re all works in progress — still learning, still fighting, still shining. Curmudgeon’s Corner — where conversation meets conviction, and community always comes first. www.phoenixeod.com www.instagram.com/phoenixeod

  1. FEB 9

    Curmudgeon’s Corner 72 - MTE Review and Hangout with Cars w/ Keav and The Occasional Detailer

    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 for We 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 FORWARD We’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 MATTERS If 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 741741 Reaching out is strength. And as always… On The Corner — I see you. I hear you. And I love you. 📌 Hashtags #CurmudgeonsCorner #CarsWithKeav #TheOccasionalDetailer #DetailingCommunity #MentalHealthMatters 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

    2h 14m

  2. FEB 8

    Curmudgeon’s Corner – Episode 72 MTE Hangout | Cars w/ Keav & The Occasional Detailer

    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 for We 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 FORWARD We’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 MATTERS If 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 741741 Reaching out is strength. And as always… On The Corner — I see you. I hear you. And I love you. 📌 Hashtags #CurmudgeonsCorner #CarsWithKeav #TheOccasionalDetailer #DetailingCommunity #MentalHealthMatters 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

    2h 15m

  3. 12/28/2025

    The Corner – UNCHAINED | 2025 Year in Review (Kraken Rum Edition)

    The Corner – UNCHAINED | 2025 Year in Review (Kraken Rum Edition) This Saturday, Curmudgeon’s Corner breaks the chains. No interviews. No scripts. No filters. Just real people, real stories, and a whole lot of Kraken Rum. The Corner – UNCHAINED is a live, unfiltered 2025 year-in-review featuring: 🍻 Aaron (Phoenix E.O.D.) 🍻 Rick Smith 🍻 Papa Smurf 🍻 Christian Woodard & Matt Godfrey (Bio-Bombs) We’re talking: • Wins and losses from 2025 • What actually mattered (and what didn’t) • Industry trends we loved — and ones that need to die • Launches that almost broke us • Lessons learned the hard way • Predictions for 2026 (these will age terribly) This is not a polished podcast. This is a community hangout with the ties off and the mics hot. Expect laughs. Expect chaos. Expect honesty. 🥃 Fueled by The Kraken Rum (yes, the Kraken APC joke is intentional). 🗓 LIVE THIS SATURDAY ⏰ Time: [insert time] 📍 Live on Curmudgeon’s Corner ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This stream is for entertainment. We are adults. Hydration will occur. Opinions may be strong. ❤️ To the community: None of this exists without you. And as always… On The Corner — I see you. I hear you. And I love you. 📌 Hashtags #CurmudgeonsCorner #Unchained #DetailingCommunity #PhoenixEOD #BioBombs 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

    4h 14m

  4. 12/21/2025

    Curmudgeon’s Corner Ep 71: Branden Hines - iRise University

    Branden Hines | Lead Program Coordinator – iRiseU Saturday, Dec 20th @ 8PM Eastern Last Saturday Before Christmas Tonight 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 darkness Branden’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 PUSH We 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.com Subject: PIF 2025 Nomination Help Us Ship Hope: 🔗 https://gofund.me/f85a4d25 🧠 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS If 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 741741 There 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 LIVE Drop your thoughts and questions in the chat — we’re pulling viewer comments throughout the show. 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe Curmudgeon’s Corner isn’t just a podcast. It’s a reminder that rising is easier when we do it together. #CurmudgeonsCorner #iRiseU #MentalHealthMatters #PayItForward #RiseAfterImpact 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

    2h 34m

  5. 12/19/2025

    Paying It Forward Nomination Push

    Place Holder 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

    10 min

  6. 12/14/2025

    Curmudgeon’s Corner 70: Josh V - IAMJOSHV

    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 legacy Curmudgeon’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 IMJOSHV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imjoshv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imjoshv DTLR 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 Campaign NOMINATE SOMEONE WHO COULD USE A HAND: https://phoenixeod.com/pages/phoenix-e-o-d-s-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 season: 👉 https://gofund.me/f85a4d25 🧠 Suicide Prevention Resources If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help: 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Text HOME to 741741 in the U.S. & Canada https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines #CurmudgeonsCorner #IMJOSHV #DetailingCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #PhoenixEOD 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

    3h 10m

  7. 12/08/2025

    Curmudgeon’s Corner 69 - Garyad Passmore - Thatdtailguy

    🔥 SPECIAL DATE & TIME — SUNDAY, DEC 7th at 6PM ET Get ready, Corner Crew — this one is BIG. On Episode 69 of Curmudgeon’s Corner, we’re welcoming Garyad Passmore, better known online as ThatDtailGuy — a 10-year Navy veteran (TS/SCI), signals intelligence professional, entrepreneur, strategist, creator, and the powerhouse behind ThatDtailGuy LLC and ThatDetailShop.com. With over 230,000+ followers across social media, Garyad has become one of the strongest voices in the detailing industry — empowering detailers, blue-collar entrepreneurs, and veterans with real tools, real strategy, real community, and zero corporate fluff. We’ll be diving into: 🇺🇸 His life as a Navy veteran and transition into entrepreneurship 🧠 How signals intelligence shaped his business mindset 💼 The mission behind ThatDtailGuy LLC & ThatDetailShop 📦 Why the industry needs honesty, transparency, and tools that actually help 🚀 Social media growth, leadership, and building a loyal community 💥 His straight-talk philosophy: “Help hard-working people win.” And of course… all the raw, real, unscripted conversation Curmudgeon’s Corner is known for. 📌 Mark your calendars. Turn on reminders. You do NOT want to miss this one. 💌 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 Campaign Send donations to: Phoenix E.O.D. 404 Bloomfield Dr., Suite 1 West Berlin, NJ 08091 Help us Ship Hope this season: 👉 https://gofund.me/f85a4d25 🧠 Suicide Prevention Resources If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help: 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Text HOME to 741741 in the U.S. & Canada https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines I #ThatDetailGuy #PhoenixEOD #CurmudgeonsCorner #VetOwned #NavyVeteran #BlueCollarStrong #EntrepreneurLife #DetailersOfInstagram #SmallBusinessCommunity 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

    2h 6m

  8. 12/05/2025

    Curmudgeon s Corner 68 Jamie Pardee Jamie The Cleaner

    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.com Every donation, every box, every share keeps the ripple going. Help Us Ship Hope → https://gofund.me/f85a4d25 If 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 #CommunityOverCompetition 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

    1h 24m
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T🔥 Curmudgeon’s Corner – The Conversation Beyond the Shine Curmudgeon’s Corner isn’t just a detailing podcast anymore — it’s a seat at the table for real conversations with real people. Hosted by Aaron Burkett, founder of Phoenix E.O.D., the show dives deep into the lives, passions, and personal battles of entrepreneurs, creators, and everyday legends who are chasing meaning over mediocrity. From detailers to doctors, astronauts to artists, each guest brings a story about craft, resilience, and the courage to evolve. One week it’s car care; the next, it’s soul care — and somehow, it all connects. Because this isn’t about perfection. It’s about purpose. It’s about rising, rebuilding, and remembering that we’re all works in progress — still learning, still fighting, still shining. Curmudgeon’s Corner — where conversation meets conviction, and community always comes first. www.phoenixeod.com www.instagram.com/phoenixeod

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