Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast

Caleb Minson, Brad Dean, Jason Dean
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The Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast is a long-form, conversational show centered on people, stories, and the forces that shape how we live, work, and think. Recorded in an independent studio setting, the podcast features unstructured conversations with public figures, journalists, veterans, business owners, artists, and everyday people with something meaningful to say. Some episodes explore public issues and cultural shifts; others focus on personal experiences, creative work, or moments that rarely fit into traditional media formats. Cumberland Unfiltered™ prioritizes honesty over performance, depth over soundbites, and conversation over confrontation—creating space for ideas, disagreement, and storytelling to unfold naturally. New episodes are released biweekly.

  1. Episode 023 | How Expectations Shift in Public Schools | Jamie Gass

    JAN 12

    Episode 023 | How Expectations Shift in Public Schools | Jamie Gass

    Jamie Gass, Director of Pioneer Education at the Pioneer Institute, draws on decades of experience in education policy and public administration to discuss how standards drift, accountability weakens, and systems redefine success instead of confronting failure. The episode explores how these changes shape classroom realities and affect students and families over the long term. Guest: Jamie Gass — Pioneer Institute https://pioneerinstitute.org/people/jamie-gass/ This episode is sponsored by: Chasing Tail Rugged rural lifestyle apparel built for real men living real lives. https://www.chasingtail.com With courtesy support from: The League of Rhode Island Businesses A non-partisan, non-profit organization advocating for constitutional government and accountability in Rhode Island. https://theleagueofribusinesses.com Intro & outro music: “Country Gold” by Hunter Quinn Licensed via Epidemic Sound Connect with Us:Email us your thoughts or questions: info@cumberlandunfiltered.com Listen to Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast on Your Favorite Platforms: YouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyPandoraiHeartRadioDeezerPocket CastsPlayer FMSupport the Podcast:Subscribe on your favorite platform.Leave us a review to help others discover the show! Copyright Notice:© 2026 Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast. All rights reserved.

    1h 43m
  2. Episode 022 | You Don’t Learn Outlaw Country, You Live It with Tyler-James Kelly

    12/15/2025

    Episode 022 | You Don’t Learn Outlaw Country, You Live It with Tyler-James Kelly

    • What separates outlaw country from mainstream “country” • Why authenticity can’t be taught — only lived • Touring life and staying independent without selling out • Writing songs from lived experience instead of industry formulas • Hearing your own work on the radio for the first time • Why the underground country movement still matters • Supporting artists directly instead of feeding the machine Guest: Tyler-James Kelly Website: https://www.tylerjameskelly.com Best way to support: Bandcamp (linked on his site) SPONSORSMy Patriot Supply Emergency food and preparedness you can trust https://www.preparewithcumberlandunfiltered.com Chasing Tail Hunting & fishing apparel built for the field https://www.chasingtail.com Connect with Us:Email us your thoughts or questions: info@cumberlandunfiltered.com Listen to Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast on Your Favorite Platforms: YouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyPandoraiHeartRadioDeezerPocket CastsPlayer FMSupport the Podcast:Subscribe on your favorite platform.Leave us a review to help others discover the show! Copyright Notice:© 2026 Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast. All rights reserved.

    1h 42m
  3. Episode 021 | Phones Ruined the Classroom — A Marine Instructor Tells the Truth with Ted Chamberlin

    12/01/2025

    Episode 021 | Phones Ruined the Classroom — A Marine Instructor Tells the Truth with Ted Chamberlin

    Guest: Ted Chamberlin Episode: 021 Recorded at: Cumberland Tavern Studio, Rhode Island For almost 30 years, marine instructor Ted Chamberlin has trained students in marine engines, propulsion, and hands-on troubleshooting. In this conversation, Ted breaks down how smartphones reshaped the classroom, why mechanical reasoning is collapsing, and why the marine industry is facing a historic shortage of skilled workers. Ted explains how dealerships are billing $175–$225 per hour for marine technical labor, how shops are booked weeks out, and how students who commit to the work go straight into well-paid, high-demand jobs. Jason reflects on what Ted’s program meant to him as a student, while Caleb and Brad explore the cultural forces that derailed a generation. Topics Covered• Phones and the collapse of attention • Students entering trades unprepared • Why mechanical instinct is disappearing • The illusion of “YouTube learning” • The $200/hour marine tech shortage • Trade school reality checks • What makes students succeed • Ted’s favorite stories from the shop • The future of marine mechanics Ted’s LinksYouTube: @tedsmarinerepair8956 Marine Technology Program at NEIT: https://www.neit.edu/academics/associate-degrees/marine-technology-as SponsorsEmergency Preparedness Kits: https://PrepareWithCumberlandUnfiltered.com Marine Apparel & Lifestyle: https://ChasingTail.com Connect with Us:Email us your thoughts or questions: info@cumberlandunfiltered.com Listen to Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast on Your Favorite Platforms: YouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyPandoraiHeartRadioDeezerPocket CastsPlayer FMSupport the Podcast:Subscribe on your favorite platform.Leave us a review to help others discover the show! Copyright Notice:© 2026 Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast. All rights reserved.

    1h 34m
  4. Episode 020 | The Ones Who Never Fully Came Home (Veterans Day Special)

    11/13/2025

    Episode 020 | The Ones Who Never Fully Came Home (Veterans Day Special)

    Join Caleb Minson, Jason Dean, and a table of combat veterans — Brian Thornton, George Huddleston, Jack Flynn, Luke Bonin, and Scott Beaupre — for a raw, honest, and deeply human conversation about courage, loss, and brotherhood. Recorded live at Cumberland Tavern Studio in Rhode Island, this Veterans Day Special captures what service really means long after the war ends. 🎙 The Guest is the Format. The Tavern is the Location. Sponsors: My Patriot Supply → preparewithcumberlandunfiltered.com Chasing Tail Outdoors → https://www.chasingtail.com Support the Show: streamlabs.com/sl_id_d55c542f-ec4a-358f-8b9d-eabbe0c93d8a/tip Connect with Us:Email us your thoughts or questions: info@cumberlandunfiltered.com Listen to Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast on Your Favorite Platforms: YouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyPandoraiHeartRadioDeezerPocket CastsPlayer FMSupport the Podcast:Subscribe on your favorite platform.Leave us a review to help others discover the show! Copyright Notice:© 2026 Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast. All rights reserved.

    2h 14m
  5. Episode 019 | The Real Fight Begins After the Bell with John “Doomsday” Howard

    11/03/2025

    Episode 019 | The Real Fight Begins After the Bell with John “Doomsday” Howard

    When the fight ends, life begins. In this episode, John “Doomsday” Howard sits down with the Cumberland Unfiltered crew for an honest, powerful conversation about the battles that come after the spotlight. From growing up in Boston to stepping into the Octagon and later building the Doomsday Defense Dojo in Easton, Massachusetts, John opens up about teaching discipline, protecting family, and finding identity beyond fighting. 📍 Doomsday Defense Dojo 479 Turnpike Street, Easton, MA Phone: 313-228-7646 Email: DoomsdayDefenseDojo@gmail.com Website: https://jdhstm.my.canva.site/doomsday-defense-dojo Instagram (Dojo): https://www.instagram.com/doomsdaydefensedojo/?hl=en Instagram (John Howard): https://www.instagram.com/johndoomsdayhoward/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johndoomsdayhoward TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johndoomsdayhoward Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/johndoomsday Special thanks to Matt Santos and Jack Flynn for their contributions to this episode. 🎙 Recorded at Cumberland Tavern Studio — October 27, 2025 🎧 Episode 019 releases November 3, 2025 Sponsored by My Patriot Supply — visit https://preparewithcumberlandunfiltered.com Connect with Us:Email us your thoughts or questions: info@cumberlandunfiltered.com Listen to Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast on Your Favorite Platforms: YouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyPandoraiHeartRadioDeezerPocket CastsPlayer FMSupport the Podcast:Subscribe on your favorite platform.Leave us a review to help others discover the show! Copyright Notice:© 2026 Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast. All rights reserved.

    1h 3m
  6. Episode 018 | Slatersville: Preserving America’s First Mill Village with Christian deRezendes

    10/20/2025

    Episode 018 | Slatersville: Preserving America’s First Mill Village with Christian deRezendes

    Slatersville isn’t just a documentary — it’s a time capsule. In this episode, filmmaker Christian deRezendes sits down with Caleb Minson, Brad Dean, and Jason Dean to unpack the origins of his 15-year project, the uncomfortable truths behind Rhode Island’s prosperity, and how storytelling can preserve the humanity of history. 🎧 Recorded: October 14, 2025 🏷 Location: Cumberland Tavern Studio — Cumberland, Rhode Island 🎥 Guest: Christian deRezendes — Filmmaker, Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village 🔗 Watch & SupportWatch on Tubi: https://bit.ly/WatchSlatersvilleTubi Watch on Amazon Prime: https://bit.ly/SlatersvilleOnPrime Blu-ray (Episodes 1–8): https://bit.ly/SlatersvilleBluRay Support the Final Season: https://bit.ly/3ITbCo9 🪙 SponsorsChasing Tail — Real gear for real life. https://www.chasingtail.com My Patriot Supply — Be ready before panic sets in. https://preparewithcumberlandunfiltered.com Connect with Us:Email us your thoughts or questions: info@cumberlandunfiltered.com Listen to Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast on Your Favorite Platforms: YouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyPandoraiHeartRadioDeezerPocket CastsPlayer FMSupport the Podcast:Subscribe on your favorite platform.Leave us a review to help others discover the show! Copyright Notice:© 2026 Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast. All rights reserved.

    1h 41m
  7. Episode 017 | From 6 Feet Under to Town Hall with Peter Bradley

    10/06/2025

    Episode 017 | From 6 Feet Under to Town Hall with Peter Bradley

    Peter Bradley’s journey is anything but ordinary. From digging graves at 13 to standing his ground in Town Hall, this episode explores the man behind the controversy — and the controversy behind the man. Peter opens up about the early days that shaped his worldview, the reason he ran for office, and the internal fight over the Ann & Hope Tax Stabilization Agreement. We also dive into the controversial revaluation process managed by Vision Government Solutions and the looming tax hike facing Cumberland residents. 💥 In This Episode: – Growing up blue-collar in Rhode Island – Peter’s unexpected path to public service – The vote that changed everything – Ann & Hope: What no one wants to say – Vision Gov: The revaluation backlash – Why leadership means getting uncomfortable 📢 Sponsored By: • Chasing Tail — Apparel for those who live unfiltered. https://chasingtail.shop • My Patriot Supply — Long-term emergency food kits and survival essentials. https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/?ref=CumberlandUnfiltered 📌 Follow Us: Website: https://cumberlandunfiltered.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CumberlandUnfiltered YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CumberlandUnfiltered Email: producer@cumberlandunfiltered.com Connect with Us:Email us your thoughts or questions: info@cumberlandunfiltered.com Listen to Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast on Your Favorite Platforms: YouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyPandoraiHeartRadioDeezerPocket CastsPlayer FMSupport the Podcast:Subscribe on your favorite platform.Leave us a review to help others discover the show! Copyright Notice:© 2026 Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast. All rights reserved.

    1h 28m
  8. Episode 016 | The Forgotten Plane Wrecks Hidden Beneath Rhode Island Waters with Eric Wiberg

    09/22/2025

    Episode 016 | The Forgotten Plane Wrecks Hidden Beneath Rhode Island Waters with Eric Wiberg

    In Episode 016 of Cumberland Unfiltered, maritime historian and author Eric Wiberg unpacks the long-buried stories of WWII wreckage just off the coast of Rhode Island. • PV-1 Ventura crash on D-Day — 7 men lost, no recovery • 1951 F-86 mid-air collision over Cumberland — bullets, wreckage, fire • How Eric uses sonar, military logs, and archival photos to track the past • The emotional weight of stories that were never closed Eric has published 45+ books, worked with the national archives of multiple countries, and located more than 10 lost aircraft in recent years — all while preserving the legacy of those who never made it home. 🎙️ Guest: Eric Wiberg 📍 Taped at Cumberland Tavern Studio | Cumberland, RI 🎧 CU-POD Flagship Episode 016 🔗 Guest Website: https://ericwiberg.com 🔹 Sponsors: • My Patriot Supply — preparewithcumberlandunfiltered.com • Chasing Tail — www.chasingtail.com Connect with Us:Email us your thoughts or questions: info@cumberlandunfiltered.com Listen to Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast on Your Favorite Platforms: YouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyPandoraiHeartRadioDeezerPocket CastsPlayer FMSupport the Podcast:Subscribe on your favorite platform.Leave us a review to help others discover the show! Copyright Notice:© 2026 Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast. All rights reserved.

    1h 16m
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3.7
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About

The Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast is a long-form, conversational show centered on people, stories, and the forces that shape how we live, work, and think. Recorded in an independent studio setting, the podcast features unstructured conversations with public figures, journalists, veterans, business owners, artists, and everyday people with something meaningful to say. Some episodes explore public issues and cultural shifts; others focus on personal experiences, creative work, or moments that rarely fit into traditional media formats. Cumberland Unfiltered™ prioritizes honesty over performance, depth over soundbites, and conversation over confrontation—creating space for ideas, disagreement, and storytelling to unfold naturally. New episodes are released biweekly.

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  • Creator
    Caleb Minson, Brad Dean, Jason Dean
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Cumberland Unfiltered™ Podcast