This Dude Started Something

Oliver Welman & Brayden Krause
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Tired of the same old stories? This Dude Started Something is all about people who’ve done something unforgettable—whether that’s building a business, breaking records, traveling the world, or taking on insane challenges. Hosted by two college students, Oliver and Brayden, we bring on guests with wild experiences, bold ideas, and stories that’ll make you want to get up and do something. Expect unfiltered conversations, unexpected moments, and real takeaways on what it means to take action. New episodes drop weekly—unless life gets in the way.

  1. He Pressed The $1,000,000 Button on Beast Games… | JT on MrBeast, Drama & Behind The Scenes

    9 GIỜ TRƯỚC

    He Pressed The $1,000,000 Button on Beast Games… | JT on MrBeast, Drama & Behind The Scenes

    JT (J.T. 126) joins This Dude Started Something to break down the moment he pressed the $1,000,000 button on Beast Games Season 2 — the most watched unscripted show on Amazon Prime Video. We dive into: • What it felt like to eliminate his entire team • The real story behind the Mia drama • Behind-the-scenes secrets from MrBeast’s production • Strong vs Smart strategy • What happens after you win $1,000,000 • Life as a law enforcement officer turned reality TV star Season 1 of Beast Games hit over 50 million viewers in 25 days — and Season 2 just changed the game. JT explains why he took the million, how he handled the backlash, and what MrBeast is really like off-camera. Comment on IG: Would YOU have pressed the button? #Beast Games, Beast Games Season 2, MrBeast, Mr Beast Amazon Prime, JT Beast Games, JT 126, 1 million dollar button, MrBeast million dollar challenge, Beast Games interview, Mia Beast Games, Beast Games drama, MrBeast reality show, Amazon Prime Beast Games, pressed the button Beast Games, Beast Games season 2 episode, MrBeast behind the scenes, law enforcement on Beast Games, This Dude Started Something podcast

    1 giờ 5 phút
  2. How Jack Bunker Built Blow It Gum — A Caffeine Gum Startup Story

    2 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    How Jack Bunker Built Blow It Gum — A Caffeine Gum Startup Story

    Jack Bunker didn’t start a brand in college. He started one in high school — and not an easy one. In this episode of This Dude Started Something, we sit down with Jack Bunker, founder of Blow It Gum, a liquid-core caffeine gum built to do one thing: make a boring product loud again. Please note: This episode was recorded at 1:00 AM and may include some spontaneous tangents. Jack walks us through how a random moment at school turned into a real consumer brand, why he built the brand before the product, and how he spent months hunting for a chemist while most kids his age were playing Fortnite. “I wanted to find something boring that everyone uses every day and just try to make it cool.” From giving away 70% of his first shipment, to DM’ing athletes and artists nonstop, to literally running business meetings out of an 18-passenger van in his high school parking lot, Jack breaks down what it actually takes to go all-in early. “It was me and ChatGPT versus the world.” We also get into: Why Blow It Gum uses a liquid core for faster caffeine absorptionHow caffeine hits through your gums in 5–10 minutesBootstrapping vs. raising money (and why Jack held onto equity)Marketing through chaos, giveaways, and bold contentJumping out of helicopters… for brandingTurning learning curves into leverageAnd why Jack is stepping away for two years — on purpose“Even if it all goes to sh*t, I’ll never lose the learning experience.” This episode is part startup case study, part brand breakdown, part unfiltered founder brain. If you’re into consumer brands, DTC, marketing, or just hearing what it looks like when someone actually sends it early — this one’s for you.

    1 giờ 29 phút
  3. Arrive AI ($ARAI) and the Future of Autonomous Delivery with CEO Dan O'toole

    4 THG 1

    Arrive AI ($ARAI) and the Future of Autonomous Delivery with CEO Dan O'toole

    In this NYE 2025 episode of This Dude Started Something, we sit down with Dan O’Toole, Founder & CEO of Arrive AI — the company reinventing how packages are delivered in an autonomous world. Dan shares how he: Beat Amazon, the U.S. Postal Service, and Big Tech to a critical patentBuilt a company through crowdfunding instead of VCTook Arrive AI public on NasdaqCreated the “mailbox 2.0” powering drones, robots, and autonomous deliveryMaintained control while scaling a massive investor baseThinks about AI, infrastructure, and execution at scaleThis episode is a masterclass in thinking big, moving fast, and executing before anyone else. If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, inventor, or just obsessed with how the future gets built — this one’s for you. Ticker: $ARAI Exchange: Nasdaq Arrive AI is publicly traded. Nothing in this episode is financial advice — this conversation is for educational and informational purposes only. 🔗 How to Connect with Dan & Arrive AI Arrive AI Website: https://arriveai.comFollow Arrive AI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arriveai/Dan O’Toole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-otoole-3b6a4631/

    1 giờ 10 phút
  4. The Yeast Beast: How Luke Porada Runs a 3-Generation Donut Empire

    21/11/2025

    The Yeast Beast: How Luke Porada Runs a 3-Generation Donut Empire

    On today’s episode of This Dude Started Something, we sit down with Luke Porada — a third-generation donut kingpin better known across Michigan as The Yeast Beast. Luke wakes up earlier than anyone we’ve ever met just to make your morning taste better. But behind the sugar, glaze, and perfect rings is a wild entrepreneurial story. From taking over his family’s shop during COVID, to dealing with crazy customers, donut thieves, city drama, and the science of baking in different weather — Luke gives us the real behind-the-scenes of running a generational business. We talk legacy. We talk yeast. We talk donut diggers. This episode is hilarious, insightful, and unexpectedly inspiring. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to run a donut shop — this is the one. 📢 FOLLOW OUR GUEST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetex99/ Donutville USA: www.donutvilleusa.com 🎧 FOLLOW US This Dude Started Something Instagram: @thisdudestartedsomething

    1 giờ 10 phút
  5. The Google Engineer Who Photographs the World: Aravind Krishnaswamy on AI, Wildlife, and Capturing Emotion

    31/10/2025

    The Google Engineer Who Photographs the World: Aravind Krishnaswamy on AI, Wildlife, and Capturing Emotion

    In this episode of This Dude Started Something, Oliver and Brayden sit down with Aravind Krishnaswamy — a world-traveling photographer and longtime Google engineer whose breathtaking images have appeared on TVs around the world through Google’s featured photos program. When he’s not building the future of technology, Aravind is deep in the wild capturing rhinos in South Africa, gorillas in Rwanda, and bears in Alaska — moments that blend art, patience, and adventure. The trio dives into how he balances life at Google with creative passion, how AI is reshaping photography, and why emotion still beats perfection in every image. They also explore Aravind’s behind-the-scenes stories — from photographing a chest-beating silverback to explaining how his photos ended up on millions of screens. Whether you’re into photography, creativity, or the intersection of art and tech, this episode will make you see your camera (and your world) differently. 📸 Explore Aravind’s stunning work: Website: akimagery.comInstagram: @akimagery

    58 phút
  6. From Homelessness to Hope: How Sean Nguyen’s 40 Love Is Changing Lives

    03/08/2025

    From Homelessness to Hope: How Sean Nguyen’s 40 Love Is Changing Lives

    In this episode, we sit down with Sean Nguyen — founder of 40 Love, future doctor, and all-around powerhouse of a human being. What started as a high school project turned into a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting the homeless through tennis and pickleball events that bring people together, raise money, and spark real change. Sean shares how he grew 40 Love into a multi-city movement, what it’s really like working on the front lines of homelessness, how his family shaped his mission, and why he’s balancing all of this while pursuing a career in medicine. We also talk about: The early days of 40 LoveHosting events across the countryPresenting research at StanfordUsing sport as a tool for social goodWhy this generation has the power to create change🗽 We’ll be attending Sean’s next event in NYC AUGUST 10th— and you should come too! 👉 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forty-love-nyc-pickleball-fundraiser-tickets-1502020887909 Follow Sean: 📸 Instagram – @fortyloveorg 🌐 Website –https://www.fortyloveorganization.org

    58 phút
  7. Jake Apgar on Creativity, Collaboration, and Why You Don’t Need Hollywood to Start

    07/07/2025

    Jake Apgar on Creativity, Collaboration, and Why You Don’t Need Hollywood to Start

    In this episode, we talk with up-and-coming filmmaker Jake Apgar about what it really takes to bring ideas to life. From making films in high school to directing his first full-length feature, Jake shares how storytelling, teamwork, and emotional honesty matter more than flashy equipment or big budgets. We cover how AI is creeping into the industry, which directors inspire him, why some popular films fall flat, and how you can start creating with whatever you have. If you’re a creative, a builder, or just someone figuring it out—this one’s for you.

    1 giờ 8 phút
  8. Chris Kanik - Founder of Smart Cups — Printing Drinks, Saving the Planet, and Feeding the Future

    30/06/2025

    Chris Kanik - Founder of Smart Cups — Printing Drinks, Saving the Planet, and Feeding the Future

    What if you could print the ingredients of an entire drink onto the inside of a cup — and all you had to do was add water? Chris Kanik did exactly that. In this episode, Oliver and Brayden sit down with the inventor of Smart Cups, the world’s first printed beverage technology, to talk about how a lifelong comedian built one of the most sustainable innovations in the world. From stand-up stages to science labs, Chris shares how his obsession with ideas, humor, and impact led to a technology that could reshape not just the beverage industry — but global access to nutrition. They dive into his wild origin story, the science behind the cup, his passion for comedy, and why being underestimated might be the ultimate superpower. Chris Kanik Instagram - @CEODADLIFE Smart Cups - https://smartcups.com

    1 giờ 12 phút
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Tired of the same old stories? This Dude Started Something is all about people who’ve done something unforgettable—whether that’s building a business, breaking records, traveling the world, or taking on insane challenges. Hosted by two college students, Oliver and Brayden, we bring on guests with wild experiences, bold ideas, and stories that’ll make you want to get up and do something. Expect unfiltered conversations, unexpected moments, and real takeaways on what it means to take action. New episodes drop weekly—unless life gets in the way.

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    Oliver Welman & Brayden Krause
  • Năm hoạt động
    2025 - 2026
  • Tập
    36
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