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Trudge ReportEp. 97 - Belief vs Faith in Recovery and How Real Change HappensHello everyone and welcome to another episode of Trudge Report. To kick things off Danny goes on a quick rant about people from snowy and cold states that annually act like they've never seen snow once it arrives, especially on the roadway. Greg gets in on the rant as well. We then have a spirited but brief debate over professional wrestling and how real or fake it really is. Shawn manages to offend Corey, which isn't difficult.The recovery segment surrounds the idea of belief vs faith. Which comes first? How are both attained or or they...
2025-12-181h 03Trudge ReportEp. 93 - Party's Over, Pal: An Honest Look Into The Beginning Of The EndWelcome back to this week's episode of Trudge Report. This week we tackle the important stuff right out of the gate; Corey turning 30 and Dan and Shawn's skating rink days. The recovery topic this week continues to surround the idea of being powerless over drugs and alcohol, stopping on our own power, and what the needed Power really is that gets us sober. Am I an alcoholic or an addict because I drink or use too much? Or, is it what happens to me when I drink or use? We have discussions surrounding the mental obsession of t...
2025-11-201h 01Trudge ReportEp. 83 - Got God? A Trudger’s Guide to the Universe.Welcome back to another weekly episode as the Trudge Trio gives a quick around the horn with a few more comments on the Chris McKinnell episodes and the new Conjuring film that just came out. We also have a few takes on the weekend's wild NFL week 1 matchups and results.This week, Corey, Greg, and Shawn, focus heavily on recovery and we talk a lot about God, the afterlife, reincarnation, what heaven means to us, our perceptions and conceptions of a Higher Power and Spirit of the Universe. We break down the difference between belief and faith...
2025-09-1156 minTrudge ReportEp. 81 - The Warren Legacy with Chris McKinnell: Part 1The Trudge Report takes a chilling turn as Shawn, Bill, Corey, and Greg welcome a very special guest, Chris McKinnell—grandson of legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. In this episode, the guys dive deep into real-life hauntings, the truth behind The Conjuring films, and Chris’s work with the Warren Legacy Foundation. From eerie stories of hospice experiences to the infamous Smurl haunting, this conversation blends the paranormal with raw honesty and practical insight. Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, Chris’s authenticity and decades of experience will leave you questioning the line between the seen and...
2025-08-2852 minTrudge ReportEp. 80 - NFL Season Preview: Winners, Losers & SleepersHello friends and welcome to another episode of Trudge Report. We kick things off with a quick around the horn segment. Corey is alive, Greg saw Beetlejuice on Broadway and Shawn III is here. We apologize to our listeners because we planned on having a recovery segment on the back half of the show but the boys got passionate and in-depth about NFL preview, rule changes, quarterback controversy, and even potential halftime show appearances. It's no secret that the four of us love sports and football and it is something we can talk about all day. If f...
2025-08-211h 04Trudge ReportEp. 78 - Water Seeks its Own Level: SummerSlam 2025, Celsius Mishaps, & Finding the Right Tribe.Welcome to this week's episode of Trudge Report. We have a quick around the horn segment where we all check in and tell how our weekends were. Greg and Corey spend some time discussing the epic SummerSlam 2025 from WWE. Bill has some hot seat on the spot questions for Shawn. We touch on the Happy Gilmore 2 movie, mislabeled energy drinks, and more. The main segment surrounds the spiritual and moral concept of water seeking its own level. This means that the people tend to gravitate towards others who share similar values, interests, energy levels, and spiritual beliefs. B...
2025-08-0755 minTrudge ReportEp. 77 - A Chair Shot in the Dark: RIP Ozzy & Hulkster, leg dropping Q & A’s and dreams of the Main EventThis week on Trudge Report, the crew (minus Shawn) dives into a wild ride of memories, hot takes, and cultural farewells. We pay tribute to two larger-than-life icons: Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan. From heavy metal mayhem to the golden age of wrestling, we reflect on their pop culture impact, personal stories and whether Ozzy or the Hulkster juiced harder, boosters included.But it doesn’t stop there. Potentially our most cancellable episode yet, we hit knee jerk reactions on everything from AI job takeovers and career do-overs to the ethics of IVF, crypto regrets, allowance bribes an...
2025-07-3158 minTrudge ReportEp. 72 - Mac Attack: TRP Welcomes Timmy Mac; Husband, Father, Friend, & Recovery StalwartJoin the Trudge Report duo this week as Shawn and Greg bring you a wonderful guest speaker to the show. TRP welcomes Timmy Mac. Timmy has been a long time friend of all of us since each of us got sober, spanning over 15 years. Timmy brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, faith, and good vibes as the three of us discuss a variety of topics surrounding life and recovery. From topics such as being married to a person not in recovery, to having a blended family, to navigating early sobriety in a halfway house, and dealing with life's issues...
2025-06-261h 00Trudge ReportEp. 67 - Holy Hell: Buckets Lists, School Board Drama & Papal CinemaThe crew is back this week with another episode. Join TRP as we kick things off with our usual around the horn segment. Next, Corey, Shawn, and Bill briefly discuss some local politics that directly affect our children's schools and safety. Then, the four of us go around and discuss our top five bucket list ideas. From extreme sports to destination vacations and everything in between. Each of us also discuss one or two things on our never to do bucket list.We finish up the show with a brief but in-depth look at the A...
2025-05-221h 04Trudge ReportEp. 62 - Hard Truths: The Benefits And Pitfalls Of Working In The Treatment IndustryHello everyone and welcome to another episode of Trudge Report. On this week's episode we explore non-professionalism in recovery and the recovery groups. Why it is important for some to keep the altruism of recovery separate from their professional life, especially if they work in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation or counseling. Can you work in the treatment industry and stay spiritually grounded in your own sobriety? Two of our members have worked in the drug and alcohol recovery field in prior years so the group has the benefit of experience from all angles.We...
2025-04-171h 05Trudge ReportEp. 61 - The Greater Good: Where Money & Spiritually Mix, Random Acts Of Kindness And Personal Financial RecoveryJoin us this week as the Trudge Trio is here to bring you a new episode. We begin the show with a quick around the horn segment where Shawn makes a brief but very spirited argument on why NCAA March Madness may be the best of all playoffs and championships, college or professional. Corey and Greg wholeheartedly disagree and a short but good discussion arises. We introduce a new segment, where each of us describe one thing that we saw over the past week of someone doing a random act of kindness or witnessing kindness from one person to...
2025-04-1059 minTrudge ReportEp. 57 - Circle Of Life: Our Primary Purpose And Carrying The Message Of RecoveryHello ladies and gentlemen and welcome to another episode of Trudge Report. Thank you for joining us again this week. We kick off the show with a bit of sad news about Corey's childhood friend that he has mentioned on the pod before. And, because we love and awkward transition, we go right into some very joyous news from Shawn's side of things hence, the circle of life in the title. The bulk of the episode is spent discussing how we achieve our primary purpose, that of carrying the message of recovery and hope to the alcoholic and addict...
2025-03-131h 00Trudge ReportEp. 54 - Valentines Voyages, Team USA Brawl For All, Presidential Favorites, & Inventorying AngerHello listeners and welcome to another episode of Trudge Report. We have a little bit of a different style show this week as Bill was a last-minute scratch off the starting lineup. He is practicing load management. Shawn had a top secret prior commitment in a far away land and was not able to join until about halfway through. Greg steers the ship and Corey does his best to sabotage the whole thing, and of course has to talk about the shoutouts he gets as he struts around (deservingly) in his Eagles garb. The duo get into the USA...
2025-02-201h 07Trudge ReportEp. 50 - Commanding Victories, The NYC Toll Troll, TikToks & Rock BottomsJoin the crew this week as we are recording directly at halftime of the Philadelphia eagles versus Los Angeles Rams NFC divisional playoff game. Corey's heart skips a few palpitations during the episode but ultimately he makes it through. The boys do a quick around the horn. Shawn gets to brag for a minute on his Commanders epic victory over the number one seeded Detroit Lions the night before. Bill gives an update on how his daughter's birthday party went. We touch on the Tik Tok outage and then Greg dives into the New York City congestion issue and...
2025-01-231h 06Trudge ReportEp. 48 - Don't Call It A Resolution: 2025 Goals And Financial RecoveryHello everyone and welcome to another episode of Trudge report. This is the first recorded episode of 2025 even though we had one that was released after the new year. Bill is on the injured reserve tonight so Corey, Greg, and Shawn bring you this episode. The boys recap their holidays, travel, time spent with family, and gifts.After a quick around the horn we get into our 2025 goal setting. We're not calling them resolutions. Each of us go around and list off a handful of goals that we have for 2025. Some are more tangible than others but...
2025-01-091h 07Trudge ReportEp. 46 - Down To The Impound: Vehicular War Stories & Living Our Spiritual TruthsOn this week's episode of Trudge Report join Bill, Corey, and Shawn with a special pop in from Producer Janine. While Greg is out enjoying a classical night at the symphony, the three of us unintentionally go down a crazy path of war stories, funny anecdotes, and mishaps from our drinking days surrounding family holidays. We turn to a mini segment of the history of our vehicles. The damage we have done to certain cars over the years, types of cars, possibly even living out of cars. Producer Janine hops on and tells a funny story about w...
2024-12-261h 02Trudge ReportEp. 41 - The Trudge Strikes Back: Star Wars Burlesque, Iron Mike's Ass, & Romance In Early RecoveryJoin the trusty foursome this week on Trudge Report. Greg recaps his very different experience with a Star wars show. Shawn talks about his recent trip to Savannah, GA, for a cousin's wedding. Bill has fashion corner and the art of the catwalk. Corey talks about his big move to a new undisclosed location. Never use it for Shawn introduces a new segment where he fires off some random questions to the guys where they don't have any information on the questions beforehand.The recovery segment is about romantic relationships in early sobriety. The boys have a...
2024-11-211h 16Trudge ReportEp. 40 - Introducing Bobby Brennan- The King Of Detroit (And Las Vegas)Join us on Trudge Report this week as we bring in our first guest. His name is Robert and he is a good friend of Shawn's. Corey and Bill know him as well. Robert is a sober friend of ours. He loves all things Detroit including the surging Lions. We talk his background and growing up in Detroit. Where life has taken him, from Michigan to Las Vegas to South Florida. Robert has some great stories and is an upstanding member of the recovery community. Oh and by the way he is a movie star.For the...
2024-11-141h 15Trudge ReportEp. 38 - Season Of The Trudge: Salem Witch Trials, Halloween Laughs & Spirituality Forged In FireJoin the Trio of Trudge; Greg, Corey, and Shawn, this week as Corey previews his trip with his wife to Salem, Massachusetts, home of the wicked Salem Witch Trials.Before we get into that we have some typical NFL discussion and the wild Hail Mary game-winning pass by Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. We also touch on an awesome bounce back week for Greg's Cleveland Browns and Jameis Winston. Quick touch on the world series that is very lopsided at the time of recording. Who knows how it will end up though. We have a joke...
2024-10-311h 11Trudge ReportEp. 37 - Spooky Season Pt. 4: Homegrown Homicides & Driving a Stake Through Your ClaimJoin the Pod this week as Bill, Corey, and Shawn, each get their props for their NFL teams decisive victories over the weekend while Greg takes in the sobering realization of the Cleveland Brown's demise for this year. The world series is set with a New York and LA showdown. Shawn discusses his recent experience with his wife and oldest daughter at the Taylor Swift concert in Miami over the weekend.This week it's Bill's turn to bring a spooky topic and he blends Halloween horror with hometown history. The story of Gerard schaefer, Treasure Coast's own...
2024-10-241h 06Trudge ReportEp. 36 - Spooky Season Pt. 3- A Haunting In Ohio & The Captain's CallAfter both hurricanes Helene and Milton and the devastating tornadoes that whipped through parts of South Florida, our thoughts and prayers are with all of our listeners and their families.Join us this week on Trudge Report as we go back in time a couple of weeks where Greg left us all a little tidbit of a cliffhanger of one of his own personal haunted stories. Shawn follows up with some fascinating information about the aforementioned Ohio Torso Killer from last week's episode. Before the spirituality segment, there is always some type of controversy surrounding t...
2024-10-171h 03Trudge ReportEp. 35 - Murder Mysteries And Meditation: The Black Dahlia RevisitedThis week on Trudge Report, all four of the boys are back in action. We start out with a quick sports check-in with a look at all of our NFL teams and then we touch on the MLB playoffs that have been very entertaining thus far. Greg and Corey still have skin in the game with their teams playing, Bill and Shawn can only watch and enjoy.During spooky season each of us are bringing a Halloween or spooky type topic to the pod. This week is Shawn's turn, and he brings the subject of the Black...
2024-10-101h 01Trudge ReportEp. 34 - Welcome To Spooky Season: Conjuring Up The Warrens & The Art of Failing ForwardIn this lively episode of The Trudge Report, Greg, Bill, and Corey serve up a mix of football fury, snack confessions, and some seriously spooky tales to kick off October. The Gang brushes up on some of the weekend's NFL games and Corey’s snack habits are under fire as the guys hilariously break down the pros and cons of late-night munchies and egg whites. If you’ve ever struggled to stay healthy while staring down a bag of Cheez-Its, this one’s for you!But it’s not all snacks and sports—Halloween is on the horizon, a...
2024-10-031h 05Trudge ReportEp. 33 - Crime, Chaos, And Kids: A Trudge Through America's Worst Cities And Fatherhood In RecoveryJoin us this week on Trudge Report. Bill, Corey, Greg, and Shawn go down a list of the worst cities in America. With a mixture of crime, infrastructure, culture, and personal experiences, there are some obvious choices and some surprise selections. On the beam this week is the ever important topic of how we raise our kids in a home of recovery and in the world today. We each share our unique experience and perspective on raising children, how we teach them the principles of recovery, that blend with the principles of everyday living. Most importantly, being t...
2024-09-261h 11Trudge ReportEp. 31 - No One Gets Out Alive: Facing Life & Loss, NFL Week 1 Recap & Week 2 PreviewJoin the boys this week on Trudge Report as we recap a very entertaining week 1 of NFL football. We talk some of the key matchups in our own personal favorite team's games along with some fantasy updates on how everyone did with the start of week 1. Find out which predictions were accurate and which predictions were way wrong. We quickly touch on some of the week 2 match ups that we are all looking forward to. Bill discusses his recent trip home to Pittsburgh and Greg gives us a rundown of his weekend away in Hawk Tua Hills (Hocking Hills).
2024-09-121h 13Trudge ReportEp. 29 - K Hole Crimes, Fall Sports and Finding a Higher PowerJoin us this week on The Trudge Report. Corey, Greg, Bill, and Shawn, get ready for college football with a season preview and week zero starting with the FSU v Georgia Tech game taking place in Ireland. We go over the new expanded 12 team playoff format and the disintegration of the Pac-12 and those teams being spread out into the other, now Power 4 conferences. Corey finally picks a college football team and it's no surprise that it rivals Greg's team. We also go into post MLB trade deadline and, entering the last month of the regular season, how the...
2024-08-271h 09Trudge ReportEp. 28 - What's Your Fantasy? A guide to the 2024 Football Season. Dealing with Medications and Surgeries.This week on the trudge Report, the boys welcome back Cory from his hiatus due to being sick. Some might say he is “behind” on his work but catching up. The show immediately starts off with some light gesturing in Cory's direction and some inside jokes being let out to the listeners. In all honesty we are glad he and Bill are fully back with us and healthy, as Bill had his own health scare a couple weeks ago. We get right into fantasy football and NFL season preview discussions. Greg and Bill are avid fantasy football aficio...
2024-08-201h 17Trudge ReportEp. 27 - From Laughs to Life Lessons: The Trudge Through Comedy and RecoveryJoin the Trudge trio this week as Bill, Greg, and Shawn take you on a journey where laughter meets life’s deeper questions. Our thoughts are with Corey as it is his turn to be under the weather and out for the week. Buckle up for a whirlwind of discussions, from surviving Midwest tornadoes to reliving the best—and worst—comedy films that have shaped our lives. The trio’s banter is sharp, their movie opinions are bold, and the humor is nonstop.But there’s more than just chuckles on the docket. The conversation takes a meaningful...
2024-08-131h 12Trudge ReportEp. 26 - Corey & Greg Do SummerSlam, Olympics Recap, and Maintaining Friendships In RecoveryJoin 3/4 of the trudge crew for a special Saturday morning episode. Corey hasn't traveled enough so he is now in Ohio with Greg and they are coming to us from the “Compound”. The boys begin the show with talking about why Corey is in Ohio and the special event they have planned for Saturday evening. Corey gives us a quick synopsis of his Spirit airlines flight and some previous experiences that weren't so good. We get a surprise cameo from another good buddy of ours that's also in Ohio and a legend in his own right.The seco...
2024-08-061h 02Trudge ReportEp. 25 - The YSL Trial: Southern Justice or Absurdity?Join the crew this week as all four of us are back for a great deep dive episode. We go around the horn quickly to say hello and catch up on some housekeeping items. Greg coming off a few concerts and Corey still traveling but reunited with his family and coming home soon even though he is recording from the wilderness. First order of business is discussion about a famous comedian's breast augmentation. We turn next to the Olympics and the bizarre opening ceremonies with a promise to circle back to some more Olympic talk focusing on the events.
2024-07-301h 02Trudge ReportEp. 24 - Bill and Shawn Takeover: From Slides to SupplementThis week on Trudge Report, Bill and Shawn take the reins while Greg and Corey are away. Bill kicks things off with an odd tale about encountering a Burmese python owner/alligator wrestler at a work site, followed by his amusing journey from a children’s slide at local water parks to conquering a 120-foot slide at Volcano Bay. The duo then dive into a recap of the recent MLB All-Star game and home run derby, including a drunken mishap during the national anthem. They also cover the Copa Chaos at the final between Argentina and Colombia, whe...
2024-07-231h 05Trudge ReportEp. 23 - Sweet Debates and Workplace RecoveryJoin the boys this week for a light-hearted and sweet take on our most loved desserts. We go overrated and underrated and our personal favorites. We have a lot of fun with the topic and Greg saves his most inspiring dessert for last. Bill and Shawn have some takes from family recipes and ethnic traditions. There is some argument, debate, and most importantly, lots of laughter. We hope this segment will leave you hungry for the next piece of cheesecake or peach cobbler.For the recovery segment the boys delve into sobriety in the workplace. How much...
2024-07-161h 05Trudge ReportEp. 21 - Songs of Endearment and The Expression of ServiceThis week Corey talks about Dave Matthews, Greg and Bill exchange their favorite Eminem ballads, and Shawn takes us down his personal Country Roads. Stick around as the boys chat about the do’s and dont’s of giving back in recovery. All that and more on the Trudge Report!Contact the Guys:Instagram: @trudgereportpodFacebook: Trudge ReportTikTok: trudgereportpodYouTube: @trudgereportpod
2024-07-021h 02Trudge ReportEp. 20 - Vacation Masterpieces and Misadventures. The Importance of Living AmendsTune in this week as we all talk about our favorite and least favorite vacations. From Greg and Bill traveling abroad, to concerts at the Gorge, and Caribbean cruises, hear some great stories and adventures along with maybe just a few mishaps.In our recovery segment we talk about the importance of not only making our amends, but living those out in our daily lives as the days, months, and years go by. A simple apology won't do. The people we have hurt need to see real sustained change. We also talk about how vital it is...
2024-06-251h 08Trudge ReportEp. 18 - Suck it Karen: Our Tribute to HOAs and Real SobrietyJoin three out of the four guys this week for Trudge Report. Bill is at a two-day concert and not in attendance but he may or may not be calling in. Corey, Greg, and Shawn do a quick around the horn of how their week has been and happy to be back at the regularly scheduled time and day for recording. Corey tells us all why he is in the state of Minnesota for the next few weeks with a good friend of his and of our program. Shawn gives a quick recap of his golf trip at Pinehurst...
2024-06-111h 11Trudge ReportEp. 14 - We Don't Know How To Transition! Mother's Day and Boeing ConspiracyThis week on Trudge Report the boys fly solo without Corey, as he is at a concert. His attempts to call in were not successful. Greg gets us deep into the Boeing controversy/conspiracy that is currently going on. He gives a good bit of background and why Boeing is in hot water to begin with. From its meteoric rise to its recent nosedive in public confidence. Bill tag teams and gives some much-needed wider perspective on Boeing and corporate greed across the country. From the haunting tale of whistleblowers and the relentless pursuit of profit that overshadows safety. B...
2024-05-141h 04Trudge ReportEp. 13 - Taking on Ticketmaster, Reese's Peanut Butter Pie Indulgences and Carrying the Life-Saving MessageJoin the boys this week on the Trudge Report as we discuss more NBA playoffs and Patrick Beverly's antics. Corey experiencing single dad life. Bill shares his Reese's Peanut Butter birthday cake coma, not once, but twice. Shawn talks about his mother and wife's skydiving excursion. Get fired up as Corey leads a spirited discussion on Ticketmaster's pricing practices, offering his insights. The boys talk about some possible solutions and Corey praises some of the bands and groups that are pushing back and taking a stand for these exorbitant ticket prices. To close out this segment the g...
2024-05-0758 minTrudge ReportEp. 11 - Fast Food FaceoffsThe boys are back with more mindless banter. This week, tune in as they discuss NBA and NHL playoff news and predictions. Followed by Bill's conversion to a Taylor Swift fan? Will Corey rise from his lethargy and take a stand for his favorite woman in showbiz? Last but not least, our main event, a good old-fashioned faceoff where the boys rank each of their five favorite and least favorite fast-food spots. Who will be number one on the leaderboard? Will Shawn defend Checkers to the death? Will Corey or Greg break their trainer Gunshow's heart? Tune in and...
2024-04-221h 23Trudge ReportEp. 10 - Do you Smell what the Trudge is Cookin? Wrestlemania, Righting our Wrongs and RIP to Uncle JuiceJoin us this week on Trudge Report where we remember OJ Simpson’s infamous legacy, the trial, and his antics before and after. We have a quick look at the NBA playoffs, the NFL in Brazil, and The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. The bulk of the show is about the most recent WrestleMania. Greg breaks down the card and Corey shares his experience from being at the event in Philly and the surrounding events of the weekend around the town. After a week off we get back to our “On the Beam” segment and talk about our dai...
2024-04-161h 21Trudge ReportEp. 9 - Total Eclipse of the Trudge: From WWE to WWASP: Personal Testimonies From Former Teenage HardknocksFirst, we have a quick Around the Horn segment where we get NFL updates and some info on the solar eclipse mania before moving into Corey's travels to WrestleMania. We devote this entire episode to the Netflix documentary, The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnappings. Greg gives a brief intro and he and Corey give their opinions on the show. Next Bill gives his personal experience at the different programs he attended as a teenager and the struggles therein. Followed by Shawn giving a full breakdown of the documentary and his 16 months as a client at a WASP p...
2024-04-091h 28Trudge ReportEp. 8 - MLB Season Preview, Driving 101, Setting Right The Wrongs We Have Made And The Freedom Of ReconciliationJoin us this week on Trudge Report for a Major League baseball season preview and a quick look into our favorite teams. While Greg's Indians/Guardians are rebuilding but starting hot, Bill looks towards a promising season for his Pirates and Shawn gives Corey some shit about his Braves versus Corey's Phillies.Next, Greg gives us a classic soliloquy about the do's and don'ts of the driving world and how to behave correctly on the road.We wrap up by each of us going through some personal stories about making amends and restitution. The Importance...
2024-04-021h 17Trudge ReportEp. 7 - Halfway to Freedom: A Steelers Optimist, Halfway House Memories, and Turning Over ShortcomingsJoin us this week on trudge report. Bill starts us off with a mea culpa (his new favorite word) and his Disney balloon mishap. We go around the horn and touch on various sports topics including the two dueling quarterbacks for the Steelers, Shohei Otani's interpreter money allegations, the Mike Tyson v Jake Paul boxing match, and some WWE WrestleMania discussion. Next we get into histories of the halfway houses and share some of our personal experiences. Greg gives us his classic do's and don'ts of halfway house living and we reminisce on the struggles and triumphs, o...
2024-03-261h 08Trudge ReportEp. 3 - Just the Tip.. And Maybe a Little More: Gratuities, Overrated Stars, and the Depths of OblivionHello Trudgers, it's Shawn, Bill, Corey, and Greg, serving up reality with a side of humor. We delve into tipping etiquette, from recognizing service in unexpected places to navigating service fees. Then, we dive into music debates, tackling icons like The Beatles and Dave Matthews. Plus, explore the soulful sounds of JJ Grey and Mofro's swamp rock. We also share our battles with addiction and the power of surrender and community in helping to achieve sobriety. Join us for an episode packed with entertainment, insight, and inspiration.Contact the Guys:Instagram:
2024-02-271h 18Trudge ReportEp. 2 - The Cream Rises to the Top: Haters and Appreciators, Not Lord Stanley's Cup, a Future Vision, and Why We TrudgeHey Trudge Report fans, it's Shawn, Greg, Corey, and Bill! Join us for another episode packed with laughs, reminiscing, and insightful discussions. From Shawn's MySpace page to Super Bowl highlights, and half-time shows, we've got something for everyone. Plus, dive into the world of technology with us as we weigh the pros and cons of the latest gadgets and ponder why people get insatiable about everyday items. But beyond the jokes and tech talk, we're here to share our personal journeys and inspire you to do the same. Tune in for a dose of laughter, reflection, and motivation – that's wh...
2024-02-201h 07Trudge ReportEp. 1 - Recovery and Rivalries: A Brotherly Dive into Super Bowl Fever and Cultural TouchdownsHey Trudge Report crew, it's Shawn and the gang—Bill DeLuca, Corey, and GA Phillips—bringing you tales from the wild side! Picture this: four buddies bonded by a journey from addiction to recovery, inviting you on a weekly joyride where anything goes.We're all about blending sports fanaticism with trending culture, sharing personal stories, candid banter, and heated debates. From reliving Cleveland's sports highs to dissecting wrestling showdowns, we're your go-to.Get ready for fiery Super Bowl predictions, halftime show rumors, and maybe a spicy bet or two on MVP speeches. Welcome to t...
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Two Black SheepGreg Has Been Laid Off and It Shows"I'm the dumbest dude on the team. How am I still here?" Greg and Shawn go back and forth on the impact layoffs and how they should be announced. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2023-03-0841 minTwo Black SheepI Lied About Weddings"Bring your own chair is not really an option."Greg and Shawn discuss the intricacies of planning a wedding. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2023-02-1440 minTwo Black SheepI Slept In The Airport For Love"I thought it was the last time I would see you again." Shawn tells of his nightmare travel experience over the Holidays. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2023-01-3141 minTwo Black Sheep"Yes," That's What She Said"This is a monumental episode." Greg questions Shawn about his career progression & he tells the unbelievable story of how he proposed and how EVERYTHING went wrong! IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2022-08-2341 minTwo Black SheepGet Well Greg"You smell like hot dog water." Greg and Shawn are back from hiatus to discuss the state of the world and current events. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2022-08-0939 minTwo Black SheepThe Mind of a Founder"I knew I was special in the 4th grade."Greg and Shawn dive into entrepreneurship and the risk/rewards of starting and running a business. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2022-03-1547 minTwo Black SheepRambling about love"I don't believe in being 'In love'." Greg and Shawn discuss the meaning of love. Is it just a fleeting emotion or a consistent action? IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2022-03-0134 minTwo Black SheepNot all breakups suck"I just knew." We're back for Season 4. Shawn opens up about his new relationship and the journey he took along the way. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2022-02-2230 minTwo Black SheepMarried Life is Different"Are you in the romantic stage or in jail?" Greg catches us up on his newlywed life and what it's like living with whole 'notha person. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2021-07-2731 minTwo Black SheepSearching for Socially Distanced Community (w/ Stacy Mosby)"We understand the value of being vulnerable and opening up, but now in this new space I gotta go do it." Greg & Shawn talk with Stacy about the difficulties of fostering and creating community in the new normal. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-10-2840 minTwo Black SheepI'm VOTING for...."Voting is the bare minimum. Do your research." Shawn & Greg as they discuss the voting process around the upcoming general election. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-10-0831 minTwo Black SheepFrom Fatherless to Fatherhood (w/ Errol Allard)"The first thing I thought is that I will never ever abandon this child." Greg and Shawn invite special guest, Errol Allard, to discuss the progression of growing up without a father present to becoming a young father of 4. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-09-2233 minTwo Black SheepBig Hearts Are Better Than Big Words'What's with all these big words?"Shawn & Greg have a discussion on the state of the world and the lack of compassion we often see in politics. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-09-0155 minTwo Black SheepCuffin' During COVID"COVID has changed the way people date. They are shooting shots." Greg and Shawn as they talk about dating in the new normal and what it will take to get married by the end of the year. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-08-1833 minTwo Black SheepYou're Cancelled"Why do we cancel people?" Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss the positives and negatives of society's cancel culture. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-08-1334 minTwo Black SheepThe News is Scary"Are you better off not listening to the news?"Greg and Shawn discuss the state of the broadcast news and if their main agenda is to constantly invoke fear in their audiences. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-06-2434 minTwo Black SheepSingle Forever?"So, you're better than me because you are engaged, now?" Greg and Shawn discuss the marriage waiting game and the pros & cons of being single. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-06-1633 minTwo Black SheepWhen The Protests Stop"Now is the time for action." Greg and Shawn discuss next steps and the actions required after the protests stop. What's next? IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-06-0935 minTwo Black SheepPosts and Protests"I care about black lives..do you?"Greg and Shawn have a real conversation about race relations in this country and talk about a path forward. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-06-0338 minTwo Black SheepCelebrities Are People, Too"My celebrity crush is pre-Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey." Greg and Shawn discuss celebrity crushes and why famous people are expected to speak on issues they know nothing about. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-05-2632 minTwo Black SheepOne Kid...Max"I only want one kid." Greg and Shawn try to grasp what it would be like to some day become fathers. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-05-1934 minTwo Black SheepQuarantine Binging"We should start our own show."Greg and Shawn provide their take on the hot new shows and movies that everyone is watching in quarantine.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-04-2833 minTwo Black SheepDude, Communication Is Key"Men and women communicate differently. What's wrong with a period?"Greg and Shawn try to understand and explain how & why women and men, in general, communicate differently. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-04-2135 minTwo Black SheepNorth, where are you manners?"Only 2 out of 10 people gave me a high five."Who has the better manners? Who has the better life? The South or the North? Greg and Shawn leverage their own experiences and dive into the social nuisances of each region. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-04-1430 minTwo Black SheepCOVID-19 & The New Normal (Part 2)"People don't know to use reply all."Greg and Shawn finish up the conversation around COVID-19 and the impact it is having on the way we work. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-04-0731 minTwo Black SheepCOVID-19 & The New Normal (Part 1)"We are living in interesting times." Greg and Shawn discuss COVID-19 and the impact it is having on our world. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-03-3130 minTwo Black SheepDating My Friend's Ex"Then I come in and save the day."Greg and Shawn go back and forth on if and when it's okay to date your friends ex-partnerIG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-03-1130 minTwo Black SheepChristian Guys Are Awkward"He's probably just constipated."Today, we tackle the most repeated comment that Greg and I hear from single ladies in search of a Christian guy to date. Are all Christian guys socially awkward? If so, why?IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-02-1332 minTwo Black SheepHelping Harry Find Work"He can start in the mailroom and work his way up."Greg goes rogue by bringing another Yahoo! article into the studio. Join us as we discuss the issues in the Monarchy.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-02-0531 minTwo Black Sheep2020: The Year of Oat Milk"We've met the quota for large-sized heads."Join Shawn & Greg as they look back on 2019 and think ahead to 2020.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2020-01-2826 minTwo Black SheepYou're Annoying"Why do people not walk like how cars drive?" Join Shawn & Greg as they review the 50 most annoying things people do and assess how annoying they both are.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-10-2351 minTwo Black SheepThe $1000 Wedding"You can sell tickets to your wedding, like a concert."Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss the costs associated with a wedding and how to decrease the cost drastically with a few hacks. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-10-1836 minTwo Black SheepChivalry: It's Complicated"Can I see some ID?"Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss the state of male chivalry and disagree about what's appropriate and what's going too far.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-09-2343 minTwo Black SheepMen Can Cry, Too (w/ Gerald Augustin)"Have you been to therapy?" Join Shawn & Greg and special guest, Gerald as they discuss therapy and its associated stigmas within the black male community. IG: @twoblacksheepliveAbout Our Special GuestGerald Augustin is the son of Haitian immigrants. He has resided in the New York City area for over 10 years. He is young professional works that currently works for the NYC Department of Education. He's also extremely active in his fraternity as the 12th polemarch of the Queens Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
2019-09-1045 minTwo Black SheepThe Guys Trip 2019"Are ya'll Instagram models?"Join Shawn & Greg as they talk about their recent vacation, saying no to drug deals and airport attitudes.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-09-0634 minTwo Black SheepI Got Heavy Bones"My stomach is yearning for affection."Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss exercise regiments, healthy eating habits, and fitness goals. IG: twoblacksheeplive
2019-08-1435 minTwo Black SheepStop Dating. You're 30."Are you in love?"Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss differences in dating in your twenties vs. dating in your thirties as they attempt to define true love. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-08-0643 minTwo Black SheepHow to Get Your Dream Job"Wait. Do you even have a job?"Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss the difficulties in searching, applying, interviewing, and landing the perfect job. IG: twoblacksheeplive
2019-07-2451 minTwo Black SheepKomodo Dragon Days of Summer"What is a Komodo Dragon?"Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss Komodo Dragons, summer heat, camping, and near-death experiences IG: twoblacksheeplive
2019-07-1031 minTwo Black SheepThe Case of Multi-Ethnic Babies, Part 1 (w/ Delionel Jimenez)"We're going to need closed caption."Join Shawn, Greg and special guest, Leo as they discuss the rise in interracial relationships & marriages, cultural differences, and cute babies. IG: @twoblacksheepliveAbout Our Special GuestDelionel (Leo) Jimenez was born and raised in New York City. He currently works in the Hospitality industry in lower Manhattan. He's a classically trained vocalist and enjoys singing. He's also a newlywed and when he is not running multiple miles through Central Park, you'll find him engaged in learning more about his wife each day.
2019-06-2555 minTwo Black SheepWanted: Roommates That I Never See"Roommates prepare you for marriage."Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss New York rent prices, pointless broker fees, and roommates.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-06-1834 minTwo Black SheepWhy Are Black Men So Attractive?"That's a one-time use outfit."Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss fashion trends, grooming habits, swag, and their attractivenessIG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-06-1340 minTwo Black SheepGet To Know Shawn"Why were you such a jerk to me?"Now, listen to Greg ask Shawn questions about his interests, career, motivations, dating life, and more.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-06-0442 minTwo Black SheepCombating Catcalling (w/ Amparo Vazqwright)"Hey, that's not okay."Join Shawn & Greg as they host a discussion with special guest, Amparo Vazqwright, about the definition of street harassment (catcalling) and ways to combat its devastating impact.IG: @twoblacksheepliveAbout Our Special GuestAmparo is the founder of Uplifting Infinity, providing conscious business coaching to those seeking to create meaningful solutions for their communities. Amparo supports them in creating brands and businesses that are powered by purpose, compassion, and genuine care, and structured for long-term scaling. Through Uplifting Infinity, Amparo puts her very eclectic background in o...
2019-05-2850 minTwo Black SheepThe Social Meeds"Why are you whispering?"Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss online privacy and social media addiction. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-05-2140 minTwo Black SheepGet To Know Greg"You don't have a beard. So you wouldn't know."Listen to Shawn ask Greg tough questions about his interests, career, motivations, dating life, and more.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-05-1339 minTwo Black SheepMoney, Cars, Girls, Drugs, etc."Turn that crap off."Join Shawn & Greg as they reignite their rap dreams and discuss the impact of mainstream rap on our society.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-05-0737 minTwo Black SheepParents, You The Real MVP"Parents have it hard out here."Join Shawn & Greg as they relive their childhood and their parent's discipline and grasp the hard job of being a parent.Follow us on Instagram @twoblacksheeplive
2019-04-2336 minTwo Black SheepHey Girl Hey, Let's Be Acquaintances"Let's just agree to disagree."Join Shawn & Greg as they tackle the age-old debate on if men and women can really be just friends.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-04-1535 minTwo Black SheepHey Mom, I'm an Adult Now"What's a 401K?" Join Shawn & Greg as they try and figure out what it means to be an adult.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-03-1833 minTwo Black SheepAlmost Made A Friend"You don't give compliments to friends."Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss the difficulties of making new friends as adults and locating pork rinds. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-03-0428 minTwo Black SheepBoycotting Oreo"I've been boycotting Gucci my entire life."Join Shawn & Greg as they profess their love of 7/11, try to understand Black History Month and discuss race relations in America. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-02-2551 minTwo Black Sheep#NoCasper"It's not you. It's me not liking anything about you."Join Shawn & Greg as they discuss the art of ghosting.Subscribe and follow us on IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-02-1224 minTwo Black SheepBaggage Claim Bae"You're lactose intolerant, too?" Join Shawn & Greg as they try to make sense of new diets, crowded gyms, and online dating.IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-02-0428 minTwo Black SheepTip Trippin' (Pilot)"Do I have to tip you?" Join Shawn & Greg as they try to make sense of the world of tipping, plane smells, and New Year resolutions. IG: @twoblacksheeplive
2019-01-2229 min