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What happens when a retired Marine takes the discipline of the military and applies it to faith, fitness, and community?

In this episode of The Days Grimm, Paul Linberg returns for round two to share the incredible growth of his mission and the impact it is having on men across the country. After retiring from the Marine Corps, Paul realized the civilian world often lacked the "tribe" mentality essential for growth, leading him to co-found Ruck and Rosary, a program designed to challenge the mind, body, and soul.

Paul breaks down the origin of Ruck and Rosary, which combines a five-mile weighted ruck with the five decades of the rosary. This isn't just a workout; it is a structured environment where men discuss the pillars of being a better man, a better husband, and a better father. Paul explains how these "universal truths" are shared through both biblical scripture and the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, proving that the pursuit of discipline is a timeless human endeavor.

A significant portion of this conversation focuses on the power of community in personal transformation. Host Brian Day shares his own journey of returning to the Catholic church at St. Benedict Cathedral after 25 years, a move directly inspired by the support and brotherhood he found within Paul’s rucking group. This episode highlights how a simple invitation to "ruck" can lead to profound spiritual and personal changes.

This conversation goes deeper than fitness. Paul opens up about combat experiences, traumatic brain injuries, and the long-term mental health challenges faced by veterans. The group discusses why talking openly, doing hard things together, and building consistent routines can be life-saving, especially for men who struggle to slow down or ask for help.

The episode also takes a deep dive into Paul’s military history, specifically the events of December 15, 2006, in Ramadi. Paul recounts the harrowing details of a VBIED attack involving a cement truck filled with explosives and the complex ambush that followed. His "Alive Day" story serves as a powerful reminder of the perspective gained through service and the resilience required to keep moving forward when the "RPMs" of life feel overwhelming.

Finally, Paul discusses his newest project, The Watch and the War podcast, and how he manages a life filled with family, ministry, and security training. Why podcasting can be therapeutic, and how connecting the right people at the right time can change lives.
From stoicism and faith to addiction, discipline, and family priorities, this is an honest, grounded conversation about building a life with purpose after service.

Whether you are a veteran seeking a new tribe or someone looking to balance high-intensity life with spiritual peace, Paul’s insights on routine and "standing in the breach" offer a compelling roadmap for the modern man.

This episode offers real-world insight.
no fluff, no shortcuts.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:
* The origin and mission of the Ruck and Rosary program
* Building a resilient tribe after the Marine Corps
* Mind, Body, and Soul: The structure of a 5-mile spiritual ruck
* Comparing Stoicism and the Gospe

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In this episode of The Day's Grimm Podcast, hosts Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm sit down with Nashville-based Soul/Funk/Blues artist Billy Ray Wallace.

Billy Ray takes us on his journey from growing up in the small town of Lynnville, Indiana, to cutting his teeth in the competitive Nashville music scene. We dive deep into his transition from metal bands to mastering the soulful sounds inspired by legends like Stevie Wonder and John Mayer. Billy Ray shares the gritty reality of being an independent artist—from working 70-hour weeks to fund his dream, to the unwritten rules of never canceling a gig (even at a swinger's hotel!).

Key Topics Discussed:

• Nashville vs. Evansville: The reality of the Nashville music scene and Billy Ray's decision to move back to the 812.
• Songwriting Secrets: How songs like "Ease Your Mind" and "Why Do I" evolved over years of writing.
• The "No Cover" Nightmare: A hilarious horror story about a gig gone wrong at a swinger's bar.
• Finding Your Sound: How Billy Ray went from shredding in metal bands to delivering vintage soul vocals.
• Advice for Musicians: Why you have to be willing to "suck" at first to eventually succeed.

If you are a musician, a music lover, or just love a good story about chasing a dream, this episode is for you!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro & Welcome Billy Ray Wallace

02:30 - Who is Billy Ray Wallace? (Elevator Pitch)

07:40 - Growing up in Lynnville & Early Music Influences

\18:25 - Playing in Metal Bands ("Torn Confidence")

21:52 - Moving to Nashville & Learning to Sing

37:40 - Finding the Soul/Funk Sound (Alan Stone Influence)

44:59 - The Story Behind "Ease Your Mind"

56:30 - The Swinger's Bar Gig Nightmare

01:08:51 - Moving Back to Evansville, IN

01:23:15 - Advice for Aspiring Musicians

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In this episode of The Days Grimm, Brian and Tom sit down with Clint Hoskins, co-owner of High Score Saloon and Player 2 in Evansville, Indiana. Clint shares the incredible journey of how a $200 Mortal Kombat 4 arcade cabinet kickstarted a business partnership with Jared Nebel that would eventually take over the local nightlife scene.

We dive deep into Clint’s background as a forward observer in the military and his 12-year career with the Evansville Fire Department. Clint reveals the brutal reality of opening a small business, including a nightmare lawsuit from a condo association that cost them $20,000 before they even opened their doors. Plus, we discuss the massive community impact High Score has made, from paying off over $50,000 in student lunch debt to donating thousands to the Tri-State Food Bank.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Origin Story: How Clint met his business partner Jared in Panama City Beach and bonded over vintage video games.
• The Hustle: Buying and selling vintage toys and arcade cabinets to fund the dream.
• Firefighter Life: The intense training involved in the CPAT and the reality of compassion fatigue.
• The Lawsuit: How High Score Saloon was sued for being a "bar" in a condo basement and how they fought back.
• Expansion: The creation of Player 2 for kids and the future of their new venue on Main Street.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Clint Hoskins

4:25 - The $200 Mortal Kombat Machine that Started It All

9:22 - Growing Up Poor & Gaming on a Budget

16:20 - Joining the Army & Forward Observer Training

21:45 - Firefighter Training: The CPAT Test

29:00 - The Reality of Fighting Fires & Trauma

35:17 - Finding Barn Find Arcade Games

46:37 - The Lawsuit That Almost Killed High Score Saloon

55:27 - Opening Player 2 During COVID

1:02:28 - The Struggles of Running a Business in Evansville

1:13:30 - Paying Off $54,000 in Student Lunch Debt

1:26:00 - Future Plans & Appreciation for Employees

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Welcome to another thrilling episode of The Day's Grimm podcast! Hosts Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm sit down with Korey Mauck, a Posey County native with an incredible career spanning military service, law enforcement, and the firearms industry.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing Up in Posey County: Korey shares stories from his rural upbringing, playing high school sports, and the shift in childhood culture.
• Military Service: Hear about Korey's time in the National Guard as a Forward Observer, his experiences in basic training, and his deployment to Mosul, Iraq, including convoy security missions and encountering IEDs.
• Law Enforcement Career: Korey details his 12-year career with the Indiana State Police (ISP), from the rigorous hiring process and academy training to working the road and joining the SWAT team. He shares intense stories from his time on SWAT, including high-risk warrants and police action shootings.
• Transition to Sig Sauer: Learn how Korey leveraged his expertise to become a Law Enforcement Sales Representative for Sig Sauer, traveling across the Midwest to demo firearms and train departments. He even shares a hilarious story about out-shooting a skeptical SWAT officer during a demo!
• Life & Advice: The conversation covers the challenges of balancing family life with high-stress careers, advice for those interested in military or law enforcement paths, and the importance of resilience.

Whether you're interested in military stories, police work, or the firearms industry, this episode is packed with insights and humor.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro & Welcome Korey Mock

02:02 - Growing up in Posey County

07:51 - High School Sports & College Football

19:08 - Joining the National Guard (13F Fire Support Specialist)

24:10 - Applying for Indiana State Police (ISP)

32:32 - ISP Academy Experience

37:23 - Deployment to Mosul, Iraq (Convoy Security)

47:39 - Surviving an IED Blast

58:45 - Life as an Indiana State Trooper

01:05:21 - Joining the ISP SWAT Team

01:19:17 - Transitioning to Sig Sauer (LE Sales Rep)

01:25:37 - Out-shooting a Skeptical SWAT Officer

01:33:39 - Advice for Joining the Military & Law Enforcement

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Welcome to the December edition of Deaths of the Month on The Days Grimm! Hosts Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm are joined by producer and comedian Graham Gallagher to rank the wildest, weirdest, and most chilling winter-related deaths in history. From Victorian parties on frozen rivers to modern mysteries that still baffle investigators, this episode covers it all.

In this episode, the guys break down:

• The Thames Frost Fairs: Between 1600 and 1814, the River Thames in London would freeze solid, leading to massive fairs with pubs, fires, and shops right on the ice—until the ice broke, leading to tragic (and bizarre) consequences.
• The Man Who Froze in an Unplugged Freezer: The strange case of Nick Sitzman, a man who reportedly died of hypothermia symptoms while locked in a freezer that wasn't even turned on, proving the deadly power of the mind.
• The Great Smog of London (1952): A lethal combination of industrial pollution and weather patterns that covered London in a deadly yellow smog for five days, resulting in thousands of fatalities.
• Paradoxical Undressing: The terrifying biological phenomenon where freezing victims strip off their clothes in the final stages of hypothermia due to a false sensation of extreme heat.
• The Year Without a Summer (1816): How a massive volcanic eruption caused global cooling, leading to famine, riots, and frozen crops in the middle of July.
• The Dyatlov Pass Incident: The ultimate winter mystery where nine experienced hikers cut their way out of their tent and fled into the freezing night, eventually found dead with inexplicable injuries like missing eyes and tongues.

Join us as we rank these frozen tragedies from "weak" to absolute nightmare fuel!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro & December Deaths

02:29 - The Thames Frost Fairs (Parties on Ice)

08:42 - Man Dies in Unplugged Freezer (Nick Sitzman)

14:28 - The Great Smog of London (1952)

20:00 - Frozen Man & Paradoxical Undressing

26:40 - The Year Without a Summer (1816)

36:20 - The Dyatlov Pass Incident 39:45 - Ranking the Deaths

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In this high-flying episode of The Day's Grimm, Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm welcome Navy veteran and commercial airline pilot Alex Trujillo (Senior Alex Trujillo)!

Alex, who currently pilots the Boeing 737 (the "scary one" ), takes us on a deep dive through his unique life journey, from growing up on the East Coast to earning his wings in the military.

The conversation covers massive topics, including:

• From Helicopter to Commercial Jet: Alex breaks down his transition from flying helicopters in the Navy to becoming a commercial airline pilot and the intense training (including flying in simulators and recurrent training) required to maintain his expertise.
• The Naval Academy & Military Life: He recounts how a summer seminar led him to apply to the Naval Academy and discusses the benefits of using the military to get flight ratings, hours, and the GI Bill , as well as using the Skillbridge program for a civilian transition.
• Cuban Roots & East Coast Elite: Alex shares his background as a first-generation American born to Cuban parents in Fairfax, Virginia (an "East Coast elite" area outside DC).
• Faith and Football: The guys revisit how they met at a Ruck'n'Rosary event and discuss the profound impact of Alex's small private Catholic school education. They also dive into the simplicity and quiet nature of a Latin Mass.
• Soccer State Champ: Hear about his serious competitive soccer career, playing travel ball and winning state championships three years in a row!

Whether you're interested in the life of a pilot, military service, or the impact of faith and culture, this episode is packed with fascinating stories!

TIMESTAMPS

00:49 - Intro & Welcoming Alex Trujillo

02:43 - Alex Trujillo: Navy Veteran & Commercial Pilot Elevator Pitch

03:11 - Flying the Boeing 737 (The "Scary One")

05:55 - Cuban Descent & First Generation American

06:21 - Growing up in Fairfax, Virginia

08:35 - Catholic School Foundation & Faith Journey

10:27 - Explaining the Quiet Simplicity of Latin Mass

13:34 - High School Soccer (Travel Ball & State Championships)

16:44 - The Path to the Naval Academy

18:15 - Flying Helicopters in the Navy

01:26:15 - Military to Civilian Transition (Skillbridge Program)

01:40:37 - 737 Recurrent Training in the Simulator

01:50:08 - Advice for Aspiring Pilots

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Welcome back to The Day's Grimm!

We're joined by our great friend Paul Bragin (Brian's most religious listener ) for a wildly unhinged conversation that bounces from the weather in Southern Indiana to the geopolitics of the Middle East.

Brian Michael Day, Thomas Grimm, and Paul Bragin discuss:

• Sanctuary on the Hill: A major shoutout to Paul Lindbergh’s incredible 92-acre nonprofit that provides support for veterans returning from warzones with PTSD. Learn how to support the project and why they have the "right of first refusal" on additional land.
• Mass Mayhem: Brian recounts a hilarious, unconventional experience at St. Boniface Mass where a visiting African priest engaged the crowd in a way he’s never seen before, including high-fiving children in the pews and leading a standing ovation.
• The Adult Grand Prize Game (Bozo Beer Pong): Brain and Paul pitch an instant-classic reality show idea: reviving The Bozo Show's Grand Prize Game, but with adults competing to pay off their mortgage by tossing ping pong balls into cups filled with shots like the Vegas Bomb and the Irish Car Bomb.
• The France Trip & The Obscure Joke: Paul breaks down his two weeks in France and explains an obscure joke he texted the hosts about the cathedral town of Chartres (pronounced "Shark") that only a handful of people would ever get.
• The New Studio: The guys show off the brand new Day's Grimm studio space, debate where to put a logo, and talk about the challenges of job hunting while running a chaotic podcast.

Tune in for the chaos, the comedy, and a serious discussion about helping our veterans!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Welcome Back, Paul & The Crazy Southern Indiana Weather

02:31 - Tour of the New Studio & thedaysgrimm.com

06:14 - The Hilarious African Priest at Mass Story

08:39 - Bleeps, Censorship, and Working in Radio

12:39 - Sanctuary on the Hill Shoutout (Veterans PTSD Nonprofit)

15:39 - Paul's France Trip and the "Chartres" Joke

18:32 - New Show Idea: Bozo Beer Pong (The Adult Grand Prize Game)

20:40 - Explaining "Bomb" Shots (Vegas Bomb, Irish Car Bomb)

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In this special mental health episode of The Day's Grimm, hosts Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm welcome back Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lori Riley of Blue Skies Mindfulness to take a deep dive into EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy!

Brian shares his personal journey of finally committing to therapy and his initial, intense experience with the first stages of EMDR, including the crucial process of building a mental "safe space".

Lori Riley, LCSW, breaks down everything you need to know about this powerful trauma treatment modality:

• What is EMDR? Defining Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as psychotherapy that helps heal emotional distress from disturbing life experiences by using bilateral stimulation.
• Bilateral Stimulation: Discussing the different tools used for bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, the "buzzies" (vibrating eggs), or tapping.
• The Safe Space & Container Technique: Explaining the importance of building a mental "safe space" as a pausing mechanism during sessions, and the "container" technique for temporarily putting away triggering thoughts, people, or nightmares.
• Managing Intensity: Lori explains that EMDR can be intense and draining, and emphasizes the need for a therapist to allow time for processing after each session, rather than immediately ending the appointment.
• Coping Skills: Discussing practical, in-the-moment coping skills like grounding (focusing on the tangible environment) to manage fear-driven anxiety cycles and developing a personal mantra to combat intrusive thoughts.
• The History & Stigma of EMDR: Lori recounts how EMDR was once dismissed by professors as a "fallacy" in the early 2000s and why the training is so intensive.
• Overcoming Barriers to Therapy: The hosts and guest discuss the hurdles of seeking help, such as embarrassment, the "manly man" complex, and the frustration of having to "shop around" to find the right therapist.

If you're curious about EMDR, seeking therapy, or looking for new mental health coping skills, this episode is a must-watch!

GUEST INFO Lori Riley, LCSW Blue Skies Mindfulness https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lori-riley-evansville-in/290090

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Episode Start & Guest Intro (Lori Riley, LCSW)

03:13 - Lori's Practice: Blue Skies Mindfulness

03:34 - What is "Grounding"?

05:56 - Brian's Therapy Journey & A Therapist Crying

07:09 - Introduction to EMDR Therapy

08:30 - Building a Mental "Safe Space"

13:17 - The Container Technique & Four Square Breathing

17:35 - How EMDR was viewed 20 Years Ago (A "Fallacy")

26:42 - Official Definition of EMDR

35:20 - The Power of a Mantra/Saying to Combat Anxiety

1:05:20 - Overcoming Barriers to Seeking Therapy (Embarrassment, Manliness)

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