Founder stories from the ground floor — raw, honest, and built to last. I sit down with high-growth founders to explore the emotional reality of building something that matters — before the funding, before the fame, and in the middle of the mess.
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A new podcast by New Jersey comic Ryan Curtiss. He talks to musicians and comedians about the albums and specials that got them into their artform.
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Episode #003 - On The Tools: Will Montgomery
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35:37In this episode, Dan interviews Will Montgomery, a seasoned entrepreneur and owner of GC Superior Tiling. They discuss Will's journey in the construction industry, the challenges he faces, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Will shares insights on the importance of mindset, building relationships, and the realities of running a business in…
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Episode #002 - Family Foundations: Rebekah Mudgway
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36:37In this conversation, Dan interviews Rebekah Mudgway, a graphic and digital designer from Christchurch, New Zealand. They discuss Rebecca's journey in design, the influence of her entrepreneurial family, the challenges of being a solopreneur, and her views on success beyond monetary gains. Rebekah shares her experiences with significant projects, t…
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Episode #001 - Surfing to Success: Sergio Navarro's Journey
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37:19In this first episode of Early Grounds, Dan sits down with long-time friend and serial entrepreneur Sergio Navarro, whose journey spans surf shops in Colombia, creative ventures, and the emotional highs and lows of building from scratch. They dive into: ▫️The messy reality of starting a business with no playbook ▫️The emotional toll and triumphs of…
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Welcome back to another episode of Get Into It. I got to sit down with Alex Crook, the singer and guitarist of Bad Planning and Goldwaite. We talked about some of his favorite albums (Jersey's Best Dancers, Dude Ranch, and Mutiny) and some of the new music he has in store for everyone this year.By Ryan Curtiss
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We're back. Watch this episode with the super talented iNTeRNeT FReNDZ, a pop punk duo who has been taking the internet by storm.By Ryan Curtiss
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Dan Clark is a Philadelphia-based comic who has been in the scene for a long time. You can find him all over doing comedy shows, and you can check out the episode of his podcast (My Voice Sucks) I did at the link here: https://youtu.be/RS-a8prE-fk?si=6TrgmVnhZ9AkV6IF Check out Dan on social: https://linktr.ee/danclarkcomedy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTE…
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Get Into It: Kevin Slattery Loves Philadelphia
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42:26Welcome back, and happy new year. Today we talk to Maryland-based comedian Kevin Slattery. A funny dude who loves Mike Birbiglia and Philadelphia Sports, he is paving the road for his future in stand-up comedy.By Ryan Curtiss
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Get Into It - Trailblazing with Team Goldie
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36:22Team Goldie (aka Matt Distefano) is a Philadelphia-based musician who makes emo-pop punk, hip hop music that I think it awesome. He has a deep love for Weezer and you should check out his new album Trailblazer, out now!By Ryan Curtiss
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Get Into It - Stressin' out with Billy Zee
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28:49Billy Zee is the vocalist for the post-hardcore, Pennsylvania-based band Amora. Amora is signed to Heading East Records, and the vocalist has been inspired by bands such as Adaliah, Volumes and Taking Back Sunday. The two talk about the song writing process, working with Fred Mascherino, the Head East Records family, and more! Check out Amora's new…
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Get Into It - Craig Shay is a Ska-ficionado (And He Rules)
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35:36Craig Shay is a solo artist from New York who also plays in the band Cold Wrecks. His latest release "Sadly, Yes" is out now on Over Caffeinated Records, and you can stream it on every streaming service. Go check his stuff out! We talk about bands like Against Me! and Streetlight Manifesto as well as comedy, making music, and his time pretending to…
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Get Into It: Talking About Syracuse's Hardcore Renaissance with Brandon DiFabio
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30:41Brandon DiFabio is the singer of Pure Bliss and is a staple in the Syracuse hardcore scene. This White Monster fueled machine has some great taste in music with Slipknot, Hatebreed, and Terror as some of his influences in his artform. Be sure to check out Pure Bliss on all streaming platforms and pick up a copy of their EP The Age of Judgement at t…
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Katie Arrosa is punk as. She's a stand-up comedian and owner of Solid Friend, which helps with management, booking and more for punk bands. This is the third year she will be hosting the Fest Comedy show in Gainesville and if you haven't gotten your tickets yet you should! We talk about the punk scene, performing for bands, and some of the albums t…
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Get Into It: Ignoring the Weirdness with Paul Carson
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35:33Another day, another episode of Get Into It. Today I interview Paul Carson, one of South Jersey's best comics. He helps run High Note Humor in Collingswood, is one of the best joke writers I know, and you should give him a follow on social media!By Ryan Curtiss
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Get Into It - Pete Eckenroth is Moving to Austin (The First Episode!)
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38:52On the first episode of Get Into It, I am joined by Pete Eckenroth. He is a very funny Philly comic, dastardly Eagle Scout, and enjoyer of illicit substances. We have a good talk about some of his comedy inspiration, his plans to move to Austin, and good memories. Love ya, Pete.By Ryan Curtiss
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