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🔥 Curmudgeon’s Corner – The Conversation Beyond the Shine
Curmudgeon’s Corner isn’t just a detailing podcast anymore — it’s a seat at the table for real conversations with real people.
Hosted by Aaron Burkett, founder of Phoenix E.O.D., the show dives deep into the lives, passions, and personal battles of entrepreneurs, creators, and everyday legends who are chasing meaning over mediocrity.
From detailers to doctors, astronauts to artists, each guest brings a story about craft, resilience, and the courage to evolve. One week it’s car care; the next, it’s soul care — and somehow, it all connects.
Because this isn’t about perfection. It’s about purpose.
It’s about rising, rebuilding, and remembering that we’re all works in progress — still learning, still fighting, still shining.
The Corner Hangout — where conversation meets conviction, and community always comes first.
www.phoenixeod.com
www.instagram.com/phoenixeod
🔥 Curmudgeon’s Corner – The Conversation Beyond the Shine
Curmudgeon’s Corner isn’t just a detailing podcast anymore — it’s a seat at the table for real conversations with real people.
Hosted by Aaron Burkett, founder of Phoenix E.O.D., the show dives deep into the lives, passions, and personal battles of entrepreneurs, creators, and everyday legends who are chasing meaning over mediocrity.
From detailers to doctors, astronauts to artists, each guest brings a story about craft, resilience, and the courage to evolve. One week it’s car care; the next, it’s soul care — and somehow, it all connects.
Because this isn’t about perfection. It’s about purpose.
It’s about rising, rebuilding, and remembering that we’re all works in progress — still learning, still fighting, still shining.
The Corner Hangout — where conversation meets conviction, and community always comes first.
www.phoenixeod.com
www.instagram.com/phoenixeod
Episodes
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
2 hr 19 min
Hey Everybody! Welcome to the 5th episode of Curmudgeon's Corner! This is a VERY special episode for us as we celebrate our 2 year anniversary! That's right, Phoenix E.O.D. turned TWO this month!
@PapaSmurf918, one of the Horsemen that has rode with us from the very beginning is joining us tonight as we reflect on these past two years and look forward to what's ahead for us!
Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of Apple Juice, sit back and join us for another epic hangout in... The Curmudgeon's Corner!
You know there's going to be Trivia and free stuff giveaways!
AMAZON PRIME DAY DEALS 20% OFF:
Titan SiO2 Hybrid Detailer: https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-D-Hybrid-Detailer/dp/B09JB33PZM?maas=maas_adg_65839C24D283E4A00113A9BE6D03D341_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Apex Auto Wash: https://www.amazon.com/Apex-Auto-Wash-fragrances-effectively/dp/B0B2YGKKZB?maas=maas_adg_BE4E96042A4CA1E3F78933EBB4B37381_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Hydra Rinseless Wash: https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-D-Hydra-Rinseless/dp/B0BN1332F6?maas=maas_adg_A4E80809FBE8DADA8789AFF50B78038D_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
#PhoenxEOD #CurmudgeonsCorner #CurmudgeonsCorner10 #PapaSmurf918 #PhoenixandtheFourHorsemen #Amazon #AmazonPrimeDay #AmazonPrimeDays #AppleJuice #Livestream #YouTube #Detailing #Detail #Details #Detailinglife #DetailersofInstagram #DetailersofFacebook
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
3 hr 20 min
In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into what, or should we say WHO helped to inspire us to create our business and who continuously motivates us to Evolve Or Die!!
Maj Eric "Trainwreck" Burkett @majtrainwreck Burkett Eric @internallycompelled
"What's Your Excuse For Skipping Leg Day"
Bring your Apple Juice! Things are bound to cover ALL the emotional spectrums!
Always a chance for Trivia Related giveaways!!!
Titan SiO2 Hybrid Detailer:https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-D-Hybrid-Detailer/dp/B09JB33PZM?maas=maas_adg_65839C24D283E4A00113A9BE6D03D341_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Apex Auto Wash: https://www.amazon.com/Apex-Auto-Wash-fragrances-effectively/dp/B0B2YGKKZB?maas=maas_adg_BE4E96042A4CA1E3F78933EBB4B37381_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Hydra Rinseless Wash: https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-D-Hydra-Rinseless/dp/B0BN1332F6?maas=maas_adg_A4E80809FBE8DADA8789AFF50B78038D_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Internally Compelled: https://www.instagram.com/internallycompelled/
#PhoenixEOD #Phoenix #MajTrainwreck #BurkettEric #InternallyCompelled #Ottobock #Ottobock_northamerica #USAArchery #Archery #Invictus #InvictusGames #FullDrawnAddiction #Veteran #VeteranOwned #WoundedVet #DisabledVet #EOD #Paraolympics #Brothers #details #detail #detailing #detailproducts #detailsupplies #livestream #livestreaming #YouTube #YouTubeLivestream
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
1 hr 54 min
In episode 12, we'll sit down and talk with a rising star in the detailing community that is really going after a niche market - The Biker Community! Big Mike, @mjchick88 Mike Chickilly of @bigmikesbikedetailing is a huge fan of Phoenix E.O.D. and we can't wait to hear what he has to say about his upcoming event, "Big Mike's Bike Night" at The Riverwalck Saloon, in Parryville, PA!
Tune in and learn from this gentle giant everything you need to know about starting out a small business in a small town and what it takes to carve out a name for himself in such a cool industry!
Bring Your Apple Juice and remember there's always a chance to win free stuff!
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 AT 6 PM – 10 PM: Big Mike’s Bike Night @ The Riverwalck Saloon
https://www.facebook.com/events/806604627613122/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
www.phoenixeod.com
#PhoenixEOD #Phoenix #phoenixeodandthefourhorsemen #BigMikesBikeDetailing #BigMike #BikeDetailing #Detailing #details #paintcorrection #detailproducts #detaillife #detailingadditcs #detailersoffacebook #detailersofinstagram #harleydavidsonmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #motorcycles #motorcycle #Tamaqua #TamaquaPA #riverwalcksaloon
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
2 hr 5 min
In episode 13, we'll "get behind the scenes" with two broadcasters and podcasters that are really putting the spot lights on all the "Who's Who" in the detailing communities - @detaildive !
https://linktr.ee/detaildive
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ntqSeXB003BeKTqqu2h88
You know we love a good origin story and who better to hear from than the guys who do the best interviews! Matt Ayers Matt Ayers and Juan Alscano @xyzautodetail
Additionally in this episode there's going to be a HUGE Phoenix E.O.D. ANNOUNCEMENT you are not going to want to miss!!! But ya gotta tune in to hear it first!!!
Bring your Apple Juice and LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! CA-CAW!!!!🦅🦅🦅
#PhoenixEOD #Phoenix #PhoenixEODandTheFourHorsemen #DetailDive #DetailDivePodcast #Livestream #XyzAutoDetail #XtraMileMobileDetailing #OriginStory #SupportSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #InThisTogether #VeteranOwnedBusiness #detaillife #DetailersUnite #Detailinglife #Detailingaddicts #AppleJuice #FriendsHelpingFriends #Podcast #Podcasts #podcasting #Interviews
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
1 hr 29 min
In episode 14, we'll sit down and talk with a rising star in the detailing community Stephanie Devine @madbabe324 Stephanie Devine from Devine Detailing!!! Phoenix and The Four Horsemen met Stephanie down at the SDC in Louisville, KY and she is just a really cool, down to earth person!
Stephanie has been featured in Auto Body Source Magazine in 2021 and was a finalist for the Female Paint Assassin of the Year Award at Mobile Tech in 2022.
Tune in as we dive into Stephanie's origin story, what it's like to be kicking a$$ in what's perceived as a male dominated industry, and how this industry is constantly changing and EVOLVING!
Bring Your Apple Juice and remember there's always a chance to win free stuff!
#PhoenixEOD #Phoenix #PhoenixEODandTheFourHorsemen #StephanieDevine #DevineDetailing #Livestream #XyzAutoDetail #XtraMileMobileDetailing #OriginStory #SupportSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #InThisTogether #VeteranOwnedBusiness #detaillife #DetailersUnite #Detailinglife #Detailingaddicts #AppleJuice #womanownedbusiness #FriendsHelpingFriends #Interviews
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
1 hr 54 min
In episode 15, we'll sit down and talk with the two power houses that grind tirelessly behind the camera to pump out the incredible work that Apex Surface Protection is known world-wide for!
Brian Spitler, Jr and Brian Mayall are going to hang out with us and discuss detailing and share some of the behind the scenes of working for a social media Dynamo and incredible detailer. Maybe someone gets all the glory, but these two guys are crushing details and have taken their game to the next level with PPF installs!!!
Tune in as we dive into the two OTHER Brians' origin stories and well, anything else that comes up!
Bring Your Apple Juice and remember there's always a chance to win free stuff!
#phoenixeod #detailproducts #PhoenixEOD #ApexSurfaceProtection #ApexAutoDetail #ApexAutoDetailing #detaillife #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusiness #livestream #friendshelpingfreinds #livestreams #Youtube #livestreaming #InThisTogether #autodetailing #details #detailingcars #detailersunite #phoenix #detailingaddicts #detailaddicts #titan #detailsupplies #phoenixeodtitan #Detailingproducts #Curmudgeonscorner #curmudgeonscorner15
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
2 hr 27 min
In this episode of Curmudgeon's Corner, we get to hang out with our best buddy and Horseman, Eric "PapaSmurf" Pakroo, as we kickoff the Phoenix E.O.D.'s 2nd Annual Rise From The Ashes Pay It Forward Campaign 2023!
Really cool things are happening in the world of Phoenix and we're always excited for an opportunity to "Pay It Forward" in our ever growing Phoenix Family!
So come on over, have some Apple Juice and just hang out. We might even try to get a few phone calls from the audience and as always... Trivia Based Prizes!
Let's Goooooo!!!! Ca-Caw!!! 🦅🦅🦅
#PhoenixEOD #Phoenix #PapaSmurf918 #livestreaming #Curmudgeonscorner #Sweet16 #hangout #applejuice #payitforward #payitforward2023 #RiseFromTheAshes #risefromtheashespayitforwardcampaign #friendshelpingfriends #supportsmallbusiness #veteranowned
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
1 hr 29 min
In Episode 17 of Curmudgeon's Corner, we get to hang out with super fan and car detailing enthusiast Mike "Nacho Man" Castaldo of @nacho_man_detailing_services Nacho Man, as we dive into week 2 of the Phoenix E.O.D.'s 2nd Annual Rise From The Ashes Pay It Forward Campaign 2023
Really cool things are happening in the world of Phoenix and we're always excited for an opportunity to "Pay It Forward" in our ever growing Phoenix Family!
So come on over, have some Apple Juice and just hang out. We might even try to get a few phone calls from the audience and as always... Trivia Based Prizes!
Let's Goooooo!!!! Ca-Caw!!! 🦅🦅🦅
#PhoenixEOD #Phoenix #nachomandetailingservices #livestreaming #Curmudgeonscorner #Sweet16 #hangout #applejuice #payitforward #payitforward2023 #RiseFromTheAshes #risefromtheashespayitforwardcampaign #friendshelpingfriends #supportsmallbusiness #veteranowned