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This Dude Started Something

Oliver Welman & Brayden Krause

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

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70:17

Arrive AI ($ARAI) and the Future of Autonomous...

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2026/01/04

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

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70:17

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

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2025/11/21

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

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57:37

The Google Engineer Who Photographs the World:...

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2025/10/31

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

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58:20

S3.Ep5 - From Homelessness to Hope: How Sean Nguyen’s...

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2025/08/03

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

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67:32

S3.Ep4 - Jake Apgar on Creativity, Collaboration, and...

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2025/07/07

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,

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71:58

S3.Ep3 - Chris Kanik - Founder of Smart Cups —...

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2025/06/30

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

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76:52

S3.Ep2 - How Pocket Watches Built One of the Coolest...

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2025/06/21

What do World War II, American history, and luxury watches have in common? RT Custer. He’s the founder of Vortic Watches, a company that revives antique pocket watches and turns them into one-of-a-kind wristwatches that can survive the apocalypse—and look good doing it.In this episode, RT breaks down how he built a 7-figure business out of history, scaled American manufacturing, and created something truly timeless. From buying up estate-sale treasures to surviving on spreadsheets and SBA loans,

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68:49

S3.Ep1 - Longbow Motors: The EV Startup Redefining...

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2025/05/03

Season 3 kicks off with a full-throttle conversation featuring Mark Tapscott and Daniel Davey, the ex-Tesla and Lucid engineers behind Longbow Motors — the featherweight EV sports car company that just might change everything. These guys have shared meetings with Elon Musk, built Lucid’s international ops, and now they’re betting it all on a handmade electric car that’s lighter than a Miata and sexier than anything under $3 million.In this episode, we dive into:The moment Daniel had to plug a Tesla

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58:18

S2.Ep13 - Why TEA Is the Must-Have App for Modern...

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2025/04/29

In this episode of This Dude Started Something, we sit down with Sean Cook, the founder of the TEA app — a revolutionary platform giving women a safer, smarter way to navigate the dating world. Sean shares how a personal experience with his mom led him to build TEA, why the current dating app landscape is broken, and how his platform empowers over 600,000 women through honest reviews, background checks, and anonymous community support. We dive into building a mission-driven tech company, protecting

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55:52

S2.Ep11 - Quiet Confidence and DIY Touring: The Road...

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2025/04/26

In this episode of This Dude Started Something, we’re joined by Ryan Lane, the mastermind behind the band Quiet Confidence. Ryan shares the story of how his passion for music led to the creation of his solo project, and how he’s been navigating the DIY side of the music industry. From creating custom light shows to booking his own tour, Ryan gives us an inside look at the hard work that goes into making music with a full-time career. Plus, he dives into his experiences with Kickstarter, the

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S2.Ep11 - Rock Hard: The Real-Life Superhero Saving...

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2025/04/25

Forget Marvel, forget Gotham — This Dude Started Something is bringing you a real-life superhero straight from the streets of LA. Meet Rock Hard: MMA-trained vigilante, tree crime investigator, proud owner of a $70 Amazon shield, and possibly David Goggins' tougher cousin.In this episode, Oliver and Brayden dive into Rock Hard's origin story (spoiler: no radioactive spiders involved), the strange case of LA's midnight tree-chopper, and his unfiltered beef with his wannabe arch-nemesis, Flaccid Sand

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S2.Ep10 - Backbone Coffee: Brewing a Bold New Brand...

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2025/04/22

In this episode of This Dude Started Something, we sit down with Cameron Mauk, the founder of Backbone Coffee. Cameron shares the story behind his no-nonsense coffee company that's built for people who work hard and love coffee served black, hot, and straight to the point. We dive into the origins of the brand, the challenges of bringing high-quality coffee to the blue-collar world, and the journey of creating a product that connects with everyone from oil workers to doctors. Whether you're in work

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56:25

S2.Ep9 - ⚠️WARNING: This Episode Might Make You Quit...

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2025/04/17

In this inspiring episode of This Dude Started Something, we sit down with Jeremy George, the founder of Bucket Match AI—a platform born from a life-changing mission to complete 52 bucket list goals in 52 weeks. From cliff jumping in Hawaii to launching a startup that helps others chase their dreams, Jeremy opens up about how a low point in life led to a movement centered around purpose, passion, and action.We dive into:His TEDx talk journeyThe highs and lows of goal-chasingHow Bucket Match helps

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58:09

Inside the Patent System: What Every Inventor Should...

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2025/04/13

In this eye-opening episode of This Dude Started Something, Oliver and Brayden sit down with seasoned patent attorney Austin Bonderer, a man with over 700 issued U.S. patents and more stories than your average legal thriller. Austin pulls back the curtain on the chaotic world of intellectual property—where billion-dollar ideas are born, stolen, or buried.We kick things off with the basics: what is a patent and why does it matter? But things quickly spiral into everything from patent trolls buying

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59:25

S2.Ep7 - Bringing the Bible to Life: CEO of Appian...

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2025/04/09

In this episode of This Dude Started Something, Oliver and Brayden sit down with filmmaker, drone pilot, editor, and co-founder of Appian Media, Craig Dehut. Craig and his team are on a mission to bring biblical history to life through stunning documentaries filmed on location across Israel, Egypt, Turkey, and more.Appian Media creates high-quality, biblically accurate video content that’s completely free and accessible to anyone around the world. From the story of Jesus to the seven churches of

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66:30

Riz, Reels & Realness: Meet Gen Alpha

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2025/04/02

In this episode of This Dude Started Something, Oliver and Brayden sit down with the Morrstedt family — a father who walked away from the traditional 9-to-5 to build a content-first lifestyle with his Gen Alpha kids. Together, they’re redefining what it means to grow up in a digital world.This isn’t your average “kidfluencer” story. We dig into how and why these kids don’t have phones, the power of teaching entrepreneurship early, and what it takes to raise builders instead of consumers. From

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55:06

S2.Ep5 - The Beat That Built a Legacy: From WOP to...

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2025/03/30

This week on This Dude Started Something, we sit down with platinum-selling artist and producer @therealjdash, the mastermind behind the viral anthem “WOP.” But J. Dash is way more than a one-hit wonder.From learning piano by ear at age 5 to producing “WOP” in his college apartment using only GarageBand, his journey blends pure talent with DIY hustle. We talk about how Miley Cyrus twerking in a unicorn onesie took his song to platinum, how he used to moonlight as a systems engineer while secretly

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S2.Ep4 - THE MOWGLI’S ARE BACK: Inside the Return of...

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2025/03/21

This week on This Dude Started Something, we sat down with the band behind the ultimate windows-down, scream-the-lyrics, feel-good anthem: The Mowgli’s. With almost 500 million Spotify streams, they’ve defined a generation of good vibes — and they’re officially making a comeback.In this episode, Josh, Katie, Andy, and Matt open up about their roots in the Southern California garage scene, how their love for live performance turned into a national movement, and what it's like to look back on the wild

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61:48

S2.Ep3 - Acting, Auditions & Amazon Prime: Sheldon...

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2025/03/18

In this episode, Oliver and Brayden sit down with actor Sheldon Austin to talk about the realities of breaking into the acting industry as a young performer. Sheldon shares how he went from background roles to landing parts in commercials, short films, and most notably, playing a guard on Amazon Prime Video’s Beast Games. He opens up about the audition process, how he got his agent, and the highs and lows of trying to make a name for himself in the entertainment world.We also dive deep into what

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35:41

Solo EP - Behind the Scenes: Dream Guests, Wild DMs,...

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2025/03/14

In this first solo episode of Season 2, Oliver and Brayden take listeners behind the scenes of This Dude Started Something, pulling back the curtain on their guest outreach strategy. From DMing reality TV stars and business moguls to tracking listener locations in real time, this episode is packed with hilarious banter, unpredictable conversations, and raw insights into how they’re growing the podcast.Along the way, they explore insane guest ideas, debate the ethics of subwoofer-induced destruction,

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