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He Had to Relearn Everything: Joey’s Rare Autoimmune Illness and Recovery

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2019071/fan_mail/new] At just 20 years old, Joey went from working, attending school, and living an active life to losing nearly all of his motor function in only two weeks. He could no longer walk, talk, eat, write his name, or communicate beyond blinking—but he remained completely aware of everything happening around him. In this powerful episode of CC & NJ Guy, Joey shares his experience living with an extraordinarily rare autoimmune neurological condition, the struggle to receive answers, and the experimental treatments that helped him begin rebuilding his life. Joey opens up about: • Losing his fine and gross motor skills  • Being able to communicate only by blinking  • Receiving treatment at New York-Presbyterian  • Plasma exchange and experimental therapies  • Relearning how to walk, talk, eat, and write  • Living with tremors and balance challenges  • Returning to hunting, fishing, mechanical work, and race cars  • The support he received from his family  • Why rare medical conditions often receive limited research  • The importance of communication between doctors and patients Despite everything he has experienced, Joey refuses to allow his condition to define him. His message for anyone facing an illness, disability, or life-changing setback is simple: “You will have your ‘why me?’ days. Give yourself a couple of days—but then move on. Do not stop moving.” This conversation is about more than a rare illness. It is about resilience, disability awareness, family support, medical advocacy, finding purpose, and continuing to live your life even when everything changes. Learn more about Joey’s recovery and therapy journey at Joe Juniors Journey. This episode reflects Joey’s personal experience and is not intended to provide medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical symptoms, diagnosis, testing, or treatment. Subscribe to CC & NJ Guy wherever you listen to podcasts for more honest conversations, inspiring personal stories, pop culture, paranormal topics, and far-out ideas. Hosted by: Cottman, Crawford & The Jersey Guy Contact us: CCandNJGuy@gmail.com Links & socials: https://linktr.ee/ccandnjguy

From Workshop To Spotlight How Dirt Came Alive

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2019071/fan_mail/new] A play can look effortless from the audience, but the real story is the messy, brilliant work underneath. We sit down with returning guest and playwright Zoe Rulin to talk about what it actually took to bring Dirt to life in a workshop production, from an unconventional tech week to the reality of making big theatrical moments on a scrappy budget. We get specific about the choices that mattered: a modular set that transforms from garden to city, sustainable props and costumes built through thrifting and reuse, and the kind of team energy that makes limited resources feel like fuel instead of a barrier. Then we shift into the craft of playwriting and the pressure of deadlines. Zoe shares what “magic” feels like in the writing process, the discipline tricks that get her through resistance, and how ideas show up on trains, at parties, and in the notes app at odd hours. She also breaks down her newest full length play, What Is a Girl For?, and how she wrote it in six weeks to meet a locked reading date through her Princess Grace Award and New Dramatists residency, including how directors, actors, and a dramaturg can change a scene in the final hours before an audience hears it. We wrap with what’s next: taking the work to the Cape Cod Theater Project for rehearsals, multiple readings, and talkbacks that turn audience reaction into actionable rewrites. If you care about theater production, self producing, staged readings, New York play development, and the real mechanics of collaboration, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a theater friend, and leave a review telling us what part of the creative process you want us to dig into next. Hosted by: Cottman, Crawford & The Jersey Guy Contact us: CCandNJGuy@gmail.com Links & socials: https://linktr.ee/ccandnjguy

A Spoiler-Filled Review Of The Mandalorian And Grogu Movie

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2019071/fan_mail/new] Grogu is cute, sure, but we open with the real question: if he’s a Jedi, a Mandalorian-by-association, and basically a toddler, is he the most dangerous preschooler in the galaxy? From there we jump straight into a spoiler warning and a full fan-to-fan breakdown of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, with Chase in the studio fresh off opening day and handing out a bold 9.7 rating. We bring our own takes too, including what hits, what drags, and what makes this story feel different from a traditional Skywalker-era Star Wars film.  We dig into the core plot and why it works as an old-school adventure: a rescue mission tied to Hut family politics, betrayal, and a fight over legacy after Jabba. The movie’s Star Wars expanded universe worldbuilding is a big win, especially getting time on Nal Hutta and seeing how deep the criminal side of the galaxy can go when the New Republic is still rebuilding. We also talk about the moments fans will be texting each other about, including Zeb showing up, new ship details, and the kind of lore nods that reward anyone who’s watched Rebels, Ahsoka, or The Mandalorian on Disney Plus.  Then we get honest about the vibe. For all the action and the fun, we debate whether it truly plays like a theatrical movie or like a very long premium episode. We talk pacing, the theater experience, and even the reality that there’s no after-credits payoff, so you can stop waiting in your seat. If you’ve seen it, come argue with us. If you haven’t, bookmark this for later, then hit play when you’re ready for spoilers. Subscribe, share the show with a Star Wars friend, and leave a review so more fans can find us. Hosted by: Cottman, Crawford & The Jersey Guy Contact us: CCandNJGuy@gmail.com Links & socials: https://linktr.ee/ccandnjguy

Revenge of the Sith Is Where Everything Falls Apart | Part 2 of 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2019071/fan_mail/new] We walk through Revenge of the Sith as a chain of manipulations, starting with the opera scene and ending with the choices that make Mustafar inevitable. We connect film moments to Clone Wars context, lightsaber lore, and one dark theory about Padmé’s death.  • the opera scene’s mood, framing, and why it feels like a trap  • Palpatine’s Darth Plagueis story as targeted emotional leverage  • the idea that Anakin’s nightmares are planted and timed  • why we stay invested in Anakin and the people around him  • Obi-Wan’s arc and the weight of that final reunion  • Force sensitivity, midichlorians, and why training still matters  • lightsaber forms, acrobatics, and why Yoda fights the way he does  • beskar and the rare materials that can resist a lightsaber  • Sidious revealing himself and why Windu can hold on  • Sith glamour as masking, damage, and political cover  • Old Republic as a missed opportunity and why animation works  • Order 66 as programming, tragedy, and shock value  • Mustafar as choreography, feints, and the meaning of “Don’t try it”  • the theory that Sidious kills Padmé through the Force  thank you everybody for listening, watching, beat, like, follow, subscribe, all that other good shit. Go wherever you find your podcast. Anywhere you find, listen to podcasts, we're on the YouTube, all that good stuff.  Hosted by: Cottman, Crawford & The Jersey Guy Contact us: CCandNJGuy@gmail.com Links & socials: https://linktr.ee/ccandnjguy

Revenge of the Sith Is Where the Jedi Failed Anakin | Part 1 of 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2019071/fan_mail/new] Revenge of the Sith is where Anakin Skywalker falls, the Jedi Order fails, and the Republic finally becomes the Empire. In this episode of CC & NJ Guy, we break down why Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith may be the most important movie in the entire saga — not just because Anakin becomes Darth Vader, but because every warning sign from the prequels finally explodes. We talk about how The Clone Wars makes Revenge of the Sith hit even harder, why Anakin’s fear of losing Padmé becomes the perfect weapon for Palpatine, and how the Jedi Council’s distrust, emotional distance, and rigid rules helped push him closer to the dark side. The conversation also gets into Count Dooku’s shocking realization during the “do it” scene, Palpatine’s long game, the Rule of Two, Mace Windu, Ahsoka, Grogu, Darth Maul, and why Star Wars works so well when it expands beyond the Skywalker story. If you love Star Wars rewatch discussions, Anakin Skywalker theories, Clone Wars connections, Sith lore, Jedi Council debates, Darth Vader origin analysis, and chaotic podcast conversations that go way too deep in the best way, this episode is for you. In this episode, we discuss: * Why Revenge of the Sith might be the best Star Wars prequel * How The Clone Wars changes the way you watch Episode III * Anakin’s slow fall to the dark side * Count Dooku’s death and Palpatine’s manipulation * Why the Jedi Council mishandled Anakin * Mace Windu as the mentor Anakin may have needed * Ahsoka, Grogu, Darth Maul, and the expanded Star Wars universe * Sith paranoia, the Rule of Two, and Palpatine’s long game * Why Star Wars can keep expanding forever Drop a comment: Was Anakin doomed from the beginning, or did the Jedi create Darth Vader? Hosted by: Cottman, Crawford & The Jersey Guy Contact us: CCandNJGuy@gmail.com Links & socials: https://linktr.ee/ccandnjguy