EWF #12: Behind Every Smile is a Tear #Podcasthon2026

EWF #13: The DJ Who Found His Flavor w/ Josh Motion

From rowboats to rave basements—DJ Josh Motion has stories.Trance, tech, DnB, radio nights, and how DJs stream today without getting wrecked by copyright.Plus: why modern decks changed mixing forever.👕 Show your support with our sick new merch: https://shop.edgingwithfriends.comDJ Josh Motion joins the crew to talk trance, house, techno, drum & bass, and the path from DIY CD players to high-torque turntables and modern digital decks. He breaks down how looping, sync, and 4-deck layering changed what a “DJ set” even is, plus where to stream mixes today with fewer copyright headaches. Along the way: late-night college radio, promo vinyl gems, and Connecticut club-era throwbacks.- Streaming DJ sets: Twitch vs YouTube concerns, plus Mixcloud’s royalty-paying Pro option- Genres and aliases: Josh Motion (trance/house/techno) vs Josh Wayne (drum & bass/breaks)- CCSU 107.7 FM radio show: Wednesday midnight–2am “Electronic Jukebox”- Early DJ setup: two portable CD players (no pitch!) + a basic Radio Shack 2-channel mixer- Gear evolution: direct drive torque vs belt drive, vinyl feel vs digital convenience (no more heavy crates)- Modern performance style: loops, vocal layering, and mixing multiple elements across four decks- First party gig: hauling gear by rowboat to a lake house—police couldn’t cross the lake- Hartford memories: Insomnia on Lewis St + after-hours at the Municipal Cafe basementChapters00:00 DJ Josh Motion joins + streaming sets (Twitch/YouTube rights)03:05 Mixcloud vs SoundCloud: royalties, Pro plans, and live mixes06:10 Genres & aliases: trance/house/techno vs DnB as “Josh Wayne”09:20 Late-night radio: CCSU 107.7 FM “Electronic Jukebox” (midnight–2am)14:25 Promo vinyl, building a collection, and digging for gems17:10 First setup: portable CD players + Radio Shack mixer → turntables22:40 Vinyl vs digital: direct drive torque, timecode systems, and hauling crates27:55 First gigs & CT club era: rowboat lake-house party, Insomnia, Municipal Cafe after-hoursWatch next:- New Year, Same Edge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO8SeA7D5go- Too Hot for the Mic - Nick Sahadi of Sahadi's Hotties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOsxlPgmBIIPlaylists:- Echoes of the Past, Voices of the Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04UfIpTrhrM&list=PLnT4dxZXfraUVoI6-KIHHDWg2pId9stm9- Nocturnal Emissions - Live Streams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kld-AH6m0QU&list=PLnT4dxZXfraWv6CBrUD_TwLrOnG1GkeUOGuest: Josh Motion — DJ- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/joshmotion- Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/JoshMotion/- X: https://x.com/MistaMotion🙃 Check out Dubby.gg for GAMING FUEL! USE CODE: EWF for 10% off 😃Connect with us:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edgingwithfriends/- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@edgingwithfriends- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/EdgingwithFriends/61574200256626/- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t42TuOg8J9oqXnOg4fq8c- X: https://x.com/edgingw_friends#DJ #Trance #DrumAndBass

EWF #12: Behind Every Smile is a Tear #Podcasthon2026

Behind every smile is a tear—and you might never see it.This episode is different: suicide awareness and how to get help fast.If you’re struggling (or know someone who is), start with 988.www.podcasthon.org👕 Show your support with our sick new merch: https://shop.edgingwithfriends.comThe crew talks openly about suicide awareness and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and why people often stay silent even when they’re struggling. They discuss privacy concerns, stigma (especially for men), and how isolation or losing routine/support systems can make things worse. The goal is simple: make it easier to reach out, and easier to share help with someone you care about.- What 988 is: the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (launched in 2022)- How to reach support: call, text, or chat online (free to chat, available 24/7)- Discreet/confidential help: you don’t have to give your name- Veterans: press 1 after calling/texting/chatting for specialized support- Language access: English, Spanish, plus interpreters for 240+ languages (text “AYUDA” to 988 for Spanish)- Why it’s hard to ask for help: masks, pride, fear of judgment, and the male ego/stigma- How isolation (lockdowns) and losing support structures (like leaving a military unit) can increase risk- Share it forward: send 988 and the chat link to someone who might need it00:00 Why this episode is different: suicide awareness + 98803:19 Discreet support: call/text/chat, no name needed04:28 Languages + veterans option (press 1) and why privacy matters06:40 Isolation, lockdowns, and losing routine/support systems14:00 Breaking the stigma—especially for men—and asking for help16:10 Military experience and how big life hits can push someone over the edge19:40 Quick recap: 988 chat link + “AYUDA” for Spanish24:45 Final message: text/call anytime (24/7) and share with a friendWatch next:- New Year, Same Edge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO8SeA7D5go- Too Hot for the Mic - Nick Sahadi of Sahadi's Hotties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOsxlPgmBIIPlaylists:- Echoes of the Past, Voices of the Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04UfIpTrhrM&list=PLnT4dxZXfraUVoI6-KIHHDWg2pId9stm9- Nocturnal Emissions - Live Streams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kld-AH6m0QU&list=PLnT4dxZXfraWv6CBrUD_TwLrOnG1GkeUO🙃 Check out Dubby.gg for GAMING FUEL! USE CODE: EWF for 10% off 😃Connect with us:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edgingwithfriends/- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@edgingwithfriends- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/EdgingwithFriends/61574200256626/- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t42TuOg8J9oqXnOg4fq8c- X: https://x.com/edgingw_friends#SuicideAwareness #988Lifeline #MentalHealth #podcasthon2026

EWF #11: Too Hot for the Mic - Nick Sahadi of Sahadi's Hotties

From a hot dog cart to a built-from-scratch shop—Nick Sahadi breaks down the Sahadi’s Hotties story.Cash-only, 6AM breakfast madness, and the Pizza Dog with deep-fried pepperoni cups.👕 Show your support with our sick new merch: https://shop.edgingwithfriends.comNick Sahadi joins the podcast to talk about how his dad “Shemp” went from hustling a hot dog cart to buying the lot and building Sahadi’s Hotties, and how Nick started working there at 14. He explains why they’ve stayed cash-only, how they handled the COVID shutdown and takeout-only setup, and what people order most. Plus: the kind of customer chaos that only happens when you open at 6AM.- Shemp turns down a bigger role at Eagle Fence to go all-in on his own business- Nick starts working in the shop at 14 and has been in it ever since- Why they’re still cash-only: avoiding fees and keeping “less hands in the pocket” (ATM across the street)- COVID hit: shut down for seven weeks, then ran takeout with the counter at the doorway- Go-to orders: lunch hot dogs & burgers; breakfast bacon/sausage egg & cheese- Pizza Dog: mozzarella, marinara, and pepperoni slices deep-fried into crispy “cups”- House hot relish: habanero + jalapeños, cut with honey mustard (and the dream of scaling/bottling it)- Favorite menu pick: the “Hot Jam” breakfast sandwich—ham, bacon, egg & cheese, hot relish, and strawberry jamWatch next:- New Year, Same Edge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO8SeA7D5goPlaylists:- Echoes of the Past, Voices of the Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04UfIpTrhrM&list=PLnT4dxZXfraUVoI6-KIHHDWg2pId9stm9 🙃 Check out Dubby.gg for GAMING FUEL! USE CODE: EWF for 10% off 😃 Connect with us: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edgingwithfriends/ - TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@edgingwithfriends - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/EdgingwithFriends/61574200256626/ - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t42TuOg8J9oqXnOg4fq8c - X: https://x.com/edgingw_friends#Podcast #HotDogs #SmallBusiness

EWF #10: New Year, Same Edge

It’s our holiday recap episode—how Edging with Friends started, what almost derailed it, and where we’re taking it next. Plus, James hits us with rapid-fire questions we didn’t pre-read (so yeah… we sweat a little).Brian and Dave break down the real origin story of the podcast name (born from gaming chaos), the family/cousin dynamic that makes the banter work, and the early growing pains—from filming on phones and a sketchy tablet to editing headaches and tech mishaps. We talk honestly about doubts, comparing ourselves to bigger podcasts, and what “success” looks like when you’re still in the early grind. We also share what’s coming next: building a bigger community, leveling up the show’s look (thumbnails, intros), and experimenting with Patreon-style extras.Key Moments: * Why the name “Edging with Friends” instantly clicked (and people’s reactions) * Our cousin backstory + how the unfiltered vibe became the show * Early fears: comparing to big podcasts, staying consistent, and pre-shoot anxiety * Behind the scenes of Episode 1: phones/tablet setup, massive edit times, and the broken camera + FedEx fiasco * What’s next: Patreon ideas, season 2 upgrades, and why thumbnails became part of the identity ============================================================🙃 Check out Dubby.gg for GAMING FUEL! USE CODE: EWF for 10% off 😃👕 Show your support with our sick new merch: shop.edgingwithfriends.com Instagram:  / edgingwithfriends   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnZXNDBMa0ZjajVOZ0xnRnBvdVJGQV8yODV0UXxBQ3Jtc0ttbUJqSkh3UHg0VEhhYmZlenN1aW80MXYwSi1COTFRaEdQQkVfaXYxSzR3Z2xwNTh2RzRsRnc1YUdXelBNVjB0N1JnY1BDbjRWYm9sTUdqMkR1RlNEanc3Y2h0WXVKeWNEckdYWDExOGVDM0t2X1R0dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fedgingwithfriends%2F&v=oO8SeA7D5go]TikTok:  / edgingwithfriends   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJFXzlLcFRmMmJ2XzlvUXlBWWhoZDNNbHp3QXxBQ3Jtc0tuX2MtR2ZjdUNXOS1uUnJRcVFRVzd6cmNvNHc1azRCVkd1R25aczRJN25HMFVHTzk0SUN4NE82WG1xbDRBODdVZzM1QmxXUExjNkNMYjFuXzc3VC1iWEc1Ui0xaFhwTm5ib1N6YzRVcUc1dWNXYzVHVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftiktok.com%2F%40edgingwithfriends&v=oO8SeA7D5go]Facebook:  / 61574200256626   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbF9jVVBMU1FLbFk2V3ptUjMtLV9iaTl5N2d1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsd2tOeTJyaUQ3N0RGYktNY2VaUkpYeHJaUlZoVlNSdlVQWWJucHFpNXhrMXJyRmVPU2JyTF9UYVRqWmZqVlhaOWY4TUdETHRXbGZFX3NzYjFwdGMyLU1FSHdrci04MjdzelZYNENRdnF3R2FvX3JDSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpeople%2FEdgingwithFriends%2F61574200256626%2F&v=oO8SeA7D5go]Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t42TuO... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa19VZjlvbjFLUVBxMXotdGphSV9XallKaDI2QXxBQ3Jtc0tuV2p5MVhQeUIxMlF4THA5R290RUJZUXF3Zi1YRU1rWHhtbWY4OWQ1VExkN2lvNFdsdXdVZkgxclNiUS1UN19QN19Nd0gyWXkxNVVDWUJBSnFKVHktWVkyLUhQLUtCT2VaU0hvcFdncUFRSElWNzltcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F3t42TuOg8J9oqXnOg4fq8c&v=oO8SeA7D5go]📺 New Episodes Released Monthly, New Shorts Every Day. 🔔 Subscribe and Click the Bell for More

EWF #9: Dabblin' with Dude - The Jose Vazquez Story

🎙️ Episode Description – “The Legend of Dude: Violence, Puerto Rico, Cheap Flights & Breaking the Cycle”In this episode, we sit down with one of the most quietly iconic people at ESPN: Jose — better known simply as Dude. What starts as a long-form hang with an old coworker becomes a sweeping life story about survival, family, identity, grief, and the strange ways we become who we are.Dude grew up between Puerto Rico, Coney Island, and the Bellevue Square projects, navigating poverty, violence at home, chaotic family dynamics, and the kind of teenage hustles that could have easily led to prison. Somehow, he didn’t just survive — he built a life, raised kids, became a grandfather, and turned himself into a workplace legend everyone knows by one name.The conversation mixes comedy and heaviness the way only Dude can. One minute he’s ranting about cursed cheap flights, banging on the glass at the tiny New Haven Avelo terminal, or reliving the moment he screamed “THIS IS IT!” during turbulence. The next minute he’s talking about taking his mom’s ashes back to Puerto Rico and feeling that “happy-sad” nostalgia of confronting his own history.We get into how he formed his identity, why “Dude” stuck, and how that nickname became his entire work persona. We talk about what it means to spend 15+ years at ESPN, approach retirement, and wonder what people will remember when you’re gone. There’s humor, but also real tenderness — like the moment he realizes my cat is literally named after him.Beneath it all is a powerful arc about breaking generational cycles. Dude grew up watching men beat his mother and grew up being beaten himself. He talks openly about the vow he made to never become that man — and how close he came at times. He’s reflective about his flaws: his temper, the yelling, the years he stayed in a marriage that was hurting him. His story isn’t about perfection. It’s about making one crucial decision: the cycle stops with me.He shares stories of the projects, stealing sneakers from train cars, nights of drinking Wild Turkey, and the strange comfort of being known in a dangerous neighborhood. We hear about his grandfather — a fisherman, a provider, a machete-wielding force of nature — and the tightrope of fear and love that shaped him.We dig into parenting: raising kids who were scared of his voice, helping his daughter choose where to live, adopting his wife’s son and giving him his name, and becoming a grandfather who finds peace in a quieter life.And inevitably, we talk mortality. Dude casually mentions cancer, reflects on working since he was 13, and wonders whether his best years are behind him or still ahead. Yet he describes his current life — work, kids, grandkids, routine — with genuine love.This episode is ultimately about:• How a kid surrounded by chaos built a calmer life• Humor as a survival mechanism• The power of one adult’s guidance• How “cheap shortcuts” cost more• What legacy really means when you’re not chasing titles• How to honor your past without letting it own youIt’s funny, raw, and deeply human — the purest version of Dude you’ll ever hear.#JoseVazquez #EWF #RealLifeStories #LifeExperiences #StorytellingPodcast #PersonalJourney #DabblingWithDude #Motivation #Transformation #authenticstories 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful real-life stories from the EWF Podcast.🙃 Check out Dubby.gg for GAMING FUEL! USE CODE: EWF for 10% off 😃 Instagram Link:https://www.instagram.com/edgingwithfriends/TikTok Link:https://tiktok.com/@edgingwithfriendsFacebook Link:https://www.facebook.com/people/EdgingwithFriends/61574200256626/Spotify Link:https://open.spotify.com/show/3t42TuOg8J9oqXnOg4fq8cX Link:https://x.com/edgingw_friendsMusic by KrieInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kriealone/https://soundcloud.com/afterthecrache?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa8y20zWSrrPoBCF1JipWu80sK9W-mkfI5DCUtFtnIOGyYJYAV4SiNJjKo_aem_AhaWEIz1zr36Cy0t33sHvg