The Roof Trollz Ep. 47 | The 50 Yard Bet ft. Nate Holmes & Dustin Cates (Part 2)

The Roof Trollz Ep. 50 | Tiger King Exposed: From Prison to Podcast ft. Joe Exotic

In Episode 50 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Angelo dive into an exclusive prison phone interview with Joe Exotic, the larger-than-life zookeeper and star of the unauthorized Netflix docuseries "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," which exploded in popularity during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, drawing millions with its bizarre saga of exotic animals, bitter rivalries, and alleged murder plots. Two seasons later, the show painted a sensationalized portrait from outsiders' perspectives, but Joe sets the record straight on his side of the story after nearly eight years behind bars. From conspiracies involving Carole Baskin and Jeff Lowe to the shady dealings in the big cat world, Joe opens up about forged documents, perjury claims, and how the series aired while he was already incarcerated, without him earning a dime. The conversation uncovers wild allegations of fraud, blackmail, and government involvement, all while Joe pushes for justice and a potential pardon. It's raw, unfiltered, and full of Roof Trollz-style antics, proving that truth can be stranger than Netflix fiction. Whether you're a true crime junkie, a conspiracy theorist, or just remember binge-watching Tiger King during quarantine, this episode delivers bombshell revelations straight from the source. 🔑 Key Highlights: ▶ Joe's first-hand take on the Netflix series he calls a "hatchet job" ▶ Unpacking the Carole Baskin rivalry and "disappearance" forgery claims ▶ Jeff Lowe's alleged crimes, blackmail, and FBI connections ▶ Big cat industry scandals, from tiger sales to animal rights battles ▶ Prison life, health struggles, and fighting for release after 8 years ▶ Conspiracies tying in politics, from Kamala Harris to potential pardons ▶ How Tiger King became a cultural phenomenon without Joe's input ▶ Calls for justice, lawsuits, and rebuilding life post-prison This episode is a wild ride of revelations and real talk, proof that some stories are too crazy to script. #TheRoofTrollz #TigerKing #JoeExotic #NetflixTigerKing #PrisonInterview #BigCatConspiracy #CaroleBaskin #JeffLowe #TrueCrimePodcast #NWIPodcast #ExoticAnimals #MurderForHire #PardonJoeExotic #ConspiracyTheories #RoofingPodcast ------ Catch us on other platforms! YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@RomansRoofing-NWI] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Romansroofingllc/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/romans_roofing/]

The Roof Trollz Ep. 49 | This Ain’t Spirit Halloween: Horror Is a Full-Time Job ft. Justin Hill

In Episode 49 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah and Eddie sit down with Justin Hill, the creative force behind Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions in Merrillville, Indiana. From a backyard garage party to an eight-acre Halloween empire, Justin shares how Haunted Hills grew into a Midwest landmark that now draws 20,000+ people a season. It’s not costumes from Spirit Halloween, this is full-time horror, built on sweat, storytelling, and a relentless grind. The conversation dives into the business and artistry of fear: year-round construction, training 200 actors, designing original animatronics, and even shipping props to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. Justin opens up about what it takes to run a haunt that’s more than jump scares, it’s immersive theater, improv, and creating the ultimate fall-night experience. Whether you’re a horror fan, a business owner, or someone chasing a dream, this one hits hard: horror is a full-time job. 🔑 Key Highlights: ▶ The wild origins of Haunted Hills (a soccer party turned haunt) ▶ Why 20,000 people come through every year ▶ Building original storylines like Hills Hollow and Truman Corp ▶ Training 200+ actors to improv like pros ▶ Turning haunted houses into year-round business ▶ Animatronics, prop-building, and supplying theme parks ▶ Creating the ultimate fall festival experience in Northwest Indiana ▶ The grind of building horror into an empire This episode is both spooky and inspiring, proof that chasing passion can turn into building something unforgettable. #TheRoofTrollz #HauntedHills #HauntedHouse #Halloween2025 #HorrorBusiness #NorthwestIndiana #HauntedAttractions #NWIPodcast #HauntedHouseIndustry #EntrepreneurLife ------ Catch us on other platforms! YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@RomansRoofing-NWI] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Romansroofingllc/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/romans_roofing/]

The Roof Trollz Ep. 48 | We Got an Intern?! Inside Jokes & Missed Shots ft. Austin The Intern

In Episode 48 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah, Angelo, and Jim welcome Austin the Intern to the table for his first ever appearance. It’s chaos, comedy, and a little roasting, from Pokémon runs to camera fails to the infamous missed accident footage. Austin shares what it’s like stepping into Roman’s Roofing as a marketing intern, how school meets the real world, and the lessons he’s picking up on branding, sales, and office culture. Mixed in, the crew drops updates on retail growth, community events, and where the business is heading next. Classic Trollz style, no script, just stories, laughs, and the raw truth of building something real. 🔑 Key Highlights: ▶ Why Roman’s Roofing even has an intern ▶ Austin’s first day and rookie mistakes ▶ The car accident he didn’t film ▶ Pokémon runs and side quests from the office ▶ What it takes to jump from school to business ▶ Jim’s retail updates and near golf-course meltdown ▶ Roman’s Roofing’s next phase and new events ▶ Season wrap-up: where the Trollz go from here This episode’s got everything: laughs, fails, and real lessons on brand, culture, and business growth. #TheRoofTrollz #RomansRoofing #Podcast #RoofingLife #InternStories #SalesCulture #BusinessGrowth #PokémonCards #RoofingPodcast #NorthwestIndiana ------ Catch us on other platforms! YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@RomansRoofing-NWI] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Romansroofingllc/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/romans_roofing/]

The Roof Trollz Ep. 47 | The 50 Yard Bet ft. Nate Holmes & Dustin Cates (Part 2)

In Episode 47 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, we’re back with Part 2 of our convo featuring Nate Holmes of Statement Roofing and Dustin Cates of 3 Kings Roofing. This one’s less business and way more chaos, drinks are flowing, football debates are flying, and a 50-yard bet takes center stage. From wild claims to nonstop laughs, this is the side of roofing life you don’t see on the job site. 🔥 Highlights: ▶ The 50-yard football bet that started it all ▶ Dustin swearing he could make the Pro Bowl ▶ Debates on Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, and more ▶ Bold hot takes (including CJ Stroud) ▶ Why any QB could look good with Tyreek Hill ▶ Drunk football math and friendly chaos ▶ The Trollz energy at full blast If you’re here for laughs, bets, and a little too much whiskey talk, this is your episode. Drop your take in the comments...could Dustin really throw it 50 yards? Stick around ‘til the end and you’ll find out. #TheRoofTrollz [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/therooftrollz/] #NateHolmes [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nateholmes/] #DustinCates [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dustincates/] #RoofingPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/roofingpodcast/] #RoofingSales [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/roofingsales/] #ContractorLife [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/contractorlife/] #EntrepreneurMindset [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/entrepreneurmindset/] #FootballTalk [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/footballtalk/] #RooftopLaughs [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/rooftoplaughs/] #NFL [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nfl/] ------ Catch us on other platforms! YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@RomansRoofing-NWI] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Romansroofingllc/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/romans_roofing/]

The Roof Trollz Ep. 46 | From Roofing to Kids’ Books ft. Nate Holmes & Dustin Cates...Again! (Part 1)

In Episode 46 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm and Jeff Semko sit down with Nate Holmes of Statement Roofing for a fast, funny, and real convo on roofing, sales, and why he wrote a children’s book. Dustin Cates of 3 Kings Roofing drops back in and keeps the room lively with his trademark chaos. This is the shop talk that turns into takeaways you can use this week. 🔥 Highlights: ▶ From roof sales to writing a kids’ book ▶ Authentic sales culture that still closes ▶ Communication that wins trust and repeat business ▶ Field stories, hard lessons, and a few laughs ▶ Simple content ideas roofers can film today ▶ Team energy without losing standards ▶ Balancing hustle, family, and creativity ▶ Dustin’s return and the friendly chaos it brings If you’re building a roofing brand or just need a boost of real talk, tap play and drop your favorite moment in the comments. #TheRoofTrollz #NateHolmes #DustinCates #RoofingPodcast #RoofingSales #ContractorLife #EntrepreneurMindset  ------ Catch us on other platforms! YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@RomansRoofing-NWI] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Romansroofingllc/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/romans_roofing/]