What happens when an average high school athlete ends up drafted into the NHL?
What happens when that same athlete sits down with his dad — a U.S. Army veteran, former mayor of Cumberland, and lifelong competitor?In this episode of Cumberland Unfiltered, Mike Murray joins the table to share how a near-death illness, a forgotten cassette tape, and years of hard-fought grit changed his life — and led to the book Chasing the Goal.
His father, Bill Murray, weighs in with his own story: from military service to Town Council to the mayor’s office. Together, their father-son dynamic cuts deep into legacy, resilience, and what it really takes to succeed — whether you're on the ice, in public office, or in life.
This one’s about perseverance, family, and refusing to quit.
🎧 Featuring: Caleb, Brad, Jason
📘 Mike’s Book: Chasing the Goal
🔗 Buy the Book: https://a.co/d/b889rmr
This Episode is sponsored by:
Chasing Tail – Hunting & Fishing Apparel
A lifestyle brand born in the woods — built for hunters, fishermen, and folks who live life on their terms.
Owned and operated by CU-POD co-host Brad Dean.
🌐 https://www.chasingtail.com
Cumberland Coalition for Small Business
Empowering local entrepreneurs, protecting small business rights, and amplifying community-driven economic growth in Cumberland.
🌐 https://cumberlandcoalitionforsmallbusiness.com
🔔 Subscribe to Cumberland Unfiltered for real conversations about civic grit, local life, and unfiltered truth.
📺 YouTube | 📻 Spotify | 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🔊 Rumble
#MikeMurray #BillMurray #CumberlandRI #ChasingTheGoal #NHLDraft #SmallTownPolitics #Resilience #Podcast #ChasingTail #HuntingLife #FishingApparel
Connect with Us:
Email us your thoughts or questions: info@cumberlandunfiltered.com
Listen to Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast on Your Favorite Platforms:
Support the Podcast:
Subscribe on your favorite platform.
Leave us a review to help others discover the show!
Copyright Notice:
© 2025 Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast. All rights reserved.
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Are You A Charlotte?
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.