Be Raw Podcast
Fuckin’ thanks for stopping by. Life throws curveballs, blessings, and bullshit in every direction—and we all try to hang on through the chaos. Along the way, we find the things that light our soul on fire: passions, obsessions, and stories that make you shake your head and go “no shit.” This podcast is about those things—the work, the weirdness, and the raw truth that makes us who we are. Hosted by Walt Blau, a blue-collar, on-the-road mechanic turned unfiltered storyteller, the Be Raw Podcast delivers real conversations with real people. No scripts. No sugarcoating. Just unfiltered talks about grit, growth, and the stuff that makes life worth a damn. Like my man Mark Twain said: ”Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.” Join me and my guests. Laugh. Think. Maybe even change how you see things. ‘til next time Be Raw Nation – Keep kickin’ ass.
Episodes
Back in the day, my buddy Larry (no, that’s his real name) and I had this savage little phrase we’d throw out anytime one of us got wrecked—by a girl, a song, a damn good steak—whatever: “…and there I was…” Translation? Hooked. Gone. Screwed in the best kind of way.
So in honor of Larry, here it is— …and there I was… falling in love with blogging.
Yeah, I said it. Writing. The thing I used to dodge like a chore is now where I proce...
Benedict didn’t just show up—he brought the chaos, the truth, and the kind of stories that make you sit up and listen.
We’re talking war, grit, and the reality behind All Quiet on the Western Front. This isn’t history class—it’s raw perspective straight from someone who lived and breathed the world behind the film.
Unscripted. Unfiltered. No notes. No mercy.
🎥 Full video on YouTube: https://berawpodcast.com
Mentions in this Episo...What if we lived life in reverse?
Start old—cranky, wise, no filter—and end as an orgasm. That’s the trip we’re taking today.
This episode dives into the idea of aging backward: letting go of the noise, laughing at the chaos, and flipping the bird to every “should” the world throws at you. It’s part philosophy, part sarcasm, full throttle Be Raw energy.
Fueled by caffeine, rocking a shirt with a T-Rex who’s all attitude and no reac...
Everyone’s got stories. But not everyone’s been behind the chair for over 30 years.
Jason has.
From sweeping the floors in his mom’s salon to styling the biggest names in the game, Jason’s journey is anything but boring. This episode dives deep into the unfiltered chaos of salon life—awkward confessions, wild clients, and wisdom only earned through decades of cutting hair and cutting through bullshit.
Scissors. Sarcasm. Survival. T...
Welcome to Dome Dump—raw, loud, and shit I think you need to hear. This is me, the mic, y’all listening—no notes, no mercy, and whatever’s bouncing around in my dome. Thanks for being here. Take what you want, leave the rest.
Mic’s hot. I’m caffeinated. And today, I’m tearing into the truth about AI—no fluff, no filters.
We’re not talking about how “cool” ChatGPT is. We’re talking about what happens when the tool starts questioning...
Welcome to Dome Dump—raw, loud, and shit I think you need to hear. This is me, the mic, y’all listening—no notes, no mercy, and whatever’s bouncing around in my dome. Thanks for being here. Take what you want, leave the rest.
Mic’s hot. I’m caffeinated. And today, I’m tearing into the truth about AI—no fluff, no filters.
We’re not talking about how “cool” ChatGPT is. We’re talking about what happens when the tool starts questioning...
Old friends. Same small town. Two very different paths—Army for him, blue-collar grind for me. Somehow, we both ended up blessed with badass wives and families that ground us.
In this episode, we swap wild stories, talk about the questionable life choices that somehow worked out, and laugh our asses off about where we came from vs. where we are now.
Oh—and he casually drops that his family tree traces back to English royalty. I tol...
Welcome to Dome Dump—raw, loud, and shit I think you need to hear. This is me, the mic, y’all listening—no notes, no mercy, and whatever’s bouncing around in my dome. Thanks for being here. Take what you want, leave the rest. Let’s fuckin’ go.
This One’s for the Dads and Men Out There Killing It Strong on the outside, storms on the inside—this one’s for you.
In this special Father’s Day episode, I’m tipping my hat to ...
At 4 years old, my son just took his first swing at the mic—and crushed it. No pressure, just presence. This moment reminded me that it’s not about being polished—it’s about being present and real.
One mic. One kid. One proud damn dad.
’til next time Be Raw Nation – Keep kickin' ass. — Walt
🎧 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In Part 2, we go even deeper with Leo—combat medic, warrior, husband, and father. He opens up about what it really meant to be the guy running into the chaos, patching up his brothers under fire, and the mental weight that doesn’t just disappear when the uniform comes off. Now, he's home—but the mission didn’t end. It just changed. We talk about purpose after the battlefield, finding peace without going sof...
Leo was the tip of the spear on the battlefield—dodging bullets while patching up his brothers in arms as a combat medic. After being injured, he didn’t slow down—he shifted gears. Now he’s leading the charge for his family and pushing out raw, real positivity on social media. In this episode, we talk about pain, purpose, and what it means to still be a warrior when the uniform comes off. This one’s not about survival—it’s about sh...
This is me, the mic, ya'll listening, no notes and whatever is on my mind. Thanks for listening, take what you want, leave the rest.
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'til next time!
Be a Value to Society—That’s It. It’s 2:20 in the morning. I’m rolling back from a poker ...
I don't and you shouldn't agree 100% with anyone. when I came across this video my Nick Freitas it comes damn close to agreeing 100% on this subject. Love how he talks about raising boys. Check it out and let me know thoughts.
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Go back and catch up on part #!. When you are with your friends talking about what you did in the past and someone says you need to write a book about it...Well todays guest Andy did just that! He has stories, enjoy!
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When you are with your friends talking about what you did in the past and someone says you need to write a book about it...Well todays guest Andy did just that! He has stories, enjoy!
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This is me, the mic, ya'll listening, no notes and whatever is on my mind. Thanks for listening, take what you want, leave the rest. Here I give my thoughts on how my passions feed my other passions.
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You know what keeps me productive? Having mor...
You should never take advise from someone who hasn't been there, biuld something or what ever you are trying to do. Well Harvey has been there and if you want to know how to lose weight? This dude dropped over 100lbs and lives a great life, enjoy!
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This is me, the mic, ya'll listening, no notes and whatever is on my mind. Thanks for listening, take what you want, leave the rest.
In this episode I talk about my experience of being on the carnivore diet for 7 weeks now. The ups and downs, the pros and cons. Enjoy!
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Make sure you have a fresh bottle of Kombucha ready for this episode! We dig into Eric's passion for his work and the importance of intellectual exercise. With his new book out and the stories he shares that got him where he is today, I'll let him tell you all about it! Enjoy.
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This is me, the mic, ya'll listening, no notes and whatever is on my mind. Thanks for listening, take what you want, leave the rest.
In this episode I get into keeping chivalry alive by leading by example. It is well know that our kids learn from us by watching. To see it in real time is on another level. Provng once again that communication is mostly non-verbal, enjoy!
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