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Concrete Mystique
by Rick Lobdell
Rick Lobdell, owner of Concrete Mystique, has an MFA in Painting from SCAD. He is known worldwide for his decorative concrete art.This is a podcast about all things art based. The main focus is decorative concrete, but there will be other artforms mixed in.
Episodes
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Rocky France
Rocky France vs. ThePurist — Who's Actually Doing the Interview? What happens when two decorative concrete contractors sit down tointerview each other? Apparently, Rocky France decides he's the interviewer. 😂 In this episode, Rick and Rocky turn the tables on each other—and Rockyends up asking...
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Jesse Wendt
FROM A SMALL WISCONSIN FARM TO THE BIG LEAGUES OF SALES What happens when a kid from small-town Wisconsin grows up working hardon a farm, makes it all the way to professional football, and eventually findshimself running a career in the world of big business? Meet Jesse Wendt. Jesse is a...
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Brian Mills, The Concrete Yedi
What does it take to walk away from the security of corporate America and bet everything on yourself? In one of our most personal and entertaining episodes yet, Brian Mills joins Rick Lobdell for an honest conversation about friendship, career changes, entrepreneurship, and the people who shape…
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Hudson Cox vs The Purist
What starts as a conversation about polyaspartics quickly turns into one of the funniest, most entertaining episodes we've recorded. Join Hudson Cox and Rick Lobdell as they kick things off by diving into Hudson's journey into decorative concrete, why he chose to specialize in flake flooring, and...
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Scott Brening
🚨 SCOTT BRENING🚨 What happens when you put Scott Brening of Superior Innovations Inc. and Marshalltown in a room with Rick Lobdell, a few cocktails, and absolutely no filter? You get one of the funniest episodes we've ever recorded. Join us as we celebrate everything that's great about the...
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Isaiah Milbourn
An Unforgettable Conversation with Isaiah MilbournSome stories stay with you long after the conversation ends.In this episode, Captain T and the Purist sit down with one of the brightest young talents in decorative concrete, Isaiah Milbourn. While many people know Isaiah as a hardworking…
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The Golden Pour Awards
This episode is packed with insight, innovation, and serious passion for the resinous flooring industry. Rick sits down with Eagle Kianes and Christopher Land to talk about the launch of something the industry has never seen before — The Golden Pour Awards. Eagle, co-founder of the competition,...
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Richard and Jenna Greenwalt
Over the last two episodes, I’ve had the chance to sit down with contractors who refuse to be boxed in—and this one might be the most creative yet. Richard and Jenna of Forged Ingrain don’t just work with concrete—they bring wood, metal, paint, and imagination together to create true…
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Rick Thomas Concrete
This one’s an absolute must-listen. I sat down with Rick Thomas for a conversation that goes everywhere—in the best way possible. We dive into his rise on social media, the cutting edge of 3D-printed tools, his passion for fundraising, and even some great fishing stories. But the real standout?…
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Keith Duffy
Keith Duffy, owner of Kickass Concrete in Hawaii, joins Captain T and the Purist for a lively and unforgettable conversation. Fresh off his 3rd-place finish in the DCE 2026 Smackdown Competition, Keith shares what it’s really like to live and work as a decorative concrete contractor on the…
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Austin Isbell, DCE 2026 Wheelbarrow World Champion
Captain T and the Purist sit down with the first ever Wheelborrow World Champion, Austin Isbell. We have a wild time full of drinking and laughter talking about our experiences during the Decorative Concrete Expo in Canton, Ohio a couple weeks ago. You don't want to miss the chaos of this episode!
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Luis Lugo, DCE 2026 Smackdown Champion
Captain T and the Purist interview the undisputed Decorative Concrete Expo Smackdown Champion, Luis Lugo.
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DCE Smackdown Runner up Cody Bennington
Captain T and the Purist sit down with Cody Bennington and Nick Tortorici and talk about how close the loss was in the Smackdown competition that happened at the Decorative Concrete Expo in Canton, Ohio.
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DCE Post Show 2026 with Captain T and the Purist, with special guest Jeff Hershberger
Captain T and the Purist breakdown all the greatest moments of the Decorative Concrete Expo at the Football Hall of fame in Canton, Ohio. Jeff Hershberger joins the duo and gives behind the scenes details about the smackdown, wheelbarrow race, and so much more.
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Decorative Concrete Expo Super Fan Preview Show
Tony Rinaldo and I cover everything you need to know about The Decorative Concrete Expo in Canton, Ohio, happening February 26th and 27th. We dive into all the details about the contestants in the Smackdown competition and much more. Hear our predictions on who will take home the Smackdown...
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#24: Rachel Knigge
This is a quick interview with Rachel Knigge Bruce, soon to be Knigge Hogan. Rachel owns FloorMaps Inc and is one of the top stencil designers in decorative concrete history. She stopped in Nashville to save me on a vertical stencil design I was working on for a competition. Check out this quick...
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#23: ASCC Annual Conference 2025
Rick and Jeff are judges for the Decorative Concrete Council awards. They break down some of the difficult decisions that had to make during the judging process. Chris just won his first award, so we get an inside look at both being a judge and the feeling of winning your first award.
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#22: Nothing but Lies with Ryan Samford
Ryan and I have a candid conversation about working together on projects, moisture issues that can happen, and how to address warranty questions. check out:https://www.facebook.com/ResinousFlooringSupplySoutheastwww.rfsepoxyflooringnashville.com
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#21: Super Fan, Tony Rinaldo
Tony is one of the nicest guys I have ever had the privilege to get to know. He has been a huge advocate of both Deco Crete and me. I could not resist bringing a super fan on the show. Check it out!www.trinaldoconcrete.comhttps://www.facebook.com/trinaldoconcrete
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#20: Friday Shots with Jeff Kirt!
For the last year, Jeff Kirt and I have been celebrating Fridays by calling each other and having a shot together. This interview is exactly what a Friday night is like with Jeff and me. Join us while we talk about creativity, attention to detail, and a heartfelt conversation about his best…
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#19: David Rebello, 2025 Smackdown Champion
This is a great interview with the 2025 Decorative Concrete Expo Smackdown Champion, David Rebello. David is a student of mine and did an incredible job with his project for the competition. We have a lot of fun talking about all sorts of aspects of the competition and life in general....
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#18: Smackdown Challenger, Josh Whitfield
The Decorative Concrete Expo, February 27-28, in Canton, Ohio will have the first ever Decorative Concrete Smackdown. There are 8 challengers competing for the Smackdown World Championship Belt. Josh Whitfield joins me as we talk shit to eat other about who will win. We have a great time learning...
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ASCC Talk #4: Chris Klemaske
Matt and Rick have a great time interviewing the current president of the ASCC Board of Directors, Chris Klemaske. They talk about how Chris got started in decorative concrete and how ASCC has helped all of them grow over the years.
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#17: Emil Gera
Emil and I have known each other for over a decade. I have watched him grow from the shy guy into a great teacher of our decorative concrete industry. Genuinely one of the nicest humans on the face of this Earth. Emil owns Gera Concrete out of Weatherly, PA. Click link below to check out his...
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Brett Bennett
Brett has been one of my favorite students. He is always making sure that the industry knows about my classes and the knowledge I bring to those classes. I couldn't ask for a better advocate for me. Thank you Brett for being such an awesome person.
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ASCC Concrete Talk #3: Steve Lloyd
Rick and Matt have a great time asking Steve Lloyd of Lloyd's Concrete Services about all his experience. Steve has been pouring concrete for a very long time. He has great insight into how concrete has changed over the years. The best quote is, "They have concrete on drugs now". Check out this...
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ASCC Concrete Talk #2: Matt Interviews his Mix Group
While Rick is out of town teaching a training class, Matt interviews a couple members of his Mix Group. Mix Groups in ASCC are groups of 5 members that help each other grow their businesses. Matt takes an indepth look at how this has helped each of their businesses. To find out more about ASCC…
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ASCC Concrete Talk #1: Introductions and Collaborations
In this first episode, Matt and Rick start with introductions while discussing what this show is about. ASCC prides themselves on all their great benefits. One of those benefits is how much we all collaborate through this organization. Check it out!
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Hooked on Ben Bass
I had a great time sitting down with Ben Bass. Ben is a great person, runs a successful decorative concrete business, and was a judge on Epoxy Floor Wars 2023 and 24. We talk about networking and the perception people have around us. Plus, how hard it is to judge Epoxy Floor Wars. Check it out!...
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Dano the Dangerous One
Daniel Howell, of Hometown Custom Design INC, sits down with me for a chat. We talk about how great Epoxy Floor Wars was for him and what to look forward to next year if he enters again. We talk about his bounty hunter skills and how he is the Dangerous One. Check it out!...
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Garrett Barnes, Owner of Grind and Shine Polished Concrete
I had a great time interviewing Garrett Barnes. He is a two-time contestant on Epoxy Floor Wars and an amazing human being. We talk about how different each year was in the show. We celebrate his season 2 win. We get into some sobering truths about his life that will make anyone realize life is…
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2024 Epoxy Floor Wars Captains Interview!
Brian Bourne and Andrew Henningsen join me just after they finish Day Two of their intense competition, Epoxy Floor Wars. This is a great interview about how they feel overall about the show and just an all-around good time. Check it out!
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The Truth with Ryan Samford
Ryan Samford has been one of my closest friends throughout my entire career. He has put up with more of my antics than anyone other than my wife. This is a very in-depth look at our relationship and the growth we have made through the years as small business owners. Ryan started his own...
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Chris Land, Owner of Dallas Epoxy Guys
Chris Land, owner of Dallas Epoxy Guys, sits down with me for an interview just before we leave for the Decorative Concrete Expo. Check out this interview and learn more about Chris and why he started working in metallic epoxy less than 4 years ago.
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Do you know more about Epoxy than my 11 Year Old?
Without watching my presentation first, I ask Rose 20 questions about epoxy applications. Check out how good she did!
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Crystal Ploszay, Owner of Unicorn Epoxy
This is a very casual and candid interview with Crystal Ploszay. We are sitting outside, the morning of Bob Harris's 60th surprise birthday party. We talk about her painting process on epoxy, camping in florida, skuba diving, and even underwater ghost hunting. It is a great conversation that goes...
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Brian Bourne, Orange Team Captain of Epoxy Floor Wars
We have an amazing conversation about how the Epoxy Floor Wars competition was going and his crazy background in Professional fishing on the ocean. He went viral for a phot of him and a shark while helping scientist try to cure cancer. Its a crazy story!
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Steven Moore Jr, Owner of Epoxy Depot
We take a detailed look at what it took for Steven to start Epoxy Depot and how he made Epoxy Floor Wars happen. A lot of time and energy went into all the details it took to make Epoxy Floor Wars a success.
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Isaiah Pride, Owner of Wicked Kolors
Isaiah and I have a great conversation about networking and the perception other people have on us. We pry into the changes I have made over the years to have a better attitude towards other people in the industry and how we can build a brighter future for the next generation in the decorative...
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Jeff Hershberger with Deco Crete
Jeff is very knowledgeable on everything there is to know about decorative concrete. In this episode we talk about everything from being shy to teaching all the time. We dig into how hard it was to get used to being in front of a camera. It's an amazing conversation about all the struggles…
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Ryan Klacking at ASCC annual conference
Ryan and I talk about all the benefits of joining ASCC. Go to ascconline.org to find out more about all the great benefits and how to become a member
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Brandon Meeks at ASCC annual conference
Brandon and I talk about the benefits of joining ASCC. Go to ascconline.org and check out all the great benefits and see how you can become a member.
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Ben Wiese at ASCC annual conference
Ben and I talk about all the benefits of being a member of ASCC. Go to ascconline.org to find out more about all the great benefits and how to become a member.
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Chris Sullivan at the 2023 ASCC annual conference
This is a quick interview with Chris Sullivan at our ASCC annual conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We talk about the benefits of joining ASCC.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rick Lobdell, owner of Concrete Mystique, has an MFA in Painting from SCAD. He is known worldwide for his decorative concrete art.This is a podcast about all things art based. The main focus is decorative concrete, but there will be other artforms mixed in.
HOSTED BY
Rick Lobdell
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Rick Lobdell, owner of Concrete Mystique, has an MFA in Painting from SCAD. He is known worldwide for his decorative concrete art.This is a podcast about all things art based. The main focus is decorative concrete, but there will be other artforms mixed in.
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Concrete Mystique is created and hosted by Rick Lobdell.
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