The BAD Project

Shop Now: ⁠https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app⁠We dive into the ideas from The Mastery of Self and start questioning something most people never stop to think about… who they actually are.We break down domestication. How your beliefs, reactions, and identity were shaped over time without you even realizing it. How much of what you think is really yours and how much was handed to you?We also get into masks. The roles we play in different environments. When are they necessary? When do they become a trap? And are you living your life, or performing it?Then we hit something that shifts the whole conversation,why passing knowledge forward feels more meaningful than keeping it for yourself.Once you see it, it almost feels like a responsibility to share it.👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

Some music sounds good. Some music feels real.This is the first Soundtrack Sessions, where we start bringing music into the conversation and breaking down what it actually does to us, mentally, emotionally, and personally.Me and Nowah kick things off with our own AI-generated intro music… and that leads into a bigger question.AI is changing music fast. It can create something that sounds good, but there’s still a difference you can hear.The pain.The process.The life behind the sound.That’s what we’re talking about in this episode.We get into how music ties into mental health, why certain songs hit at the exact time you need them, and why some tracks carry weight that can’t be replicated.This is the first of many episodes where we play songs for each other and break them down in real time.Because of copyright restrictions, the full listening experience will live on Patreon. On YouTube and Spotify, we’ll play short clips and point you to the full songs so you can experience them the way they’re meant to be heard.Songs Featured in This Episode (Support the Artists)“The Trail of Winter” – Archthrone (Nowah's Band)https://open.spotify.com/track/3oa9ByMTL6VJsD5h7yiqMF?si=3f663f188eae4802Eating Like Kings Shawn Jameshttps://music.youtube.com/watch?v=97W8l_Hfw0E&si=OIEdEhCrNSjB6DtcIsaac Hickerson - "White Lies" (Truthful Sessions) Truthful Sessionshttps://music.youtube.com/watch?v=k5z7i5txS-4&si=uTFAqgFFpY7S-CAZ🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

Shop Now: ⁠https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app⁠In this episode, Garrett and Chris get into what it actually means to find purpose. We talk about how easy it is to form strong opinions without real context.Christianity, the universe, and the idea of searching for something larger than yourself. Not from a place of preaching, but from real curiosity. What are you actually putting your belief into? Where does your sense of direction come from? And are you open enough to challenge it?This episode is about stepping outside your own perspective, being honest with yourself, and realizing that purpose isn’t something you force; it’s something you discover when you’re willing to look beyond what you think you already know.👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

Shop Now: ⁠https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app⁠Most people don’t even realize it…They’ve been trained. Conditioned. Domesticated.In this episode, we break down what it really means to live with a domesticated mind. Holding onto expectations, attachments, and beliefs that were never truly yours. TWe get into the balance between ego and humility and why you can’t completely kill your ego, but you damn sure better learn how to control it. Because unchecked, it’ll run your life. But without it? You lose your edge.This conversation goes deeper into the idea that your life is ultimately on you. Not your past. Not your environment. Not other people.☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift🧢 Gear Up & Support the Mission👊 Our Sponsors

Bedroom Kid or Living Room Kid… What Were You? | Ep. 39 | The B.A.D. Project Watch/Listen Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast and MORE!! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1Were you a bedroom kid… or a living room kid?Did you grow up tucked away in your own space? Told to go to your room, stay out of the way?Or were you out in the living room, part of everything, hearing conversations, being in the mix, learning as you went?We break down how something that simple can shape who you become, your confidence, your imagination, and how you show up in the world today.We talk about the power of saying “no” and why it feels selfish even when it’s necessary for growth.We also get into how we’ve lost that childhood imagination over time… and how most of us are walking around disconnected, headphones in, living in our own world instead of the real one. Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies: Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app Our Sponsors Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough. First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order. Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup. Dexter, MI Instagram: /cassandcothrift Facebook: /cassandcothrift

After a short break, we’re backIn this episode, we recap the 16-hour treadmill challenge and everything that came with it. What started as something tied to turning 32 turned into a real test, mentally more than anything. There’s a point in doing something like this where it stops being physical and turns into a battle with your own thoughts.Me and Matt talk through what that actually felt like in the middle of it… when time slows down, motivation disappears, and you’re left figuring out why you’re still going.Because that’s where something changes.Doing hard things on purpose isn’t about proving anything to anyone else. It’s about building something internally that you can rely on later. And once you go through something like this, you don’t look at challenges the same way again.🎥 Full treadmill challenge vlog dropping soon.🧢 Gear Up & Support the Mission🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

A Letter From a Friend: How Brutal Honesty With Yourself Can Reshape Your Future | Ep. 37 | The B.A.D. Project👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1First official 3-man episode with me, Matt, and Ty.We get into what it actually looks like to try something new when you have no idea what you're doing—and why that might be the best way to start. Being blissfully ignorant can be an advantage if you don’t let expectations ruin it before you even begin.We also talk about how expectations can quietly turn into negativity, especially when life doesn’t move as fast as you think it should. A lot of guys hit that 28–35 window and realize they need to step up, get their life in order, and take ownership—but nobody really talks about what that transition actually feels like.This episode really comes down to one thing—being brutally honest with yourself. The kind of honesty a real friend would give you. No slack. No excuses. Just truth—and what you choose to do with it.We also have some fun in the extended Patreon episode dropping this Sunday—go check it out:👉 https://patreon.com/thebadproject🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

🎧 Watch/Listen Wednesday on YouTube👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1In this episode Garrett and Matt talk about the urge to find immediate fixes to the problems in our lives and why sometimes the better approach is simply bandaging things and allowing time to heal while life keeps moving.We get into how unrealistic it is to pause life and spend months fixing everything, and why building a routine that adjusts with life—cranking up the pressure in slow times and easing up when things get hectic—may be the better path.We also talk about why motivation can’t be your only tool, because most days it simply isn’t there.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI

Roots Before Results | Ep #35 | The B.A.D. Project🎧 Watch/Listen Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast and MORE!!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnez👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bad-project/id1825536339After a two-week break, Garrett and Chris are back behind the microphones. In this episode we talk about the importance of diet, building from the roots, and the idea of “just doing the work.” So often our minds turn simple actions into complicated problems when the real solution is just starting.Before chasing shortcuts or quick fixes, we talk about why taking care of the foundation—what you eat, how you move, and the small daily choices—sets everything else in motion.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

In this episode, we talk about patience, ripple effects, and the quiet responsibility of how you show up when negativity is close. When the environment around you is heavy, reactive, or draining, it’s easy to let it shape your tone, your mood, and your decisions.👉 We finish this conversation on Patreon.Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/thebadproject🎧 Watch/Listen Wednesday on YouTube & Spotify👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods—without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

In this episode, we talk about how memories come and go, and how the connection to them can return when you’re actively striving forward instead of standing still. We get into what it means to be an “old soul,” how growing up fast and experiencing life early can shape you, and the balance between the strengths it builds and the weight it adds.We also dive into leadership among friends—what happens when your growth starts to outpace the room, and why holding back your goals to protect others can quietly stall your own progress. Not everyone wants help. Some just want attention, and learning the difference is part of maturing.This conversation is about growth, responsibility, memory, and the uncomfortable reality that sometimes moving forward means moving ahead—even when others aren’t ready.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

In this episode, We break down the idea of black and white advice: yes or no, go or don’t go, start or stop. When we add color—time, emotion, overthinking—we slow ourselves down and make movement harder.We get into how something as small as dropping down and doing five pushups can jumpstart an entirely new routine. Trick your mind. Start tiny. Build momentum.And finally, we talk about stagnation—how “finding” something doesn’t exist without searching. Sitting still and looking for answers doesn’t mean you’re failing. Sometimes it’s part of the process. Searching isn’t a bad thing—it’s how clarity shows up.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

Winter isn’t a setback—it’s the training ground.In this episode, Matt and I talk about how the winter months are naturally designed for us to slow down, reflect, and face the parts of ourselves we usually outrun. We get into how doubt creeps in when success doesn’t happen overnight, when momentum stalls, and when giving things up starts to feel heavier than pushing forward.This is a conversation about fighting tooth and nail through the quiet seasons—the days where nothing feels flashy, nothing feels rewarding, and your own mind becomes the biggest obstacle.Progress isn’t always loud. Most of the work happens when no one’s watching.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods—without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: ⁠https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app⁠Learning How to Rest Without Quitting | Ep 28 | The B.A.D. ProjectIn this episode, Garrett and Matt sit down to catch up on life and talk honestly about the slumps we create for ourselves when years of nonstop work finally catch up. We break down the difference between real rest and getting stuck — and how taking a break can feel like laziness even when it’s exactly what you need, as long as you don’t let it turn into quitting.Garrett shares the recent reset at home, from finishing long-overdue projects to building a new bedroom library, and how changing your space can help reset your head and your momentum. We also talk about finding hobbies, staying curious, and trying something new each month — not to be great at it, but to figure out what actually lights you up again.👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_appA new year doesn’t always mean a clean slate — and that’s okay.In Episode 27, Brody and I talk about what a real reset can look like when it doesn’t fit neatly into a New Year’s resolution.We get into taking real time to unpack the past year, working on yourself at your own pace, and why growth doesn’t always come from flipping a switch on January 1st. Sometimes the most important progress happens slowly, quietly, and without a checklist.We also talk about the fine line between helping people and enabling them — and why offering honest advice (even if it’s not used) is sometimes the best thing you can do. Some lessons can’t be handed over. They have to be lived, struggled through, and earned.🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

In this post-Christmas episode, Garrett and Matt talk about making B.A.D. what we want it to be, rethinking New Year’s resolutions, and getting back to prioritizing time for ourselves and our futures. We also introduce the next phase of the show — new vlog-style content and guest episodes where we jump into real activities as healthy distractions, try new things with zero experience, and then sit down to talk about what it was actually like. No pressure. Just action.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement.Support the mission and rep the reminder with tees, hats, and hoodies built for the long haul.🛍 Shop Now: ⁠https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app⁠In this episode, Garrett and Matt talk about the kind of loss that stops you in your tracks.After Garrett’s brother tragically lost his dog in an accident, the conversation opens up around grief. Dogs aren’t just pets. They’re familyFrom there, we dig into a hard truth: freedom without responsibility fails. Freedom isn’t reckless. It isn’t careless. It requires awareness, effort, and stewardship.We also talk about Christmas plans, growing up, and how perspective shifts as you age and experience loss firsthand. And we bring it back to The B.A.D. Operation — how even when you fail, something is still left behind. A lesson. A foundation to build from.🎧 Watch/Listen Wednesday on YouTube & Spotify👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnez👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that shows up even when life hits hard.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods — without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

Doing the right thing almost never shows up at a convenient time.In this episode, we talk about how history tends to rhyme — how the same patterns repeat through movies, culture, and everyday life if you’re paying attention. We break down how consumerism feeds the idea that the next purchase, upgrade, or “best thing” will finally make us feel complete, even though it’s usually just another distraction from what’s actually missing.But the core of this conversation is responsibility.Choosing to act when you have the capability. Choosing to help when it costs you time, comfort, or momentum. Not waiting for someone else to step in — because once you see the need, the responsibility is already yours.Sometimes doing the right thing throws off your entire day.Sometimes it’s inconvenient.Sometimes no one sees it.But that single decision might be the start of a snowball you’ll never get to watch roll. And that doesn’t make it any less important.🎧 Watch/Listen Wednesday on YouTube & Spotify👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnez🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

After a long Thanksgiving break, Garrett and Matt sit down to talk about something every man wrestles with — your word.Why keeping it used to be everything… and why it feels like fewer people hold that same standard today.We get into overcommitting, the guilt that kicks in when you fall short, and how easy it is to beat yourself up instead of learning from it. And for the first time, Matt answers the same question Chris did: Why are you here with The B.A.D. Team?His answer adds another layer to the heartbeat of this whole mission.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

Life gets overwhelming when everything hits at once — priorities start colliding, pressure builds, and your self-worth can slip without you even noticing. But here’s the thing we all forget:Feeling a little crazy in your own head doesn’t mean you’re failing… it means you’re human.In Episode 22, me and Chris talk about balancing chaos, rebuilding confidence, and redirecting your energy when life refuses to slow down. We get into how every one of us has our own mental battles — and why that’s normal and expected.We’ve also started asking the team something new:“What do you really want from this?”Chris shares his answer, and it opened a deeper conversation about purpose, pressure, and staying grounded while building something meaningful.If you’ve felt stretched thin, mentally overloaded, or unsure where to focus next — this episode is going to hit home.🎧 Watch/Listen Wednesday on YouTube & Spotify👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnez👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bad-project/id1825536339The B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement.Rep the mission with tees, hats, hoodies, and more:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_appBuilt by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First-time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeecoStylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift🧢 Gear Up & Support the Mission👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)

Garrett and Chris kick things off with some laughs—talking about video games, childhood chaos, and the dumb stuff we did growing up. The kind of stories that make you cringe and laugh at the same time.We talk about guilt—why our brains cling to the moments we messed up, said the wrong thing, or acted out of character… but almost never replay the times we helped someone, encouraged someone, or did something good. It’s like we’re wired to rehearse the negatives instead of recognizing they were just tiny moments in a much bigger story that’s still being written.From there, we get into perspective: learning to look at life from every angle, attacking problems with patience instead of panic, and understanding other people’s viewpoints instead of assuming ours is the only one that matters. It’s an honest, human conversation about rewiring the way we see ourselves—and the world around us.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement.Rep the mission with tees, hats, hoodies, stickers, and more:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First-time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: @constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: @cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

This week, Brody and Garrett sit down for an honest talk about pressure, pain, and how we cope when life hits hard. They dive into the struggles high-end athletes face under constant pressure — and how brain trauma can lead to depression, isolation, and even suicidal thoughts or actions.They also open up about the ripple effects of loss — how “passing the pain” impacts everyone around it — and why sometimes the best thing you can do for someone struggling is simply sit with them.From there, the conversation turns to growth: choosing productive distractions, tracking progress, and recognizing how our environments shape us — with or without substances involved. It’s about learning to rebuild, little by little, in the spaces that once broke us.🎧 Watch/Listen Wednesday on YouTube & Spotify👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brewCONSTRUCTIONCOFFEECO.COM📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

This week’s episode features a relaxed, friend-to-friend conversation between Matt and Ty Bernadyn PhD., marking our first guest from outside the business. Ty talks about growing up in a one-mile town, the long path toward earning his PhD, and what it means to stay curious, keep growing, and stay interesting even after hitting big milestones.Ty’s story is one of steady hard work — from small beginnings to academic success — and he continues to push forward with new career goals and a genuine passion for learning.💬 The second half of this episode continues exclusively on Patreon — so be sure to sign up to catch the rest of the conversation and support the mission.👉 Join the community: https://patreon.com/TheBADProjectThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift🧢 Gear Up & Support the Mission👊 Our Sponsors

Everything around us is designed to make life easier—AI, instant answers, one-click everything. But with all that comfort, we’re slowly losing the muscle that builds real progress: struggle.In this episode, me and Chris talk about what happens when you let comfort win. We go deep into how technology and convenience can quietly rob us of purpose if we stop challenging ourselves. It’s not about hating progress—it’s about remembering that growth only happens through resistance.We talk about how choosing the harder route—mentally, physically, emotionally—is what separates “fine” from fulfilled. How even in the worst moments, there’s a chance to pull something positive from the chaos if you’re willing to look for it.This one’s about watching what you feed your mind, guarding your focus, and remembering that comfort is a slow killer of potential. Because the truth is: the easy way might keep you safe—but the hard way makes you strong.🎧 Watch/Listen Wednesday on YouTube & Spotify👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnez🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: @constructioncoffeeco Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: @cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: @cassandcothrift

In this episode, Garrett and Brody dive into what it means to control what you can—especially when life starts throwing punches you didn’t see coming.We talk about finding peace in the middle of chaos, letting go of what you can’t control, and understanding that sometimes, you’re not the main character in everyone else’s story—and that’s okay.It’s a conversation about humility, tone, and how communication can make or break the relationships that matter most.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement.Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: @constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: @cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: @cassandcothrift

This week, we talk about the messy middle — that space between knowing better and actually doing better.It’s about being self-aware enough to see your own patterns, but still struggling to stop the ones that keep you stuck. We get into how easy it is to wait until things fall apart before finally taking action, and how that mindset quietly eats away at progress.From comfort zones that turn toxic to the self-destructive habits that show up the second things start going right — this one’s a real look at how we fight ourselves while trying to move forward.We also dig into what it means to set real boundaries and take care of yourself before everything else burns out.👉 https://patreon.com/TheBADProject🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement.Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Coffee that hits hard and gear that works harder.🔥 Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Sustainable. Curated. Real.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnez👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-bad-project/id1825536339We talk about the tattoos we got when we were younger (and maybe shouldn’t have), learning to slow down and actually plan things out, and what it really means to set boundaries for what you let in — mentally, emotionally, and digitally.From attention spans to overexposure, from patience to perspective, this episode is just two friends getting back into flow and figuring it out as we go. We even talk a bit about our Book of the Month: Endurance and how it ties into staying grounded through challenges.💬 We get way more into detail about all of these topics in our Patreon episode dropping this Sunday — so if you want the full conversation, behind-the-scenes talks, and exclusive extras, join the community here:👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheBADProject🎧 Watch/Listen Wednesday on YouTube & Spotify👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnez🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift

This week, Garrett and Matt dive into the grind that nobody likes to talk about—working through depression, staying consistent when your mind is fighting you, and learning that the comeback gets faster every time you keep showing up.We talk about how the “goalposts” in life always seem to move just when you think you’ve made it, and why that’s actually a good thing. The conversation gets real about struggle, self-doubt, and the quiet victories that happen when you decide to do the work anyway.If you’ve been feeling stuck, heavy, or like progress is too far out of reach, this one’s for you. You’ll leave reminded that healing takes time—but it takes less time when you don’t quit.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brewwww.contructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: @constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: @cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: Cass & Co. Thrift#TheBADProject #Podcast #Resilience #Motivation #Depression #Comeback #KeepGoing #Growth #Mindset

In this episode of B.A.D. Thoughts, Garrett sits down with Matt to talk about pushing boundaries and stepping outside of their comfort zones. From personal growth to pure adrenaline, the crew took it to Cedar Point and faced down some serious coasters. Tune in for laughs, stories, and the reminder that sometimes the best memories come when you stop playing it safe. #BADThoughts #TheBADProject #StepOutOfYourComfortZone #CedarPoint #RollerCoasterLife #AdrenalineRush #FaceYourFears #CoasterCrew #ThrillSeekers #GrowthThroughDiscomfort

This week, Garrett and Matt take on the tough headlines and the weight of the recent news—and then pivot into something we all forget too easily: letting yourself be a kid again.We talk about the power of finding joy in small things, why play isn’t just for kids, and how embracing the little moments keeps us sane in a heavy world. If you’re born in a garden, maybe you don’t always notice the flowers—but when you stop and pay attention, the beauty is undeniable.The conversation digs into perspective, resilience, and why remembering to laugh, play, and stay curious is more than just healthy—it’s necessary.If you’ve been carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, this episode is your reminder to step back, breathe, and enjoy life’s simple gifts.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift#TheBADProject #Podcast #Joy #Resilience #Faith #Perspective #SimpleThings #Growth

This week, Garrett and Matt unpack the magic and challenge of Colorado—the first time you see the mountains, the pull they have on your spirit, and why chasing them keeps calling us back.We share stories from past trips out West and talk about our dream to one day build B.A.D. facilities everywhere—spaces where the land itself pushes you to grow stronger.The conversation dives deep into the role of suffering as a teacher, why it makes us better, and why protecting America’s free lands—our BLM, national forests, and national parks—is non-negotiable.And finally: that moment in life when you just have to jump. The leap of faith that feels terrifying at first—but ends up changing everything for the better.If you’ve ever stood in front of the mountains and felt that fire in your chest—this episode is for you.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order.🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift#Colorado #Adventure #TheBADProject #Podcast #Mountains #Faith #Suffering #Growth #LeapOfFaith #Resilience #NationalParks

Episode 11: Growing PainsThis week, Matt and Chris take the mics while Garrett’s away in Colorado.The episode starts with celebrating Matt’s daughter’s first birthday—the joy, the chaos, and what it means to raise a child just starting out in life. From there, Chris dives into a different stage of parenting: when kids grow older and start pulling away to find their own independence.They also dig into how developing faith has reshaped Chris’s perspective on parenting, why philosophy matters when you’re guiding the next generation, and how to build toughness that lasts longer than childhood.If you’re navigating the highs and lows of family, faith, and growth—this episode is for you.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors:☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: /constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: /cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: /cassandcothrift#Parenting #GrowingPains #TheBADProject #Podcast #Fatherhood #Philosophy #Faith #Toughness #Resilience #ParentLife #Independence

This week, Garrett and Chris talk about the freedom of riding motorcycles—the rush of wind, the peace of mind, and the reminder that life is meant to be lived, not just endured.They dig into how even taking just a couple of days for a special vacation can wake you up to whether you’re living the life you really want, and why it’s important to listen to that feeling.The conversation then shifts to “pointing forward”—why, when relationships or seasons of life end, you shouldn’t stay stuck looking back. Instead, point forward and move toward building a better version of yourself.If you’ve been searching for clarity, freedom, or direction—this episode is for you.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors:☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandcothrift#Motorcycles #PointForward #TheBADProject #Podcast #Motivation #MentalHealth #Vacation #LifeShift #KeepGoing #Resilience #SelfGrowth #HealingJourney #Perspective #Discipline #Freedom

You’ve just heard the first 5 minutes of this B.A.D. Thoughts episode.B.A.D. Thoughts is where we joke, laugh, and talk about the things that standard platforms censor — the raw and real side of The B.A.D. Project. We open up about life, struggles, and the actions that keep us moving forward.Want the full episode (and way more)?Join us on Patreon for:Full, uncut episodes of B.A.D. ThoughtsExclusive monthly Q&A sessionsMerch discounts, giveaways, and insider perksEntry starts at ONLY $1.99/month!👉 patreon.com/TheBADProjectYour support fuels the mission and helps us grow this community. Thank you for helping us make an impact. 💪 #BADProject

If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You are not alone.Episode 9 – Breaking the Silence: Struggles, Survival, and Finding StrengthSeptember is Suicide Awareness Month, and in this episode we open up about one of the hardest topics we’ve ever faced—our own battles with mental health, losing friends and family, and times when we were dangerously close to losing ourselves.We talk about what it’s really like to sit in that darkness, the uphill fight to overcome it, and the surprising, incredible things we’ve gained on the other side. It’s not easy to talk about—but that’s exactly why it matters.This episode is also about the power of what you consume—the content you bring into your life can build you up or break you down. We reflect on how curating that input has changed our paths, our mindset, and even our ability to keep going.To close things out, we take a lighter turn and share some excitement about getting back into one of our favorite distractions—rock climbing.Construction Coffee Co.“Brewed for the Jobsite. Built for the Long Haul.”Fuel your grind with blends made for the trades:https://constructioncoffeeco.comCass & Co. ThriftFind unique thrift treasures in downtown Dexter.8061 Main St, Dexter, MI 48130Follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cassandcothriftWebsite: https://thebadproject.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestactionisdistractionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebadprojectpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/100094762234886YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnezApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bad-project/id1825536339Patreon (Exclusive Content & B.A.D. Thoughts): https://www.patreon.com/c/TheBADProjectSponsors & SupportersStay Connected with The B.A.D. Project

You’ve just heard the first 5 minutes of this B.A.D. Thoughts episode.B.A.D. Thoughts is where we joke, laugh, and talk about the things that standard platforms censor — the raw and real side of The B.A.D. Project. We open up about life, struggles, and the actions that keep us moving forward.Want the full episode (and way more)?Join us on Patreon for:Full, uncut episodes of B.A.D. ThoughtsExclusive monthly Q&A sessionsMerch discounts, giveaways, and insider perksEntry starts at ONLY $1.99/month!👉 patreon.com/TheBADProjectYour support fuels the mission and helps us grow this community. Thank you for helping us make an impact. 💪 #BADProject

In this episode of The B.A.D. Project Podcast, Matt takes us back to his early days of wrestling, how that foundation carried into his journey with jiu-jitsu, and the powerful sense of community that martial arts can bring.We dig into why doing hard things is essential for real growth and happiness, and how challenge sharpens us in ways comfort never will. Matt also shares about his time down in Louisiana at a “Guns and Gi’s” course — combining training, mindset, and the grit that comes with pushing limits.This one’s all about growing up, finding your tribe, and embracing the tough stuff that builds a stronger, better version of yourself.🔗 Support & Follow The B.A.D. Project👕 Grab our gear: https://thebadproject.com🤝 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thebadproject🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnez🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bad-project/id1825536339📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestactionisdistraction📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebadprojectpodcast📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100094762234886🔫🥋 Guns & Gis Shout-OutBig shout-out to the crew at Guns & Gis — a one-of-a-kind 3-day immersion that combines tactical firearms training with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you’re looking to challenge yourself, build real skills, and find community through hard training, this is it.👉 Learn more & register: vidabjj.com/gunsandgiscamp📲 Follow them on Instagram: @gunsandgisofficial☕ Construction Coffee Co.Brewed for the jobsite. Built for the long haul.Construction Coffee Co. is the unapologetically gritty coffee and workwear brand for the people who actually put in the work. We’re not here to be fancy — we’re here to fuel tradesmen, laborers, and anyone who knows the smell of sweat and sawdust. Our blends are roasted fresh and named after the jobs that built this country — from Sparky’s Nightmare for the electricians, to King of the Castle for the operators, to High Viz for the ones that can’t be missed.We pair that coffee with gear that laughs in the face of “soft hands.” Shirts, hats, patches, stickers — everything designed in our Punchlist Toons style that makes fun of the jobsite, because let’s be honest, that’s what you do on break anyway.Fuel up, clock in, and don’t whine about it.👉 Grab your bag at: https://constructioncoffeeco.com♻️ Cass & Co. ThriftCass & Co. is more than just recycled clothing — it’s a movement. Based locally, they take vintage, secondhand, and reimagined pieces and give them a new life. Every piece has a story, and every sale helps keep clothes out of landfills while giving you something original you won’t find in a chain store.Whether you’re into the one-off vintage finds, the remade custom fits, or just want to support a crew that’s putting sustainability first, Cass & Co. has you covered. It’s style that’s conscious, creative, and completely unique.📍 Visit them in person: Cass & Co. Thrift – 8110 Main St, Dexter, MI 48130👉 Shop the collection and follow along: https://www.instagram.com/cassandcothrift

This week gets personal. Garrett opens up about being in the middle of a depressive swing, living with bipolar disorder with rapid cycling, and the reality that sometimes there’s no quick way out—only the tools and patience to get through it.We talk about the “why” behind mental shifts, how brain chemistry can take you for a ride, and the importance of giving yourself credit for simply showing up—especially as a parent making sacrifices for your kids.We also explore finding joy again, reclaiming the things that make you happy, and refusing to let others pay for you to abandon your dreams.If you’re in a tough spot, this one’s a reminder: you’re not alone, and you’re allowed to take the slow way through.🧢 Gear Up & Support the MissionThe B.A.D. Project isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Rep the mission with tees, hats, and hoodies:🛍 Shop Now: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_app👊 Our Sponsors:☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order🛠 Grab your brew: https://constructioncoffeeco.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/constructioncoffeeco🛍 Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/cassandcothrift#MentalHealth #BipolarDisorder #RapidCycling #Parenting #DreamChasing #TheBADProject #Podcast #Motivation #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #DepressionAwareness #MindsetShift #LifeTools #KeepGoing #Discipline #HealingJourney #StormsPass #BrainHealth #EmotionalWellness

Episode 6: Dark and Light is now streaming on Spotify 🎧👉 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnez🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bad-project/id1825536339🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1🛍 Shop + Support: https://shop.app/m/7ut2bgdcqr?utm_source=shop_appIn this episode, we explore both sides of ourselves — the dark and the light — and how each can shape our creativity, purpose, and growth.You’ll hear:Why journaling is a powerful tool for navigating life’s toughest seasons.The raw writing style that came from my own darker days.Matt’s live reading from the night before — a glimpse at writing from a place of light and purpose.How we can pull positivity from darkness and choose which “muscle” to build.Whether you’re deep in the shadows or standing in the light, this one’s about learning from both.Which side are you strengthening? Drop it in the comments ⬇️#DarkAndLight #SpotifyPodcast #PodcastLife #InnerWork #JournalingJourney #PurposeAndLight #GrowthMindset #YouVsYou #HealingInProgress #ChooseYourPath #DeepConversations

🔗 Subscribe + Support the Mission: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1Listen on all major platforms:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0dcpRzFoUmAB6Q1ytPUnezApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bad-project/id1825536339👍 Please like, follow, and subscribe to support the show. Every listen helps us grow this mission.🌐 Website + Gear: https://thebadproject.com🎧 Episode 5: Are we Good or B.A.D. ? In this episode of The B.A.D. Project, we get into one of those questions that hits hard when you're lying awake at night:Are people inherently good, or bad?We dig into:Human nature and what really motivates usCalorie deficits, mental traps, and how one professor proved a point by eating only Twinkies👉 https://conciergemedicinemd.com/the-twinkie-diet/Simple tools to help you reset when life hits too hardHow the universe always checks you the second you start to grow—and why pushing through that resistance matters.A shoutout to the gritty, beautiful work of Paul King👉 https://paulkingart.com🔥 Join The B.A.D. OperationA free reset challenge to help you get unstuck, build discipline, and actually enjoy the process.👉 https://thebadproject.com/pages/the-b-a-d-operation-1👊 Our Sponsors:☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order🛠️ Grab your brew: constructioncoffeeco.com🛍️ Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI) Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📲 Instagram: @cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: @cassandcothrift🎵 TikTok: @cassandcothrift#MindsetShift #GrowthMindset #MentalHealthTools #DisciplineEqualsFreedom#SelfImprovement #DailyHabits #WellnessTips #InnerWork #DoTheWork#PodcastLife #DeepConversations #MenWhoTalk #ModernStoic #HealingInProgress#MentalStrength #WeightLossJourney #CalorieDeficit #NutritionTalk#ChangeYourLife #UniverseGotJokes #BecomingBetter #LifeReset#NoComfortZone #StayUncomfortable #SelfLeadership #YouVsYou#TruthBombs #TwinkieDiet #GrowthSeason

thebadproject.comEpisode 4: Red Card, Green CardSometimes your brain hits the gas when it should hit the brakes. That’s where our Red Card, Green Card system comes in—a simple sticky note method inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy. Red means you’re spiraling. Green means reset and respond. This episode is all about recognizing when you're mentally overheating—and giving yourself a way out of it.Kicking off our goal weight challenge (we’re droppingl numbers and checking in every week) The Stealth Health Slow Cooker Cookbook by Tom WALSHhttps://stealthhealthcookbook.com/Meditations by Marcus Aurelius And break down how Chris survived a Spartan RaceIf nothing else, you’ll leave with a tool you can use today.💥 Join The B.A.D. OperationReady to reset your mind and body? The B.A.D. Operation is a free lifestyle challenge to help you build discipline, shake up your routine, and stay accountable.👉 Start your reset now: https://thebadproject.com/pages/the-b-a-d-operation-1🧢 Gear Up for the MissionSupport the movement and rep The B.A.D. Project—tees, hats, hoodies, and more:👉 Shop now: https://thebadproject.com/collections📜 Read Our MissionWe believe the Best Action is Distraction—when it's the kind that builds you up. We’re here to talk real mental health, start real resets, and build a community that helps each other climb out of the dark👉 Read the full mission: https://thebadproject.com/pages/our-mission🔗 Full Linktree for everything B.A.D.:👉 https://linktr.ee/B.A.D.co📲 Like, follow, subscribe—whatever button you’re looking at, hit it.🎧 New episodes dropping regularly. Stick around—it gets better.👊 Our Sponsors:☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order🛠️ Grab your brew: constructioncoffeeco.com🛍️ Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📲 Instagram: @cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: @cassandcothrift🎵 TikTok: @cassandcothrift#TheBADProject #Podcast #MentalHealth #Reset #Discipline #TheBADOperation #CBT #RedCardGreenCard #Stoicism #SpartanRace #WeightLossChallenge #MindsetTools #AuthenticGrowth #SelfDiscipline #PodcastEpisode #FYP #YouTubeShorts #YouTubePodcast #NewPodcast

Welcome to our BAD Thoughts — the looser, messier side of The B.A.D. Project.Most of the time, we’re focused on helping people reset and get their shit together. But sometimes, we need to blow off steam too — not just physically, but mentally. This is where we do that.In our BAD Thoughts episodes, we sit down, sometimes crack a beer, and talk about whatever's on our minds — life, headlines, dumb thoughts, weird ideas. No pep talks. No script. Just people being people.Think of it like the after-hours version of the main show.These episodes won’t always be public — every other BAD Thoughts episode will be locked for Patreon supporters only. So get these free ones in while they last, and if you want more unfiltered content, head to our Patreon.#badthoughts #thebadproject #mentalreset #realconvos #unscriptedtalk #rawtalks #mentalmess #unfiltered #afterhours #podcastlife #selfimprovementish #mentalhealthawareness #bluecollartalk #weeklyreset #badoperation #honestconversations #hangoutsession #patreonexclusive #relatablecontent

👉 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.Project?sub_confirmation=1Listen on 🟢 Spotify, 🟣 Apple Podcast and everywhere else!🌐 Visit thebadproject.com to grab gear, join The B.A.D. Operation, and share the message.🎙️ Episode 3: The Future of B.A.D.This episode is a deep breath after launch—and a look at what’s next. We talk about the overwhelming support we’ve received, what it meant to finally hit “go,” and how we’re planning to build B.A.D. into something sustainable, scalable, and real.We also dig into journaling—not just writing, but using it to dump the chaos out of your head. And we introduce a tactic that’s helping us: giving your stress a time limit. You don’t have to ignore the dark stuff, but you don’t have to live there either. Allocate time. Address it. Move forward.This episode is honest, a little messy, and a glimpse into how we’re actually trying to do this reset—with all the unknowns that come with it.💥 Join The B.A.D. OperationReady to reset your mind and body? The B.A.D. Operation is a free lifestyle challenge to help you build discipline, shake up your routine, and stay accountable.👉 Start your reset now: https://thebadproject.com/pages/the-b-a-d-operation-1🧢 Gear Up for the MissionSupport the movement and rep The B.A.D. Project—tees, hats, hoodies, and more:👉 Shop now: https://thebadproject.com/collections📜 Read Our MissionWe believe the Best Action is Distraction—when it's the kind that builds you up. We’re here to talk real mental health, start real resets, and build a community that helps each other climb out of the dark.👉 Read the full mission: https://thebadproject.com/pages/our-mission🔗 Full linktre for everything B.A.D.:👉 https://linktr.ee/B.A.D.co📲 Like, follow, subscribe—whatever button you’re looking at, hit it.🎧 New episodes dropping regularly. Stick around—it gets better.👊 Our Sponsors:☕ Construction Coffee Co.Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople.Bold blends, gritty gear, and coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 for 10% off your first order🛠️ Grab your brew: constructioncoffeeco.com🛍️ Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI)Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.Cass & Co. curates the best vintage, modern, and designer goods without the mall markup.📍 Dexter, MI📲 Instagram: @cassandcothrift📘 Facebook: @cassandcothrift🎵 TikTok: @cassandcothrift📈 Hashtags (Copy & Paste):#TheBADProject #Podcast #MentalHealth #Reset #Discipline #TheBADOperation #YouTubePodcast #Journaling #Mindset #SelfImprovement #AuthenticGrowth #Motivation #ForYou #FYP #NewPodcast #YouTubeCreator #ContentCreator #Shorts #YouTubeShorts

Visit thebadproject.com to learn more, grab gear, and start The BAD Operation and watch last weeks episode on YouTube:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheB.A.D.ProjectThis episode gets into what it actually means to reset. We’re not therapists or motivational gurus—we’re just two guys trying to do things differently. We talk about the scary part of making change, the micro-thoughts that pile up, and that dumb cup you should’ve picked up yesterday that’s still sitting there.The truth? It’s easier to avoid the little things until they become big problems. That’s how we got stuck in the first place.So we’re sharing how we’re doing this in real time—building something while still figuring it out. We talk journaling, mental clutter, and why even taking a damn walk can be a good first move.💥 Join The B.A.D. Operation Ready to reset your mind and body? The B.A.D. Operation is a free lifestyle challenge to help you build discipline, shake up your routine, and stay accountable.Start your reset now at:👉 thebadproject.com/pages/the-b-a-d-operation-1🧢 Gear Up for the MissionSupport the mission and rep The B.A.D. Project with original gear—tees, hats, hoodies, and more.Shop now at:👉 https://thebadproject.com/collections/all📜 Read Our MissionWe believe the Best Action is Distraction—when it's the kind that builds you up. We're here to talk real mental health, start real resets, and build a community that helps each other climb out of the dark.Check out our full mission at:👉 thebadproject.com/pages/our-missionhttps://linktr.ee/B.A.D.co📲 Like, follow, subscribe—whatever button you’re looking at, hit it.🎧 New episodes dropping regularly. Stick around—it gets better.Our Sponsors:☕ Construction Coffee Co.constructioncoffeeco.comFuel your mornings the way jobsite legends do—with Construction Coffee Co. Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople, this ain't your average cup of joe. We’re talkin’ bold blends, gritty gear, and the kind of coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 at checkout for 10% off your first order.🛠️ Grab your brew and gear at: constructioncoffeeco.com🛍️Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift (Dexter, MI) If you’re tired of overpriced retail and fast fashion that falls apart, it’s time to dig into something better. Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift in Dexter, Michigan curates the best of vintage, modern, designer, and unexpected finds—all in one killer shop. Clothes, home goods, accessories—you name it. New arrivals hit constantly, so no two visits are ever the same.♻️ Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.🛒 Skip the mall—shop smarter.📍 Located in Dexter, MI📲 Follow for fresh drops and pop-up alerts:Instagram: @cassandcothriftFacebook: @cassandcothriftTikTok: @cassandcothrift#foryou #SpotifyCreator #SpotifyChannel #Viral #Trending #ContentCreator #Shorts #YouTubeShorts #FYP #ForYouPage#Podcast #Podcasting #Podcasts #PodcastLife #NewPodcast #PodcastShow #PodcastCommunity #Podcaster #YouTubePodcast #MusicPodcast #Reset #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #Journaling #SelfCare #Motivation #Mindset #PersonalGrowth

EPISODE 1 – “Our First Steps”This is where it begins—awkward, messy, and completely unfiltered. In our first ever episode, we dive into Chris switching jobs, ramble into reading and journaling habits, touch on negative self-talk, and start unpacking what The B.A.D. Operation is really about. Honestly, it’s a bit of a combobulated mess… but it’s ours. And it’s the first step of something bigger.We're figuring it out as we go—and inviting you to do the same. Whether you're here for the laughs, the lessons, or just the distraction, welcome to The B.A.D. Project.Visit thebadproject.com for more!💥 Join The B.A.D. OperationReady to reset your mind and body? The B.A.D. Operation is a free lifestyle challenge to help you build discipline, shake up your routine, and stay accountable.Start your reset now at:👉 thebadproject.com/pages/the-b-a-d-operation-1🧢 Gear Up for the MissionSupport the mission and rep The B.A.D. Project with original gear—tees, hats, hoodies, and more.Shop now at:👉 thebadproject.com📜 Read Our MissionWe believe the best action is distraction—when it's the kind that builds you up. We're here to talk real mental health, start real resets, and build a community that helps each other climb out of the dark.Check out our full mission at:👉 thebadproject.com/pages/our-missionhttps://linktr.ee/B.A.D.co📲 Like, follow, subscribe—whatever button you’re looking at, hit it.🎧 New episodes dropping regularly. Stick around—it gets better.Our Sponsors:☕ Construction Coffee Co.Fuel your mornings the way jobsite legends do—with Construction Coffee Co. Built by tradespeople, for tradespeople, this ain't your average cup of joe. We’re talkin’ bold blends, gritty gear, and the kind of coffee that doesn’t flinch when the work gets tough.🔥 First time ordering? Use code FIRST10 at checkout for 10% off your first order.🛠️ Grab your brew and gear at: constructioncoffeeco.com🛍️Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift – Dexter, MIIf you’re tired of overpriced retail and fast fashion that falls apart, it’s time to dig into something better. Cass & Co. Upscale Thrift in Dexter, Michigan curates the best of vintage, modern, designer, and unexpected finds—all in one killer shop. Clothes, home goods, accessories—you name it. New arrivals hit constantly, so no two visits are ever the same.♻️ Stylish. Sustainable. One-of-a-kind.🛒 Skip the mall—shop smarter.📍 Located in Dexter, MI📲 Follow for fresh drops and pop-up alerts:Instagram: @cassandcothriftFacebook: @cassandcothriftTikTok: @cassandcothrift