The Dirt: Perspectives on life & leadership from the people of RPD
The Dirt is a podcast created by and intended for the employees of RPD and their families. The purpose of the podcast is to get to know the people of RPD better through personal stories and experiences, to hear different life perspectives and to learn from personal insights into life and leadership topics that affect everyone, hopefully providing some encouragement and definitely having a little fun!
Episodes

Saturday May 21, 2022
Episode 12: RPD OG Roundtable - ”Reminisce”
Saturday May 21, 2022
Saturday May 21, 2022
This special episode of "The Dirt" is brought to you by the RPD "OG's" (minus Danny, unfortunately), who have all been an integral part of RPD since almost the beginning. The average time this group has been here, making RPD what it is today is 18 years!
Join us as we "reminisce" about the RPD journey and talk a little about the future in conjunction with the official 20th Anniversary Celebration, taking place today!!

Sunday May 15, 2022
Episode 11: Christian ”Country Boy” Berry
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
"Redneck?" "Hillbilly?" "Cracker?" or just "Country Boy", it doesn't really matter what you call him, this roughneck is a modern day cowboy! To RPD from Edgewood via Wyoming and the Snow Drift Inn, Christian lives to wrench. The more difficult the challenge, the better. If he don't know how to do it, he'll figure it out!
Sometimes, tattoos have to "evolve"...

Wednesday May 11, 2022
Episode 10: Benny Miller (Part 2) - ”Conspiracy”
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
You can think whatever you want about Benny Miller, he doesn't really care, especially now that he's long gone! On this first ever 2nd part episode of "The Dirt", we lay it all on the table. Call it crazy or call it conspiracy, it doesn't really matter. Listen as long as you can, we dare you!

Sunday May 08, 2022
Episode 9: Benny ”I’m Outa Here” Miller (Part 1)
Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
Benton/Benny/Ben Miller is one-of-a-kind. RPD "OG", U.S. Veteran, dad of three girls and notorious "over-thinker", this podcast is dedicated to Ben's 10-1/2 year run and last day at RPD on 5/6/2022. Over the years, Ben has made us laugh, made us think, and made some people roll their eyes, but he will be greatly missed as he and his family venture off to Tennessee in search of the "simpler" life. Best of luck to you and your family, Benny!
Stay tuned for The Benny Miller Special Episode (Part 2) - "Conspiracy". Coming soon! (We wanted to make sure he was way out of the state before we published this surely controversial episode)!

Monday May 02, 2022
Episode 8: Big Booty Judy
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Bad boy turned good, "Big Booty Judy" - football player, fireman and father, would rather be known as "Shuge", but it's not going to happen. One of few guys who actually tested the Trump COVID cure, Judy has watched WAY too many movies. Follow along to find out his real name and to hear some pretty funny stories from this kid's young life.

Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Episode7: Tri-Cities w/Howie & Kaylor
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
In the works for nearly a year, the Tri-Cities RPD branch is not only "official", but ground has just been broken at the first major project there. In this special episode, we quickly get Kaylor and Howie's perspective on their exciting new venture.
"You cannon always stay on the summits. You have to come down again... So what's the point? Only this: what is above knows what is below, what is below does not know what is above. While climbing, take note of all the difficulties along your path. During the descent, you will no longer see them, but you will know that they are there if you have observed carefully." - Rene Daumal

Monday Apr 25, 2022
Episode 6: Eric ”Old Dawg” Smalley
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Timber-cutter, heart-breaker, elk-hunter-extraordinaire. These are only a few of the ways you can refer to this woods-dweller and authentic Cowlitz Indian. Better watch out, or he'll run circles around you-all while having a little fun! Part of the original "Kodiak crew", Eric Smalley proves that you can "teach and old dawg new tricks"!

Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Episode 5: Taurean ”Black” Washington
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
The question isn't, "Did you know Taurean is 'Black'?" (duh), but did you know that was his Pro MMA nickname? There is so much more about Taurean you probably don't know. He's college educated, he was almost a cop, and he's NOT a Democrat. Don't let the length of this episode dissuade you - after 1 hour and 15 mins. of pure gold - it...gets...REAL! You do not want to miss this episode of The Dirt!

Monday Apr 11, 2022
Episode 4: Nick ”Teddy Bear” Cloe
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
You can call him "The Foreman" if you want, but he's best known as the "Teddy Bear". Big man, big heart, runs in the family. We've got cars, Nazi's, crazy names, more cars and lots of laughs. Hang in there to hear about navigating the challenge of learning your baby probably has Down's Syndrome. Don't miss "The Dirt" on Nick Cloe!

Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Episode 3: The General
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
It's the moment you've been waiting for...a "real" guest! Check out The General's story on Episode 3 of "The Dirt"!