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!
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Episodes
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Of robust German garlic farmer heritage, the Knoblauch name stands proudly represented by RPD's own brotherly pipe team. Their good garlic genes help make everything they touch successful, but all their young success has definitely been earned as these boys aren't too afraid to step right out of their comfort zones. One is the boss, the other is the student, but ego is no part of this very satisfying story of family redemption. Don't miss this special brother's episode of THE DIRT!
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
"Richie" Rich Komko may be a "jack of all trades, master of none", but make no mistake - he's got some mad skills and no one has as a better time mastering all their crafts than Richie! Husband, (new) dad, foreman, beer, wine and furniture maker...just to name a few!
Check out this Komko creation!
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Life doesn't always go as planned. But, at THE DIRT, we don't really believe in "coincidence", so we know the blessing of having Sheri Meyers at RPD is meant to be. Young at heart, Sheri is not only a servant, but is one of the coolest people you could ever know. Join us as we hear Sheri's story (twice), in "Take 2".
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"!