The BeatiDudes

Alex Trevino is a strong Catholic husband, father, and businessman. In his college days at the University of Dallas, Alex discovered his passion for acting and film production. This episode begins with Alex recalling the story of meeting his wife while both acting in A Midsummer Night’s Dream together in college. Then we learn more about Alex’s career and his experience playing behind-the-scenes roles in movies like Little Boy. These experiences inspired Alex to launch a full-fledged video production and branding agency called Project Thirty-Six. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of a cartoon character to address the statement, “My old Catholic grandma is known for ______________.” After the break, we dive deeper into Alex’s business and gain a better understanding of his ideal client and project types. For TBD-Squared (The BeatiDudes Deck of Questions), the Dudes must share a personal quirk or two about themselves. And finally, Reverse Simpsons offers a popcorn round of quick-hit, one-word(ish) answers to questions about life. Follow Alex:Project Thirty-SixInstagram - @alextrevino1989Our Partners:Solidarity HealthShareSock Religious (10% Discount)Decided ExcellenceSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

Scott Williams from Catholic Concepts & Sock Religious is back for the bonus show. Scott is a ministry professional turned entrepreneur and the founder of the largest Catholic sock company in the world (probably). After working nearly a decade in full-time youth ministry, Scott turned a side hustle into a rapidly growing small business in a niche Catholic corner of the internet. If you asked Scott 10 years ago if he would be selling socks and other merchandise, he would have said you're crazy. Scott and the Dudes get started with a round of “Blessed are the Joke Makers” during which they take on multiple personalities to complete the prompt, “I’m a bad Catholic because ______.” Then Scott takes the opportunity to debut several new sock designs from Sock Religious, including Blessed Carlos Acutis, the Eucharist in the Monstrance series, and the history of the Pope Mobile. Follow Sock Religious and Catholic Concepts Catholic ConceptsSock ReligiousOur Partners:Solidarity HealthShareSock Religious (10% Discount)Decided ExcellenceSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

The BeatiDudes proudly welcome a friend and sponsor, Scott Williams, from Catholic Concepts & Sock Religious. Scott traveled to Texas from Indianapolis to bring his stories, puns, and dreams of great Catholic concepts to come. Scott is a ministry professional turned entrepreneur and the founder of the largest Catholic sock company in the world (probably). After working nearly a decade in full-time youth ministry, Scott turned a side hustle into a rapidly growing small business in a niche Catholic corner of the internet. If you asked Scott 10 years ago if he would be selling socks and other merchandise, he would have said you're crazy. The Dudes start the show by reflecting on how Scott Williams and Sock Religious came into our lives, and the puns ensue. Scott goes on to talk about the original story of launching a sock company and their incredible debut at the 2017 National Catholic Youth Conference. Scott judges the Dudes during Blessed are the Joke Makers as they take on the persona of “The One Upper” to answer the prompt, “what priests really want to talk about in their homilies.” The second segment starts with an amazing story of the bus Scott and his friends purchased in college for $1200 that was converted into a recreational vehicle for traveling to concerts, football games, and other activities together. This episode’s TBD Question – What would you create or build if money was not an object? Reverse Simpsons – The Dudes take turns pitching Scott on new product lines for Catholic Creatives and some of these ideas are worth exploring!Scott then wraps up the show by sharing the great news that starting in July of 2023, every sock produced by Sock Religious is American made in his factory in Indianapolis. Follow Sock Religious and Catholic ConceptsCatholic ConceptsSock ReligiousOur Partners:Solidarity HealthShareSock Religious (10% Discount)Decided ExcellenceSpoke Street MediaThe Catholic Card GameDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

Todd has over 25 years of business management and consulting experience in bringing digital and interactive initiatives to fruition through leadership, strategic alliances, processes, and technologies in industries such as media and entertainment. Todd holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas A&M. Born out of the loss of his daughter, Todd co-founded the Taylor’s Gift Foundation, an award-winning 501c3 non-profit focused on organ donation and grief support for donor families. Taylor’s Gift is a compassionate source of hope, ensuring donor families never have to grieve alone. The show starts with “Blessed are the Joke Makers,” where the Dudes must address the prompt “doubting Thomas wished he was known for _____” as a thrill seeker. You won’t believe how the points play out on this one. The focus then turns to talk of heroes, and Todd shares a powerful reflection about his own granddad, Harland Storch. And speaking of heroes, Todd and the team reflect on Todd’s son Ryan and his calling to discern with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in NYC at the start of Covid. In his final reflection, Todd talks about his final moments sitting by his daughter’s side as they prepared for her organ donation, and he asked his brother-in-law to keep him accountable to live a life that honors God and others, regardless of what storms we face. Follow Todd & Taylor's GiftTaylor's Gift Website Our Partners:Solidarity HealthShareSock Religious (10% Discount)Decided ExcellenceSpoke Street MediaDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

This episode of The BeatiDudes comes with a disclaimer - - This must-hear episode is highly emotional, and we recommend that you put yourself in the right place (physically and emotionally) to fully experience the show.Todd has over 25 years of business management and consulting experience in bringing digital and interactive initiatives to fruition through leadership, strategic alliances, processes, and technologies in industries such as media and entertainment. Todd holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas A&M. He is the co-founder of Taylor’s Gift Foundation, an award-winning 501c3 non-profit focused on organ donation and grief support for donor families. Taylor’s Gift is a compassionate source of hope, ensuring donor families never have to grieve alone. Taylor’s Gift Foundation was started after Todd and his wife lost their daughter Taylor in a skiing accident in March of 2010. In the hospital, they faced a pivotal moment as they were asked if they would consider donating Taylor’s organs to improve and save the lives of 5 other people. Todd shares the highly emotional and inspirational story of Taylor and her impact on the world, including her 13 years on earth and the way she outlived herself as an organ donor.Make sure you are registered in your state for organ donation at the Taylor’s Gift website. Taylor’s story includes tales of connecting with the organ recipients, sharing Taylor’s story on national media, the Ellen DeGeneres show, and a very special school poem written by Taylor shortly before she passed called “I am.” That poem is read on today’s show by Jeff Schiefelbein’s 8-year-old daughter, a moment that cannot be described in words. After the break, the Dudes play “Blessed are the Joke Makers” and must determine the “Topic of the next Papal Encyclical” as the “Wildest party animal.” Then Todd joins the Dudes in answering the TBD (The BeatiDudes) Question – What is something you admire about your father-in-law?Reverse Simpsons – Paul leads the crew in an improv game of word association that eventually leads to storytelling throughout the team. Follow Taylor’s Gift Our Partners:Solidarity HealthShareSock Religious (10% Discount)Decided ExcellenceSpoke Street MediaDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

Chris McMahon established MFA Wealth to help clients with their personal wealth management and estate planning needs. Chris is an industry resource serving as a consultant and advisor to a multitude of industry professionals, giving clarity in the areas of practice management, client care, and comprehensive financial planning.Chris is very involved in his community; he has served as the president of the Duquesne University Alumni Board, the president of St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church Parish Council, a board member of Oakland Catholic High School, a member of Mt Lebanon municipal Pension Board, and a board member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Pittsburgh. Currently, Chris is a member of both the Duquesne University Board of Trustees and the Investment Committee. He is also a committee member of the Little Sisters of the Poor, a board member of Mary’s Place Pittsburgh, and a board member of Legatus International. Chris also remains active in youth sports in the Mount Lebanon area. Chris and his wife Molly have been married for 25 years and have five children, Kate, Will, Jack, Hugh, and Emma.In this episode, Chris shares a handful of incredible miracle stories and spotlights the power of prayer in each one. Aquinas Wealth Advisors, Faith and Finance ScoreOur Partners:Solidarity HealthShareSock Religious (10% Discount)Decided ExcellenceSpoke Street MediaDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

Chris McMahon established MFA Wealth to help clients with their personal wealth management and estate planning needs. Chris is an industry resource serving as a consultant and advisor to a multitude of industry professionals, giving clarity in the areas of practice management, client care, and comprehensive financial planning.Chris is very involved in his community; he has served as the president of the Duquesne University Alumni Board, the president of St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church Parish Council, a board member of Oakland Catholic High School, a member of Mt Lebanon municipal Pension Board, and a board member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Pittsburgh. Currently, Chris is a member of both the Duquesne University Board of Trustees and the Investment Committee. He is also a committee member of the Little Sisters of the Poor, a board member of Mary’s Place Pittsburgh, and a board member of Legatus International. Chris also remains active in youth sports in the Mount Lebanon area. Chris and his wife Molly have been married for 25 years and have five children, Kate, Will, Jack, Hugh, and Emma.Before introducing the guest, the Dudes reflect on times when common phrases were misused by people in their lives. As we all know, Bakers can’t be choosy. Chris is credited for a BeatiDudes first by having a PR firm reach out to the Dudes to arrange this special interview that involved a flight from Pittsburg to North Texas. On the show, we learn about Chris’ work in the wealth management world and his calling to create a “Faith in Finance” scoring tool so that anyone can uncover hidden investments in their portfolio that are counter to their personal beliefs. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes honor YouTube Superfan Chris with a special 100-point bonus. Then the Dudes have to act like a Paranoid Conspiracy Theorist to address the question, “If I started a religious order, it would focus on [blank].” After the break, Chris shares his love for sending gifts of perpetual prayer when people are in mourning or even in times of celebration. Link to request your own perpetual prayers below. Chris and his wife are involved with several religious orders, including the Sisters of Life and the Sisters of Mary and the World Villages of Children. Today's TBD Question: What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self? And finally, during Reverse Simpsons, the Dudes and Chris engage in a shared prayer to close the show. Dominican Monastery of the Mother of God, Springfield, Massachusetts Sisters of Mary, World Villages for ChildrenAquinas Wealth Advisors, Faith and Finance ScoreBook: Halftime – Moving from Success to Significance Catholics at the Shore ConferenceOur Partners:Solidarity HealthSharego to joinsolidarity.com (hyperlink may not be working)Sock Religious (10% Discount)Decided ExcellenceSpoke Street MediaDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

Peter Blute, head of operations for the Young Catholic Professionals, braves the airwaves once again on this special bonus episode of The BeatiDudes. As Chief Operating Officer for Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), Peter Blute manages national and chapter operations, expansion efforts, brand and marketing efforts, and volunteer support. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Dallas and then spent two years working in Rome and traveling across Europe as a staff member on UD’s study-abroad campus. After returning to Dallas, he worked in marketing and sales efforts prior to joining the YCP apostolate in 2014 as the non-profit’s second full-time employee.The show starts with Peter reflecting on his background as a ballet dancer, and the puns ensue. Then during the Blessed are the Joke Makers, Bonus Edition, Peter must determine which character card each person called as the Dudes respond to the prompt, “Catholic millennials are known for [blank].”Peter leaves us with a final reflection on the power of YCP to create authentic community in your own city and beyond. Connect with YCPOur Partners:Solidarity HealthShareSock Religious (10% Discount)Decided ExcellenceSpoke Street MediaDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

As Chief Operating Officer for Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), Peter Blute manages national and chapter operations, expansion efforts, brand and marketing efforts, and volunteer support. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Dallas and then spent two years working in Rome and traveling across Europe as a staff member on UD’s study-abroad campus. After returning to Dallas, he worked in marketing and sales efforts prior to joining the YCP apostolate in 2014 as the non-profit’s second full-time employee.Fair warning – this show is off the rails when it comes to humor, according to the number of times the BeatiDudes “lose it” in laughter. Peter and his wife are expecting the birth of their third child later this year which leads to an interesting conversation about the best way to explain children in utero. This turns into an entire deep dive about kids, names, parenting, and a wild ride of generational references. The BeatiDudes have to pull another hard right turn to get back on track with a game of Blessed are the Joke Makers. As a cult leader, the Dudes must answer the question, “I saw visions of [blank] after [blank]." After the break, the Dudes dive into more about the purpose and impact of the Young Catholic Professionals. This fast-growing group helps young adults to recognize and remember that every moment of work can be an act of holiness and prayer. To date, YCP has expanded to 33 cities and will be in 50+ cities by the end of 2024. For today’s TBD Question, Peter and the Dudes address the question, “Tell us about one of your business heroes.” Episode references:Books – Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman, Steve Jobs by Walter IsaacsonEsquire article about Mr. RogersThe show concludes with a special Reverse Simpsons called What’s the Opposite of a Chicken Wing?Follow YCPYoung Catholic ProfessionalsOur Partners:Solidarity HealthSharehttp://www.joinsolidarity.com/Sock Religious (10% Discount)Decided ExcellenceSpoke Street MediaDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau

The BeatiDudes welcome back Fr. Edwin Leonard, Pastor of St Ann Parish in Coppell, for this very special bonus episode about vocations. The show starts with another round of Blessed are the Joke Makers, during which the Dudes must take on the persona of a pageant winner to complete the sentence "I am guilty of {blank}." Fr. Edwin shares his vocation story and then encourages young men and women, and their families, to prayerfully discern if they are being called to religious life. The show concludes with an invitation to join us in prayer for an openness and increase in vocations. More on St. Ann ParishSt Ann Parish WebsiteOur Partners:Solidarity HealthSharehttp://www.joinsolidarity.com/Sock Religious (10% Discount)Decided ExcellenceSpoke Street MediaDivine ComedyUndivided LifeFollow The BeatiDudes:BeatiDudes WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterJeff Schiefelbein on LinkedInBeatiDudes Theme Song and Music ByThe Pencil Bureau