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Welcome back to The Day's Grimm!

We're joined by our great friend Paul Bragin (Brian's most religious listener ) for a wildly unhinged conversation that bounces from the weather in Southern Indiana to the geopolitics of the Middle East.

Brian Michael Day, Thomas Grimm, and Paul Bragin discuss:

• Sanctuary on the Hill: A major shoutout to Paul Lindbergh’s incredible 92-acre nonprofit that provides support for veterans returning from warzones with PTSD. Learn how to support the project and why they have the "right of first refusal" on additional land.
• Mass Mayhem: Brian recounts a hilarious, unconventional experience at St. Boniface Mass where a visiting African priest engaged the crowd in a way he’s never seen before, including high-fiving children in the pews and leading a standing ovation.
• The Adult Grand Prize Game (Bozo Beer Pong): Brain and Paul pitch an instant-classic reality show idea: reviving The Bozo Show's Grand Prize Game, but with adults competing to pay off their mortgage by tossing ping pong balls into cups filled with shots like the Vegas Bomb and the Irish Car Bomb.
• The France Trip & The Obscure Joke: Paul breaks down his two weeks in France and explains an obscure joke he texted the hosts about the cathedral town of Chartres (pronounced "Shark") that only a handful of people would ever get.
• The New Studio: The guys show off the brand new Day's Grimm studio space, debate where to put a logo, and talk about the challenges of job hunting while running a chaotic podcast.

Tune in for the chaos, the comedy, and a serious discussion about helping our veterans!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Welcome Back, Paul & The Crazy Southern Indiana Weather

02:31 - Tour of the New Studio & thedaysgrimm.com

06:14 - The Hilarious African Priest at Mass Story

08:39 - Bleeps, Censorship, and Working in Radio

12:39 - Sanctuary on the Hill Shoutout (Veterans PTSD Nonprofit)

15:39 - Paul's France Trip and the "Chartres" Joke

18:32 - New Show Idea: Bozo Beer Pong (The Adult Grand Prize Game)

20:40 - Explaining "Bomb" Shots (Vegas Bomb, Irish Car Bomb)

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In this special mental health episode of The Day's Grimm, hosts Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm welcome back Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lori Riley of Blue Skies Mindfulness to take a deep dive into EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy!

Brian shares his personal journey of finally committing to therapy and his initial, intense experience with the first stages of EMDR, including the crucial process of building a mental "safe space".

Lori Riley, LCSW, breaks down everything you need to know about this powerful trauma treatment modality:

• What is EMDR? Defining Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as psychotherapy that helps heal emotional distress from disturbing life experiences by using bilateral stimulation.
• Bilateral Stimulation: Discussing the different tools used for bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, the "buzzies" (vibrating eggs), or tapping.
• The Safe Space & Container Technique: Explaining the importance of building a mental "safe space" as a pausing mechanism during sessions, and the "container" technique for temporarily putting away triggering thoughts, people, or nightmares.
• Managing Intensity: Lori explains that EMDR can be intense and draining, and emphasizes the need for a therapist to allow time for processing after each session, rather than immediately ending the appointment.
• Coping Skills: Discussing practical, in-the-moment coping skills like grounding (focusing on the tangible environment) to manage fear-driven anxiety cycles and developing a personal mantra to combat intrusive thoughts.
• The History & Stigma of EMDR: Lori recounts how EMDR was once dismissed by professors as a "fallacy" in the early 2000s and why the training is so intensive.
• Overcoming Barriers to Therapy: The hosts and guest discuss the hurdles of seeking help, such as embarrassment, the "manly man" complex, and the frustration of having to "shop around" to find the right therapist.

If you're curious about EMDR, seeking therapy, or looking for new mental health coping skills, this episode is a must-watch!

GUEST INFO Lori Riley, LCSW Blue Skies Mindfulness https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lori-riley-evansville-in/290090

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Episode Start & Guest Intro (Lori Riley, LCSW)

03:13 - Lori's Practice: Blue Skies Mindfulness

03:34 - What is "Grounding"?

05:56 - Brian's Therapy Journey & A Therapist Crying

07:09 - Introduction to EMDR Therapy

08:30 - Building a Mental "Safe Space"

13:17 - The Container Technique & Four Square Breathing

17:35 - How EMDR was viewed 20 Years Ago (A "Fallacy")

26:42 - Official Definition of EMDR

35:20 - The Power of a Mantra/Saying to Combat Anxiety

1:05:20 - Overcoming Barriers to Seeking Therapy (Embarrassment, Manliness)

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In this week’s episode of The Days Grimm Podcast, hosts Brian Day and Thomas Grimm sit down with stand-up comedian Dylan Kennedy — a rising comic from New Harmony, Indiana, a town with a cult-filled past and plenty of weird stories. Dylan shares his hilarious journey from small-town roots and cheap rent to performing live comedy sets across the Midwest, including Louisville’s legendary Planet of the Tapes.

The conversation dives deep into writing jokes, overcoming stage fear, growing up in a “cult-town,” and why sometimes the funniest stories come from total nonsense. Expect laughs, dark humor, and absurd honesty as Dylan explains his anti-humor style, TP pranks gone wrong, and how comedy became a life-saving outlet after hard times.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• Life and legends of New Harmony, Indiana
• How cult history inspires comedy
• Dylan’s first open mic at Spanky’s Bar
• What “anti-humor” really means
• The fine line between offensive jokes and great comedy
• Writing new material every week

🎧 Tune in for one of the funniest and most unpredictable Days Grimm episodes yet — where laughter meets storytelling, and weird meets wonderful.

👉 Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify for more episodes featuring local comedians, storytellers, and creative minds from Evansville and beyond.

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