Concrete Mystique

🚨 SCOTT BRENING 🚨 What happens when you put Scott Brening of Superior Innovations Inc. and Marshalltown in a room with Rick Lobdell , a few cocktails, and absolutely no filter? You get one of the funniest episodes we've ever recorded. Join us as we celebrate everything that's great about the decorative concrete industry—while hilariously poking fun at ourselves, our friends, and some of...

An Unforgettable Conversation with Isaiah MilbournSome stories stay with you long after the conversation ends. In this episode, Captain T and the Purist sit down with one of the brightest young talents in decorative concrete, Isaiah Milbourn. While many people know Isaiah as a hardworking craftsman with a promising future, few know the road he traveled to get here. Isaiah opens up about a childhoo...

This episode is packed with insight, innovation, and serious passion for the resinous flooring industry. Rick sits down with Eagle Kianes and Christopher Land to talk about the launch of something the industry has never seen before — The Golden Pour Awards. Eagle, co-founder of the competition, breaks down how this brand-new awards program is shining a spotlight on the absolute best resinous floor...

Over the last two episodes, I’ve had the chance to sit down with contractors who refuse to be boxed in—and this one might be the most creative yet. Richard and Jenna of Forged Ingrain don’t just work with concrete—they bring wood, metal, paint, and imagination together to create true, multi-medium art. In this episode, we dive deep into what it really means to live an artistic life—balancing creat...

This one’s an absolute must-listen. I sat down with Rick Thomas for a conversation that goes everywhere—in the best way possible. We dive into his rise on social media, the cutting edge of 3D-printed tools, his passion for fundraising, and even some great fishing stories. But the real standout? His deep roots in drag strip racing—a family legacy that goes all the way back to the 1960s. It’s high e...

Keith Duffy, owner of Kickass Concrete in Hawaii, joins Captain T and the Purist for a lively and unforgettable conversation. Fresh off his 3rd-place finish in the DCE 2026 Smackdown Competition, Keith shares what it’s really like to live and work as a decorative concrete contractor on the islands. From the challenges of pouring concrete in Hawaii to the unique lifestyle that comes with it, Keith...

Captain T and the Purist sit down with the first ever Wheelborrow World Champion, Austin Isbell. We have a wild time full of drinking and laughter talking about our experiences during the Decorative Concrete Expo in Canton, Ohio a couple weeks ago. You don't want to miss the chaos of this episode!

Captain T and the Purist interview the undisputed Decorative Concrete Expo Smackdown Champion, Luis Lugo.

Captain T and the Purist sit down with Cody Bennington and Nick Tortorici and talk about how close the loss was in the Smackdown competition that happened at the Decorative Concrete Expo in Canton, Ohio.

Captain T and the Purist breakdown all the greatest moments of the Decorative Concrete Expo at the Football Hall of fame in Canton, Ohio. Jeff Hershberger joins the duo and gives behind the scenes details about the smackdown, wheelbarrow race, and so much more.

Tony Rinaldo and I cover everything you need to know about The Decorative Concrete Expo in Canton, Ohio, happening February 26th and 27th. We dive into all the details about the contestants in the Smackdown competition and much more. Hear our predictions on who will take home the Smackdown championship!

This is a quick interview with Rachel Knigge Bruce, soon to be Knigge Hogan. Rachel owns FloorMaps Inc and is one of the top stencil designers in decorative concrete history. She stopped in Nashville to save me on a vertical stencil design I was working on for a competition. Check out this quick interview and learn more about the complexities of stencil designs. Check out:https://floormapsinc.com/...

Rick and Jeff are judges for the Decorative Concrete Council awards. They break down some of the difficult decisions that had to make during the judging process. Chris just won his first award, so we get an inside look at both being a judge and the feeling of winning your first award.

Ryan and I have a candid conversation about working together on projects, moisture issues that can happen, and how to address warranty questions. check out:https://www.facebook.com/ResinousFlooringSupplySoutheastwww.rfsepoxyflooringnashville.com

Tony is one of the nicest guys I have ever had the privilege to get to know. He has been a huge advocate of both Deco Crete and me. I could not resist bringing a super fan on the show. Check it out!www.trinaldoconcrete.comhttps://www.facebook.com/trinaldoconcrete

For the last year, Jeff Kirt and I have been celebrating Fridays by calling each other and having a shot together. This interview is exactly what a Friday night is like with Jeff and me. Join us while we talk about creativity, attention to detail, and a heartfelt conversation about his best friend Dion Battles, who died from Covid. This video is full of non-stop talking interrupted by laughter and...

This is a great interview with the 2025 Decorative Concrete Expo Smackdown Champion, David Rebello. David is a student of mine and did an incredible job with his project for the competition. We have a lot of fun talking about all sorts of aspects of the competition and life in general. https://rocksolidlandscaping.nethttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057307935910

The Decorative Concrete Expo, February 27-28, in Canton, Ohio will have the first ever Decorative Concrete Smackdown. There are 8 challengers competing for the Smackdown World Championship Belt. Josh Whitfield joins me as we talk shit to eat other about who will win. We have a great time learning more about each other and how he is actually intimidated by me but yet still called me out as the top...

Matt and Rick have a great time interviewing the current president of the ASCC Board of Directors, Chris Klemaske. They talk about how Chris got started in decorative concrete and how ASCC has helped all of them grow over the years.

Emil and I have known each other for over a decade. I have watched him grow from the shy guy into a great teacher of our decorative concrete industry. Genuinely one of the nicest humans on the face of this Earth. Emil owns Gera Concrete out of Weatherly, PA. Click link below to check out his amazing work and social media pages. Thank you Emil, for taking the time to meet with me. I tis always a gr...

Brett has been one of my favorite students. He is always making sure that the industry knows about my classes and the knowledge I bring to those classes. I couldn't ask for a better advocate for me. Thank you Brett for being such an awesome person.

Rick and Matt have a great time asking Steve Lloyd of Lloyd's Concrete Services about all his experience. Steve has been pouring concrete for a very long time. He has great insight into how concrete has changed over the years. The best quote is, "They have concrete on drugs now". Check out this awesome interview.

While Rick is out of town teaching a training class, Matt interviews a couple members of his Mix Group. Mix Groups in ASCC are groups of 5 members that help each other grow their businesses. Matt takes an indepth look at how this has helped each of their businesses. To find out more about ASCC and all their benefits go to www.ascconline.org.

In this first episode, Matt and Rick start with introductions while discussing what this show is about. ASCC prides themselves on all their great benefits. One of those benefits is how much we all collaborate through this organization. Check it out!

I had a great time sitting down with Ben Bass. Ben is a great person, runs a successful decorative concrete business, and was a judge on Epoxy Floor Wars 2023 and 24. We talk about networking and the perception people have around us. Plus, how hard it is to judge Epoxy Floor Wars. Check it out! www.bensconcretecreations.com www.epoxydepotusa.com www.concretemystique.com