The Recycled Corn Podcast

In a world obsessed with what’s next, this episode invites you to pause and honor what already is. We explore gratitude not as a seasonal cliché or a fleeting feeling, but as a mindset that quietly rewires the way we see our lives, our relationships, and even our sense of possibility. This is the beginning of a month-long journey — a soft unveiling of how appreciation shifts energy, restores clari...

Un-Shuck Yourself is officially joining the CorpusChristi Originals network! 🌽🎉 That’s right — what started as a small idea inside the RecycledCorn podcast has grown into its own voice, its own message, and now... its own home. This is a major step forward — not just for me personally, but for what this show represents. Because Un-Shuck Yourself has always been about getting real, digging deep,...

Into the Light: The True Spirit of Halloween Halloween isn’t just about costumes and fear — it’s about truth. In this peaceful and powerful season finale, Ben reflects on the deeper spiritual meaning of Halloween and ties together everything we explored this October — energy vampires, the masks we wear, and the ghosts of our past. Discover how Halloween invites us to release old versions of oursel...

Every Halloween, we dress up like monsters. But what if the scariest ones aren’t the ones outside — they’re the ones inside? In this episode of Un-Shuck Yourself, Ben DeLeon invites you to face your shadow — the parts of yourself that hide behind fear, jealousy, pride, or pain. Because you can’t fight the monster in the mirror until you understand why it’s there. Real growth means learning to walk...

Not every haunting happens in an old house. Some live inside our heads — replaying memories, regrets, and conversations we wish had gone differently. In this episode of Un-Shuck Yourself, Ben DeLeon explores the ghosts of our past — the people, mistakes, and moments that linger long after they’re gone. Learn how to stop reliving what’s already over, release the guilt that keeps you stuck, and fina...

The Masks We Wear: Finding Your Authentic Self We all put on masks—whether it’s to protect our hearts, blend in, or hide parts of ourselves we’re not ready to share. In this episode of Un-Shuck Yourself , Ben unpacks the hidden costs of wearing those masks, how to recognize when you’re slipping into roles that don’t serve you, and practical ways to step into a more authentic, unfiltered version of...

Energy Vampires: How to Spot and Stop Them Ever feel completely drained after talking to certain people? In this episode of Un-Shuck Yourself , Ben dives into the world of “energy vampires”—those folks who feed on your time, emotions, and mental space. Learn how to recognize them, protect your energy, and set healthy boundaries so you can keep your light shining bright. Podcast Links: https://www....

Today we’re diving into something that sounds simple but can be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do: L etting Go . Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornRecycled

On this episode Ben talks about the power of saying NO. Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornRecycled

Today we’re going to take on a sneaky little mindset trapthat a lot of us fall into — perfectionism. Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornRecycled

In this episode we talk about comparing ourselves to others and the complications that happen because of it. Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornRecycled

In this episode of Ben talks about feeling "stuck". Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornRecycled  

On this episode I get three of my co-workers to finally agree to be on the show! We talk about if Labubu are the devil, the paranormal, we play Truth or Drink and spill the tea about a myriad of topics. ***Content warning: There is talk about throwing up and women's menstrual cycles.*** I enjoy being a fly on the wall when these 3 ladies are around! Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recy...

Hey, it’s Ben from Recycled Corn — and I’ve got something new for you. It’s called Un-Shuck Yourself — some quick, no-nonsense episodes packed with practical tips to get unstuck, take action, and make real progress in your life. Every episode is short — so you can get the advice, the motivation, and the push you need in just a few minutes. No fluff, no filler — just bite-sized lessons you can use...

On this episode, Ben catches up with his long time friend, Pedro Soares. We kept trying to get this episode done, but stuff always came up. I think the universe is trying to prevent it's release. We must have scheduled and rescheduled 7 times! So you HAVE to listen to it! It's a moral imperative! Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpod...

In this episode, Ben discusses why people have a hard time celebrating others successes. And we know he sounds weird, he's probably getting a cold. Lol! It's a fascinating topic and we'd love to hear your opinions about it. Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornRecycled   Song credit to Resz Corpus Ch...

On this episode, Ben talks about dragons. What we know, what we think we know, and what we think we know but we don't know, but we don't know that we don't know. You know? The music was cool, I got it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acwfGNmHQvY&t=1761s Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornR...

Today our fearless leader walks us through the impact of the book World War Z by Max Brooks and how it changed the zombie genre. This is all subjective of course. Your opinions may (and should) vary. Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornRecycled   Song credit to Resz Corpus Christi. Please download theirmusic an...

This title has literally NOTHING to do with what we talk about, I just wanted to put that to see who really pays attention. But Lord Scubacabra and Anthony Diaz are on this one. They are students again in VASTLY different schools. But equally as cool, in my humble opinion. Check it out! Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twit...

Tonight... we explore the mystery of the Count of St. Germain. Who was he? A charlatan? An alchemist? A vampire? Or something more... cosmic? Let's take a quick detour down the road in search of the mysterious Count of St. Germain. Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornRecycled Song credit to Resz Corpus Chri...

On this episode with talk fishing rage, work drama & more! You should totally listen. Or not... whichever. Podcast Links:  https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn  https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/  https://twitter.com/CornRecycled Song credit to Resz Corpus Christi. Please download theirmusic and support the band!  https://open.spotify.com/track/2GWZnns0ssh8ylmNrHF9rM    

On today's episode, we sit down with my fellow helicopter mechanic and former locksmith, Chris Sosa. Ben returns to his roots for the questions on this episode. It's an interesting listen, you should probably check it out. Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornRecycled Song credit to Resz Corpus Christi....

In this solo episode, Ben talks about when it's okay to give up on your dreams. Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornRecycled   Song credit to Resz Corpus Christi. Please download theirmusic and support the band! https://open.spotify.com/track/2GWZnns0ssh8ylmNrHF9rM Thank you all again for tuning into The Re...

It's Lord Scubacabra's birthday weekend! Also, Anthony Diaz drops by again. We talk about a myriad of topics (see, I CAN use it in a sentence! Eat your heart out Ms. Pia!) and of course it wouldn't be an episode of Recycled Corn of we didn't have some kind of technical issue. In this case, Lord Scubacabra's mixer decided to update in the middle of the episode. This was an inter...

On the first episode of 2025 we talk about being a good person to the people who help you and a quick look into the book the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*... You definitely should check out that book! Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/recycledcorn https://www.instagram.com/recycledcornpodcast/ https://twitter.com/CornRecycled Song credit to Resz Corpus Christi. Please download theirmusic and...