The EZ Struggle Podcast
Therapeutic Eargazms from the lips of ZAZ.
The Ez Struggle #104 Blowing Smoke up a Turkey's A$$
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In this episode of the Ez Struggle Podcast, the crew returns after a brief hiatus to catch up on everything that's happened over the past few weeks, from chilly rides and holiday gatherings to memorable family moments and sporting highlights. They share stories about recent adventures in Fredericksburg, including a unique wine tasting experience at Slate Theory Winery and a trip to Garrison Brothers Distillery, complete with lessons in “snooting” whiskey. Thanksgiving tales feature epic smoked turkey and ham prep, family football traditions, and a cliffhanger abou...
The Ez Struggle #103 Seasoned Stories & Fresh Starts
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In this episode of the Ez Struggle Podcast, Art welcomes his brother Jacob and Jacob’s new crew member, Aiden, for an unfiltered, freewheeling conversation that covers everything from the trades, life in West Texas, and family milestones, to personal journeys and a few wild tales from the job site and beyond. The crew discusses their backgrounds—how Aiden landed in the linework industry, the realities of trade school versus hands-on experience, and what it’s like starting out as a young hand in a tough busine...
The Ez Struggle #102 No Tenemos Nopales
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In this wide-ranging episode of the EZ Struggle Podcast, the hosts kick things off with a nostalgic chat about their favorite moments from the cult classic movie “The Fifth Element,” then slide into stories from their everyday lives—workplace struggles, family dynamics, and the ever-present challenge of keeping up with chores.
You’ll hear candid reflections on managing work-life balance, including honest talk about handling mistakes at work, the pressure of incident reports, and the reality of human error. The hosts swap tales about their ki...
The Ez Struggle #101 Watermelon Thump
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Join us for a jam-packed episode of the Ez Struggle Podcast! This week, our hosts recap a whirlwind of recent adventures, from surviving the chaos of the oil show and navigating family Thanksgiving logistics, to celebrating a heartfelt wedding and sharing hilarious stories from late-night events. Listen in as the crew reflects on memorable concerts, unexpected encounters (including a run-in with security and some awkward VIP moments), and the ups and downs of small-town festivals. The episode...
The Ez Struggle #100 Internal Chaffing
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In this episode of the Ez Struggle Podcast, the crew gathers for a lively, unfiltered conversation spanning everything from candy preferences and childhood snacks to motorcycle repairs, power upgrades, and long-distance riding adventures. Listen in as they share stories about greasy crispy tacos, tamales, the art of making the perfect salsa, and their favorite comfort foods—with plenty of debate over beans, rice, and unconventional dipping sauces. The group also dives deep into the technical side of Harley-Davidson modifications, tuner recommendations, and the realities of riding in...
The Ez Struggle #99 Managerial Material
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In this episode of the Ez Struggle Podcast, the crew takes listeners on a journey through one of their most memorable gigs, recounting stories from the days at the Ice House—now known as Triple Threat—and their wild adventures in New Mexico. The conversation is packed with tales of dedicated fans, on-stage energy, and the thrill of performing for crowds who know every word. From impromptu road trips to unforgettable shows, they reflect on the highs and...
The Ez Struggle #98 Prospecting for God
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In this episode of the Ez Struggle Podcast, we dive deep into the journey of prospecting—both in club life and personal growth. Our Brother Royce joins us this week and shares candid stories of raising children, navigating hard lessons, and the importance of letting kids experience the world to learn from it. We discuss how curiosity, exposure, and critical thinking shape values, and why sheltering loved ones can backfire. The conversation explores the challenges of balancing fa...
The Ez Struggle #97 Puffy Tacos
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This week’s episode of the Ez Struggle Podcast is packed with stories, laughs, and classic shenanigans from the crew. From an early morning adventure at Best Buy and a run-in with the Geek Squad just to keep the podcast rolling, to hunting for the perfect breakfast and reminiscing about the trials of Limewire and old-school iPods, it’s a ride through technology mishaps and musical memories. The guys share tales from...
The Ez Struggle #96 Project Mayhem
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Join us for a wild ride in this episode of the Ez Struggle Podcast, where the conversation takes off in every direction—sometimes hilarious, sometimes deep, always real. This week, the crew covers everything from white noise recordings and the art of the perfect “pump” to late-night fishing adventures and the value of slowing down and enjoying life’s little moments. The guys reminisce about college tours, discuss the challenges of parenting, and joke about the impo...
The Ez Struggle #95 Richard Queso
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In this lively, unfiltered episode of the Ez Struggle Podcast, the crew brings their trademark humor and camaraderie to a wide range of topics. From joking about "big dog vibes" and travel plans to swapping stories about road trips, GPS mishaps, and the perils of group text chains, no subject is off limits. The conversation shifts seamlessly between plans for upcoming meetups, memorable music gigs, and the logistics of wrangling the...
the Ez Struggle #94 Hunting and Motorcyclism
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In this episode of The EZ Struggle Podcast, the hosts dive into a lively recap of their past two weeks packed with memorable events, banter, and a dose of real-life humor. Starting off with a playful rendition of the "Spider Pig" song, they quickly transition into discussing their energy levels, the unpredictability of podcast schedules, and the challenges of keeping up with weekly recordings.
Listeners are treated to stories about bird hunting weekends, including tales of property boundaries, early morning hunts, and the camaraderie of friends and...
The Ez Struggle #93 Aunt Flow
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In this lively and unscripted episode of the EZ Struggle Podcast, hosts dive headfirst into a sprawling conversation packed with genuine humor, wild stories, and the everyday complexities of life and work. The crew reflects on everything from modern communication (why call when you can text?) to walkie-talkie etiquette, the quirks of work phones, and the evolution of talk-to-text technology. Childhood nostalgia surfaces as they recount summers spent building houses, sneaking calls, and the legendary T9 texting days.
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The Ez Struggle #92 TJs Double Take
Part two of Arturo and Doodle-do with TJ sticking around for a back to back episode appearance to share more shenanigans as we get an update to his life status in the military. The Ez Struggle Podcast gets first exclusive on his latest duty station. as he nears retirement. Transitioning from childhood to adulthood is a hot topic as several of the guys have kiddos in that range. Nino America gets a shoutout as the guys comment on his recent interview with Ez's neighbors. The Sturgis stories continue as the motorcyclism is on high demand. Concerts at the Sturgis...
The Ez Struggle #91 Arturo and Doodle-do Do Sturgis
The boys are back for another week of the shit show and shenanigans and Ol Doodle Do joins us to share about the recent journey him and Art took to Sturgis. A heavy dose of Motorcyclism with inevitable challenges the memories are forever made and Rooster and Maui share a bunch of good stories about there journey that was somewhere between 2,000 – 2500 miles of shenanigans. From late nights to early morning rides the trip was definitely one for the books. A surprise guest joins us, T.J. returns for a second time to give us an update on his new du...
The Ez Struggle #90 Forever Unclean
The boys are back with Ez's ol Lady, Kayla, this week for more shenanigans. Kayla talks about transitioning into her new job and her and Art share stories of their tenure in the oil field and the peaks and valleys they've seen in the industry, From office attire and the required training modules work to adulthood in this cray world. Maui turns off his work phone for the first time in 14 years as he tried to enjoy his trip to Sturgis (details still to come, we are just waiting on Rooster). Ez plays some golf as he attempts to...
The Ez Struggle #89 The Hostile Takeover
The Ez Struggle is under a hostile takeover this week as Ez is held at gunpoint while the Ol Ladies take over the microphones with there own shit show and shenanigans. Maui and Rooster make a quick call in and update Ez as they are on their journey to Sturgis (updates coming soon). Kayla, Jeri and Alexis hop on the mics to provide our listeners with a ladies perspective of the struggles. From smut books to seeing their kids off to college to late nights running amuck these women give a great view into the lives of the women...
The Ez Struggle #88 Tossin and Turnin with the Hose
Maui and Zeke are back with more shenanigans as they guys talk about the recent string of celebrity deaths form Ozzy to Hulk Hogan and they get into Turi's upcoming trip to Sturgis with Rooster and the Familia so be prepared for some good stories when they return. The guys try to encourage Ez's Ol Lady to come on the podcast and talk about their trip to Boston and New York for Mija's Birthday. Arturo talks about his recent interactions with HR and having to deal with a disgruntled former employee. Ez talks about his recent excursion as he...
The Ez Struggle #87 from Goggles to Cupcake
The boys are back with a special guest as Primo Eric steps up to the mic to share about his past and his struggles. From twin conventions and prison sentences the struggles are always a topic as the guys discuss lessons learned and the turning point in their lives. Family and loyalty are always important as they are key to helping us survive this place. Eric shares about the custody battle for his daughter as her health challenges. And how family is helping during this season of his life. The guys crack up over some hilarious stories as the...
The Ez Struggle #86 Mako Sharks and Marlins
The boys are back again with our Brother Ajax to go over another week of shenanigans as they discuss deep sea fishing and the public deceptions regarding an actual bald eagle's sounding call and the fish used to represent a childhood favorite, Jaws. The guys run through the required active shooters scenario while adding their own modifications. The recent flooding disaster in Texas brings up the topic of cloud seeding and the potential effects it might have on our weather patterns. Child hood fights, Geiger meters, and oil field fracking.
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The Ez Struggle #85 Popcorn Auschwitz
Maui and Ez test the new button as they wait on their guest to arrive. Ajax get here and the shit show truly begins. Sacajawea braids are all the rave now-a-days despite the complications of the English language. Getting old hits the boys in the cajones. The guts share about their 4th of July festivities as Ez gets back to his Cholo chores.
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The Ez Struggle #84 Electrolyte Potion
Ez and Maui are back with this weeks shitshow and shenanigans. This week we even phone a friend, a friend we have been missing for a few weeks. Ez opens up about his latest struggles with life and his own thoughts as he re-orients himself due to his latest backslide. Zatchy joins us for a quick telephone chat to give an update on his recent relocation to H town. Maui shares about the recent motorcylism adventures through our great state of Texas as our beloved prospect gets them lost. Maui meets a fellow mason who is also a part...
The Ez Struggle #83 Soda Water & Salads
Maui and Ez return this week with some special guests. Mauis buddy who was the lead singer of their band Down Yesterday, Lance, joins us with his business partner Justin as we get together and bullshit about our lives. Justin and Lance educate us on their backgrounds and their recent real estate brokerage adventures and how they are taking a different approach to the industry from pricing houses per cup of coffee to virtual tours infused with some comedy. Lance remembers his Advocare days as the guys nail down the proffeine formula. Ezs hopes for a suite at the...
The Ez Struggle #82 The Musketballs
Maui takes over this week with our good buddy Selso and Bubba a.k.a. the "Hard R Bandit". Join them as the show must go on. Bubba shares about his shenanigans and the path he's taken get to be a guest on the Ez Struggle Podcast. Stella Artois and hairy backs hit the discussion board as the guys get into their history together. Down Yesterday being the main connection between these guys as they catch up on work and all the life that has happened to them over the years. Los Dudes has some future shows in the...
The Ez Struggle #81 Its A Boy!!
Sparky hops on the microphone with Maui and Ez to share in the latest shitshow and shenanigans as the gender is revealed. The boys relax and discuss life and the choices made as Sparky prepares for Dad hood. They boys get into the new podcast format in the wake of Zatchy's departure. And as always don't forget to snag you some merch https://theezstrugglepodcast.myshopify.com
The Ez Struggle #80 Zatchy Says Goodbye for Now!
The boys are back with more shenanigans as the shit show gets more interesting. Ez reminisces on old memories working for his Dad as a kid as the old shop while Maui remembers the old feed store in Stanton. The Texas Tailgaters are a hot topic as Texas gets some competitions for the Savannah Bananas. Maui attends a Seether concert and enjoys his time on the Memorial Day Ride with the Warsaints Motorcycle Club. Zatchy makes a major decision to improve his life and the life of his family as he accepts the Assistant Terminal Manager for the Channelview...
The Ez Struggle #79 Ecclectic Cat
Ez takes over this week with some late night guests as his prima Skye and brother Jeremy hop on the microphones and shoot the shit with Kayla and Ez. Skye gives her take on Texas and shares a bit about growing up in Washington. Lots of good laughs and old stories as the group takes the episode into the wee hours of the night.
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The Ez Struggle #78 Maui for Mayor
The boys are back after Art and Zach enjoy their two weeks off. Maui struggles with deciding which color scheme he wants for his new bass. The boys go back to their my space days. Zatchy starts his prospect period as he prepares for a guest appearance on our sister podcast the Jamroom Tapes. Zatchy shares the unfortunate new about the 3-doors down singer. the guys discuss the pros and cons of Maui as mayor. Ez gets a spoiler alert for the new Daredevil series. Prospect Woody stops by to drop of some merchandise for Maui.
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the Ez Struggle #77 Cluck Around and Find Out!
Ez sneaks into the studio with Ajax and Savage for a surprise episode only to run into some early struggles as they try to navigate the sound board. After Ez messes up the sound board and an emergency call to Maui they finally get the sound figured out. Savage tells us about his childhood and how he got his hood pass with his G-ma being a true G, the guys get into their dealing with corporal punishment and the apparatuses used. Sangre por Sangre and body hardening. The guys talk about hunting and adventures in the wild. Savage gets...
The Ez Struggle #76 Sh!tting Black Corn
The boys are back with their first appearance since Ez Fest, with and special guest Selso from Los Dudes and Jam Room Tapes podcast joins us to discuss the awesome night that was experienced. A big thank you to Cottonflat Records and everyone that was able to join us. From the awesome set list by Los Dudes to the stand-up comedy from Sergio and Matty Cupcakes the events of the night are broken down as the guys prepare everyone for next years shitshow. AI and education is a hot topic for SZAZ. Shout out to our Brothers who missed...
The Ez Struggle #75 Celebrating Us Like We're Important
ZAZ comes at yall with sneak attack as we get together late and release a pre- EZ Fest episode. EZ-Fest is this weekend so come on out to Cottonflat Records and Check out Matty Cupcakes, Adrienne Green and Los Dudes for a night of awesomeness.
The Ez Struggle #74 Snow Mexicans and Rock-RnB
Moose is in the house this week for the shit show and shenanigans. Ez struggles with a sore throat as the guys pick up the slack. From brown noise to vampires and werewolves the guys raise the bar for us men. Nun-chucks and positivity are a force to be reckoned with as the guys talk about being Tik-Tok Floozies. Canada is Tariff-ied as the guys break down having a degenerate status. Sleep token gets revealed and addresses the issue with a song. Love on the Spectrum makes the watch list for the guys. Parents making tiky-toks and yes we...
The Ez Struggle #73 Sh!t-Show Supervisor
ZAZ returns for another weekly update on the latest and local sh!it show. Motorcyslism is always a hot topic as Maui and Zatchy discuss the options for new sets of wheels. The guys determine that not remembering birth is a good thing as early trauma and its effects take their toll on everybody. Zatchy defends his devotion to Electric Callboy. Maui disrupts his kids day off with the roofers on duty. Maui talks about his lifestyle changes and the effects and struggles hes navigating. "Silenced" the documentary regarding bullying and the lengths one man takes to expose the...
The Ez Struggle #72 Better Call Ajax
The boys are back this week with a full house as they have a Sunday funday full of crawfish and family. Ajax returns for another shit show and shenanigans, Rooster explains his and Zatchy's experience doing some motorcyclism mechaniching. Ez gets educated on some Texas history by the boys. The Texas Military is on the radar and the guys prepare for Ez Fest. The guys hit a serious note as the discuss the importance of having a good wife. Motorcylism and the club life are a big topic of that night as Ajax shares some knowledge with the guys...
The Ez Struggle #71 Guac Tacos & Racoons
Maui and Ez share of their adventures during the recent Ez Struggle absence. Ez attempts to take his kiddos on a spring break adventure down to visit the journeyman Shaman and his bees. From slingshots to chip shots they have a good boys trip. Maui cheers on his daughter at her state powerlifting in Edinburg, Tx where she learns valuable life lessons and leaves with a drive to return. The guys try to break down George's reason for hurrying to Amarillo. Maui talks about his current book list and his quest for motorcylism knowledge. Ajax joins in and the...
The Ez Struggle #70 Paco Saves the Day!
ZAZ returns after a week off from the podcast but not from their shenanigans. The boys talk about Polar bear motorcyclism and Roosters crazy as adventures with his MC. Zatchy continues to struggle forward as he gets squared away with the warden and he tries to get the guys on his Sleep Token train as he explains the bands origins and the deity within. Ez and his boys get to judge a Stanton High School BBQ cook off from chicken lolipops to ribs they get stuffed. The Ez Struggle crew and the Jam Room Tapes have a surprise get...
the Ez Struggle #69 the Lost Episode
After much listening and contemplating if this episode should be released, The guys get mik'ed up with a big crowd at ZAZ studios with a Los Dudes sound check and BBQ all around. With plenty to drink and lots of guests the conversation consists of celebrating our children and goes through several topics as it gets belligerent towards the end so bare with us as we provide access to our daily shit show and shenanigans.
The Ez Struggle #68 Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters
ZAZ is back after a fumbled recording last week that ends up in the X files. Zachry updates the crew on his criminal record as the Warden takes him back to court and the Bearded Justice does all he can to keep Zatchy out of the system. Emotions come out a bit when ZAZ talks about having children and the relationships with them. Sports and band take up alot Dad days as Maui prepares for Texas State regional competitions in band and powerlifting. Ez get schooled up on vampires and Anne Rice. Zatchy throws out his Electrical Callboy sales...
The Ez Struggle #67 Combat Jack
The boys are back with a speciel guest joining us. Arts little brother Jacob joins ZAZ as they discuss his 15+ years working on our powerlines. Zatchy is back with the Bearded Justice as his Warden take them back in front of a judge. Happy Birthday to Esther Jacob, Art and Ez recount their crane hunting adventures from earlier in the day. Maui recalls the feeling of being buried alive. The guys discuss the effectiveness of pain as a regulator in the bare knuckle fight won by Alex the Terrible. Turkish Alternative makes it way above Unicorn Metal. The JamRoom...
The Ez Struggle #66 Dude wipes
ZAZ comes together with a plethora of shenanigans. Maui continues his struggles with being thumbless. Ez finally shows up to record this weeks episode. With thigh dives and gentlemen's clubs the guys reveal their educations while rotting their brains with their favorite shows.
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The Ez Struggle #65 - Pristine Curvature
ZAZ is back with after a wild week. With a returning guest and a first-time guest the guys have plenty to talk about with Ajax returning and Adam making his first appearance to the shitshow and shenanigans. So wild that Maui takes a trip to the emergency room in the wee hours of the night. Enduring through the trauma he still shows up to record this episode. Zach and Maui partake in some weekend motorcyclism with some of our brothers. Zach brings home a new addition to his family by adopting a puppy.
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