🇺🇸 The Veterans of CommonX — Strength, Service & the Voices Who Keep Fighting
On Veterans Day, we honor the warriors who carried the weight of service and continue to fight long after the battlefield fades. From Marines to medics to mentors, these veterans shared their truth with CommonX — raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable. Their courage isn’t a moment… it’s a lifetime.
Veterans Day isn’t just a date — it’s a reminder of the men and women who stepped forward, accepted the weight of service, and carried burdens most people never see. On CommonX, we’ve been privileged to sit across from veterans whose stories aren’t polished or perfect — they’re raw, real, and unfiltered. They show us what courage looks like long after the uniform comes off.
Today on the X-Files, we honor the veterans who have shared their truth with us:
Isaac — The Marine Who Pulled Back the Curtain
A former Marine who didn’t sugarcoat anything. Isaac spoke about duty, conflict, systems, scars, and the realities behind the headlines — the things you only understand when you’ve been there. His honesty hit hard and still resonates with every listener who’s worn the uniform or loved someone who has.
Joey “Devil Doc” Martinez — A Medic With a Mission
Joey didn’t just serve — he continues serving. As a Navy Corpsman and host of the Devil Doc Talk Show, he uses his voice to lift up veterans fighting invisible battles: PTSD, depression, suicide prevention, faith, and purpose. Joey is proof that healing comes from connection. His mission saves lives every day.
Jeremy Montgomery — Leadership Beyond the Battlefield
Jeremy took the pain, transition, and chaos that follow military life and turned it into guidance for others. Through his work with Lean Synergy Staffing, he helps veterans step into civilian careers with direction, dignity, and confidence. His strength isn’t loud — it’s steady, and it changes lives.
Why Their Stories Matter
These men didn’t just answer the call once. They answered it again… and again… and again.
Their service didn’t end with discharge papers — it evolved into mentorship, advocacy, truth-telling, and building community. They remind us that bravery is not a moment. It’s a lifetime.
To Every Veteran
Your sacrifices matter.
Your stories matter.
Your strength matters.
You are seen. You are respected. You will always be part of the CommonX family.
From Ian, Jared, and the whole crew —
Thank you. 🇺🇸
From the Garage to the Mic: The Climb So Far
From a shop studio in Deer Park to the growing CommonX movement, this is the story of two friends who built something real — not for fame, but for people. From the Garage to the Mic is a reflection on the climb so far, the voices that shaped it, and the belief that every story matters. Because in the end, CommonX was never about the noise — it was about connection.
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In the quiet corners of Deer Park, WA, long before the cameras, guests, or sponsors, there was just a voice — an honest one. It belonged to two friends who believed every story mattered, that good people still exist, and that service isn’t about glory. It’s about showing up. When CommonX was just an idea, it wasn’t about money, metrics, or fame. It was about connection. It was about two Gen-X dads — Ian Primmer and Jared Mayzak — who wanted to remind the world that compassion and curiosity still had a place in the noise. Week after week, they built something out of nothing — a studio in a shop, a show from the soul, and a mission that cut through the static.
From those first uncertain recordings to interviews with legends, artists, veterans, and visionaries — CommonX became a home for humanity. Each episode, each X-File, carried the same heartbeat: everyone has a story worth hearing. At the center of it all are Ian and Jared — partners, brothers-in-arms, and co-hosts who never wanted the spotlight but somehow became beacons. Ian’s strength has always been his heart — the empathy to see the good in everyone he meets. Jared’s has been his fire — the energy and conviction to keep the momentum alive when the mountain feels steep. Together, they’ve kept CommonX climbing.
Curb Fail Productions was never about building a media empire. It’s about building bridges. It’s about truth told with respect, laughter shared with strangers, and the belief that the world gets a little better each time someone chooses empathy over ego. So as we look back on how far this climb has taken us — from the garage to the mic, from a spark to a movement — we pause to say thank you. To everyone who’s listened, read, laughed, and joined the ride. You’re not just part of the audience; you’re part of the story.
Because that’s what this whole thing has always been about: people. Real people.
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Dedicated to every guest, listener, and dreamer who ever believed their voice mattered.
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Matt King’s Trump Might Be Funnier Than the Real Thing — and That’s the Point
Matt King isn’t out to start a fight — he’s out to make people laugh. With viral impressions that blend wit, timing, and Gen X-style self-awareness, King proves that humor still has the power to connect people, even in a divided world.
Comedy Meets Chaos: The Matt King Episode
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When comedian Matt King stands behind a mic, something special happens — the room doesn’t just fill with laughter, it fills with balance. Known for his uncanny impressions and viral political sketches, Matt joined CommonX this week for one of the most hysterical and heartfelt episodes yet. He slipped into his infamous Trump impression so seamlessly that Jared and Ian nearly lost control of the studio. Jared Mayzak almost fell over from laughter, and Ian Primmer had to mute his mic from laughing so hard. But somewhere in the chaos, a deeper truth came through: Matt King isn’t mocking politics — he’s bridging divides through comedy and brings laughter and joy to those of them blessed enough to see his set.
“My stance on comedy when it comes to politics. Just don’t put them together,” Matt said during the show, laughing but meaning every word.
It’s a line that captures his whole ethos. In an age where every punchline can spark outrage, King’s humor doesn’t alienate — it connects. Trump supporters love his spot-on impersonations; non-Trump fans love his timing and fearless creativity. The fact that both groups can laugh at the same thing says more about his character than his craft — it says he cares. King radiates heartfelt compassion. He’s not out to score political points or push an agenda. He’s a guy who believes laughter can pull people back together, even when the world feels like it’s coming apart. That’s the CommonX spirit — find the humanity in the noise, and use humor to build bridges where others build walls.
By the time the mics went cold, one thing was clear: Matt King isn’t just funny. He’s a kind, humble, and compassionate person that cares about making a difference and bringing people together through humor.
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“The Soundtrack Still Matters (SONOS Edition)”
Gen X didn’t outgrow music — we refined how we hear it. CommonX and SONOS celebrate the return of real sound, where clarity meets rebellion and the soundtrack still matters.
There was a time when every moment had its own soundtrack.
A first kiss in a friend’s car to the hum of a worn cassette. A late-night skate run with Smells Like Teen Spirit echoing off the streetlights. A broken-hearted walk home with your Discman skipping on track eight.
Music didn’t just play in the background — it defined who we were. Back then, we lived for mixtapes. The sound was fuzzy, imperfect, sometimes barely holding together — but it was ours. Every hiss, every crackle, every dropout told a story. You didn’t swipe through songs, you committed to them. You let the music breathe.
And maybe that’s what we’ve lost in the streaming age — the texture, the ritual, the pause between tracks that reminded you something real was coming next. But here’s the truth: the sound never died. It just evolved.
From Garage Speakers to SONOS Clarity
We grew up worshipping distortion — basement bands, blown-out speakers, the hum of a dying amp before the chorus dropped. Now, we’re rediscovering what sound can really do when it’s given room to move. That’s where SONOS comes in — the next evolution of that same energy we grew up with. It’s not about perfection — it’s about presence.
“We grew up on grit. SONOS gives it back with grace.”
With SONOS, you don’t just hear the song — you feel it. The air shifts, the bass hums, and the room becomes part of the music again. It’s what happens when design meets soul. From vinyl to streaming, from garage walls to living rooms that shake with nostalgia, SONOS captures the essence of how we used to listen — loud, unfiltered, and alive.
Every CommonX episode we drop, every Side-B track we revisit, deserves that kind of sound — not background noise, but an experience.
Gen X Grew Up, But the Music Didn’t
We traded our Walkmans for Wi-Fi, but the volume never came down. We just wanted a system that respected the music the way we do — not compressed, not disposable, not background noise. That’s what makes the SONOS ecosystem the grown-up version of rebellion: seamless, modern, but still built around sound that moves you. It’s what happens when the mixtape kids grow up, but the passion stays the same.
“We were raised on feedback and rebellion — now we crave fidelity and fire.”
Because we still want that moment — the one where you stop mid-conversation, tilt your head, and say:
“Man, listen to that.”
SONOS didn’t just build a speaker — they built a bridge between who we were and who we became. The soundtrack still matters. It always did. And now, it sounds better than ever.
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CommonX: The Modern-Day Rolling Stone Meets MTV
CommonX Podcast is redefining what modern Gen-X media sounds like. Blending the raw storytelling of Rolling Stone with the cultural punch of MTV and VH1, hosts Ian Primmer and Jared Mayzak bring legendary guests like Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot), Ivan Doroschuk (Men Without Hats), Steve Thoma (Fleetwood Mac, Glenn Frey), Richard Oshen (Aerosmith, The Who), and Chris Ballew (Presidents of the USA) together for real, unfiltered conversations that prove authenticity never goes out of style.
The Revival of Real Culture
Before the era of algorithms and influencers, there were storytellers who shaped the world — Rolling Stone, MTV, VH1. They didn’t just cover culture; they created it.
That same energy lives again through CommonX Podcast, the creation of Ian Primmer and Jared Mayzak — two voices from the Gen-X era who saw a gap in the modern media landscape and decided to fill it with something real. CommonX isn’t clickbait. It’s conversation — honest, human, and often hilariously off-script.
From the Garage to the Global Stage
Born from late-night conversations and the grind of true independent creators, CommonX began as a passion project. Now it’s a growing cultural hub where rock legends, thinkers, and creators meet to tell their stories the way they want them told.
What started as two mics and a vision has turned into a time capsule for the Gen-X soul — one that’s both a tribute and a rebellion.
Where Legends Still Have a Voice
From Rudy Sarzo, bassist for Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne, to Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats, CommonX has become a home for the voices that defined the 80s and 90s — and still define rock authenticity today. The lineup doesn’t stop there.
Steve Thoma, who’s shared stages with Fleetwood Mac and Glenn Frey of The Eagles, brought stories that could fill a dozen behind-the-scenes documentaries.
Richard Oshen, the legendary lighting designer who worked with The Who and Aerosmith, offered an inside look at what it took to light up the biggest tours in rock history.
And Chris Ballew, frontman of The Presidents of the United States of America, reminded us that creativity doesn’t fade with time — it just evolves.
Each guest represents a chapter in the soundtrack of Gen-X, and together, they give CommonX its heartbeat.
Rolling Stone Spirit, MTV Energy
CommonX feels like flipping through an old Rolling Stone issue while a VJ queues up your favorite 90s video on MTV. It’s nostalgic without being stuck in the past — a blend of classic storytelling and digital energy that captures both the grit and glory of growing up Gen-X.
The interviews run deep. The laughs are real. And the moments feel like you’re sitting backstage with people who actually lived it.
Why It Matters Now
In a world of short attention spans and cookie-cutter media, CommonX stands apart as a space where authenticity still leads. It’s part cultural reflection, part rebellion — a reminder that Gen-X isn’t done influencing the world; it’s just doing it in a different format.
Every episode adds another piece to the digital legacy of Gen-X: the artists, the thinkers, the musicians, the misfits — all connected by that same instinct to tell it like it is.
CommonX isn’t nostalgia. It’s relevance rediscovered. If Rolling Stone had a podcast baby with MTV, it would sound a lot like this.
🎧 Listen now at commonxpodcast.com and join the modern Gen-X revolution where legends meet the new generation.
Two Voices, One Frequency: How CommonX Reached 25 Countries
From a small town in Washington to speakers and screens in 25 countries, the CommonX Podcast with Jared & Ian is proving that real talk, laughter, and Gen-X honesty travel farther than anyone expected.
From a small town in Washington to speakers and screens in 25 countries, the CommonX Podcast with Jared & Ian is proving that real talk, laughter, and Gen-X honesty travel farther than anyone expected.
When we started CommonX, the dream was simple — to talk about the world the way we saw it. Two Gen-X friends from Deer Park, Washington, microphones in hand, hoping maybe a few people would listen.
Now, that little idea has crossed oceans. Listeners are tuning in from the United States, Canada, Romania, Peru, France, Turkey, Kenya, Colombia, China, South Korea, Guyana, Venezuela, Bahrain, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, the Philippines, Russia, the United Kingdom, Spain, and India.
That’s twenty-five countries. That’s a lot of shared stories, laughs, and moments that connect us all.
It turns out, no matter where you live, the feeling of being part of Generation X — that mix of independence, skepticism, humor, and heart — hits home everywhere.
So here’s to the listeners. To everyone out there on night shifts, in traffic, on treadmills, or sitting in silence with earbuds in — thank you for letting us be part of your world.
We may be two middle-aged guys from a small town, but together with all of you, we’re building something global, one honest conversation at a time.