Episode description

On this episode of @champandthetramp, longtime friend of the show and firefighter Marky Lee joins us and the guys discuss the holiday season, particularly the Captain Mark Lee Sr. Christmas Drive which has been helping Jersey City families for 40 years. The conversation flows through childhood Christmas memories, Santa Claus revelations, and Mark's experiences traveling with his young child. The guys share personal stories about raising kids, including flight adventures and car rides with babies, before Mark reveals exciting news about his growing family and updates about the charitable drive that now serves over 7,000 children. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 – Podcast Disclaimer 00:00:13 – Carnivore Beef Liver: The Ultimate Superfood 00:01:32 – Official Start: Introducing Mark Lee and Holiday Charity 00:02:30 – Celebrating 40 Years of the Captain Mark Lee Christmas Drive 00:03:45 – Festivus Traditions and Holiday Positivity 00:05:10 – When Kids Stop Believing in Santa: Funny Parenting Stories 00:08:00 – Traveling with Babies: Road Trips, Flights, and Colicky Kids 00:10:50 – Parenting Tips: Managing Holiday Chaos 00:13:15 – Mark Lee on Helping Over 7,000 Kids Through Charity 00:15:30 – The Economic Struggles Families Face During the Holidays 00:17:50 – Favorite Holiday Movies and Nostalgic Traditions 00:20:20 – Holiday Movie Trivia: What’s the Highest Grossing Film? 00:22:40 – Classic Action Movies and Hollywood Legends 00:25:15 – Chuck Zito’s Wild Stories and UFC Connections 00:27:40 – Mickey Rourke and His Hollywood Legacy 00:30:00 – Tupac, Kendrick Lamar, and the Mysteries of the 27 Club 00:33:15 – Jamie Foxx, Diddy, and Hollywood Conspiracy Theories 00:36:40 – The Power of Podcasts: Why Short Clips Dominate 00:39:15 – Reflecting on 9/11: Personal Stories and Shocking Events 00:44:00 – Remembering the Challenger Explosion and Other Tragedies 00:46:50 – Resilience in Tough Times: Life Lessons from Tragedies 00:50:30 – Why Giving Back Matters During the Holidays 00:52:40 – Reflecting on the Joy of Giving and Gratitude 00:55:15 – The Evolution of Christmas Traditions Over Time 00:57:45 – Funny Holiday Mishaps and Lessons Learned 01:00:10 – Mark Lee’s Favorite Moments from 40 Years of Charity Work 01:03:25 – How to Get Involved and Support Local Communities 01:05:40 – Stories That Inspire: The Ripple Effect of Kindness 01:08:20 – Wrapping Up with Final Thoughts and Holiday Wishes 01:10:12 – Outro and Call to Action: Like, Share, and Subscribe TOPICS DISCUSSED: • 40 years of the Captain Mark Lee Christmas Drive • The evolution of holiday traditions • Parenting experiences and traveling with children • Santa Claus conversations with kids • Community support during the holidays • The impact of charitable giving • Personal holiday memories and traditions • Tips for traveling with young children • The changing landscape of community service • Future plans for the Christmas Drive #JCFD #JerseyCity #CommunityService #ChristmasDrive #Charity #HolidayGiving #ChampAndTheTramp #Parenting #TravelingWithKids #holidaytraditions 📺 🎧 Episode links: https://linktr.ee/champandthetramp Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/champandthetramp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champandthetramp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/champandthetramp Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about combat sports, politics, and everything in between!