The Roof Trollz Podcast

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09/08/2025

It’s here!!!! Episode 50 is now live!! The Tiger King himself calls in from prison to share his side of the story! You won’t want to miss this one!

9-8-25 We hear Joes side of the story!
09/06/2025

9-8-25 We hear Joes side of the story!

We just wrapped up our episode with Joseph A Maldonado The Tiger King! We are excited for this episode to drop Monday mo...
09/05/2025

We just wrapped up our episode with Joseph A Maldonado The Tiger King! We are excited for this episode to drop Monday morning!

09/01/2025

In Episode 49 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm and Eddie Castillo sit down with Justin Hill, the creative force behind Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions in Merrillville, Indiana.

From a backyard garage party to an eight-acre Halloween empire, Justin shares how Haunted Hills grew into a Midwest landmark that now draws 20,000+ people a season. It’s not costumes from Spirit Halloween, this is full-time horror, built on sweat, storytelling, and a relentless grind.

The conversation dives into the business and artistry of fear: year-round construction, training 200 actors, designing original animatronics, and even shipping props to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. Justin opens up about what it takes to run a haunt that’s more than jump scares, it’s immersive theater, improv, and creating the ultimate fall-night experience.

Whether you’re a horror fan, a business owner, or someone chasing a dream, this one hits hard: horror is a full-time job.

🔑 Key Highlights:
▶ The wild origins of Haunted Hills (a soccer party turned haunt)
▶ Why 20,000 people come through every year
▶ Building original storylines like Hills Hollow and Truman Corp
▶ Training 200+ actors to improv like pros
▶ Turning haunted houses into year-round business
▶ Animatronics, prop-building, and supplying theme parks
▶ Creating the ultimate fall festival experience in Northwest Indiana
▶ The grind of building horror into an empire

This episode is both spooky and inspiring, proof that chasing passion can turn into building something unforgettable.

We are thrilled to annoynce our upcoming epsidoe featuring none other than Joseph A Maldonado, famously known as Joe Exo...
08/30/2025

We are thrilled to annoynce our upcoming epsidoe featuring none other than Joseph A Maldonado, famously known as Joe Exotic from Netflix’s “Tiger King”! Join us on this wild ride as we dive into Joe’s side of the story – a tale of resilience, challenges, and the pursuit of freedom.

After nearly 8 years behind bars, Joe has an incredible journey to share as he seeks a pardon from Donald Trump, and you won’t want to miss this! We’re grateful for the time Joe has set aside to share his experiences and insights with us.

Mark your calendars for September 8th! You can catch the episode on all major podcast platforms and watch us on YouTube!

Get ready for an unforgettable conversation that you need to hear! Stay tuned, and let’s dive in together!

08/25/2025

In Episode 48 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm, Angelo Saia, and Jim Mendoza welcome Austin the Intern to the table for his first ever appearance.

It’s chaos, comedy, and a little roasting, from Pokémon runs to camera fails to the infamous missed accident footage. Austin shares what it’s like stepping into Roman’s Roofing as a marketing intern, how school meets the real world, and the lessons he’s picking up on branding, sales, and office culture.

Mixed in, the crew drops updates on retail growth, community events, and where the business is heading next. Classic Trollz style, no script, just stories, laughs, and the raw truth of building something real.

🔑 Key Highlights:
▶ Why Roman’s Roofing even has an intern
▶ Austin’s first day and rookie mistakes
▶ The car accident he didn’t film
▶ Pokémon runs and side quests from the office
▶ What it takes to jump from school to business
▶ Jim’s retail updates and near golf-course meltdown
▶ Roman’s Roofing’s next phase and new events
▶ Season wrap-up: where the Trollz go from here

This episode’s got everything: laughs, fails, and real lessons on brand, culture, and business growth.

You know you are winning when someone in your industry goes out of their way to leave a 1 star review on a podcast 😂😂😂 T...
08/25/2025

You know you are winning when someone in your industry goes out of their way to leave a 1 star review on a podcast 😂😂😂 This is probably a grown man too, that’s the worst part. Fake name and all. People outside of our industry dont know what a “PA” is. Thank you for listening though! 😏🤷‍♂️

If anyone wants to leave us a 5 star teview Tmake up for this one. Please do on our Apple Podcast channel.

What a fun episode this is going to be! We filmed a podcast today with the master mind of NWI’s Haunted Hills Attraction...
08/14/2025

What a fun episode this is going to be! We filmed a podcast today with the master mind of NWI’s Haunted Hills Attraction! We learned a lot about the production of a haunted house and how much work goes into it! Everyone needs to come out this year and support this haunted house! 17 years in business they are the BEST in Indiana when it comes to haunted houses!!!

08/10/2025

Nate didn’t just bring shingles to the job, he brought a book for the kids. A roofer and a children’s book author? What an awesome guest for Mondays episode! Make sure you guys tune in tomorrow, this will be a fun one!

08/05/2025

In Episode 45 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm and Jeff Semko continue their conversation with Portage Mayor Austin Bonta, and this time, it’s all about growth, planning, and what it really takes to lead a modern city.

From emotional stories about his late dog to controversial opinions on sprawl, Mayor Bonta returns with transparency, wit, and unexpected insights on zoning, education, and how to build a future-ready Portage.

This is the real talk you don’t hear at city council meetings.

🔥 Highlights:
▶ The moment his dog passed and why his family made sure his brother was there
▶ How Portage keeps a small-town vibe with big city success
▶ The controversial garage-door culture of Portage
▶ Behind the scenes of city planning and “residential TIF”
▶ Why public schools are shrinking while the city grows
▶ How Carmel, IN inspired a new vision for downtown Portage
▶ Sprawl vs. community: what kind of city do we want to be?
▶ “Solicitor’s Day”? Mayor’s wild idea for modern door-knocking

If Part 1 made you rethink mayors… Part 2 shows you what real leadership looks like when you’re all in.



Austin Bonta, Jeff Semko, The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm

07/29/2025

In Episode 44 of The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm and Jeff Semko sit down with one of the youngest mayors in Indiana history, Austin Bonta, the current Mayor of Portage.

What happens when a former special ed teacher becomes mayor… and then changes the entire game? From streamlining outdated city codes to supporting his wife’s Carnegie Hall dreams during campaign season, Mayor Bonta shares the behind-the-scenes of running a modern city, with vision, hustle, and a little humor.

Whether he’s fighting for small businesses, solving zoning messes, or just hyping up Portage’s Imagine movie theater, Austin brings refreshing transparency, community-first leadership, and a surprising love for classic rock.

This episode isn’t just politics, it’s what leadership looks like when you actually give a damn.

Highlights:

▶ How a teacher on the Plan Commission became Mayor in 6 years
▶ The zoning glitch that almost shut down Biggby Coffee
▶ Why Portage said “no” to a gas station and how $210k got wasted
▶ Building Sound Tide Music School with his Carnegie Hall wife
▶ The Mayor’s unexpected creative writing + pre-law background
▶ Portage vs other cities: music festivals, movie theaters, and fireworks
▶ Downtown dreams and Exit 19: what’s next for Portage
▶ What happens when mayors start posting like real people

If you think mayors are boring, this one might change your mind. Part 2 drops next week, and it gets even better.



Austin Bonta, The Roof Trollz Podcast, Elijah Muhm, Jeff Semko

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