Good Old Fashioned Interview – Jeff Ditzenberger
Jeff Ditzenberger is a Navy veteran, former farmer, charity auctioneer and nationally recognized mental health advocate. Jeff is the founder of TUGS; Talking, Understanding, Growing and Supporting, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the stigmas around mental health, especially in rural communities.
Jeff’s journey from personal adversity to public advocacy has inspired countless individuals across the country. His work as a certified mental health coach and peer specialist reflects his deep commitment to empowering others to embrace their authentic selfves and recognize that they have value.
In his free time, Jeff enjoys standup up comedy, community theater, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his grandchildren and partner Amanda. You can see him in documentaries such as Greener Pastures, currently streaming on PBS, which recently won an Academy of Television Award.
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@outdoorchilled7032
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Charlie and Jeff great interview ❤👍👏
@outdoorchilled7032
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
50:15 Health care in the US is a scam!🖕 It should be mandatory tax paid univeral health care for EVERYONE rich and poor like in Europe and Canada even though the haters will call it communism (mostly the insurance companies who now gain from it), which is far from the truth! Look at health care in Canada and Europe, it works without you having to sell your house for a surgery! US, the richest nation on earth, still a 3rd world nation when it comes to health care if you're middle class or below!
@outdoorchilled7032
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
46:05 Spot on! Most people today live from paycheck to paycheck and can't afford unexpected bills on a strict budget! They calculate everything down to the last cent!
@outdoorchilled7032
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Great interview.. keep'em coming! Thanks for sharing the dark sides of life! Not everything in life is fun and game! Would like too see more serious interviews from you, even though I love your famous comedy as well ❤ I think there's room for both comedy and serious interviews on your channel 👍 What a great looking bar 🥳
@LatagayeMyrie
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Go bears
@Neveralone412
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Harley will never match a Goldwing … HD is just a name and not a good motorcycle
@bitchn_betty
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
The "Pontoon of motorcycles"….. He's a swinger?
@ozziepupreid
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Just realized where this was filmed! Love that place! 😃 Great discussions as well. More people need to talk about these things. Thanks Charlie and Jeff!
@margieinavanparker1698
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
I'm so proud of you Jeff! You've worked so hard, and come so far!! I can't wait to see what
comes next!
Charlie, I can't express how I feel…Jeff won't let me😅
I will never forget Lacrosse, when you called Jeff on stage, (surprise!) to speak after Gilbert Brown, former GBP.
The real surprise came when you matched what the auction prize brought in for Gilbert's non-profit , and gave it to Jeff for T.U.G.S..
What a night! Even the moments when I met you and Gilbert, as fun as it was, and the party out back with Uncle Joe, 🎉, it will never outshine the moment I heard you call his name, and I watched him do his thang! Since then, it seems the ball really got to rollin', and hasn't stopped since!
Thank you for your friendship, and all the great opportunities! (Ditz did not pay me to say that.)
Ya'll are good men, and Aunt Margie loves you both!
@nicolemcelwaine2587
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Where was this filmed?
@traciwolfensperger7882
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
This is important thank you
@axemandave
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Great interview and timing, Farm Aid 2026 is today.
Thank you farmers
@Lil-LucidLana
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Wonderful story ❤️
@Lil-LucidLana
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
I haven't responded as I think its a fake account talking to me …. 🤔
@Lil-LucidLana
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Fabulous 👌 ❤😂
@SATX_
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Love the series title. Made plenty of old fashions in my wisco bartending days
@bobberndt9744
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
I didn't expect an expose' here but it's WONDERFUL that you can take the time to show us another aspect of our "hidden" economy. Keep fighting Charlie !! Thank you.
@Thelongmanable
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Why no link to buy your products???
@gl15col
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
The covid epidemic gave the country PTSD, and as America always does, we just went back to work and told ourselves we could forget all the suffering. We always find out the hard way we really cannot.
@ACliminal
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
can recommend Clarkson's Farm if you haven't given it a watch, Charlie. a series, few seasons atm. a comment with something related to the guest. watch out for deer.
@axemandave
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Jeff your an amazing dude, keep up the good work. your strength in volenrbillity, truth, and hard work is incredible.
Charlie thank you for lending your forum for such a good cause and coversation!
@cacr2728
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
We must save the farmlands no data center should be taken taking farmland away now that we have to save our water. Data centers will waste our water plus it can contaminate our water.
@amandamueller6602
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Ha! Great way to wake up and a great distraction from the lousy national/regional news. Keep it real Charlie. We all need the human touch. Luv ya!
Amanda from Port. 🤗
@dawnsutherland3461
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Good morning and have a great weekend.
@jamesrieskamp72
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
Yo
@Imqrtality12
September 28, 2026 at 4:10 am
woah 0 views on charlie berens! lemme help ya out