Gratitude and Growth: My Journey with Polar Press Presents

Saying “thank you” hardly feels like enough to express how grateful I am for the support of Polar Press Presents. This past year has been incredible—filled with growth, new connections, and a wealth of learning along the way. I know the content isn’t for everyone, and at times it might feel like I’m all over the place, but the truth is, I’m loving every minute of creating and sharing it.

Polar Press Presents

If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, I’d love for you to take a few minutes and see what it’s all about. Your support means the world. ~ Polar Press Presents.


Hulk Hogan may have had his fair share of controversy both inside and outside the ring, but there’s no denying that he remains one of the most recognizable—and arguably most influential—wrestlers of all time.

I grew up on wrestling, and it was a huge source of entertainment for me and my buddies in high school. Whether we were watching matches or battling it out in wrestling video games, it gave us something to bond over. Sure, it was scripted, but that didn’t matter. What mattered were the memories it created—like all of us piled into Arlie’s living room, cheering for Stone Cold Steve Austin and so many others.

At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if your thing is wrestling, football, or any other form of sport or entertainment—we all have those moments that bring us together. They give us an escape, a chance to put aside the stress and grind of everyday life, and just enjoy being in the moment.

Losing Ozzy so soon after Sabbath’s final show was truly a shock. Black Sabbath wasn’t just another band—they were one of the most influential forces in metal, and Ozzy’s voice remains one of the most unmistakable in music history. Their songs hold countless memories for so many of us, each one tied to moments in our lives that we’ll never forget. In the clip to the right, I share one of my own memories that will always stay with me.

The only real comfort when the great entertainers of our childhood, teenage years, or lifetime pass is knowing that their legacy never fades—their art, their music, their performances ensure they live on forever.


Silver Does Band

When I first launched Polar Press Presents, I was honestly unsure if anyone outside of friends and family would even notice. Social media has never been my strong suit, and YouTube was a whole new learning curve. I’m still learning every day—but I’d like to think I’ve grown a lot along the way. With that said, I want to take a moment to give a special shout-out to two bands who deserve the spotlight.

The members of Buried In Lies and Silver Dose have been nothing short of incredible. Their kindness and conversations are a reminder that this is more than just music—it’s a community. Even though hundreds of miles separate us and we’ve never met in person, their support has been unwavering. They truly embody what this journey is all about. Links to their socials are below, so please follow and give us a listen!

Buried in Lies: Raise Your Horns

Thanks for stopping by! I know this post was a bit different than previous in that it didn’t focus of writing and authors, but I wanted to highlight my YouTube jounrey and send my thanks to everyone who has supported me and Polar Press Presents. I also hope you’ll check out Buried in Lies and Silver Dose.

Did you miss the last post? Click here ~ From Rejection to Redemption and Finding Strength Through Grief

Published by dwsaur

Author of Metal Like Me (2019) and Dark Days (2020)

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