A very real story about three humans, one mug, and a newsletter that got out of hand.
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About the Dump
The Morning Dump is a weekday newsletter that originated with three friends sitting in a dorm bathroom, gathered around some extracurricular glassware, having pointless debates and coming up with ideas that probably should never have left the bathroom. Two years later, after retiring from frat life, Blue pitched the idea for a raunchy news outlet that could make being informed fun again. Steel, being a masterful devil’s advocate, wasn’t exactly racing to invest until the first mock-up was created. Then the ideas started flowing, and for once, a few of them were usable. That’s when Charlie, the missing puzzle piece and the best know-it-all we know, hopped on board, and we created a daily, digestible, comedic source of news that never picks a side or strays from the facts. Now, paired up with Mr. Mug, our potty-mouthed mascot from Boston, we bring you The Morning Dump: Today’s News, Fully Digested.
“ THE NEWS IS TRUE. THE JOKES ARE OURS. ”
The people responsible
Steel
Co-Founder
Steel Wylie was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. A third-generation Buff, he studies Finance and Management Information Systems at CU Boulder and is passionate about using AI to solve real-world problems.
At the Dump
Steel runs the money and crunches the numbers. He also builds the games, delivers the sports takes, and owns anything with “AI” in the name.
Off the clock
You’ll find Steel with the biggest stack at a poker game, golfing, hooping, or kicking Blue’s ass in ping pong. He also owns a samurai sword and is a Lord in Scotland. M’lord says the Cowboys are going to win the Super Bowl.
Wilder Blue
Co-Founder
Wilder Blue was born and raised in Aspen, Colorado. He studies Finance and Management Information Systems at CU Boulder and is a relentlessly avid outdoorsman. Whether he is climbing, kitesurfing, lifting, skiing, or finding another competitive way to be outside, Blue rarely sits still.
At the Dump
Blue owns ideation, outreach, and relationships. He helps transform loose ideas into real opportunities and connects The Morning Dump with companies that can gain genuine value from what is being built.
Off the clock
Blue drinks espresso like Homer drinks Duff, is a master planner of procrastination, and naps to bass music. Otherwise, he keeps his mom on the edge of her seat while riding his motorcycle or climbing 14ers.
Charlie
Editor-in-Chief
Charlie Seck was born in Cincinnati but spent most of his childhood in Columbus, Ohio. He recently graduated from CU Boulder with a finance degree and is pursuing his master’s in finance this year. He just got back from four months living in Europe and is an avid traveler and explorer who loves meeting new people while experiencing new places and cultures.
At the Dump
Charlie’s job is to keep you entertained. He has the final say on what stories we research and what gets posted to The Morning Dump socials, and he runs the final revisions and quality checks. Anything The Morning Dump puts out goes by Charlie.
Off the clock
Charlie is an avid music fan. Most weekends you can find him gawking at lasers at Red Rocks or blasting reggae on his porch loud enough to hear from campus. He likes trying new foods he probably (definitely) can’t afford and hitting the slopes in the wintertime. Charlie thinks Steel is wrong and the Cowboys will miss the playoffs. O-H.
Cole
Social & Partnerships
Cole Milkereit was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. A Kentucky Wildcat through and through, born in an “I Hate Christian Laettner” jersey. He studies Psychology and is passionate about sports marketing and partnerships - basically figuring out why fans do what they do and turning that into what you’ll actually want to see.
At the Dump
Cole lives at the intersection of “why did that post go viral” and “how do we make the next one even better.” Socials and marketing are the playground. Sponsorships round out the job - building meaningful relationships that turn into partnerships.
Off the clock
You’ll find Cole on the basketball court giving your buddies 40 or splitting the G with a cold pint. It also might not even be worth your time lining up against the kid in cornhole (Steel knows). He’s also got a futures bet riding on a Cowboys Super Bowl - delusional but committed.
Mr. Mug
Chief Operating Mug
Mr. Mug is a potty-mouthed coffee mug from Boston with strong opinions and terrible manners.
At the Dump
He keeps the news hot, the jokes reckless, and the humans in line.
Off the clock
He sits on the counter and judges everyone.
Our word
Every story in the Dump is real, sourced, and checked before it goes out. The jokes are ours. The facts are not optional.No satire. No spin. No BS. Just the news. Dumped.
How we publish
The Morning Dump is published by the team above. We use research and drafting tools to gather story candidates and prepare copy. An editor chooses the stories, reviews the facts and wording, and approves each edition before it is sent. Article source links identify the reporting behind our coverage; our jokes and commentary are part of The Morning Dump’s presentation.
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