Lance Berkman comes on the show to discuss:

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Chris introduces his new "Brand Partners" idea and explains how grit can't be bought and why he won't run ads on the Gritmen Show. He then interviews his son Coy to talk about him shooting his first deer. Coy has some challenges in life and this experience was a huge win for him.  They discuss the unforeseen benefits that resulted from father and son spending time together outdoors, and how this was so much more than just killing. On the way home from hunting Coy asks the question "How can killing can be considered conservation" and Chris didn't know how to answer. Chris interviews Tyler Sharp, CEO and Editor in Chief of Modern Huntsman, to help him come up with an appropriate answer.  A simple question required a complex answer that involves a collaborative effort to achieve success. They cover the conservation models that exist in both Africa and North America today and the role of the modern hunter. They discuss traditions, creating memories and abiding by a code of ethics. Last, they dig into Tyler's personal grit story and the challenges he's faced creating a print publication in today's world.  

Tyler Sharp:

www.tylersharp.com

modernhuntsman.com

Brand Partners:

turtleboxaudio.com (Code GRIT at checkout for discount)

www.ponchooutdoors.com (Code GRIT at checkout for free hat or t-shirt. Be sure to add hat or t-shirt to your cart for the code to work)

gritmenshow.com

Contact Chris - [email protected] 

In this episode Chris visits with Will Chesney, a SEAL Team Operator, military dog handler and author of the book No Ordinary Dog. They discuss Will's upbringing, training, and time during active duty with the SEAL Teams and operation Neptune Spear which resulted in the successful elimination of Bin Laden.  Will explains the bond he had with his working dog Cairo and how they were there for each other when they needed it the most. We learn what it means to be a "Boat Ducker" and how this is not a desirable trait. Will is a true patriot and defines what it means to live a life of grit.  

"No Ordinary Dog"

Warrior Health Foundation

Jimmy Hatch Spike's K9 Fund 

Warrior Dog Foundation

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In this episode, Chris sits down with Greg Gatlin, owner of Gatlin’s BBQ, to discuss his journey from athlete to pitmaster and the challenges he faced along the way. They cover a lot of ground including the value of education, putting in hard work, treating people the right way, the state of race relations in America, and making BBQ that consistently tastes good. Greg has earned many accolades including being named to the Texas Monthly Top 50 and recently served as a judge on the Bravo television series Top Chef. Lots of Gritmen principles and lessons in this episode.

Living Every Minute

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Chris addresses why he took an extended break and then sits down with Hal Sutton to discuss golf and life. They go deep into Hal's career, discussing the highs and lows, the lessons he learned from both success and failure, and the grit to keep going. They highlight the 1983 PGA Championship when Hal beat Jack Nicklaus, the 2000 Players Championship when Hal took down Tiger Woods, and discuss the 2004 Ryder Cup saga when Hal made the controversial decision to pair Tiger and Phil together. Hal tells his story in a way only he can.  

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Chris speaks with David McIntosh who caddies at Carnoustie in Scotland. David caddied for Chris in 2019. Laughter and being able to take a joke is the theme of this episode. David shares some of the jokes and stories gleaned from his many years around the game, and discusses the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the golf tourism industry.  David’s story is one of resiliency, adaptation, and doing whatever it takes to provide for his family.

Gritman sits down with former MLB player and manager Phil “Scrap Iron” Garner. Phil explains the origins of his legendary nickname and shares stories from his childhood and professional career. They cover how the modern game has lost toughness, the Astros sign stealing controversy, Phil’s relationship with Dusty Baker, and the Astros-Braves World Series. They close with a discussion on masculinity and how a free society is supposed to operate. 

Gritman lays out the vision for the podcast and defines what it means to be a man of grit.  Wayne Graham, one of the greatest college coaches of all time, sits down with Gritman to discuss finding your purpose, recognizing potential, using intuition and analytics, and knowing what to demand from his players.