The Chasing Mountains Podcast

As the Tour Manager for country star Jason Aldean (and former Tour Manager for Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, and Lorrie Morgan), Jake LaGrone has been behind the scenes of some of the biggest acts in country music.

In this powerful episode, Jake opens up about one of the darkest nights of his life - when a gunman opened fire on more than 22,000 people at the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival in Las Vegas, in what would become the deadliest mass shooting in US history.

We also discuss other stories from the road, family, and Jake's bold and promising new venture called Redspur - an online marketplace for users to buy and sell used western-wear and workwear.


Follow and connect with Jake LaGrone here:
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www.instagram.com/RedspurOfficial
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The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan
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The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2025.

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to appear on Shark Tank? Shirah Benarde is the Founder and inventor of NightCap, an innovative and easy-to-use product that protects the user from drink spiking. In 2021, at just 17 years old, Shirah and her brother went on ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank, and quickly earned a deal with Shark Lori Greiner. Shirah has since grown their product line, advocated for legislation that supports drink safety, and was selected as one of Inc. Magazine’s 2025 Female Founders.

On today’s show, Shirah describes the experience of pitching on Shark Tank, some of the challenges of being a young entrepreneur, the scope of the drink-spiking problem and who is at risk, how NightCap products protect users, and much more!

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Follow and connect with Shirah here:
www.NightCapIt.com
www.instagram.com/nightcapit
www.Facebook.com/NightCapIt
www.instagram.com/ShirahBenarde


The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan
https://www.instagram.com/theChasingMountainsPodcast/
https://www.twitter.com/ChasingMtsMedia


The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2025.

On today’s show, we sit down with Black River Entertainment artist Scotty Hasting. In 2011, Scotty was serving as a US Army Infantryman in Afghanistan, where he was ambushed by enemy combatants and shot 10 times with heavy machine gun fire. Miraculously, he was able to survive and recover, but he’s had to work hard to overcome both the physical and emotional scars. The journey has included competitive archery for the US Paralympic team and, more recently, learning to play the guitar, perform, and write songs.

He has since signed with Black River Entertainment in Nashville, TN, well-known for country music stars such as Kelsea Ballerini and Chris Young. As a civilian, Scotty continues to serve by supporting military non-profits - performing for military families at the Grand Ole Opry, and for thousands of WWII veterans in Normandy, and more.

Scotty’s is an inspiring story of sacrifice, courage, and the willingness to reinvent himself again and again in order to overcome.


Follow and connect with Scotty here:
www.scottyhasting.com/
www.youtube.com/@scottyhastingmusic
www.instagram.com/scottyhastingmusic/
www.facebook.com/scottyhastingmusic/


A special thanks to Black River Entertainment and Sound Stage Studios in Nashville, TN for hosting this podcast!
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The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan
https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/


The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2025.

Today, we discuss the AI chatbot war between ChatGPT and Grok. We explore the features and limitations of both chatbots and compare their capabilities. We also touch on the GPU power required for training AI models and the potential biases in AI-generated images. The conversation highlights the importance of competition in the AI space and the need for skepticism when it comes to AI-generated content.


The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan
https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/


The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2024.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the AI chatbot war
02:10 Grok: A troll or a serious competitor?
05:33 Grok's flexibility and lack of limitations
10:34 The massive GPU power of Grok
14:19 Biases and limitations in AI-generated images
17:44 The importance of competition and skepticism in the AI space

The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan
https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of lab-grown meat, a new frontier in food technology that promises to revolutionize the way we eat. We discuss the recent USDA approval for cell-cultivated chicken and explore the ethical, environmental, and health implications of this controversial innovation. Is lab-grown meat the future of food, or should we stick with traditional farming methods? Join us as we debate the pros and cons, share personal experiences with raising our own meat, and question the trustworthiness of our food systems. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation that challenges the way we think about what’s on our plate.


The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2024.

Homeschool is rapidly rising in popularity - we discuss what’s behind it. We review lots of data and look at successful homeschool students throughout history. Enjoy!


The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan
https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/


The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2024.

On today’s show, we react to the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump. We’re joined by friend and former guest of the show, Ben Wallick. Ben is a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, and the owner of Vanilla Gorilla Security, an organization that offers training to law enforcement, swat teams, and civilians.

The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan
https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/

The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2024.

In today's episode, we look at apartment rental rates across the US as they continue to rise. We discuss both the highest and lowest rental markets, and react to a few videos on the topic. Enjoy!

The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan
https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/

The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2024.

On today's show, we look at the life and professional accomplishments of Tyler Perry - actor, producer, director, writer, entrepreneur, and more. Coming from humble beginnings, he's become incredibly successful and wealthy with a few strategic moves along the way. We get into this and more - enjoy!


The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan
https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/


The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2024.

A few years ago, Elon Musk launched a Tesla into space using a SpaceX rocket. Now, experts are concerned that the car may eventually collide with Earth! We get into this and more on todays show.


The Chasing Mountains Podcast
Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan
https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/


The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or financial advice. The Chasing Mountains Podcast is a production of Chasing Mountains Media. Copyright 2024.