The Grind Don’t Stop Podcast
Ira McCauley, Joe Weimer, and guests discuss a variety of topics including hunting, business, new ventures, and the stories and strategies of how their guests found success or failure in their endeavors. With revolving seasons, projects, and pursuits....regardless of the time of year....The Grind Don’t Stop!
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Episodes
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
On this episode, Joe and Ira talk with outdoor industry legend Fred Zink about his journey to and through the hunting industry, making his mark and being responsible for some of the biggest innovations in waterfowl and turkey history along the way. Fred talks about the early days, the story of selling his companies, spending over half a year in China, and how passion fueled his meteoric rise through the ranks of waterfowl hunting and business alike.
You won't want to miss this one. Talk about sharing some knowledge!
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
On this quick episode, Joe and Ira discuss a wide variety of topics including investing in properties and Ira gets into some of his thoughts on the subject, leverage, and when to start! He also gives a quick update from the 49th Annual NWTF convention. The fellas answer a couple of listener of questions regarding habitat and getting involved in land / property investment!
Enjoy!
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
On this episode, Joe and Ira are joined by podcast veteran Jason Zerrer of Habitat Flats and Eric Teson, owner of Show-Me Retrievers. Throughout the conversation, the fellas discuss a variety of topics including but not limited to Ira's SEMO & Arkansas duck tour, and duck numbers in the area. Eric sheds lots of light on gun dog training, expectations, owner involvement with puppies, and unveils a new development with Habitat Flats Kennels for the upcoming year. The fellas also recall some of their favorite gundog memories of all time. This was a fun one!
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Jimbo joins the podcast to discuss duck season, ducks, and business with Joe and Ira. Jim always brings an experienced insight and perspective. He's very knowledgeable about ducks, their behavior, and the populations and hunting success across the flyways. He also discusses some big news from DRAKE and RNT Calls. We really enjoyed this one!
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
On this Episode, Joe and Ira talk with Josh Ditch of Fowl Focus Taxidermy. Josh is a past MOmarsh employee, current taxidermist, avid waterfowler, and an extremely talented and passionate individual. In this episode, we discuss hunting, the history of his time at MOmarsh, the sale of that business, and forging a path into your own future for success. We also talk about MDC and the powerhouse waterfowl areas they operate along with some frustrations regarding public hunting areas, draw procedures, and more on the subject. This is a cool one!
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Aaron McCauley joins Joe and Ira on this episode for a discussion on duck hunting and the season that is. Silver Jesus also discusses some old war stories from his guiding days and the infancy of Habitat Flats. This is a fun conversation and we appreciate you all tuning in!!
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
On this episode, Joe & Ira talk with Tony Vandemore about a variety of topics including recent migration trends, the Missouri River and how it affects duck activity. Tony gives his opinion on everything from refuging ducks, duck numbers, habitat development, startup businesses, flooded corn, how ducks react to weather, and a whole lot more. Tony's perspective is unique, and his experience is first-hand. Enjoy this one!
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
On this short episode, Joe answers listener questions about his hunting, business, and his opinion on some hot-button waterfowl related topics. Thank God it's almost duck season!!
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Roy Carter of CBI Hunt Club in SE Kansas joins Joe and Ira for a discussion on a variety of topics. As is always the case with Roy, you'll get some history and some entertaining stories.....and this time, we focused a good deal of the conversation on habitat, conservation, and preserving these resources for future generations. Roy even dives into the purchase, sale, and RE purchase of one of his farms and explains the fire being re-lit in his waterfowling journey. Enjoy!!
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
On this episode, we discussed a good variety of topics and Joe and Ira list their Mt. Rushmore of products that have shaped the waterfowl industry and changed the game. Enjoy!!