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!
Episodes

Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Joe & Ira discuss a wide variety of topics from duck numbers and turkey success to memories made in the old Habitat Flats Lodge + the coming new build. Lots of things touched on in this episode, including a bottle of Evan Williams. Enjoy!

Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
This week, Joe & Ira have a great visit with World Champion Goose Caller, business owner, and hunting industry pioneer Field Hudnall. The fellas talk about Field's path from a high school kid that loved hunting through a guiding, filming, production, and call making career. Field answers lots of questions about the "good old days" from his time with Zink Calls and Habitat Flats producing hunting footage. He even touches on the challenge of being a Dad bringing kids into the hunting world. Enjoy!

Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Spencer Halford of Rolling Thunder Calls joins Joe & Ira to discuss a variety of topics in a great conversation. Spencer tells the story of starting his call company and what drove him to do so. From the garage to a full retail location....it's a fascinating tale. He also touches on the growth and acquisition of the family business, building a community within an industry, and aligning with partners that make sense. This one checks a lot of boxes for those interested in hunting, entrepreneurship, and more!
Hope you enjoy it!

Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
This episode, Joe & Ira visit with one of the most gifted callers of our time, Beau Brooks. Not only is Beau an incredible turkey caller, he is a champion elk and goose caller, incredible duck caller....and can even mimic animals not in season! Along the way, we find out more about Beau's story, his start and journey in the industry, and his new exciting launch of RIVEN calls. You'll even hear some calling and several turkey tips from Beau! Enjoy.

Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Even if you don't like this episode, you'll certainly have an opinion after listening. Keith Allen joins Joe & Ira to talk about the duck season that was, the freeze and thaw, duck season dates, spinners, and MORE. The conversation also touches on Missouri's turkey season changes, duck hunter's attitudes, and a ton of general duck chatter.
Enjoy!

Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Ira answers several listener questions about his own property. He touches on HOW and WHY they do what they do. Where their refuge is located, how they treat it, where and how much they hunt, and more. The guys also discuss duck populations in their area and give their insight into some popular conversations being had.
Enjoy!

Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
This episode, Joe and Ira talk with Brook Richard of HIGDON Outdoors about his journey into the outdoors industry. We touch on can't - miss outdoor products, hunting setups, and entrepreneurship v. working within an established company. Public v private land hunting and MORE.
ENJOY

Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
On this episode, Joe and Ira are joined by Jeff Hood, owner of J2 Outdoors. Jeff discusses starting his business, designing his product, and some of the challenges and opportunities that came along with it! He touches on navigating pivoting from a steady job with new home and twin babies on the way. If you're considering stepping out on your own and starting a business, you'll enjoy this one....we talk about the positive and negative aspects of taking the leap. Enjoy!

Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
On this episode, Joe and Ira discuss Ira's recent trip North of the border and the season's duck outlook. They discuss some hunts past and their duck farms. They also dive into a bit of the development of Locust Grove from the early days.
ENJOY!

Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Ira is in Colorado elk hunting, and with the break we've had....it was time to get back in the saddle and answer some of the listener questions we've received!
Enjoy!