The Gritty Hour

The Gritty Hour
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Interesting interviews with interesting people. 

  1. 6d ago

    A Memoir of a Singer with Darlene Koldenhoven

    Send us Fan Mail Grammy Award winner Darlene Koldenhoven stopped by to talk about her new book Put Your Dress Down And Sing, a memoir of her family and career. She tells her story about her strict Dutch Calvinist upbringing, to her big break in the music industry. She has famously performed as the tambourine-playing Nun in Sister Act, and sang on many albums and soundtracks from artists such as Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Rod Stewart, and many others. One of her most favorite and memorable experiences was performing with Yanni: Live At The Acropolis. Her appearance here gives us a glimpse of her entertaining new book.  Check out Put Your Dress Down And Sing HERE. To learn more about Darlene and her career, visit DarleneKoldenhoven.com Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

    A Memoir of a Singer with Darlene Koldenhoven

  2. Sep 21

    Reclaiming Your Life From Your Device with Heather Henderson

    Send us Fan Mail As an insider in the world of Big Tech, including Google, Visa, and Uber, Heather Henderson knows the techniques technology companies use to grab and hold your attention. Her experience with the common addiction of scrolling through her phone made her ask the simple question - Did I choose this, or was it chosen for me? The search for the answer to that question is the timely new book Reclaim: How to Stop Scrolling Through Your Life and Start Living It. In it, Heather explores how technology influences human behavior and society, and offers readers a way to develop a healthier relationship with it, and to use it to their advantage. To learn more about this great book, which is due out September 22, 2026, please visit Amazon.com and http://www.iamheatherh.com  Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

    Reclaiming Your Life From Your Device with Heather Henderson

  3. Aug 31

    The Peccadilloes of Filamena Phipps with Linda Drattell

    Send us Fan Mail Award-winning author Linda Drattell stopped by to discuss the upcoming release of The Peccadilloes Of Filamena Phipps from Stairwell Press, scheduled for release on October 15, 2026.. Linda has authored the well-received children's book Who Wants To Be Friends With A Dragon as well as equally well-received poetry books such as Remember This Day Her books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Visit LindaDrattell.com to learn more about this amazing author. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

    The Peccadilloes of Filamena Phipps with Linda Drattell

  4. Aug 24

    Backing The Blue with Kenneth Bator

    Send us Fan Mail The founder of Bator Training & Consulting, Ken Bator stopped by to discuss his common sense approach to helping businesses achieve their goals using what he's learned in his 20-plus years, and how his knowledge manifested itself in his book entitled The Formula For Success = B+C+S. Ken also serves on the board of The Wounded Blue  a truly great nationwide organization which assists police officers who were wounded in the line of duty. He also hosts a podcast called Public Safety Talk Radio on the National Police Podcast Network Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

    Backing The Blue with Kenneth Bator

  5. Aug 6

    Felice Manzi Gets Things Off Of His Chest

    Send us Fan Mail @GrittyHour.com   / grittyhour  Felice Manzi dropped by to give his opinions on various subjects, including the state of education, politics, and the economy. A frequent guest, Mr. Mannzi always provides interesting and thought - provoking insights on current events. Interesting conversations with interesting people. #podcast #conversation #politics Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

    Felice Manzi Gets Things Off Of His Chest

  6. Jul 27

    Prayers Unite The World with Edward Lawrence

    Send us Fan Mail Ed Lawrence, retired teacher from Philadelphia, stopped by to discuss the amazing site PrayersUniteTheWorld.org which he serves as a co-founder. Mr. Lawrence describes the Providence involved in it's concept, inception, and tremendous growth around the world. The genius is the simplicity of the concept: submitting a prayer and having various religious communities around the world pray on behalf of the submitter. Predominantly Catholic in it's origin, PrayersUniteTheWorld.org is open to all faiths, religions, and nationalities. Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

    Prayers Unite The World with Edward Lawrence

  7. Jul 21

    Bullied Behind Bars with Matthew Melvin

    Send us Fan Mail Matthew Melvin, author of Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supporter Goes To Prison, stopped by to discuss his book.  Mr. Melvin discusses his experiences, including his poor choices which ended him in prison. He describes his relationship with God and his near-death experience that ultimately put him on the right path in his life. To learn more about his book, please visit Bullied Behind Bars Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

    Bullied Behind Bars with Matthew Melvin

  8. Jul 14

    Time Travelling In The Chronocar with Steve Bellinger

    Send us Fan Mail Sci-fi author Steve Bellinger dropped by to discuss his book "The Chronocar - An Urban Adventure In Time". Mr. Bellinger takes us back to 1919 Chicago, using a device first invented by the son of a former slave in the 19th Century. This compelling book has a sequel entitled "Time Waits For No One - The Chronocar Chronicles" Mr. Bellinger and his wife, Dr. Donna Smith Bellinger, have authored many books of different genres. To learn more about The Chronocar Chronicles, please visit Bellinger Books or the soon to be active Steve Bellinger Check our other links: Twitter Rumble Instagram YouTube

    Time Travelling In The Chronocar with Steve Bellinger
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Interesting interviews with interesting people. 

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  • Creator
    The Gritty Hour
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    180
  • Rating
    Clean
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