Welcome to Grass Valley

Ryan Doty and Nathaniel Redmond
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Welcome to Grass Valley is a real, unfiltered look at life in a small Sierra Nevada town—mixing local news, recovery and hope, comedy, and conversations with everyone from sheriffs to artists. We’re here to lift people up, talk about what no one else will, and leave you hungry for the next episode. 

  1. May 23

    Welcome to Grass Valley #63 - Jordan Beaver on MMA, Redemption, and Faith

    On this episode of Welcome to Grass Valley, host Maxx sits down with guest Jordan Beaver for an honest and reflective conversation about personal growth, family, faith, loyalty, and learning from past mistakes. Together, they discuss changing perspectives with age, the importance of making better choices, staying grounded through difficult times, and focusing on what truly matters in life. Through candid stories and authentic conversation, the episode explores accountability, companionship, mental resilience, and the idea that people can move forward with greater purpose and intention.

    1h 12m

  2. May 21

    Welcome to Grass Valley #62 - Conversations from Prison with Ryan

    Ryan calls in from Avenal State Prison for a raw conversation about missing his kids, finding strength through faith, staying sober, and trying to rebuild a life after everything changed. He and Nathaniel talk about family, discipline, love, forgiveness, dating, prison conditions, and the practical work of keeping Welcome to Grass Valley moving with Maxx and Lindsay. Through frustration, grief, and humor, Ryan urges listeners to count their blessings, protect their relationships, and choose a better path while they still can.

    1h 48m

  3. May 1

    Welcome to Grass Valley #61 - Aria Griffiths on Make Local Habit

    Maxx and Lindsay welcome local artisan Aria Griffiths back to Grass Valley to revisit her story. Aria details Make Local Habit, her 17-year-old downtown shop curating wares from Nevada County artists, and her brand-new expansion at 110 West Main, where Golden Soul Herb Company runs a tea bar and Ursula Young's artwork rotates on the walls. The conversation roams through growing up on the ridge, her late father Randy Griffiths' Peaceful Valley seed packet artwork, favorite Yuba spots, lost restaurants like Cowboy Pizza and Mama Sue's, real estate trends, and a Turkey medicine card celebrating generosity.

    40 min

  4. May 1

    Welcome to Grass Valley #60 - Ryan on Prison Life and Finding Home for Patty

    In this episode of Welcome to Grass Valley, host Maxx checks in with Ryan Doty during a series of calls from Avenal State Prison, where Ryan opens up about the fear, stress, and emotional weight of prison life while also sharing a renewed sense of hope after friends and community members helped find a safe home for his dog, Patty. Ryan expresses deep gratitude to Jordan Beaver, Desiree, Nathaniel, Neil, Zack, Ashley, and others who have supported him, while also reflecting on missing his children, worrying about family struggles, trying to stay sober, leaning on prayer, church, exercise, and music, and learning to focus on what he can control. The episode balances heavy personal hardship with moments of humor, shout-outs, creative energy, and resilience, including Ryan sharing lyrics from a new song called “Custom Made” and looking ahead to returning home, staying positive, rebuilding his life, and eventually coming back to the podcast.

    42 min

  5. Apr 20

    Welcome to Grass Valley #59 - Second Letter from Avenal State Prison

    In this episode of Welcome to Grass Valley, the host shares a second letter from his incarcerated brother, Ryan Doty, written from Avenal State Prison. Ryan offers heartfelt encouragement about staying positive, getting outside, praying, and blessing a glass of water before drinking it as a simple gratitude practice. He describes harsh conditions, constant prayers for his kids and family, and gratitude for friends who have written, sent books, or helped rescue his dogs. Ryan shares his mailing address, hopes for a transfer to a mainline prison soon, and closes with a birthday shout-out to Nathaniel Redmond.

    9 min

  6. Apr 20

    Welcome to Grass Valley #58 - DJ Loot and Gary Pate

    DJ Loot (Mike) sits down with Maxx and Gary Pate for a wide-ranging conversation on his path from sixth-grade saxophone to running a full-service studio in Citrus Heights. He traces his work through Chico State's recording arts program, Mobile Music Records, and years of mixing for Hollow Tip, San Quinn, Frank C, Lyrical Vision, J-Red the King, and the 530 Factors. He previews Cali Fire Volume 16, his Monday radio show on 89.5 FM in Vallejo, experiments feeding old demos through Suno, new work with Kid Ares and Ratchet Boy, and his ham radio hobby.

    1h 34m

  7. Apr 20

    Welcome to Grass Valley #57 - Letter from Avenal State Prison

    Maxx reads two letters from his incarcerated brother Ryan, writing from Avenal State Prison. Ryan describes earning a forklift job after quietly outworking other inmates, being named representative for the whites in his building, and preaching sobriety and peace to hardened gang members from every set. He recounts declining a violent assignment, witnessing removals and a shooting on the yard, and finding refuge in an unforgettable church service. He names the children, family, friends, and dogs he misses, thanks those who have written, and asks listeners to send mail, photos, and support.

    16 min

  8. Apr 20

    Welcome to Grass Valley #56 - Ryan Doty Easter Prison Call

    Maxx catches up with longtime friend Ryan Doty in a heartfelt Easter Sunday call from North Kern State Prison. Ryan shares how he quickly landed a kitchen forklift job, navigated tense yard politics, and found real power in a Calvary Bible service behind the walls. He pours gratitude on Taylor Garrett for rescuing his dog Niner and helping save Patty, thanks Lindsay and Nate for holding down the show, and teases upcoming guests including his cellie Sharkwater, an ex-bank-robber named Gino, and Caveman. The conversation closes with prayers for a transfer closer to family and love for his kids.

    16 min
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Ratings & Reviews

5
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3 Ratings

About

Welcome to Grass Valley is a real, unfiltered look at life in a small Sierra Nevada town—mixing local news, recovery and hope, comedy, and conversations with everyone from sheriffs to artists. We’re here to lift people up, talk about what no one else will, and leave you hungry for the next episode. 

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan Doty and Nathaniel Redmond
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Doty and Nathaniel Redmond
  • Show Website
    Welcome to Grass Valley