Gritmen Show

Chris Kolkhorst
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Gritmen Show

The Gritmen Show is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of grit, a trait that is on the verge of extinction. Some of us have grit in our blood. All of us have to nurture it. We must honor our grit ancestry by promoting this character trait and instilling it in future generations. Hosted by Gritman (Chris Kolkhorst), the show is a forum where guests share their unique grit story. It is a place where all can gather to listen, laugh, learn, think, and grow. And walk away hopeful and inspired. Gritmen and Gritwomen are welcome.

  1. SEP 13

    Episode 20: Ken Johnson - Singer Songwriter "Like My Grandpa"

    Ken is a singer songwriter from Birmingham who spent 20 years in Nashville writing songs. Some of the artists to record Ken's songs include Craig Morgan, Kid Rock, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, and Chris Janson. Ken and Gritman discuss his career and the changes that have occurred in the music industry which led him to his current endeavor, performing children's music with his wife as Huck & Lilly(@huckandlilly). Towards the end of the episode, Ken performs an original song inspired by Gritman's relationship with his late Grandpa. We think it is a hit. Grit Principles in this Episode: Chasing Dreams Courage to act when it's time to make a change Appreciating those who invest their time in you Using your talents to help others Leaving a Legacy Special Thanks to Mathew Cooper for hosting us at his studio. Check out his amazing story at www.defendingvision.com Sponsors: Poncho Outdoors Turtle Box Audio Contact: chris@gritmenclub.com

    1h 9m

  2. JUN 6

    Episode 19: Leonard Botello Sr. - TRUTH BBQ

    Leonard Botello, Sr. aka "Big" is one of the founders of Truth BBQ with locations in Brenham and Houston, TX. He joins the show to share his families gritty journey into the BBQ business. Topics Covered: -Qualities he looks for when sourcing a BBQ pit -Learning to cook brisket in their backyard -What their goal was when they started (spoiler alert: TX Monthly Top 50) -Why they named the restaurant Truth -Pros & Cons of working with family -What they look for when interviewing potential employees -Where they source their meat from -Prep Work/ Cooking cycle to prepare for the next day -How he instilled work ethic in his sons -Best way to get your kids to work hard -What he hopes people experience when they come to Truth -Most popular order by customers -Secret to making a passion your job A big thank you to Leonard for taking the time to come on our show. Please visit either Truth location and tell Leonard Sr. and Jr. the Gritmen Show sent you. Visit Truth BBQ for more information. Sponsors: Poncho Outdoors Turtle Box Audio

    44 min

  3. APR 11

    Episode 18: Jack Burke, Jr. - Masters Champion

    Jack Burke Jr. is a legend in the game of golf. Burke won 16 PGA tour events between 1950 and 1963. He won two major titles, the Masters and PGA Championship, both in 1956. He was on five successive American Ryder Cup teams and won 7 of his 8 career matches. In 1957, Burke and Jimmy Demaret founded Champions Golf Club in Houston. Jackie passed away on January 19, 2024 just 10 days shy of his 101st birthday. This interview was recorded back on December 1, 2021 when he was 98 years old. This was one of the last interviews that he appeared in. The audio is mostly unedited to capture Burke's authenticity and memories over a life well lived. Topics covered: Winning the 1956 Masters Philosophy when playing match play in the Ryder Cup Transitioning ownership of Champions Golf Club to his son and grandson Putting with a blade putter 4 T's: Tension, Timing, Tempo and Trust Walking vs riding in a cart Life lessons golf can teach you Be sure to listen to the end when Jackie discusses winning the Masters and what he specifically told his caddie. Thank you to Dean Burke and Champions Golf Club for hosting us. Sponsors: Turtle Box Audio Poncho Outdoors Contact: chris@gritmenclub.com

    38 min

  4. JAN 12

    Episode 17: Jay Blasi - Earning the Job

    Jay Blasi is a golf course designer that recently finished the redesign at Lakeside Country Club in Houston, Texas. Jay shares his story and how he was able to win the project despite a few hurdles to get over. Bigger is not always better and who is doing the work is important. Gritman and Jay explore the following topics: - Gaining experience (chicken or egg) - Positioning yourself to win a competitive selection process - Putting in the time and being present during construction - How to make golf more enjoyable for the average golfer and still challenging for the low handicap player - Parkland vs Links (What is Augusta National?) - Working with membership to establish project goals - Bringing classic design to Texas (MacKenzie, Macdonald, Ross, Rayner) - How to make a course interesting on a relatively flat piece of land - Template holes (Road, Redan, Biarritz) - Overcoming the unexpected loss of the course superintendent during construction - Role of the architect throughout the project - Course Conditions vs. Design - Maintaining a new golf course - Pros and Cons of presenting plans in interview process A big thank you to Jay for taking the time to visit with us. Thank you for listening. Jay Blasi Design Lakeside Country Club Sponsors: Turtle Box Audio Poncho Outdoors Contact: chris@gritmenclub.com

    1h 11m

  5. 11/15/2023

    Episode 16: Lance Stancik - Duck Guide

    Lance Stancik is the owner of the Pintail Hunting Club, one of the premier waterfowl hunting destinations in the world. Based in Garwood, Texas, Lance and his team own over 30,000 acres of private agricultural land that is prime habitat for migratory waterfowl.  The main duck season is only 74 days, but Lance and his team work year round to make sure their guests have an unforgettable experience.  Knowledgeable guides, sound management practices and professionally engineered duck ponds help make the hunting at the Pintail a success. When you couple that with a welcoming atmosphere and a staff that treats people right, you get a truly special duck club.  It takes grit to be a duck guide and sustained success doesn’t happen by accident. In this conversation we cover the following topics: -How to create habitat for ducks  -Engineered duck ponds  -Waterfowl migration patterns  -Proper decoy configuration  -Taking kids hunting  -When to call and when to be quiet  -Dogs: can they hunt and be a pet too? -Puppy vs started or finished dog  -Polaris vs CanAm -Hunting dry fields in Canada -Banded birds -Is the Spoonbill(Northern Shoveler) reputation warranted? -Best month to shoot a bird to get mounted  -Favorite shot size for ducks  -Why scouting is important  -Hunters safety  -Future challenges for waterfowl hunters  I really enjoyed my visit with Lance and appreciate how generous he was with sharing his time and expertise…especially right before duck season kicked off. Enjoy! Sponsors: Turtle Box Audio Poncho Outdoors  Email Gritman with feedback on this episode or suggestions for future guests: Chris@gritmenclub.com

    49 min

  6. 07/11/2023

    Episode 15: Mark Machalec and Select Baseball (Good, Bad & Ugly)

    Mark and Gritman drink a few beers and discuss how select baseball got started and how we evolved into the year-round madness that exists today.  Topics Covered: - How (and why) he created the first select team in the Houston area in 1992 - What age kids should start to play select baseball - Should kids still play Little League? - Should kids play multiple sports? - Private lessons - what age to start and how to get the most out of each lesson - How parents should act - Kids no longer playing outside - Absolutes for successful hitting - College vs Pro ball approach to hitting - Protective padding the players wear these days - How to navigate high school baseball while also playing select - How to get seen by college and pro scouts About Mark Machalec: You would be hard pressed to find someone with more coaching and teaching experience than Mark. Mark played college ball at Rice University and was drafted by the Seattle Mariners. After pro ball he coached at the high school and college levels and then opened his own training facility. Currently Mark works with Twelve Baseball in Katy, TX. For over 40 years he has coached select teams and given private instruction to countless ballplayers. He’s flipped a lot of balls! Thank you to our sponsors: Turtle Box Audio Poncho Outdoors  For Sponsorships/Partnerships/Guest Recommendations contact Gritman: chris@gritmenclub.com

    1h 29m

  7. 05/17/2023

    Episode 14: Lauren Grace Pannell - "Get Your Ladder"

    Lauren-Grace (LG) joins the show to share her unique journey of becoming a 4'11” 105 lb Muay Thai fighter. Her dream was to go to West Point, be a cadet and then serve her country. Her plans changed when her acceptance was pulled by DoDMERB due to an outpatient kidney surgery she had at the age of three. Gritman and LG discuss how she dealt with this dissapointment, how she was able to move on, and her positive approach to life. Lots of great grit lessons in this episode. Listen to learn why she has adopted the motto of "Get your ladder!" Episode Sponsor: Turtle Box Audio Poncho Outdoors Lauren-Grace Pannell Feedback/Sponsor Opportunities/Guest Ideas: chris@gritmenclub.com Gritmen Show

    1h 12m

  8. 04/18/2023

    Episode 13: Dean Hanson - "Farming for our Future"

    Gritman explains the farming journey that him and his son Coy have begun. While spending quality time together and getting a little dirt under their nails are their primary goals, Gritman becomes increasingly curious about how the heck anyone makes money farming. He reaches out to his John Deere dealer and asks if they can introduce him to a real farmer and they connect him with Dean Hanson. Dean is one of the larger corn and cotton producers in Wharton and Matagorda Counties.  Dean did not inherit a farm, rather built his operation from scratch, increasing his acreage over time. Gritman and Dean discuss the challenges associated with farming and why a farmer must have a lot of grit to survive.   Show topics: The question you never ask a farmer  How he’s adapted over the years to create efficiencies and maximize yields  Challenges facing farmers (drought, flood, hogs, input costs, rising land values, bad trade deals, commodity prices, solar farms) Truth about crop insurance and subsidies  Why it’s hard to be a small scale farmer today  Should foreign countries own US farm land  Secret to hooking up implements to the tractor Thank you to our presenting sponsor Shoppa’s John Deere  Season Sponsors: Outdoor Shirt Provider: Poncho Outdoors  Loud Music Provider: Turtle Box Audio Craft Beer Provider: Karbach  Gritmen Show Comments/Guest Recommendations/Partnerships: Email Chris: chris@gritmenclub.com

    1h 15m
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About

The Gritmen Show is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of grit, a trait that is on the verge of extinction. Some of us have grit in our blood. All of us have to nurture it. We must honor our grit ancestry by promoting this character trait and instilling it in future generations. Hosted by Gritman (Chris Kolkhorst), the show is a forum where guests share their unique grit story. It is a place where all can gather to listen, laugh, learn, think, and grow. And walk away hopeful and inspired. Gritmen and Gritwomen are welcome.

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Kolkhorst
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chris Kolkhorst
  • Show Website
    Gritmen Show

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