The Grind Don't Stop Podcast

20/08/2025

EPISODE 43: Jordan Davis & Zach Sutton is LIVE

LISTEN HERE: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-9dafr-193d505

On this episode, Jordan and Zach talk about everything from hunting in the woods and purchasing farms to Jordan's new album, upcoming headline tour, and his journey to where he's at now. Ira pops in fresh off a motorcycle accident incident, too. You'll enjoy this one.

10/08/2025

Episode 42 is LIVE
LISTEN HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VrmXqFFxfUwCeXAungZwm?si=_cAQtP5hSdOWf-COgJWxFw

Land Values, Moist Soil, Farm Setup, Using Leverage, and The Hunting Community.
and talk about all this and more on this one. It’s almost duck season, and the grind don’t stop.

23/05/2025

Episode 41 is LIVE : Mike Abbadessa
On this one, Joe & Ira talk about the early days of Habitat Flats and even BEFORE through the lens of longtime friend Mike Abbadessa.

Mike knew Tony Vandemore from back in the college days before HF began. Ab talks about his view of HF through the years, the qualities he saw in the ownership group from day 1, shares some hunting stories, and sheds some light on his own business, The Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar and the highs and lows of that journey in family business. He also talks about the early days of hunting his favorite spot … Love Lake. This is one of the most unique and enjoyable conversations we’ve had.

Listen HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DJOTM7b7eOlBBV16NPq1M?si=0yY3oSCJQnuzBFb3buY6NQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A757RX1pGpiWQgD93abErOh

05/03/2025

FRED ZINK EPISODE

LISTEN HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aoS3huIBhDAb8J6IzxQfr?si=2tmS99PLTrG8jVasRLkCZA

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!

LISTEN HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aoS3huIBhDAb8J6IzxQfr?si=2tmS99PLTrG8jVasRLkCZA

07/02/2025

23/01/2025

Episode 38: Eric Teson
LISTEN HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4wacptku
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!

12/01/2025

10/01/2025

EPISODE 37: Jim Ronquest
LISTEN HERE: https://tinyurl.com/y4x4ykb6

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/hunting success across the flyways. He also discusses some big news from Drake Waterfowl Systems and RNT Calls, Inc. This one is a fun one!Jimbo

06/12/2024

Episode 35: Aaron McCauley

LISTEN HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/47zgzN5dbgr8nIOEL9Pn2K?si=gd-rb-6BRduy0ilPDJcKnA

This is a fun one!