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He's back! Craig survived hernia surgery and is in the studio to tell us all about it. We get the full rundown on the recovery, which somehow leads to a deep dive into the terrifying reality of multi-day hiccups and what it actually means to get sedated.We also get into Leo's plan for a pretty badass tattoo, which kicks off a debate about tattoos in general. Of course, the conversation eventually spirals into the big questions, like whether you'd upload your consciousness into a robot and the ethics of simulated prison sentences.

We've got Clint and Chad in the studio with us, and we kick things off with the news about Craig's upcoming hernia surgery and how it's wrecking his hunting season. That discussion somehow takes a hard left turn into organ donation, government conspiracies, and a story about why one of us got barred from running for mayor.After that, we get lost in a full-on hunting rabbit hole (pun intended), talking everything from shotgun chokes to hunter orange requirements. The whole thing wraps up with a question we guarantee you’ve never thought to ask yourself: can an elk have Down syndrome? Yeah. We went there.It's one of those episodes where the conversation just goes everywhere. To our 3 listeners, thanks for sticking with us through the chaos!

Well, this episode is... a little different. We tried to multitask, and the result is pure, unfiltered chaos. 😂We're recording Episode 171 while Clint is running our VERY FIRST live auction over on the Whatnot app, right here in the same room. We're trying to kick off our own "paperclip to a car" challenge, with all the proceeds going right back into making this podcast better for you guys. Since we don't run sponsors, this is how we can keep improving the show and our gear.So, join us as we get completely distracted listening to Clint's sales pitches, make fun of him from across the room, and try to have a conversation in between. We also get sidetracked with talk about the upcoming Blade Show West, why it always lands during hunting season, and whether or not deer get "stocked" like fish.It's a weird one, but it was a lot of fun. Thanks for listening!

We are back! On episode 170, we're kicking things off with the big announcement: we're launching a TOPS Daily Grind Whatnot to help us keep the podcast rolling. We're starting with a table full of... well, treasures. 😉 From gag gifts and bizarre gadgets (wait'll you see the "luxury" candle) to some genuinely cool finds, the goal is to have some fun, raise some funds, and trade our way up to bigger and better stuff for you guys.We also dig into what we've been up to this summer. One of us went on a cruise and tells us all about that adults-only life, seeing flying fish, and almost entering the Bermuda Triangle. We also talk about dealing with a rock chuck invasion at the shops and trying to get our gardens to grow some veggies. We also get into learning scrollwork engraving, Taylor Swift news, and, of course, a few Denver Airport conspiracy theories.It's a fun one, folks. Thanks for hanging with us. If you want to support the show and get a shot at some unique stuff, check out our Whatnot. We'll be doing our first auction next Wednesday!Find the link to our Whatnot below! 👍🔪https://www.whatnot.com/live/1980b864-66b4-4611-89ba-2beff54583f8If you use our referral code you get $15 in credits towards your first purchasehttps://whatnot.com/invite/topsdailygrind

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Okay, folks, buckle up! Episode 169 of TOPS Daily Grind is LIVE, and somehow, we're still on the airwaves. 😂This one's a wild ride, even for us. We start off innocently enough talkin' lawn care and, uh, dandelion salads (seriously), and next thing you know, we're deep into EMP survival scenarios, the shelf life of masa vs. honey, and just how rough an Idaho winter without power would really be. Makes you think, right? 🤔Plus, you absolutely HAVE to hear the story about Leo's "joke" at a Shot Show after-party that had Clint speed-dialing his wife in a panic. Good times. We also rehash the great pancake challenge disaster and Clint's ongoing battle with, well, his thumbs and basic chores. It's a whole thing.Big heads up: We're heading to Overland Expo West in Flagstaff THIS WEEKEND (May 17-19)! Come find us - especially at the TOPS Knives sponsored Happy Hour on Friday! We'll be sharpening blades (maybe a friendly sharpen-off with Benchmade? 😉) and showing off the rig.We also get into:Why you NEED to be on the TOPS Email List (exclusive drops like that MSK, scratch & dents, early bird news - check your spam if you're signed up and missing out!).Upcoming shiny things: The Ifira, Abanico, El Chapo Mini (Chapito!), Top Stick, and the new Blade Sauce are all in the works!Seriously, this episode is basically our group therapy session, and you're all invited. Grab a beverage (or some foraged greens) and tune in!Listen wherever you get your podcasts!#TOPSKnives #TOPSDailyGrind #Podcast #Survival #EMP #Prepping #OverlandExpo #KnifeLife #ShotShow #ComedyPodcast #Knives #OutdoorGear #NewEpisode #GetIt

Hey folks, we're back! 👋 After about three months off the air, it felt good to get back behind the mics for Episode 168.In this one, we catch up a bit, share a few stories from the hiatus, and give you our thoughts on the recent NRA Annual Meeting – what we saw, who we talked to, you know the deal.We also dig into something pretty cool we've got going: our Scratch & Dent email list. If you're not on it, basically, you sign up, and we'll occasionally send out emails with random links to buy TOPS knives that didn't quite make the regular cut – stuff we wouldn't normally sell through our standard channels. We talk a little more about how that works in the episode.Good to be back chatting with you all! Let us know what you think.Links mentioned:(Link to Scratch & Dent Sign Up - https://mailchi.mp/topsknives.com/1cdmqwzozs)#TOPSKnives #DailyGrindPodcast #KnifeCommunity #NRAAM #ScratchAndDent #Podcast #Manufacturing #MadeInUSA

Call him Currin, the Battlbox guy, or Brandon—whatever name you choose, he’s an incredible guest. In our first episode back after a long break, we had the pleasure of chatting with Brandon from Battlbox. The conversation was a lot of fun, though things got a little heated when Craig decided to challenge him on the moon landing. From there, we ventured into some wild rabbit hole topics, making for an exciting and unpredictable episode.

In this special episode Leo decides to cook some steaks for us. We also discuss which sports should be in the Olympics.

On this episode we have Leo Espinoza's son Angel. He surprises us with how different he is from people his age. Great episode to get to know more of the TOPS family.

In this episode we are joined by Clint as we talk about a wide range of subjects including AI.