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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 w...

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....

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...

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.

Buckle up for a second round with Seth "Torque" Brown on TDG! We're joined by this skilled aviator, dedicated knife enthusiast, and friend, who's back to share insights into his life as a weapon systems officer in the US Air Force. Hear about:Seth's current assignment setting up a new Spectrum Warfare Wing, focusing on electronic warfare and jamming systems. His mission to fl...

In this episode we had the honor of having Zeke Menacho on. We had been trying to get him on for a few years but for some reason our schedules never lined up until this year at Blade Show in Atlanta. Enjoy the episode.

In this, shorter than usual, episode we talk a little about what we expect from Blade Show. We also talk briefly about our upcoming scratch and dent sale.

In this episode we re-cap our two shows Overland Expo and NRA Annual Meetings.

TDG Episode 159: Aiming High with Late Season Hunter We're taking aim at a new adventure with a special guest on this episode of TDG! Join us as we chat with Dylan Justesen, the skilled archer behind the Late Season Hunter YouTube channel. Get the inside scoop as we discuss: Dylan's path to becoming a passionate archer and his current focus on 3D archery. How his background in videography...

This episode was recorded in Las Vegas during the 2024 Shot Show. In this special episode Rod Bremer (founder/president of CRKT) and Doug Flagg (VP of Marketing and Innovation) talk about their 30 year anniversary project. A collabaration between 3 great companies CRKT, Vegas Forge, and TOPS Knives.

We're back with another episode of TDG, and this time it's all about YOU! We dove deep into your questions submitted through social media and held nothing back.  From the secrets behind our designs and sneak peeks at upcoming releases to sharpening tips and shoutouts to our amazing listeners, we covered it all.   Get the inside scoop as we answer your questions like: -What are some of the...

In this chaotic April Live Show, the TDG crew deals with technical difficulties, pranks their listeners (not really), and bids farewell to Jon as he embarks on a new chapter. Episode Highlights: Audio Issues and April Fools Pranks: The guys grapple with Wi-Fi problems, leading to some listener confusion. But was it all an elaborate April Fools' Day joke? No, no it wasn’t our Wi-Fi was messed u...

Do you know what the difference is between a counterfeit and a replica? Come find out in this episode where we look at a fake knife that was sent in for reprocessing.

Another fun live episode in the history books. If you ever get a chances we recommend you listen to these lives on our YouTube channel. The chances of you winning something are usually pretty high.

We were so excited to finally meet our good friend and TikTok star with over a million followers, Adrian Hernandez, at Blade Show Texas! Adrian was awesome – driving four hours to hang out and record this episode with us. We connected online to reach new audiences in the knife industry, and we've had a blast getting to know each other.

In this episode we talk about the upcoming (at the time of recording this) Blade Show Texas and the show in Salt Lake City that had happened that weekend.

In this episode we talk a bit about the censorship of social media and about the banning of a certain YouTuber. We also briefly touch on Apple's new Vision Pros.

In this episode we had the honor of having Tomas Alas of Tacticaltavern on in this special episode that we recorded during Shot Show in Vegas. Get to know him and see what cool projects he has coming up in the near future.

In this episode we go over 2023s predictions. Come find out which ones we got right.

In this episode, we're joined by Clint Helm and Justin McMurry. Clint, from Helm Hunts, and Justin, representing McMurry Hand Forged, are here to discuss Justin's exceptional hand-forged pans and other kitchen must-haves.