Episode 162: Zeke Menacho

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.

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 fly Growlers, a modified F-18 Super Hornet with advanced jamming capabilities, and his passion for being in the fight.The fascinating details of electronic warfare and how Growlers jam various frequencies to protect allied aircraft.The camaraderie between fighter pilots and the special bond shared among those who fly in dangerous missions.Seth's history with the Air Force, including his training, his dream sheet for aircraft, and his deployment with the Strike Eagle.How he met TOPS and how his design came about.Join us for another entertaining and insightful episode, filled with stories from the sky and the passion of a true patriot! Don't forget to check out Seth's amazing knife design, the M-PAT!

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.