In today’s episode of The Non-Typical Project, Derek “DRock” Bradeis comes on to tell us a little about himself and talk all about everyone’s favorite hunting series: Grit. DRock calls Grit a “creative accident” but if you didn’t hear that from him, you would think it was a calculated artistic move to shake up an industry that needed exactly what Grit has become; raw, unpolished, unmanicured story telling. We get a behind the scenes talk through of how it all started; how a Union Carpenter turned rookie hunting filmmaker became the pro that created the show we all know and love today, and how it all stems from Tradition.
Before DRock was, well, “DRock” ; Derek spent his youth going to hunt camp with grandpa and watching hunting VHS tapes, but Derek was quick to stay in on some hunts if the “older guys” stayed in; instead of taking to the field chasing bucks, he kicked back in camp to listen to their stories and soak up what they said. He realized early on, the deer wasn’t the part of hunt camp or those old VHS hunt films that he liked; no, it was the stories, the ambiance, the feel.
Derek is a man of simple and meaningful traditions. The little things that become customary year after year. New settings, new people, new year, but a hint of familiarity that connects those close to him and keeps old times and heritage connected to new adventures. Maybe that's what makes Grit so great, maybe that's why watching an episode feels like hanging out with your own friends and family. Or maybe there’s something more to it all, nonetheless, you’ll just have to listen to this week's episode to hear all about it and make your own conclusion.
If you love public land bowhunting, tradition, Grit, Latitude, or just plain old good stories; this one is for you.
I hope you guys enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording!
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