Grit Branded

About Grit Branded

Having GRIT means possessing a combination of passion and perseverance. It involves maintaining effort and driven passion over years despite failures, setbacks, and plateaus in progress. People with GRIT are often labeled as resilient, hardworking, & able to stay focused on their objectives even when faced with challenges. Journey with Brad Pryor as he discovers what GRIT is for people from every walk of life.

Publisher

Grit Branded

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Sept 2024

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

105 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   A Life in Rodeo: KC Jones on Competition, Business, and Giving Back

   This week on the Grit Branded Podcast, Brad sits down with KC Jones to talk about his journey from growing up on a farm and getting his start in rodeo to building a career beyond the arena. KC shares stories from his time as a competitor, the experiences that shaped him, and how his passion for rodeo led him to create Pro Rodeo Fantasy. He and Brad also discuss his latest venture, Rodeo Bonus, and his vision for creating a stronger connection between fans and the athletes they follow. For KC, Rodeo Bonus is about more than engaging fans. It is about giving them a way to feel invested in the sport while supporting rodeo athletes at the grassroots level.

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Bringing Rodeo to Life: Bo Gardner on the Work Behind the Events

   This week on the Grit Branded Podcast, Brad sits down with Bo Gardner, Vice President of Corporate Marketing and General Manager of the Junior National Finals Rodeo. Bo shares about his career in the rodeo industry and the work that goes into bringing major events like the National Finals Rodeo, Cowboy Christmas, and the Junior National Finals Rodeo to life. From managing corporate partnerships and sponsorships to overseeing event operations and entertainment, Bo offers a look at the people, planning, and behind-the-scenes work that make these events possible. He also shares insight into the opportunities that come with being part of the rodeo industry and the importance of continuing to build on the sport’s future.

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Family, Horses & the Rodeo Life: Jett McCoy

   This week on the Grit Branded Podcast, Brad sits down with Jett McCoy, a highly respected pick-up man and horseman whose life has been shaped by rodeo, horses, and family. Jett shares stories of growing up with his dad, as well as memories of rodeoing with his younger brother Cord. From the arena to the horses that have been a part of his life, Jett offers a look at the experiences and knowledge he has acquired along the way that have shaped him as a horseman and pick-up man. It’s a conversation about family, rodeo, horsemanship, and the people who make the Western way of life what it is.

Who has been a guest on Grit Branded

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tate Kirchenschlager
• Christopher "Click" Thompson
• Shad Mayfield
• Dr Nathan Canaday
• Monty Botin

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,773

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

91

Social presence

91

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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