The Commencement Address: Class of 2026

REPLAY | EP073: Micah Graf, Nic and Tarina’s Future Son-in-Law

(This episode originally aired on July 8, 2025.) Nic tricks his new son-in-law, Micah Graf, to join him on podcast. He opens the conversation with a question, “What are your intentions with my daughter?” They talk about farming in western Oklahoma, which includes scaring up wild pigs. His favorite part of farmer is corn harvest. He also posts drone footage on Instagram @Oklahoma_Farming, capturing the seasons of farming. Check out the mile-long, 100 bushel corn harvest while a storm rolls in here [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLI46LmJ-W7/?igsh=dGx1dHU3MGZ2ODlp]. Micah’s brother (Instagram: @That_Gun_Guy) got him started using thermals for rifle shooting and is on the Pulsar Pro Staff. Oklahoma farming often requires shooting pigs and coyotes, what Nic comments “thin them out.” Nic asks him, “What do you think will be the biggest challenge of married life?” Micah says it’ll be his work schedule as a farmer and all the hours involved. Nic shared some Nic Bittle Crap with Micah when he asked permission to marry Elle. He said, “My family isn’t getting bigger. You’re creating a new family and that comes first. You got to have the courage to say no.” If you enjoy Nic and Tarina’s podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people. Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com [info@nicbittle.com]. --- 🛟 Click here to order your copy of Nic’s Life Ready Curriculum [https://lifereadyedu.com/] 🧰 Check out Nic’s new solution for foremen: The Foreman's Inner Circle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCJEsxSBBo0] 💬 To subscribe to Nic’s Leadership DRIP, please text the word “DRIP” to 866-998-4545 then follow the prompts. ❓ If you have questions or comments for Nic & Tarina, please send an email to info@nicbittle.com. 🎬 Check out Nic's Work Force Pro YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workforcepro4980] channel. 📚 Nic has written 4 books. You can decide which one is best for you here [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01LYDJKTG?ingress=0&visitId=6b428b72-7b05-4fed-be1e-ecaaccebe24a&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1].

REPLAY | EP13: A Profile in Courage & Leadership

(This episode originally aired on May 13, 2024.) Nic and Tarina are joined by their daughter, Elle. She shares how she got started making the Encouragement Cards and how this experience over the past 9 years has given her confidence in her gift of encouragement. It’s a special episode profiling Elle’s leadership as well as her courage to do what others may consider weird. Her example is living proof that small gestures—whether it’s encouragement, faith, or cookies—can have a big impact. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina’s podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people. Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com [info@nicbittle.com]. --- 🛟 Click here to order your copy of Nic’s Life Ready Curriculum [https://lifereadyedu.com/] 🧰 Check out Nic’s new solution for foremen: The Foreman's Inner Circle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCJEsxSBBo0] 💬 To subscribe to Nic’s Leadership DRIP, please text the word “DRIP” to 866-998-4545 then follow the prompts. ❓ If you have questions or comments for Nic & Tarina, please send an email to info@nicbittle.com. 🎬 Check out Nic's Work Force Pro YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workforcepro4980] channel. 📚 Nic has written 4 books. You can decide which one is best for you here [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01LYDJKTG?ingress=0&visitId=6b428b72-7b05-4fed-be1e-ecaaccebe24a&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1].

Special Guest: Brett Russell, Part 2

This is the second half of Nic’s interview with Brett Russell, retired Fire Chief for the City of Clinton, Oklahoma, and small business owner. What’s one of the biggest leadership lessons you’ve learned? Do you appreciate the power of presence and proximity as a leader? Are values something you just put on the wall or something you actively reinforce every day? As a true leader, what really matters to you? How do you inspire your team to want the same thing? Brett has learned and applied these lessons—and like a true leader, is still learning. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina’s podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people. Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com [info@nicbittle.com]. --- 🛟 Click here to order your copy of Nic’s Life Ready Curriculum [https://lifereadyedu.com/] 🧰 Check out Nic’s new solution for foremen: The Foreman's Inner Circle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCJEsxSBBo0] 💬 To subscribe to Nic’s Leadership DRIP, please text the word “DRIP” to 866-998-4545 then follow the prompts. ❓ If you have questions or comments for Nic & Tarina, please send an email to info@nicbittle.com. 🎬 Check out Nic's Work Force Pro YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workforcepro4980] channel. 📚 Nic has written 4 books. You can decide which one is best for you here [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01LYDJKTG?ingress=0&visitId=6b428b72-7b05-4fed-be1e-ecaaccebe24a&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1].

Special Guest: Brett Russell

What are the desires of your heart? What’s next for you after a successful and fruitful career? Nic’s guest is Brett Russell, retired Fire Chief for the City of Clinton, Oklahoma, where he has served since 2017. How do you transition from one good thing to the next good thing? Are you, as a leader, ready to let go and let your people perform? Do you know what will be said for your eulogy? Will people speak about you as an intentional leader? If you enjoy Nic and Tarina’s podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people. Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com [info@nicbittle.com]. --- 🛟 Click here to order your copy of Nic’s Life Ready Curriculum [https://lifereadyedu.com/] 🧰 Check out Nic’s new solution for foremen: The Foreman's Inner Circle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCJEsxSBBo0] 💬 To subscribe to Nic’s Leadership DRIP, please text the word “DRIP” to 866-998-4545 then follow the prompts. ❓ If you have questions or comments for Nic & Tarina, please send an email to info@nicbittle.com. 🎬 Check out Nic's Work Force Pro YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workforcepro4980] channel. 📚 Nic has written 4 books. You can decide which one is best for you here [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01LYDJKTG?ingress=0&visitId=6b428b72-7b05-4fed-be1e-ecaaccebe24a&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1].

The KLOVE Fan Awards | Grand Ole Oprey

It’s funny what happens when we don’t read the fine print. It’s also funny how ah-ha’s arrive when we least expect it. And men, do you feel you’re serving your wife because you joined in what she wanted? But did you complain the whole time? Are you really serving from the heart or making your wife pay emotionally for dragging you along to an event you didn’t really want to do? If you enjoy Nic and Tarina’s podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people. Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com [info@nicbittle.com]. --- 🛟 Click here to order your copy of Nic’s Life Ready Curriculum [https://lifereadyedu.com/] 🧰 Check out Nic’s new solution for foremen: The Foreman's Inner Circle [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCJEsxSBBo0] 💬 To subscribe to Nic’s Leadership DRIP, please text the word “DRIP” to 866-998-4545 then follow the prompts. ❓ If you have questions or comments for Nic & Tarina, please send an email to info@nicbittle.com. 🎬 Check out Nic's Work Force Pro YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@workforcepro4980] channel. 📚 Nic has written 4 books. You can decide which one is best for you here [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01LYDJKTG?ingress=0&visitId=6b428b72-7b05-4fed-be1e-ecaaccebe24a&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1].