The Grassroots and Grounded Podcast

Iris Walker - The name behind Iris Inc Realty

Join Jake Willcox and Courtney Hunter Ariola as they have a conversation with the namesake of Iris Inc Realty. They talk about growing up in rural Georgia, farming, raising turkeys, cattle farming, and of course a little real estate. Mrs. Iris shares her views on leading a Christ-centered business and how we should all treat people.

Rachel Kinsaul - Ag Teacher, 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year and Top 5 National Teacher of the Year

Join Courtney Hunter Ariola and Jake Willcox as they talk with Rachel Kinsaul. She is the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year and the first Ag Education teacher to ever win that award. She went on to place in the top 5 for National Teacher of the Year. We talked about Ag Education, CTAE, public schools, the UGA Great Southland Stampede Rodeo, and more.

Jason King - NFSR Pickup man, Priefert Sales Rep, Dad, and all-around cool guy

Join Jake Willcox and Courtney Hunter Ariola in the Iris Inc Studio as they talk with Jason King about rodeo, picking up, working for the world's leading livestock equipment manufacturer, friendships, and how to survive parenting.

Hugh Willcox and Edwin Johnston - Old Cowboy Stories

Join Courtney Hunter Ariola and Jake Willcox in the Iris Inc Realty Studio as they have a conversation with Hugh Willcox and Edwin Johnston. They talk about old cowboy stories, cow catching stories, rodeos in the 80's and 90's and just fun times. From dairy farming and being raised around cattle to rodeoing and roping.

Joey Adcock - Cow Buyer, Cattleman, and Gavin Adcock's Dad

Join Jake Willcox and Courtney Hunter Ariola as they have a conversation in the Iris Inc Realty Studio with Joey Adcock about cattle, stockyards, order buying, interesting cuisine like cow tongue and raccoon, and what the ride has been like with his son Gavin's rise to country music fame.