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JUNE 30, 2026 #022 M.SIMPSON/S.WRIGHT (WHAT'S STEVE BEEN UP TO PT.2)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M.Simpson and J.Waldrop continue the conversation with Steve and answer the question many have been asking: “What’...
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JUNE 22, 2026 #021 M.SIMPSON/S.WRIGHT (WHAT'S STEVE BEEN UP TO?)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M.Simpson and J.Waldrop catch up with Steve and answer the question many have been asking: “What’s Steve been up t...
JUNE 16, 2026 #020 M.SIMPSON/K.ROAN/S.WRIGHT (THE CARING TEAM)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, we sit down with K.Roan and S. Wright to talk about the Wright Brothers Caring Team, how it got started, its purpose, and t...
JUNE 9, 2026 #019 M.SIMPSON/P.RAGLAND/R.WHITLOW (BEST CHRISTIAN WORKPLACE)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, we sit down with P.Ragland and R.Whitlow to discuss the results of our recent Best Christian Workplace Su...
JUNE 2, 2026 #018 M.SIMPSON/T.BOALS/F.CATRON (PAVING THE WAY)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, we sit down with T. Boals and F. Catron to talk about the world of paving and asphalt and what it really takes to ...
MAY 26, 2026 #017 M.SIMPSON/M.TOUCHSTONE (THE LONG HAUL)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, we sit down with M.Touchstone to talk about his journey at Wright Brothers. From starting with the company at just 17...
MAY 19, 2026 #016 M.SIMPSON/W.MARLAR/M.TOUCHSTONE (THE LEGENDARY STUFF)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, we take a trip back to 1991 as we break down a speech from our founder that’s still a story worth telling today. F...
MAY 12, 2026 #015 M.SIMPSON/W.MARLAR/M.ARP (THE REAL DIRT ON LANDFILLS)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M. Simpson sits down with the W.Marlar & M.Arp to break down the world of landfills. What they are...
MAY 5, 2026 #014 M.SIMPSON/M.SHIRK (SAFETY ALERT 08-0010 RESET & REFOCUS)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M. Simpson sits down with M.Shirk to discuss a recent safety alert, what it means for the team, and how improvemen...
APRIL 28, 2026 #013 M.SIMPSON/K.PARRIS (SLICE OF P.I.E)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M. Simpson sits down with K. Parris to talk about the P.I.E. Graduation what the program is, how it supports students, and ...
APRIL 21, 2026 #012 M.SIMPSON/L/SALYER/R.OWENS (WRIGHT INDUSTRIAL GROUP-NORTH)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin' Grit, M.Simpson joins L.Salyer and R.Owens to spotlight Wright Industrial Group North. They delve into the work they do, their im...
APRIL 14, 2026 #011 M.SIMPSON/B.CHARLESWORTH/L.MORRISON (I-24/I-75 INTERCHANGE)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M.Simpson, B.Charlesworth, and L. Morrison share the real story behind the I-24/I-75 interchange project. Fr...
APRIL 7, 2026 #010 M.SIMPSON/J.SPRY (FAITH THAT LIVES)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M. Simpson sits down with J.Spry to talk about what it means to be a Christian-based company, but this isn’t...
MARCH 31, 2026 #009 M.SIMPSON/L.SALYER/J.PALMER (WRIGHT INDUSTRIAL GROUP-SOUTH)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M. Simpson sits down with L.Salyer and J.Palmer to spotlight Wright Industrial Group South—diving into the w...
MARCH 24, 2026 #008 M.SIMPSON/T.BOALS (ALL THINGS TRBA)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M. Simpson sits down with T.Boals to discuss the Tennessee Road Builders Association and the important work ...
MARCH 16,2026 #007 M.SIMPSON (THINGS THAT REQUIRE ZERO TALENT)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M. Simpson sits down to talk about the 10 Things That Require Zero Talent. He shares how simple actio...
March 10,2026 #006 M.SIMPSON/Z.WELCH./J.LASTRA (ATS-AWARENESS THROUGH STUDENTS)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M. Simpson, Z.Welch, and J.Lastra sit down to talk about ATS. They discuss what the program is, how it started, an...
March 03, 2026 #005 M.SIMPSON/W.OLLIS (UPS & DOWNS SINCE 2005)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M. Simpson and W. Ollis sit down to discuss his construction career, which began in 2005. He shares how he got sta...
Feb 24, 2026 #004 M.SIMPSON/J.BALL/ C.JETT (NC CONTINUOUS GROWTH)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M. Simpson, J. Ball, and C. Jett take a closer look at the rapid growth happening across North Carolina and the ma...
Feb 17, 2026 #003 M.SIMPSON/M.SHIRK (SAFETY ALERT 01-0654)
REPLY/COMMENT In this episode of Talkin’ Grit, M. Simpson and M.Shirk unpack all things safety and how we can prevent injuries and keep improving. Real con...