Black Rifle Coffee Podcast

This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with AG Gregoroff, founder
of Toehold Flip Flops, for one of the most wild and jaw-dropping conversations we’ve had yet.
AG opens up about growing up in a violent gang-infested neighborhood, selling guns as a
teenager, and facing 16 years in prison after a corrupt drug raid changed his life forever. After
two years behind bars, he walked free and built a life defined by obsession, discipline, and
legacy.
Now the founder of one of the most premium flip flop companies on the planet, AG shares how
his father’s final words fueled a mission he refuses to quit.
If you’re an entrepreneur, a veteran, or someone chasing redemption this episode is a must
listen.
TOPICS COVERED:
● Growing up surrounded by violence and addiction
● Wrongful charges, jail time, and fighting for justice
● Why obsessive craftsmanship drives Toehold’s success
● Military contracting and training Marines in survivability
● Finding peace in the ocean and purpose through pain
● Legacy, fatherhood, and building something that lasts

 

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Psychotically Obsessed with Perfecting Everything in Life
04:41 – Growing Up in Vista, CA: Gangs, Cows, and Condos
19:23 – Teen Gun Sales, Mormon Disguise, and Street Smarts
23:51 – Getting Raided and Facing 16 Years in Prison
27:44 – Life in Jail: Surviving Violence and Corrupt Systems
31:15 – Prison Rules, Stabbings, and the Cost of Integrity
35:08 – Getting Out and Starting Over with Nothing
39:02 – Becoming a Military Contractor and Security Pro
42:21 – Training Marines for Survival in Helicopter Crashes
46:09 – Developing the Art of Situational Awareness
50:44 – Jiu-Jitsu as a Lifeline Inside and Outside of Jail
55:37 – The Apple Store Job That Shifted AG’s Focus
59:55 – AG’s Father Passes Away: A Message That Changed Everything
01:04:33 – Building Toehold from Grief, Purpose, and Obsession
01:09:10 – What It Takes to Make Something Truly Great
01:14:44 – AG on Legacy, Faith, and Doing Hard Things
01:21:03 – Why He’ll Never Sell Out—And Doesn’t Care if You Buy
01:28:17 – Final Thoughts: Work Ethic, Redemption, and Purpose

In this episode, Dakota sits down with a Medal of Honor recipient who made an unusual decision at 37: reenlist in the Marine Corps and pursue Recon. They break down the moment that sparked the commitment, what it’s like going back through the pipeline, why today’s Marines are more capable than people think, and the leadership gaps that need fixing. They also talk legacy, fatherhood, PTSD as an injury that can heal, and why belief and hope still matter.

Since the last time he was on, a lot has changed. Dagan launched the Nomadic Research podcast out of Dixon, Illinois and went all in on building something of his own. Rural northwest Illinois, limestone bluffs, the Rock River, big whitetails, and just enough distance from Chicago to keep your sanity intact. Not a bad place to build a studio and start the next chapter.

Evan and Dagan get into the why behind it. Why Illinois. Why leave a long career. Why step out and start talking publicly after years of working inside one of the largest and most misunderstood organizations in the country.

Dagan walks through his background growing up in a Marine family, doing 12 years in the Corps across infantry and reconnaissance billets, then making the jump to the Agency where he and Evan worked together for years. They talk candidly about the difference between the tactical side of the house and where the real strategic decisions get made, the infamous seventh floor, and what it is like to be a small cog inside a 23,000 person machine.

There is humor, a few shots at California, some perspective on career pivots, and a real look at professional evolution from Marine to operator to podcaster and business owner.

This one is about reinvention, loyalty to where you came from, and figuring out what comes next when you have already done a few lifetimes worth of work.

Grab a cup of coffee and settle in.

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Greentree for a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation that starts with fake Australia tourism commercials and Crocodile Dundee nostalgia and quickly turns into something much deeper.

Adam breaks down what it really means to leave Australia behind: the landscapes, the wilderness, the freedom to hunt without a calendar, and the difference between fear and awareness. He shares firsthand stories from the Northern Territory, from saltwater crocodiles pushing into camp to the calculated risks of collecting water in croc country, and why many of the most dangerous encounters are never reported.

The conversation shifts into mindset and purpose: voluntary suffering, preparation as mental health, and why pursuits like bowhunting, skydiving, and whitewater force you to respect time, consequence, and competence. Adam explains why planning is part of the reward, how reps build clarity under pressure, and why being uncomfortable on your own terms makes you stronger when life doesn’t give you a choice. We also dig into hunting, conservation, public land, and freedom, cutting through surface-level arguments to talk about responsibility, balance, and why the tool is never the problem.

The episode closes on what matters most: the next hunt, the footage, and the kind of experiences that stay with you forever.

Dive into an unforgettable episode of Iwo Jima's Echoes: Harrowing Tales from The Pacific's
Battle-Hardened Stars, where we sit down with three remarkable actors from HBO's acclaimed
series The Pacific: Scott Gibson, Joshua Bitton, and Freddie Joe Farnsworth. Join us as these
talented performers share their gripping behind-the-scenes experiences, reflecting on the
challenges of portraying the raw intensity of World War II's Pacific Theater. From the emotional
weight of embodying real-life heroes to the camaraderie forged on set, their stories bring fresh
perspective to the series’ unflinching depiction of sacrifice and survival.

Tune in for candid conversations, untold anecdotes, and a deeper look at the craft and courage
that brought The Pacific to life.

 

TOPICS COVERED:
● Casting Roles for The Pacific
● The Pacific Filming Sets and Best Moments
● Realism Within the Series