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Taking it for Granted
by Grant Smith
Happiness...What is it and how do you find it? How can you find happiness through the tougher times in your life? Grant Smith talks to people from all walks of life on their happiness, and where it comes from.
Episodes
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Taking it for Granted Ep 182 - Lessons Learned
Host Grant Smith takes you through excerpts from previous episodes of the podcast, and lessons learned along the way.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 181 - Tano Jones
Tano Jones is a proud born and raised Detroit singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and namesake of The Tano Jones Revelry. His music is for anybody who can’t contain their lust for life and dreams for a better tomorrow. His upbringing influences the way he views life, and he carries lessons...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 180 - Evelyn Leite
Evelyn Leite, MHR, LPC, is an Author, Counselor, and Speaker who shares her heart-wrenching, real-life experiences with humor. She loves to relate funny stories, paired with memories about family addictions and mental health. She is highly regarded for her expert knowledge in healing trauma,...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 179 - Brandon BK Krisztal
Brandon Krisztal, better known as BK in the Denver sports world, has literally done it all. He has covered double digit Super Bowls and Final Fours, World Series and Hall of Fame inductions. After spending many years at the radio station KOA, he has started a new venture. As a Cofounder of…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 178 - Father Mike Tess Part 7
Father Mike Tess joins Host Grant Smith to discuss legacy, greatness, and give us an update on his life. To learn more about Father Mike, check out his six previous appearances on the podcast, or give him a follow on Instagram @fathermiketess.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 177 - Susie Wargin
Susie Wargin wears many hats. She is the Broncos Sideline Reporter, Host of middays on 103.5 The Fox, a Realtor, and most importantly to her, a mother and wife. She hosts the tremendous podcast "Cut, Traded, Fired, Retired," where she talks to former athletes and coaches. Susie is a fourth...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 176 - Kenn Solomon
Kenn Solomon was the Nuggets Supermascot Rocky from 1990-2023, and what stories he has to tell! Kenn has battled Charles Barkley on the court, and his own personal demons off the court. He credits his kids for helping him find purpose outside of Rocky, and his religious beliefs for helping him...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 175 - AJ Smith Part 5
Host Grant Smith is joined by his brother AJ Smith to kick off the fifth year of the podcast. If you want to learn more about AJ and his story, check out his four previous episodes.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 174- Alfred Williams
Alfred Williams, affectionately known as Big Al, comes from modest beginnings. Growing up in Texas, Big Al loved playing music and even joined the marching band. However, after a bet with a lifelong friend, he tried out for the football team. After a few setbacks, the rest is history. Big Al left...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 173 - Kat O'Sullivan
Kat O'Sullivan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and lifelong changemaker. She believes when "shift happens," it's time to "make magic happen." Kat leverages her 25 years of experience and expertise to help individuals and organizations achieve the seemingly impossible. She challenges...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 172 - Back From Hiatus!
Back from a month off, Host Grant Smith reflects on some lessons learned during his time away.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 171 - Father Mike Tess Part 6
Father Mike Tess joins Host Grant Smith for his sixth appearance on the podcast! Father Mike and Grant talk about numerous topics, ranging from family trips, dealing with death, and rap music. To learn more about Father Mike, give him a follow on Instagram @FatherMikeTess, or go back and listen…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 170 - Alan Questel
Alan Questel is the Author of two terrific books "Creating Creativity: Embodying the Creative Process" and "Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness: ... and Like Yourself More". He is also an expert in the Feldenkrais Method, after training with Dr. Feldenkrais himself. He makes the complex simple,...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 169 - 4th of July Special
A special tribute to the Veterans that have joined Host Grant Smith in previous episodes of the podcast in honor of the 4th of July.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 168 - Canada Recap
Host Grant Smith recaps his first trip north of the border to Bob's Lake in Canada, and reflects on some life lessons learned along the way.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 167 - Adam Cayton-Holland
Adam Cayton-Holland has been a Comedian for nearly half his life. Celebrating twenty years in comedy with a headlining show at Comedy Works in Denver, he is thankful to be living this life. Adam is an avid birder, and while stand-up is still his passion, it has taken a backseat to his family. He...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 166 - Tanner Ballengee
Tanner Ballengee's day job is a Mailman, and if that's all you knew about him, you'd be missing one heck of a life lived. Tanner is an Author of two books "Sixty Tattoos I Secretly Gave Myself At Work" and "Tourorist" and is working on his third. He also skateboards as much as he can, and he is…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 165 - Keys to Happiness and Joy
Host Grant Smith takes a look back at keys to happiness and joy from former guests.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 164 - Rob Drabkin
Rob Drabkin is a Musician from Denver, CO, spreading positivity through his songs. He was born and raised in Colorado, but decided to go to college in Texas to become a doctor. After graduating, Rob made the decision to pursue music full time, and moved back to his home state to get his start....
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Taking it for Granted Ep 163 - Scott DeHuff
Scott DeHuff is the Host of the "DeHuff Uncensored" podcast, which was voted the number one comedy podcast in Colorado. Scott covers funny and crazy news from around the world, and talks sports from time to time with some Denver legends. Scott spent nearly twenty years behind the scenes in radio,...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 162 - Dave Logan
Dave Logan is the Voice of the Broncos for KOA, an 11-time state champion as a high school football coach, a former NFL wide receiver with the Browns and Broncos, , Host of KOA Sports, and Founder of Team Dave Logan. Growing up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Dave excelled a baseball, basketball, and...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 161 - Joanna Raimo and Patrick Catezone of Indie Postcard
Joanna Raimo and Patrick Catezone are the Hosts of the Indie Postcard podcast. Both of them grew up with music playing a big part in their lives, and after meeting at the University of Illinois, they knew they were meant to be friends. After graduating, they started the podcast to “deliver”...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 160 - Thoughts from the Mountain
Host Grant Smith shares some revelations from the mountain, and discusses the importance of trying to be in the present moment.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 159 - Kathy Lee White
Kathy Lee brings a smile to everyone's face she meets. After moving to the United States with her parents as a child from South Korea, she attended Colorado University before interning at MTV, the Rockies, and ultimately on 103.5 The Fox, where she still works today. She has been the producer and...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 158 - Cortney McDermott
Cortney McDermott is a best selling Author, TEDx Speaker, and Mind-Body Expert. She has written two books, "Change Starts Within You" and "Give Yourself Permission", and has spoken to companies like Nike, Google, Universal, and Virgin Group. Cortney combines ancient wisdom and scientific research...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 157 - Carina Marshall
Carina Marshall is a Certified Master Life Coach, Meditation Teacher, and Author of "Discover & Use Your Greatest Superpower: Metaphysics, Spirituality, and Bubble Gum". In her book, Carina offers you sixteen Metaphysical tools to amplify your powers of intention, intuition, visualization, focus,...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 156 - Thoughts on Life Lately
Host Grant Smith talks about some life lessons that have been learned or reinforced recently.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 155 - Connor Shreve
Connor Shreve is a Journalist for the Local News Network in Durango, Colorado. After working all over the country in media, including in Minor League Baseball and at KOA Newsradio, Connor is enjoying his time at LNN, reporting on feel-good stories as opposed to the hard-hitting news that he…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 154 - Eric Hutchinson
Eric Hutchinson has been a Musician for the majority of his adult life. It's always been his passion, but he turned that passion into a prestigious career. After using music as an outlet for most of his childhood, Eric decided to give it a go at making it, and released his debut album "Sounds…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 153 - Kristal Alfonso The Wine Yogi Part 2
Kristal Alfonso, The Wine Yogi, returns to the podcast to discuss her journey through the Hard 75 program, what her frequent beach trips do for her mental state, and transitioning into a new chapter of motherhood. To learn more about Kristal, listen to her previous appearance on the TIFG podcast,...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 152 - Byron Cobb
Byron Cobb is a giver and a learner. He's also a Botanist, Photographer, and Philanthropist, but Byron is at his core, always trying to learn how and why things work the way they do, and give as much as himself as possible to his loved ones in his life. From an early age, Byron has been an avid...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 151 - AJ Smith Part 4
Host Grant Smith's brother AJ Smith joins the TIFG podcast for the fourth time to kick off another year. AJ shares an exciting life update, and talks about how doing the right thing never goes out of style. To learn more about AJ, check out the previous three episodes!
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Taking it for Granted Ep 150 - Three Year Anniversary
Host Grant Smith takes a look back at some lessons learned throughout the three years of the Taking it for Granted Podcast.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 149 - Daniela Bumann
Daniela Bumann is a Swiss native based in California, a Corporate Consultant, International Teacher, Transformational Speaker, Life Coach, and Evolutionary Consciousness Guide. Her insights and teachings open new pathways for change, helping individuals tap into their spiritual potential and...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 148 - Ryan Edwards
Ryan Edwards is the Host of KOA Sports on iHeartRadio 3 - 6 pm MT. After wearing many hats in life, from Bank Teller to Frontman of a rock band, Ryan has found his calling in sports talk radio. An avid fan for many years, Ryan does a tremendous job of bringing in the fan's perspective to a show...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 147 - Rick Lewis Returns
Rick Lewis is the Host of the "Rick Lewis Morning Show" on 103.5 The Fox, Founder of the amazing band the "Rick Lewis Project", and Color Analyst of the Denver Broncos Radio Network. To learn more about Rick, check out his first apperance on the TIFG podcast, and give him a follow on all social...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 146 - Voices of iHeartRadio Denver Holiday Happiness Special
A compilation episode of the voices of iHeartRadio Denver on what they are thankful and grateful for this year.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 145 - Jake Plummer
Jake Plummer is a former NFL Quarterback and Co-Founder of UMBO Mushrooms. After plenty of success on the field, Jake found himself looking for the next chapter of his life, and through friends and business partners, founded UMBO Mushrooms with Rashad Evans. They also host the podcast "Suga Snake...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 144 - Greg Hollenback
Greg Hollenback is the Founder of the Modern Eater. After decades working in radio and other forms of media, Greg found his passion through his work with restaurants, chefs, and farms. Taking his experience and passion, he created the Modern Eater Network, and has been living his dream for the…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 143 - Father Mike Tess Part 5
Father Mike Tess returns for another conversation with Host Grant Smith talking all things life. They reminisce on Grant's wedding, revisit blessing vs. a burden, and discuss how to keep your power. To learn more about Father Mike, go back and listen to the previous four episodes, you won't…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 142 - Big Moments and Key Takeaways
A mashup episode of big moments and key takeaways that stuck with Host Grant Smith from his conversations with previous guests.
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Taking it for Granted Ep 141 - Mike Roach
Mike Roach is the Experience Officer and one of the Founders of Taysia Blue Rescue. After wearing many hats in life, from architect to mailman, Mike has found his passion helping dogs find their forever homes, alongside his wife Jackie. After quite the origin story, Taysia Blue has helped over…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 140 - Matthew Bradford
Matthew Bradford is a Marine and Motivational Speaker who inspires countless people through his story of overcoming injuries sustained during his time in Iraq after stepping on an IED, and not letting that define him. He founded No Legs, No Vision, No Problem, and helps others bounce back after...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 139 - Dr. Dravon James
Dr. Dravon James is the Founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy, a company that empowers women to use everything that shows up in their lives- good, bad, or otherwise to reach their next level of greatness. Dr. Dravon is a Transformation Specialist using her Every Day Peace philosophy to…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 138 - Casey Adams
Casey Adams is a young entrepreneur who recently started Listener.fm and hosts the "Casey Adams Show" where he talks with tremendous guests such as Robert Greene, Mike Stud, and James Lawrence. After a difficult injury when he was 16, Casey devoted his life to learning from others on how to…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 137 - Keyanna Blass
Keyanna Blass is the host of "Dark Sugar Podcast" where she discusses race, gender, mental health, and self-care. She says the podcast is all about motivation, affirmation, and relationships, and Keyanna does a great job broaching topics that are sometimes difficult to talk about. Keyanna also...
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Taking it for Granted Ep 136 - Tom McGowan Part 2
Tom McGowan returns for another free-flowing conversation with Host Grant Smith. Tom is a young entrepreneur who is the CEO and Founder of All Things Good. ATG is a news outlet that is turning into a digital empire that provides only good news stories and content. Through the struggles of…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 135 - Anthony Rodriguez
Anthony Rodriguez is a Multimedia Professional at iHeartRadio and KOA and the "swiss army knife" that can do whatever is needed to help the radio stations run at peak efficiency. After stints at ESPN and in television news, Anthony is now doing all things social media, and even produces the…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 134 - Nic Dean
Nic Dean is a Comedian based out of Denver, CO, originally from Omaha, Nebraska. Through his 10 years in comedy, Nic has started to find his voice and presence on stage, and the stories of his upbringing in his set, make him relatable to so many fans. Nic spends his free time in the mountains or…
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Taking it for Granted Ep 133 - Peter Canova
Peter Canova is a Spiritual Philosopher, Linguist, International Businessman, Historian, and Author of the award-winning "First Souls" trilogy, and new book "Quantum Spirituality. After a series of life-changing events, Peter began writing on spirituality and consciousness, and now hopes to help...
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Happiness...What is it and how do you find it? How can you find happiness through the tougher times in your life? Grant Smith talks to people from all walks of life on their happiness, and where it comes from.
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Taking it for Granted is created and hosted by Grant Smith.
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