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Grinding to a Halt
Hosted by Zack Van Nus · society · EN
About this Podcast:
Grinding to a Halt is a podcast that explores who people are, what they do, and how they find the balance in between. In every episode, I take a deep dive into the life, career, process, and motivations of my guests.From business leaders, writers, musicians, podcasters, and more, I want to know what drives them and how they hold onto their humanity when their name becomes a brand.
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What is Grinding to a Halt about?
Grinding to a Halt is a podcast that explores who people are, what they do, and how they find the balance in between. In every episode, I take a deep dive into the life, career, process, and motivations of my guests.
Who hosts Grinding to a Halt?
Grinding to a Halt is hosted by Zack Van Nus. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
What has Grinding to a Halt covered recently?
Recent episodes include "34: Dracula's Angel: A conversation with Bryan Beasley" (25 September 2025, 56 minutes), "33: Can't Not Speak" (19 September 2025, 11 minutes), and "32: All-American Autism" (17 April 2025, 14 minutes).
How often does Grinding to a Halt publish?
Grinding to a Halt publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 35 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Grinding to a Halt?
Booking probability for Grinding to a Halt is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Grinding to a Halt requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Grinding to a Halt's contact route on record: verified email.
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Zack Van Nus hosts Grinding to a Halt, a society podcast with 35 episodes published.
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Episode #33
33: Can't Not Speak
Sep 19, 202511 minI confronted a nazi. - - - - - - Ending song: HIND'S HALL 2 feat. Anees, MC Abdul, Amer Zahr, By Macklemore - Listen here
Episode #32
32: All-American Autism
Apr 17, 202514 minRobert F Kennedy Jr, our new HHS secretary held his first press conference yesterday and I have some thoughts. Here is a short documentary on Nazi treatment of disabled people during WWII
Episode #31
31: Lessons in Leadership
Mar 28, 202516 minI wanted to share a particularly relevant leadership lesson I learned early on in my career. Find me on TikTok , IG and Twitter . If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on...
Episode #30
30: Empty Words From Empty People
Mar 25, 202527 minThere is a lot of noise out there, a lot of people trying to sell you answers they don't believe in. This week, I talk about some things I have seen recently that reminded me of the importance of the words we say and...
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Episode #29
29: 10.8.95 (The Burden of Belief)
Oct 8, 202413 minI have a tattoo on my wrist, it is a cross with the date 10.8.95 on it. That was the day I became a Christian. Behind my right ear, I have another tattoo. It is the date my son was born. That was the day my faith began...
Episode #28
28: The Horror of it All
Oct 1, 202416 minIt's October so I want to talk horror. Not just a list of horror movies to watch or books to read. But the power of horror to confront and overcome. Find me on TikTok , IG and Twitter . If you want...
Episode #26
27: World Suicide Prevention Day
Sep 10, 202413 minSeptember 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day This week I talk about the taboo of discussing Suicide, the terminology we use and my own experience with Suicide. If you need to talk to someone, help is available. 988...
Episode #26
26: Sincerity is Scary
Jul 30, 202418 minIn a world that often prioritizes appearance over substance, let's be the ones who value depth and honesty. Together, we can create a culture where sincerity is not just appreciated but celebrated. Find me on TikTok...
Episode #25
25: Chris Crofton
Jul 23, 20241h 25mThis week I am joined by Chris Crofton , we talk religion, pro-wrestling, art, sobriety, doing stand up, going to school with Tucker Carlson, and so much more. I can't recommend Chris's work enough. You can find his...
Episode #24
24: No One Wants to Work Anymore
Jul 16, 202417 minThis generation is so lazy, right? RIGHT? Wrong. Every generation claims the one that comes after them is lazy and will never amount to anything. But what is the thing that they think they amounted to? Why should we...
Episode #23
23: Kickstart My Art with Allie Goertz
Jul 9, 202451 minThis week I am joined by writer and musician Allie Goertz to talk about her new album Peeled Back , her Nine Inch Nails cover album, which is out today! We discuss the process of making the album, and her decision to...
Episode #22
22: Mental Health Awareness Month
May 7, 202415 minMay is Mental Health Awareness Month , so this month we will be having conversations about mental health. This is a quick recap of my story, where I am at currently, what I have been doing to help my mental health, and...
Episode #21
21: Day of the Homeschooled Child
Apr 30, 20241h 27mToday, April 30th, is the second annual Day of the Homeschooled Child , this was started by The Coalition for Responsible Home Education and is dedicated to shining a light on the need for more oversight and protections...
Episode #20
20: Josh Dunson
Apr 23, 20241h 11mThis week I am joined by Josh Dunson . Josh is a musician, producer, streamer, content creator, husband, father and so much more. This was our first conversation in nearly 17 years so we caught up and had a conversation...
Episode #19
19: Ross Greene
Apr 16, 20241h 47mThis week I am joined by Ross Greene . Ross is a painter, musician, and marketing director. He also created the artwork for this show. We get into a lot in this episode, from standing our ground against bigots to our...
Episode #18
18: Hoss Bossman
Apr 9, 20241h 28mThis week on Grinding to a Halt, I am joined by Hoss Bossman . Kevin (Hoss) is a musician, podcast host, occasional video essayist, middle school teacher, and all-around great dude. We talk about everything from Michael...
Episode #17
17: I Have a Question For You
Apr 2, 20243 minWhat topics do you want to hear about? What guests do you think would be a good fit for the show? Would you be a good guest? I want to hear from you. As the show grows, I want to have conversations that people find...
Episode #16
16: Laying The Foundation
Mar 26, 202417 minI am still not sure how to talk about this subject, so I just hit record and stumbled through it. Part of this show is learning how to do it in real-time, this is a great example. I am still learning, I am still trying...
Episode #15
15: Miriam Traore
Mar 19, 20242h 10mThis week on Grinding to a Halt, I am joined by Miriam Traore . I met Miriam in the Discord for The Daily Zeitgeist and after a brief exchange with her on there, I thought she would bring a lot of great insight into...
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