Episode #1078: Adam & Madison Grimm

Episode #1078: Adam & Madison Grimm

From The Big Honker Podcast by Andy Shaver & Jeff Stanfield

May 19, 2026 · 1h 31m

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Adam and Madison Grimm about their achievements in wildlife art and conservation, including the challenges they faced and the impact of Madison's nonprofit work.

Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Adam Grimm, a three-time winner of the Federal Duck Stamp Competition, along with his daughter Madison Grimm, a three-time winner of the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest. Adam became the youngest artist ever to win the Federal Duck Stamp Contest, while Madison made history as the youngest winner of the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest. The guys discuss Adam’s time in art school and how his passion for painting ducks and wildlife often made him an outsider in the art world. Adam shares the story behind winning the Federal Duck Stamp competition, the recognition and pressure that followed, and how he passed his love for wildlife art and waterfowl conservation down to Madison. They also dive into the controversy surrounding Madison’s National Junior Duck Stamp win at just six years old, the criticism their family faced, and how Madison handled the attention that came with it. Beyond the artwork, the conversation highlights the incredible impact Madison is making through her nonprofit Second Chance Flight that rescues and raises ducklings from nests that are accidentally destroyed during routine farming operations.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff Stanfield, Andy Shaver

Guests: Adam Grimm, Madison Grimm

Topics covered

  • wildlife art
  • duck conservation
  • family legacy
  • art competitions
  • nonprofit work

Keywords

  • Federal Duck Stamp
  • National Junior Duck Stamp
  • wildlife conservation
  • art school
  • ducklings rescue

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Second Chance Flight

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