Iron Sights
Episodes
#19 After Dark - JP: The Practical Application of Airsoft, Survival vs. Play, USPSA & How Fitness Changes Your Firearms Training
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s great to be back on here for another After Dark Episode with JP! We’ve both had a lot going on in the past weeks with product development, pr...
#42 - The Best Meal To Eat After Your Workout
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sat down with Jeff Chenault & Caleb Disney to discuss post workout recovery, specifically what's the best meal to have afte...
#41 - Pranay Manghirmalani: Battling California’s Fires & Witnessing Tragedy (International Firefighters' Day)
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with Pranay Manghirmalani to discuss his experience working with CAL FIRE, the journey of becoming a firefighter and fight...
#40 - What Deloads Are & How To Know When To Use Them In Your Training Program
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, we're going to be talking about Deloading. If you've been following a resistance training prog...
#18 After Dark - Bryant Pham & JP: How Airsoft Is Changing The Firearms Industry, Being Asian In America, Family Dynamics & Finding Confidence Through Equalizer Hobbies - Skating, Video Games, Airsoft, Firearms & Fitness
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of After Dark, I sat down with co-host JP and our good friend Bryant Pham. Bryant is well spoken, highly intelligent and tale...
#39 - How To Grow Big Arms: Biceps, Triceps, Exercise Selection, Volume & Frequency
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I sat down with experts Caleb Disney & Jeff Chenault to discuss the most important factors when it c...
#17 After Dark - Rogue Methods Close Contact Gunfighter Course Review
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for a complete review of my experience taking the Rogue Methods Close Contact Gunfighter Course with Raul Martinez. Head on over to the Iron S...
#38 - Anshil Popli: How Art & Media Saved My Life
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with Anshil Popli to discuss the arts, photography and how to establish a name fo...
#37 - Scott Howell on Good For The Soul hosted by Victor Diaz: Strength Training For BJJ
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a collaboration with the Good For The Soul podcast hosted by Victor Diaz. We connected through a good friend, and got the chance to me...
#16 After Dark - The Best Tactical Lights For Self Defense
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! JP and I recently got back from a low light course with Triple Feed in Las Vegas where we got even more low li...
#15 After Dark - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Good vs. Bad Firearms Companies, Never Wasting Your Money & China vs. America
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I am joined by JP to talk about how you can save money, avoid getting ripped off and make inf...
#14 After Dark - Jake The Hunter: How To Shoot Fast, Growing Up With Guns & Competing in USPSA
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Iron Sights Podcast. In this After Dark episode, I am joined by JP and Jacob Turner AKA “Jake The Hunter”. Jake is known for h...
#13 After Dark - The Ultimate Apocalypse Handgun Set-Up, Goal Specific Training, Equipment & Application For Your Handguns
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another After Dark Episode! The next 60 minutes is all about optimizing your handgun for goal specific training and application. JP di...
#36 - Getting Back Into Fitness: How To Look Great, Perform Better & Live Longer
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode we're talking all things fitness & getting back into shape. After 25+ years as a coa...
#12 After Dark - Triple Feed Part 2: The Undercover Trio Continued...
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to part 2 of 2 of the Triple Feed episode. In part 1, JP and I dug into the very different backgrounds and origin stories of Bryan, Luis,...
#11 After Dark - Triple Feed Part 1: The Undercover Trio - A Cop, Air Force Vet & Entrepreneur
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Iron Sights we did things a little differently. JP and I spent 3 days training fitness & firearms with guys from Triple Feed ou...
#35 - The Overwatch Collective: Supporting First Responders with PTS, Suicidal Intentions & Mental Health Health Problems
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Iron Sights Podcast! In this Episode we sat down with the boys from The Overwatch Collective (TOC) Jesse & Greg. TOC is a non-...
#10 After Dark - Frank Visco: Showcasing Firearms Through Photography & Art
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, JP and I sat down with Frank Visco from theshotlesstaken.com to discuss the 2A Community, Pho...
#34 - Brad Jensen: The Cycle of Addiction & Founding Key Nutrition
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I sat down with Brad Jenson to unpack his wild journey before founding Key Nutrition. Jenson shares the ...
#9 After Dark - JP: Does USPSA Prepare The Average Civilian For Real Life?
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, JP and I take a deep dive into USPSA-style shooting and share our potentially controversial o...
#33 - Joane Orbon: 14X National USA Karate Champion, The Reality of What It Takes To Win & Leading At-Risk Youth To Thrive In Athletics & Academics In The Bay Area
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with 14x National Karate Champion, Joane Orbon. Orbon’s journey to gold started...
#8 After Dark - JP: The Danger of Firearms Instructors, Problems with Certifications & The Power of The Consumer In Fitness & Firearms
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another After Dark episode of The Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with JP to discuss one of the primary problems with...
#32 - Raul Castillo: Using Martial Arts For Self-Defense, Coaching World Champions & Building The Next Generation of Athletes In The Bay Area
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with JP and our guest Raul Castillo. I traveled down to Half Moon Bay California ...
#7 After Dark - JP: Introducing Stress Into Your Current Life & Workout Program
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, JP and I discuss how stress can be implemented into learning and training experiences to prep...
#31 - Mike Lee: Operating Multiple Businesses, Startup Investing, The Cannabis Delivery Industry, Networking with Billionaires & The Science of Understanding People
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Iron Sights Podcast, I sat down with the “Undercover Mayor of San Jose California” Mike Lee. Mike is a 26 year old Entrepre...
#6 After Dark: JP - Recap of SHOT Show in Las Vegas 2022, The No-Mask Debate, Why The Large Brands No-Showed, California Gun Taxes, Innovation & New Products In The Firearms Community
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another Iron Sights After Dark Episode! SHOT Show is the largest annual event held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vega...
#5 After Dark - Kayley Gunner: The Untold Story of Your Favorite Army Vet
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I interviewed AVN “Best New Starlet” nominee, Kayley Gunner. Kayley’s army background, ...
#30 - Mansal Denton: Sacred Hunting, Facilitating Transformation, Lessons From Prison, Rights of Passage & Plant Medicines
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I interviewed the founder and facilitator for a recent hunting experience I had in Austin Texas. If you ...
#4 After Dark - JP: Are You Prepared For 2022? Natural Disasters, Self-Defense & The Health Crisis
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Iron Sights for another After Dark Episode. A lot has happened since the last time I got to sit down with JP and catch up. The focus o...
#3 After Dark - Byron Rodgers: Protecting Billionaires for A Living with The Mission To Make Good People Extremely Dangerous
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Byron Rodgers is an Executive Protection Agent, published Author and Veteran on a global mission to educate, protect and inspire good people to become...
#29 - Matt Green: Befriending The FBI Director, Working For The 43rd President, Being Arnold Schwarzenegger's Right Hand & Becoming A Featured Fitness Model
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with Matt Green. When Matt was in his early twenties, he had already made his way...
#2 After Dark - JP: Dropping Out of High School To Play Halo, Going from 300lbs to Fit, Healthy and Athletic, Finding Motivation Through CrossFit, The Gun Conversation That Everyone Should Hear & How To Bring The Pro/Anti Gun Communities Together
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sat down with the founder of Train with Purpose, my good friend JP. If you’ve ever felt une...
#1 After Dark - Jordan and Callaway Cook: Founding Paragon Body, Bringing Wellness To Silicon Valley, Tequila, Getting Arrested & Small Town Stories
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast! In this episode of Iron Sights, we are kicking off a new series: After Dark. Jordan and Callaway Cook stopped...
#28 - Donnie Oliver: VP of Global Franchise Operations UFC GYMS, why the fitness industry is their own worst enemy, the result of helicopter parenting, 39 countries & 1000 new locations, global health & fitness success starts with the kids
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 28: After 18 years in the space, Donnie Oliver is an experienced leader, consultant and operator with a demonstrated successful track record workin...
#27 - Steve Stonehouse: Director of Education at STRIDE Franchise, resiliency & having the ability to adapt, knowing what you don’t want, leadership by example, condoms at the front door, and taking steps backwards in order to move forward
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 27: With over 2 decades as a fitness club operator and health & wellness educator, Steve Stonehouse has contributed as a leader to some of the ...
#26 - Justin Brink: Not your typical DC, solutions over protocols, the non-templated success formula, the truth about skills acquisition, untapped diversity in our healthcare model, practicing humility & why today's white belt will never be a black belt
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 26: Dr. Justin Brink was motivated by the self-healing power of the human body after suffering a severe strain in his lower back while playing wate...
#25 - Chris Cheng: Part 2 of 2 - Public policy & the discriminatory impacts, changing stereotypes & shifting focus to suicide prevention & mental health, and mindset shifts for creating impactful change surrounding firearms culture
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 25: Chris Cheng is a media personality, strategic consultant, and civil rights advocate in the firearms community. He worked for Google from 2007-2...
#24 - Chris Cheng: Part 1 of 2 - Winner of History Channel’s Top Shot, from technology to firearms advocacy, LGBT & 2A culture, dualism of being Asian-American, the emergence of NFTs & how they can build community
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 24: Chris Cheng is a media personality, strategic consultant, and civil rights advocate in the firearms community. He worked for Google from 2007-2...
#23 - Adam Saucedo: Expert Mindset Coach, establishing control & recalibrating the leadership mindset, hula hoops, the consequences of not handling your sh*t, making adjustments & planning for success, & the art of preparing to do things differently
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 23: Adam Saucedo, M.A. is a Mindset Coach who helps clients enhance their mind-body connection to achieve optimal performance results. He empowers ...
#22 - Mike Salemi: World Class Performance & Health Coach, unpacking the Sacred Hunting experience, setting clear intentions, the value of solitude, the parallels in life, entering a container of safety, preparing for & getting the seemingly perfect shot
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 22: Mike Salemi is a world class performance and health coach who provides opportunities for men to improve on the physical, mental, and emotional ...
#21 - Aaron Hinde: Co-Founder & President of LIFEAID Beverage Company, from the party scene to the boardroom, the meaning of hustle & going all in, scarcity mindset equals bankruptcy, and plastering flyers in porta potties
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 21: Aaron Hinde is the Co-Founder & President of LIFEAID Beverage Company where he has re-imagined the drink choices of those pursuing an activ...
#20 - Traver Boehm: self worth as basis for health, unplugging from the toxic civilized paradigm, choosing a form of masculinity, sharing as a means to heal and grow as man, and how to unapologetically create a life of passion, integrity & adventure
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 20: Traver Boehm is the founder of the UNcivilized Men’s Movement, the fastest growing men’s movement in the world. He is the author of Today I...
#19 - Dr. Carolyn Stone: Differentiation of allopathic and naturopathic medicine, bridging the gap between less-conventional and conventional health care models, all things thyroid health, and self-advocacy in a world of predetermined treatments & outcome
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 19: Dr. Carolyn Stone is a licensed Naturopathic physician in the state of Arizona and owner of Stone Naturopathic. She Developed a passion for hel...
#18 - Alex Maclin: Nutrition Coaching Mastery, moving from athlete to coach, turning passion into business, prioritizing personal values in your nutrition journey, the true definition of sustainability, and the coaches formula for scaling for success
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 18: Alex Maclin is a veteran coach in the world of weightlifting and nutrition coaching. Before getting involved in the fitness industry, he was wo...
#17 - Dean Romero: COO of Self Made Training Facilities, cultivating culture through diversity, overcoming self-doubt & self-destruction, learning self-expression through turmoil & tragedy, battling cancer more than once & how fitness saved his life
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 17: Dean Romero is the COO of Self Made Training Facilities and veteran coach in the application and business of coaching. Early in his young adult...
#16 - Cassidy Dickson: Lifestyle & performance nutrition coaching, national weightlifting records & the Crossfit Games, struggling with body image, staying fearless & fully transparent through IVF, and how to be absolutely unstoppable
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 16: Cassidy Dickson is the Director of Mentorship for the Nutrition Coaching Institute, owner of Salt Lake City Crossfit and her own nutrition coac...
#15 - Colleen Conlon: Living with not being skinny enough, surgeries that left her without a “core”, the delicate balance of turning passion into business, magic tricks vs reality, and empowering women by swapping the scale for a set of kettlebells
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 15: Colleen Conlon is a coach and entrepreneur who specializes in helping women build strength, improve their metabolism and master kettlebells. An...
#14 - David Skolnik, DPT: The multidimensional aspects of strength, mental health, the Stronger Than Stigma movement, the realities of Physical Therapy in our modern medical system, imposter syndrome, and why fitness isn’t essential in America
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 14: David Skolnik is the founder and owner of Stronger in Motion and Co-Host of The Essential Strength Podcast. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DP...
#13 - Dr. CK Bray: Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Human Development, and the 9 anchors to brain performance and health
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 13: Dr. CK Bray is CEO and founder of the Adaption Institute, a research-based firm that provides science-based solutions for organizations. Dr. Br...
#12 - Bryan Kramer: From small business owner to TED speaker, leveraging human intelligence as a competitive advantage, importance of having purpose & passion, rebuilding personally and professionally, and the 3 pillars for ultimate success
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 12: Bryan Kramer is a Business Performance Coach, best selling author of two books, and TED Speaker. His first book, “There is no B2B or B2C: It’...
#11 - Mike Potenza: Strength & Conditioning coach for the San Jose Sharks on training elite athletes
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 11: Mike Potenza is the Strength and Conditioning coach for the San Jose Sharks. He's responsible for the team's overall strength and con...
#10 - Dr. Bob Porzio: Leaving emergency medicine for longevity and integrative medicine, the pro natural bodybuilding circuit, why you should worry if the doctor says you're "normal", and how to think about hormone health differently
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 10: Dr. Bob Porzio is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who specializes in Longevity and Integrative Medicine. Using integrative therapies, includin...
#9 - Adam Schafer: Personal Training, Starting a Successful Podcast, Fatherhood, and How to Get Back into Fitness
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 9: Adam Schafer is CEO and Co-founder of Mind Pump Media, and Co-host of the popular Mind Pump podcast. Adam’s love for sports led him down the p...
#8 - Camile Periat: From IFBB Bikini Pro, to entrepreneur, relationships, and everything in between
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 8: Camile Periat began competing in 2013 and earned her IFBB Pro card on her third show. She has worked her way as a top ranking IFBB Bikini Pro,...
#7 - Eric Yamashita: The rewards of being the underdog through 29 bodybuilding competitions, rising from the ashes as a business owner, hard lessons on learning to say "no", the ripple effect of positivity, and the impact of making Every Day Better
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 7: Eric “Big E” Yamashita is Hawaii’s BEST Personal Trainer, former NPC bantam weight bodybuilding competitor, proud father, philanthropist, ...
#6 - Jason Khalipa: critical skill building as a foundation for success, leadership learning lessons, overcoming the unexpected through the AMRAP mentality, effort over everything, and the crucial power of positive mindset
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 6: Jason Khalipa is a professional athlete as CrossFit's Worlds Fittest Man, philanthropist, author, father, and a successful serial entrepren...
#5 - Mike Salemi: from not being good enough to Kettlebell world champion, training at Westside Barbell, understanding bravery, importance of authenticity, and the key to building a successful business and relationships
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 5: Mike Salemi is an elite athlete and world champion Kettlebell Master of Sport, strength coach, and educator to thousands. In this episode Mike r...
#4 - Sal Di Stefano: The Resistance Training Revolution, why you should stop doing cardio, and getting ripped through focusing on health - not aesthetics
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 4: Sal Di Stefano is a 20+ year fitness industry veteran, expert coach, co-host of the wildly successful Mind Pump podcast, and author of The Resis...
#3 - Sherry McAllister, DC: Health, Happiness, Adjusted Reality, and How Your Zip Code Can Mean Life or Death
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 3: Sherry McAllister is a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic, President of the Foundation For Chiropractic Progress, and the host of the Adjusted Re...
#2 - Ryan Read: From Jump Shots to Booty Shots, Instagram fame & fortune, and why comparison is such an evil b*tch
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 2: Ryan Read is the owner of THRIVE Specialized Training, the host of the WHOA It’s Ryan! podcast, and doesn’t hesitate to say whatever is on h...
#1 - Who is Scott Howell?: Fitness, Friendships, and Failures (ft. Jackie Sprugasci)
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 1: Scott Howell is a veteran health & Fitness Industry expert with over 25 years of hands-on experience as a Business Leader, Innovator, Educat...
Iron Sights Podcast Trailer
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Iron Sights" podcast is hosted by Scott Howell. Welcome to Iron Sights. This podcast candidly seeks to create opportunities and deliver imp...