The Casual Shooter Podcast

Season 3, Episode 98: Brian Nelson, Part 2

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Brian. Enjoy!!

Season 3, Episode 97: Brian Nelson

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is a Grandmaster USPSA shooter, 4th at the Shotgun World Shoot in 2018, 7th this last summer in Finland at the Rifle World Shoot an...

Season 3, Episode 96: Giulia Venturato - Part 2

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Giulia. Enjoy!! If you want to give her a follow, the link to her Instagram is below. https://www.insta...

Special Live Episode: 2024 Open & PCC Nationals Day 3 Live Coverage

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This was streamed live on Rumble and here earlier today. This is the replay.

Season 3, Episode 95: Giulia Venturato - Part 1

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is Part 1 of my conversation with Giulia. Since the recording of this episode, Giulia has won her 5th consecutive Ladies Italy Production Optics ...

Season 3, Episode 94: Practical Shooting Live

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jay Slater, Max Leograndis and Kirt McKenna join me in discussing super squad relevancy and assignment. Does it matter? Is there comp...

Season 3, Episode 93: Morgan Leonhardt

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan returns to the show after nearly 2 years since her first time on the podcast. We talk about her trials and tribulations at the 2024 IPSC Nation...

Season 3, Episode 92: Brennah Gaston

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week, hails from Colorado. She’s a competitive shooter that has been in the game for 2 years and is already A class and was 4th in Lad...

Season 3, Episode 91: Wes Jenkins - Apex Shootout

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest has created a Tactical Games-esque shooting competition an hour south of Tampa, FL. We talk all about it in this episode. If you’re in the ...

Practical Shooting Live: 2024 Handgun Nationals Post-Match Discussion with Jay Slater

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We get into specifics of each division. The dominance of JJ Racaza’s win, as well as Michael Poggie. The down to the last stage wins by John Vlieger...

REPLAY: 2024 Handgun Nationals Day 3 LIVE

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay of the live stream during the final afternoon of competition at the 2024 Handgun nationals in Talladega, AL. Hear the drama and break...

Special Episode: 2024 Handgun Nationals Day 2 Recap

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Updating everyone on Day 2 of Handgun Nationals.

Special Episode: 2024 Handgun Nationals Day 1 Recap

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A review of the standings and races after Day 1. Standby for more updates throughout the weekend.

Season 3, Episode 90: Nathan Lingsch

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is a new Match Director in Area 8, as well as a new Carry Optics Master. He’s been in the practical shooting world for 5 years now. Welcome...

Season 3, Episode 89: Rifle World Shoot - Ladies Gold Medal Team

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have 3 of the 4 Ladies on the gold medal team. This is a different experience than what I heard from the men. Very intriguing! Enjoy!

Season 3, Episode 88: Special Episode with Leighton Oosthuisen

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this episode is none other than the current Area 2 Director, Leighton Oosthuisen. This is his first ever podcast conversation and we went...

Season 3, Episode 87: Edcel Gino

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week comes by way of the Philippines while a typhoon is nearby disrupting our virtual conversation. Hopefully, Edcel made out ok. Edcel ...

Season 3, Episode 86: Dylan Kelley

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Dylan Kelley. He’s been in the Marines for 6 years. He spent some time as a crew member on a tracked vehicle and as a Marine Secu...

Season 3, Episode 85: Area 5 Championship After Action

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Khory Katz, Jay Slater and I get together and talk about the Area 5 Championship, live streaming and live streaming future events. Enjoy!!

Season 3, Episode 84: Rifle World Shoot - Men’s Gold Medal Team

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three of the four members of the 2024 Rifle World Shoot, held in Oulu, Finland, come on the show to talk about their experience, as wells as the team ...

Season 3, Episode 83: Christina Baker, Part 2

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the conclusion of my conversation with Christina. There has been some information posted that receiving IV therapy at matches is a bad thing a...

Season 3, Episode 82: Christina Baker, Part 1

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Baker is not only a female competitive shooter, she’s also a Registered Nurse. As usual, we have a great conversation about many topics to...

Season 3, Episode 81: Adam Maxwell, Part 2

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Adam. We finish our talk about Multigin Nationals and add some red dot talk at the end. Enjoy!!

Season 3, Episode 80: Adam Maxwell, Multigun Nationals

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is Part 1 of my conversation with Adam about Multigun Nationals and other topics. Enjoy!!  

Season 3, Episode 79: Jalise Williams

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jalise has been a guest in the past. We take the time to catch up and talk Nationals and World Shoots. Enjoy!

Season 3, Episode 78: Rob Stewart - Excaliber Ammunition

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this episode is the owner of Excaliber Ammunition. He sponsors shooters and matches. Jay Slater and I will be at Area 5 to do live coverage a...

Season 3, Episode 77: Maria Gushchina, Part 3

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The conclusion of my conversation with Maria. Enjoy!

Season 3, Episode 76: Maria Gushchina, Part 2

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of 3. Enjoy!

Season 3, Episode 75: Maria Gushchina, Part 1

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maria is a 3x World Champion. In winning her 3rd IPSC World title, she was 6th overall in Production,a mere 40 points behind the Production winner, Be...

Season 3, Episode 74: Justine Williams, Part 2

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The conclusion of my conversation with Justine.

Season 3, Episode 73: Justine Williams, Part 1

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Justine had her best Carry Optics Nationals performance to date. We talk about her performance, as well as the match itself.  

Season 3, Episode 72: Jay Beal

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a while since I have had Jay on the show by himself. It was over due. We catch up on literally everything. We talk Carry Optics Nationals,...

Season 3, Episode 71: Ben Czyzewski

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is a college professor and GM. His spring is consumed with turkey hunting. His falls are consumed with deer hunting. He only shoot...

Season 3, Episode 70: Ken Cobb, Part 4

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ken returns to the Casual Shooters Podcast studio to continue our conversation from early this year. He gives us some insight into how the Board works...

Season 3, Episode 69: Ken Cobb, Part 3

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ken returns to the Casual Shooters Podcast studio to continue our conversation from early this year. He gives us some insight into how the Board works...

Season 3, Episode 68: Ken Cobb, Part 2

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ken returns to the Casual Shooters Podcast studio to continue our conversation from early this year. He gives us some insight into how the Board works...

Season 3, Episode 67: Ken Cobb, Part 1

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ken returns to the Casual Shooters Podcast studio to continue our conversation from early this year. He gives us some insight into how the Board works...

Season 3, Episode 66: Matt Hopkins, CO Nats Stages

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a Special Episode with Matt Hopkins. He was chosen to select the stages for Nationals, decide which stages would be in which bays and the over...

Season 3, Episode 65: Joel Park, Part 2

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Park has co-authored several books with Ben Stoeger. Currently, he travels around the country providing pistol and carbine training. This is the ...

Season 3, Episode 64: Mens/Ladies/Member meeting Updates

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, they decided to update scores after I posted my initial update, which was recorded at 3:30pm. So, I updated that, as well as the Ladies standings....

Season 3, Episode 63: CO Nats - Day 2 Update

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the latest from Cardinal Shooting Center. Hang on to your britches!! This ride is about to get wild!! Tomorrow’s points are about equivalent...

Season 3, Episode 62: Carry Optics Day 1

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a recap of carry Optics Day 1 and a glance into Day 2 and Day 3.   If you desire to support the podcast, you can find my Buy Me A Coffee at t...

Season 3, Episode 61: Joel Park, Part 1

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Park has co-authored several books with Ben Stoeger. Currently, he travels around the country providing pistol and carbine training. Enjoy!! http...

Season 3, Episode 60: Nathan Carvalho, Part 2

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Nathan. He’s a very impressive young man and I look forward to having him on again. Enjoy! https://ww...

Season 3, Episode 59: Nathan Carvalho, Part 1

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is a transplant from Brazil with a passion for practical shooting. With his multiple degrees and a thirst for knowledge, we get dee...

Season 3, Episode 58: Jim Boone

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this episode is none other than the Area 1 Director, Jim Boone. We talk about his start in shooting and then transition to Board topics. ...

Season 3, Episode 57: Hunter Constantine, Part 2

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest comes by way of Arizona. He is a GM, Professional Shooter and has created his own brand of EDC (Every Day Carry) belt. This is Par...

Season 3, Episode 56: Hunter Constantine, Part 1

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest comes by way of Arizona. He is a GM, Professional Shooter and has created his own brand of EDC (Every Day Carry) belt. This is Par...

Season 3, Episode 55: Billy Herrington, Part 3

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest comes by way of Mississippi. He’s retired from the United States Army, trains Law Enforcement Officers and is a Carry Optics Grand...

Season 3, Episode 54: Billy Herrington, Part 2

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest comes by way of Mississippi. He’s retired from the United States Army, trains Law Enforcement Officers and is a Carry Optics Grand...

Season 3, Episode 53: Billy Herrington, Part 1

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest comes by way of Mississippi. He’s retired from the United States Army, trains Law Enforcement Officers and is a Carry Optics Grand...

Season 3, Episode 52: Special Episode with Jon Birdt

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The guest for this special episode is running for the Area 2 Director. He is a retired attorney with time and a passion to make the necessary correcti...

Season 3, Episode 51: Special Episode with Adam Maxwell, Part 3

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode is with Adam Maxwell of Vortex Optics. He is also a candidate for Area 5. All of the other candidates have been on the show separ...

Season 3, Episode 50: Special Episode with Adam Maxwell, Part 2

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode is with Adam Maxwell of Vortex Optics. He is also a candidate for Area 5. All of the other candidates have been on the show separ...

Season 3, Episode 49: Special Episode with Adam Maxwell

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode is with Adam Maxwell of Vortex Optics. He is also a candidate for Area 5. All of the other candidates have been on the show separ...

Season 3, Episode 48: Jake Walker

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake is a newer GM from Michigan. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/bullets_n_bandaids/

Season 3, Episode 47: Special Episode - Area 5 Debate

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the debate between the four candidates for the Area 5 Director position with the USPSA. Enjoy!!

Season 3, Episode 46: Tim Germanchis, Part 3

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim is an Australian married to an American. He’s only been in the US for about 6 months, now. This is a 2 hour and 50 minute conversation broken do...

Season 3, Episode 45: Tim Germanchis, Part 2

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim is an Australian married to an American. He’s only been in the US for about 6 months, now. This is a 2 hour and 50 minute conversation broken do...

Season 3, Episode 44: Tim Germanchis, Part 1

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim is an Australian married to an American. He’s only been in the US for about 6 months, now. This is a 2 hour and 50 minute conversation broken do...

Season 3, Episode 43: Frank Thompson, Area 5 Candidate

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Frank Thompson. He has been in the competition shooting realm since 1984. He is also running for the Area 5 Director. This is N...

Season 3, Episode 42: Brian Popelas, Part 2

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Brian. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/dutchman195/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast...

Season 3, Episode 41: Brian Popelas, Part 1

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week comes by way of Area 2. He;’s a competitor and was a local match director. We talk about his shooting journey and some things he ...

Season 3, Episode 40: Special Episode with Dave Dorisio, MD Area 8 Championship

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a conversation with Dave Dorisio. He is the match director for the Area 8 Championship at the Greater Pittsburgh Gun Club. He talks about some...

Season 3, Episode 39: Frank Xu, Part 2

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frank was a Canik sponsored shooter. He has since moved to Laugo Arms. We haven’t been able to catch up for a couple years. This is part  of our 2+...

Season 3, Episode 38: Frank Xu, Part 1

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frank was a Canik sponsored shooter. He has since moved to Laugo Arms. We haven’t been able to catch up for a couple years. This is part 1 of a 2+ h...

Season 3, Episode 37: Ken Yang

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is my conversation with Ken Yang. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/kenyangshooting/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast  

Season 3, Episode 36: Jay Slater, World Shoot Update

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jay and I get hot and heavy into the 2025 World Shoot standings. I told my wife it will take 20-30 minutes. Fifty minutes later........Enjoy!! https:/...

MD Vacancy & Commentary

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about the Managing Director vacancy at USPSA, as well as some commentary about the secretary position and the last board meeting. Enjoy!! https...

Season 3, Episode 35: Joe Farewell

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ny guest this episode, Joe Farewell, is a former law enforcement officer. He earned a silver medal at the 2019 World Rifle Shoot. He won $10k at Prair...

Season 3, Episode 34: Andreas Yankopolus, Part 2

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andreas is a Grand Master in the Atlanta area. We talk spelunking, rappelling, carbine, long range rifle, pistol shooting, instructing, social media a...

Season 3, Episode 33: Andreas Yankopolus, Part 1

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andreas is a Grand Master in the Atlanta area. We talk spelunking, rappelling, carbine, long range rifle, pistol shooting, instructing, social media a...

Season 3, Episode 32: Thy Ngo & Jenn Tanguyen

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is my conversation with Glock Team shooter Thy Ngo and Jenn Tanguyen. They are best friends with a similar story and agreed to come on and tell t...

Season 3, Episode 31: John Mark

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very eye-opening conversation. John was a witness to the Mark Stamper / Troy McManus incident last year, which we discuss. We discuss his pa...

Season 3, Episode 30: Kirt McKenna, Area 2 Director Candidate

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a 2+ hour conversation about Kirt and his ideas as an Area 2 candidate. Enjoy!! https://www.mckennadynamics.com/kirt-for-area2 https://linklib...

Season 3, Episode 29: Corey Yates, Part 2

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Corey is the Louisiana Section Coordinator for the USPSA. We have a 2-hour conversation about how he got into shooting, alligators and alligator snapp...

Season 3, Episode 28: Corey Yates, Part 1

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Corey is the Louisiana Section Coordinator for the USPSA. We have a 2-hour conversation about how he got into shooting, alligators and alligator snapp...

Season 3, Episode 27: Mark Stamper

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Stamper has come under fire for comments made on “social media” pertaining to a USPSA employee(s). You might remmed verbally accosted as he p...

Season 3, Episode 26: Bill Godbold

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the remastered version of the Bill Godbold episode. Enjoy!! https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast https://www.instagram.com/bill....

Season 3, Episode 25: (Virginia) Jo Dunlap

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a nearly 2-hour conversation with a woman with vast non-profit and Board experience. She is still on the Board of a non-profit. This is one of...

Season 3, Episode 24: Ken Cobb

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a conversation with the Interim Area 4 Director, Ken Cobb. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/shootingchef/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casual...

Season 3, Episode 23: Caleb Giddings Part 2

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the finale of a 2+ hour conversation. In this episode, Caleb hints at potential new products and upgrades for current products. Enjoy!! https:...

Participation Numbers Update

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a short episode comparing participation numbers starting in 2018 and continuing through May 31st, 2024. Look for another update in about 2 mon...

Season 3, Episode 22: Caleb Giddings Part 1

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest went from the Coast Guard Academy to firearms journalist to Top Shot competitor to General Manager of Marketing at Taurus USA. Thi...

Season 3, Episode 21: Special Episode with Todd Woitzel & Alex Mansfield

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we go through the Todd’s Hit Factor Action Shooting General Rulebook and Divisions Rulebook. He even offers you the opportunity to ...

Season 3, Episode 20: Skyler Davis

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Skyler is a new competitive practical shooter out of Michigan. In less than 2 full seasons, he made Grand Master. He’s also a huge fan of bodybuildi...

Season 3, Episode 19: Carson Herding

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carson is a very impressive young man. He’s an Eagle Scout, has his private pilot’s license, is a full-time college student at Arizona State Unive...

Season 3, Episode 18: Todd Woitzel

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is with Todd Woitzel. Todd is the Match Director for the Cornhusker Classic in Area 3. He is very active in the realm of shootin...

Season 3, Episode 17: Chris St. Clair, Part 3

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the final installment of my conversation with Chris. Chris is a shooter out of Wisconsin. He’s a Civil Engineer with a side gig as a Police ...

Special Episode: Participation Comparison 2023 vs 2024

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our Friday episode, where we take a deep dive into recent stats from major matches in the shooting competition world. We compare participat...

Season 3, Episode 16: Chris St. Clair, Part 2

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of my 3-hour conversation with Chris. Chris is a shooter out of Wisconsin. He’s a Civil Engineer with a side gig as a Police Chief. H...

Season 3, Episode 15: Chris St. Clair, Part 1

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is another 3-hour conversation broken up into 1-hour segments for easy listening. Chris is a shooter out of Wisconsin. He’s a Civil Engineer wi...

Season 3, Episode 14: Andy Erickson, Part 3

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy comes by way of Area 3. When Scott Arnburg was removed as Area 3 Director, Andy threw his hat in the ring.We talk about his beginnings in competi...

Season 3, Episode 13: Andy Erickson, Part 2

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy comes by way of Area 3. When Scott Arnburg was removed as Area 3 Director, Andy threw his hat in the ring.We talk about his beginnings in competi...

Season 3, Episode 12: Andy Erickson, Part 1

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy comes by way of Area 3. When Scott Arnburg was removed as Area 3 Director, Andy threw his hat in the ring.We talk about his beginnings in competi...

Season 3, Episode 11: AJ Anthony, Part 2

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second half of my conversation with AJ. Enjoy!!

Season 3, Episode 10: AJ Anthony, Part 1

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is a 3 Gun competitor. He hails from the Mecca of shooting, Arizona. You can find him on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/aja...

Season 3, Episode 9: Anthony Villanueva

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is a Dallas resident, Anthony Villanueva. He has a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology with a passion for shooting. https://www.insta...

Season 3, Episode 8: The Casual Shooter's Editorial

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is an editorial 2 months in the works. I finally sat down and recorded it. I’m glad I waited as long as I did. Russell Fortney’s interview on...

Season 3, Episode 7: AJ Anthony, Joon Kim, Ken Yang - Ultimate Gunslinger Challenge

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I talk to AJ Anthony, Joon Kim and Ken Yang about their experience at PrairieFire Nevada and the Ultimate Gunslinger Challenge. SPOILER ALE...