The Casual Shooter Podcast
Episodes
Season 3, Episode 6: David Wampler & Kevin Gorospe
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David & Kevin were on the show 3 years ago. Since then, David has formed a training company and that's what he does full-time. The two of them hav...
Season 3, Episode 5: Special Episode - Tim Herron & Noah Scinta
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This was a special LIVE STREAM episode. If you want to see the video, go to the YouTube channel. Tim and Noah discuss the ACE Virtual Reality Shooting...
Season 3, Episode 4: Noel Zarza, Part 2
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second half of my conversation with Noel. Enjoy!!
Season 3, Episode 3: Noel Zarza, Part 1
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 1 of my talk with Noel Zarza. He's a retired Army officer and Area 8 Girsan sponsored shooter. He goes by @magunsix on IG.
Season 3, Episode 2: Kirt McKenna, Part 2
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's conversation is the conclusion of my conversation with Kirt McKenna. He is the gentleman behind Competition Shooting Analytics and the Ame...
Season 3, Episode 1: Kirt McKenna, Part 1
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's conversation is with Kirt McKenna. He is the gentleman behind Competition Shooting Analytics and the American Practical Shooting League. Y...
Season 2, Episode 102: Gerrit Heinrich, Part 3
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the final episode in my 4 hour conversation with Gerrit Heinrich. It is also the final episode of 2023. Enjoy!!!
Season 2, Episode 101: Gerrit Heinrich, Part 2
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of my 4 hour conversation with Gerrit. Enjoy!!
Season 2, Episode 100: Gerrit Heinrich
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation is nearly 4 hours long. I will break it up into 3 parts, each greater than 1 hour in length. Enjoy!
Season 2, Episode 99: Case Ryan
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is my conversation with Case Ryan. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/shooterpage/
Season 2, Episode 98: Special Episode with Jake Martens and Rick Brotzel, USPSA
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a 2 hour and 44 minute conversation with Jake and Rick. Jake is the Director of Media & Events, while Rick is the Director of Information ...
Season 2, Episode 97: John Vlieger, Part 2
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the continuation of my conversation with John Vlieger. He had a great year of competition. He was 4th at Carry Optics Nationals, 2nd at Open/P...
Season 2, Episode 96: John Vlieger, Part 1
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is John Vlieger. He had a great year of competition. He was 4th at Carry Optics Nationals, 2nd at Open/PCC Nationals and 3rd at Hand...
Season 2, Episode 95: Michael Poggie, Part 2
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second half of my conversation with the reigning Revolver National Champion for the last seven years. Enjoy!
Season 2, Episode 94: Michael Poggie
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is the reigning Revolver National Champion for the last seven years. Enjoy!
Season 2, Episode 93: Lafe Kunkel, Part 2
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the conclusion of my conversation with Lafe Kunkel. He is the match director for the Bluegrass LOCAP Classic and Kentucky State matches. He is...
Season 2, Episode 92: Lafe Kunkel
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one of my conversation with Lafe Kunkel. He is the match director for the Bluegrass LOCAP Classic and Kentucky State matches. He is also ...
Season 2, Episode 91: Special Live Stream Episode
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This live stream had 6 guests: Scott Arnburg Riley Bowman Lafe Kunkel Case Ryan Jay Slater Robert Wyatt What started out as a discussion about partici...
Season 2, Episode 90: Ike Starnes
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I have a conversation with Ike Starnes. He has been around firearms basically his entire life. Stage 3 of the Carolina Classic was designed...
Season 2, Episode 89: Garran Singleton, Part 2
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Garran's second go 'round. We talk CO and Handgun Nationals, as well as his foray into revolver. You will have to listen to the show to see wh...
Season 2, Episode 88: Garran Singleton
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Garran's second go 'round. We talk CO and Handgun Nationals, as well as his foray into revolver. You will have to listen to the show to see wh...
Season 2, Episode 87: Billy Barton
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I talk to Billy Barton. AS always, it's a fun and entertaining conversation. https://linktr.ee/spectrain https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast...
Season 2, Episode 86: Jay Slater Part 2
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the conclusion of my conversation with Jay. I'm looking forward to the updates in his software. I'm hoping the USPSA adopts his software for S...
Season 2, Episode 85: The Return of Jay Slater
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 1 of my conversation with Jay. We talk ratings, Nationals and many more topics. You can find a link to his deck o' cards dry fire targets...
Special Episode: Lanny Barnes Siggins - Chief Experience Officer Prairie Fire Nevada
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here is a podcast "short" with Lanny Barnes Siggins. She is the CEO (Chief Experience Officer) of Prairie Fire Nevada. This was recorded Friday, Septe...
Special Episode: Mark O’Neil, Maj. Gen. (RET) - CEO Prairie Fire Nevada
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here is a podcast "short" with Major General (Ret) Mark O'Neil. He is the CEO of Prairie Fire Nevada. This was recorded Friday, September 22nd. If you...
Season 2, Episode 84: Carolina Classic
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has John Royer, Match Director, and Stephanie Berry, Section Coordinator. We talk everything Carolina Classic.
Season 2, Episode 83: Hand Gun Nationals Day 3 Commentary
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the live commentary over the last 4-5 stages at the 2023 USPSA Hand Gun Nationals.
Season 2, Episode 82: Hand Gun Nationals Day 2
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talking standings and potential winners on Day 3
Season 2, Episode 81: Justine Williams
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since Justine has been on the show. Since the last time, she has won two more National Championships. That gives her 15 total. Not o...
Season 2, Episode 80: Matt Hopkins & Tyler Turner Pt 2
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of my conversation with Matt and Tyler. Enjoy!! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 79: Matt Hopkins & Tyler Turner
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 1 of my conversation with Matt and Tyler. We cover numerous topics, to include LO/CO/Production. https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 78: Joey Sauerland
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with Limited GM Joey Sauerland. He has won 5 of the 6 Area matches in Limited this season and it's only his second season of co...
Season 2, Episode 76: Special Live Debate - Luigi Li and Yee-min Lin
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the live runoff debate between the two USPSA President hopefuls, Luigi Li and Yee-min Lin. Enjoy!! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 75: Alex Mansfield
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with Alex Mansfield. He is the host of the Manny Talks Shooting podcast. He actively competes in USPSA matches in Open and was ...
Season 2, Episode 74: Brian Zins, Part 2
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the conclusion of my conversation with Brian. Brian teamed up with another Marine and his wife in the early 2000s to teach marksmanship classe...
Season 2, Episode 73: Brian Zins, Part 1
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with 12x NRA National Champion Gunny Brian Zins. Brian also participated in Seasons 2 & 5 of Top Shot. Imagine being able t...
Season 2, Episode 72: Tyler Meisenheimer
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks guest is Tyler Meisenheimer. He is a USPSA Grandmaster and finished 27th at this year's Carry Optics Nationals. Enjoy! https://koji.to/@cas...
Season 2, Episode 71: Yee-min Lin
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Yee-min Lin after the initial voting period for USPSA President. We talk about why he decided to run again, where he is mentally, ...
Season 2, Episode 70: Matt Gundlach and Frank Gao
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guests are Matt Gundlach and Frank Gao. Matt started the Bullets n Bourbon podcast (by another name) and asked Frank to join. Matt was the...
Season 2, Episode 69: Special Episode with Dr. William Adams, Associate Director of Sports Medicine Research, US Olympic/Paralympic Committee
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Special Episode is my conversation with Dr. William Adams about heat injuries and hydration. This sport is busiest during the summer months. I've...
Season 2, Episode 68 Special Episode: Dryfire Systems with Casey Reed and Luke Faust
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Special Episode is an hour long conversation with Casey Reed and Luke Faust about their Dryfire System. For $15/month, you can subscribe and they...
Season 2, Episode 67: Ben Alicea - Part 2
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the conclusion of my conversation with Ben Alicea. Enjoy!! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 66: Ben Alicea - Part 1
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Ben Alicea. He's a former Marine Sniper with multiple deployments. Currently, he is competing on the NRL 22 circuit. He engages...
Season 2, Episode 65: Randall Towles
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is my conversation with Randall Towles. He's active duty Army and a Carry Optics GM. He just finished 25th overall at Carry Optics Nationals, whi...
Season 2, Episode 64: Jay Beal & Rob Hewins - Part 2
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the live stream with Jay & Rob. Enjoy! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 63: Jay Beal & Rob Hewins - Part 1
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 1 of the live stream with Jay and Rob. Enjoy!! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 62: SPECIAL EPISODE - Ilya Koshkin, the Dark Lord of Optics
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a 2.5 hour conversation with Ilya about optics. Ilya is an Optical Physicist. Most of the conversation is about rifle scopes and how they work...
Season 2, Episode 61: Dillion Walker
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is a Junior shooter out of NC. He's an up and comer that is already making adults look like novices. Keep an eye out for him. He's c...
Season 2, Episode 60: Drew Maruski
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a long conversation with the Pittsburgh-area native, Drew Maruski. He's only been shooting a few years and experienced Carry Op...
Season 2, Episode 59: Special Episode - Tim Dunderi and CO Nats Recap
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A quick one-hourish episode talking about Carry Optics Nationals and Cardinal Shooting Center. Enjoy!! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 58: Carry Optics Nationals Day 3 Final
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the live stream of Day 3 at Carry Optics Nationals as the drama unfolded and the winner was revealed.
Season 2, Episode 57: Special Episode - Mike Shatalov
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and I had the opportunity to catch up today. We talked all things shooting today: CO Nationals (JJ, Christian, Jacob and Max); Improving the spor...
Season 2, Episode 56: Special Episode - CO Nationals Day 3 Prologue
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talking weather forecast, standings, points available through the 8 stages they are shooting today and a review of each and every stage. Enjoy! https:...
Season 2, Episode 55: Special Episode - Carry Optics Nationals Day 2
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another update of the standings after the Super Squads completed shooting on Day 2. https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 54: Special Episode - Carry Optics Day 1
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short episode updating everyone on the standings of CO Nationals after Day 1. https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 53: Jason Clark, PCC Grand Master
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Great conversation with Jason Clark. One of the things I have stated publicly is that I would like to see the platform and the shooter challenged at P...
Season 2, Episode 52: Tyler Turner Part 2
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the 2nd half of my conversation with Tyler. Enjoy!! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 51: Tyler Turner - Production GM
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my guest is Tyler Turner. He is a Production Grand Master that has competed on the Super Squad. This is Part 1 of a nearly 2-hour conversat...
Season 2, Episode 50: Luigi LI, GM and USPSA Presidential Candidate
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With elections starting this week, I decided to put this episode out early. This will allow you to learn more about Luigi and his time in the USPSA. E...
Season 2, Episode 49: Tyler Houston
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my guest is a local USPSA competitor, firearms instructor and Marine veteran. Enjoy! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
SPECIAL EPISODE: USPSA Presidential Debate
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the unedited audio (except for the first 7 or 8 minutes before the debate began) from the live streamed debate. Thank you to my co-hosts: Davi...
Season 2, Episode 48: Special Episode - Carry Optics Nationals with Riley Bowman
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode with Riley Bowman. We go through the CO Nationals Matchbook and discuss all of the possible nuances, starting positions, tar...
Season 2, Episode 47: Brennen Decker - Part II
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 2nd half of my conversation with Brennen Decker. Enjoy!! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 46: Brennan Decker - Production GM
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My conversation this week is with Brennan Decker. He is fresh off his win at the 2023 Blue Grass LOCAP Classic. This is the first half of a 2-hour con...
Season 2, Episode 45: Special Episode with Matt Nash
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another Special Episode. This time, it's with Matt Nash. We review his major matches from the end of last year (Nationals, World Shoot, etc.), swap so...
Season 2, Episode 44: Special Episode with Joon Kim - Dragon’s Cup 3.0
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is my conversation with Joon about Dragon's Cup 3.0. https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 43: Special Episode with Vince Lucchetti - USPSA Area 8 Candidate
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode is with Vince Lucchetti. He is running for the USPA Area 8 Director position. https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast Vince can be reach...
Season 2, Episode 42: Tony Gimmellie
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Tony Gimmellie. Tony is a former Marine Scout/Sniper. Currently, he is a USPSA GM in PCC. He competes every weekend in the shoot...
Season 2, Episode 41: Special Episode with Todd Jarrett Part 2
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode takes about 45 minutes to finish our discussion from the previous episode. After that, it's all about the USPSA and his candidacy for Pre...
Season 2, Episode 40: Josh Bledsoe, Practical & NRA Action Pistol Competitor
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My episode today is with Josh Bledsoe. He is the President of his gun club and competes in NRA Action shooting, as well as USPSA. We talk a lot about ...
Season 2, Episode 39: John Royer - Outdoor Dynamics
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is John Royer. He is the owner of Outdoor Dynamics, which sponsors several high-level practical shooters. We talk about his day job ...
Season 2 Episode 38: Todd Jarrett, World & National Champion
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Todd Jarrett. Todd shot his first action pistol match in 1983. He won his first national title in 1991 and his World Championship...
Season 2, Episode 36: John McClain, Part 2
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 2nd half of of my conversation with John McClain. https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast
Season 2, Episode 37: Special Episode - Steve Moneypenny, Candidate for USPSA President
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Steve Moneypenny and his candidacy for USPSA President. www.casualshooterpodcast.com
Season 2, Episode 35: John McClain - USPSA GM
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is John McClain. I had the privilege of shooting with him last September at Carry Optics Nationals. He has a fun personality and is...
Season 2, Episode 34: Special Episode - Ben Berry, Area 6 Candidate
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Ben Berry. He is a GM in NC running for the Area 6 Director. We spend nearly 90 minutes discussing his "campaign." Even if you do...
Season 2, Episode 33: Brian Purkiss - Part 2
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 2nd half of my conversation with Brian. www.casualshooterpodcast.com https://lockedback.com/
Season 2, Episode 32: Brian Purkiss - USPSA GM
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My conversation this week is with Brian Purkiss. He is a USPSA Grand Master and has a website called Locked Back Training. We talk about his journey i...
Season 2, Episode 31: Jay Slater - Revolver GM/Software Engineer
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is a USPSA Range Officer, local match director, revolver Grand Master and a software engineer. He has written a software program tha...
Season 2, Episode 30: Patrick Garrity - Part 2
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second half of my conversation with another former Marine Sniper. He was also a firearms instructor at Front Sight and was a technical adv...
Season 2, Episode 29: Patrick Garrity - Former Marine Sniper, Movie Advisor for Shooter
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I bring you the first half of a conversation with another former Marine Sniper. He was also a firearms instructor at Front Sight and was a ...
Season 2, Episode 28: Khory Katz, Cardinal Practical Shooters
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to Khory for coming on the show and talking Cardinal Shooting Center, as well as the Buckeye Blast. If you didn't know, the Buckeye Blast gi...
Season 2, Episode 27: Lanny Barnes Part 2
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is the second part of my conversation with guest and Olympic Biathlete, Lanny Barnes. Thanks for listening!! www.casualsho...
Season 2, Episode 26: Lanny Barnes, Olympic Athlete
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Olympic Biathlete, Lanny Barnes. She's been shooting since she was 7 or 8 years old. She's extremely positive with a great self-i...
Season 2, Episode 25: Matt Hopkins, Part 2
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second half of our conversation. We get deep into provisional divisions, as well as complete realignment of divisions going forward. ww...
Episode 4: MMA Talk
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode brings together Lane Gries, Joel Bernardo and J.R. Crosby from the PFL fights in Florida. We talk all of the latest news and the Makhache...
Season 2, Episode 24: Matt Hopkins Part 1
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matt and I talk a lot of topics. The conversation was well over 2 hours. Listen in next week for the other half. www.casualshooterpodcas...
Season 2, Episode 23: Jack Brown
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I speak with Jack Brown. Jack is a USPSA Limited Master. He was 11th at the 2022 Racegun Nationals. He is yet another young shooter looking...
Season 2, Episode 22: Nils Jonasson, 16x USPSA National Champion & Canik Pro Shooter
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my guest is Nils Jonasson. At SHOT Show, he was gracious enough to record a couple videos for me of the new Canik Rival-S and the new Mete ...
Special SHOT Show Episode: Jalise and Justine Williams
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was able to sit down with the Williams sisters and talk 2022, 2023 and even their personal lives. As always, it's a lively conversation. www.casu...
Season 2, Episode 21: Mason & Kay Lane
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks guests are Mason and Kay Lane. As per usual, we talk all things shooting. www.casualshooterpodcast.com LASRApp Referral Link https://bit...
Season 2, Episode 20: Becky Yackley
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I have on a fascinating guest. She started competing as a teen. Shot competitively throughout her entire 4 years of college and has continu...
Season 2, Episode 19: Scott Brown, Limited GM
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest was within 0.36 points of being the USPSA Limited National Champion. The best part? He's only 17 years old. Nils Jonasson even remar...
Season 2, Episode 18: Ashlyn Champagne
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Ashlyn Champagne. She's an up and coming Junior shooter with aspirations of being a World Champion. She's very serious as she's p...
Season 2, Episode 17: Krystal Dunn
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First of all, Merry Christmas everyone!!!!! This week's episode stars Krystal Dunn. Krystal is a small business owner, shooting competitor and Fede...
Season 2, Episode 16: J.R. Crosby Continued
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 2nd half of my conversation with J.R. Crosby. www.casualshooterpodcast.com LASRApp Referral Link https://bit.ly/3wfzybI Save 15% on oth...
Season 2, Episode 15: J.R. Crosby; LEO/MMA Fighter/Practical Shooting Competitor
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my guest is J.R. Crosby. Just recently, he has delved head first into becoming a serious competitor in the Practical Shooting sports. This ...
Season 2 Episode 14: Jessica Mauro
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica Mauro is my guest. She's 2 years into her USPSA journey. This year, she competed in 5 different Nationals, 2 Area matches, 5 sectio...
Special Episode: World Shoot Recap with Joon Kim
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode about the World Shoot. When I last had Joon on the podcast, he said he would love to compete at the World Shoot but didn't h...