The Casual Shooter Podcast

Episode 3: MMA Talk with J.R. Crosby

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode, it's J.R. and myself. We talk for 2 hours all about MMA, to include J.R.s experience in MMA. www.casualshooterpodcast.com LASRApp Referr...

Season 2 Episode 13: Tim Dunderi, USPSA GM

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I had the pleasure of talking with Tim Dunderi, affectionately known as TanfoTimmy on IG. We talk training, competing, scaring cats, Prairi...

Special Episode: World Shoot Update

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode covering the standings of the XIX World Shoot heading into the final day of shooting. www.casualshooterpodcast.com LASRApp R...

Season 2 Episode 12: Brody Adkison, Limited

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Brody Adkison. He competed in Racegun Nationals last month shooting Limited. He was an A class shooter and finished 19th overall ...

SPECIAL EPISODE: MMA Talk - Episode 2

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joel and I have a discussion about Mixed Martial Arts the day before the big fight between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. We talk Oliveira v Makhac...

Season 2, Episode 11: Mikayla Hill, Limited Master

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is from the state of Washington. She was 2nd at Racegun Nationals shooting Limited. We talk a lot about how she prepared for Nation...

Season 2, Episode 10: Morgan Leonhardt, 2021 CO National Champion

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is the youngest Carry Optics National Champion ever. Initially a 3-gun competitor, Morgan won the Ladies Carry Optics National Champ...

Season 2 Episode 9: Joel Fisher, Part 2

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is part two of my conversation with local phenom, Joel Fisher. You're welcome Jay Beal!! :-D  www.casualshooterpodcast.com LASRApp Referral Link...

Season 2 Episode 8: Joel Fisher; Carry Optics Master

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is a local, Area 8 shooter. Joel and I started about the same time in USPSA. He finished 36th at Carry Optics Nationals. Needless to...

Special Episode: Mike Sharrett

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is a USPSA shooter in Virginia. He likes to conduct ammo testing which is what piqued my interest. Not only did we talk ammo testing, we talked h...

Season 2, Episode 7: Brantley Merriam Part 2

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week is where Brantley and I dissect his stage wins on Stage 19 and Stage 1. Stage 19 was the end of Day 1 at Carry Optics Nationals. Brantley ob...

Season 2, Episode 6: Brantley Merriam, Carry Optics GM

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I get the privilege of talking with Brantley Merriam. Brantley was 4th at Carry Optics Nationals. The only people to beat him are the only ...

Special Episode: Luke Faust, Candidate for Area 3 Director

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and I talked for four hours last night. This is the recording of the first two hours. We talk all about his candidacy and go through his webpage ...

Season 2, Episode 5: Joon Kim, GM Carry Optics

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second half of my conversation with Joon Kim. Joon and I talk about his website and training he conducts. The link is below. Enjoy!! www.c...

Season 2, Episode 4: Joon Kim, CO GM

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Joon Kim. He finished 22nd at Carry Optics Nationals. Each year, he has halved his finish. He's a young guy with a desire to cont...

Special Episode: Lanny Barnes, Prairie Fire Rank

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I reached out to Prairie Fire after learning of their $100k cash prize shooting competition. Here is a 1/2 hour conversation about the company, the st...

Season 2, Episode 3: Jay Beal, Talking Practical Shooting

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jay and I talk CO Nationals, training and his future in IPSC matches. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Special Episode: Frank Xu and Team Taiwan IDPA

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Team Canik shooter, Frank Xu, was approached in Taiwan about coaching/training the Taiwan IDPA Team coming over to shoot IDPA Nationals. Basically, he...

SPECIAL EPISODE: MMA Talk Episode 1

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is all about MMA. More will be coming in the future. Dave hosted Lane Gries and Joel Bernardo. Comments/feedback is appreciated.

Season 2, Episode 1: Justine Williams, 2022 Women’s CO National Champion

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This Special Episode kicks off Season 2. Justine was kind enough to come on the show and talk about Nationals and how she was able to pull it off. Mor...

Episode 100: Rachel Harper, CO Master

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Rachel Harper. She is a Master class Carry Optics shooter and finished 5th at this year's CO Nationals in Talladega, AL. Rachel w...

Episode 99: Garran Singleton, USPSA CO GM

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I get the opportunity to talk with Garran Singleton this week. He's competing on the Carry Optics Super Squad this weekend and he turned 23 just days ...

Episode 98: Isaac Lockwood, USPSA GM

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I talk with Isaac Lockwood. Obviously, we talk a lot about shooting. You will also get a behind the scenes tour of the Sig P320 Lockwood. H...

Episode 97: Scott Arnburg; Candidate - Area 3 Director

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a special edition episode. I interview Scott Arnburg as he runs for the vacant Area 3 Director.   www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Episode 96: Lane Gries - Part 2

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the conclusion of our interview with Lane Gries. www.casualshooterpodcast.com www.bastionblackperformance.com  

Episode 95: Lane Gries; CO/Limited GM, BJJ Black Belt, Former Marine

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest brings quite the diversity to the show. He is a Former Marine that saw combat in Fallujah. He's a Brazilian Ju-Jitsu Black Belt. Las...

Episode 94: Dr. Meaghan Sullivan, Part 2

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is the conclusion of our talk with Dr. Meaghan Sullivan. Enjoy and let us know what you think!! Visit the website for ways to save...

Episode 93: Meaghan Sullivan, PhD; Performance Psychology Specialist

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode was recorded over the 4th of July weekend. We spoke with Dr. Meaghan Sullivan about a whole host of things that can be found on he...

Episode 92: Mason Lichfield, Gun Butter

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and I interview Mason Lichfield. He purchased Gun Butter earlier this year. Gun Butter is a state of the art lubrication and grease. Th...

Episode 91: Robert Vogel, Part 2

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second half of my conversation with Robert Vogel. Comment, like and subscribe! www.casualshooterpodcast.com  

Episode 90: Robert Vogel, World and National Champion

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's conversation is with Robert Vogel. He is a 3-time World Champion and 24-time National Champion. We cover a lot of different topics. Enjoy!...

Episode 89: A.J. Zito Part 2

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The conclusion of my talk with A.J. Zito. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Episode 88: A.J. Zito, Practical Performance

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks guest is A.J. Zito. He is a former Army Officer, is a certified gunsmith and teaches firearms instruction. He teaches solo classes, teaches...

Episode 87: Mike Seeklander, Part 2

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the other half of my interview with Mike Seeklander. We continue our deep discussion into grip, as well as the ol' Judy Chop. I want to thank ...

Episode 86: Mike Seeklander, Firearms Training Guru

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike joins me to talk Single Stack Nationals, CO Nationals and lots of talk about grip amongst other things. We've talked some of the same things with...

Episode 85: Tim Herron; Tim Herron Shooting; Part 2

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks episode is the second half of our conversation with Tim Herron. The conversation is nothing but training. He and Rob Epifania transition fr...

Episode 84: Tim Herron, Tim Herron Shooting

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dave and Leo welcome Tim Herron back to the show. We discuss bourbon, cigars and a lot or technique/training. Don't forget to like, subscri...

Episode 83 - Rob Epifania, USPSA GM, Part 2

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks concludes our conversation with Rob Epifania. He gets deep at times with the knowledge. Great information!!! Take the time to visit our web...

Episode 82: Rob Epifania, USPSA Grand Master

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and I had the opportunity to speak with Rob Epifania. Rob is pretty well known in the practical shooting community and growing his pres...

Episode 81: Matt Hemple, Carry Optics GM

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Matt Hemple is on the show. He is a Carry Optics Grand Master and placed 11th at last year's Carry Optics Nationals. He just placed 4th at ...

Episode 80: Yee-min Lin, Part 2

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we finish the conversation we started last week with Yee-min Lin. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Episode 79: Yee-min Lin, The Travelling RO, Part 1

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the three of us converse with Yee-min Lin. From a small town in Kentucky to Yale graduate to Marine Officer to potentially the next USPSA P...

Episode 78: Dazhi Zhang, GM, Carry Optics

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I had the privilege of interviewing Dazhi Zhang. Dazhi finished 2nd at the 2021 Carry Optics nationals a mere 1.5% behind JJ Racaza. He's a...

Episode 77: Seth Swerczek &Jayden Quinlan, Hornady Manufacturing, Part 2

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week is part two of our conversation with Seth and Jayden. We get into the meat and potatoes of external ballistics and 4DOF. I would like to tha...

Episode 76: Bullets & Ballistics; Seth Swerczek and Jayden Quinlan; Hornady Manufacturing

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we speak with Seth Swerczek and Jayden Quinlan of Hornady Manufacturing. You might remember Seth from our SHOT Show conversation. If not, g...

Episode 75: Ryan Cleckner, Part 2

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the second half of our conversation with Ryan Cleckner. It was a pleasure having him on. He is a wealth of knowledge. Check out his websi...

Episode 74: Ryan Cleckner, J.D.; Author/Business Owner/Professor; US Army Ranger Sniper

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk to Ryan Cleckner. He's a lawyer/professor/entrepreneur and former US Army Ranger Sniper. Check out his websites. Gun University is ...

Episode 73: Josh Froelich, 2018 World Shotgun Champion, Avid Outdoorsman

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks guest is none other than Paul Bunyan, aka Josh Froelich. Josh is a PCC GM, the reigning World Shotgun Champion and an avid outdoorsman. We ...

Episode 72 - Steve Moneypenny, USPSA GM, Candidate for USPSA President

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the three of us talk to Steve Moneypenny. Steve is a Production GM in USPSA but has shot other competitions as well. www.casualshooterpodca...

Episode 71: Kevin McPhee; Match Director: EGW Area 8 Steel Challenge Championship; Part 2

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the conclusion of our discussion with Kevin McPhee. Enjoy! www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Episode 70: Kevin McPhee; Match Director - EGW Area 8 Steel Challenge Championship

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Huggy and I interview Kevin McPhee. Kevin is the current Match Director for the EGW Area 8 Steel Challenge Championship. He is also the pre...

Episode 69: Jay Beal, GM, USPSA Carry Optics

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we get the opportunity to speak with Jay Beal. He is a GM in Carry Optics and was 5th at 2020 Nationals in Frostproof, FL. He is also a Ste...

SHOT Show Special Episode #3: Seth Swerczek, Hornady

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had a few questions concerning Hornady bullets and their ballistics. Seth gave me an education on the doppler radar and how they use it that I was n...

SHOT Show 2022Special #2 - The Williams Sisters

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Williams sisters were kind enough to give me some time so we went to the media room at SHOT and had a little sit down. These women are hilarious a...

SHOT Show 2022 Special #1 - Canik Rival/Team Canik

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Nils Jonasson and Frank Xu for taking a few minutes to sit with me and discuss the new Canik Rival and their 2022 shooting seasons. Unfortun...

Episode 68: Hwansik Kim, USPSA GM, Part 2

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and I continue our talk with Hwansik Kim. This week's episode talks more about training and his mindset while shooting Nationals. www.c...

Episode 67: Hwansik Kim, USPSA GM

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and I talk to Hwansik Kim. He's a perennial Top 10 and co-founder of PSTG (Practical Shooting Training Group). As great of a shooter as...

Episode 66: Lynda Turnbull, 2-Gun National Champion

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Huggy and I get the honor of speaking with Lynda Turnbull. She's the reigning Women's 2-Gun National Champion. We talk everything from her ...

Episode 65 - End of 2021

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the audio version of the livestream we conducted a few days ago. We talk 2021 and what 2022 will bring. Hope everyone has a GREAT 2022!!! www....

Episode 64 - Mason Lane, GM, 2x National Champion

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the three of us get an opportunity to speak with Mason Lane. He is the back-to-back Limited National Champion (2020/2021). This is our Chri...

Episode 63 - Chris Gelnett, GM, VA State Champion

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Chris Gelnett. He is an Area 8 USPSA shooter that won the VA State match. It was a bitter sweet experience because the VA State m...

Episode 62 - Gabby Franco, Gold medalist, Top Shot Contestant

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the three of us have the honor of talking with Gabby Franco. Gabby represented Venezuela at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, was a 1999 Pan A...

Episode 61 - Matt Hopkins, GM, Area 3 Director (USPSA)

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, our guest is none other than Matt Hopkins. We discuss everything from shooting to BBQ (Leo gets real uncomfortable) to Great Danes to USPSA...

Episode 60 - Ted Murphy, USPSA Area 8 Director

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and Dave speak with Ted Murphy. He is the current Area 8 Director for the USPSA. We discuss Area 8 topics, as well as the larger issues...

Episode 59 - Shannon Smith, Shannon Smith Shooting

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Huggy and I speak with Shannon Smith about USPSA, IPSC World Shoot and his evil ways when it comes to stage design. It was fun talking to h...

Episode 58 - Sean Griffith, Griffith Shooting Solutions

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk with Sean Griffith. He's a former Marine and current Federal Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor. We would like to thank Sean for c...

Episode 57 - Phil Strader, Pt 2 - Sig Sauer

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the 2nd half of our interview with Phil Strader. This really covers the last 5 years and some interesting tidbits concerning product rele...

Episode 56 - Phil Strader, USPSA GM

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the three of us talk to Phil Strader. Phil is a USPSA GM. He won the 2015 Production National Championship and was a past USPSA President. ...

Episode 55 - Live Broadcast

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This was our first live broadcast. The three of us talked Carry Optics Nationals with video review. Huggy is talking about getting a Ruger Precision R...

Episode 54 - Robert Davis, LtCol, USAF Shooting Team

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and I speak with a very interesting guest. Robert Davis is an active duty Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. He primarily shoots Internation...

Episode 53 - Kita Busse, Movement Coach

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I interview Kita Busse. Kita is a USPSA competitor. However, she teaches movement classes. We talk about shooting internationally, movement,...

Episode 52 - Phillip Velayo, Modern Day Sniper

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I guy one-on-one with Phillip Velayo. He is one-half of Modern Day Sniper. Phillip was a USMC Scout/Sniper and an instructor at the 1st Mari...

Episode 51 - Mike Shatalov, Candidate for USPSA President

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, you heard how Mike immigrated to the United States as a young man, was a world-class parachutist and became a USPSA Grandmaster. This week,...

Episode 50 - Michael Shatalov, Grand Master

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk to Mike Shatalov. He grew in in the Soviet Union, was rationed food as a kid, joined the US Army and jumped into Russia years later,...

Episode 49 - US AMU Action Shooting Team

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the three of us are joined by three members of the US Army Action Shooting Team. Our guests are SSG Browning (USPSA Limited Division GM), S...

Episode 48 - Rachel Trotta, HOIST

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we focus on a different aspect of shooting. If you shot Area 8, you know how hot and muggy it was. I ran across a beverage that claimed to ...

Episode 47 - Matt Nash, Part 2

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the other half of our conversation with Matthew Nash. You can find links to his IG, YT and website on our website. www.casualshooterpodcast.co...

Episode 46 - Matthew Nash, Part 1

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and I speak with Matthew Nash. He's a former Marine, current LEO that competes in USPSA. What started out as a way to get better for hi...

Episode 45 - Grant Kunkel, World Champion

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and I interview Grant Kunkel. He is the 2021 World Speed Shooting Champion and the owner of 13 World Records. Not only did he crush the...

Episode 44 - Ben Campomanes/Sam Sutphin, LASR App

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and I talk to Ben Campomanes (Owner/CEO) and Sam Sutphin (Operations Manager) of LASR App. This is a very intriguing product. It uses a...

Episode 43 - Jalise & Justine Williams, National Champions

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and I had the pleasure of interviewing the Williams sisters, Jalise and Justine. Between them, they have a world record, 9 national rec...

Episode 42 - Area 8 Championship, Keanu Sy & Stephen Van

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and I speak with Keanu Sy and Stephen Van about Area 8. Keanu is the Match Director, as he was last year. Stephen is the Assistant matc...

Episode 41 - Jason Bradley, USPSA GM, Canik Sponsored Shooter

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Jason Bradley to the show. I've been wanting to have him on. As soon as I saw that he is now sponsored by Canik, it became impera...

Episode 40 - Bill Duda, Go Fast Don't Suck

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

******NSFW******EXPLICIT LANGUAGE****** This week, we interview Bill Duda, owner of Go Fast Don't Suck. He's also the OG USPSA meme maker. If you've b...

Episode 39 - David Ankeny, MD, VA State Championship

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, it's just Leo and Me. Huggy had family obligations that prevented him from being present. Our guest this week is David Ankeny. He is the Ma...

Episode 38 - US Navy Action Shooting Team

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, join the three of us as we welcome Lt's Jeremy Lightner and Marc Santos to the podcast. Jeremy is the USN AST Captain even though he is a L...

Episode 37 - Logan Saunders

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Huggy and I interview Logan Saunders. He's a local (Richmond, VA) USPSA shooter that has recently competed in PCC, CO and Open. His "Open" ...

Episode 36 - Gianni Giordano, GM Junior Shooter

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we invite Gianni Giordano onto the podcast. If you don't know Gianni, suffice it to say he has finished in the Top 10 at Limited Nationals ...

Episode 35 - Daniel Anderson

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo and I interview Daniel Anderson on the show. Daniel is new to USPSA (8 months) and is a regular listener. He won the Hunters HD Gold gl...

Episode 34 - USAF Action Shooting Team

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Leo, Chris and I interview two members of the United States Air Force Action Shooting Team. It's a fun interview with a lot of information....

Episode 33 - Julie Golob, World/National Champion

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a full house. All of us are here to welcome Julie Golob to the show. Julie is the only female USPSA Ladies National Champion. She's ...

Episode 32 - Riley Bowman, Concealedcarry.com

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast. Our guest this week comes by way of concealedcarry.com and it is Riley Bowman. He runs the podcast on th...

Episode 31 - Steve Anderson, Dry Fire Extraordinaire

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Casual Shooters Podcast! This week, we have another special guest. None other than Steve Anderson of That Shootin...

Episode 30 - Mike Seeklander

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we welcome Mike Seeklander. Mike is a legend in the shooting sports. His accolades go way beyond what we can list here. We delve deep into ...

Episode 29 - Jill McDaniel, Founder, Mom-At-Arms

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Casual Shooters podcast. This week, we shift gears a little bit and welcome Jill McDaniel. Jill is the founder of Mo...

Episode 28 - Dave and Leo

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dave and Leo discuss some of the Mike Foley interview and rules changes along with Area 6 and Dragons Cup results.   www.casualshooterpodc...

Episode 27 - Mike Foley, President, USPSA

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chris and Leo are on vacation (from the podcast - slackers!). That leaves me to enjoy a nice, long talk/interview with Mike Foley, Presiden...

Episode 26: Kevin Gorospe, GM, USPSA

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We hope everyone in the audience had a wonderful Easter!! This week, we have another USPSA GM on the show. Kevin Gorospe is an Atlas Gun Works sponsor...

Episode 25: Brian Conley, Pres./Founder, Hunters HD Gold

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brian Conley joins us "on set." Not only was he gracious enough to donate his time to the podcast, he is donating one pair of Hunters HD Go...

Episode 24: Green Ops (Josh and Luke)

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we host Josh Shaw and Luke Brooks from Green Ops. Green Ops is a company that provides any type of firearm training you can imagine, from c...