The Prepared Mindset Podcast

Episode 162 - Interview with Bill Blowers

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Blowers is the owner and founder of Tap Rack Tactical, and also a industry leading expert on ballistic shields, and shield training. As former Ar...

Episode 161 - Recce Concepts

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To many of us in the training community, we've become so inundated and overwhelmed with the use of the term "recce" that I don't know if we even still...

Episode 160 - Interview with Chris Cook

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Self defense has been the gateway concept for millions and millions of American gun owners. Inevitably for many of us, that concept grows and grows, u...

Episode 159 - Interview with Justin Day

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined this week by Justin Day, the owner and founder of Finest Hour LLC, a training company based here in Michigan. Justin is a former Paramedic ...

Episode 158 - The Birth of an Optic...

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Optics. We all love them, we run them on our rifles, our pistols, even our crossbows. They've become a staple of preparedness in many ways, and the in...

Episode 157 - Sunday SITREP #19

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Time for another Sunday SITREP as I share my thoughts and feelings around current events. In the past several weeks we've experienced everything from ...

Episode 156 - Survival Skills with Mitch; Baer Solutions and Agonic

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Something we've not talked nearly enough about, is survival skills, their applications, and the context in which they are deployed. I'm joined this we...

Episode 155 - Mindset Matters...

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Early on, one of the most ridiculous criticisms I ever received, was that "Mindset doesn't matter in any of this, you should change the name of your p...

Episode 154 - Vehicle Interdiction and Tech Operations with H.S.G.

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am joined once again by Chance, of Holistic Solutions Group to have a discussion around Vehicle Interdiction work, and the impact of tech resources ...

Episode 153 - Interview with Adrian; Sidewinder Concepts LLC

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I take another dive into the world of long range, precision shooting, with Adrian, the owner and founder of Sidewinder Concepts LLC. ...

Episode 152 - Sunday SITREP #18

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've had a development, and another opinion, which impacts all of us as lawful gun owners. As usual, I share my thoughts, and my feelings, along with...

Episode 151 - New Directions, with Garrison Readiness

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of our earliests guests here at PMP was Dameon Houser, and at the time his company was called The Concealed Journey. Fast forward to today, they'v...

Episode 150 - Steele Industries and Buying Night Vision

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we jump into 2023, we're kicking things off with a bang, as I have the chance to talk with Duncan Greene, from Steele Industries. I wrapped up 2022...

Episode 149 - Wrapping up 2022!

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas has passed, and the turn of the calendar is officially upon us. Hard to believe that we're at our last episode of the year. Lexy and I sit d...

Episode 148 - Defender Series Training Group

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Defender Series Training Group was formed and launched by Troy Vanoostendorp as a means of helping to bridge the gaps in law enforcement training that...

Episode 147 - Core Vision Training

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 2019, Core Vision Training was founded to provide a training outlet for Core Vision Industries, a new company providing night vision. Jump forward ...

Episode 146 - Interview with Chance; Holistic Solutions Group

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I get to talk with Chance, one of the three cadre members of Holistic Solutions Group, a training company built and dedicated towards defeat...

Episode 145 - Sunday SITREP #17

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's December, and time for another SITREP to talk on some of our current events. With a recent prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia...

Episode 144 - Interview with Drew Hopkins

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Hopkins was another of my earliest inspirations, and someone who's content and information left a very large impression on me when I first entere...

Episode 143 - Interview with Bob Keller

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Keller is a 24 year vet of the United State Army, having spent time in the Ranger Regiment, and as a part of Special Operations. During his time ...

Episode 142 - Holiday Season and Supporting Small Business

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanksgiving is here, and with it, brings the full swing of the holiday season! As Christmas brings with it the custom of gift giving, it also provide...

Episode 141 - Sunday SITREP #16

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've made it through the mid-term elections, and have a whole new political landscape ahead of us, and a whole new set of questions. As always on our...

Episode 140 - Interview with Josh; Nomadic Clinician

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While much of our community and admittedly this podcast has been around firearms training, and the importance of those skills, lifesaving abilities ta...

Episode 139 - Precision Shooting with Nic Kytlica

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nic Kytlica is the marketing manager at Leupold optics and a competitive precision shooter. We sit down in this episode to have Nic share his experien...

Episode 138 - Green Beret Range Day

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Green Beret Range Day is a fundraising event started by my friend Dillon, back in 2020 to bring folks together to shoot and train, while supporting T...

Episode 137 - Small Unit Tactics with Blake

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Small Unit Tactics. This concept has become increasingly popular and more prevalent within our community over the past several months. As we as a whol...

Episode 136 - Sunday SITREP #15

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I can't believe its already almost November, and time for the mid-term elections. With this big event just about a week away, it's the perfect opportu...

Episode 135 - Life, Travel, Tuning and More With Chris

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Very rarely in life do you build the sort of friendships where you can not speak with someone for weeks or months, and be able to pick things up in yo...

Episode 134 - The Dichotomy of the 2A Community

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've been searching for the right way to articulate this thought for a while, and finally decided it would be something great to discuss on the pod ra...

Episode 133 - The Longhouse Podcast

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Host of The Longhouse Podcast, and my friend, Tyler, joins me this week as we talk about all variety of topics. We spend some time sharing out experie...

Episode 132 - Interview with Burke

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discussions, and often arguments around gear and kit are one of the great cornerstones that our 2A community is based off of. For better or worse, the...

Episode 131 - Bringing Your Spouse Into the Fold

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since starting this podcast, some of the biggest questions and comments we get are how to get a spouse involved, what brought the partner into the sit...

Episode 130 - CQB Considerations with Devin Soto

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am joined this week by Devin Soto, my good friend, and owner of The Tactical Cowboy LLC. As a former Army Ranger Devin has a lot of first hand exper...

Episode 129 - Contingency Planning with Survive First Contact

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My friend Josh Diringer joins me once again, as we dive into the concepts and ideas behind mission planning and contingency planning. During his time ...

Episode 128 - Unfortunate Impacts of Social Media

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social media has been at the core of much of the rapid growth our community has seen over the last several years. The speed and ease at which we're ab...

Episode 127 - Interview with Fred; Counting Coup Tactical LLC

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After over twenty years in the Air Force, and multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, Fred has moved into the civilian world as the head...

Episode 126 - Music and Shooting; How I Ended up Here....

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A couple questions I get a heck of a lot, is how did I get involved with shooting and training, and how I ended up running my own podcast. Well this w...

Episode 125 - Interview with Blake Flannery

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined this week by Blake Flannery, owner of Maneuver Training Solutions, LLC, as well as cadre at Orion Training Group. Blake is a former Force R...

Episode 124 - Interview with Nic Kytlica

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't matter if you're a hunter, a sport shooter, competitive shooter, law enforcement, or military. If you run a gun, you have an optic. This we...

Episode 123 - Sunday SITREP #14

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time for another SITREP as the U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1808 and is working to enact a "assault weapons" ban that will have a far...

Episode 122 - Interview with Derek Frymire

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode of The Prepared Mindset, I am joined by Derek Frymire, owner and founder of Drop 6. Derek does design and consulting work of nyl...

Episode 121 - Personal Accountability and Mindfulness

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It has been said that accountability is the glue which ties commitment to the result. With our pursuits of being more prepared, accountability is a al...

Episode 120 - Interview with Josh Diringer

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Diringer is my guest this week, and is also the owner of Survive First Contact LLC. As a former Green Beret, Josh has had a lot of unique experie...

Episode 119 - Interview with Devin Soto

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks edition of Prepared Mindset, I had the opportunity to talk with Devin Soto. Devin is a former Army Ranger with multiple deployments, and...

Episode 118 - Interview with Steve Winenger

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how a rifle is made? Not just built, but really made? This week, I get a in-depth look into that world, and some of the nuance ...

Episode 117 - Sunday SITREP #13

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The past week has yielded landmark Supreme Court decisions around the right to concealed carry as well as the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and also seen t...

Episode 116 - Interview with Ian Strimbeck

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Strimbeck is the owner and founder of Rune Nation LLC. In this episode, Ian and I sit down and discuss the training mindset, and why it's so impor...

Episode 115 - Interview with Josh Lowry

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Lowry is 2A enthusiast, outdoorsman, and armorer for T-Rex Arms. This week, he and I sit down and talk not only about his time spent working at T...

Episode 114 - Will Taking Away Our Firearms Fix Anything?

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In much of the recent media coverage, we have seen politicians, leaders, celebrities, all railing for gun-control. We're told that in the wake of grea...

Episode 113 - Interview with Jessica Hazelaar, Eclipse Holsters

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nine years ago, Jessica Hazelaar founded Eclipse Holsters after making her own holster and discovering that many others like her were in a need for a ...

Episode 112 - Interview with Drew Estell

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Estell is a former Army Special Operations soldier with 5th group, founder of Baer Solutions LLC, as well as author of Process and Progress Pisto...

Episode 111 - Sunday SITREP #12

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this SITREP I share my thoughts and feelings around the newly developing Monkeypox crisis, and compare it to the last global illness we all dealt ...

Episode 110 - The Importance of Intelligence Gathering

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When most of us hear the term "intel" or "intelligence gathering" we automatically jump to spy movies and ideas of military genius. At some levels, th...

Episode 109 - Self Health, and Personal Care

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I take a break from interviewing awesome guests to talk something that's been very close to my heart lately. Self care and my personal healt...

Episode 108 - Interview with Jason Ransome

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Ransome spent 4 years in the Marine Corps, and 18 in Law Enforcement. He's had the opportunity to work as a volunteer officer, a K-9 handler, a ...

Episode 107 - Interview with Chris "Dutch" Moyer

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris "Dutch" Moyer spent 31 years in the military, with 26 of those being in JSOC. To say he's been around the block, and seen a lot, would be a majo...

Episode 106 - Looking back on Domestic Terror in the U.S.

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we here the word "terrorism" we often think of the middle east, and the groups which have defined the era of the Global War on Terror. What many ...

Episode 105 - Chris Blau and CGS Suppressors

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is back, and this week we're taking a deep dive into suppressors! We talk about the 4 main characteristics observed when looking at suppressors,...

Episode 104 - Sunday SITREP #11

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Certainly a bit sooner than I would have thought, but with the rapid rate of change lately in the world, there's some major developments taking place....

Episode 103 - Orion Training Group

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have been following Orion Training Group online, and on social media for quite a while now. This week I had the fantastic opportunity to connect and...

Episode 102 - Grab Bag, Part 2

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor and I go through more of your questions this week, and share our insight to some of your most pressing inquiries. We're all over the board as w...

Episode 101 - Sunday SITREP #10

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another SITREP as I talk through just a few key items that are happening in the world recently. World events, a little politics, an ATF opinion, it's ...

Episode 100 - From Then, to Now....

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When this project started 2 years ago, we really weren't sure that we'd see 50 episodes, let alone 100. In recognition of this milestone, Trevor and I...

Episode 99 - Catching up with Tim Brum

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finally this week, I have a chance to catch up with Tim Brum, and hear what he's been up to these past many months. Tim was one of my first guests and...

Episode 98 - Ukraine and Economics with Trevor

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor is on with me this week and we catch up on some of his recent gear upgrades and decisions. We also pontificate about the gas prices here in the...

Episode 97 - The Female Side of the 2A Community

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, to kick off Women's History Month, Lexy hosts her first episode! Lexy sits down with Kim and they talk the female perspective of the 2A and...

Episode 96 - The Invasion of Ukraine and Civilian Training

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lexy and I discuss the current events surrounding the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. At the time of our recording we're at the first day of...

Episode 95 - Interview with Dillon Ruth

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I had the chance to sit down and chat with Dillon Ruth, or as he's better known on social media, student_operator. We had an outstanding di...

Episode 94 - The Freedom Convoy and Blocking the Ambassador Bridge

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I talk about the Freedom Convoy that's been moving across Canada, and gaining plenty of momentum with our neighbors to the North. Locally, ...

Episode 93 - Sunday SITREP #9

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Its been waaaay too long since I've sat down and done a SITREP and talked about some key current events. So today, I briefly share my thoughts and fee...

Episode 92 - Cold Weather and Common Sense

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winter is in full effect here in Michigan, and the "snow-mageddon" panic has set in for this season as folks flock to the stores to buy all the milk, ...

Episode 91 - Rifle Discussion with Rob

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob is back with me, and we're talking rifles! We do some comparing and contrasting around different optics, barrel lengths, which things lend themsel...

Episode 90 - State of the Podcast, and 2022

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The new year is in full swing, and so is our calendar! I wanted to take a moment to sit and share with everyone our goals for the 2022 year, and what ...

Episode 89 - Our First Class Together!

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This past weekend, Lexy and I had the opportunity to take our first training class together. We headed out to Ann Arbor Arms once again, and participa...

Episode 88 - Interview with Conan Kilgore

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off 2022 talking with Conan Kilgore, and discuss the popular "recce" or "recon" concept. This is something that has grown and grown in popular...

Episode 87 - 2021 Looking Back...

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2021 is almost at it's close, and what a year it's been. Our first full year up and running has brought about some unbelievable experiences and more t...

Episode 86 - Holiday Grab Bag!

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've been saving and storing up questions that you all have sent and emailed in to us. This week, we get to a handful of those, as Lexy and I discuss...

Episode 85 - Let There Be Light!

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Winter is officially upon us. The days are short, and it seems like night time lasts forever these days. So, I thought it would be a great opportunity...

Episode 84 - It’s Okay to Have Your Own Opinion....

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The right to free speech has long been a guaranteed right by our American First Amendment. Since the development of social media, having a individual ...

Episode 83 - 2021 Holiday Bourbon Discussion!

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As it the eve of December 1st, and of course bourbon being our drink of choice here at PMP, it only felt right to sit down and go over some of our abs...

Episode 82 - Interview with Chris Blau

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I had the opportunity this week to sit and talk with Chris Blau of 1911 Syndicate. Chris works in real estate by trade, and also is part of the YouTub...

Episode 81 - Sunday SITREP #8

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A few days early, I felt that in the wake of the verdict that came down today in the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, it was only appropriate to take the tim...

Episode 80 - Catching up with Spencer

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sit down and catch up with my good friend Spencer. We talk more about medical prepping, the importance of proper training, how to react i...

Episode 79 - Kit Conversation with Austin

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jumping off of last weeks discussion on the holidays, I take the time this week to explain my favorite kit. I go back from the beginning and talk abou...

Episode 78 - Holiday Survival Guide

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Halloween has officially passed, and we're officially in Christmas shopping season! We were a bit late to the party on this topic last year, and wante...

Episode 77 - Music, Halloween, and Catching Up!

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I take a moment to talk about where I've been the past week, the upcoming Halloween holiday, and how music shapes a stronger attitude. Spec...

Episode 76 - The True Importance of Quality

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I share my thoughts on the idea of "buy once, cry once" and why exactly it really is so important. Sam and I both had some separate interac...

Episode 75 - Always Have a Plan in Place

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lexy joins me, and we discuss the a situation she endured in the workplace, and why it's important to have plans established outside the ho...

Episode 74 - Catching up with The Concealed Journey

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finally had a opportunity to catch up with my friend Dameon, from The Concealed Journey. We take the time to sit and chat, and catch up on what we've ...

Episode 73 - What Did You Say?

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the prepping and 2A communities, it's easy to get carried away with our vernaculars and acronyms that exist, seemingly, for every little thing. Aft...

Episode 72 - Bugging In or Bugging Out

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Sam, Ryan, and myself sit down and talk bugging out. It gets a lot of hype in the prepping community for being the best laid plan, and the ...

Episode 71 - Interview with Pat Watson

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down, talking with Pat Watson, of Uncensored Tactical. We hit on everything from CQB, to force on fo...

Episode 70 - Sunday SITREP #7

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a hot minute and then some since our last SITREP, and given recent events, we felt this would be a fitting day for one! Lexy and I sit down ...

Episode 69 - Interview with Tom Baker

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Had the exciting opportunity to sit down this week with family friend and 36 year Marine Corps vet, Thomas Baker. Tom's career spanned the cold war on...

Episode 68 - Hold yourself Accountable

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Accountability should be what steers us, and helps guide us through our goal to be more prepared, and solidify our survival mindset. This week, I shar...

Episode 67 - Austin's thoughts on Afghanistan...

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

August 26th 2021, the largest lost of American life in a decade occurred in Afghanistan as two bombs went off and a gunfight ensued at Kabul Airport. ...

Episode 66 - My First Class

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This past weekend, I traveled out to Ann Arbor, MI to attend the Carbine 2 course at Ann Arbor Arms. Had a absolutely fantastic experience in my first...

Episode 65 - A Discussion on Concealed Carry...

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor and I sit down this week and talk about some experiences we've had ourselves, learning about concealed carrying a firearm, as well as introduci...

Episode 63 - Interview with Jake Golding

07 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have the opportunity to sit down and talk with my friend Jake, who is freshly out of the Marine Corps. He shares some stories and experiences throug...

Episode 64 - Interview with Yousef Badou

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I have the privilege of sitting down with Yousef Badou. Yousef is a expert in situational awareness and pre-event threat detection. He runs...