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Episodes
TGL EP 272 - Real Talk with Christian Sailer Part 2
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of my conversation with Christian Sailer. Chrisian has won everything there is to win and continues to dominate. We sat down to talk ab...
TGL EP 271 - Real Talk with Christian Sailer Part 1
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Sailer has won everything there is to win and continues to dominate. We sat down to talk about what Christian thinks matters and doesn't mat...
TGL EP 270 - Handsome Kyle's New Drill
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I appreciate about Kyle is he's always looking for better ways to do things. He's created a new drill that is quite interesting and ...
TGL EP 269 - Getting Used to and Testing New Gear
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle talks about Testing Gen 6 Glocks and his thoughts so far. I talk about being a Nighthawk owner and the learning curve getting up to speed with it...
TGL EP 268 - Sometimes Less Is More
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you get to a point in practice where you don't feel like it's being productive. Maybe pushing more will yield a breakthrough, or it could ju...
TGL EP 267 - Different Guns Require Different Inputs
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Each handgun recoils a little differently, requires a different minimum grip pressure and different amount of input to return. Nick Young, Jeff and I ...
TGL EP 266 - All About Shot Show
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This was my first year at Shot Show and it wasn't exactly what I was expecting in several ways. Nick Young is a veteran of Shot Show and we discussed ...
TGL EP 265 - Podcasting with an Admin
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I sometimes make jokes about getting the police department admin to sign off on things like training, gear and other expenses. It just so happens I kn...
TGL EP 264 - The 3 Most Important Things for Training
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners love list episodes. Nick Young and I each came up with a list of the 3 most important things for training. Some of them might surprise you, ...
TGL EP 263 - Testing Equipment and Match Strategy
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas and I have been using the offseason for testing equipment. We each talk about what we've been working on, and Andreas shares the process he's ...
TGL EP 262 - Shooting and Teaching at a High Level
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian is an interesting guy that shoots and teaches at a high level. We talked about his evolution as an instructor and his approach to training as h...
TGL EP 261 - Learning from a Bad Match
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas's last match of the year didn't go as planned. He shares what happened with me and Kyle and we talk through some ideas to bring to training. W...
TGL EP 260 - Unconventional Teaching
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle McNabb shares some new methods he's using for teaching and I'm very interested in the results. We also talk about off-season training and overcom...
TGL EP 259 - Brian Nelson Interview Part 2
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Nelson is a very high-level competitor in a variety of practical shooting disciplines. I sat down with Brian to learn the processes he uses for ...
TGL EP 258 - Brian Nelson Interview Part 1
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Nelson is a very high-level competitor in a variety of practical shooting disciplines. I sat down with Brian to learn the processes he uses for ...
TGL EP 257 - Knocking off the Rust
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Andreas talk about knocking off the rust after taking a break from shooting. We also discuss training with an injury and answer some gear set...
TGL EP 256 - Practical Shooting to the Masses
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Andreas talk about knocking off the rust after taking a break from shooting. We also discuss training with an injury and answer some gear set...
TGL EP 255 - Drew Estell Interview Part 2
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of my conversation with Drew Estell. Drew Estell is an OG in the training space. Drew owns a company called Baer Solutions and has writ...
TGL EP 254 - Drew Estell Interview Part 1
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Estell is an OG in the training space. Drew owns a company called Baer Solutions and has written a book, created the Baer Standards Drill that is...
TGL EP 253 - The Search for the Optimal Gun
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Hwansik Kim has been testing a variety of guns in search of the optimal gun. We talk through switching guns, gun weights, trigger preference...
TGL EP 252 - PSTG Summit Breakdown with Nick Young
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Summit is something special for PSTG members and it was Nick Young's first time attending. We talked through the instructors, the material and wha...
TGL EP 251 - Working Within Your Limits
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dirty Harry said a man has got to know his limitations, and he was correct. Nick, Andreas and I talk about setting up practice and how to adjust the d...
TGL EP 250 - Is Teaching a Perishable Skill?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many classes do you need to teach to get to a point where you're a good teacher? How often do you need to teach classes to maintain that skill? Ni...
TGL EP 249 - Talking With a Casual Shooter
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone is training for world domination and sometimes being a casual shooter is more appealing. My guest for today is David Riddle, the host of ...
TGL EP 248 - Training Partners
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A training partner can be a key piece to your success as a shooter. Andreas and I discuss some takeaways from training with a partner and share some p...
TGL EP 247 - Vetting Other Instructors
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are sometimes you look at an instructor and know immediately that you would or wouldn't want to take a class from them. Nick Young and I talk ab...
TGL EP 246 - Adding Some Variety to Your Training
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes doing unconventional training is helpful in generating new ideas and discoveries. Andreas shares some ideas to change your training and add ...
TGL EP 245- Things Frequently Learned in a Class Setting
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Training on your own sometimes doesn't offer lessons you can learn while training with a friend or in a class setting. Nick Young and I talk about bre...
TGL EP 244 - Kenny Florian Interview
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick Google search yielded several articles that call Kenny Florian an undisputed legend in the fighting world. I've had Kenny in class several tim...
TGL EP 243 - Calvin Truong is Back
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calvin Truong has been in the firearm space for quite a while. Calvin creates content on the Firepower United channel across multiple platforms and is...
TGL EP 242 - Forgetting Targets in Practice
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas has been doing scenario training with intentionally limited walkthrough time which is creating situations where he forgets targets. Nick Young...
TGL EP 241 - Perspectives That Change Over the Years
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Young and I discuss how our experience in shooting has shaped the feedback in give in classes. We also talked about the usual progression people ...
TGL EP 240 - Finding Success in Practice
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Castro is back to offer his unique perspectives on teaching and training. We talk about people that get the same results year after year without g...
TGL EP 239 - Brantley Merriam is Back
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brantley Merriam finished second place at USPSA Carry Optics Nationals this year. I interrogate him to discover what his training is like leading up t...
TGL EP 238 - Comped Guns and Attending Classes
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle McNabb and I have had a fair amount of time training with comped handguns. We talk about who it is and isn't for and if they're worth investing i...
TGL EP 237 - Breakthroughs With Target Focus
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas had some recent personal breakthroughs with target focused shooting. Kyle and I ask questions to learn more, and we also discuss using rimfire...
TGL EP 236 - Christian Sailer Answers Listener Questions
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Sailer made a post on Instagram asking for listener questions and he got over 50 questions sent to him. We work our way through the list ans...
TGL EP 235 - Catching Up with Christian Sailer
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since I've had Christian Sailer on the podcast. We talk about Christian's training program, Nationals and World Shoot prep, and a fe...
TGL EP 234 - Diagnosing Video and Assessing Performance
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watching videos of you shooting and trying to diagnose the issues is not as easy as it sounds. Nick Young explains the process he uses for digital coa...
TGL EP 233 - Taking Non-Shooting Classes
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas took a shooting related class that didn't focus on making him any better at shooting. We talk through the class as he shares his takeaways. An...
TGL EP 232 - Getting Back up to Speed
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting back up to speed after taking a break and getting used to a new gun is the double whammy of obstacles. Handsome Kyle McNabb talks through his ...
TGL EP 231 - Things We Wish We Knew Earlier
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout our shooting journey there are things we discover that we wish we could go back in time to tell ourselves. Nick Young and I each share 3 th...
TGL EP 230 - So, you wanna be SWAT?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are a variety of shooting tests such as department quals and USPSA classifiers, but just going to the range and doing normal training might not ...
TGL EP 229 - Paul Costa Interview Part 2
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Costa is a well-known shooting instructor, and he recently organized a class for me and Ben. I found him very likable and enjoyed talking to him ...
TGL EP 228 - Paul Costa Interview Part 1
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Costa is a well-known shooting instructor, and he recently organized a class for me and Ben. I found him very likable and enjoyed talking to him ...
TGL EP 227 - How to Study Shooting with Professor Kim
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have something a bit different for you. Professor Hwansik Kim explains his theories on studying shooting and the path to improvement while wor...
TGL EP 226 - Two G's and an M
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GM is the highest classification in USPSA. Nick Young, Jeff and I discuss what it takes to earn that classification and the most effective ways to tra...
TGL EP 225 - Shooting Versus Instructing
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Young and Jeff join the podcast to discuss teaching and the lack of class videos online. We also discuss how we evaluate instructors. Log into Pr...
TGL EP 224 - High Accountability Shooting
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Young and I discuss high accountability shooting and what it takes to build that ability. We also talk about some actionable rules you can put in...
TGL EP 223 - Andreas Talks Teaching
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas has been teaching for quite a while. We compare notes on how classes have evolved and the lessons we've learned along the way. Log into Practi...
TGL EP 222 - Carbine Training on a Budget
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carbine training is fun, but not cheap. Ben Stoeger and I compare notes for the most effective use of time and money for carbine training. We discuss ...
TGL EP 221 - Tom Castro Tells His Story
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I don't even know how to intro this because I have no words after hearing this story. Tom Castro has been through a lot lately and he sat down with me...
TGL EP 220 - Is Your Favorite Instructor a Perpetual Student?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It sounds good to say you're a perpetual student and always learning, but that just isn't the case with some people. Handsome Kyle and I discuss ways ...
TGL EP 219 - Learning a New Skill
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The discussion for today is regarding learning new skills and changing techniques. We make some arguments for why you should keep doing what you're do...
TGL EP 218 - High Hit Factor Guns and Stages
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Handsome Kyle and Andreas talk about high end pistols and if the performance justifies the additional cost. We also talk about high hit factor stages ...
TGL EP 217 - Teaching Marksmanship with Handsome Kyle
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle McNabb has been teaching for a while and has some different approaches for marksmanship fundamentals. We talk through what he's doing differently...
TGL EP 216 - It's not about the drill, it's about the skill
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How should you determine what to practice and know when it's a good time to stop for the day? Nick Young is here to answer those questions and give so...
TGL EP 215 - Intentionally Doing Things Wrong
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Handsome Kyle and Andreas are back to discuss the value and mindset in intentionally shooting a drill incorrectly. It sounds a little bit out there, b...
TGL EP 214 - VR Training and a new type of Match
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas had some time training with Ace VR. We compare notes and discuss we areas we do and do not see value in. Kyle shot a match that is something a...
TGL EP 213 - PCSL Nationals
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My friends, Tim and David, gave me the run down on PCSL Nationals. We talk about the good, the bad, and the amazing potential the organization has. ...
TGL EP 212 - Under Pressure
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas and Handsome Kyle answer follow up questions from the knowing your limitations episode. We talk about the dangers of treating matches like pra...
TGL EP 211 - Motivation and Goal Setting
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There have been a lot of questions on PSTG regarding efficient practice and motivation. I sat down with my guest, and we discussed cold shooting, asse...
TGL EP 210 - Checking in with the Professor
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hwansik Kim has had a very busy year. We talked about planning for next year, teaching classes and his recent departure from the Walther team. Log int...
TGL EP 209 - Vision Fuckus Explained
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most talked about blocks from the PSTG Summit taught by Professor Kim's. I was able to sit down with the Professor to explain the concepts ...
TGL EP 208 - Going from Good to Great with Brantley Merriam
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone is able to progress from good to great. Brantley Merriam has become a top name in performance shooting, and I sat down with him to learn ...
TGL EP 207 - The State of USPSA – Andy Erickson Interview
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a lot of very bad press for USPSA recently. The board just removed the President of the organization for a second time and there is a s...
TGL EP 206 - Copy and Paste Instructors
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Castro was in full send mode while he and Kyle McNabb discussed shooting instructors that are just a copy of a copy. We talk about a variety of wa...
TGL EP 205 - Knowing Your Limitations
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every good man has got to know his limitations. Kyle McNabb and I talk about finding limitations and how to stay within them when necessary. We also t...
TGL EP 204 - Ben Stoeger Returns to USPSA
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After being given a lifetime ban, Ben Stoeger has been reinstated to USPSA. We talk about his plans for competing and his recent trip to Iraq. Log int...
TGL EP 203 - Teaching and 2011's
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does new gear help you buy skill? Andreas Yankopolus talks through his reasoning for trying a 2011, and how it's going so far. Kyle McNabb talks about...
TGL EP 202 - Efficient Training and Taking an Off Season
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most people like the idea of being efficient in practice, but it's tough to put those hopes into action. My guest and I discuss efficient and effectiv...
TGL EP 201 - Summit Recap
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I believe this year's Summit was the best yet. Kyle McNabb and Andreas Yankopolus discuss the event for those that didn't attend. We talk about some o...
TGL EP 200 - Real Talk with Christian Sailer Part 2
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of my discussion with Christian Sailer. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the co...
TGL EP 199 - Real Talk with Christian Sailer Part 1
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Sailer is a top competitor in practical shooting on an international level. I asked Christian a lot of difficult questions, and I'm surprise...
TGL EP 198 - Jack Rapala from American Defense MFG
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's not often I get to sit down with an employee of a major firearm manufacturer. Jack Rapala is in sales and marketing for ADM and answered all my...
TGL EP 197 - Moving Past Fundamentals
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a time when you need to move past fundamentals training, and what does that training look like? Nick Young from Velox Training Group is on de...
TGL EP 196 - Randomized Training and Switching Guns
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andreas and Kyle discuss randomized training and who it is and isn't for. We also talk about switching guns and the upcoming PSTG Summit. Log into Pra...
TGL EP 195 - Training and Night Shooting
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle McNabb and I talk about his personal training and teaching police officers. We also dig into nighttime shooting with white light and night vision...
TGL EP 194 - Kyle Defoor Part 2
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Defoor is very experienced with training civilians and the military in handgun and carbine shooting. We discuss shooting technique, gear setup, t...
TGL EP 193 - Kyle Defoor Part 1
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Defoor is very experienced with training civilians and the military in handgun and carbine shooting. We discuss shooting technique, gear setup, t...
TGL EP 192 - Movement, Diminishing Returns, and Crazy Talk
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of the discussion I had with Tom Castro and Nick Young. We talked through some recent breakthroughs and some very different teaching ...
TGL EP 191 - Recent Breakthroughs, Trigger Prep, and High-Volume Training
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one of the discussion I had with Tom Castro and Nick Young. We talked through some recent breakthroughs and some very different teaching ...
TGL EP 190 - Rifle Training with Kyle
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rifle training is a lot of fun and Kyle McNabb took a weekend off to come train with me. We shot a variety of drills with different rifle setups and f...
TGL EP 189 - Real Talk with Brian Conley
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of my conversation with Brian. We got into some spicy topics such as the dismissal of the lawsuit against USPSA, the separation of IPSC...
TGL EP 188 - Seeing is Pretty Cool
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My friend, Brian Conley, joined the podcast to give some education about vison and lens choice. We discuss issues like eye fatigue and light sensitivi...
TGL EP 187 - Carry Optics Nationals
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carry Optics Nationals was a very stacked match for the top talent in practical shooting. Nick Young and Professor Hwansik Kim talk about the match, t...
TGL EP 186 - The Better You Get, the Worse You Feel
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As you improve at shooting, you will likely become more critical of your performance. Kyle and Andreas talk through the process of improvement and som...
TGL EP 185 - Ben Talks About Shooting Related Injuries
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I received a lot of comments regarding the shooting related injuries podcast. Ben Stoeger shares past and present shooting related injuries. We also t...
TGL EP 184 - Visualization with Tyler
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There have been several visualization related questions in the podcast requests thread in PSTG. Tyler Turner is on deck to answer them and give you so...
TGL EP 183 - Prepping for Matches
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of methods people use while preparing for major matches. Nick Young shares what he's been working on in his training and his mindset as...
TGL EP 182 - Fixing Things that Aren't Broken
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to get stuck in your ways. Andreas and Kyle discuss processes for evaluating new equipment and how to tell if changes are needed. We also di...
TGL EP 181 - Real Talk about the Cornhusker Classic
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Cornhusker Classic is the first big Hit Factor match my club has run. Todd and Michelle Woitzel join me to discuss what went into the match to mak...
TGL EP 180 - Managing Your Time and Expectations
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Life gets busy. Having time for family, friends, training and matches can be very tough to achieve. Tyler Turner gives some perspective and shares how...
TGL EP 179 - Hunter Constantine Competitor and Influencer
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Constantine is well known for his carry belt. Hunter shares how the belt came to be. We also discussed what it's like for him to balance a busy...
TGL EP 178 - Not a Typical Christian Sailer Interview
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Sailor dominates every match he attends. We talked about his mindset, training and what he does that makes him a champion. As usual, I had l...
TGL EP 177 - Cody Axon Talks Crazy
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My dear friend, Cody Axon, is back to share what he's been up to. We talk about his switching to a Glock with a red dot and what his future for shooti...
TGL EP 176 - Training Related Injuries
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you train long enough, you'll likely face some form of injury or discomfort from shooting. Kyle McNabb and I share our experiences and some methods...
TGL EP 175 - Efficient and Effective Practice
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being efficient is something most people try to do, but how do you know where you're wasting time? Kyle McNabb and I break down dry and live training ...
TGL EP 174 - Ben Attends a Scoped Carbine Course
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben recently attended a scoped carbine course taught by Joe of Bruiser Industries. I sat down with Ben to hear what the class was like, what he learne...
TGL EP 173 - All About Carbines
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Young is back to discuss all the things we wish we knew when we started getting into carbine training. We talk about everything from rifle setup ...