Zyzek Barro is a former professional paintball player for the Los Angeles Ironmen. He currently works for Push Paintball and is the man behind the fan favorite, Paintball Nerd content creating machine. Paintball Nerd is known for their short form and highly engaging interview style. We sat him down to have a longer conversation and dive into all things paintball. Support the show Join the PTG community by clicking the orange 🍊 Patreon 🍊 link at www.ptgpodcast.com 🫶...
Feb 22, 2023•2 hr 11 min
This Valentines Day special with Tom Cole is one you do not want to miss! Tom is the president of the National X-ball League and former professional paintball player for Bad Company. The league has had a ton of shakeups in recent weeks from players to league changes for all divisions. We dove into WHY things are going in the direction they are and discussed the GOAL of the NXL. This is one of those episodes that you do not want to miss.. Support the show Join the PTG community by clicking the or...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Erin Scott is a professional paintball player and owner for the Northern Lights WNXL franchise. She has been playing paintball since 2009 and is one of the best female players in Canada. Harrison Frye is a professional paintball player for San Diego Dynasty. Frye just made the move from LA Infamous and is looking to take the next step in his career. Support the show Join the PTG community by clicking the orange 🍊 Patreon 🍊 link at www.ptgpodcast.com 🫶...
Feb 08, 2023•2 hr 31 min
Chris Schehr is a professional paintball player and San Diego Dynasty's newest pickup. He was just in San Diego for the first practice of the year and we talk to him about his expectations for himself and the team in the upcoming year. It is also episode 1(77) so you know we had to have Thomas Taylor aka TT77 for a special appearance! Thomas is doing so many things behind the scenes to help with the future of the sport. His involvement in youth paintball and ideas for the future are a must liste...
Feb 01, 2023•2 hr 6 min
The paintball world is in a frenzie and we have not seen off-season action like this in a long long time! We have Mark Johnson of AC Diesel on the show to discuss all the major player acquisitions and the SHAKE UP that has the paintball world on it's head. Then we have Sam Monville, professional paintball player of Houston Heat on to discuss these recent moves and all things paintball. This is a show nobody wants to miss... Get access to our discord here: https://www.patreon.com/playthegamepodca...
Jan 25, 2023•2 hr 37 min
Jimmy Hickey is the owner of the popular brand, Findlay Hats and is now the NEW owner of Seattle Uprising. This new change of ownership means big things for the organization and is one all Seattle fans should be very excited for. They want to get back to being a consistent threat and pave new paths for paintball in the Pacific North West. We had a great conversation with Jimmy on how to make that possible and dove into some high level topics in regards to owning a paintball team. Get access to o...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 58 min
Tom Cole is the president of the NXL and on the forefront of pushing paintball to new heights! After an incredibly successful 2022 season, the NXL is making some huge changes to the game and opening up opportunities for paintball to be seen by the masses. This episode is full of great content, conversation and clarification. It looks like the 2023 NXL season will be the best one yet! Get access to our discord here: https://www.patreon.com/playthegamepodcast?fan_landing=true PTG SHOW SPONSORS: LO...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Conner Kelley is a young up-and-coming professional paintball player that just signed his first big contract with Houston Heat. Known for his aggression and elite fundamental skill set, Conner has put the league on notice the last two seasons. We got to sit down with him and talk through the big decision and what has helped get him to this point. He has made a fan out of both of us! Get access to our discord here: https://www.patreon.com/playthegamepodcast?fan_landing=true PTG SHOW SPONSORS: LON...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Cody Mickowski is a professional paintball player for San Antonio X-Factor. Cody is one of the best gun fighters in the league and has immaculate survivability which makes him one of the best 3's in the game. He will be a tremendous addition to X-Factor and a big loss to Infamous. We got to pick his brain on why he left and what he looks forward to in taking his talents to Texas. Get access to our discord here: https://www.patreon.com/playthegamepodcast?fan_landing=true PTG SHOW SPONSORS: LONE W...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 43 min
Paddy Gleason is a professional paintball player for Seattle Thunder and the strength and conditioning coach for the Major League Rugby team, Seattle Seawolves. His story is vulnerable and real, and one many can relate to. Paddy's climb to the top is full of adversity and strength which makes this one of the more special shows to date. Get access to our discord here: https://www.patreon.com/playthegamepodcast?fan_landing=true PTG SHOW SPONSORS: LONE WOLF PAINTBALL: https://www.lonewolfpaintball....
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Joe Barrett just made a big move to Los Angeles Infamous and hiked a volcano that erupted two days after he returned to the bottom. It's a wild story that you do not want to miss! Quinn Nadu came on late with tons of breaking news from the NXL and Iconic! There are some major shifts coming to paintball and you don't want to miss them! Get access to our discord here: https://www.patreon.com/playthegamepodcast?fan_landing=true PTG SHOW SPONSORS: LONE WOLF PAINTBALL: https://www.lonewolfpaintball.c...
Dec 14, 2022•2 hr 55 min
The PTG Show is back with another great episode! Jacob Edwards and Raney Stanczak are professional paintball players for Tampa Bay Damage. We open the show with Jacob, one of the young phenoms that has become an elite level veteran and widely regarded as one of the best to play the game. Later in the show we finally are able to get Raney on the horn and his segment was one of the best to date. Known as one of the games best to ever play, a true strategy genius and the spark plug any team can ben...
Dec 07, 2022•3 hr 10 min
Ry Guy Media joins us for an incredible conversation about media and the importance of how we capture the game. We have multiple call-ins from PTG GOAT’s and the amazing Kieran Devin. The show rounds out with a great segment answering PTG NATION discord questions for the community! This one was amazing and you don’t want to miss some of the major news leaks! Get access to our discord here: https://www.patreon.com/playthegamepodcast?fan_landing=true PTG SHOW SPONSORS: LONE WOLF PAINTBALL: https:/...
Nov 30, 2022•2 hr 57 min
Welcome back to everyones favorite paintball show! The worlds NUMBER ONE paintball podcast is back with some WHALES of the game. Mikko Huttunen and Kevin Oconnell are pioneers in the sport of paintball and just joined forces with the newest, hottest company in town - Hormesis Paintball. We got to talk with them about the special weekend at World Cup and what Hormesis has planned in the future. Let's just say everyone should be excited for what Hormesis can do for the community! Support the show ...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 50 min
WON WORLD CUP! Everyones favorite show has two of the best ever on. Archie Montemayor and Oliver Lang join us for a spectacular recap of the biggest event EVER! What was the return like? And what will DYNASTY do next? Support the show and get access to our discord!:https://www.patreon.com/playthegamepodcast?fan_landing=true HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! LONE WOLF PAINTBALL: https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com TRANZFUSE: https://tranzlabs.com/?ref=PLAYTHEGAM... ICONIC PAINTBALL: https://www....
Nov 16, 2022•2 hr 33 min
The GOAT is BACK! Oliver Lang is back in the US and preparing for World Cup with San Diego Dynasty! The end of the year is shaping up to be one of the most exciting times in paintball history and we are here to fill you in on all the details! Support the show and get access to our discord!:https://www.patreon.com/playthegamepodcast?fan_landing=true HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS LONE WOLF PAINTBALL: https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com TRANZFUSE: https://tranzlabs.com/?ref=PLAYTHEGAM... ICONIC...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 27 min
The season is coming to an end and as regional leagues around the nation close out their year, it is time to start preparing for the biggest event ever - The Champions Cup. Tyler and Marcello are joined by Blake Yarber to discuss the most recent WCPPL, Champions Cup and all things BRUT! Support the show and get access to our discord!:https://www.patreon.com/playthegamepodcast?fan_landing=true HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! LONE WOLF PAINTBALL: https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com TRANZFUSE: h...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Kid Arch The Great is back on PTG and you do not want to miss this one! A deep dive into the current mentality of one of the games greatest to ever do it - we talk about the Road To World Cup and what this year has meant to Archie both on and off the field. Support the show and get access to our discord!:https://www.patreon.com/playthegamepodcast?fan_landing=true HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! LONE WOLF PAINTBALL: https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com TRANZFUSE: https://tranzlabs.com/?ref=PLAY...
Oct 19, 2022•2 hr 16 min
Trevor Resar is a professional paintball player for Edmonton Impact . He is a homegrown talent from the mid-west that epitomizes hard work and dedication. Trevor has built a career on being consistent and reliable and now is recognized as one of the more steady hands in the league. Edmonton Impact is currently 2nd overall, coming off back to back 1st place finishes as we head into World Cup. When Trevor isn’t playing paintball he is busy refurbishing old school collector cars. This is a high pow...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Chris Caputo is an up-and-coming divisional player for Leverage. Their team currently sits at the top of the ranks in D2 and has put the NXL on notice this year with multiple first place finishes. They are heading into World Cup as the number 1 seed looking to win the series and earn a Semi-Pro spot. Chris has great insight into what it takes to win in your division and be the best you can be all while juggling a busy life outside of paintball. Support the show Join the PTG community by clicking...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 42 min
Clint Moore is one of the greatest professional paintball players to ever come out of England. Known amongst his peers as an incredibly clutch late game closer, Clint has been a leader on some of the most iconic European organizations in the game. From his early days with Shockwave, to London Nexus, Art Chaos and now in his return from retirement he is playing along side the young and talented Lucky 15's team from the UK. He is the current captain of Team Great Britain and they just won the Nati...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 20 min
The NXL European Championship was one of the best venues to date and an event to remember! The Team USA U16’s and U19’s put on an absolute show sweeping the divisions. The Mens team took 3rd place and lost the semi-finals to a gritty Great Britain. The most important event of the year is on the horizon and it is time to start getting serious! Support the show Join the PTG community by clicking the orange 🍊 Patreon 🍊 link at www.ptgpodcast.com 🫶...
Sep 21, 2022•2 hr 32 min
The NXL Chicago Major was one of the more exciting events of the season! Some of the biggest stories of the weekend were LVL taking Dynasty to overtime on Sunday and Dylan Boyum from DMG going toe to toe with Justin Cornell of Edmonton Impact. The mid season story line has shaped up to be one of the most interesting of all time, with relegation and series championships on the line, you saw all of the teams leave it all out there on the pro field. This episode dove deep into the event and all the...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 27 min
It is event week and we are getting ready to head to the third major event of the 2022 season. This event has massive implications for both the top tier teams and the bottom 3. At the top it is another race for the season title while the bottom teams are fighting to stay out of relegation. Chicago is historically a tough event to win as teams have settled into their mid season form. Jason Trosen called in to give us a first look at something they will be debuting at the NXL Chicago and Damian ca...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 29 min
There are a lot of crazy rumors circulating around San Diego Aftermath after the departure of Mike Mesa so we decided to set the record straight with Mike Hinman! Dalton Vanderbyl also joined us on the show to discuss the current state of dorito players and his newest business venture with DUM DUM PAINTBALL! Support the show Join the PTG community by clicking the orange 🍊 Patreon 🍊 link at www.ptgpodcast.com 🫶
Aug 31, 2022•2 hr 18 min
The Ironmen’s new BIG 3 are here and here to stay! Keith Debit, Kyle Nicholaou and Trent Nitta sit are all professional paintball players for the Los Angeles Ironmen. They just came off a 2nd place finish at the NXL Sacramento Minor and have seemingly played a huge role in turning things around the the legendary franchise. Their insight to the game and why they have stuck together makes this story that much better! Don’t miss this episode it is an absolute BANGER! #RAMJAM! Support the show Join ...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 59 min
What does it take to win? It's not just skill or time behind the gun. In order to be a winner you have to perform when the stakes are at all time highs; you have to rise to the occasion. How you are in your every day life determines wether or not you can rise to the occasion in sports. How you do anything, is how you do everything. Join us as we talk shop on the mental side of the game and have a special guest caller, Blake Yarber Support the show Join the PTG community by clicking the orange 🍊...
Aug 17, 2022•2 hr 8 min
We just got back from the NXL Sacramento event and while both of our teams underperformed, it all feels somewhat irrelevant to the passing of Bobby Aviles. One of our closest friends in the game; a true champion, ambassador and role model. The game lost one of its most iconic players - a player that defined a generation in So Cal with style and playing ability. Bobby will be missed by all of us but his legend will live on in this sport forever. Event MVP Michael Zuppa calls in late to discuss hi...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 35 min
The All Star game is back and everyone has something to say about it! Who made the team? Who should have made the team? Either way it is incredibly exciting stuff for paintball! We are gearing up to play in 100 degree weather this weekend for the NXL Sacramento MINOR event! How should you prepare for playing in the heat? Greg Siewers, Chad YaYa Bouchez, and Paul Stallard all call in to weigh in. Support the show Join the PTG community by clicking the orange 🍊 Patreon 🍊 link at www.ptgpodcast.c...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Oliver Lang is widely considered the greatest paintball player of all time. Not only was he one of the most successful players to ever play the game, he was arguably the most influential paintball athlete the sport has ever seen. Now, years into his retirement he has his sights set on being the best at something else.. He is ALL IN on Hormesis and committed to making the most stylish paintball brand in the world. Support the show Join the PTG community by clicking the orange 🍊 Patreon 🍊 link a...
Jul 27, 2022•3 hr 27 min
