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The Casual Shooter Podcast

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A podcast about the shooting sports and general commentary. We specialize in getting to know world-class shooters, as well as everyday shooters and the vendors that support them, that we hear and talk about everyday.
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Episodes

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

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 President. This was a great conversation and really allowed us to get to know Yee-min. Thank you to Yee-min for taking the time to come on the podcast. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Apr 10, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 84

Episode 78: Dazhi Zhang, GM, Carry Optics

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 very humble person and a self-professed Casual Shooter. Like, share and subscribe www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Apr 03, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 83

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

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 thank Seth and Jayden for coming on and having this discussion. https://www.hornady.com/ www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Mar 27, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 82

Episode 75: Ryan Cleckner, Part 2

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 websites at the links below. https://ryancleckner.com/ https://gununiversity.com/ https://rocketffl.com/ www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Mar 13, 202259 minEp. 80

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

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 a review of guns that Ryan has paid for and no ad money is accepted. He gives it to you straight. https://ryancleckner.com/ https://gununiversity.com/ https://rocketffl.com/ www.casualshooterpodcast.com...

Mar 06, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 79

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

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 talk about all of it and living in ice houses. This is not an episode to miss. Due to Josh's lack of proximity to civilization, he had to use satellite internet and webex. Bear (hahaha had to do it) with is. https://joshfroelich.com/ https://www.casualshooterpodcast.com/...

Feb 27, 20221 hr 50 minEp. 78

Episode 69: Jay Beal, GM, USPSA Carry Optics

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 Steve Anderson sponsored shooter. Among the topics we cover are make ready, shooting journals and dry fire. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Jan 30, 20221 hr 36 minEp. 74

SHOT Show Special Episode #3: Seth Swerczek, Hornady

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 not expecting. It's amazing what they can learn. This is a great interview but just the beginning. We will have Seth on again in the not-so-distant future. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Jan 23, 202217 minEp. 73

SHOT Show 2022Special #2 - The Williams Sisters

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 and always a joy to speak with. Lots of "BREAKING NEWS" in this episode. I felt like a news anchor. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Jan 23, 202237 minEp. 72

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

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. Unfortunately, there was no ceiling to this space. There was a lot of "crowd noise" from SHOT Show attendees. I did what I could to lessen it. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Jan 23, 202225 minEp. 71

Episode 68: Hwansik Kim, USPSA GM, Part 2

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.casualshooterpodcast.com

Jan 23, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 70

Episode 67: Hwansik Kim, USPSA GM

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 he is, he does not care about winning a National championship. You will have to listen to hear what matters to him. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Jan 16, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 69

Episode 66: Lynda Turnbull, 2-Gun National Champion

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 beginnings, to looking forward to defending her championship against Jalise Williams to the PCSL (Practical Competition Shooting League). As a bonus, we even talk geologic landmarks around her. Amazingly enough, this is her first ever appearance on a podcast. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Jan 09, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 68

Episode 65 - End of 2021

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.causalshooterpodcast.com

Jan 02, 20222 hr 25 minEp. 67

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

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 Christmas episode so the three of us are wearing Christmas sweaters. You can visit our YouTube channel to see what we are wearing. Otherwise, enjoy the conversation!! www,casualshooterpodcast.com

Dec 26, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 66

Episode 63 - Chris Gelnett, GM, VA State Champion

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 match was about 2.5 weeks before Open Nationals and he got a match bump to GM. He was actually at Huggy and Leo's first USPSA match ever and the hilarity ensues as we walk down memory lane with them. Like, comment and share!! www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Dec 20, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 65

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

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 American Games silver medalist, a 2000 South American Games gold medalist and 2002 South American Games three-time gold medalist shooter. You might say she's accomplished a few things. We compare driving in South America (Gabby), Central America (Leo) and Korea (Dave). This is an interesting episode to say the least. www.casualshooterpodcast.com...

Dec 13, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 64

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

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 Politics/Elections/Rule changes. Don't miss out! Like, share and subscribe! www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Dec 06, 20211 hr 41 minEp. 63

Episode 60 - Ted Murphy, USPSA Area 8 Director

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 surrounding the USPSA today. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Nov 29, 20211 hrEp. 62

Episode 59 - Shannon Smith, Shannon Smith Shooting

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 him about shooting challenges and all of the forethought that goes into stage design. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Nov 22, 20211 hr 35 minEp. 61

Episode 58 - Sean Griffith, Griffith Shooting Solutions

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 coming on and talking shooting, pistol optics and his training business. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Nov 15, 20211 hr 42 minEp. 60

Episode 57 - Phil Strader, Pt 2 - Sig Sauer

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 releases. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Nov 08, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 59

Episode 56 - Phil Strader, USPSA GM

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. This episode focuses on his beginnings and up until his USPSA Presidential term ended. Will he be President again? You will have to listen.

Nov 01, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 58

Episode 55 - Live Broadcast

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 Rifle in 338 Lapua Magnum. So, we talked a little about rifles as well. There was live feedback as we went. We would like to thank Rick Powers and Driver8 (aka Racer X) for their input during the broadcast. www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Oct 28, 20212 hrEp. 57

Episode 54 - Robert Davis, LtCol, USAF Shooting Team

This week, Leo and I speak with a very interesting guest. Robert Davis is an active duty Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. He primarily shoots International Smallbore Rifle and Air Rifle. However, he also shoots pistol, 3-gun, subgun, tactical matches and pretty much anything that has to do with pulling a trigger. Take a ride with us as we travel through Europe (figuratively speaking) and learn the Do's and Don'ts, while nearly getting arrested. Fasten your seat belt! www.casualshooterpodcast.com ht...

Oct 18, 20212 hr 7 minEp. 56

Episode 53 - Kita Busse, Movement Coach

This week I interview Kita Busse. Kita is a USPSA competitor. However, she teaches movement classes. We talk about shooting internationally, movement, books and what she has coming on the horizon. You can find links to her website and social media on our website: www.casualshooterpodcast.com

Oct 11, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 55
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