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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

Season 2, Episode 87: Billy Barton

This week, I talk to Billy Barton. AS always, it's a fun and entertaining conversation. https://linktr.ee/spectrain https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Oct 21, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 87

Season 2, Episode 86: Jay Slater Part 2

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Jay. I'm looking forward to the updates in his software. I'm hoping the USPSA adopts his software for Super Squad selection. https://linktr.ee/jay_of_mars/ https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Oct 18, 202345 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Season 2, Episode 85: The Return of Jay Slater

This is Part 1 of my conversation with Jay. We talk ratings, Nationals and many more topics. You can find a link to his deck o' cards dry fire targets and moon clips below. Enjoy! https://linktr.ee/jay_of_mars/ https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Oct 15, 202350 minSeason 2Ep. 85

Special Episode: Lanny Barnes Siggins - Chief Experience Officer Prairie Fire Nevada

Here is a podcast "short" with Lanny Barnes Siggins. She is the CEO (Chief Experience Officer) of Prairie Fire Nevada. This was recorded Friday, September 22nd. If you ever get the opportunity to visit Prairie Fire Nevada, do so. That place is very impressive. Max Leograndis is holding the PCSL Championship there. It has the capability to basically hold any and all competitions. https://www.prairiefire.com/

Oct 11, 202311 minEp. 119

Special Episode: Mark O’Neil, Maj. Gen. (RET) - CEO Prairie Fire Nevada

Here is a podcast "short" with Major General (Ret) Mark O'Neil. He is the CEO of Prairie Fire Nevada. This was recorded Friday, September 22nd. If you ever get the opportunity to visit Prairie Fire Nevada, do so. That place is very impressive. Max Leograndis is holding the PCSL Championship there. It has the capability to basically hold any and all competitions. https://www.prairiefire.com/

Oct 10, 202311 minEp. 118

Season 2, Episode 84: Carolina Classic

This episode has John Royer, Match Director, and Stephanie Berry, Section Coordinator. We talk everything Carolina Classic.

Oct 09, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Season 2, Episode 81: Justine Williams

It's been a while since Justine has been on the show. Since the last time, she has won two more National Championships. That gives her 15 total. Not only that but she was 3rd overall at PCC Nationals. She has now finished Top 3 in consecutive PCC National Championships. We talk about all of it and the future. Enjoy!! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Sep 19, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 81

Season 2, Episode 78: Joey Sauerland

This week's episode is with Limited GM Joey Sauerland. He has won 5 of the 6 Area matches in Limited this season and it's only his second season of competition. Enjoy! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast https://www.actionbrassco.com/

Aug 27, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 78

Season 2, Episode 75: Alex Mansfield

This week's episode is with Alex Mansfield. He is the host of the Manny Talks Shooting podcast. He actively competes in USPSA matches in Open and was the Match Director for the Michigan Section. We talk all of that and the direction of the sport. Enjoy! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Aug 20, 20231 hr 49 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Season 2, Episode 74: Brian Zins, Part 2

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Brian. Brian teamed up with another Marine and his wife in the early 2000s to teach marksmanship classes. In doing that, they reverse engineered what he did. This episode actually includes his thoughts on mental management from that reverse engineering process. Enjoy! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Aug 16, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 74

Season 2, Episode 73: Brian Zins, Part 1

This week's episode is with 12x NRA National Champion Gunny Brian Zins. Brian also participated in Seasons 2 & 5 of Top Shot. Imagine being able to put 99.2% of your rounds into a 3" circle at 50 yards with one hand. Well, my guest can. We had a 1 hour and 45 minute conversation so I broke it up into 2 episodes. Enjoy! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Aug 13, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 73

Season 2, Episode 72: Tyler Meisenheimer

This weeks guest is Tyler Meisenheimer. He is a USPSA Grandmaster and finished 27th at this year's Carry Optics Nationals. Enjoy! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Aug 06, 20231 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Season 2, Episode 71: Yee-min Lin

A conversation with Yee-min Lin after the initial voting period for USPSA President. We talk about why he decided to run again, where he is mentally, changed agenda and whether he expects to be able to take office if he were to be elected. https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Aug 02, 20231 hr 33 minSeason 2Ep. 71

Season 2, Episode 70: Matt Gundlach and Frank Gao

This week's guests are Matt Gundlach and Frank Gao. Matt started the Bullets n Bourbon podcast (by another name) and asked Frank to join. Matt was the enlisted Marine in charge of the USMC Pistol Team. Frank has taken over duties from Tim Hichak as the MD for USPSA and 3-gun matches on Quantico.

Jul 30, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Season 2, Episode 69: Special Episode with Dr. William Adams, Associate Director of Sports Medicine Research, US Olympic/Paralympic Committee

This Special Episode is my conversation with Dr. William Adams about heat injuries and hydration. This sport is busiest during the summer months. I've experienced the heat and spoken with folks that have had problems dealing with the oppressive heat we get at times. This conversation should help you get a better understanding of your hydration needs and the best ways to measure your level of hydration. Enjoy! Here is a link to the study concerning rehydration beverages: https://kratosathletics.c...

Jul 28, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Season 2, Episode 68 Special Episode: Dryfire Systems with Casey Reed and Luke Faust

This Special Episode is an hour long conversation with Casey Reed and Luke Faust about their Dryfire System. For $15/month, you can subscribe and they have already built a complete dryfire schedule for you to include videos, drills and targets. If you already have peel and stick targets, you can use those. If not, just print the 8.5'x11" sheet of paper targets and tape them to a wall and get at it. They created a shooting pyramid that covers all of the necessary skills to improve. They ensure th...

Jul 27, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Season 2, Episode 66: Ben Alicea - Part 1

This week's guest is Ben Alicea. He's a former Marine Sniper with multiple deployments. Currently, he is competing on the NRL 22 circuit. He engages targets out to 400 yards with a 22 rifle. Enjoy!! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Jul 23, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 63

Season 2, Episode 65: Randall Towles

This is my conversation with Randall Towles. He's active duty Army and a Carry Optics GM. He just finished 25th overall at Carry Optics Nationals, which is fantastic. Randall is NOT on the Army Marksmanship Team so he has to take time off and travel on his won dime to compete. Enjoy!! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Jul 16, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Season 2, Episode 62: SPECIAL EPISODE - Ilya Koshkin, the Dark Lord of Optics

This is a 2.5 hour conversation with Ilya about optics. Ilya is an Optical Physicist. Most of the conversation is about rifle scopes and how they work. However, it applies to LPVO's as well. He is a wealth of knowledge and has written many articles, as well as makes videos, of many optics and optics in general. The links are below. https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8LveRHZgnq469aWVQVhM2w https://opticsthoughts.com/ https://darklordofoptics.locals.com/about...

Jul 09, 20232 hr 34 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Season 2, Episode 61: Dillion Walker

This week's guest is a Junior shooter out of NC. He's an up and comer that is already making adults look like novices. Keep an eye out for him. He's coming up fast in your rear view mirror. Thanks Dillion! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Jul 09, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 61

Season 2, Episode 60: Drew Maruski

This week's episode is a long conversation with the Pittsburgh-area native, Drew Maruski. He's only been shooting a few years and experienced Carry Optics Nationals for the first time just last week. Expect to see more of him in the future. Enjoy! https://koji.to/@casshootpodcast

Jul 02, 20231 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 60
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