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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 3, Episode 42: Brian Popelas, Part 2

This is the conclusion of my conversation with Brian. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/dutchman195/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

May 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 42

Season 3, Episode 41: Brian Popelas, Part 1

My guest this week comes by way of Area 2. He;’s a competitor and was a local match director. We talk about his shooting journey and some things he has said that have landed him in hot water with Rio Salado. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/dutchman195/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

May 13, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 41

Season 3, Episode 39: Frank Xu, Part 2

Frank was a Canik sponsored shooter. He has since moved to Laugo Arms. We haven’t been able to catch up for a couple years. This is part of our 2+ hour conversation. Note: This episode and the last episode was split where some audio was lost (about 30 seconds worth). When we start talking, we are discussing Eric Grauffel being in the US to compete at CO Nats next month for the first time in 10+ years. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/pewpewtank/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcas...

May 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 39

Season 3, Episode 38: Frank Xu, Part 1

Frank was a Canik sponsored shooter. He has since moved to Laugo Arms. We haven’t been able to catch up for a couple years. This is part 1 of a 2+ hour conversation. https://www.instagram.com/pewpewtank/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

May 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 38

Season 3, Episode 37: Ken Yang

This is my conversation with Ken Yang. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/kenyangshooting/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

May 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 37

Season 3, Episode 36: Jay Slater, World Shoot Update

Jay and I get hot and heavy into the 2025 World Shoot standings. I told my wife it will take 20-30 minutes. Fifty minutes later........Enjoy!! https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast https://linktr.ee/jay_of_mars

May 02, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 36

MD Vacancy & Commentary

I talk about the Managing Director vacancy at USPSA, as well as some commentary about the secretary position and the last board meeting. Enjoy!! https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

May 01, 2024•25 min

Season 3, Episode 35: Joe Farewell

Ny guest this episode, Joe Farewell, is a former law enforcement officer. He earned a silver medal at the 2019 World Rifle Shoot. He won $10k at Prairie Fire’s Rank competition in the fall of 2022 and he is currently a firearms instructor. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/joe_farewell/ https://www.dryfiremastery.com/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast...

Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 35

Season 3, Episode 34: Andreas Yankopolus, Part 2

Andreas is a Grand Master in the Atlanta area. We talk spelunking, rappelling, carbine, long range rifle, pistol shooting, instructing, social media and ACE VR. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/atl_flaneur/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

Apr 25, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 34

Season 3, Episode 33: Andreas Yankopolus, Part 1

Andreas is a Grand Master in the Atlanta area. We talk spelunking, rappelling, carbine, long range rifle, pistol shooting, instructing, social media and ACE VR. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/atl_flaneur/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

Apr 22, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 33

Season 3, Episode 32: Thy Ngo & Jenn Tanguyen

This is my conversation with Glock Team shooter Thy Ngo and Jenn Tanguyen. They are best friends with a similar story and agreed to come on and tell them. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/thyngoshooting/ https://www.instagram.com/jenntangshoots/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast...

Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 32

Season 3, Episode 31: John Mark

This is a very eye-opening conversation. John was a witness to the Mark Stamper / Troy McManus incident last year, which we discuss. We discuss his past and his Corporate Attorney career. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/johnpmark/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

Apr 16, 2024•2 hr•Season 3Ep. 31

Season 3, Episode 29: Corey Yates, Part 2

Corey is the Louisiana Section Coordinator for the USPSA. We have a 2-hour conversation about how he got into shooting, alligators and alligator snapping turtles, the Louisiana Section and bigger plans for the future. Enjoy!! https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 29

Season 3, Episode 28: Corey Yates, Part 1

Corey is the Louisiana Section Coordinator for the USPSA. We have a 2-hour conversation about how he got into shooting, alligators and alligator snapping turtles, the Louisiana Section and bigger plans for the future. This is Part 1. Enjoy!! https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

Apr 13, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 28

Season 3, Episode 27: Mark Stamper

Mark Stamper has come under fire for comments made on “social media” pertaining to a USPSA employee(s). You might remmed verbally accosted as he prepared to shoot at last year’s Open/PCC Nationals. We talk about his beginnings in the sport and now the scrutiny by the Board. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/hat_man_mark/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast...

Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 27

Season 3, Episode 26: Bill Godbold

Here is the remastered version of the Bill Godbold episode. Enjoy!! https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast https://www.instagram.com/bill.godbold/

Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 26

Season 3, Episode 25: (Virginia) Jo Dunlap

This is a nearly 2-hour conversation with a woman with vast non-profit and Board experience. She is still on the Board of a non-profit. This is one of THE most informative conversations I have had. Combine the experience above with her 20+ years experience as an attorney and you know why she should have NEVER been denied the opportunity to be the on the By-Laws Committee of the USPSA. Those that voted against her are 100% dead wrong. But, listen to the episode and make up your own mind. https://...

Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 25

Season 3, Episode 24: Ken Cobb

Here is a conversation with the Interim Area 4 Director, Ken Cobb. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/shootingchef/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

Apr 09, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 25

Season 3, Episode 23: Caleb Giddings Part 2

This is the finale of a 2+ hour conversation. In this episode, Caleb hints at potential new products and upgrades for current products. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/radicaleb/ https://x.com/radicaleb?s=20 https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

Apr 07, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 23

Participation Numbers Update

Here is a short episode comparing participation numbers starting in 2018 and continuing through May 31st, 2024. Look for another update in about 2 months, maybe 3. https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

Apr 06, 2024•15 min

Season 3, Episode 22: Caleb Giddings Part 1

This week’s guest went from the Coast Guard Academy to firearms journalist to Top Shot competitor to General Manager of Marketing at Taurus USA. This is Part 1 of a 2+ hour conversation. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/radicaleb/ https://x.com/radicaleb?s=20 https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast...

Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 21

Season 3, Episode 21: Special Episode with Todd Woitzel & Alex Mansfield

In this episode, we go through the Todd’s Hit Factor Action Shooting General Rulebook and Divisions Rulebook. He even offers you the opportunity to assist with making the rules better. https://www.instagram.com/toddwoitzel/ https://www.instagram.com/mannytalksshooting/ @casualshooterpodcast

Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 23

Season 3, Episode 20: Skyler Davis

Skyler is a new competitive practical shooter out of Michigan. In less than 2 full seasons, he made Grand Master. He’s also a huge fan of bodybuilding which we also talk about. Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/djdavedoubles https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast

Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 20

Season 3, Episode 19: Carson Herding

Carson is a very impressive young man. He’s an Eagle Scout, has his private pilot’s license, is a full-time college student at Arizona State University, a Master class USPSA shooter and is training to compete at the Rifle World Championship in Norway. We cover a lot of topics. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/cherding_shoots/ https://linkliberator.com/me/@casualshooterpodcast...

Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 19

Season 3, Episode 18: Todd Woitzel

This week’s episode is with Todd Woitzel. Todd is the Match Director for the Cornhusker Classic in Area 3. He is very active in the realm of shooting competition, especially Steel Challenge. Our conversation covers a wide array of those competitions. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/toddwoitzel/ https://www.instagram.com/mw_aktiv_wear/ https://linkliberator.com/@casualshooterpodcast...

Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 19

Season 3, Episode 17: Chris St. Clair, Part 3

This is the final installment of my conversation with Chris. Chris is a shooter out of Wisconsin. He’s a Civil Engineer with a side gig as a Police Chief. He’s also running for the Area 5 Director this year. https://www.instagram.com/667_beast/ https://linkliberator.com/@casualshooterpodcast

Mar 23, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 17

Special Episode: Participation Comparison 2023 vs 2024

Welcome to our Friday episode, where we take a deep dive into recent stats from major matches in the shooting competition world. We compare participation numbers from 2023 and early 2024 across several categories, including CO, LO, Open, PCC, Limited Production, Single Stack, Revolver, and Limited 10. Intriguingly, we found a significant drop in CO participation by about 12%. However, Limited Optics has soared from just over 7% to nearly 22%—a whopping 287% increase. These two combined now make ...

Mar 22, 2024•4 min

Season 3, Episode 16: Chris St. Clair, Part 2

This is part 2 of my 3-hour conversation with Chris. Chris is a shooter out of Wisconsin. He’s a Civil Engineer with a side gig as a Police Chief. He’s also running for the Area 5 Director this year. https://www.instagram.com/667_beast/ https://linkliberator.com/@casualshooterpodcast

Mar 20, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 16
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