The Way is in Training

Kirk Holmer - Green Beret and Competitive Shooter

In this episode Kirk Holmer and I talk about Special Forces, do a deep dive into sports and performance psychology, and break a third world country’s internet…

John Holschen - Green Beret, Government Contractor, and Firearms Instructor

In this episode I reconnect with one of my mentors from Special Forces, John Holschen, and we talk at length about a wide variety of topics, including incorporating realistic decision making into firearms training…

Melonie Kennedy - Author and Online Chapter Leader for Armed Women of America

In this episode, Melonie Kennedy and I talk about firearms training, the writing process, and her work for Armed Women of America.

Eric Castillo: SWAT, Los Rokos Barbell and Tlacuache Tactical

In this episode, Eric Castillo of Los Rukos Barbell and I sit down and talk about fitness training for law enforcement, the demands of the job, and his charitable causes.

Callie Farill - K9 Trainer, Firearms Instructor, and Author.

In today’s episode, I talk with Callie “Callie Bear” Farill, an accomplished K9 trainer, firearms instructor, and author about applying the lessons from training working dogs to teaching firearms, being well-rounded in our training, and her new book.

Doug Bernard - Green Beret and Mountain Adventurer

In this episode I reconnect with a good friend from the Special Forces Qualification Course. Doug Bernard is a combat veteran who has represented the army internationally as a biathlete and now works as a mountain guide.

Matt Rakestraw - Gunpowder and Paper

In this episode, I talk shooting, training, and writing with my friend Matt Rakestraw of “Gunpowder and Paper.” Matt is an insightful and intelligent writer who has documented his training journey in a series of notes that are publicly available to everyone. Matt has also become an excellent shooter along the way…

Steve Anderson and the Mental Management Program

In this episode, Steve Anderson and I talk about hair metal, dryfire, and the mental game. Plus, Kita Busse makes a surprise appearance.

Jorge Tierno Ray - Spanish Military Officer and Trainer

I have a conversation with Jorge Tierno Ray about the state of military and law enforcement training in Spain, competition as preparation for combat, and the ACE VR shooting system.

Aaron Cunningham - Chicago PD, Filipino Martial Arts, and training cops in El Salvador

I’ve known Aaron for decades. I’ve supervised him on the Chicago Police Department, helped him teach combatives to police officers, and trained martial arts with him. He’s one of the smartest cops I’ve ever met, and we have a great conversation in this episode that you won’t want to miss.