Talking Lead Podcast

Mar 07 2025 69 ep. 147 mins 1.2k
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Talking Lead is a pro 2nd amendment show that demonstrates the immense diversity and inclusion within the outdoors community. Interviews include people, products & companies not only from within but outside the industry. Topics are as wide and diverse as you can imagine. Talking Lead keeps the content fun, educational, upbeat and positive by keeping politics to a minimum. Social Media: @talkinglead #talkinglead Website: www.talkinglead.com

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TLP 566 – Mastering Survival: Mindset, Mentoring, Toughness

Mar 07 2025 186 mins  
Get ready for Talking Lead Podcast: "Mastering Survival: Mindset, Mentoring, Toughness and beyond"! Join Lefty and an all-star lineup of survival experts—former Green Beret Jeff Kirkham (Black Autumn series, ReadyMan.com founder), retired Force Recon Marine Gunny Sgt. Ryan 'Koup' Kuperus (The Reason Outdoors), elite sniper Jim Gilliland (Shadow 6 Consulting), and World renowned a

TLP 565 – Inside Elite Protection: Explosives, K9s, and High-Risk Security with SAPS

Feb 21 2025 191 mins  
On this high-octane episode of Talking Lead, we dive into the world of elite security and personal protection with Bryan Seaver and his Team at Squadron Augmented Protection Services (SAPS). With specialized services in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), K9 detection and security teams, specialized training services and executive protection, SAPS is redefining safety for high-profi

TLP 561 – TO AIRGUN OR NOT TO AIRGUN

Feb 17 2025 164 mins  
In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk about the basic things you need to know to get started in the Airgun Hobby. We also assemble an Airforce Airguns TEXAN .457 with bipod, tank and picatinny optics mounts and talk about proper handling, maintenance and care. Special Guests: Tyler Patner with Pyramyd A.I.R. (Adventures In Recreation), Ton Jones with Firebird Targets

TLP 564 – “Standing Up or Standing Down: The Military’s COVID Vaccine Mandate, Discharges & Executive Orders

Feb 13 2025 129 mins  
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the impact of the U.S. military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, exploring the personal stories of service members affected by the policy. From those who stood firm in refusing the vaccine, to those who complied, we’ll hear firsthand experiences of how the mandate shaped careers, morale, and the military’s readiness. Joined by a

Talking Lead 563 – SHOT Show Highlights, Hits & Hype

Jan 31 2025 147 mins  
In this episode, Lefty has a guest panel that attended the 2025 National Shooting Sports Foundation's annual SHOT Show, the show where the firearms, outdoor hunting, survival, and other similar industries showcase their newest offerings for 2025.We talk about the overall vibe of SHOT this year—has it improved since the COVID days? What was the most innovative product each guest s

Talking Lead Podcast 562 – Drones, Industry Forecast & Copy Cats

Jan 10 2025 184 mins  
We kickoff the Talking Lead Podcast 2025 season with a panel of firearms industry experts to give their outlooks on what to expect as far as new products, price levels, pending and upcoming Laws and Regulations concerning Firearms. But before we get into our forecasts, Brian Borkowski with Asymmetric Unmanned joins us to shed some light on drones and reasons behind the recent East

TLP 560 – AK KONRER S6 Finale: AK vs AR Annual Face Off

Dec 13 2024 199 mins  
In the Season 6 Finale of the Talking Lead AK KONRER: It's the 4th Annual Battle of Team AK against Team AR...We are celebrating by giving over 3500 in prizes to our loyal audience that participated in the contest. Special guests: Mike Pappas with Dead Air Silencers; Joe Meaux with Aklys Defense; Paul Markel with Student Of The Gun; Nathan Mitchell with Mitchell Defense; James Bial

TLP 559 – Night Hunting: Thermals, Suppressor & Predator Calls

Nov 28 2024 132 mins  
We talk Predator and Pest eradication at night on this Talking Lead episode. The benefits of using thermal, night vision, predator calling and silencers when hunting at night. Coyotes, Hogs, Racoons, Possums and more. Plus we talk about our recent night hunt with The Reasons Outdoors. A non profit organization providing Veteran's with ECO-THERAPY.

TALKING LEAD 558 – WHY BULLPUPS DON’T SUCK (as much as you thought)

Nov 21 2024 147 mins  
We talk BULL..PUPS this fun filled episode! The often misunderstood and underestimated but always reliable...?, sometimes reliable...Bullpup. Hate them or love them the Bullpup design is here to stay. We discuss some specific models with Lee Jackson, British Army SAPPER Veteran, who used the RSAF SA80 Bullpup rifle in combat while in Her Majesty's Service; STL Joseph Garcia, High R

TLP 557 – Holiday Shopping For The AK Enthusiast

Nov 15 2024 158 mins  
In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER: Having troubles finding that perfect or unique gift for the AK enthusiasts in your life? In this episode we give out free advice on what and where you can score big and be the hero this holiday season. From furniture and optics to ammo and AK packing Gnomes, We've got you covered!