Iron Sights

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I sit down with CeCe English and Jeff Chenault to discuss the supplement industry and how it can both help and hurt you depending on whether or not you are properly informed. There's a ton of info packed into this episode! Jeff makes up some new words, CeCe shares crazy stats on the predicted growth of the industry and I steer the conversation tow...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! This episode was a good one...I brought in Chris Haugh, hostage negotiator and active LEO to discuss police culture and his past as an officer in California. Chris describes a few stories in this episode that are worth listening to... From negotiating with criminals, to intense officer involved shooting incidents, this episode is filled with insightful infor...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I sit down with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to discuss goal specific gains & how to overcome plateaus in the gym. Whether you are a beginner, novice or experienced lifter - you will reach a point where it feels like your body is no longer adapting. We discuss the most commonly known ways to beat a plateau as well as what we've seen to wor...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! I got the opportunity to sit outside over cigars with Pranay Manghirmalani. This is Pranay’s second time on the show. To listen to his full story check out Iron Sights episode #41 where we discuss his experience working with CAL FIRE, the journey of becoming a firefighter and fighting the 2020 California fires. After a trip overseas, Pranay is back to provid...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode I sat down with CeCe Engligh and Jeff Chenault to discuss All The Reasons You Have Back Pain & How To Feel Great Again.  The chronic lower back pain market was valued at 6.3 billion in 2018 and it's projected to reach as much as 9.3 billion by the year 2026 - That market would include anything from treatments to medications. Chances are you hav...

In this episode, I sat down with Greg from The Overwatch Collective (TOC) to discuss suicide. A few months back, JP and I interviewed Co-founders Greg & Jesse from TOC on their service history & mission with the non-profit. In recognition of suicide awareness month, I wanted to have a long form open-ended discussion on suicide with Greg to open dialogue on suicide within the LEO, first res...

If you've ever been hurt, injured, or delayed from your current workout program, sport or even activities of daily living -  you know how frustrating that can be. In this episode, I sat down with CeCe English and we're talking about returning to play from an injury. Some of the things to be aware of,  how to advocate for yourself and how to approach things differently so you can get back...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I sat down with recently retired cop Nicholas McCarthy who stopped by the studio to share his story for the first time since he took medical leave back in 2021. McCarthy talks about growing up in a Law Enforcement family and befriending his uncle who spent most of his life behind bars. There were two options for Nick: Join Law Enforcement or...

We're back with our top 3 overrated gym exercises for your legs, glutes & core. Cece, Jeff and I each came to the table with one exercise that we deem overrated - not because they are bad but due to the fact that they are commonly overused or used in ways that are impractical or not optimal for an individuals desired outcome. Our picks might surprise you but are backed by decades of exper...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I sat down with Greg Simpson. After serving in the US Army reserve for over 8 years, Simpson's experience as a Combat Medic with EMT credentials helped him stand out during his transition into Law Enforcement. Greg has served as a full-time patrol officer since 2015 and is also a California P.O.S.T. Certified First Aid/CPR/AED instructo...

In this episode we're talking all about feet! Feet are gross but when it comes to performance & pain,  selecting footwear and understanding how critical  your feet are is crucial. The big question to ask is - what can you do to improve how you take care of your feet? Each foot is made up of 26 bones, 30 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments, all of which work together to...

In this episode, I interviewed Blake Crider, to discuss his experience working for the past decade in Executive Protection (EP). Crider graduated from Northern Michigan University in Criminal Justice  before moving his family to California after a celebrity assignment in EP. I was impressed with Blake's story and experience - he shares a good amount of stories from his EP years with: paparazz...

In this Iron Sights episode, I brought back CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to discuss pros & cons 9 pieces of gym equipment that you will see in almost every gym. If you've every had questions regarding variations of gym equipment or which equipment you should or should not be using for effective workouts you should tune in to this episode. This episode will also provide you easy ways t...

This episode took a turn due to a last minute guest cancellation. I sat down with Eli Helfman who was already set-up to discuss some of the wins, losses and lessons when it comes to creating content across iTunes, TikTok, YouTube & IG.  If you're interested in a behind the scenes look at how the After Dark series was created, the thought process behind it or how to start a similar project...

Cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, diabetes and heart attacks remain the leading causes of death in the western world. Chances are you know someone who has been negatively affected by the health challenges that occur from poor cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular fitness is imperative for both longevity and overall health and wellness but it can also drastically improve both performance and...

In this episode, I interviewed Maj Toure: a political activist, rapper and community leader. Toure is an outspoken Libertarian who ran for city council in 2019 and has traveled the country visiting inner cities advocating for citizens 2nd amendment rights and education for underprivileged communities. I found Toure through social media and got connected with him through a mutual belief: the truth...

In this episode of Iron Sights, I sat down again with Jeff and CeCe to put the foam rolling debate to bed once and for all. There's been a lot discussion surrounding foam rolling throughout the years (some of which I was highly bought into) and we talk about our personal and client experiences on this show. This episode covers: myths, claims, dangers, anatomy and the pros and cons of foam rol...

In this episode, I sat down with Ricky Rivera of Spectrum Canine and his dog Icon. Head over to the Iron Sights YouTube Channel and make sure you're subscribed to be able to watch Icon in action as well as view some behind the scenes content from this episode - that will drop early next week. I personally hired Ricky and it was the best damn money I've ever spent. Great coaches recognize...

In this episode, I sat down with CeCe English and Jeff Chenault. We discuss: mobility training, the importance of mobility, the difference between mobility and flexibility, how to get better at both and some of our personal experiences first getting into mobility and flexibility training. The three of us cover both pros and cons that we've run into along the way, and how to learn from our exp...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark. We’ve heard from performance coach & trainer Jeff Chenault before but in this episode, I brought him in for his first After Dark appearance to discuss performance training for the tactical athlete. Chenault discusses his background and how his search to alleviate pain sent him on a path to study the human body, root causes of pain & a deep understand...

Welcome back to Iron Sights. In this episode, I sat down with Red Dot Fitness President, CeCe English & Trainer Jeff Chenault to discuss 3 different ways to structure your upper body workout for maximal results. In previous episodes we talked about how to structure you workout program to see more gains. In this particular episode, we're focusing on the upper body and highlighting three di...

For the 25th episode of Iron Sights After Dark we're running it back to some of our favorite moments of the show so far. I've had the chance to interview some incredible guests and travel the country to bring you some fun dialogue with my favorite people! In case you missed any After Dark episodes today we're dropping something special - A highlight of some of the memorable moments,...

This episode is sponsored by Red Dot Fitness. In this episode, I sat down with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to discuss How To Structure Your Workout Program For Maximal Results. CeCe is the President at Red Dot Fitness and has a PhD in Sociocultural Foundations of Sport and Education. Jeff is an experienced trainer and one of our go to fitness coaches for results based programming through Red...

In this After Dark episode I sat down with Rick Field - a retired California Corrections Officer who served over 25 years at the highest security prisons in California including Corcoran State Prison, famously housing notorious criminals such as: Charles Manson, Joseph DeAngelo, Sirhan Sirhan & Jaime Osuna. Rick shares how his high stress life resulted in a having a stroke and being diagnosed...

In this episode, we're talking about power training: 1. How To Be Explosive 2. Why Power Training Is Important 3. When You Should Power Train 4. When You Shouldn't Power Train 5. Who Power Training Is Appropriate For 6. How To Structure Your Program This episode will help you get the most out of your power training. I brought in two of my favorite people: My life and business partner CeC...