Iron Sights

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode I meet with LEO & Coach, Chris Kuras. We discuss the shifts happening in the attitudes and culture of LEO training and accountability across the country, and how these shifts are being driven by officers who demand more from their profession. Chris shares his experiences of pushing the standard and demanding more from himself and his coll...

Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast! Cece and I recently returned from Virginia Beach where we attended a Tactical Performance Seminar by Performance First for special operators, first responders, law enforcement and other tactical professionals. In this episode we discuss our takeaways from the event. We focus on human performance, specifically the performance of those who work at the tip of...

This After Dark episode is a long anticipated conversation with legendary firearms instructor Kyle Defoor. Our paths crossed spontaneously while taking care of business in the same city so we sat down and cracked a cold one for this interview. We touch on the parallels between coaching in different industries and reflect on how our respective paths has led us to where we are now. You don't wa...

In today's podcast I sit down with CeCe and discuss orthopedics, nutrition, and fitness. Then we dive deep into the modern healthcare system and how it has changed the way many people approach pain and are looking to return to the gym or their sport. When a doctor tells a patient to stop lifting weights and working out, it can be frustrating, and it is okay to question it. It's also impo...

Joe Dawson of Bruiser Industries joins me on After Dark for a second round! We discuss various aspects of gun culture, the impact of social media on firearms & business decisions. Don't Miss The First Round With Joe Dawson: #52 After Dark - From Combat To Business: Naval Special Warfare, Sniper School & Founding Bruiser Industries with Joe Dawson Episode Sponsors: BioProtein Technolog...

In this episode, we dive into the challenges of managing tough relationships in different aspects of life, including inside and outside the gym. From frustrations with coaches and clients to dealing with business and family dynamics, we discuss how to navigate these difficult situations and find solutions. Join us as we share insights and tips for managing tough relationships in different areas of...

On another episode of Iron Sights After Dark I sat down with David Acosta Jr to discuss his background, philosophy on self-reliance and how it translates to becoming a better protector of oneself and others. Acosta's reflects on his upbringing and transition into law enforcement where he began his long track record of community service and success driven adaptation to overcome real world thre...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! After returning from 4-days in Nevada, which you heard all about on Friday's episode ( After Dark #62 ), I realized we haven't sat down to discuss movement patterns. Being on the range reminded me of how important training specific movement patterns is regardless of your goal and/or training application. When it comes to daily life the typical movement patter...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! After traveling to Reno to take Joe Dawson's Carbine and Precision Rifle Training courses I gathered my thoughts to record a solo episode on my experience. In this episode, I highlight an overview of the course location, daily agenda, intake process, instructors, demographic and more! Personally, I was impressed with many aspects of what Bruiser Industr...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! Today, we're talking all things Red Dot Fitness and all the ways you can get fit with our online programs. During COVID, there was an increase in people who wanted to cancel their memberships, invest in a home gym and follow a proven program on their own time - that's why we began creating programs for all walks of life. Currently, we offer a variety of fitne...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, we’re wrapping up our set of interviews from SHOT SHOW with none other than the man behind Tracer Tactical. Aaron and I discuss his background: joining the military, his introduction to sewing, working executive protection and surveillance, as well as the full origin story and mission for his company - Tracer Tactical. I met Aaron for the fi...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! Today we're switching it up - our producer fielded your questions from Instagram and YouTube so that we could answer them all live on the show. CeCe English and Stephen Brenna joined me to answer: 1. Which grocery store would you prefer over Whole Foods, Safeway, Sprouts & Trader Joes? 2. Are nutrition labels actually accurate or do they lie? 3. Is low fat dai...

Recently I had the opportunity to hit the road, get out to Utah and sit down with Devin Soto from Tactical Cowboy Training Solutions. After spending a couple hours on the range shooting targets, we got together to record this episode where we get into Devin's background and all things training: firearms & fitness. Episode Sponsors: BioProtein Technology : https://bioproteintech.com/ For $...

Lately there's been a lot of attention on the keto diet or "keto style diet" which essentially means eating little to no carbs. There's been claims that the keto diet is the easiest way to lose fat and accelerate weight loss as well as claims that the keto diet causes heart defects for young men - so what should you believe? The truth is, the keto diet was one of the most succe...

If you’re interested in protecting your privacy and security this episode is for you. Today, I sat down with Aaron Zar from SLNT. The company makes products, specifically bags, cases and wallets that are designed to ensure your electronic devices become invisible, untrackable and silent. It’s not a matter of if, just a matter of when, your personal information gets lifted and your life becomes a l...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! I'm in the studio today with Stephen Brenna and CeCe English to discuss Erythritol and why it's making headlines since being approved by The World Health Organization (WHO) in 1999 and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2001. Recently, popular news outlets have been broadcasting headlines linking Erythritol to terminal illness, disease and death - we&a...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I sat down with Nate Vollbrecht. Nate is a good friend of mine who works as a Firefighter in California. We discuss how to prepare yourself for some of the natural disasters that we've seen hit the West Coast as well as firearms training, learning models and firearms culture. Later in this episode, you will hear Nate share his formula f...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! We're back in San Jose after a quick trip to Utah and felt inspired to discuss getting back on track during hard times. Recently, we've discussed how to overcome a weight loss plateau, maximizing fat loss/muscle gain with cardio, and the mindblowing effects on sleep. After talking to countless clients and gym members we're picking up on a common theme ri...

In this episode, I sat down with Aaron Jannetti to discuss martial arts, Endeavor Defense & Fitness and Knife Control Concepts. Aaron is a 2nd degree brown belt in BJJ, 2X Black Belt in Krav Maga and has an extensive background in fitness, coaching and self-defense. We breakdown the physical and psychological components of self defense and compare wrestling, BJJ, Krav Maga and other martial ar...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, we're back in the studio with CeCe English and Stephen Brenna to talk Plateaus, weight loss, nutrition & goal specific adaptations. If you've ever followed a workout program and all of a sudden your results stop or sometimes even begin to reverse - this episode will hit home! Click the link below to download the free PDF referenced in thi...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! Back in January, I was able to sit down with Ruben Alvarez at SHOT SHOW. We get into Ruben's background: playing jazz music, his fathers love for Martial Arts, both parents being in Law Enforcement and his decision to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu..  More recently, Alvarez founded his own training company - Paradox Training Solutions. Tune in for the full s...

Back in the studio today with Jeff Chenault & CeCe English to talk about fasted vs. fed cardio when it comes to fat loss. Which is the superior route if your goal is maximal body fat loss? That's what this episode is all about - answering common questions,  debunking myths, reviewing the science and providing the truth! At the end of the day, fasted cardio is not always the best approach...

Today I had the opportunity to meet with Jon Dufresne. After leaving the Military, Jon got into Executive Protection and transitioned into the world of coaching and firearms instruction. In my mind, Dufresne is who I would consider "A Coach's Coach ".  We get into all kinds of stuff during this episode which was recorded off-site in Las Vegas at SHOT SHOW 2023. Whether you're a...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode Jeff Chenault and Stephen Brenna are back this time to discuss sleep. In the fitness industry "sleep quality" has been a hot topic and the global sleep aids market size is expected to nearly double from 2021 - 2023. But we're not here to sell you a nightime routine or softer pajamas - this conversation is focused on WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW a...

In this After Dark episode, I sat down with Aaron Quinn, CEO & Chief Innovator at Cobalt Kinetics. If you're into the shooting game, there's a variety of gear, equipment and firearms manufacturers here in the United States. One of the things that fascinates me is all the new products that continue to hit the market. That being said, behind every new product is a person and Aaron is t...