Iron Sights

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode,  I sat down with Jeff Chenault, Eli Helfman & Kayla Rebozzi to recap our experience this past weekend at California Range Weekend (CRW) in Los Angeles. We've been talking about CRW on Iron Sights for quite some time so it was great to get down there and meet everyone that showed up! A big thank you to everyone listening who attended...

If you only have 30 minutes per day is even worth working out? In this episode, I sat down with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to discuss the benefits and application of optimizing your workouts if you only have 30 minutes per day. Are you going to win any bodybuilding competitions or become an Olympic weightlifter in 30 minutes per day - probably not - but you can gain benefit & muscle gain...

In this after dark episode, I got together with my buddy Kyle Manzano from Manzano Tactical. I actually met with him over at his shop and we talked a bit about what he does and what he's doing as an instructor. Kyle's an interesting guy and he's doing a lot of things in the industry - he is making a lot of waves. While we're discussing that, we're actually putting together...

Welcome back to Iron Sights! In this episode, I sat down with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to talk about RDF Strong: A foundational strength training program available at rdftrainonline.com If you  want to follow a proven program designed by a collective group of trainers at Red Dot Fitness, RDF Strong is the best place to start: https://www.reddotfitness.net/p16297-rdf-strong For the first 50...

This episode is sponsored by BLKGUNCO: https://www.blkgunco.com/ In this episode, I sat down with Neuroathletic coach, Tony Rhine. Tony helps 30-50 year old individuals get out of pain and perform at their best. He is a lifelong learner, jiu-jitsu practitioner, former boxer and soccer athlete. In this episode, Rhine shares  how training the brain and vestibular system can improve human performance...

One of the most intimidating exercises for any new lifter is the pull up. For years, I've worked with clients and have helped them get better at pull ups. In this episode, I am joined by trainers CeCe English & Jeff Chenault who have also helped countless clients get better at doing pull ups. The three of us walk you through solutions we've found to quickly progress and improve your...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! In this episode, I sat down with Jeff Chenault and special guest Kyle Manzano with Manzano Tactical.  To open this episode, we got into Kyle's business and the origin story of the popular Manzano Tactical targets which have made their rounds around the world. Later in the episode the conversation shifts to gun laws that are coming to your state. It&apos...

This episode is about acknowledging, forming accountability and taking responsibility for the behaviors that are most detrimental to your health.  CeCe begins the episode discussing the root cause starting with the younger generation. She discusses body image issues as well as overcoming personal health issues in her own life in order to be a better mother. Arguably, there isn't a nation in t...

Tune in for an update on what's been going and what to expect with Iron Sights. Listen to Scott Howell's Interview on The Path Podcast with Mike Salemi: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/readying-your-life-business-for-the-unpredictable/id1643622665?i=1000581904483 Sponsors by Red Dot Fitness Online Training Programs: Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: https://www.rdftrainonline.com...

In this episode, CeCe, Jeff and I challenge the hot topic of cold exposure and/or cold therapy. Let's be honest, everyone is doing it - it's a hot topic but nobody really knows how often to do it, the exact temperature you should be implementing it with and all the other variables that go undiscussed. Filling a bathtub with ice and jumping in for a couple minutes isn't the only way...

Welcome back to Iron Sights After Dark! After ten years of school, two bachelors and a masters degree Destiny Morris somehow found time to stop by and record an episode with me on all things mental health. We got connected through my good friends Greg & Jesse over at The Overwatch Collective. Destiny's private practice focuses on healing trauma within the first responder community.  Our c...

This episode is all about cardio and muscle loss. After getting a ton of questions after posting Episode #57: Cardio Will Save Your Life,  I sat down with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to discuss the ridiculousness of the countless claims that doing cardio results in an increase in muscle loss.  We define cardio, talk about what ACTUALLY happens when your body breaks down muscle and provide our...

In this episode, I sat down with Devon Taggart, he is an executive at Crisis24. Devon gives insight into the business of one of the fastest growing industries in the world, Executive Protection (EP). We trade stories of being young, creating the life you want & lessons we've learned along the way. Taggart shares insight into the journey of working your way up in the industry and challenge...

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...