Iron Sights

We’re back with another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, and today I’m in the studio with Steven, Ryan, and CeCe to tackle a topic that comes up all the time with our clients — booze and performance. We’re breaking down the real impact alcohol has on your fitness, fat loss, recovery, and long-term goals. From the metabolic effects and how booze can stall fat loss, to the hormonal consequences,...

In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Jason—better known as Sierra One on Instagram and the founder of Silver Lake Special Projects. Jason’s background is deep. He’s a military veteran, a former SWAT team member with both large metro and interagency experience, and currently leads the training unit at his agency. But beyond the resume, he’s a guy who’s committed to...

In this episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, we’re getting into the weeds on plyometric training — what it is, who it’s for, and most importantly, how not to screw it up. Too many people are using plyos as a glorified cardio session, skipping the prep work and ending up hurt, frustrated, or spinning their wheels. We talk about what needs to be in place before you start jumping on boxes — foundation...

In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Shelton Stevens, a seasoned strength coach and human performance specialist for U.S. Army Special Operations at Fort Bragg. With over 16 years in the game, Shelton is helping elite American warfighters stay sharp, strong, and durable. We dive deep into microdosing workouts—short, effective training sessions designed for high pe...

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast. I’m in the studio today with Ryan, Cece, and Steven, and we’re diving into a topic that’s guaranteed to hit home for anyone trying to lean out, cut weight, or make meaningful changes to their body composition: managing hunger while in a caloric deficit. Let’s be real—hunger is part of the process. If you’re doing things right in a fat los...

We’re back with another After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, and this time I’m joined by Kim Raimondi — known by some of you as PeliKim on Instagram. In this conversation, we get into all of it. Kim shares what it’s like working with departments and agencies all over the country, what she’s seeing from her side of the industry, and how Pelican plays a role in supporting first responders....

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! In this one, I’m joined by Ryan and CeCe in the studio for a deep dive into a hot topic that’s been coming up more and more in elite performance circles—microdosing your workouts.  We break down what microdosing your training actually means, where the concept came from, and how to structure it. We talk about who it’s best for, who it migh...

Welcome back to another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, I’m sitting down with someone who’s not only a good friend, but one of the sharpest dudes I’ve come across in the training space — Wild Bill Braski. If you’re on Instagram, you might already know the name. Bill is a military veteran and a full-time law enforcement officer who works directly in the training unit at h...

We’re back with another Iron Sights After Dark episode, and I’m joined once again by my friend Chris Kuras. Chris is a seasoned law enforcement officer with over a decade of SWAT experience—and he’s the guy behind Good Dude Concepts and the Good Dude Breacher Bar, a compact, mission-driven tool built for first responders, military, and civilians alike. In this episode, we get into the why behind t...

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, we’re diving into the growing trend of using weight vests for fitness and weight loss, especially among women.  With claims about increased calorie burn and improved bone density, we break down what’s real, what’s hype, and what you need to know before strapping one on. We also get into smart ways to integrate weight vests into you...

We’re back with another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast, and this one’s powerful. I sat down with Tamara DuMont—a competitive shooter, firearms instructor, and the kind of voice this community needs more of. Tamara’s story is real, raw, and deeply personal. Her introduction to firearms came after a horrific tragedy: the murder of her mother by her stepfather, using a firearm. An...

Back in the studio today with another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast. This time, I’m joined by Steven and CeCe—Ryan’s out, but we’re diving into a topic that comes up constantly in our world: macro prescriptions . With warmer months here and people dialing in their nutrition and training, it made sense to revisit the macros conversation. How much protein should you really be eating? What about...

Anna Heil is dedicated to bettering and preserving the quality of life for first responders and members of the American military veteran community. She the Executive Director with the American Warrior Foundation who provide resources to help individuals and agencies face the internal and external challenges both the people and institutions face. This conversation we had at the annual Texas Tactica...

We’re back from a weekend out at Pinnacles National Park—and this one’s all about knees. After spending hours hiking up and down rocky terrain, the conversation naturally turned to joint health, knee pain, and how to keep your body running strong. In this episode, we break down the real causes of knee pain—what it is, what it isn’t , and why so many people get it wrong. We talk about the role of g...

Welcome back to another Iron Sights After Dark episode. In this conversation, I sit down with Joey Pena, COO of Charlie Mike Protection Services, a veteran-owned executive protection company based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Joey is a military veteran, seasoned entrepreneur, and respected voice in the world of private security and executive protection (EP). In this episode, we break down the truths,...

Welcome to a powerful first-time collaboration between the Iron Sights Podcast and the TTPOA Podcast .  Recorded during the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) Annual Conference, this episode brings together TTPOA hosts Brandon and Matt, Chief Bryan Williams, and myself, Scott Howell, for an unfiltered and brutally honest conversation.  We dive into the real challenges facing law en...

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, we are diving into a topic we’ve all run into— plateaus . Whether it’s in the gym, your nutrition, or just your overall progress, getting stuck is part of the process… but staying stuck doesn’t have to be. We break down what a plateau really is, why it happens, and how to recognize it before it turns into long-term frustration. Mor...

Here’s another episode coming off the annual Texas Tactical Police Officers Association Conference in Round Rock, Texas. Today’s guests are Chancey Pogue and Brian Stahl — veteran police officers, owners of Reticence Group Training Company, and the guys leading the firearms program at a large metro law enforcement agency in Texas. We dig into the philosophy behind their training methods, how they’...

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Welcome back to another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast. In this one, I sit down with Lieutenant Dan Colasanto — a veteran cop, longtime SWAT officer, and the current President of the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA). We got into some real talk about law enforcement, leadership, and the evolution of the job. But what stood out most to me? Dan’s passion for his...

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast. Today, I’m joined by the Red Dot Fitness crew — CeCe, Ryan, and Steven — and we’re diving into a topic that’s been stirring up the nutrition space for a while now: seed oils . You’ve probably seen the arguments — some folks are planting flags hard on either side. Seed oils are either public enemy number one… or not worth worrying about at...

In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Geoffrey Stout from SureFire. This conversation was recorded back at SHOT Show 2025 , and I held onto it until now because they had some new product drops coming down the pipe. We talk about those, along with how SureFire designs, tests, and delivers gear that professionals and civilians alike depend on when it matters most.  G...

Welcome to Iron Sights! Our producer fielded your questions from Instagram and YouTube so that we could answer them all live on the show. Today we are joined by the entire crew: CeCe, Ryan & Stephen. Enjoy the show! - 25% OFF! Red Dot Fitness Programs: rdfprograms.com Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: rdfprograms.com Online Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching): http...

In this After Dark episode, I’m joined by Tyler Hoover — co-host of the Anti-Hero Podcast & founder of Counterculture Inc. Tyler’s a U.S. military vet, an active law enforcement officer, and a guy who’s not afraid to speak his mind. We got a chance to sit down after my recent trip out to Florida, where I was on his show, and I had a lot of follow-up questions that we didn’t get to cover then....

This time, we’re going all in... We’re talking about the perceived vs. the actual benefits of carnivore, what it might solve metabolically, and the real-world implications of cutting out entire macros from your diet. We also break down some of the common pitfalls and straight-up nonsense coming out of the carnivore camp — where the messaging goes sideways and how to be smarter about your approach...