Talking Lead Podcast

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk Archery basics with Benjamin Cole of Rooted Television and Brandon Forquer of Velocity Outdoor . Brandon and Ben teach us the parts and mechanics of arrows / bolts and (for this episode) we talk about the parts of the Centerpoint Archery Wrath 430X crossbow . But not until we haul off some Jackwagons and honor some Heroes during the Talking Lead...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we are keeping things quiet. Our topic is the firearm silencer (a.k.a.; suppressor, sound moderator, can and muffler). Lefty's special guest is the "Scientist of Silencers" John Hollister , National Commercial Sales Trainer for Sig Sauer . John "Leaducates" us on the history of the firearm silencer in America and the roll Hiram Percy Maxim and the Maxim...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we discuss the importance of an Armed Society. Dori s Wise joins Lefty to discuss the message her organization Jews Can Shoo t . We talk about the historical atrocities that have happened from governments that disarmed their citizens and compare similarities that are happening in America today . Jews Can Shoot was formed in 2013 for the purpose of educat...

In this month's episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER , presented by Century Arms : The entries for the Talking Lead / Century Arms BFT47 AKM Rifle contest are JUDGED ! To decide your fate and crown the winner Lefty has gathered some of the industries toughest AK-47 critics . From Occam Defense Solution s, Brian Keeney . From Faktory-47 James Bialczak . From Kalashbash TX / Third Pin Threads , Kla...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast : We pay tribute to James Yeager of Tactical Response . James Yeager was unapologetically true to his beliefs and his character was unwavering. For those of you who knew and trained with James you get it. He was a warrior even up to the day he decided to leave this world. He left it a better place for those who knew him and for those that will discover h...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast : Lefty's guest is Jon S. Rennie former U.S. Navy Submarine Officer , business leader, author, podcaster, and avid bird hunter . We discuss Jon's career in the Navy as a Submarine Officer and get some insight on what life is like on a submarine. Jon is a Best Selling Author on Leadership . We talk about how the Military and his 30 years of leading North...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast : Lefty and the BMMC Crew (Bold Moves Motorcycle Club) talk about our 11day, 2020 miles , epic road trip to Sturgis, SD for Gunfest during the 82nd Motorcycle Rally . Joining Lefty to tell the madcap road trip adventures is Chad Enos and Ty Mericle with Kel Tec Weapons , Rick Stewart and Gabe Wren with American Zealot Productions and a surprise visit fro...

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER presented by Century Arms , we talk about different types of AK folding stocks . Under, over, side, left, right, top, bottom we cover all angles. Special guests: Paul Markel of Student Of The Gun and Joe Meaux of Aklys Defense / Meaux Guns .

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast Lefty is joined by fellow Lead Head and attorney Pearce Taylor to put some perspective on H.R.1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. Though likely it will pass the House vote we are still not out of the fight. Pearce sheds some light on the process the bill must go through before becoming law. Lefty and Pearce discuss some details of the prohibitions this p...

It's time for battle! In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KONRER presented by Century Arms : Team AK-47 goes head-to-head against Team AR-15 for the second year. The AK-47 (Mikhail Kalashnikov ) and AR-15 ( Eugene Stoner ) are two amazing iconic engineering feats of modern times Each team defends their respective rifle with facts, statistics, embellishments and a lot of trash talk. Which team a...

Hope everyone had a great 4th Of July / Independence Holiday! Made In The USA! In this Talking Lead episode, continuing our Great Americans Series, Lefty welcomes the owner and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms Mr. Anthony Imperato . Lefty talks with Anthony about how he started Henry Repeating Arms over 25 years ago in New York City and how they have evolved into one of the most popular Lever Action fi...

What better way to enjoy your 4th Of July Independence holiday week than to spend some time with Talking Lead and Lefty and his special 4th Of July guest, America's Sheriff, David Clarke Jr . Sheriff Clarke sits down with Lefty to talk about his Law Enforcement career, his book, his childhood, his views on some of the top political issues of today and much more! Sheriff Clarke (retired) has served...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we explore the world of loading / reloading your own ammunition. Lefty brings in the experts to "Leaducate" us on the basics of this much needed life skill: Bringing more than 10 years of reloading experience to the conversation is Brian Steere , with Lockdown . A second generation ammunition manufacture Pete Pi with Defiant Munitions , brings the expert...

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER , presented by Century Arms , we give you some vital tips, tricks and advice for building your own AK-47 . Joining Lefty is Billy Cho ( Iron Born Armory ), Brian Keeney ( Occam Defense Solutions ) and from Century Arms Andrew Breneman . Jim Fuller ( Fuller Phoenix ) tried to join us but had technical issues. Discussion topics include: We touch on the n...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk Outrigger Canoeing with two retired Navy SEAL s . Joining Lefty to talk about their recent 150 mile paddling charity mission from Key West to Miami to raise money for the Trident House Charities is Dwight Settle ( SEAL 1 LLC .) and Mike Charbonnet ( Beyond The Teams ). We talk about their 468,000-paddle-storke-boat-ride , the team, the boat and t...

In this important episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we discuss vital life saving skills and practices that will prepare you for any unforeseen catastrophe with former C.I.A. Operative Jason Hanson . Jason's book AFTERSHOCK: How To Survive America's Apocalypse will give you the knowledge on how to survive for months or even years in the new, post-apocalyptic world we're about to be thrust into or...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk digital spotting scopes.   Brandon Sisson with Accufire Technology joins Lefty and Billdo to unbox their new digital spotting scope the OMNIS . In addition to the OMNIS spotting scope unboxing we talk about the upcoming INCENDIS PRO, an improved version of their INCENDIS thermal scope and the PROSPECTIS 1-10 rife scope. Brandon shows off a couple...

In this month's episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER , presented by Century Arms , we talk about the Yugoslavian / Serbian AK-47 the Zastava M70 and it's variants. Joining Lefty this episode is Nils Grevillius (Firearms Historian), James Bialczak with Faktory-47 & Drew with Century Arms . We talk about the history of the Zastava AK and how it was reversed engineered from "acquired" Russian AKs ,...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we take a look into the dark, seedy, real world of human trafficking with author and world-renowned private investigator William (Bill) Johnstone Taylor . Bill brings his fifty plus years of real life "been there, done that" experience to his fictional novels, Stolen Angels, Homewa rd Angels and San Andros Fault . We discuss Bill's years of service in th...

In this Talking Lead episode we talk Lever Action Guns . Special guests: Steve Tyliszczak owner of Mad Pig Customs , Troy Storch owner of Midwest Industries and Pete Pi owner of Defiant Munitions. The lever action has been around for nearly 200 years. This iconic "Wild West" gun predates use in the U.S. Civil War and is still manufactured today by companies like Henry , Marlin , Rossi & Winchester...

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER presented by Century Arms : Lefty has the creators of Kalash-Bash-Texas (@KlashbashTX) and the owners of Dissident Arms join him to talk about this unique yearly gathering of the planet's most eclectic and enthusiastic AK-47 fans. Co-Hosting with Lefty this episode is 16 year combat vet Neil Vermillion. Klay Owens, Mike Whitesides and Lan Nguyen are th...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast our guest is Glen Tate . Glen is an Attorney turned Author. During his time serving in a governmental roll, Glen realized, one day when noticing how fragile the United States supply chain is, that he needed to get better prepared for an inevitable collapse. We talk about Glen's book series, his own personal life-and-death obstacles he has faced over the...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast Lefty welcomes KelTec Weapons & Kryptek Outdoor Group to the show. We discuss the kind of Aid that these two companies have provided to the Citizens of Ukraine ( guns , gear, protected evacuation , even guided missile instruction ) since the invasion by Russia and listen to their reasons and stories behind the decisions which lead to providing assistance...

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we discuss what happens to different caliber bullets after they have been fired from pistols, rifles and shotguns in an in-door environment through ballistic gel and wall structures. You can never get a fired bullet back. Knowing your target and what is beyond it is just the beginning of the responsibility and liability attached to your bullet after the...

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Charles Waston . In this episode of the Talking Lead AK Korner , presented by Century Arms , our topic centers around muzzle devices and triggers for the AK-47 . We also touch on what's going on in Ukraine and discuss some of the small arms we are seeing. Joining Lefty this episode, back in the co-host seat, is Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions. O...