Talking Lead Podcast

On this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Nils Grevillius is a Los Angeles Private In vestigator and Noir Crime Writer . With more than 30 years experience as a private gumshoe in seedy LA Nils brings his life's experience to pulp with his series of fictional crime books. A true renaissance man Nils is a U.S. Army Veteran, firearms enthusiast, and political theorist . We talk with Nils about ev...

We talk Hunting Blinds on this laid back episode of the Talking Lead Podcast . Lefty is joined by frequent guest of the show and long time Lead Head, Drew . Lefty and Drew talk about everything from demolition derbies to Canadian Mountain Dew, to Party Buses to the Tokyo Olympic Committee before they get into the main topic Hunting Blinds. The guys discuss the "how-to's" and different options to c...

In this week's episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk about the processes a firearm goes through to end up in your favorite First Shooter Video games. Chris Deeb , Product Placement Specialist, with Leviathan Group joins Lefty. Also joining in on the conversation is frequent special guest and friend of the show, Nick Atkinson . Chris talks about the different ways in which these companies try...

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER we talk Trench Art.  Art and War go hand in hand. Trench art describes any decorative items made by soldiers, prisoners of war and civilians as a result of a war taking place. They mainly used leftover waste from these conflicts to produce their works such as shell casings , spent bullets , parts from destroyed vehicles and even coconuts have been used...

Happy 4th of July Lead Heads ! Enjoy this blast from the past with Dugan Ashley of the famed YouTube channel CARNIK CON (Carnivorous Kinetic Concepts). Before we get into the interview with Dugan, Lefty gives you an up date on some upcoming events. This interview was from our 2013 July 4th episode .

10 years 400 episode of Leaducation with the Talking Lead Podcast! For this milestone episode we bring back "The Gun Lawyer" Derek DeBrosse with Munitions Law Group to help us understand what Biden's ATF new rules to determine what a"pistol brace" is . A list of  new rule s proposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) at the request of President Joe Biden would make m...

Welcome back to the Talking Lead AK Korner ! The battle of the century breaks out on this episode. Lefty moderates between two teams of experts to state their case on why their teams rifle is better. Team AK-47 is James Bialczak with Faktory 47 , Curtis Halstrom with the VSO Gun Channel and Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions . Team AR-15 is Jeremy Gresham with Israeli Weapons Industries US...

Reach For The Sky Lead Heads ! On this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we get our "night vision" talk on with Accufire Technology . Brandon Sission , co-owner of Accufire Technology and Professional Stuntman, joins Lefty to introduce the Lead Head Brigade to this innovative optics company based out of Texas. Entering the optics game a little over 3 year ago with their infrared scope the Noctis...

Finger-Guns Up Lead Heads ! Happy Memorial Day Weekend !! In this Alph-Energy-Charged-Episode our guest is the editor for the premier Alpha magazine Skillset Magazine , Jason Swarr ( Straight 8 Photography ). Lefty and Jason talk about how Skillset came to be (tease, it was created by an Alpha Woman ) and some of their more memorable covers ( Ryan Phillippe , Rob Riggle , Isaiah Washington & Micha...

On this episode of the Talking Lead AK Korner we cover everything you want to know about the iconic Israeli submachine gun, the UZI. Lefty's special guest is Tom Alibrando with Israel Weapons Industries (IWI). Before we get into the world of Major Uziel "Uzi" Gal  's masterful submachine gun we first review the history of the submachine gun . Next we cover the history of the UZI and then we get in...

Court is now in session Lead Heads! We talk gun laws and proposed gun laws by the Biden Adminsitration in this espisode. Joining Lefty is Derek DeBrosse with Munitions Law Group . Derek "The Gun Lawyer" is a combat Veteran turnerd lawyer and founder of Munitions Law Group . Derek and Lefty review some of the gun laws proposed by the new anti-gun presidential administration , SCOTUS's first 2nd ame...

Thanks for tuning in Lead Heads! In this "Deadly" episode Lefty is joined by retired Navy SEAL turned author, Clint Emerson. This is Clint's second apperance on the Talking Lead Podcast (1st apperance was TLP 325 Click Here) Clint's new book is out and one you must read! 1 00 Deadly Skills: Combat Edition . Clint has put together the best Special Ops, Outlaw Bikers, Martial Artists team on the Pla...

In this episode we talk about survival / long term food storage solutions with Eric Christianson CEO of Nutrient Survival . Eric and Lefty take care of some Jackwagons & Honor some deserving Heroes, bust some myths about Survival Food, Lefty hits Eric with the "New Guy" questions and 2 Lucky listeners win a Nutrient Survival 6-pack variety box. When you think survival food or long term food storag...

The Talking Lead AK Korner Season 3 continues with our special guest John Houlto n with M13 Industries. Lefty and Brian ( Occam Defense Solutions ) talk AK-47 gun smiting or "Kalashnismithing" tips and tricks with John. We answer listener questions, give some cool swag away and find out the "real" purpose of the storage space in an AK-47 buttstock. M13 Industries is a manufacturer of AK variant ri...

New York Times best selling author and former Navy SEAL , Jack Carr is our guest this episode. Jack's fourth book, The Devil's Hand , in his James Reece series will be dropping April 13th . We had Jack on back in 2019 when his 2nd book, True Believer , dropped (check out that episode here TLP 311-Author Jack Carr: True Believer) so we do a bit of catching up with Jack on his third book, Savage Son...

Happy Easter Lead Heads ! The Bunny has put Chris Wood with Leviathan Group in our basket for this episode. We are talking movie guns and props with Chris. Leviathan has provided Hollywood's biggest blockbusters with the arsenals that made them millions like John Wick , Captain America & Winter Soldier , The Fast and Furious , The Walking Dead and numerous others. Chris and Lefty also take care of...

We are back Lead Heads ! In this episode we tackle some important topics, Mental Health , Guns and Laws . Joining Lefty on this episode is Mike Sodini , Founder of Walk The Talk America and Jake Wiskerchen , Founder - C.E.O. of Zephyr Wellness . We discuss how gun laws are purposely discriminatory, inherently racist and undeniably unconstitutional. In particular we discuss the H.R.127 - Sabika She...

Who's ready for a little friendly competition ? In this AK Korner episode Lefty has a mixture of amateur and professional competition shooters on to talk about their experiences with shooting the AK-47 in competitions. Our special guest this episode is Brian Nelson . Brian is the creative mind behind the most anticipated AK-47/Com Block shooting competition in the Nation, Red Oktober . Brian is al...

In this "Leaducation" filled episode we introduce you to the Tennessee Rangers . Lefty is joined by Colonel Bryan M. Seaver Commander, 1st Volunteer Tennessee Ranger Squadron Nashville, Tennessee . The Tennessee Rangers provide specialized volunteer assistance to federal, state or local law enforcement agencies within the State of Tennessee , as well as support for community and civic organization...

This is the AK Koncepts ' class "After Action Report" episode. Following our 2 day AK-47 defensive rifle and armorer's course at Royal Range USA with 212° Training Group & Occam Defense Solutions we gathered the Instructors and a few of the Students to review everyone's experiences first hand. We answer unanswered questions and discuss how we can improve the class for the next go around. The instr...

Lead Heads ! We are back, fresh from our AK Koncepts rifle class at Royal Range USA in Nashville Tennessee! In this episode Lefty has the gang from 212° Training Group , Jared, Aaron & Kyle , to go over the 2 day training course outline and the 'Whys" behind it. We invite a few of the students on to get their perspectives on the class. Next up is Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions to talk a...

We continue season 3 of the Talking Lead AK Korner with some good ole down-to-earth AK-47 talk with the gang from Aklys Defense . Joe Meaux and Charles Watson joins Lefty and Brian ( Occam Defense Solutions ) for this camp-fire style AK-47 discussion. We flash back to earlier times for everyone to share their stories about their first experiences with the AK-47 . The guys touch on some suppressor...

Welcome back Lead Head Brigade! In this episode we add another layer to the steps you can take to better protect your home and family. Alan Young with Armor Concepts talks about their product, " Door Armor " , that will reinforce your dwelling's doors, buying you more time and piece of mind when intruders try to penetrate your home defenses. The Jackwagon Train and Lead Force 1 stop by for the Tra...

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! Special guest host Amy Hall of Her Wild Outdoors Podcast , joins Lefty in welcoming in Karen Butler the founder of Shoot Like A Girl . We talk about how Karen started SLG2 Inc and how it has evolved into the amazing Women-Centric-Educational-Shooting-Convoy it is today. But first, as is customary, the gang has The Gunny bring in the Talking Lead Jackwagon...

Thanks for tuning in Lead Heads! On this episode our special guest is Social Media Comedian COP , Officer Smith. Officer Smith is the alternate persona of real life Ohio Deputy Sherriff,   Rick Smith . We get to know the real Rick Smith. Lefty and Rick talk about everything from the "no win" position our police officers are being put into today by the political powers, to the best flavor of Kill C...