Trap Talk From The Back Fence

In Episode 159 of Trap Talk, host Zach Nannini and co-host Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Arizona’s own Alexis Fernan — a young trap shooter who has built an impressive resume in a short time and continues to climb. Alexis started shooting through 4H in 2016 and entered competition in 2022. Since then, her accomplishments speak for themselves: • Two-time Junior All-American • Five-time Arizona...

In Episode 158 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Kooper D Freston — a young shooter who refused to quit when life hit him hardest. Kooper’s path in trap shooting started early, but everything changed after a devastating eye injury that threatened not just his shooting career, but his confidence and daily life. Instead of folding, Kooper rebuilt himself — mentally, e...

In Episode 157 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. welcome Lady 1 All-American Maddie Oswalt, a seven-time Ohio State Team member and the 2020 Ohio State Handicap Champion. Growing up on the line with her family, Maddie’s passion for trapshooting has carried her from SCTP programs to ATA competition—where she now stands among the top female shooters in the country. Maddie talks can...

In Episode 156 of the Trap Talk Podcast, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Weston Anderson, the 2025 Autumn Grand HOA Champion and Junior 1st Team All American, to break down what it really takes to rise fast—and stay consistent—in competitive trapshooting. Weston started shooting trap at just 10 years old and wasted no time separating himself from the pack. In this episode, he t...

Trap Talk Episode 155, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Robert Hight — NHRA superstar, Funny Car champion, and now a passionate trap shooter — for a deep dive into the craft of shooting and what he’s learned after stepping away from the drag strip. Robert opens up about the pressure of racing at 330+ mph and how that intensity compares to the focus required in trap shooting. Fro...

We’re back with Part 2 of our ATA “King for a Day” series — and this time, we brought in someone who sits at the table where the real decisions get made. Episode 154 features Jason Barnett, the ATA Central Zone Vice President and a member of the ATA Executive Committee. Jason joins Ricky, Zach, and Jon to walk through the ideas shooters submitted in Part 1 and give real-world insight into how the...

We asked the question on Facebook: “What ideas would you bring to the ATA if you were in charge?” The response? Over 220 comments from shooters all across the world! In Part 1 of this multi-episode series, Zach, Ricky, Jon, and guest Joey Charnigo dive into the first set of major themes that came straight from the shooters themselves. This is a positive, forward-looking conversation built on what...

The boys are back at it! Ricky Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini sit down for a full recap of the 2025 Autumn Grand in Tucson! They dig into the big scores, conditions, who showed up strong, and the moments that defined the week at the legendary Tucson Trap & Skeet Club.  If you love high-level trapshooting and straight talk from two guys who’ve lived it, this one’s worth your time. Trapshooting n...

The 77th Nevada State Shoot was the biggest and boldest event in Nevada history — and Episode 151 is the full debrief. Ricky, Zach, and Jon sit down to talk through everything that made this year a turning point for Nevada trapshooting. We cover the wins, the breakthroughs, the surprises, and the numbers that tell the real story: 500,000+ targets thrown 1,321 HAA entries 680 ounces of silver award...

The 2025 ATA Grand American Clay Target Champion, Jason Krause, joins Ricky Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini on this milestone 150th episode of Trap Talk! Jason shares what it took to bring home the Clay Target Championship title, the mental game behind shooting at the Grand.  This is one you won’t want to miss — packed with insight, and laughs! == Trap Talk is brought to you by Krieghoff. ...and the...

Listener Question Extravaganza is back! 💥 Fans from Facebook and email sent in their best questions, and Ricky, Zach, and Jon are back to answer them all.  #TrapTalkPodcast #Trapshooting #traptalknation #AskTrapTalk = Trap Talk is brought to you by Krieghoff. ...and these awesome sponsors!! Wenig Custom Gun Stocks - https://wenig.com/ - Winners shoot Wenig custom stocks!  Remington Ammunition - h...

In this special edition of Trap Talk, we bring you two great conversations that show both the history and heart behind the Grand American. First up, Phil Murray and Steve Ellinger from Clay Target Legends share how they’re preserving the stories of shotgun sports icons — the legends who built the foundation we all shoot on today. Then, Red Bud Mayor Susan L. Harbaugh joins us to talk about what th...

The Back Fence Shoot Out keeps getting bigger — and this year’s event at the Ohio State Shoot drew an incredible 509 competitors to the line. 🏆 In this episode, the Trap Talk crew sits down with Joe Charnigo to recap the event, break down the 3-way shoot-off between Ryan Glow, Jack Knaus, and Ian Lawrence, and talk about what’s next for the Back Fence Shoot Out as it heads west to the 77th Nevada...

In this episode of Trap Talk, Zach and Ricky dive deep into the finer points that most shooters overlook — lens color, lighting conditions, mental prep, and how to set meaningful goals. This isn’t beginner talk — this is the real deal for trapshooters chasing consistency and confidence on the line. Watch, learn, and take your game to the next level. Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk!  It really...

Episode 145 of Trap Talk brings in three dedicated youth coaches — Paul, Montey, and Brad — from the Oklahoma Dusters AIM Youth Shooting Team. Recorded live in the Trap Talk Studio at the 2025 Grand American during the AIM Grand in Sparta, Illinois, the coaches sit down with Zach and Ricky to talk about building young shooters, the team’s growth, and what it takes to keep youth trapshooting thrivi...

Go to our YouTube channel now to watch this one!  Episode 144 of Trap Talk brings Jim and Robert from Take Aim Technologies, creators of the Shot Tracker, into the studio at the 2025 Grand American. Ricky hits the trap line to run a baseline test with the Shot Tracker, giving Jim and Robert the chance to capture live data for upcoming AI updates. Afterward, they sit down with us to break down Rick...

In Episode 143, we catch up with our old friend and Reno squad mate Richard Bullard Jr. — now a PITA Hall of Famer! From growing up at Sage Hill Clay Sports to road trips, funny squad stories, and everything in between, this one’s packed with laughs and memories. Pull up a chair and join us for some classic trap talk. == Trap Talk is brought to you by Krieghoff. ...and these awesome sponsors!! Wen...

Sean Hawley is back on Trap Talk for the 6th time—and he never disappoints! 🎯 Recorded live in the Trap Talk Studio at the 2025 Grand American, Sean joins Zach and Ricky for another powerful conversation. They dive into the new Western target coming to the Western Zone and how it affected scores at the Western Grand in Vernal. Sean also shares how his 2025 shooting season is shaping up, including...

Step inside the Heartland Grand with Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. as they pull back the curtain on one of trapshooting’s biggest events. From personal victories to weather’s impact on performance, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to succeed on the line. Hear the latest on: Key ATA rule changes every shooter should know All-American team updates and insights The excitement...

Episode 140 – Live from the Trap Talk studio (Grand American, Sparta) In this unforgettable live session, Mike Hampton, Richard Marshall Jr., and Zach Nannini come together to remember and honor Mike Jordan—one of the most decorated and respected names in trapshooting history. From engineering Winchester shotshells to conquering the Grand American with 22 industry titles, ATA Hall of Famer Mike&ap...

We’re live from the Trap Talk Studio at the 2025 Grand American in Sparta with Michael Gooch ! Michael is a staple in the trapshooting community —a 7× Indiana State Champion , 2004 Clay Target World Champion , and member of the Indiana Trapshooting Hall of Fame . Beyond his accomplishments on the line, Michael plays a huge role in the sport off the field as the owner of Indiana Gun Club , one of t...

Fresh off his induction into the ATA Hall of Fame, Tim Reed sits down with the Trap Talk crew live at the 2025 Grand American! 🎤🔥 Tim reflects on his shooting career, shares insights from years in the game, and talks about what this honor means to him. If you love trapshooting history, inspiration from the best, and behind-the-scenes Grand American stories—you won’t want to miss this episode! 👉...

Back by popular demand! Episode 137 of the Trap Talk Podcast is Part 2 of our Listener Questions series — where Zach and Ricky continue answering your best questions about the sport we all love. 🎯 Got a question for the next round? Hit us up at askus@traptalkpodcast.com Thanks for listening — and we’ll see you on the line! #TrapTalk #Trapshooting #ATA #TrapshootingTips #ShotgunLife #ListenerQuest...

In Episode 136 of the Trap Talk Podcast, Zach and Ricky dive into YOUR questions in the latest Listener Questions Part 1 episode! This is one of our most interactive episodes yet — and Part 2 is coming soon! 📩 Want your question featured in a future episode? Send yours into askus@traptalkpodcast.com!  🎧 Listen, learn, and share with your squad — only on Trap Talk. #TrapTalk #Trapshooting #Shotgu...

DAGEN J. VOIGTMAN is back on Trap Talk for episode 135! 🎯 Zach and Ricky catch up with Dagen to hear all about his incredible summer so far —big wins, straight scores, and what it takes to keep performing at the highest levels in trapshooting.  🎥 Don’t miss this deep dive with the current ATA All American Open Team Captain and one of the sport’s brightest young stars. 👍 Like, comment, and subsc...