Tru2Shooters Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with Pat Murphy — co-owner of Folded Wing Apparel and a passionate wing shooter, hunter, and entrepreneur building a brand for the clay target community.  From long days in the duck blind to late nights building a business from the ground up, Pat shares how Folded Wing Apparel wa...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to compete at the collegiate level? 🤔 In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with Davis Hay from Hillsdale College to talk about the transition from high school to collegiate clay target sports—and what it REALLY takes to succeed.  🔥 In this episode, we cover: • How Davis got started in clay target sports...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 23 of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with special guest Nathan Boyd from the National Shooting Complex to break down the Top 10 skeet shoots you NEED on your calendar this season!   From the iconic World Skeet Championships to hidden gem clubs with unbeatable atmospheres, this episode dives into what makes each event special—from co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast , hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with Brad Munson , head coach of the Northwest Clay Crushers, to dive deep into what it really means to build athletes — on and off the range. From starting a youth team from the ground up to coaching athletes from 8 years old through the collegiate level, Brad shares his journey, his co...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 of the Tru2Shooters Podcast!  In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast , hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with Todd Hitch —elite sporting clays athlete, coach, and one of the most respected competitors in the game—for an honest, high-level conversation about what it truly takes to compete at the top. 🔥 Todd dives into the mindset behind cons...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 20 of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, Tyler and Michael sit down with Randall Copiskey , the owner and craftsman behind Diamond 8 Leather . From a 21-year Army career to running a trap-shooting leather shop in Wisconsin, Randall shares the incredible journey that shaped his life, his faith, and his craftsmanship. We dive into: Randall’s path from Cavalry Scout to First Sergea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with Caile Bradham — the 2025 NSSA World Skeet HOA & HAA Champion — to dive deep into what it takes to perform at the top of your game and stay grounded through it all. 🏆 From his early years on the field to becoming one of the BEST in the world, Caile shares his journey through comp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast , hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with none other than Les Lala III — NSSA World Champion skeet shooter, coach, and all-around class act — for a powerful conversation about comeback, competition, and keeping perspective. 🙌 From his early days playing college football to stepping away from the game to raise a family — an...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerhouse episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with none other than Todd Bender — one of the winningest skeet shooter in history, 27-time NSSA World Champion, and the first-ever NSSA Master Instructor. Recognized worldwide as the leading authority in shotgun instruction, Todd brings decades of championship experience and te...

Send us Fan Mail In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with two of the sport’s most entertaining athletes — Steve “Woody” Wood and Dessislav “Dess” Ivanov . Shooting partners, travel buddies, and all-around crowd favorites, Woody and Dess share their journey from a small New York gun club to competing at the World Skee...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with Alessandro Vitale — Team Krieghoff Captain, NSSA/NSCA National Board Member, and founder of Highland Sporting Outfitters . From his start as a young hunter to developing his skills on the field and becoming a leader in the skeet shooting world to leading one of the top gun d...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner take the mics for a full season recap. From blizzard-shortened early shoots in Michigan to major stops like the Triple J Classic, Krieghoff Masters, U.S. Open, SCTP Nationals, and Junior Worlds , the guys share their favorite stories, biggest challenges, and funniest memories from one of t...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Tru2Shooters Podcast | Episode 13: “Healing Through the Hunt with Carson Nyenhuis from Hunt 2 Heal” In this inspiring episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, we sit down with Carson Nyenhuis , founder of Hunt 2 Heal , to talk about breaking barriers in the outdoors and empowering individuals with disabilities to experience the healing power of nature. 🌲 Hosts Tyler Wildman and Mi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, we sit down with Connor Thigpen , the youngest shooter to ever win the NSSA Open World Skeet Championship , to talk about what it really takes to hit the top—and stay there. 💥 Hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner catch up with Connor fresh off his NSSA Junior World wins in Waco, Texas. From early days in 4-H to breaking records on t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, we go behind the scenes of one of the most impactful youth shooting programs in the country—the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) —with National Director Wayne Rasmussen . 💬🔥 Recorded live at SCTP Nationals at the Cardinal Center , hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with Wayne to talk about the real impact SCTP has o...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with Pete Eisentrager, Executive Director and Zach Abbott, Marketing Specialist, both from the MidwayUSA Foundation to talk about building long-term sustainability for youth shooting sports. 💥 Recorded live at the SCTP Nationals at the Cardinal Center , this episode dives deep i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, we’re sitting down with World Skeet Champion Bruce Christian to talk about championship shooting, precision target setting, and the transformation of St. Joe Valley Conservation Club into one of the most beautiful clubs in the country—all powered by volunteers. 💪 Hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner dig into Bruce’s journey from tra...

Send us Fan Mail 🎯 Tru2Shooters Podcast | Episode 8: Breaking Clays & Building Legacy with Amber Brown In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, we’re sitting down with Amber Brown , competitive sporting clays athlete, coach, and member of the Michigan Sporting Clays Association board. From youth SCTP days to shooting alongside her dad as “Team Brown,” Amber’s journey is all about grit, gr...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 Tru2Shooters Podcast | Episode 7: Straight from the Chief with Fred Tschantz, NSSA Chief Instructor & 2013 .410 Bore World Champion In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, we’re talking with Fred Tschantz — 2013 .410 bore World Champion, Hall of Famer, and the current NSSA Chief Instructor. 🏆🎯📘 Hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner dive into Fred’s legendary shoot...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, we’re hanging out with one of the most dynamic youth shooters in the game — Kinsey Duzan (@kinseyduzan)! From raising goats to raising the bar in ATA and International Trap, Kinsey brings energy, grit, and a whole lot of personality to the clay target world. 🐐🎯🔥 Hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner chat with Kinsey about her journ...

Send us Fan Mail Tru2Shooters Podcast | Episode 5: The Next Gen with SCTP Athletes Bobby Kaufmann & Tanner Harvey In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, we’re diving into the future of clay target sports with two rising stars: SCTP athletes Bobby Kaufmann and Tanner Harvey ! 🚀🎯 Hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner sit down with Bobby and Tanner to talk about their journey into compe...

Send us Fan Mail Tru2Shooters Podcast | Episode 4: FITASC, Firearms & Everything in Between! with Matthew Topor In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast, we’re talking FITASC, fine firearms, and the mental game behind high-level competition with Master Class Sporting Clays athlete and Pacific Sporting Arms salesman Matthew Topor . 🎯🔥 Hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner dive into Matt’...

Send us Fan Mail Tru2Shooters Podcast | Episode 2: The MSA Has a NEW President with MSA President Andrew Bielman In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast , we sit down with Andrew Bielman , the newly elected president of the Michigan Skeet Association (MSA) ! 🎯 Join hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner as they dive into Andrew’s background in skeet shooting, his vision for the MSA, and what...

Send us Fan Mail Tru2Shooters Podcast | Episode 3: The Importance of Coaching with World Champion Dave Scott In this episode of the Tru2Shooters Podcast , we sit down with Dave Scott , a World Skeet Champion and NSSA Certified Instructor , to talk about the importance of coaching in clay target sports. 🏆 Hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner dive into Dave’s experience as the 2013 12-Gauge Worl...

Send us Fan Mail Tru2Shooters Podcast | Episode 1: Meet the Team Welcome to the Tru2Shooters Podcast , your go-to source for everything clay target shooting! In this first episode , meet your hosts Tyler Wildman and Michael Fitzner , passionate shooters dedicated to growing the sport and helping others get started. Join us as we share our backgrounds, talk about our journey in competitive shooting...