In this episode, I sat down with Lauren Kalil, a podcast host on Talking Elite Fitness as well as sports commentator for the CrossFit Games and The Tactical Games. We spoke about leaving a full time job as a news host and jumping head first into the CrossFit space as a sports commentator and podcast host, her journey into The Tactical Games and jumping headfirst into competition.

In this episode I sat down with friend and mentor Chris Singley, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab. We have a discussion on emerging technology, modernization, robotics and drones in the Marine Corps. 

This is an episode highlight the purpose and history of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, and the continual need to evolve capabilities and methodologies.

I just sat down with GySgt Stephen Corson where we talked about all the changes from his time on the Marine Corps Shooting Team. We also talked about his current role, most memorable time on the team and his most memorable achievement.

Today we interviewed Dr. Tim Simansky aka WODdoc about his background in the health industry. We covered injury prevention and rehabilitation as well as finding a reputable professional to assist in rehabilitation. We talked about Tim's start in the competitive shooting space as well as an online competition that he runs Fitness and Firearms Online. This competition is supposed to give you an idea of what you're going to experience when you attend a Tactical Games Match, but in the comfort of your own home range.

For those interested in participating in this competition, register here:

https://www.woddoctactical.com/fafo

In this episode, we interview Jon Dara of Dara Holsters. We cover his background, how he got his business started, his competitive shooting background and his give back to the community through the Dara Invitational 2-Gun Match.

If you have heard of the Gauntlet Matches at Zoo City and are curious about it, this is the episode for you. If you have heard of the Team Match being held in October, than you definitely want to give this a listen as this is going to provide some key information about what to expect and what gear to use. 

In this latest episode, Matt sits down with Mike Phillips from Generation GWOT and they talk about the upcoming match this weekend. They go over stages, support, the purpose and mission and why these matches are important to the community.

In this episode, Matt Gundlach and Adam Majors explore the deeper aspects of personal growth, especially for veterans. They discuss the value of confronting uncomfortable emotions in a sober, intentional way and techniques to help process such feelings. Adam elaborates on the symbolic meaning of Polyphemus in mythology and its connection to the human psyche and the journey of Odysseus. The conversation touches on the necessity of conflict for transformation, especially in veterans who face a new kind of internal struggle after military service. The episode also highlights The Battle Within, a nonprofit supporting veterans, and its program The Revenant Journey, which offers structured, evolving paths to healing. They close by mentioning other similar organizations doing important work across the country.

In this episode we talk to Tes Salb, we talk about the impact that fitness has had on her life from an early age, battling through injury, and how injury can help shift your focus and bring on a new direction.