The Jackwagon Train is steaming through JULY, and Talking Lead Podcast is unloading a full-auto barrage on the year’s biggest duds! Lefty’s got the Lead Head Brigade locked and loaded, joined by 2A titans Ton Jones (Firebird Targets, world-record airgun marksman), Ryan “Koup” Kuperus (USMC Force Recon, The Reason Outdoors), and Tommy (TNOUTDOORS9, YouTube ballistics guru). These pros shred posers and flops with the precision of a well-aimed shot, exposing betrayals that hit harder than a .308. From 2A hypocrites to Hollywood’s woke misfires, here’s the Jackwagon Train’s hit list for July 2025. Catch the episode on Rumble, submit your own Jackwagons, and join us at the 2025 GOALS convention in Knoxville, TN, August 8-10!

Shawn Ryan, host of The Shawn Ryan Show, thought he’d score points gifting Gavin Newsom a Sig Sauer P365 XMACRO on July 14, 2025, but fumbled by letting Newsom’s “I’m not anti-gun” claim slide. X users like @MrColionNoir roasted him for the softballs, and his bizarre “furbies” remark about trans kids sparked backlash (@BooRadleytoo called it a “PR disaster”). Lefty quips, ““Shawn’s 2A cred imploded quicker than the Titan submersible”.

California’s “God Da*n” Governor Newsom grinned for the cameras, accepting Ryan’s Sig Sauer while dodging his anti-2A record. His July 14, 2025, interview dodged lockdown questions and fumbled a Rogan jab with “Motherf**ker”. Koup says, “Newsom’s ‘pro-gun’ act is slicker than his hair gel!” A perfect Jackwagon for the Brigade’s scorn.

Tim Kennedy’s Bronze Star with Valor claim crumbled on July 8, 2025, after veterans called out his Scars and Stripes exaggerations (like 50 hand grenades!). Black Rifle cut ties, and his website vanished. Lefty notes, “Tim fought more in his book than Iraq!” A betrayal the 2A crowd won’t forgive.

SilencerCo’s “Tax-Free Tease” (July 8, 2025) hyped the OBBB’s $0 tax stamp but hiked prices 20% (a scam). Capitol Armory’s $150 “Fast Pass” (July 10, 2025) promised ATF shortcuts but got lost in their deception. Ton snaps, “These cons hit 2A wallets harder than ATF knocking on your door!” A duo fleecing the faithful.

Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World (Feb 14, 2025) bored fans with a B- CinemaScore and 80% Popcornmeter, slammed for “empty” plots and “corny” vibes. Disney’s Lilo & Stitch (May 23, 2025) and Skeleton Crew (June 17, 2025) flopped with DEI backlash and kiddie pandering. Lefty growls, “Hollywood’s woke duds make a jammed mag look epic!”

Ton Jones, airgun sharpshooter, blasts overhyped gear like his Firebird Targets make a blast on the range. Koup Kuperus, Force Recon vet, snipes posers with tactical precision. Tommy, TNOUTDOORS9’s ballistics king, dissects Hollywood’s failures like a 9mm through ballistics gel. Their 2A cred makes this roast a Lead Head Brigade classic, exposing betrayals that sting worse than a misfire.

Catch TLP 578 on Rumble and join the Jackwagon Train! Submit your 2025 Jackwagons in the comments or on IG & X. Don’t miss Lefty, Ton, and Koup at the 2025 GOALS convention (Knoxville, TN, August 8-10). Enter our Firebird Targets and Talking Lead rifle giveaway—only 100 challenge coins available! Fight for liberty and lead with the Brigade. Keep your loved ones close, and keep your firearms closer!

Lead Head Brigade, get ready! Talking Lead hits the Leadquarters with a sharp focus on long-range shooting. Join experts Charlie Melton (ex-Navy SEAL, CharlieMikePrecision), Jim Gilliland (record-setting sniper, 1,367-yard shot), and Brad Stair (master gunsmith, Performance Guns) for insights on precision skills, top-tier gear, and stories like the 5,000-yard .408 Tejas shot. From techniques to myth-busting, we equip shooters, hunters, and competitors with pro tips for mastering distance. Visit Jim @long_gunner, Charlie @charliemelton13 and Brad @tejas_rifles on Instagram. Email questions to [email protected]. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or RUMBLE (for video) for more! Stay focused and keep Leaducating The Unleaducated!

Join Lefty and the Leadquarters Crew as we unpack what makes firearms training truly effective for beginners to advanced shooters. With top-tier instructors from WARHORSE BALLISTICS and Firearms Expert Andre Dall’au, we cover essential skills. Everything from safety and marksmanship to real-world scenarios, and we reveal how to spot top-notch programs while avoiding duds. Expect myth-busting, practical tips, gear talk, and new Talking Lead Merch and discount codes for the Lead Head Brigade. All and more in this high-energy session loaded with straight-shooting insights!

I went undercover at Nashville’s No Kings protest to reveal what’s really happening. Joined by Chad Enos and Nikolai Abplanalp (Nine-Three-Tactical), we discuss the fast .277 Wolverine round, the Iran/Israel tensions, and Bear Creek Arsenal’s unique bolt action AR uppers. We speculate on what will happen if Silencers drop off of the NFA list? Plus, new Talking Lead patches, plates, and tumblers! Subscribe for unfiltered gun talk.

Join us for a thrilling addition to our 80th anniversary VE Day episode. We uncover the extraordinary tale of Joseph “Jumpin’ Joe” Beyrle, a WWII paratrooper whose courage defined a generation. From heart-pounding D-Day jumps with the 101st Airborne to a remarkable chapter fighting alongside the Soviet Red Army. Beyrle’s rare WWII dual service makes his story unforgettable.

What drove this fearless soldier to bridge two armies in the fight for freedom? Dive into this gripping WWII podcast episode to uncover the legend of Jumpin’ Joe. Listen now to our true WWII stories podcast and subscribe for more epic tales of the Greatest Generation!

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Scramble the squad with Lefty and the Lead Head Brigade for a full-throttle tribute to VE Day’s 80th anniversary, celebrating the Allied smackdown of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945.

In Smashing Hitler at 80: VE Day’s Firepower & Grit, we tear through the battles, weapons, and heroes that obliterated Hitler’s war machine. Joseph Collins (WWII Airborne Demonstration Team, founder of The World War II Museum of the New River Valley in Blacksburg, VA), Andre Dall’au (D-Day historian), and Marco Vorobiev (ex-Soviet Spetsnaz, firearms expert) break down the major battles that lead to Berlin’s fall, while geeking out over M1 Garands, Willy’s Jeep, and MG42s.

Expect raw stories, hardcore specs, and a salute to freedom’s cost. Share your WWII family stories with #TalkingLead and subscribe for more Leaducational heat!

In this free spirited episode of Talking Lead, Lefty brings together a rowdy crew of shooters, content creators, and Kalash Bash veterans to swap stories from Kalash Bash Texas 2025. “Tales From A Kalash Bash Junkie,” captures the wild moments, close calls, and standout experiences that made this year’s event unforgettable.

From chaotic rifle stages and subgun madness to midnight campfires and tactical karaoke, the guests recount the best—and weirdest—parts of the weekend. Whether it’s gear standouts, cosplay firefights, or unexpected friendships, this episode is packed with personality and gut-busting fun.

Plus, everyone takes on the fan-favorite “New Guy Questions” segment: first gun, favorite movie, and their ultimate range day dream team.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live the Bash life, this is your front-row seat. This episode delivers the action, laughs, and community spirit that define Kalash Bash.

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Bugged boardrooms. Insider moles. Social engineers posing as safety inspectors!? In this Talking Lead episode, Lefty assembles a veteran intel crew—Bryan Seaver U.S. Army Military Police vet and owner of SAPS Squadron Augmented Protection Services, LLC, a Nashville outfit running dignitary protection, K9 ops, and intelligence training. A *Talking Lead* mainstay! He’s got firsthand scoop on “Red Teaming”; Mitch Davis  U.S. Marine, private investigator, interrogator, Phoenix Consulting Group (now DynCorp) contractor, with a nose for sniffing out moles and lies; Brad Duley  U.S. Marine, embassy guard, Phoenix/DynCorp contractor, Iraq vet, deputy sheriff, and precision shooter, bringing tactical grit to the table —to expose the high-stakes world of corporate espionage.

They pull back the curtain on real-world spy tactics that were used during the the “Cold War” era and are still used in today’s business battles: Red Team operations, honeypots, pretexting, data theft, and the growing threat of AI-driven deception. From cyber breaches to physical infiltrations, the tools of Cold War espionage are now aimed at American companies, defense tech, and even firearms innovation.

State-backed actors, insider threats, and corporate sabotage—it’s not just overseas anymore.  Tune-in and get “Leaducated”!!

Uncover the toxic scars of burn pits with Talking Lead as we confront a hidden threat haunting our veterans. From Iraq and Afghanistan’s massive burn pits—loaded with jet-fueled trash like plastics, tires, and dioxins—to cancers and lung diseases striking heroes like Sergeant Major Alberto A. Toscano and Master Chief Hospital Corpsman (ret) Steve Flemming , we reveal the brutal cost. Learn how the PACT Act is helping our vets, why vets still fight for care, and the lawsuits targeting burn pit contractors. With science tying benzene and particulates to leukemia and COPD, we probe what’s next—advocacy, VA registries, and public action. Stand with us to honor vets and demand justice.

In this episode of Talking Lead, we bring in the experts to focus on critical survival strategies: This is the second part of our “Mastering Survival” series.
Secure caches, escape and evasion tactics, and building a resilient community network. Learn how to effectively plan, store, and conceal supplies for long-term survival. We also cover the importance of reliable communication systems, from radios to satellite phones, ensuring you stay connected in a crisis.

We explore essentials on how to form a trusted community with defined roles and cross-training for maximum survival effectiveness. This episode arms you with the knowledge to secure resources, communicate in emergencies, and build a strong, supportive survival network.