Talking Lead Podcast

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Lefty's guest is Jon S. Rennie former U.S. Navy Submarine Officer, business leader, author, podcaster, and avid bird hunter. We discuss Jon's career in the Navy as a Submarine Officer and get some insight on what life is like on a submarine. Jon is a Best Selling Author on Leadership. We talk about how the Military and his 30 years of leading North American companies to success fueled his ambition to share his knowledge for making Americans better leaders.

Jon is co-founder, president and CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a manufacturer of critical infrastructure products for electric utilities. He served as a U.S. Naval Officer on the USS Tennessee, an Ohio-class ballistic missile Nuclear Submarine. He is the author of I Have The Watch, All In The Same Boat & You Have The Watch. Listen to Jon's podcast The Deep Leadership Podcast to get real-world, actionable leadership advice from Jon as well as his expert guests.

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Lefty and the BMMC Crew (Bold Moves Motorcycle Club) talk about our 11day, 2020 miles, epic road trip to Sturgis, SD for Gunfest during the 82nd Motorcycle Rally. Joining Lefty to tell the madcap road trip adventures is Chad Enos and Ty Mericle with Kel Tec Weapons, Rick Stewart and Gabe Wren with American Zealot Productions and a surprise visit from the Squatch.

This was the first year of the Gunfest Range Day event. Vendors which attended were Kel Tec Weapons; IWI US; Sig Sauer; Springfield; Walther; Gunbroker; Silencer Central to name a few. It was held at the Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, SD. Although attendance was thin, due to the lack of advertising, miscommunication between Gunfest organizers and the Buffalo Chip organizers and some other key factors, it has the potential to be one of the premier Range Day events in the Industry. We discuss some of the things they got right and the areas that need improvement.

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER presented by Century Arms, we talk about different types of AK folding stocks. Under, over, side, left, right, top, bottom we cover all angles. Special guests: Paul Markel of Student Of The Gun and Joe Meaux of Aklys Defense / Meaux Guns.

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast Lefty is joined by fellow Lead Head and attorney Pearce Taylor to put some perspective on H.R.1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. Though likely it will pass the House vote we are still not out of the fight. Pearce sheds some light on the process the bill must go through before becoming law. Lefty and Pearce discuss some details of the prohibitions this proposed law has and ways you can help keep up the fight against it.

Then Lefty treats you to an interview from the past with 3-Gun Pro Jesse Tischauser: Jesse, a former Army Staff Sergeant, grew up around guns in the home of a firearms dealer. Jesse made an immediate and profound impact on the world of 3 Gun, but also is involved in many different shooting disciplines. Jesse is best known and most often imitated for his promotion of sponsors and his prolific online presence. In his private time, he is involved in the nursery business in Guthrie, Oklahoma with his wife Tara. Jesse is a Founder of Generation III Gun, Inc and serves on the Board.

OPPOSE the New Federal "Assault Weapons" Ban (H.R. 1808) TODAY!

It's time for battle! In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KONRER presented by Century Arms: Team AK-47 goes head-to-head against Team AR-15 for the second year. The AK-47 (Mikhail Kalashnikov) and AR-15 (Eugene Stoner) are two amazing iconic engineering feats of modern times Each team defends their respective rifle with facts, statistics, embellishments and a lot of trash talk. Which team are you on!? Andrew Breneman (Century Arms) and Brian Keeney (Occam Defense Solutions) represent Team AK-47. Nick Dooley (The AR-15 Podcast) and Ken Allen (Ken Allen Training) defend the reputation of Team AR-15. Plus: An important update on the Talking Lead / Century Arms BFT47 rifle contest is announced.

Hope everyone had a great 4th Of July / Independence Holiday! Made In The USA! In this Talking Lead episode, continuing our Great Americans Series, Lefty welcomes the owner and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms Mr. Anthony Imperato. Lefty talks with Anthony about how he started Henry Repeating Arms over 25 years ago in New York City and how they have evolved into one of the most popular Lever Action firearm manufactures. Anthony describes what his childhood was like growing up in the firearms industry, he talks about his passion for cooking and wine, his favorite sports teams and his love of racing by being a title sponsor of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Henry 180 race... plus many more topics with Lefty.

Anthony and HRA are heavily involved with supporting charitable organizations (Guns For Great Causes) that benefit wildlife conservation, gun rights, children's hospitals and more. Henry is pledging to donate one-million-dollars (1,000,000) towards these kinds of non-profits to ring in their 25 year anniversary celebration!

What better way to enjoy your 4th Of July Independence holiday week than to spend some time with Talking Lead and Lefty and his special 4th Of July guest, America's Sheriff, David Clarke Jr. Sheriff Clarke sits down with Lefty to talk about his Law Enforcement career, his book, his childhood, his views on some of the top political issues of today and much more!

Sheriff Clarke (retired) has served nearly 4o years in Law Enforcement with 4 terms as Sheriff of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. The Sheriff now spends his time as a political activist by hosting radio shows like Glen Beck and serving as a political commentator on major news networks like Fox, CNN & Newsmax. He also writes articles for BLUE, a magazine focusing primarily on information geared towards the Law Enforcement community. In his best-selling book "Cop Under Fire" Sheriff Clarke shares experiences of his childhood and how they shaped his future, as well as articulating his unwavering defense of our nation's police officers in a time when few had the courage to speak out.

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we explore the world of loading / reloading your own ammunition. Lefty brings in the experts to "Leaducate" us on the basics of this much needed life skill: Bringing more than 10 years of reloading experience to the conversation is Brian Steere, with Lockdown. A second generation ammunition manufacture Pete Pi with Defiant Munitions, brings the expertise to the conversation. After you listen to this episode you will be ready to begin your journey into the world of reloading with confidence. We answer your social media questions and reward you with prizes! We even talk a little bit about prairie-dog hunting! Plus Pete tells us about his new ammunition service called "DM-SKUNKWORKS"!

Are you looking for truly customized ammunition that will optimize the performance of your precision rifle or pistol? Did the "idea fairy" drop an idea for something unique and unheard of in your head, and you just have to have it built? Are you sitting on a pile of primers and/or never fired brass, but don't have the time, tools, supplies or expertise to load your own? "DM-SKUNKWORKS" is your solution!

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER, presented by Century Arms, we give you some vital tips, tricks and advice for building your own AK-47. Joining Lefty is Billy Cho (Iron Born Armory), Brian Keeney (Occam Defense Solutions) and from Century Arms Andrew Breneman. Jim Fuller (Fuller Phoenix) tried to join us but had technical issues.

Discussion topics include:

1. We touch on the new ATF rule affecting home building firearms (On April 11, the Attorney General signed ATF Final Rule 2021R-05F, Definition of "Frame and Receiver" and Identification of Firearms. The Final Rule was published in the Federal Register on April 26, and becomes effective on August 24),
2. The pros and cons of using a completed receiver vs a flat or an 80%
3. Tools you will need
4. Parts Kits
5. Pro tips
6. Listener Questions
7. *Bonus: knife etiquette from Billy Cho

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk Outrigger Canoeing with two retired Navy SEALs. Joining Lefty to talk about their recent 150 mile paddling charity mission from Key West to Miami to raise money for the Trident House Charities is Dwight Settle (SEAL 1 LLC.) and Mike Charbonnet (Beyond The Teams). We talk about their 468,000-paddle-storke-boat-ride, the team, the boat and the many people that helped out along the way. We also talk about some upcoming charitable adventure missions that you can take part in.

Beyond The Teams is a non profit organization uniting former Navy SEALs and like-minded individuals, to undertake a new kind of mission. BTT is challenging themselves and others to focus outward; looking for opportunities to unite, heal and give back to communities. BTT is dedicated to our veterans, their families, and to an overall greater national well-being.