Talking Lead Podcast

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! In this episode we go behind the scenes and get to know the judges of Discovery's new competition weapons building show Master Of Arms. Lefty is joined by his former Talking Lead co-host and now the host of MOA, Zeke Stout, Historian and curator of the Cody Firearms Museum Ashley Hlebinsky and Nick Irving, author and former special operations sniper in the 3rd Ranger Battalion for the U.S. military. The gang has a "phenomenally" great time talking about the funny behind the scenes antics both on and off set, the contestants and answering a few "new guy" questions. You don't want to miss this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast so "Get On It!" download and listen now.

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! We continue our Optics 101 segment by answering the question: "Which scope do I need...?" Jeremiah "J-Mack" Alexander with Riton Optics joins Lefty to talk about which type of optic is right for different types of firearms, certain situations and different scenarios. We start with home defense and work our way to long-range precision shooting. J-Mack gives the Lead Head Brigade an exclusive on Riton's release of their new Mod7 4-32x56IR scope, talk about long range!

Of course the Gunny comes to the rescue with the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train to haul off a "man-sized" load of Jackwagons. Making the TLJWT this time is Kleenex, Long Island University & Socialist Ocasio-Cortez. And one lucky Lady Lead Head get's rewarded for just letting us know she is a Subscriber!

If you have Jackwagon nominations send them to [email protected] Subject: Jackwagon Train.

Welcome back to another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! Lefty's guest host is Bill Hampstead with the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA). Bill has a couple of special announcements to make to the Lead Head Brigade you don't want to miss. Joining Bill and Lefty this episode is special guest, competition shooter, columnist, teacher & trainer, Michelle Cerino. Before we find out more about Michelle through the "New Guy/Girl" questions the Gunny rolls in with the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train, Ray-Bans are not for real shooters. Michelle also has a new "Fact To Fight The Myth" dealing with shooting stances...don't be the "poopy-stance" shooter!

Michelle is the president of Cerino Consulting and Training Group , a firearms training company she built with her husband Chris in 2011. She runs the Princess Gunslinger, is the Managing Editor & Columnist at womensoutdoornews , she is a Columnist for Gun World Magazine & NRA Shooting Sports USA. Michelle is a contributor in The New Pioneer Magazine & Combat Handguns

We continue our Watches For Heroes awards and Bill drops some great news bombs on us about an upcoming giveaway campaign coming soon!

It's that time again for another edition of the Talking Lead AK Korner presented by Pioneer Arms Corp! In Part 4 of our 12-part series on the AK-47 our special guest is a former member of the elite Soviet Spetsnaz sniper unit, Historian, Author & Trainer Marco Vorobiev! Marco shares his unique perspective on the iconic AK-47 and his experiences with it in the field. He also shares what it was like going through the Spetsnaz selection process and his take on the SVD Dragunov sniper rifle. We get Marco's perspective on the history of Russia's development and adoption of Kalashnikov's rifle in addition to his take on current Russian military rifles in use and lots more.

We talk about Marco's books, Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to AKs & AK-47 - Survival and Evolution of the World's Most Prolific Gun. These books are essential for every AK enthusiast. Marco details the similarities and differences between the AK-47 and its variants and we fight a few myths along the way.

In this episode we also give away another Pioneer Arms Corp. Hell Pup AK-47! This one comes with a special cerakote done by Blackout Custom Cerakote...are you the winner? Listen to find out!

Welcome back to another information pack episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! Joining Lefty this week is Firearms Training Guru, Author & 2A-Avenger Rob Pincus. We take Rob off his leash and let him run wild to share his knowledge and opinions on many current 2nd Amendment issues. Rob talks about the "RSO & Selfie Guy Video" and breaks it down and explains stage by stage. We take listener submitted questions from social media just for Rob. And one lucky Lead Head gets to ask their questions to Rob and Lefty LIVE! We get an update on the Avidity Arms PD10 single stack 9mm. More Hollywood Jackwagons, More Watches For Heroes, The Second Amendment Organization, Professor Lefty assigns homework for the Lead Heads & more....

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast Lead Heads! We are honored to be the first podcast to announce Discovery Channel's new competition show called "Master Of Arms". To help us make this big announcement, Lefty is joined by the host of "Master Of Arms", Zeke Stout! That's right Talking Lead's very own Squatch is a TV star! Zeke tells us about the journey leading up to this tremendous opportunity of being selected as the host on one of television's most popular networks. But, of course, not until Lefty and Zeke throw some Jackwagons on the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train!

DISCOVERY TO PREMIERE ALL-NEW COMPETITION SERIES 'MASTER OF ARMS'

Premieres Friday, November 2 at 10 PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel

(LOS ANGELES) – Over the course of history, skilled craftsmen helped shape the fate of mankind by constructing the most iconic weaponry known to man. Inspired by age-old traditions, Discovery Channel is gathering the best builders to battle it out in a head-to-head competition to re-create the armaments that have changed the course of history. MASTER OF ARMS premieres Friday, November 2 at 10 PM ET/PT on Discovery.

Centuries ago, the greatest empires leaned on the backs of weapon craftsmen to create the blades, bows and ballistics that would win wars and alter history forever. Now, modern weapons smiths will put their technical knowledge and ingenuity to the test giving insight into age-old building techniques — and the traditions, methods and craftsmanship that define them.

Each episode, three builders will face-off in two historical challenges that call upon era-specific weaponry, from the firearms of the frontier to the blades of the Vikings. But these aren't just quickly fabricated weapons – each tool will be heavily researched and crafted pieces of art.

Weapons will be tested by a decorated military marksman and judged by three experts:

Ashley Hlebinsky, one of the leading firearms historians in the country. Ashley has dedicated her life and career to the study of weaponry. She is currently the Chief Curator of one of the largest firearms collections in the country, the Cody Firearms Museum, in Wyoming.

Nicholas Irving, a former Sergeant within the Special Operations unit, 75th Ranger Regiment 3rd Ranger battalion, served as an assaulter, machine gunner, designated marksman and sniper. He is also The New York Timesbestselling author of The Reaper, Way of the Reaper andReaper: Ghost Target.

Zeke Stout, a certified firearms specialist. He has served as an executive at one of the largest firearms, technology, and gunsmithing schools in the country. In that role, he was certified as a higher education professional in leadership, an Armorer in several platforms, including the 1911 and Penn arms grenade launcher.

Trenton Tye, a professional blacksmith with over 20 years' experience. His specialties include casting, gunsmithing, knife making, and ancient arms and armor.

In each episode, blade, ballistic and bow weapons will be rigorously tested as well as judged on their design, historical accuracy, and abilities. With an elimination after each challenge, only one smith will walk away with the grand prize of $10,000 and be crowned the "Master of Arms."

Welcome to another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast Lead Heads! Prepare yourselves for a great episode that will remind you of the early days at the Talking Lead Leadquarters' Studio. Our guest this week is the editor of Gun World Magazine, Robb Manning. Lefty and Robb talk about everything from the American Medical Association, crappy guns, The Walking Dead, the books he authored, to busting myths about print magazines. Rob gets hit with the "New Guy" questions. A big celebration is coming next year, 60 years of Gun World Magazine! Another load of Jackwagons get their ass-igned seats on the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train. We announce another recipient of the Defi Watches/Talking Lead/FLEOA/ watches for Heroes program 14 Watches for 14 Vets and we award one lucky member of the Lead Head Brigade with a swag pack! All this and more coming to you in this episode!

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! Lefty's guest this episode is Lead Head regular, Jerommie Smith with Defi Watches/Smith Bradley LTD to talk about their Big Screen début (hint Bruce Willis), their new TV series (hint Discovery Channel) and the long-awaited release of the one of a kind, premium monthly watch club, ZEW BOX. The Gunny hauls off a load of new Jackwagons. Lefty & Jerommie award a special watch to a very deserving WWII Veteran continuing our 14 Watches for 14 Vets program.

We are back with the 3rd installment of our 12 part series called The Talking Lead AK Korner presented by Pioneer Arms Corp! Ballistics is the topic of the day and to help Lefty and Shwell talk about the AK-47 round and more the guys call in the man who literally wrote the book on the AK-47, BOOK OF THE AK-47, Mr. David Fortier with Firearms News Magazine.

David brings decades of experience to this episode of the AK Korner. After a decade in the Military Aerospace industry David began a writing career in the firearms industry penning articles for dozens of popular titles. He is the recipient of the prestigious Carl Zeiss Outdoors Writer of the Year award. David has expertise on foreign small arms, ammunition and optics. In 2007 during the Iraq War he was embedded with the U.S. Army as a war correspondent.

David starts off by telling us about the famous AK-47 ammunition, the 7.62x39mm round. The 7.62×39mm round is a rimless bottlenecked intermediate cartridge of Soviet origin that was designed during World War II. As the discussion progresses we learn about the AK-74 round, the 5.45x39mm round and the Dragunov's 7.62x54mmR round. David also enlightens us on some rounds that were directly derived from the 7.62x39mm round the 6.5mm Grendel and the 9x39mm.

Lefty and Shwell read some listener submitted comments, suggestions and David fields some of your questions. We also announce the winners of the Pioneer Arms Corp. AK parts kit and the AK-47 Hellpup!

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast gang! Are you prepared? In this episode Lefty's guest is, Lead Head favorite, Andrew Breneman. With Hurricane Florence storming in on the East Coast and on the sobering 17th Anniversary of 9/11 we thought it would be a good idea to give ourselves a refresher on what we should be doing to be proactive before disaster strikes. Andrew and Lefty talk about the top items you need to be stocking up on, how much you need and how to store and maintain them for optimal effectiveness.

This episodes Talking Lead Jackwagon Train finds no shortage of passengers. Ridding the TLJWT this week are Lead Head submitted Jackawagons that loose their limbs, "Smart" Gun "logic" that is just plane dumb,

Lefty continues the Talking Lead - Defi Watches - Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association 14 Watches for 14 Vets program by awarding two more stylish Defi watches to deserving Sheep Dogs.