In this episode of A Better Way 2A, Andrew and Jordan pick back up after an unplanned break that included SHOT Show, a necessary hair cut. We get into a dark and absurd game of "would you rather" while we through where humor crosses a line and why context matters more than people want to admit. We end up talking about casual ignorance versus real malice, checking people in public, male friendships and why saying “I love you” shouldn’t be controversial, plus the strange collision between internet personas and real-life interactions at events like Shot Show. This ones basically us hanging out and seeing what happens but we're sure you'll dig it!

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In this episode, Jordan talks with Greg Lickenbrock, Senior Firearms Analyst and Technical Advisor at Everytown for Gun Safety, who has also spent years working inside the firearms industry as an editor and writer.

They unpack how the Train SMART curriculum was developed, why firearms safety education so often becomes entangled in partisan politics, and where Train SMART intentionally overlaps with, and diverges from, traditional NRA-style training. Jordan shares his firsthand experience taking the SMART Guide to Owning a Gun class, including what surprised him, what felt different, and why its focus on mental health, suicide prevention, and protecting children stood out.

The conversation expands into broader questions about distrust between gun owners and advocacy organizations, evidence-based approaches to reducing gun violence that rarely get prioritized, and whether meaningful collaboration is possible when political incentives reward conflict over results.

A candid, long-form discussion about gun safety, harm reduction, and the limits and possibilities of working across ideological lines.

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In this episode, Andrew and I sit down with Ben Spangler from Tactical Forge and Spangler Forge a firearms instructor, competitive shooter, knife maker, and content creator whose work centers on training, safety, and real-world application. We talk about identity, politics, and gun culture, and about the gap between how these topics are debated online versus how they show up in real life. The conversation covers media narratives, incentives that shape public discourse, and why discussions often break down when complexity gets replaced by simplified talking points. It’s a straightforward conversation about disagreement and what it takes to have more useful, grounded discussions across differences.

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In this episode of the A Better Way 2A Podcast, Jordan and Andrew are joined by firearms historian and researcher Ashley Hlebinsky for a deep dive into the overlooked history of women, feminism, and gun ownership. Ashley explores armed feminist movements of the 1960s and 70s, including radical self-defense pamphlets that paired sharp political messaging with accurate, well-researched firearms education, challenging modern assumptions about who has historically supported gun ownership.

The conversation expands into how history is selectively used in modern gun debates, why nuance gets lost in today’s culture wars, and how credibility, messenger choice, and restraint matter when educating the public. Ashley also explains why gun ownership has never been a single identity or ideology, and why recognizing that diversity is essential for any honest conversation about firearms, rights, and public policy.

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In this episode, we sit down with Leroy “The Liberal Trucker” Voyles, a Marine Corps veteran, longtime truck driver, and outspoken left-leaning creator with a massive online following. The conversation moves fast and covers everything from political polarization to firearms culture, from growing up in small-town Missouri to what it means to protect your community, and why meaningful conversations across ideological lines still matter. Leroy talks about evolving politically, pushing back on bigotry, teaching new shooters, and how lived experience changes people more than slogans ever will. The three of us dig into media cycles, dehumanization, protest culture, and what real accountability looks like on all sides. It’s sharp, honest, funny, and packed with moments that cut through the noise.

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In this episode, Jordan and Andrew sit down with Zach from Panther City Tactical for a candid conversation about building a small firearms-industry business from the ground up. Zach talks about how PCT accidentally grew from a few safety selectors into a full paint warehouse, what it takes to survive in a crowded market, and why reinvesting everything back into the business is both necessary and exhausting.

They get into SHOT Show chaos, photography, product decisions, burnout, and the pressure to stay visible online while still trying to have a real life. The episode shifts between gun-culture shop talk, honest business lessons, and the kind of friendship-banter that only happens when everyone’s running on fumes and still trying to make something meaningful.

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Comedian Geoffrey Asmus joins Jordan and Andrew for a chaotic, brutally honest, and surprisingly thoughtful episode that covers everything from dark humor and 9/11 jokes to AI ethics, generational brain rot, and nuclear power. They talk about the weird line between what’s “offensive” and what’s just true, conservatives taking over cancel culture, Trump burgers, and why it’s possible to be pro–free market but still hate what capitalism has become. Geoffrey shares why he won’t own a gun (yet), how not wearing headphones changed his mental health, and what happens when you make a 9/11 joke in Long Island.

It’s part social commentary, part therapy session, part stand-up set. If you’ve ever wanted to hear three guys laugh through existential dread, this one’s for you.

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A lot of people are tired of hearing “a few bad apples” when the problem feels built into the system itself. This episode does not defend that system. It asks why we still train people to fail. Former cop turned instructor Bill “Braski” joins Jordan and Andrew to talk about what really makes policing dangerous, from bad leadership and weak standards to the lack of accountability until someone dies on camera. They dig into how real training in grappling, communication, and medical skills could prevent the violence we keep seeing, and why “defund” does not have to mean “do nothing.” They also talk about bodycams, ACAB, community safety outside of law enforcement, and what self-defense means when no one is coming to save you.

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Edited by Matthew Boerger

A lot of people are tired of hearing “a few bad apples” when the problem feels built into the system itself. This episode does not defend that system. It asks why we still train people to fail. Former cop turned instructor Bill “Braski” joins Jordan and Andrew to talk about what really makes policing dangerous, from bad leadership and weak standards to the lack of accountability until someone dies on camera. They dig into how real training in grappling, communication, and medical skills could prevent the violence we keep seeing, and why “defund” does not have to mean “do nothing.” They also talk about bodycams, ACAB, community safety outside of law enforcement, and what self-defense means when no one is coming to save you.

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Edited by Matthew Boerger

Women in firearms - Gear and budgets - Community and culture

In this episode of A Better Way 2A, Jordan sits down with Kenzie “3 Gun Kenzie” Fitzpatrick to talk about her journey in the firearms world, from growing up hunting with family to becoming a competitor, instructor, and writer. Kenzie shares how an accidental introduction to competition shooting led to a career in marketing, media, and teaching within the gun community.

The conversation covers everything from the value of “buy once, cry once” gear to the importance of women teaching women in firearms training. Jordan and Kenzie discuss the rise of inclusivity in the shooting sports, how budget choices can make or break new shooters, and why the right mentorship matters. They also dive into topics like cowboy action shooting, carry gun advice, and the role that brands play in shaping the future of gun ownership.

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Edited by Matthew Boerger