Talking Lead Podcast

http://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_330_G44_22lr_Robb_Manning.mp3 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Lead Heads! Joining Lefty this episode is Author, Writer, Editor & Gun Enthusiast Robb Manning. Rob recently attended the big Glock grand unveiling of their new .22lr pistol, the G44. As it goes with most of Glock's new offerings it didn't come without controversy. We go over the features of the new G44 and highlight some of the main complaints circulating on the web. (Of course we have to make a few Chuck Norris jokes too). We also discuss Robb's new book "The Glock Reference Guide 2nd Edition". The Jackwagon Train train rolls in to haul off it's last load for 2019 and Lead Force One makes it's last honor flight for the year. This episode is in memory of Lefty's Grandmother, rest in peace Nell, the OG Lead Head.

http://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/AK_K_S2_E3_silencers.mp3 Welcome back to Season 2 Episode 3 of the Talking Lead AK Korner presented by Century Arms. Our topic this week deals with the inherent problems of suppressing AK-47s and some viable solutions. Our expert guest panel includes: Brian Keeney, owner Occam Defense Solutions; Zach Hall, lead engineer Aklys Defense; Curtis Halstrom, creator VSO Gun Channel; Mike Pappas, owner Dead Air Silencers; Anthony Commo, Century Arms. Century Arms/Canik USA gives away another big prize to one luck AK Korner listener.

The Talking Lead Podcast is back on Friday the 13th however, we are bringing you good luck and a great message. Our special guest this episode is cancer survivor, fellow Lead Head and good friend Paul Markel of Student Of The Gun. Less than a year ago Paul was diagnosed with Cystic Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He uprooted his home and business, moved to Salt Lake City, started treatment and his Fight. Today Paul is cancer free and has written a book to tell the story of how his philosophy (and name of the book), "Fighting Solves Everything" saved his life. Paul talks details with Lefty of his new book about how implementing a strict diet, strength training, attitude and science with his cancer treatments (along with support of family and friends) helped him in his successful "Fight" against this deadly disease.

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_327_Fiocchi_Casey_Betzold.mp3 Welcome back from the Turkey Holidays Lead Head Brigade! To keep your appetites hungry for more Leaducation Lefty drops a big announcement! Joining Lefty this episode is the new VP of Sales & Marketing for Fiocchi Ammunition (and a long time Lead Head) Casey Betzold. Casey fills us in on all the new changes Fiocchi is making and how this will benefit us, the consumer. Casey and Lefty make the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT...What could it be?? It wouldn't be a full show if we didn't take care of some Jackwagons and honor a few Lead Head Brigade Heroes in our Trains & Planes segment. And of course Lefty has to giveaway some awesome prizes to reward you, the faithful Lead Head Brigade...Did you win?...GONG!

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_326_Buck_Knives.mp3 Happy Thanksgiving Lead Head Brigade! We talk knives, wildlife conservation and give stuff away in this episode. Lefty made a special trip with fellow Lead Head Billdo to Post Falls Idaho for a tour of the Buck Knives HQ. In addition to getting a behind the scenes tour from our good friend Chris Brooks, we got lucky and were able to get an interview with the President of Buck Knvies, CJ Buck. CJ is well known for his wildlife conservation passion and shared with us some interesting facts. Also during this episode we announce the remaining winners for the Mission First Tactical / Talking Lead Tactical Wallet & Dump Tray Giveaway! Listen close to find out if your were one of the lucky ones!

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_325_Clint_Emerson_The_Right_Kind_Of_Crazy.mp3 Welcome back to another thrilling episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! Our guest this episode is Author and former Navy SEAL Clint Emerson. Lefty talks with Clint about his new book "The Right Kind Of Crazy...My life as a Navy SEAL, Covert Operative and Boy Scout from Hell". Before we get to the book, Clint helps out with taking care of some pesky Jackwagons and stands with us in saluting some much deserving Lead Head Brigade Heroes. Clint Emerson spent 20 years conducting special ops all over the world while attached to SEAL Teams and the National Security Agency (NSA). Since his time in service Clint has started his own crisis management & risk assessment company called Escape The Wolf and a brand company called Violent Nomad. Clint has written 3 books which one of those, "100 Deadly Skills" is a New York Times bestseller. Don't miss a great interview with Clint! We announce a new giveaway with Mission First Tactical. We are giving away 18 tactical gear items with the Talking Lead & AK Korner Logos. Go here to enter! Contest ends November 24th, 2019.

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/AK_Korner_S2_Ep_2_AKs_Around_The_World.mp3 Now it's time for the 2nd Episode of Season 2 of the Talking Lead AK Korner presented by Century Arms. We bring in all the big brains for this episode to talk about AK-47s from around the world. There are over 30 countries producing AK-47s and over 1 million are made each year to add to the more than 100 million that already exist. Joining Lefty to cover some of the major AK-47 producing countries are Adam Rounala (Director of Marketing Century Arms), Andrew Breneman (AK guru), Jay Dressler (even bigger AK guru) & Brian Keeney (Main-man Occam Defense Solutions). Some of the countries we cover and their AK-47 versions are: China's Type 56 rifle; Egypt's Maadi AK-47; Finland's Rk 62 & Valmet M76; Israel's IMI Galil; North Korea's Type 58A; Romania's WASR & many variations produced by the United States Of America. Two giveaways this episode and a big announcement for next Episode!

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_323_Europran_American_Arms_Corp.mp3 How much would you pay for another information packed episode of the Talking Lead Podcast? Don't answer yet. What if I told you joining Lefty this episode is the owner of European American Armory Corporation (EAA) Keith Bernkrant & iconic infomercial voice over legend, Bill Silver?! (Bill is now EAA's sales and marketing guru) But wait! there's more..Before having some fun with Bill and his past life the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train and Lead Force One thunder in for the Talking Lead "Trains & Planes" segment. Next the guys go into details on the "Gobbler", Girsan's turkey hunting shotgun and we talk about a new and innovative way to conceal carry, The ABDO. We also discuss Girsan's wide line of handguns and EAA's other offerings from Tanfoglio & Weihrauch. Keith drops a few "coming soon" announcements you don't want to miss. And Lefty announces a new giveaway contest. Now, how much would you pay!?

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_322_Vietnam_Vet_Hog_Hunt.mp3 We are back Lead Heads with another extraordinary episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! This episode Lefty breaks down the recent Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Texas Hog Hunt he went on with 3 Vietnam War Veterans. There is no better way to describe how SDIA makes a difference in the lives of our retired and wounded Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Department and First Responder men and women with their multitude of adventures and activities than to have the participants tell you first hand. Joining Lefty are the SDIA volunteer staff that were on the hunt and 2 of the 3 Vietnam Vets, David Lessenberry & Steve Koressel (Larry Buckminster was not able to join). So sit back relax and listen to lives being enriched through SDIA.

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/AK_Korner_S2_Ep1.mp3 The Talking Lead AK Korner is back with Season 2! Our second 12 part series dedicated to the most prolific rifle in history, the AK-47. Presented by Century Arms the AK Korner kicks off with an introduction to our presenting sponsor's line of AKs and their partner companies, US Palm & Red Army Standard. Joining Lefty on location at Royal Range USA to launch Season 2 is Adam Ruonala and Andrew Breneman. Our special guest is Art Cason former Army special ops guy and manager of Royal Range. Art talks about his years of experience with the AK-47 and his time over seas training friendly forces in use of the AK-47. Lefty with the VSKA AK 47 by Century Arms Red Army Standard Leadquarters at Royal Range with Century Arms Art at Royal Range

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_320_First_Shot_TP9_SC.mp3 Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! This episode is a follow up to Episode 319 where we unveiled the new Canik TP9 Elite SC sub-compact 9mm pistol with Century Arms. We took the TP9 E-SC, along with some other Canik pistols and a couple of full auto Century Arms rifles (wink wink), to Royal Range USA in Nashville. We invited all you Lead Heads and a few close friends to come out and get hands on experience shooting the Canik line of pistols. We provided the guns, the ammo and a few surprises. You provided the feedback. Some of the folks that joined us were James Yeager of Tactical Response, Don Reber with Tactical Photographer, Troy with God & Guns Podcast, Jim and John Scoutten with Shooting USA and we even brought in a professional ballet dancer to test out the Canik TP9 Elite SC...What???!!!

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_318_Canik_TP9_Elite_Sub_Compact.mp3 Welcome back to another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! Lefty's special guests this episode are Adam Ruonala, Century Arms National Marketing Director and Andrew Breneman, Century Arms Regional Sales Manager . We get the low down on Canik's new, long awaited, TP9 Sub Compact, we make the official announcement that Century Arms is the new presenting sponsor of the Season 2 Taking Lead AK Korner, we talk US Palm, Red Army Standard ammo, take care of some Jackwagons and honor some Lead Head Brigade Heroes. We also give away the final Glock gift code! All this and more in this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast.

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_318_BCA.mp3 We are back with our 318th episode of the Talking Lead Podcast. This episode kicking off the show with Lefty is fellow Lead Head Billdo-T-Baggins and Chris Brooks with Buck Knives. Our special guest is Jeremy S with Black Collar Arms. Before Jeremy tells us about BCA and their bolt action pistols (The Pork Sword) the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train and Lead Force One storm in for our Trains & Planes segment. We even throw in a new Talking Lead Fact To Fight The Myth Black Collar Arms Whether you’re blue collar or white collar, if you’re pro-Second Amendment you’re black collar. Black Collar Arms brings innovative and functional firearms products to market at a fair price. Black Collar’s founders have backgrounds in product design and development and extensive firearm experience. BCA's engineers are former and current competitive shooters in various disciplines with engineering degrees from MIT and other snooty, prestigious places they’d love to tell you all about. Black Collar Arms is located in Central Texas, and committed to manufacturing components in the U.S. from U.S. made raw materials and components.

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_317_FLEOA_Part_2.mp3 Talking Lead is back with part 2 of our interviews from the 25th Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) National Conference. Joining Lefty for some pre-interview announcements, the Trains & Planes segment & to announce who wins the .22 silencer from Dooley Defense is none other than Nick Dooley himself. Interviews from Medicine In Bad Places, Mission First Tactical and Geissele Automatics. Listen to get exclusive discount codes and deals from Medicine In Bad Places on their products and training classes, from Modern Spartan Systems, ASP USA, First Tactical and more...discounts exclusive to the Lead Head Brigade!

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_316_25th_FLEOA_Part_1.mp3 Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast Lead Heads! We have landed from our trip from the 25th Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association National Conference in Maryland and bringing you all the great interviews and discounts. Kicking off the episode with Lefty is Executive Director Don Mihalek and VP of Member Benefits Bill Hampstead. Next Lefty dives into the interviews with Point Blank Enterprises and First Tactical. Listen to get exclusive discount codes only for the Lead Head Brigade. Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is the largest nonpartisan, nonprofit professional association, exclusively representing federal law enforcement officers. FLEOA represents more than 26,000 federal law enforcement officers from over 65 different agencies. FLEOA is a charter member of the DHS Federal Law Enforcement Working Group, holds two seats on the Congressional Badge of Bravery Federal Board, serves on the Executive Board of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and the National Law Enforcement Steering Committee. Point Blank Enterpises (PBE) is the worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of high performance, protective solutions for the U.S. Military and Department of Defense, Federal Agencies and both domestic and international law enforcement and corrections professionals. First Tactical First Tactical makes functional gear created for professionals. Guided by the principles of innovation and reliability, First Tactical works first–hand with real–world users to create durable products that meet the needs of public safety.