Talking Lead Podcast

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_270_Master_Of_Arm_Behind_the_Scenes.mp3 TLP 270 - Master Of Arms: Behind The Scenes 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.    

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_269_Which_Scope_Do_I_Need.mp3 TLP 269 - Optics 101:  Which Scope Do I Need? 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 talkinglead@gmail.com Subject: Jackwagon Train.     

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_268_Michelle_Cerino.mp3 TLP 268 - Shooting Stances & Cracked Ray-Bans 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 exciting news bombs on us about an upcoming giveaway campaign coming soon!   

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_267_AK_Korner_Part_4_Marco_Vorobiev.mp3 TLP 267 - THE AK KORNER Part 4: Spetsnaz Sniper 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!  

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/Edited_TLP_266_Pincus.mp3 TLP 266 - Gun Ownership Responsibilities 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 and 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 ask their questions to Rob and Lefty LIVE! We get and 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....  

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/Final_Edit_TLP_265_Master_Of_Arms.mp3 TLP 265 - Discovery Channel's "Master Of Arms" 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,

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/Edited_TLP_264_Gun_World.mp3 TLP 264 - It's A Gun World 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!    

TLP 263 - Yippy Ki Yay, Yachts & WWII Vets 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.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/Akk_ep3.mp3 TLP 262 - THE AK KORNER Part 3: AK-47 Ballistics 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!    

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_261_Disaster_Preparedness.mp3 TLP 261-Disaster Preparedness 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 lose 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.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_260_European_Vacation_Talking_Lead_Style.mp3 TLP 260 - European Vacation: Talking Lead Style AKA: Planes, Jackwagon Trains & Tanks! We are back Lead Heads!  The Talking Lead crew is fresh off the plane from our trip to Poland and the Czech Republic.  This episode we recap our grand adventures touring the Pioneer Arms Corp factory, PA-KO Military Surplus facility and Excalibur Army. Joining Lefty this episode to talk about all the adventures experienced while in Europe are his traveling companions: Daniel and Brian with Pioneer Arms Corp USA,  David Fortier Editor with the Outdoor Sportsman Group Integrated Media, Robb Manning Editor with Gun World Magazine.  Also joining the group is our host Mike Michalczuk owner of Pioneer Arms Corp.  and the President of Firearms United, Tomasz Stepien. Before we kick off the European Vacation, Lefty has to take care of some Jackwagons as the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train rolls in!  We also announce another lucky recipient of a Defi Watch from the Talking Lead/Defi Watches/FLEOA 14 Watches for 14 Vets program.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_259_Kit_Cope_New_Bianary__Inlands_M30p.mp3 TLP 259 - Kit Cope, ANTIFA Explosions & Defi Deals! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast!  We have an explosive show for you Lead Heads.  MMA/ Muay Thai  champion and ATIFA-Squasher Kit Cope joins Lefty to talk about Spikes Tactical's new binary product called Spike-O-Myte!  David with Inland Mfg drops in to tell us about their new enhacned M1-Carbine called the M30-P .30 caliber pistol.  Blowing our minds, again! Lefty is joined by Jerommie Smith of Smith & Bradly Ltd / Defi Watches to offer more Lead Head Brigade ONLY deals on S&B and Defi Watches! Defi Deals for the Lead Heads The new Sans 13 2.0 watch has started shipping so if you were one of the smart Lead Heads that preordered yours it will arrive soon!  Jerommie is offering a limited time discount on some great watches from Defi Watches and Smith & Bradley Ltd.  You have to listen to find out what the deals are and how to get them!  Hurry these special Talking Lead ONLY deals end September 17th, 2018. Spike's Tactical Binary Boom to ANTIFA! Joining Lefty from Spikes Tactical is Kit Cope, Marketing Manager, and Cole LeLeux, General Manager, to talk about their controversial (to leftist) "Not Today ANTIFA" poster and all of the laughable snowflake reactions they received from it.  But this being Spikes Tactical we also get in to some nitty-gritty gun and explosive talks.  Spike-O-Myte is their new binary product that packs a whallop!  The guys also talk about some new sub sonic rounds Spike's is working on, the .440 and .420 sub sonic rounds and more! Inland Mfg & Hi Point Carbines David gives us the low down on the new 10mm carbine from Hi Point and the new M30-P .30cal pistol from Inland. In 1941, with the US being pulled into one of the greatest conflicts in world history, a division of General Motors was tasked to support the war effort. The result was firearm history with Inland Manufacturing becoming one of the largest gun manufacturers in the US, producing nearly 3 million firearms in less than 5 yea...

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_258_AKK_EP_2.mp3 TLP 258 - THE AK KORNER Part 2: AK-47 Parts & Components Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast's AK Korner presented by Pioneer Arms Corp!  In Part 1 of the AK Korner we hit you with the history of the AK-47 rifle. In our Part 2 episode we will disassemble the AK-47 and break down the components.  Lefty's and Shwell's special guest expert is Vincent (Vince) Buckles of Mesa Kinetic Research LLC.  In addition to schooling us on the parts that make up an AK-47 Vince gives us a lesson on Cast and Forged parts and the characteristics of each.  He teaches us the difference between Milled and Stamped receivers.  Vince also answers some questions sent in by our Lead Head listeners. All of this and...the first 2 recipients of the Pioneer Arms Corps' firearms are announced.  Was it you?  You will have to listen to find out!    

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_257_Red_White_and_Mindy_Robinson.mp3 TLP 257-Red White & Mindy Robinson! Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast Lead Heads!  Hold on to your seats for an action-packed, full-speed-ahead, no-holds-barred episode with Mike Sodini (Eagle Imports Inc.) and the sensational Mindy Robinson!  Actress, Patriotic Blogger, Host of Red White and F You! Mindy brings an amazing energy to this week's episode talking about her charmed Hollywood career, unbelievable dealings with extreme liberal fanatics, her candidates for the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train, new Facts To Fight The Myths and lots more! The Talking Lead Jackwagon Train This week's culprits include the liberal Facebook page and all their followers Occupied Democrats, liberal feminist that DOX conservatives,  Senator Bill Nelson and his stance on 3D printed guns, Peter Fonda and his encouragement for voter fraud and the teacher that expelled a student for wearing an NRA t-shirt!  To counter all this "Jackwagonness" a hero with a gun stops a mass murder during a back-to-school event attended by over 150 people in Florida. Mindy in the Movies Coming to a theater near you! Mindy talks about how she serendipitously got a boost into the movie biz.  Her first film experiences and her latest projects.  We talk about The hilarious Mat Best movie Range 15 directed by Ross Patterson.  In her most recent film, Roe V Wade,  Mindy talks about the major misconceptions that people associate with the Roe V Wade case.  Mindy talks in detail about her character, Ellen Mccormack,  one of the first female candidates for president, and some of her on-set antics with cast members like Jon Voight, Jamie Kennedy, William Forsythe, and John Schneider. Facts To Fight The Myths & 10 Watches For 10 Vets Mindy hits us with some new Talking Lead Facts To Fight The Myths specifically related to Hollywood.  We continue the Taking Lead/Defi Watches 10 Watches For 10 Ve...

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_256_Schotzy_Benchmade_Knives_Boston.mp3 TLP 256 - Schotzy, Benchmade Knives & Boston Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast episode 256!  This episode Lefty and his guests, Bill and Goody, talk about their recent trip to Massachusetts honoring the memory of Federal Agent Chris Schoppmeyer. We also have Brian Montgomery with Benchmade Knives join us to talk about a few of their new offerings.  And it wouldn't be a complete show without the Gunny dropping in with the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train to haul off a new group of Jackwagons!  More giveaways for our Defi Watches 10 Watches for 10 Vets campaign! Schoppmeyer Christian “Chris” Schoppmeyer was many things to many people, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a federal marine law enforcement agent, a member of FLEOA, active in his town’s politics, and a volunteer who helped many kids learn to love and respect the outdoors. Chris was dedicated to his career, but first and foremost he was a family man. He loved fishing with his son Travis, 33, hunting with his daughter Erin, 27, walking with his golden retriever Shadow, going to baseball games, spending time as “Pop-pop” with his grandchildren, and sharing his life with Terri, his wife, along with his many other family members and friends. Benchmade Knives Also during the trip and dedication events honoring Chris, we run into Brian with Benchmade Knives.  Brian does not disappoint when he makes an appearance on the show.  We talk about the newest line of knives and tools from Benchmade and the importance of learning how to use them. Shop for Talking Lead Swag at 1776 United Click Here