Episodes
Zach Kienbaum shares the tips and strategies to help you hit more targets than ever. This comprehensive course of 56 chapters is designed to help seasoned shooters and beginners to take their game to the next level in any clay-target sport. Get 4k streaming access here! Zachary Kienbaum started shooting sporting clays in 1990. After a successful junior career, he took a few years off before returning to the sport in 2005. He’s coached full time since 2007.  Born in California, Zach later...
Published 05/10/23
This week I had the 2023 Texas State Champion on with me, Dominic Grossi.  Dominic is a recent graduate of Texas A&M.  We talk about his transition to shooting while working at his new job and the challenges he has faced with that, how he finished at the top at the Browning Briley and one week later wins the Texas State title.  A lot of good information from a very good shooter and a great guy! Support the show
Published 04/26/23
In this episode, we find out from Dennis Sprenger, owner of Clay Target Vision, what's new in the Pilla line and how it can benefit you.  We discuss how to choose your lenses and what lens color can do to target clarity.  There is a lot of information in this episode that can make understanding lens selection a lot easier. Support the show
Published 04/12/23
In this episode, I have the 4x US Open Champion, Wendell Cherry, on with me.  We discuss his season up to this point and he really dives into the way he coaches, the way you may be a good shooter, but when you miss, your mind gets in the way of being great.  He talks about the US Open that was held in Arizona, the super squads and whether or not he likes them and a lot more.  Support the show
Published 04/05/23
In this episode we discuss the history of Castellani, how it became one of the most noticed brands in the shooting world, the craftsmanship and the jump into the US market.  That's where Castellani USA and Ultimate Shooting Accessories comes in.  With stellar sales throughout the United States since 2014, Tom Lotus created a business that supplied shooters everywhere with a name and a company they can trust.  Tom handed the business over to Dan Creekmur in 2022 based on the same business...
Published 03/29/23
The Double D Foundation, launched by Daniel Defense Executive Vice President, wife, and mother, Cindy Daniel, is the product of a vision rooted in the protection of the Constitution. The Double D Foundation’s purpose is demonstrated by its mission statement: The mission of The Double D Foundation is to protect the Second Amendment by growing the number of Americans involved in shooting sports, who understand the fundamentals of firearm safety, and who share the core belief that the Second...
Published 03/22/23
Richard Faulds is a proven champion on and off the course.  He is a gun club owner, target setter, World Champion and an Olympian.  In this episode we discuss what is so different between the US and the UK when it comes to shooting.  The target setting, operation of gun clubs, the size of the venues, the classification system and everything in between.
Published 03/08/23
Rick Hemingway has been on with me a couple of times, but this time it’s different.  He talks about target setting his way and how he does not plan on changing, The Gator Cup that is about to step foot into Georgetown SC for the first time, how super squads should be the new norm and much more.  This is a really informative episode with one of the most respected guys in the sport.
Published 03/01/23
This week I talked to Zach Kienbaum and Rodney Disbrow about the upcoming season, what they have been doing and how they are preparing for the first shoot of the year.  We had a good time with this and hope you enjoy the episode.
Published 02/08/23
Zach talks to Anthony about how his family got into the business that they are in.  They talk about shooting tournaments as teenagers and young adults and compare how they shoot today.  Zach asks Anthony about his coaching business, his goals and how long he will continue to coach and a good bit more.  They touch slightly on how he coaches people to watch the bird and a few other techniques.  It's interesting to hear two shooters at this caliber carrying on a conversation.
Published 02/01/23
Tom talks with Cory Kruse on how he seems to stay really competitive in sporting clays while staying really busy with work outside of the sport.  He talks about shooting with Anthony, Gregg and Travis, how they all met and how he tries to keep it fun in his squad and then onto the mental game.  There is alot of good information in this one!
Published 01/25/23
Shotgun Sports USA is trying something a little different. Tom Seay will be stepping in for a few episodes as the host to give all of our listeners a little different perspective. This week Tom got on the phone with Joe Fanizzi to have a conversation about some very interesting topics that you all will not want to miss! Tom and Joe discussed some of their similarities in how they grew up in the sport. This led into the meat of meat of the podcast as they discussed how their practice...
Published 01/20/23
On this episode we talk to Mike Luongo and Joe Scull about target difficulty at tournaments.  We are going to find out how these guys feel about setting targets for big tournaments verses setting targets for local fun shoots and how to determine how difficult they should be.  Should they get easier or Should they stay the same....Plus alot more.
Published 01/11/23
Will Fennell and Neil Chadwick have been around this sport for a long time. They have seen it evolve into what it is today, but there are some things that we need to work on in their opinions to make it the best it can be. We discuss topics like. Target setting, rule changes that will be enforced in 23, rule changes that they would like to see enforced. We talk about how clubs could possibly better turnouts for tournaments and much more.
Published 12/28/22
Neil Chadwick, shoot chairman for the 2022 National Championship talks about how the event ran and how the super squad turned out in his opinion.  We also discuss some stats that will blow your mind coming from the largest national event in history.  Also, what's in store for 2023.  What changes they will make and what to look forward to.
Published 12/14/22
Jonny Carter is one of the guys behind the large YouTube channel, TGS Outdoors.  His videos focus on anything to do with guns and mainly shotguns.  His unique way of capturing the moment, producing the videos and telling the stories is what has captured over 100k subscribers and earning the channel a Silver Creator Award.  Jonny talks about his ideas for videos, how to grab the attention of people not in the sport through YouTube, what it takes to produce high quality content and how the team...
Published 11/30/22
Jonathan is a shooter that resides in Florida.  He has been around the sport for a while now and has worked his way to the top of leaderboards at most of the tournaments he attends.  Jonathan earned his way onto the 2022 Super Squad at nationals in San Antonio Texas and shot with the lead squad on the last day.  He finshed the main event at nationals at M10 and the K Cup at M9.  He practices alot, coaches for himself and Woolley Shooting Clinics, where he works.
Published 11/23/22
The National Championship in san Antonio Texas is over and I have the 3x National Champion and Hall of Fame inductee, Zachary Kienbaum, the Sub-Junior Champion, Connor Daniel and the Ladies Runner up, Desirae Edmunds, all on with me this week.  We cover the tournament and thoughts, the Super Squad and why it should be implemented every year, the attendance and everything in between.
Published 11/09/22
Michael Hampton Jr. is the NSCA Executive director.  This is the first time in 4 years of podcasting that I have had him on my show.  We talk about a lot of the things that you often hear mentioned online or at the gun club.  First off, the upcoming National Championship and the new super squad format, how the NSCA could look into starting a pro class based off of similar criteria that was used to select the super squad, what we need to do to start sub junior team USA, how to improve the...
Published 10/19/22
Neil Chadwick, one of the lead guys at The National Championship, talks about the upcoming event, the changes, the super squad, how the targets will be different this year from previous years, cheating, protests, the hall of fame and a lot more.
Published 10/12/22
Zach, Desirae and Chris all stopped by to talk about the upcoming 2022 Nationals and their thoughts on the super squad.  Chris Claxton is a film director/producer from California and owns Chris Claxton Films.  Chris has some of the most viewed sporting clays videos on YouTube with some nearly reaching 1.5M views.  He has also produced instructional videos for Gebben Miles and Anthony Matarese Jr. Chris, Zach and Anthony Matarese Jr. have been in the works on a new instructional series that...
Published 10/05/22
Raymond is a very intersting guy that has been around the sport for a long time.  He creates shooting games that bring excitement and fun to tournaments all around the country.  He talks about how and why these were created and why it is important to have these sort of events at tournaments.  His goes into his plans for the future and even talks about something new that will be coming out sooner than later.
Published 09/21/22
Ed Prechel has been around this sport for a long time.  We all know him as the Make-A Break guy who is keeping score and talking on the mic.  There is a lot more to him than we know.  He owns and operates Top Gun Shooting Sports.  His company travels around the country to gun clubs or private events and sets up 5-stands, Make-A-Break courses, sells and rents promatic traps to those who need them and a lot more.  He is a super busy guy, with a bright outlook on clay target sports and we talk...
Published 09/14/22
Gebben Miles and Karen Shedd are definitely at the top of the sport.  The way they train, the way they think and the way they perform is all part of what makes them successful.  They are All American shooters that strive everyday and at every tournament to be the best they can be…..and it shows.  In this episode we talk about their journey to the top and how they manage a successful coaching and shooting career.  If you do not have time to see a coach, it is a must that you check out their...
Published 09/07/22
Tim Miles has been around this sport for a long time.  He is the owner of Coyote Springs Sporting Clays in Tucson Arizona and has traveled the US building gun clubs and setting targets.  In this episode, we talk about how he got started in the business, the difference in shooting in the western US vs the easthern US, the 2023 US Open and the upcoming Southeast regional at Cross Creek Clays.
Published 08/31/22