Jonny Carter from TGS outdoors joins us from across the pond, shortly after The National Championship to talk about a variety of topics.    Jonny has created a YouTube presence like no other in our sport. From bringing you product spotlights and reviews to covering venues and events from all over the world!                    To add to the great videos that Jonny and his team create, Jonny has an outgoing and fun personality that can leave you in stitches at any time!    We  had a great...

   Well there certainly was a lot to talk about when reviewing the 2023 National Sporting Clays Championship at the National Shooting Complex this year!   By now, everyone knows that Mother Nature was not very nice to everyone that participated in this event, but there was a lot more to it than the weather.     We have Neil Chadwick come back on the show, as promised, to ask him what went right, what went wrong, and what changes are needed or coming to prevent the things that went wrong this...

   Atlas Traps are American made, with pride, in Benton Kansas. With new trap offerings, updates to existing traps as well as the factory, it was time to get Scott Manspeaker, CEO of Atlas Traps, on the phone for a conversation!   Atlas Traps has the finest clay target equipment made and an unmatched warranty to back it up. The constant innovation and strive to be the best is something that everyone at Atlas takes very seriously, and they stand behind their products! Listen in as we ask...

  We call him Make-a-Break Ed, but he is a lot of fun, and to have Ed Prechel join us in studio was an honor! Listen in as we cover his beginnings, what the game is all about, changes that could be coming to the game, and even a movie that they are working on!    Ed and his team at Top Gun Shooting Sports  have been putting on Make-a-Break and 5 stands all over this country for years, and now they are enhancing the game with lots of new features! Plus, the new movie could be a game changer...

Staying innovative is what keeps a great company like Barepelt at the top of the food chain! This new product offering is just what the market needed, and to have all star shooters like Zach Kienbaum and Desi Edmunds to help with the testing and design, is the cherry on top!    We are joined by Erich Roden and his daughter Colleen, along with Zach and Desi to discuss what it is and how it came to be. This is easily a must-have product and we hope you are as excited about this as we are!  ...

  Shawn Kemeter and Blaize Whitehead are 2 friends from Pennsylvania, that travel and compete together, and they're back and fourth banter can be hilarious!    While Blaize, while somewhat fresh to the circuit,  is already putting up some impressive scores. Shawn has been an all American several times, and was part of the PSCA pro tour, even making it to the finals on one of the pro-stops, only to be bested by Wendall Cherry.   These two seem to have an addiction to Make-a-Break, and can...

    We were asked by Brad Kidd Jr.  if he could interview Ben Husthwaite on our show.  Brad wanted to ask Ben specific questions that  had not been talked about on a podcast or interview previously.    The day before recording, Brad said he wants this all to be on video, so we scrambled the jets, and set the whole thing up on video.  To see the video, please follow our YouTube link below.     What this episode brings, is an inside look at a conversation between 2 pro shooters and how they...

The Florida swing is a group of big blast shoots that takes place every winter in Florida.    These shoots draw people from around the country to compete in some of the most beautiful clubs in the country, with some pretty healthy payouts!  We preview the shoots in order and give you all the information you need to travel to one, or all of these great events. We cover things like what events the shoot has to offer, payout, golf carts, ammo availability, giveaways and much,  much more!...

  We talk about the Ohio State Sporting Clays Championship a lot and for good reason! Now the 3rd largest state shoot in the country,  with a payouts over $32,000.00,  and some of the best targets and hospitality in the nation, it's obvious that it attracts shooters from all ends of the United States.   But this is NOT an easy shoot to win!  Just listen as resident champ, Bill Elliot and HOA champ, David Radulovich talk about their performances, why its became one of the greatest state shoots...

  The National Sporting Clays Championship at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio Texas,  is the most coveted shoot in the United States of America.  With so many participants, and all the moving parts, it can be confusing and even a bit overwhelming.    Neil Chadwick joins us to break down what's new and what's changing for the National Championship, as well as the new details over the Super Squad coverage. Changes have been made to the grounds, the courses, where and when certain...

  Setting good targets is an art, and takes a lot more than you think to do it right.  With tournaments being labeled as "two soft" or "too hard" lately,  it was time to get an interview with someone that is an authority on the subject matter.      Joe Scull has been setting targets for over 31 years! When Joe came in town for the Ohio State championship, is was a no brainer to get him in studio to pick his brain about what it takes, why its not as easy you think, and what makes a target...

  Everyone has their struggles in clay target shooting, but every once in a while, it's time to hit the reset button.  Enter Chad Roberts and Dawn Grant, in studio!   Chad was at the verge of quitting. He had tried everything, or so he thought, until he found himself at a dead end. This is where he began his journey with Dawn Grant, Mental trainer and Hypnosis meditation. Chad really lets everyone in, and he discusses some of his background, the mental struggles he was having with sporting...

   We are joined on the phone by Moe Ittayem,  Todd Archambeault, Brad Grantham, and Henning Mathew. Don't recognize these names?  That's because they are average Joe's from around the country, that love and compete in Sporting Clays.    Much like you, they work 40, 50, and 60 hours a week, yet they find time for sporting clays! We dive into how do they find time to practice, what makes them decide which tournaments to go to, how do they budget, and a whole lot more!    Although we all try to...

  We catch up with Haylyn Hanks fresh off of her win in Hungary for the World FITASC Championship, where she has claimed the ladies championship title!  Having won the National Sporting Clays Ladies Championship in October 2022, and now the title of Ladies World FITASC Championship, it was time to get her back on the show and find out how this girl is getting it done! From her mental approach, to training and traveling abroad, she gives us her point of view.    Following Haylyn's interview,...

     We are joined on the phone by Amy Bean of Ranger Performance Eyewear to discuss the new Ultimate light RIACT AI lenses!    The New Ultimate light lens was made for really bright conditions, but listen in as we discuss the benefits of this lens, plus we address the large elephant in the room with the prescription RIACT's!     Brian Palmer of Elite shotguns joins us in studio along with one of his proteges, Marshall and his father, who were in town for the SCTP Nationals at the Cardinal...

  The 2023 California State Sporting Clays Championship was one for the record books this year, as they exceeded previous years attendance. The Dead Pair's own Jason Rambo was on hand with interviews, to break a few targets, and take in California's sporting scene.     With so many great amenities, it was a fit for LA Clays to host this years championship, and a spectacular job they did! The staff stepped in the box and swept this years event in flawless fashion.     While in attendance,...

   We never think too much about insurance, until we need it! Sportsman's Insurance Agency Inc specializes in firearm, gun club, and instructor insurance, and the company was formed specifically for NSSA back in 1991.  To say that they are experts on the subject would be an understatement, and the information they bring to this episode is invaluable!   How much coverage is enough? What about premium costs? What does their insurance do that my standard insurance company will not?  We answer...

  The young Kaitlyn Koenig is an up an coming shooter currently hailing from Florida and is transitioning from the skeet world and into sporting clays.  She shot in front of the Dead pair squad at the US Open in 2022 at Backwoods, and we were impressed to say the least!    Kaitlyn has a cool back story and some surprising twists to the obstacles she had to overcome in shooting. There are some really good nuggets to learn from and her story is a must hear!    Speaking of learning nuggets, we...

  We are joined by in-studio guests Ricky Marshall Jr, Jake Spengler, and Zach Nannini as we discuss the upcoming Ohio State Sporting Clays Championship,  why Zach and Ricky are in town, and a whole lotta madness!   The Ohio State Championship is a highly coveted shoot for multiple reasons. This year, to add to the experience, there is an additional $32k of guaranteed purse, gun giveaways, raffles, door prizes, and a whole lot more. Don't forget, the Dead Pair hangout will be front and center...

   Although currently living in Florida, Gianna Santo hails from Vermont and started shooting at the young age of 8!  Gianna has come a very long way in her shooting career with the expert advice and coaching from none other than Anthony Matarese Jr.!      Gianna made the ladies Super Squad last year, and has already qualified for the Super Squad again this year for the National Sporting Clays Championship in October.  To add to her already impressive resume, Gianna now coaches and has a...

  We are joined on the phone by Brett Seibert, of Northbrook Sports Club in Hainesville IL to talk about what you can expect for the North Central Regional. Brett and his staff have once again went above and beyond to make sure that the shooter experience is a good as it can be for this event! Listen in as we cover all the details of who, what, where, when, and how for what is surely to be a great event!!    We the have the  always charismatic Kevin DeMichiel on the phone for this round of...

 This is part 2, of  Derrick Mein and RAD Chad Roberts in-studio, as they were making their way to the N.E.Regional. (Remember, we filmed this, so be sure to check out our YouTube channel!)  We took full advantage of the visit and lit the mic's up to capture this conversation. But it was a long one, so we broke it into 2 parts. .    There is a LOT of good information in both parts!  Where can we begin with Derrick Mein?  Derrick is a multi time All American, National Champion, World Champion...

  We were honored to have Derrick Mein and RAD Chad Roberts visit us in-studio as they were making their way to the N.E.Regional. We took full advantage of the visit and lit the mic's up to capture this conversation. But it was a long one, so we broke it into 2 parts. This is part 1.     Where can we begin with Derrick Mein?  Derrick is a multi time All American, National Champion, World Champion and an Olympian! He competes in sporting, trap, skeet, bunker, and his list of accomplishments is...

  Ben Husthwaite has had a lot of changes in his life since we had him on the show 2 years ago.  Now a married man and being a father changes a person in a lot of ways, but there is one thing that has not changed, and that is Ben's ability to win!    In this episode  we try to touch on a little bit of everything, including his coaching and his recent wins at some majors, which were a huge accomplishment!    Ben always tells it like he sees it and never holds anything back. This is an episode...

   So you just paid $95 to shoot 100 registered targets. Why does it cost that much?  Where does that money go?  Why does the cost for registered tournaments keep increasing?  We ask all those questions and much more!    We are joined by Brian Palmer of Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports, and Mike Boire of the Greater Houston Sports Club, which are 2 people that are experts in holding tournaments. We ask them all the hard questions, and they give us honest and direct answers!    We also have...