Podcast Episodes

Shotguns, sporting clays and steaks at Nemacolin Resort

Season 5 Episode 13

There is a place in the Allegheny Mountains outside of Pittsburgh that began as a private grouse hunting and fishing retreat but over the past 35+ years has transformed into a world-class resort.  Ne…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Shotgun Stories III: Larry Potterfield

Season 5 Episode 12

This next installment of Shotgun Stories is a very special one.  I knew Larry Potterfield was a 'gun guy' but was delighted to discover how deep his appreciation for shotguns and wing-shooting was.  …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

A weekend with Griffin and Howe at the Hudson Farm Club + Longthorne Victory Sporter shooting review

Season 5 Episode 11

This feature episode begins by tracing the company's origin and its nearly 50-year association with Abercrombie & Fitch.  The Griffin and Howe company's story didn't end with the closure of A&F - ins…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Shotgun Stories II: Dania Vizzi

Season 5 Episode 10

My guest today is champion skeet shooter, Dania Vizzi.  In just a few weeks, she will represent the United States Olympic shooting team in Paris.  Shooting sports of one variety or another have been …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Beretta DT11: A six month review + recap of our listener's event

Season 5 Episode 9

The Beretta DT11 is a serious, built-for-purpose competition shotgun.  In this episode, we will look at its features and heritage and I share my DT11L shooting experiences now six months in.
In the s…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

The legends in your sporting library with Steve Smith

Season 5 Episode 8

This episode is going to be my attempt to check off another repeat listener request - Do an episode on your favorite books and favorite authors.  
Steve Smith is an accomplished outdoor writer, editor…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Humbled by helice at Prairie Wildlife

Season 5 Episode 7

The clay target shooting sports are generally very linear games.  Targets leave the machine and, for the most part, follow a set trajectory to the ground.  There are variations of course, trap introd…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Best double-barrel shotguns $1,000 - $3,000

Season 5 Episode 6

Listener requested!  An overdue sequel to the 'Best Shotguns

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

John Rigby and Co.

Season 5 Episode 5

Here are two things you might not know about the legendary shotgun and rifle maker John Rigby and Co.  The company is actually older than the United States of America and originally hailed Dublin, Ir…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Flying with your shotgun

Season 5 Episode 4

Getting away to hunt can be as easy as hitting the other side of your state, maybe a road trip or, flying to the other side of our country or beyond it’s borders.

We are going to spend some time on th…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago