In this gripping Talking Lead Podcast episode, Lefty sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills to discuss his explosive new thriller, Fade In. Dive into the high-stakes world of ex-Navy SEAL Salam "Fade" al-Fayed as he tackles a global threat. Kyle shares insights on his move to Granada, Spain, and reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic, eerily predicted in his 2019 novel Lethal Agent. We also explore how his books Red War and Enemy of the State foreshadowed the Russian-Ukrainian and Israel-Palestine conflicts. Plus, hear how Kyle crafts authentic characters inspired by real-life figures, including his FBI-agent father and family acquaintances.

Whether you're a die-hard thriller fan, history buff, or follower of global affairs, this episode packs inspiration, intrigue, and unfiltered opinions. Tune in now on Spotify, Rumble, or Apple Podcasts—subscribe, rate, and review to join the Talking Lead community!

On this episode of Talking Lead: We explore the enduring allure of giants in human history and mythology. From Greek Titans and Norse Jotunn to biblical Nephilim, we uncover their ties to real-world locations like Samos, the Levant, and the Deccan Plateau, where fossils and megalithic structures may have inspired these tales. Delve into the science of human gigantism, examining cases like Robert Wadlow, and investigate how misidentified dinosaur and megafauna fossils shaped ancient stories. We also debunk infamous hoaxes like the Cardiff Giant, revealing the psychology behind these fabrications. Blending mythology, biology, paleontology, and archaeology, this episode reveals why giants continue to captivate us.

JACKWAGON TRAIN ALERT! Talking Lead unleashes a full-auto roast of July 2025's worst posers and flops, firing at will with the Lead Head Brigade's 2A fury! Lefty's joined by Ton Jones (Firebird Targets, airgun legend), Ryan "Koup" Kuperus (USMC Force Recon, The Reason Outdoors), and Tommy (TNOUTDOORS9, ballistics beast). Ton obliterates hyped-up gear, Koup snipes tactical fakes, and Tommy rips Hollywood's duds to shreds.

Jackwagon Lineup:

1. Shawn Ryan: Gifted Newsom a Sig Sauer but choked on the 2A grilling! Sellout or not? You tell us.

2. Gavin Newsom: "Pro-gun" poser signing anti-2A laws! We smell his slick hypocrisy.

3. Tim Kennedy: Fake "V" Bronze Star and war stories faker than Hollywood! @talkinglead says "Tim Kennedy fought more in his book than Iraq".

4. SilencerCo & Capitol Armory: "Tax-Free Tease" and "Fast Pass" scams fleece 2A fans with empty NFA promises!

5. Hollywood's Woke Flops: Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World (B- CinemaScore) bored fans with "empty" plots. Disney's Lilo & Stitch and Skeleton Crew tanked with woke pandering!

Join Lefty, Ton, and Koup at GOALS 2025 in Knoxville, Aug 8-10! Submit your Jackwagons and fight for liberty. Keep your loved ones close, your firearms closer!