Episodes

  • The Threat of Abundance Atrophy: When “More” Makes Us Less

    The Threat of Abundance Atrophy: When “More” Makes Us Less
    Jan 4 2026
    From cars that drive themselves to infinite workout plans, we are drowning in "help." But instead of making us better, these options are often acting as a crutch. I call this Abundance Atrophy. It turns out, pursuing the "best" gear often hides a lack of fundamental skill. Whether it's marksmanship, fitness, or music, the path to mastery isn't found in adding more complexity—it's found in executing the boring basics with savage precision.
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  • Dangerous Old Men: Revisiting the Everyday Marksman Identity

    Dangerous Old Men: Revisiting the Everyday Marksman Identity
    Dec 9 2025
    "Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance." It’s been a quiet summer, but recent events have forced a reflection on the purpose of The Everyday Marksman. In this episode, I revisit some history lessons as a bit of inspiration from grumpy old men who refused to stand down. We discuss why nobody is truly free of the obligation to be ready, and how to train to be a "Dangerous Old Man" willing and able to stand up for your community.
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  • The First Block: Six Weeks Into Project Hoplite

    The First Block: Six Weeks Into Project Hoplite
    Jun 17 2025
    Back in April, I launched "Project Hoplite," a 25-week program to prepare for a Spartan Race Super 10k. My "why" for this journey boils down to doing hard things for my family, my career, and my own capabilities. Now, six weeks in, I'm sharing the first update: how the gains are going, and the lessons learned from pushing the limits. See how the needle is moving!
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    18 mins
  • Project Hoplite: Introduction to a Tactical Fitness Experiment

    Project Hoplite: Introduction to a Tactical Fitness Experiment
    Apr 22 2025
    Recently, I mentioned that I was going to run in a Spartan Race Super 10k at the end of October 25. To train for success, I've organized a 25-week training program covering all aspects of physical success for the event. This is the first part of a series of posts where I'll share how training is going, and lessons learned as a 40-something guy attacking Tactical Fitness in a way I haven't really tried before.
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    16 mins
  • State of the Marksman: Q1 2025 (and Other Housekeeping)

    State of the Marksman: Q1 2025 (and Other Housekeeping)
    Apr 15 2025
    Let's take a look back at Q1 of the year and where I'm at with several projects for myself and the site. There's a lot of content coming, and I'm having a blast digging into pistol shooting. Let's get started.
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    15 mins
  • 2024 Retrospective & Review; Updates for 2025

    2024 Retrospective & Review; Updates for 2025
    Dec 31 2024
    Here at the end of the year, it's time to look back across 2024 and grade myself on how I've done (pretty mediocre, to be honest). I'm also setting the main targets for 2025, which ties back directly to what you can expect next year.
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    22 mins
  • State of Play: Political and Legal Trends to Watch For

    State of Play: Political and Legal Trends to Watch For
    Nov 12 2024
    A bit of an off-the-cuff musing about the current state of the second amendment legal world. I've been in this debate for a long time, and I think we've got a lot of momentum behind us- but I also think there's some serious risk in the future. The debate is not over, not by a long shot.
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    17 mins
  • Pistols and Patriotism: Project Appleseed Pistol Clinic AAR

    Pistols and Patriotism: Project Appleseed Pistol Clinic AAR
    Oct 13 2024
    At the start of October, I went to a Project Appleseed Pistol Clinic to get a refresh on my pistol skills and see what the new program was all about. I came away both satisfied with my performance and appreciating the hard work that the Appleseed folks put into developing this new curriculum. Let's dig in!
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    15 mins