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The Casual Shooter Podcast

Casual Shooters Podcast
Shooting Sports
USPSA
Competitive Shooting
World Shoot
IDPA
Factory Gun Nationals
IPSC
Practical Shooting
Carry Optics
PCC Nationals
Justine Williams
Cary Optics Nationals
Marine Corps
Bylaws
PCC
2024 Handgun Nationals
Christian Seiler
Shooting Competitions
Rifle World Shoot
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A podcast about the shooting sports and general commentary. We specialize in getting to know world-class shooters, as well as everyday shooters and the vendors that support them, that we hear and talk about everyday.

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Latest Episodes

Kevin is a Law Enforcement Officer and new USPSA competitor. We talk a lot about how much the two intertwine and how competition helps him in his profession. This is the conclusion of our conversation. Enjoy!

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Kevin is a Law Enforcement Officer and new USPSA competitor. We talk a lot about how much the two intertwine and how competition helps him in his profession. Enjoy!

www.instagram.com/shooter_kcast/

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I had a chance to speak with John Dees. He invented the dual picture iron sights. You can find more information below at the website link. The video is on YT if you need the visual for some of the things we talked about.

northforestarms.com

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Ryan is a GM and full-time marksmanship instructor in South Carolina, as well as the South Carolina Section Coordinator for USPSA. We had a two-hour conversation. This is the conclusion. Enjoy!!

www.instagram.com/ryan_empirical_concepts/

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Recent Guests

Kevin Cast
22-year law enforcement veteran, Uspsa competitor
Law Enforcement (South Carolina area)
Episode: Season 5, Episode 39: Kevin Cast, Part 1
John Dees
Inventor, founder of North Forest Arms; competition shooter with casual focus
North Forest Arms
Episode: Special Episode: John Dees, North Forest Arms
Ryan Lee
Owner and operator of Empirical Concepts Training; Uspsa Grandmaster, South Carolina section coordinator
Empirical Concepts Training
Episode: Season 5, Episode 37: Ryan Lee, Part 1
John Stryker Meyer
MacV-SOG Vietnam War veteran
MACV-SOG / US Army Special Forces
Episode: Season 5, Episode 36: John Stryker Meyer, MACV-SOG Vietnam
Mike Palicte
Competitive shooter known for Two-Gun and PCSL experiences
Professional shooter
Episode: Season 5, Episode 35: “Mango” Mike Palicte, Part 2
Mango Mike Palicte
Shooter, coach, and advocacy figure in USPSA
USPSA competitor and local Indiana shooting community advocate
Episode: Season 5, Episode 34: “Mango” Mike Palicte, Part 1
Teagan Richman
PCC Master Class shooter
USPSA competitor, PCC shooter
Episode: Season 5, Episode 32: Teagan Richman, Part 1
Michael Poggie
World and USPSA Revolver shooter; former World IPSC Revolver Champion
Revolver shooting community
Episode: Season 5, Episode 30: World/National Champion Michael Poggie, Part 1
Maxwell McNutt
Upset star in USPSA, three-division grandmaster
USPSA competitor
Episode: Season 5, Episode 28: Maxwell McNutt, Part 1

Host

David Riddle
Host of The Casual Shooter Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • unlistenable

    Between the rambling, mouth clicks and smacking of the host, and the Darth Vader level nose breathing on the microphones, this is simply horrible to listen to. Could be good content (certain guests) but the horrible sounds are too much.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ToraToraTora86
    United States3 years ago
  • Very insightful

    Stumbled across this podcast.

    Amazing insight into the world of competitive shooting and what these athletes go through to prepare and compete.

    I am not a competitive shooter but I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this podcast. I learned a lot about shooting from listening to one episode.

    If you are a competitive shooter, I don’t think you will find a better show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    steveah64
    United States3 years ago
  • Best practical shooting podcast handsdown

    See above ^

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miraclemiraclemiracle
    United States3 years ago

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Some feedback notes suboptimal audio quality or production issues.
Listeners appreciate the technical depth and real-world insights from top competitors.
Guests are often highly credible and provide practical training and gear guidance.
The conversations can be highly actionable for both competitors and brands.

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Season 5, Episode 39: Kevin Cast, Part 1
Q: How did your early firearms exposure and career path influence your approach to training and competition?
Growing up with a police officer father and early concealed carry experience shaped a mindset of being methodical, prioritizing safety, and progressively building toward more demanding tasks like SWAT through dry fire and integrated training.
Season 5, Episode 39: Kevin Cast, Part 1
Q: What skill would you want to learn instantly if you could, like Neo from The Matrix?
I'd want to be comfortable with being uncomfortable with the weapon, so I could maintain aggression and achieve clean hits even under strenuous or unfamiliar conditions.
Season 5, Episode 36: John Stryker Meyer, MACV-SOG Vietnam
Q: What was the heaviest load you had to carry on a mission, and how did you cope with it?
Meyer explains that packs could reach around 110 pounds, including magazines and essential equipment, which was grueling but necessary for mission success; efficiency, discipline, and proper load distribution were crucial to surviving long insertions.
Season 5, Episode 35: “Mango” Mike Palicte, Part 2
Q: How did you enjoy the PCSL night match, and what did you learn from shooting at night?
He describes night shooting as eye-opening, noting the need to adapt to white-light targets, manage night optics and strobe hazards, and plan how to train for night-time scenarios in real-world self-defense contexts.
Season 5, Episode 35: “Mango” Mike Palicte, Part 2
Q: Are you going to be staffing any USPSA nationals this year, given your schedule?
Yes, he plans to staff USPSA nationals where possible, citing prior experience and the logistics of attendance, with adjustments based on travel and family commitments.

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A long-running show focusing on shooting sports, featuring world-class competitors, everyday practitioners, and gear/vendor discussions. Episodes typically center on competition formats, training philosophies, equipment choices, travel logistics, and event organization, often framed through experiences at world shoots and major matches. Unique strengths include in-depth, technique-focused conversations with top shooters and a strong emphasis on practical tips, mindset, and data-driven practice. Potential listeners—whether competitors, coaches, or brand sponsors—can expect actionable guidance, candid storytelling, and behind-the-scenes looks at how elite athletes prepare and perform under pressure.

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Recent guests on The Casual Shooter Podcast include:

1. Kevin Cast
2. John Dees
3. Ryan Lee
4. John Stryker Meyer
5. Mike Palicte
6. Mango Mike Palicte
7. Teagan Richman
8. Michael Poggie

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