MacBroz RAW Show
by Firearms Radio Network
MacBros RAW Show is your unfiltered, unapologetic, and absolutely entertaining podcast where two best friends dive deep into the world of guns, gear, training, and personal experiences. Join us as we share hilarious stories, roast each other, and break down the latest in firearms culture. But it’s not just about us—this is a live call-in show where YOU can jump in and share your thoughts, debate hot topics, or just have a good laugh with the MacBros. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, there’s a spot for everyone at the table. Tune in, speak up, and let’s get raw!
Episodes
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MacBroz Show 114 – Pistol Ecosystems – Are You Holding Back Your Progress?
Are you becoming a better shooter, or are you holding yourself back by constantly switching pistols? In Episode 114 of the MacBroz Show, Josh (JAYWETH) and Darius (DEEEZGAINS) dive into the world of pistol ecosystems and debate whether sticking with one platform builds better shooters or...
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MacBroz Show 113 – Halloween Hits Different as a Dad
🎃 Happy Halloween from the MacBroz! 🎃 On Episode 113, Josh (@jayweth) and Darius (@deeezgains) get together for a Halloween edition of the MacBroz Show! This week, we’re talking Halloween traditions, favorite costumes, childhood memories, and how the holiday changes when you become a dad. From...
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MacBroz Show 112 – Inside Monsoon Demo Day!
What exactly is Monsoon Demo Day, and is it worth the hype? On Episode 112 of the MacBroz Show, we’re joined by Vinny, owner of Monsoon Tactical, as Darius (DEEEZGAINS) breaks down his firsthand experience attending Monsoon Demo Day! From expectations and first impressions to shooting custom...
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MacBroz Show 111 – Beyond the Timer: A Competitive Shooting Roundtable
Is competitive shooting really worth getting into? Does expensive gear make you a better shooter? And can competition actually improve your real-world shooting skills? This week on the MacBroz Show, Josh is solo as Darius is out at Monsoon Demo Day! This episode we are joined by Dave Stroh,...
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MacBroz Show 110 – 16 Pistol Brands. Only ONE Survives!
16 pistol manufacturers. One bracket. One champion. This week on the MacBroz Show, Josh (JAYWETH) and Darius (DEEEZGAINS) go head-to-head in **BRAND BATTLE**, a single-elimination tournament to answer one simple question: **If you could only own pistols from ONE manufacturer for the rest of your...
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MacBroz Show 109 – Audience Q&A: Gun Hot Takes, Training, Upgrades & More
Happy Glocktober! 🎃🔫 Episode 109 is all about Audience Q&A. Josh (JAYWETH) and Darius (DEEEZGAINS) answer questions from the MacBroz community and give their takes on gear, training, upgrades, optics, and plenty of gun-industry opinions along the way. We talk Gideon Optics, upgrades that…
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MacBroz Show 108 – Factory vs. Aftermarket Porting: What Actually Matters?
Porting is everywhere right now—but not all porting is created equal. In Episode 108 of the MacBroz Show, Josh and Darius break down what you should actually look for when choosing an aftermarket porting company and how aftermarket work compares to factory-ported pistols. We get into quality,...
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MacBroz Show 107 – We Blind Ranked Pistol Upgrades
This week on The MacBroz Show, we blind rank 10 popular pistol modifications from most important to least important. Optics, triggers, magwells, porting and compensators, grip work, weapon lights, magazine upgrades, iron sights and more all make the list. The catch: once we place an upgrade, we...
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MacBroz Show 106 – Our First Rumble Show… Here We Go
The MacBroz Show is BACK — and we’re officially live on Rumble! Josh (JAYWETH) and Darius (DEEEZGAINS) catch up on everything that’s been going on, what’s new on the channel, and some of the latest gear they’ve been testing. We’re talking the Gideon Granite on the Glock 34, XTECH +5 magazine...
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MacBroz Show 105 – XTech Tactical, More Than Magazines
On Episode 105, we sit down with Jeremy Deadman of XTECH Tactical to talk about the story behind the company, the firearms industry, product innovation, and what it takes to earn the trust of shooters who are already loyal to the brands they know. We get into Jeremy’s background before XTECH, how...
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MacBroz Show 104 – We Gave Away A Ton of Stuff!
Episode 104 was a fun one. We were joined by our friend Rob from @madsciencetactical and kicked things off with some New Business, catching up on what everyone has been shooting, testing, building, and messing with lately. Darius gives his thoughts after getting more time behind his M&P with the...
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MacBroz Show 103 – Stay Humble, Shoot Better
The MacBroz are taking it back to the ’90s with a little Pokémon talk—because who didn’t grow up trying to catch ’em all? Then Josh and Darius break down their latest United States Concealed Carry League match results. They discuss what went well, where they struggled, what they learned, and the...
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MacBroz Show 102 – Blind Ranking Pistols While Running on Empty
This week, the MacBroz are running on fumes—but that might actually make the episode better. We put our handgun opinions to the test with a blind-ranking pistols game, forcing ourselves to place each pistol before knowing what was coming next. As expected, there were questionable decisions…
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MacBroz Show 101 – New Guns, Medical Gear & Your Questions Answered
Episode 101 is all about Ask The MacBroz! You submitted the questions, and we’re answering them. Did Jay really buy a Stealth Arms Platypus? What did Darius do to his Staccato C with the Mad Scientist? We also got our hands on Pew.Locker and Civilian Medical 1 gear—thanks to Shawn from We Like...
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MacBroz Show 100 – Medical Training & Building Legacy in the 2A
This week we’re celebrating 100 episodes of the MacBroz Podcast with one of our favorite conversations yet. Shawn Herrin joins us to talk about far more than firearms. We dive into what success actually looks like, why money isn’t the best measure of achievement, and what it takes to build...
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MacBroz Show 99 – Competition Burnout?
n Episode 99 of the MacBroz Show, Josh and Darius dive into the world of competition shooting and have an honest conversation about where they are right now as competitors, content creators, and gear nerds trying to keep the momentum going. We talk through the highs and lows of competing, whether...
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MacBroz Show 000 – GunCon 2026 Special Edition
Courtney joined Josh for a special MacBroz Podcast recording at GunCon 2026, and this episode is all about hearing the event from her perspective. This was her first time attending GunCon, her first time being around the firearms industry at this level, and her first time seeing the creator…
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MacBroz Show 98 – What Happened At GunCon 2026
Welcome back to the MacBroz Show! In Episode 98, Josh / JAYWETH and Darius / DEEEZGAINS break down the full GunCon 2026 experience from Niles, Ohio. This episode covers everything from the creator-only Town Hall, Range Day, VIP experiences, Con Day, panels, and the overall atmosphere of one of…
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MacBroz Show 97 – Competition Shooter Roulette: Guns, Growth & Game Plans
On this episode of the MacBroz Show, Josh is out at GunCon 2026, so Darius takes over hosting duties and keeps the show rolling with a competition-focused episode. We kick things off with the Fun Fact of the Day, featuring the Chevrolet Corvette — the longest continuously produced sports car in...
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MacBroz Show 96 – EDC, Red Dots, 2011s & Going Back Glocks
In this week’s episode of The MacBroz Show, we’re putting the spotlight on audience Q&A and answering some of the questions you all sent in. We break down what pistol we would choose if we could only have one gun for both range and carry, what really matters most for EDC between comfort…
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MacBroz Show 95 – Courtney’s GunCon Range Day Prep
This week on the MacBroz Show, Josh and Darius sit down with a very special guest: Courtney (Jay’s Wife). With GunCon coming up in a couple weeks, Courtney wanted to get more comfortable around an outdoor range environment. She may or may not choose to shoot firearms at GunCon, but the goal was…
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MacBroz Show 94 – GunCon News, Creator Tips & Industry Demands!
In this episode of the MacBroz Show, we sit down with Jon Patton from The Gun Collective and GunCon for a real conversation about the firearms industry, gun culture, content creation, and the community behind it all. We talk about the origin of GunCon, what makes it different from other industry...
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MacBroz Show 93 – The Competition Hangover
On MacBroz Show Episode 93, we’re talking about the highs, lows, and addictive nature of competition shooting. It’s easy to get hooked once you start chasing better runs, cleaner stages, and faster times — but what happens when you go too fast too soon? This week, @deeezgains talks through…
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MacBroz Show 92 – Custom Guns & Ice Cream Kings
On this episode of the Macbroz Show, we’re joined by Brett, owner of @_art_illery, to talk about what sets his business apart and why firearm customization is about more than looks. The right work can build trust, confidence, and a stronger connection with the tools you rely on. We also get into...
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MacBroz Show 91 – Plan the Stage, Run the Gun
On MacBroz Show Episode 91, we’re talking competition growth, stage planning, and what we’ve learned in a short amount of time getting into the competitive shooting world. Daruys breaks down how he’s been improving his stage planning, attacking targets with more purpose, and learning how to think...
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MacBroz Show 90 – Matt Damon, New Gear & 2011 Chaos
On MacBroz Show Episode 90, Josh and Darius ask the hard-hitting questions: why did everyone hate Matt Damon in Saving Private Ryan, what did Darius order from Tier 1 Concealed, and is Staccato still the benchmark when people talk about 2011s? Then things get even better when @fullmetal_sensei...
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MacBroz Show 89 – League Night, Gideon Glass, and Holsters
Welcome to Episode 89 of the MacBroz Show. This week, Josh and Darius recap their time at @leaguenightaag, talking through the experience, the reps, the laughs, and what makes getting out and training with other people so valuable. The guys also take a very serious look at a very unserious…
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MacBroz Show 88 – Are You Buying a Gun… or Buying Into Staccato?
Welcome to Episode 88 of the MacBroz Show. This week, Josh shares his thoughts on some fresh gear, including the M&P 2.0 Metal HD (Steel), the Canik TTI Combat Smoke, the Holosun 407 Comp, and more. We also dive into one of the biggest debates in the gun world right now: are Staccato 2011s truly […]
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MacBroz Show 87 – Inside the Rise of Gideon Optics
Episode 87 of the MacBroz Podcast features Mike from Gideon Optics joining us for a deep dive into what Gideon Optics is all about, what they’ve been up to, and why the brand continues to stand out in a crowded optics market. We talk about Mike’s background, the story behind the Gideon name, what...
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MacBroz Show 86 – The Reality of Solo Training
This week, Darius holds it down solo while Josh is out enjoying a family break in the Smoky Mountains. On this episode, Darius talks through his new MacBroz shooting jersey for the 2026 season and gives an update on his new 4.25″ Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 upper, which is headed to Monsoon Tactical…
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MacBroz Show 85 – Coaching, Confidence & Community
This week on episode 85, we’re joined by Jarmarkus aka @geek_with_the_glock and Durand @lmb.theeducator for a real conversation centered on training, coaching, and growing the next wave of shooters in the 2A community. A major focus of this episode is training women in the firearms space—why that...
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MacBroz Show 84 – Is Trijicon Falling Off?!
Episode 84 of MacBroz is here and we’ve got a lot to talk about. Jay brings in some fresh new goodies from ECM Precision and Miller Precision, and from there the conversation takes off. We get into one of the biggest questions for shooters: what really is the best do-it-all size pistol? Then we...
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MacBroz Show 83 – Guntuber Success Tips with 9 to 5 Tactical
This week, we sit down with @9to5tactical to talk about their incredible rise to 85,000 subscribers in just 2 years. How did their channel grow so fast, what worked, and what advice do they have for […]
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MacBroz Show 82 – Budget EDC Done Right?
⚡ This episode is proudly powered by Tag Precision — upgrade your fiber optic sights and save with code JAYWETH15. This week on MacBroz Episode 82, we’re talking about a question a lot of people have:What makes a good budget EDC loadout? We break down the essentials of building a practical…
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MacBroz Show 81 – Staccato Fatigue… or Just Getting Started?
⚡ This episode is proudly sponsored by Tag Precision — upgrade your fiber optic sights and save with code JAYWETH15. This week we’re asking a BIG question… Are Josh and Darius DONE with their Staccatos? Are we actually thinking about switching back to M&P platforms? And how long does it really…
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MacBroz Show 80 – SKILL > GEAR?
⚡ This episode is proudly sponsored by Tag Precision — upgrade your fiber optic sights and save with code JAYWETH15. This week we’re asking a BIG question… Can a stock pistol with solid training actually outrun a CZ in competition? We sit down with @laughnload to talk competition mindset…
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MacBroz Show 79 – When Your Gear Fails – KCI Responds & Rifle Fixes
In this episode, the MacBroz are back talking gear, upgrades, and the never-ending journey of dialing in our setups. Darius kicks things off with a wild fun fact about how time can actually feel slower during dangerous moments because the brain records more data per second — survival mode is…
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MacBroz Show 78 – Zeroed… Then My Mags Fell Apart
In this episode of MacBros, we continue diving deeper into rifles and the learning curve that comes with them. Darius shares how his latest indoor range session went while zeroing both his rifle and PCC, using feedback and recommendations from the community. Not everything went perfectly though —...
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MacBroz Show 77 – Optic Zeros, PCC Talk & Another Staccato?!
In Episode 77 we dive into rifle and PCC optic zeros — what distance actually makes sense for 5.56 vs 9mm platformsand how your intended use changes everything.Somehow… Josh ended up with another Staccato (yeah, we didn’t see that coming either). We also drop a big update for the MacBroz…
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MacBroz Show 76 – Overhyped or Must-Have? SHOT Show Talk
Description: Episode 76 is a full community-driven episode. Darius is out sick, so we opened the floor and brought the people in.Multiple guests joined the conversation to break down SHOT Show 2025 — what we liked, what felt overhyped, what actually impressed us, and what we think are true...
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MacBroz Show 75 – Shot Timers matter and Staccatos hate sand
Shot timers don’t lie—and if you’re not using one, you’re probably guessing. In this episode of the MacBroz Podcast, we break down why shot timers are a must for real performance tracking, what happens when Staccato + sand collide, and why grip control matters more than most shooters realize. We...
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MacBroz Show 74 – Competing Smarter | Suppressors, Optics & Growing With Your Setup
In Episode 74 of MacBroz, we’re talking growth — on the range and with your gear. The guys break down how competition continues to expose strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to improve, why match experience accelerates skill development, and how mindset matters just as much as reps. We also...
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MacBroz Show 73 – Brotherhood, Builds & Big Goals for 2026
Episode 73 kicks off our first show of 2026—and it starts where it all began. Josh and Darius reflect on nearly 22 years of friendship, going all the way back to being initiated together in TKE in 2004, and how that brotherhood still shapes who they are today. Darius shares a fun historical…
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MacBroz Show 72 – Year in the Rearview: 2025, the Guns, the Goals, the Growth
Episode 72 lands the day after Christmas, so we figured it was a good time to look back on 2025. We talk through what we did well, what we did poorly, and what we want to improve as we move forward with the MacBroz brand and podcast. We break down our growth, the journey so […]
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MacBroz Show 71 – Throat Goat Certified: Bad Gifts, Testing Ammo & Good Vibes
In Episode 71 of the MacBroz Podcast, we tackle one of the biggest gaps we see in the firearms world—people buying guns but never training from concealment. If you carry it that way, you should probably train that way… right? We also get into holiday gift ideas for 2A enthusiasts, breaking down...
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MacBroz Show 70 – EDC Loadouts, Defensive Ammo & Gideon Optics
In Episode 70 of the MacBroz Podcast, we’re diving into the gear and decisions that actually matter — not the stuff you change every five minutes. We break down our thoughts on defensive ammunition: what we run, why we trust it, and how real-world use beats marketing hype every time. From there…
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MacBroz Show 69 – Honey, Heat, and 2K11s — The MacBroz Get Spicy
Episode 69 is here—and yes, we laughed about it.This week the MacBroz go deep on an unexpected topic: the power of real bee honey and why it’s become a staple in our daily grind. We also break down our latest match at the US Concealed Carry League—what we learned, what humbled us, and why...
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MacBroz Show 68 – “What Makes a 2011 Special?” – Rifles, Red Dots & Rants
Episode 68 is here and we’re finally tackling the big questions:what makes a 2011 worth owning—and are they really all the same? Josh talks through what he looks for in a 2011 platform as he steps into his newest chapter, and the guys dive into what makes these guns feel and shoot differently…
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MacBroz Show 67 – Six Seevveennn, Snacks, Staccatos & Selective Endorsements
Episode 67 is here — and yes, we absolutely leaned into the “6-7” meme that’s been making the rounds. The guys kick things off with Darius’ fun fact of the week: kydex, the same material used in your holsters, was originally developed for NASA. From space to appendix carry… wild. We roll right…
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MacBroz Show 66 – The Clenzoil Drop & The Great Handgun Debate
In Episode 66, the MacBroz crew kicks things off with Darius’s fun fact — did you know gunpowder was first used for fireworks before firearms? 🎆💥From there, Josh breaks down his new Tier 1 holster setup for the Springfield Echelon, and the guys dive into Clenzoil’s latest product releases and…
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About this show
MacBros RAW Show is your unfiltered, unapologetic, and absolutely entertaining podcast where two best friends dive deep into the world of guns, gear, training, and personal experiences. Join us as we share hilarious stories, roast each other, and break down the latest in firearms culture. But it’s not just about us—this is a live call-in show where YOU can jump in and share your thoughts, debate hot topics, or just have a good laugh with the MacBros. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, there’s a spot for everyone at the table. Tune in, speak up, and let’s get raw!
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