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Iron Sights — 467 episodes

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#208 After Dark: Training In Isolation Defined: Structured Firearms Training and Why Cops Are Finally Leveling Up

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#207 After Dark: From "Professional Class-Taker" to Director of Training: How One Cop Is Quietly Changing Law Enforcement Firearms Culture, With Anthony Coley

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#206 After Dark: Moral Injury, Identity, and the Mission That Doesn't End When You Hang Up the Badge: TTPOA + ISP Collab

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#205 After Dark: From Vetting Instructors to Hosting Sold-Out LEO Matches: Gabe Rivera on Building a Healthy Competition Culture Inside Law Enforcement

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#204 After Dark: TTPOA + Matt Pranka Live Q&A

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#203 After Dark: 20 Years of Breaching, Culture, Legal Liability, and the True Cost of Under-Training with Shane Foster

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#202 After Dark - Shot Show 2026: The Mind Behind VEIL Solutions | Chris Woomer

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#223 - Why Getting Outside Makes You Stronger, Smarter & Healthier

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#200 After Dark - Shot Show 2026: Paul Costa On Mastery, Pressure & Firearms Performance

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#222 - 3 Exercises For Performance & Longevity That Actually Matter

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#199 After Dark - Shot Show 2026: The Unicorn Chief On Police Culture, Accountability & Hard Truths

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#198 After Dark - Shot Show 2026: Joe Hamilton On Leadership, Culture & The CARE Movement

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#197 After Dark - Shot Show 2026: Hunter Freeland On Shooting, Philosophy & Building Better Humans

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#221 - Mobility & Flexibility Roundtable: Programming, Physiology & What Matters

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The Good Dude Collective ft. Chris Kuras, Bruno Fallon, Blake Cook, Jack Lewis & Jon Dufresne

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#220 - Health & Fitness In 2026: AI, GLP-1s, Wearables And What Actually Matters

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#219 - 5 Nutrition Mistakes Coaches Hate (And Clients Too)

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AD #195 - Changing Law Enforcement Training From The Inside With Raphael @redhats_slowgats

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#218 - 9 Smarter Ways to Make Cardio Actually Work

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#217 - Essential Amino Acids (EAAs): Do You Actually Need Them For Muscle & Performance?

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AD #194 - The Process Behind Elite Shooting Performance With Billy Barton

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#216 - When Training Stops Being Fun (And Why That’s Okay)

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#215 - 5 Things to Do If You Want to Fail Your Nutrition Goals This 2026

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#214 - One of the Biggest Myths in Fitness: The Repetition Continuum

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AD #193 - From Delta Force To Healing: Josh Burton’s Mission Against The Mental Health Crisis

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#213 - Intensity: The Most Misunderstood Part Of Training (And How To Get It Right)

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AD #192 - SWAT Leadership, Real Training & Competitive Shooting With Dustin Mowery | 2025 Combatives Summit

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AD #191 - Street Survival & Law Enforcement Reality With Cliff Byerly | 2025 Combatives Summit

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AD #190 - Surviving Real Violence With Jerry Wetzel Of Red Zone Threat Management Systems (RZTMS) | 2025 Combatives Summit

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#212 - Does Form Really Matter? | Training Smarter With The Red Dot Fitness Crew

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AD #189 - Inside The 2025 Combatives Summit With John Valentine | 2025 Combatives Summit

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#211 - Building Smarter Athletes: Medley Training Explained

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AD #188 - Competitive Shooting & Real-World Balance With Chris Urrutia Of Vortex Optics

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#210 - Train Smarter With Heart Rate Zones

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AD #187 -Boost Performance With Thermoregulation | Justin Li Of QORE Performance

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#209 - Unlock Strength & Muscle Faster With Cluster Sets

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#208 - Build Power Without Olympic Lifts: Simple Strength Training That Works

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AD #186 - Fueling Peak Performance w/ Erik Grohmann

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#207 - Bridging The Gap: Exercise Science vs. Bro Science

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AD #185 - Defending Police & Constitutional Rights w/ Phil Downs

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#206 - Fit For Action (FFA): Inside Our New Training Program

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AD #184 - Inside Critical Incidents: Jamie Borden On Police Use-Of-Force & Training

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#205 - 5 Key Tips to Get & Stay Fit After 50

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AD #183 - Mindset, Training & Gear: Mark Smith Of JBS Training Group

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#204 - Hypertrophy Training Explained: Volume, Failure & Avoiding Junk Reps

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#182 After Dark - Charlie Ross: Tier 1 Special Ops To Hades Consulting

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#181 After Dark - Law Enforcement Training w/ Scott Savage of Savage Training Group

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#180 After Dark - Rener Gracie: Survival Tactics, SafeWrap & Training For Law Enforcement

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#179 After Dark - Courage, Redemption & Inner Battles with John Constantine

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#203 - The Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Choosing An Online Workout Program

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#178 After Dark - Building Resilient Protectors: SWAT Leadership, Combatives & Survival Training With Rob Magao

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#202 - Online Coaching Done Right: What To Expect & How To Succeed

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#177 After Dark - Rebuilding Public Trust in LE with John Chapman from Task Force 70

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#176 After Dark - Movement, Shooting & Human Performance with Jake Labhart from In Extremis Performance

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#175 After Dark - How To Train Like An Athlete: Strength, Speed & Power w/ Jimmy Prendergast

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#201 - Booze & Performance: The Cost of Alcohol on Fat Loss & Athletic Goals

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#174 After Dark - Inside SWAT, Leadership & Team Culture w/ Jason - @SierraOne

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#200 - Plyometric Training: Foundations, Programming, And Injury Prevention

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#173 After Dark - Microdosing Workouts For Peak Performance w/ Shelton Stevens

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#199 - Caloric Deficit Hunger: Why It Happens & How To Handle It

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#172 After Dark - Industry, Service & Supporting First Responders w/Kim Raimondi

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#198 - Microdosing Workouts: The Smarter Way To Train For Strength, Speed & Performance

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#171 After Dark - Knives, Combatives & Changing The Game In Law Enforcement Training w/ Wild Bill Braski

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#170 After Dark - Building Tools That Save Lives: Chris Kuras & The Good Dude Breacher Bar

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#197 - Weight Vests: Pros, Cons & Real Talk For Tactical Athletes

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#169 After Dark - Tamara DuMont’s Journey Into Firearms: Tragedy, Training & Women Leading The 2A Fight

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#196 - How To Dial In Your Macros For Summer: Protein, Carbs & Fats

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#168 After Dark - The Fight to Save Our First Responders: Systemic Failures & Moral Injury w/ Anna Heil

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#195 - Managing Knee Pain: Lessons from the Trail

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#167 After Dark - From Veteran To COO: Joey Pena On Leading In The World Of Executive Protection

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#166 After Dark - The Unicorn Chief, Bryan Williams, Goes Full Send: Why Law Enforcement Leadership Continues to Fail

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#194 - Breaking Through Training Plateaus: Strategies For Strength And Endurance Gains

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#165 After Dark - Rebuilding Police Firearms Training w/ Chancey Pogue & Brian Stahl

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#193: Q&A - Brutal Endurance Race Lessons, Fitness Fails & Nutrition Truths

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#164 After Dark - 20 Years On SWAT: Lessons In Leadership w/ The President of TTPOA Lt. Dan Colasanto

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#192 - Seed Oils: The Real Story – What’s Actually Worth Paying Attention To

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#163 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: Geoffrey Stout w/ SureFire LLC

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#191: Q&A - Anabolic Window, 5x5 Training & Micro Workouts For Max Gains

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#162 After Dark: The Anti-Hero Mindset: Tyler Hoover On Law Enforcement, Culture Shifts & Counterculture Inc.

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#189 - The Carnivore Diet: Cutting Through the Hype, Myths & Metabolic Realities

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#161 After Dark: The Art Of Interdiction - Traffic Stops, Takedowns & Street-Level Communication w/ Kenny Williams @Red_Ninja111

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#189: Q&A - Intermittent Fasting Schedules, Fitness Trackers & Workout Mistakes

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#160 After Dark - Unmasking Internal Affairs: Inside The World Of Police Accountability w/ Marlon Marrache @iaguypodcast

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#188 - How To Stay Fit While Traveling: Hotel Gym Workouts & Smart Strategies

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#159 After Dark - Law Enforcement Training: Accountability, Quality & The Broken System w/ Rick Jacobs

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#187 - Full-Body vs. Split Training: The Best Approach For Strength & Longevity

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#158 After Dark - Inside Texas SWAT Training w/ TTPOA Director Brandon Hernandez

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#186 - How To Stay On Track With Nutrition While Traveling

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#157 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: Chris Long @ Walther Arms

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#156 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: Practical & Competition Shooting with Frank Proctor

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#185 - Muscle Building Tips Every Hardgainer Should Know

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#155 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: Kingsley Pinderhughes III w/ KingPix Media

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#184 - Five Biggest Mistakes Men Over 40 Make with Fat Loss

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#154 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: Richie Arnold w/ RA Tactics

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IEP36: The IEP Performance & Readiness Tracks

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#183 - 4 Ways to Wreck Your Metabolism (And How to Fix It!)

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#153 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: Scott Jedlinski w/ Modern Samurai Project

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IEP 35: Are You Violating These Key Training Principles?

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#182 - Training For Life: Strength & Skills Beyond The Gym

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#152 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: Brent Tucker w/ Anti Hero Podcast & First Responder's Coffee & Cigar Co (FRCC)

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IEP 34: Performance Programming for the Knowns vs. Unknowns

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#181 - Nicotine: The Impacts, Effects & Performance Benefits

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#151 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: Mike Mihalski & Kyle Grothues w/ Sons Of Liberty Gun Works

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IEP33: Conjugate vs. Tier Training

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#180 - Building Muscle 101: Mastering Tension, Load & Recovery

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#150 After Dark - Shot Show 2025: The Staccato HD P with Buck Pierson

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IEP32: When Are You Strong Enough?

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#179 - How To Accelerate Fat Loss This Year

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#149 After Dark - In The Studio With Matt Pranka & Mike Pannone

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IEP31: Volume & Intensity

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#148 After Dark - Real-World Training for Law Enforcement & Civilians w/ Pat From Apex Training Concepts

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IEP30: Understanding Injury in the Game of Life

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#178 - Top 5 Supplements: Get Healthier Without Breaking the Bank

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#147 After Dark - Lessons From 2024: Greenline Tactical Aerial Target Engagement (ATE) Course Recap

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IEP29: The Value Of Group Training

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IEP28: Boosting Human Performance w/ Dallas Joe

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#177 - Food Choices & Belief Systems: Rethinking Nutrition and Wellness

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#146 After Dark - The Zen Cop: Mental Health, Stoicism & Problem-Solving with Mac Rollins

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IEP27: Team Programming

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#145 After Dark - How Fitness Can Transform Police Culture w/ Chris Kuras @ Tactical Human Performance

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IEP26: Variety Within Your Workout

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#176 - Managing Injuries & Discomfort: Tips For Staying Strong and Moving Forward

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#144 After Dark - Bridging The Gap: Police Culture and Mindset w/ Eric Tung

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IEP25: Differentiating Coaches And Programs For Your Success

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IEP24: Training For Elite Performance w/ Sal Hernandez

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#175 - Bulking Season 2024: Build Muscle and Plan for Success

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#143 After Dark - The Night That Changed Everything: Survival and Responsibility w/ Carl Fisher

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IEP23: State Of Industry

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#142 After Dark - Law Enforcement Training & Use Of Force w/ Josh Coleman & Kenny Van Dyke

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IEP22: Plate Carriers

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#174 - 2024 Election Results & New Plant-Based Dietary Guidelines

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#141 After Dark - Combative Summit Series: John Valentine & Nick Delgadillo

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IEP21: Throw Out Your Running Shoes

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#173 - Muscle Imbalances & Asymmetries: Trainer Insights & Tips

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#140 After Dark - Combative Summit Series: Lisa Helene, Sofia Espina & CeCe

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IEP20: Odd Objects Training

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#172 - Building Overhead Strength: Key Exercises & Strategies for Muscle Growth

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#139 After Dark - Combative Summit Series: Matt Larsen, Cole Miller & Tom Kier

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IEP19: Foundational Movements

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#171 - Why Meal Plans Fail: Sustainable Nutrition & Coaching Strategies

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#138 After Dark - Combative Summit Series: ShivWorks with Craig Douglas, Scott Oates & Brian Frias

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IEP18: Workout Efficiency

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#170 - Build A Stronger & Bigger Back: 3 Must-Do Exercises & Tips for Pain-Free Gains

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#137 After Dark - The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) with Special Agent, Adriana

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IEP17: Olympic Lifting

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#169 - Training For Specific Performance Goals: Speed/Power, Strength & Capacity Programming Explained

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#136 After Dark - Combative Summit Series: Matt Pranka, Jeff Mau & John Valentine

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IEP16: Overspeed Training

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#168 - The Truth About Fat Loss: Setting Realistic Expectations for Fat Loss Goals

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#135 After Dark - Combative Summit Series: Mike Sanford, John Valentine & Ben Aubin

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IEP15: Training vs Working Out

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#167: Q&A - Skipping Breakfast, Strength vs Cardio, Post-Apocalypse Survival Training & More!

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#134 After Dark - The Best of Iron Sights After Dark (Highlights From 2023-2024)

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IEP14: Generalized Physical Preparedness vs. Specialized Physical Preparedness

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#166: Q&A - Top Tips For Recovery, Overrated Fitness Advice & Key Exercises For Young Athletes

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#133 After Dark - Influence, Training & Mindset with Mark Smith

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IEP13: COD vs Agility

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#165 - Mobility Over 40: Combat Joint Pain & Move Better

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#132 After Dark - California Range Weekend 2024: New Location, Top Instructors, and Everything You Need to Know!

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IEP12: Spokes In A Wheel

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#164: Q&A - Unconventional Effective Workouts, Cheat Days, Top Speed Power Exercices & Superfoods

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#131 After Dark - Training Insights with Jared Clawson & Jake Labhart At Defender Ranch

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IEP11: Why Sprint

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#163 - Using Resistance Training as a Tool for Fat Loss

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#130 After Dark - Protecting Yourself: Active Shooter Training with Jamie Gissel From Valor Threat Protection

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IEP10: What Is An SME?

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#162 - The Downfall of The Olympics: Memes, Medals & Madness

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#129 After Dark - The World of Tactical Games w/ SWAT Officer & Firearms Instructor Sal Hernandez

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IEP9: The Definition of An Athlete

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#161: Mastering BFR Training: What It Is, How It Works, & How To Use It For Recovery, Rehab & Fitness

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IEP8: The Past, Present & Future of In Extremis Performance

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#160: Youth Training, Physical Therapy, Strength And Conditioning With Coach Ryan Reyes

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#128 After Dark - Effective Fitness Combatives: The BJJ Argument For Law Enforcement Officers With Jay Wadsworth

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IEP7: In Extremis Performance In-Person Courses & Fitness Programming

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#159: Q&A - Breaking Weight-Loss Plateaus, Sled Training Benefits, Training Effectively Around Shift Work & More

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#127 After Dark - Fitness, Rescue Swimming & LowCountry Range Days with Donnie Walker

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IEP6: Push Your Limits and Maximize Performance

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#158: Q&A - Trap Bar vs Barbell Deadlifts, Deficit Dangers, Strength Training with Bad Knees & Nutrition Coaching Explained

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#126 After Dark - Martial Arts and Firearms with Jeremy Bennett

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IEP5: Improve Capacity to Maximize Performance

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#157 - Defining Priming: What Is It & How Can It Help You

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#125 After Dark - Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Rebecca Ivory

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IEP4: Improve Speed & Power To Maximize Performance

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#156 - Top 5 Time-Saving Tips for Maximizing Your Gym Workouts

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#124 After Dark - Achieving 30 By 30 Parity: Competitive Mindset & Firearms With Adriana "Overseas"

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IEP3: Improve Strength to Maximize Performance

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#155 - Stephen Brenna's Ultramarathon Journey: Tips, Challenges, Preparation & More

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#123 After Dark - Education & Tactical Training With Chris Sizelove From Blue Force Gear

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IEP2: The Top Assessment For Strength, Speed, Power & Capacity

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#154 - Breaking Down the USDA's New Regulations on Ultra-Processed Foods

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IEP1: The Why Behind In Extremis Performance

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#153 - All Things Abs: Training Tips, Common Mistakes & How to Improve Your Workouts

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#122 After Dark - Aerial Shooting and New Beginnings with Jon Jeu From Contingency Tactical

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#152 - Building Muscle & Staying Fit In 3-4 Hours per Week

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#121 After Dark - Truth in Training: Mike Pannone on Keeping The Industry Honest

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#151 - Caffeine, Energy Drinks & Preworkout: Key Insights, Risks, and Benefits

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#120 After Dark - Breaking Down Combative Training with John Valentine (Part 2)

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#150 - Think Before You Trust: Smart Ways To Evaluate Health Advice From "Industry Leaders"

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#119 After Dark - Training, Community & Social Media with Joe From Tac_Tribe2.0

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#149 - Q&A: Zero Drop Shoes Benefits, Squat Variations, Tight Hamstrings & Tips To Improve Your Posture And More!

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#118 After Dark - Breaking Down Combative Training with John Valentine (Part I)

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#148 - Building Muscle Over 40: The 8 Mistakes You MUST Avoid

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#117 After Dark - Working SFPD & Founding Saber Tactics with Nick Suslow

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#147 - Lose Body Fat, Gain Muscle & Speed Up Your Metabolism

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#116 After Dark - A Call To Action: Shielding The Well-Being Of Our Fire Service Workers w/ James Geering

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#146 - Q&A: Tight Hip Flexors, Speed & Power, Cutting 10lbs in 4 Weeks & Shoulder Mobility

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#115 After Dark - Sikh Methods for Creating Community Safety and Fostering Kindness with Harjup Singh

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#145 - The Cardio Conversation: 4 Principles and 5 Zones EXPLAINED

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#114 After Dark - Life As A Cop: Honest Policing & Effective Stress Management with Eric Tung from Blue Grit Wellness

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#144 - Enhancing Performance, Recovery, Sleep, Sex Drive & More w/ BioPro+

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#113 After Dark - Primal Response: Elevating Police Training w/ Real-World Experience

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#143 - Invest In Building Muscle

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#112 After Dark - Revealing Expert Insights: European vs. American Gun Culture, Business Strategies, Foreign Relations, & More w/ Red Beard Tactical

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#142 - Non-Diabetics Beware: Illusions & Hidden Risks Of Consuming FDA Approved Over-The-Counter CGMs

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#111 After Dark - Inside the Life of Bart Combs: A Tale of Military Service, SERE & Untold Life Learning Adventures

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#141 - Dieting Tips, Strategies & Insights To Digest On Meal Prep Services, Dietary Goals & More

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#110 After Dark - Gunning For Greatness: Inside Staccato's Rise with Buck Pierson

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#140 - Cracking The Code On Back Pain To Reclaim Your Physical Well-Being

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#109 After Dark - Silent Solutions: Sam Houston's Roadmap To Night Vision Tactics, Career Challenges, Firearms Training & More

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#139 - Striking The Right Balance To Volume & Intensity To Reach Your Muscle Building Potential

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#108 After Dark - Let's TOC Struggling In Silence: Willing To Die For Another Heavy Call w/ Travis Gribble & Greg Grogan

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#107 After Dark - Greenline Tactical: The Untold Story Of Don Edwards' Past, Present, & Future In The Industry

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#138 - The Basics: Embarrassing S*** We've Experienced As Coaches, Consistency & Goal Achievement

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After Dark #106 - Scott Peterson's Unexpected Path Into Distance Shooting's Consumer Arena

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#137 - Breaking Fitness Norms For Better Results With Movement Patterns, Isolation & Effective Programming

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After Dark #105 - Inside the Arena: Jacob Heppner On Training, Competition and Tactical Games Insights

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#136 - The HDL/LDL Dilemma: How It Relates To Your Heart Health, The Oreo Cookie Experiment, Treating Metabolic Disorders & More!

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After Dark #104 - Cobalt Kinetics At Shot Show: Gabe Cabrera on Guns, Business, Innovation and Beyond

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#135 - Stretch Smart, Build Strong: Navigating The Smart Way to Achieve Hypertrophy

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After Dark #103 - From Magpul to Mastery: Steve Fisher's Story In The Evolving Firearms Culture

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#134 - Why Programming Rotation In Your Workouts Is Key For Maintaining An Active Lifestyle

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After Dark #102 - Practical Preparedness w/ MuthaPrepper: Self-Defense, Micro Homesteading, Urban Prepping & More

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#133 - Breaking Down Training Trends: The Truth On Training To Failure

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After Dark #101 - John Nores Returns: The Deadly Partnership of Chinese & Mexican Cartels in California, Hollywood, Human Trafficking & What You Can Do About It

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#132 - Building Better Strength Overhead Through Understanding Shoulder Anatomy And Function

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#100 After Dark - The Typically Untold Story of A Special Forces Operator

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#131 - Injury Prevention and Peak Performance for Athletes

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#99 After Dark - Unbreakable Strength, Conditioning, & Mental Resilience w/ Andrew Siepka

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#130 - 13 Health & Fitness Considerations To Be Careful About In 2024

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#98 After Dark - The Iron Sights Odyssey: Scott Howell Reflects On The Evolution Of The Iron Sights Podcast

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#129 Q&A: Christmas Edition - Red Dot Fitness 2024, Improving Aesthetics, Hiring A Trainer, & More!

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#97 After Dark - In The Line Of Thought: A Controversial Take On Surviving The Streets w/ Brad Frederick

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#128 - Casey Glass On The Frontlines Of Special Ops Strength & Conditioning

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#96 After Dark - Chris Blau Unpacks 1911 Syndicate's Multifaceted Niche On Guns, Gear & Real Estate For The Shooting Community

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#127 - Building a Better Body: Insights from Physical Therapist and Powerlifter Dr. David Skolnik

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#95 After Dark - The Dichotomy Of Combat Sport & Real-World Preparedness w/ Dan "The Hitman" Moret

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#126 - RDF Max: Elevating Power Through Contrast Training Mastery

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#94 After Dark - Rogue Methods: Dillon Ventzke's Impactful Path From Shooter To Mentor

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#125: Q&A - Managing Cravings, HIIT Risks/Benefits, The Vegan Diet Transition, Weight Management and More!

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#93 After Dark - Objective Perspectives: Chris Palmer on Policing and Firearms

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#124 - The Breakdown On Intermittent Fasting: Myths, Truths, & Weight Loss Strategies

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#123 - Exposing The Misconceptions On Fat Loss For Quality Results

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#92 After Dark - Locked & Loaded: Heather Allen's Insights into Concealed Firearms Instruction, 2A Rights, & Female Perception To Firearms

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#122: Q&A - Effective Fat Loss Strategies, Basic Strength Training Tips & Adding Variety To Your Workouts For Better Results

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#91 After Dark - Taking Aim at California's Gun Ownership Process w/ Alex Lopez

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#121 - The Athlete's Guide to Quality Sleep for Optimal Performance

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#90 After Dark - Behind the Scenes of Firearms Chronicles w/ Martin Armenta

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#120: Q&A - Periodization Training, Type 1 & 2 Diabetes, Preventing Injury, & More!

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#89 After Dark - Defending Your Digital Life: Faraday Cages and Personal Security w/ Aaron Zar of SLNT

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#119 - Endurance Building Multi-Series: Demystifying Heart Rate Zone Training

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#118 - Getting The Most Out Of Supplements For Maximum Results

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#88 After Dark - SoCal Shoots Summer Send Off: A Unique Experience w/ Abby Howell

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#117 - The Straight Talk On Performance Enhancing Drugs w/ Caleb Disney

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#87 After Dark - Inside The Locker Room w/ Coach Josh Storms On Strength, Performance & Leadership

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#116 - Muscle Matters: The Competitive Side Of Physique Training w/ Caleb Disney

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#86 After Dark - Elevating "Tactical" Athletic Performance For Military, Law Enforcement & First Responders w/ Jake Labhart Of In Extremis Performance

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#115 - Q&A: PEDs, Physique Enhancement, Rep Ranges, Supplement Risk Factors & More!

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#85 After Dark - Behind The Scenes Of The Legal Maze On Firearms Policies w/ Cody Wisniewski

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#114 - Testosterone Boosters: Legitimacy, Common Types, & Their Dark Side

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#84 After Dark - Bridging The Gaps To Suicide Awareness For Military Vets & First Responders w/ Greg Grogan From TOC

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#113 - Unveiling The New Market For Fat Loss "Wonder" Drugs

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#83 After Dark - Heating Up The Conversation w/ "Smokey The Baer" On Fires, Politics, Content & More!

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#112 Q&A: Rapid Fat Loss, Managing Cravings, Meal Prepping, Staying Motivated & More!

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#82 After Dark - Behind The Scenes w/ The ISP Media Team: Sponsors, Business, Social Media, Shadow Bans & Strategy

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#111 - Level Up Your Nutrition with Group Fuel U: The Next Step For Effective Planning & Execution

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#81 After Dark - The Fight Against Human Trafficking In The United States w/ Kyle Baker

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#110 Q&A: Improve Self-Confidence, Nutrition On The Go, Boosting Energy Levels, Finding Your Tribe & More!

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#90 After Dark - Professionalism, Accountability & Law Enforcement Strategy w/ Joey 9mm Musashi

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#109 - Fueling For Success: The Power of Purposeful Nutrition Planning In Every Day Life

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#79 After Dark - The Best of Iron Sights After Dark (Highlights From 2022-2023)

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#108 - Breaking Down Food Tracking: The Pros & Cons & The Strategies For Nutritional & Dietary Success

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#78 After Dark - Atlanta Range Day Insights & The Advantage Of Attending Community Based Training Events w/ Josh Kaczmarek

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#107 - Solving Foot Pain & Discomfort Before & After Activity, Foot Mechanics & The Best Footwear Tips

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#77 After Dark - Spectrum K9 Unleashed: Training Police Dogs & Body Cam OIS Breakdowns

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#106 - TRT Treatment, Anabolics & Hormonal Health: Insights From Bodybuilder Chris Ellis

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#76 After Dark - Mark Ackenback's Journey From Hobbyist To Expert: Defensive Firearms Training From A Civilian Standpoint

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#105 - The Unilateral Advantage: Elevating Your Workout for Performance, Longevity & Aesthetics

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#75 After Dark - The Story of Afghan-Born Green Beret Kawa Mawlayee: CRW, Fleeing Afghanistan, Joining The Army, Special Operations, Firearms & Hollywood

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#104 - How To Tell If Your Workout Routine Isn't Effective & What to Change

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#74 After Dark - West Coast Gun Culture: Getting Ready For California Range Weekend

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#103 - The Power of Red Light Therapy, Revitalizing With Saunas, & The Steam Room's Hygienic Considerations

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#73 After Dark - Challenging the Status Quo: US Veteran Health Care, State of the US Military & Fostering Community In the Arena Training Facility w/ Ed Nolan

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#102 Q&A: Sodium Bicarbonate, Summer Workouts, Belly Fat Loss, Mental Health, Kids Sports & More!

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#72 After Dark - Trial By Fire: Military Lessons, Fighting Terrorism, Deployment, Gear & The Pivot to Leadership w/ Veteran Blake Flannery

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#101 - The Warm-Up Blueprint: What You Need To Know Before Each Workout

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#71 After Dark - From Skydiver To Marksman: Mike Olivella On Shooter Education and Skill Development

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#100 - Mastering Fitness at 40 & Beyond: Key Strategies for Longevity & Optimal Performance

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#70 After Dark - Responsibility: 76 Minutes with USPSA Grand Master Mark Smith from JBS Training Group

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#99 - Q&A: Fitness Motivation, Injury Prevention, Gym Etiquette, Endurance Training, Fitness Resources, Protein Shakes & Fitness Takeaways

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#69 After Dark - Conquer Your Fear: Exploring the Physiology & Psychology of Fear With Tony Blauer

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#98 - Q&A: Salt In Your Water, Best Aesthetic Results, Overcoming Caffeine, RDF Strong, Pre-Workout Dynamics & Fitness Algorithms

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#68 After Dark - Discovering Purpose & Mental Health: Fred Baker on Military Life, Psychedelic Journeys, and Collaborative Training

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#97 - How To Manage Overtraining & Under-Recovery For Optimal Performance

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#67 After Dark - Leveraging The Shooting Community For Self-Sustainability With Amir Bichay

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#96 - How To Effectively Use Supplements To Break Through Fat Loss Plateaus

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#66 After Dark - The "Be Better" Episode: How To Contribute To The Solution Rather Than Be Part Of The Problem With LEO & Coach, Chris Kuras

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#95 - UNLOCKING Potential For Human Performance As A Special Operator

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#65 After Dark - How To Make A Living Without A Real Job, Training Professional Soldiers & Staying Relevant With Kyle Defoor

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#94 - Navigating The Medical Care System When You're Told To STOP Exercising

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#64 After Dark - Unfinished Business With Joe Dawson

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#93 - Managing Tough Relationships Inside & Outside The Gym: Clients, Coaches, Business & Family

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#63 After Dark - Preparing For And Confronting The Realities Of The World We Live In With David Acosta Jr.

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#92 - Movement Patterns That Will Change Your Every Day Life

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#62 After Dark - After Action Review of Bruiser Industries: A Complete Review of The Carbine & Precision Rifle Courses

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#91 - All The Ways You Can Get Fit with Red Dot Fitness: Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Anytime!!

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#61 After Dark - Veteran Owned & Operated: Tactical Product Design & Entrepreneurship with Aaron Snyder from Tracer Tactical

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#90 - Q&A: Best Grocery Stores, Measuring Body Fat, Low Fat vs. High Fat Dairy, Nutrition Labels, Calibrated Plates, Eating Organs, Protein Consumption, Creatine, Apple Cider Vinegar & Healthy Fast Food

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#60 After Dark - Advanced Marksmanship, Military Training & Creating Tactical Cowboy Training Solutions with Devin Soto

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#89 - Keto Diet Confusion Explained: The 10 Billion Dollar Industry Selling Ketosis For Weight Loss

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#59 After Dark - Untrackable: Protecting Your Privacy, Security and Health with Aaron Zar from SLNT

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#88 - Erythritol: The Artificial Sweetener Causing "Heart Attacks, Blood Clots and Strokes"

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#58 After Dark - Disaster Preperation & Firearms Culture with Firefighter Nate Vollbrecht

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#87 - It’s Only As Hard As You Make It: Getting Back On Track with Your Health & Fitness

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#57 After Dark - The Best Martial Art For Personal Protection: Physical & Psychological Self Defense with Aaron Jannetti

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#86 - Overcoming A Weight Loss Plateau: Instructions On How To Keep Your Fat Loss On Track

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#56 After Dark - Law Enforcement, BJJ & Paradox Training Solutions with Ruben Alvarez

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#85 - Maximize Your Fat Loss with Cardio: Fasted vs. Fed

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#55 After Dark: Becoming A Ranger, Improving Through Failure, Dealing with Threats & Founding Kinetic Consulting with Jon "Duffy" Dufresne

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#84 - Sleepwalking Through Life: The Mindblowing Effects of Sleep Quality

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#54 After Dark - Building A Top Tier Firearms Manufacturing Company with Aaron Quinn, CEO & Chief Innovator at Cobalt Kinetics

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#83 - The Science of Creatine: How It Works & Why It Matters

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#53 After Dark - Developing The Hard Skills with Matt Pranka of XRAY ALPHA

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#82 - 5x5 Workout Pros & Cons: The Science of Adding Size, Strength & Building Muscle

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#52 After Dark - From Combat To Business: Naval Special Warfare, Sniper School & Founding Bruiser Industries with Joe Dawson

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#81 - Do It Yourself: Achieve Optimal Strength, Increase Power & Improve Your Physique with RDF MAX

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#51 After Dark - Rights In The Crosshairs: Your Constitutional Rights vs. The Government with Cody Wisniewski From Firearms Policy Coalition

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#80 - Nootropics For Optimal Brain Function

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#50 After Dark - Boots On The Ground In Ukraine: Providing Critical Disaster Relief To Those In Need with Mark Turner

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#79 - Adaptogenic Herbs for Optimal Health: Ginseng, Ashwagandha and Rhodiola

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#49 After Dark - The Story of Jeff Nichols: Inside The Mind of A Navy SEAL

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#78 - Creating the Perfect Home Gym: Expert Tips and Tricks

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#48 After Dark - From Protect and Serve to Unemployed: The Vaccine Mandate That Stole Joel Evan's Badge

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#77 - Conditioning For Winter Sports

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#47 After Dark - Hidden Wars, Drug Cartels & Restoring Americas Wildlands with John Nores

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#76 - The 4 Hormones That Rule Your Life: Testosterone, Estrogen, Insulin & Cortisol

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#46 After Dark - Oregon Measure 114: High-Capacity Magazine Ban & Permit To Purchase with Black Flag Armory CEO John Humpton

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#75 - Foods To Avoid If You Want To Live Past 70: GMOs, Inflammatory Foods & More!

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#45 After Dark - Lucky To Be Alive: Staying Humble, Grounded & Dangerous with 9mm Musashi

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#74 - Eating Through The Holidays Without Gaining Fat

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#44 After Dark - American Made with Brian Littlefield Co-Founder of JOCKO Fuel

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#73 - What Healthy Actually Feels Like: Digestion, Brain Fog & Low Energy

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#43 After Dark - My Take On Evaluating The Best Coaches & Courses Within The Firearms Community

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#72 - Ten Questions To Ask Your Personal Trainer Before You Give Them Any Money

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#42 After Dark - CQB In Miami with Chris Kuras At Condition One Group

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#71 - What To Do If You Have Elbow Pain

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#41 After Dark - Creating The Best Firearms Community Event

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#70 - How To Build Muscle In 30 Minutes Per Day

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#40 After Dark - Firearms Instruction, Community & California Range Weekend Prep with Kyle Manzano

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#69 - Building Foundational Strength: RDF Strong Program Overview

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#39 After Dark - Functional Neurology To Optimize Your Performance On The Mat, Range & In Life with Tony Rhine

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#68 - Improve Your Pull Up Strength (Drills, Tricks & Anatomy Explained)

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#38 After Dark - These Guns Laws Are Coming To Your State ft. Kyle Manzano With Manzano Tactical

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#67 - Enabling vs. Overcoming Unhealthy Behaviors: Generations of Obesity, Diabetes & Metabolic Disease

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An Iron Sights Update with Scott Howell

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#66 - Challenging The Magic of Cold Emersion Therapy

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#37 After Dark - EMDR Therapy For Trauma, PTSD & The Dangers of Normalizing Mental Health with Therapist Destiny Morris

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#65 - The Truth About Cardio & Muscle Loss

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#36 After Dark - The Business of Executive Protection & Life Lessons with Devon Taggart

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#64 - Supplements To Achieve Your Goals: Vitamins, Nutraceuticals, Nutritional Deficiencies, Pre-Workout & More!

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#35 After Dark - Police Culture with Hostage Negotiator & K9 Handler Chris Haugh

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#63 - Break A Plateau: Get Consistent Results & Better Gains When You Workout

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After Dark #34 - The Life of A Firefighter: Drinks & Cigars with Pranay Manghirmalani

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#62 - All The Reasons Why You Have Back Pain & How To Feel Great Again

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#33 After Dark - Suicide Awareness: Protect & Support People Through The Darkest Time of Their Life with Greg From The Overwatch Collective

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#61 - The Road To Recovery: Getting Back After Injury & How To Return Stronger Than You Were Before

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#32 After Dark - Getting Shot In The Face, Death On The Job & Becoming A K9 Police Handler with Retired Cop Nicholas McCarthy

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#60 - Our Top 3 Overrated Gym Exercises For Your Legs, Glutes & Core!

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#31 After Dark - SWAT Tac Medic Pro Tips That Save Lives & Officer Involved Shootings with Full Time Patrol Officer Greg Simpson

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#59 - Taking Care of Your Feet: Anatomy, Footwear, Performance, Pain & More!

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#30 After Dark - Executive Protection: How To Protect, Prevent Threats & Respond To Crisis with Blake Crider

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#58 - Gym Equipment: 9 Tools To Master For Effective Workouts

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#29 After Dark - Reaching The Masses with Social Media: Growing The Brand with YouTube, TikTok & IG

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#57 - Cardio Will Save Your Life: The Secret To Longevity and Ultimate Fitness

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#28 After Dark - Starting Black Guns Matter In Philly: A Conversation of Truth, Racism, Government, Politics, Censorship & Constitutional Rights with Maj Toure

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#56 - Ending The Debate On Foam Rolling: Myths, Dangers, Anatomy, Pros & Cons

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#27 After Dark - Police K9 Dog Training with Handler & Expert Dog Trainer Ricky Rivera

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#55 - Optimal Mobility and Flexibility: How To Get Better At Both and Eliminate Pain

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#26 After Dark - Foundational Performance Training For The Tactical Athlete with Jeff Chenault

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#54 - The Best 3 Ways To Structure Your Upper Body Workouts with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault

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#25 After Dark - The Best of Iron Sights After Dark: Kayley Gunner, CRW, Byron Rodgers, Triple Feed & More!

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#53 - How To Structure Your Workout Program For Maximal Results: Frequency, Exercises, Expectations & More!

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#24 After Dark - Rick Field: Working 27 Years In California's Most Dangerous Prisons

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#52 - Explosive Power Training Done Right: Prevent Your Body From Getting F****ed Up!

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#23 After Dark - Who's Really Responsible For Law Enforcement Officer Accountability?

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#51 - Nutrition & Dietary Success: Conquer The First 30 Days of Your Diet and/or Nutrition Program with Fuel University

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#22 After Dark - The Community Behind California Range Weekend

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#50 - Healing Your Body After Birth: Weight Loss, Nutrition, Exercise & More!

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#49 - Dr. Robert Floyd: Integrative Medicine, Leaky Gut & The Root Cause Of The Health Pandemic

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#48 - The Power of Intensity: Why Using RPE & RIR Scales Are Horrible For Most People

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#47 - Eccentric Training For Building A Bigger Stronger & More Aesthetic Body

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#21 After Dark - How To Prepare For The Unknown: Vehicles, Firearms, Food, Equipment, Apparel, Survival & BONUS Considerations For Living Off The Grid

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#46 - Eating For Fat Loss: Reverse Dieting, Metabolic Adaptation, Caloric Intake & More!

403

#44 - How To Grow Bigger Shoulders: The Front, Middle & Rear Deltoid

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#20 After Dark - Everything Night Vision: NODs, Lasers, Accessories, Illuminators, Brands, Prices & More!

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#43 - Eating For Muscle Mass & Size, Calorie Intake, Meals & Dieting For Weight Gain

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#19 After Dark - JP: The Practical Application of Airsoft, Survival vs. Play, USPSA & How Fitness Changes Your Firearms Training

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#42 - The Best Meal To Eat After Your Workout

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#41 - Pranay Manghirmalani: Battling California’s Fires & Witnessing Tragedy (International Firefighters' Day)

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#40 - What Deloads Are & How To Know When To Use Them In Your Training Program

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#18 After Dark - Bryant Pham & JP: How Airsoft Is Changing The Firearms Industry, Being Asian In America, Family Dynamics & Finding Confidence Through Equalizer Hobbies - Skating, Video Games, Airsoft, Firearms & Fitness

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#39 - How To Grow Big Arms: Biceps, Triceps, Exercise Selection, Volume & Frequency

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#17 After Dark - Rogue Methods Close Contact Gunfighter Course Review

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#38 - Anshil Popli: How Art & Media Saved My Life

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#37 - Scott Howell on Good For The Soul hosted by Victor Diaz: Strength Training For BJJ

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#16 After Dark - The Best Tactical Lights For Self Defense

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#15 After Dark - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Good vs. Bad Firearms Companies, Never Wasting Your Money & China vs. America

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#14 After Dark - Jake The Hunter: How To Shoot Fast, Growing Up With Guns & Competing in USPSA

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#13 After Dark - The Ultimate Apocalypse Handgun Set-Up, Goal Specific Training, Equipment & Application For Your Handguns

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#36 - Getting Back Into Fitness: How To Look Great, Perform Better & Live Longer

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#12 After Dark - Triple Feed Part 2: The Undercover Trio Continued...

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#11 After Dark - Triple Feed Part 1: The Undercover Trio - A Cop, Air Force Vet & Entrepreneur

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#35 - The Overwatch Collective: Supporting First Responders with PTS, Suicidal Intentions & Mental Health Health Problems

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#10 After Dark - Frank Visco: Showcasing Firearms Through Photography & Art

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#34 - Brad Jensen: The Cycle of Addiction & Founding Key Nutrition

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#9 After Dark - JP: Does USPSA Prepare The Average Civilian For Real Life?

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#33 - Joane Orbon: 14X National USA Karate Champion, The Reality of What It Takes To Win & Leading At-Risk Youth To Thrive In Athletics & Academics In The Bay Area

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#8 After Dark - JP: The Danger of Firearms Instructors, Problems with Certifications & The Power of The Consumer In Fitness & Firearms

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#32 - Raul Castillo: Using Martial Arts For Self-Defense, Coaching World Champions & Building The Next Generation of Athletes In The Bay Area

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#7 After Dark - JP: Introducing Stress Into Your Current Life & Workout Program

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#31 - Mike Lee: Operating Multiple Businesses, Startup Investing, The Cannabis Delivery Industry, Networking with Billionaires & The Science of Understanding People

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#6 After Dark: JP - Recap of SHOT Show in Las Vegas 2022, The No-Mask Debate, Why The Large Brands No-Showed, California Gun Taxes, Innovation & New Products In The Firearms Community

432

#5 After Dark - Kayley Gunner: The Untold Story of Your Favorite Army Vet

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#30 - Mansal Denton: Sacred Hunting, Facilitating Transformation, Lessons From Prison, Rights of Passage & Plant Medicines

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#4 After Dark - JP: Are You Prepared For 2022? Natural Disasters, Self-Defense & The Health Crisis

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#3 After Dark - Byron Rodgers: Protecting Billionaires for A Living with The Mission To Make Good People Extremely Dangerous

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#29 - Matt Green: Befriending The FBI Director, Working For The 43rd President, Being Arnold Schwarzenegger's Right Hand & Becoming A Featured Fitness Model

437

#2 After Dark - JP: Dropping Out of High School To Play Halo, Going from 300lbs to Fit, Healthy and Athletic, Finding Motivation Through CrossFit, The Gun Conversation That Everyone Should Hear & How To Bring The Pro/Anti Gun Communities Together

438

#1 After Dark - Jordan and Callaway Cook: Founding Paragon Body, Bringing Wellness To Silicon Valley, Tequila, Getting Arrested & Small Town Stories

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#28 - Donnie Oliver: VP of Global Franchise Operations UFC GYMS, why the fitness industry is their own worst enemy, the result of helicopter parenting, 39 countries & 1000 new locations, global health & fitness success starts with the kids

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#27 - Steve Stonehouse: Director of Education at STRIDE Franchise, resiliency & having the ability to adapt, knowing what you don’t want, leadership by example, condoms at the front door, and taking steps backwards in order to move forward

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#26 - Justin Brink: Not your typical DC, solutions over protocols, the non-templated success formula, the truth about skills acquisition, untapped diversity in our healthcare model, practicing humility & why today's white belt will never be a black belt

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#25 - Chris Cheng: Part 2 of 2 - Public policy & the discriminatory impacts, changing stereotypes & shifting focus to suicide prevention & mental health, and mindset shifts for creating impactful change surrounding firearms culture

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#24 - Chris Cheng: Part 1 of 2 - Winner of History Channel’s Top Shot, from technology to firearms advocacy, LGBT & 2A culture, dualism of being Asian-American, the emergence of NFTs & how they can build community

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#23 - Adam Saucedo: Expert Mindset Coach, establishing control & recalibrating the leadership mindset, hula hoops, the consequences of not handling your sh*t, making adjustments & planning for success, & the art of preparing to do things differently

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#22 - Mike Salemi: World Class Performance & Health Coach, unpacking the Sacred Hunting experience, setting clear intentions, the value of solitude, the parallels in life, entering a container of safety, preparing for & getting the seemingly perfect shot

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#21 - Aaron Hinde: Co-Founder & President of LIFEAID Beverage Company, from the party scene to the boardroom, the meaning of hustle & going all in, scarcity mindset equals bankruptcy, and plastering flyers in porta potties

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#20 - Traver Boehm: self worth as basis for health, unplugging from the toxic civilized paradigm, choosing a form of masculinity, sharing as a means to heal and grow as man, and how to unapologetically create a life of passion, integrity & adventure

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#19 - Dr. Carolyn Stone: Differentiation of allopathic and naturopathic medicine, bridging the gap between less-conventional and conventional health care models, all things thyroid health, and self-advocacy in a world of predetermined treatments & outcome

449

#18 - Alex Maclin: Nutrition Coaching Mastery, moving from athlete to coach, turning passion into business, prioritizing personal values in your nutrition journey, the true definition of sustainability, and the coaches formula for scaling for success

450

#17 - Dean Romero: COO of Self Made Training Facilities, cultivating culture through diversity, overcoming self-doubt & self-destruction, learning self-expression through turmoil & tragedy, battling cancer more than once & how fitness saved his life

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#16 - Cassidy Dickson: Lifestyle & performance nutrition coaching, national weightlifting records & the Crossfit Games, struggling with body image, staying fearless & fully transparent through IVF, and how to be absolutely unstoppable

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#15 - Colleen Conlon: Living with not being skinny enough, surgeries that left her without a “core”, the delicate balance of turning passion into business, magic tricks vs reality, and empowering women by swapping the scale for a set of kettlebells

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#14 - David Skolnik, DPT: The multidimensional aspects of strength, mental health, the Stronger Than Stigma movement, the realities of Physical Therapy in our modern medical system, imposter syndrome, and why fitness isn’t essential in America

454

#13 - Dr. CK Bray: Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Human Development, and the 9 anchors to brain performance and health

455

#12 - Bryan Kramer: From small business owner to TED speaker, leveraging human intelligence as a competitive advantage, importance of having purpose & passion, rebuilding personally and professionally, and the 3 pillars for ultimate success

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#11 - Mike Potenza: Strength & Conditioning coach for the San Jose Sharks on training elite athletes

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#10 - Dr. Bob Porzio: Leaving emergency medicine for longevity and integrative medicine, the pro natural bodybuilding circuit, why you should worry if the doctor says you're "normal", and how to think about hormone health differently

458

#9 - Adam Schafer: Personal Training, Starting a Successful Podcast, Fatherhood, and How to Get Back into Fitness

459

#8 - Camile Periat: From IFBB Bikini Pro, to entrepreneur, relationships, and everything in between

460

#7 - Eric Yamashita: The rewards of being the underdog through 29 bodybuilding competitions, rising from the ashes as a business owner, hard lessons on learning to say "no", the ripple effect of positivity, and the impact of making Every Day Better

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#6 - Jason Khalipa: critical skill building as a foundation for success, leadership learning lessons, overcoming the unexpected through the AMRAP mentality, effort over everything, and the crucial power of positive mindset

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#5 - Mike Salemi: from not being good enough to Kettlebell world champion, training at Westside Barbell, understanding bravery, importance of authenticity, and the key to building a successful business and relationships

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#4 - Sal Di Stefano: The Resistance Training Revolution, why you should stop doing cardio, and getting ripped through focusing on health - not aesthetics

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#3 - Sherry McAllister, DC: Health, Happiness, Adjusted Reality, and How Your Zip Code Can Mean Life or Death

465

#2 - Ryan Read: From Jump Shots to Booty Shots, Instagram fame & fortune, and why comparison is such an evil b*tch

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#1 - Who is Scott Howell?: Fitness, Friendships, and Failures (ft. Jackie Sprugasci)

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