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Iron Sights
Iron Sights
419 episodes
4 days ago
Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast. Today’s After Dark episode is a powerful one. I’m sitting down with John Constantine — a 23-year veteran of the United States Secret Service, with 15 of those years spent on the elite Counter Assault Team. From post-9/11 Ground Zero to protecting presidents around the world, John’s career has been defined by service at the highest levels. But this conversation goes deeper than tactics, leadership, or high-risk operations. It’s about what happens when y...
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Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast. Today’s After Dark episode is a powerful one. I’m sitting down with John Constantine — a 23-year veteran of the United States Secret Service, with 15 of those years spent on the elite Counter Assault Team. From post-9/11 Ground Zero to protecting presidents around the world, John’s career has been defined by service at the highest levels. But this conversation goes deeper than tactics, leadership, or high-risk operations. It’s about what happens when y...
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Fitness
Business,
Entrepreneurship,
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/419)
Iron Sights
#202 - Online Coaching Done Right: What To Expect & How To Succeed
In this episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, we’re diving into what it really takes to make online fitness coaching effective. Whether you’ve signed up for a virtual training program or are thinking about hiring a coach online, we break down the expectations, the red flags, and the strategies for getting real results. We’ll cover the pros and cons of online vs. in-person coaching, how to make the most of your investment, and what we’ve learned firsthand coaching both online and face-to-f...
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1 day ago
59 minutes

Iron Sights
#177 After Dark - Rebuilding Public Trust in LE with John Chapman from Task Force 70
In this After Dark episode, I sit down with my friend and retired law enforcement officer John “Chappy” Chapman. After decades of service, John’s taken his experience and passion and poured it into Task Force 70, a nonprofit laser-focused on rebuilding public trust through constitutionally grounded training for America’s law enforcement. We break down how the system really works—from institutionalized training gaps to the funding issues that keep over 70% of small, rural agencies from getting...
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4 days ago
1 hour 54 minutes

Iron Sights
#176 After Dark - Movement, Shooting & Human Performance with Jake Labhart from In Extremis Performance
We’re back with another After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, and today I’ve got my good friend Jake Labhart in the studio—founder of In Extremis Performance. Jake’s been on the show before, and if you’ve been around a while, you’ve heard us talk about everything from tactical performance to the mindset behind building better tactical athletes. But today we zoom out a bit and focus on process—the journey of building IEP, refining the mission, and expanding the team. We talk leadershi...
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1 week ago
1 hour 52 minutes

Iron Sights
#175 After Dark - How To Train Like An Athlete: Strength, Speed & Power w/ Jimmy Prendergast
In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Jimmy Prendergast from Modern Athlete Strength. I’ve been following these guys for a while now, and if you’re into the training side of what we talk about here—especially in the tactical space—you’re gonna want to hear this. Jimmy and his team come from a deep background in D1 sports, the NFL, and tactical strength and conditioning. We get into all of it—his career path, how he approaches programming for athletes in comple...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 30 minutes

Iron Sights
#201 - Booze & Performance: The Cost of Alcohol on Fat Loss & Athletic Goals
We’re back with another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, and today I’m in the studio with Steven, Ryan, and CeCe to tackle a topic that comes up all the time with our clients — booze and performance. We’re breaking down the real impact alcohol has on your fitness, fat loss, recovery, and long-term goals. From the metabolic effects and how booze can stall fat loss, to the hormonal consequences, muscle recovery, and performance drops that most people ignore — we’re covering all of it. We als...
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3 weeks ago
47 minutes

Iron Sights
#174 After Dark - Inside SWAT, Leadership & Team Culture w/ Jason - @SierraOne
In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Jason—better known as Sierra One on Instagram and the founder of Silver Lake Special Projects. Jason’s background is deep. He’s a military veteran, a former SWAT team member with both large metro and interagency experience, and currently leads the training unit at his agency. But beyond the resume, he’s a guy who’s committed to doing things right—leaving his environment better than he found it. We get into a wide range of ...
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3 weeks ago
2 hours 19 minutes

Iron Sights
#200 - Plyometric Training: Foundations, Programming, And Injury Prevention
In this episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, we’re getting into the weeds on plyometric training — what it is, who it’s for, and most importantly, how not to screw it up. Too many people are using plyos as a glorified cardio session, skipping the prep work and ending up hurt, frustrated, or spinning their wheels. We talk about what needs to be in place before you start jumping on boxes — foundational strength, mobility, coordination, and proper warm-up protocols. We also dig into why quality m...
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Iron Sights
#173 After Dark - Microdosing Workouts For Peak Performance w/ Shelton Stevens
In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Shelton Stevens, a seasoned strength coach and human performance specialist for U.S. Army Special Operations at Fort Bragg. With over 16 years in the game, Shelton is helping elite American warfighters stay sharp, strong, and durable. We dive deep into microdosing workouts—short, effective training sessions designed for high performers who need results without burnout. Shelton breaks it all down in a way that’s simple and ...
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1 month ago
1 hour 45 minutes

Iron Sights
#199 - Caloric Deficit Hunger: Why It Happens & How To Handle It
Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast. I’m in the studio today with Ryan, Cece, and Steven, and we’re diving into a topic that’s guaranteed to hit home for anyone trying to lean out, cut weight, or make meaningful changes to their body composition: managing hunger while in a caloric deficit. Let’s be real—hunger is part of the process. If you’re doing things right in a fat loss phase, there’s going to be a point where you’re feeling it. But how you respond to that feeling...
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1 month ago
48 minutes

Iron Sights
#172 After Dark - Industry, Service & Supporting First Responders w/Kim Raimondi
We’re back with another After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, and this time I’m joined by Kim Raimondi — known by some of you as Pelican Kim on Instagram. In this conversation, we get into all of it. Kim shares what it’s like working with departments and agencies all over the country, what she’s seeing from her side of the industry, and how Pelican plays a role in supporting first responders. But the deeper part of this talk is around volunteer firefighting — the training, the cultur...
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1 month ago
1 hour 36 minutes

Iron Sights
#198 - Microdosing Workouts: The Smarter Way To Train For Strength, Speed & Performance
Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! In this one, I’m joined by Ryan and CeCe in the studio for a deep dive into a hot topic that’s been coming up more and more in elite performance circles—microdosing your workouts. We break down what microdosing your training actually means, where the concept came from, and how to structure it. We talk about who it’s best for, who it might not be for, and how this approach can help busy individuals juggle strength, hypertrophy, ...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

Iron Sights
#171 After Dark - Knives, Combatives & Changing The Game In Law Enforcement Training w/ Wild Bill Braski
Welcome back to another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, I’m sitting down with someone who’s not only a good friend, but one of the sharpest dudes I’ve come across in the training space — Wild Bill Braski. If you’re on Instagram, you might already know the name. Bill is a military veteran and a full-time law enforcement officer who works directly in the training unit at his agency on the East Coast. He’s also a major voice in the combatives world and the founder of t...
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1 month ago
1 hour 57 minutes

Iron Sights
#170 After Dark - Building Tools That Save Lives: Chris Kuras & The Good Dude Breacher Bar
We’re back with another Iron Sights After Dark episode, and I’m joined once again by my friend Chris Kuras. Chris is a seasoned law enforcement officer with over a decade of SWAT experience—and he’s the guy behind Good Dude Concepts and the Good Dude Breacher Bar, a compact, mission-driven tool built for first responders, military, and civilians alike. In this episode, we get into the why behind the tool, how it was developed, and what it’s designed to do: breach doors, defeat laminated glass...
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1 month ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Iron Sights
#197 - Weight Vests: Pros, Cons & Real Talk For Tactical Athletes
Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, we’re diving into the growing trend of using weight vests for fitness and weight loss, especially among women. With claims about increased calorie burn and improved bone density, we break down what’s real, what’s hype, and what you need to know before strapping one on. We also get into smart ways to integrate weight vests into your training routine, including key considerations, risks, and benefits to keep in mind—whethe...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

Iron Sights
#169 After Dark - Tamara DuMont’s Journey Into Firearms: Tragedy, Training & Women Leading The 2A Fight
We’re back with another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast, and this one’s powerful. I sat down with Tamara DuMont—a competitive shooter, firearms instructor, and the kind of voice this community needs more of. Tamara’s story is real, raw, and deeply personal. Her introduction to firearms came after a horrific tragedy: the murder of her mother by her stepfather, using a firearm. And yet, Tamara’s journey didn’t end in fear—it turned into purpose. Now, she leads a local chapter...
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2 months ago
2 hours 13 minutes

Iron Sights
#196 - How To Dial In Your Macros For Summer: Protein, Carbs & Fats
Back in the studio today with another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast. This time, I’m joined by Steven and CeCe—Ryan’s out, but we’re diving into a topic that comes up constantly in our world: macro prescriptions. With warmer months here and people dialing in their nutrition and training, it made sense to revisit the macros conversation. How much protein should you really be eating? What about carbs and fats? What’s too much, what’s not enough, and how do you even come up with those number...
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2 months ago
56 minutes

Iron Sights
#168 After Dark - The Fight to Save Our First Responders: Systemic Failures & Moral Injury w/ Anna Heil
Anna Heil is dedicated to bettering and preserving the quality of life for first responders and members of the American military veteran community. She the Executive Director with the American Warrior Foundation who provide resources to help individuals and agencies face the internal and external challenges both the people and institutions face. This conversation we had at the annual Texas Tactical Police Officers Conference doesn’t follow the typical discussions around the topic of “trauma”....
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2 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes

Iron Sights
#195 - Managing Knee Pain: Lessons from the Trail
We’re back from a weekend out at Pinnacles National Park—and this one’s all about knees. After spending hours hiking up and down rocky terrain, the conversation naturally turned to joint health, knee pain, and how to keep your body running strong. In this episode, we break down the real causes of knee pain—what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many people get it wrong. We talk about the role of glutes, hamstrings, and biomechanics in keeping your knees healthy and pain-free. From hiking trail...
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2 months ago
54 minutes

Iron Sights
#167 After Dark - From Veteran To COO: Joey Pena On Leading In The World Of Executive Protection
Welcome back to another Iron Sights After Dark episode. In this conversation, I sit down with Joey Pena, COO of Charlie Mike Protection Services, a veteran-owned executive protection company based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Joey is a military veteran, seasoned entrepreneur, and respected voice in the world of private security and executive protection (EP). In this episode, we break down the truths, challenges, and culture shifts happening in the executive protection industry. From the old-scho...
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2 months ago
1 hour 53 minutes

Iron Sights
#166 After Dark - The Unicorn Chief, Bryan Williams, Goes Full Send: Why Law Enforcement Leadership Continues to Fail
Welcome to a powerful first-time collaboration between the Iron Sights Podcast and the TTPOA Podcast. Recorded during the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) Annual Conference, this episode brings together TTPOA hosts Brandon and Matt, Chief Bryan Williams, and myself, Scott Howell, for an unfiltered and brutally honest conversation. We dive into the real challenges facing law enforcement today—from broken leadership and cultural barriers to the lack of proper train...
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2 months ago
2 hours 10 minutes

Iron Sights
Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast. Today’s After Dark episode is a powerful one. I’m sitting down with John Constantine — a 23-year veteran of the United States Secret Service, with 15 of those years spent on the elite Counter Assault Team. From post-9/11 Ground Zero to protecting presidents around the world, John’s career has been defined by service at the highest levels. But this conversation goes deeper than tactics, leadership, or high-risk operations. It’s about what happens when y...