Best Food Safety Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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TLP 529 - AK KORNER S6 Ep4: AK Magazines - Baked, Waffled & Slabbed 2:23:18

1h ago2:23:18

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In the April edition of the Talking Lead AK KORNER presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA - A brief history and evolution of the Russian AK-47/74 magazine. Slab-sided, spine-stamped, side-stamped, aluminum, waffle, flat-back, AG4 (Bakelite) we talk about them all. Joining the conversation is Marco Vorobiev (Author, Historian and former Spetsnaz Soldier…

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Ep. 167. James (Jim) Jones: Engaging Stakeholders for a Unified FDA Human Foods Program 54:08

10h ago54:08

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James (Jim) Jones joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2023 as the agency's first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. In this position, he leads the charge in setting and advancing priorities for a proposed, unified Human Foods Program, which includes food safety, chemical safety, and nutrition activities. He currently o…

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TLP 528 - Pistol Caliber Carbines & Side Charging ARs, Hate 'Em? Love 'Em? 2:13:10

5d ago2:13:10

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast presented by Mission First Tactical: Lefty and Ton Jones (Firebird Targets) talk PCCs (pistol caliber carbines) and side charging AR-15s. Whether or not you love them or hate them they both have their uses and followings. Listen in to hear the guys' opinions on each and some different models that are avai…

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TLP 527 - The Southern Border, First-Hand: SSG Dooley & SGT Waylan 2:52:45

11d ago2:52:45

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk about the U.S. Border, specifically the southern border's of Arizona and Texas. Staff Sergeant Nick Dooley (The AR-15 Podcast) and Sergeant Austin Waylan tell us about their first-hand-accounts during their service at the U.S. Southern Border. We discuss the difference between Title 10 Orders (Fed…

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Ep. 166. Robert Manning: Real-World Recall Management and Prevention Strategies 59:57

14d ago59:57

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Robert (Bob) Manning, M.B.A., M.S., M.E.M., has worked in the food and beverage industry for over 25 years in various facility and senior corporate positions. He is currently CEO of Liquid, and formerly worked as Vice President of Technical Operations at Niagara Bottling. He has spent most of his time in Operations and Quality roles for large compa…

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TLP 526 - AK KORNER S6-3: PPS-43 Submachine Gun 2:06:03

25d ago2:06:03

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In March's edition of the Talking Lead AK KORNER (presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA): Arguably the best submachine gun of World War Two (WWII) was the PPS-43 7.62x25. We discuss the history, design, usage during the Siege of Leningrad, it's predecessor the PPSh41 and today's PPS-43 being manufactured by Pioneer Arms Corp in Radom Poland at the old…

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MilliporeSigma: Cultivated Seafood—Collaborative Journey to Scale-Up Success 22:35

19d ago22:35

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Brittany Sambol is the Vice President of Operations at Wildtype Foods, where she is responsible for leading the scale-up of the company’s operations function, including product commercialization and manufacturing facility expansion. Prior to joining Wildtype, Brittany spent six years at Clif Bar & Company, leading in various areas including supply …

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Ep. 165. Dr. Jason Richardson: Refreshing FSQA Culture at The Coca-Cola Company 1:00:51

28d ago1:00:51

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Jason Richardson, Ph.D. is the Vice President of Global Quality and Food Safety of The Coca-Cola Company, a position he has held since January 2021. In this role, Jason leads a team of quality and food safety professionals who are accountable for delivering global strategic and operational leadership for performance and progress of quality and food…

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TLP 525 - The Ultimate Truck Gun: LEO TAKEDOWN Quick Barrel Change 2:22:49

1M ago2:22:49

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we discuss the benefits of the quick barrel change system by LEO TAKEDOWN. Joe Weir with LEO TAKEDOWN joins Lefty as the guys talk about how to configure the perfect "Truck Gun" using LEO'S coupling system that easily adapts to any mil-spec AR-15 upper and barrel. LEO's new offering of their TAKEDOWN kits…

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Ep. 164. Brian Ronholm: Food Safety Current Events From a Consumer Advocate POV 54:29

1M ago54:29

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Brian Ronholm, M.A., is the Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports, where he leads advocacy efforts to advance a safe and healthy food system. He was in public service prior to joining Consumer Reports, having served as Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and before that, as a congressional sta…

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TLP 524 - AK KORNER 6-2: CAMOUFLAGE WWII to Present 3:37:30

2M ago3:37:30

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For February's edition of the AK KORNER, presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA, we get in to a very detailed discussion on the camouflages used during WWII to present day (we touch on some pre WWII camos as well). Designs, philosophies of use, effectiveness and history. Joining Lefty is Historian, decorated Soviet Solder and Author, Marco Vorobiev; Mi…

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Ep. 163. Natalie Dyenson: IFPA’s Advocacy for Global, Farm-to-Fork Produce Safety 54:11

2M ago54:11

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Natalie Dyenson, M.P.H. is the Chief Food Safety and Regulatory Officer for the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). She has nearly three decades of experience in food safety that encompasses the entire produce supply chain, from farm to fork. In her role at IFPA, Natalie and her team actively work to guide industry on food safety issues…

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TLP 523 - Harm's Way / White Smoke: John Gilstrap 2:48:29

2M ago2:48:29

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John Gilstrap is a New York Times and USA Today best selling Author. He is a returning guest to the Talking Lead Podcast. John has two new Novels out since his last appearance on the show. Harm's Way is his 15th book in the Johnathan Grave action thriller series and is as intense as you would expect. White Smoke is his third book with John's post a…

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TLP 522 - Bar Brawls, Handcuffs & Roller Skates 2:32:32

2M ago2:32:32

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In this Episode of Talking Lead: Stories from this year's largest gun show in the world SHOT SHOW aka The SH*T Show. Joining Lefty to tell us their first-hand tales: Stunt Professional/Operator Tracy Lee (@TracyGuns), Fitness Guru/Police Sergeant Ashley Smith (@OfficerAshleySmith), Competition Shooter/Non-binary Explosives Expert Ton Jones (@TonJon…

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TLP 521 - Cooking Tips From The Pros 2:26:49

3M ago2:26:49

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Warning this episode may cause extreme hunger! In this episode Lefty has Whiskey River Beef's very own Prentiss Holt and every one's favorite griller-extraordinaire Ton Jones (Firebird Targets) on to give some pro cooking tips, recipes and equipment suggestions that just might make you the talk of the neighborhood at your next BBQ or the hero-of-th…

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Ep. 162. Brian Sylvester: How the California Food Safety Act is Shaping U.S. Food Additives Regulation 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

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Brian Sylvester, J.D., is a Partner in Perkins Coie LLP's Washington D.C. office and a former Attorney-Advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Marketing, Regulatory, and Food Safety Programs Division's Office of the General Counsel. At Perkins Coie, Brian focuses his practice on regulatory matters before the U.S. Food and Drug Admi…

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Talking Lead 520 - AK KORNER S6 Ep1: The AK From Radom, Pioneer Arms Corp 3:16:59

3M ago3:16:59

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This season of the Talking Lead AK KORNER is presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA. Lefty and Marco Vorobiev ( Author, Historian, former Soviet Spetsnaz Soldier) are back for our 6th Season of AK-47 "leaducation". To kick it off the guys are joined by CJ Johnson (President of Pioneer Arms Corp USA) and Michael Michalczuk (Founder / President of Pionee…

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Talking Lead 519 - The New KELTEC Sub2000 Gen3 Carbine 1:41:57

3M ago1:41:57

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Kris Hammer with KELTEC joins Lefty and Ton Jones (Firebird Targets) to talk about the new Generation 3 straight blowback Sub2000 9mm carbine. KELTEC has improved the Sub2K by adding new quick "twist-fold-lock" action to it's legendary folding carbine. The trigger has been improved with a metal trigger a…

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Ep. 161. Sara Mortimore: Managing Food Safety and Supply Chains at Walmart and Beyond 40:10

3M ago40:10

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Sara Mortimore, M.Sc., FRSPH, MIFST, is the Vice President and Global Subject Matter Expert for Food Safety at Walmart Inc. In her role, Sara is responsible for the global development and oversight of all food safety programs, compliance, and initiatives for the company's 10,500 stores, owned manufacturing facilities, and distribution and fulfilmen…

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Talking Lead 518 - The "Kabloowey" Trick Shot Challenge 1:58:56

4M ago1:58:56

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Happy New Year Lead Head Brigade! In this New Year Kick-Off episode Lefty is joined by Expert Trick Shot Professional, Ton Jones. Ton is the brand manager for Firebird Targets. As the guys recap some of the show's brightest highlights from the past year, some trick-shot-talk works it's way into the conversation. Lefty makes a "KABLOOWEY" challenge …

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Ep. 160. 2023: A Year of Evolving Food Safety Concerns and Regulations 1:18:18

4M ago1:18:18

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In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we review the top food safety stories of 2023 and their implications. Specifically, we discuss: Developments in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) restructuring of its Human Foods Program and Office of Regulatory Affairs Ongoing concerns around infant formula safety and supply, including new regu…

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Talking Lead 517 - Stoner vs Kalashnikov Round 3 2:25:16

4M ago2:25:16

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In this Season 5 finale of the Talking Lead AK KORNER - Ding, ding, ding! It is time for Round 3 of the annual AK vs AR slugfest. In the red corner we have Team AK; Marco Vorobiev (former Spetsnaz soldier, Author & Historian), Drew Breneman (Century Arms AK Human Encyclopedia) & Chad Enos (New Brand Manager at Century Arms and newbie to the AK worl…

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Ep. 159. Sherry Brice: Balancing Food Safety, Business Leadership, and Teamwork 48:35

4M ago48:35

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Sherry Brice, M.B.A. is Chief Supply Chain Officer at W.K. Kellogg Co. She was formerly Vice President of Global Quality and Food Safety at the Kellogg Company, overseeing end-to-end food safety and quality for Kellogg's internal and external network. Sherry has over 20 years of experience in the industry and joined Kellogg in 2012 as part of the P…

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Talking Lead 516 - Blowback! New Bearing Delay System: MEAN Arms 2:29:40

4M ago2:29:40

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast our special guest is David Lucas with MEAN LLC: Blowback! When it comes to shooting pistol caliber carbines (PCC) the key to a smooth, comfortable, reliable shooting experience is managing the blowback from the gas. Over the years there have been many engineers and companies that have tried to tame the bl…

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Path Forward: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency through Equipment Qualification 33:52

4M ago33:52

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Matt Brosseau founded Path Forward Consulting LLC in early 2022 after spending a decade working as an engineer and operations manager in the powdered infant formula industry. He has spent the majority of his career installing and qualifying equipment manufacturing facilities for tools utilized in the manufacture and packaging of FDA-regulated produ…

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Talking Lead 515 - Gifts That Don't Suck 2:31:43

5M ago2:31:43

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Tired of getting gifts from family and friends that don't quite meet your expectations and just plain suck? Would you like to know exactly what to get that someone that has everything? In this episode Lefty and Ton Jones will guide you through the murky and treacherous waters of Holiday gift giving and receiving. The guys lay out exactly what and w…

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Ep. 158. Harris and Grantham: How Food Processors are Preparing to Meet FSMA 204 Traceability Requirements 1:24:47

5M ago1:24:47

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Blake Harris, CSCP, is a specialist in standards and process enhancement, digital solution development, and implementation, with more than a decade of experience in supply chain-related functions within the private sector and at non-governmental organizations (NGOs). He places high value on tackling complex issues to create efficient and uncomplica…

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Talking Lead 514 - Ballistic Talk with TNOUTDOORS9 3:04:43

5M ago3:04:43

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Happy Thanksgiving Lead Heads! Get your big forks and knives ready!! To make your Turkey Holiday even more delightful Lefty is serving up a hearty helping of entertaining Leaducation with Tommy of TNOUTDOORS9 fame. Tommy is well respected in the industry as one of the top ballistics experts. Lefty and Tommy cut it up in this episode with discussion…

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MilliporeSigma: Guarding Your Food—Detecting Cronobacter and Ensuring Food Safety 24:19

5M ago24:19

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Justyce Jedlicka serves as the Food and Beverage Regulatory Liaison in North America for MilliporeSigma, where she is responsible for engaging with influencers in the food and beverage industry to align initiatives with regulatory compliance and promote best practices for food safety and quality testing methods. Justyce has been serving the food an…

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Talking Lead 513 - AK KORNER S5 Ep10: Light Machine Guns 2:00:32

5M ago2:00:32

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Light Machine Guns is the topic for this month's edition of the Talking Lead AK KORNER. Historian, Author and former Spetsnaz Soldier Marco Vorobiev joins Lefty and Andrew from Century Arms to talk about the history, development, use and types of Light Machine Guns. We mainly focus on the development of the Soviet RPK , its predecessor and its deri…

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Ep. 157. Dr. Kathy Knutson: Food Safety Considerations and Regulations for Cannabis-Infused Edibles 1:35:30

5M ago1:35:30

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Kathy Knutson, Ph.D., PCQI, is the Founder of Kathy Knutson Food Safety Consulting LLC, an author, and the Chair of the Education Committee for the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), with expertise in the fields of bacteriology, food science, and education. She speaks, writes, and trains on U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Safety …

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Talking Lead 512 - Combat Dive Knife Pro: Buck Knives' Buckmaster 2.0 2:16:32

5M ago2:16:32

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: We talk about the rebirth of the old Buck Knives' Buckmaster model 184 and 185 to the new Buckmaster Combat Dive Knife Pro (CDP) model 084. Nearly 40 years have past since the first Buckmaster hit the market which was made insanely popular by the Rambo: First Blood movie. Joining Lefty to talk about the …

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Talking Lead 511 - BERSA Stainless Steal 1911 1:25:38

6M ago1:25:38

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Rafael Del Valle with BERSA USA joins Lefty to tell us about their new stainless steal 45acp 1911 line of pistols. Starting off with four models each offered in standard mil-spec five inch barreled configuration 1911s with enhanced features. Big serrations, AMERIGLO tritium night sights, ambidextrous saf…

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Talking Lead 510 - Range Day Madness Recap 1:33:43

6M ago1:33:43

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: We recap the highlights of our visit to the IraqVeteran8888 (IV8888) annual range day event. Lefty, Evan (@floodmunitions) and Danny (Dip-Stick Branding) talk about all the cool guns, gear and peeps we ran into during this exclusive invite only Range Day in Georgia. Bersa's new 1911, MEAN Arms' new 9mm b…

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Ma and D’lima: How FDA Enforces Allergen Requirements and Recalls to Ensure Food Safety 25:16

6M ago25:16

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Yinqing Ma, Ph.D., is the Director of Compliance Policy Staff in the Office of Compliance at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (FDA’s CFSAN). Dr. Ma leads the development and implementation of compliance policies, initiatives, and programs for CFSAN-regulated products. She also co-leads food allerg…

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Ep. 156. Lise Korsten: Food Safety Considerations, From Post-Harvest Interventions to Future Challenges 1:26:06

6M ago1:26:06

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Lise Korsten, Ph.D. is the Co-Director of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) in the Center of Excellence in Food Security at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. She is also responsible for the food safety and regulatory control programs within the DSI-National Research Foundation (NRF) Center of Excellence in Food Security and a…

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Talking Lead 509 - AK KORNER S5 Ep9: Bayonets 2:26:16

6M ago2:26:16

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Hug Your AK Day is October 18th! Post your pics and tag @talkinglead & @studentofthe-gun Use #hugyourAK In this month's edition of the Talking Lead AK KORNER: Chaaarge! The feared Bayonet. The “Bayonne dagger” aka “bayonet” began it's life as a small hunting dagger in the late 1500s, a century before it evolved into the the edged weapon placed on t…

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Talking Lead 508 - Jim Shockey: "Call Me Hunter" 2:24:07

6M ago2:24:07

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In this special episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: The Greatest Big Game Hunter and Conservationist of all time, Jim Shockey joins lefty for a very personal and intimate conversation about his new book CALL ME HUNTER, the recent passing of his loving wife, his Hand Of Man Museum in British Columbia, his life full of adventures and much more. Befo…

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Ep. 155. Dr. Barbara Masters: Food Safety Regulatory Policy—More Than One Side to the Story 48:16

6M ago48:16

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Barbara Masters, D.V.M., is the Vice President of Regulatory Policy, Food, and Agriculture at Tyson Foods Inc., where she provides regulatory vision and support to the enterprise and gives oversight to the Office of Animal Welfare. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Partnership for Food Safety Education, the Center for Foodborne Illn…

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Talking Lead 507 - Part 2 Greg Coker "Death Waits In The Dark: Six Guns Don't Miss" 2:20:32

6M ago2:20:32

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: PART 2...Special guest – CW4 (R) Greg Coker served 22 years in the U.S. Army, 15 years as an AH-6 “Little Bird” attack helicopter instructor pilot who was specially recruited, assessed, and selected in the Army’s only Special Operations Helicopter unit, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. He was …

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Talking Lead 506 - Part 1 Greg Coker "Death Waits In The Dark: Six Guns Don't Miss" 2:02:17

7M ago2:02:17

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Special guest - CW4 (R) Greg Coker served 22 years in the U.S. Army, 15 years as an AH-6 “Little Bird” attack helicopter instructor pilot who was specially recruited, assessed, and selected in the Army’s only Special Operations Helicopter unit, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. He was one of th…

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Talking Lead 505 - World Record One Mile Airgun Shot: Ton Jones - Lucid Optics - Pyramyd Air 2:10:03

7M ago2:10:03

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In this World Record episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Our special guests Ton Jones (Airforce Air Guns), Tyler Patner (Pyramyd Air) and Jason Wilson (Lucid Optics) give us play-by-play of Ton's World Record Breaking 2058 yard (1.17 mile) Airgun Rifle Shot. Using a custom Airforce Air Guns' Texan 308 with a Shaw Barrel 1-14 twist and Lucid Optics…

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Ep. 154: Guzzle, Ham, Lewis, Pierce: 30th Anniversary and Ongoing Implementation of FDA's Food Code 1:07:20

7M ago1:07:20

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Patrick Guzzle, M.P.H., M.A. is the Vice President of Food Science for the National Restaurant Association. He has been involved in retail food safety for over 20 years, since his wife contracted Escherichia coli O157:H7. Patrick’s career in food safety began as an Environmental Health Specialist in the Southeastern Idaho Public Health District. He…

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Talking Lead 504 - The Asset Mindset: Daniel Fielding 2:19:39

7M ago2:19:39

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Lefty talks with celebrity bodyguard (Kid Rock) and former Special Forces Green Beret, Daniel Fielding, THE ASSET MINDSET: A Special Forces Perspective for Achieving Success (on-sale now) is a must-read for anyone who wants to reprogram their thought processes in order to obtain elite levels of success. …

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Saunier and Eisenbeiser: Why Every Month is Food Safety Education Month 40:51

7M ago40:51

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Britanny Saunier, M.P.A. is the Executive Director of the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE). She focuses on leveraging PFSE's historical leadership in cross-sector collaboration and ensuring organizational effectiveness to realize PFSE's mission to develop and promote effective education programs to reduce foodborne illness risk for cons…

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Talking Lead 503 - AK KORNER S5 Ep8: Saiga-12 & VEPR-12 2:21:33

7M ago2:21:33

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In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER: AK Shotguns! Author, former Spetsnaz & historian Marco Vorobiev along with Paul Markel (Student Of The Gun) and Evan Floodman (Firearms Enthusiast & Star of Ultimate Marksman) join Lefty to bring you another look into the history, features, magazines and little known facts about shotguns based off the …

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Ep. 153: Dr. Darin Detwiler: Reflections on Netflix's Poisoned and 30 Years of Food Safety Advocacy 1:22:46

7M ago1:22:46

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Darin Detwiler, LP.D., M.A.Ed., is a food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author with a 30-year history of working to control foodborne illness. After losing his son, Riley, to a foodborne Escherichia coli infection in 1993, Dr. Detwiler was invited by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to collaborate on consumer education. He has since been…

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Talking Lead 502 - Brazdo & Buck: Black Tie 1:40:22

7M ago1:40:22

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In this old school style episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: During Lefty's visit to Cocoa Florida for the KELTEC factory tour Lefty and Chad Enos dropped by to see the creators of the new Talking Lead logo, Scott Brazdo and Steve Buck at Black Tie Digital Marketing. In this laid back interview we discuss the intricacies of web design, branding, m…

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Talking Lead 501 - Are You Prepared For When Disaster Finds You? 3:12:57

8M ago3:12:57

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If you would like to help the families that were affected by the recent devastation that struck our brothers and sisters in Lahaina, HI go here: @lahaina_ohana_venmo... In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we discuss the recent wildfires (or were they?) that devastated the Hawaiian city of Lahaina. Our very special guest, Rebecca "Becky" Joh…

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Talking Lead 500 - UFO Sightings & Big 3-Gun Giveaway 2:20:08

8M ago2:20:08

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Talking Lead's Monumental 500th Episode is coming in hot! Recorded from the KELTEC facilities in Cocoa, Florida, Lefty is joined by Chad Enos and Adrian Kellgren to make the big announcement for the Talking Lead & Friends FREEDOM GIVEAWAY! To celebrate Talking Lead's 10 years, 500 episodes and the official release of our new logo we are giving you …

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