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The Dead Pair Podcast

Jason Rambo and Sean Alley- Sporting Clays

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What every sporting clay shooter wants to hear! The Dead Pair project is a family oriented, informative and entertaining podcast aimed at providing valuable “real-world” information for both recreational and competitive clay shooters. Our content will benefit all skill levels, featuring discussions from some of the sport’s best shooters and coaches, as well as product and service specialists. Sporting clays, Trap, Skeet, FITASC, AFS, COMPAC, Ball Trap, shotgun sports, Clay target, Clay shoot ...
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RE Ranger is always being innovative, yet stylish with their complete line of performance eyewear. Now, they have collaborated with Ball and Buck to bring you even more options in both style and comfort for both shooting glasses and sunglasses alike. Ball and Buck is no stranger to the shooting world with their line of shooting and hunting apparel.…
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Dr. Grace Sturdivant of OtoPro Technologies (our favorite audiologist) answers your submitted questions on all things hearing. A couple months back, we posted on social media that Dr. Grace would be willing to come on the show and answer your questions, and we got a ton of submissions, many of which were repeat or similar. So we picked the best one…
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Qmaxx is the leader in advanced cleaning, lubrication, and protection. If you haven't heard the news, Qmaxx is in full production once again but this time, they have brought a few people with them. Our guests for this episode include Dave McCreery of Qmaxx, along with Paul Hebert and Bobby Mann of Wicked Tuna! If you have ever seen the hit reality …
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As the firearms industry’s trade association, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is working day in and day out to promote, protect and preserve our industry and our sports. Our guest this episode, is Joe Bartozzi, President and CEO of the NSSF. Amongst the many interesting and helpful things we discuss, probably the most fascinating, is…
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There a lot of do's and don't's when it comes to traveling with any firearm. But with so many different laws going from state to state, and all the different regulations when it comes to airports, airlines and the TSA, how do you make sense of it all? That's why we brought in John Commerford, NRA Operations Chief, and Frank Bruno, former detective …
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Many shooters in the clay target world suffer from some form or another of eye dominance. Most can overcome the issues and still be quite successful, while some struggle. Regardless of diagnosis for an eye dominance problem in an office or just standing there, everything can change when the eyes are behind a barrel. While trying to help his own fat…
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Why not get the facts of the new rules and rule changes from the Executive Counsel member that helped make it happen, Mark Baltazar. Opinions are great, but when it comes to new rules as well as changes to existing rules, you need the FACTS! We wanted to make sure you got the facts straight from the NSCA. We wanted all competitors to understand wha…
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While in attendance at the Jack Links Cup, we were able to get interviews from Braxton Oliver, Todd Hitch, and Steve Fray (CFO of Jack Links). We also review the Florida swing from eyes at attendance of the shoots, giving you a perspective of what you can expect if you want attend any of these shoots that you did not make it to this year. These Flo…
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We got interviews from Brandon Powell, Derrick Mein, Able Spires, Gianna Santo, Brian Palmer, Ashley Casperson, and Jonathan Roberts on the Caribbean Cup and a host of other topics, while in attendance at Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports, for the 2024 Caribbean Classic! A quick glance back at the last sentence, and there is no need for introduction …
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Every week we push to "Take someone new shooting", and the influx of new shooters to the sport has been outstanding! But how old is too old? Is there such a thing? While in attendance of the Dead Pair Blast at Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports, we had Mr. James Lowry introduce himself to us and tell us his story of getting started into sporting clays…
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Game Unlimited in Hudson Wisconsin, will host the 2024 World FITASC Championship. Who better to ask questions about this event than the man himself Pete Melloy! We are fortunate to have both the World FITASC and the World Sporting in our country this year, and Pete has gone to great lengths to make sure this event is not only ran like a Swiss watch…
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It's never easy losing a friend, but when we do, the best way to honor them is to remember the mark they left on us, and remind others of the great things they have done. Joe Cantey passed away at the age of 82, and was a great ambassador to our sport. He loved FITASC and competing on a global scale. He was a mentor to youth shooters, and so much m…
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Dianna Muller has a LONG list of accomplishments, but the one that we should all be most proud of, is her fighting for the second amendment! Dianna is a 3 gun, Fiocchi shooter, a retired police officer, a National and World Champion, and the list goes on! What really caught our attention, is that Dianna started the DC project, now called "Women for…
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The Dead Pair Blast at Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports was held December 1st and 2nd 2023. This was the inaugural event hosted by the Dead Pair Podcast and the club staff. After the success of the shoot, it was determined to make this an annual event and EXPAND it into a big blast shoot!. But how did we determine it was a success? We asked people t…
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If there is anyone at the top of the game, that is very thorough in their training, it's 2023 US Open winner, Wendall Cherry! Wendall joins us for his advice on winter training and preparation for the upcoming season. With the long list of champions that Wendall has built, his advice is something you should pay close attention to! From mental prepa…
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Keirsten Sales hales from Okeechobee Florida and after recently graduating high school, she has decided to put college on pause for a year and try to make a go at a career in shooting. Keirsten is another fine student of none other than Mike Luongo, and has many high achievements in the sport that anyone would be proud of! We caught up with her at …
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This is part 2 of 2, of a year end review. Can't seem to improve your average? In this episode we move into overcoming a plateau in your shooting. David "VooDoo"Radulovich joins us in studio and we cover everything from self analysis of your shooting for the year, and new challenges are presented to everyone! We discuss the life distractions that c…
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This is part 1 of 2, of a year end review. David "VooDoo"Radulovich joins us in studio and we cover everything from self analysis of your shooting for the year, and new challenges are presented to everyone! We discuss the life distractions that can affect our shooting and how to overcome them, and how to compartmentalize at a tournament. We also, d…
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Jonny Carter from TGS outdoors joins us from across the pond, shortly after The National Championship to talk about a variety of topics. Jonny has created a YouTube presence like no other in our sport. From bringing you product spotlights and reviews to covering venues and events from all over the world! To add to the great videos that Jonny and hi…
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Well there certainly was a lot to talk about when reviewing the 2023 National Sporting Clays Championship at the National Shooting Complex this year! By now, everyone knows that Mother Nature was not very nice to everyone that participated in this event, but there was a lot more to it than the weather. We have Neil Chadwick come back on the show, a…
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Atlas Traps are American made, with pride, in Benton Kansas. With new trap offerings, updates to existing traps as well as the factory, it was time to get Scott Manspeaker, CEO of Atlas Traps, on the phone for a conversation! Atlas Traps has the finest clay target equipment made and an unmatched warranty to back it up. The constant innovation and s…
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We call him Make-a-Break Ed, but he is a lot of fun, and to have Ed Prechel join us in studio was an honor! Listen in as we cover his beginnings, what the game is all about, changes that could be coming to the game, and even a movie that they are working on! Ed and his team at Top Gun Shooting Sports have been putting on Make-a-Break and 5 stands a…
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Staying innovative is what keeps a great company like Barepelt at the top of the food chain! This new product offering is just what the market needed, and to have all star shooters like Zach Kienbaum and Desi Edmunds to help with the testing and design, is the cherry on top! We are joined by Erich Roden and his daughter Colleen, along with Zach and…
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Shawn Kemeter and Blaize Whitehead are 2 friends from Pennsylvania, that travel and compete together, and they're back and fourth banter can be hilarious! While Blaize, while somewhat fresh to the circuit, is already putting up some impressive scores. Shawn has been an all American several times, and was part of the PSCA pro tour, even making it to…
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We were asked by Brad Kidd Jr. if he could interview Ben Husthwaite on our show. Brad wanted to ask Ben specific questions that had not been talked about on a podcast or interview previously. The day before recording, Brad said he wants this all to be on video, so we scrambled the jets, and set the whole thing up on video. To see the video, please …
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The Florida swing is a group of big blast shoots that takes place every winter in Florida. These shoots draw people from around the country to compete in some of the most beautiful clubs in the country, with some pretty healthy payouts! We preview the shoots in order and give you all the information you need to travel to one, or all of these great …
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We talk about the Ohio State Sporting Clays Championship a lot and for good reason! Now the 3rd largest state shoot in the country, with a payouts over $32,000.00, and some of the best targets and hospitality in the nation, it's obvious that it attracts shooters from all ends of the United States. But this is NOT an easy shoot to win! Just listen a…
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The National Sporting Clays Championship at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio Texas, is the most coveted shoot in the United States of America. With so many participants, and all the moving parts, it can be confusing and even a bit overwhelming. Neil Chadwick joins us to break down what's new and what's changing for the National Champion…
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Setting good targets is an art, and takes a lot more than you think to do it right. With tournaments being labeled as "two soft" or "too hard" lately, it was time to get an interview with someone that is an authority on the subject matter. Joe Scull has been setting targets for over 31 years! When Joe came in town for the Ohio State championship, i…
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Everyone has their struggles in clay target shooting, but every once in a while, it's time to hit the reset button. Enter Chad Roberts and Dawn Grant, in studio! Chad was at the verge of quitting. He had tried everything, or so he thought, until he found himself at a dead end. This is where he began his journey with Dawn Grant, Mental trainer and H…
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We are joined on the phone by Moe Ittayem, Todd Archambeault, Brad Grantham, and Henning Mathew. Don't recognize these names? That's because they are average Joe's from around the country, that love and compete in Sporting Clays. Much like you, they work 40, 50, and 60 hours a week, yet they find time for sporting clays! We dive into how do they fi…
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We catch up with Haylyn Hanks fresh off of her win in Hungary for the World FITASC Championship, where she has claimed the ladies championship title! Having won the National Sporting Clays Ladies Championship in October 2022, and now the title of Ladies World FITASC Championship, it was time to get her back on the show and find out how this girl is…
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We are joined on the phone by Amy Bean of Ranger Performance Eyewear to discuss the new Ultimate light RIACT AI lenses! The New Ultimate light lens was made for really bright conditions, but listen in as we discuss the benefits of this lens, plus we address the large elephant in the room with the prescription RIACT's! Brian Palmer of Elite shotguns…
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The 2023 California State Sporting Clays Championship was one for the record books this year, as they exceeded previous years attendance. The Dead Pair's own Jason Rambo was on hand with interviews, to break a few targets, and take in California's sporting scene. With so many great amenities, it was a fit for LA Clays to host this years championshi…
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We never think too much about insurance, until we need it! Sportsman's Insurance Agency Inc specializes in firearm, gun club, and instructor insurance, and the company was formed specifically for NSSA back in 1991. To say that they are experts on the subject would be an understatement, and the information they bring to this episode is invaluable! H…
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The young Kaitlyn Koenig is an up an coming shooter currently hailing from Florida and is transitioning from the skeet world and into sporting clays. She shot in front of the Dead pair squad at the US Open in 2022 at Backwoods, and we were impressed to say the least! Kaitlyn has a cool back story and some surprising twists to the obstacles she had …
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We are joined by in-studio guests Ricky Marshall Jr, Jake Spengler, and Zach Nannini as we discuss the upcoming Ohio State Sporting Clays Championship, why Zach and Ricky are in town, and a whole lotta madness! The Ohio State Championship is a highly coveted shoot for multiple reasons. This year, to add to the experience, there is an additional $32…
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Although currently living in Florida, Gianna Santo hails from Vermont and started shooting at the young age of 8! Gianna has come a very long way in her shooting career with the expert advice and coaching from none other than Anthony Matarese Jr.! Gianna made the ladies Super Squad last year, and has already qualified for the Super Squad again this…
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We are joined on the phone by Brett Seibert, of Northbrook Sports Club in Hainesville IL to talk about what you can expect for the North Central Regional. Brett and his staff have once again went above and beyond to make sure that the shooter experience is a good as it can be for this event! Listen in as we cover all the details of who, what, where…
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This is part 2, of Derrick Mein and RAD Chad Roberts in-studio, as they were making their way to the N.E.Regional. (Remember, we filmed this, so be sure to check out our YouTube channel!) We took full advantage of the visit and lit the mic's up to capture this conversation. But it was a long one, so we broke it into 2 parts. . There is a LOT of goo…
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We were honored to have Derrick Mein and RAD Chad Roberts visit us in-studio as they were making their way to the N.E.Regional. We took full advantage of the visit and lit the mic's up to capture this conversation. But it was a long one, so we broke it into 2 parts. This is part 1. Where can we begin with Derrick Mein? Derrick is a multi time All A…
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Ben Husthwaite has had a lot of changes in his life since we had him on the show 2 years ago. Now a married man and being a father changes a person in a lot of ways, but there is one thing that has not changed, and that is Ben's ability to win! In this episode we try to touch on a little bit of everything, including his coaching and his recent wins…
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So you just paid $95 to shoot 100 registered targets. Why does it cost that much? Where does that money go? Why does the cost for registered tournaments keep increasing? We ask all those questions and much more! We are joined by Brian Palmer of Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports, and Mike Boire of the Greater Houston Sports Club, which are 2 people th…
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The all new Blaser F-16 pro model was developed by Rhino Chokes and Cory Kruse to give the shooter an out-of-the-box-ready competition shotgun. Listen in as we discuss what has been added or changed, why they made the modifications, and what this means to the shooter! The new F-16 boasts all the great features you would come to expect from a high e…
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Interviews with Anthony Matarese Jr, Ben McAnally, Cory Kruse, John Calandro, Greg Wolf, Clint Hinton, Clayton Nance, Travis Mears, Alec Sedlacheck, David Radulovich, hosted by RAD Chad Roberts, from the 2023 U.S.Open ! You wanted to hear from a lot of great shooters from one of the biggest shoots in the country? You got it!. Jason and Sean could n…
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We are joined on the phone by the reigning National Champion and hall of fame inductee Zach Kienbaum and his video producer, Chris Claxton, to discuss Zach's new video series: Sporting Clays Foundation and Advanced series. (EDIT NOTE: There were some phone reception issues in this interview. We did the best we could with editing, but some of the in…
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It seems like a never ending topic. Golf cart or side x side? But what are the pros and cons of each? Enter Joey Hill of EZGO golf carts. Joey knows a thing or 2 about the sport, since being introduced to it many years ago by non other than Ricky Marshall Jr.. Joey has been instrumental in sponsoring the NSCA with EZGO. Joey started with trap and s…
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They shoot guns in California? YES, and a lot more than most think they do! We are joined by Tom John Jr., and RAD Chad Roberts from the California Sporting Clays Association, as well as Jun Vergara, and Ryan Mullen, all from LA Clays to discuss the when, where, what, why, and how of the upcoming California State Championship! The California state …
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When we went to the mail bag to get Questions for the Coaches for Dawn Grant, we were overwhelmed by the number of emails we had. So it was time to get clay shooting's favorite mental trainer and hypnotist on the phone! However, because we had so many questions for her, instead of just 2 questions, we chose to ask 4. These are really good questions…
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If you go to a big sporting clays event on the East coast, you are sure to see the NYPD Shotgun Team on the course! But, who are they? What do they do? Why was this team formed? Is that a SmartCar they are using for a golf cart?? Tune into this episode as we are joined by Frank Bruno and Andrew Chick Pisani, as we get the low down as to why this te…
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