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Behind The Break - The Ultimate Clay Target Podcast

166 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 330 ratings

Clay Target Podcast with Host Justin Barker. We interview some of the best shotgun shooters, instructors and coaches in the world, review products and talk about past and upcoming events.

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Jim Greenwood - Custom Stockmaker

September 07, 2020 05:35 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

Jim’s passion for guns came from his father, Jerry, who was a gunsmith when Jim was growing up. After high school, Jim attended Trinidad State Junior College in Colorado. He completed his degree in Gunsmithing in 1984. Afterward, he served a year apprenticeship in Kalispell, MT under three well known gun makers. In ’86, he went on his own to do contract work for Champlin Firearms in Enid, OK. While he was building his clientele, he met an English gunsmith, Jack Rowe, who fostered his desire ...

Dan Carlisle - Olympian, National and World Champion

July 14, 2020 05:29 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Dan served for many years in the US Army as a shooting instructor for the US Army Marksmanship Unit. Carlisle competed at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics, with a bronze medal in trap in 1984, and shooting both trap and skeet at the 1988 Seoul Games. He was a seven-time gold medalist at the Pan American Games, winning the individual trap title in 1975, 1983, and 1987. Dan won the 1982 World Championships in skeet shooting, but won more titles in trap. He was a six-time US Champion in trap, and i...

Cameron Hicks - Special Forces Green Beret

July 04, 2020 02:22 - 1 hour - 103 MB

A very disciplined guy with an amazing story and a lot of drive.  Cameron Hicks is a Special Forces Green Beret in the US Army.  From a young age he was introduced to clay shooting by his dad, Greg Hicks with friends Dan Carlisle and Will Fennell.  Cameron started shooting clays just a short time ago because he simply needed something positive in his life.  He has progressed really fast, reaching master class in only 4 months, with the help of his coaches and is now shooting at the top of ma...

Dawn Grant - Mental Training and Hypnosis

June 04, 2020 15:45 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

As a Mental Trainer & Hypnotist, I have found great avenues to reach out & assist others in experiencing greater health & wellness, peak performance, inner peace, tremendous joy & ultimately unlimited love. After earning a Bachelors in Psychology from Westfield State College my journey led me to Amelia Island, Florida. In the first few years of my profession, I recognized a strong desire to help people make more profound changes. So, in 2001, I acquired professional training in hypnosis at O...

Episode #1 - The Road to Master Class Series

May 15, 2020 04:58 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MB

In this episode we discuss how to get started into clay target shooting.  What you need as far as equipment and guns, what to expect when you go to a gun club for your first time, how to find a coach and what to expect, basic practice and so much more.  This is the first time we have all been together to record an episode in the same room in a while, so be prepared for a fair amount of jokes.  We also introduce our new "assistant".

Derrick Mein - 2020 Olympian

May 02, 2020 02:59 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

We talked to Derrick to find out what it took for him to make the 2020 Olympic team, the training involved, the sacrifices and the reward.  We talked about his outlook on the current sporting season, how he thinks it will affect the sport and what to expect once it starts back up.  Derrick also goes into detail about what bunker trap is and how to shoot it. We would like to thank Derrick for taking out valuable time to speak with us and we all wish him the best in the upcoming season and t...

Before the Coronavirus Pandemic

April 26, 2020 04:22 - 31 minutes - 43 MB

We recorded this episode right before Coronavirus hit the entire world.  We discussed past tournaments and shoots that were upcoming along with Alex's super sporting win and Kevin's FITASC win at the Seminole Cup. We had no idea that the sporting clay world would be turned on its head with the spread of the virus, so here is what it was like not knowing that would happen and the conversation about upcoming events.  We touched on the sub-gauge rule, master class and and Kevin gives his opin...

Time off with Zach Kienbaum and Desi Edmunds

April 19, 2020 00:17 - 43 minutes - 79.7 MB

Kevin and Alex talked to Zach and Desi about what they have been doing in their off time during the quarantine now that they live in Savannah Georgia.  Zach is thinking of building golf carts and Desi is building furniture along with some fishing and shooting in between.  I think everyone agrees that we are all ready to start shooting again.

The Meadows Gun Club

April 01, 2020 21:55 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

Kevin and Alex sat down with the new owner of thew Meadows Gun Club in Forsyth Georgia, Dominic Bethel.  Dominic discusses all of the new ideas he has and what he is implementing at the club.  One of Georgia's premier clubs is going to get even better with another course, a covered pavilion, new trap and skeet fields and so much more.  We are glad to be associated with the Meadows and we are really excited to see what is coming up in the future.

Philip Pilla - Pilla Performance Eyewear

March 24, 2020 16:35 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Find out how Pilla Performance Eyewear started, how it has evolved and how it is now the leading eyewear in shooting sports. We also discuss other sports and professional fields that Pilla eyewear is used.

Philip Pilla

March 24, 2020 16:35 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Find out how Pilla Performance Eyewear started, how it has evolved and how it is now the leading eyewear in shooting sports. We also discuss other sports and professional fields that Pilla eyewear is used.  

Tom Seay / Wendell Cherry

March 19, 2020 05:21 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

Tom Seay, one of Wendell's students, sits down and asks questions only he knows how to ask to be able to get a little further into the methods that one of the greats teach.  Learn even more about the thought process that goes into simply shooting a clay target.......or is it that simple?

Jim Eyster - Heritage Gunsmiths

March 15, 2020 18:28 - 1 hour - 110 MB

We get into the conversation about porting and how to overall make your gun shoot smoother and more consistent.  We also discussed the spreader shell and find out just how they work.......or do they really work? Heritage Gunsmiths, Inc. was established over 50 years ago by Ken Eyster. Dedicated to serving discriminating shooters and sportsman, Heritage Gunsmiths, Inc. provides custom gunsmithing to insure the performance optimization of existing quality shotgun barrels, stock work, and dec...

Wendell Cherry - 2

March 05, 2020 04:22 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

Continuing on from the first episode, we find out about the post-shot routine and continue to listen to how and why Wendell does certain things at tournaments and during practice.  We also discuss a question that Anthony Matarese Jr. sent in about aging and eyesight.

Wendell Cherry - 2/2

March 05, 2020 04:22 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

Continuing on from the first episode, we find out about the post-shot routine and continue to listen to how and why Wendell does certain things at tournaments and during practice.  We also discuss a question that Anthony Matarese Jr. sent in about aging and eyesight.

Wendell Cherry - 1/2

February 27, 2020 06:17 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MB

We were able to sit down with one of the sport's greatest shooters and coaches and get some very valuable information on what it takes to be a great shooter and what it takes to be a great coach.  Find out what the "grid system" is and how to use it.  Listen to how Wendell learned to shoot clays and how he teaches his students.  Find out what a true practice session is and so much more in the first episode of the Wendell Cherry Series.

Wendell Cherry - 1

February 27, 2020 06:17 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MB

We were able to sit down with one of the sport's greatest shooters and coaches and get some very valuable information on what it takes to be a great shooter and what it takes to be a great coach.  Find out what the "grid system" is and how to use it.  Listen to how Wendell learned to shoot clays and how he teaches his students.  Find out what a true practice session is and so much more in the first episode of the Wendell Cherry Series.

Beretta Champions Series - 3

February 19, 2020 20:34 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

This is the final episode of the Beretta Champions Series from Shot Show 2020 in Las Vegas. We really appreciate the time that everyone put into this and Beretta USA for arranging everyone in attendance. Visit Beretta USA for unbelievable products and to learn more about their competition shotguns.

Beretta Champions Series #3

February 19, 2020 20:34 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

This is the final episode of the Beretta Champions Series from Shot Show 2020 in Las Vegas. We really appreciate the time that everyone put into this and Beretta USA for arranging everyone in attendance. Visit Beretta USA for unbelievable products and to learn more about their competition shotguns.

Taxi Cab Confessions with Anthony and Diane the squirrel hunter

February 18, 2020 03:44 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MB

This is a Behind The Break Comedy moment.  This is not a clay target based episode at all, but it will amaze you at the people in this world, what they do for a job and just what they know.  Just a little fun with this short bonus episode.  Anthony and Diane had a conversation with a cab driver leaving the Shot Show in Las Vegas and come to find out, he knew a lot more about guns than Anthony expected! Featuring: Diane the squirrel hunter

Beretta Champions Series #2

February 13, 2020 05:08 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

In this episode, we continue talking with some of the best in the world.  We discuss how big of a part the mental game plays at a high level, how to set obtainable goals, discipline, dedication and a lot more. Visit Beretta USA for more information on some of the best products in the world!

Beretta Champions Series - 2

February 13, 2020 05:08 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

In this episode, we continue talking with some of the best in the world.  We discuss how big of a part the mental game plays at a high level, how to set obtainable goals, discipline, dedication and a lot more. Visit Beretta USA for more information on some of the best products in the world!

Beretta Champions Series #1

February 03, 2020 05:27 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

Beretta invited Justin to the SHOT show in Las Vegas to interview 6 of the best shooters in the entire world.  If you want to know how Kim Rhode, Vincent Hancock, Zach Kienbaum, Desirae Edmunds, Diane Sorantino and Anthony Matarese Jr have all been successful in shooting, this is the series for you. In this episode, the Beretta Champions introduce themselves and we get into how dedicated you have to be to obtain your shooting goals. Welcome to the "Road to Victory". Click here to check...

Beretta Champions Series - 1

February 03, 2020 05:27 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

Beretta invited Justin to the SHOT show in Las Vegas to interview 6 of the best shooters in the entire world.  If you want to know how Kim Rhode, Vincent Hancock, Zach Kienbaum, Desirae Edmunds, Diane Sorantino and Anthony Matarese Jr have all been successful in shooting, this is the series for you. In this episode, the Beretta Champions introduce themselves and we get into how dedicated you have to be to obtain your shooting goals. Welcome to the "Road to Victory". Click here to check...

#65 Winchester AA Diamond Grade

January 24, 2020 03:18 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

We were at Shot Show 2020 and caught up with the Winchester Product Manager, Ben Frank.  Ben is very knowledgeable about ammunition as well as the parts and pieces that go into making one of the most legendary shotgun shells in the world, The AA. We also had Winchester team members Zach Kienbaum, Desirae Edmunds and Anthony Matarese Jr sitting in on this episode with us.  Zach and Desi had a lot of input on the development of this very nice looking, awesome performing and very premium shel...

Winchester - AA Diamond Grade

January 24, 2020 03:18 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

We were at Shot Show 2020 and caught up with the Winchester Product Manager, Ben Frank.  Ben is very knowledgeable about ammunition as well as the parts and pieces that go into making one of the most legendary shotgun shells in the world, The AA. We also had Winchester team members Zach Kienbaum, Desirae Edmunds and Anthony Matarese Jr sitting in on this episode with us.  Zach and Desi had a lot of input on the development of this very nice looking, awesome performing and very premium shel...

#64 Tom Seay

January 05, 2020 05:14 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MB

In this episode, Tom discusses how he has prepared for the upcoming 2020 season, what he has changed in his routine that has made him shoot better.  We also cover what it takes to become one of the best Sub Junior / Junior shooters in the very competitive concurrent along with explaining what it takes to gain sponsorships from major companies in the sport as a young shooter.

#63 Brad Kidd Jr. 2

December 30, 2019 05:38 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

In this episode, Brad talks about how to prepare for the upcoming season, how to become a pro shooter, how to practice when you do not have a gun club nearby and his top 10 "Hot Shots" for the 2020 shooting season.  Get great advice from one of the best in the game today.

Brad Kidd Jr. #2

December 30, 2019 05:38 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

In this episode, Brad talks about how to prepare for the upcoming season, how to become a pro shooter, how to practice when you do not have a gun club nearby and his top 10 "Hot Shots" for the 2020 shooting season.  Get great advice from one of the best in the game today.

#62 Cherokee Rose

December 16, 2019 02:04 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

The all-new Cherokee Rose Shooting Resort was purchased in 2019 by Dave (DD) Dalton and Jean Bostick.  The revival of this old gun club that sits off minutes of I-75 in Griffin Ga has been a process that all shooters will be amazed at once you visit.  Nestled in the woods on just over 120 acres is 2 full sporting clay courses that cater to all skill levels.  One course (blue) is an easier course while the other course (red) has championship-level targets all set by Chuck Frasier.  Cherokee R...

Cherokee Rose

December 16, 2019 02:04 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

The all-new Cherokee Rose Shooting Resort was purchased in 2019 by Dave (DD) Dalton and Jean Bostick.  The revival of this old gun club that sits off minutes of I-75 in Griffin Ga has been a process that all shooters will be amazed at once you visit.  Nestled in the woods on just over 120 acres is 2 full sporting clay courses that cater to all skill levels.  One course (blue) is an easier course while the other course (red) has championship-level targets all set by Chuck Frasier.  Cherokee R...

#61 Haylyn Hanks

December 02, 2019 16:53 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

Haylyn Hanks, 16 years old, is definitely one of the best junior shooters in the country.  She has won several shoots from huge regionals to the silver medal in 2019 at the World FITASC Lady's division.  Haylyn is a very dedicated and determined shooter and we look for big moves for this young lady in the future.  In this episode she discusses her shooting goals, her new coaching career and what she wants to do once she graduates college.

Haylyn Hanks

December 02, 2019 16:53 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

Haylyn Hanks, 16 years old, is definitely one of the best junior shooters in the country.  She has won several shoots from huge regionals to the silver medal in 2019 at the World FITASC Lady's division.  Haylyn is a very dedicated and determined shooter and we look for big moves for this young lady in the future.  In this episode she discusses her shooting goals, her new coaching career and what she wants to do once she graduates college.

Tom Mack

November 14, 2019 06:26 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB

Tom Mack has been on the All American Team for 15 consecutive years. He is an Official Shooting Instructor for Clay Shooting USA. In June 2013, Tom was inducted into the inaugural class of the Michigan Sporting Clays Hall of Fame.

#60 Tom Mack

November 14, 2019 06:26 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB

Tom Mack has been on the All American Team for 15 consecutive years. He is an Official Shooting Instructor for Clay Shooting USA. In June 2013, Tom was inducted into the inaugural class of the Michigan Sporting Clays Hall of Fame.

#59 Fred Fanizzi

November 08, 2019 03:44 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Fred is a lifelong resident of the state of Florida and a graduate of the University of Florida College of Agriculture Animal Science Department. Bringing many years of land and wildlife experience to the team as well as a keen understanding of the hospitality industry, Fred has taken a lead role in bringing Quail Creek Plantation from its humble beginnings to where it is today. Fred is a level one sporting clays instructor and has traveled the world in pursuit of hunting adventure. Fred fee...

Fred Fanizzi - Quail Creek Plantation

November 08, 2019 03:44 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Fred is a lifelong resident of the state of Florida and a graduate of the University of Florida College of Agriculture Animal Science Department. Bringing many years of land and wildlife experience to the team as well as a keen understanding of the hospitality industry, Fred has taken a lead role in bringing Quail Creek Plantation from its humble beginnings to where it is today. Fred is a level one sporting clays instructor and has traveled the world in pursuit of hunting adventure. Fred fee...

Beretta 694

October 30, 2019 11:58 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

Designed and tested in collaboration with the Beretta Shooting Team, 694 is the new over-and-under platform designed specifically for competition shooting, with a precise objective in mind: to help shooters increase their success rate. Thanks to a meticulous mechanical and ergonomic design process, the 694 represents a perfectly balanced over-and-under competition shotgun. Natural and immediate when shouldering, it features a precise swing and it’s easy to control. The new shape of the actio...

The All New Beretta 694

October 30, 2019 11:58 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

Designed and tested in collaboration with the Beretta Shooting Team, 694 is the new over-and-under platform designed specifically for competition shooting, with a precise objective in mind: to help shooters increase their success rate. Thanks to a meticulous mechanical and ergonomic design process, the 694 represents a perfectly balanced over-and-under competition shotgun. Natural and immediate when shouldering, it features a precise swing and it’s easy to control. The new shape of the actio...

#58 Beretta 694

October 30, 2019 11:58 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

Designed and tested in collaboration with the Beretta Shooting Team, 694 is the new over-and-under platform designed specifically for competition shooting, with a precise objective in mind: to help shooters increase their success rate. Thanks to a meticulous mechanical and ergonomic design process, the 694 represents a perfectly balanced over-and-under competition shotgun. Natural and immediate when shouldering, it features a precise swing and it’s easy to control. The new shape of the actio...

Dominic Gross

October 23, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

Dominic's experience as a top competitor has given him a unique understanding of the game that only a few possess. As a member of the U.S. Sporting Clays Team, Dominic has had the opportunity to represent the United States at World Championships and other international events on a multitude of occasions. In addition to titles, he has also set several records including becoming the youngest male PSCA professional shooter in history, and winning a world concurrent title by the largest margin e...

#57 Dominic Gross

October 23, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

Dominic's experience as a top competitor has given him a unique understanding of the game that only a few possess. As a member of the U.S. Sporting Clays Team, Dominic has had the opportunity to represent the United States at World Championships and other international events on a multitude of occasions. In addition to titles, he has also set several records including becoming the youngest male PSCA professional shooter in history, and winning a world concurrent title by the largest margin e...

Grace Callahan

October 16, 2019 10:51 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MB

Grace Started out hunting, and exploring a little in Olympic Bunker trap in high school, I soon learned that sporting clays would become my priority and main interest out of all the shooting sports! SCTP played a major role in my shooting career. I was on the varsity team and all four year of high school we went to Nationals in Sparta, Illinois. I won Lady Championship of my division all four years! I have recently expressed some interest in 3 gun and I would like to see where the future may...

#56 Grace Callahan

October 16, 2019 10:51 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MB

Grace Started out hunting, and exploring a little in Olympic Bunker trap in high school, I soon learned that sporting clays would become my priority and main interest out of all the shooting sports! SCTP played a major role in my shooting career. I was on the varsity team and all four year of high school we went to Nationals in Sparta, Illinois. I won Lady Championship of my division all four years! I have recently expressed some interest in 3 gun and I would like to see where the future may...

#55 Todd Hitch

October 13, 2019 18:28 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

Todd is 16years old, a junior in High School and lives in Maryville, TN which is in east TN about 30minutes south of Knoxville and about 45 minutes north of where Bill McGuire lives.  Todd is Homeschooled which is a co-op set up so he has classes with other kids and they probably have as many options for clubs, teams & activities as a traditional school does. Shooting is a great motivator for Todd - if he doesn't have his homework done, he doesn't get to go to the shoot. In 2015 Todd start...

Todd Hitch

October 13, 2019 18:28 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

Todd is 16years old, a junior in High School and lives in Maryville, TN which is in east TN about 30minutes south of Knoxville and about 45 minutes north of where Bill McGuire lives.  Todd is Homeschooled which is a co-op set up so he has classes with other kids and they probably have as many options for clubs, teams & activities as a traditional school does. Shooting is a great motivator for Todd - if he doesn't have his homework done, he doesn't get to go to the shoot. In 2015 Todd start...

Gary Fitzjarrell

October 02, 2019 00:09 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Gary Fitzjarrell is a name that everyone knows.  If it is not from the range, then it is from his very popular facebook group, Clay Target Shooters with nearly 13k members and growing rapidly.  Gary tells it like it is, but you can always count on a good laugh or a friendly handshake every time you see him. Gary has been shooting clays his entire life with a list of accomplishments too long to mention here. However, some of his local achievements are a perennial member of the IL All-State ...

#54 Gary Fitzjarrell

October 02, 2019 00:09 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Gary Fitzjarrell is a name that everyone knows.  If it is not from the range, then it is from his very popular facebook group, Clay Target Shooters with nearly 13k members and growing rapidly.  Gary tells it like it is, but you can always count on a good laugh or a friendly handshake every time you see him. Gary has been shooting clays his entire life with a list of accomplishments too long to mention here. However, some of his local achievements are a perennial member of the IL All-State ...

#53 Stories With Bill McGuire

September 28, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Bill McGuire was in Macon Georgia at Kevin DeMichiel's house for the weekend for a clinic they were holding over the weekend.  We sat down to telling stories and decided to record a podcast episode.  We hope that you enjoy the conversation.  There is not a lot of clay coaching or technique advice, but we had a good time with it.

Stories With Bill McGuire

September 28, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Bill McGuire was in Macon Georgia at Kevin DeMichiel's house for the weekend for a clinic they were holding over the weekend.  We sat down to telling stories and decided to record a podcast episode.  We hope that you enjoy the conversation.  There is not a lot of clay coaching or technique advice, but we had a good time with it.