T.REX Talk
221 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsThe official podcast of T.REX ARMS. Weekly thoughts and conversations between various team members discussing equipment, training, history, politics, and of course, the behind-the-scenes stuff regarding the business and technology of developing and making tactical gear. Produced by Isaac Botkin.
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Episodes
How Lucas Marketed T.Rex Arms
October 15, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBLucas Botkin talks about how he marketed T.REX ARMS back in the old days... Before the dark times... Before the shadowbanning. Also, general Q&A, because he always does that. Video Link: https://youtu.be/6bplQwQEFfA
How and Why to Resist Tyranny
October 08, 2020 01:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIsaac Botkin talks about the ATF's new cease and desist letter concerning the Q Honey Badger pistol, and interviews the CrossPolitic team who were recently arrested for singing in public in Moscow, Idaho. Video Link: https://youtu.be/hwVbUaaAZp8
How Weapon Technology Affects Culture
October 01, 2020 03:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIsaac Botkin talks about how firearms have changed over the centuries, and how these changes have affected culture. Culture also affects how firearms are perceived, and how laws are changed around them. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Bl-VnP7rtIo
Everything I Know About Business I learned from X-Com
September 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIsaac and David talk about how old DOS games about fighting aliens can actually teach solid business lessons, and how games often teach solid economic models. Video Link: https://youtu.be/PBBhSYsk5FQ
The Lost Episode
September 17, 2020 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBOn September 16th, we tried to do our regular weekly livestream, but were shut down! When we switched to another platform to try again, we were cancelled again. This is the explanation of what happened behind the scenes, and some of our plans for the future. The email address referenced in the episode is [email protected]
The History of the Second Amendment
September 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThe Second Amendment did not come out of a vacuum. Isaac and David Botkin talk about some of the historical ideas and presuppositions that led to private arms ownership being protected in the Bill of Rights, and the opposing ideas that challenge the concept of an armed citizenry. Video Link: https://youtu.be/iGxHdE2j-5g
White Lights and Laser Beams
September 03, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThis episode was streamed live after dark, so Lucas could demonstrate lights and lasers, in the visible spectrum and IR. More than any other podcast so far, this one really should be seen and not just heard, so make sure you check out the video stream. Video Link: https://youtu.be/2QHjJ3TnLOs
New Product and Media Launches
August 26, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBThe Weekly T.Rex Livestream is back! And a bunch of stuff has happened while we were away. Hear about some new products and some new media stuff, and a bit of behind-the-scenes observations about manufacturing and supply line issues in 2020. Video Link: https://youtu.be/VUGidS34LJM
Holster Setup and Use
July 08, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBHow the various T.Rex Arms holsters can be set up and adjusted, some various ways to use them, and why we make them the way we make them. Video Link: https://youtu.be/wFax53n8xgQ
American Independence
July 01, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBA discussion on the main lessons from the War for American Independence, the men who led, and some comparisons to other revolutionary movements before and after. Book Recommendations: Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer 1776 by David McCullough Video Link: https://youtu.be/7A7KXOGBvto
How We Set Up Rifles
June 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBThere are a lot of way to configure modern rifles to do different things. This will be an overview. This has a lot of visual demonstrations, so it's probably worth checking out the video link below. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYhlh_guZI0
Father's Day Conversation
June 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBA discussion on the best lessons our Dad has taught us, and all the ways that he has influenced us in our lives and the building of T.Rex.
Gun Laws and Weapon Systems
June 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBLucas and Isaac talk about weapon systems: in general, how they get built around gun laws, and how things should be. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzL9a92lLVY
Riots and Revolution
June 03, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBA conversation about civil unrest and societal change throughout history, looking at specific examples of tyranny, injustice, and resistance after the dust has settled. Video Link: https://youtu.be/BH1Pal4Yho4
Pistol Upgrades
May 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBLucas and Steve talk about upgrades that you can make to your pistol, and to yourself. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7S2TRJNMjw
Comms Conversation
May 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBIsaac and David have a conversation about emergency and radio communications, answering your questions about gear, systems, strategies, encryption and more! Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU1w1shrr-E
Rebuilding America
May 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIsaac, Lucas, and David have a discussion on business and economics, difficulties and opportunities, and things you can be doing to help build a stronger American economy. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vLAANzBMBs
Armor and Plate Carriers
May 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBucas and David and Steve talk about different armor tech and plate carrier options. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkXzD0p0bts
Night Vision Conversation
April 29, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBIsaac and Lucas have a discussion about night vision tools, from technical to practical to financial. All categories, all price ranges, all uses. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZOqApoIyrI
Quarantine and DON'T Chill
April 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBGame, movie, and book recommendations from the T.REX team. How to improve yourself and make the most of your time. History: "1776" by David McCullough Basically anything by Paul Johnson "Paul Revere's Ride" by David Hackett Fischer "Citizen Soldiers" by Stephen Ambrose Economics: "Basic Economics" by Thomas Sowell "Economics in One Lesson" By Henry Hazlitt Video Link: https://youtu.be/7NxPC309q5k
Ask Lucas Anything
March 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBLucas Botkin takes questions regarding training, firearms, equipment, and the products T.REX ARMS creates. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyJnGurCYA8