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Team VTAC with Kyle Lamb

133 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1K ratings

Team VTAC Podcast
Welcome to the Team VTAC Show with Sergeant Major (RET) Kyle Lamb. He is a world renowned adventurer and Special Operations Soldier who brings years of experience and leadership to his listeners. This podcast is about living in the real world, fighting real enemies. He is also the author of several books to include Leadership in the Shadows. In this show Kyle talks with operators, outdoorsman, and leaders from across the warrior spectrum. SGM(R) Lamb isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions and dig deep so listeners can learn from his guests as well as his broad range of past experiences.

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Episodes

EP 129 “Tomerhawks” with Simeon England

June 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

We braved the wilds of Kentucky in the RV to sit at the feet of renowned “Tomerhawk” maker Simeon England. We forged tomahawks, worked on engraving metal, made hafts, and talked history. This man is a modern day frontiersman, amazing blacksmith, and travels the circuit engaging people with early American history. I learned a ton, I hope you do too. God Bless America!!

EP 128 Al Buford Patriot Group International

March 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 99 MB

Once again Al is back in the studio, or the kitchen as he calls it. We are all over the map with this podcast but I would bet money you get something out of it. Al is a great friend and a man that I look up to. You will see why when you listen to the podcast. God Bless America!!

EP 127 United States Marine Corps Body Bearers Sergeant Rob Fowler and Lance Corporal Garrett Greene

March 10, 2023 14:56 - 1 hour - 99 MB

This was a special day, I was able to sit down with SGT Rob Fowler and LCPL Garrett Greene to discuss what they do and why they do it. These men have the heavy responsibility of burying Marines around the country. The standards required for this job are incredible. Be thankful men like this are Marines. God Bless America!!

EP 126 Busting Chili’s Elk Hunting Cherry

January 04, 2023 00:23 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

Met up with Chili Palmer, world traveler, Hollywood heartthrob and all-around sneaky dude in Wyoming to chase cow elk. John Burns from Wyoming Arms and Nephi Cole from NSSF join us to talk guns, elk, gun laws and South Dakota caring more about Big Bankers than their states 2nd Amendment rights. God Bless America!!

EP 125 Eric Poole Editor of Guns and Ammo

December 13, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 141 MB

Eric Poole Editor of Guns and Ammo. We start with his story and its great how it all ties together in the end. We talk writing and Eric’s family. It’s always interesting to see how we end up where we are. This one needs a part two. God Bless America!!

Ep 124 Johnny Dawg Cone

November 29, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 62.8 MB

Patience and Compassion. Johnny Dawg Cone, my ballistic and spiritual advisor, took to the road to chase elk in Montana. After killing time we decided to head back to Utah and forge some spurs out of farriers rasps. John and I talk about our ONE GUN selection and a few other fun things to ponder. Remember, Patience and Compassion. God Bless America!!

Ep 123 Kevin Holland, Jacob DeLaGarza and Brett Bondurant

November 15, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 63 MB

Hanging out with my buddy Skinner, Kevin Holland as well as Jacob DeLaGarza, USMC and Brett Bondurant, U.S. Army. We headed to Montana to hunt cow elk with Wounded Warrior Outdoors. These dudes are heroes, please remember how blessed we are in America to have young men and women willing to sacrifice as these men have. This one is worth tuning into, just to hear Skinner sing Devil Went Down to Georgia. God Bless our servicemen and God Bless America!!

EP 122 Chris Bardugone and Paul Taylor from Zert Nation

November 01, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 54.9 MB

EP 122 Chris Bardugone and Paul Taylor from Zert Nation. We finished filming some short firearm and tactics disagreements and thought we should bust out a quick podcast. Check out Chris at www.ClarkArmory.com and www.ZertNation.com and of course, God Bless America!!

EP 121 SGM(R) Jesse Boettcher and Colonel Stu Farris

October 18, 2022 19:15 - 2 hours - 142 MB

EP 121 SGM(R) Jesse Boettcher and Colonel Stu Farris join Kyle to address leadership. Both of these dudes have lived the life and have a ton of experience. Interesting banter for sure. Check out Jesse’s site at www.jingonow.com and as he says, “Friendly but not your Friend.” I love it. God Bless America!!

EP 120 Special Forces Colonel(R) Lynn Ashley and Allen Elishewitz

September 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

EP 120 Special Forces Colonel(R) Lynn Ashley and Allen Elishewitz from www.Elishewitzknives.com join us while visiting Sig Academy. We talk about the 365 EDC Championships as well as about training. We also delve into a discussion on the boy crisis facing America. This has been forefront in my mind lately. But how can each man in America make a difference to the young men growing up in these interesting times? God Bless our young men and God Bless America!! 

EP 119 Bruce Gray from Grayguns.com

August 27, 2022 01:16 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Bruce is one of the most innovative pistol smiths on the planet and such an interesting guy. This podcast is all over the map, we talk about everything but guns. We delve into his mom and dad’s history, as well as Operation Paperclip and Operation Mincemeat. We are at the new Sig Experience Center in New Hampshire for the grand opening.

EP 118 Jim Bontrager

August 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Jim Bontrager from warrioronthewall.org stopped in to do some forging. We had a great discussion about resiliency for Law Enforcement and Military folks who are the chosen Warriors of our country. This man is an inspiration and someone you want to follow when caving… he is a big dude. Listen, study, enjoy, and help someone that you know. God Bless America!!

EP 117 Matt Lambdin

August 07, 2022 17:53 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Stopped by to see Jennifer Lambdin in her RV on the prairie and her husband happened to be there too. Matt Lambdin, 10th Special Forces Group Warrant Officer and owner of 18SeriesBags.com . Had to have this crazy Canuck on the show so we could get a tax break, seriously I went into his very private struggles with TBI. Listen and learn, then go to 18seriesbags.com and buy something to help this old WO out. Sucking in propane fumes and unfiltered poop particles, so amazing, smells like victory...

EP 116 Kevin Dorsh

August 07, 2022 17:37 - 1 hour - 239 MB

EP 116 CSM Kevin Dorsch…. Just kidding CSM Kevin Dorsh. CSM Dorsh is now the 10th Special Forces Group Command Sergeant Major. Amazing to have him on the show to talk leadership. He is also the editor for Kyle’s last two books. Proud to know this young man and can’t wait to see what he can accomplish. God Bless the USA!!

EP 115 Benny Jenness & V

August 07, 2022 17:32 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

Benny Jenness and V! Two of my 10th Group brothers from slightly different mothers. Check out Team Room Design. V talks about growing up in Sarajevo and the civil war. Great hearing history from those that made it. God Bless America!!

EP 114 Al Buford Ranger Hall of Fame, Patriot Group International, Inc.

July 27, 2022 18:54 - 1 hour - 229 MB

Al Buford is a great friend and long time Real Ranger and Unit Operator. We discuss masculinity, the Arbinger Institute, leadership, and training. We also discuss the trials and tribulations of a young Afghani girl trying to get her life together. This was really a great sit down. I hope you enjoy. God Bless America!!

EP 113 Pat McNamara TMACS INC

July 27, 2022 18:49 - 1 hour - 173 MB

Mac Daddy, one of the most interesting and motivating dudes on planet earth. This was a great chance to sit down with my old homeboy and chew the fat. I have known this crazy cat since the early 90’s, and I gotta tell you, he gets better with age. Enjoy the discussion of trials and tribulations as well as different marksmanship training methodologies. I for one learned a lot. Check out Mac at TMACSINC....GET SOME and God Bless America!!

EP 112 Steve Bell Mexican Coues Deer Hunt

July 27, 2022 18:25 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Coues Deer with Steve Bell and Tom Crawford. Join us as Tom, Steve, and Kyle talk Mexico Coues Deer hunting. When to shoot when not to shoot and how it is to cross the Mexican Border. We also talk long range shooting, or not...These fellas have been friends of Kyle’s for many years. Enjoy the podcast and God Bless America!!

EP 111 Jesse Boettcher Beaver Trapping Former Commando

July 27, 2022 18:18 - 1 hour - 226 MB

I had a chance to sit down and talk with my old buddy Jesse. He loved beaver, blond, brown, almost black, he loves to trap them all. We talk about Russia and China but mind you we recorded this before Putin invaded Ukraine. This dude is awesome, enjoy and God Bless America!

EP 110 Jason Knight Master Bladesmith and reggae singer

December 28, 2021 16:09 - 1 hour - 98.1 MB

I had a chance to travel to Knight Forge Studio in Tennessee to forge with Jason Knight, what a great opportunity. This was a fun podcast. Check out Jason at KnightForgeStudio.com Patreon or KnightElements.com Jason is a great instructor, sign up for a class ASAP. Enjoy the singing, I know I did. God Bless America!!

EP 109 Wayne Black and the Afghanistan failed withdrawl

December 01, 2021 20:34 - 1 hour - 155 MB

My friend Wayne Black and I sit down to discuss the goings on in Afghanistan. I recorded this several weeks ago but let it slip through the cracks. Very good discussion. Should make you think. God Bless America!!

EP 108 Eli Crane and AWR Hawkins join Kyle at a SIG Legion event

October 16, 2021 10:46 - 1 hour - 203 MB

Eli Crane, former SEAL and owner of Bottle Breacher as well as AWR Hawkins, Breitbart News. Eli is running for office in Arizona. AWR is awaiting a record deal in the Country Music Industry. Two great dudes who love America. God Bless the USA!!

EP 107 Ranger Mike Rodgers talks Leadership and Hiring Special Operations Dudes.

September 12, 2021 14:06 - 1 hour - 241 MB

CPT Mike Rodgers, former Ranger, stopped by to visit about CRG Plans. His insight into the hiring process is worth the listen to any business owner or business leader. Why not use the military's selection process to strengthen your team? God Bless America!!

EP 106 Doc Mike Simpson JMAU Dude along with being a Ranger and Special Forces Cat.

August 27, 2021 16:41 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

Doc Mike Simpson, what an awesome example of a man who has sacrificed for his country always asking "what more can I do". He has just released his new book HONED: Finding your edge as a man over 40. Now that hits home, great read. Enjoy the podcast and God Bless America!!

EP 105 Matthew Bucella is back to talk Leadership

August 06, 2021 15:21 - 1 hour - 221 MB

Matt helped me with Leadership in the Shadows. Former Naval Aviator, still looking for his call sign by the way, joins me to talk leadership. Matt is a great student of history and leadership. We always enjoy solving the worlds issues. God Bless America!!

EP 104 Colonel Lynn Ashley guest host the Team VTAC Podcast his guest is some guy named Lamb

July 31, 2021 20:32 - 2 hours - 295 MB

Lynn Ashley called and said he wanted to interview Kyle. We thought, why not, what could go wrong? Well, the cats out of the bag now. God Bless America!!

EP 103 Leadership: Getting buy in from your people

July 23, 2021 21:04 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MB

How do we get Buy In from our people? How do we get folks on our team? Kyle discusses how to get buy in, but better yet how to listen and respect your people. God Bless America!!

EP 102 1911 or 2011 vs Striker Fired Pistols also Training for Home Invasions

July 18, 2021 21:33 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

The old 1911 vs any other gun is a truly time tested and continued saga of gnashing of teeth and wetting of beds. Kyle talks about why and why not. He also discusses training for Home Invasion, God Bless America!!

EP 101 Leadership: During Rough Times or Defeat with Kyle Lamb

July 08, 2021 16:52 - 40 minutes - 93.4 MB

Listener Mike Bell reached out to us, he inspired this discussion of why we must lead during the rough or troubled times. Keep the feedback coming we appreciate it. God Bless America!!

EP 100 Leadership: The Right People with Kyle Lamb

July 03, 2021 16:55 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MB

Leadership isn't for the faint of heart. We need to figure out who the "Right People" are if we want to be successful. God Bless America!!

EP 99 Harrison Kone Author of Saber Down

June 25, 2021 19:27 - 1 hour - 214 MB

Harrison swings in to talk muscle cars... or not... Seriously some pretty cool stories about his amazing Grand Dad. We also discuss his book Saber Down which I highly recommend. Harrison is a cool cat. God Bless America!!

EP 99 Harrison Kone Author or Saber Down

June 25, 2021 19:27 - 1 hour - 214 MB

Harrison swings in to talk muscle cars... or not... Seriously some pretty cool stories about his amazing Grand Dad. We also discuss his book Saber Down which I highly recommend. Harrison is a cool cat. God Bless America!!

Episoded 98 Single Stage vs. Two Stage Triggers with Kyle Lamb

June 17, 2021 20:25 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MB

We released this as a video on the Viking Tactics youtube channel. Go there if you want to see what's going on. Kyle said A2 steel but it is actually S7 Tool Steel, but you get the drift. Don't just listen, get out and see which trigger makes sense for you. God Bless America!!

EP 97 Dustin Salomon, former Navy dude and Writer from BuildingShooters.com

June 10, 2021 19:33 - 1 hour - 99.5 MB

Dusty joins Kyle to talk training and about his new book, Hitting in Combat: The Brain Science of Training to Win Gunfights. Great discussion. God Bless America!!

EP 96 Writing a Book with Kyle Lamb

June 04, 2021 11:39 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

So you want to write a book. Kyle tackled this many years ago and has published three successful books. His lessons learned will help the aspiring writer. Remember, write the book YOU want to read. God Bless America!!

Episode 95 What is Leadership? With Kyle Lamb

May 28, 2021 21:21 - 11 minutes - 9.53 MB

We wanted to answer some questions we often receive on the range or during leadership seminars. This is short but I hope you enjoy Kyle's take on "What is Leadership?" God Bless America!!

Episode 94 Special Forces Thriller writer Jason Kasper with his new book The Enemies of my Country

March 01, 2021 10:29 - 2 hours - 147 MB

Jason has an amazing resume, 3/75 Ranger, West Point, Infantry Officer, Special Forces Officer, thriller writer, BASE Jumper. This dude is amazing and we get into not only that but the cure he found for his PTS and sleeplessness. I hope this podcast reaches more veterans who can get the help they need to Stay in the Fight!! God Bless America!

Episode 93 Jerry Miculek and Colonel Lynn Ashley

January 19, 2021 13:52 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Jerry Miculek, the fastest revolover shooter of all time and Colonel (R) Lynn Ashley, Special Forces leader and true Patriot join John Burns from Wyoming Arms and Kyle to discuss everything shooting. Jerry and Lynn are two great dudes that came to Wyoming to hunt with us this past fall. Enjoy and God Bless America!!

Episode 92 Leupold Optics CEO Bruce Pettet, Mule Deer, Bird Hunting, and the Leupold Delta Point Micro

January 04, 2021 14:17 - 50 minutes - 58.1 MB

Leupold's Bruce Pettet and Kyle meet in Utah to hunt mule deer and talk trash. Bruce talks bird dogs and bird hunting. He also lets the Delta Point Micro out of the bag. Bruce is a great leader who keeps Leupold moving in the right direction. God Bless America!!

Episode 91 CRG Plans Honchos and Former Rangers Ethan Killeen and Mike Rodgers

December 23, 2020 11:54 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

Former Rangers Ethan Killeen and Mike Rodgers talk about how their Veteran Owned business idea became a reality. CRG Plans makes Collaborative Response Graphics for LE and First Responders using techniques they learned overseas fighting terrorists. Using the GRG (Gridded Reference Graphic) as a starting point they have changed the way emergencies unfold. Two great young men. God Bless America!!

Episode 90 Dave Eubank, Free Burma Rangers ,Former Army Ranger and 1st Special Forces Group "O"

December 04, 2020 12:48 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Dave Eubank always make me feel like a little kid, he is a man I look up to for his convictions to risk everything for the Free Burma Rangers. Dave is a former US Army Ranger and 1st Special Forces Group soldier as well. He and his family have led a life of great sacrifice in the name of their testimony of helping those in Burma and around the world. God Bless Dave and his family and God Bless the United States of America!!

Episode 89 Colonel Larry Perino friend and fellow Somalia Veteran

November 17, 2020 14:56 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Had the honor of sitting down with Colonel (R) Larry Perino in Florida. Great man, fellow Warrior. He served with the Rangers during the Blackhawk Down mission in Mogadishu Somalia, 1993. God Bless America!!

Episode 88 Allen Elishewitz Marine and Custom Knife Designer

October 25, 2020 12:21 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Allen ventured to Crusader Acres to teach the Viking blade grinding. Great fun and a great dude. Allen is deep into the fighting arts and makes unbelievable knives. God Bless America!!

Episode 87 Duke Krieger Chief Bottle Washer at Misfit Toy Society

July 31, 2020 22:02 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Duke took a little time away from doing Rich Little impersonations to swing by the studio. This podcast got a little more serious than I intended. If you know anyone struggling, get in touch with them and help out your Ranger buddy. Check out Misfittoysociety.com We need to take care of those that take care of us. God Bless America!!

Episode 86 Pete Brownell and Simon Pierce from Brownells

July 07, 2020 17:05 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Had a chance to swing by Brownells HQ in Iowa and sit down with Pete Brownell, the Grandson of the origin mail order catalog company Brownells. If you are a gun guy you have bought from this company or drooled on their amazing catalog. God Bless America!!

Episode 85 Jason Gatliff from Muzzleloader Magazine and Ehrin Ehlert aka Kasper Mansker

May 21, 2020 11:59 - 1 hour - 107 MB

We start out with a surprise guest who happens to be over 250 years old, Kasper Mansker. Jason Gatliff from Muzzleloader Magazine and his buddy Ehrin Ehlert join the podcast for discussions on history, old time guns, and how having a good publicist can help make you famous. God Bless America!!

Episode 84 Kyle answers your Tactical and Shooting questions from Instagram and Facebook. God Bless America!!

May 12, 2020 18:51 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Kyle answers your Tactical and Shooting questions from Instagram and Facebook. God Bless America!!

Episode 83 Daniel Winkler, Winkler Knives

May 03, 2020 12:53 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

From Drug Store Cowboy and dancing Tin Man to a world-renowned knife and axe maker. Daniel made many of the tomahawks and knives for the movie Last of the Mohicans. In the real world he is the man behind most hatchets, hawks, and knives that Special Operators carry around the battlefield. God Bless America!!

Episode 82 Battle of Shiloh with Matthew Bucella

April 26, 2020 14:08 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Matt Bucella, who helped Kyle orchestrate Leadership in the Shadows comes to Tennessee to visit the Shiloh Battlefield. History is amazing, keep reading, listening, and watching. God Bless America!!

Episode 81 Frank DeSomma from Patriot Ordnance Factory, Harry Fleming from Cinco Canyon Ranch, and Don Alexander, former 5th Group Special Forces Warrant.

April 19, 2020 15:32 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Frank DeSomma from POF and Harry Fleming invited me to shoot some new blasters and hunt some critters in Texas. We had a blast. It’s an honor to sit down and visit with these great men as well as my old buddy from 5th Group, Special Forces soldier Don Alexander. God Bless America!!

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