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Practi-CastThe Lost Episodes: Nats RecapIn this previously unreleased episode, A.J. Zito and Seth M. Blair talk about Seth's experience at the 2019 Nationals. Produced by Spencer Meyer. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2020-04-2736 min
Practi-CastWe're Back!In this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk about what's been going on during the show's hiatus. Produced by Spencer Meyer. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2019-09-0927 minPracti-CastModalityWe're back! Sort of... In this episode, recorded in April of 2019, A.J. and Seth discuss Steve Anderson's modes of shooting, A Modern Samurai Project class, and how to get MAD GAINZ!!! Produced by Spencer Meyers "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2019-07-0130 minPracti-CastEvolution of a ShooterIn this episode, A.J. and Seth discuss evolving as a shooter. We cover some thoughts on how to evaluate new techniques, how to keep making gains, and some pitfalls in training. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2019-04-2335 minPracti-CastMatt Little of Greybeard ActualIn the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk to Matt Little of Greybeard Actual. Matt is a former Special Forces soldier and full-time SWAT Officer. We discuss training, growth, and the future. Don't miss it!2019-04-021h 03Practi-CastPath to SuccessIn this episode, A.J. and Seth talk about the different paths to success when it comes to shooting, and how shooters achieve the same end goal through different means. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2019-02-1832 minPracti-CastEmotionless ShootingIn this episode, A.J. and Seth discuss the importance of shooting without emotion. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2019-01-2133 minPracti-CastBuilding a Training PlanIn the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair discuss how to set up a basic practice session plan. Lots of things you probably aren't doing that are holding your practice back! "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch2019-01-1438 minPracti-CastScott Jedlinski InterviewIn the this episode, we talk to our friend Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project. We discuss his origins, the pursuit of the red dot, the development of his Black Belt Standards, as well as why competition is so important for all shooters! "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2019-01-071h 25Practi-CastCommon Shooting MisconceptionsIn this episode, A.J. and Seth give their takes on some common shooting techniques and mantras that are often misunderstood. Grip strength, trigger reset, and front sight focus as well as others. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-12-0339 minPracti-CastMaking Shooting a PriorityIn the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair discuss what it takes to make shooting a priority in their lives. Also discussed is level of participation, discipline over motivation, and sacrifice in the name of shooting better. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-11-1937 minPracti-CastHandgun ModsIn the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair discuss common pistol modifications, as well as the modifications they perform to both their carry and competition guns. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-11-1245 minPracti-CastMatch PrepIn the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk about match prep. Guns, gear, nutrition, and hydration. "It’s what the body craves!" "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-10-2928 minPracti-CastCarry Gear ConsiderationsIn the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair discuss their carry gear. Guns, holsters, knives, lights, and medical gear are all mentioned here as well as why certain items are selected over others. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-10-2342 minPracti-CastIntro to Red DotsIn the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair introduce you to the world of pistol mounted red dots. Some topics include dot size, focal points, and types of red dot sights. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-10-1534 minPracti-CastThe 1-Second DrawIn the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair answer some listener questions regarding concealment and the 1-second draw. Included are some tips to speed up your draw. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-10-1232 minPracti-CastComparison, Losing, and MotivationComparison is a thief. In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair debate the use of comparison with one's self and others. Also, the importance of losing and the use of metrics. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-10-0537 minPracti-CastBuying SkillIn this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk about the concepts of "buying skill" vs. chasing skill with things like gear and gun changes. Also discussed are ways to make gear work if need be. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-09-2324 minPracti-CastPerformance TrackingA New Hope: In this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair discuss performance tracking, its benefits, and how to employ it as well as using video analysis as a shooter. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-09-2328 minPracti-CastThe EgoIn the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk about the ego, and how it relates to performance and training. We get a little existential in this one... "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-09-1830 min
Practi-CastPractical Performance: Who We AreWelcome to Practi-Cast: The Podcast for Practical Performance Training and Technologies. In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk about their backgrounds and the formation of Practical Performance. "Drifter" Courtesy of ©NADA Copyright Free Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhvAThPer8&list=WL&index=85&t=16s2018-09-1728 min