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California ClaysDerrick Mein - Debriefs the 2025 NationalsI recorded this episode on November 17th with Olympian Derrick Mein, fresh off his 2nd place finish at the 2025 U.S. National Sporting Clays Championship.
In this episode, we debrief the shoot from Derrick’s perspective, how he evaluated the courses, managed pressure, and talked himself through the event to earn a podium finish at Nationals.
We also get inside the mind of Derrick a former Olympian, World and National Champion as he shares how this performance fits into his preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games.
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2025-12-151h 32
California ClaysAnthony Matarese Jr. - 2025 National Sporting Clays Championship DebriefToday’s episode is a special follow-up with Anthony Matarese Jr., one of the most respected minds in our sport.
This time, Anthony reflects on his performance at the 2025 Sporting Clays National Championship, where he did not finish to his expectations. But as you’ll hear, he doesn't make any excuses.
Anthony and I talk about how he evaluates his own performance and where his mindset is heading into 2026.
Despite not seeing me shoot, I also asked him to coach me thro...
2025-11-301h 53
California ClaysJoe Fanizzi - 2021 NSCA National & Tour ChampionToday I’m joined by one of the brightest young stars in the shooting world, Joe Fanizzi. At just 22 years old, Joe has already accomplished what most shooters dream of in a lifetime. He’s the 2021 NSCA National and Tour Champion, 5x NSCA Regional Champion, 2x Jack Links Cup Champion, 4x Diamond Classic Champion, 2x World Championship Silver Medalist. He has also made 14 NSCA Team USA Teams. He also placed 3rd at the 2025 NSCA National Championship. Joe earned his Masterclass designation at 13 years old.
Growing up on the range in Florida, Joe has beco...
2025-11-222h 34
California ClaysDavid Dalu - 2025 U.S. National FITASC ChampionToday’s guest is someone who perfectly embodies the idea that it’s never too late to chase excellence.
Dr. David Dalu is a retired emergency room physician who recently shocked himself and the competitive shooting world by winning the 2025 National FITASC Championship.
He’s a member of Anthony Matarese’s A.I.M. Shooting Team, and while he might not be a household name — his performance this season proved he belongs among the very best.
In this conversation, we talk about Davi...
2025-11-151h 58
California ClaysDesi Edmunds - 2025 Sporting Clays Hall of FamerToday I’m sitting down once again with one of the sport’s all-time greats, Desirae “Desi” Edmunds.
If you follow sporting clays, you already know Desi’s résumé: multiple-time national and world champion, PSCA Tour Ladies Champion, Team USA shooter, and one of the most consistent and respected competitors to ever step on the clay course.
This year marks an especially meaningful milestone as Desi was inducted into the Sporting Clays Hall of Fame.
In this conversation, we talk about what t...
2025-11-032h 08
California ClaysGreyson Ponder - 2025 All American & FLC All-Around ChampionOn this episode, I’m joined by someone who represents the next generation of elite competitive shooters, his name is Greyson Ponder.
Greyson’s journey began with hunting and fishing with his dad, long before he ever stepped onto a competition course. What started as a family passion turned into a lifelong pursuit behind the gun.
He’s a Master Class competitor, instructor, and proud member of Team Kolar, with podium finishes at major state, regional, and national events across sporting clays, FITASC, and Helice.
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2025-10-131h 48
California ClaysMacie Page - 2-Time Ladies World Helice Champion & 4-Time Ladies U.S. National Helice ChampionI sat down with one of the most dominant young athletes in the world of Helice shooting, Macie Page. She’s a 4-time Ladies U.S. National Helice Champion and now a two-time Ladies World Helice Champion, fresh off her win in Italy at the 2025 Worlds.
What makes Macie’s rise even more impressive is not just her dominance in the Ladies division, but how competitive she is against the men. Not to mention she's only been shooting Helice for 6 years. She's young, driven, and razor-sharp in a sport that demands total focus and...
2025-09-191h 09
California ClaysDillon Epp - 2025 North Carolina State Champion & 2025 All-American 2nd TeamToday’s guest is Dillon Epp, a guy who’s been flying under the radar…until he started beating some of the pros. He’s not a household name (yet), and that’s exactly why I wanted to talk to him.
He’s what I’d call an "Average Joe Pro", someone who built his skillset through time, reps, and a mindset that refuses to settle.
In this episode, we talk about how he got started, the real work behind his climb, his training philosophy, ho...
2025-09-151h 41
California ClaysTheo Ribbs - 2025 Team USA - FITASC & 2024 North American FITASC ChampionToday’s guest is someone who brings a whole new level of perspective and purpose to the sport: Theo Ribbs III.
Theo is the 2023 Browning Briley Champion, the 2024 North American FITASC Champion and a member of the 2025 Team USA for FITASC.
In this episode, Theo shares some very personal experiences, including moments that touch on race and his path as the only Black professional in the sporting clays world. Some of what he shares may include direct references to situations.
These ar...
2025-09-071h 36
Barry Henning’s SermonsJesus Will Meet You in Your UnbeliefJesus will meet you in your unbelief.
Mathew 17: 14-23 and Mark 9: 14-23.
This sermon was preached by Barry Henning at New City Fellowship, St. Louis on April 30, 2006.
2025-08-1846 min
California ClaysEd Solomons & Gary Fitzjarrell (UK and US)On this episode I sat down with Gary Fitzjarrell and Ed Solomons.
Gary, is an American shooter, target setter and operator of FLC Shooting Grounds in Whitehall, IL.
Ed, is a well respected international shooting coach and world champion from the UK, they both bring a ton of experience and perspective to the table.
We had a great conversation about the different shooting cultures in the UK and the US — we tackle some myths and common misconceptions as people get into th...
2025-08-051h 55
California ClaysDr. Ed Lyons - Sports Vision ConsultantToday’s guest is someone whose work is changing the way top shooters see the game—literally.
Dr. Ed Lyons is a renowned sports vision consultant who works with elite athletes across a range of disciplines, including some of the best clay shooters in the world. With a background in optometry and a deep understanding of eye performance under pressure, Ed helps shooters unlock visual skills most of us didn’t even know could be trained.
We’ll dive into what makes elite shooters visually different from the rest...
2025-07-131h 35
California ClaysDominic Grossi - 2025 U.S. FITASC Grand Prix & North American FITASC ChampionDominic Grossi is a professional sporting clays and FITASC shooter and instructor based out of Houston, Texas. As a member of the U.S. Sporting Clays and FITASC Teams, for nine consecutive years, Dominic has won over a dozen medals in international competition, including the men's team gold medal in the 2023 World FITASC Championship in Budapest. In 2025, Dominic has already claimed the U.S. FITASC Grand Prix and North American FITASC Championship titles to lead the World Cup race going into the World FITASC Championship. Dominic attributes his success to his discipline and technique, and strives to implement the...
2025-07-071h 53
California ClaysAnthony Matarese Jr. --- World Champion & Coach of CoachesAnthony Matarese, Jr. is a 26-time NSCA All-American and 18-time Team USA Member that holds the honor of being the first American to win the World Sporting Clays Championship.
Inducted into the NSCA Hall of Fame in 2014, Anthony is one of the most renowned shooters in the sporting clays world with a bevy of regional, national, and world titles under his belt.
In 2020, Anthony became the first person to win all 4 major titles during his shooting career: The US Open, National Championship, World Sporting Clays Championship, and...
2025-06-051h 55
California ClaysChad Roberts - 2019 CA State FITASC & Sporting ChampionToday’s guest is none other than Chad Roberts— a name you’ve probably seen on leaderboards across the country.
Chad is the 2019 California State Champion in both Sporting and FITASC, the 2016 CA State FITASC Champion, a 4-time All-American and a former PSCA Pro. He is also a shooting coach and runs his own school called Breakpoint Shooting Instruction.
The road to becoming a top level competitor can be a long one. I've always found Chad willing to share his personal learning journey for the benefit of others...
2025-05-162h 36
California ClaysJustin Fox - CA State Sporting Clays Champion (2021 and 2023)In this episode, I’m joined by a California standout—Justin Fox. If you shoot sporting clays in the Golden State, you already know his name.
Justin started young, trained under the guidance of Jay Braccini and Dan Carlisle, and quickly rose through the ranks—from Junior State Champion to a two-time CA State Champion, winning it all in 2021 and again in 2023. He was a 9x All American. From 2003 to 2011 he won every Junior and Sub Junior title in CA and the Western Region.
We discussed Justin's journe...
2025-05-071h 09
California ClaysEd Solomons - World Champion and Clay Shooting CoachOn today's episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Ed Solomons.
Many of you know him from the many videos he has done for TGS, ShotKam and Schoffel Country. You can find them all on YouTube.
If you don't know Ed, he is a very accomplished shooter who has been shooting for the past 27 years and has also been a sought after international clay shooting coach since 2015. Ed coaches shooters of various levels from club shooters to World Champions.
We discussed...
2025-04-262h 04
California ClaysFormer U.S. Olympic Shotgun Coaches - Jay Waldron and Lance Bade - Part 3In Part 3 of this series, Gary, Jay, Lance and I discussed upcoming shooting events for the International sports, and the importance of promoting Olympic shooting sports in the U.S.
We also addressed the issue of people falsely claiming to be Olympic athletes or coaches, and the excitement surrounding the U.S. shooting team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
2025-04-181h 25
California ClaysFormer U.S. Olympic Shotgun Coaches - Jay Waldron and Lance Bade - Part 2In Part 2 of this episode I interview Jay Waldron and Lance Bade. Former Olympic Athletes in bunker trap and double trap and recently retired coaches to the U.S. Olympic team in the shotgun disciplines.
Jay and Lance have a wealth of knowledge. We discuss their experience as Olympic competitors and their switch to coaching these elite athletes.
Lance and Jay emphasize the importance of building trust and tailoring their approach to each athlete's needs. They highlight the importance of creating an environment where athletes feel comfortable...
2025-04-181h 12
California ClaysFormer U.S. Olympic Shotgun Coaches - Jay Waldron and Lance Bade - Part 1In this episode I interview Jay Waldron and Lance Bade. Former Olympic Athletes in bunker trap and double trap and recently retired coaches to the U.S. Olympic team in the shotgun disciplines.
Jay and Lance have a wealth of knowledge. We discuss their experience as Olympic competitors and their switch to coaching these elite athletes.
The discussion also covered their coaching philosophies, the unique challenges of Bunker Trap, and their experiences teaching beginners and intermediate shooters at their Elite Shotgun Academy.
2025-04-161h 21
California ClaysDesi Edmunds - World and National Sporting Clays ChampionI interviewed, Desirae Edmunds, multiple-time World Champion, National Sporting Clays Champion, multiple time Team USA team Captain and multiple time All-American. She has also been a 16x member of Team USA. Desi's accolades in the clay shooting sports are impressive.
Desi is a trailblazer for women in the shotgun shooting sports and has been a great role model and ambassador for its growth.
Desi is not only a competitive shooter but she is also a sought after clay shooting coach and has helped many shooters, including myself...
2025-04-061h 21
California ClaysBrett Seibert - GM of Northbrook Sports ClubI interviewed Brett Seibert. General Manager of Northbrook Sports Club and NSCA Executive Council Member.
Brett and I discussed a variety of topics, including his experience on what it is like managing a world-class gun club.The growth of the club under his leadership and how the club built a supportive and active membership.
He also talks about the new initiative that the NSCA is pondering, a recreational association to help grow the sport and make clay target shooting accessible to more folks in the United States.
2025-03-271h 16
California ClaysJake James - 2024 CA State Sporting and FITASC ChampionIn this episode of California Clays, I interview Jake James, the 2024 California State Champion in both FITASC and Sporting Clays.
In just four years, Jake has risen to the top of the competitive sporting clays world in California and has quickly established himself as a serious contender on both the regional and national stages.
We explore the key factors behind his rapid progression between 2020 and 2023, including his health and wellness routines, mental strategies for building confidence, and his approach to consistent performance under pressure.
2025-03-241h 14
California ClaysDerrick Mein - U.S. Olympian, World and National Champion.I interview, 2020 and 2024 US Olympian, multiple time World and National Champion, Derrick Mein. Derrick is known as one of the best All Round shotgunners in the world.
We discuss his experience and approach to competitive shooting, his gun setup, and mental strategies. Derrick also shared the lessons he's learned from competing on the largest stages including his Olympic journey and his World FITASC win.
Our conversation also touched on his switch from his Kolar Max Lite Sporter to his Krieghoff Parcour X.
2025-03-191h 01
California ClaysGary Fitzjarrell InterviewI interview Gary Fitzjarrell, 5th generation shotgunner, former All American, former Team USA Member, member of numerous All State Teams, holder of multiple State Titles, and inducted into the Illinois State Hall of Fame.
Now retired from farming, Gary is the owner and operator of FLC Shooting Grounds in Whitehall, IL. He is also the Admin for one of the largest Facebook clay shooting groups, "Clay Shooting!".
Gary and I talk about his family's background in shotgun sports and the evolution and future of clay sports in...
2025-03-111h 47
The Dead Pair PodcastEPS 136 The Average Joe'sSend us a text 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 find time to practice, what makes them decide which tournaments to go to, how do they budget, and a whole lot more! Although we all try to learn from shooters at the top of t...
2023-08-241h 13
The Dead Pair PodcastEPS 133, California State Championship, w/interviews!Send us a text 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 championship, and a spectacular job they did! The staff stepped in the box and swept this years event in flawless fashion. While in attendance, Jason was able to capture interviews from Jun Vergara, Grace...
2023-07-2735 min
The Dead Pair PodcastEpisode 58, Couples in shooting with the Parker's and the Prucka'sSend us a text Couples are becoming more prevalent in sporing clays, and for good reason! Listen in as we discuss with Malcom and Melanie Parker as well as Paul and Rosanne Prucka, why sporting clays has brought them closer together. Both couples offer advise to any couple that is considering taking up the sport together. Everything from coaching, to travel, and expenses. We also feature a Rhino Chokes segment with Henning Mathew and an OtoPro segment with Ben McAnally. These new segments give you an actual testimonial, from a paying customer, on the products!-Ot...
2022-01-061h 10