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Bleav in SteelersSteelers QB battle looms over start of minicamp"Bleav in Steelers" hosts Ike Taylor and Mark Bergin discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers holding minicamp from June 11-13.
Taylor will be there as new quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields compete to become the team's starter. Ultimately, Bergin believes Wilson will be the Steelers' Week 1 starter.
The guys discuss how they think second-year players Keeanu Benton, Joey Porter Jr. and Nick Herbig will make a big jump in 2024.
Taylor shares his thoughts about Pittsburgh hosting the 2026 NFL Draft.
The guys also talk about Russell Wilson joining Zac Brown Band on stage...
2024-06-0349 min
Welcome To Wonder LandEpisode 27 | Pirates!Join Amii down the rabbit hole as we wonder about the world of maritime pirates! In this episode, we'll discuss what piracy is, the laws surrounding it, when it thrived, and some common pirate themes like buried treasure and parrots!Special thank you to the everyone who contributed to this episode: Barrett Gruber, Zac King, Leroy Green, William Gruber, Zandra Gruber, John Kocsis Jr., Jonathan Benton, Cheryl Adams, and Jenny Boland.FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copy...
2023-12-1853 min
FTW Ranch PodcastDoug King, Videographer for Safari ClassicsOnce a year the FTW Ranch hosts the "P.H. (Professional Hunter) Invitational" and invites hunting guides from all over the world to collaborate with us. The intention is to complete the circle of communication between the training house and the field. It's become a wonderful opportunity to confirm the skills and techniques we teach our hunters with the expertise the guides bring to the field. The last thing you want to do is go on a hunt and have a guide tell you all the training you did to prepare was wrong. Doug is a videographer for Safari...
2023-08-2354 min
FTW Ranch PodcastTeShawn Crenshaw and Josh "The Game Chef" SchwenckeTeShawn is a wildlife and hunting videographer who joined us at the FTW Ranch to partake in the fun of our SAAM New Hunter course. The opportunity in a New Hunter class to capture the entire spectrum of the hunting experience made for a perfect chance for any videographer to participate in the fun. The first few days focus on precision shooting, they get to hunt the mornings/evenings, and then Josh arrives to teach a professional necropsy class that ends with homemade sausage from the Field to the Fork. TeShawn didn't grow up hunting, this has been a...
2023-08-171h 19
FTW Ranch PodcastJayden Quinlan, Lead Ballistician from Hornady discusses the PRC cartridge family!If you've been hearing about and wondering what's the deal with the new 7mm PRC, 6.5 PRC, 300 PRC, and finally the 6ARC... Well here you go. Jayden Quinlan is Hornady's Lead Ballistician and he explained to my the why behind this new cartridge family. You won't want to miss the details of this discussion. Enjoy!
2023-08-081h 19
FTW Ranch PodcastChristy Plott, The Queen of GatorChristy is known on social media as The Queen of Gator, her family owns an alligator tannery in Louisiana. She came to the FTW for a week of training and luckily agreed to share her story with me about the hardships they've faced in preserving their right to manage the conservation of these beautiful animals. She won a lawsuit against the state of California who attempted to ban all sales of alligator leather in their state. A decision that could have completely destroyed the conservation management that keeps their habitats protected. You can find her on Instagram @QueenofGator where...
2023-08-021h 34
FTW Ranch PodcastBlood Origin's Robbie Kroger, The Truth About HuntingOriginally from Johannesburg South Africa, Dr. Robert "Robbie" Kroger, was the Chief Scientific Officer for Covington Civil and Environmental and is now the Executive Director of Blood Origins. Blood Origins is simple in its execution - create content that conveys the truth around hunting and hunters around the world to the non-hunting majority. Robbie gives a voice to hunters by taking on the anti-hunting mob and disrupting their false narrative with the hard facts of conservation. He's highly educated, articulate, and a force to be reckoned with as an environmental subject matter expert. Its a good one, ENJOY!
2023-07-261h 06
FTW Ranch PodcastSummer on Safari with Leo JacksonLeo is Tim Fallon's grandson. For graduation last summer, Leo was shipped off to Africa to spend his summer in Mozambique working with killer bees, anti-poaching, building roads, assisting the safari guides in conservation and game management. It was the summer of every young man's dreams and he does a great job telling it.
2023-07-191h 50
FTW Ranch PodcastNick and Jon from Leupold!Nick and Jon, from Leupold, joined us at the FTW for a week of steel therapy. Nick is very active with the competitive shooting team and showing the world how well their optics work while Jon is behind the scenes figuring out what shooters want and how to build it. Jon's latest baby, the Mk5 2-10x30. If you've ever wondered about the magic of bending light, scattering it through a lens, and gathering it back again just so you can reach out to 1000 yards and ring steel, Jon will tell you... Thanks for listening!
2023-07-1455 min
FTW Ranch PodcastSwarovski Gear Test with Jase, Grey, and HunterI had another educational discussion with some wonderful people that Swarovski sent out to the ranch for some hands-on time with their optics. Jase, Grey, and Hunter were all very knowledgeable and excited to learn the skills of the long range shooting game, hone their accuracy for their own personal growth, and share their experiences this week at the FTW with us. Swarovski has put a lot of work into staying at the top of their game and answering the call of the consumer. We had a great time while learning occurred. Wish you were there.
2023-07-1044 min
FTW Ranch PodcastNew Gear from Leica Optics with Ryan TrenkaI had a great opportunity to work with Leica Optics at the ranch recently and sit down with Ryan Trenka to talk about them. Historically Leica has remained focused on the European scope market, which has some uniquely different consumer requests than the American market. That trend is no more and Ryan brought a big group of shooters and a truck full of scopes to prove it this week! Thanks for listening :)
2023-06-2825 min
FTW Ranch PodcastGun Talk with Karl, A-A-RON, and BryanAnother great week of training with the guys from Ruger and other hunters from around the country. Karl won the latest Man-cation lottery from Ruger and Bryan is a 20 year hunting and fishing guide in Colorado. Lessons were learned, powder was burned, and the bar was loud :)
2023-06-2145 min
FTW Ranch PodcastSilencer Talk with Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer CentralThis week I got to sit down with the CEO of Silencer Central, Brandon Maddox, to peek behind the curtain of the infamous SILENCER! A scary assassin's tool or the signature of a civilized man? The ATF has done no favors for the consumer to streamline the process of purchasing one but this is where Brandon has stepped up. He doesn't call himself the Amazon of Silencer's for nothing and you can quite literally have it delivered to your door. ENJOY!Book Recommendation: How to Win Friends and Influence People- Dale CarnegieThe Wealthy Ba...
2023-06-141h 18FTW Ranch PodcastThe Mountain Hunter ChallengeThe Mountain Hunter Challenge is the last opportunity to humble yourself at the ranch. It's a steep hike up the hill to the Crusader Range where each shooter gets one opportunity to hit a target at 515 yards. If you hit, you get your time logged into the "God Book". If you miss, better luck next time... Join me, Clayton and Sloan from West Texas Ordinance, and Clayton (Fake News) from Simmons Sporting Goods.
2023-06-0848 minFTW Ranch Podcast7mm PRC and the Ruger SFAR (Small Frame Autoloading Rifle) with Matthew WilsonMatt Wilson works for Ruger and accompanied a big group for a product testing event at the ranch. Among the toys we had that week was the 7mm PRC and their SFAR (Small Frame Autoloading Rifle). If the hype about the 7mm PRC or the existence of a 7lb AR chambered in 308/6.5CM excites you, then this one is for you.
2023-06-0520 minFTW Ranch PodcastBruce and Lisa, Hunting Outfitters and the Dallas Safari ClubBruce and Lisa dropped by the ranch for their first SAAM class! Bruce is highly involved with the Dallas Safari Club and helping them expand their chapters in the Colorado region. His wife Lisa moonlights as his partner in business and they manage a number of hunting operations hosting guests both locally and abroad. We had a great time talking about the technical skills involved in the hunt and the social reward we all feel from those connections. Thanks for listening!Bruce book recommendations: Little Big Things by Tom Peters and basically anything by Cameron Haynes. Z...
2023-05-3155 minFTW Ranch PodcastRunning and Gunning at the FTW with Philip Velayo, Zack Boughton, and Evan DextrazeWe had a great week with Swarovski/Kahles who sent out some fantastic shooters for a social media event. The equipment was top notch, the shooters were more than capable, and the competition that ensued kept us all laughing. Phil is a Marine Scout Sniper, world class competitive shooter, and a partner of Modern Day Sniper. Zack is a dedicated mountain goat who climbs the ridge lines in search of adventure and product testing some of the best backpacking equipment on the market by Stone Glacier. Evan is a Swarovski rep who has combined his hobbies and work life be...
2023-05-241h 41FTW Ranch PodcastA Hunting Family, with Charles and Rebecca HartfordCharles and Rebecca (Becca) came to the FTW Ranch between hunts. Charles had just got back from Ethiopia and Becca was joining him on their way to Namibia the following week. Charles had plans to chase some of Africa's "Big 5" and attended our SAAM Safari Course to prepare.
2023-05-1754 minFTW Ranch PodcastSwarovski Optics at the Dallas Safari Club ShowWe are pleased to introduce Dean and Jason from Swarovski! I ran into them at the Dallas Safari Club show back in January and learned just how long and how deep the romance flows between FTW and Swarovski. I'm still pretty green at The Ranch but they were eager to share their story and it always makes me feel like I'm back in the lodge. Join me as we dive into the mission of a premium optics maker, how they met Tim Fallon, and what brings them out to the FTW Ranch every quarter. Spoiler alert, they co...
2023-05-1038 min
Pittsburgh Steelers Podcast | Steel City UndergroundReviewing every Steelers 2023 NFL Draft pick and their potential impactJoe and Zac are back for some post draft thoughts. What is the fallout from the 2023 NFL Draft? And do the hosts believe in the hype of draft grades?Tune in as they give their spin on each of the Steelers picks including new analysis on the day three players added as well as some of the undrafted free agents that the Steelers have signed.The hosts also detail if rookies such as Broderick Jones, Joey Porter Jr., Keeanu Benton or Darnell Washington are starters or contributors in their first season in the Steel City.
2023-05-0459 minFTW Ranch PodcastRuger Dudes!!! Matt Osborne, Griffin Seidler, Eric Abens, visit the FTWRuger has held a long tradition of rotating their employees through the FTW Ranch. In this episode we got to capture one of those events! Mattew Osborne, Griffin Seidler, and Eric Abens will talk about their roles at Ruger, the purpose behind the tradition that brought them to the FTW, how their training went, and Griffin's first elk hunt. This podcast is meant to inform and entertain, these are just the opinions of the people speaking, and always do your own research.
2023-05-0334 minFTW Ranch PodcastInstructor Aaron MartinAaron is new to the FTW crew having joined the roster at the end of 2021 around the same time as Zac. He is a Recon Marine and Scout Sniper that likes to shoot rifle competitions between hunting seasons.Fair warning! Somewhere around the 27 minute mark there is a guest appearance from Dave Knesek who shares a dirty joke about a woodpecker. If you know Dave, you know...
2023-04-2655 minFTW Ranch PodcastDave Fulson from Safari ClassicsDave is a seasoned hunter who has made his passion a career. He is the co-owner of Safari Classics Productions and has produced some of the most popular hunting shows on television like Tracks Across Africa. He's been coming to the FTW Ranch for years to train, test equipment, and partake in the community that the ranch has become. To learn more about Dave and Safari Classics follow this link: https://www.safariclassics.net/tv/
2023-04-211h 07FTW Ranch PodcastClayton Smith from West Texas Ordinance, Testing New Leica ScopesClayton Smith is a fellow Marine who found his passion in building precision rifles. He owns West Texas Ordinance (WTO) where he builds custom rifles to order. He brought two of them out to the ranch for a fun shoot to test out some Leica scopes. He has a skill for shooting, a passion for hunting, and sense of duty to pass it to the next generation. Check him out on Facebook or his website: https://westtexordnance.com
2023-04-1938 minFTW Ranch PodcastSafari Hunting with Dave KnesekIn this episode we will learn about Dave Knesek. Dave is a retired Navy SEAL who teaches at the FTW by day and tells dirty jokes at the bar by night. He's a true wealth of knowledge and the first phone number to dial when the zombie apocalypse ends the world as we know it. He has a passion for self reliance, bushcraft, and living off the land.
2023-04-121h 07FTW Ranch PodcastFTW Instructor Walt Hasser, Discusses Family, Tradition, and Legacy.Tune in to this podcast episode to hear about the adventures of a Reconnaissance Marine and Scout Sniper instructor who started with the FTW at the ground level and returned last week with his sons for their introduction to rifle hunting. You'll learn valuable insights and tips for hunting enthusiasts, and hear a touching story of a father bonding with his sons over a shared love of the outdoors.
2023-04-051h 08FTW Ranch PodcastThe Adventures of Matthew BellMatthew is a world wide hunter with stories across the globe. Join me as I hear about his safari adventures in Italy, excursions around Africa, and the history of the Amy Bell Foundation. Amy was Matthew's late sister who unexpectedly passed away, but not before creating a foundation that nobody could have foreseen would grow into a source of relief for many who struggle to live in some of the hardest environments imaginable.
2023-03-2953 minFTW Ranch PodcastZambezi Delta Safari, a Conservation Success Story with Mark HaldaneMark Haldane is the property manager for a 500,000 acre game reserve in Mozambique. Mark saw the potential and when the opportunity presented itself he took it on. Listen to his story to rebuild an ecosystem despite the effects of war, poverty, poaching, and bureaucracy. If you'd like to support Mark or attend a safari click the link below: https://www.zambezedeltasafaris.com
2023-03-2233 minFTW Ranch PodcastPt2. Wild Game Chef Josh Schwencke discusses the New Hunter CoursePart 2 episode: Wild game Chef Josh Schwencke is one of the FTW's newest additions to the school house. In this episode you will get to meet Josh, learn about his business Gastronomy, and his efforts to keep traditional meal prep from becoming a forgotten skill. Josh takes a great deal of pride and excitement teaching our guests how to prepare wild meat cuisine that even the most picky eater would forget they didn't like. Thank you for listening!
2023-03-1558 minFTW Ranch PodcastPt1. Wild Game Chef Josh Schwencke discusses the New Hunter CourseWild game Chef Josh Schwencke is one of the FTW's newest additions to the school house. In this episode you will get to meet Josh, learn about his business Gastronomy, and his efforts to keep traditional meal prep from becoming a forgotten skill. Josh takes a great deal of pride and excitement teaching our guests how to prepare wild meat cuisine that even the most picky eater would forget they didn't like. In an effort to keep each of our episodes around the 1 hour mark we have split this episode into two parts, please continue with the next episode...
2023-03-151h 06FTW Ranch PodcastInstructor Anthony Jacks talks the "SAAM Precision Course"Instructor Anthony Jacks (AJ) is a Force Recon Scout Sniper, hunter, father, and the Bob Ross of the FTW. If that doesn't tickle your britches just a little bit then you have found yourself on the wrong podcast. Some may know AJ by his Hollywood name "Jacks", as was showcased in the HBO series "Generation Kill". After hero stuff in sandy places, AJ landed at the FTW in June of 2021 where he's been training hunters of all ages from around the world. The SAAM class AJ is going to tell me about today is the Precision Course. We'll dive i...
2023-03-081h 04
FTW Ranch PodcastInstructor Doug Prichard talks about the "SAAM Advanced Course"Doug (aka Dog) is a 25 year retired Navy SEAL Sniper and the Senior Instructor at the FTW Ranch. Join us as Doug talks about his journey from sleeping on torpedos to hiking the rocky slopes of the Texas Hill Country. We also discuss the Advanced shooting class, what to expect as a student, and how to prepare for it. Doug played a major role in the creation of the FTW Ranch and it was a pleasure to hear him talk about it.Doug's book recommendations:"The Talent Code", by Daniel Coyle
2023-03-011h 25FTW Ranch PodcastTim Fallon Introduces the FTW RanchWelcome to the FTW Ranch Podcast! This ranch is a rare and special intersection within the long range shooting, world wide hunting, Safari, and Tier 1 military sniper communities. Join me as Tim describes the journey from an idea among friends, to the massive hunting, training, and exotic breeding operation that is the FTW today.
2023-02-231h 23
All Things TestosteroneNaked & Afraid with Survivalist, Zac BentonToday I shifted gears a bit. I was able to speak with Zac Benton, Marine Corp Sniper and Survivalist about his experience on Discovery's Naked & Afraid. The show essentially drops a man and a woman off in a remote jungle with no clothes with one goal; survive 21 days. Today's topics include: 5:05 How Zac got started 7:01 How his wife felt about him being naked. 8:01 Sex with his partner? 9:11 Military experience 11:15 Partner extracted 14:33 Open Source Network (stalking) 17:20 TRT 20:50 Primitive Survival Rating 22:13 Pre experience prep 30:36 Things too hot for TV If you are joining the TRT Community Body Recomposition Challenge...
2022-05-1045 min
Shaggin' FliesSF 14 - Who Is This Nick Pollack Guy Anyway?
2:00 – Opening with good vibes by remembering the time Nick forgot to record Zac Gallen’s side of a podcast interview
5:00 – Reminiscing on the Slack days
6:00 – Pitcher List meetup!
6:45 – Nick is from Brooklyn but doesn’t have an accent
7:30 – Nick puts a watermelon inside of a stroller to fit in in Brooklyn
9:00 – What if it was a Doberman in a stroller instead of a "pocket dog" 👀
11:30 – Shoutout to all the other Psych majors/CompSci minors
12:30 – Let's be clear—Midnight Agenda is a booty call and not a reference to witchcraft
13:00 – Ben Palmer knows all the skeletons in the Pitcher List closet, including the name of Nick’...
2021-06-032h 12
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryMartha McKenna & Her Midas TouchSend us a textMartha McKenna has been at the upper echelons of politics for years...campaign manager, EMILYs List, the DSCC...and now is a decade in to her own media firm, McKenna Media. Through her firm, Martha has developed something of a Midas Touch - working at critical points in their career with Kamala Harris, Deb Haaland, and Pete Buttigieg. Martha is one of the party's smartest strategists and offers many great insights over the course of this discussion.Podcast WebsiteTwitter: @ProPoliticsPodTwitter: @ZacMcCraryFacebook: The Pro Politics Podcast
2021-04-271h 00
Let There Be HouseGlen Horsborough Vinyl Sessions #039Glen Horsborough's kitchen vinyl live stream set from Saturday 19th of December.1. Peter Brown & Mijangos - Happiness (Original Mix)2. Austins Groove ft Silver Angelina - Wait For You (Mirko & Meex Remix)3. Adam Twelve & Deeprule - Make Me Feel (Original Mix)4. Juan Di Lago - Feeling Me Baby (Original Mix)5. Meli'sa Morgan - Still In Love With You (Masters At Work Vs Mike MIllrain Re-work)6. 49ers Ft. Ann Marie Smith - I Got The Music (DJ Blackstone Remix)7. Stella Browne - Never Knew Love (Original...
2020-12-212h 00
The Tri-Cities Morning NewsDomestic Violence Awareness Month with Zac ShileikaOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties has noticed an uptick in the need for their services since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Zac Shileika with DVSBF says the organization has continued to provide shelter, counseling, referral, and other services for domestic abuse victims, even in the midst of the pandemic.
If you or someone you know is living with abuse, there is help available. Call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE for a confidential consultation.
2020-10-1900 min
DEVolution On Kiss#39 - Low Steppa, DJ Zinc, Zac Samuel, The Six and Copy Paste Soul
Persian Empire & Ariel Camusso - Time (KAASI Remix)
Max Graef & Andy Hart - Jungle
Golden Girls - Kinetic (Kraak & Smaak Remix)
Elderbrook - Could (The Six Remix)
Low Steppa - So Real
DJ Zinc - Wonderful (Shadow Child VIP)
Friend Within - The Holidub
Years & Years - Desire (Zac Samuel Remix)
Riddim Commission - Donky
Major Lazer - Aerosol Can (GotSome Booty)
Oby Nine - Aspire (Moony Remix)
Hannah Wants & Chris Lorenzo - Rhymes
Dusky...
2015-01-0658 min
Limited ResourcesThe 1-for-1 Episode 2 - Zac Hill**I will only be putting up one more episode of The 1-for-1 in the LR feed. If you would like to keep recieving new episodes, you can visit www.the1for1.com to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes**
This week on The 1-for-1, Marshall sits down with Zac Hill. Zac is the Chief Strategy Officer for the nonprofit The Future Project. He has also been a political advisor, professional Magic player, game designer and on air personality.
Zac Hill - https://twitter.com/zdch
The Future Project - http://www.thefutureproject.org/
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