# tfb (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tfb. Page: Feed: --- ## [🎙️ HOW LONG SHOULD A CONTEST PREP BE? | 5-YEAR REBOOT](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-franco7/episodes/HOW-LONG-SHOULD-A-CONTEST-PREP-BE---5-YEAR-REBOOT-e3naf6q) _2026-08-18 · Joe Franco · Team Franco Podcast_ Five years ago, I recorded a podcast answering one of the most common questions I get from competitors: How long should I prep for a show? It went on to become one of my most-listened-to episodes—and five years later, the topic is just as relevant. So I’m bringing it back. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12c4da30/podcast/play/124123802/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-12%2Ff21e7ea6-7efc-d84d-1e39-e5edf3602f16.m4a) ## [The Basics Still Win! Episode: #338](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-franco7/episodes/The-Basics-Still-Win---Episode-338-e3n128f) _2026-08-11 · Joe Franco · Team Franco Podcast_ The basics still win. Too many people spend their energy obsessing over the final 10% while completely overlooking the 90% that actually drives progress. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12c4da30/podcast/play/123815631/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-5%2F2d635a61-920d-8977-63b2-7d74e6e9cf3f.mp3) ## [TFB Behind the Gun #229: Going Supersonic w/ Johnny of Wild Arms R&D](https://thefirearmblog.libsyn.com/tfb-behind-the-gun-229-going-supersonic-w-johnny-of-wild-arms-rd) _2026-08-06 · TFB Behind the Gun Podcast_ On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, we welcome back Jonathan Wild, founder of Wild Arms Research and Development, to talk about his newest venture: Wild Arms Solutions. Johnny built his name on meticulously researched DIY launcher builds and the companion books that came with them — now he's taking that expertise into military contract work, developing drone-threat countermeasures… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefirearmblog/TFB_Behind_the_Gun_229_-_Going_Supersonic_w_Johnny_of_Wild_Arms_RD.mp3?dest-id=1849091) ## [🚫 Stop chasing diets. Start chasing consistency. Episode: #337](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-franco7/episodes/Stop-chasing-diets--Start-chasing-consistency--Episode-337-e3mobls) _2026-08-04 · Joe Franco · Team Franco Podcast_ 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Why every diet seems to work ✅ Old school vs. new school nutrition ✅ Why copying influencers is a mistake ✅ Why consistency gives coaches the answers ✅ The danger of chasing fast results ✅ Why simple nutrition almost always wins [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12c4da30/podcast/play/123530364/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-30%2Fcdbe584b-f0b8-32ed-faef-6a088351fc40.mp3) ## [TFB Behind the Gun #228: Harrison w/ Double Tap Coalition](https://thefirearmblog.libsyn.com/tfb-behind-the-gun-228-harrison-w-double-tap-coalition) _2026-07-30 · TFB Behind the Gun Podcast_ On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, I'm happy to welcome back Harrison Benson, founder of Double Tap Coalition, a USCCA-certified firearms training organization based in Stockbridge, Georgia. Harrison and Double Tap's mission is straightforward: educate, train, and empower responsible gun owners of all backgrounds and skill levels, from first-time shooters to those looking to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefirearmblog/TFB_Behind_the_Gun_228_-_Harrison_w_Double_Tap_Coalition.mp3?dest-id=1849091) ## [The Fitness Industry Has Lost Its Mind! – TFB UNFILTERED #4 🔥](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-franco7/episodes/The-Fitness-Industry-Has-Lost-Its-Mind---TFB-UNFILTERED-4-e3mk1tv) _2026-07-28 · Joe Franco · Team Franco Podcast_ No sugarcoating. No clickbait. No "10 secret hacks." Just 30+ years of coaching experience and an honest conversation about what I believe has gone wrong in today's fitness industry. In this episode, I dive into: ✅ Diet myths that refuse to die ✅ Training myths that keep people spinning their wheels ✅ The billion-dollar supplement industry & the peptide craze ✅ Why you should trust your doctor… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12c4da30/podcast/play/123389311/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-27%2F8b00f7cd-930f-a468-f290-414097d34273.mp3) ## [TFB Behind the Gun #227: Earle Pope w/ Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing](https://thefirearmblog.libsyn.com/tfb-behind-the-gun-227-earle-pope-w-chestnut-mountain-manufacturing) _2026-07-23 · TFB Behind the Gun Podcast_ On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, I'm happy to welcome Earle Pope, founder and owner of Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing, a new company out of Brevard, North Carolina. Earle founded Chestnut Mountain in 2024 with a goal of bringing well-vetted, quality-controlled versions of hard-to-source products to market, starting with their OKP-7 reproduction optic. The OKP-7 is a faithful… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefirearmblog/TFB_Behind_the_Gun_227_-_Earle_Pope_w_Chestnut_Mountain_Manufacturing.mp3?dest-id=1849091) ## [🎙️ TFB Unfiltered Ep.3 - What I Look at Before I Change Someone's Diet](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-franco7/episodes/TFB-Unfiltered-Ep-3---What-I-Look-at-Before-I-Change-Someones-Diet-e3m85t5) _2026-07-21 · Joe Franco · Team Franco Podcast_ Before I change a client's nutrition plan, I'm asking a lot more questions... ✔️ Have they truly been consistent? ✔️ What do their progress pictures show? ✔️ How are their strength and energy? ✔️ Are they recovering well? ✔️ Do they need to push harder... or actually eat more? Coaching isn't about making changes every week. It's about making the right changes at the right time. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12c4da30/podcast/play/123000165/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-18%2Fdace10f1-0101-2bf5-e2f8-92df65f6f839.mp3) ## [TFB Behind the Gun #226: Jeremy & Drew of One Horse](https://thefirearmblog.libsyn.com/tfb-behind-the-gun-226-jeremy-drew-of-one-horse) _2026-07-16 · TFB Behind the Gun Podcast_ In this episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, I'm happy to welcome Jeremy Hammons and Drew Markel, the founder and co-owner of One Horse Firearms, a 100% American-made AR-15 manufacturer out of Brownstown, Indiana. Jeremy is a U.S. Army veteran with over a decade of experience in engineering, machining, and firearms industry leadership, while Drew brings a background in sales, strategy, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefirearmblog/TFB_Behind_the_Gun_226_-_Jeremy__Drew_of_One_Horse.mp3?dest-id=1849091) ## [🎙️ TFB Unfiltered Ep. 2 — What's Really Holding You Back?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-franco7/episodes/TFB-Unfiltered-Ep--2--Whats-Really-Holding-You-Back-e3lqctp) _2026-07-14 · Joe Franco · Team Franco Podcast_ How many times have you told yourself... 👉 "I'll compete next year." 👉 "I just need the perfect time." 👉 "Life is too busy right now." Here's the truth... 💥 There is no perfect time. 💥 Success doesn't come from waiting—it comes from committing. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12c4da30/podcast/play/122548601/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-8%2F4ab091ab-232a-985a-5040-dd963f855a13.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v1dpVwejWM55) _2026-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [TFB Behind the Gun #225: Safariland IncogXS w/ Dave Higginbotham](https://thefirearmblog.libsyn.com/tfb-behind-the-gun-225-safariland-incogxs-w-dave-higginbotham) _2026-07-09 · TFB Behind the Gun Podcast_ This week, Dave and I dig into how the Safariland and Haley Strategic partnership actually works behind the scenes, and he shares some stories from a recent media event held at the Haley Strategic facility where the recently released IncogXS got its first real public outing. We also get a few hints from Dave about some exciting upcoming holster projects in the pipeline at Safariland that we think… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefirearmblog/TFB_Behind_the_Gun_225_Safariland_IncogXS_w_Dave_HigginbothamV2.mp3?dest-id=1849091) ## [🎙️ TFB Unfiltered Ep. 1 — Another Prep Won’t Fix You!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-franco7/episodes/TFB-Unfiltered-Ep--1--Another-Prep-Wont-Fix-You-e3lj1df) _2026-07-07 · Joe Franco · Team Franco Podcast_ Too many competitors believe another contest prep will solve everything. Bad placing? Prep again. Terrible rebound? Prep again. Metabolism feels slow? Prep again. But here’s the truth: another prep won’t fix it . In this episode of TFB Unfiltered , Joe Franco breaks down why rushing back into contest prep for the wrong reasons can create more problems than it solves. From chasing redemption to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12c4da30/podcast/play/122307439/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F8da12792-6ee3-e2bc-b80f-67af741b0c30.mp3) ## [TFB Behind the Gun #224: Scott Ergas of Petersen's Hunting](https://thefirearmblog.libsyn.com/tfb-behind-the-gun-224-scott-ergas-of-petersens-hunting) _2026-07-02 · TFB Behind the Gun Podcast_ Scott Ergas of Petersen's Hunting joins the show this week to recap the NRL Hunter Leupold Relentless Rifleman match in Madras, Oregon, break down North American hunting, and discuss how precision rifle sports create better hunters while inspiring the next generation. He also takes some time to share some thought-provoking experiences from teaching his daughter to hunt and some reflections from… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefirearmblog/TFB_Behind_the_Gun_224_-_Scott_Ergas_of_Petersens_Hunting.mp3?dest-id=1849091) ## [Bodybuilding is not a season. It’s a lifestyle. Episode: #336](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-franco7/episodes/Bodybuilding-is-not-a-season--Its-a-lifestyle--Episode-336-e3lant4) _2026-06-30 · Joe Franco · Team Franco Podcast_ If you train hard, respect your nutrition, and continuously work to improve your physique and mindset—you’re living the lifestyle. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12c4da30/podcast/play/122035556/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-26%2F708c9920-0d7e-3538-2ca6-dee054265598.mp3) ## [TFB Behind the Gun #223: Learning NRL Hunter w/ Founder Travis Ishida](https://thefirearmblog.libsyn.com/tfb-behind-the-gun-223-learning-nrl-hunter-w-founder-travis-ishida) _2026-06-25 · TFB Behind the Gun Podcast_ Born from a drive to build upon the success and fun of the original NRL Series, the NRL Hunter is a national series focused on real hunting skills, time management, and gear familiarity that is not only fun but also actively helps you become a better hunter and marksman. Today, Travis shares the story behind NRL Hunter, important gear and information to have before your first match, explains the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefirearmblog/TFB_Behind_the_Gun_223_-_Travis_Ishida_w_the_NRL_Hunter_Competition.mp3?dest-id=1849091) ## [It's Not How You Start, It's How You Finish! Episode: #325 Episode](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-franco7/episodes/Its-Not-How-You-Start--Its-How-You-Finish--Episode-325-Episode-e3ks9gc) _2026-06-23 · Joe Franco · Team Franco Podcast_ The real growth happens when the process gets hard, when the timeline takes longer than expected, and when you have to decide whether you're committed to the goal or just excited about the idea of it. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12c4da30/podcast/play/121562060/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-16%2F62c1a173-9b42-2d5b-a473-4c9d66fa9755.mp3) ## [TFB Behind the Gun #222: From Balkans to Babylon w/ TFB's Vladimir O.](https://thefirearmblog.libsyn.com/tfb-behind-the-gun-222-from-balkans-to-babylon-w-tfbs-vladimir-o) _2026-06-18 · TFB Behind the Gun Podcast_ Vladimir Onokoy returns to Behind the Gun to discuss his new book From Balkans to Babylon: Zastava AKs of Yugoslavia, Serbia, and Iraq — and more importantly, the personal story behind writing it. From his extensive field experience to the inspirations that drove him to document this rich Kalashnikov lineage, Vlad encourages others to act on their own instincts to share hard-won knowledge like he… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefirearmblog/TFB_Behind_the_Gun_222_-_From_Balkans_to_Babylon_w_Vladimir_O.mp3?dest-id=1849091) ## [The Popular Exercises That Have Better Alternatives. Episode #324](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-franco7/episodes/The-Popular-Exercises-That-Have-Better-Alternatives--Episode-324-e3kp3fj) _2026-06-16 · Joe Franco · Team Franco Podcast_ Just because an exercise is popular doesn't mean it's the best choice for your physique goals. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12c4da30/podcast/play/121457587/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-14%2F8fe76033-346b-98a6-601f-570f71b2d56a.mp3) ## [TFB Behind the Gun #221: The Fellowship of the Kalash](https://thefirearmblog.libsyn.com/tfb-behind-the-gun-221-the-fellowship-of-the-kalash) _2026-06-11 · TFB Behind the Gun Podcast_ Emmanuel Barron of American Steppe, Kyle (@molasses\_marmot), and Kalen of Rotating Bolt Industries (Colorado FFL and boutique AK builder) sit down for an enthusiastic, no-holds-barred conversation on the AK platform—its global variations, real-world performance, and how the Kalash compares to everything else out there. From classic ComBloc guns to modern custom builds and all of the AK offshooots,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefirearmblog/TFB_Behind_the_Gun_221_-_The_Fellowship_of_the_Kalash.mp3?dest-id=1849091) ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ge26ZQyJRWGb) _2026-06-11 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [TFB Behind the Gun #220: FM-9D Belt-Fed w/ Adam | Freedom Ordnance](https://thefirearmblog.libsyn.com/tfb-behind-the-gun-220-fm-9d-belt-fed-w-adam-freedom-ordnance) _2026-06-04 · TFB Behind the Gun Podcast_ Adam from Freedom Ordnance joins us this week to discuss the company's background and the rise of their FM-9D. The FM-9D, a recent addition to the Freedom Ordnance lineup, is a closed-bolt, disintegrating-link 9mm belt-fed upper built for standard AR-15 lowers. Today we talk about the product's pre-FRT roots and discuss the increased popularity and legal status of forced-reset triggers, which… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefirearmblog/TFB_Behind_the_Gun_220_-_FM-9D_Belt-Fed_w_Adam__Freedom_Ordnance.mp3?dest-id=1849091)