Best T.Rex Arms Podcasts (2025)

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Blackwater and Bureaucratic Betrayal With Nick Slatten 1:35:52

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The early days of the Global War on Terror, the U.S. Government was heavily dependent on Private Military companies. The Defense Department leaned on them for support, the State Department relied on them for protection, and the Justice Department attacked them for easy virtue signaling. Today we talk to Nick Slatten, a member of the Blackwater Tact…

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Marc Nemati of GrabAGun 50:10

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Marc is the president and CEO of GrabAGun. 0:00 - Intro 0:29 - Why to IPO, and what it’s like 3:54 - Navigating regulatory scrutiny and having mission-aligned shareholders 13:29 - Stock buyback 15:10 - M&A opportunities in the gun space 22:33 - An everything store for guns 24:43 - GrabAGun technical systems 29:07 - Data and analytics in the industr…

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The Future of GrabAGun - With Marc Nemati 56:19

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There a number of online firearms resellers out there, but GrabAGun has a unique Board of Directors full of Political and Firearm Industry A-Listers, and a recent IPO that raised them over $120m. We talk to CEO Marc Nemati about his background in software, and his goals for the future now that GrabAGun is a publicly-traded company.…

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Waves of Political Ideology with Jon Harris 48:54

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In the past it felt like political ideologies were opposing tides, moving slowly back and forth. Today, it's more like a choppy sea of random swells, creating a chaotic whirlpools dragging us down. Author Jon Harris joins to podcast to talk about his new book "Against the Waves" that categorizes some of the new movements, and we talk about how incr…

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Recent ATF Cases You Weren't Supposed to See 25:05

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For the last century, the ATF and its departmental predecessors have been given increasingly oppressive laws to enforce, and as you have learned in our series on ATF history, they have done so in increasingly heavy-handed ways. However, we should also look at some more recent cases This vide was posted on YouTube, but podcast listeners have asked f…

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We Do Not Welcome Our New AI Overlords 50:11

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We recorded this episode before the news about Palantir building a massive database on Americans, but after some big Google AI Upgrades last week. Noah Botkin, head of our software dev team, joins us to talk about our experiments, what it can actually do, and what might be coming in the future.

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What Will Happen With Suppressors? With John Crump 57:51

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As you know, there is a strong possibility that suppressors, silencers, mufflers, and so on will be removed from the NFA, where they have been for over 90 years. What happens next? What other laws affect them, and what can we expect? John Crump is a Constitutional Activist and journalist who has been writing about firearms for over a decade. His ar…

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123: Training for Life: Lanny Barnes on Olympic Biathlon, Firearms, and Life Beyond the Podium 1:23:43

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In Episode 123 of She Shield Podcast, Sofia sits down with Lanny Barnes—a three-time Olympian in biathlon, professional shooter, artist, and all-around force of nature. Lanny offers an unfiltered look at what the Olympic experience is really like, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from her years competing in one of the most demanding sports on eart…

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The Pursuit of Practical Educational Content with Brass Facts 1:31:54

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There are lot of different flavors of content on GunTube, ranging from entry-level entertainment to deeply specialized nerd lore. Brass Facts manages to split the difference on a lot of topics, making complex topics accessible. We talk about he manages to pick his practical topics and test concepts in a practical way. Also, of course, his origin st…

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The Long Road to the US Constitution 21:50

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Man cannot build a government too small to misbehave or big to be misused, so the question is how to put checks and balances in place to prevent injustices from happening. In a very basic way, Western Civilization is an attempt to solve this fundamental problem, and the American Constitution is the result of centuries of work to create a solution.…

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The State of GunTube With Administrative Results 1:27:42

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Aaron of Administrative Results joins us to talk about YouTube and firearms influencing, but as usual, Isaac can't stay on topic. The discussion quickly turns to law enforcement, sci-fi, the strengths of combat exoskeletons, longbows and yeomanry, the weak points of French knights, the best long-running book series about Napoleonic warfare, and oth…

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Electric and Gas Vehicles for Off-Road Disaster Response 35:19

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When we talk about building community, and disaster preparedness, there is a mobility problem. How can you get to and from your people? How can you move supplies or gather intel? Joining the conversation is Christian Guzman, who has been experimenting with a lot of different vehicle types for different transportation needs.…

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Tim of Hoffman Tactical 59:11

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Tim is the founder of Hoffman Tactical. 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - How has 3D printing evolved compared to what Tim expected? 9:16 - Does 3D printing need a killer app? 14:22 - Opportunities in destructive devices 18:20 - Tim likes anti-materiel rifles 18:49 - Gun designs are dictated by their manufacturing technology 20:39 - Hoffman Tactical’s customers …

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Tariffs, Toasters, and Rebuilding our Factories 20:28

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The last few weeks have been a furor of contention about tariffs, but there is a bigger conversation about the value of local manufacturing that needs to happen.

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122: Child Safety, Home Defense, and Hotel Dangers: Are You Prepared? An Interview with Michael Arterburn of Killer Bee Tactical 1:37:49

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In Episode 122 of the She Shield Podcast, Sofia sits down with Michael Arterburn—retired law enforcement officer and the force behind Killer Bee Tactical. With 23 years of service, including roles as a Domestic Violence Detective, Internet Crimes Against Children Detective, and Bomb Technician, Michael brings a wealth of experience to our discussio…

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How Paul Revere Prepared America to Keep its Liberty 51:48

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We are coming up on the 250th Anniversary of Lexington and Concord, the battle that began the War for American Independence. This was the start a new nation, but it didn't happen overnight.

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Secure Your Communications and Regain OPSEC 1:20:04

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The last twenty years of technological development has given us an internet that is more centrally controlled, devices that gather more information about us, and a system that is generally more monolithic and restrictive. Mark37.com is a company that sells de-Googled phones, pre-Linuxed laptops, and helps you regain some control over your informati…

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Helping Veterans Reconnect to Civilian Life with Mighty Oaks Foundation 1:05:16

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Since so many of our T.REX folks are military veterans and first responders, we're always eager to find out more about groups than can assist these individuals with their very specific struggles. In this episode, Jeremy Stalnecker, Executive Director of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, talks about his transition from Marine Infantry Officer to civilian …

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Rob of Constellation Response 57:38

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Rob is the founder of Constellation Response, the store for gun culture 3.0. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro to Rob and Constellation Response 4:44 - Why modern civilian comms are changing from the old days 8:11 - The rise of Meshtastic and its applications 18:45 - Acceleration in radios 21:43 - Why Constellation Response is getting into drones 24:17 - Dron…

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Military SIGINT, Mass Surveillance, and Field Watches - with Paul Brown 1:19:15

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Paul Brown of the Wasson Watch company used to be a signals intelligence specialist with the NSA. He joins us to talk about large scale SIGINT, OPSEC, COMSEC, and the future of an AI-powered trustless internet. He also makes automatic field watches which you can preorder from Wassonwatch.com

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121: Mastering Dry Fire & Defining Success with Grandmaster Shooter and Coach Joey Sauerland 1:07:58

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In Episode 121 of She Shield, I sit down with competitive shooter and coach Joey Sauerland to talk about the power of dry fire and the tools that can take your training to the next level. Joey shares how using a shot timer, metronome, and structured drills can help shooters of all levels refine their skills and measure real progress. We also dive i…

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A New Tactic for Local Political Activity With David Tucker 59:21

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Six years ago, T.REX ARMS managed to get a state ammunition tax repealed. Ever since, we've had a lobbyist working on 2A legislation every year. However, a small group of Tennesseans have taken the lessons learned from that first ammo tax fight and spun up a separate lobbying effort that had a surprising level of success. This is their story. https…

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120: Push Your Limits: Competition Shooting and Firearms Mastery with Tre’Von Barber of Barber Training Solutions 1:06:14

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In Episode 120 Sofia interviews Tre’Von Barber is the owner and head firearms instructor at Barber Training Solutions, LLC, based in Fort Mill, SC. As an NRA-licensed, SLED-approved instructor and a USPSA Master Class competitor, Tre’Von brings a wealth of experience in both firearms training and competitive shooting. At Barber Training Solutions, …

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The Next Step of Weapon Manufacture with Mr. Snow Makes 1:26:29

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Crafting your own weapons is a great American tradition. The learning curve has always been steep, but with modern software and hardware, it has gotten a lot easier. All kinds of new designs and manufacturing technologies are still waiting to be unlocked, even for the humble firearm. In today's conversation, Mr. Snow Makes walks us through some of …

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How Gun Owners of America are Defending Your Rights - with Ben Sanderson 1:05:55

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With a new President, new Attorney General, new Acting Director of the ATF... what happens next? What is GOA doing to take advantage of opportunities to defend our liberties and reclaim some lost rights? And what are the things that you can be doing to help?

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How to Escape a Gun-Free Culture with Henry Chan 1:41:56

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A little-known part of Henry Chan's backstory is that he grew up in colonial Hong Kong, an area almost devoid of privately-owned firearms. How did he go from anti-gun to owning five times more guns that the average Texan? And what is the effect of growing up in a culture where gun ownership is literally unthinkable?…

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119: From Survivor to Advocate: Marisa Laren’s Mission with War Party Ranch 1:33:41

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In Episode 119, Sofia interviews Marisa Laren, a multi-talented entrepreneur, artist, athlete, and advocate with a passion for living life to the fullest. A professional tattoo artist since 2012, she gained national recognition as a contestant on Ink Master Season 6 in 2015. In 2020, she launched her own private studio, Common Place, where she cont…

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Augmented Reality for Combat Training - With Overmatch 41:18

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In the midst of all the latest news with Anduril and IVAS, let's check in on other Augmented Reality companies. Today we talk to Gage Galinger of Overmatch, a software/hardware team that has built an amazing training tool that allows for complicated team combat drills in any structure. Overmatch.com

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118: Real Talk with Lucas Botkin: The Story Behind T.REX ARMS 1:32:34

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In Episode 118, Sofia interviews Lucas Botkin! Lucas Botkin is an entrepreneur, innovator, and educator in the firearms industry. In 2013, with just $1,000 and an iPod Touch, he launched T.REX ARMS from a small garage, turning a passion for protection and a vision for innovation into a multi-million dollar manufacturing and retail company. What beg…

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How the New York Times Covers GunTube - With Thomas Gibbons-Neff 1:10:03

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Last week, the New York Times published a fascinating article "How YouTube is Changing American Gun Culture." Even more fascinatingly, it ended up on the front page. Today, Isaac talks to the reporter who researched and wrote the story. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/us/gun-youtube-firearm-videos.html…

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15 Days of Trump - Speed, Surprise, and Violence of Action 34:34

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In the first two weeks, the new administration has taken a perfectly normal course of action, such as new appointments, new executive orders, and executed it very quickly. However, they have combined this expected action with an unprecedented level of cost-cutting. Billions of dollars of grants, contracts, programs, and other spending have already …

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117: The Realities of Concealed Carry in a Bag: Julie Willis Talks Function, Training, and Zendira Part II 59:02

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In Episode 117, (Part 2 of Ep. 116) Sofia interviews Julie Willis, CEO and founder of Zendira, a company dedicated to designing stylish, functional bags specifically for carrying firearms. Julie takes us on her journey of creating Zendira, sharing how her personal experiences as a shooter and her deep understanding of women's unique needs in self-d…

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History of the ATF 4: Learning all the Wrong Lessons 1:01:23

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Our long-running series of long explorations into past ATF activities finally makes it to current day! And what may surprise you are the ways that bad laws, bad assumptions, and deep ignorance continue to cause tension and resentment... in and out of the Bureau. We also finally address the question of what happens to good ATF agents trying to do th…

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116: The Realities of Concealed Carry in a Bag: Julie Willis Talks Function, Training, and Zendira Part I 53:32

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In Episode 116, Sofia interviews Julie Willis, CEO and founder of Zendira, a company dedicated to designing stylish, functional bags specifically for carrying firearms. Julie takes us on her journey of creating Zendira, sharing how her personal experiences as a shooter and her deep understanding of women's unique needs in self-defense led her to bu…

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David Han Jr. of Canine Defense Technologies 1:14:40

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David is the founder of Canine Defense Technologies, which makes drones for defense professionals and serious civilians. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - Drone nomenclature 1:44 - Counterdrone tech and the competition between offense and defense 8:42 - Technological lessons from Ukraine 16:16 - Applying those lessons to civilian drone tech 19:16 - Wha…

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History of the ATF 3: Doubling Down on Disaster 34:48

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After the horror of Ruby Ridge and the brutality of Waco, you might expect the newly elected Clinton Administration to blame their predecessors and walk back some of the abuses of the ATF. Instead, they launched an comprehensive coverup campaign, commended the Waco commanders, and rammed through a new Assault Weapons Ban. How did they get away with…

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History of the ATF 2: Ruby Ridge and Waco 44:03

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Our last video made the case that the ATF, while built to crack down on criminals, was actually set on a collision course with regular Americans. In this video, we document 50 years of its trajectory from Prohibition to the deadly sieges at Ruby Ridge and Waco. Sources: https://historyheist.com/glossary/bureau-of-alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explos…

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Building Drone Platforms for Citizens - with Canine Defense 1:03:06

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Drones are hot right now, and David Han Jr. joins us to describe his business startup, which designs and builds robust drone platforms for the American citizenry. Our conversation covers not just UAV technology and uses, but also the manufacturing and design mindsets needed to develop for a more resilient Citizen Defense Industry. https://www.k9def…

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115: Aimee Langdon: Breaking Into the Gun Industry, Partner Training, and Family Gun Safety 1:24:41

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In Episode 115 of the She Shield Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Aimee Langdon, the President of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT). Aimee is a seasoned global business professional with over 18 years of experience in business development, sales, and marketing. She has successfully led global sales and operations teams, demonstrating a steadfast…

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History of the ATF - Part 1: How Prohibition Built the Bureau 29:37

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This is a video on the T-Rex lab channel, but due to the number of requests, we're also posting it here for easier listening. The actions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives don't get as much attention as they should, but most people are generally aware of their recent history. However, to get a better understanding of how t…

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114: Modern Efficiency: Red Dot Mastery and Tactical Training with Modern Samurai Project 1:01:27

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In this must-listen episode of She Shield, we welcome Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project, a leading voice in firearms training and tactical expertise. Known for his specialization in red dot-equipped pistols, Scott breaks down the advantages of this technology for both tactical professionals and civilian self-defense practitioners, sharing p…

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The True Meaning of Christmas 34:08

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Isaac sits down with our COO Bryan to talk about Christmas, and Bryan brings an interesting topic to the table. Merry Christmas from all of us at T.REX to you and your families!

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Jon and Sarah Hauptman of PHLster Holsters 1:43:33

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Jon and Sarah run PHLster Holsters, makers of the Enigma, other holsters, and groundbreaking education about how to carry comfortably. Timeline: 0:00 - The journey to making holsters 7:58 - What was the need PHLster was responding to? 17:34 - When did Sarah know the Enigma was going to be good? 35:57 - How much of a breakthrough was the Enigma for …

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113: Law Enforcement Lessons: Two Point Control and Tactical Training with Sam Ferguson of Galo Combatives 1:08:08

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In Episode 113, Sofia interviews Sam Ferguson! Sam Ferguson of Galo Combatives is a seasoned police officer with nearly a decade of service in Lexington, KY, and a skilled combat sports athlete specializing in grappling and striking. With extensive training in MMA, boxing, and Thai boxing, he brings a wealth of expertise to both sport and tactical …

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112: Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide for the Safety Enthusiast and Gun Owner 19:14

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In Episode 112, Sofia hosts the She Shield holiday special! In this episode, host Sofia shares her recommendations for personal safety and self-defense gift ideas to suit any budget. From concealed carry essentials to versatile training tools, this list has something for everyone. Whether you're shopping for a loved one or adding to your own wishli…

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How to Build a Future-Proof Manufacturing Industry 1:09:56

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We've been talking a lot about American manufacturing tools and technologies over on the T.REX LABS channel, but there's a lot more to it than just the hardware. How do you get a new generation of folks involved in making stuff? How do you inspire them to pursue this as a discipline and a career. Today we've got an international guest giving us his…

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Hostile Ideologies in Movies and Video Games 52:52

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Creativity in film, television, and other fictional media seems to be at a pretty low ebb in the 21st century. Isaac and Ryan talk about their experiences in the film industry, and why some of the trends are not mere laziness but hostile ideologies at work. In some ways this is more dramatically visible and consequential in the video game space.…

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111: Concealment Principles and Holster Manufacturing for On and Off-Body Carry with Andrew Henry of Henry Holsters 1:10:46

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In Episode 111, Sofia interviews Andrew Henry of Henry Holsters! Andrew Henry is the owner of Henry Holsters, a cutting-edge holster company in Spencer, Indiana. Originally a trained luthier with college degrees in Viola Performance and Violinmaking, Andrew has brought his handcrafting skills to the world of kydex. Since 2008, Andrew has been metic…

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Happy Thanksgiving from T.REX ARMS! 11:47

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As the year is wrapping up, we have a lot to be grateful for. Whatever your circumstances, whenever your situation, you have things to be grateful for, even if that gratitude is hard work. Here's a short podcast episode about only a few of the things we are thankful for this year.

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Jay of Pew Science 1:36:21

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Jay is the founder and technical director of Pew Science, the world's top silencer testing company. Timeline: 0:00 - Are low back pressure silencers the end of history? 4:50 - Why silencers break the FN SCAR 17 7:12 - Pistol silencers are hard 19:21 - What were the breakthroughs in silencer technology? 24:06 - Consumers, not the military, are now d…