Best Adam Riser Podcasts (2025)

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Why bass? 3:21:30

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4d ago3:21:30

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and some special guests for a special episode of Bass After Dark! 🚨🧢 Official Bass After Dark merchandise is now available! Purchase now exclusively through our partner Achigan: ⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode 636: Canada Gun Ban Next Step Speculations 1:19:17

2h ago1:19:17

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In this year-end episode of Slam Fire Radio, recorded on December 17, 2025, hosts Adriel, Kyle, Tony, and Dustin gather for a final 2025 recap and a look at the uncertain future of Canadian firearms legislation The crew balances holiday cheer with technical talk, range reports, and a deep dive into international “gun ban” trends … Continue reading …

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#54 - Gift Ideas 56:06

19h ago56:06

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Not sure what to get for your shooting buddy this holiday? Listen here. Or, if you are the shooting friend/partner/husband/wife/etc, then send this episode to anyone buying you gifts, and maybe you'll get something great.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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What mattered in 2025? (ft. Josh Sakmar, Jody White, and Paul Benson) 3:06:22

7d ago3:06:22

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Josh Sakmar, Jody White, and Paul Benson) as we reflect on the past year with the question: What mattered in 2025? 🚨🧢 Official B…

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Episode 635: Unicorn Prop Guns & Christmas Wishlists 1:58:33

5d ago1:58:33

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In this episode, the crew catches up on a busy week of gun builds, new jobs in the film industry, and competition results. They break down the latest firearms news, including the Firearms Advisory Panel report, and wrap up with a discussion on what they hope to find under the Christmas tree this year. 1. … Continue reading Episode 635: Unicorn Prop…

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#53 - PCSL 2 Gun Nationals 2:10:36

7d ago2:10:36

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We're back where On The Perf started—recording at PCSL 2 Gun Nationals. This time the Adams shot the main match to have a real go at it. There was sickness, broken guns, occluded dots, and all kinds of shenanigans. Neither Adam feels redeemed, and you can find out why.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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What does ChatGPT predict for bass fishing's future? (ft. Pangrac, Hayes, Atchison, and Gill) 3:19:00

19d ago3:19:00

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Matt Pangrac, Andrew Hayes, Bryce Atchison, and Drew Gill) in a slightly different format for a very special 100th episode! 🚨🧢 Officia…

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Episode 634: Black Friday Hauls, 10/22 Builds, and the “14 SKS” Myth 1:34:53

12d ago1:34:53

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This week on Slam Fire Radio, the hosts recover from their Black Friday spending sprees and dive into winter projects. Tony is deep into the weeds of 10/22 customization, comparing receiver options and dealing with stiff charging handles. Kyle reviews his massive haul of parts, including a PSA upper and a new carbon fiber handguard, … Continue read…

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#52 - Match Etiquette 1:07:00

10d ago1:07:00

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Maxwell got a deer, and Riser got the Flu, but we're still gonna sit down and record an episode for everyone. Today we talk a bit about match etiquette—some of the dos and don'ts of how to conduct yourself at the range. Plus, a bit of shit talk just for fun.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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Episode 633 – Black Friday Deals 2025 1:48:15

12d ago1:48:15

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In this episode, the hosts (Dustin, Adriel, and Kyle) kick off with what they’ve been doing in guns—mostly Black Friday shopping, building rifles, and hunting. Topics Covered 1. Black Friday Purchases & Rifle Builds 2. Hunting Stories 3. Match & Build Logistics 4. Upcoming Events 5. News Several firearm-related news items: 6. New Gun Stuff … Contin…

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#51 - How To Be A Great RO 1:55:17

21d ago1:55:17

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On today's episode, we cover all the dos and don'ts of being a great RO. If you want to volunteer (and you should), then this is your road map on how to do it well and what to watch out for.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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Are custom baits worth the bucks? Part 2 (ft. Lee Sisson, Terry Battisti, and Marty Burns) 3:43:12

1M ago3:43:12

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Brian the Carpenter, special guest co-host Epic Eric, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Lee Sisson, Terry Battisti, and Marty Burns) as we continue to tackle the question: Are custom baits wort…

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Episode 632 – Hunting Rifle Rests 1:30:46

1M ago1:30:46

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Adriel, Tony, Kyle, and Dustin are on to talk about hunting rifle rests. Monopods, bipods, tripods, quadpods, shooting sticks, trigger sticks, and more. The team plans for Shot Show 2026, Dustin talks about working the CCFR table, Kyle’s debating a 2011, and Adriel buys a muzzleloader that Tony was looking at. The post Episode 632 – Hunting Rifle R…

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#50 - Listener Questions 1:43:57

28d ago1:43:57

1:43:57

Today we answer listener questions about Briley pistols, best dots for shotguns, front site focus vs target focus, magazine choice, most interesting targets for each platform, red dot mounting options, IWB holster questions, rifle shooting, and more. But first, Riser does some super Gary stuff and gets DQd from his local match.…

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What’s so special about JDM? (ft. Matt Paino, Munenori Kajiwara, and Oliver Ngy) 2:34:40

1M ago2:34:40

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Matt Paino, Munenori Kajiwara, and Oliver Ngy) as we travel across the world to tackle the question: What’s so special about JDM…

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Episode 631 1:24:07

1M ago1:24:07

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#49 - Area 2 1:42:48

1M ago1:42:48

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Maxwell goes to Area 2 in Phoenix, barely makes major, aims hard a lots of zebra targets, does a bit of one-handed shenanigans, and wins a fat stack of belt cash.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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Episode 630 – Taylor Reich, IPSC Pistol World Shoot in South Africa 2:21:47

1M ago2:21:47

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Tony, Adriel, and Dustin are joined by Team Canada pistol shooter Taylor Reich to discuss the ISPC Pistol World Shoot 2025 that was put on in South Africa. We talk about the stages, competition, enduring the marathon, and dealing with “TIA”. Follow Taylor on Instagram @the.albertan. The post Episode 630 – Taylor Reich, IPSC Pistol World Shoot in So…

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How do you improve your mental game? (ft. Dr. Michael T. Lardon, Jared Lintner, and Drew Gill) 3:01:59

1M ago3:01:59

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Dr. Michael T. Lardon, Jared Lintner, and Drew Gill) as we tackle the question: How do you improve your mental game? VOTE for Ba…

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#48 - Vortex Shootout 1:36:09

1M ago1:36:09

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Riser flies down to Texas to compete in the Vortex Shootout. There was a tornado, torrential rain, stage wins, a DQ, and un-DQ, and a full-on survival day preceding his best finish of the season. This one was epic.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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Where should I take my talents in 2026? (ft. Kurt Dove, John Johnson, and Ben Milliken) 3:09:54

2M ago3:09:54

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Kurt Dove, John Johnson, and Ben Milliken) as we tackle the question: Where should I take my talents in 2026? 🚨🧢 Official Bass A…

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Episode 629 – Adam Riser from On the Perf 1:40:36

1M ago1:40:36

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Dustin, Kyle, and Tony are joined by Adam Riser from On the Perf Podcast. They talk 3 gun, Hodgdon’s new load development service, sighting in for hunting, Shot Show 2026, the new Valor holster and more. Listen to the On the Perf podcast on The post Episode 629 – Adam Riser from On the Perf appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.…

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#47 - USPSA Race Gun Nationals 1:55:45

2M ago1:55:45

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On this episode, Maxwell breaks down all things USPSA Race Gun Nationals in St George Utah including the world's scariest make ready, staged-mag long courses, some dude who came down the Idaho to take over the world, and whether or not you should drive home in the 1990 Corvette that you won from shooting concealed. Plus, Riser makes Maxwell laugh s…

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Is kayak bass fishing for you? (ft. Kristine Fischer, Jeff Little, and Adam Riser) 3:02:59

2M ago3:02:59

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Kristine Fischer, Jeff Little, and Adam Riser) as we tackle the question: Is kayak bass fishing for you? 🚨🧢 Official Bass After …

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Episode 628 – Catching up on Listener Feedback 1:54:34

2M ago1:54:34

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Dustin and Tony catch up on listener feedback and some filtered YouTube comments we haven’t seen. The post Episode 628 – Catching up on Listener Feedback appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.By Slam Fire Radio

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#46 - Memorial 3 Gun 1:37:21

2M ago1:37:21

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Riser flies out to North Carolina to shoot Memorial 3 Gun. Long range, huge shotgun stages, hard pistol shots, option stages, and a good cry with an RO, this match had it all. Plus, Brian Nelson once again solves 3 gun, Adam finds out that 6x is too much for movers, and the day's Gary learns about steel shot.…

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What's good in the bass world in 2025? (ft. John Cox, Bailey Eigbrett, and John Murray) 2:31:51

2M ago2:31:51

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, special guest co-host Paul Benson, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's John Cox, Bailey Eigbrett, and John Murray) as we tackle the question: What's good in the bass world in 2025? 🚨🧢 O…

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Episode 627 – A.J. Anthony 2:34:32

2M ago2:34:32

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Kyle, Dustin, Tony, and Adriel are on to talk with AJ Anthony about his dominant 2025 run at 3 gun matches. We talk about foot speed, mental game, reducing errors, and how to suck less. The post Episode 627 – A.J. Anthony appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.By Slam Fire Radio

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#45 - Listener Questions 1:24:00

2M ago1:24:00

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Adam and Adam answer listener questions about coming back after an injury, stage planning, PCCs for rifle practice, ICORE vs bowling pins, flying with 3 gun gear, designing good stages in small areas, and more.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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How do you catch bass from the back deck? (ft. Bryan New, Cornell Badra, and Justin Kimmel) 3:20:31

2M ago3:20:31

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Brian the Carpenter, special guest co-host Epic Eric, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Bryan New, Cornell Badra, and Justin Kimmel) as we tackle the question: How do you catch 'em from the bac…

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Episode 626 – Colt Canada Destroying Firearms? 1:47:57

2M ago1:47:57

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Adriel, Dustin, and Tony discuss the recent news about the Canadian Firearms confiscation programs. The post Episode 626 – Colt Canada Destroying Firearms? appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.By Slam Fire Radio

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#44 - Overlays and Load Development 1:32:52

3M ago1:32:52

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By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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Are custom baits worth the bucks? (ft. TackleKraft, Frank Scalish, and John Prior) 3:56:03

2M ago3:56:03

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Brian the Carpenter, special guest co-host Epic Eric, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's TackleKraft, Frank Scalish, and John Prior) as we tackle the question: Are custom baits worth the bucks? …

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Episode 625 – Canadian gun confiscation 2025 1:51:20

2M ago1:51:20

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Dustin, Tony, Adriel, and Kyle are on to talk about newly released details on the Canadian gun confiscation platform. The post Episode 625 – Canadian gun confiscation 2025 appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.By Slam Fire Radio

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#43 - Cross Training 1:19:48

3M ago1:19:48

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Adam and Adam discuss cross training for shooting sports. Maxwell uses motocross and video games, Riser uses climbing and mountain biking, and they both work out. But how does all of this help? Plus, when do you bail on yet another gun safe and just build a vault?By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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How do you figure out tidal river bass? (ft. Mike Iaconelli, Kevin Short, and Bryan Schmitt) 2:37:48

2M ago2:37:48

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Brian the Carpenter, special guest co-host Epic Eric, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Mike Iaconelli, Kevin Short, and Bryan Schmitt) as we tackle the question: How do you figure out tidal ri…

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Episode 624 – Blake Passamaneck with Carbon Arms 1:56:41

2M ago1:56:41

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Kyle, Tony, Dustin, and Random Dave are joined by Blake from Carbon Arms The post Episode 624 – Blake Passamaneck with Carbon Arms appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.By Slam Fire Radio

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#42 - Listener Questions 1:13:45

3M ago1:13:45

1:13:45

More listener questions answered by the Adams. Carrying a double stack 1911, upgrading pistols, giving back, future of the sport, wearing out barrels, why short courses matter, rule sets.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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How do you catch bass in fall? (ft. Brian Latimer, Alex Davis, and Charlie Hartley) 3:23:24

3M ago3:23:24

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Brian Latimer, Alex Davis, and Charlie Hartley) as we tackle the timely question: How do you catch bass in fall? Plus a special …

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Episode 623 VR Gun Games 1:25:53

3M ago1:25:53

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Adriel, Tony, Dustin, and Kyle are on to talk about VR gun games. Do they have any practical application? Can you use them for basic familiarization? Do they replace dry fire? Find out in this week’s episode The post Episode 623 VR Gun Games appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.By Slam Fire Radio

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#41 - Shotgun Qualifier Final Results 1:15:50

3M ago1:15:50

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The Adam's talk about new pistols on the way, Maxwell's road trip shotgun find, and a whole ton of talk about the complete results of the IPSC Shotgun World Shoot qualifiers. Things got pretty crazy in Nebraska with a lot of swings in the bubble spots.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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Episode 622 1:24:19

3M ago1:24:19

1:24:19

Kyle, Adriel, Tony, Dustin, and Kelly are on to talk about the Battle of Alberta 3 gun match, PCCs and PCC ammo, shooting guns in the USA, Mapleseeds, and She Shoots. The post Episode 622 appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.By Slam Fire Radio

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What's it like to be a rookie bass pro? (ft. Kyle Patrick, Marshall Hughes, and Derek Lehtonen) 2:38:20

3M ago2:38:20

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Kyle Patrick, Marshall Hughes, and Derek Lehtonen) as we tackle the question: What's it like to be a rookie bass pro? More Bass …

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#40 - Pistol Epic 1:37:45

3M ago1:37:45

1:37:45

Riser is back, and the Adams talk through the history of their competition pistols. A lot of mistakes were made along the way. So, if you want to avoid the pitfalls and save thousands of dollars, then listen up.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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What's in your panic box? (ft. Stetson Blaylock, Epic Eric, and Mike McClelland) 2:40:04

4M ago2:40:04

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Stetson Blaylock, Epic Eric, and Mike McClelland) as we tackle the question: What's in your panic box? More Bass After Dark: You…

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Episode 621 – Stanley from True North Arms 1:53:51

4M ago1:53:51

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Adriel and Tony are joined by Stanley from True North Arms. We talk about the start of True North Arms, their new SKS magwell, VR-66 shotguns, and . . . . grenades? True North Arms Website: https://truenortharms.com/ True North Arms on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueNorthArms The post Episode 621 – Stanley from True North Arms appeared first…

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#39 - Maxwell's First Solo Episode 59:02

4M ago59:02

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The shorter of the two Adam's had to take care of something, so Maxwell is running solo this week to bring you another round of listener questions. Enjoy.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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What was the 2025 Black Bass Symposium? (ft. Eigbrett, Sakmar, Lang, and the Bardins) 2:54:20

4M ago2:54:20

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Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our FIVE mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's Bailey Eigbrett, Josh Sakmar, Tom Lang, and Steven and Casey Bardin) as we tackle the question: What was the 2025 Black Bass Symp…

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Episode 620 IPRF World Championship with Womfat 1:29:50

4M ago1:29:50

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Tony, Kyle, and Adriel are joined by Matt from ⁨@Womfat⁩ to talk about the 2025 IPRF World Championship. Matt tells us about the travel, stage designs, equipment, and how it was to shoot. Team Canada and Matt did pretty good! Results here: https://www.impactscoring.net/match/results?id=900 The post Episode 620 IPRF World Championship with Womfat ap…

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#38 - Listener Questions 1:44:08

4M ago1:44:08

1:44:08

It's that time once again to answer our backlog of listener questions. On this one we cover Mini Rifle as a replacement for .223 on ranges that don't allow it in matches, proper fitting of an AR, a deep dive into different shotgun loads, and our thoughts on the new PCSL qualifiers. If you want us to answer your questions, hit us up at ontheperfpodc…