The Dead Pair Podcast
The Dead Pair Podcast helps sporting clays shooters break more targets and understand the competitive clay-target world. Jason Rambo and Sean Alley talk with champion shooters, coaches, target setters, range operators and shooting-industry experts about technique, the mental game, shotgun fit, tournament strategy, FITASC, NSCA competition, equipment and the people shaping sporting clays. Whether you're preparing for your first registered shoot or chasing championship scores, every episode is built around useful, real-world lessons you can take to the range.
274 Madison Sharpe: Why She Stepped Back This Year
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Where has Madison Sharpe been this year, and why hasn't she been competing as much? Madison joins Jason and guest co-host Tracy Wright for an honest conversation about taking a step back from the competitive sporting clays circuit. Tracy finds himself in a similar situation, making this a conversation many shooters can relate to. Between the cost of traveling, tournament expenses, the pressure to perform, and balancing everyday life, chasing championships can become a grind. When does the sport you love start feeling more like an obligation than something you enjoy? And can taking a...
273 How 6 National Champions prepare for Nationals!
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Six National Champions. Six different approaches to getting ready for the biggest shoot of the year. Cory Kruse, Brad Kidd, Anthony Matarese, Joe Fanizzi, Madison Sharpe and Shelby Moon each share what they’re doing in the final days before Nationals—and what shooters of every level can take from their preparation.
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What if getting better isn’t about seeing the target differently—but seeing yourself more clearly? In Part 2, Wendell Cherry, David Radulovich and Jason continue their deep dive into self-awareness, exploring how shooters learn, adapt, and recognize what their minds and bodies are actually doing. Wendell also reflects on how years of coaching have changed the way he teaches—and what his students have taught him about his own game. Wendell Cherry - 1-706-538-6870 David Radulovich - [email protected] Dead Pair Swag- https://x062jy-1z...
271, Wendell Cherry: The Self-Aware Shooter - Part 1
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How well do you really understand your own shooting? Wendell Cherry and David Radulovich join Jason for a deep dive into self-awareness, mechanics, pressure, and learning to recognize what you’re actually doing behind the gun—not just what you think you’re doing. Wendell also shares how decades of coaching have changed the way he sees both his students and his own game. Plus, we check in with the latest Make-a-Break segment.
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270 When Good Courses Go Stale, with Matt Miller
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When does a good course stop being fun and start feeling stale? Matt Miller joins Jason to dig into target variety, difficulty, 5-Stand design, practice setups, and the little changes that can keep shooters challenged and coming back. Plus, we’ve got an update on Neil Chadwick’s junior/sub-junior Nationals contest, a Make-a-Break update from Ed, and another trip inside David’s Brain. What makes a course great—or drives you crazy? We want to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and ideas, and we may tackle them on an upcoming...
269 Joe Fanizzi: High-Level Shooting With a Full-Time Job
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Joe Fanizzi joins Jason to talk about what it really takes to stay competitive when shooting has to fit around a full-time work schedule. Joe shares how his approach to practice, preparation, focus, and tournament expectations has changed as life has gotten busier. The conversation gets into making limited range time count, staying sharp without overtraining, and finding the right balance between work, life, and the desire to still perform at a high level. If you’re trying to improve your game without having unlimited time to shoot, this one will hit home. Se...
268 Jonah Finley: The Training Method That Requires NO Ammo!
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What if you could become a better sporting clays shooter without firing a single shot? That’s exactly what Jonah Finley has been working on. In this episode of The Dead Pair Podcast, we sit down with one of the sport’s most interesting young shooters to talk about an unconventional training system he developed to improve gun movement, body mechanics and visual focus—using an oscillating laser instead of live ammunition. And this isn’t just an interesting idea. Jonah has put the method to the test in competition, with impressive results at major events.<...
267 The cost of doing it right + Make A Break results!
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One of the biggest reasons we choose to work with the sponsors that we have at The Dead Pair Podcast, is customer service. Recently, we received an email from a customer of OtoPro, whereas the customer questioned some of the fees and was not happy. This sparked a quick phone call to Dr. Grace Sturdivant to get down to the bottom of the issue. Listen in as we cover this issue and the customer service that they pride themselves in! Ed Prechel co-hosts this episode as we had a lot to talk about as w...
266 How to Stop One Miss From Ruining Your Round — Tracy Wright & David Radulovich
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Tracy Wright and David "Riblet" Radulovich return for part 2 of our deep dive into the SDS Method - "Slow Down Stupid". In part 2, Tracy, David, and Jason dive deeper into the mental side of shooting: How frustration affects performance, how to build a repeatable pre-shot routines, and how to identify what actually caused a miss, and how to reset before one mistake becomes two, three, or 10!
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Ok, so maybe this is not a new "method", idea, or approach to the game. But it was definitely a breakthrough for some shooters that vastly improved their performance and the ability to repeat that performance. So we titled it "The SDS method", which stand for Slow Down Stupid! There is a LOT to unpack here, and we were not able to get it all in one episode. However, this 2 part episode is something you will want to listen to again and again, study it, and use it for yourself! David Radulovich and Tracy...
264, Putting the band back together, for 1 night!
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While traveling up for the Ohio State Sporting Clays Championship, Jason and Sean "put the band back together" for one night, in the OG Dead Pair studio. We actually had a really good conversation going and covered a lot of topics, including 2 letters that we received from listeners, who brought up some very good talking points. We were going to randomly call up a few guests, but between the Make-a-break up date and the "David's brain" segment, we ran out of time. Now we have fuel for the next time! We think you wi...
263, Where's David? ! w/David Radulovich!
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It seems whenever we go to a tournament, we are always asked, "Where's David Radulovich?", "Have you heard from him? Is he ok?". Well folks, we finally caught up with him. Pre-warning! This is not your typical episode with David! This one brought some good laughs, some new developments, and even a new segment! We think you will enjoy this episode, for sure!
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Georgia has always known to be a hot bed for talent when it comes to sporting clays shooters. Its also know to be a place where some amazing tournaments take place, with some of the biggest names in the sport in attendance! Matt Miller, Kyle Millwood, & Portia Fordham sit down to look at the Shooters Championship, the Georgia State Championship, and the Georgia circuit shoot. Portia is the events coordinator at the Meadows, and sits on the Georgia Sporting Clays Association board, alongside Kyle Millwood. We discuss what went right, what needs help, and w...
261, The 411 w/Joshua Reynolds, Wayne Rasmussen, & Ed Prechel!
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This is a jamb-packed episode of information! First, Jake Spengler, general manager at Rocky Creek Sporting clays co-hosts this show as we get into current events and happenings. Then, we have Joshua Reynolds of JTech Communications on to talk about the new Dead Pair Podcast website, what features it will have, and what it means for the listeners. Following that, we have Wayne Rasmussen director of SCTP on to discuss the upcoming SCTP Nationals. We cover lots of ins/outs of the SCTP, the direction it is headed, the current climate of youth sh...
260, The Shooters Champion Brody Souza !
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Northern California native, Brody Souza has stacking the wins amongst the best of his peers lately. One of which was The Shooters Championship at the Meadows Clays Sports. This was no small feat given the company he was in at that shoot! Brody is about to start college in the fall, but is still determined to compete as often as time will allow. Listen in an Chad Roberts co-hosts this weeks show and we find out all the details on Brody, who he is as a shooter, who he is as a person, and...
259, Reviews & Previews w/Neil Chadwick & Pete Melloy
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Neil Chadwick co-hosts this episode as we review the World English Sporting clays from San Antonio, and the Southeast Regional From Quail Creek Sporting ranch In Okeechobee Florida. Lots of really interesting statistics here! As a Preview, we hear from Pete Melloy of Game Unlimited in Wisconsin, as he gives us the 411 on the upcoming US Open. We follow that up with a preview to the National Championship in San Antonio this coming October. Lots of great statistics and information for you in this jam packed episode!
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258, Sporting clays for a Purpose & Cause!
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We have all been to a charity shoot. For some, it was their introduction to sporting clays. Charity shoots are raise money for a cause or purpose of supporting an individual, a business, or organization. But what if that organization gave everything back and helped to secure the future of shooting sports in America? That's exactly what this 400 person shoot does every year! The Dead Pair Podcast was present at the MidwayUSA Foundation shoot at Rice Creek Hunting in Little Falls Minnesota. This shoot raised an over $200,000.00 for youth shooting grants and endowments! Trac...
257, An Unbelievable story that you must hear!
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Sometimes, a story comes to you, that just leaves you in awe! You hear it for the first time, and you are just mind blown at what you are hearing. At the same time, it's a very heart warming story that fits the very narrative of what you believe in. THIS is that story! Meet Azeez Hayne. Raised as a vegetarian, in a anti-2nd amendment home. We really don't want to give too much away in this description. We want you to hear this story for yourself! Listen in as Ben McAnally co-hos...
256, NEW PRODUCTS!
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Sometimes new products can be born from new technology, or new information. Sometimes it's just a really great idea. But what makes a new product truly great, is when it is, or does, as advertised. Introducing Pro Ferrum gun Care Fluid and ElJefe Energy! Tracy Wright co-hosts this episode as we interview people from the source of these 2 great products. We dive into what they are, how they work, and why YOU need to give them a try! Pro Ferrum is endorsed be George Digweed, the G.O.A.T. himself, and ElJefe ene...
255, Ohio Sporting Clays Championship Preview!
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The Ohio State Sporting Clays Championship has grown to the second largest state shoot in the country, and for good reason! The payouts, giveaways, raffles, targets, dinners, the club ...everything that makes a state championship grand, is what this shoot offers! We are joined by Ohio Sporting Clays Association president, Kacey Smith, Vice president Jason Rambo, Secretary Sean Alley and host club general manager Shawn Spindel of Hill-n-Dale. We layout what you can expect at this years state shoot, why you should be attending, and all the details you need to attend.
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254, Braxton Oliver 2026 World Sporting Clays Champion!
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Braxton Oliver has done it! He is now the 2026 World Sporting Clays Champion! Jake Spengler co-hosts as we dive into Braxton's performance from start to finish, what he had to overcome, and what this means for him and his family. Anyone that has ever met any of the Oliver family knows that they are genuinely great people that are passionate about the sport and the people in it! Braxton is a respectful, outstanding shooter, yet humble, and thankful. As much as his competitors wanted to win, every one of them agree that it co...
253, Cory Kruse, Travis Mears, Ben McAnally, TX State Review!
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Ben McAnally cohosts as we are joined by 10x Texas State Champion, Cory Kruse and owner of the host club, Defender Clays Sports Ranch, Travis Mears! In this episode we cover a lot of interesting stats, facts, and a whole lot of laughs! Plus, Cory gives us some insight to his newly formed Sporting Collective as well as what this title means to him, shooting with the wife on hand, and how Travis' daughter wants Dad take it from Cory! Travis touches on some key points about the shoot, and what it means to...
252, Joe Pinchin and Ryan Harper!
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Ryan Harper and Joe Pinchin as juniors, were on the Young Guns team from Florida, where they shared much success. Both are outstanding young men that are respectful, helpful, and courteous. However, when they are together, it is full on comedy hour! Although they both held back a little bit in this episode, they were both fun to have on the show and to find out where they are at in their lives. Joe and Ryan were both guest of the show a few years back and a lot has changed for them, so...
251, Buckeye Legend, Dick Vance!
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Mention the name Dick Vance around the northern states, and you are immediately greeted with the word LEGEND! Since starting his sporting clays journey in 1984, Dick has racked up numerous accolades including All American, National Pump and Senior Vet Champ, along with countless wins. To list all his accomplishments here would take several paragraphs. None the less, Dick is a legend and it was an honor and a privilege to have him on the show!
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Dr. Brad Dieter has a Phd in nutrition and sports performance. He specializes in working with sports teams and individuals for reaching high-level performance goals. Tracy Wright co-hosts this episode as we ask Dr. Brad about the proper foods to eat before, during, and after a tournament. We also cover things like GLP1's, hydration, exercise, glucose and ketones, supplements, and heart rate. This is a very in-depth episode giving any shooter the 411 for how to perform their very best physically and mentally! Dr. Brad Dieter - https://metabolismos.org/ ...
249, Gray Rose Co, the USA importer of Manuel Ricardo stocks.
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The new Gray Rose Company, (jointly founded by Dominic Bethel and Carl Holland), is a premium shotgun dealer and, the USA importer of Manuel Ricardo Stocks. We sit down with Carl, who has now began the process of fitting shooters to stocks, under the expert tutelage of Ben Husthwaite. Ben and Carl discuss the stock fitting process, how Carl will offer his services across the USA, and what it means to have a Manuel Ricardo stock. Carl also fills us in on all of the services that the Gray Rose offers, aside from fitt...
248, USA Shooting w/Trap Talk, Kelly Reisdorf, & Cole Cushman!
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Trap Talk from the Back Fence with Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr host this episode in conjunction with the Dead Pair Podcast, With guests Kelly Reisdorf, the CEO of USA Shooting and Cole Cushman of Gun & Trophy insurance! This was a fun episode that brought tons of information to light about the Olympics Team USA Shooting! Kelly has a lot of interesting information about the team, what the qualification process looks like, how we can help, and so much more! A very special thank you to Cole Cushman of Gun & Trophy insurance for...
247, The MidwayUSA Foundation's Pete Eisentrager!
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Back in 2022, we had Sarah Hall, Project and events manager of The MidwayUSA Foundation, on to discuss who they are, and the amazing support they give to the youth shooting sports. If you have not heard that episode, we highly encourage you to listen to it, before listening to this episode. The numbers were mind blowing in 2022, and now they are even more staggering! Jake Spengler of Rocky Creek Sporting clays, co-hosts this episode, as Pete Eisentrager, the Executive Director, joins us to discuss where they are now, in terms of support with t...
246, The Breakin' Clays app w/Matthew Burlingame!
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It seems nowadays that there a lot of coaches coming out with their own app. But what about an app that anyone, including coaches, can use with their students? What if someone just wanted to do their own journaling, record keeping, and track their own progress, regardless of coach? Meet Matthew Burlingame, who has created the Breakin' Clays App! Matthew is somewhat new to the game, but saw a definitive need for the app, not only for sporting clays, but trap, skeet, and the various disciplines within sporting clays, like 5 stand, FITASC, etc.. Chad...
245, Classifying non-US citizens in NSCA events + recent FITASC news.
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Full round table discussion with Brett Seibert, Neil Chadwick, Don Brunt, RAD Chad Roberts, and of course, Jason and Sean. Recently at a large shoot, there were a number of non-US citizens that competed, in what some feel, the wrong class. We discuss how, moving forward, we can verify their ability, and place them in the correct class, as well as possible new classification rules with the NSCA that will address the issues. The next issue that we address, on Feb 24,2026 there was a letter issued by FITASC concerning a Grand Prix to be he...
244 The ClayMaster app w/Kevin DeMichiel & Scott Winstead!
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It's hard to believe how much technology is coming into sporting clays, or the clay target sports in general, for that matter. Now, for 2026, another app has been developed for sporting clays. Leading the charge on this one, is Kevin DeMichiel and Bill McGuire, along with the technical aspects being handled by Scott Winstead. Yep, you read that right. Kevin and Bill now have an app! Before we dive into the app, Kevin gives us the 411 on the upcoming Shooters Championship to be held at The Meadows clay sports in Forsyth GA. With a LO...
243 New HYPERSHOT by Ranger Performance Eyewear!
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Ranger Performance Eyewear has always strived to be on the leading edge of technology when it comes to eyewear and the new Hypershot frame and lenses are a perfect example! The features this lens and frame offer are superior to anything else on the market! Fast yet secure lens changing, wide frame, wrap around lens, 4 lens kit, and all available with RIACT AI technology! Listen in as Jason and guest host RAD Chad Roberts interview Max McCarthy of RE Ranger to discuss all the details of this amazing new shooting eyewear!
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Our co-host for this week's episode is Ben McAnally. Being a former President of the Texas Sporting Clays Association, Ben was the perfect person to join us for this conversation with Travis Mears. We discussed the upcoming Texas State Sporting Clays Championship and all the details surrounding the shoot. Then we dove deep into the new premier sporting clays facility that Travis is building. Why build a new one? What can patrons expect from this new facility that the current one does not have? We ask these questions and many more as we d...
241 Updates from Atlas Traps w/Scott Manspeaker!
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Tracy Wright co-hosts this episode as we welcome Scott Manspeaker of Atlas traps to give us the updates and news from Atlas Traps. Atlas was included in the National Sporting Clays Championship this year as the trap provider for the 5 stand and sub gauge events. Atlas has been a supporter of the Dead Pair Podcast since our first year full year, and it was only fitting to get them back on the show for another great episode with them, and to give us some insight as to what it took to provide 2 great c...
240, East vs West Dead Pair Blast Showdown!
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Jun Vegara, general manager of LA Clays and Jake Spengler, general manager of Rocky Creek Sporting Clays join us this week to give you the details of the 2 Dead Pair Blasts for 2026! The sponsors have stepped up in a huge way and the payouts are all back to class, not HOA! These are 2 shoots with great payouts, tons of random entry prizes, and lots of hospitality, that you are going to want to attend! Listen in for all the details, and get registered on Scorechaser! LA Clays- https://laclays.com/ Rock...
239, Part 2 of 2, Q4C w/Grace Callahan, Chad Roberts, & Abel Spire!
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Questions for the coaches Part 2 of 2. This week we are joined by Grace Callahan, RAD Chad Roberts, and Abel Spire! We finish off our past 6 questions, with each coach getting 2 of your questions that were sent to us. This week was a truly unique blend of coaches that gave a great contrast of opinions, while offering solid answers and advice to the questions. Don't let these last 2 episode stop you from sending us your questions! We will keep brining the coaches on, and do our best to get your questions answered! Another episode full...
238, Q4C Pt 1 of 2, w/ Tracey Wright, Cory Kruse, and David Radulovich!
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Welcome to the start of another great year with the Dead Pair Podcast! We kick things off this year with a 2 part Questions For The Coaches with Tracey Wright, Cory Kruse, and David Radulovich! Tracey will actually be helping with this episode as a co-host. Each coach takes 2 of your questions that were submitted in the later part of 2025. Each coach offers a unique perspective, as they see it from their coaching experience.
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Neil Chadwick of the NSCA executive council joins is to give us all the nitty gritty stats from the 2025 National Championship. Neil has not only broken down the statistics from Nationals itself, but also in comparison to regionals and the US Open.Some of these stats are going to surprise you! Now is also the time for reflection of YOUR 2025 clay target season. What went right, what went wrong? What needs improvement? What does planning my 2026 season look like? We cover all of this and more!
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236 The NSSF Plus ONE program!
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The NSSF, National Shooting Sports Foundation, has created programs that not only encourage safe firearm ownership, but also encourage mentorship for introducing new people to shooting sports. The PlusONE program does just that! As you know, we have always been advocates for taking someone new shooting, or taking that recreational shooter to a tournament. Now, the Dead Pair Podcast has partnered with the NSSF's PlusONE program to help incentivize those mentors, and reward them for taking new people out to bust some clays! Listen in as we are joined by Justin Morrissey, Director of...
235, New Scorechaser tech + Announcements
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Scorechaser changed the game, when it comes to registration! But they did not stop there! We are joined by the lovely Casey Chase and her tech guru Josh from JTech to discuss the new technology and features that Scorechaser has to offer, and what all this means to you and the clubs! We are also joined by Jake Spengler, new general manager at Rocky Creek Sporting clays for the entire episode. Jake has supported us from the very beginning and was even a guest on our very first show! We drop the exciting news ab...
