MacBroz RAW Show

The questions are coming in, and we’re not holding back! On Episode 115 of the MacBroz Show, Josh (JAYWETH) and Darius (DEEEZGAINS) are joined by special guest Tony from Laugh n Load for an audience-driven Q&A covering everything from everyday carry and competition shooting to the gear we buy and the brands we defend. The […]

Are you becoming a better shooter, or are you holding yourself back by constantly switching pistols? In Episode 114 of the MacBroz Show, Josh (JAYWETH) and Darius (DEEEZGAINS) dive into the world of pistol ecosystems and debate whether sticking with one platform builds better shooters or experimenting with different firearms actually helps develop stronger fundamentals. […]

🎃 Happy Halloween from the MacBroz! 🎃 On Episode 113, Josh (@jayweth) and Darius (@deeezgains) get together for a Halloween edition of the MacBroz Show! This week, we’re talking Halloween traditions, favorite costumes, childhood memories, and how the holiday changes when you become a dad. From trick-or-treating and keeping the kids safe to finding new […]

What exactly is Monsoon Demo Day, and is it worth the hype? On Episode 112 of the MacBroz Show, we’re joined by Vinny, owner of Monsoon Tactical, as Darius (DEEEZGAINS) breaks down his firsthand experience attending Monsoon Demo Day! From expectations and first impressions to shooting custom firearms, meeting fellow enthusiasts, and getting behind-the-scenes insight […]

Is competitive shooting really worth getting into? Does expensive gear make you a better shooter? And can competition actually improve your real-world shooting skills? This week on the MacBroz Show, Josh  is solo as Darius is out at Monsoon Demo Day! This episode we are joined by Dave Stroh, Jamarkus Anderson, Sean Salemink, and Rob […]

16 pistol manufacturers. One bracket. One champion. This week on the MacBroz Show, Josh (JAYWETH) and Darius (DEEEZGAINS) go head-to-head in **BRAND BATTLE**, a single-elimination tournament to answer one simple question: **If you could only own pistols from ONE manufacturer for the rest of your life, who would you choose?** We’re putting some of the […]

Happy Glocktober! 🎃🔫 Episode 109 is all about Audience Q&A. Josh (JAYWETH) and Darius (DEEEZGAINS) answer questions from the MacBroz community and give their takes on gear, training, upgrades, optics, and plenty of gun-industry opinions along the way. We talk Gideon Optics, upgrades that actually make a difference, where your money should go first—ammo, training, […]

Porting is everywhere right now—but not all porting is created equal. In Episode 108 of the MacBroz Show, Josh and Darius break down what you should actually look for when choosing an aftermarket porting company and how aftermarket work compares to factory-ported pistols. We get into quality, efficiency, port design, turnaround times, reliability, ammo sensitivity, […]

This week on The MacBroz Show, we blind rank 10 popular pistol modifications from most important to least important. Optics, triggers, magwells, porting and compensators, grip work, weapon lights, magazine upgrades, iron sights and more all make the list. The catch: once we place an upgrade, we don’t know what’s coming next. At the end, […]

The MacBroz Show is BACK — and we’re officially live on Rumble! Josh (JAYWETH) and Darius (DEEEZGAINS) catch up on everything that’s been going on, what’s new on the channel, and some of the latest gear they’ve been testing. We’re talking the Gideon Granite on the Glock 34, XTECH +5 magazine extensions, EGW parts in […]

On Episode 105, we sit down with Jeremy Deadman of XTECH Tactical to talk about the story behind the company, the firearms industry, product innovation, and what it takes to earn the trust of shooters who are already loyal to the brands they know. We get into Jeremy’s background before XTECH, how XTECH Tactical got […]

Episode 104 was a fun one. We were joined by our friend Rob from @madsciencetactical and kicked things off with some New Business, catching up on what everyone has been shooting, testing, building, and messing with lately. Darius gives his thoughts after getting more time behind his M&P with the Dimebag porting and, maybe even […]

The MacBroz are taking it back to the ’90s with a little Pokémon talk—because who didn’t grow up trying to catch ’em all? Then Josh and Darius break down their latest United States Concealed Carry League match results. They discuss what went well, where they struggled, what they learned, and the areas they need to […]

This week, the MacBroz are running on fumes—but that might actually make the episode better. We put our handgun opinions to the test with a blind-ranking pistols game, forcing ourselves to place each pistol before knowing what was coming next. As expected, there were questionable decisions, instant regret, and plenty of arguments over where each […]

Episode 101 is all about Ask The MacBroz! You submitted the questions, and we’re answering them. Did Jay really buy a Stealth Arms Platypus? What did Darius do to his Staccato C with the Mad Scientist? We also got our hands on Pew.Locker and Civilian Medical 1 gear—thanks to Shawn from We Like Shooting—and share […]

This week we’re celebrating 100 episodes of the MacBroz Podcast with one of our favorite conversations yet. Shawn Herrin joins us to talk about far more than firearms. We dive into what success actually looks like, why money isn’t the best measure of achievement, and what it takes to build something that genuinely serves the […]

n Episode 99 of the MacBroz Show, Josh and Darius dive into the world of competition shooting and have an honest conversation about where they are right now as competitors, content creators, and gear nerds trying to keep the momentum going. We talk through the highs and lows of competing, whether we are starting to […]

Courtney joined Josh for a special MacBroz Podcast recording at GunCon 2026, and this episode is all about hearing the event from her perspective. This was her first time attending GunCon, her first time being around the firearms industry at this level, and her first time seeing the creator, brand, and community side of what […]

Welcome back to the MacBroz Show! In Episode 98, Josh / JAYWETH and Darius / DEEEZGAINS break down the full GunCon 2026 experience from Niles, Ohio. This episode covers everything from the creator-only Town Hall, Range Day, VIP experiences, Con Day, panels, and the overall atmosphere of one of the most exciting creator and industry […]

On this episode of the MacBroz Show, Josh is out at GunCon 2026, so Darius takes over hosting duties and keeps the show rolling with a competition-focused episode. We kick things off with the Fun Fact of the Day, featuring the Chevrolet Corvette — the longest continuously produced sports car in U.S. history, first introduced […]

In this week’s episode of The MacBroz Show, we’re putting the spotlight on audience Q&A and answering some of the questions you all sent in. We break down what pistol we would choose if we could only have one gun for both range and carry, what really matters most for EDC between comfort, capacity, and […]

This week on the MacBroz Show, Josh and Darius sit down with a very special guest: Courtney (Jay’s Wife). With GunCon coming up in a couple weeks, Courtney wanted to get more comfortable around an outdoor range environment. She may or may not choose to shoot firearms at GunCon, but the goal was to get […]

In this episode of the MacBroz Show, we sit down with Jon Patton from The Gun Collective and GunCon for a real conversation about the firearms industry, gun culture, content creation, and the community behind it all. We talk about the origin of GunCon, what makes it different from other industry events, and how it […]

On MacBroz Show Episode 93, we’re talking about the highs, lows, and addictive nature of competition shooting. It’s easy to get hooked once you start chasing better runs, cleaner stages, and faster times — but what happens when you go too fast too soon? This week, @deeezgains talks through whether he’s really hanging up the […]

On this episode of the Macbroz Show, we’re joined by Brett, owner of @_art_illery, to talk about what sets his business apart and why firearm customization is about more than looks. The right work can build trust, confidence, and a stronger connection with the tools you rely on. We also get into what it’s really […]

On MacBroz Show Episode 91, we’re talking competition growth, stage planning, and what we’ve learned in a short amount of time getting into the competitive shooting world. Daruys breaks down how he’s been improving his stage planning, attacking targets with more purpose, and learning how to think through stages before the buzzer goes off. We […]

On MacBroz Show Episode 90, Josh and Darius ask the hard-hitting questions: why did everyone hate Matt Damon in Saving Private Ryan, what did Darius order from Tier 1 Concealed, and is Staccato still the benchmark when people talk about 2011s? Then things get even better when @fullmetal_sensei crashes the episode with an arsenal of […]

Welcome to Episode 89 of the MacBroz Show. This week, Josh and Darius recap their time at @leaguenightaag, talking through the experience, the reps, the laughs, and what makes getting out and training with other people so valuable. The guys also take a very serious look at a very unserious problem: how many @tier1concealed holsters […]

Welcome to Episode 88 of the MacBroz Show. This week, Josh shares his thoughts on some fresh gear, including the M&P 2.0 Metal HD (Steel), the Canik TTI Combat Smoke, the Holosun 407 Comp, and more. We also dive into one of the biggest debates in the gun world right now: are Staccato 2011s truly […]

Episode 87 of the MacBroz Podcast features Mike from Gideon Optics joining us for a deep dive into what Gideon Optics is all about, what they’ve been up to, and why the brand continues to stand out in a crowded optics market. We talk about Mike’s background, the story behind the Gideon name, what makes […]

This week, Darius holds it down solo while Josh is out enjoying a family break in the Smoky Mountains. On this episode, Darius talks through his new MacBroz shooting jersey for the 2026 season and gives an update on his new 4.25″ Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 upper, which is headed to Monsoon Tactical for […]

This week on episode 85, we’re joined by Jarmarkus aka @geek_with_the_glock and Durand @lmb.theeducator for a real conversation centered on training, coaching, and growing the next wave of shooters in the 2A community. A major focus of this episode is training women in the firearms space—why that matters, why many women prefer training with other […]

Episode 84 of MacBroz is here and we’ve got a lot to talk about. Jay brings in some fresh new goodies from ECM Precision and Miller Precision, and from there the conversation takes off. We get into one of the biggest questions for shooters: what really is the best do-it-all size pistol? Then we tackle […]

⚡ This episode is powered by @tagprecision — for the best fiber sights in the industry, use code JAYWETH15. This week, we sit down with @9to5tactical to talk about their incredible rise to 85,000 subscribers in just 2 years. How did their channel grow so fast, what worked, and what advice do they have for […]

⚡ This episode is proudly powered by Tag Precision — upgrade your fiber optic sights and save with code JAYWETH15. This week on MacBroz Episode 82, we’re talking about a question a lot of people have:What makes a good budget EDC loadout? We break down the essentials of building a practical everyday carry setup with […]

⚡ This episode is proudly sponsored by Tag Precision — upgrade your fiber optic sights and save with code JAYWETH15. This week we’re asking a BIG question… Are Josh and Darius DONE with their Staccatos? Are we actually thinking about switching back to M&P platforms? And how long does it really take to find “the […]

⚡ This episode is proudly sponsored by Tag Precision — upgrade your fiber optic sights and save with code JAYWETH15. This week we’re asking a BIG question… Can a stock pistol with solid training actually outrun a CZ in competition? We sit down with @laughnload to talk competition mindset, training approaches, and how skill often […]

In this episode, the MacBroz are back talking gear, upgrades, and the never-ending journey of dialing in our setups. Darius kicks things off with a wild fun fact about how time can actually feel slower during dangerous moments because the brain records more data per second — survival mode is real. Josh shares his latest […]

In this episode of MacBros, we continue diving deeper into rifles and the learning curve that comes with them. Darius shares how his latest indoor range session went while zeroing both his rifle and PCC, using feedback and recommendations from the community. Not everything went perfectly though — some of his magazines literally fell apart, […]

In Episode 77 we dive into rifle and PCC optic zeros — what distance actually makes sense for 5.56 vs 9mm platformsand how your intended use changes everything.Somehow… Josh ended up with another Staccato (yeah, we didn’t see that coming either). We also drop a big update for the MacBroz community — you can now […]