Higher Line Podcast

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The Security Master | Higher Line Podcast #276 Aug 03, 2026

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Jeremy Baumann, CEO of Corporate Security Advisors, went from small town cop in rural America to coordinating international corporate security serving the pharmaceutical sector. Baumann shares challenging situations early in his career as a beat cop and the importance of going hands on. He also discusses the professional transition from LEO to corporate security. Listen and learn from world class security expert.

To learn more about Jeremy Baumann and Corporate Security Advisors visit CorporateSecurityAdvisors.com

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Music Attributions:

Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald

Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner

The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

The Killing Time is Over - SEAL Legend Cory Zillig | Higher Line Podcast #275 Jul 27, 2026

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Retired Navy SEAL Cory Zillig returns to talk about his new book and reinvigorating The Site, a large Midwest firearms training center. Cory served twenty years as a SEAL and thirteen of those specifically on SEAL Team SIX.

To learn more about Cory Zillig's book visit CoryZillig.com or follow him @CoryZillig on Instagram.

BOOK: https://coryzillig.com

THE SITE: https://thesitetraining.com

FIRST ZILLIG PODCAST: https://higherline.libsyn.com/dad-the-killing-season-is-over-higher-line-podcast-102

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Music Attributions:

Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald

Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner

The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

He Dreams of Burnouts and Potholes | Higher Line Podcast #274 Jul 12, 2026

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Ryan Mcguiness is a mechanical engineer crafting new suspension technology for the racing industry. He worked many years doing research and development for racing shocks. Like any good gearhead, Ryan loves racy parts… especially anything suspension related.

To learn more about Ryan's work visit follow PDV Racing Shocks on various social media platforms like facebook and Instagram.

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Music Attributions:

Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald

Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner

The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

School of the American Rifle | Higher Line Podcast #273 Jun 22, 2026

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Chad Albrecht is a Master Gunsmith, Certified AR15 Armorer, and Technical Instructor. He founded School of the American Rifle in 2015 which specializes in the quintessential "American Rifle", the AR15. His passion is sharing his technical knowledge and experience so his students can maximize reliability and accuracy potential from their AR15.

To learn more about Chad's work visit SchooloftheAmericanRifle.com and watch him @ SchooloftheAmericanRifle.

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Music Attributions:

Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald

Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner

The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Is Jiu-Jitsu still the Best First Defense?| Higher Line Podcast #272 May 17, 2026

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Jiu-Jitsu Professor Chris "Bones" Burns from down under shares how he came the art, drawing comics, a love for guns and transitioning to family life. Chris was born in the United States, but as the son of a world traveler talks about self-defense around the globe.

Chris Bones is a 3rd Degree Rickson Gracie Black Belt leading Zero Point Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Sidney, Australia. To learn more about Ryan Chris "Bones" Burns visit his website at ZeroPointGJJSydney.com or follow him on Instagram @chrisbonesjj.

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Music Attributions:

Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald

Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner

The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

He Fights the ATF and Wins | Higher Line Podcast #271 Mar 29, 2026

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2nd Amendment attorney Ryan Cleckner started his career as a US Army Ranger Sniper serving two combat deployments to Afghanistan. He best known for authoring the "Long Range Shooting Handbook," and "Advanced Long Range Shooting." Cleckner earned a law degree now champion's firearm rights with a variety of companies including Rocket FFL and Gun University.

To learn more about Ryan Cleckner visit his website at RyanCleckner.com.

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Music Attributions:

Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald

Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner

The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Barber turned Music Mogul | Higher Line Podcast #270 Mar 09, 2026

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Courtney "Bear" Sills is one of the entertainment industry's most innovative figures. His goal is to inspire the youth and assist them with understanding that their mind is their strongest muscle.

Sills is a founding member of the label imprint No Face No Case that launched in 2019. He served as an associate producer of the VH1 documentary "The Untold Story of Atlanta Rise," and is a partner in the beverage brand Crip-a-Cola/Blood Pop alongside Killer Mike, where he also functioned as a casting agent on behalf of the brand for the series "Trigger Warning," on Netflix.

Bear Sills is passionate about uplifting and strengthening black communities. He leads Bear Stong, a non-profit "committed to fully addressing socio-cultural factors impacting the social and emotional development of minority males youth. We will provide effective youth development programs to assist with uplifting, conflict management, raise awareness about education and establish ways to assist these young men with progressing forward by utilization of best practices that improve learning and mindful development"

To learn more check out bearstrongnp.org and follow Bear @BearStrongNPO on Instagram.

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Music Attributions:

Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald

Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner

The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Firearms History in Heels | Higher Line Podcast #269 Mar 01, 2026

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Ashley Hlebinsky, executive director of the Firearms Research Center, is one of the foremost authorities on firearms history and material culture in the United States. For a decade, she was Curator in charge of one of the largest firearms museums in the country and served as Project Director on the museum's full-scale multimillion dollar renovation. Presently, Hlebinsky serves as a museum consultant, speaker, writer, expert witness, and television host and producer.

To learn more check out firearmsresearchcenter.org and follow Ashley @HistoryinHeels on instagram

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Music Attributions:

Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald

Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner

The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

What's a Sheriff's Job | Higher Line Podcast #268 Feb 01, 2026

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Sheriff Robb Tadelman has worked as a law enforcement officer of McHenry County, Illinois for twenty-two years. Tadelman has served Patrol Deputy, evidence technician, Field Training Officer (FTO), and SWAT Team member. He also earned SWAT and Sniper Certifications through the FBI. He was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division as a detective in 2007, where for three years he investigated crimes from car burglaries to homicides throughout the county. He also completed forensic interview training, served as a juvenile officer, and was assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

Sheriff Tadelman was first elected in 2022 and running for re-election in the upcoming primary. To learn more visit RobbTadelman.com or follow @robbtadelman on instagram

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Music Attributions:

Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald

Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner

The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Health Hacks Aren't Hacks at All | Higher Line Podcast #267 Jan 25, 2026

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Practicing family and sports Doctor Peter Kim discuss wellness, specifically maximizing quality life for active lifestyles well into old age. Dr. Kim is a lifelong martial artist. He helps people over 40 train hard while avoiding injury.

To learn more about Dr. Kim check out his website at drpkim.com and articles on substack at https://drpbkim.substack.com/. You can also email him directly peter@drpbkim.com.

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Music Attributions:

Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald

Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner

The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.