The JBS Training Group Podcast

ShivWorks (Craig Douglas & Brian Frias) Feb 11, 2025

Welcome back to the JBS Training Group Podcast. This week I got to sit down with Craig and Brian from ShivWorks. Craig and Brian are well equipped to teach you a few things about fighting for a gun in close quarters concepts, edged weapons training, and more. Enjoy the show and looking forward to seeing y'all on the range!

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Ali Misaghi (San Francisco SWAT) Jan 29, 2025

Welcome back to the JBS Training Group Podcast. This week I got to sit down with one of my homies from SF SWAT, Ali Misaghi. Ali and I have been friends for some years now and have trained a lot together. I wanted to ask him some questions I've always had about SWAT and life on the job. Enjoy the show and looking forward to seeing y'all on the range!

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Shop Talk with Mark: Shivworks, Rifle Mounts, and Dry Fire 101 Jan 22, 2025

Happy New Year and welcome back to the JBS Training Group Podcast. Starting off the 2025 JBS Training Group Podcast season talking about my recent trip to Craig Douglas's Shivworks class, new JBS classes in 2025 with Scott Peterson, some questions about dry fire, pistol bills and mounting the rifle for better performance.

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Shop Talk with Mark: JBS Mobile HQ, Selecting Ammo, and Positional Shooting Oct 21, 2024

Welcome back to the JBS Training Group Podcast. I'm on the road this week in California and out to Ridgeline next week for my pistol class. On this episode I sit down with my marketing guy, Ryder, who shot his first precision gas gun match. He had a lot of questions about his performance and we talk about strategies for success in positional shooting. I hope this info will help many others on the same journey. I also shared some plans for the JBS mobile headquarters which will be at many classes in 2025. Looking forward to seeing y'all on the range!

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Mike Russo (Precision Gas Gun Competitor) Sep 30, 2024

Welcome back to the show. It's been a heck of a week with Hurricane Helene y'all, but the family and I are doing well. On this episode of the JBS Training Group Podcast I got to sit down with Mike Russo and talk all things competitive gas gun! We discuss Mike's career as a headhunter, his new paint job on the Ridgeline Rifle, and how he thinks about training for and competing in precision gas gun matches.

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Jake Labhart (In Extremis Performance) Sep 16, 2024

Grab your beverage of choice and throw on the latest episode of the JBS Training Group Podcast with my good friend, Jake Labhart. Jake is a fantastic shooter, a master of movement, and has been running around the nation teaching optimal movement practices for some of the best shooters and military teams around. Jake is a U.S. Army Veteran, with Doctorate in Physical Therapy. We talk about his company, In Extremis Performance, which focus’s on athletic training for competition and defensive shooting and his unique curriculum that everyone wants to steal. I always have a great time talking with Jake because we have a similar philosophy on training, and I’m looking forward to leading some joint classes with him in the near future. Enjoy the show!

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Scott Peterson (Veracity Solutions) Sep 02, 2024

After a long break, we're back!! Schedules got tight and I needed to prioritize family, competing, and teaching classes. We have an exciting episode here with Scotty and we are going back to 2 episodes a month! Scott Peterson of Veracity Solutions is the homie, and a precision rifle/gas gun guru, so I wanted to bring him on to talk about life, competing, ammo selection, and the new Ridgeline LPR-15. It's always a good time talking to Scotty. Take a class with him in October and check out his site for other available courses in the future.

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Shop Talk with Mark: Shooting Matches, Classes, and Gear May 29, 2024

Since y'all enjoy some shop talk, light you up a good stick, pour a glass of some of that syrup, and enjoy the episode! We talk about picking spots on targets, private lessons out on my home range, my time at The Proving Grounds matches, and some thoughts on my ZCO scope since I've had more time with it.

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Shop Talk with Mark: Performance Training, Optimal Gun Setup, and Upcoming Matches May 06, 2024

Some DMR shop talk since Greg and many listeners are new to the sport and excited to learn. We talk about some movement training I'm doing, a new Proof barrel and ZCO optic I picked up, and I tackle some setup and gear questions.

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Alex Hartmann (Ridgeline Defense) Apr 02, 2024

This week on the JBS Training Group Podcast I got to host one of my good friends, Alex Hartmann of Ridgeline Defense. We talk about their new rifle and some of the bro-science involved in the design, DMR competition, and training at their amazing facility.

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Trek (MDFI) Mar 11, 2024

Trek (Erik Utrecht) and I sit down and discuss a bunch of stuff from self-reliance to firearms training out at MDFI. We also had a really interesting conversation about firearm and range safety. I'm looking forward to getting back out to MDFI for some of their classes. Check out MDFI here.

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Jon Hatcher (Sun & Shadow) Feb 21, 2024

Whats up y'all?! This is a great episode with my friend Jon Hatcher of Sun & Shadow. I have been talking to Jon for years about shooting since I first met him at a DMR match back in the day. We talk about gas guns, precision rifles, competition to hone your skills, and a bunch of other great topics. Jon runs a company called Sun & Shadow and has a pretty exciting match coming up that he has been planning. I hope y'all enjoy this as much as I did!

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Shop Talk with Mark: SHOT SHOW 2024 Feb 05, 2024

A long week in Vegas and got to see some of my favorite people in the industry! On this episode, I recap SHOT 2024, and talk about some new rifles and gear I'm excited about using and testing this year.

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Joe Dawson (Bruiser Industries) Jan 15, 2024

Kicking off the start of the year with Joe Dawson of Bruiser Industries. Joe has become a great friend and someone whose perspective on shooting I value. I initially wanted to have a conversation around LPVOs since Joe is a self-proclaimed glass-snob, but we ended up getting off topic and talking about things like precision carbine shooting, Japanese glass, CQB, rifle-length gas systems, and more!

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Shop Talk with Mark: New Year 2024 Jan 01, 2024

Happy New Year y’all! 2023 was one heck of a year!! I’ve been all over the nation to some new and interesting places and shot with some really great people. I never thought I would be doing this whole podcast thing, but I get great feedback from everyone who listens, and I’m grateful for the time I get to spend with so many of my friends and fantastic guests. I’ve got some incredible people lined up for 2024!

No guest for this show, just some shop talk and questions from Greg and our listeners. Check the JBS website for info on upcoming classes and get signed up for the newsletter for the latest on upcoming shows, events, and swag drops. www.jbstraininggroup.com

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Shop Talk with Mark: Doubles, DMR, and DOPE Dec 11, 2023

What’s happening y’all?! I’ve been traveling all over the country shooting with some great folks lately. I just wrapped up the first-ever JBS Training Group Rifle Match out in Texas - the prizes and trophies were awesome! I had one heck of a time y’all!

I brought my producer, Greg, back on the show this week to ask me some questions and catch up on life, my upcoming DMR match, and the new 18” rifle I’ll be using. Grab your favorite bourbon (try Basil with a few rocks) and enjoy the show!

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Grant Yount (Police Academy Firearms Instructor) Nov 27, 2023

Find a spot to chill and check out this week's episode with Grant Yount, of the police academy firearms training program. Grant is a long-time student and on one helluva tear in his personal training and performance shooting journey. Grant shares a bit about his job and how he ended up working as an instructor, what it was like attending his first JBS Training class, and how many of his first pistols all shot low and left. Ha! Super proud of Grant's focus on excellence and his mission to inspire others to become better shooters and men.

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Nick Young (Velox Training Group) Nov 13, 2023

Find a spot to chill and check out this week's episode with Nick Young, of Velox Training Group. Nick is a long-time friend and straight-shooter. We have always thought about training in a very similar way. Hear what he has to say about competition mentality, training for pressure, and what students should look for in a firearms training program.

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Shop Talk with Mark: Trucks, Rifle Matches, and New Pistols Oct 30, 2023

What’s happening y’all?! I’ve been traveling all over the country shooting with some great folks lately. I just wrapped up a private training with my San Francisco SWAT brethren here at my private range. Heck of a time! I brought my producer and editor, Greg, on the show to ask me some questions and catch up on life, my upcoming rifle match in Texas, and my new pistol from Smith & Wesson. I have been shooting it exclusively, and I think I love it. Grab your favorite beverage (Liquid Death or Zevia) and enjoy the show!

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Scott Peterson (PRS Instructor and Competitor) Oct 16, 2023

Find a spot to chill and check out what Scott Peterson and I had to say about competitive shooting on this week's JBS Training Group Podcast. Scott is one of the best competitive rifleman around and we probably got enough to chat about for a part 2 in the near future. I value his opinions and look forward to him coming out to shoot my rifle match in the next few weeks. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the show!

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Bryan Veliz (SlyTac Training Solutions) Oct 02, 2023

Find a spot to chill and check out what Bryan Veliz and I had to say about all sorts of stuff on this week's show\. Bryan is one of the sharpest dudes in the low-light training game. Hear why Bryan thinks you should rock a handheld light over a weapon-mounted light and his perspective on some hypothetical VCQB scenarios.

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David Acosta Jr (Allegiance Defense Solutions) Sep 18, 2023

Find a spot to chill and check out what David Acosta Jr and I had to say about all sorts of stuff in this awesome conversation we had the other day. I met David awhile back at a scoped rifle class, and we connected on many levels. David is one of those dudes who is constantly training to take down the bad guys. He shares what drives him to be one of the good guys, and talks about some of the awesome stuff he’s been up to in the latest episode of the podcast.

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Jon Dufresne (Kinetic Consulting) Sep 04, 2023

Find a spot to chill and check out what Jon Dufresne and I have to say about stuff in this awesome conversation we had the other day. Jon is one of those dudes who is fun to be around and is constantly deep thinking about stuff, even though he’s candid about almost everything. I am very fortunate to know him and hope this episode might inspire some of you guys to go check out what he’s got going on over at Kinetic Consulting. And remember…eat desert first!

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Mark Smith (JBS Training Group) Aug 21, 2023

Settle in on the boat, the back porch, in the car, or wherever you listen to awesome shows at and get ready for the Season 1 Finale of the JBS Training Group Podcast, with the Mark Smith interview.

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Pastor James Henderson Jul 18, 2023

Settle in on the boat, the back porch, in the car, or wherever you listen to awesome shows at and get ready for what my pastor and friend, James Henderson, has for ya in the eighth episode of the JBS Training Group Podcast.

We talk about carrying a gun and how the church looks at self defense. We also talk about our responsibility to be skilled with the pistol we tuck in our waist-lines. We discuss some heavy topics around Jesus and killing, but it’s a fun episode!

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Jeff Mau (Tenicor) Jul 03, 2023

Settle in on the boat, the back porch, in the car, or wherever you listen to awesome shows at and get ready for what Jeff Mau, Founder and CEO of Tenicor, has for ya in the seventh episode of the JBS Training Group Podcast.

We sit down to talk about how Jeff got started in the holster business and what goes into making a top-quality concealment holster. From comfort to retention, Jeff shares a few things that make Tenicor products very different from the rest. The thought that Tenicor put’s into their concealment products is truly unmatched. I recommend looking into their belts, mag pouches, and holsters @ www.tenicor.com

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Jackson "JJ" Smith Jun 19, 2023

Settle in on the boat, the back porch, in the car, or wherever you listen to awesome shows at and get ready for what young Jackson “JJ” Smith has for ya in the sixth episode, and Father’s Day Special, of the JBS Training Group Podcast.

We sit down to talk about growing up in a house full of guns and what it was like to learn about firearms, shooting competitively, and firearm safety at a young age.

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Alex Bohl (Trajectory Arms) Jun 05, 2023

Settle in on the boat, the back porch, in the car, or wherever you listen to awesome shows at and get ready for what Alex Bohl of Trajectory Arms has for ya in the fifth episode of the JBS Training Group Podcast.

We talk about the AR-15 platform and what Alex does to make sure that rifles run as reliably as possible. Make sure to check out Trajectory Arms and send them your next upper build or your next pin and weld.

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Five Friends, Six Stages (DMR Match Roundtable) May 22, 2023

Settle in on the boat, the back porch, in the car, or wherever you listen to awesome shows at and get ready for what these traveling rifle competitors have for ya in the fourth episode of the JBS Training Group Podcast.

We sit down to talk about what is required to be successful at a DMR Match and some of the experiences and insights from a few of my friends.

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Mike Olivella (Praecore Performance Shooting) May 08, 2023

Settle in on the boat, the back porch, in the car, or wherever you listen to awesome shows at and get ready for what Mike Olivella of Praecore Performance Shooting has for ya in the third episode of the JBS Training Group Podcast.

I sit down with Mike to discuss his journey from skydiving to performance shooting. We talk about optics, rifle setups, and what it takes to put “metal on metal” at 600 yards or more. Looking forward to getting in one of Mike’s classes.

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Bill Blowers (Tap-Rack Tactical) Apr 24, 2023

Alright y’all, we’re back again with another special JBSTG Podcast!! This time I sit down for a quick interview with one of my favorite people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, Bill Blowers. Bill owns and operates Tap-Rack Tactical out of WA state. He’s a retired SWAT man and a heck of a shooter who also happens to have a big heart for helping people. Talking with my friend Billy is always a hoot and I’m sure you’ll enjoy what we got for ya in this episode.

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Jim Hodge (Hodge Defense, HDSI) Apr 09, 2023

Settle in on the boat, the back porch, the car, or wherever you like to listen to awesome shows and get ready for what Jim Hodge of Hodge Defense has for ya in this inaugural episode of the JBS Training Group Podcast.

We hit on the topics you want to know about like; What’s so special about HDSI products? Who is Jim Hodge and how did HDSI come about? Why does he choose to spend so much energy in certain parts of a rifle? Where is Hodge Defense headed in the future? We had some great questions submitted by the audience on this episode and more!

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