The PARAcast

PARAcast is a weekly show about improving your firearms and competitive shooting skills. It is hosted by Tom Nelson an avid shooting and long time pod caster. He is joined by regular contributors Steve Koski, Robert Wyatt and Kenny Terry .The PARAcast is more about having a good time than trying to make it's host feel good about themselves. We even play games and and give commentary to some of our favorite action movies.

PARAcast 509 "Sort Teams by Race" 07/20/2026

PARAcast 509 "Sort Teams by Race" PARAcast 509 "Sort Teams by Race" We managed to produce a PG-13 show because Emily Izatt joins us with her father Kevin Izatt. We talk about the Utah Summer Games, increasing USPSA's capacity and worrying about physical limitations while wearing cleats. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/42146910

PARAcast 508 Micro guns and Lance 07/12/2026

PARAcast 508 Micro guns and Lance Tom and Robert discuss the Tyler Robinson trial, Lance Twiggs, micro guns and Lance Peters. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/42051310

Paracast 507 "Stop pointing the gun at me!" 07/05/2026

Paracast 507 "Stop pointing the gun at me!" Special thanks to Andy Erickson who really helped to fix the audio on this!! Paracast 507 "Stop pointing the gun at me!" Robert and Kevin battle bad audio to try and put out a show where Robert has guns pointed at him. We also talk about FRT's and 2011's Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/41969150

PARAcast 506 "Super Alloyed Unsafe Shooters" 06/14/2026

PARAcast 506 "Super Alloyed Unsafe Shooters" PARAcast 506 "Super Alloyed Unsafe Shooters" Tom and Robert discuss Federals Super Alloy cases for the US Army. We also discuss the safety for new shooters and how not to spill powder on a Dillion 750. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/41641505

PARAcast 505 "Just 100% HorseC%^@" 06/08/2026

PARAcast 505 "Just 100% HorseC%^@" PARAcast 505 "Just 100% HorseC%^@" Well, Robert tells a story and it might change your life for the worse. Tom and Jared shoot some pistols and we answer your questions. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/41566990

PARAcast 504 "Ungratefully DQed" 05/31/2026

PARAcast 504 "Ungratefully DQed" PARAcast 504 "Ungratefully DQed" Kevin Izatt joins us to discuss the the SLPSA 360 round match. Tom helps a cop on his shooting journey and Robert finds out his P10F hold a terrible secret from the past. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/41486415

PARAcast 503 "Reloading Revisited" 05/17/2026

PARAcast 503 "Reloading Revisited" PARAcast 503 "Reloading Revisited" Robert made a show to talk about the idea of reloading and why it's becoming more viable today Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/41323915

PARAcast 502 "UFO's and Props" 05/10/2026

PARAcast 502 "UFO's and Props" PARAcast 502 "UFO's and Props" Tom and Robert discuss the UFO files, especially the Apollo files. The Wilson Combat Bulwark gets a few minutes, follwed by stage props and why we can't have them. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/41241880

PARAcast 501 'Is USPSA still useful?' 05/03/2026

PARAcast 501 'Is USPSA still useful?' Robert hops in to ask the question if USPSA at the National level is still relevant Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/41134175

PARAcast 500 "it's Not About the Shooting" 04/27/2026

PARAcast 500 "it's Not About the Shooting" PARAcast 500 "it's Not About the Shooting" Robert and Tom reminisce with Steve Koski and Kenny Terry. We discuss our shooting careers, life and the show. Over 15 years of Utah shooting history. Thank you for listening for over 500 episodes. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/41025435

PARAcast 499 "Cops and Kestrels" 04/19/2026

PARAcast 499 "Cops and Kestrels" PARAcast 499 "Cops and Kestrels" Jared puts on his UTLE match with over 500 shooters. To shoots it and re-shoots it and Robert keeps the scores a secret. We answer your questions. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/40928465

PARAcast 498 "More P320 Problems" 04/12/2026

PARAcast 498 "More P320 Problems" From shooting in the dark to talking about Sigs going off in people's holsters, it was an eventful week. Robert talks all about medical plans and why the 320 probably shouldn't be allowed on ranges anymore. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/40820265

PARAcast 497 "The Two Hour Zero" 04/05/2026

PARAcast 497 "The Two Hour Zero" Robert talks about creating club culture, and has a special guest on to talk about his first time running shooters. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/40737510

PARAcast 496 "IDPA George Floyd" 03/30/2026

PARAcast 496 "IDPA George Floyd" PARAcast 496 "IDPA George Floyd" Dave Blanton joins us to discuss what should be done with arbitrating other people's scores, and how we can all become better sportsmans. Tom gets his VP9l-B and Robert attempts to shoot a rifle and fails. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/40661670

PARAcast 495 "Kouri Richins Vs the AD" 03/23/2026

PARAcast 495 "Kouri Richins Vs the AD" PARAcast 495 "Kouri Richins Vs the AD" On Patreon Robert and Tom discuss the Kouri RIchins trial and other crazy cases. On the main show we discuss the AD that struck a shooters foot and discuss the possible "upgrades" and handling that could have caused it. Tom gets a VP9L-B and Robert solves the two stages on one bay dilemma. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/40580650

PARAcast 494 "Fixing Pet Peeves" 03/16/2026

PARAcast 494 "Fixing Pet Peeves" PARAcast 494 "Fixing Pet Peeves" Tom is looking for a new pistol and selling his P30. Robert gets his new Taurus TX22 and wants to make it go BRRRRRT. Jared snaps at SLPSA for trying to schedule over his match build day and then beta test at the match with new timers. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/40492220

PARAcast 493 'Don't Shoot the Car!' 03/08/2026

PARAcast 493 'Don't Shoot the Car!' Tommy is out with the family and Robert talks about shooting an indoor match and shooting from a car. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/40358155

PARAcast 492 "Just Get An MP-5" 03/02/2026

PARAcast 492 "Just Get An MP-5" PARAcast 492 "Just Get An MP-5" Kevin joins us to talk the new M&P Steel Frame and the new CAPS matches. Robert talks about the indoor Rifle Match and his love of the MP-5. Tom breaks down his Resident Evil 9 review. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/40275365

PARAcast 491 "Don't Be Poor w/ Charlie Perez" 02/23/2026

PARAcast 491 "Don't Be Poor w/ Charlie Perez" PARAcast 491 "Don't Be Poor w/ Charlie Perez" Charlie Perez joins us to talk about 2011 builds, 40cal, range safety and pistol training. Check him out at Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/40194640

PARAcast 490 "Don't listen to Jared's Story" 02/15/2026

PARAcast 490 "Don't listen to Jared's Story" PARAcast 490 "Don't listen to Jared's Story" Jared joins the show as we discuss reloading cost, indoor matches, coming back to USPSA and great customer service from a place we don't mention. Jared tells us a cop story that I advise you to skip. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/40117875

PARAcast 489 "You Can Wait For The Scores" 02/02/2026

PARAcast 489 "You Can Wait For The Scores" Tom and Robert get discuss Tom's process on accuracy testing, suppressor zeroing, and his belief in confirming the "System". Robert talks about about his match performance. We answer your questions and try to remove some of the neuroticism of USPSA match participation. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/39957450

PARAcast 488 "Let My Suppressor Go!" 01/19/2026

PARAcast 488 "Let My Suppressor Go!" Tom goes to war with his ammo and suppressor, to "upgrade" them. Robert Sells a rare gem of a gun and struggles with irons on his P07. We talk about new shot show products and answer your question. ---- Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/39778085

PARAcast 487 "Bodyguards and Shadow 2's 01/12/2026

PARAcast 487 "Bodyguards and Shadow 2's Tom buys a new gun and Robert goes back to his Shadow 2. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/39692470

PARAcast 486 "We Swear, No More Divisions. Maybe One More" 01/05/2026

PARAcast 486 "We Swear, No More Divisions. Maybe One More" Jared returns to talk about his Monsoon Tactical Genghis Comp, and shooting new match. Tom and Jared try to keep Robert off the M&P train. Tom's wife tries to hide while not hiding as he talks about his bad ammo. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/39609390

PARAcast 485 "The Zermat H9?" 12/29/2025

PARAcast 485 "The Zermat H9?" Some company makes the greatest CO gun ever,or did they? We also discuss the M&P, Canik Rival and why Production and CO have lost their luster. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/39549450

PARAcast 484 "It's a Wonderful Press" 12/22/2025

PARAcast 484 "It's a Wonderful Press" Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/39490625

PARAcast 483 "Perfection Is Now On Par" 12/08/2025

PARAcast 483 "Perfection Is Now On Par" Tom and Robert Discuss the Armory private match, Timney Triggers going off on their own, and the new Glock Gen 6. And Tom makes his New Mogadishu, Minnesota prediction. ---- Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/39319225

PARAcast 482 "Perfect Doubles Machine" 11/30/2025

PARAcast 482 "Perfect Doubles Machine" Tom and Robert talk about new matches at the Armory, and a BELT CCW series match being held. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/39212240

PARAcast 481 "The Sinking of the Armory" 11/24/2025

PARAcast 481 "The Sinking of the Armory" Tom buys a new house while Jared almost shoots somebody, and Robert deals with the loss of the Armory and where to host the New Shooters match. He then raids the corpse of the Armory for some new guns. Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/39144215

PARAcast 480 "The Well Runs Dry" 11/17/2025

PARAcast 480 "The Well Runs Dry" The Glock V turns out to be a nothing burger. Robert bullets keeps tumbling, new shooters push their luck and the family well will run dry.---- Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Youtube Channel: Telegram: PARAcastpod Patreon: Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) /episode/index/show/paracast/id/39054455

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