Practi-Cast

The place for the combative and competitive application of firearms training and technology. A.J. Zito and Seth Blair discuss various topics about competitive shooting, concealed carry, survival, defensive training, professional practice, and much much more within the firearms world.

The Lost Episodes: Nats Recap 04/27/2020

The Lost Episodes: Nats Recap In this previously unreleased episode, A.J. Zito and Seth M. Blair talk about Seth's experience at the 2019 Nationals. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/14165447

We're Back! 09/09/2019

We're Back! In this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk about what's been going on during the show's hiatus. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/11181977

Modality 07/01/2019

Modality We're back! Sort of... In this episode, recorded in April of 2019, A.J. and Seth discuss Steve Anderson's modes of shooting, A Modern Samurai Project class, and how to get MAD GAINZ!!! /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/10356761

Evolution of a Shooter 04/23/2019

Evolution of a Shooter n this episode, A.J. and Seth discuss evolving as a shooter. We cover some thoughts on how to evaluate new techniques, how to keep making gains, and some pitfalls in training. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/9490487

Matt Little of Greybeard Actual 04/02/2019

Matt Little of Greybeard Actual In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk to Matt Little of Greybeard Actual. Matt is a former Special Forces soldier and full-time SWAT Officer. We discuss training, growth, and the future. Don't miss it! /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/9237935

Path to Success 02/18/2019

Path to Success In this episode, A.J. and Seth talk about the different paths to success when it comes to shooting, and how shooters achieve the same end goal through different means. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/8686001

Emotionless Shooting 01/21/2019

Emotionless Shooting In this episode, A.J. and Seth discuss the importance of shooting without emotion. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/8333468

Building a Training Plan 01/14/2019

Building a Training Plan In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair discuss how to set up a basic practice session plan. Lots of things you probably aren't doing that are holding your practice back! /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/8214686

Scott Jedlinski Interview 01/07/2019

Scott Jedlinski Interview In the this episode, we talk to our friend Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project. We discuss his origins, the pursuit of the red dot, the development of his Black Belt Standards, as well as why competition is so important for all shooters! /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/8157170

Common Shooting Misconceptions 12/03/2018

Common Shooting Misconceptions In this episode, A.J. and Seth give their takes on some common shooting techniques and mantras that are often misunderstood. Grip strength, trigger reset, and front sight focus as well as others. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7780253

Making Shooting a Priority 11/19/2018

Making Shooting a Priority In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair discuss what it takes to make shooting a priority in their lives. Also discussed is level of participation, discipline over motivation, and sacrifice in the name of shooting better. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7612970

Handgun Mods 11/12/2018

Handgun Mods In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair discuss common pistol modifications, as well as the modifications they perform to both their carry and competition guns. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7521992

Match Prep 10/29/2018

Match Prep In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk about match prep. Guns, gear, nutrition, and hydration. "It’s what the body craves!" /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7346108

Carry Gear Considerations 10/23/2018

Carry Gear Considerations In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair discuss their carry gear. Guns, holsters, knives, lights, and medical gear are all mentioned here as well as why certain items are selected over others. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7286273

Intro to Red Dots 10/15/2018

Intro to Red Dots In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair introduce you to the world of pistol mounted red dots. Some topics include dot size, focal points, and types of red dot sights. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7195085

The 1-Second Draw 10/12/2018

The 1-Second Draw In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair answer some listener questions regarding concealment and the 1-second draw. Included are some tips to speed up your draw. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7164536

Comparison, Losing, and Motivation 10/05/2018

Comparison, Losing, and Motivation Comparison is a thief. In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair debate the use of comparison with one's self and others. Also, the importance of losing and the use of metrics. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7132390

Buying Skill 09/23/2018

Buying Skill In this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk about the concepts of "buying skill" vs. chasing skill with things like gear and gun changes. Also discussed are ways to make gear work if need be. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7079798

Performance Tracking 09/22/2018

Performance Tracking A New Hope: In this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair discuss performance tracking, its benefits, and how to employ it as well as using video analysis as a shooter. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7078177

The Ego 09/18/2018

The Ego In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk about the ego, and how it relates to performance and training. We get a little existential in this one... /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7057801

Who We Are 09/17/2018

Who We Are Welcome to Practi-Cast: The Podcast for Practical Performance Training and Technologies. In the this episode, A.J. Zito and Seth Blair talk about the ego, and how it relates to performance and training. /episode/index/show/practicalperformance/id/7055859

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