Training Group Live by PSTG

USPSA Grand Master Joel Park and panel discuss all aspects of training and competing in practical shooting. Full episodes are available at PSTG.US

TGL EP 255 - Drew Estell Interview Part 2 11/18/2025

TGL EP 255 - Drew Estell Interview Part 2 This is part 2 of my conversation with Drew Estell. Drew Estell is an OG in the training space. Drew owns a company called Baer Solutions and has written a book, created the Baer Standards Drill that is quite popular, and is the brains behind a few companies that manufacture gun belts. Drew gives us the real story behind how the Baer Standards came into being and we talk about teaching and training. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38839135

TGL EP 254 - Drew Estell Interview Part 1 11/11/2025

TGL EP 254 - Drew Estell Interview Part 1 Drew Estell is an OG in the training space. Drew owns a company called Baer Solutions and has written a book, created the Baer Standards Drill that is quite popular, and is the brains behind a few companies that manufacture gun belts. Drew gives us the real story behind how the Baer Standards came into being and we talk about teaching and training. This is part one of my conversation with Drew. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38839125

TGL EP 253 - The Search for the Optimal Gun 11/04/2025

TGL EP 253 - The Search for the Optimal Gun Professor Hwansik Kim has been testing a variety of guns in search of the optimal gun. We talk through switching guns, gun weights, trigger preferences, belt setups and techniques that work well with any platform. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38816310

TGL EP 252 - PSTG Summit Breakdown with Nick Young 10/28/2025

TGL EP 252 - PSTG Summit Breakdown with Nick Young The Summit is something special for PSTG members and it was Nick Young’s first time attending. We talked through the instructors, the material and what we have planned for next year. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38742320

TGL EP 251 - Working Within Your Limits 10/21/2025

TGL EP 251 - Working Within Your Limits Dirty Harry said a man has got to know his limitations, and he was correct. Nick, Andreas and I talk about setting up practice and how to adjust the difficulty and keep yourself engaged. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38513250

TGL EP 250 - Is Teaching a Perishable Skill? 10/14/2025

TGL EP 250 - Is Teaching a Perishable Skill? How many classes do you need to teach to get to a point where you’re a good teacher? How often do you need to teach classes to maintain that skill? Nick Young and I share our thoughts on teaching and discuss some things you should be thinking about even if you don’t teach. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38513215

TGL EP 249 - Talking With a Casual Shooter 10/07/2025

TGL EP 249 - Talking With a Casual Shooter Not everyone is training for world domination and sometimes being a casual shooter is more appealing. My guest for today is David Riddle, the host of the Casual Shooter Podcast. I got to know David better and learned why he decided to start a podcast and how he trains on his terms. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38334835

TGL EP 248 - Training Partners 09/30/2025

TGL EP 248 - Training Partners A training partner can be a key piece to your success as a shooter. Andreas and I discuss some takeaways from training with a partner and share some preferences in red dot optics. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38278095

TGL EP 247 - Vetting Other Instructors 09/23/2025

TGL EP 247 - Vetting Other Instructors There are sometimes you look at an instructor and know immediately that you would or wouldn’t want to take a class from them. Nick Young and I talk about the thought process we go through when we look for instructors we’d like to take a class from. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38256090

TGL EP 246 - Adding Some Variety to Your Training 09/16/2025

TGL EP 246 - Adding Some Variety to Your Training Sometimes doing unconventional training is helpful in generating new ideas and discoveries. Andreas shares some ideas to change your training and add some new challenges. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38123425

TGL EP 245- Things Frequently Learned in a Class Setting 09/09/2025

TGL EP 245- Things Frequently Learned in a Class Setting Training on your own sometimes doesn’t offer lessons you can learn while training with a friend or in a class setting. Nick Young and I talk about breakthroughs we often see in classes and offer some advice for training with a friend. We also discovered substantial amount of very negative USPSA Director info that bled into the podcast. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/38047235

TGL EP 244 - Kenny Florian Interview 09/02/2025

TGL EP 244 - Kenny Florian Interview A quick Google search yielded several articles that call Kenny Florian an undisputed legend in the fighting world. I’ve had Kenny in class several times, and he’s so humble I wouldn’t have ever guessed how famous he is. I sat down with Kenny to discuss pressure, mindset and preparation and there are a lot of crossovers between shooting and training to fight. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37895175

TGL EP 243 - Calvin Truong is Back 08/26/2025

TGL EP 243 - Calvin Truong is Back Calvin Truong has been in the firearm space for quite a while. Calvin creates content on the Firepower United channel across multiple platforms and is an M class USPSA competitor. We discuss social media, guns and practical shooting. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37890815

TGL EP 242 - Forgetting Targets in Practice 08/19/2025

TGL EP 242 - Forgetting Targets in Practice Andreas has been doing scenario training with intentionally limited walkthrough time which is creating situations where he forgets targets. Nick Young and I interrogate him to determine if it’s a good idea or not. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37597595

TGL EP 241 - Perspectives That Change Over the Years 08/12/2025

TGL EP 241 - Perspectives That Change Over the Years Nick Young and I discuss how our experience in shooting has shaped the feedback in give in classes. We also talked about the usual progression people have through shooting. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37597555

TGL EP 240 - Finding Success in Practice 08/05/2025

TGL EP 240 - Finding Success in Practice Tom Castro is back to offer his unique perspectives on teaching and training. We talk about people that get the same results year after year without getting better and finding success in practice. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37597490

TGL EP 239 - Brantley Merriam is Back 07/29/2025

TGL EP 239 - Brantley Merriam is Back Brantley Merriam finished second place at USPSA Carry Optics Nationals this year. I interrogate him to discover what his training is like leading up to the match, and hear about his process for staying focused at the match. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37327985

TGL EP 238 - Comped Guns and Attending Classes 07/22/2025

TGL EP 238 - Comped Guns and Attending Classes Kyle McNabb and I have had a fair amount of time training with comped handguns. We talk about who it is and isn’t for and if they’re worth investing in. We also talk about Kyle’s recent experience of attending a class as a student and what he took away. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37327975

TGL EP 237 - Breakthroughs With Target Focus 07/15/2025

TGL EP 237 - Breakthroughs With Target Focus Andreas had some recent personal breakthroughs with target focused shooting. Kyle and I ask questions to learn more, and we also discuss using rimfire handguns for marksmanship training. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37327945

TGL EP 236 - Christian Sailer Answers Listener Questions 07/08/2025

TGL EP 236 - Christian Sailer Answers Listener Questions Christian Sailer made a post on Instagram asking for listener questions and he got over 50 questions sent to him. We work our way through the list answering the things you want to know about Christian. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37072900

TGL EP 235 - Catching Up with Christian Sailer 07/01/2025

TGL EP 235 - Catching Up with Christian Sailer It’s been a while since I’ve had Christian Sailer on the podcast. We talk about Christian’s training program, Nationals and World Shoot prep, and a few unexpected topics along the way. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37072370

TGL EP 234 - Diagnosing Video and Assessing Performance 06/24/2025

TGL EP 234 - Diagnosing Video and Assessing Performance Watching videos of you shooting and trying to diagnose the issues is not as easy as it sounds. Nick Young explains the process he uses for digital coaching, and we give some tips for diagnosing your own shooting videos. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/37010660

TGL EP 233 - Taking Non-Shooting Classes 06/17/2025

TGL EP 233 - Taking Non-Shooting Classes Andreas took a shooting related class that didn’t focus on making him any better at shooting. We talk through the class as he shares his takeaways. Andreas also bought a new 2011, and it’s not what I was expecting. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/36819325

TGL EP 232 - Getting Back up to Speed 06/10/2025

TGL EP 232 - Getting Back up to Speed Getting back up to speed after taking a break and getting used to a new gun is the double whammy of obstacles. Handsome Kyle McNabb talks through his decision to switch guns and how he is getting up to speed with it. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/36819285

TGL EP 231 - Things We Wish We Knew Earlier 06/03/2025

TGL EP 231 - Things We Wish We Knew Earlier Throughout our shooting journey there are things we discover that we wish we could go back in time to tell ourselves. Nick Young and I each share 3 things we had to learn the hard way. Hopefully they will help shortcut your learning curve. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/36738280

TGL EP 230 - So, you wanna be SWAT? 05/27/2025

TGL EP 230 - So, you wanna be SWAT? There are a variety of shooting tests such as department quals and USPSA classifiers, but just going to the range and doing normal training might not be the most effective way to prepare yourself. My guest and I look at some shooting tests and explain our thought process on breaking them down and how to train for them. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/36582640

TGL EP 229 - Paul Costa Interview Part 2 05/20/2025

TGL EP 229 - Paul Costa Interview Part 2 Paul Costa is a well-known shooting instructor, and he recently organized a class for me and Ben. I found him very likable and enjoyed talking to him during class. I asked Paul to come on the podcast to learn more about his teaching and training style. I decided to split the interview into two parts, and this is the second half of that interview. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/36378985

TGL EP 228 - Paul Costa Interview Part 1 05/13/2025

TGL EP 228 - Paul Costa Interview Part 1 Paul Costa is a well-known shooting instructor, and he recently organized a class for me and Ben. I found him very likable and enjoyed talking to him during class. I asked Paul to come on the podcast to learn more about his teaching and training style. I decided to split the interview into two parts, and this is the first half of that interview. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/36378945

TGL EP 227 - How to Study Shooting with Professor Kim 05/06/2025

TGL EP 227 - How to Study Shooting with Professor Kim Today I have something a bit different for you. Professor Hwansik Kim explains his theories on studying shooting and the path to improvement while working smarter, not harder. Kim processes material in a much more analytical way than me, and I am excited to have him on the podcast more often. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/36207000

TGL EP 226 - Two G’s and an M 04/29/2025

TGL EP 226 - Two G’s and an M GM is the highest classification in USPSA. Nick Young, Jeff and I discuss what it takes to earn that classification and the most effective ways to train for it. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at /episode/index/show/traininggrouplive-pstg/id/36085085

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