Iron Sights

I headed to Georgia to meet with Fred Baker

To me, Fred was a mystery man of sorts going into this. He joined me in discussing his perspective on a wide range of topics from mental health to personal growth, military experiences, family dynamics, collaboration, and the importance of effective communication and comprehensive training.

We had ourselves a couple of beers and got right into our discussion 🔥

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I think they call them, panos?

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Completely gratuitous…I know. And, IDGAF.

My boy dropped his new book today 📙

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Go buy that s**t, learn things, get healthy, & support a dude that’s all about giving.

[*Available on Amazon now*]

This one’s about overtraining and counterbalance against the concept of under-recovery.

I had the pleasure in meeting with different talented and highly driven individuals when traveling the past week and it had me thinking that it is important to evolve and find the right environment for you where you're constantly challenging yourself to be better.

In this episode, we focus on being better at managing your health and fitness effectively. We break down the reason why most people aren't seeing results in the gym and how to overcome that.

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Taking weight loss supplements to shed fat is not as simple as some would think.

joins us in our discussion around fat loss supplements in detail and how it is important to address the basic fundamentals before looking for a magic pill or powder. We also get into which supplements will benefit fat loss with a proper regimen! We start by breaking down a strange interaction during a nutritional consultation that prompted the topic for today's episode.

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Sat down with a legend today ⚔️

coming SOON on ISP.

This dude 🤘🏽🤙🏽



Ya…he’s the same guy in person you see on the interwebs. Stoked to get this one out 🔥

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Be productive today, friends.

Cece and I recently returned from Virginia Beach where we attended a Tactical Performance Seminar by Performance First for special operators, first responders, law enforcement and other professionals in the tactical space.

In this episode we discuss our takeaways from the event including context around the term “tactical space”.

We focus on human performance of those who work at the tip of the spear, and the challenges and demands this line of work presents when considering nutrition, supplementation, fitness, recovery, emotional, and psychological health.
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ps - ICYMI
#49 After Dark - The Story of Jeff Nichols : Inside The Mind Of A Navy SEAL…🔗 in the bio.

Time for another road trip 🚐



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Your Dr tells you to stop working out….❌

In today's podcast I sit down with CeCe and discuss orthopedics, nutrition, and fitness.

Then we dive deep into the modern healthcare system and how it has changed the way many people approach pain and are looking to return to the gym or their sport.

When a doctor tells a patient to stop lifting weights and working out, it can be frustrating, and it is okay to question it. It's also important to define the type of injury and the reason for seeing the doctor, as different types of injuries may require different approaches.

People should not feel like they are stuck in the system and that stopping all activity is the only way to go. There are ways to navigate the process and stay healthy and fit, without necessarily having to put a complete stop to their active lifestyles.

WHAT'S YOUR COMEBACK STORY?!

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Joe Dawson of joins me on After Dark for a second round! We discuss various aspects of gun culture, the impact of social media on fi****ms & business decisions.

Don't Miss The First Round With Joe Dawson:
#52 After Dark - From Combat To Business: Naval Special Warfare, Sniper School & Founding Bruiser Industries with Joe Dawson

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Side trip through heaven on our way back to the concrete jungle.

Finally getting that CA weather we pay top $ for here.

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BTS from that one time when my perspective on a few “things” was deeply influenced 🤔

Stay tuned for .acosta.jr on ISP After Dark.

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Explore & try new things 🦅

You’ll find out a lot about yourself when you do.




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Today, we're talking all things Red Dot Fitness and all the ways you can get fit with our online membership program.

This is actually the first time we’ve talked about the details of what this offering contains since it was introduced.

During the 2020+ lockdowns there was an increase in people who wanted to cancel their memberships, invest in a home gym and follow a proven program on their own time - that's why we began creating programs for all walks of life.

Currently, we offer a variety of fitness programs within our online membership which you can try for free.

We've tried to make these services as easy, frictionless and affordable as possible to get started - that's why we offer a 7 day free trial.

Take a look and reach out directly to our team at rdftrainonline.com and give us a call!

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Spent 4 days with these lovely ladies.

Bruiser Industries LLC] hooked me up with them for 2days of Scoped Carbine and 2 days of PRS. This was a highlight reel experience for me 📽

Not gonna lie, I felt like I was drinking from a firehose for more than a moment or two along the way. The content was dense, rich, and fun AF to learn and apply.

Such a good group of dudes out there putting in work, staying humble, and achieving things with carbines and bolt guns the internet will tell you are impossible.

I won’t post the details of tools, equipment, and distance achievements on this platform. Doing so would just give the internet trolls sitting in their moms basement underneath their Lightning McQueen sheets a purpose to yell up the stairs, demand mom bring them another cup of hot cocoa and a hot pocket, just so they could settle in for an afternoon of internet buffoonery.

Instead, I’ll cover that in a 🎙podcast review of the weekend since so many of you have asked 👊🏽😎

Stand By.

While you wait, go sign up for the next Bruiser Industries LLC] course near you…bcs you’d be missing out on a huge opportunity otherwise.

We’re wrapping up our set of interviews from SHOT SHOW with none other than the man behind .

Aaron Snyder and I discuss his background: joining the military, his introduction to sewing, working executive protection and surveillance, as well as the full origin story and mission for his company - Tracer Tactical.

I met Aaron for the first time in person at California Range Weekend and was blown away with the fact he was running Tracer as a solopreneur - he was doing everything himself!

The quality of Aaron’s products have put his small business on the map in a growing industry. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or shooter, the stories behind Tracer Tactical should hit home and leave you feeling inspired to grow your business and/or protect the people you love.

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Today we're switching it up - our producer fielded your questions from Instagram and YouTube so that we could answer them all live on the show. CeCe English and joined me to answer:

1. Which grocery store would you prefer over Whole Foods, Safeway, Sprouts & Trader Joes?

2. Are nutrition labels actually accurate or do they lie?

3. Is low fat dairy actually better than full fat dairy: milk, yogurt, etc?

4. Are all weight plates accurate or do they vary in accuracy?

5. Are organ meats actually better for you than flesh meats?

6. What's the best meal to eat the  night before trying to hit a PR?

7. What is included in RDF Strong and is there a trial period?

8. Does protein need to be consumed over the course of the day or can it all be eaten at once?

9. Is Creatine only for bodybuilders or should everyone take it?

10. Does Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) actually do anything, if so what?

11. If you had to eat at a fast food restaurant, which would you choose and why?

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Saturday stuff 🏔

Have a nice weekend, friends.


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Reno, NV

Recently I had the opportunity to hit the road, get out to Utah and sit down with Devin Soto from Tactical Cowboy Training Solutions

After spending a couple hours on the range shooting targets, we got together to record this episode where we get into Devin's background and all things training: fi****ms & fitness.

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Office for the week 💻

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Get outside and train 🤘🏽

Lately there's been a lot of attention on the keto diet or "keto style diet".

There's been claims that the keto diet is the easiest way to lose fat and accelerate weight loss as well as claims that the keto diet causes heart defects for young men - so what should you believe?

The truth is, the keto diet was one of the most successfully marketed diets in modern time and has resulted in a 10 billion dollar product industry that is still growing.

Today, I sat down with CeCe English and to explain the keto diet, ketosis, low carb diets, performance and the overall pros and cons of jumping on the keto train.

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Saturday AM vibes 🥶

If you’re interested in protecting your privacy and security this episode is for you.

Today, I sat down with Aaron Zar from SLNT. makes products, specifically bags, cases and wallets that are designed to ensure your electronic devices become invisible, untrackable and silent.

It’s not a matter of if, just a matter of when, your personal information gets lifted and your life becomes a living hell.

We start this episode discussing SLNT and how Aaron’s company is helpling people like you stay secure in the age where technology and hackers are at an all time high.

Learn More About SLNT: https://slnt.com/

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Nearly 3yrs ago to the day, county & state officials told us we had to shut our business down in the “best interest of public health”.

2 weeks they said. They lied. They also harassed us. Discriminated against us. Lied some more. Harassed us some more. And then pretended they were right, justified, and beyond reproach.

You know what else they did…they proved how right WE were all along. Right about our faith. Right about our intellect. Right about our intestinal fortitude. Right about our strength. And right about how important maintaining our courage and integrity would play out when the dust settled.

Nearly 2yrs ago to the day the first ISP ep was recorded. Took another year exactly to have our doors open without interference and ridiculousness from the city and county. We’ve rebuilt, created, and persevered. Fundamentally we’ve changed nothing. But, we’ve also changed everything.

This isn’t a celebration…it’s an acknowledgement. An acknowledgment because we should never forget.

We’re gonna keep doing what we do and we’ll do it without expectation and/or apologizing for doing the right thing.

Thank you to everyone that has trusted, believed in, and supported us along the way…even when we may have made that harder to do than it needed to be at times.

For those who didn’t….thank you for challenging us in all the ways you have…including all the diabolical s**t (you know who you are). We’re better for it and better without you.

Always Forward…

Missing the CA summer nights on the outdoor 🎙ISP set🌲

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We had to discuss Erythritol and why it's making headlines.

Recently, popular news outlets have been broadcasting headlines linking Erythritol to terminal illness, disease and death - we're not surprised.

This episode covers the research, scientists and facts behind these new studies claiming "death caused by Erythritol".

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The hands…what am I supposed to do with them?

Happy Sunday, friends 🏁