Modern Day Sniper Podcast

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MDS Episode #0147 | Nick Gebhardt - The Art of Observation

2026-10-1601:16:31

Send us Fan Mail What separates looking from actually seeing? In this episode of the Modern Day Sniper Podcast, Caylen and Nick explore the relationship between human perception, self-awareness, and performance. Starting with a discussion of Carl Jung's depth psychology, archetypes, the shadow, and self-image, they examine how unconscious behaviors and internal dialogue influence the way we approach challenges, process mistakes, and develop proficiency. The conversation connects these concept...

MDS Episode #0146 | Nick Gebhardt - Process Under Pressure

2026-10-0801:21:34

Send us Fan Mail Nicholas is back to break down Jesse’s trip to the IPRF World Championship and what happens when preparation, pressure, difficult conditions, and high expectations all collide. With only a short window to learn a new Falcor factory rifle before competing against some of the best shooters in the world, Jesse finished 12th in the Factory Division at just 17 years old. Caylen and Nick unpack the challenging fishtailing winds, the mental pressure of chasing a podium, and how a co...

MDS Episode #0145 | Ryan Bucciantini - Beyond the Rifle

2026-09-2501:14:32

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caylen sits down with Ryan Bucciantini for a conversation that goes well beyond marksmanship. Ryan brings more than 17 years of coaching experience and a 14-year tenure as a Firearms Instructor with the U.S. Coast Guard, giving him a unique perspective at the intersection of human performance, tactical readiness, and outdoor adventure. His philosophy is simple: fitness should support the cool shit you want to do outside the gym. Training isn't just about PRs ...

MDS Episode #0144 | Nick Gebhardt - From Fundamentals to Flow

2026-09-2301:28:30

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caylen sits down with Nick to talk about Jesse’s preparation for the IPRF World Championship, the scramble to get him behind a factory-class rifle, and what it really takes to prepare a shooter to perform under pressure. The conversation quickly moves beyond equipment and into the process behind performance: building confidence in a rifle, establishing a repeatable shot sequence, balancing precision with speed, and learning how to stay present when the clock ...

MDS Episode #0143 | Frank Green - Faster Twist Won’t Fix a Bad Bullet

2026-08-2101:50:28

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caylen sits back down with Frank Green of Bartlein Barrels for the second installment of their barrel series — and this one gets deep into the details that actually matter when you sit down to load ammo. Frank kicks things off by sharing real hard data from his 765 PRC pressure testing project with Hornady and Sierra — including what ten-shot groups loaded with standard off-the-shelf dies actually looked like — and why the difference between those groups and ...

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