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Iron Sights

Welcome to Iron Sights podcast hosted by Scott Howell. This podcast candidly seeks to create opportunities and deliver impact by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders who unapologetically aim to WIN in health, fitness, business, and life. Welcome to old school meets new school, tradition meets innovation, and imperfection meets excellence. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

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All Episodes

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#179 After Dark - Courage, Redemption & Inner Battles...

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2025/08/15

Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast. Today’s After Dark episode is a powerful one. I’m sitting down with John Constantine — a 23-year veteran of the United States Secret Service, with 15 of those years spent on the elite Counter Assault Team. From post-9/11 Ground Zero to protecting presidents around the world, John’s career has been defined by service at the highest levels. But this conversation goes deeper than tactics, leadership, or high-risk operations. It’s about what happens when y...

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51:37

#203 - The Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Choosing...

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2025/08/11

Welcome back to the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, I’m joined by the whole Red Dot Fitness crew, and we’re breaking down the five biggest mistakes people make when choosing an online workout program. This isn’t about coaching or personalized training — we’re talking the actual programs themselves, like Red Dot Fitness Max and Red Dot Fitness Strong. Choosing the right program can feel overwhelming, and a lot of folks stumble early on their fitness journey. We’re going to unpack those common mist...

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#178 After Dark - Building Resilient Protectors: SWAT...

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2025/08/08

In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Magao — a 25-year law enforcement veteran, SWAT leader, and founder of the Officer Survival Series. With experience in patrol, narcotics, internal affairs, detective work, and 18 years on SWAT, Rob has trained hundreds in local, state, and federal agencies, as well as the military. From defensive tactics and dignitary protection to ground fighting and firearms, his approach is rooted in real-world experience, not...

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59:37

#202 - Online Coaching Done Right: What To Expect &...

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2025/08/04

In this episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, we’re diving into what it really takes to make online fitness coaching effective. Whether you’ve signed up for a virtual training program or are thinking about hiring a coach online, we break down the expectations, the red flags, and the strategies for getting real results. We’ll cover the pros and cons of online vs. in-person coaching, how to make the most of your investment, and what we’ve learned firsthand coaching both online and face-to-f...

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114:16

#177 After Dark - Rebuilding Public Trust with John...

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2025/08/01

In this After Dark episode, I sit down with my friend and retired law enforcement officer John “Chappie” Chapman. After decades of service, John’s taken his experience and passion and poured it into Task Force 70, a nonprofit laser-focused on rebuilding public trust through constitutionally grounded training for America’s law enforcement. We break down how the system really works—from institutionalized training gaps to the funding issues that keep over 70% of small, rural agencies from gettin...

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112:32

#176 After Dark - Movement, Shooting & Human...

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2025/07/25

We’re back with another After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, and today I’ve got my good friend Jake Labhart in the studio—founder of In Extremis Performance. Jake’s been on the show before, and if you’ve been around a while, you’ve heard us talk about everything from tactical performance to the mindset behind building better operators. But today we zoom out a bit and focus on process—the journey of building IEP, refining the mission, and expanding the team. We talk leadership, team ...

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#175 After Dark - How To Train Like An Athlete:...

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2025/07/18

In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Jimmy Prendergast from Modern Athlete Strength. I’ve been following these guys for a while now, and if you’re into the training side of what we talk about here—especially in the tactical space—you’re gonna want to hear this. Jimmy and his team come from a deep background in D1 sports, the NFL, and tactical strength and conditioning. We get into all of it—his career path, how he approaches programming for athletes in comple...

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#201 - Booze & Performance: The Cost of Alcohol on...

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2025/07/14

We’re back with another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, and today I’m in the studio with Steven, Ryan, and CeCe to tackle a topic that comes up all the time with our clients — booze and performance. We’re breaking down the real impact alcohol has on your fitness, fat loss, recovery, and long-term goals. From the metabolic effects and how booze can stall fat loss, to the hormonal consequences, muscle recovery, and performance drops that most people ignore — we’re covering all of it. We als...

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139:09

#174 After Dark - Inside SWAT, Leadership & Team...

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2025/07/11

In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Jason—better known as Sierra One on Instagram and the founder of Silver Lake Special Projects. Jason’s background is deep. He’s a military veteran, a SWAT team operator with both large metro and interagency experience, and currently leads the training unit at his agency. But beyond the resume, he’s a guy who’s committed to doing things right—leaving his environment better than he found it. We get into a wide range of topic...

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#200 - Plyometric Training: Foundations, Programming,...

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2025/07/07

In this episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, we’re getting into the weeds on plyometric training — what it is, who it’s for, and most importantly, how not to screw it up. Too many people are using plyos as a glorified cardio session, skipping the prep work and ending up hurt, frustrated, or spinning their wheels. We talk about what needs to be in place before you start jumping on boxes — foundational strength, mobility, coordination, and proper warm-up protocols. We also dig into why quality m...

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#173 After Dark - Microdosing Workouts For Peak...

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2025/07/04

In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Shelton Stevens, a seasoned strength coach and human performance specialist for U.S. Army Special Operations at Fort Bragg. With over 16 years in the game, Shelton is helping elite American warfighters stay sharp, strong, and durable. We dive deep into microdosing workouts—short, effective training sessions designed for high performers who need results without burnout. Shelton breaks it all down in a way that’s simple and ...

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#199 - Caloric Deficit Hunger: Why It Happens & How...

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2025/06/30

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast. I’m in the studio today with Ryan, Cece, and Steven, and we’re diving into a topic that’s guaranteed to hit home for anyone trying to lean out, cut weight, or make meaningful changes to their body composition: managing hunger while in a caloric deficit. Let’s be real—hunger is part of the process. If you’re doing things right in a fat loss phase, there’s going to be a point where you’re feeling it. But how you respond to that feeling...

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#172 After Dark - Industry, Service & Supporting...

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2025/06/27

We’re back with another After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, and this time I’m joined by Kim Raimondi — known by some of you as PeliKim on Instagram. In this conversation, we get into all of it. Kim shares what it’s like working with departments and agencies all over the country, what she’s seeing from her side of the industry, and how Pelican plays a role in supporting first responders. But, the deeper part of this talk is around volunteer firefighting — the training, the cul...

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#198 - Microdosing Workouts: The Smarter Way To Train...

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2025/06/23

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! In this one, I’m joined by Ryan and CeCe in the studio for a deep dive into a hot topic that’s been coming up more and more in elite performance circles—microdosing your workouts. We break down what microdosing your training actually means, where the concept came from, and how to structure it. We talk about who it’s best for, who it might not be for, and how this approach can help busy individuals juggle strength, hypertrophy, ...

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#171 After Dark - Knives, Combatives & Changing The...

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2025/06/20

Welcome back to another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, I’m sitting down with someone who’s not only a good friend, but one of the sharpest dudes I’ve come across in the training space — Wild Bill Braski. If you’re on Instagram, you might already know the name. Bill is a military veteran and a full-time law enforcement officer who works directly in the training unit at his agency on the East Coast. He’s also a major voice in the combatives world and the founder of t...

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#170 After Dark - Building Tools That Save Lives:...

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2025/06/13

We’re back with another Iron Sights After Dark episode, and I’m joined once again by my friend Chris Kuras. Chris is a seasoned law enforcement officer with over a decade of SWAT experience—and he’s the guy behind Good Dude Concepts and the Good Dude Breacher Bar, a compact, mission-driven tool built for first responders, military, and civilians alike. In this episode, we get into the why behind the tool, how it was developed, and what it’s designed to do: breach doors, defeat laminated glass...

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#197 - Weight Vests: Pros, Cons & Real Talk For...

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2025/06/09

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, we’re diving into the growing trend of using weight vests for fitness and weight loss, especially among women. With claims about increased calorie burn and improved bone density, we break down what’s real, what’s hype, and what you need to know before strapping one on. We also get into smart ways to integrate weight vests into your training routine, including key considerations, risks, and benefits to keep in mind—whethe...

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#169 After Dark - Tamara DuMont’s Journey Into...

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2025/06/06

We’re back with another After Dark episode here on the Iron Sights Podcast, and this one’s powerful. I sat down with Tamara DuMont—a competitive shooter, firearms instructor, and the kind of voice this community needs more of. Tamara’s story is real, raw, and deeply personal. Her introduction to firearms came after a horrific tragedy: the murder of her mother by her stepfather, using a firearm. And yet, Tamara’s journey didn’t end in fear—it turned into purpose. Now, she leads a local chapter...

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#196 - How To Dial In Your Macros For Summer:...

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2025/06/02

Back in the studio today with another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast. This time, I’m joined by Steven and CeCe—Ryan’s out, but we’re diving into a topic that comes up constantly in our world: macro prescriptions. With warmer months here and people dialing in their nutrition and training, it made sense to revisit the macros conversation. How much protein should you really be eating? What about carbs and fats? What’s too much, what’s not enough, and how do you even come up with those number...

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#168 After Dark - The Fight to Save Our First...

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2025/05/30

Anna Heil is dedicated to bettering and preserving the quality of life for first responders and members of the American military veteran community. She the Executive Director with the American Warrior Foundation who provide resources to help individuals and agencies face the internal and external challenges both the people and institutions face. This conversation we had at the annual Texas Tactical Police Officers Conference doesn’t follow the typical discussions around the topic of “trauma”....

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