

The TTPOA Podcast
TTPOA Host
The TTPOA Podcast is hosted by two active duty police officers who are serving as team leaders on SWAT teams in Texas. The podcast will cover tactics, training, leadership and whatever else comes up. The main goal of the podcast is to get information out to our first responders who are working on the front lines everyday. Train Hard.
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Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 21min
Hwansik Kim " Vison FUCKUS"
In the episode, we discussed the practical aspects of pistol shooting with Hwansik Kim. Hwansik talks about how important it is to be Vison Focus during shooting and other practical training methods.

Mar 29, 2025 • 1h 14min
Iron Sights podcast host Scott Howell " You guys are gonna need a bigger boat"
We sat down with Scott Howell, a veteran health & Fitness Industry expert with over 25 years of hands-on experience as a Business Leader, Innovator, Educator, and Operator of hundreds of US health clubs, CEO of Red Dot Fitness, and host of Iron Sights Podcast.

Mar 25, 2025 • 38min
TTPOA Train-Up's Series - "CQB Marksmanship " with Lead Faucet Tactical, Dan Brokos and Gabe Rivera
In this episode, we sat down with Lead Faucet Tactical owner Dan Brokos and Lead Faucet Tactical Instructor Gabe Rivera to discuss CQB Marksmanship.

Feb 24, 2025 • 38min
TTPOA Train-Up's Series - "CQB Training Methodology " with Lead Faucet Tactical, Dan Brokos and Gabe Rivera
In this episode, we sat down with Lead Faucet Tactical owner Dan Brokos and Lead Faucet Tactical Instructor Gabe Rivera to discuss CQB Training Methodology.https://leadfaucettactical.com/home-6362

Feb 9, 2025 • 38min
TTPOA Train-Up's Series - "Principles of CQB" with Lead Faucet Tactical, Dan Brokos and Gabe Rivera
In this episode, we sat down with Lead Faucet Tactical owner Dan Brokos and Lead Faucet Tactical Instructor Gabe Rivera to discuss the Principles of CQB, Surprise, Speed, and Violence of Action.https://leadfaucettactical.com/home-6362

Jan 6, 2025 • 1h 25min
Michael Castillo and Dan Jarecke " Precision Rifle from a Practical Approach"
In this episode, we discussed the practical aspects of precision rifle shooting. We also honor the life and service of fallen Austin SWAT Officer Jorge Pastore.https://www.jpastorefoundation.org/Daniel Jarecke:Daniel Jarecke is a professional long range shooter that has beencompeting professionally since 2017. He has 4 national championshipevent wins and 10 podium (top 3) finishes, and more than 15 state regionalwins. He is the sport’s only consecutive 2-time winner of the Best in Texasnational AG Cup match. Daniel has extensive experience training lawenforcement sniper teams in and out of the state of Texas, has taught atnumerous basic and advanced sniper schools, and taught at the TTPOAconference as a sniper instructor in 2023 and 2024. He has also trainednumerous civilian long range competitive shooters and has developedstrategies based on hit percentages and probabilities that have helped himgain an advantage over his competition.Mike Castillo: Austin SWAT and former sniper Team Leader.

Dec 9, 2024 • 25min
TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Dry Fire Training
Ben Stoeger, an IPSC World Champion and renowned shooting instructor, dives into the essential world of dry fire training. He dispels common myths and emphasizes its importance for skill development. Ben shares personal anecdotes and practical tips for creating effective dry fire environments at home. He discusses the benefits of using weighted dummy rounds and the need for consistency in practice. From structured training regimens to lighthearted banter on drills for law enforcement, Ben’s insights make mastering shooting both accessible and enjoyable.

Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 25min
Chris Palmer "You’re the Damn Police, Go Do Police Shit"
On this episode we sit down with Chris Palmer. We talk about police training, police culture and use of force. Chris has served on a large full time SWAT team and has years of experience. Chris is one of the most respected and wisest Officers serving. Chris was the keynote speaker at the 2024 TTPOA Conference. Chris Palmer:1999 to 2001 Patrol officer. 2001 to 2006 N.E.T. Neighborhood Enforcement Team. We were a directed enforcement position within the precincts. 2006 to 2019 (SWAT) Full time unit

Nov 27, 2024 • 26min
TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Training Issues
In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the training issues. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals.

Nov 20, 2024 • 15min
TTPOA "Train-Up's" - Ben Stoeger Discuses Trigger Control
In this TTPOA Train-Up Series I sat down with practical shooting instructor Ben Stoeger. Ben is an IPSC World Champion and multiple time USPSA National Champion. He travels all over the United States and the world teaching shooting classes. This Train-Up Podcast will Focus on the fundamental shooting principles of trigger control. This is a 6 part series over shooting fundamentals.


