We’re back with Part 2 of our ATA “King for a Day” series — and this time, we brought in someone who sits at the table where the real decisions get made.Episode 154 features Jason Barnett, the ATA Central Zone Vice President and a membe...

We asked the question on Facebook:“What ideas would you bring to the ATA if you were in charge?”The response?Over 220 comments from shooters all across the world!In Part 1 of this multi-episode series, Zach, Ricky, Jon, ...

The boys are back at it! Ricky Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini sit down for a full recap of the 2025 Autumn Grand in Tucson!They dig into the big scores, conditions, who showed up strong, and the moments that defined the week at the legen...

The 77th Nevada State Shoot was the biggest and boldest event in Nevada history — and Episode 151 is the full debrief. Ricky, Zach, and Jon sit down to talk through everything that made this year a turning point for Nevada trapshooting.W...

The 2025 ATA Grand American Clay Target Champion, Jason Krause, joins Ricky Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini on this milestone 150th episode of Trap Talk! Jason shares what it took to bring home the Clay Target Championship title, the mental game ...

Listener Question Extravaganza is back! 💥Fans from Facebook and email sent in their best questions, and Ricky, Zach, and Jon are back to answer them all. #TrapTalkPodcast #Trapshooting #traptalknation #AskTrapTalk=

In this special edition of Trap Talk, we bring you two great conversations that show both the history and heart behind the Grand American.First up, Phil Murray and Steve Ellinger from Clay Target Legends share how they’re preserving the...

The Back Fence Shoot Out keeps getting bigger — and this year’s event at the Ohio State Shoot drew an incredible 509 competitors to the line. 🏆In this episode, the Trap Talk crew sits down with Joe Charnigo to recap the event, break dow...

In this episode of Trap Talk, Zach and Ricky dive deep into the finer points that most shooters overlook — lens color, lighting conditions, mental prep, and how to set meaningful goals.This isn’t beginner talk — this is the real deal for tr...

Episode 145 of Trap Talk brings in three dedicated youth coaches — Paul, Montey, and Brad — from the Oklahoma Dusters AIM Youth Shooting Team. Recorded live in the Trap Talk Studio at the 2025 Grand American during the AIM Grand in Sparta, Illi...

Go to our YouTube channel now to watch this one!  Episode 144 of Trap Talk brings Jim and Robert from Take Aim Technologies, creators of the Shot Tracker, into the studio at the 2025 Grand American. Ricky hits the trap line to run a baseli...

In Episode 143, we catch up with our old friend and Reno squad mate Richard Bullard Jr. — now a PITA Hall of Famer! From growing up at Sage Hill Clay Sports to road trips, funny squad stories, and everything in between, this one’s packed with l...

Sean Hawley is back on Trap Talk for the 6th time—and he never disappoints! 🎯 Recorded live in the Trap Talk Studio at the 2025 Grand American, Sean joins Zach and Ricky for another powerful conversation.They dive into the new Wester...

Step inside the Heartland Grand with Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. as they pull back the curtain on one of trapshooting’s biggest events. From personal victories to weather’s impact on performance, this episode dives deep into what it r...

Episode 140 – Live from the Trap Talk studio (Grand American, Sparta)In this unforgettable live session, Mike Hampton, Richard Marshall Jr., and Zach Nannini come together to remember and honor Mike Jordan—one of the most decorated and ...

We’re live from the Trap Talk Studio at the 2025 Grand American in Sparta with Michael Gooch!Michael is a staple in the trapshooting community—a 7× Indiana State Champion, 2004 Clay Target World Cham...

Fresh off his induction into the ATA Hall of Fame, Tim Reed sits down with the Trap Talk crew live at the 2025 Grand American! 🎤🔥 Tim reflects on his shooting career, shares insights from years in the game, and talks about what this honor means...

Back by popular demand! Episode 137 of the Trap Talk Podcast is Part 2 of our Listener Questions series — where Zach and Ricky continue answering your best questions about the sport we all love.🎯 Got a question for the next round? Hit u...

In Episode 136 of the Trap Talk Podcast, Zach and Ricky dive into YOUR questions in the latest Listener Questions Part 1 episode!This is one of our most interactive episodes yet — and Part 2 is coming soon!📩 Want your question f...

DAGEN J. VOIGTMAN is back on Trap Talk for episode 135! 🎯Zach and Ricky catch up with Dagen to hear all about his incredible summer so far —big wins, straight scores, and what it takes to keep performing at the highest levels in trapshootin...

Zach and Ricky are back on Trap Talk to break down all the action from the Wisconsin and Iowa State Trapshooting Championships! 🇺🇸🎯From big scores to standout performances and some hilarious moments along the way — they cover it all.

Nicole “Nikki” Hood joins Ricky & Zach  for Episode 133 to share her love for the sport that’s shaped her life—trapshooting. Starting as a junior shooter in Pennsylvania, Nikki quickly developed a deep passion for the game...

Headed to Sparta, Illinois for the 2025 Grand American? Whether it’s your first time or your 38th, this episode of Trap Talk is packed with helpful advice from veteran shooters Ricky Marshall Jr. and Zach Nannini on how to prepare for the bigge...

On this episode of Trap Talk, we’re joined by Aaron Willoughby, the General Manager of Elite Shotguns and lifelong trapshooter.Aaron shares how it all started— from shooting in local Calcutta and Protector events in Clay City, Kentucky…...

In this episode of Trap Talk recorded at the Ohio State Shoot, we kick things off with a great recap of the 149th Illinois State Shoot — the competition, the champions, and the energy on the line!Plus a special chat with Matt from Traps...