The Clay Lab Network Podcast
The Clay Lab brings you a collaborative podcast platform with many hosts about clay target sports including trap, skeet, sporting clays, and FITASC. Hosts like Will Fennell as a multi-time World and National Champion in FITASC. Also, Dawn Grant a renowned Mental Trainer for shooters and PGA Tour Professionals and other great hosts from around the sport. We explore techniques, methods, and mindsets in this sport. We bring you some of the best in the industry, from champion shooters, target setters, and industry leaders. Also join us on YouTube at "The Clay Lab" where we produce 4k quality videos about shotgun sports. The Clay Lab proud to be Fueled by FIOCCHI.
The Clay Lab Network -Will Fennell, Dawn Grant, Cody Matson & Cade Faetche
Episodes
79 episodes
Dean Blanchard on Confidence, Target Reading & Sporting Clays Success – Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence and Industry Insight
Dean Blanchard joins Dawn Grant on Clay Mastermind: Mental Excellence and Industry Insights for a focused conversation on Sporting Clays instruction, target reading, visual connection, confidence, and the mental side of improvement. De...
Will Van Dusen on Confidence, Focus & Competitive Sporting Clays – Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence and Industry Insight
Will Van Dusen joins Dawn Grant on Clay Mastermind: Mental Excellence and Industry Insights for a conversation on Sporting Clays, college shooting, instruction, confidence, focus, and the mental side of performance. Will began sh...
Tom Fiumarello on Confidence, Coaching & Sporting Clays Performance– Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence and Industry Insight
Tom Fiumarello joins Dawn Grant on Clay Mastermind: Mental Excellence and Industry Insights for a detailed conversation on Sporting Clays instruction, teaching, coaching, mental performance, and the difference between being a great sho...
Thomas Grice on Olympic Trap Shooting, Focus & the Mental Game– Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence and Industry Insight
Thomas Grice joins Dawn Grant on Clay Mastermind: Mental Excellence and Industry Insights for a conversation focused on clay target shooting, Olympic trap, Sporting Clays comparisons, and the mental training required to perform at a hi...
Michael Maskell on Sporting Clays, Olympic Shooting & Mental Mastery – Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence and Industry Insight
Michael Maskell brings decades of elite-level shooting experience, international competition, coaching knowledge, and mental discipline to this episode of Clay Mastermind. A five-time Olympian representing Barbados in International Ske...
Kerry Luft, Renowned Author, on Sporting Clays, Mental Mastery & Conservation– Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence and Industry Insight
In this engaging episode of "Clay Mastermind," host Dawn Grant welcomes Kerry Luft, a seasoned sporting clays enthusiast and executive vice president of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kerry sh...
Innovating Shooting Sports Digital Scoring: Casey Chase of Score Chaser & Josh Reynolds - Matson Shooting Academy Podcast
In this engaging episode of the Matson Shooting Academy Podcast, host Cody Matson welcomes two distinguished guests, Casey Chase, founder of Score Chaser, and Josh Reynolds, president of JTEC Technologies. Together, they delve into the intricac...
Stephen Biello of Clays N' Wings Shotgunning: Mastering Focus, Resilience & Joy in Sporting Clays – Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence and Industry Insight
In this captivating episode of "Clay Mastermind," host Dawn Grant welcomes Stephen Biello, a distinguished NSCA sporting clay shooter and instructor, to share his remarkable journey and insights. Stephen, a Philadelphia native, has spent decade...
Jared Greenwood – Building Experience and Confidence in Sporting Clays - Matson Shooting Academy Podcast
In this episode of the Matson Shooting Academy Podcast, host Cody Matson welcomes Jared Greenwood, a distinguished shooter and the son of renowned stock maker Jim Greenwood. Jared, a Beretta-sponsored shooter, shares his journey from a young en...
Unleashing Potential: Big Hoss on Sporting Clays Shooting & Mental Mastery
In this engaging episode of the podcast, host Dawn Grant sits down with Hoss, affectionately known as "Big Hoss," to delve into the world of clay shooting and the mental game behind it. Hoss shares his journey from a chance encounter with the s...
From Carpenter to National Champion: Joe Carey's Inspiring Journey in the World of Shooting - Matson Shooting Academy Podcast
In this captivating episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Joe Carey, a man who defied the odds to become a national champion in the competitive world of shooting sports. Joe's story begins in New Jersey, where he grew up with a passion f...
Jonny Carter TGS Outdoors: Questing Dawn Grant on Mental Training Aspects in Sporting Clays & More - Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry Insight
In this engaging episode, we dive deep into the world of competitive clay shooting with Johnny Carter, a passionate shooter and the creative mind behind TGS Outdoors. Johnny takes us on a journey through his fascinating career, from his early d...
D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing – Shotgun Parts Fabrication, Gun Fit, Antique Firearms & Upland Shotguns - Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry Insights
Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Delbert Whitman, a seasoned gunsmith and gun fitter from Michigan. Delbert shares his journey from a small town in Minnesota to becoming a renowned expert in custom part fabrication and vin...
Connor Daniel - Conquering Sporting Clays World Championships, Back-to-Back Glory and Team USA - Fennell Shooting School Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Connor Daniel, a rising star in the world of competitive shooting, who recently clinched victories at both the World FITASC and World Sporting Championships. Connor shares his journey and the meticulous prepara...
Shotkam: Instant Diagnose Misses in Sporting Clays & More - Revolutionizing Shotgun, Rifle, Hunting with Innovation and Insight + LABOR DAY SALE – Guests Emily & David Stewert
In this episode of the Will Fennell Podcast, we dive deep into the world of Shotkam with special guests Emily and David Stewart. Shotkam, a groundbreaking gun camera, is transforming the shooting experience by providing unparalleled insights in...
Ed Preckel, Top Gun Shooting Sports - Humble Beginning in 5-stand, Make-A-Break, Family Shooting Business - Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry Insights
In this episode of the Clay Mastermind podcast, host Dawn Grant welcomes Ed Preckel, the dynamic president of Top Gun Shooting Sports, renowned for his contributions to the sporting clays and clay target industry, particularly through the Make-...
Bruce Potter, Blackjack Sporting Clays – From Sporting Clays Passion to Profession – Competing Against Yourself, Target Setting, & Overcoming Fear - Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry Insights
In this episode of Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry Insight, host Dawn Grant sits down with Bruce Potter, General Manager of Blackjack Sporting Clays in Florida. With over 20 years of passion and involvement in ...
Chad Roberts – Shooting Styles in Sporting Clays, Competitive Spirit & Importance of Coaching - Matson Shooting Academy Podcast
In this episode of the Matson Shooting Academy Podcast, host Cody Matson talks with Chad Roberts of Breakpoint Shooting Instruction, a three-time California In-State Champion, most recently winning the 2025 title. Chad’s shooting st...
Don Currie, NSCA Chief Instructor – Evolution of a Sporting Clays Shooter, Mental Process & Excessive Confidence - Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry Insights
In this engaging conversation, Don Currie, chief instructor of the NSCA, shares his journey from a competitive shooter to a passionate instructor. He discusses the importance of mental training in shooting sports, the dynamics of gender in the ...
Travis Mears – Overcoming Competition Pressure in Sporting Clays, Practice Structure, Shooting at Your Highest Level - Matson Shooting Academy Podcast
In this episode of the Matson Shooting Academy podcast, host Cody Matson welcomes Travis Mears, a seasoned shooter and owner of Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch. Travis shares his journey from a young shooter to a competitive athlete, discus...
Paula Moore – Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds Shotgun Classic 2025: Star-Packed Sporting Clays Instructors Event - Matson Shooting Academy Podcast
In this episode of the Matson Shooting Academy podcast, host Cody Matson interviews Paula Moore, the chief shooting instructor at Orvis Sandanona. Paula shares her journey from being a veterinary technician to becoming a shooting instructor, de...
Todd Hitch – 2025 US Open Champion Talks Timing in Sporting Clays, How to Systematically Practice, & Controlled Aggression in Shooting- Matson Shooting Academy Podcast
In this episode of the Mattson Shooting Academy Podcast, host Cody Matson interviews Todd Hitch, the 2025 U.S. Open Champion, in a compelling conversation that explores the mindset, preparation, and path behind his major victory. Winning the U....
Mike McHenry - Station Planning, Practice Isn't Overrated, & What Seeing the Target Really Means - Matson Shooting Academy Podcast
In this episode of the Madison Shooting Academy Podcast, host and guest Mike McHenry dive deep into the dynamic world of sporting clays, offering a compelling blend of personal story, practical wisdom, and performance psychology. Mike ...
Justin “LAXY” Covillon – Founding Gunsbay, a More Safe & Simple Online Marketplace for Shooters & Their Firearms - Matson Shooting Academy Podcast
In this conversation, Justin Covillon shares his journey from the laboratory diagnostic world to the realm of clay target sports and the creation of GunsBay.com , an online marketplace for firearms. He discusses the importance of community in s...
Bill Davis of Pure Gold Chokes – Pure Gold Chokes Origins, Quality Chokes Matter, Persistence in Business & Industry Cohesion - Clay Mastermind with Dawn Grant: Mental Excellence & Industry Insights
In this conversation, Bill Davis shares his journey from a hobbyist choke maker to the founder of Pure Gold Chokes. He discusses the challenges he faced, including financial struggles and the decision to pursue entrepreneurship full-time. Bill ...
