Modern Day Sniper Podcast
The Modern Day Sniper Podcast is your ultimate source for insights and discussions on the sniper lifestyle, from active duty to life beyond the uniform. Hosted by Caylen Wojcik, join us as we explore the art and science of precision shooting, the mental and physical discipline required, and the ongoing journey of self-improvement and mastery.Caylen began his professional journey as a rifleman in the US Marine Corps, where he served as a Scout/Sniper and instructor. He trained Marines, soldiers, and Navy operatives in marksmanship and urban combat tactics. After sustaining severe injuries in 2004, Caylen passed his experience to new snipers before leaving active duty. Since then, he has taught precision rifle skills to hundreds of military, law enforcement, and civilians.
Modern Day Sniper Podcast
MDS Episode #0136 | The Beginning of the Untold
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This episode is a true fireside conversation—recorded in the field during a multi-day training evolution while the MDS Team is in Arizona. Caylen is joined by Juan Ospina, Chris Lajczok, and Rafael De Hoya—three Marines from the Modern Day Sniper mentorship team—for an unfiltered discussion on identity, hardship, and what it actually means to do hard things.
The conversation moves beyond rifles and ballistics and into the deeper layers of performance—land navigation as a metaphor for life, the internal “voice” that makes people quit, and the reality of mentorship versus gatekeeping in high-level training environments. They unpack what it means to get off course, how people lose themselves after leaving the military, and why discomfort, adversity, and self-awareness are non-negotiable for growth.
This is a raw look at the transition from operator to mentor, the responsibility that comes with leading others, and the balance between discipline and guidance. It’s not about tactics—it’s about the mindset behind them.
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