Off the Beaten Path
Join Cush and Breezy as they explore the great outdoors and the Second Amendment with a blend of culture, comedy and conversation. All while Breezy is making beats.
Episodes
What happens when you stop asking for permission—and start building your own lane?
In this episode of Off the Beaten Path, we sit down with Pew Culture to talk about how he went from a casual shooter to one of the most influential voices in modern gun culture.
From breaking gatekeeping in the firearms industry to creating viral moments and building real community through events like Pew Party, this conversation dives ...
Season 4 of Off the Beaten Path kicks off with a powerful conversation featuring Kevin “KD” Dixie—firearms coach, civil rights advocate, and founder of No Other Choice.
From growing up in St. Louis to mentoring thousands of young men, KD breaks down the real meaning behind the Second Amendment, the importance of de-escalation, and how self-respect, community, and accountability shape the modern man.
This episode dives...
We saved the best for last. On the final day of SHOT Show 2026, with the floor emptying out around us, we sat down with Tyler from Tundra Tactical — one of the most honest, unfiltered voices in the 2A content space. And the conversation did not disappoint. Tyler's story is not a straight line. It starts with walking out of audio school two months before graduation, surviving a season of homelessness in a Minnes...
What happens when a 16-year-old girl trips in the mud on a deer hunt and comes home with an idea that changes an industry? You get Otis Technology — and one of the most inspiring origin stories in the entire 2A space. This episode, we sat down with Heather Pleskach, VP of Marketing at Otis, live from the last day of SHOT Show 2026. Heather didn't just tell us about gun care — she unpacked nearly 18 years of wa...
What happens when a young kid from Miami with no hunting background, no gun-owning family, and no real roadmap finds his way into the firearms industry anyway? Chan's story is one of hunger, mentorship, and the kind of loyalty that doesn't ask permission. From working security at a gun show to becoming Business Development Manager at Taurus USA — this one hits different.
We sat down with Chan on the last da...
Nine years ago Sean was a regular guy watching YouTube videos. No military background. No law enforcement. Just a curiosity about firearms and a decision to go get trained. That one choice sent him down a path that led to becoming a USPSA Grand Master — just three months ago — and landing a role as Pro Staff Shooter and Media Manager for Night Fision.
We sat down with Sean at SHOT Show 2026 inside the Otis booth and ...
We're live at SHOT Show 2026 from the Otis booth — and this one came with an unexpected twist when Cush's identical twin brother, Roo, kicked off the episode. We'll just say the right host showed up eventually.
Heather Eckhardt is a professional 3-Gun competitor with 11 years on Team Benelli USA's Pro Staff. She grew up in a law enforcement household, shot her first handgun at four years old, and ...
Becky Yackley has been competing since 1989. She holds the Ladies' Metallic Division national records at the Bianchi Cup across all four events. Her son Tim is the youngest NRA World Shooting Champion ever. Her whole family — husband Mark, and sons Tim, Sean, and Andrew — compete on the world stage. She's heading to Greece for the IPSC Shotgun World Shoot and Mongolia for Rifle World Shoot qualifiers in 20...
Maggie Reese shares her journey from first-time shooter at 18 to world-level competitor in USPSA and 3-Gun. Recorded live at SHOT Show, this episode covers competitive shooting strategy, women in the firearms industry, mentorship, mindset, and the power of simply taking the first step.
We talk discipline-specific training, confidence, industry relationships, and how beginners are welcomed into the shooting sports com...
Live from SHOT Show in Las Vegas at the OTIS booth, Erin Crooks of Freedom Outdoors breaks down what really happened inside the gun industry during the pandemic. While panic buying swept the country, Freedom Outdoors refused to price gouge — and earned lifelong customer loyalty.
We dive into new shooter demographics, women entering the space, scaling a multi-location range business, and why training is more important...
Live from SHOT Show in Las Vegas (OTIS booth), we talk with Amy Lucas, owner of Steel & Stilettos Firearm Training. From working with maximum security prisoners to becoming a state firearms instructor and SWAT leader, Amy explains how women can overcome fear, trauma, and intimidation — and learn to carry responsibly with confidence. We also dive into representation, women’s carry options, and why training the mo...
Recorded at SHOT Show in Las Vegas from the OTIS booth, we sit down with Patrick Collins, founder of TheGunFood — one of the most respected ammo suppliers in the space. Patrick breaks down how his business started by helping instructors stay afloat, how it evolved into a legit multi-warehouse operation shipping to 49 states, and why advocacy, training, and community matter just as much as ammunition.
Recorded at SHOT Show in Las Vegas from the OTIS booth, we sit down with Jim West, CEO of Lake Erie Arms, a 94,000 sq ft indoor shooting + hospitality destination in Northern Ohio. We talk about inclusion, experience-first design, glow-in-the-dark clays, climate-controlled ranges, the famous vault room, and why their door swings are trending younger and more female. Plus: what’s next—an immersive airsoft zone design...
Cush and Breezy wrap up an inspiring Season 2 of Off the Beaten Path, dedicated exclusively to women trailblazers in the outdoor and firearm industry. They reflect on the overarching themes of perseverance, courage, and redefining power heard in conversations with guests ranging from Olympian Lanny Barnes and world champion fisher Ronda Pitts, to firearms academy owner Des and influential content creator Adrienne.
Th...
Cush and Breezy welcome Adrian, co-founder of the Review This Thing YouTube channel, for a candid conversation about her journey as a female content creator in the outdoor and firearm industry. Adrienne shares the origin story of her channel, born from a desire for honest gear reviews during a Montana hike in 2019, and how the COVID-19 pandemic provided the unexpected push to launch.
From reviewing Bose earbuds and f...
Cush and Breezy sit down with WOMA President Erica Chin and VP Jessica to dive into the heart of the Women's Outdoor Media Association. The WOMA is a non-profit dedicated to encouraging women in outdoor sports (shooting, hunting, fishing, archery) while raising funds for female veterans and first responders. Erica and Jess detail the unique, supportive environment of their annual "She Never Quit" even...
Cush and Breezy welcome Jasmine, The Tactical Baddie, founder of the Batty Brigade, for a dynamic conversation about women's empowerment and self-protection. Jasmine shares the inspiration behind her viral content, which showcases how women can integrate firearms into their daily lives—from corporate fits to stylish dresses—without sacrificing fashion. She discusses the importance of training, making an expensi...
Cush and Breezy are joined by Tess Salb, a trailblazer and former Olympic Development athlete who brings a unique, high-level perspective to the firearms world. Tess details her journey starting at age twelve, her experience with international pistol shooting, and her transition into action sports like 3-Gun after being "discovered" at a national championship. She breaks down the three pillars of her Armed...
Meet Rhonda Pitts, the Gold Medal-winning tournament angler who discovered that fishing is better than medicine! Rhonda shares the incredible story of how she used the simple act of fishing to recover her health, stop taking Gabapentin, and find a new career. She details her journey from a dark horse competitor who cashed a check in her very first tournament to a seasoned angler finishing 4th on Lake Erie. Plus, get...
Meet Paige Chan, the newest trailblazer in the shooting sports who went from being 'afraid of guns' to winning a major competition prize in less than a year! Paige, a master's student at Georgia Tech, shares her journey of conquering fear, embracing her dual cultural life, and finding an unexpected boost of confidence in the supportive firearms community. We dive into the unique philosophy of her bran...
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