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
The Second Amendment isn't inherited. It's taught.
In the Season 4 finale of Off the Beaten Path, we sit down with Keith and the 2A Family to discuss raising responsible young men, passing down freedom, and why the next generation matters more than ever.
In this episode we discuss:
- Parenting with purpose
- Responsibility over recreation
- Competitive shooting
- Mentorship
- Firearm safety
- Building discipline
- Raising the next gen...
Nobody is born a great hunter.
They become one by staying curious.
Scott Olmstead, Editor-in-Chief of American Hunter, joins Off the Beaten Path to discuss nearly three decades of outdoor journalism, the evolution of hunting media, and why the best hunters never stop learning.
In this episode we discuss:
- The evolution of hunting media
- Print vs. digital storytelling
- Hunting in Africa and Alaska
- Conservation and ethics
- Wh...
What happens when you inherit a 75-year-old manufacturing company?
You find a way to innovate without forgetting where you came from.
Chris Graham, President and CEO of Yankee Hill Machine (YHM), joins Off the Beaten Path to discuss suppressor innovation, family legacy, manufacturing, and making shooting more approachable for new firearm owners.
In this episode, we cover:
- The future of suppressor technology
- Modular s...
What separates good from great?
Olympian Gabby Franco believes it starts with your mindset.
In this episode of Off the Beaten Path, Gabby shares her remarkable journey from representing Venezuela in the Olympic Games to becoming a firearms instructor, entrepreneur, and mental performance coach in the United States.
We discuss:
- Competing in the Olympic Games
- Building mental resilience
- Sports psychology and performance
- W...
Education changes everything.
Harrison Benton, founder of Double Tap Coalition, joins Off the Beaten Path to discuss why firearms education—not fear—is the key to building stronger communities.
From serving in the Army to selling ammunition during the pandemic and becoming one of Atlanta's most respected firearms instructors, Harrison shares how education transformed his own path and why he's committed to ...
Can you advocate for the Second Amendment while also leading the conversation around mental health?
Mike Sodini believes you can—and you should.
As the founder of Walk the Talk America, Mike has spent years building bridges between the firearms community and mental health professionals without compromising constitutional rights.
In this episode of Off the Beaten Path, we discuss:
- Mental health in the firearms ...
What happens when you realize nobody is speaking for your community?
You build the room yourself.
In this episode of Off the Beaten Path, Tony Simon shares the story behind Diversity Shoot, a grassroots movement introducing thousands of new shooters to firearms safety, education, and Second Amendment rights.
From navigating New Jersey's restrictive gun laws to creating one of the most impactful outreach programs in the...
What separates great shooters from everyone else?
According to world champion competitor Becky Yackley, it's not secret techniques—it's mastering the fundamentals.
In this episode of Off the Beaten Path, Becky returns to discuss international competition, preparing for Team USA, the mental side of shooting sports, and why simplicity wins.
We cover:
- International competition shooting
- Team USA a...
What happens when a Haitian kid from West Palm Beach projects grows up to become an international journalist, storyteller, and explorer?
In this inaugural episode of Side Trails, we sit down with multimedia journalist, poet, and Maps & Diaries founder Wilkine Brutus for a conversation about culture, travel, music, personal growth, and the power of exposure.
From growing up in South Florida and visiting Haiti as a ...
What happens when a young girl reluctantly picks up a .22 rifle—and discovers a talent that changes her life?
In this episode of Off the Beaten Path, we sit down with Serena J, professional competitive shooter, outdoor writer, hunter, and advocate for marksmanship education.
From accidentally discovering her talent as a teenager to competing at the highest levels of service rifle competition, Serena shares how m...
In this episode of Off the Beaten Path, we sit down with Through the Sights TV to talk about how curiosity turned into a deep passion for firearms, custom builds, suppressors, and community.
Coming out of the DMV area, this conversation dives into the culture behind the modern 2A space—from learning through experience to building relationships that open doors in the firearms industry.
We cover:
- How he got sta...
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 ...
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.
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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 Minne...
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...
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 day of...
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 Oti...
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 built a career...
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 ...
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...
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