Trap Talk From The Back Fence

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 member of the ATA Executive Committee. Jason joins Ricky, Zach, and Jon to walk through the ideas shooters submitted in Part 1 and give real-world insight into how the ATA operates, what’s alrea...

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, and guest Joey Charnigo dive into the first set of major themes that came straight from the shooters themselves. This is a positive, forward-looking conversation built on what the commu...

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 legendary Tucson Trap & Skeet Club. 

If you love high-level trapshooting and straight talk from two guys who’ve lived it, this one’s worth your time.

Trapshooting never slo...

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.

We cover the wins, the breakthroughs, the surprises, and the numbers that tell the real story:

• 500,000+ targets thrown
• 1,321 HAA entries
• 680 ounces of silver awarded
• $164,540 paid in options
• $41,100 r...

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 behind shooting at the Grand. 

This is one you won’t want to miss — packed with insight, and laughs!

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Fans from Facebook and email sent in their best questions, and Ricky, Zach, and Jon are back to answer them all. 

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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 stories of shotgun sports icons — the legends who built the foundation we all shoot on today.

Then, Red Bud Mayor Susan L. Harbaugh joins us to talk about what the Grand American ...

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 down the 3-way shoot-off between Ryan Glow, Jack Knaus, and Ian Lawrence, and talk about what’s next for the Back Fence Shoot Out as it heads west to the 77th Nevada State Shoot (Oct 27 – Nov...

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 trapshooters chasing consistency and confidence on the line.

Watch, learn, and take your game to the next level.

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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, Illinois, the coaches sit down with Zach and Ricky to talk about building young shooters, the team’s growth, and what it takes to keep youth trapshooting thriving.

Check out the Oklahoma...

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 baseline test with the Shot Tracker, giving Jim and Robert the chance to capture live data for upcoming AI updates. Afterward, they sit down with us to break down Ricky’s shooting, share insights, and t...

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 laughs and memories. Pull up a chair and join us for some classic trap talk.

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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 Western target coming to the Western Zone and how it affected scores at the Western Grand in Vernal. Sean also shares how his 2025 shooting season is shaping up, including his strong runs at the Iowa State S...

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 really takes to succeed on the line.

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Key ATA rule changes every shooter should know

All-American team updates and insights

The excitemen...

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 respected names in trapshooting history.

From engineering Winchester shotshells to conquering the Grand American with 22 industry titles, ATA Hall of Famer Mike's journey was ...

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 Champion, and member of the Indiana Trapshooting Hall of Fame. Beyond his accomplishments on the line, Michael plays a huge role in the sport off the field as the owner of Indiana Gun Club, one of the premier destinations for high-end new a...

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 to him.

If you love trapshooting history, inspiration from the best, and behind-the-scenes Grand American stories—you won’t want to miss this episode!

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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 us up at askus@traptalkpodcast.com

Thanks for listening — and we’ll see you on the line!

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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 featured in a future episode? Send yours into askus@traptalkpodcast.com! 

🎧 Listen, learn, and share with your squad — only on Trap Talk.

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