After the Last Pair

In this episode of After The Last Pair, we take our first step into the wider world of fieldsports with the first 'In the Field' episode with Seb Powell from TwelveboreTwelvebore started with a simple idea: to create functional, well-fitting shooting shirts and vests, particularly for women in the field. Since then, the brand has grown quickly, not only through clothing, but also through its hugely popular range of coffee and teas....

In Episode 021 of After The Last Pair, we return from Bad Arolsen in Germany for a special episode all about the Zoli Cup and our experience of shooting steel shot in a championship.I’m joined by Sabine Schermaul, Christian Schermaul from Frankonia and Zoli Germany, UK shooters Matt Hance, and Troy Thornell to talk through the ground, the competition, the atmosphere, and what it was like travelling abroad to shoot a major cla...

In this episode of After The Last Pair, we learn all about the upcoming Zoli Masters Championship at Lakeside Sporting.I’m joined by good friend of the channel Sam Ward from Zoli UK and Jamie Hickinbotham from Lakeside Sporting and Hadfield Guns to talk through what shooters can expect from this year’s event.We cover the story behind the Zoli Masters, how it came about, what changed since the first year, and why this sh...

In this episode of After The Last Pair, I sit down with Ed Martin from EJM Sporting for a great chat about shooting, YouTube, gun shops, and his new-found love of FITASC.Ed talks about how he first got started in shooting, his background in the gun trade, and the journey from working in the shop environment to building content on YouTube.We also get into how his shooting has developed, why FITASC has really caught his attention, an...

In this episode of After The Last Pair, I sit down with Alex Sayer and Mike Allen, the team behind Cathedral Clays, a brand new friendly clay shoot in Lincolnshire.Cathedral Clays is currently open two days a week, offering DTL shooting, food, drinks, and a welcoming local atmosphere — with Sportrap and something a little bit secret coming soon.We talk about what it takes to open a new clay ground, the risks involved, and why...

In this episode of After The Last Pair, I sit down with Nick Hendrick to talk through his recent run of form, including an incredible weekend where he won 3 out of 4 shoots.We chat about how Nick got started in clay shooting, his recent success, competing at the Euro Cash, his European shooting trip, and his work as a coach.We also get into the mindset behind shooting well, what he has learned from competing in the UK and abroad, a...

In this episode of After the Last Pair, I sit down with American shooter, coach and Fennell Shooting School owner Will Fennell.Will has competed at the highest level across FITASC, English Sporting and Sporting Clays, representing the USA and travelling the world to shoot in the UK, Europe and beyond.We talk about the differences between shooting in the UK, the US and mainland Europe, from course setting and target presentation to ...

In this episode of After the Last Pair, I sit down with one of France's best-known international competitors, Laurent Fava.Laurent shares his journey into clay shooting, representing France on the international stage, and what it was like learning under renowned shooter Bastian Havart.We also explore why Laurent has become such a familiar face at British competitions, from the World English Sporting Championships to Top Gun at Eato...

In this episode of After The Last Pair, I sit down with Hugh Smith, President of the FITASC Referee Committee and a well-known figure on the international FITASC scene.We get into what really goes on behind the scenes at major competitions, from the pressure on referees to the small details that most shooters never see.Hugh talks about how he first got started in shooting, how he moved into refereeing, and what it takes to progress...

In this episode of After The Last Pair, I sit down with long-time clay shooting competitor Matt Hance for a proper deep dive into his life in the sport.This is a long one and we cover a lot.Matt talks through how he got started in clay shooting, his competitive journey, standout results, equipment choices, and his experiences shooting both in the UK and abroad, including Germany.We also get into a bigger conversation about **Britis...

In this episode of After The Last Pair, Amy Easeman returns to the podcast for a detailed reflection on our recent trip to the European Compak Championship.This one is a proper layout-by-layout breakdown of the competition. We talk through each layout in detail, comparing how Amy approached the targets, how I got on, what worked, what didn’t, and how small decisions can make a big difference at a major international event.Amy...

In this episode of After the Last Pair, I caught up with Jamie Peckham, one of the most respected clay target setters in the world, live at the European Compak Championship in Sologne, France.Jamie has set targets at every level of the sport — from club grounds right through to major World and European FITASC, Compak and English Sporting events — so this was a great chance to dig into the mind behind some of the biggest...

In this episode of After The Last Pair, I sit down with Tim Walker from Rhino Chokes UK & Europe to talk about bringing one of America’s most recognised choke brands to shooters across the UK and Europe.Search Rhino Chokes UK & Europe in Facebook groupsRhino Chokes have built a strong following in the US clay shooting scene, and Tim talks us through how he became involved, what makes the range different, and how UK an...

In this episode of After The Last Pair, I catch up with Phil Rowbottom — Yorkshire farmer, Mount Farm Shoot owner, long-time competitor, and GB FITASC Seniors team shooter.With over 30 years in clay shooting, Phil shares his thoughts on how the sport has changed, what has stayed the same, representing GB and England, shooting in Europe, and his recent move into Compak Sporting.We also discuss the challenges facing British sho...

In this episode of After The Last Pair, I sit down with Emma Stacey, one of the UK’s standout female clay shooters, after a hugely successful season that has seen her win multiple championship titles and captain the GB FITASC team.We talk about Emma’s journey into shooting, how she first got started, and what drew her into competing at a higher level. Emma also shares what it takes to perform consistently at the top, th...

In this episode of After The Last Pair I sat down with Jereme P Tayamen (JP) from The Clay Lab USA to chat about his journey into clay shooting, building his YouTube channel and website, and his experience coming over to shoot the World English Sporting Championship in the UK.We get into:• JP’s start in shooting• Equipment and gun setup• Building The Clay Lab USA• UK vs US shooting culture• His thoughts on the UK World Englis...

This episode of After The Last Pair is a good one.I sat down with Sam Ward and Lara Dale, to talk about their recent trip to Texas representing Team England at the World English Sporting Championships at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio.We get into:• What it’s like representing England on the world stage• Their experience shooting in Texas and how it compares to the UK• The Brits vs Yanks competition and how that ...

This episode of After The Last Pair is a great one.I’m joined by Jason Rambo from the Dead Pair Podcast over in the US, and we get into a really interesting conversation comparing clay shooting in the UK vs the USA.We talk about Jason’s journey into the sport, how the Dead Pair Podcast has grown, and the Blast Shoots they’ve been putting on over in the States.There’s also plenty of discussion around:• Differ...

After the Last Pair – Episode 4 In this episode, we’re joined by Josh Miller from the British International Clay Target Shooting Federation (BICTSF) to break down how international clay shooting really works behind the scenes.We dive into how shooters qualify for the Great Britain FITASC team, what BICTSF actually does, and the current state of FITASC Sporting in the UK.We also get into shooting FITASC across Europe &md...