Bullets n Bourbon Podcast
Bullets n Bourbon Podcast is a weekly podcast sharing lessons from practical shooting disciplines to increase the average Marine’s lethality through marksmanship. @mfgundlach was an infantry unit leader who served as the senior enlisted advisor to the Marine Corps Shooting Team. He competes in 3 Gun and The Tactical Games. If you want to be a guest on the podcast, give us feedback, or just chat, shoot us a DM or email. This account does not represent the views of the United States Department of Defense, the United States Marine Corps, or the Marine Corps Shooting Team.
Episodes

10 hours ago
FAFO - Dr Tim Simansky aka WODdoc
10 hours ago
10 hours ago
Today we interviewed Dr. Tim Simansky aka WODdoc about his background in the health industry. We covered injury prevention and rehabilitation as well as finding a reputable professional to assist in rehabilitation. We talked about Tim's start in the competitive shooting space as well as an online competition that he runs Fitness and Firearms Online. This competition is supposed to give you an idea of what you're going to experience when you attend a Tactical Games Match, but in the comfort of your own home range.
For those interested in participating in this competition, register here:
https://www.woddoctactical.com/fafo

2 days ago
Dara Holsters Invitational Match
2 days ago
2 days ago
In this episode, we interview Jon Dara of Dara Holsters. We cover his background, how he got his business started, his competitive shooting background and his give back to the community through the Dara Invitational 2-Gun Match.

5 days ago
The Gauntlet Team Match
5 days ago
5 days ago
If you have heard of the Gauntlet Matches at Zoo City and are curious about it, this is the episode for you. If you have heard of the Team Match being held in October, than you definitely want to give this a listen as this is going to provide some key information about what to expect and what gear to use.

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Generaition GWOT
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
In this latest episode, Matt sits down with Mike Phillips from Generation GWOT and they talk about the upcoming match this weekend. They go over stages, support, the purpose and mission and why these matches are important to the community.

Friday Jul 04, 2025
Odysseus and the Oar: Chapter 4
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
In this episode, Matt Gundlach and Adam Majors explore the deeper aspects of personal growth, especially for veterans. They discuss the value of confronting uncomfortable emotions in a sober, intentional way and techniques to help process such feelings. Adam elaborates on the symbolic meaning of Polyphemus in mythology and its connection to the human psyche and the journey of Odysseus. The conversation touches on the necessity of conflict for transformation, especially in veterans who face a new kind of internal struggle after military service. The episode also highlights The Battle Within, a nonprofit supporting veterans, and its program The Revenant Journey, which offers structured, evolving paths to healing. They close by mentioning other similar organizations doing important work across the country.

Friday Jul 04, 2025
Tes Salb: Fitness, Injuries and New Directions
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
In this episode we talk to Tes Salb, we talk about the impact that fitness has had on her life from an early age, battling through injury, and how injury can help shift your focus and bring on a new direction.

Thursday May 29, 2025
2025 Zoo City Fall Brawl
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
In this episode, I sat down with Jason Byerly and Buddy Brown and we talked about the Fall Brawl. We also covered inspiration for matches, keeping things fresh, other matches they help out with and just overall how they've been doing.

Monday May 19, 2025
2025 Duskin 3-gun
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
In this episode, I sat down with JK, the match director for the 2025 Duskin 3-gun. We talked about who Mike Duskin is and why he had such an impact on his community, the t-shirt, what to prepare for and the mindset to go into this match.

Friday Apr 25, 2025
The Retrospective of Alex Goking
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
In this episode, I sit down with Alex Goking. We speak about the many changes to the team as well as the many impacts he has made since being on the team.
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Friday Mar 28, 2025
Karen Hunter
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Karen and I first started talking back in 2021 when I was still on the Marine Corps Shooting Team. She approached me about writing an article about the gear that I use and what we do on the shooting team. Needless to say, this was my first time ever being interviewed for a magazine article, and for those in the military, we know how the press are portrayed. Karen made the whole process extremely comfortable, and when the product was finished, I was in shock. She’s an intelligent and eloquent writer who has a passion for coaching and mentoring shooters and covering all things 2A space.