Bullets n Bourbon Podcast

Odysseus and the Oar: Chapter 4

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.

Tes Salb: Fitness, Injuries and New Directions

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.

2025 Zoo City Fall Brawl

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.
 

2025 Duskin 3-gun

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.

The Retrospective of Alex Goking

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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Karen Hunter

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.

Nate and Blayr Drumm

In this episode, Matt talks to both Nate and Blayr Drumm on their training as a couple in leading up to an event and how they support each other as a couple and as competitors for the Tactical Games, recent victories, recovering from injuries, and the biggest life-changing surprise.

Odysseus and the Oar - Land of the Lotus Eaters

In the episode, we cover Chapter 3, Land of the Lotus Eaters. We cover substance abuse, seeking help, how early development can affect the growth and mental health of a person, and PTSD and how other cultures view it and helped their warriors become whole again,

Army Veteran, Leader and Author, Clay Novak

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Clay Novak. Clay is a retired Army Officer who served for over 20 years and held command billets at every rank. We discussed leadership, deployments, hockey, shooting, his latest book "Keep Moving, Keep Shooting" and G-Code Tactical. It was a fun discussion between a couple retired guys who have a passion for serving those who serve.

What It's Like To Go To War With Karl Marlantes

In this episode Matt and Adam Magers speak to Karl Marlantes about his experience in Vietnam. They cover the platoon sergeant and platoon command balance, burden of command, earning the Navy Cross and dealing with PTSD and healing after the war.