Trap Talk From The Back Fence

Join the Trap Talk crew as they break down the event, talk about the atmosphere in Tucson, highlight the shooting, and recap the moments that made this year’s Spring Grand another great stop on the trapshooting calendar. From the competition to the people and everything in between, this episode covers the big picture from one of the sport’s premier early-season shoots.

If you were there, drop a comment and let us know your favorite ...

In Episode 167 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Dawn Grant — mental performance coach, certified hypnotist, and owner of Amelia Shotgun Sports in northeast Florida.

Dawn shares how she went from psychology student to working with PGA Tour pros like Vijay Singh, helping him break an 18-month slump and win $13 million in one month. A local sporting clays shooter introduced her to the shotgun ...

In Episode 166 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Bryan Weeks from Livermore, California — 2025 California State ATA Singles Champion, three-time PITA All-Star, and manager of Livermore-Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club.
Bryan shares how he got hooked after hitting his first target at a bachelor party in 2005, his journey from league shooter to running one of the largest trap facilities in California,...

Your eyes are your most important piece of shooting equipment.

In Episode 165 of Trap Talk, we’re joined by Dr. Laura W. Winkel, OD — 21-time ATA All-American, Washington State Champion, and Doctor of Optometry — to break down how vision directly impacts your performance on the trap field.

We cover:

• Eye dominance — and what causes it
• What to do if your eye suddenly “takes over”
• Floaters and ...

The Florida State Shoot is leveling up — and this year, it’s different.

In Episode 164 of Trap Talk, Zach and Ricky sit down with Florida ATA President Thomas Harrington to break down what’s coming March 17–22 at the Silver Dollar Shooters Club in Odessa, Florida.

This isn’t business as usual.

We’re talking:
• Nearly $60,000 in added value
• Almost 200 ounces of silver up for grabs
• Montana S...

Interested in helping the team please contact Head Coach Sheri Rawe srawe@lindenwood.edu / 314-960-9053!

In Episode 163 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. welcome Sheri Rawe, the new head coach of the Lindenwood University shooting sports team. Sheri shares her journey into the role and the vision she has for leading one of the top collegiate programs in the country.

This conversation centers on leadership, team cult...

In Episode 161 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. welcome Jacque Snellenberger, a highly accomplished trap shooter with a long and respected history in the sport. Jacque shares stories from growing up in a shooting family, how the sport shaped her life, and what it takes to stay involved at a high level while balancing a career and personal responsibilities.

The conversation focuses on the mindset side of ...

In Episode 161 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Chase Dobrinski from Silver City, New Mexico — a four-time Sub-Junior ATA All-American, multi-time New Mexico state champion, and the youngest shooter in ATA history to break 200 straight in singles at just 11 years and 8 days old.

Chase walks us through his journey from a 7-year-old shooting clays at the Whittington Center to stacking up seri...

In Episode 160 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and co-host Richard Marshall Jr. welcome Lady I All-American and Iowa standout Lacey Gangwish. From her first days reluctantly picking up a shotgun, to winning state titles and competing at the collegiate level, Lacey’s story is a reminder that confidence and hard work can take a young shooter a long way.

Lacey shares:
• starting in 6th grade and learning to love the sport
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In Episode 159 of Trap Talk, host Zach Nannini and co-host Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Arizona’s own Alexis Fernan — a young trap shooter who has built an impressive resume in a short time and continues to climb.

Alexis started shooting through 4H in 2016 and entered competition in 2022. Since then, her accomplishments speak for themselves:
• Two-time Junior All-American
• Five-time Arizona All-State member<...

In Episode 158 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Kooper D Freston — a young shooter who refused to quit when life hit him hardest. Kooper’s path in trap shooting started early, but everything changed after a devastating eye injury that threatened not just his shooting career, but his confidence and daily life.

Instead of folding, Kooper rebuilt himself — mentally, emotionally, and technically. He talk...

In Episode 157 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. welcome Lady 1 All-American Maddie Oswalt, a seven-time Ohio State Team member and the 2020 Ohio State Handicap Champion. Growing up on the line with her family, Maddie’s passion for trapshooting has carried her from SCTP programs to ATA competition—where she now stands among the top female shooters in the country.

Maddie talks candidly about competing in a...

In Episode 156 of the Trap Talk Podcast, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Weston Anderson, the 2025 Autumn Grand HOA Champion and Junior 1st Team All American, to break down what it really takes to rise fast—and stay consistent—in competitive trapshooting.

Weston started shooting trap at just 10 years old and wasted no time separating himself from the pack. In this episode, he talks openly about the grin...

Trap Talk Episode 155, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Robert Hight — NHRA superstar, Funny Car champion, and now a passionate trap shooter — for a deep dive into the craft of shooting and what he’s learned after stepping away from the drag strip.

Robert opens up about the pressure of racing at 330+ mph and how that intensity compares to the focus required in trap shooting. From there, the conversation ...

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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