California Clays

Derrick Mein is a Man On A Mission.

Fresh off a silver medal at the ISSF World Cup in Almaty, Kazakhstan, a runner-up finish at the National Sporting Clays Championship, a third-place finish at the World English Sporting Championship, and another runner-up finish at the Western Regional, Derrick is proving once again why he is one of the most complete shotgun shooters in the world.

In this episode, Derrick joins me to talk abou...

Grace Corselli has enjoyed success at the highest levels of competitive shooting, earning the title of two-time California State Ladies Champion (2023 and 2025) as well as State Champion in Oklahoma, Utah, and Arizona.

She was the Lady Runner-Up at the 2024 NSCA National Championship and has accumulated numerous podium finishes at regional, national, and world championship events throughout her career.

Among her most notable ac...

In this episode of The California Clays Podcast, I sit down with Andy Shahidi, one of the youngest shooters making the biggest impact in the Helice and live pigeon shooting world.

Andy is a 2-time World Champion in Helice, a World Champion in live pigeon shooting, and the 2026 Helice Nationals HOA Champion, where he won both the overall title and the Junior title.

What makes Andy’s story so interesting is not just that he...

Today I’m joined by Jonny Carter, the host of TGS Outdoors, one of the most recognizable shotgun and shooting lifestyle channels on YouTube.

Jonny is a former gunsmith who somehow turned his love of shotguns, shooting culture and storytelling into a career that has taken him all over the world. Through TGS, he has documented everything from beautiful guns and incredible shooting grounds to the people, traditions, and charac...

I sat down with David Radulovich, a former World FITASC and US Open Champion.

We discussed David's shooting journey, equipment evolution, and shooting philosophy. David explained how he recently switched guns after 11 years with his Perazzi Hi-Tech setup. He described how the new gun's different weight distribution and thinner rib design better complement his shooting style and ability.

The conversation also touched on David'...

New episode with Cliff Seibert of Northbrook Sports Club and Sporting Clays Nation.

Cliff is not only a competitive shooter, but is deeply involved in one of the premier clubs in the country. He is also one of the voices helping tell the story of our sport through podcasting. We had a fun conversation about shooting, the sport, podcasting, different interview styles, and what keeps people engaged in clay target shooting.

This w...

I recorded this episode on November 17th with Olympian Derrick Mein, fresh off his 2nd place finish at the 2025 U.S. National Sporting Clays Championship.

In this episode, we debrief the shoot from Derrick’s perspective, how he evaluated the courses, managed pressure, and talked himself through the event to earn a podium finish at Nationals.

We also get inside the mind of Derrick a former Olympian, World and National Cha...

Today’s episode is a special follow-up with Anthony Matarese Jr., one of the most respected minds in our sport.

This time, Anthony reflects on his performance at the 2025 Sporting Clays National Championship, where he did not finish to his expectations. But as you’ll hear, he doesn't make any excuses.

Anthony and I talk about how he evaluates his own performance and where his mindset is heading into 2026.

Despite...

Today I’m joined by one of the brightest young stars in the shooting world, Joe Fanizzi. At just 22 years old, Joe has already accomplished what most shooters dream of in a lifetime. He’s the 2021 NSCA National and Tour Champion, 5x NSCA Regional Champion, 2x Jack Links Cup Champion, 4x Diamond Classic Champion, 2x World Championship Silver Medalist. He has also made 14 NSCA Team USA Teams. He also placed 3rd at the 202...

Today’s guest is someone who perfectly embodies the idea that it’s never too late to chase excellence.

Dr. David Dalu is a retired emergency room physician who recently shocked himself and the competitive shooting world by winning the 2025 National FITASC Championship.

He’s a member of Anthony Matarese’s A.I.M. Shooting Team, and while he might not be a household name — his performance this season...

Today I’m sitting down once again with one of the sport’s all-time greats, Desirae “Desi” Edmunds.

If you follow sporting clays, you already know Desi’s résumé: multiple-time national and world champion, PSCA Tour Ladies Champion, Team USA shooter, and one of the most consistent and respected competitors to ever step on the clay course.

This year marks an especially meaningful milestone as Desi wa...

On this episode, I’m joined by someone who represents the next generation of elite competitive shooters, his name is Greyson Ponder.

Greyson’s journey began with hunting and fishing with his dad, long before he ever stepped onto a competition course. What started as a family passion turned into a lifelong pursuit behind the gun.

He’s a Master Class competitor, instructor, and proud member of Team Kolar, with ...

I sat down with one of the most dominant young athletes in the world of Helice shooting, Macie Page. She’s a 4-time Ladies U.S. National Helice Champion and now a two-time Ladies World Helice Champion, fresh off her win in Italy at the 2025 Worlds.

What makes Macie’s rise even more impressive is not just her dominance in the Ladies division, but how competitive she is against the men. Not to menti...

Today’s guest is Dillon Epp, a guy who’s been flying under the radar…until he started beating some of the pros. He’s not a household name (yet), and that’s exactly why I wanted to talk to him.

He’s what I’d call an "Average Joe Pro", someone who built his skillset through time, reps, and a mindset that refuses to settle.

In this episode, we talk about how he got started, the real wor...

Today’s guest is someone who brings a whole new level of perspective and purpose to the sport: Theo Ribbs III.

Theo is the 2023 Browning Briley Champion, the 2024 North American FITASC Champion and a member of the 2025 Team USA for FITASC.

In this episode, Theo shares some very personal experiences, including moments that touch on race and his path as the only Black professional in the sporting clays world. Some of what...

On this episode I sat down with Gary Fitzjarrell and Ed Solomons.

Gary, is an American shooter, target setter and operator of FLC Shooting Grounds in Whitehall, IL.

Ed, is a well respected international shooting coach and world champion from the UK, they both bring a ton of experience and perspective to the table.

We had a great conversation about the different shooting cultures in the UK and the US — we tackle some m...

Today’s guest is someone whose work is changing the way top shooters see the game—literally.

Dr. Ed Lyons is a renowned sports vision consultant who works with elite athletes across a range of disciplines, including some of the best clay shooters in the world. With a background in optometry and a deep understanding of eye performance under pressure, Ed helps shooters unlock visual skills most of us didn’t even ...

Dominic Grossi is a professional sporting clays and FITASC shooter and instructor based out of Houston, Texas. As a member of the U.S. Sporting Clays and FITASC Teams, for nine consecutive years, Dominic has won over a dozen medals in international competition, including the men's team gold medal in the 2023 World FITASC Championship in Budapest. In 2025, Dominic has already claimed the U.S. FITASC Grand Prix and North American FIT...

Anthony Matarese, Jr. is a 26-time NSCA All-American and 18-time Team USA Member that holds the honor of being the first American to win the World Sporting Clays Championship.

Inducted into the NSCA Hall of Fame in 2014, Anthony is one of the most renowned shooters in the sporting clays world with a bevy of regional, national, and world titles under his belt.

In 2020, Anthony became the first person to win all 4 major titles d...