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S8 Ep 10Season 8: Looking to the Future

In the season finale, Danny and Ashley talk about their exciting upcoming projects, which may or may not also serve as an excuse for why there won't be new episodes until after January.

Nov 12, 202536 min

S8 Ep 9Season 8: Another Civil War Podcast

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss how the history of the Civil War led them to their interest in the study of firearms.

Nov 5, 202553 min

S8 Ep 8Season 8: Shay's Rebellion and Beef Broth

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk to Alex Mackenzie of Springfield Armory National Historic Site about the history of the armory, his independent research, and activities to keep him busy during the shutdown.

Oct 29, 202542 min

S8 Ep 7S8: Guns of the "Old" West

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore lesser-known guns used in the West and redefine what they consider old in 2025.

Oct 22, 202541 min

S8 Ep 6S8: Iconic Gun Couples

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about couples who have impacted gun culture through history.

Oct 15, 202545 min

S8 Ep 5Season 8: Practicing Pedantry

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore early repeating technology through a different lens, reigniting an old disagreement about proper terminology from the past.

Oct 8, 202539 min

S8 Ep 4Season 8: Russian Nesting Dolls and Gun Collections

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about large gun collections that are really just a collection of collections.

Oct 1, 202533 min

S8 Ep 3Season 8: Credit Where Credit is Due?

In this episode, Danny and Ashley explore well known names in firearms history and whether or not they get too much credit for their accomplishments.

Sep 24, 202536 min

S8 Ep 2Season 8: Whodunnit

In this episode, Danny and Ashley highlight lesser-known designers who were critical in shaping firearms design.

Sep 17, 202543 min

S8 Ep 1Season 8: What Have We Been Up To?

In the season premiere, Danny and Ashley talk about the projects they are working on and how they can't remember what season they are on.

Sep 10, 202538 min

S8 Ep 2932Holiday Bonus: Not So Silent Night

In this bonus holiday episode, Danny and Ashley talk to Elliot Aquila from Silencer Shop about all things suppressors.

Dec 24, 20241h 2m

S7 Ep 11Season 7: The Many Lives of Maxim

In this season finale, Danny and Ashley continue to dig deeper into the weirdness that is Hiram Stevens Maxim's life.

Mar 5, 202425 min

S7 Ep 10Season 7: The Most Important Meal of the Day

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In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss his recent trip to Fabrique National in Belgium, but all they want to do is talk about breakfast.

Feb 26, 202425 min

S7 Ep 9Season 7: What if Winchester Didn't Exist?

Danny and Ashley stoke the flames of conspiracy trying to determine what would have happened had Smith & Wesson decided to make their lever action.

Feb 20, 202441 min

Rerun: CFM Journal Reboot

Due to scheduling conflicts, Danny and Ashley were unable to record a new episode this week, so please take a listen to an older one, discussing the Armax Journal.

Feb 12, 202440 min

S7 Ep 8Season 7: Post-SHOT Show Glow

Danny and Ashley discuss what is up with lever actions on the modern market and how they feel about people running into them.

Feb 5, 202430 min

S7 Ep 8Rerun Season 6: Words Matter

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about gun terminology - when it’s time to get semantic and when you’re just pedantic.

Jan 29, 202436 min

S7 Ep 7Season 7: (S)HOT Show

In this episode, Danny and Ashley recall some of their most ridiculous memories from the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show.

Jan 23, 202441 min

S7 Ep 6Season 7: Glocks and History

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the impact of Glock firearms on history and how people feel about that.

Jan 9, 202427 min

S7 Ep 5Season 7: The Real Gunmakers of the Connecticut River Valley Revisited

In today's episode, Danny and Ashley spill the tea on some of the 19th century's most prolific designers and why they sullied their own reputations by being insufferable.

Dec 19, 202336 min

S7 Ep 4Season 7: Danny and Ashley’s Christmas Wish List

In a weird turn of events, Danny wants corset hooks and sewing machines for Christmas and Ashley wants M2s and 1911a.

Dec 11, 202324 min

S7 Ep 3Season 7: From Fortnite to Federal Court

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss a shift in gun culture over the last few years and how a newer generation of gun owners does not necessarily fit the traditional mold.

Dec 5, 202341 min

S7 Ep 2Season 7: History Repeating Itself?

In this episode, Ashley attempts to let Danny talk about the Hunt Volitional Rifle, the oldest ancestor to the Winchester lever action rifle.

Nov 27, 202344 min

S7 Ep 1Season 7: Should ChatGPT replace Ashley and Danny?

In the premier episode of season seven, Ashley and Danny are a little rusty at podcasting so they turn to ChatGPT.

Nov 20, 202331 min

Ep 2931Saint Nicholas, PhD

In this special episode, Danny and Ashley discuss what they want for Christmas and it involves cake, M1 Garand scabbards, and a PhD for Ashley. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Dec 28, 202236 min

Ep 2930Thanksgiving Game

In this special episode, Danny and Ashley talk about ways to incorporate game meat into your Thanksgiving meal…yet somehow they don’t talk about hunting Turkey at all. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Nov 22, 202234 min

Ep 2929Interpreting Tragedy: Part 2

In this two-part Halloween special, Danny and Ashley talk about dark tourism, the way we remember tragedy, and how ghost tours may or may not help people process trauma. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Oct 28, 202231 min

Ep 2928Interpreting Tragedy: Part 1

In this two-part Halloween special, Danny and Ashley talk about dark tourism, the way we remember tragedy, and how ghost tours may or may not help people process trauma.

Oct 28, 202239 min

Ep 2927Season Six: Lover, Wrestler, Inventor

In the season finale, Danny and Ashley talk about one of the biggest names associated with Winchester, Thomas G Bennett. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Sep 27, 202244 min

Ep 2926Season Six: Mausers Man, Part 2

In this episode, Danny talks about the Winchester "Alphabet" guns. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Sep 20, 202228 min

Ep 2925Season Six: Mental Health and Guns

In this week's episode, Danny and Ashley are joined by Michael Sodini of Walk the Talk America to discuss the serious statistics of death by suicide in the United States. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Sep 13, 20221h 11m

Ep 2924Season Six: Is Ashley a Believable Expert?

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about scholarship and if anyone truly cares about accuracy. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Sep 6, 202229 min

Ep 2923Season Six: Mauser, Man, Part 1

In this two part episode, Danny talks about sporting arms and Mauser technology. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Aug 30, 202219 min

Ep 2922Season Six: Chunky Revolvers

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss revolvers throughout history that are less than desirable to carry. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Aug 23, 202228 min

Ep 2921Season Six: Catching a Lawsuit

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about Colt type single actions and passive safeties. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Aug 9, 202231 min

Ep 2920Season Six: Words Matter

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about gun terminology - when it’s time to get semantic and when you’re just pedantic. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Aug 3, 202236 min

Ep 2919Season Six: Space Cowboys

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about westerns, sci-fi and why the future is so obsessed with 19th century firearms. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Jul 27, 202236 min

Ep 2918Season Six Premiere!

We’re back! Danny and Ashley are back with a new season and in this premiere, they are here to spill the tea on each other and behind-the-scenes of the renovation. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Jul 20, 202243 min

S6 Ep 4Mini Series: But Did You Die...Hard?

In this Christmas Eve episode, Danny and Ashley are joined by Independent Studio Services’ Larry Zanoff to discuss everyone’s favorite Christmas movie. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Dec 24, 202137 min

S6 Ep 4Mini Series: Blowing Hot Air

In this episode, Danny and Ashley make a loose tie to, “A Christmas Story,” by talking about air rifles. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Dec 17, 202130 min

S6 Ep 3Mini Series: Visitors, Man

In this episode, Danny and Ashley celebrate Festivus by airing their favorite gun history and museum grievances. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Dec 10, 202136 min

S6 Ep 2Mini Series: The Danny Who Stole Christmas

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about what collection items from museums around the country they would like to acquire. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Dec 3, 202125 min

S6 Ep 2Mini Series: Holiday Hunting

To get into the holiday spirit, Danny and Ashley are doing a mini season. In this premiere episode, Danny and Ashley talk about their favorite hunting recipes. Link to recipes: https://veganwithasideofmeat.com/recipes?blogcategory=Game-Included Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Nov 26, 202159 min

S6 Ep 1Halloween Special

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In this spooky special, Danny and Ashley talk "Franken-guns," skeletonized guns and guns used in crimes. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Oct 29, 202130 min

S5 Ep 10Season 5: Ep 10 It‘s Finally Time to Talk About Robots

In this episode, Danny and Ashley wrap up a season all about new gun owners, by looking forward to the future, including robots - sort of. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Sep 10, 202125 min

S5 Ep 9Season 5: Ep 9 CFM Journal Reboot

In this episode, Danny and Ashley are joined by Nic Jensen-Jones to talk about what he's doing to create and encourage new scholarship, including rebooting an old CFM journal, Armax. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Sep 3, 202137 min

S5 Ep 8Season 5: Ep 8 Gun Culture 2.0

In this episode, Danny and Ashley speak with sociologist and professor David Yamane about his latest book, Concealed Carry Revolution. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Aug 27, 20211h 5m

S5 Ep 7Season 5: Ep 7 Why Didn’t Someone Write This Already?

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about the changing nature of firearms research and chat with Nathan Gorenstein about his new book “The Guns of John Moses Browning.” Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme Song by Corey Anco.

Aug 20, 202139 min

S5 Ep 6Season 5: Ep 6 Influencing A New Generation

In this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss the role of social media influencers’ impact on new gun owners and budding historians. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Aug 13, 202151 min

S5 Ep 5Season 5: Ep 5 Museums Trying To Be Cool

In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about how museums can modernize interpretation to welcome new types of visitors. Produced by Kamila Kudelska. Theme song by Corey Anco.

Aug 6, 202156 min