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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.
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.
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.
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.
S8 Ep 6S8: Iconic Gun Couples
In this episode, Danny and Ashley talk about couples who have impacted gun culture through history.
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.
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.
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.
S8 Ep 2Season 8: Whodunnit
In this episode, Danny and Ashley highlight lesser-known designers who were critical in shaping firearms design.
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.
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.
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.
S7 Ep 10Season 7: The Most Important Meal of the Day
EIn this episode, Danny and Ashley discuss his recent trip to Fabrique National in Belgium, but all they want to do is talk about breakfast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
S6 Ep 1Halloween Special
bonusIn 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.