The Cadre Podcast

Limited Time, Limited Ammo: How Scout Snipers Prep for Hunting Season | Ep 017

Most hunters don't have unlimited range days or cases of ammo. They have jobs, families, and a few weekends before season opens. In this episode, Phillip Velayo, Jon Bump

Train Like a Pack Mule: Fitness, Rucking & the Hunter Mindset with Todd Bumgardner | Ep 016

Join Phillip Velayo and Todd of Pac Mule Training for a deep dive into the fitness side of hunting and shooting, including everything most guys overlook until the mountai

Failed Sniper School, Came Back Stronger, Eric D'Oro's Story | Ep 015

Join Phillip Velayo and Eric D'Oro of The Cadre for the long version of how Eric actually got here, including the parts that didn't go to plan. Eric walks through growing

Tenacity Firearms: Custom Hunting Rifles Without the Wait | Ep 014

Join Phillip Velayo and Andrew of Tenacity Firearms for a full breakdown of what it actually takes to build a high-end custom hunting rifle, get it in your hands fast, an

Not All Ranges Are Equal - Wind, Positional Challenges & The Cadre Range Matrix Explained | Ep 013

In this episode, Phillip Velayo, Jon Bumpus, and Eric D'Oro of The Cadre introduce a specialized matrix for evaluating precision rifle venues based on positional challeng

Inside a Precision Rifle Foundation Course: Instructor Debrief with The Cadre | Ep 012

Join Phillip Velayo, Jon Bumpus, Eric D'Oro, and Steve Holland of The Cadre for a full debrief from a two-day foundational precision rifle course in California — breaking

NRL Hunter Mason Valley: Sustains, Improves, and Hard Lessons | Ep 011

Join Phillip Velayo, Jon Bumpus, and Eric D'Oro of The Cadre for a post-match debrief from the NRL Hunter Mason Valley match — breaking down what actually happened from t

From Addiction to Precision Shooting: Sam Carlson's Journey & Suppressor Industry Insights | Ep 009

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Sam Carlson from Thunder Beast Arms as we explore the critical role suppressors play in precision rifle shooting. Sam shares his

Stay in Your Process: Ian Miner on Match Flow, Local Competition, and the Ego Problem | Ep 010

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Ian Miner, precision rifle instructor and former Marine Scout Sniper, as we break down what actually happens when you step off t

NRL Hunter Pro Am After Action Review - Tips for New Precision Rifle Competitors | Ep 008

NRL Hunter Idaho Pro Am 2026 | Complete Match Review & Lessons Learned Join us for a complete after-action review of the NRL Hunter Pro Am in Idaho — one of the best prec

How to Set Realistic Expectations Before Your First Competition with Ian Miner | Ep 007

Join us as we break down the mental side of precision rifle competition and get real about what it takes to step onto the line and grow as a shooter. Phillip Velayo is jo

Marine Recon Sniper on Precision Rifle, Competition & Bridging the Military-Civilian Gap | Ep 006

Some guys shoot. Some guys teach. And then there are the rare few who've done both at the highest level and can actually explain why it works. In this episode, Phillip si

Precision Rifle Competition Tips: Zero Angles, Factory Ammo & Performance Training | Ep 005

Join us as we break down what it takes to compete at the highest level and dive deep into separating performance shooters from advanced riflemen. Phillip Velayo and speci

New Gear, Course Philosophy, and What Defines Advanced Shooting with Steve Holland | Ep 004

Join us as we break down the latest innovations from SHOT Show 2025 and dive deep into what separates foundational shooters from advanced precision riflemen. Steve shares

The Cadre Q&A Part 2: Bag Riders, Barrel Break-In & Beginner Mistakes | Ep 003

Your questions answered: bag riders vs. light downward pressure, carbon vs. steel barrels, moving targets, barrel break-in, and the biggest mistakes we made when we start

The Cadre Q&A: Match Prep, Wind Calls, and Why Your Rifle Setup is Holding You Back | Ep 002

Phil and Jon answer YOUR questions in this jam-packed Q&A episode covering everything from attending your first PRS match to the eternal chassis vs. stock debate. IN THI

Who is The Cadre | Ep 001

Join former Marine Corps Scout Snipers and Instructors, Phillip Velayo, John Bumpus, and Matt Solowynsky as they introduce The Cadre podcast and their mission to transfor