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Defenders LIVE Podcast

Hosted by Lora Thorson, Defenders USA · education · EN · 131 episodes

About this Podcast:

Welcome to the Defenders LIVE community! This is where you can find information and inspiration to grow as a defender both on and off the range. www.defenders-live.com

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

34%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Defenders LIVE Podcast about?

Welcome to the Defenders LIVE community! This is where you can find information and inspiration to grow as a defender both on and off the range.

Who hosts Defenders LIVE Podcast?

Defenders LIVE Podcast is hosted by Lora Thorson, Defenders USA. The show has published 131 episodes to date.

What has Defenders LIVE Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep. 185 | Why Everyday Americans Must Step Up Against Career Politicians | Daniel Keenan" (28 May 2026, 59 minutes), "Ep. 184 | Jacob Paulsen of ConcealedCarry.com Gets Real About Business, Branding, and Belief" (21 May 2026, 60 minutes), and "Ep. 183 | Ride Along: Why I Choose Hard Things | Lora Thorson, Defenders USA" (14 May 2026, 19 minutes).

How often does Defenders LIVE Podcast publish?

Defenders LIVE Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 131 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Defenders LIVE Podcast?

Booking probability for Defenders LIVE Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Defenders LIVE Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Defenders LIVE Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Defenders LIVE Podcast?

The strongest fits for Defenders LIVE Podcast are Courses, Coaching & Lessons and Security & Investigations. Defenders LIVE Podcast has an education audience.

About the host

Lora Thorson, Defenders USA hosts Defenders LIVE Podcast, an education show with 131 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Ep. 185 | Why Everyday Americans Must Step Up Against Career Politicians | Daniel Keenan

    May 28, 202659 minS0

    <p>What happens when an everyday businessman decides he’s no longer willing to sit on the sidelines? In this episode of Defenders LIVE, Lora Thorson sits down with Arizona congressional candidate Daniel Keenan for a...

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    Ep. 184 | Jacob Paulsen of ConcealedCarry.com Gets Real About Business, Branding, and Belief

    May 21, 20261 hourS0

    <p>People can tell when someone is real.</p><p>That is one of the biggest takeaways from this conversation with Jacob Paulsen.</p><p>We talked about leadership, faith, authenticity, business, personal growth, and why...

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    Ep. 183 | Ride Along: Why I Choose Hard Things | Lora Thorson, Defenders USA

    May 14, 202619 minS0

    <p>What if the thing that makes you “different” is actually the thing God wants to use most?</p><p>In this solo Ride Along episode, Lora Thorson opens up about why she chooses hard things — from Tactical Games training...

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    Ep. 182 | You Know What to Do So Why Aren’t You Doing It? Discipline of a Defender w/ Jeff Dalzell

    May 7, 20261h 5mS0

    <p>If you are called to protect… you cannot afford to stay undisciplined.</p><p>This episode is not about getting in shape for appearance.It is about becoming someone who can be counted on.</p><p>In this conversation...

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    Ep. 181 | Inside the NRA Turnaround - What Is Actually Changing Right Now | Amanda Suffecool

    Apr 30, 20261h 2mS0

    <p>There comes a moment when you either stay quiet or step forward. Amanda Suffecool stepped forward.</p><p>In this episode of Defenders LIVE, she shares what is happening inside the NRA and what she has seen firsthand...

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    Ep. 180 | Holsters 101: What Many Gun Owners Get Wrong | Brent Hickmon, Haven Defense Co.

    Apr 23, 20261h 1mS0

    <p>Buying the gun is the easy part.Carrying it safely is where many people fall short.</p><p>In this episode:What a holster is actually supposed to doThe biggest mistakes people make when choosing oneWhy “comfortable”...

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    Ep. 179 | Calm Isn’t a Feeling, It’s a Skill You Have to Train | Lora Thorson

    Apr 16, 202622 minS0

    <p>Most people think calm is something you either have… or you don’t.</p><p>That’s not true. Calm is trained.</p><p>And if you don’t train it, your reactions will control you when it matters most.</p><p>In this episode...

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    Ep. 178 | Chris Wyllie, Navy SEAL (Ret.) on Developing a Warrior Mindset + What Freedom Really Costs

    Apr 9, 20261h 2mS0

    <p>Many want a warrior mindset. Very few are willing to live it.</p><p>And even fewer understand what freedom actually costs.</p><p>This conversation with Navy SEAL Chris Wyllie connects both.</p><p>Inside this...

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    Ep. 177 | Stop Playing Safe: Chase Greatness | Sheriff Mark Lamb (Ret.) on Courage & Calling

    Apr 2, 202655 minS0

    <p>In this conversation with Mark Lamb, we go beyond politics and into the heart of what it means to live with courage, conviction, and faith.</p><p>Here’s what you’ll take away:• Why comfort is the fastest way to bury...

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    Ep. 176 | Health Is Your FIRST Line of Defense: Why “Eat Less, Move More” Can Be Dangerous with Allison Tharp

    Mar 26, 20261h 5mS0

    <p>Most women aren’t failing their health… They were never given the right playbook.</p><p>This conversation with Allison Tharp will challenge everything you thought you knew about health, fitness, and what it really...

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    Ep. 175 | Faith, Burnout, and Surrender: My Hardest Season Yet

    Mar 18, 202634 minS0

    <p>Ever felt like your soul was just… tired?</p><p>In this episode, I share a season that brought me to my knees—and what God did through it.</p><p>What you’ll take away:</p><p>• How to navigate emotional and spiritual...

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    Ep. 174 | Olympian Gabby Franco: Elite Mindset Lessons for Protectors, Parents, and Everyday Life

    Mar 12, 20261h 11mS0

    <p>Fear isn’t always loud. Sometimes it looks like hesitation, self-doubt, or staying stuck.</p><p>In this conversation with Gabby Franco, we talk about what it really takes to grow under pressure and lead with...

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    Ep. 173 | From Elite Operator to Starting Over: Discipline of Reinvention w CSM (Ret.) Sean Keane

    Mar 5, 20261h 34mS0

    <p>Some men don’t just “retire”… they reinvent.</p><p>Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Sean Keene joins me to talk about what happens when you leave Special Operations and have to rebuild identity, purpose, and standards...

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    Ep. 172 | The Truth About Crime in America: Targets, Myths, & Personal Responsibility w John Hearne

    Feb 26, 202655 minS0

    <p>If you’re still trusting “the system” to keep you safe… this episode is a wake-up call.</p><p>In this Defenders LIVE conversation, John Hearne breaks down what most people never hear because it’s not comfortable, and...

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    Ep. 171 | Competition vs Real-World? Lee Weems & Tyler Tharp Debate Readiness

    Feb 19, 20261h 43mS0

    <p>In this Defenders LIVE episode, Lee Weems and Tyler Tharp go head-to-head (with respect) on what training really matters and why nuance is important.</p><p>What you’ll walk away with:</p><p>* Why “good with a gun” is...

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    Ep. 170 | Unscripted: Brian Hill on Growth, Blind Spots, and Letting Go

    Feb 12, 20261h 47mS0

    <p>I went off-script tonight… and it was scary, but it was real.</p><p>In this episode with Brian Hill (The Complete Combatant), we talk about what happens when your training stops working and why the answer isn’t “try...

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    Ep. 169 | 5x World Champion on Mastery, Injustice, and Why She Refused to Quit | Molly Metz

    Feb 5, 20261h 14mS0

    <p>Some battles don’t happen on a competition floor… they happen when life steals your breath and dares you to quit.</p><p>In this Defenders LIVE episode, 5x world champion Molly Metz shares what mastery actually...

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    Ep. 168 | From Agnostic to Jesus: The Unexpected Faith Journey of Christian Griffith

    Jan 29, 20261h 34mS0

    <p>He didn’t find faith the way people expect.And that’s exactly why this story matters.</p><p>Christian Griffith returns to Defenders LIVE to share the most unexpected chapter of his life, from lifelong agnostic to a...

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    Ep. 167 | What Most People Get Wrong About Force, Judgment, and Training with Lee Weems

    Jan 22, 20261h 30mS0

    <p>In this episode of Defenders LIVE, Lora Thorson sits down with Lee Weems—career peace officer, trainer, and adjunct professor—to talk about what most people miss when they judge high-stakes incidents from a single...

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    Ep. 166 | Fear of Failure Is Killing Your Performance (Here’s How to Break It)

    Jan 15, 20261h 13mS0

    <p>Tyler Tharp doesn’t just teach shooting. He coaches people through pressure, plateaus, and the fear that keeps them stuck. In this episode of Defenders LIVE, Tyler shares how early experiences with being graded can...

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