Whiskey and Windage

Welcome to the Official Podcast for the Firearms Industry, unofficially. Whiskey & Windage is where the firearms industry comes to talk. Unlike traditional gun podcasts that recycle surface-level topics, Whiskey & Windage pulls back the curtain on the brands, builders, innovators, and creators who actually drive the firearms industry forward.Subscribe and join the fastest-growing firearms community on YouTube.

Whiskey and Windage is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 155 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Whiskey and Windage, a society show with 155 episodes published.

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  Whiskey and Windage

  Built From Scratch

  Sep 23, 20261h 19mS3

  Three college friends. Agriculture backgrounds. No traditional engineering experience. And an idea that eventually became Front of Rifle Systems. Co-founder and CEO Brady Decker joins Whiskey & Windage to tell us how the company went from an idea around a dining room table to a growing name in the firearms industry. We talk about the early days of the business, teaching themselves new skills, learning through failure, additive manufacturing, product development, and what it takes to compete in an industry filled with established brands. Brady also gives us a look inside the philosophy driving Front of Rifle Systems, how real-world experience influences development, and where he believes manufacturing technology is headed next. This one is as much about entrepreneurship as it is the firearms industry, a conversation about starting from scratch, betting on yourself, and building something you believe in.

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  Episode #51

  1000 Yard Muzzleloader?

  Sep 16, 20261h 37mS3

  CVA has been known for muzzleloaders for decades but that’s only part of the story today. Tony Smotherman from CVA Firearms joins us to talk about how the brand has evolved, from the Cascade bolt-action rifle lineup and Scout single-shots to some pretty wild advancements in modern muzzleloader technology. We get into why the 7 PRC has taken off, what makes a single-shot rifle a different hunting experience, suppressor-ready platforms, turkey guns, and how CVA approaches building capable firearms at an attainable price. Then Tony drops something that definitely got our attention: modern CVA muzzleloaders being pushed effectively to 800 and even 1,000 yards. We also talk hunting ethics, making the first shot count, how much muzzleloaders have changed since the old days, and where CVA is headed next. If you still think of CVA as just a muzzleloader company, this conversation might change that.

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  Episode #50

  More than Silence | HUXWRX

  Sep 9, 20261h 53mS3

  Rick Elder, CEO of HUXWRX Safety Co., joins Whiskey & Windage for a deep dive into suppressor technology, human exposure, engineering, and where the industry is headed next. Rick walks us through his background in the military and U.S. Special Operations Command, how he became involved with OSS, and why he ultimately replatformed the company into HUXWRX Safety Co. From there, we get into the real reason “Safety Co.” is in the name. We discuss Flow-Through® technology, back pressure, sound at the shooter’s ear, signature reduction, equipment reliability, and HUXWRX’s research into gas, particulate exposure, hearing, brain health, and long-term shooter safety. Rick also explains why military, law enforcement, and commercial suppressor requirements can be very different—and why HUXWRX develops products around specific use cases rather than trying to make one solution do everything. We also talk about testing, transparency, additive manufacturing, quality control, the explosion of new suppressor companies entering the market, leadership, mentorship, company culture, and what HUXWRX could become over the next decade. This is one of our most technical suppressor conversations yet, but it goes far beyond products. It’s a conversation about engineering, accountability, innovation, and building technology around the people who actually use it.

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  Episode #48

  Refined for Performance | Langdon Tactical

  Sep 2, 20261h 26mS3

  What does it take to make a great firearm even better? This week on Whiskey & Windage, we sit down with Langdon Tactical to talk about the experience, philosophy, and relentless attention to detail behind one of the most respected names in the firearms industry. We dive into Langdon Tactical’s approach to improving proven platforms and ask what makes a firearm a good candidate for the Langdon treatment. What are they looking for in the original design? Where do they see opportunities for improvement? And just as importantly—when is a platform better left alone? From their legendary work with Beretta to H&K, CZ, Glock, Springfield, Tikka and more, we explore how Langdon Tactical approaches trigger systems, ergonomics, reliability, performance, and the small details that can completely change the shooting experience. We also discuss the experience behind the company, how real-world use influences product development, and what goes into deciding which platforms Langdon Tactical takes on next. This episode goes beyond the finished product to explore the knowledge and decision-making behind it. If you’ve ever wondered what separates a factory firearm from a Langdon Tactical build—or why certain platforms earn the LTT treatment—this conversation is for you. This is Langdon Tactical.

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  Episode #48

  Down Goes The NFA | Silencer Shop

  Aug 26, 20261h 8mS3

  In this episode of Whiskey & Windage, we sit down with Silencer Shop CEO Dave Matheny to discuss the latest court ruling involving suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSs)—and what it could mean for the future of the National Firearms Act. Dave breaks down the ruling, how we got here, and what it means for consumers, dealers, manufacturers, and the firearms industry as a whole. We discuss why this decision represents a major victory for the Second Amendment community, while also examining why the fight may be far from over. What happens next? How could this ruling affect the way suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs are regulated? What still needs to happen before the industry sees meaningful changes? And perhaps most importantly, what needs to be done to prevent those victories from being reversed in the future? We also discuss Silencer Shop’s involvement in the legal fight, the importance of challenging regulations through the courts, and why continued involvement from the firearms community matters. This is a conversation about a major victory—but also about what comes next. The NFA may be on the ropes, but the fight isn’t over.

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