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Welcome to the new "Behind the Flame" podcast by FALKOR Defense. Join FALKOR's CEO, John Bartolo, as he hosts the Behind the Flame series with various special guests and a behind-the-scenes look at the FALKOR lifestyle, business, politics, fitness, and more.

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    EP 024: Branch Warren // @thebranchwarren

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 78:17


    behindtheflame.com - Sponsors: Kenzie’s Optics, 221B Tactical, Bang Energy Drinks, Mark Bell Sling Shot, and Taurus Internationalkenziesoptics.com // 221btactical.com // bang-energy.com // markbellslingshot.com //taurususa.com Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR CEO @john_bartoloCo-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Business Development Manager @therealsamcumminsGuest: Branch Warren // @thebranchwarren // thebranchwarren.com Producer: Derrick Mitchell FALKOR Creative Director @dmitchelldesign | www.derrickmitchell.com Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)FALKOR Defense:Website: falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor_defense  

    EP 023: Andy Stumpf // @andystumpf212

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 63:02


    behindtheflame.com - Sponsors: Kenzie’s Optics, 221B Tactical, Bang Energy Drinks, Mark Bell Sling Shot, and Taurus International kenziesoptics.com // 221btactical.com // bang-energy.com // markbellslingshot.com // taurususa.com    Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Andy Stumpf // @andystumpf212 Producer: Derrick Mitchell FALKOR Creative Director @dmitchelldesign | www.derrickmitchell.com  Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense: Website: falkordefense.com  Instagram: @falkor.defense

    EP 022: Clint Hanson | Ballistic Advantage | @clint_hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 76:14


    behindtheflame.com - Sponsors: Kenzie’s Optics, 221B Tactical, Bang Energy Drinks, Mark Bell Sling Shot, and Taurus Internationalkenziesoptics.com // 221btactical.com // bang-energy.com // markbellslingshot.com // taurususa.com   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Clint Hanson | Ballistic Advantage | @clint_hanson Producer: Derrick Mitchell FALKOR Creative Director @dmitchelldesign | www.derrickmitchell.com Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense: Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

    EP 021: JJ Racaza | @jjracaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 61:09


    behindtheflame.com - Sponsors: Kenzie’s Optics, 221B Tactical, Bang Energy Drinks, Mark Bell Sling Shot, and Taurus Internationalkenziesoptics.com // 221btactical.com // bang-energy.com //markbellslingshot.com // taurususa.com   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: JJ Racaza | @jjracaza Producer: Derrick Mitchell FALKOR Creative Director @dmitchelldesign | www.derrickmitchell.com Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense: Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

    EP 020: Tony Sentmanat | @realworld_tactical

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 98:27


    behindtheflame.com - Sponsors: Kenzie’s Optics, 221B Tactical, Bang Energy Drinks, Mark Bell Sling Shot, and Taurus Internationalkenziesoptics.com // 221btactical.com // bang-energy.com // markbellslingshot.com // taurususa.com   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Tony Sentmanat | RealWorld Tactical | @realworld_tactical Producer: Derrick Mitchell FALKOR Creative Director @dmitchelldesign | www.derrickmitchell.com Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense: Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

    EP 019: Charlie Osborne from DFW | @dfwshooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 82:19


    Guest: Charlie Osborne | @dfwshooting Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Business Development Manager @rebelscummins Producer: Derrick Mitchell, FALKOR Creative Director @dmitchelldesign | www.derrickmitchell.com  Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   This episode is sponsored by Kenzie’s Optics, 221B Tactical, Bang Energy Drinks, Mark Bell Sling Shot, and Taurus International kenziesoptics.com // 221btactical.com // bang-energy.com // markbellslingshot.com // taurususa.com    FALKOR Defense: Website: falkordefense.com  Instagram: @falkor.defense

    EP 018: Chris Cavallini | @chriscavallini

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 90:15


    Guest: Chris Cavallini | @chriscavallini Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR CEO @john_bartoloCo-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Business Development Manager @rebelscumminsProducer: Derrick Mitchell, FALKOR Creative Director @dmitchelldesign | www.derrickmitchell.com Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   This episode is sponsored by Kenzie’s Optics, 221B Tactical, Bang Energy Drinks, Mark Bell Sling Shot, Taurus International, Chick-fil-a, and Blueline Tactical. kenziesoptics.com // 221btactical.com // bang-energy.com // markbellslingshot.com // taurususa.com // Chick-fil-a // bluelinetactical.coFALKOR Defense:Website: falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

    EP 017: Lauren Lono | @lono_86

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 84:23


    This episode is sponsored by Chick-fil-A Kalispell, Kenzie’s Optics and 221B Tactical Chick-fil-A on Facebook // www.kenziesoptics.com  @kenziesopticsinc // www.221btactical.com@221btactical   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @rebelscummins Guest: Lauren Lono | @lono_86 Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign | www.derrickmitchell.com Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense: Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

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    EP 016: Elio | Blueline Tactical | @blueline.tactical

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 69:38


    This episode is sponsored by Chick-fil-A Kalispell, Kenzie's Optics and 221B Tactical Chick-fil-A on Facebook // www.kenziesoptics.com  @kenziesopticsinc // www.221btactical.com@221btactical   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Elio | Blueline Tactical | @blueline.tactical Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign | www.derrickmitchell.com Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

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    EP 015: Marisa LaRen | @marisalarenfitness | @marisalarentattoos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 71:40


    This episode is sponsored by Chick-fil-A Kalispell, Kenzie's Optics and 221B Tactical Chick-fil-A on Facebook // www.kenziesoptics.com  @kenziesopticsinc // www.221btactical.com@221btactical   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Marisa LaRen | @marisalarenfitness | @marisalarentattoos Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign | www.derrickmitchell.com Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

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    EP 014: Ruben Alvarez | @rubenbjj04

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 74:54


    This episode is sponsored by Chick-fil-A Kalispell, Kenzie's Optics and 221B Tactical Chick-fil-A on Facebook // www.kenziesoptics.com  @kenziesopticsinc // www.221btactical.com@221btactical   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Ruben Alvarez | @rubenbjj04 Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

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    EP 013: Jennifer Blake | @gun_girl_jen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 66:33


    This episode is sponsored by Chick-fil-A Kalispell, Kenzie's Optics and 221B Tactical Chick-fil-A on Facebook // www.kenziesoptics.com  @kenziesopticsinc // www.221btactical.com@221btactical   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Jennifer Blake | @gun_girl_jen Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

    EP 012: Ray “Cash” Care | @raycashcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 63:34


    Interview with Ray “Cash” CareFormer SEAL, Husband/Father, Motivator/Decimator, MINDSET/FITNESS junkie and coach. Life’s Hard, Train Harder www.frogmindset.com   This episode is sponsored by Kenzie's Optics and 221B Tactical www.kenziesoptics.com  @kenziesopticsinc // www.221btactical.com@221btactical   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Ray “Cash” Care | @raycashcare Producer: Derrick Mitchell, Creative Director @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

    EP 011: Brent Brabrant | @brent.bb.brabant

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 77:16


    This episode is sponsored by Kenzie's Optics and 221B Tactical www.kenziesoptics.com  @kenziesopticsinc // www.221btactical.com@221btactical   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Brent Brabrant | @brent.bb.brabant Producer: Derrick Mitchell, Creative Director @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

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    EP 010: Phil McCulloch | SGT MACS GUN SHACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 62:51


    This episode is sponsored by Kenzie's Optics and 221B Tactical www.kenziesoptics.com  @kenziesopticsinc // www.221btactical.com@221btactical   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Phil McCulloch | SGT MACS GUN SHACK | @sgtmacsgunshack @maniac.mac Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

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    EP 009: Bruce Cardenas | Quest Nutrition / Brand & Relationship Builder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 69:59


    This episode is sponsored by Kenzie's Optics and 221B Tactical www.kenziesoptics.com  @kenziesopticsinc // www.221btactical.com @221btactical   Bruce Cardenas: Quest Nutrition / Brand & Relationship Builder Former USMC / LAPD / LASD Your Network is Your Net Worth   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Bruce Cardenas @bruceecardenas Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

    EP 008: New York Police Officer Ashley Smith @officerashleysmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 78:59


    This week's episode sponsored by Kenzie's Optics: www.kenziesoptics.com @kenziesopticsinc Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Ashley Smith @officerashleysmith www.officerashleysmith.com Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

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    EP 007: Interview with Brady Speth, President and CEO at Riton Optics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 77:27


    In this episode, we interview Brady Speth, President and CEO at Riton Optics. Riton Optics is a US Veteran and former US Federal Law Enforcement owned and operated optics company located in Tucson, AZ. We also have another epic giveaway - tune in for details.      Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Brady Speth, President and CEO at Riton Optics @riton_ceo @ritonoptics Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

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    EP 006: New York Police Officer Michael Counihan @nodonutshere

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 52:32


    @nodonutshere: There have been some articles in @nypost as of lately about cops being overweight. It hits close to home for obvious reasons. I’ve been pushing for first responders to start training on their own and making healthier decisions for years now. Departments will almost never give you time or extra incentive to train. You have to take it upon yourself to do so. You shouldn’t need extra incentive to train. You should want to be the best version of yourself no matter what you do for work. . .I’ve said it a million times now that as a first responder, your level of fitness at any given moment can determine if you live or die. The same goes for your coworkers and the people you’re sworn to protect. Their lives, as well as yours, are literally in your hands. . .I get a lot of heat at work for my social media and being the “workout guy”, “muscle guy”, “meat head”, “juice head” and I’ve dealt with being drug tested almost weekly at some points because I take my training and nutrition seriously, but I know for a fact that if I’m calling for help on a fifth story walk up, I want someone that does the same showing up.I’ve offered my help with nutrition, training, and supplements countless times and continue to do so no matter how much shit people talk. This year I’m considering taking it a step further and starting an outdoor conditioning course when the weather warms up... -------------- Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Michael Counihan, NYPD @nodonutshere Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

    EP 005: Interview with Jason Sonju, Co-Owner of FALKOR Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 73:29


    In this episode, we talk about the history of FALKOR Defense and how it all started, as well as our future plans and where we're headed next.    Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Jason Sonju, Co-Owner of FALKOR Defense @jason_sonju Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

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    EP 004: 2018 TriggrCon Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 44:39


    In this episode, we recap our experience at the 2018 TriggrCon event in Bellevue, Washington. Triggrcon showcases the newest, most innovative companies and products in the tactical firearms industry.    Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Jacob Hutchens, FALKOR Defense Sales @jacob_hutchens1 Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

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    EP 003: Interview with Suresh Madhavan, Founder and CEO @221btactical

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 57:16


    221B Tactical provides innovative quality products to Police, LEO’s, First Responders & Military.   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Suresh Madhavan, Founder and CEO @221btactical Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense

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    EP 002: Interview with Nick Miller; FALKOR 3 Gun Sponsored Shooter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 30:35


    Nick is a proud Texan, raised in Granbury where he learned to shoot, hunt, and appreciate the outdoors with his father and grandfather.  After moving to the Houston area in the Fall of 2012 and discovering 3 gun, he cobbled together some gear from his law enforcement days and headed out to his first 3 gun match where he was instantly hooked on this fast-paced run-and-gun sport. He used the next few years to learn the sport and hone his game.  For 2017, he shot 9 majors across the United States and many of local matches offered in Southeast and North Texas with several top 10 finishes. For 2018, he is planning on shooting local matches around the Houston and Dallas areas as well as a multitude of 3 Gun majors including the Lucas Oil Shotgun Match, X-Treme Bullets Texas 3 Gun Championship, Vortex Optics Shooters Source 3 Gun Championship, Task Force Dagger 3 Gun Championship, Fort Sill Multigun Championship, Hard as Hell – Texas Edition, Fallen Brethren 3 Gun Championship, Walking Dead Multigun, and the Hard as Hell Multigun.   Nick is very proud to represent the following companies for 2018: Weber Tactical Vortex Optics Briley Manufacturing X-treme Bullets Falkor Defense Dracos StraightJacket Barrels Vertx Dissident Arms Shooters Source Lone Star Innovations Capital Cartridge When not at the range, Nick works in the Oil and Gas industry in downtown Houston, enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, reloading to support his shooting habit, and working in the shop.  He is a TCU Horned Frog graduate, NRA Endowment Life Member, and hails from Magnolia in the great state of Texas. Give him a follow on IG at @nick_miller_3_gun or on Facebook at nickmiller3gun   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Co-Host: Sam Cummins, FALKOR Defense Business Development Manager @therealsamcummins Guest: Nick Miller @nick_miller_3_gun Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  Website: http://falkordefense.com Instagram: @falkor.defense  

    EP 001: Interview with IFBB Pro, Cody Montgomery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 21:31


    Welcome to the new "Behind the Flame" podcast by FALKOR Defense. Join FALKOR's CEO, John Bartolo, as he hosts the Behind the Flame series with various special guests and a behind-the-scenes look at the FALKOR lifestyle, business, politics, fitness, and more. In this episode, we talk with Cody Montgomery, an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder. Cody was born in Anchorage, Alaska and he grew up playing many sports ranging from select soccer to competitive golf. Cody later got involved in bodybuilding while training for football, he was then introduced to bodybuilding and later that year competed at the 2010 NPC Dallas Europa Supershow, where he won the teen class. As soon as he got on the stage Cody says, “it just felt right, like it was my calling…from that point on I knew it was what I wanted to pursue in life”. Cody has competed in a number of shows which include: 2010 NPC Europa Dallas(1st place Teens) 2011 NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic(1st place Teens & 1st place Men’s Middleweight) 2012 NPC Teen Nationals(1st place Light-Heavy Weight, Overall) 2013 NPC Teen Nationals(1st place Light-Heavy Weight, Overall) 2014 NPC Teen & Collegiate Nationals(1st place Teen Heavyweight, Teen Overall, 1st place Collegiate Heavy Weight, Collegiate Overall) 2015 NPC USA Championships(1st place heavyweight(earned IFBB Pro League Status) & Overall(Mr USA) https://www.cody-montgomery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cody_montgomery/   Host: John Bartolo, FALKOR Defense CEO @john_bartolo Producer: Derrick Mitchell @dmitchelldesign Owners: Jason & Melinda Sonju (@jason_sonju and @melinda_sonju)   FALKOR Defense:  http://falkordefense.com https://www.instagram.com/falkor.defense/

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