After the Last Pair

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After the Last Pair is relaxed, no-nonsense chat from the clay ground — competitions, cartridges, disasters, wins, and everything in between. Think clubhouse banter with a mic.

  1. 2d ago

    Are We Doing Enough to Grow Clay Shooting? | André Kunz of Flying Target

    What if spectators could see exactly how close a clay shooter came to hitting a target?In this episode of After The Last Pair, I sit down with André Kunz from South Africa’s Flying Target. André has an idea for using shot camera footage to make competitions more exciting to watch, and we talk about what it would take to bring more people into the sport.We also get into André’s shooting journey, the South African Compak scene, competing abroad, target setting, and why good training takes more than simply shooting another round. André picks his dream squad and shares where he’d most like to shoot next.Would seeing every miss make clay shooting more exciting to watch? Let us know in the comments.Watch André on Flying Target:https://www.youtube.com/@FlyingTargetThis episode is supported by our coffee partner, Twelvebore. Explore their coffee and tea at:https://www.twelvebore.comUse code LASTPAIR12 at checkout for 12% off.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro and making clay shooting more watchable00:05:01 Twelvebore coffee00:05:58 Flying Target, video and public perceptions of shooting00:16:45 How André got started in shooting00:23:49 How do we grow the sport?00:30:47 Returning to shooting and South African Compak00:42:38 Membership ad00:43:02 Coaching, repeatability and purposeful training00:51:55 Dream competitions and shooting in America00:57:31 Target setting, presentation and the mental game01:02:26 André’s perfect shooting squad01:06:13 What’s next for Flying Target?01:10:57 Both Barrels quick-fire questions01:18:39 André’s equipment and life behind the podcastIf you enjoy the conversation, please like the video and subscribe to After The Last Pair for more stories from the world of clay shooting.#AfterTheLastPair #FlyingTarget #ClayShooting #Compak

  2. Oct 19

    Don Brunt: Steel Shot, World Shoots & Life Behind the Lens

    Shooter, photographer, coach, target setter and ground manager—Don Brunt has seen clay shooting from just about every angle.In Episode 025 of After The Last Pair, Don and I talk about how he got into shooting, photographing major competitions, and what he’s learned from travelling to shoots around the world. We compare the UK, Europe and America before getting into one of the sport’s biggest conversations: steel shot.How does steel perform on difficult targets? What about recoil and ricochet? And how are shooting grounds preparing for change? We also discuss coaching, attracting new shooters and the targets that catch people out.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:02:12 How Don got started in shooting00:11:14 Photography and life behind the lens00:23:05 Shooting in the UK, Europe and America00:34:20 Steel shot in competition00:40:10 Preparing shooting grounds for steel00:51:25 Coaching and finding what works for each shooter01:04:04 Bringing new people into the sport01:10:59 Both Barrels quick-fire questions01:12:31 Orange domes and target settingDon's photo work can be seen at:facebook.com/DoubleBarrelledPictureCompany/Ashcombe shooting ground:ashcombeshootingground.co.ukTwelvebore is the official coffee partner of After The Last Pair. Find their coffee and tea at https://www.twelvebore.com and use code LASTPAIR12 at checkout.What’s your experience of shooting steel so far? Let us know in the comments.#AfterTheLastPair #DonBrunt #ClayShooting #SteelShot

  3. Oct 16

    Brett Winstanley UK vs USA: Who Does Clay Shooting Better?

    In Episode 024 of After The Last Pair, I sit down with my good friend Brett Winstanley for an honest conversation about his shooting career, competing in America and an eventful 2026 season.Brett reflects on leading the World Compak Championship for three days, shooting his first 149 targets without a miss and handling the pressure of having hundreds of people watching.We also discuss the two targets that recently cost him $17,000, his perfect six-man squad, how American shooting compares with the UK and Europe, and his potentially controversial ideas for improving British clay shooting.As you would expect from Brett, he speaks openly and doesn’t hold much back!This episode is supported by Twelvebore—the official coffee partner of After The Last Pair.Save 12% on Twelvebore coffee and tea using code LASTPAIR12:https://www.twelvebore.comChapters:00:00:00 Intro 00:02:30 How Brett started shooting 00:08:18 YouTube and coaching 00:13:51 America and the $17,000 misses 00:18:16 Leading the World Compak 00:25:27 Brett’s perfect six-man squad 00:30:58 America vs UK and European shooting 00:32:58 Membership ad 00:39:28 What needs to change in British shooting 00:46:50 Brett’s plans for next season Do you agree with Brett’s ideas for improving British clay shooting? Let us know in the comments.#AfterTheLastPair #BrettWinstanley #ClayShooting #CompakSporting

  4. Sep 12

    Tom Young | From Coming Close to British Open Sporting Champion

    Last year, Tom Young reached the British Open super final but couldn’t quite get over the line. This year, he came back determined to take home the trophy.In Episode 023 of After The Last Pair, I sit down with the newly crowned British Open champion from Scotland to talk through his journey, from getting started in clay shooting to winning one of the sport’s biggest titles.We break down his British Open campaign in detail, working through the qualifying round, finals round and super final. Tom shares what it was like being back in contention, how the experience compared with last year, and what it felt like to finally become British Open champion.Away from the competition, we chat about how he trains, the equipment he uses and his advice for other shooters looking to improve.In this episode:• How Tom got started in clay shooting• Reaching last year’s super final and coming up short• His British Open qualifying round• The finals round and super final• The moment he became British Open champion• His training and equipmentA chance to hear the story behind the result and follow a championship win through the eyes of the shooter who earned it.Support our coffee partner, Twelvebore, and save 12% on all orders with viewer discount code LASTPAIR12.Shop Twelvebore: https://Twelvebore.comUse code LASTPAIR12 at checkout.#siptosupportIf you enjoy the conversation, please like the video and subscribe to After The Last Pair for more clay shooting stories.What would you most like to ask a newly crowned British Open champion? Let us know in the comments. 00:00:00 Introduction, memorable shoots 00:11:05 Growing up with shooting and early competitions 00:23:19 Tom’s gun, cartridges and choke setup 00:31:58 The journey to the British Open and qualifying round 00:44:42 Managing scores, expectations and pressure 00:48:58 The semi-final and reaching the Super Six 00:54:05 The Super Six mindset and moment of victory 01:01:10 The trophy, Scottish history and family support 01:02:50 Training, the off-season and future competitions 01:10:16 Quick-fire questions, best advice and family #AfterTheLastPair #TomYoung #BritishOpen #ClayShooting

  5. Aug 31

    In the Field - Twelvebore, Game Shooting & Changing the Fieldsports Conversation

    In this episode of After The Last Pair, we take our first step into the wider world of fieldsports with the first 'In the Field' episode with Seb Powell from TwelveboreTwelvebore started with a simple idea: to create functional, well-fitting shooting shirts and vests, particularly for women in the field. Since then, the brand has grown quickly, not only through clothing, but also through its hugely popular range of coffee and teas.Their blends carry a proper fieldsports flavour too, with names like High Birds, Both Barrels**, and Decoy their caffeine-free coffee.I sat down with Seb to talk about his own history with shooting, leaving corporate London to build something he genuinely cared about, and how Twelvebore has grown over the last year — especially through coffee and tea over the last few months.We also get into some of the challenges and misconceptions around game shooting in the UK, how fieldsports are perceived, and what it means to build a countryside brand for the right ethical reasons.One of the big things we discuss is the Twelvebore charity pledge, with donations from every sale going to charities within or connected to fieldsports, conservation and the countryside, including the GWCT, The Moorland Association, The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust, and the National Children’s Air Ambulance.Listeners and viewers can also get 12% off their order total using the code:LASTPAIR12In this episode we cover:* Seb’s background in shooting* The story behind Twelvebore* Moving from corporate London into a passion-led countryside brand* Women’s shooting clothing and functional kit for the field* Twelvebore coffee and tea* Fieldsports, game shooting and public perception* Supporting countryside and conservation charities* Building a brand with purpose* What comes next for TwelveboreLinks:Twelveborehttps://www.twelvebore.com/GWCThttps://www.gwct.org.uk/The Moorland Associationhttps://www.moorlandassociation.org/The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trusthttps://thegamekeeperswelfaretrust.com/National Children’s Air Ambulancehttps://theairambulanceservice.org.uk/childrens-air-ambulance/A really enjoyable first step into wider fieldsports on After The Last Pair 00:00:00 Intro00:01:30 First clay comp - Pro One00:04:50 The CPSA Class system00:06:20 Seb's shooting journey00:10:46 Misconceptions about shooting00:12:24 First licence met police challenges00:15:43 95% of the shooting community00:20:18 Starting the brand00:26:00 Women are underserved 00:28:30 Listening to the community00:32:56 From Clothing to coffee00:37:45 A local connection00:42:56 Coffee lovers in shooting00:45:17 Supporting rural Charities00:49:24 Educating people00:53:12 Supporting rural charities Pt200:54:30 Educating people pt200:58:45 The Both Barrels questions01:03:09 Future Plans and philosophy01:09:03 Coffee Partner of ATLP01:10:36 Convincing Mike about Decaff01:12:07 Promo code for Twelvebore01:15:03 Can you help?

    In the Field - Twelvebore, Game Shooting & Changing the Fieldsports Conversation

  6. Aug 22

    Taking on Steel shot at the Zoli Cup Germany with Matt Hance, Troy Thornell, Christian and Sabine Schermaul

    In Episode 021 of After The Last Pair, we return from Bad Arolsen in Germany for a special episode all about the Zoli Cup and our experience of shooting steel shot in a championship.I’m joined by Sabine Schermaul, Christian Schermaul from Frankonia and Zoli Germany, UK shooters Matt Hance, and Troy Thornell to talk through the ground, the competition, the atmosphere, and what it was like travelling abroad to shoot a major clay shooting event with steel..The big focus of this episode is steel shot.We talk honestly about what it was like shooting steel in a proper championship competition, how it performed, what surprised us, what we liked, and whether it changes how we feel about the future of clay shooting — especially from a UK perspective.We also get into why travelling abroad to shoot is such a great experience, the fun of international competitions, and what could be coming next for the **Zoli Cup in 2027**.In this episode we cover:* The Zoli Cup at Bad Arolsen, Germany* Shooting steel in a championship competition* How steel compared to expectations* The ground, targets and event atmosphere* UK concerns around the future of clay shooting* Travelling abroad to shoot* The social side of international events* What is planned for the Zoli Cup 2027A really interesting discussion on steel shot, European competition shooting, and why getting out to shoot abroad can be one of the best things you can do in the sport.After The Last Pair*is the clay shooting podcast where the real conversations happen once the shooting is done.

  7. Aug 10

    The Zoli Masters with Sam Ward and Jamie Hickinbotham

    In this episode of After The Last Pair, we learn all about the upcoming Zoli Masters Championship at Lakeside Sporting.I’m joined by good friend of the channel Sam Ward from Zoli UK and Jamie Hickinbotham from Lakeside Sporting and Hadfield Guns to talk through what shooters can expect from this year’s event.We cover the story behind the Zoli Masters, how it came about, what changed since the first year, and why this shoot is aiming to offer something a little different.This is set to be a proper championship-style event, but with the emphasis firmly on making it fun, interesting, and enjoyable for shooters — with plenty to play for, including cash prizes, cartridges, and sponsored prizes.In this episode we cover:* Lakeside Sporting and the ground itself* How the Zoli Masters Championship came about* The format of the shoot* Dates and key event details* What makes this championship a little different* Cash, cartridges and sponsored prizes* Zoli UK, Hadfield Guns and Lakeside Sporting working together* Why this should be a great event for shooters to get involved withA great preview for anyone thinking of entering, or anyone interested in how a modern clay shooting championship comes together behind the scenes.After The Last Pair is the clay shooting podcast where the real conversations happen once the shooting is done. https://hadfieldguns.com/lakeside--sportingFacebook.com/lakesidesporting Facebook.com/Zoliuk

  8. Jul 27

    Ed Martin: From Gun Shop to YouTube & Finding FITASC

    In this episode of After The Last Pair, I sit down with Ed Martin from EJM Sporting for a great chat about shooting, YouTube, gun shops, and his new-found love of FITASC.Ed talks about how he first got started in shooting, his background in the gun trade, and the journey from working in the shop environment to building content on YouTube.We also get into how his shooting has developed, why FITASC has really caught his attention, and what it is about the discipline that has pulled him in.There’s plenty of chat about the future of EJM Sporting, shooting more disciplines, creating content around the sport, and where things might go next for both the channel and Ed’s own shooting.In this episode we cover:* Ed’s start in shooting* The evolution of EJM Sporting* Discovering FITASC* Shooting different disciplines* The lead ban* The future of the channel* Creating shooting content* Plenty of general shooting chat along the wayA really enjoyable conversation with someone who has seen the sport from both the gun trade and content creation side.This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Rhino Chokes UK and Europe:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2083835688666602

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After the Last Pair is relaxed, no-nonsense chat from the clay ground — competitions, cartridges, disasters, wins, and everything in between. Think clubhouse banter with a mic.

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  • Creator
    MSJ Online
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © MSJ Online
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