We Da People Podcast

What if the power grid went down, the roads became unsafe, and you had to walk 140 miles to get your family to safety—with only one rifle and whatever ammunition you could carry?

In this episode of We Da People, Shelton, Fred, Colin, and guest Lawrence take on a fictional grid-down survival scenario. Twelve days after the lights go out, their homes are no longer safe. The destination is family property 140 miles away, and each person must choose one long gun they already own.

The crew debates 5.56 vs .300 Blackout vs .22 LR, including barrel length, suppressors, optics, ammunition weight, reliability, and whether a .22 conversion kit counts as switching platforms. But Lawrence, a Southside farmer and local food-systems advocate, challenges the group's focus on rifles: What happens when the family is hungry, dehydrated, injured, or too exhausted to keep moving?

The conversation shifts from the best SHTF rifle to real-world preparedness: food security, small-game hunting, emergency medical needs, trust, and community survival. Having the right gun is only one part of a serious disaster preparedness plan.

In this episode we cover:
- The 140-mile survival scenario and its one-rifle rules
- AR-15 survival rifle choices: 5.56, .300 BLK, and .22 LR
- Carry weight, optics, and ammunition trade-offs
- Hunting for food when there's no resupply
- Water, summer heat, illness, and medical emergencies
- Why a survival community needs farmers, medics, and other skills
- Family dynamics, leadership, and decisions under pressure
- Future topics including homesteading and group preparedness

How much food can you really grow in your backyard, and could your neighbors be the key to becoming more self-reliant? On this episode of We Da People, Nature Boy of Seals Family Farm challenges the idea that preparedness means doing everything alone.

After serving two tours in Iraq as a combat medic, Nature Boy found a new direction through gardening. What began as a personal journey in 2010 became an educational farm in Riverdale, Georgia, where he learned that feeding a city takes more than one three-acre farm. His answer: teach people how to grow their own food and build stronger local food systems.

We dig into homesteading for beginners, urban farming without land, and why a simple 10-by-10 garden can be more useful than an ambitious plan you never start. Nature Boy breaks down the Roots Initiative, its community-supported garden installations, and how Collectively Sustainable connects growers, educators, and neighbors.

The conversation goes beyond backyard gardening into community preparedness, teaching kids practical skills, food preservation, and Farm Fresh 24/7, a digital marketplace designed to connect local growers and makers.

In this episode we cover:
How Nature Boy turned gardening into a path forward after military service
Why his three-acre farm shifted from production to education
How a 10-by-10 growing plot helps beginners start small
The $150 community-offset garden installation he describes
Homesteading without land through local partnerships
Teaching children through the Back to Basics program
Why survival skills depend on relationships, not isolation
How Farm Fresh 24/7 supports local exchange

A father drove past his daughters’ elementary school and witnessed an unfolding nightmare. When gunfire erupted at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, he intervened. But what happens when an armed civilian makes the decision to enter an active shooter situation?

In this episode of We Da People, Shelton, Colin, and Fred examine the Oregon school shooting, the courage of an armed parent, and a teacher who fought to protect her students. They discuss how personal stakes can change the decision to act, and why a person carrying a gun may still face dangerous confusion when police arrive.

The conversation shifts into the bigger gun rights and school safety debate: Should teachers be armed? Would secure firearm storage and training help? Should schools employ more armed security officers? The crew explores the risks of civilian intervention and the legal consequences that may follow.

They also compare everyday carry vs. truck guns, discuss firearm storage around children, and debate accountability, prevention, and punishment for mass violence. At the center of it all is a difficult question: How do we protect children without pretending there are simple answers?

In this episode we cover:
What happened at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon
Why an armed father chose to intervene
The teacher whose actions helped stop the threat
Good guy with a gun arguments—and their limits
Armed teachers, training, and school security
Everyday carry vs. truck gun considerations
Firearm storage, parents, and responsibility
Criminal accountability and deterrence

Black Rambo has millions of followers, massive reach, and one of the most recognizable personalities in firearms content. So why does he still feel like parts of the gun industry refuse to give him his respect?

In this episode of We Da People, Black Rambo sits down with Shelton, Fred, and Colin of Gunplay TV for a raw conversation about gun industry gatekeeping, creator hate, authenticity, brand relationships, and what it really takes to build an audience without changing who you are.

Rambo responds directly to claims that he is “a character,” talks about being criticized for his energy and style, and explains why he believes he helped bring new people into the firearms community. He also opens up about his Marine Corps background, his first viral gun video, his early SHOT Show experience, working with firearm brands, and learning how to turn attention into opportunity.

The conversation also gets into the business behind being a gun content creator. Millions of views do not always mean millions of dollars. Rambo breaks down product sales, monetization challenges, sponsorships, and why creators have to find multiple ways to make money.

In this episode we cover:
- Why Black Rambo gets so much criticism
- Gun industry gatekeeping and changing firearm culture
- His Marine Corps and Iraq War background
- How one gun video changed his social media career
- SHOT Show, firearm brands, and creator relationships
- Why big views do not always equal big income
- Building your own lane instead of asking for a seat
- Staying authentic when the internet wants you to change

Key takeaway: You do not have to fit the industry mold to build influence.

What does it actually mean to be a capable man, and can you be dangerous without being reckless? In this episode of We Da People, Dr. Sam joins the crew for a direct conversation about masculinity and emotional control, martial arts mindset, confidence, ego, and what happens when pressure exposes who you really are.

The discussion starts with the difference between looking tough and actually having a usable skill set. The crew gets into why real capability often comes with restraint, why confidence doesn’t have to be loud, and why emotional intelligence for men matters even more when firearms, self-defense, family, and responsibility enter the picture.

Then the conversation shifts to social media. Dr. Sam breaks down how he handles internet trolls without letting them pull him off center, while the crew discusses rage bait, online disrespect, groupthink, and the pressure to prove yourself to strangers. They also challenge the gap between sport martial arts and real-world self-defense, including why training has to match the environment you may actually face.

In this episode we cover:
• Masculinity, discipline, and emotional regulation
• Confidence vs. arrogance
• Martial arts mindset and pressure testing
• Self-defense mindset and personal responsibility
• How to deal with internet trolls
• Social media rage bait and emotional triggers
• Street fight vs. martial arts assumptions
• Why men need people who will challenge them

Want to start hunting but feel like you need thousands of dollars in gear before you can even step into the woods? This episode of We Da People breaks down what beginner hunters actually need, what they can skip, and how to get started without overcomplicating it.

Eric Morris joins the crew to walk through how to start hunting, from hunter education and getting a hunting license to choosing public land hunting versus private land hunting. He explains why new hunters should focus less on expensive equipment and more on fundamentals, experience, safety, and understanding the animal they plan to hunt.

The conversation also gets into beginner hunting gear, choosing a shotgun for hunting, hog hunting, squirrel hunting, trail cameras, blaze orange requirements, scouting, scent control, wind direction, and what you should realistically carry into the woods.

One of the biggest themes of this episode is simple: hunting does not have to be expensive. You don't necessarily need the newest rifle, premium camouflage, a lifted truck, or a backpack full of equipment to get started.

The Lindsay Clancy mistrial has become bigger than one courtroom. In this episode of We Da People, the crew debates the case, the lone holdout juror, postpartum psychosis, media framing, and a much harder question: does justice look different when money, resources, race, and public sympathy enter the picture?

We break down the Lindsay Clancy trial from the perspective of criminal responsibility, not whether the deaths occurred. The conversation focuses on the insanity defense, the role of mental health records, access to expert witnesses, and why one juror refusing to join the majority became a national story.

The crew also compares the attention around Clancy with the case of Latarsha Sanders, whose case raised its own questions about psychiatric evidence and equal treatment inside the justice system. From there, the discussion expands into media bias, the court of public opinion, online activism, and how headlines can shape what people believe before they ever examine the underlying facts.

In this episode we cover:

• Lindsay Clancy trial and mistrial
• Postpartum psychosis and criminal responsibility
• The lone Black juror and the 11–1 deadlock
• Lindsay Clancy vs. Latarsha Sanders
• Mental health defenses and psychiatric evidence
• Money, expert witnesses, and access to legal resources
• Media bias and the court of public opinion
• Why reading beyond the headline matters

Key takeaway: the crew argues that morality, evidence, and legal standards should matter more than identity, politics, or online consensus.

A 72-hour emergency kit is a great starting point, but a long-term blackout changes everything. Water pressure can disappear, refrigeration becomes a problem, communication gets harder, fuel may become difficult to access, sanitation starts breaking down, and even basic routines become complicated.

We break down practical blackout preparedness, power outage survival, two-week emergency preparedness, and what a realistic grid-down survival plan should prioritize. The crew discusses water collection and purification, portable power stations, solar generators, emergency radios, Starlink, food storage, sanitation, neighborhood communication, cash, emergency lighting, go bags, and why actually testing your survival gear matters.

In this episode we cover:
- Water storage, filtering, purification, and emergency collection
- Portable power stations and solar generator setups
- Emergency radios, communications, and Starlink
- Refrigeration, food storage, and nonperishable food
- Sanitation and waste during a prolonged blackout
- Why your neighbors may become part of your emergency plan
- Keeping cash and critical supplies accessible
- Why camping can expose weaknesses in your preparedness
- Testing your emergency equipment before you need it

How many guns are too many—and when does a firearms hobby start costing you more than money? In this episode of We Da People, the crew gets into gun addiction, gun consumerism, relationship problems, and the line between enjoying the culture and letting it control your life.

The conversation starts with a simple question: can buying guns, optics, gear, training, and range time become unhealthy? The crew breaks down what happens when firearm spending starts affecting bills, savings, family time, friendships, or your relationship. They also debate whether you should have to “ask permission” to go to the range, why communication matters, and how a partner may notice an unhealthy pattern before you do.

From gun collecting and firearms and finances to toxic relationships, accountability, personal growth, and building something bigger than yourself, this episode goes well beyond gear. The message is simple: responsible gun ownership also means being responsible with your money, your time, and the people around you.

In this episode we cover:
- How many guns are too many
- When a gun hobby becomes an addiction
- Firearm spending versus bills and savings
- Gun culture and relationship problems
- Balancing range time with family time
- Collecting guns versus actually using them
- Accountability, toxic habits, and personal growth
- Why creators should focus on adding value, not competing

Key takeaway: If the hobby is damaging your finances, family, relationships, or day-to-day life, it is time to take inventory.

Suppressors are changing fast, and the recent NFA developments could reshape how American gun owners buy, transfer, and think about them. In this episode of We Da People, we sit down with Evan from Exigent Defense to break down what’s happening with suppressor regulations, 4473 transfers, and the technology pushing modern suppressors forward.

We get deep into 3D-printed suppressors, additive manufacturing, Inconel vs titanium suppressors, reduced back pressure designs, direct thread vs QD suppressors, flash suppression, heat management, barrel length, and why buying the “do everything” suppressor may not actually be the smartest move.

The conversation also moves beyond equipment. We discuss representation in the firearms industry, how social media algorithms shape perceptions of gun culture, why the 2A community needs room for different types of gun owners, and why more people need to move from simply consuming firearms products to designing, manufacturing, and building businesses of their own.

In this episode we cover:
- NFA suppressor changes and 4473 transfers
- What the current suppressor landscape means for gun owners
- 3D-printed suppressors and additive manufacturing
- Inconel vs titanium vs stainless suppressors
- Low back pressure and reduced gas blowback
- Direct thread vs QD suppressor mounts
- Choosing a suppressor for your actual use case
- Representation and diversity within the 2A community

Key takeaway: There is no perfect suppressor for every rifle — understand your application before buying.

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Life can change fast. Money dries up, relationships shift, careers end, identities get stripped away, and suddenly the version of yourself you depended on no longer works.

In this episode of We Da People, Shelton and the crew sit down with retired Special Forces veterans Renford Ligon and Quojuante Moreland for a raw conversation about men navigating life transitions. They unpack what happens when military identity gives way to civilian life, when financial success disappears, when marriage or relationships change, and when pride makes it harder to ask for help.

The conversation gets into military transition, veteran life after service, male friendship, brotherhood, ego and pride, financial setbacks, marriage, divorce, mental resilience, and rebuilding after failure. The guests also explain why leaving the military can feel isolating after years of living inside a high-performance team environment, and why the right circle of men can make the difference when life starts closing in.

In this episode we cover:
- Transitioning from Special Forces to civilian life
- Losing money and rebuilding after financial setbacks
- Why ego can stop men from asking for help
- Brotherhood, loyalty, accountability, and real friendship
- Marriage, divorce, relationships, and changing identity
- Veteran mental health and adjusting after military service
- Why comfort and complacency can stop personal growth
- Knowing who is really with you when life changes

A gunfight erupts in public. You are armed, your family is nearby, and every second matters. Do you move toward the threat, protect the people around you, or get out and call the police?

The We Da People crew is joined by Quojuante Moreland and Renford Ligon, both retired Green Berets and former Special Forces, for a direct conversation about active shooter response, concealed carry, truck guns, and defensive gun use. They break down the In-N-Out shooting scenario discussed in the episode and ask where intervention ends and unnecessary risk begins.

The conversation covers realities that shooting drills cannot fully recreate: incoming fire, crowded backdrops, crossfire, police arriving without complete information, and the possibility of being mistaken for the attacker. The crew also discusses truck guns, concealed carry, conflict avoidance, protecting your family, administering aid, and how a defensive decision may later look to a jury.

The central question is not simply whether you can make the shot. It is whether taking that shot is necessary, responsible, and defensible.

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Artificial intelligence is already changing how people work, communicate, create, shop, and consume information. But is it helping us think more clearly—or teaching us to stop thinking for ourselves?

In this episode of We Da People, Shelton, Colin, and Fred explore the tension between AI’s benefits and its growing risks. They break down the difference between today’s large language models and true artificial general intelligence, then discuss why confident-sounding AI answers can still be wrong.

The conversation expands into job displacement, automated customer service, self-driving transportation, AI-generated resumes, and the pressure workers may face to adapt. The crew also examines Flock cameras, phone tracking, medical data, and the larger question of what happens when governments, corporations, or individuals misuse powerful surveillance systems.

They also challenge the role of social media algorithms in promoting rage, division, and conflict—especially inside the 2A community—while highlighting practical ways people can use AI for business, education, preparedness, and greater independence.

The technology is not slowing down. The real challenge is learning how to benefit from it without giving up privacy, judgment, or human connection.

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Your firearm is only the beginning of a dependable carry setup. In this episode of We Da People, Shelton, Colin, and Fred break down why the right EDC gun belt or battle belt can improve comfort, retention, consistency, and your draw—and why a regular department-store belt may be holding your entire setup back.

The crew compares rigid concealed carry belts, ratcheting systems, Cobra buckles, inner-and-outer range belts, MOLLE mounting, and different ways to organize a practical loadout. They discuss their real-world experiences with Kore Essentials, Blue Alpha, Safariland retention holsters, magazine pouches, dump pouches, medical kits, leg straps, ride height, and the compromises between competition gear, survival gear, and everyday carry.

This is not about copying somebody else’s belt. It is about building mission-specific gear around your body type, environment, training style, firearm, weapon light, optic, and budget. The crew also explains why testing your equipment through movement, weather, extended wear, and realistic training matters more than how tactical it looks online.

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Hunting is about far more than carrying a rifle into the woods. It requires patience, fieldcraft, sound decision-making, respect for the land, and the ability to remain calm when a situation goes wrong. In this episode of We Da People, experienced hunter, outdoor educator, and television producer Eric Morris joins the crew to discuss hunting for beginners, Black representation in the outdoor industry, survival skills, wild game, youth education, and what it takes to become a capable outdoorsman. Eric shares lessons gathered from roughly four decades of hunting, including experiences in Georgia, Alaska, South Africa, Namibia, and beyond. He explains why hunter education alone does not fully prepare someone for the field, how to recognize animal tracks and feeding areas, and why new hunters need hands-on mentorship. The conversation also covers the three-shot emergency distress signal, what to do when lost in the woods, .223 and 5.56 for deer hunting, 300 Blackout subsonic ammunition, hog hunting, shot placement, wild game flavor, and the importance of selecting the right ammunition for the animal being hunted. In this episode we cover: How to begin hunting with no previous experience The three-shot distress signal for lost hunters Why stopping can save you when you are lost .223 and 5.56 ammunition for deer hunting Hog hunting and beginner-friendly hunting options Wild game versus store-bought meat Black hunters and outdoor representation Self-sufficiency, confidence, and outdoor education

Digital night vision is changing fast — and GoodNiteGear is helping make that technology more accessible for everyday shooters, prepared families, and people who want real capability without jumping straight into a $10,000–$15,000 analog setup.

In this episode of We Da People, the crew breaks down the real-world pros, cons, costs, and use cases behind digital NVGs, analog night vision, thermal, and beginner-friendly night vision setups. Big shoutout to our sponsor GoodNiteGear for sending out multiple units for us to test, compare, and put through real use. We got hands-on with the NVG30, NVG40, NVG50, and NVG90 Pro — and the NVG90 Pro had even the analog guys giving digital night vision its respect.

From latency and battery life to onboard recording, light discipline, helmet setups, bump helmets, IR lasers, and training under night vision, this episode gets into what actually matters before you spend serious money.

The bigger conversation: do you really need a high-dollar analog setup, or is a digital night vision monocular a smarter starting point for survival, preparedness, camping, night shooting, and family use?

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When do Black lives really matter? In this episode of We Da People, the crew gets into a raw conversation about Black Lives Matter, community accountability, culture, family, education, and what it really means to move the culture forward.

This is not just a conversation about police brutality, politics, or slogans. The hosts unpack the difference between supporting the idea that Black lives matter and blindly supporting every organization, movement, artist, or public figure just because they are Black. The episode challenges the audience to think deeper about Black identity, Black community violence, media influence, fatherhood, education, exposure, and the responsibility we all have to build something better.

The crew also talks about glorifying the struggle, supporting Black businesses with standards, the power of music and media, HBCUs, generational trauma, and why real change has to start with the individual before it reaches the family, community, culture, and system.

In this episode we cover:
Black Lives Matter as a phrase vs an organization
Why accountability matters inside the Black community
Community violence, outrage, and selective attention
How music, media, and culture shape behavior
Why education and exposure can change a life
The danger of glorifying struggle and trauma
Family, fatherhood, legacy, and responsibility
How to push the culture forward with action

Key takeaway: Black lives matter every day, not just when the cameras are rolling.

Buying your first gun sounds simple until you realize the firearm is only the beginning. In this episode of We Da People, the crew breaks down the real cost of gun ownership, what new shooters need to think about, and why training matters more than internet opinions.

Shelton, Colin, and Fred get into the things people usually skip when talking about first-time gun ownership: holsters, safes, ammo costs, range time, legal responsibility, and the mindset that comes with carrying a firearm. They also talk about how often new gun owners should train, why “good enough” can become dangerous, and why being responsible with a firearm means more than just knowing how to pull the trigger.

The conversation also gets into zeroing red dots and rifle optics, cheap optics vs quality optics, why your optic needs to hold zero, and how ammo choice can change your results. Then the crew debates whether every American should own an AR-15, common calibers vs niche calibers, 300 Blackout, 6.5 Grendel, 6mm ARC, .308, and what each round is really for.

In this episode we cover:
The real cost of buying your first gun
How often new shooters should train
Carry condition and one in the chamber
Legal responsibility after a self-defense incident
Why zeroing your optic matters
Cheap optics vs reliable optics
AR-15 ownership and home defense

Everybody talks about having a bug out bag, but most people never ask the real question: can you actually carry it, use it, and survive with it when things go bad? In this episode of We Da People, Shelton, Colin, and Fred break down the real-world difference between a bug out bag, get home bag, vehicle survival kit, and everyday preparedness setup. This isn’t fantasy prepper talk. The crew gets into what should actually go in your bag, why your vehicle may be your first get home tool, and why your gear has to match your age, environment, family, training, and daily routine. They also cover medical kits, water purification, rain gear, fire starting, tools, power banks, night vision, thermal, firearms, dry bags, and why training matters more than buying expensive survival gear. Fred brings a deeper preparedness mindset, Colin breaks down practical gear layers, and Shelton shares what he actually keeps in his bag and truck. In this episode we cover: - Bug out bag vs get home bag - Why your vehicle matters in emergency preparedness - How to organize a survival bag with modular kits - Medical kit basics, trauma kits, Narcan, and tourniquets - Water filters, Silcock keys, and water storage - Fire starting tools, rain gear, boots, and dry bags - Why bag weight can ruin your whole plan - Training, field testing, and using the gear you carry

Suppressors are more popular than ever, but choosing the right one can get confusing fast. In this episode of We Da People, the crew breaks down what actually matters when buying your first suppressor or upgrading your current setup. We talk through the big questions: 5.56 suppressor vs 300 Blackout suppressor, why subsonic ammo matters, how 9mm PCCs fit into the conversation, and why a suppressor is not just about being “movie quiet.” The crew also gets into hearing protection, flash suppression, gas blowback, night shooting, and why your use case should drive the suppressor you choose. From direct thread and tri-lug mounts to hub-compatible suppressors, Plan B mounts, titanium cans, Inconel durability, flow-through suppressors, and traditional baffle cans, this episode gives beginners and experienced shooters a real-world conversation about suppressor setups. In this episode we cover:

• How to choose a suppressor by caliber and use case
• Why 5.56 will never be truly silent
• 300 Blackout vs 9mm PCC for suppressed shooting
• Flow-through suppressors vs traditional baffle cans
• Suppressor mounting systems: direct thread, tri-lug, hub, Plan B
• Titanium vs Inconel suppressor materials
• Why flash suppression matters for night shooting
• Why more responsible gun owners should normalize suppressors

Key takeaway: Buy the suppressor that fits your setup, your ammo, your training, and your real-world use case.