Shoot Me Straight with Dave & Eddie

On this episode of Shoot Me Straight, Eddie and Dave sit down for a candid conversation about family, aging parents, responsibility, faith, modern culture, and the difficult realities that come with growing older.What begins as a discussion about recent travels, firearms training, and life on the road quickly turns into one of the most personal conversations Eddie has shared on the podcast.After spending years watching his father's health decline from Parkinson's disease, aphasia, and other complications, Eddie opens up about the heartbreaking decision to place his father in a VA care facility. He shares the emotional weight of making a choice he knows is necessary while still feeling like he's somehow letting down the man who spent his entire life taking care of his family.Eddie and Dave discuss the difficult transition that comes when children become caregivers for their parents. They talk about guilt, responsibility, and the reality that sometimes doing the right thing doesn't make the decision feel any easier. Eddie reflects on watching his father struggle with losing independence, while Dave shares his own experiences helping care for aging parents and navigating similar challenges.The conversation also explores family legacy, parenthood, and the lessons that only become clear later in life. Both men discuss the importance of having meaningful conversations with your parents while you still can, learning their stories, understanding their sacrifices, and appreciating the people who helped shape who you are today.Along the way, Eddie shares stories from recent firearms training events across the country and offers his unfiltered thoughts on leadership, accountability, and the culture surrounding parts of the firearms industry. The two also dive into hunting, firearms, UFC, social media, politics, modern media, and why so much of today's culture seems driven by outrage, distraction, and the pursuit of attention.Throughout the episode, Eddie and Dave examine what truly matters when life gets difficult. They discuss why serving others is one of the most important responsibilities we have, how faith provides strength during painful seasons, and why family remains more valuable than money, status, or success.This episode is about far more than aging parents or life's hardships.It's about duty, gratitude, family, faith, responsibility, and learning to cherish the people you love before time takes away the opportunity.Follow Shoot Me Straight:Instagram: @shootmestraightAvailable on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple PodcastsSponsors:Elevated Silence – Use code SMASH15Firecracker Farm

In this episode of Shoot Me Straight, Eddie (@eddie_gallagher) and Dave (@davidfields22) sit down with Kimberli (@kimberlih20s) Howard for one of the most emotional and powerful conversations we’ve ever had.Kimberly shares her life story — growing up in the LDS church, navigating guilt and shame, surviving sexual trauma, multiple marriages, and years of depression — before recounting the moment that changed everything: the sudden death of her five-year-old son, Keaton, in a tragic boating accident at Lake Powell.She opens up about the phone call no parent should ever receive, the guilt that follows unimaginable loss, and the long road through grief, trauma, and mental health struggles. This conversation also explores therapy, faith, plant medicine, identity, and what it means to rebuild your life after everything falls apart.This is a raw, honest discussion about loss, resilience, and learning how to live again after trauma.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of child loss, trauma, and suicide.Watch. Listen. Decide for yourself.📌 TOPICS COVERED• Losing a child in a boating accident• Grief, guilt, and trauma• Growing up LDS & religious shame• Depression, mental health & healing• Therapy, plant medicine & recovery• Finding purpose after loss📲 Follow Shoot Me StraightInstagram: @shootmestraightAvailable on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts

In this episode of Shoot Me Straight, we sit down with Steve Toth, Texas State Representative and current candidate for U.S. Congress, for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense conversation about leadership, character, and the real cost of politics in America.Steve opens up about what pulled him into public service, the realities of navigating the political “swamp,” and why integrity matters more than titles, résumés, or military credentials. We dive deep into border security, government spending, Big Pharma’s influence, veterans’ mental health, faith, family, and the growing disconnect between elected officials and the people they represent.This episode also tackles tough topics head-on — accountability in Congress, the dangers of unchecked power, cultural battles playing out in public schools, and why Steve believes Texas (and America) need leaders willing to stand firm even when it costs them politically.If you’re tired of polished talking points and want a raw, honest discussion about where our country is headed — this is one you don’t want to miss.Watch. Listen. Decide for yourself.👇 Learn more about Steve Toth and his campaignhttps://stevetothforcongress.comChapters / Topics Covered:Why Steve Toth is running for CongressBorder security & Texas prioritiesBig Pharma, lobbying, and corruptionVeterans’ mental health & accountabilityFaith, family, and leadershipStanding firm in a broken political systemFollow Shoot Me Straight:📲 Instagram: @shootmestraightpod🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts

Join hosts Eddie Gallagher (@eddie_gallagher) and David Fields (@davidfields22) for an unfiltered, wide-open conversation with Terry Wilson (@terry.m.wilson.jr) — a deep dive into life as a Green Beret, the hard-earned perspectives that come with service, and the real-world challenges faced long after the uniform comes off.Terry pulls no punches as he opens up about the realities of Special Forces life, the political and cultural pressures surrounding today’s military, and the personal experiences that shaped who he is on and off the battlefield. From combat stories to controversial conversations, this episode goes beyond the highlight reel and into the raw truth of a life defined by grit, conviction, and constant evolution.In this episode, we dig into:🪖 Life as a Green Beret — brotherhood, sacrifice, and what it really means to serve at the elite level.⚔️ Real Military Stories — memorable moments, tough lessons, and the realities most never hear about.🏛️ Political & Cultural Perspectives — candid takes on today’s issues from someone who’s lived the life.📘 A Life Shaped by Challenge — the experiences that forged Terry’s mindset before, during, and after service.💬 Controversial Conversations — honest discussions you won’t hear anywhere else.🔥 Mindset, Identity & Resilience — insights on navigating adversity and staying grounded when life hits hardest.This isn’t just a military conversation — it’s a powerful look at courage, conviction, and the pursuit of authenticity in a complicated world.Tune in for a bold, impactful story that challenges, inspires, and refuses to hold back.🎙️ Subscribe to the Shoot Me Straight Podcast for more real conversations on faith, resilience, and the human spirit.Special thanks to our partners:🔥 Firecracker Farm – Everything is Better With Hot Salt🧊 Aqua Vitae IV – Wellness & Recovery in Destin, FL🔇 Elevated Silence – Premium Suppressors for Life’s Best Days#ShootMeStraightPodcast #GreenBeret #VeteranStories #Resilience #SpecialForces #ControversialConversations #Mindset #Transformation #Unfiltered #MilitaryLife

Join hosts Eddie Gallagher (@eddie_gallagher) and David Fields (@davidfields22) for a powerful and unfiltered conversation with Paul Slough (@paul_slough23) and Christin Slough (@christinslough) — a story of faith, resilience, and redemption in the face of impossible odds.Once wrongfully imprisoned, Paul opens up about his time in the military, the injustice that stole years of his life, and the fight to reclaim his freedom. Together with his wife Christin, they share how faith, perseverance, and community became the foundation for healing and rebuilding their lives after incarceration.In this episode, we dive into:⚖️ Wrongful Imprisonment & Resilience — Paul’s firsthand account of surviving injustice and finding hope behind bars.🇺🇸 Military Service & Brotherhood — lessons from his time in uniform and the sacrifices that shaped his character.🙏 Faith & Redemption — how Christ restored purpose and strength through life’s darkest chapters.🌅 Life After Release — the struggle of re-entering society and rediscovering identity after years without freedom.💬 Overcoming Adversity — wisdom, faith, and grit for anyone rebuilding from rock bottom.This isn’t just a story about injustice — it’s about forgiveness, faith, and freedom.Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and reminded that no matter where you’ve been, you can always rise again.🎙️ Subscribe to the Shoot Me Straight Podcast for more raw conversations on faith, resilience, and transformation.Special thanks to our partners:🔥 Firecracker Farm – Everything is Better With Hot Salt🧊 Aqua Vitae IV – Wellness & Recovery in Destin, FL🔇 Elevated Silence – Premium Suppressors for Life’s Best Days#ShootMeStraightPodcast #Faith #Redemption #Resilience #Freedom #Transformation #Recovery #Mindset #VeteranStories #Unfiltered