The Home Defense Show Podcast

The Home Defense Show Podcast

Host: Skip Coryell

The Home Defense Show is a one-hour weekly podcast dedicated to home, family and personal defense, hosted by Skip Coryell, author of ”Civilian Combat - The Concealed Carry Book.”

Episodes

Halloween, blowing up drug dealers and defending against mob beatdowns
01October 31, 2025 3:57pm

Halloween, blowing up drug dealers and defending against mob beatdowns

In segment 1 Sara and Skip discuss how a police officer saved the life of a 1-year-old girl. In segment 2 Skip talks about the war on drugs with Vann Winn, a retired DEA agent. Then to wrap it up we go to Oklahoma and talk to Houston Denham…

Election Reform with Dar Leaf and drive by shootings in North Carolina
02October 27, 2025 3:28pm

Election Reform with Dar Leaf and drive by shootings in North Carolina

This week Sara and Skip talk about the dangers of sex and dating in America. Then we speak with Sheriff Dar Leaf about his opinion on what needs to happen to have fair elections in America. Then we wrap up with this question:  Someone steal…

What do young people think about home and personal defense?
03October 17, 2025 6:32pm

What do young people think about home and personal defense?

This week Skip and Sara talk about creepy and spooky Halloween home invasions gone wrong. Then in segment 2 Skip speaks with a millennial (his daughter) about how younger generations feel about security issues. Then we wrap it up in segment…

Some people can now legally carry in the US Post Office-Can you?
04October 14, 2025 2:28pm

Some people can now legally carry in the US Post Office-Can you?

This week on the Home Defense Show Skip & Sara start out with a discussion on how to reign in Vladimir Putin and the Russian tide in Ukraine. Then in segment 2 Skip speaks with Joel Fulton as he explains how some people can now carry legall…

Fatal attacks on police officers all across the country
05October 06, 2025 11:30am

Fatal attacks on police officers all across the country

This week Skip & Sara talk about chocolate cake and psycho murders in the shower. Then Skip talks to Mike Willis the National Training Director for the US Deputy Sheriffs association about the rise in attacks on police. Then we wrap it up w…

What is artificial intelligence-the good the bad the ugly
06September 26, 2025 4:20pm

What is artificial intelligence-the good the bad the ugly

This week on the Home Defense Show Skip & Sara start out discussing important election reform going on across the country. Then in segment 2 Skip speaks with his son, a software engineer, about artificial intelligence, what it is and how it…

Transgender furries & government microchips driving people insane!
07September 19, 2025 5:37pm

Transgender furries & government microchips driving people insane!

This week Sara & Skip talk about mental illness and how it affects the violent crime rate. Then in segment 2, Skip talks to Mark Walters about stripping away 2nd Amendment rights to certain groups in our culture. Talking to Mark about all t…

Shotguns and home defense-what are the strengths & weaknesses
08September 16, 2025 1:14pm

Shotguns and home defense-what are the strengths & weaknesses

This week Skip & Sara talk about the Charlie Kirk assassination. Then in segment 2 Skip talks to Gabe Suarez about shotguns and what it's like to employ them in real-life combat. In segment 3 Skip speaks with Attorney Deron Boring from Ohio…

The Transgender Mass Shooter Debate-Should they have guns?
09September 07, 2025 4:23pm

The Transgender Mass Shooter Debate-Should they have guns?

In segment 1 Skip & Sara discuss the DOJ's decision to review the rise of transgender mass shooters over the last decade. Listen to us dance through the minefield on this hot-button topic. Then in segment 2 we talk to Tom Kubiniek the CEO o…

Home Defense Show-Mass shootings, mental illness and drugs
10August 30, 2025 8:12pm

Home Defense Show-Mass shootings, mental illness and drugs

This week Sara and Skip start by analyzing the Catholic church mass shooting. What are the root causes? It was very frank and emotional. Then we speak with Trevor DeGroote of Trinity Training and Security about the rise of the private secur…

How to handle self-defense as you age
11August 26, 2025 9:01am

How to handle self-defense as you age

This week Skip & Sara have a lively discussion about jock itch medicine. It was very strange. In segment 2 we speak with Krav Maga instructor Craig Gray about how to stay in shape and avoid injury while working out, especially as you get ol…

Children's books with guns and violence & naked crazy home invaders
12August 16, 2025 1:34pm

Children's books with guns and violence & naked crazy home invaders

This week on the show Skip & Sara discuss alcohol and guns. Then in Segment 2 Skip speaks with children's author Tom Sheffield from Mississippi about violence in children's books. The in segment 3 Skip speaks with Ohio firearms instructor R…

Does God hunt? Did Jesus eat meat? And what about shredded wheat?
13August 11, 2025 11:20pm

Does God hunt? Did Jesus eat meat? And what about shredded wheat?

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip & Sara discuss shredded wheat cereal, mob beatdowns and crime in blue-run cities. Then in segment 2 Skip talks to Doug Giles about his new book "The Bible and Hunting." Does God hunt? Tune in and find…

Gunfighting and the Cincinnati mob attack
14August 04, 2025 3:21pm

Gunfighting and the Cincinnati mob attack

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip and Sara talk about two green berets who take out a grizzly bear with handguns. Then in segment 2 Skip talks to Gabe Suarez about his new video on gunfighting. Then in Segment 3 Attorney Deron Boring …

11 people stabbed in MI and what's it like to fly a blackhawk helicopter!
15July 27, 2025 5:25pm

11 people stabbed in MI and what's it like to fly a blackhawk helicopter!

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip and Sara analyze the recent mass stabbing in Traverse City. Then in segment 2 Skip speaks with Major Matt Alexander about what it's like to fly an Army Blackhawk helicopter. In segment 3 Skip and Bruc…

Home Defense Show-Using karate against an armed attacker
16July 20, 2025 12:54pm

Home Defense Show-Using karate against an armed attacker

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip and Sara discuss why Sara's throwing all his stuff away. Then we talk with Gil Maza about violence against ICE agents and we wrap up with Steve Sulze on the advisability of using karate against an arm…

A new military-focused podcast with Colonel Denny Gillem and co-host Skip Coryell
17July 11, 2025 2:40pm

A new military-focused podcast with Colonel Denny Gillem and co-host Skip Coryell

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip speaks with war-hero Colonel Denny Gillem all about his retirement from Frontlines of Freedom Radio as well as the launching of his new podcast Americas Frontlines. And then we speak with self-defense…

How to convince your wife to buy you a suppressor for your new AR-15
18July 07, 2025 2:54pm

How to convince your wife to buy you a suppressor for your new AR-15

This week Skip & Sara talk about heroes in New York City and why every wife should buy her husband a new suppressor. Then Skip & Tim, founder of the USCCA talk about the most important things in life. Then in segment 3 Skip interviews his 1…

Ted Nugent Carries Gun into the State Capitol
19June 30, 2025 3:45pm

Ted Nugent Carries Gun into the State Capitol

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip & Sara talk about how Ted Nugent got past the Capitol Police while armed and what they did about it. Then Skip talks to Peacewalker Craig Gray about how to stay sane in a crazy world. Then we wrap it …

Bear hunting in Canada & how to protect your yard without going to prison
20June 21, 2025 5:53am

Bear hunting in Canada & how to protect your yard without going to prison

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip & Sara talk about the relationship between illegal aliens and violent crime & a hero mom who saves her two kids. Then outdoor/gun writer Fred Mastison talks about bear hunting in Canada and what it ta…

What's it like to legally carry concealed in New York?
21June 15, 2025 9:37pm

What's it like to legally carry concealed in New York?

This week on the Home Defense Show Skip & Sara talk about the riots across the country, then Skip speaks with firearms instructor Matt Mallory about the state of self defense in New York. Then Skip and Sheriff Dar Lear talk about kids and g…

BATF kills homeowner in no-knock raid on home
22June 08, 2025 10:35pm

BATF kills homeowner in no-knock raid on home

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip and Sara talk about a great family hero as well as the riots in Los Angeles. Then Skip speaks with Royce Bartlett of the Shooting Straight Radio Podast about the Brian Malinowski homicide by ATF agent…

What do the martial arts and gunfighting have in common?
23June 01, 2025 5:30pm

What do the martial arts and gunfighting have in common?

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip & Sara start out with a hero from Seattle who stopped a would-be murderer, then we talk to Gabe Suarez about his new gunfighting martial arts katas. You're going to love this one. Then we wrap it up w…

New Gun Laws about to pass in Michigan-Are they Good or Bad?
24May 23, 2025 9:02pm

New Gun Laws about to pass in Michigan-Are they Good or Bad?

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip & Sara talk about a young hero from Florida who saved his sister's life. Then Skip speaks with Brady Schickinger from MCRGO about gun bills which are likely to pass soon. And then in the Shootingclass…

Brian Anderson, The Arnold Scharzenegger of the Insect World
25May 18, 2025 7:31pm

Brian Anderson, The Arnold Scharzenegger of the Insect World

This week Skip & Sara discuss the tornadoes that hit nearby, then Skip speaks with Brian Anderson, AKA, the Tic Terminator. Then in segment 3 Skip and Frank Scirpo discuss how not to rob a liquor store. Very fun show. Don't miss it!

Special Forces instructor compares military training to civilian training
26May 12, 2025 8:00am

Special Forces instructor compares military training to civilian training

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip & Sara discuss what happens when 7 year olds get ahold of your guns.. Then in segment 2 Skip talks to Vince Paredes, special forces corpsman and firearms instructor all about his time in combat and ho…

Skip talks about 2-gun shooting and combat action pistol shooting
27May 05, 2025 11:15am

Skip talks about 2-gun shooting and combat action pistol shooting

This week on the Home Defense Show Skip and Sara talk about John R Lott's study on mass shooters and police. Then Skip speaks with Bruce Buhler, President of Barry County Conservation Club, about 2-gun shooting and Combat Action Pistol. To …

Stephen Willeford tells how he stopped the Sutherland Springs Church shooter
28April 26, 2025 5:47pm

Stephen Willeford tells how he stopped the Sutherland Springs Church shooter

On November 5th, 2017, in Sutherland Springs Texas, the deadliest church shooting in US history was stopped by Stephen Willeford. Skip interviews Stephen as he describes in detail and retrospect on exactly how it all went down. Then Rod Yod…

Miracle on the Mayflower - What if you had never been born?
29April 19, 2025 6:25pm

Miracle on the Mayflower - What if you had never been born?

This week on the Home Defense Show Skip and Sara talk about taking the guns away from the IRS. Then in Segment 2 Skip we interview Cynthia Hogg about the butterfly effect and her new book "Miracle on the Mayflower. In segment 3 we talk abou…

The Black Man with a Gun is Singin' the Blues!
30April 12, 2025 9:26pm

The Black Man with a Gun is Singin' the Blues!

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip & Sara talk about the US DOJ's new commitment to protecting and defending the 2nd Amendment. Then Skip talks to author turned musician Reverend Kenn Blanchard all the about his new book "Finding Joy i…

A Painless Way to Protect the RKBA with your Computer
31April 05, 2025 4:54pm

A Painless Way to Protect the RKBA with your Computer

This week on the Home Defense Show we speak with Chuck Perricone, former Michigan Speaker of the House and head of the MCRGO Board of Directors. Chuck gives us all the info on his new legislative tracking software, Dome IQ, that makes it ea…

Plan to improve Michigan Election Integrity
32March 29, 2025 7:34pm

Plan to improve Michigan Election Integrity

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip & Sara talk about Trump's plan to ensure voter reform. Then Skip speaks with Michigan state representative Rachelle Smit about the plan to improve voter integrity in the state of Michigan. Then a spec…

Should America have one supreme federal police force?
33March 21, 2025 1:55pm

Should America have one supreme federal police force?

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip talks to Sheriff Dar Leaf about the wisdom or folly of having one federal police agency that controls local law enforcement. To lighten things up a bit, Skip & Sara talk about 5 invasive animals you c…

How to get good food for your family when the food supply is compromised
34March 14, 2025 2:09pm

How to get good food for your family when the food supply is compromised

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip & Sara talk about the public's lack of confidence in the US food supply. Then they speak with author and radio host Rick Vuyst about how to start raising your own vegetables. In segment 3 firearms and…

Health & Fitness with John Correia of Active Self Protection
35March 07, 2025 5:59pm

Health & Fitness with John Correia of Active Self Protection

This week Skip & Sara talk about winter colds, a fierce dog attack and important news for West Michigan. Skip speaks with John Correia of Active Self Protection all about his personal fitness program and how it might work for you. Then Atto…

Self-defense and the concept of spiritual wounding
36March 01, 2025 1:05pm

Self-defense and the concept of spiritual wounding

This week Skip & Sara talk about a super mom from the Bronx who saves her son from being kidnapped. Then Skip speaks with Father Gregory Hogg about the concept of spiritual wounding and the moral use of deadly force. After that Jason Palett…

Is the ATF about to be Abolished?
37February 24, 2025 3:41pm

Is the ATF about to be Abolished?

This week on The Home Defense Show Skip and Sara discuss the war in Ukraine, the weather, and the pros and cons of dogs. Then Skip speaks with Royce Bartlett the host of Shooting Straight radio podcast all about the prospects for abolishing…

Gunfighting Vs competition shooting
38February 16, 2025 10:58pm

Gunfighting Vs competition shooting

Skip and Sara start out by cutting the size of the federal government in half. Then Skip talks to Gabe Suarez from Suarez Tactics as they juxtapose competition shooting to real-life gunfighting. We wrap things up by speaking with firearms i…

How to identify dangerous people before they attack!
39February 07, 2025 3:39pm

How to identify dangerous people before they attack!

This week Skip & Sara discuss the difference between being a vigilante and being a hero. The Skip talks to international instructor Terry Vaughan and learns how to identify dangerous people and how to avoid them. And of course we also have …

Home Defense Show Border Crisis Update
40February 01, 2025 11:39am

Home Defense Show Border Crisis Update

This week Skip and Sara talk about a 14 year old hero who saved his sister's life with a slingshot. Skip gets a border update from retired border patrol agent Gil Maza. Then we get an analysis on a bizarre crime in our shooting classes dot …