Modern Day Sniper Podcast
The Modern Day Sniper Podcast is your ultimate source for insights and discussions on the sniper lifestyle, from active duty to life beyond the uniform. Hosted by Caylen Wojcik, join us as we explore the art and science of precision shooting, the mental and physical discipline required, and the ongoing journey of self-improvement and mastery.Caylen began his professional journey as a rifleman in the US Marine Corps, where he served as a Scout/Sniper and instructor. He trained Marines, soldiers, and Navy operatives in marksmanship and urban combat tactics. After sustaining severe injuries in 2004, Caylen passed his experience to new snipers before leaving active duty. Since then, he has taught precision rifle skills to hundreds of military, law enforcement, and civilians.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 88 minutes
- Episodes
- 111
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
MDS Episode #0043: Training with Intention
Caylen and Phil discuss some of the recent matches they participated in and connect those experiences to how they view their own personal progression as riflemen and evaluate what is truly possible w…
MDS Episdoe #0042: NRL Gemstate with Patrick Lorenzo, Sniping in Afghanistan and Precision Rifle Competition Shooting
MDS Episode #0041: Fieldcraft With Cody Carroll
We’re back with our weekly drops with an episode that many have asked for, and we’re happy to bring Cody Carroll back to the podcast to discuss the topic of fieldcraft. Fieldcraft is a large subject …
MDS Episode #0040: MDS's foray into the digital space with Brian Bear Butler
We’re joined by a special guest this episode, Brian Bear Butler. We’re about to celebrate our 1-year anniversary and we thought it fitting to have Brian on as a guest to discuss how Modern Day Sniper…
MDS Episode #0039: Rifle Set Up and What It Means To Be Kind to Yourself Recap
Caylen and Phil are down in Volusia County for the beginning of their 2021 In-Person training season. In this podcast, they recap on the launch of their subscription service, Modern Day Rifleman/Snip…
MDS Episode #0038: Western Precision Rifle and Techniques on Engaging Movers
In this podcast Phil brings on a special guest and good friend to Modern Day Sniper, Pete Kneip. Pete is the owner of Precision Shooting Solutions who fabricates moving targets. Pete and Phil discuss…
MDS Episode #0037: Shooter's Journal and Kraft Challenge
MDS Episode #0036: What does it take to win a military sniper match?
In this episode, Phil and Caylen bring on Tristan Ivkov and Max Miller who are snipers in the Colorado National Guard and are the recent winners of the Winston P Wilson Sniper Match held by the Natio…
MDS Episode #0035: What's a Webinar, the year in review, and course debriefs
Caylen and Phil are back on the mic talking about an upcoming live webinar that Caylen will be hosting, the year in review and a recent military course they taught for the Marines of 4th Reconnaissan…
MDS Episode #0034: Training, Mindfulness, New Courses, Holiday Sales
Caylen and Phil jump right into the mix of things opening the discussion on training, mission statements, definitions, what it means to be a volunteer, and debrief bits from the recent Advanced Law E…
MDS Episode #0033: Pigg River 2020
Caylen and Phil are in Rocky Mount, VA for their PR101 and Positional Clinic at Pigg River. They talk about the Pigg River Precision Facility and the true southern hospitality they've received since …
MDS Episode #0032: Phil Discusses Current Events
While Caylen is in the mountains chasing deer and bear, Phil takes up the mic to talk about some current events. Phil briefly discusses his podcast with Frank on the Everyday Sniper Podcast and congr…
MDS Episode #0031: The Summit, being busted on bears, and into the future!
Caylen and Phil are back on the podcast doing a recap conversation on the last couple weeks of activity at Modern Day Sniper. Saying that they’ve had a lot going on is an understatement, and the conv…
MDS Episode #0030 Army Sniper Series Part 1
MDS Episode #0029: Modern Day Rifleman Virtual Summit
MDS Episode #0028: MDS Live Podcast to talk Assassin's Way for 1 Year Countdown
MDS Episode #0027: Phil Joins the Modern Day Sniper Team
After a hiatus that lasted too long, Caylen and Phil are back at it with some big news; Phil is now an official member of the MDS team! The pair catch up on what they’ve been up to for the last month…
MDS Episode #0026: ARC Actions, Tikka Project and Law Enforcement Qual
Phil and Caylen are physically together for the first time to record a video podcast! On this episode they catch up on a few projects both are working on. Caylen talks about the new American Rifle Co…
MDS Episode #0025: The practicality of competition and intentions
In this episode Phil and Caylen discuss a forum comment that questioned the validity of the fundamentals of marksmanship and “machismo” military stereotypes in the current state of precision shooting…
MDS Episode #0024: Caylen and Phil Back At It
Caylen and Phil are back at it after a brief hiatus. This was an awesome episode of catch-up conversation and diving deep into some great topics. With the training season back into full swing, they t…