The Tiger Bloc Podcast

In this episode of the Tiger Bloc podcast, we dive into some hot-button issues currently shaking up the world of USPSA: The growing controversy surrounding transgender athletes in the sport. In recent months, the USPSA Board of Directors has been in deep debate over how trans athletes should be categorized—discussions have included proposals like hormone testing and other verification methods.

Soju Operator is joined by returning guest Evo and newcomer All Branch No Tree to unpack the current landscape for transgender competitors, explore how broader political and cultural tensions are impacting the shooting sports community, and brainstorm possible new approaches to athlete categorization.

Host: Soju Opeartor

Guests:  Evo, All Branch

We are very glad to bring you an interview with our friend Azad from the Antifascist Internationalist Front, currently fighting against Myanmar’s Military Junta in Chin State, Myanmar. 

We at YPT have been supporting the struggle against the junta for a while, so we were really excited to talk to Azad about his unit, made up of internationalists who have traveled to the country to fight the coup government. Listen to the podcast to find out the situation in Chin State, the weapons and tactics of the resistance, and the women’s revolution within the revolution. Our hosts also talk to Azad about his previous service with the YPG and what we can learn from the revolution in both Syria and Myanmar. As a bonus, definitely listen to learn why YPT won’t be traveling to Turkey anytime soon!

Host: John Chinaman, Yoshiko

Guests: Azad

On this week’s episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast, we’re diving deep in the crazy and awesome world of 3D printing firearms with YZY Prints. For those unfamiliar, YZY Prints is a designer of 3D printed firearms, a competitive shooter, and leftist digital content creator. YZY and YPT discuss the history behind 3D printing firearms, the technological advancements made, the current state of the 3D printing community, the impact of this technology, and the value of competition shooting.

Host: Soju Operator, John Chinaman

Guests: YZY Prints

This podcast is a recording of a December 13, 2024 live reading and Q&A session conducted by our friend James Stout. James is one of the foremost investigative journalists working today in the foreign policy arena, reporting on things like the civil war in Myanmar against the military junta, and on migration through the Darien Gap. 

In this presentation, James reads a chapter from his forthcoming book Against the State and takes questions about Rojava, revolution, and antifascism. Also during this event, James and Yellow Peril Tactical were able to raise almost $650 for the Kurdish Red Crescent (Heyva Sor a Kurd) and Tekoşîna Anarşîst, anarchist internationalists currently fighting in AANES against Turkish-funded forces.

We look forward to sharing more ways to support the struggle in Rojava on YPT this year!

On this week’s episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast, the woman, the myth, the legend, Tacticool Girlfriend returns!  TCGF is a firearms content creator who provides informative videos on firearm usage, safety, and ownership. Her channel aims to offer a fresh perspective within the firearms community, focusing on responsible and practical firearm ownership. Basically, think of firearms education without the baggage of shitty right wing politics.

SInce we last spoke, TCGF has grown her channel to over 62K subscribers, continued in gear review and training content, and competed in brutality matches with none other than Karl and Russell from Inrange TV. Recently she has had to unfortunately announce the end of future content product of her channel as she moves on to new endeavors in life.

Together, Soju Operator, Yoshiko, and TCGF reflect upon the past few years on firearms content on Youtube, the dynamics between companies and influencers, and the realities of leftist ownership of firearms.

Host: Soju Operator, Yoshiko

Guests: Tacticool Girlfriend

This week on the Tiger Bloc Podcast, we are very pleased to be able to bring you an interview with some homies from the Upstate New York chapter of the Socialist Rifle Association to talk about organizing in places hostile to firearm ownership. We know that a lot of you live in places like California or New York with laws and culture that make it hard to get firearms and training. UNY SRA tells us how they nevertheless have persevered. Together Soju Operator and John Chinaman talk what the New York legal environment is like, how to get a gun and train, how UNY SRA is working to spread a message of positive and safe firearm ownership in a generally unreceptive environment, and why, in a ban state, you should still get an AR and not a Mini 14.

On this week’s episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast, we have the return of the one and only Alana McLaughlin, Lady Feral herself! 

For those who missed our previous episode featuring her, Alana is the second ever openly transgender woman mixed martial arts fighter, who had her first professional fight under Combate Global. She is also a leftist activist, firearms owner, and community organizer currently doing outreach work in the Pittsburgh area. 

Since our last conversation, the current climate for her fight career faced nearly insurmountable challenges. With the overwhelming transphobia that permeates the world of Mixed Martial Arts continually perpetuated by the lies of far-right bigots, Alana has unfortunately been unable to find an opponent willing to fight her. Her newly released documentary film, “Unfightable”, details her difficulty navigating life as a trans fighter and finding the inner strength to push forward.

Together, Soju Operator, John Chinaman, and Alana discuss the increased culture of transphobia within the sport of MMA, dispel anti-trans myths within sports, explain why Jake Shields is a total jackass, and elaborate on what being an ally means.

Host: Soju Operator, John Chinaman

Guests: Alana McLaughlin

It’s great to be back with everyone on the Tiger Bloc Podcast! On this episode, John Chinaman interviews Ukrainian antifascist and anti-authoritarian Dmytro Mrachnik. Dmytro has been fighting in Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022. Please bear with us on the sound quality. With power and internet failures in Ukraine, this podcast had to be a recorded phone call.

Dmytro takes us back to 2014 and the Maidan Revolution, when he was hanging in the Kyiv punk rock scene. Dmytro gives us his perspective as a dual Russian and Ukrainian speaker and dispels myths about supposed discrimination against Russian speakers.

Dmytro describes how the left reacted to the Maidan and Russian invasion in 2014, and what changed in 2022 with an increased left wing response and militancy. As is depressingly common, Dmytro also relates the lack of an international left-wing response to assist the Ukrainian left, even two years after the full-scale invasion. 

Dmytro also talks a bit about what army life is like. Dmytro fought in both the Kharkiv and Bakhmut fronts. Since joining the military, he’s actually risen in the ranks to first lieutenant. Listen to the podcast to learn about the experience of an antifascist in the military.

Dmytro is a prolific writer about politics and Ukrainian culture. You can find his writings on nihilist.li and Anarchist Library.

We’re finally back. Apologies for the long hiatus, as usual things can get busy around here. This week on the Tiger Bloc Podcast, Soju Operator, Snow, Jade, and John Chinaman come together for a 2024 round table Q&A discussion. We take follower submitted questions and do our best to answer them with a straight face.

Expect conversations about preparedness, competition match etiquette, political radicalization, AK vs AR, and other topics.

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Host: Soju Operator, Snow, John Chinaman, Jade

Guest: James Stout

We’re finally back at it. This week, (some of) the boys are back in town for another absurd episode. Katon and Evo once again return this time alongside YPT contributors Soju Operator and Kalashnikoffing. For those who missed the last episode, Katon is a newly minted  USPSA Grand Master Class level shooter under the Carry Optics division and Evo is a security and EMT professional currently working towards medical school. 

As one can imagine, only the SPICEST of takes are discussed here. Together, they cover various topics in regard to the firearms space including what it takes to reach Grand Master level, firearms training myths perpetuated by the left, process vs results-oriented training, why the idea of “gatekeeping” in the competitive shooting space is mostly bullshit, shit talking Tu Lam, and why MIRA Safety is a total joke of company.

Host: Soju Operator, Kalashnikoffing 

Guests: Katon, Evo

Shownotes: Soju OperatorGet our brand new Year of the Dragon YPT stickers and support two great causes!

On this week’s episode, John Chinaman was able to interview Ukrainian drone pilot and self described “queer disaster” Kafa. They are a non-binary anarchist who fought with the 93rd Mechanized Brigade in Bakhmut.

Content warning: this episode includes graphic descriptions of war, political repression, and violence. 

Kafa told their story to YPT, from their journey growing up in Crimea, to fleeing after Russia’s 2014 invasion to Kyiv, to living in Berlin. They returned to Ukraine after Russia again invaded in 2022. They discuss what it’s like to be non-binary and an anarchist in the infantry. 

Kafa describes why they decided to fight and how they enjoy army life. Kafa also addressed the debates in the West about whether the USA and others should give arms to Ukraine. Importantly, Kafa confirms that they are the They/Them Army everyone keeps talking about on Twitter 👀

P.S. Kafa is an avid birdwatcher, and they have requested books about birds in your native language. DM them if you’ve got a book!

Host: John Chinaman

Guest: Kafa

Apologies for the hiatus! On this week’s episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast, we feature a good friend and one of the best medical trainers in the business, Dan Bernal of Grizzly Medical!

Dan is a former US Army combat medic, having directly saved lives in missions as well as having taught Iraqi and Kurdish medics in joint combat operations. He also served as an on-site TCCC and EMT trainer. Recognizing a severe lack of knowledge for practical first aid training in the civilian world, Dan created Grizzly Medical. The company’s mission is to provide the latest in TCCC doctrine and combine this with live simulations in order to bring the most grounded, truth-to-life first-aid training possible to non-professionals. 

Together, Soju Operator and Dan discuss the insufficiency of current Stop the Bleed training, why you should always be carrying a medical kit, medical misconceptions, first-hand experience in saving a man’s life, the tourniquet market, the value of live simulation training, and what his classes offer.

Host: Soju Operator

Guests: Dan Bernal

Shownotes: Soju Operator

This week’s episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast involves alcohol and hot takes. This ain’t your dad’s leftist gun podcast episode.

Joining Soju Operator is Katon who returns once more, this time with his guest, Evo. For those who unaware, Katon is a USPSA Master Class level shooter under the Carry Optics division and Evo has an extensive professional background in security work, firearms training, and medical first aid.

Together, the 3 of them get intoxicated and start laying their hottest takes and takeaways on how to actually get good at shooting, dispelling the myth of being the “jack of all trades”, why you should stop listening to YouTubers for practical advice, why your favorite dry fire gizmo probably sucks, why it’s ok to challenge others, and the power of love.

Host: Soju Operator

Guests: Katon, Evo

Shownotes: Soju Operator

On this week’s episode of the Tiger Bloc podcast, Soju Operator is joined by the founders of the Anarcho Airsoftist group and Black Cat Rifle Group. Anarcho Airsoftist is a collective of airsofters, martial artists, and firearms owners specializing in self-defense training for marginalized individuals. The Black Cat Rifle Group is a newly formed leftist firearms organization dedicated to providing free firearms training workshops that teach not only defensive training but also how to build future trainers.

Together, they discuss specific training concepts, martial arts and firearms trends, how to form a consistent training group, and how lessons of the past can inform our decision now.

Host: Soju Operator

Guests: Anarcho Airsoftist, El Gato

Shownotes: Soju Operator

We hear at the Tiger Bloc Podcast are happy to feature our friends from Solidarity Collectives to talk about the anti-authoritarian response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

 On this episode, Snow and John Chinaman talk about why anarchists and anti-authoritarians are fighting.  

The crew also talk about the response of the western left to the invasion, how Solidarity Collectives supports anti-authoritarian fighters. It was also awesome to to talk to a foreign medic, Olga, to hear about her experiences at the front.  

Also, frustratingly, did you know that annoying gun bros also exist in Ukraine? Hear about it all on our podcast!

Host: Snow, John Chinaman

Speakers: Ksun, Yuri, Olga

Sorry it’s been a while, but we’re back at it again with another episode of The Tiger Bloc Podcast! We’re changing things up a bit by offering a chance to answer YOUR burning questions!

Together, Snow, Soju Operator, John Chinaman, TV Johnny, Hi-C, and Kalashnikoffing go into deep discussion regarding topics such as how to organize a training group, how to motivate others to train, how to convince anti-gun liberals to see the light, how to get into guns on a budget, what accessories do you need for your defensive firearm, and most important of all… what’s the best way to eat pho?

Host: Snow

Speakers: Soju Operator, Snow, John Chinaman, TV Johnny, Kalashnikoffing, Hi-C

Shownotes: Soju Operator

In this week’s episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast, the YPT folks talk more in-depth about competitive shooting. And who better to speak about it than Master Class USPSA Shooter, Katon?

Soju Operator, Chinaman, and finally returning Kalashnikoffing sit down with Katon to discuss the world of USPSA competitive shooting, the benefits of shooting in competition, the misconceptions “tactical” shooters have regarding competition shooting, how to shoot better, how to teach new shooters, and why Warrior Poet Society sucks.

Host: Soju Operator, John Chinaman, Kalashnikoffing

Guest: Katon

On this week’s episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast, Soju Operator and John Chinaman welcome none other than J and Penny of Tenacious Unicorn Ranch!

You might have heard of them in recent headlines but for those not in the know, Tenacious Unicorn Ranch is an LGBTQIA+ sanctuary located in Westcliffe, Colorado. Founded by Penny Logue, TUR was built to act as a safe place for trans and queer individuals to escape the cis/het, capitalist hellscape world through communal land ownership, farming, firearms training, skill-building, and of course, taking care of adorable fluffy alpacas.

Together Soju, John, Penny, and J discuss how the ranch was founded, their experiences fighting off white supremacists, community building, firearms, escaping capitalism, and why alpacas are the greatest thing ever.

Hosts: Soju Operator and John Chinaman

Guesst: Penny and J

We’re changing this up a bit on this week’s episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast. Newcomer Rose will be hosting alongside returning member John Chinaman! And they’ve brought on an awesome comrade, Timber.

Timber is the self-proclaimed hottest leftist and bisexual icon who is a certified mental health practitioner and licensed therapist, specializing in crisis work and de-escalation.

Together they break down the necessary steps in real-world de-escalation of potentially violent encounters and emphasize the importance of mental health in regard to firearms ownership.

Host: Rose, John Chinaman

Guest: Timber

Hello comrades! We are back with another episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast. For this week, we’re focusing on the not-so-sexy side of the preparedness world: medical first aid. We have the pleasure of having on our podcast, M, from Community Defense Medical!

M is a multi-state certified paramedic, medical first aid instructor, and firearms enthusiast. As part of the Clark Fork Gun Club, he uses his knowledge in the medical field as well as in self-defense concepts to teach others to be as prepared as they can be.

Together John Chinaman, Snow, and M discuss the importance of medical first aid training, how to find the best resources for training, and community development.

Host: John Chinaman, Snow

Guest: M

This week’s episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast, we’re super excited to have on Max of Red Star Defense! For the unaware, Red Star Defense is a leftist, co-op lead, ballistic body armor manufacturing company. The mission of Max and his fellow comrades is to produce quality, life saving ballistic protective equipment at an affordable price.

Together Soju Operator, Rose, and Max discuss the science behind modern day body armor, purposeful misleading marketing by body armor companies, what goes behind the scenes in testing armor, common misconceptions, how a worker’s co-op functions, and future product line ups for the company.

Host: Soju Operator and Rose

Guest: Max

On this episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast, Snow and Soju Operator are excited to have a special friend on board as our guest of the week: Artorias Tactical. Hailing from the Portland area, Artorias is a firearms enthusiast, anarchist activist, martial artist, community defender, and expert level shit poster. Many will have known of him by now from his Instagram firearms training videos, equipment posts and of course his leftist memes.

Together, the three of them discuss firearms training, the importance of building a gun space for non-cist het white people, teaching others, community building, shitty martial arts, and coining new phrases.

Disclaimer: This was recorded back in October of 2021, so some information may be outdated. Insubordinate Collective’s Afghan Refugee patch donation fund for example has been concluded.

Host: Snow and Soju Operator

Guest: Artorias Tactical

This week on the Tiger Bloc Podcast, Snow, Camila and John Chinaman are joined by anti-fascist journalist and European historian, James Stout! With years in investigative journalism, James' work has spotlighted various indigenous peoples’ struggles in the face of rampant imperialism and fascist takeovers.

Together they discuss the recent military coup and ongoing struggle in Myanmar, how the situation unfolded, what the people are going through, the role of 3D printed firearms such as the FGC9, and much more.

If you would like to support YPT’s ongoing efforts in podcast, mutual aid, or other forms of content, consider subscribing to us. All proceeds go to covering costs of the podcast, the rest will go towards mutual aid organizations.

Host: Snow, Camilia, John Chinaman

Guest: James Stout

Welcome to a very special episode of The Tiger Bloc Podcast! This time around, we’re featuring our most interesting guests yet: ourselves (again)!

Together the YPT gang takes the time to reflect upon the absurdity that was the year 2021 by reminiscing on their achievements, the lessons they’ve learned, what they wish to do in 2022, and how Star Wars probably doesn’t have the best Asian representation (RIP Gureni Telsij, true hero of the Battle of Endor).

Host: Camila

Guest: Soju Operator, Snow, John Chinaman, Kalashnikoffing, Hi-C

Shownotes: Soju Operator

On this episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast, Soju Operator and Snow are joined by the lovely and inspiring Lu from Insubordinate Collective! Hailing from the PNW area, Insubordiante Collective is a queer owned and operated channel dedicated to supporting marginalized communities. A large focus of their efforts centers on raising funds for important social causes and encouraging people to become more familiar with firearms.

Together, Soju, Snow, and Lu discuss the origins of IC, their latest projects, how to facilitate friendly firearms training spaces, building communities, and the importance of expressing yourself.

If you would like to support YPT’s ongoing efforts in podcast, mutual aid, or other forms of content, consider subscribing to us. All proceeds go to covering costs of the podcast, the rest will go towards mutual aid organizations.

Host: Soju Operator, Snow

Guest: Lu

Shownotes: Soju Operator

On this episode of the Tiger Bloc Podcast, Soju, Snow, and Camila are joined by a complete and an utter badass...THE Lady Feral herself, Alana McLaughlin! For those not in the know, Alana is the second ever openly transgender woman mixed martial arts fighter, who just made her professional debut on Combate Global. She is also a former US Army Special Forces Green Beret now turned leftist activist, currently doing community outreach work for not only trans but also marginalized communities in the Portland area.

Alana sits down with the YPT team to discuss her first professional fight, training in mixed martial arts, overcoming adversity as a transgender woman in combat sports, how her military background disillusioned her from American imperialism, and what leftists can do to support the trans community.

By the way, we just started our Patreon! If you would like to support YPT’s ongoing efforts in podcast, mutual aid, or other forms of content, consider subscribing to us. All proceeds go to covering costs of the podcast, the rest will go towards mutual aid organizations.

Host: Soju Operator, Snow, Camila

Guest: Alana McLaughlin

Shownotes: Soju Operator

On this week of the Tiger Bloc Podcast, Snow and Camila talk shop about America’s history of unions and guns! Together the dynamic duo cover an abbreviated timeline of fatal picket lines, how firearms and union organizing have intersected in the past, the racist history of worker vs worker violence, the origins of Pinkertons, and how corporations are continuing the legacy of worker oppression to this day.

Remember kids, organizing your workplace is community defense!

Host: Snow and Camila

Shownotes: Soju Operator

On this week’s episode of Yellow Peril Tactical: The Tiger Bloc Podcast, Soju Operator is once again joined by Snow and John Chinaman as they have a goofy but informative conversation with Odie, also known as, Not.yr.Boyfriend. Odie is a street medic, harm prevention activist, firearms instructor, content creator, and organizer based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Much of their work has been popularized through the Zines they’ve created that focus on mental health and relationship building as well as medical training.

Together, the YPT crew and Odie discuss on the ground community organizing, mental health considerations with firearms ownership, what the media refuses to cover about Minneapolis post-George Floyd, what community defense actually means, and stuff white people do.

Oh and if you live in Minneapolis, DO NOT RANK JACOB FREY. He’s an asshole and should not be mayor.

Host: Soju Operator, Snow, John Chinaman

Guest: Odie

Shownotes: Soju Operator

On this week’s episode of Yellow Peril Tactical: The Tiger Blog Podcast, Soju Operator is joined by a special guest, Alejandro Cienfuegos. He is a handgun safety trainer, podcaster, writer, and leftist with a background in the US Army National Guard. Alejandro runs a podcast and social media page of his own known as Hammer & Pistol.

Together, Soju and Alejandro take a deep dive into the world of firearms training, how new shooters can safely navigate classes, experiences in becoming a trainer, and why military veterans suck at shooting.]

Host: Soju Operator

Guest: Alejandro Cienfuegos

Shownotes: Soju Operator

To learn more about Alejandro:

Welcome to the first episode of Yellow Peril Tactical: The Tiger Bloc Podcast! We’re excited to connect with our audience on new and interesting platforms. For those that do not already know, Yellow Peril Tactical is an Asian-American, armed leftist group dedicated to educating marginalized communities on the practice of firearms and self-defense. We are primarily a social media page that collaborates with various users to present the most up to date information that is easily accessible to leftists and oppressed groups.

In this episode, Yellow Peril Tactical contributors Soju Operator, Snow, and John Chinaman come together to discuss the origins and intent of YPT, how they became gun owners, the various challenges navigating the gun world as Asian-Americans and people of the LGBTQA community, as well as stupid trends among leftist gun owners that need to stop. Oh and we take shots at Lucas Botkin of T. Rex Arms because he’s garbage.

Join us in the Tiger’s Den and let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss next!

Host: Soju Operator

Guest: Snow, John Chinaman

Shownotes: Soju Operator