The Planet Paintball Podcast

06/24/2026

form talks about the 1st time he played paintball

06/24/2026

from talks about his 1st time playing paintball

06/22/2026

🎙️🔥 EPISODE 135 – NATE FROM RAG TAG ARMY 🔥🎙️

Episode 135 of the Planet Paintball Podcast is live!

This week, Hunter Patterson sits down with Nate from Rag Tag Army to discuss his journey from a first-time player in 2010 to competing at the highest levels of tournament paintball.

Nate shares stories from his early days in the sport, the growth of Rag Tag Army, lessons learned from national competition, and what it takes to build a successful team culture. The conversation covers everything from training routines and accountability to tournament strategy and future goals.

Topics include:

🏆 Nate's paintball journey from beginner to national competitor

🎯 Building and growing Rag Tag Army

💪 Training routines and offseason preparation

🤝 Team chemistry, accountability, and leadership

🚀 Moving up through the divisions and chasing D2 success

🎥 Using YouTube and social media to grow the game

🧠 Learning from wins, losses, and setbacks

🔫 Gear preferences, superstitions, and favorite setups

🌎 The future of Rag Tag Army and competitive paintball

If you're looking to improve as a player, leader, or teammate, this episode is packed with valuable insight and real-world experience.

Episode 135 is available now! https://youtu.be/bng_nVbLUQ4

06/20/2026

talks about going from to and then BC Riot

06/19/2026

drops some Mid west knowledge on the

06/18/2026

talks about be his Obi-Wan Kenobi

06/16/2026

🎙️ Episode 134 of the Planet Paintball Podcast is LIVE! 🎙️

This week, Hunter Patterson sits down with Blake Baumeister for a great conversation about the journey from playing paintball with friends to competing on the national stage.

Blake shares stories from his career, lessons learned through team changes and tournament competition, and valuable insights on what it takes to continue growing as a player. From practice habits to mental preparation, this episode offers something for everyone in the paintball community.

Inside this episode:

🏆 Blake's paintball journey

🎯 Building successful teams

💪 Staying resilient through challenges

🧠 Developing confidence and decision-making

🤝 The importance of team chemistry

🔫 Gear preferences and favorite setups

🚀 Looking ahead to the future

Give Episode 134 a listen and let us know your biggest takeaway!



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🎙️ Planet Paintball Podcast – Episode 134 featuring Blake Baumeister 🎙️

In Episode 134, Hunter Patterson welcomes Blake Baumeister to discuss his evolution from local paintball player to national-level competitor.

Throughout the conversation, Blake provides valuable insight into team development, competitive growth, practice methodology, and the mindset required to succeed in modern tournament paintball. The discussion also covers rebuilding programs, adapting to higher levels of play, and the importance of maintaining strong team culture through change.

Highlights from the episode include:

• Competitive development and progression

• Team dynamics and roster management

• Practice strategies and player improvement

• Decision-making under pressure

• Mental toughness and tournament preparation

• Equipment preferences and paintball technology

• Future goals and upcoming challenges

Listen now and join the conversation. https://youtu.be/cHvadfN0EOQ

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06/13/2026

talks about the puck system