Most archery events are about punching targets and comparing scores. Total Archery Challenge is something entirely different. In Episode 315 of the Antler Up Podcast, I sit down with Jimmy, Tim, and the crew after an unforgettable weekend at the Pennsylvania Total Archery Challenge to relive the shots, stories, and experiences that make this event one of the most anticipated gatherings in archery. From steep terrain and demanding angles to targets that force you to trust your instincts, TAC push...
Jun 03, 2026•43 min•Ep. 216
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m giving a real-time update on where things are currently heading into a busy stretch of the season. After feeling frustrated with my shooting recently, I made a few small adjustments this past week that already seem to be helping mentally and physically. In this episode, I break down the mindset shifts I’m making, how slowing down and becoming more intentional has helped my confidence, and why I’m trying to focus more on execution rather than chasing scores...
May 20, 2026•23 min•Ep. 215
This week’s episode is a real-time check-in as I navigate a stretch where things haven’t been clicking the way I want on the shooting side. Instead of ignoring it or pushing through blindly, I’m breaking down what’s been off, what I’m feeling, and the adjustments I’m making to get back on track as we head into a busy season. With TAC events around the corner, the next ASA shoot approaching, and turkey season kicking off, this time of year is all about managing priorities and staying grounded in ...
May 06, 2026•28 min•Ep. 214
In this solo episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m getting real about something we all deal with—life being busy and never feeling fully “ready.” Between work, family, shooting, and preparing for the first PA ASA shoot of the season, it’s been one of those stretches where everything stacks up at once. But the truth is, that perfect window we’re all waiting for? It never really comes. This episode dives into the mindset shift that’s helped me lately—moving from “I have to” to “I get to,” and lear...
Apr 22, 2026•25 min•Ep. 213
In this solo episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m breaking down a recent weekend behind the bow where the focus wasn’t on building or changing anything but simply verifying. From dialing in sight tapes and confirming long-range accuracy to seeing just how precise the Precision Cut Archery program really is, this episode is all about removing guesswork and building real confidence in your setup. Because at this point in the season, it’s not about chasing perfection it’s about confirming what’s a...
Apr 08, 2026•21 min•Ep. 212
On this solo episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m breaking down my current bow setups and how I’ve built each one with a specific purpose in mind. With ASA season kicking off and TAC right around the corner, this is the time of year where everything starts to matter—your reps, your confidence, and the equipment in your hands. I dive into my ARC 34, which is my dedicated target and ASA rig, and why I’ve built it around stability, control, and repeatability when precision is the priority. I also ...
Mar 26, 2026•23 min•Ep. 211
On this episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Jared Shaffer from Tethrd for a conversation that goes far beyond gear and mobile setups. This is a deep dive into woodsmanship — what it actually means in 2026, and why it still separates consistent killers from the rest of the crowd. Jared and I unpack the difference between being aggressive and being reckless, especially in today’s mobile hunting culture. We talk about how to read sign with intention, when not to move, and...
Mar 11, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 210
Craftsmanship isn’t loud, it’s built quietly—one decision, one detail, one season at a time. On Episode 308 of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by Craig Francis of ULTRAVIEW Archery for a conversation that goes well beyond products and releases. Craig helps shape how the brand shows up in the archery space, but more importantly, he’s thinking about standards, responsibility, and how you build trust in an industry that’s crowded with noise. We talk about craftsmanship as a mindset, how personal ...
Feb 18, 2026•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 209
Craftsmanship isn’t loud. It’s built quietly—one decision, one detail, one season at a time. On Episode 307 of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by Daniel Parker from Mathews Archery for a conversation that goes well beyond gear and specs. Daniel works on the front lines at Mathews, spending his days talking with hunters, dealers, and archers—hearing what works, what doesn’t, and what actually matters once the season is over. We dive into what separates a truly great brand from the rest: attenti...
Feb 04, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 208
In Episode 306 of the Antler Up Podcast, host Jeremy Dinsmore sits down with Dr. Nick Bechtold of MTNTOUGH and Movement Physio for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to be prepared as a hunter. This episode goes beyond workouts and routines, diving into the role physical readiness plays in mental resilience, confidence, and performance when it matters most. Drawing from his experience training hunters, military personnel, and first responders—as well as his hands-on work in physical ...
Jan 21, 2026•56 min•Ep. 207
The first episode of the newly revamped Antler Up Podcast kicks off January with a powerful conversation on mindset, grit, and personal growth. In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Andy Musser — husband, father, entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and founder of Warbuilt — to break down the habits, discipline, and mental toughness required to build strength in every area of life. Andy shares his journey through fitness, business ownership, and overcoming cancer, highlighting how daily standards, re...
Jan 07, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 206
In this solo episode of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy closes out the year with reflection, gratitude, and a look ahead. He revisits standout episodes from the past year that are worth re-listening to, talks about how the show has continued to evolve, and shares why meaningful conversations don’t expire with time. Jeremy also reflects on his personal growth over the past year—focusing on fitness, discipline, and becoming a better person, husband, and father. He discusses the importance of the off...
Dec 31, 2025•19 min•Ep. 205
Episode 303 of the Antler Up Podcast features a conversation with Nate Sellers of Average Jack Archery, diving into the lessons learned through seasons of hunting, consistent archery practice, and mental resilience. Together, we unpack how indoor archery leagues and regular reps play a major role in outdoor success, and why practice matters more than perfect conditions. Nate shares insights on understanding deer behavior, managing stress in high-pressure moments, and the importance of quickly re...
Dec 24, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 204
In Episode 302 of the Antler Up Podcast, I sit down with Troy Smith — a husband, father, teacher, and coach who understands what real leadership looks like both in and out of the woods. Troy and I go back to our days coaching varsity baseball against each other, and this conversation goes well beyond hunting. We dive into leadership through coaching and teaching, the responsibility of setting standards for young athletes, and how those same principles carry over into family life and the outdoors...
Dec 17, 2025•59 min•Ep. 203
This week, Jeremy sits down for a reflective and honest solo episode to close out the 2024 season and open the door to what’s coming in 2025. He talks about learning patience, becoming more of a weekend warrior as family priorities shift, and why this season — despite fewer big-buck encounters — helped him grow more than he expected. Jeremy shares the full story of his rut encounter, the missed shot that ignited a 2018-level fire inside him, and the second-day rifle tradition with his buddy Jim ...
Dec 10, 2025•31 min•Ep. 202
Episode 300 couldn’t have been recorded anywhere else but AU Deer Camp, surrounded by the people who’ve shaped this journey. In this milestone episode, Jeremy sits down with Josh Hobson, Tim Sisock, and Jim D’Agostino—and for the first time, brings Josh’s boys, Bryce and Reid, into the conversation. It’s Saturday night of Pennsylvania’s opening weekend of rifle season, and camp is buzzing: Reid tagged a buck, Jim filled a doe tag, and everyone’s riding the high, retelling how the day unfolded. F...
Dec 03, 2025•46 min•Ep. 201
This week we’re rolling out another Flashback Episode, just like last week — and this one goes back to Episode 149, originally released on November 30, 2022. In this conversation, Jeremy sits down with good friend and longtime contributor Aaron Hepler to answer a question every hunter eventually faces: “The season’s over… now what?” Aaron breaks down why the weeks immediately after the season can be some of the most valuable for evaluating your year, tightening up your systems, and planning how ...
Nov 26, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 200
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy kicks things off with a quick update and an important announcement. Episode 300 is right around the corner, and to celebrate the milestone the right way, Jeremy will be recording it straight from deer camp during Thanksgiving weekend alongside his closest friends. That means the next two Wednesdays will feature some of the best re-run episodes from the Antler Up archive to keep the momentum rolling while we gear up for the big celebration. Today, we’re ...
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 199
In Episode 299 of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy recaps a tough rut weekend in Pennsylvania with little daylight buck activity despite long all‑day sits. He shares the ups and downs of Saturday’s move into thicker cover, Sunday’s rain‑shortened hunt, and the frustration of seeing shooter bucks only on camera at night. Alongside these stories, Jeremy lays out practical rut strategies for the week of November 10–16, emphasizing patience, midday sits, and smart adjustments to weather and trail camer...
Nov 12, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 198
This week on episode 298 of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy dives into a solo episode packed with reflection, mindset, and practical lessons for this critical stretch of the deer season. After a few tough sits with slow deer movement and missed opportunities, Jeremy shares what he’s learning in real time — the importance of patience, resisting the urge to be “too mobile,” and trusting your gut when things don’t seem to break your way. He explores the concept of a growth mindset during the rut, foc...
Nov 05, 2025•53 min•Ep. 197
In this solo episode, Jeremy Dinsmore checks in from the Pennsylvania woods to share some hard-earned lessons from a slow October weekend. He breaks down what it means to fall into the “too-mobile” trap—moving too much, too soon—and how giving good ground time to develop can make all the difference. Jeremy also dives into the mental side of the season: how trail cameras can become both a blessing and a curse, why chasing other hunters’ success only hurts your focus, and how patience, gut instinc...
Oct 29, 2025•20 min•Ep. 196
In this solo episode, Jeremy Dinsmore checks in from the heart of Pennsylvania’s October woods to share where his 2025 season stands so far. From early-season encounters to the sting of a neighbor tagging the mature buck he’d been watching all summer, Jeremy breaks down the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. He unpacks how shifting food sources, scrape activity, and cold fronts are changing deer movement and what that means for his next moves as the pre-rut kicks in. Jeremy also rev...
Oct 22, 2025•25 min•Ep. 195
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, we’re kicking off the 2025 Pennsylvania archery season straight from AU Camp with my good friends Tim Sisock and Jim D’Agostino. There’s nothing like opening weekend — crisp mornings, fresh sign, and the anticipation of a new season. In this episode, we talk about the mindset of hunting without pressure, slowing down, and soaking in every part of the experience. From fine-tuning strategy and gear to understanding deer behavior, we break down what makes the ear...
Oct 15, 2025•59 min•Ep. 194
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Ross from the National Deer Association, who brings nearly two decades of experience studying deer behavior, habitat, and management. Matt shares fascinating insights on how deer use multiple bedding areas throughout the season, how feeding habits and environmental factors influence their movement, and why understanding a deer’s “personality” can give hunters an edge. We also dive into the role hunting pressure plays on deer behavior, and ho...
Oct 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 193
In this engaging episode, Dan and Jeremy dive deep into a conversation that goes beyond the woods, focusing on the importance of family and the value of experiences over material gains . They reflect on personal growth driven by outdoor adventures and how their perspectives on hunting have evolved over time. The discussion covers the challenges of hunting in varied environments, the growing impact of technology on the sport, and the significance of clearly defining what it means to be a successf...
Oct 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 192
It’s that time of year again — the annual PA hunting season kickoff episode with my good friend Steve Sherk Jr. on the Antler Up Podcast. Steve shares his excitement for the upcoming season while giving us a boots-on-the-ground look at the current state of food sources across Pennsylvania. With drought conditions shaping the landscape, the outlook for acorns is promising, and Steve breaks down how that might influence deer movement patterns early on. We also dive into the importance of bedding a...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 191
This episode is a continuation of the Antler Up Sessions , featuring Nine Finger Chronicles host Dan and Jeremy as they dive into the nitty-gritty of late-summer hunting preparation and gear strategy. This conversational episode focuses on the practical steps and gear choices necessary to put antlers on the ground before the season heats up. Dan kicks off the discussion by sharing his initial steps for the year, detailing his trail camera setup on one key property and the ongoing quest for a spe...
Sep 26, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 190
In episode 4 of the Inside the NDA on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by Kip Adams of the National Deer Association for an important conversation on some of the biggest issues facing Pennsylvania hunters today. We cover the growing challenge of chronic wasting disease (CWD) and why testing, awareness, and smart prevention efforts are so critical for protecting our herds. Kip explains why CWD is such a serious threat—100% fatal to deer—and outlines how hunters, wildlife agencies, and the NDA ar...
Sep 24, 2025•52 min•Ep. 189
In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan Johnson and Jeremy Dinsmore discuss the transition from the Fourth of July to the hunting season. They emphasize the importance of safety during fireworks, the need for preparation, and the strategic setup of trail cameras to track deer movement. The conversation delves into understanding terrain features, access routes, and the significance of thermal hubs and river bottoms in hunting. The episode concludes with a focus on the importanc...
Sep 19, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 188
In episode 3 of the Inside the NDA on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by Elizabeth Kligge from the National Deer Association to talk about one of the most important challenges facing hunting today — recruiting and mentoring new hunters. Elizabeth dives into the Field to Fork program and how it’s breaking down barriers, changing perceptions, and creating meaningful entry points into the hunting lifestyle. From showing how food can be the gateway for new hunters to highlighting the role of mento...
Sep 17, 2025•50 min•Ep. 187
