In this episode we are joined by Ian Edwards from the UK. Ian is a bowhunter, longbow competitor, sculptor, traveler... you name it. And he holds multiple gold medals in the World Archery Longbow Class to boot. We discuss his road to becoming one of the best Longbow competitors in the world, his form, his shot process and the mental game of archery. Enjoy the show! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use ...
Mar 14, 2025•2 hr 20 min
In this episode of Bowyers Bench we are joined by Big Stick Archery's founder and bowyer Bob Smith. We discuss Bob's start in building bows, his bow designs and models, shooting and much more!! Check out Big Stick Archery Bows: https://www.bigstickarchery.com Big Stick Archery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigstickarchery/ This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and pr...
Mar 10, 2025•58 min
In this episode we are joined by Dalton Lewis of The Stickboys. We discuss his 2024 bow season, equipment and try to solve some of the world's problems in this early morning coffee chat. Enjoy the show! The Stickboys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestickboys/ The Stickboys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestickboys6979 This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and p...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 33 min
The 2025 Lancaster Classic marked the first year for the official Longbow Division at the tournament. This week we are joined by Santo Armano to discuss what it took to get the class, Longbow rules, equipment preferences, woods arrows and more! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please con...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 7 min
In this episode we are joined by Curt Cabrera from Trad Life Films to discuss the highs and lows of his 2024 archery season. We discuss how one small thing can needle at you all season causing doubt, frustration and second guessing. Enjoy the show! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 46 min
In this episode we are joined by Alex Melnik to discuss some spicy topics. Yelling "Barebow!" on the tournament lines, triggered vs non-triggered shooting, his Lancaster performance and the future of Barebow. Enjoy this episode and don't get offended!! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, pl...
Feb 24, 2025•2 hr 8 min
In this episode we are joined by Rene Bekker from across the pond, an incredible U.K. based Barebow Archer. We discuss his incredible Lancaster 2025 experience, missing bows, shot process, mental game and his unique self-made equipment. Enjoy the show! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, pl...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 46 min
This episode we are joined by Canadian Barebow archer Chris Kent-Rodgman to discuss his epic run at the 2025 Lancaster Classic. We discuss the tournament, his equipment, his form, mental execution and much more. Enjoy the show! Chris Kent-Rodgman's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parallaxckr/ This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout ...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 59 min
In this episode we are joined by the 2025 Mens Barebow Lancaster Classic Champion, Oliver Ochkenholt from Denmark. We discuss his start in archery, the Lancaster Experience, his equipment, shot process, form, training... and much more. Enjoy the show! Get Primal Oliver's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ochkenholt_archery/ This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provi...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 26 min
On this episode Matt spends the day on the Barebow Practice Range at the Lancaster Classic 2025 hanging out with some amazing Barebow Archers. John Demmer, Joel Turner, Mike Davenport, Ryan Davis, Matt Yacca and Kristina Pruccoli. Enjoy the show!! Get Primal. This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our s...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 56 min
In this episode we are joined by the great John Demmer to talk everything Lancaster Classic!! We discuss his training, how he is shooting right now, we review last year's classic results and we provide some predictions for the 2025 Lancaster Classic! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, plea...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 31 min
In this episode we are joined by Alex Melnik from the great white north. This is a true BS session with Alex where we talk about his hunting season, his trip down to hunt with Zirnsak, Lancaster prep and a whole lot of other topics. Enjoy the show! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys , the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, pleas...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 40 min
We are joined by Brian Koelzer of Montana to discuss his long heritage in Traditional Archery. We discuss his upbringing, his equipment preferences, shot processes and we dive deep into the details of his epic adventure to take a monster Alaskan Grizzly. This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, ...
Jan 13, 2025•2 hr 2 min
We are joined by Greg Krause of Wild Traditions Outdoors to do a 2024 Archery Season year in review. We discuss making equipment changes, High and Lows, and we discuss "The Grind" vs having fun... Enjoy this episode!! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channe...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 39 min
In this episode we are joined by Matty Yacca from Off The Hook Single String Archery YouTube channel. We discuss hunting, longbows, Youtube Content, Barebow Competitions, Tuning, Shot Processes and much more! Enjoy!! Get Primal. Matt Yacca's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattYacca This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the y...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 27 min
On this episode we are joined by Joel Turner of ShotIQ. We discuss Joel's elk hunts and go over the details of his whitetail adventures in Montana. We also have a full blown therapy session on my shot control performance this season on whitetails. Enjoy the show!! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about ...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 15 min
On this episode we are joined by the 2024 Lancaster Classic Mens Barebow Champion, Raymond Huang from Canada. We discuss his start in competitive archery, the 2024 Classic, Tournament Tactics and much more. #GetPrimal This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channe...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 55 min
In this Field Report we hear from Blain Swanson and the details behind his incredible 2024 archery buck. Blain spent over 40+ sits in the woods last season with no tag filled and this year the grind paid off. Enjoy the show! #GetPrimal This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider sup...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min
In this episode Greg Krause from Wild Traditions Outdoors hosts the show and interviews Matt about his first two tags of the season. They discuss gear, the details of the hunt and more. Enjoy the show!! #GetPrimal This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channel by...
Nov 07, 2024•54 min
In this episode we are joined by Greg Krause of Wild Traditions Outdoors to hear the story of his New York Season Opener. We discuss his equipment, preseason scouting and the details of tis successful hunt! Enjoy the show. Get Primal. This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supp...
Oct 28, 2024•32 min
On this Field Report we are joined by Cade Cabrera to hear his epic story of his trip to Eastern, PA to chase whitetails. You're going to love this story... Crazy things happen in the woods this time of year! Enjoy the show! Get Primal. This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider su...
Oct 22, 2024•40 min
In this Field Report we hear from Damon Bungard of the Jaeger Tracks YouTube Channel and hear the story of his first two tags filled of the 2024 bow season! We also nerd out about tracking with dogs... of course!! Enjoy the show! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supportin...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this field report we are joined by Big Ed Schlimme of High Four Outdoors to hear the story of his recently filled buck tag in the great state of Pennsylvania. Ed takes us through his equipment, the hunt and has an honest chat about the difficult track job for this buck. This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy th...
Oct 07, 2024•48 min
In this episode we are joined by Cody Greenwood from The TradLab to discuss his hilariously vulnerable story of how putting sights on his recurve went seriously wrong when he snuck within under 15 yards of multiple Mule Deer. He shares the details how he course corrected while on the hunt and successfully filled an antelope tag! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and pro...
Sep 30, 2024•47 min
On this episode we are joined by George Johnson of the Just Huntin' YouTube channel to hear all the details of his early season opener in Maryland and the story of filling his first tag of the season! Enjoy the show. Get Primal. Just Huntin' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justhuntn20/ This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the yea...
Sep 23, 2024•48 min
FIELD REPORT: In this episode Nick Krivoniak takes us through the details of his early season Kentucky Buck that he killed on opening day! Nick Krivoniak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickmakesvividtaxidermy/ This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channel ...
Sep 20, 2024•48 min
In this episode we are joined by Dalton Lewis from The Stickboys Podcast and Youtube Channel. We discuss Dalton's early season scouting, his equipment preferences and we dive deep into the details of his recent successful hunt for a big ole' Mountain Buck The Stickboys: https://www.instagram.com/thestickboys/ Shop all Gear and Apparel: www.ThePushArchery.com Online Courses & Coaching: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com...
Sep 17, 2024•55 min
In this episode we are joined by Alex Melnik and Shiloh Butts, two extremely talented archers, as they prepare for the upcoming World Archery 3D and Field Championships. We discuss the tournaments, equipment and shot processes. Enjoy! Alex Melnik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barebowalex/ Shiloh Butts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shilohbutts/ Shop all Gear and Apparel: www.ThePushArchery.com Online Courses & Coaching: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Field Report: Cody Nichols, from our content team, had a very successful early season opener on his trip to Kentucky!! Listen in to hear all the details about the hunt, filming his adventures and his equipment preferences. #GetPrimal Cody Nichols Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codynewtnichols/ Shop all Gear and Apparel: www.ThePushArchery.com Online Courses & Coaching: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com...
Sep 13, 2024•51 min
On this episode we are joined by Travis Shirer of Shedding Light Outdoors. We discuss his start in bowhunting, filming hunts, his equipment preferences and his solid shot process. Enjoy the show!! Shedding Light Outdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheddinglightoutdoors/ Shedding Light YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheddingLightOutdoors Shop all Gear and Apparel: www.ThePushArchery.com Online Courses & Coaching: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr
