We are joined again by The Great Dane, Oliver Ochkenholt to pick up where we left off back in February. We discuss his transition to 3D season, his recent wins so far in 2025, his approach to the game of 3D, tips, tricks and tactics! Enjoy the show! Oliver Ochkenholt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ochkenholt_archery/ This Podcast is sponsored…

In this episode we are joined by Matty Yacca from Colorado. We discuss the announcement of Compound being added to the Olympics, Arizona Cup Results, 50 Meter Game, Shooting in the wind and how traditional bowhunters can benefit from competative archery! Matty Yacca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattyacca/ Off The Hook Single String Archery:…

In this episode we are joined by the OG of Traditional Bowhuinting Content Creation, Jason Samkowiak! We talk about his move to Georgia, Hog Hunting, Deer Hunting, Equipment, Shot Process and most importantly Life Design. We get into a deep conversation about taking control and creating the life you want! Enjoy the show! Get Primal. Jason Samkowiak…

On this episode we are joined by Colton Gilman, The Stick Bum! On the show we discuss his upbringing, his early years of traditional bowhunting, how to get into adventure bowhunting, his shot process, equipment and much more. Enjoy the show!! Get Primal. Colton Gilman's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stick_bum/ This Podcast is sponsored by yo…

Join us for this mid-week launch as we reach back into the archives and re-launch Episode 247 titled Murphy's Law with Curt Cabrera and Dalton Lewis. Enjoy this episode, we always love having these guys on the show! The Stickboys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestickboys/ The Stickboys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestickboys6979 Curt…

In this episode we are joined by one of the best Barebow competitors actively competing right now, Zackary Bisinger. He has only been shooting for 2 years, but his resume is that of a veteran. We talk form, mental approach, competing and much much more. Zack Bisinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zbisinger/?hl=en This Podcast is sponsored by…

In this episode we are joined by the legendary Armin Hirmer to discuss Asiatic Archery. Armin has an amazing YouTube Channel and Brand focusing on the discipline of horse bows, archery history, thumb shooting and archery in combat. Enjoy the Show!! Armin Hirmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armin_hirmer_archery/?hl=en Asiatic Archery Academy…

This episode we are joined by Joel Turner of ShotIQ to discuss his experience at the Lancaster Classic and the Vegas Shoot. We talk about shot processes, controlling your mind, tournament stress and much more. Enjoy this show with Mr ShotIQ!! Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelturneractual/ This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the li…

On this episode of Bowyers Bench, we are digging into the history and bow designs behind Black Widow Bows. Toby Essick, co-owner, joins us to discuss the company's history, bow models, shooting and much more! Enjoy this episode! Black Widow Bows: https://blackwidowbows.com Black Widow Bows Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackwidowbows/ This P…

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…

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 sp…

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 s…

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…

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 spon…

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 …

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 …

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 listener…

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 spons…

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 se…

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 sp…

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 spon…

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 ou…

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 …

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…

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 …