Best Recurve Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 230 First Tom With a Recurve/First Public Land Ohio Turkey- Trav Shirer and Travis Williams 51:59

14h ago51:59

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Send Travis a Text Message What a way to start of turkey season in Ohio! On April 21st Travis Williams covered over 5 miles of private land and barely heard a gobble. Yet it all came together on a small chunk of public land. April 22nd Trav Shirer went out with the dream of killing a turkey with his recurve. Today we unpack both hunts and the lesso…

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Sporty Eleanor: Panic, Perseverance & Podiums 57:06

18h ago57:06

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Sporty Eleanor: Panic, Perseverance & Podiums In this episode of The Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha talks to Eleanor Rodriguez, also known as Sporty Eleanor. Eleanor shares her journey in Archery, including her struggles with target panic, her approach to overcoming it, and how a new coaching perspective can change everything. She discusses t…

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BONUS: The Friday Rundown: April 4, 2025 5:27

17d ago5:27

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In this episode, we’re kicking off our new weekly series with the latest updates from the world of Archery. Whether you’re a seasoned Archery parent or new, an Archer, or fan, this is your go-to source for the news you need to know. (It’s also so you can understand what your Archer is talking about and make it seem like you do, too. 😉) Let's dive i…

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Adam Taylor: Behind the Scenes of the Central Florida World Cup 49:03

23d ago49:03

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Organizing International Archery Events: Insights from Adam Taylor Hello Archery Family! This is Episode 7 of the Archery Parent Podcast. Manisha interviews Adam Taylor, former National Team member for Archery Ireland and the Director of Aimwell Events. For 2025, Adam is the head organizer for the Central Florida World Cup, being held from April 8-…

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Max Weckmüller Extended Interview with RamRods Archery 19:53

28d ago19:53

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From the RamRods archives! World Cup Finalist Maximillian Weckmüller talks with RamRods Archery owners Joe Fanchin and Josh Smith about his stabilizer setup, what helps him dig deep on those tough days and why we should pay attention to the work behind the scenes. Max is a member of the German recurve archery team and is ranked top 15 in the world.…

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Ep. 229 Bobcats, Montana Elk, and The Second Chance Nilgai Hunt with David Miller 1:21:28

1M ago1:21:28

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Send Travis a Text Message Today we get a little bit of everything with our guest! David Miller (not David Nelson! My apologies in the intro for saying Nelson) shares some incredible bobcat hunting stories along with a special Montana elk hunt with his dad. We wrap it all up with a nilgai hunt in West Texas. Great conversation and some unique stori…

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EP15 Thumb Release comparison. Bob and James compare Thumb releases 1:12:01

2M ago1:12:01

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Bob and James compare thumb releasees and give you honest opinions. Disclamer: opening video has audio issueBy Robert

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Julie Bergen: Precision, Passion & Perfect Strings 49:41

2M ago49:41

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Hello, Archery Family! Welcome back to another episode of the Archery Parent Podcast! We’re thrilled to have you join us for Episode 6, where we dive into the world of String Making with Julie Bergen, the mastermind behind OCD Strings. Get ready to elevate your Archery game with precision, passion, and perfect strings. Julie shares how she transfor…

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Ep. 228 Elk Hunting Mindset, Tactics, and Lessons Learned with Dan Ray 1:23:47

2M ago1:23:47

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined again by my friend Dan Ray from Utah. Dan and I talk about a lot of lessons we have learned in the elk woods. We dive into some tactics but primarily focus on the attitude and characteristics an elk hunter will need to have a good trip and experience. If you'd like to come on the show, send an email to sh…

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Ep. 227 Jason Jones and Overcoming Obstacles 55:35

2M ago55:35

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Jason Jones. Jason shares some traditional archery stories and some crazy tough experiences he's had in life. We talk how Jason has overcome obstacles and challenges that he's faced. Check out Jason and Austin's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JonesBoysHuntingSquad…

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Jody Wacowich: Quivering Questions, Conversations & the Drive Home 34:10

3M ago34:10

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Supporting Your Archer: Insights from Coach Jody Wacowich In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha welcomes Jody Wacowich, a coach for Jim-Bow’s Juniors and Ignite Archery in Alberta. Jody shares her journey into coaching through her daughter's interest, discusses her experiences at the Canada Winter Games and World Archery events, an…

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Ep. 33 Hello Again 28:49

3M ago28:49

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Send us a text In this episode, I review 2024, say hello to 2025, and look forward to a great year! Thanks for playing along. Follow me on social media @nysipodcast and on Facebook Now You're Seeing It. Visit Missouri Bear Foundation on Facebook for more information and americanbearfoundation.org to become a member.…

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Ep. 226 Falling Out of a Tree and Then Shooting a Kansas Buck With A Self-Made Longbow- Jacob Silvey 57:15

3M ago57:15

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Send Travis a Text Message The title kind of describes how crazy of a story this one is today! I'm rejoined by Jacob Silvey of Arkansas, He gives us an update on what's been happening in the woods since last episode (Ep. 174). He's found some success and most recently on a buck in Kansas. But it didn't come without some struggles along the way incl…

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Ep. 225 Ben McKinnis' 1st Bull Elk 1:05:11

4M ago1:05:11

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Ben McKinnis from Spokane, Washington. Ben was on the show in 2020 on episode 80. He comes on today to share how he was able to take his first bull elk on an incredible hunt with a buddy.By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Lauren Dueñas: The ABCs of Being a Student-Archer: Academics, Balance & Competition 37:46

5M ago37:46

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Navigating Archery Life as a University Student: Insights from Lauren Dueñas How do Archers juggle academics and arrows? In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha chats with Lauren Dueñas about how parents can best support an Archer who is away at school, shooting at the collegiate level. Lauren shares her journey from starting Archery…

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Ep. 224 Coal Trucks and Big Bucks- My Car Wreck and Unexpected Buck Story 1:00:55

5M ago1:00:55

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I’m joined by my wife Kate Williams to unpack the events of October 21st when I was nearly killed in a car accident. We explain my injuries and rehabilitation and then how on my first hunt back in the woods I was able to take my largest buck to date. Have a story to tell? Send me an email at [email protected]…

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Crystal Gauvin: Adventures, Arrows, and Unmissable Advice 1:11:43

5M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha welcomes Crystal Gauvin, a distinguished compound Archer and coach. Crystal shares her journey into Archery at age 28, going from a beginner to a two-time World Champion and World Cup Champion. Crystal touches on the realities of sponsorship and how to balance Archery with other life aspec…

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Kiri: The Bow, the Balancing Act, and Boosting Confidence 57:05

5M ago57:05

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Supporting Your Archer with Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha delves into the importance of mental performance consulting with guest Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk from PerformYou. The discussion focuses on how mental performance can greatly impact an archer's success, featuring…

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Vanessa Lee: The Archery Insider 32:47

5M ago32:47

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In this episode, we interview Vanessa Lee, former Canadian national team Archer and current member of the World Archery Communications Team. The conversation moves from Vanessa's initial inspiration and training experiences in Korea, to her transition to a correspondent for World Archery, highlighting her unique contributions to the Archery communi…

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RamRods Prostaff and German Recurve Archer Max Weckmüeller 6:13

6M ago6:13

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From the archives! World Cup Finalist Maximillian Weckmüller talks with RamRods Archery owners Joe Fanchin and Josh Smith about his stabilizer setup, what helps him dig deep on those tough days and why we should pay attention to the work behind the scenes. Max is a member of the German recurve archery team and is ranked top 15 in the world. Get to …

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Olympian from the U.S. Virgin Islands | Nicholas D'Amour talks with RamRods 7:27

6M ago7:27

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From the archives! Las Vegas Shootout Silver Medalist and Olympian, Nicholas D'Amour talks with RamRods Archery owners Josh Smith and Joe Fanchin about his stabilizer setup, what it's like representing a small country, and what motivates him to be the best he can be. Nick is a member of the U.S. Virgin Islands archery team and is ranked in the top …

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RamRods Prostaff and Estonian Compound Shooter Meeri-Marita Paas 11:26

6M ago11:26

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From the archives! World Indoor Finals Silver Medalist, Meeri-Marita Paas talks with RamRods Archery owner Joe Fanchin about her stabilizer setup, the importance of her mental game, and what motivates her to be the best she can be. Meeri is a member of the Estonia compound archery team and is ranked top 20 in the world. Get to know Meeri! RamRods b…

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Archery Parent Podcast | Trailer 1:13

6M ago1:13

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Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast - A Sneak Peek! Get ready to dive into the world of Archery like never before. Whether your Archer is picking up a bow for the first time, or competing at the highest level, this podcast is your guide to navigating the highs, lows, and everything in between. In this trailer, you'll catch a glimpse of what's to …

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METE GAZOZ Olympic Gold Medalist Extended Interview 23:43

6M ago23:43

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From the RamRods Archives! RamRods Archery Owners Josh Smith & Joe Fanchin sit down with Tokyo Olympics Archery Champion Mete Gazoz (Turkey) to talk about what he looks for in his Stabilizer set up, his biggest challenges leading up to winning the Gold Medal, and his advice for other archers. In 2021 when we made this episode Mete was using ULTRA V…

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We sit down with Archery Olympic Gold Medalist Mete Gazoz 4:59

6M ago4:59

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From the RamRods Archives! RamRods Archery Owners Josh Smith & Joe Fanchin sit down with Tokyo Olympics Archery Champion Mete Gazoz (Turkey) to talk about what he looks for in his Stabilizer set up, his biggest challenges leading up to winning the Gold Medal, and his advice for other archers. In 2021 when we made this episode Mete was using ULTRA V…

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Ep. 223 Big Buck with a Bow- Matt Deems 31:35

6M ago31:35

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by local friend, Matt Deems, who was able to take down his first buck with a bow a couple weeks back! And not just any buck, a stud! He tells the story and how it all went down.By Travis Williams: Shedding Light Stories

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Steve Wijler Olympic Medalist Extended Interview 23:16

6M ago23:16

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From the archives! RamRods Archery Owners Josh Smith & Joe Fanchin sit down with Tokyo Olympics Archery Mixed Team Silver Medalist Steve Wijler (Netherlands) to talk about what he looks for in his Stabilizer set up, how he came back from almost quitting the sport, and what the historic first Mixed Team Olympics medal means to him. In 2021 when we m…

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We sit down with Archery Olympic Medalist Steve Wijler 5:06

7M ago5:06

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RamRods Archery Owners Josh Smith & Joe Fanchin sit down with Tokyo Olympics Archery Mixed Team Silver Medalist Steve Wijler (Netherlands) to talk about what he looks for in his Stabilizer set up, how he came back from almost quitting the sport, and what the historic first Mixed Team Olympics medal means to him. In 2021 when we made this episode St…

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Bonus Episode- Podcast Update & My Daughters Doe 21:41

7M ago21:41

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Send Travis a Text Message It’s been a long while since we’ve had an episode and I am currently looking for guests if you were interested in coming on. Send an email at [email protected]. Today I come on to tell my daughters success story, and a couple of my blunders. Hope your season is going well!…

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So long, but not goodbye 36:29

8M ago36:29

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There comes a time to know when to quit, this is that episode. I won’t get into all the details here but I did say when Nick and I restarted recording episodes that if I decided it was time to stop I would be sure to let everyone know this time instead of just disappearing. In this episode we announce the winner of Nick’s hardcover edition of Clums…

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The Most Relaxed Archer in the World? Indian Gold Medalist Jyothi Vennam talks with RamRods Archery 1:06:03

8M ago1:06:03

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*Match Breakdown* From breaking swimming records at just 5 years old to becoming one of India's top compound archers, RamRods compound athlete Jyothi Surekha Vennam shares her secrets to success and staying calm under pressure. Her recent victories and performances with her team have sparked a big interest for archery in India, making her a local (…

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From Injury to Champion - Olympic Archer Kathi Bauer Discusses Her Most Challenging Season Yet 1:52:27

8M ago1:52:27

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*Match Breakdown* When training through an injury sidelines you for the season, during an Olympic year no less, the road to recovery can be daunting. But RamRods shooter and former world number-one-ranked recurve archer Kathi Bauer is resilient! She not only came back, qualifying for her national team spot in a mere matter of months, but came back …

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The Value of Fun in Archery - Eric Peters talks about his Silver Medal at 2023 World Championships! 1:18:38

8M ago1:18:38

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*Match Breakdown* Counter to the popular belief that elite athletes are all grit and no smiles, Canadian archer Eric Peters finds that having fun and not taking things too seriously, or perhaps taking them *just* seriously enough, enhances his performance and has brought more success than traditionally trying to “tough it out.” Reflecting on his re…

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World Champion Archer Marie Horáčková Breaks Down Winning Performance in Berlin 1:32:16

8M ago1:32:16

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What does winning the world championships of archery feel like? Czech 2x Olympian and RamRods athlete Marie Horáčková takes us through the 3 final matches of the 2023 World Archery Championships and tells Josh & Joe what it's like to be coached by her father, how she was holding herself back from success, why her career depended on her success at t…

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Ep. 222 An Australian Backcountry 1st Sambar Stag for Joel Fulton with Daniel Mummery 1:24:12

8M ago1:24:12

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Send Travis a Text Message If you've listened to this show you are familiar with a couple of my Australian friends, Joel Fulton and Daniel Mummery. A couple months ago, Daniel was able to get his first sambar deer stag. In early August, he and Joel went deep into the backcountry by bicycle and Joel was up on the trigger this time. With Daniel havin…

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Archery Influencer "Sporty_Eleanor" Shares Advice on Using Social Media to Build a Career 1:37:13

8M ago1:37:13

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How do you make it as a professional archer without winning all the medals? (At least not yet!) Eleanor Rodriguez, known online as Sporty_Eleanor, is an archer, entrepreneur, former ballerina, and internationally recognized social media personality. She has one of the largest followings in all of archery and uses it to make a full-time career out o…

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Records and Recurves 1:05:08

9M ago1:05:08

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Nick and I spend a bit of time catching up and then jump into a discussion about vinyl records. I know this is a bit out of the ordinary but we had spoken at the end of our last episode about how vinyl records had made such a comeback and the similarities between traditional archery/bowhunting and vinyl records. As you will hear we are a bit passio…

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Para World Champion Kevin Mather Breaksdown Gold Medal Winning Performance 1:31:58

9M ago1:31:58

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Reigning Olympic Champion AND World Champion Kevin Mather takes us through his Gold Medal winning performance at the Para Archery World Championships in Pilsen, Czech Republic. He tells RamRods owners Josh & Joe why you don’t need to train at 70 meters, what to do if archery makes you miserable, and how to handle the most intense of external pressu…

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Ep 6: Recurve Ramblings 47:45

9M ago47:45

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As the 2024 Olympics wrap up, two compound archers discuss what recurve archery really is! Thank you to 2023 Collegiate Recurve Men's Archer of the Year, Venugopal Kunnavakkam, for joining us! Go follow him on Instagram in order to keep up with his archery, @venukv1440. Listen on Spotify and YouTube Follow Us! Instagram: @archery_academia…

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Angela Ruiz Breaks Down Silver Medal Winning Performance at Medellin Archery World Cup 52:10

9M ago52:10

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*Match Breakdown* Mexican National Team member Angela Ruiz breaks down her entire silver medal winning performance at the 2023 Archery World Cup in Medellin. From sharing her strategy for keeping her timing quick and consistent to what it was like facing a Korean archer in the finals, she gives us tons of takeaways, advice and analysis that’s incre…

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Is Archery 99% Mental? An Intro to the Mental Game of Archery with Troy Bassham 1:23:57

9M ago1:23:57

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**Exclusive episode from the archive for Listeners only** Josh and Joe catch up with sports mental coach Troy Bassham and discuss the value of mental training for archery, how to parents can help young athletes, and strategies for performing under the highest pressures. This episode was recorded in 2021 at the Las Vegas Shootout and Indoor World Cu…

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Ep. 221 The Dangerous Cape Buffalo, The Helicopter, and The Lessons Learned with David Nelson 56:47

9M ago56:47

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Send Travis a Text Message David Nelson from Texas joins me on the show today to tell an incredible story from Africa. We hear some of his stories growing up in Texas and then we dive into a hunt that didn't go as expected. Cape Buffalo can be an extremely dangerous animal to hunt and David unpacks the story today. We also hear some life lessons th…

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Jozef Bosansky's Gold Medal Match at 2023 Antalya World Cup 1:01:11

9M ago1:01:11

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*Match Breakdown* Slovakian compound archer Jozef Bosansky breaks down his entire gold medal winning performance at the 2023 Archery World Cup in Antalya. From his mental strategies, to they way he balances having a job and family with his archery goals, he gives us tons of takeaways, advice and analysis that’s incredibly valuable whether you’re an…

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Olympian Jennifer Mucino breaksdown DOUBLE medal winning performance at Medellin Archery World Cup 1:27:22

9M ago1:27:22

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*Match Breakdown* US Olympian Jennifer Mucino breaks down her entire bronze medal winning performance at the 2023 Archery World Cup in Medellin. From sharing her strategy for not focusing on scores to talking about what it was like training at the Olympic Training Center in Mexico, she gives us tons of takeaways, advice and analysis that’s incredib…

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Dutch Olympian & Bronze Medalist Steve Wijler breaks down his entire World Cup performance 1:01:21

9M ago1:01:21

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*Match Breakdown* Special Guest Steve Wijler breaks down his entire bronze medal winning performance at the 2023 World Cup in Shanghai. From a ranking round shot in pouring rain to talking about cars and motorcycles during matches with competitors to mastering the wind on the finals venue, Steve gives us tons of takeaways, advice and analysis that’…

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Ep 5: In The Fine Print 52:50

9M ago52:50

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Do you REALLY know the rules of archery? On today's episode, Carson and Chaney dive deep into the land of archery rules! Join them as they navigate between the lines of the rulebook to give y’all interesting rules and discuss how they feel about them! Listen on Spotify and Youtube Follow Us! Instagram: @archery_academia References: www.usarchery.or…

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Ep. 220 Last Chance Bear Hunt with Dan Ray 58:16

9M ago58:16

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm rejoined by Dan Ray (and his wife Denise provides some great commentary!). He tells the awesome story of his recent bear hunt in Utah. It wasn't an easy hunt and he unpacks how it all worked out on the day before his season would end. It's a fun conversation and some great life lessons at the end!…

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Proud Ancestors 47:23

10M ago47:23

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Nick and I spend a bit of time having a discussion about a recent Facebook post that got our attention. The post we are talking about asked the question: “would our great grandfathers would be proud of the pursuit of trophy whitetails by hunters today?”. There was a good bit more unpack with that post and Nick and I just had a conversation much lik…

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Ep. 219 Running Down and Tackling an Antelope, Recurve Elk, and Big Bucks with Rich Wynn 59:13

10M ago59:13

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by a local whitetail legend named Rich Wynn. Rich wouldn't call himself a legend. He'd just say he's been blessed. He's been able to harvest quite a few Ohio big bucks along with some from other states as well. Today he shares some of these stories along with his first elk with a recurve bow and the time …

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Ep. 218 Get Out of The Boat- The Bass Raft & Public Land Deer/Turkey Stories with Joey Eichelberger 1:03:51

11M ago1:03:51

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Send Travis a Text Message Today I'm joined by Joey Eichelberger from Wisconsin. Joey comes on to share some great deer and turkey stories. We hear an awesome story of how he shot his first compound buck on public land back deep in a swamp. He also shares about his new business called The Bass Raft. You can check it out at the link below: https://b…

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