Archery Geek Outdoors

Welcome to Episode 74. In this episode I look at my first 12 weeks of shooting a single string bow and figure out how I'm already 3 bows deep. I go over an amazing gift from Austin & Courtney Motte of St. Joe River Bows to two young archers hete in Great Britiain. I also discuss some of the resources that I've found invaluable on this latest leg of my archery journey including the Three Rivers Archery spine chart and the full Shot IQ course, which has been hugely helpful in my progress so far. Links to the above can be found below. St. Joe River Bowshttps://stjoeriverbows.com/https://www.facebook.com/st.bows/ Shot IQ Coursehttps://shotiq.com/ https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/p/controlled-process-shooting Three Rivers Archery Spine Charthttps://www.3riversarchery.com/pdf/ArrowCharts.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOormuWwD4queAyck8MBDnK62ohPS4nVNlhwVUvo7P6rCSIRwwuxw 

Welcome to Episode 73 of the Archery Geek Outdoors podcast where I'm joined by traditional archer and NFAS coach Rob Jones. We spent 3 and a half hours discussing everything archery from his first steps through his coaching and the development of his website and podcast. https://offthearrowshelf.com/https://www.facebook.com/offthearrowshelf/https://www.instagram.com/offthearrowshelf/https://www.youtube.com/@UCP9TZikgZjhkYpRQTVOHjIA

Welcome to Episode 72 of the Archery Geek Outdoors Podcast, where I'm joined by Ian Edwards, current World Archery European & World 3D longbow champion, Join us for a conversation lasting just under 3 hours where we cover Ian's background in the outdoors, from hunting to fill the freezer, his introduction to archery and competing at the highest level onthe word stage. We also discuss his discovery of sculpting and his career as an incredibly talented sculptor. Ian also covers his competitive side and busts some common archery myths. We had lots of laughs and the recording was only brought to an end by a powercut in Ian's studio. Youcan find Ian at the links below.https://www.ianedwardssculptor.com/https://www.instagram.com/ianedwardssculptor/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/sculptorianedwards/?locale=en_GB&_rdr

Welcome to Episode 71, where I'm honoured to be joined by Austin & Coutney Motte, the owners of St. Joe River Bows in Holt, Michigan, We d spent almost 3 hours discussing their backgrounds and how they came to own St. Joe River Bows and become custom bowyers. We also discuss hunting, wooden and carbon arrows, generational differences in work ethics, the incredible friendship and support found in the traditional archery community and anything else that happened to come up. You can find them at the links below.https://stjoeriverbows.comhttps://tbirdarchery.comhttps://stjoeriverbows.com/trade-in-programhttps://www.facebook.com/st.bows/

Welcome to Episode 70. In this episode I go through the start of my transition to shooting single string and some of my plans for 2025. Although I love shooting my compounds, I'm putting therm to one side for a few months while I focus on learning to shoot a trad bow. I go through my choice of equipment and why I chose it. I also go through the early plans for the podcast in the coming year. Paul Chittenden (Dirty Gnome Leather) on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kentish_toxophilite/   The Push Archery Centre Of Knowledge (PACK) - https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/   Eagle Archery - https://eaglearchery.co.uk/  

Welcome to Episode 69 where I'm joined by the Trad Sniper for the last recording of 2024. We catch up on his adventures over the last few months including his switch from recurve to English longbow and his new custom longbow, his goals with it for 2025.We talk about him deep diving into wooden arrow builds to make perfect match grade arrows. We also discuss his trip to Agincourt, my decision to give single string shooting a try and the possibility of a get together with previous guests on the podcast in summer 2025 to do some shooting. BBQ'ing and record a round table episode. It was a conversation that lasted over 4 and a half hours peppered with lots of laughs and the usual inappropriate humour. Happy New Year one and all. The Trad Sniper's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trad_sniper/ Adrian Hayes Longbows, the bowyer who built Lee's new longbow https://www.adrianhayeslongbows.com/  

Welcome to Episode 68 where I am truly blessed to be joined by Joel Turner of Shot IQ. Joel is a former SWAT team member and sniper who was aso a lead firearms instructor and a  a two-time RMEF World Elk Calling Champion in the Professional Division, who developed Controlled Process Shooting, a system that addresses the mental side of archery and shot anticipation (or the dreaded target panic). In 2023, Joel's son, Bodie, smashed his way onto the world stage by winning The Vegas Shoot in the Championship Male category at just 15 years old. After my nerves settled, we discuss Joel's system, non-hunting societies and the joys of silence in a conversation that lasted just over 2 hours. Joel can be found on the links below. https://www.shotiq.com/home https://www.turnermodel.com/mindiq https://www.instagram.com/joelturneractual/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SHOTIQ https://www.facebook.com/joelshotIQ/?locale=en_GB

In Episode 67 I was honoured to be joined by relative newcocomer to archery, Maddie Hammond. Maddie is a personal trainer from London who is relatively new to archery, onlhy taking the sport up after lockdown but in those intervening 3 and a half years, Maddie has achieved so much, immersing herself in the trad life and gaining an incredible knowledge of both bow and arrow tuning and mastering not only the physical side of shooting a bow, but also the mental mastery of controlled process shooting. In a conversation that lasted over 4 hours we discussed everything from archery to hiking, nightclubs, a little politics, differing customer service levels in the archery world between the USA and the UK, her shooting with Joel Turner of Shot IQ & meeting Tom Clum Sr. on her recent trip to shoot the Eastern Traditional Archery Rendezvous (ETAR) in the States, aswell as her appearance as a guest on Episode 288 of The Push Traditional Archrey Podcast (one of the archery world's biggest podcasts.  Maddie On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maddie_mads_/ Maddie On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SheShootsTrad

Welcome to Episode 66. In episode 65 I said that I wanted to sit down and talk to Ian Cope. Andy Williamd and Karl Bowles, Ian made it happen and I took the podcadt on a road trip to Bedford where I got to have a conversation with the 3 of them about practicing for improvement, injuries and the vanes which Karl produces  along with lots of juvenile humour. I have to say a huge thank you to Ian for making it happen and to his wife Sarah (herself an accomplished archer) for allowing us to record in their lovely home. Check out all 3 guys on their social media links below. Ian Cope on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thin_blue_line_archery/   Andy Williams on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andy_williams_archery/ Karl Bowles on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kbow_archery/ Kbow Archery Website - https://lwww,kbowarchery.com

Welcome to Episode 65. After an unintended 6 month break, I'm back! Large as life and twice as ugly. In this episode I cover trainwrecking my health journey and getting things back on track, the 2 NFAS shoots that I've been on (and my first time shooting with a listener) and finding out that I'm having a grandson. I have to say a massive thankyou to Nathan and Will for their unforgettabe company at Briar Rose's open shoot & congratulations to Nathan on his first podium place. Nathan (Cwlyd Archer on Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/clwyd_archer/ Briar Rose Field Archers on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/briarrosefieldarchers/?locale=en_GB Liberty Archers - https://www.libertyarchers.org/

Welcome to Episode 64. In this episode discuss my initial trial of the carnivore diet, the research I did before deciding to try it and why I picked this particular eating plan. I also look at my first EFAA classification shoot, a marked distance 3D precission round at Whitemark Bowmen's memorial shoot. I also briefly put my two pence worth in on the closure of Athens Archery following rthe threat of a lawsuit from Bowtech. Dr. Shawn Baker on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ Joe Rogan Podcast Episode 2069 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BVcDMKLN820nNXYSPcbwv?si=GhjTScmDQ3WgBvB78xUDyA Dr. Anthony Chaffee on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzoRyR_nlesKZuOlEjWRXQQ Joe Rogan Podcast 1164 - Mikhaila Peterson - https://open.spotify.com/episode/15Q4DIIAA3ASMmmQToixed St. Joe River Bows - https://stjoeriverbows.com/ Archery Geek Outdoors YouTube (Head over & subscribe)

After a 2 and a half month pause, I'm back with Episode 63 in which I look at the NFAS open shoot which we held at Paget De Vesey on February 18th. We were blessed with a break in the recent awful weather and had reasonable temperatures for the time of year and even saw some sunshine. On a more serious note, the government has released a call for evidence on the sale, purchase and posession of crossbows in the UK, with the possibility of firearms type regulations for them and the prohibition of the sale and posession of broadheads. Off The Arrow Shelf Episode 90 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gmjfB1eO7LD2tKStLsU9z?si=XqhFm6wPT5GxM4XjMVIxag Govermment Call For Evidence - https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/controls-on-crossbows/controls-on-the-use-of-crossbows-on-public-safety-grounds-accessible#:~:text=safety%2Dgrounds%2Daccessible-,Summary,the%20Home%20Secretary%20and%20Ministers. Shaq @ 5 Boroughs Outdoors on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/5boroughoutdoors/

In Episode 62 it is my plesdure to be joined by the Trad Sniper where we talk about all things traditional in a 4 hour conversation covering his earliest archery experiences, attempts to join a club when your face doesn't fit, bows, carbon and wooden arrows, helical fletchings so insanely sexy that they'll make you moist, using social media to grow our beloved sport and his magnificent moustache. Tou can find the Trad Sniper here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trad_sniper/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFfcBv7bKaFdjZD9vUArhg  

Welcome to Episode 61, the final episode of 2023. In this episode I finally explain what the life decision that I made was, look at problems with my anchor point and get floored by a trapped nerve that means that I currently can't draw anything more than 10lbs.

Welcome to Episode 60 where I am joined once again by Coach Angel Garcia of High Power Archery in Staten  Island, New York, as we enjoy a cigar while shooting the breeze, spending 3 hours looking back at 2023,discussing memorable moments both personally and within the archery world as a whole. We each give a shout out to companies we think are worthy of mention for their value and customer service. The episode finishes with Angel letting loose with one of his infamous "Don't Be That Guy" sessions. Big League Shirts - https://bigleagueshirts.com/products/high-power-archery?_pos=16&_sid=e0dc1248b&_ss=r The Archery Shack Custom Bowstrings - https://www.archeryshackstrings.com/collections/bowstrings Unbound Archery - https://www.unboundarchery.com/ Highpower Archery - https://www.highpowerarchery.com/ Bow Disciples - https://www.bowdisciples.com/  

Welcome back. In this episode I'm joined by EFAA Digital Media Officer, Davie Gee and we discuss the upside of the increase Chinese equipment that we see more and more within archery, the proposed approval of the Trophy Righe React Digital with NFAS and EFAA. We also talk about the increasing friction that is becoming visible between archers of different shooting classes across social media.

Welcome to Episode 58. This is a somewhat impromptu episode recorded at just a couple of hours notice. I'd recently decided to stop shooting just for score in rounds in the woods and I've switched to shooting 2 arrows per target, looking more at group size than score. I had become concerned that only shooting for score was leading to the dreaded target panic because I was only concerned about where the arrow landed and I was becoming less and less present in my shot. I wanted to run this theory by Angel to see if there was any logic in what I was doing.

Welcome to Episode 57 where I'm joined by coach Angel Garcia of High Power Archery in New York. Angel wanted to delve into my arrow making decisions and share his wisdom from over 40 years of shooting archery following on from episode 56 and we decided to change things up and record a video podcast (the video element is available on YouTube). We discuss the arrow beef that seems to have broken out again online, my choice of arrow and Angel gives me sage advice on the possible perils of my proposed method of first bend indexing. We have plenty of laughs and enjoy a cigar during our conversation. Angel can be found at https://www.highpowerarchery.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPowerArchery https://www.instagram.com/highpowerarchery/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/HighPowerArcher/ Angel's podcast, High Power Archery can be found on all major streaming services.

Welcome to Episode 56. In this episode I'm back down the arrow rabbit hole looking for an all round arrow to shoot with both NFAS and EFAA. I've shot .166, .204, .245 and .359 and each has its pros and cons. I need something that will shoot out to 80+ yards without being too badly affected by wind drift, but also something that is fat enough to catch lines when shooting spots. I'm also looking for a forgiving arrow that can hopefully mitigate my bad shots (there are way too many of those ;-) ). Looking on the better known, more respected YouTube channels led me to Nock On, Exodus Outdoor Gear and a lesser known channel Mat From Texas, who, along with John Stallone and Exodus Outdoor Gear have convinced me to add first bend indexing to my arrow building process. Nock On Archery has a really fascinating podcast with Dr. James Park who received his doctorate in arrow flight. Links to the videos referenced are below ; Nock On Podcast Episode 334 on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSwkmj_yn14&t=6s Mat From Texas - Better Than Nock Tuning? Try A Bend Test - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiiY4kEUYfA Exodus Outdoor Gear - The Truth About Spine Aligning Arrows For Compound Bows - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suHzbuNnSvo&list=PLTzvySx334ZjYQHCeZ_SHrApDhqSUq_n0&index=16 Exodus Outdoor Gear - Static Spine vs Dynamic Spine vs Dynamic Bend : Building Arrows For Bowhunting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRBf8auUJFA&list=PLTzvySx334ZjYQHCeZ_SHrApDhqSUq_n0&index=6 Exodus Outdoor Gear - Does Arrow Straightness Even Matter? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys5zZq-926E&list=PLTzvySx334ZjYQHCeZ_SHrApDhqSUq_n0&index=9 John Stallone - Most Accurate Arrows - First Bend Indexing Your Arrows - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w_O2DjTamI&t=227s  

Welcome to Episode 55. We're in a cold, wet July but I've been out and about at a couple of shoots working on switching off from the pressure of scoring and just concentrating on improving my distance judging and making good shots away from my home club. I managed to shoot the fibre optic out of my new Bowfinger scope but thanks to Anthony of The Off Center Archers pointing me in the right direction I have new fibre with me from the States. Links Nano Optics https://www.nanoptics.com/ Benny's Bakes  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090640512989 Liberty Archers http://www.libertyarchers.org/ Lawton Field Bowmen https://www.facebook.com/groups/366159563734797/

Welcome to episode 54. After the carnage that was episode 53, this episode sees things a lot calmer. I catch up on what I've been up to in the gym, look back at my trip to the EFAA Bowhunter Championships, get a new scope for the Axcel Accutouch and discuss whether or not to go back to the Gold Tippy Goodness to find one arrow to fit all of my needs.

Welcome to Episode 53 of the Archery Geek Outdoors podcast. Despite what  I say in the introduction it is definitely episode 53. This episode was recorded on the Saturday night of the campout and I'm joined by Big Jake, his brother Cody, Posh James, the delightful Nurse Kirsty, Alex the Boss, Sniper Mark, Ian and Crazy Kaz. There were copious amounts of alcohol involved so this is almost 4 hours of unbridled chaos including dark humour, innuendo, tasteless jokes and the occasional reference to archery, all peppered with an excessive amount of foul language and merciless personal insults with some of the most genuine people it is my pleasure to call friends. Apart from some volume normalization and compression this has been uploaded as it was recorded, raw and uncut, so be prepared because this is definitely not safe for work or for listening to around delicate ears.  Foxhay English Cider can be found at www.cideryear.com 

Welcome to Episode 52 of the Archery Geek Outdoors podcast where I'm down in Outwell in Norfolk and I'm joined by Alex George, founder and owner of Hybrid Archery. We talk about Alex's background, how he found his love for archery and his decision to make archery his chosen business. We discuss the benefits of being independent, with no affiliation to any of the big governing bodies, how the sport that we all love can be grown and new, young blood brought in and Alex's plans for growing the business. Head over to Hybrid's Facebook page to check them out and give them a like. Hybrid Archery can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/Hybridarchery/  Westerby Farm (The Location) can be found here -  http://www.bloomswesterbyfarm.co.uk/ 

Welcome to Episode 51 where I am joined by Coach Angel Garcia of the High Power Archery Podcast. After listening to my last episode where I talked about starting to shoot with a lens in my scope and the differences it created in my shot, Angel joins me to talk through the pros and cons of using a lens and the adjustments that I may need to make.

Welcome back and I've finally made it to the half century. My 50th episode. In this episode I discuss some big changes that I've implemented since Boxing Day, both in my shooting and my weight loss and fitness journey. The catalyst for this change was an offer from Anthony at The Off Center Archers following my Christmas Eve rant. Listen in to find out what I've changed and I'm really pleased to say that I'm currently 2 weeks cigarette free.

Welcome back, In this, the final episode of 2022, I'm joined by special guest Ryan Clark of the African Allure Hunting Safaris in the longest episode yet at just over 3 hours and 20 minutes. Ryan is a guide and professional hunter and owner of The African Allure Hunting Safaris with almost 30 years experience and specializes in bow hunting, although he also rifle hunts, wing shoots and fishes. We talk about everything from his background in hunting and guiding, equipment choices, shooting tips, dealing with anti hunters, taxidermy, hunting as a novice and his recent experience guiding in the USA. I must apologise for the abrupt ending but with Ryan being in rural South Africa, he lost internet connectivity. We will hopefully have a second episode together in the not too distant future. Ryan can be found at Website - https://www.theafricanallure.com/ Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/theafricanallure/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuXbacxSkF6bUAdeL6LROUQ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_african_allure/?hl=en Ryan's Podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/4LVBpI62oxKe5FuvlPmMeg Ryan's wife Jenny's business can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beautiful_horns/?hl=en And Highveld Taxidermy can be found at Website - https://www.highveldtaxidermists.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/highveldtaxidermy/?hl=en

In this episode I'm joined again by Coach Angel Garcia of Highpower Archery. Angel has been through a really rough time battling cancer and after he listened to my drunken escapades in episode 47 he decided that he wanted to address dome of the topics that I covered in an environment where he could really let loose, so we have 2 and a half hours of us shooting the breeze and putting the world to rights covering topics from his ongoing fight with cancer the state of the archery industry through the loss of competitive spirit and participation trophies, fortitude, resilience, the Necronomicon Sagittarius and what comes next, We hope you enjoy this episode because we had a riot recording it.

In this episode I return after and unintended hiatus with a change of mindset, some updates and a new release technique. It was recorded while indulging in copious amounts of late night Christmas Eve alcohol, therefore this episode is definitely NSFW and expresses some views likely to trigger Betas and those lacking a spine.

Welcome to Episode 46. In this episode I talk about my first marked 3D event at Whitemark Bowmen, the EFAA 3D Championships, the sad loss of Heath McDonald of Young Guns Archery and I've bought another bow, a Prime Black 5

Welcome to Episode 45. Today we have had the heartbreaking news that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. On the archery front, the new limbs have been fitted to the Kuma and she's more vicious than ever. Pure fluke led me to a perfectly tuned 500gr hunting arrow that does around 290fps and I mull over which range finder to buy ready for the EFAA 3D championships.

Welcome to Episode 44 where I sit down with Ollie, John, Nic, Joy and Andy from Paget for my very first round table podcast. The episode also features appearances from our youngest ever guest, 4 year old Lily-Rose, Andy and Nic's youngest daughter and their eldest daughter Chloe. This episode was completely unscripted and we just sat down for a conversation about archery in general, our home club of Paget and anything else we happened to talk about. I hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording it. Links to Ollie's Facebook page, Instagram account, YouTube channel and Etsy store can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/people/Woodforgeuk/100068714452453/ https://www.instagram.com/woodforgeuk/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeExVtg2UMvTvUVXShyHx0Q https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Woodforgeuk Shire Bowmen Roving Marks (Reborn) can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shirebowmen The JustGiving page for the charity that Chloe volunteers with in Swadlincote can be found here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/helpsavebankhouse?utm_term=DaQ2xBWn7 The Beauforts, who John mentioned can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beaufort.companye And last but not least, Kevin Hicks YouTube channel, The History Squad, can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/thehistorysquad

Welcome back to the podcast with Episode 43. In this episode I look back at the Liberty Archers weekend, a day spent with Alex at Hybrid Archery, a British International Bowhunters meet and the Briar Rose open shoot. I'm also waiting to hear from Merlin Archery about a warranty claim on the limbs for the Kuma where I've had splinters lift. I finally got the Skylon Empros made up and got to fling some fat shafts, Huge thanks to Tim Connor for his permission to use his monologue from a video that he posted on the Elkshape YouTube channel. Tim's Instagram account can be found here : https://www.instagram.com/_timconnor And the video featuring the monologue can be found here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiucT1IHVKA Alex and Hybrid Archery can be found here : https://www.facebook.com/Hybridarchery

Welcome to Episode 42 where we go Trans Atlantic and I'm joined by coach Angel Garcia from New York for an extended 2 hour edition where we discuss field archery, cuts, arrow flight, release technique, St Joes River Bows and everything in between and finish up discussing exorcising archery demons and consecrated Alsatian pee from South Bend, Indiana. Apologies for a couple of audio glitches but I hope you enjoy listening to the the episode as much as we did recording it,

Welcome to Episode 41. In this episode I venture to my first official EFAA shoot, the Bowhunter Championships held at Woodend Farm Complex in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, treat myself to some new 23/64 arrow shafts and invest in a pair of Vortex binoculars. I vent at oil companies and cheats within the archery community Skylon Empros Arrows From The Archers Nest https://www.thearchersnest.co.uk/Skylon_Empros_Arrows/p6800284_20780209.aspx Vortex Diamonback HD10 x 50 From The Archery Company http://www.thearcherycompany.com/shop/proddetail.asp?prod=BVVDBHD1050

After not recording for longer than I anticipated I've finally managed to get another episode recorded. I decided to record this one with no notes to refer to and just sit down with cigarettes, cider and a brain full of cuss words and record. I look at improvements in my shot execution, the difference being around positive people makes and I've got some new arrow shafts on the way.

Welcome to Episode 39. In this episode I'm extremely honoured to be joined by Angel Garcia of High Power Archery. Angel is a USA Archery level 3 coach, an archer and bowhunter of more than 40 years experience and a Hunters Ed instructor for the state of New York.We talk initial bow set up, bringing new blood into archery and standing united to grow shooting sports and hunting. Links to where you can find Angel are listed below. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HighPowerArcher/ Website - https://www.highpowerarchery.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/highpowerarchery/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6WmNrw5VQLXUWiMKAnh5Ra YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/highpowerarchery

Welcome back. In this episode I'm back after being a guest on the Highpower Archery and Offcenter Archers podcasts. I've got some awesome new threads on the Kuma thanks to Nick & Shayla Dawa at Unbound Archery in Kansas and I shot my first precision 3D round at Whitemark Bowmen.

In this episode I'm joined by Richard Lissaman of Turning Back The Clock. We discuss his journey back into weight loss and fitness, how he became involved with archery and his plans for Turning Back The Clock in 2022. It was my first face to face interview for the Podcast and we had a great time recording it. Richard's social media links are listed below https://www.youtube.com/c/TurningBacktheClock https://www.instagram.com/richardlissaman/ https://www.twitter.com/lissamanrichrd TikTok - @richardlissaman https://www.linkdin.com/in/rich-lissaman-a02690203 I'd also like to say a big thank you to Trad Sniper from Instagram for his very kind words about the podcast and sage advice. You can follow Trad Sniper here https://www.instagram.com/trad_sniper/

Welcome to episode 36. In this episode I'm attempting to get back into controlling my eating and starting to exercise regularly again and I discuss a crucial new step that I've added to my shot cycle in an attempt to improve my accuracy and consistency ready to start shooting EFAA.

Happy new year to you all. In this, the first episode of 2022 I talk about a review of UK crossbow laws ordered by Pritti Patel, I'm pleased to announce that the UK has a Darton Archery dealer with Ryan from The Archers Nest in Shropshire becoming the first official dealer in the UK and I've joined the English Field Archery Association in my quest to improve my archery, English Field Archery Association The Archers Nest

I'm back with Episode 34. We've had a bit of a crazy weekend with Storm Arwen giving us high winds and our first snowfall of the coming winter. I broke out the Mandarin Duck Black Hunter trad bow to shoot the Racoon Shoot at Paget and finally got a sight tape sorted for the Turkey Shoot at Liberty Archers. Listen in to find out how I got on.

In this latest episode I have attended my first yoga class with Say Yes To Yoga and thoroughly enjoyed it. I do a quick comparison between Skylon Instec, Easton Axis and Victory RIP TKO arrow shafts which range in price from £48 per dozen to £144 per dozen and I've got an addition to my Bohning Helix Tower fletching jig on its way direct from Bohning in Lake City, Michigan. You can find Chelsea's website here - https://sayyestoyoga.co.uk/ And John's IG profile here - https://www.instagram.com/mercian_bocquet/?hl=en-gb

Welcome back. After an unintended sabbatical of around 4 months I'm back. In this new episode I discuss where I've been and what's been happening, including the postponement of 2 trips abroad and the cancellation of my favourite 3D shoot of the year. I look at the stalling of my fitness journey and a rediscovered energy and focus in my shooting practice. I also recount freeing a trapped deer in the middle of a Norfolk village early on a Sunday morning.

Welcome back to the podcast and Episode 31. In this episode I have to face the fact that I'm not one of the cool kids and that I'm simply not consistent enough with a handheld release so I'm back to the old wrist rocket. I have some new budget arrow shafts on the way for shooting 3D and I have a new, very not budget friendly arrow rest on the Kuma. I discover the lengths that Ryan at The Archers Nest goes to in order to supply wooden arrow shooters with the most consistent shafts that he can. Ryan's website can be found here https://www.thearchersnest.co.uk/ The Archers Nest Facebook Page can be found here https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Sports---Recreation/The-Archers-Nest-102572391184870/ The Archery Company website can be found here http://www.thearcherycompany.com/shop/

Welcome back to Episode 30 where I have a conversation with Chelsea and Mark Brownridge. Regular listeners will have heard me talk about Chelsea in earlier episodes in relation to her being a yogini. We talk about everything from yoga to coffee, beer to chasing dreams and medieval re-enactment (including the venerable codpiece) to Mark's digestive system and how it responds to copious amounts of German meat. Links to the various subjects that we talked about are listed below. https://sayyestoyoga.co.uk/ https://en-gb.facebook.com/sayyestoyoga/ https://www.instagram.com/curlygirlyogini/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/williamstanleyhousehold/ https://www.tbb.uk.com/ https://www.facebook.com/backyardbrewhouse/ https://twitter.com/backyardbeer

It's been a while since I recorded the last episode, but I'm back! Large as life and twice as gobby. In this episode I discuss a deer processing course I attended, talk about getting back to shooting in the woods with a new shooting accessory sourced for me by The Off Center Archers and Shooting Skulls and I offer my opinion on the Bowmar Nose Button, so join me for my uncoordinated witterings.

After a couple of weeks of sub zero temperatures, I finally got to start bareshaft tuning the Victory RIP TKO's with the Ethics Archery components, a friend in Colorado sent me some new reading material and the Curse of the Kuma strikes again.

It's been 3 weeks since my last episode and the UK's third national lockdown has started to have a negative effect on me. This hasn't been made any easier by the loss of a friend and clubmate to Covid. I discuss my struggle with staying focused on my goals but relief was offered by finally getting my paper tuner put together and starting work on my hunting arrows. Bareshaft tuning through paper has got me both excited and nervous but shooting bareshafts through paper is something that I'm going to continue to do as a training aid.

In this episode I'm joined by my very first guest, friend and fellow archer Simon Thomas. Simon shoots a variety of classes in NFAS, all non-sighted and he enjoys diving down the arrow rabbit hole possibly even more than I do. Join us as we sit down for a chat via Zoom due to current Covid restrictions in the UK about how we first met, Simon's wooden arrow building technique, my planned trip to Texas and a plethora of archery related subjects that we just rambled through. This is a long episode at over 2 and a half hours. I was planning to release this as 2 episodes but there were no natural break points so you get it in its entirety. You can find Simon on social media at instagram.com/ramblingarcher/ Unfortunately I've had to upload this episode at 128K instead of my usual 320K because Anchor can't handle the file size at 320K.

Well, I've made it to the quarter century! I hope you've all had a good Christmas and New Year. I had 2 weeks off work R&R and indulged in the pig and fish diet so I'm dreading getting on the scales. I'm back exercising now and eating clean again. The majority of the components have now arrived to start working on the Texas hunting arrow build so I go through the process I'll be using to build my perfect hunting arrow. The Kuma has been back in the country since December 27th but it's still sat waiting to clear customs in Coventry.

This is just a short episode to wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year and to say thank you for your support. As the title suggests, it was recorded while under the influence of Jack Daniels and Coke :D We have a little musical interlude courtesy of Jeffro's Dirty Country Songs and a quick mention of some new goodies being released by TruBall Axcel. Apologies for the drop in audio quality towards the end, the joys of recording while tipsy. I'd like to say a special thank you to Rob Jones at Off The Arrow Shelf, Anthony and Stephanie at The Offcenter Archers and Lance Shaw.