Scott Hamlin, Bridger Deaton, and Jason Tabansky take you through the world of target archery on Leading Edge Archery Podcast. It’s an exploration of all aspects of the sport, ranging from equipment set up, shooting strategies, tournament prep and so much more. We’re hosting some of the biggest name…
Sorry for the long break. We were all busy doing archery stuff and fishing. Join us today with Bryce Talley, owner of Summit Bowstrings, for a recap of all archery events this year so far. Episode is brought to you by Summit Bowstrings. Shoot him a message or call for a special discount. Tell him you saw/read this on our show.
Talking Lancaster Classic and a plethora of many more rantings. Enjoy!!!
We caught up with Darton/Black Eagle/Conquest brass Pete Crawford and talked about the 2025 ATA show. We also dug into some other things, as we normally do. Not to mention, Bridger is now back and talks about his venture into becoming one of the Super Mario Bros.
Our final show without Bridger. A review of what new gear was offered in 2024. Little bit of target and a little bit of hunting.
We are going to dive into the trip to Paris. All the prep and build up, from start to gold.
It's just Scott and Jay for the next 3 but Bridger will be back very soon. In the meantime, we dig into some technical stuff, some coaching stuff and a lot of soapbox ranting. Enjoy!!!
Caught up on some tournaments and talked with Courtney Eberts about her journey from beginner to pro archer. Also, just PSA, don't believe the rumors going on out there....
We did it, summed ATA, Lancaster and Vegas in under 2 hours. Enjoy the rants along with some tech tips.
Episode 7 gives you a few more nuggets of tech tips, plus the usual rants.
Just wanted to wish y'all a very merry Christmas! We talked a little tech talk and some much needed clarifications on scope set ups. Hope y'all have a great holiday season, we'll be back next year!!!
We dug in to the new bow releases for 2024, talked about Scott and John's new venture and a little bit of tournament recap with Jay coming back from the Para PanAmerican games in Chile.
Yes, Bowtech is going through some re-alignments and entanglements......so we dove in and gave our own opinions.. We also talked about some shop horror stories. tell your friends, enjoy!
We were going through our normal rants and Scotts soap boxes when all of a sudden......Mr Randy Kitts joined the conversation. Enjoy!!!
We did a little digging into what's new and what's good for this upcoming year plus some tips and tricks.
You can't get rid of us that easy!!! We're back with a new look and a fresh new show! Lets get it!!
Thank you all for the support these last 3 years. We appreciate it more than anything. See you guys on the flip side. LEA Podcast signing out!
We talk about what's been happening through the latest USATs and ASA. Also talk about how important it is to have a strong mental game.
We were joined by Tate Morgan and talked about all things target and a little hunting.
We were supposed to go live and film the show live but technology wasn't on our side. We instead talked about some hunting, some products and how the influencer status can sometimes mislead folks.
We apologize for the upmost ramble this episode turned out to be, it was way to early in the AM and we had no clue. We did end up digging into how you should score arrows vs how not to score arrows. Also, sorry for the super delay in posting this episode, gonna try and get on a better schedule.
We did a little recap of Foley and indoor nationals, but the real show started when Elite's very own Darrin Christenberry joined the conversation. Plus, does Scott have pink eye or is he just a lightweight.....ya'll chime in on that!
We've got Blake Kidder in the house!!! Let's talk Vegas, Western Hunting expo and a whole lot of free tips and advice on how to manage your expectations when you compete. Lots of truth coming right at ya!!!!!
Getting ready for Vegas, and much more. A little into the mental aspect of target archery and why we put so much pressure on ourselves.
The boys are back in town and recap a super eventfull 2022. We also discuss new product and some football. 7 months crammed into 1 episode........enjoy!
What lens and scope setups are best for 3D archery when shooting dark targets. 4H National Ambassador Brannan Woelfel and the ins and outs of 4H Archery!
We caught up with Jesse Jones and talked about his hunting adventures, arrow set ups and adventures in Arizona. Also recap Jason's return to USA archery and Gator cup last weekend. Finally, we introduce to you Mr Chris Frias, together we are hoping to reach and help current and future para/adaptive archers with his imagination and crazy skills at creating prosthetic devices.
Caught up with Bridger after he came back from Redding. Also touched up on some other things going around the industry and finished up with some pro tips that might help you shoot a little better!
Recap of Minden ASA, the Black Rifle adaptive shoot and Total Archery Challenge San Antonio. We also touched up on things going around the industry.
This episode is full of much needed rants. Let's put it all out there and share opinions. We also dove into the world of para archery and explored what those athletes have to deal with. Lia kept it interesting and the three of us were so happy to have her. Eat muffs kids haha.
If you clicked the episode and didn't read this first, April Fools!!! Just a quick recap of Benning, and a bunch of other target talk! Enjoy!
Caught up with Blake, regional rep for The Outdoor Group. Talked about the latest and greatest in bows, sights, releases, crossfit and how to grow such a majestic beard. Stop reading and go listen!!!
Today we do a quick recap of the Hoyt Pro/Am in Foley and covered what went right vs what went wrong. Talked a little strategy, set up, meltdowns and even chatted about how the elusive green carp escaped Scott and Braden on a recent fishing trip.
Today we talk about the part anger plays in archery, if it's a negative thing, and how to manage it. We also go over some of the upcoming tournaments and who knows what else. Hope y'all enjoy!
Today we're hanging out with our local Feradyne rep Brandon Halfmann. We discuss the relationship between shops and manufacturers, social media, the next generation, and more.
Scott and Jason are joined by Crystal Gauvin and 3D Bowhunter division master Scott Gordon. We talked about how important your mental game is and why it WILL make or break you!
In this episode we talk about some post-ATA news for the archery industry, a little hunting strategy, and who knows whatelse with our special guest Jesse Jones.
Today Scott, Jason, and Bridger sit down and talk about a mashup of topics and let the conversation go wherever it takes them. They discuss the ATA show and the companies that decided not to attend, a little 4H/USA Archery and the strange events they still incorporate and much more. Be sure to check out the Leading Edge Archery Youtube channel for the video version!
We hung out and talked everything outdoors and more with Brady Cervantes, Isaac Aleman Jr and even had a guest appearance by AJ from KOTA(Knights Of The Apex). One of our favorite shows yet! Be sure to send your questions and feedback for a hopeful 2.0 with these guys.
We were joined in house by Josh Smith from RamRomds Stabilizers. We got to learn about what goes into making these fine products, some of the tech that goes into it as well as how everything got started.
Kolby Hanley and Chris Bee swing by the shop during their Ultraview Shop tour 2021. The conversation was great but you'll have to listen for yourself! Thank you guys for the visit, see you next year!
Paul Guillot from The Outdoor Group joined us for an up close look at what TOG incorporates and the brands they produce.
Listener feedback answered to the best of our knowledge. Scope setups to aiming techniques and fighting the mythical target panic monster!!!!!
Got a moment to catch up with the man himself! Elk hunting junkie Jeff Helm joined us and shared a little about his life in archery and on the mountain! Grab a drink and take a moment, this is a good one!
We actually interviewed Bridger and took him out of the host role on this one. Talked about career, set ups and everything in-between!
Early morning talk with a few local Vets and their experiences while serving. How archery brought them together and helped heal their mind and spirit. We take a moment to reflect on the significance of Memorial Day and honor the sacrifice of those who have paid for our freedom.
A brief rundown of the archery supply crisis, some social media rants and special guest George Ryals IV shares some of his knowledge with us.
We are back after a long pause. Just a quick rundown of what's been going on and what to expect moving forward. Follow on YouTube, Instagram for more updates!
Edited version of previous show. Scott, Bridger and Jay go live during the first week of lockdown and visit with world champion Sara Lopez!
The one without Scott.........Bridger and Jason were joined by new teammate Crystal Gauvin for this one. We talked about the current push for an ASA season, USA archery selection procedures, something about people getting paid and many other things. We also found out that Bridger is a sucker for flower pattern tank tops! Its been a while and we're back on the air, don't miss out on the next one, its going to be good!!!!!
We caught up with Aimcise COO Marty Judnick and talked about how supplementation helps us in our sport of Archery. From target Archery to hunting, we talked about how their company is helping you become a better shooter. We also talked about hunting but you'll just have to listen to find out! Enjoy!
We talked about what the post pandemic future of archery looked like, in our opinion. We also caught up a bit with what we have been up to since the last show we uploaded,,,,,,,,the truth was, not a whole much of anything! Haha!! We'll be trying to put out some more content as much as we can produce without compromising the quality of content. Music today was "Quarantine" by Mr Mat Best and Tim Montana. You can catch the video online on Youtube and Facebook. Thanks for listening!!