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Traditional Archery Podcast Discussing everything traditional bow hunting, from beginners to experts. The life of a traditional bowhunter- tradgeeks.com. #hunting #outdoors #wildlife #meateaters #film #staysafeshootstraight

Kevin Merrow, Mark Kephart: Traditional Bowhunters, Cinematographers, Outdoor Enthusiasts, tradgeeks.com Founder


    • Apr 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 96 EPISODES


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    EPISODE 096- The Mobile Hunting Road Show (Cody D’Aquisto)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021


    In this episode we discuss the up and coming Mobile Hunting Road Show. Cody D’Aquisto is traveling across the country with Lone Wolf Custom Gear and XOP treestands providing seminars, product displays, and demonstrations. … Read More

    EPISODE 095: Aron Snyder (Elk Hunting Tactics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021


    In this episode we dive deep into elk hunting tactics. A lot of scenarios were discussed in relation to seasons and terrain. Expect to laugh because Aron always brings the humor. I hope you … Read More

    EPISODE 094: David & Hannah Hoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021


    In this episode we chat with David and Hannah Hoff on their traditional archery journey as a couple. David and Hannah are extremely successful with traditional archery gear. We also discuss their passion for … Read More

    EPISODE 093: Finn Merrow (8 year old bowhunter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021


    In this episode we dive into the mind of an 8 year old bowhunter. He provides advice to fathers looking to get their kids into bowhunting. Finn explains why he hunts with a traditional … Read More

    EPISODE 092: Stick Bow Tactics w/ Jake Downs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020


    In this episode we had the opportunity to dive into hunting tactics with Jake Downs. We talked about keeping it together during that most important time, during your hunt. Jake is such a genuine … Read More

    EPISODE 091: 2020 Hunting Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020


    In this episode Aaron and I dive deep into our 2020 season. We discuss Colorado, Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Nebraska. Its been one heck of a year. I hope you all enjoy this episode and … Read More

    EPISODE 090: Cody D’Acquisto (Lone Wolf Custom Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020


    In this episode with Cody we dive deep into the weeds of bowhunting for whitetails. We specifically discuss how to be successful hunting from a very low position (6-8 feet) . If you’re interested … Read More

    EPISODE: 089 – OMP (With Justin Gorman & Dale Howe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020


    In this episode we sit down with Justin Gorman & Dale Howe of October Mountain Products. We talk about the products they offer for the traditional bow hunter and much more… I always enjoy … Read More

    EPISODE: 088 – Chris Derrick (New Whitetail Gear 2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020


    In this episode with Chris we discuss whats new for Sitka in the whitetail category for 2020. It always seems to amaze me the advancements we are making in clothing. I hope you all … Read More

    EPISODE: 087- Exercise your System (John Barklow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020


    In this episode we discuss my system for Colorado, how it performed last year, and what to change if anything. We also dive into exercising your system before our next adventure. Every time I … Read More

    EPISODE: 086 – Daniel Liss (Longbow Dan)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020


    In this episode I catch up with a good friend of ours longbow Dan. We dive into the reason we love traditional archery, clickers, mindsets and growth. I hope you enjoy this episode with … Read More

    EPISODE: 085 – Saddle Hunting with Shawn Ferguson (Trophyline)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020


    In this episode we dive into saddle hunting as a tool for your arsenal. We dive into the history of saddle hunting. We talk about traditional bowhunting from a saddle and the benefits it … Read More

    EPISODE: 084- Iron Will Outfitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020


    In this episode we dive heavily into Bills broadhead testing on animal hides. We also discuss why he started developing broadheads in the first place. The amount of engineering and research put into the … Read More

    EPISODE: 083- Back to the Basics.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020


    In this episode we dive back into the basics of Traditional Archery. This podcast is to inform the new traditional archer on the basics to equipment, form, and tuning. We tend to dance around … Read More

    EPISODE 082: Jason Snavely CWB (Regenerative Agriculture)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020


    In this episode we dive deep into biomimicry, regenerative agriculture, and the importance of soil health. Jason is a certified wildlife biologist, consultant, and the owner of Droptine Seed Company. His passion for wildlife … Read More

    EPIOSDE 081: Colorado Elk Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019


    In this episode Aaron and Kevin dive into there Colorado over the counter elk hunt. They dive into great detail about their techniques, gear, and tactics. If you determine your success on the amount … Read More

    EPISODE 080: Chris Derrick (Sitka Gear Whitetail Specialist)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019


    In this episode with Chris Derrick of Sitka Gear. We dive into the essential products needed for whitetail hunting. We cover the clothing and gear needed for anyone on a budget. I really think … Read More

    EPISODE 079: Exodus Trail Cameras (Jake Hofer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019


    In this episode with Jake Hofer of Exodus Trail Cameras. We dive into the ideal settings for trail cameras on video mode, which camera they offer is best for video mode, and what settings … Read More

    EPISODE 078: John Barklow (Sitka Gear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019


    In this episode with John Barklow of Sitka Gear. We dive into the essential products needed for a late September Colorado  Elk hunt. We cover the clothing and gear needed for anyone on a … Read More

    EPISODE 077: BS Session with Aaron & Derek

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019


    In this episode I sit down with two of my closest friends to BS about traditional archery. I had a lot of fun sitting down with Aaron, and Derek, simply chatting about our passion. … Read More

    EPISODE 076: Matt Zirnsak & Tim Nebel (THE PUSH)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019


    In this episode Matt and Tim of The Push Archery join us to chat about whitetail habitat improvements,and early season tactics on killing mature whitetails. It was refreshing to sit back and simply enjoy … Read More

    EPISODE 075: Mike Groman- New Landowners/Managers-

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019


    In this episode we discuss what a new landowner can expect. We provide you with some incite to help you along your new journey as a property owner. We dive into our personal experiences … Read More

    EPISODE 074: Trent Wengerd (Wengerd Archery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019


    In this episode of the tradgeeks podcast we had the pleasure of sitting down with Trent Wengerd of Wengerd Archery. Trent has been building bows since the age of 12. He is one heck … Read More

    EPISODE 073: The One & Only Tex Grebner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018


    We had the privilege to sit down and chat with the one the only Tex Grebner. Tex is highly amateur outdoorsman with a YouTube show. We absolutely love his unique character and passion for … Read More

    EPISODE 072: Preston Mullens (DIY Hunter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018


    In this episode we chat with Preston Mullens of DIY hunter about public land scouting specifically using OnX hunt. This episode is perfect for the DIY hunter looking to hunt public land out of … Read More

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    EPISODE 071: Brandon Myers (Morrison Archery & AIM “Archers of International Missions”)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018


    In this episode we talk with Brandon Myers of Morrison Archery & AIM. We dive into business, archery, and most importantly how they are using archery to help spread the word of Christ.   … Read More

    EPISODE 070: Turkey Hunting in PA and Positive Vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018


    In this episode we dive into our turkey seasons in Pennsylvania. We also discuss our daily lives, TG Challenge, positive vibes, and gear.

    EPISODE 069: BS Session and TG News.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018


    In this episode Mark and I catch up and talk about things to come with TG. We discussed some important news in this podcast that you won’t want to miss.

    EPISODE 068: Compton Traditional Bowhunters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018


    In this episode we are live from Compton Traditional Bowhunters Big Game Classic. We talk with Dave Hewitt about the organization and what it is they do. This is great organization and we are … Read More

    EPISODE 067: Tom Clum Sr. (Level 4 NTS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018


    In this episode we talk with Tom Clum Sr. about the importance of proper form. We discuss how it reduces that chance of shoulder injury and increases accuracy. As always we had a blast … Read More

    EPISODE 066: Do You Even Bare Shaft Bro?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018


    In this episode we are joined by our great friend Matt Davis. We talk specifically about why or should you even bare shaft tune your arrows. This was a great debate and I truly … Read More

    EPISODE 065: Clay Hayes (Twisted Stave)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018


    In this episode we chat with Clay Hayes primarily about building self bows. This podcast was a blast for me because it was very educational for anyone interested in building a self bow. Check … Read More

    EPISODE 064: Bryan Broderick & Aron Snyder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018


    Bryan and Aron were hunting in Alabama last week and we had the opportunity to record a podcast with them. Aron talks about getting on the board the year with his struggle stick aka … Read More

    EPISODE 063: Donnie Vincent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018


    It’s always a pleasure talking with our good friend Donnie Vincent. If you haven’t heard of Donnie by now, you need to get out from under the rock you’re living under. He and his … Read More

    EPISODE 062: Allen Conner (Brownell Archery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018


    In this podcast we talk with legendary pro shooter Allen Conner of Brownell. We dive into bowstrings, materials, new products, traditional archery and of course hunting whitetails. Allen is one heck of a dude … Read More

    EPISODE 061: Aron Snyder (Kifaru)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018


    In this episode we chat with Aron Snyder about his plans for 2018. Is he switching to a tradbow again? Why? What is your ethical shot distance? We cover it all in this episode. … Read More

    EPISODE 060: ATA Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018


    In this episode we chat about Marks first buck harvest with a tradbow. We discuss the anticipation of the ATA show and go on many other tangents about traditional archery.

    EPISODE 059: David Brinker (Sitka)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2017


    In this episode we talk with David Brinker about his journey with Traditional Archery. We dive into his passion for hunting, career, and music. This was a fun episode for us and I think … Read More

    EPISODE 058: TG and RER Bows Giveaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017


    In this episode we discuss our giveaway of not only one but two RER Bows with Chester Floyd. We dive into Chester’s hunting season and his persistent pursuit of mountain lions.

    EPISODE 057: To Sitka?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017


    In this episode we discuss our 2017 whitetail seasons and our switch to Sitka. I hope you understand our decision because it wasn’t easy, and we are excited to be back behind the mic.

    Episode #56 -Utah Elk Hunt-

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017


    In this episode we are hunting in the back country of Utah with our stick bows. I believe this podcast captures the highs and lows of hunting to it fullest. This trip was nothing … Read More

    Episode #55 – Dr. Ed Ashby-

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017


    In this episode we talk with Dr. Ed Ashby. This podcast really doesn’t need an introduction, and I believe he is one of the last living greats. We dive straight into arrow setups, and … Read More

    Episode #54 – Matt Kline – Exodus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017


    In this episode we talk with Matt Kline of Exodus trail cameras. We talk about what makes a trail camera good and tips and tricks with setting up cameras specific to your situation. These … Read More

    Episode #53 – Mike Dupuy – falconary/ bird of prey expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017


    In this episode we talk with Mike Dupuy. He is a falconary/ bird of prey expert. This episode is very intriguing and educational. It is amazing to me that this kind of hunting still … Read More

    Episode #52- Where Tradgeeks all started – Live @ E.T.A.R

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2017


    In this episode I talk with two of my closest friends about traditional archery. Aaron Emhoff & Derek Woods introduced me to traditional archery approximately 7 years ago and here we are today. I … Read More

    Episode #51 – BIG JIM – LIVE @ E.T.A.R

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017


    In this episode we had the privilege of sitting down with Big Jim of Big Jim’s Bow Company. We dive into his reasons for switching to traditional archery and starting a successful business. The … Read More

    Episode #50 – Joel Turner -LIVE @ E.T.A.R

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017


    Live from the Eastern Traditional Archery Rendezvous we are joined by Joel Turner and his KILT!! In this episode we dive into the specific challenges that may occur during your control shot process journey. Every … Read More

    Episode #49 – Chester Floyd & Ben Guttormson (Round 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017


    We are joined by Chester Floyd & Ben Guttormson for “Round 2”. We discuss their upcoming 2017 hunting season and strictly BS about our lives. It’s always a pleasure sitting down with these two … Read More

    Episode #48 LIVE Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017


    First live podcast via Facebook and Instagram. This podcast was a straight up BS session from holden beach NC. We received a pile of questions regarding traditional archery and hope to continue with live … Read More

    Episode #47 -Striker Bows and New Breed Archery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017


    The archery community sticks together combining efforts on the new Rk1 of Striker Bows and New Breed Archery. We discuss how this bow was created from start to finish. Rick Ellis and Kyle Null … Read More

    Episode #46 -Africa- Matt Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017


    What do you get when you mix a super efficient Tradbow Setup, African game, and an amped up MTN OPS fueled hunter? Find out on episode 46 as Matt Davis takes us on a … Read More

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