The Archery Geek Outdoors' Podcast

Episode 57 - Down The Arrow Rabbit Hole With Coach Angel Garcia Of High Power Archery NY

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.

Episode 56 - One Arrow To Rule Them All

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
 
 
 

Episode 55 - Breaking Things, Lawton Field Bowmen & Liberty Archers Weekend

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/
 

Episode 54 - Catching Up, A New Scope & Arrow Musings

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.

Episode 53 - The Saturday Spectacular (Raw & Uncut)

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  

Episode 52 With Special Guest Alex George Of Hybrid Archery

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/ 

Episode 51 - Shooting With A Lens With Angel Garcia

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.

Episode 50 - Discipline Equals Freedom & Fatty Wants A Six Pack

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.
 

Episode 49 - Special Guest Ryan Clark Of The African Allure Hunting Safaris

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
 
 

Episode 48 - The Return Of Angel Garcia & Highpower Archery

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.