In this marathon conversation, Jeb Bissett—also known as Jebalicious—takes us through four years of competitive axe throwing, knife duels, weightlifting, and disc golf. From early tournaments in Connecticut and Colorado to bigger competitions and new formats, this episode looks at the mindset, community, and routine behind his approach to the sport.Jeb talks about his background in recreational therapy, lacrosse, and snowboarding, and how those experiences connect to his work as a competitor and coach. The conversation covers practice habits, nerves, tournament structure, and the role of community in improving at a niche sport. It also includes stories from events, travel, and the sport’s culture, along with discussion of training under fatigue, handling pressure, and balancing competition with enjoyment. If you want a straightforward look at how one athlete approaches axe throwing and related sports, this episode gives a clear picture.

Guest Credentials:
Jeb Bissett is a two-time world champion, axe and knife thrower, and recreational therapist based in Colorado. He has years of experience competing, coaching, and building community in axe sports.

📸 Photo by @AxeMasterPhotography (Mike King)

In this marathon conversation, Jeb Bissett—also known as Jebalicious—takes us through four years of competitive axe throwing, knife duels, weightlifting, and disc golf. From early tournaments in Connecticut and Colorado to bigger competitions and new formats, this episode looks at the mindset, community, and routine behind his approach to the sport.Jeb talks about his background in recreational therapy, lacrosse, and snowboarding, and how those experiences connect to his work as a competitor and coach. The conversation covers practice habits, nerves, tournament structure, and the role of community in improving at a niche sport. It also includes stories from events, travel, and the sport’s culture, along with discussion of training under fatigue, handling pressure, and balancing competition with enjoyment. If you want a straightforward look at how one athlete approaches axe throwing and related sports, this episode gives a clear picture.

Guest Credentials:
Jeb Bissett is a two-time world champion, axe and knife thrower, and recreational therapist based in Colorado. He has years of experience competing, coaching, and building community in axe sports.

📸 Photo by @AxeMasterPhotography (Mike King)

In this episode, Bill Fienberg chats with Coleman Bates, the 2024 World Knife Throwing League World Champion. Bill hopes to keep the conversation under two hours, but fails after going down rabbit holes about pants, Tim Robinson's "I Think You Should Leave," and more. They also delve into practice routines, visualization, and meticulously organized notebooks. It's a quirky mix of sport and absurdity, perfect for your next tournament road trip.

Christopher "Poppa Bear" Rios is a competitive axe thrower out of Urban Axes in Austin, TX. He recently placed 4th at the 2023 Choptober Challenge, and secured himself a bid to the 2024 International Axe Throwing Championship.

Cameron Dubrow is a competitive axe thrower from New Jersey, winner of the 2023 US Championship at Ace Axe Throwing and winner of the 2023 Urban Open.

Photo Credit: Urban Axes (Stacie McChesney)

Brandon "Showtime" McClester is a competitive axe thrower from Pittsburgh, PA.

Photo Credit: Urban Axes

Chris Ross is the owner of Total Axe Throwing and the founder of the World Blade League. In this interview, Chris talks about running an axe throwing venue, the first marathon league, The Yearathon, and more.

Austin Agosti AKA Daddy is an axe thrower from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this interview, Austin talks about journalism, working at an axe throwing venue, practice routines, IATC 2022 and IATC 2023, the Pittsburgh axe community, and more.

Tyler Flynn is an axe and knife thrower from Cleveland, Ohio. In this interview, Tyler talks about his competition history, being a teacher, spicy dice, the 2024 World Axe Throwing League (WATL) Rules Proposal, Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), and more.

Dave Alviso AKA Canexican is a competitive axe thrower from Pittsburgh, PA. In this interview, Dave talks about coming in second at the 2023 International Axe Throwing Championship (IATC) in Toronto, CA, being a pilot, being a parent, and more.

Photo credit: Sir Panda Photography