CAM Podcast

PJ Reilly talks with pro archer Chris Hammond after he made the Men's Pro finals at the 1st Leg National Championship Triple Crown IBO in his debut appearance at an IBO. Chris also explains how overcoming target panic propelled him to the pro stage, breaks down the difference between ASA and IBO targets and reveals his 3-D strategy despite not owning many practice targets.

PJ Reilly talks with pro archer Michael Braden as he prepares for the return of the 2020 3-D archery season. Michael explains his new arrow testing strategy, how he fires his release with his elbow, and why he still uses a v-bar when most other 3-D archers have switched to a side rod.

PJ Reilly and Josh Grine catch up with pro archer Scott Starnes who is taking advantage of the archery season break to do a lot of fishing. Before a few fishing stories, Scott talks about how a volleyball knee injury led to archery; securing his first pro sponsorship at the first Lancaster Archery Classic; and his archery comeback after a scary encounter with cellulitis.

PJ Reilly and Josh Grine talk with Jack and Sharon Wallace as they stay focused on their archery routines throughout quarantine times. Jack and Sharon also discuss practicing together versus alone; Jack trying the TAC Vanes; and how Sharon feels about the switch to PSE.

PJ Reilly and Josh Grine talk with pro archer Christopher Perkins who is making the most of turkey hunting season for the first time in years. Chris also explains why he moved to the ASA Known Pro division; why he only likes to shoot a hinge release; and how it's easier to become a curler than an archer in Canada.

PJ Reilly and Josh Grine talk with Randy Kitts, President of Black Eagle Arrows and Conquest Archery about how he formed his two archery companies over the last eight years. Randy also gives some detail and back story about the new Revelation 3:20 arrow; what it's like to double your facility size just before a pandemic; and his projections for how the rest of the archery season might take shape.

PJ Reilly and Josh Grine talk with ASA President Mike Tyrell about how the 2020 ASA 3-D archery season is being organized after COVID-19 setbacks. Mike talks about some of the location and schedule changes, how they are working to create a safe environment for archers to participate, and about some of the logistics to keep Shooter Of The Year running.

PJ Reilly talks with pro archers Tim Gillingham and Nathan Brooks about the classic Tim tribute song performed by Nathan. Tim also dives into why he prefers a trigger release; what motivates him to want to help other archers with their archery set-ups; and how a change to his eyesight is affecting his game.

PJ Reilly chats with pro archer Chance Beaubouef about staying prepared despite not knowing what tournament he'll shoot next. Chance also talks about what it takes to shoot a perfect 900, 15 of 17 times at the Vegas Shoot; the importance of precision and consistency in a rangefinder; and some of the differences he's noticed in his transition from the unknown to known 3-D pro division.

PJ Reilly talks with pro archer Cara Kelly about the impact of Michigan's stay-at-home order on her family's archery shop and having a one-month-old baby. Cara also shares why she's excited to be working with their S3DA team; how winning the ASA shooter of the year was one of the hardest things she's ever done; and the one big goal she still wants to accomplish in archery.