Nock On Archery

Podcast 309 is with Isaac Aleman Jr. (aka JUNIOR) who is a passionate up and coming bowhunting and archery fanatic. He's been on the Wasatch front hunting since he can remember and is leading an awesome life of a young adult. Played football, hustled pawn shops, worked in archery in Scheels and now is the lead bow tech at the Black Rifle HQ just to name a few. He recently came to town to learn some things that I think will propel him into a promising career in bowhunting and I got to learn even more about this cool cat.

Issac Aleman is a longtime archery OG and is always uplifting to talk to. He’s worked for some great companies in archery including Easton, Badlands and Black Rifle Coffee. He’s an underrated western hunter with a never ending passion for growing archery and having fun on the mountain. Recently I had Issac out to Iowa to do some archery workshops and catch up on friendship.

PC 307 is with Leah Taylor who is currently a full time fitness and jiu jitsu coach at Straight Blast Gym of Montana. Leah has a lifelong background in martial arts but also has a degree in education and teaching. She is a high level black belt with multiple titles around her belt. Recently she picked up a bow for the first time and began down the archery path. In this podcast we talk about both learning and teaching a sport. Not only will this podcast give you some valuable life lessons it will also make you a better student in any sport. Some of her titles include IBJJF Masters Worlds 2017 Black Belt Gold- IBJJF Worlds 2017 Black Belt Bronze- IBJJF Pan Ams 2017 Black Belt Silver- IBJJF Atlanta Open 2016 Black Belt Gold Gold Absolute

Podcast 306 is with my longtime buddy Andy Stumpf. Andy is a man of many talents and host of The Cleared Hot podcast. Our podcast is the first recorded in the new Nock On studio and also is available on video via YouTube. Andy and I recap an amazing time teaching some new friends how to shoot bows and what archery has done for him. We also recap the year of COVID and finally get to reconnect.

This podcast is with a random Nock On Nation member Aaron Brendible. Aaron was the winner of the Golden Trident Raffle bow we did for the Navy Seal Foundation. He is such a genuine guy who has some amazing story’s about getting into archery and bowhunting. He’s a hard working dad from Michigan and a true testament to the everyday hunter. I was thrilled to have a few days with him.

Podcast 304 is with Caleb Copeland founder of Copeland Creative,Connoisseur of Mustard, Master of Naps and Sommelier of Sweet Teas . Caleb is an amazing photographer and videographer who recently took his own trip around the US chasing turkeys, Bowfishing and introducing his dad to the West. We talked a lot about what a Georgia boy loves about the western states, learning public land hunting for the first time, how to get lost on a mountain and how a packet of tuna fish is good for attracting Grizzly’s into the camp shelter.

This podcast is with my buddy Tony He whom has gone from 0-100 in bowhunting in just a few years. I’ve never met anyone who has had such luck but also an instant passion to mash the gas pedal for archery and bowhunting. I’ve been with Tony on his first hunts for bear, mule deer, elk and now turkey! He’s such a fun resource of a beginners perspective but also living proof of what someone can do if they put their mind to it. Tony tackles so many new things on his own and constantly challenges himself whether it’s an Ironman, Rebuilding a House or heading on a hunting trip while googling how to do it when he’s there. 

Podcast 302 is with a super awesome dude John McEvoy. Johnny is a crazy Irishman that is best known for his life in BASE jumping. He’s owner of BASEGEAR and an instructor at SnakeRiverBase in Idaho. He is brand new to archery and I recently had him out for some days of archery instruction. He’s been on a quest for rad things to do to enhance enlightenment and zen. He’s a reserved dude that has continual layers of interest and amazing stories. 

Podcast 301 is with a bunch of savages. We gather together following several days on the range at the Total Archery Challenge in TX. My guest include Bert Sorin from Sorinex who is an elite level fitness guru and avid outdoorsman. Andrew Arrabito who is a well known retired Navy SEAL, founder of Half Face Blades and former pro street skater. Terry Houin is a badass Navy SEAL, legit outdoorsman and Corporate Team Leader. We discuss tons of topics but also stress the value of Archery for the military, first responders and veteran communities.