We have a special guest today, we are visiting with Josh Smith. He is a co-founder of RamRods Archery. They make and build products "...that make the shooters performance better". Josh comes from a shooting background that took him thru being an RA at the Olympic training center. Speaking from experience, the first shot I took with these bars I knew they were different. Listen in on the whole story.

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Ty Dameron returns to the show and we talk about his African safari hunt he did a few weeks ago. Also he pleads with everyone to get to your local shop and get finalized for this years season. Of coarse we talk a little ASA 3D shoot. Listen in for a fun filled show.

We welcome Greg Thompson on the show to talk about his recent win in the Oklahoma Triple Crown. We cover his set up and the shoot itself. Rolling into just a great all around archery conversation. We hit on the Olympics, indoor archery, a calendar of events for August, then right at the very end Neil hangs up on us. Whats up with that?

Everyone knows Neil is our new ASA State Rep for 2024. Before he gets to his 1 year anniversary he pulls together the ASA shooters and shows the ASA Federation office some staggering numbers with shooter count, range sign ups, and memberships. He goes on to let everyone know that this has been a team effort from all the host ranges, friends, family, and fellow shooters.

He does take time to talk a little for next year and what it will look like. He brings up that this year isn't quite done, because they still have a directors meeting nationally and he is organizing a Oklahoma State wide meeting in September. You can hear through out the entire podcast he appreciates each and everyone that has offered some kind of support to him and the Oklahoma ASA. Mr Neil Cooley thank you.

The 2024 Paris Olympics are just a few day away from starting. We bring in our friend Tom Stevenson. Owner of ArcheryPath.com, Coach of Oklahoma Storm Joad team, active Male Recurve Olympic shooter, and winner of countless national awards. We asked Tom to break down what olympic equipment is, practice routines, how you must qualify, what the athletes go thru, and what we will be watching during the Paris events.

After this Neil and I talk about this weeks ASA State Championship being held at the OKC Gun Club.

Tom shared this link to all of the Olympic Archery Coverage. Courtesy of the USA Archery Media team https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule/sport/archery

We were honored to have Rick Gilley on the show for a second time. Recently Rick traveled to the NFAA Midwest Trail Classic and finished top of the podium with first place. He made a last minute bow change and the confidence he took with him was huge. Followed up the next weekend with ASA Metropolis IL. Listen to what he looks for when choosing his equipment and the feel he wants from his equipment. Gold nuggets are scattered all through this episode.

Jayme is a member of USA Archery 3D Traditional Archery Team. She tells us all about making the team, her setup, future plans, new archery range they have, and her trip to Slovenia to represent Team USA (and Team Oklahoma). She tells us about the new range and some weekday league plays they will be offering.

Oklahoma's own North America Super Slam record holder Lincoln Tapp is the youngest ever to achieve this and he did it using a bow. We visit with Lincoln about his adventures chasing the super slam. He does give us his favorite arrow setup for all these hunts, the bow setup, and even some tips and tricks on finding how he looks for whitetails where others don't.

Bryn is Oklahoma's newest NFAA State Director. We took this time to understand more about the NFAA and our State. Bryn explains some of things he has to do when working with our local clubs/ranges along with the NFAA. We all feel the same, we want to grow archery and are fortunate to have some good people working for OK that can help get this done.

Aaron shoots in the ASA Semi Pro Class this year. Being on the factory Mathews Staff he goes over a wide variety of training tips and techniques he uses. Everything from judging yardages, mental game, and his practice routine. Then he drops a bomb shell on us and with his famous rock story. This one you will have to hear for your self.