The Let Down Podcast

Twenty-five years in the Royal Canadian Navy changed Sab Rose forever.

Like many veterans, some of the experiences he carried home weren't visible. It wasn't until years later that he realized he needed help. Then one unexpected trip to the Invictus Games introduced him to a sport he thought would be "as exciting as watching paint dry."

That sport was archery.

In this episode, Sab shares his journey through military service, deployments, PTSD, recovery, and how archery helped him rediscover purpose. We also explore the stories behind XLimits Archery, X Precision Strings, and NOKTA Outdoors, and why giving back has become the common thread running through everything he builds.

This isn't just an episode about archery.

It's a conversation about resilience, identity, and finding peace after service.

Enjoy the conversation.

No guests. No script. No agenda.

Just three buddies sitting down and letting the conversation go wherever it wants.

In Episode 44 of The LETdown After Dark, Chris, Justin and Misha talk about the upcoming Southern Canadian Classic, camping, childhood memories, Newfoundland, the incredible people we've met through The LETdown, and why the best conversations are usually the ones you never planned to have.

Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and hang out with us.

🎙️ The LETdown After Dark – where the conversation goes wherever it wants.

Behind every great event, every successful business, and every thriving community are people willing to put in the work when no one is watching.

In Episode 43 of The Letdown, we sit down with Peter & Lesa Ray to talk about far more than archery. From growing up outdoors and raising a family, to representing Vortex Optics, building Rogue's Hollow into one of Ontario's premier 3D archery events, and the countless volunteer hours that make it all possible, this conversation is about partnership.

We talk about the realities of organizing major tournaments, capturing unforgettable moments through photography, balancing business with family life, and why community has always mattered more than competition.

If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build something that lasts, this episode is for you.

Guests: Peter & Lesa Ray
🏹 Rogue's Hollow
🦌 Vortex Optics Canada
📸 Event Photography
❤️ Family • Community • Legacy

Deer season doesn't begin on opening morning—it begins months before, with preparation.

In Episode 42 of The Letdown After Dark, Dale Martin joins us around the fire for an honest conversation about getting ready for another whitetail season. From summer scouting and trail camera strategies to bow setup, stand placement, scent control, hunting ethics, and the lessons that only years in the woods can teach, this episode is packed with practical advice and a few great stories along the way.

Whether you're preparing for your first deer season or you've spent a lifetime chasing whitetails, pull up a chair and join the conversation.

In this episode:

• 🦌 Summer scouting strategies
• 📷 Trail camera placement and common mistakes
• 🌲 Public vs. private land hunting
• 🏹 Setting up a hunting bow
• 🎯 Broadhead tuning and preseason practice
• 🌬️ Hunting the wind
• ⚖️ Ethics, technology, and fair chase
• 🦌 The bucks that got away
• 💡 Advice for first-time deer hunters

Grab a coffee—or something a little stronger—and welcome to The Letdown After Dark.

What defines a champion?

For Tony Markic, it's not the medals hanging on the wall.

A proud husband, proud father, police officer, and one of Ontario's top competitive 3D archers, Tony joins us to share the journey that brought him back to archery after decades away from the sport.

We discuss the pressures of policing, finding peace on the range, competing at the highest levels of 3D archery, the friendships that have shaped his life, and why he believes every archer has a responsibility to help grow the sport.

Whether you're an archer, hunter, first responder, or simply someone searching for purpose and community, this conversation is about far more than scores.

In this episode:
• Returning to archery after a 30-year break
• Life as a police officer
• The mental side of competition
• Building lifelong friendships through archery
• Growing the future of Ontario archery
• Why community matters more than medals

For over 20 years, Warren "WJ" Robertson has travelled the world with a camera, documenting adventures, wildlife, and the people who choose a different path. But behind the incredible places and unforgettable stories is a man whose passion for community, human connection, and authentic storytelling has shaped every step of his journey.

In this episode, we explore the road that led Warren from rural Nova Scotia to filming across Canada and beyond. We talk about building Scope Visual Media, the challenges of pursuing a creative career, hunting, travel, and why the most meaningful stories are often found in ordinary people living extraordinary lives.

This isn't just a conversation about adventure.

It's a conversation about purpose, gratitude, and the courage to take the road less travelled.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Building Scope Visual Media from the ground up
• Why some stories deserve to be told
• Hunting, adventure, and filmmaking
• Human connection and community
• Choosing the road less travelled

The tournament is over. The targets are put away. The campfire is lit.

Welcome back to Letdown After Dark, the unfiltered side of The Letdown Podcast.

In Episode 39, Chris, Justin and Misha sit down to talk TAC Pennsylvania, Misha's new Mathews ARC 34, the upcoming FDCC event in Galt, Randy Morocco, Shooter's Choice, future Campfire Series plans and a few rabbit trails along the way.

🏹 TAC Pennsylvania
🏹 Mathews ARC 34
🏹 FDCC Galt Preview
🏹 Randy Morocco Reflections
🏹 Shooter's Choice Recap
🏹 Campfire Series Plans
🏹 Hunting, Gear & Rabbit Trails

No guest. No agenda. No script.

Just stories. Unfiltered.

What does it take to become one of the most consistent competitors in professional archery?

In Episode 38 of The Letdown Podcast, we sit down with Randy Morocco, current ASA Senior Known Pro Shooter of the Year leader, professional archer, coach, mentor, and one of the most respected names in the sport.

Randy shares stories from the 2026 ASA season, the mindset required to compete under pressure, and why even the most successful shooters experience moments of doubt. We also discuss equipment, practice habits, coaching, faith, resilience, and the importance of building meaningful relationships within the archery community.

This conversation goes far beyond scores and podiums.

🏹 Competing at the highest level of ASA archery
🏹 The mental side of pressure and performance
🏹 Why fundamentals matter more than gear
🏹 Faith, purpose, and overcoming adversity
🏹 Building community through archery

If you're an archer, competitor, coach, or simply someone striving to be better, this episode is packed with lessons that extend far beyond the target.

In this episode:

Former guide, archer, hunter, husband, and father Dale Martin joins The Letdown for a conversation about mentorship, hunting, family, and the traditions that keep the outdoors alive.

From guiding hunters with Wingfeather Outfitters and making an appearance on Babe Winkelman, to helping first-time hunters experience their very first harvest, Dale shares stories from a lifetime spent outdoors.

We discuss turkey hunting, tournament archery, the realities of guiding, becoming a father, and why introducing someone to hunting may be more rewarding than pulling the trigger yourself.

This episode is about more than hunting.

It's about passing knowledge forward, respecting the outdoors, and helping the next generation discover what makes it all worthwhile.

#TheLetdownPodcast #Hunting #Archery #TurkeyHunting #Outdoors

Ashley Raine joins The Letdown for a conversation about growing up on a trapline, hunting, fishing, trapping, hunting dogs, and the outdoor traditions passed down through family.

What started as something she was forced into as a kid became a way of life she now hopes to preserve for future generations.

We talk about the influence of Just Us Hunting, the people who shaped her outdoor journey, women in the outdoors, life in Northern Ontario, and why some traditions are worth holding on to.