The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast

By Matt Zirnsak & Tim Nebel

What's The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast about?

The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast is intended to help expedite the traditional archery learning curve. Whether you're into bowhunting with a recurve or longbow, competition, or just enjoy the art of archery, this podcast will have something for everyone.

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The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast episodes:

04.03.2024
Episode 282 - Beyond the Archer with Drew Kohlhofer
In this episode of Beyond The Archer we are joined by Drew Kohlhofer of Selway Archery to discuss his life as a Father of 5 kids, his physical transformation journey, the Doing Hard Things movement, and how to get back...
03.25.2024
Episode 281 - The Physics of Archery with Tyler Benner
In this episode we are joined by Tyler Benner, owner of Astra Archery and author of Total Archery - Inside the Archer. We discuss Tyler's US Olympic Archery Team Experiences, writing the incredible book Total Archery, and we discuss the...
03.19.2024
Episode 280 - Barebow Champion, Olympic Dreams with Kristina Pruccoli
In this episode Matt is joined by Kristina Pruccoli, an incredible Barebow archer who just recently won the European Indoor World Championships in epic fashion. They discuss her Barebow journey to the top and her dreams to make the Olympics...
03.12.2024
Episode 279 - Ask Tom Anything with Tom Clum Sr.
In this Episode, Matt sits down with Tom Clum Sr of RMSGear.com to answer "Ask Tom Anything" questions from you, the listeners!! Enjoy this episode as we tackle some technical and not so technical listener questions! Shop all Gear and...
03.04.2024
Episode 278 - Beyond the Archer with Greg Krause
In this episode, Matt sits down with Greg Krause to discuss Greg's life beyond archery. They discuss Greg's current transformative journey to becoming the best version of himself. They talk tools, strategy and philosophy of doing hard things. Enjoy the...
02.23.2024
Episode 277 - Sears, Strategy and Control with Joel Turner
In this episode, Matt sits down with Joel Turner to discuss the Lancaster Classic, and the Vegas shoot. They dive deep into sear systems and discuss the safety system for triggerless shooting. Enjoy! Shop all Gear and Apparels: www.ThePushArchery.com...
01.27.2024
Episode 276 - The Lancaster Classic 2024 Qualifications
In this episode we are joined by some of the top barebow archers at the 2024 Lancaster Classic. We discuss qualifications, preparation for shooting on the line, shot processes and much more. Enjoy the show! Shop all Gear and...
01.22.2024
Episode 275 - Defending Lancaster Champion - Matt Hudson
In this episode we are joined by the 2023 Lancaster Classic defending champ, Matt Hudson. We discuss his start in competitive archery, defending his title, his 2023 Classic performance, training, equipment and we dive into his explosive shot process. ...
01.19.2024
Episode 274 - Thoughts Aren't Thinking with Joel Turner
In this episode we are joined by Joel Turner of ShotIQ for a heavy dose of shot control. We talk about Joel's 2023 hunting season, the Rushmore Rumble Tournament, Lancaster Prep and a deep dive into the difference between Thoughts...
01.17.2024
Episode 273 - The Lancaster Classic Preview with John Demmer
In this episode we are joined by John Demmer III to dive into the upcoming Lancaster Classic 2024 indoor tournament. We review the 2023 Classic, talk about training, tournament prep and equipment selection. Enjoy the show! #GetPrimal Shop all...
01.15.2024
Episode 272 - Keeping It Simple with Chris Parrino
On this episode we are joined by legendary bowhunter, Chris Parrino. He has spent a lifetime honing his simplistic approach to bowhunting big game with his recurves. We chat about his start in hunting, his approach to shooting and equipment...
01.08.2024
Episode 271 - Form, Aiming and all things Indoor Archery with Matty Yacca
In this episode we are joined by one of the top Barebow archers playing the game right now, Matty Yacca. We dive into his start in traditional archery, his transition to the top of the Barebow game, form, aiming and...
11.21.2023
Episode 270 - 180" Triple Droptine Buck with Cody Butler
In this episode we are joined by Cody Butler who took his first traditional whitetail this season, a Mega Giant 181" triple droptine buck! Check out the film of this hunt on our YouTube channel and listen in to the...
11.07.2023
Episode 269 - Bryan Burkhardt
In this episode Matt sits down with Bryan Burkhardt for a killer interview. They discuss adventure bowhunting, Bryan's long history in traditional bowhunting, whitetails, Bear Archery and much more. Enjoy the show! www.ThePushArchery.com ONLINE SCHOOL: The Push Archery Center of...
10.30.2023
Episode 268 - Greg Krause - Field Report
In this Field Report, Matt is joined by Greg Krause to review over his awesome start to the 2023 Bow Season! Greg reviews over his equipment selection for 2023 and discusses the details of his two successful hunts! Enjoy the...
10.27.2023
Episode 267 - Field Report - Matt Zirnsak
In this episode we have a guest host, Greg Krause and he interview Matt on his great start to the season. They discuss Matt's equipment and the 3 successful hunts he has had so far. Enjoy the show! www.thepusharchery.com...
10.16.2023
Episode 266 - Field Report - Cody D'Acquisto
In this field report, we sit down with Cody D'Acquisto of Lone Wolf Custom Gear to discuss the details behind his incredible early October hunt for a slammer buck! Cody wasted no time getting his first traditional harvest under his...
10.06.2023
Episode 265 - Velvet Bucks and Big Bulls with Drew Kohlhofer and Nick Krivoniak
In this episode we hang out with Drew Kohlhofer of Selway Archery and Nick Krivoniak of Vivid Taxidermy. We hear early season success stories about beautiful Kentucky Velvet Bucks and giant Bull Elk. Enjoy the show! www.thepusharchery.com ONLINE ARCHERY SCHOOL:...
09.25.2023
Episode 264 - Cody D'Acquisto
In this episode Cody D'Acquisto of Lone Wolf Custom Gear joins the show to discuss his start in bowhunting, LWCG engineered products and his transition from Compound to Traditional Archery. Enjoy the show! www.thepusharchery.com ONLINE SCHOOL: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/
09.13.2023
Episode 263 - Becoming Superhuman with Jimmy Blackmon
In this episode Jimmy Blackmon joins the show. We talk about self bows, the upcoming hunting season and shooting traditional bows. Jimmy also has a very candid conversation with us about his struggles with alcohol and PTSD. We discuss his...
09.04.2023
Episode 262 - Keep It In Perspective with Scott Moore
In this episode Matt is joined by accomplished bowhunter Scott Moore from WAC Outdoors. They discuss bowhunting and the upcoming season. They also dive into a very candid conversation about Scott's misaligned priorities in the past. Scott talks us through...
08.14.2023
Episode 261 - Thoughts Aren't Thinking with Joel Turner
In this episode Matt sits down with Joel Turner from ShotIQ to get caught up on Joel's amazing 2023 so far. From being featured on the Joe Rogan Experience to winning Outdoor Nationals, Joel had an awesome first half of...
08.07.2023
Episode 260 - Coaching Moments 1 - Relaunch
This is a relaunch of Coaching Moments 1 with Tom Clum Sr. It is August 7th, 2023, which means we are in full blown shooting mode getting ready for hunting season! Perfect time for some classic Coaching Moments information!!! Check...
05.24.2023
Episode 259 - The Masters with Denny Sturgis Jr
In this episode Matt sits down with Denny Sturgis Jr of Traditional Vision Quest to talk about the creation of the Masters of the Barebow series and how impactful it was to the community. They share a bunch of laughs...
03.30.2023
Episode 258 - Collecting Traditional Bows with Rich Lopez
In this episode Matt is joined by lifelong traditional bow collector Rich Lopez of Droptine Traditions. They discuss Rich's start in collecting, how collecting has has evolved over the years, rare recurves and longbows, how collecting is preserving history and...
03.13.2023
Episode 257 - Ask Tom Anything with Tom Clum Sr
Ask Tom Anything!! In this episode Tom Clum Sr and Matt sit down to answer a whole pile of listener questions. We talk form, shot execution, hunting stories and bows. This is such a fun show packed with laughs and...
03.06.2023
Episode 256 - Damon Bungard of Jaeger Tracks
Damon Bungard joins the show this week to discuss tracking wounded game animals with tracking dogs. We discuss the history of tracking dogs, essential equipment, Damon's unique take on training and much more. Go check out and subscribe to his...
03.01.2023
Episode 255 - Alex Melnik
In this episode Alex Melnik joins the show. We talk about Alex's incredible showing at the 2022 World Archery 3D Championships in Terni, Italy. We also talk about his amazing 2022 hunting season, the 2023 Lancaster Classic and we dive...
02.21.2023
Episode 254 - Josh Teulker
In this episode Josh Teulker joins the show. Josh is avid bowhunter, podcaster and YouTube content creator that creates awesome content for his podcast Before the Echo and the popular YouTube channel The Hunting Beast. This week we talk about Josh's...
02.13.2023
Episode 253 - Tony Taul
In this episode Matt sits down with Tony Taul. Tony and Matt get to know each other live on the mics as they discuss Tony's start in archery, his self bow obsession, shooting 300 rounds with primitive equipment and how...
01.23.2023
Episode 252 - Joel Turner
In this episode Matt has Joel Turner from ShotIQ on the show. They discuss Joel's 2022 hunting season, shooting ASL Bows, the Lancaster Classic and Indoor Shooting Preparations. Enjoy the show!! If you're interested in gaining control of your archery...
01.16.2023
Episode 251 - Lancaster Classic 2023 Preview with John Demmer and Frank McDonough
In this episode Matt sits down with John Demmer and Frank McDonough of the Barebow Project to talk about the Lancaster Classic! They review the '22 Classic, make predictions for the '23 Classic and talk about how to prepare for...
01.09.2023
Episode 250 - Coaching Moments - Tom Clum Sr
In this episode Matt sits down with one of our awesome coaches Tom Clum Sr of RMSGear. They catch up and discuss Tom's 2022 hunting season, and of course they nerd out about archery form and shot process too! If...
12.23.2022
Episode 249 - Precision Tuning for the Diehard Bowhunter with Cody Greenwood
In this episode Matt sits down with Cody Greenwood from The TradLab to take a deep dive into the new online course, Precision Tuning for the Diehard Bowhunter, launching on January 1st, 2023. Enjoy the show!! - Visit us at...
12.19.2022
Episode 248 - The Longbow Outlaws
Matt sits down with Makoa Kris Johnston and Santo Armano of the Longbow Outlaws, a rogue group of archers who descend on the Lancaster Classic tournament each year armed with their longbows prepared to go toe to toe with the...
12.14.2022
Episode 247 - Murphy's Law with Curt Cabrera and Dalton Lewis
In this episode Matt sits down with Curt Cabrera of Tradlife Films and Dalton Lewis of The Stickboys. The guys talk about their seasons so far, successes on Does, close calls on Bucks and how Murphy's Law has played a...
11.10.2022
Episode 246- Blaskowski Goat Camp Fireside
In this episode Chris Blaskowski shares audio files from each of the 6 nights of this year's 2022 Montana Mountain Goat Hunt. Enjoy the show. https://www.thepusharchery.com
10.25.2022
Episode 245 - One Hell of a Fall - with Chris Blaskowski
In this episode Tim and Tyler Carlson sit down with Chris Blaskowski of Montana to recount his unbelievable fall in the field so far. Enjoy the show. https://www.thepusharchery.com
10.14.2022
Episode 244 - A Freezer Full of Moose Meat With Michael Arnette
In this episode Tim catches up with Michael Arnette of Tall Tines Archery to recount Michael's exciting fall so far in 2022. Enjoy the show. https://www.thepusharchery.com
10.01.2022
Episode 243 - Matt Strikes Early in the PA Hardwoods
In this episode Matt and Tim sit down to catch up on Matt's success in PA so far this season. Enjoy the show. For online courses and apparrel: https://www.thepusharchery.com
09.14.2022
Episode 242 - Whitetail Season Prep with Curt Cabrera
In this episode Matt sits down with Curt Cabrera from Tradlife Films to discuss Whitetail season preparations. The two nerd out about equipment, shooting practice, mobile set ups, hunting small parcels, asking for permission and much more. #GetPrimal
09.07.2022
Episode 241 - 3D World Championships with Makoa Kris Johnston - Terni, Italy
In this episode Makoa (Kris Johnston) and Matt sit down and continue the behind the scenes view of the World Archery 3D World Championships held in Terni, Italy. Enjoy the show! Makoa even steals my line at the end of...
09.07.2022
Episode 240 - 3D World Championship with Alex Melnik - Terni, Italy
In this episode Matt enjoys his morning coffee chatting with Alex Melnik while Alex is on Day 3 of the World Archery 3D Championship held in Terni, Italy. Listen in to get a behind the scenes view of the tournament....
08.17.2022
Episode 239 - Bowhunting Whitetails with Dalton Lewis
In this episode Matt sits down with Dalton Lewis from The Stickboys to chat about whitetail hunting, Dalton's set up for the season and the excitement when we know hunting season is upon us! Enjoy the show. #GetPrimal
08.08.2022
Episode 238 - Paul Schafer - In His Own Words
In this episode Tim Nebel and Tyler Carlson share a Bowhunter Magazine article interview from 1985 between Bowhunting Legends Barry Wensel and the late Paul Schafer. Enjoy the show.
08.03.2022
Episode 237 - Paul McHargue
In this episode Tim Nebel, Erik Hoff, and Cody Greenwood sit down with Paul McHargue to talk bowhunting from the ground with an ASL, and his recent 3rd place finish at IBO Worlds. Enjoy the show.
08.02.2022
Episode 236 - Mark Kephart
In this episode Tim sits down to catch up with the ever-talented Mark Kephart - father, musician, filmmaker, and bowhunter.
07.29.2022
Episode 235 - Jeff Hairston
In this episode Tim sits down with Jeff Hairston to talk traditional bowhunting, strength training, brazilian jiu jitsu and a whole lot more. https://www.thestrength.co https://www.thepusharchery.com.
07.20.2022
Episode 234 - Matt and Tim Catch Up
In this episode Matt and Tim sit down to catch up on life and the upcoming bow seasons. https://www.thepusharchery.com
07.08.2022
Episode 233 - My Favorite Whitetail Advice
In this episode Tim shares audio snippets from past guests containing his favorite pieces of whitetail advice over the life of the Push Podcast. www.thepusharchery.com

What's The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast episodes:

Episode 282 - Beyond the Archer with Drew Kohlhofer

Episode 281 - The Physics of Archery with Tyler Benner

Episode 280 - Barebow Champion, Olympic Dreams with Kristina Pruccoli

Episode 279 - Ask Tom Anything with Tom Clum Sr.

Episode 278 - Beyond the Archer with Greg Krause

Episode 277 - Sears, Strategy and Control with Joel Turner

Episode 276 - The Lancaster Classic 2024 Qualifications

Episode 275 - Defending Lancaster Champion - Matt Hudson

Episode 274 - Thoughts Aren't Thinking with Joel Turner

Episode 273 - The Lancaster Classic Preview with John Demmer

Episode 272 - Keeping It Simple with Chris Parrino

Episode 271 - Form, Aiming and all things Indoor Archery with Matty Yacca

Episode 270 - 180" Triple Droptine Buck with Cody Butler

Episode 269 - Bryan Burkhardt

Episode 268 - Greg Krause - Field Report

Episode 267 - Field Report - Matt Zirnsak

Episode 266 - Field Report - Cody D'Acquisto

Episode 265 - Velvet Bucks and Big Bulls with Drew Kohlhofer and Nick Krivoniak

Episode 264 - Cody D'Acquisto

Episode 263 - Becoming Superhuman with Jimmy Blackmon

Episode 262 - Keep It In Perspective with Scott Moore

Episode 261 - Thoughts Aren't Thinking with Joel Turner

Episode 260 - Coaching Moments 1 - Relaunch

Episode 259 - The Masters with Denny Sturgis Jr

Episode 258 - Collecting Traditional Bows with Rich Lopez

Episode 257 - Ask Tom Anything with Tom Clum Sr

Episode 256 - Damon Bungard of Jaeger Tracks

Episode 255 - Alex Melnik

Episode 254 - Josh Teulker

Episode 253 - Tony Taul

Episode 252 - Joel Turner

Episode 251 - Lancaster Classic 2023 Preview with John Demmer and Frank McDonough

Episode 250 - Coaching Moments - Tom Clum Sr

Episode 249 - Precision Tuning for the Diehard Bowhunter with Cody Greenwood

Episode 248 - The Longbow Outlaws

Episode 247 - Murphy's Law with Curt Cabrera and Dalton Lewis

Episode 246- Blaskowski Goat Camp Fireside

Episode 245 - One Hell of a Fall - with Chris Blaskowski

Episode 244 - A Freezer Full of Moose Meat With Michael Arnette

Episode 243 - Matt Strikes Early in the PA Hardwoods

Episode 242 - Whitetail Season Prep with Curt Cabrera

Episode 241 - 3D World Championships with Makoa Kris Johnston - Terni, Italy

Episode 240 - 3D World Championship with Alex Melnik - Terni, Italy

Episode 239 - Bowhunting Whitetails with Dalton Lewis

Episode 238 - Paul Schafer - In His Own Words

Episode 237 - Paul McHargue

Episode 236 - Mark Kephart

Episode 235 - Jeff Hairston

Episode 234 - Matt and Tim Catch Up

Episode 233 - My Favorite Whitetail Advice