In this episode we are joined by Ian Edwards from the UK. Ian is a bowhunter, longbow competitor, sculptor, traveler... you name it. And he holds multiple gold medals in the World Archery Longbow Class to boot. 

We discuss his road to becoming one of the best Longbow competitors in the world, his form, his shot process and the mental game of archery. Enjoy the show!

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In this episode of Bowyers Bench we are joined by Big Stick Archery's founder and bowyer Bob Smith. We discuss Bob's start in building bows, his bow designs and models, shooting and much more!!

Check out Big Stick Archery Bows: https://www.bigstickarchery.com

Big Stick Archery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigstickarchery/

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We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channel by heading to our website and making a purchase, large or small, which keeps the lights on and conversations flowing here at Push HQ!

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In this episode we are joined by Dalton Lewis of The Stickboys. We discuss his 2024 bow season, equipment and try to solve some of the world's problems in this early morning coffee chat. Enjoy the show!

The Stickboys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestickboys/

The Stickboys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thestickboys6979

This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners!

We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channel by heading to our website and making a purchase, large or small, which keeps the lights on and conversations flowing here at Push HQ!

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The 2025 Lancaster Classic marked the first year for the official Longbow Division at the tournament. This week we are joined by Santo Armano to discuss what it took to get the class, Longbow rules, equipment preferences, woods arrows and more!

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We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channel by heading to our website and making a purchase, large or small, which keeps the lights on and conversations flowing here at Push HQ!

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In this episode we are joined by Curt Cabrera from Trad Life Films to discuss the highs and lows of his 2024 archery season. We discuss how one small thing can needle at you all season causing doubt, frustration and second guessing. Enjoy the show!

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We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channel by heading to our website and making a purchase, large or small, which keeps the lights on and conversations flowing here at Push HQ!

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In this episode we are joined by Alex Melnik to discuss some spicy topics. Yelling "Barebow!" on the tournament lines, triggered vs non-triggered shooting, his Lancaster performance and the future of Barebow. Enjoy this episode and don't get offended!!

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We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channel by heading to our website and making a purchase, large or small, which keeps the lights on and conversations flowing here at Push HQ!

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In this episode we are joined by Rene Bekker from across the pond, an incredible U.K. based Barebow Archer. We discuss his incredible Lancaster 2025 experience, missing bows, shot process, mental game and his unique self-made equipment. Enjoy the show!

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This episode we are joined by Canadian Barebow archer Chris Kent-Rodgman to discuss his epic run at the 2025 Lancaster Classic. We discuss the tournament, his equipment, his form, mental execution and much more. Enjoy the show!

Chris Kent-Rodgman's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parallaxckr/

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In this episode we are joined by the 2025 Mens Barebow Lancaster Classic Champion, Oliver Ochkenholt from Denmark. We discuss his start in archery, the Lancaster Experience, his equipment, shot process, form, training... and much more. Enjoy the show! Get Primal

Oliver's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ochkenholt_archery/

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On this episode Matt spends the day on the Barebow Practice Range at the Lancaster Classic 2025 hanging out with some amazing Barebow Archers. John Demmer, Joel Turner, Mike Davenport, Ryan Davis, Matt Yacca and Kristina Pruccoli. Enjoy the show!! Get Primal.

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We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channel by heading to our website and making a purchase, large or small, which keeps the lights on and conversations flowing here at Push HQ!

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