The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast

The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast

Author: Matt Zirnsak Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Matt Zirnsak, The Push-A Traditional Archery Podcast is a conversation for those who find satisfaction in the quiet focus of the craft. This isn't about the latest high-tech gear; it's about the fundamental connection between archer, bow, and arrow. Each episode delves into the nuances that can take years to discover independently, aiming to shorten that journey significantly. You'll hear detailed discussions on form, the mental game, and equipment tuning specific to recurves and longbows. The dialogue often explores the varied paths within the tradition, from the deep woods during hunting season to the focused atmosphere of a target range. Whether you're struggling with a consistent anchor point, selecting the right spine for your arrows, or simply appreciate the history and artistry of archery, this podcast provides a space to deepen that understanding. Matt guides conversations that feel like talking shop with a knowledgeable friend, blending technical advice with broader reflections on why this ancient practice remains so compelling today. It’s a resource built on the shared experiences of the community, offering practical takeaways you can apply during your next practice session. Listen for a genuine exploration of the skills, challenges, and quiet rewards that define traditional archery.
Episodes
Episode 347 - Selbows, Fitness and Bears with Greg Krause [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:43
In this episode we are joined by Greg Krause of Wild Traditions Outdoors to discuss his summer so far, using leverage for life design, fitness, making self bows and trade points and hunting bears! Greg Krause Instagram:…
Episode 346 - Catching Up with Joel Turner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:27
In this episode we are joined by Joel Turner of ShotIQ to discuss head shooting two turkeys in 17 seconds, his transition to outdoor tournament season, NFAA Field Nationals, ETAR, Hunting Plans for the fall and of course…
Episode 345 - Timberpoint Archery - Jaco Wessels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:06
In this episode we are joined by master longbow bowyer, Jaco Wessels of Timberpoint Archery. We discuss Jaco's start in archery and bow building, his bow models, why the longbow, where the Longbow Competitive Class is he…
Episode 344 - Bob Lee Bows [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:18
We are joined by Rob and JJ from Bob Lee Bows this week! We discuss Bob Lee's Life, Wing Archery, the start of Bob Lee Bows, Bow Designs, The new Cobra Recurve and Diamondback Longbow and much more! Enjoy the show!! This…
Episode 243 - Lars Andersen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:19
In this episode we are joined by world famous Danish archer, Lars Andersen! We discuss his start in archery, speed shooting, combat archery, his approach to his amazing skills while shooting a recurve or longbow and much…
Episode 342 - Denny Strugis From The Archives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:53
In this episode we pull Denny Strugis out of the archives to listen in as we discuss what it was like filming the Masters of the Barebow Series, the new Traditional Vision Quest Online Course and much more. Enjoy!! This…
Episode 341 - The Physics of Archery with Tyler Benner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:27:09
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, st…
Episode 340 - The Triple Drop with Cody Butler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:27
In this episode we are joined by Cody Butler to discuss his epic adventure chasing a monster 180" Triple Droptine whitetail. We hear the story of the hunt for this monster buck, Cody's start in the outdoors, equipment an…
Episode 339 - Jed Cullen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:00
In this episode we are joined by Jed Cullen from the UK to discuss the World Archery Trad Class. We talk equipment, Trad Class Rules, Jed's shot process, mental programming and his start in archery. Enjoy the show!! Jed…
Episode 338 - Leo Pettersson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:45
In this episode we are joined by Leo Pettersson with some HUGE NEWS from Sweden. We talk about an incredible Barebow Tournament that is being held in the fall of 2025, his shot process, form, mental program, training pro…