Ep 002 - Trad Sniper (English Longbow) "Very Traditional Archery" - Merlin Archery Adventure Podcast: With Grizzly Jim

Episode 2 – Trad Sniper, the English Longbow & Getting Properly NerdyIn this episode second episode (despite Jim saying its the first!) of the Merlin Archery Adventures Podcast, Grizzly Jim sits down with Instagram sensation Trad Sniper (Lee) for a deep dive into the world of the English longbow, traditional archery, and historic bow style as well a Archery's portrayal in popular culture.If you love traditional archery, longbows, historical archery equipment, and the culture surrounding the English longbow, this one’s for you. Lee shares his refreshing take on shooting the English longbow, why traditional archery still captures people’s imagination, and what makes this ancient style of shooting so special today.Along the way, things get kinda geeky as the conversation drifts into archery in popular culture, from video games and fantasy films to the influence of titles like Dark Souls and The Lord of the Rings. Expect plenty of discussion about how archery is portrayed in movies, games, and modern media and how that shapes the way people discover the sport.This is a long one, and we don’t apologise for it. So put the kettle on, grab a brew, settle in, and enjoy a proper deep dive into longbows, traditional archery, archery history, and the passion behind shooting the English longbow.Join Grizzly Jim as he chats with the man many see as part of the future of English longbow shooting - Trad Sniper.You can find Trad Sniper here on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/trad_sniperGrizzly Jim: https://www.instagram.com/thatgrizzlyjimAnd Merlin:https://www.instagram.com/merlin_archery