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The Let Down Podcast
by LET DOWN
**The Letdown Podcast**The Letdown is a fireside-style podcast hosted by Chris Lafleur, Justin Harrison and Misha Koroscil (the LETDOWN CREW), diving into real conversations around archery, bowhunting, and competition. From top shooters to everyday grinders, we talk about the wins, the struggles, and everything in between. No highlight reels — just honest stories, lessons learned, and the moments that stick long after the shot. If you live for the range or the woods, you’re in the right place.
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Ep.55 | Moose, Deer Camp and Stray Sons | The Letdown Crew
It's been a while since it was all three of us on After Dark, so this one feels good. Misha just got back from way up past Armstrong Station — a twenty-four hour drive to Piccadigoshi Lake chasing moose with a couple of older fellas, including 79-year-old ex police chief Bob Major. They got…
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Ep.54 | Learning to Win | Dein Higgins
Dein Higgins is back. You met Dein back on EP.24 "Grinding it Out" — sixty purposeful arrows a day, chasing the 50-yard game, trying to beat Bruno on Bruno's best day. A season later, the grind has paid off: Dein finished second in Senior Known 50 at the ASA level and went into Michigan and took…
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EP.53 | A Worthy Life - David Hartlin
David Hartlin of David Hartlin Guiding has spent 20 seasons guiding moose and caribou in Newfoundland — and we recorded this one from camp, in the middle of a 100% success week. David got hooked on Atlantic salmon at eight years old, started hunting at fourteen in Nova Scotia, and was guiding…
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EP.52 | Give Yourself Some Credit - Tony Stufko
Ex-pro Canadian Superbike racer. 20-year nurse. 3rd at Nationals in his first full season of 3D archery. Tony Stufko on pressure, performance, and staying calm when the shot actually matters.
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Ep. 51 | Hunting for the Working Man — Kevin Toye
Hunting for the Working Man — Kevin Toye Kevin Toye joins The Letdown for a conversation about hunting, family, work and finding a way to make all of it fit. Kevin runs Toye Masonry in British Columbia, has a family at home, and still manages to spend a hell of a lot of time chasing animals…
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Ep.50 | Two Sides of the Bowhunter Games | Letdown After Dark : Campfire Edition at Royal City Bowmen
The first-ever Bowhunter Games brought archers from across North America to Clarksville, Tennessee—but there was more than one way to experience it. Josh and Daniela Webb took on the competitive side, battling difficult terrain, long shots, brutal heat and some of the best archers in the world....
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Ep.49 | Building Hunting Traditions | Evan Kooy – Pivot Outdoors
Evan Kooy didn’t grow up in a hunting family — he found his own way into it. From building a homemade bow as a kid and convincing his dad to take Hunter Ed with him, to learning public-land hunting through years of trial and error, Evan has built a life around the outdoors. Now he’s passing that...
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EP.48 | The Grump ’n’ Sock Connection | Marty & Curtis Draeger
The Grump ’n’ Sock Connection | Marty & Curtis Draeger What happens when a father builds something from nothing — and his son decides to do the same? This week on The LETdown, Chris and Justin sit down with Marty and Curtis Draeger. Marty is the man behind Grumpy Baits, a Waterloo-based fishing...
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Ep. 47 | Where We Belong | Letdown After Dark: Campfire Edition | Ep. 47
Fresh home from the Southern Canadian Classic, Chris reflects on the friendships, familiar faces and conversations that make archery tournaments about far more than the final score. Then we open the vault for the first Letdown After Dark: Campfire Edition. Recorded in the old shed at Royal City...
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Ep. 46 | The Miles Between Us | LETdown After Dark |
Archery is a solitary sport. One archer. One bow. One arrow. So why does it seem to create some of the strongest friendships? Warren Robertson of Scope Digital and Marcel Bourque of JMZ Archery join Chris for a LETdown After Dark conversation about the friendships built between the targets. From...
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Ep. 45 | From the Navy to New Purpose with Sab Rose
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…
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Ep. 44 | The LETdown After Dark – Just Three Guys Talking
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...
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Episode 43 | Built Together | Peter & Lesa Ray
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...
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Episode 42 | Deer Camp with Dale Martin: Summer Scouting, Bow Setup & Whitetail Tactics
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…
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Ep. 41 | Tony Markic – Beyond the Scorecard
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...
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Ep40 Warren "WJ" Robertson | The Road Less Travelled
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…
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Ep. 39 | Letdown After Dark #2 - TAC Pennsylvania, ARC 34, FDCC & Rabbit Trails
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...
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Ep. 38 | Randy Morocco | Faith, Competition & Community
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...
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Ep. 37 | Dale Martin | Passing It On
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...
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EP.36 - It Wasn't My Dream with Ashley Raine
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...
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Ep. 35 - The Letdown After Dark | FDCC Royal City Bowmen Leg 2026 Recap
After the targets came down and the scorecards were handed in, the boys sat around the digital campfire for the very first Letdown After Dark episode. In this one we recap the Royal City Bowmen leg of the Full Draw Caribou Cup 2026 including: Misha Koroscil’s first archery win target controversy...
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Ep. 34 The Real Life Archer | Mason Pelletier | The Letdown Podcast
This week on The Letdown, we sit down with Bowtech factory staff shooter Mason Pelletier for one of our most grounded conversations yet. We talk competition pressure, target panic, switching from Mathews to Bowtech, balancing fatherhood with archery, bowhunting, community, and the reality behind...
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EP.33 Wayne Woodcock | Captain Squirrel & The Archery Community
This week on The Letdown we sit down with Ontario 3D archer Wayne Woodcock — better known in some circles as Captain Squirrel. Wayne shares how archery helped him through some difficult periods in life, why the sport became more than just competition, and how the people in the archery community...
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Ep.32 Trivia Night: Jack Brothers vs Letdown (No Guests. Just Us.)
No guests. Just us. This week we run a full trivia night with the Jack brothers (Evan & Johnny), and things get competitive fast. Archery, hunting, gear… and a bunch of questions we probably should’ve known. Some right answers. A lot of wrong ones. And nonstop chirping. 🎧 New episodes drop every...
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EP 31 - FDCC, Turkeys & Provincials | No Guests, Just Us
No guest this week—just the crew. With FDCC coming through Royal City and provincials around the corner, we talk tournaments, hunting plans, and the reality of trying to balance it all. From turkey hunting frustrations to bear and duck plans that may or may not happen, this one’s just a real...
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EP.30 Discomfort Is the Point | Jenn McDonald
What drives someone to keep going back into the woods? In this episode, we sit down with Jenn McDonald — hunter, creator, and host of Why Jenn Hunts — for a conversation that goes way beyond the shot. This one’s about discomfort. About choosing hard things. And about why people who don’t hunt…...
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EP.29 · Marcel Bourque · It’s Not Your Bow
Most archers think something is wrong with their setup. It’s not. Marcel Bourque (JMZ Archery) sees it every day — in the shop, on the range, and in the field. This conversation gets into what actually matters… and why most people are chasing the wrong thing.
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EP.28 · Daniela Webb · More Than an Archer
Being a competitor is one thing. Trying to stay one while carrying everything else… is something different. Daniela Webb shares what it feels like when archery stops being just shooting—and starts becoming something more.
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EP.27 · Erica Marchand · Born Into It
Erica Marchand joins The Letdown. Bowhunter. Trapper. Entrepreneur. But more than that—someone who didn’t “find” the outdoors… she grew up in it. This conversation goes in a different direction. We talk about what it actually means to live this lifestyle, the realities behind it, and how it…
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EP.26 · George “GRIV” Ryals IV — One Arrow at a Time
The Letdown Crew sits down with George "GRIV" Ryals IV to talk about competition, coaching, and the mental side of archery. From handling pressure to building better practice habits, George shares what it really takes to improve — and why most archers get stuck. “You don’t learn how to not be...
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EP.25 Cameron Palichuk - Quiet Discipline
On this episode of The Letdown Podcast, the gang sits down with competitive Canadian archer Cameron Palichuk. Cam may not be the loudest voice in the room, but his approach to archery speaks for itself. Known for putting in 500+ arrow practice days and trusting a disciplined process, Cam shares...
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EP.24 Dein Higgins - Grinding it Out
In this episode of The Letdown Podcast, we sit down with competitive archer Dein Higgins to talk about the grind behind the sport. Dein didn’t grow up shooting tournaments. Like many archers, he came into the sport later and had to work his way up — putting in arrows, chasing better shooters, and...
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Ep.23 Travis McGregor - Ink and Instinct
Tattoo artist and bowhunter Travis McGregor joins us for a 1h 30m conversation about persistence, precision, and identity. From fighting for a tattoo apprenticeship at 17 to teaching himself how to hunt, Travis breaks down the mindset behind both ink and instinct. We discuss competition pressure,...
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Ep.22 - Mark D'Cunha - From Stick Bow to Provincial Leader
In Episode 22, we sit down with Mark D’Cunha — bowhunter, coach, and interim president of Archery Ontario — to talk about rediscovering the joy of archery. From starting out with a stick bow to building youth athlete pathways, Mark shares his passion for coaching, growing participation, improving...
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Ep.21 - Tuning Bows and Tuning Ourselves
In Episode 21, the crew checks in on their own archery journeys — the wins, the frustrations, and the honest progress happening behind the scenes. We get into the real cost of chasing improvement — not just equipment (because let’s be honest, this sport isn’t cheap), but the time, patience, and...
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Ep 20 Rick Marchand - Built for the Fire
Rick Marchand sits down for a wide-ranging, unpolished conversation about a life spent in archery and hunting. From moose camps and bear hunts to competitive 3D shooting and tournament headaches, Rick talks about what it really looks like behind the scenes — the wins, the misses, and the work...
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Ep.19 - Letdown Trivia: Somebody Leaves with a Shirt
In this light-hearted episode of the Letdown Podcast, the crew dive into a lively trivia game centered around archery and hunting. The conversation flows from light-hearted banter about health and food choices to deeper discussions on wildlife management and the history of archery. Participants...
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Ep.18 Josh McKenzie - Conversations at Caribou Media Outdoors
In this engaging conversation, the LetDown crew speak with Josh McKenzie of Caribou media and delve into the latest archery gear and equipment, sharing insights on performance and preferences. The discussion also touches on the art of podcasting, emphasizing the importance of guest interactions…
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Ep.17 - Chris Priester - The Weight Behind the Boob Shoot
In this engaging conversation, Chris Priester and The Letdown Crew discuss the competitive yet friendly atmosphere of archery tournaments, particularly focusing on a charity event aimed at raising awareness and funds for breast cancer. They share anecdotes about past events, the camaraderie among...
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Ep.16 - This Was The Letdown
In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of archery, including the challenges of setting up bows, adjusting draw lengths, and the importance of practicing with purpose. They reflect on their podcast journey, memorable guests, and the insights gained from major archery events. The...
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Ep. 15 - Chris "CJ" DiBattista - One Conversation, A Lot of Side Roads
In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss the dynamics of archery competitions, particularly focusing on nationals and provincials, and the expectations surrounding them. They delve into the organization of the Full Draw Caribou Cup, highlighting the importance of community support and the...
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Episode 14 - Campfire Stories
The episode delves into eerie and unsettling stories shared by the hosts, Misha Koroscil and Chris Lafleur, as well as submissions from listeners. The discussions revolve around mysterious disappearances, encounters with strange lights, and tales of mythical creatures like Skinwalkers and…
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Ep.13 Lee Blanchard - Building Archers
In this episode, Lee shares his journey into archery, the establishment of Hamilton Archery, and the importance of community and coaching in the sport. He discusses the transition from hobbyist to serious competitor, the development of youth programs, and the impact of fundraising initiatives for...
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Ep.12 - Payton Golden. The Golden Path: From Bowhunter to National Champion
In this conversation, Payton Golden shares his journey into the world of archery, detailing how he transitioned from a novice to an archery director and competitive shooter. He discusses the importance of community, coaching, and mental focus in archery, as well as his passion for the outdoors…
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Ep.11 - Josh Webb - Course Builder. Shot Caller. Target Slayer.
In this engaging episode, Josh Webb shares his journey into the world of archery, starting from his hunting-inspired beginnings to becoming a seasoned archer. He recounts his early days at the Halton Sportsman Club and his first experiences with 3D archery, highlighting the steep learning curve…
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ep.10 Julien Simard - The Ottawa Way
In this conversation, the hosts discuss the evolution of the Ottawa Archers club, focusing on the role of Julien Simard as the 3D director. They explore his journey into archery, memorable experiences in 3D events, and the importance of community building within the sport. The discussion also...
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Ep.9 Bruno Morin - The Long Game. From the ASA Senior Pro Division to the Southern Canadian Classic
Summary In this engaging conversation, Bruno Morin shares his journey from a novice archer to competing in the ASA Senior Pro class. He emphasizes the importance of the mental game, the pressure of tournaments, and the growth of the Southern Canadian Classic. Bruno discusses the role of community...
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Ep.8 - Life at Full Draw. Gary Shoots from the Hip
In this engaging conversation, Justin, Chris, and Gary discuss the growth of the archery community, the evolution of their podcast, and the importance of genuine interactions within the sport. They reflect on their experiences with tournaments, the challenges of organizing events, and the...
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Ep.7 - Inside the Archer's Mind
In this engaging conversation, Chris Lafleur, Misha Koroscil and Justin Harrison discuss their experiences with hunting, particularly focusing on Chris's recent moose hunt. They share personal anecdotes, the challenges of hunting, and the excitement of the experience. The conversation also…
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Ep.6 Built to Compete – Benoit Boulay’s First-Year National Win
In this engaging conversation, Chris, Misha, Justin, and Ben Boulay discuss their experiences in archery, the importance of community, and the excitement surrounding upcoming events like the provincials. They share insights on study groups, building projects, and innovative tournament formats…
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**The Letdown Podcast**The Letdown is a fireside-style podcast hosted by Chris Lafleur, Justin Harrison and Misha Koroscil (the LETDOWN CREW), diving into real conversations around archery, bowhunting, and competition. From top shooters to everyday grinders, we talk about the wins, the struggles, and everything in between. No highlight reels — just honest stories, lessons learned, and the moments that stick long after the shot. If you live for the range or the woods, you’re in the right place.
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