The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast
by Matt Zirnsak
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.
Episodes
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Episode 449 - FIELD REPORT - Cade Cabrera
In this Field Report we are hanging with Cade Cabrera to discuss his early success this season. Cade made major changes to his aiming system and his equipment and we discuss that transition and the stories of his two filled tags. This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We...
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Episode 448 - FIELD REPORT: 3 Bucks in 3 Weeks with Chris Weist
In this Videocast we are hanging out with Chris Weist who is off to an incredible start this season. He has put his tag on 3 bucks in the first 3 weeks of archery season... We hear the stories, tactics and discuss his go to equipment. This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We...
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Episode 447 - FRED BEAR - The Early Years - HISTORY OF THE BOW
In this History of the Bow episode we are covering the amazing life of Fred Bear. This is Episode 1 of a multipart series covering this pioneer of our sport where Gene Hopkins, our resident Traditional Bowhunting Historian, covers the early years of Fred Bear from his birth, through his…
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Episode 446 - The Old Way Trad Co. with Cody Smith
In this episode we sit down with Cody Smith, owner of The Old Way Trad Co. We discuss his start in bowhunting, his new YouTube channel, and why he decided to start a Traditional Bowhunting Apparel business, The Old Way Trad Co. https://theoldwaytradco.com This Podcast is sponsored by you guys…
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Episode 445 - TradLab Monthly - October 2026
In this tradLab Monthly episode we chat with Cody Greenwood about the "Good Enough" mentality and how disruptive that can be to success. We do a Bow of the Show, discuss tuning and some broadhead data analysis discussions to be added to the Online Course. Precision Tuning Online Course - ENROLL...
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Episode 444 - FIELD REPORT - Aiden Sorsoleil
In this Field Report we are chatting with Aiden Sorsoleil to discuss his huge buck he killed with his vintage recurve. We discuss the multi-year chase for this buck, habitat improvement, equipment and more! Aiden's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiden_sorsoleil/ This Podcast is sponsored by...
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Episode 443 - FIELD REPORT - Joe Miles of Asio Gear
In this Field Report we hang out with Joe Miles of Asio Gear to hear the story of him filling two buck tags early in September, his switch to Traditional Bowhunting and we discuss everything he has going on at Asio Gear. Joe Miles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joemileshunting/...
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Episode 442 - Saxton Pope - HISTORY OF THE BOW
In this History of the Bow episode Gene Hopkins, our resident traditional bowhunting historian, takes us through the Saxton Pope era of our timeline. Saxton Pope was an amazing man, medical professional, author and pioneer of modern bowhunting. He played such a pivotol role in shaping modern...
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Episode 441 - Catching Up with Randy Cooling
In this episode we are hanging out with Randy Cooling of SafariTuff arrows to discuss his plans for the upcoming hunting season, preseason preparations, and Randy steps us through his hunting set up for 2026. This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or...
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Episode 440 - TradLab Monthly - September
Join us for the September edition of The TradLab Monthly! We discuss the upcoming hunting season, our plans, tuning bows and more. We discuss the TradLab Tip of the Month and we do our Bows of the Show segment. Enjoy the show! 20% OFF PRECISION TUNING ONLINE COURSE!!! ENROLL TODAY:...
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Episode 439 - Talking Trash with The Great Dane - World Archery Field and 3D
We are joined by The Great Dane, Oliver Ochkenholt, to discuss the upcoming World Archery Field and 3D Tournament occurring in September. We discuss Target Panic, How Oliver overcame it and how he is shooting leading up to the tournament. We also spend some time reviewing his equipment and what…
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Episode 438 - FIELD REPORT: Colton Gilman Antelope
In this Field Report we sit down with Colton Gilman to discuss his recent success in the Antelope Blind. We hear all the details of this hunt, the equipment he used and discuss what's next for his elk and whitetail season. Colton Gilman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stick_bum/ This Podcast...
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Episode 437 - FIELD REPORT - First Blood with Greg Krause
In our first FIELD REPORT episode of the 2026 Hunting Season, Greg Krause from Wild Traditions Outdoors, joins us to discuss preseason preparations, review his bow and new gear he is using this season. We then we dive into the details of my first two whitetail shots of the season! The first was a...
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Episode 436 - High Pressure Shooting with Joel Turner
In this episode we are at ShotIQ Headquarters hanging out with Joel Turner. In this episode we discuss shooting high pressure arrows using our experiences in Africa and my recent doe kill to guide the conversation. We also discuss a new product launching this fall that will shake up the…
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Episode 435 - TradLab Monthly - 2026 Preseason Preparations
In this TradLab Monthly, we dissect my Africa Bow Set Up and Tune, discuss how it performed, Cody's Tip of the Month, Bows of the Show and what bowhunters should be focused on as they select their equipment for the 2026 hunting season. This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We...
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Episode 434 - Instinctive Aiming vs Gap Shooting with Colton Gilman
In this podcast we are joined by Colton Gilman, an extremely lethal instinctive aiming Traditional Bowhunter. We discuss instinctive aiming vs gap shooting, the pros and cons of each, who should consider using instinctive aiming methods and what truly makes the difference between bowhunters who...
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Episode 433 - THE TRUTH ABOUT BOWHUNTING AFRICA with Red Sands Safaris
In this podcast Matt Zirnsak sits down with Niel Bekker, owner of Red Sands Safari's - South Africa's premiere traditional bowhunting outfitter, to discuss all the details of a 6-day hunting adventure. We discuss the biases and assumptions Matt had as a North American Bowhunter before coming over...
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Episode 432 - History of the Bow - Art Young & Will "Chief" Compton
In this episode of History of the Bow we are covering the lives of Art Young and Will "Chief" Compton. Our historian Gene Hopkins weaves the timeline, facts and influence of these two men together in classic style. We pick up where we left off in our last episode and discuss the influence these…
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Episode 431 - A Tribute Hunt with Curt Cabrera
In this podcast we are joined by Curt Cabrera of TradLife Films to discuss the incredible story of his tribute hunt for his late Father. Curt's dad passed last fall and he had an idea... To hunt with his Dad's bow and kill a Black Bear this summer. The catch... his dad shot right handed... Curt...
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Episode 430 - Longbow Double Gold with Mike Davenport
We are hanging out with Mike Davenport, the longbow killer. He had an incredible week at the US Team Trials a few weeks back and came home with double gold! We discuss his equipment, shot process and much more! Mike Davenport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wapitimike/ This Podcast is...
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Episode 429 - Australia Adventure with Tom and Tommy Clum
In this episode we are joined by Tom and Tommy Clum from RMSGear. We discuss Tom Clum's month long adventure in Australia, where he held multiple clinics, bowhunted and made lasting memories with the Aussie Crew. RMSGear: https://rmsgear.com Tom Clum Sr: https://www.instagram.com/tom_clum_sr/…
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Episode 428 - The TradLab Monthly with Cody Greenwood
In this month's TradLab episode with Cody Greenwood we start with Bows of the Show where we show and tell a bow from our personal collections, discuss new vs legacy Uukha limbs, field listener questions and hear Cody's tip of the month! TradLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetradlab/...
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Episode 427 - History Of The Bow - Ishi
In this History Of The Bow Series episode we are covering the life of the last Yahi Native American - Ishi. We discuss the struggles of the Yahi Indians, how Ishi was discovered, becoming a world renowned celebrity and how he influenced and brought together the great pioneers of our sport; Saxton...
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Episode 426 - Archery, Philosophy and Life Hacks with Ian Edwards
In this episode we are talking archery, philosophy and life hacks with Ian Edwards from the UK. We dive into subjects surrounding happiness, fulfillment and how doing difficult things can help you reach your true potential in archery and life. This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners!...
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Episode 425 - Learning From Olympic Archery w Alex Melnik
We are joined by barebow archer Alex Melnik to discuss his experiences switching over to Olympic Recurve. What has he learned about biomechanics, mental control and what can be used in his Barebow Game. Enjoy the show! Alex Melnik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barebowalex/ This Podcast is...
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Episode 424 - Beyond The Archer - Tom Martins
In this Beyond The Archer episode we hang with Tom Martins who has an incredible story. Tom was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease that affects his hands, legs and face. We discuss his incredible drive and mental game to achieving some insane goals with a bow. Tom Martins Instagram:...
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Episode 423 - Longbow Big Buck Killer - Mike Davenport
We are hanging out with Longbow Big Buck killer, Mike Davenport. We discuss why he chooses to shoot a Longbow and Wood Arrows, how he approaches hunting mature bucks, hunting around the world, shot processes and how competing makes him a better bowhunter. Mike Davenport Instagram:...
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Episode 422 - History of the Bow - David A Soza
In this episode of History of the Bow, we hear the story of David A Soza and the development of the DAS bow platform. We hear about his life story, the need he saw in the market for his utilitarian metal ILF hunting bows, the shocking reaction from the community and the events that led to him...
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Episode 421 - Iron Will Bill - Bill Vanderheyden
We really nerd out in this podcast on the physics of the arrow, discuss FOC vs Center of Pressure, discuss shooting traditional bows, considerations and differences between compound and traditional bowhunting, and we do a show and tell of Bill's favorite recurves. Iron Will Instagram:...
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Episode 420 - HISTORY OF THE BOW - The Thompson Brothers
In this History of the Bow episode we are covering The Thompson Brothers with resident Traditional Bowhunting Historian, Gene Hopkins. The Thompson Brothers created the first book to ever be written in English on the subject of bowhunting in 1878. They are also associated with starting the…
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Episode 419 - Archery Nerd-Fest with Cody Greenwood
We are joined by Cody Greenwood of The TradLab for an Archery Nerd-Fest! We discuss shelf geometry of our bows, the importance of Arrow Nodes, the proper way to set up a Springy Rest, sharpening the backs of our broad heads and our favorite ILF Limbs. The TradLab Instagram:...
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Episode 418 - Aron Snyder
In this episode we are joined by Aron Snyder of Born Primitive Outdoors to discuss picking up the stick bow for 2026. We discuss his shot process, aiming methods, his new Black Widow Recurve and Much More! Arons Snyder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aron_snyder/ https://bornprimitive.com…
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Episode 417 - Matty Yacca
In this episode we are joined by Matty Yacca while on the road headed toward the Barebow Bootcamp! We discuss our trip to Europe this past fall, Indoor Season, Competing with a Longbow, Bowhunting Plans for 2026 and the Bootcamp Excitement! Enjoy the show! Off The Hook Archery YouTube:...
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Episode 416 - Beyond The Archer - Chris Sekol
In this Beyond The Archer episode we are joined by Chris Sekol from The Broken Arrow Podcast to hear his life story. We discuss his upbringing, how he got into traditional archery, his diagnosis and battle with a rare form of cancer and how he beat it. We also discuss building wood arrows,...
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Episode 415 - The History of the Bow - Vol. 1
Welcome to The History of the Bow Series here on The Push Podcast, where we chronicle the history of our beautiful weapon and how it shaped the human race. Volume 1 - Introduction to Gene Hopkins. Enjoy the show!! Get Primal. Gene Hopkins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genehopkins3448/ This...
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Episode 414 - Schafer Magnant
In this episode we are joined by co-host of The Broken Arrow Podcast, Schafer Magnant. We discuss his start in archery, his love for Black Widow Bows, hunting in low density deer population areas, why he podcasts and creates content and much more. The Broken Arrow Podcast Instagram:...
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Episode 413 - Beyond The Archer - Justin Rokohl
In this Beyond The Archer episode we hear the incredible story of Justin Rokohl, who served his country in the war, experienced insane combat situations and how archery plays a major role in his outreach program to other combat veterans. Enjoy the show, the story you're about you hear is shocking...
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Episode 412 - TRIGGERED with 2026 Vegas Champ Joel Turner
In this episode we are joined by 2026 Vegas Barebow Champion Joel Turner of ShotIQ. We discuss the preparation for the tournament, the 3 days of shooting and his experience on the finals stage. We also discuss triggered vs non-triggered shooting and much more! Joel Turner Instagram:...
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Episode 411 - What The F.O.C.?! - with Cody Greenwood
In this episode we are joined by Cody Greenwood from The TradLab for our Monthly TradLab Episode where we dust off the arrow fletching study, go on some side quests, share the Tuning Tip Of The Month, and discuss the myths of F.O.C. Enjoy the show! The TradLab Instagram:...
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Episode 410 - Backwoods Composites
In this episode we are joined by Sam Guiffrida, owner of Backwoods Composites. We discuss his engineering background, the design and raw materials in his limbs, his design approach, his new competition longbow and much more! https://www.backwoodscomposites.com This Podcast is sponsored by you…
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Episode 409 - Meredith Powroznik
In this episode we are joined by Meredith Powroznik to discuss her upbringing, growing up in a family of diehard traditional bowhunters, the stories of her slammer bucks, her shot process, vintage bows and what its like being a woman in a male dominated industry. This is a great conversation and...
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Episode 408 - Jack Spinks - A Masterclass on Bowhunting
In this episode we are joined by Jack Spinks from Australia for an absolute masterclass on bowhunting animals. We discuss the hunting culture in Australia, his equipment, shot process, how to get close, situation awareness, what the North American Bowhunters get wrong and so much more! Jack…
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Episode 407 - From Primitive to Barebow with Del Hillberry
In this episode we are joined by Del Hillberry, primitive bowhunter turned top tier Barebow Competitor. We discuss his start in archery, bowhunting with primitive gear, how he got into Barebow, his shot process and much more! This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally…
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Episode 406 - Nerding Out On Arrows with SafariTuff
In this episode we are joined by the SafariTuff crew, Randy Cooling and Danny Villarreal to nerd out about arrows! We discuss the start of SafariTuff, the customer experience buying arrows and the details on all the arrows shaft offerings! https://safarituff.com This Podcast is sponsored by you...
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Episode 405 - Jesse Johnson
In this episode we are joined by Jesse Johnson to talk Traditional Bowhunting! We discuss his start in archery and bowhunting, the struggle we had in the beginning, tactics, equipment, shooting processes and much more. Enjoy the show! Jesse Johnson Instagram:...
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Episode 404 - Catching Up with Leo Pettersson
In this episode we are joined by Leo Pettersson of Sweden to discuss his barebow indoor season. We discuss the events of the Leo Invitational and Kings of Archery tournament and then discuss preparations and his performance at the LAS Classic 2026! Leo Pettersson Instagram:...
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Episode 403 - Ask Joel Anything with Joel Turner
In this episode we are joined by Joel Turner of ShotIQ to field listener questions from you guys! We talk about bowhunting, equipment, mental control and much more. Enjoy the show!! https://shotiq.com Joel Turner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelturneractual/ This Podcast is sponsored by...
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Episode 402 - Todd Hathaway - Longbow Champion!!
In this episode we are joined by the 2026 Lancaster Classic Longbow Champion, Todd Hathaway! We discuss his approach to shooting the longbow, his equipment, how he tunes and selects wood arrows, his shot process and much more!! 2026 Lancaster Classic Longbow Finals: WATCH HERE! This Podcast is...
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Episode 401 - Josh Teulker - Before The Echo
In this episode we are joined by Josh Teulker of Before The Echo. We discuss the last few seasons and what has changed in his equipment and approach to hunting whitetails, camera gear, filming, and the story of his monster buck he took with an ASL Longbow!! Josh Teulker Instagram:...
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Episode 400 - Old Dog, New Tricks with Tom Clum Sr
In this episode we are joined by Tom Clum Sr of RMSGear to discuss his experience shooting in his first National Tournament. We discuss why he decided to compete at the Lancaster Classic, his training, his performance and all the things he learned along the way. Tom Clum Sr Instagram:...
About this show
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.
Hosted by
Matt Zirnsak