The Archery Project
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The Archery Project

Zakk Plocica

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Episodes
57
In catalog
Apple Rating
4.8 / 5
12 Apple ratings
Cadence
Weekly
~every 8 days
Avg Length
57m
Per episode
Latest
Jun 08, 2026
Active

About the Show

All archery all the time. Your go to archery and bowhunting podcast.

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Runs Sponsorships

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Regularly hosts outside guests

Transcripts Available

20 of recent episodes transcribed

Established Catalog

57 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Apr 14, 2025
Consistency
67%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com
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Recent Episodes

S1E57 I Developed Target Panic | Total Archery Challenge Seven Springs Recap

Jun 08, 2026 43m Transcript

Target panic isn’t a theory when you’re standing on a steep mountain, pin floating, heart rate up, and your release hand refuses to finish the job. After Total Archery Challenge at Seven Springs,…

S1E56 How to Build a DIY Home Archery Shop — Every Tool You Need

Jun 02, 2026 49m Transcript

One bad bow shop experience can change how you think about your gear forever and it’s happening more often as fewer quality archery shops remain in some areas. So we get practical about what it…

S1E55 Top Bow Sights for 2026 — What's Hot Right Now

May 26, 2026 46m Transcript

One upgrade can make your bow feel brand new, and it is not another stabilizer or a fresh set of strings. It is the bow sight you trust when a whitetail steps out at 28 yards and when TAC puts a…

S1E54 Outdoor Life 2026 Bow of the Year — Full Breakdown & My Take

May 19, 2026 53m Transcript

A bow hardly anyone is talking about just took the top spot, and it didn’t win on hype, sponsorship, or a spec-sheet race. We walk through Outdoor Life’s 2026 Bow Of The Year results and explain what…

S1E53 Long ATA Bows: I Was Wrong and Here's Why

May 14, 2026 39m Transcript

I've been a short bow guy my whole life — 30, 31, maybe 32 inches max. But after hunting and shooting TAC events with my Mach 33 this past year, something shifted. This episode breaks down exactly…

S1E52 Bow Tuning Q&A: Fixing Tear Issues, Arrow Builds & FAST Bow Setup | FRIDAY KILL NOTES

May 01, 2026 34m Transcript

Your bow didn’t “just stop shooting” overnight, and the fix usually isn’t a mystery product or a random twist of the rest. We take a stack of listener questions and turn them into a clear…

S1E51 Top 10 Total Archery Challenge Tips | TAC Survival Guide (Beginner to Advanced)

Apr 23, 2026 46m Transcript

Your legs are burning, the target is steep downhill, and a line of shooters is waiting while you try to range, dial, and execute a clean shot on uneven rock. Total Archery Challenge doesn’t just test…

S1E50 Buying Your First Hunting Compound Bow Q&A | Friday Kill Notes

Apr 10, 2026 26m Transcript

Buying your first hunting compound bow should feel exciting, not confusing and expensive. We see tons of new archers get stuck comparing brands, speed ratings, and “flagship vs budget” arguments,…

S1E49 Turkey Broadheads Explained: What Actually Works (Full Setup Guide)

Apr 07, 2026 53m Transcript

A turkey can look huge in the field, right up until you try to thread an arrow into a tiny vital zone on a bird that never stops moving. That’s why broadhead choice matters more for archery turkey…

S1E48 Total Archery Challenge Reality Check (Indiana/Kentucky Recap) | FRIDAY KILL NOTES

Apr 03, 2026 41m Transcript

TAC doesn’t care how confident you feel in the parking lot. Once you’re on a steep hillside, shooting in the rain, trying to range a dark 3D target through brush with a group watching, you find out…

S1E47 Master Your Shot Process & Shoot More Accurately (Full Breakdown) | FRIDAY KILL NOTES

Mar 27, 2026 31m Transcript

Your bow can be perfectly tuned and still throw random arrows if your shot process changes from one rep to the next. We get real about the hardest part of archery: consistency. I walk through the…

S1E46 Compound Bow Buying Guide: Entry Level vs Mid Range vs Flagship | FRIDAY KILL NOTEST

Mar 20, 2026 36m Transcript

Buying a compound bow shouldn’t feel like a guessing game where the only safe answer is “spend more.” I’m Zakk Plocica from Extreme Outfitters, and I walk you through a clear, practical way to pick…

S1E45 Is Archery Becoming Overcomplicated? A Bowhunter’s Perspective | FRIDAY KILL NOTES

Mar 06, 2026 26m Transcript

Feeling buried under bow specs, tuning hacks, and must-have accessories? We take a hard look at modern archery’s tech surge and make a case for something rarer and far more effective for bowhunters:…

S1E44 The Most Overlooked Accuracy Killers in Archery (Fix These Now) | FRIDAY KILL NOTES

Feb 27, 2026 32m Transcript

Misses that drift left, right, high, or low rarely start at the target—they start in your hands. We dig into the small, overlooked habits that make or break accuracy and share the exact steps we use…

S1E43 Inside Xpedition Archery: NexLite 30 & 33 Explained

Feb 19, 2026 57m Transcript

Imagine picking up a 33-inch bow that feels almost weightless, settles like a target rig, and tunes in under a minute without touching a press. That’s where our conversation with Jared McCoy from…

S1E42 How to Know If Your Bow Was Set Up Wrong (Checklist + Fixes) | FRIDAY KILL NOTES

Feb 13, 2026 34m Transcript

Your groups drift, your bow feels jumpy, and broadheads don't impact with your field points. Let’s fix that with a simple, proven order of operations that turns chaos into confidence. We walk through…

S1E41 Good Archery Shops vs Bad Ones: The Difference Matters | FRIDAY KILL NOTES

Feb 06, 2026 39m Transcript

Buying a bow shouldn’t feel like a gamble. We walk through a practical, no‑nonsense checklist for finding an archery shop that sells confidence first and gear second. It starts with trust: the right…

S1E40 Our Favorite Bow Sights for Total Archery Challenge (TAC) + Setup Tips

Jan 30, 2026 56m Transcript

Steep angles, sketchy footing, and fast-changing light can make even a solid archer feel shaky. We dig into what actually matters for Total Archery Challenge so your sight keeps up when the mountain…

S1E39 2025 Arrow Review: What’s Actually Worth Your Money

Jan 14, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

New arrows landed hard this year, but not all “premium” builds delivered. We dig into why some custom builders Chinese shafts struggled with spine and straightness, where penetration fell apart even…

S1E38 Arrow Myths, Shop Struggles & What Shooters Really Need — Easton Unfiltered

Dec 09, 2025 1h 27m Transcript

Ever wonder where marketing hype ends and real performance begins? We sit down with Cody Griffin of Easton and map the line from factory floor to broadhead pass‑throughs, from ATA buzz to TAC…

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