The Archery Project
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The Archery Project

Zakk Plocica

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Episodes
45
In catalog
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Weekly
~every 9 days
Avg Length
1h 1m
Per episode
Latest
Mar 06, 2026
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About the Show

 Welcome to The Archery Project where we sit down and have raw, unfiltered conversations discussing archery and bowhunting adventures in depth through the perspectives of unique individuals from all different backgrounds.

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Regularly hosts outside guests

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20 of recent episodes transcribed

Established Catalog

45 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Apr 14, 2025
Consistency
39%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com
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Recent Episodes

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…

S1E37 2026 Flagship Bow Breakdown: Hoyt, Mathews, PSE, Prime & Xpedition — Full Honest Review

Dec 02, 2025 1h 14m Transcript

The 2026 bow class draws a hard line: speed is great, but fast, simple tuning is what saves time and stacks tight groups. We sat down and compared the biggest launches head to head—Hoyt’s new XTS…

S1E36 Minimalist Saddle Hunting with Former Green Beret Jake Roberts (Wayward Ridge)

Nov 18, 2025 1h 32m Transcript

What if the pack on your back is costing you shots? We bring on Jake Roberts, retired Green Beret and founder of Wayward Ridge, to rethink bowhunting from the ground up: less weight, less noise, more…

S1E35 Best Mid-Price Compound Bows for 2026 (Prime, Hoyt, Bowtech, Bear)

Nov 07, 2025 1h 4m Transcript

Looking for flagship performance without the flagship price tag? We put five mid-price compound bows through their paces and found real standouts that deliver speed, tuning ease, and shootability for…

S1E34 Shooting the 2026 PSE Bows: Mach Series Upgrades & Sicario Results

Oct 22, 2025 1h 26m Transcript

Forget marketing numbers—let’s talk verified speed you can actually shoot. We put PSE’s 2026 bows on the line and dig into the two big stories: the new FDS cam and the Sicario’s shockingly manageable…

S1E33 Trail Cam Tactics That Kill: Whitetail Scouting, Scrapes & Data

Oct 16, 2025 1h 11m Transcript

Ever feel like your trail cameras are running you, not the other way around? We sat down with outfitter and taxidermist Joe Kolaszewski to turn scattered photos into a system you can trust. Joe runs…

S1E32 Ohio Whitetail Prep: Reading Wind, Access, and Terrain

Oct 08, 2025 1h 9m Transcript

Bowhunting feels different when your season stretches from North Carolina’s vine-choked swamps to Kentucky’s rolling hills and straight into Ohio’s ag edges. We open with the truth about why NC…

S1E31 It’s Not the Bow. It’s You. (And How to Fix It) | FRIDAY KILL NOTES

Oct 03, 2025 21m Transcript

A pricier bow won’t fix a shaky shot, and that’s exactly where we go today. We unpack why fundamentals—not accessories—decide whether your arrows fly clean or drift off, and we break the process into…

S1E30 Crossbows Yes or No? Should They Belong in Archery Season?

Sep 29, 2025 59m Transcript

The question isn’t just “Is a crossbow a bow?”—it’s what archery season is supposed to mean. We sit down to unpack New York’s decision to allow crossbows throughout the entire archery season, why the…

S1E29 Colorado Lighting Strike Kills 2: What Bowhunters Need to Know | FRIDAY KILL NOTES

Sep 26, 2025 20m Transcript

A sobering wake-up call strikes the hunting community as we examine the tragic loss of two young bow hunters in Colorado's backcountry. When lightning claimed the lives of Andrew Porter and Ian…

S1E28 The Ultimate Guide to Broadhead Selection | FRIDAY KILL NOTES

Sep 12, 2025 23m Transcript

Choosing the right broadhead might be the most crucial gear decision you'll make as a bowhunter, yet countless hunters struggle with this selection. With North Carolina's archery season opening…

S1E27 Building Ultraview: Innovation, Dealers & the Future of the Archery Industry

Sep 02, 2025 1h 34m Transcript

When Kolby Hanley started 3D printing archery accessories in his Georgia Tech dorm room, he never imagined he was building what would become one of the industry's most innovative brands. In this…

S1E26 Top 3 Traits of Great Bow Hunters: How To Be More Successful Every Season

Aug 29, 2025 22m Transcript

Success leaves clues. After years of conversations with consistently successful bow hunters, a clear pattern emerges – three distinct traits that separate the truly elite from those who occasionally…

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