Bowyer Podcast

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This is the Bowyer’s Podcast, part of the Okayest Podcast Network with your host Matthew Morris, amateur bowyer, fairly average traditional bowhunter, and lifelong student of the outdoors.  Kick back and enjoy discussions with primitive skills experts, artisans, and outdoorsmen as we explore the revival of old ways in our ever-moderning world.

  1. 2D AGO

    National Black Bear Festival with Tom Harrison

    Join host Matthew Morris and guest Tom Harrison as they discuss the "Amazon of North Carolina," the beautiful Roanoke River watershed and the National Black Bear Festival in Plymouth, NC. The wildly successful Black Bear Festival was founded at the epicenter center of the black bear universe in Plymouth, NC. Nearby Plymouth is the home to the world’s largest black bears, the highest black bear densities on the planet, as well as the best public bear viewing in NC. These coastal giant black bears flourish here due to the abundance of high protein crops, mild winters, wonderful habitat, and perhaps even genetics. The award-winning Black Bear Festival was created to celebrate these magnificent animals and educate the public about them in fun and interactive ways. The event takes place each year on the first Saturday in June on Plymouth’s historic waterfront on the banks of NC’s Amazon – the Roanoke River. Find Tom at the Bear-Ology Wildlife Museum: https://bear-ology.com/bear-ology National Black Bear Festival: https://nationalbearfest.com/ Find Kristi Modlin's amazing photography at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaPsalms/ Instagram @carolinapsalms Find Matthew at: Instagram: @thebowyercollective    Youtube: @thebowyercollective  Website: ⁠www.thebowyercollective.com⁠ Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners: Polite But Dangerous Tools- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off orders. ⁠https://politebutdangeroustools.square.site/⁠ Vuni Gear- Use discount code “bowyer15” to save 15% off your order. ⁠https://vunigear.com/⁠ Centaur Archery ⁠www.centaurarchery.com Safari Tuff - Use discount code “bowyerpod10” to save 10% ⁠www.safarituff.com⁠ Iron Will Outfitters www.ironwilloutfitters.com Arrow 6 Coffee - Use discount code BOWYER15 to save 15% off coffee and merch. ⁠www.arrow6coffeeco.com⁠  Bastion Head Wood Works ⁠www.bastionheadwoodworks.com⁠: use code "bowyer" for free shipping Selway Archery ⁠www.selwayarcheryproducts.com⁠ Nukem Hunting - Use discount code “Bowyer20” to save 20%.  ⁠www.nukemhunting.com⁠ The Generalist Program| SISU Strong - Use code “Songdog20” to save 20% ⁠https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/7de19181/?productId=704169&clearCart=true⁠ Check out these great Bowyer educators: Organic Archery Bow Building School- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off your tuition ⁠https://www.organicarchery.com/⁠

    50 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Compton Traditional Bowhunters with Terry Receveur

    Terry Receveur is a long-time traditional bowhunter, outdoorsman, and President of Compton Traditional Bowhunters. Focusing on the promotion and preservation of the use of traditional equipment, Compton Traditional Bowhunters maintains a world-wide membership which is leading the way to secure the future of traditional archery and bowhunting. Join us at the 2026 Compton Traditional Bowhunters Rendezvous June 18-21? Find more about Compton Traditional Bowhunters: Website: https://www.comptontraditionalbowhunters.com/ Rendezvous: https://www.comptontraditionalbowhunters.com/event-details/2026-rendezvous Instagram: @comptontraditional Find Matthew at: Instagram: @thebowyercollective    Youtube: @thebowyercollective  Website: ⁠www.thebowyercollective.com⁠ Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners: Polite But Dangerous Tools- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off orders. ⁠https://politebutdangeroustools.square.site/⁠ Vuni Gear- Use discount code “bowyer15” to save 15% off your order. ⁠https://vunigear.com/⁠ Centaur Archery ⁠www.centaurarchery.com Safari Tuff - Use discount code “bowyerpod10” to save 10% ⁠www.safarituff.com⁠ Iron Will Outfitters www.ironwilloutfitters.com Arrow 6 Coffee - Use discount code BOWYER15 to save 15% off coffee and merch. ⁠www.arrow6coffeeco.com⁠  Bastion Head Wood Works ⁠www.bastionheadwoodworks.com⁠: use code "bowyer" for free shipping Selway Archery ⁠www.selwayarcheryproducts.com⁠ Nukem Hunting - Use discount code “Bowyer20” to save 20%.  ⁠www.nukemhunting.com⁠ The Generalist Program| SISU Strong - Use code “Songdog20” to save 20% ⁠https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/7de19181/?productId=704169&clearCart=true⁠ Check out these great Bowyer educators: Organic Archery Bow Building School- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off your tuition ⁠https://www.organicarchery.com/⁠

    47 min

  3. APR 29

    Catching Up with Randy Cooling

    Randy Cooling is as genuine as they come—a lifelong bowhunter whose roots run deep in the traditional bowhunting community. With decades of experience and hunts spanning across the globe, Randy brings a wealth of knowledge shaped by real-world time in the field rather than trends or hype. Despite his accomplishments, what stands out most is his humility and grounded perspective. Randy shares stories from his adventures, insights into traditional gear, and the values that have kept him connected to the core of bowhunting culture. As co-owner of Safari Tuff, Randy has helped guide the company through significant growth, expanding its reach while staying true to its roots in quality craftsmanship and practical design. In this episode, he talks about that journey—balancing business, passion, and tradition. Whether you're a seasoned traditional archer or just getting started, this conversation offers a mix of wisdom, storytelling, and perspective from someone who’s truly lived the lifestyle. Find Randy at: Website: www.safarituff.com Instagram: @Randy_Cooling | @safarituff Find Matthew at: Instagram: @thebowyercollective    Youtube: @thebowyercollective  Website: ⁠www.thebowyercollective.com⁠ Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners: Polite But Dangerous Tools- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off orders. ⁠https://politebutdangeroustools.square.site/⁠ Vuni Gear- Use discount code “bowyer15” to save 15% off your order. ⁠https://vunigear.com/⁠ Centaur Archery ⁠www.centaurarchery.com Safari Tuff - Use discount code “bowyerpod10” to save 10% ⁠www.safarituff.com⁠ Iron Will Outfitters www.ironwilloutfitters.com Arrow 6 Coffee - Use discount code BOWYER15 to save 15% off coffee and merch. ⁠www.arrow6coffeeco.com⁠  Bastion Head Wood Works ⁠www.bastionheadwoodworks.com⁠: use code "bowyer" for free shipping Selway Archery ⁠www.selwayarcheryproducts.com⁠ Nukem Hunting - Use discount code “Bowyer20” to save 20%.  ⁠www.nukemhunting.com⁠ The Generalist Program| SISU Strong - Use code “Songdog20” to save 20% ⁠https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/7de19181/?productId=704169&clearCart=true⁠ Check out these great Bowyer educators: Organic Archery Bow Building School- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off your tuition ⁠https://www.organicarchery.com/⁠

    1h 3m

  4. APR 22

    Fostering a Real, Authentic Hunting Space with Brandon Lilly

    Brandon Lilly is an elite powerlifter turned functional athlete. At heart, Brandon is a country boy from Kentucky who just loves the outdoors, hunting, and wild spaces. He's also a big thinker with a bigger heart. Matthew and Brandon catch up on life, share a few hunting stories, and dive deep into trying to maintain the authenticity of the hunting space. Find Brandon at: Instagram: @brandonlilly3 Find Matthew at: Instagram: @thebowyercollective    Youtube: @thebowyercollective  Website: ⁠www.thebowyercollective.com⁠ Email: thebowyercollective@gmail.com Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners: Polite But Dangerous Tools- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off orders. ⁠https://politebutdangeroustools.square.site/⁠ Vuni Gear- Use discount code “bowyer15” to save 15% off your order. ⁠https://vunigear.com/⁠ Centaur Archery ⁠www.centaurarchery.com Safari Tuff - Use discount code “bowyerpod10” to save 10% ⁠www.safarituff.com⁠ Iron Will Outfitters www.ironwilloutfitters.com Arrow 6 Coffee - Use discount code BOWYER15 to save 15% off coffee and merch. ⁠www.arrow6coffeeco.com⁠  Bastion Head Wood Works ⁠www.bastionheadwoodworks.com⁠: use code "bowyer" for free shipping Selway Archery ⁠www.selwayarcheryproducts.com⁠ Nukem Hunting - Use discount code “Bowyer20” to save 20%.  ⁠www.nukemhunting.com⁠ The Generalist Program| SISU Strong - Use code “Songdog20” to save 20% ⁠https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/7de19181/?productId=704169&clearCart=true⁠ Check out these great Bowyer educators: Organic Archery Bow Building School- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off your tuition ⁠https://www.organicarchery.com/⁠

    1h 1m

  5. APR 17

    Do What Makes You Happy with Aron Snyder

    Aron Snyder joins the conversation, sharing his journey from being a compound bow hunter to embracing traditional archery. He discusses the challenges and joys of using a stick bow and the importance of personal growth and happiness in life decisions. The discussion covers various topics, including gear optimization, the influence of social media on hunting, and the significance of personal preferences in archery. Aron shares insights into his professional life, including his work with Born Primitive Outdoor, where he focuses on innovative designs and supporting veterans. Find Aron: @aron_snyder www.bornprimitive.com Website: ⁠www.thebowyercollective.com⁠ Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners: Polite But Dangerous Tools- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off orders. ⁠https://politebutdangeroustools.square.site/⁠ Vuni Gear- Use discount code “bowyer15” to save 15% off your order. ⁠https://vunigear.com/⁠ Centaur Archery ⁠www.centaurarchery.com Safari Tuff - Use discount code “bowyerpod10” to save 10% ⁠www.safarituff.com⁠ Iron Will Outfitters www.ironwilloutfitters.com Arrow 6 Coffee - Use discount code BOWYER15 to save 15% off coffee and merch. ⁠www.arrow6coffeeco.com⁠ Bastion Head Wood Works ⁠www.bastionheadwoodworks.com⁠: use code "bowyer" for free shipping Selway Archery ⁠www.selwayarcheryproducts.com⁠ Nukem Hunting - Use discount code “Bowyer20” to save 20%. ⁠www.nukemhunting.com⁠ The Generalist Program| SISU Strong - Use code “Songdog20” to save 20% ⁠https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/7de19181/?productId=704169&clearCart=true⁠ Check out these great Bowyer educators: Organic Archery Bow Building School- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off your tuition ⁠https://www.organicarchery.com/⁠

    57 min

  6. APR 9

    Trad Bows and Bear Dogs with Wayne Dixon

    Wayne Dixon is a traditional bowhunter and Vice President for the Virginia Chapter of the American Bear Foundation. Wayne raises hunting feists for chasing squirrels and Laika dogs to hunt bears in Appalachia. The laika is a primitive breed which originates from Siberia (Russia). Matthew just acquired an ornery laika pup, and asks for advice from Wayne as how to train her as a veracious bear dog. Find Wayne at: Instagram: @dw_dixon_14 The Virginia Bear Foundation: https://americanbearfoundation.org/page/virginia Nordic Tales American Trails Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0S6FLXVhVbXXD802ws5j1w Find Matthew at: Instagram: @thebowyercollective    Youtube: @thebowyercollective  Website: ⁠www.thebowyercollective.com⁠ Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners: Polite But Dangerous Tools- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off orders. ⁠https://politebutdangeroustools.square.site/⁠ Vuni Gear- Use discount code “bowyer15” to save 15% off your order. ⁠https://vunigear.com/⁠ Centaur Archery ⁠www.centaurarchery.com Safari Tuff - Use discount code “bowyerpod10” to save 10% ⁠www.safarituff.com⁠ Iron Will Outfitters www.ironwilloutfitters.com Arrow 6 Coffee - Use discount code BOWYER15 to save 15% off coffee and merch. ⁠www.arrow6coffeeco.com⁠  Bastion Head Wood Works ⁠www.bastionheadwoodworks.com⁠: use code "bowyer" for free shipping Selway Archery ⁠www.selwayarcheryproducts.com⁠ Nukem Hunting - Use discount code “Bowyer20” to save 20%.  ⁠www.nukemhunting.com⁠ The Generalist Program| SISU Strong - Use code “Songdog20” to save 20% ⁠https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/7de19181/?productId=704169&clearCart=true⁠ Check out these great Bowyer educators: Organic Archery Bow Building School- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off your tuition ⁠https://www.organicarchery.com/⁠

    1h 18m

  7. APR 1

    The Lost Files! Kaluakoi Outfitters Axis Deer with Bryan Burkhardt and Monty Browning

    Has anyone ever told you that you were a bit scatter-brained? Yeah, thats me nearly everyday. I finally found the lost recording from our Molokai deer hunt with the Guadiz crew, Bryan Burkhardt, and Monty Browning. We had a blast with Kaluakoi Outfitters, all the while hunting in paradise. Our Friends Compton Traditional Bowhunters www.comptontraditionalbowhunters.com Kaluakoi Outfitters www.kaluakoioutfitters.com Find Matthew at: Instagram: @thebowyercollective    Youtube: @thebowyercollective  Website: ⁠www.thebowyercollective.com⁠ Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners: Polite But Dangerous Tools- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off orders. ⁠https://politebutdangeroustools.square.site/⁠ Vuni Gear- Use discount code “bowyer15” to save 15% off your order. ⁠https://vunigear.com/⁠ Centaur Archery ⁠www.centaurarchery.com Safari Tuff - Use discount code “bowyerpod10” to save 10% ⁠www.safarituff.com⁠ Iron Will Outfitters www.ironwilloutfitters.com Arrow 6 Coffee - Use discount code BOWYER15 to save 15% off coffee and merch. ⁠www.arrow6coffeeco.com⁠  Bastion Head Wood Works ⁠www.bastionheadwoodworks.com⁠: use code "bowyer" for free shipping Selway Archery ⁠www.selwayarcheryproducts.com⁠ Nukem Hunting - Use discount code “Bowyer20” to save 20%.  ⁠www.nukemhunting.com⁠ The Generalist Program| SISU Strong - Use code “Songdog20” to save 20% ⁠https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/7de19181/?productId=704169&clearCart=true⁠ Check out these great Bowyer educators: Organic Archery Bow Building School- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off your tuition ⁠https://www.organicarchery.com/⁠

    1h 2m

  8. MAR 27

    I Got a New Bow...and Dog

    On this ad-hoc episode, host Matthew Morris gives a run-down of recent happenings and plans for 2026. Then the monologue transitions to a field cast with Jim Neaves of Centaur bows during a recent pit-stop in Hamilton, MT. Find Matthew at: Instagram: @thebowyercollective    Youtube: @thebowyercollective  Website: ⁠www.thebowyercollective.com⁠ Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners: Polite But Dangerous Tools- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off orders. ⁠https://politebutdangeroustools.square.site/⁠ Vuni Gear- Use discount code “bowyer15” to save 15% off your order. ⁠https://vunigear.com/⁠ Centaur Archery ⁠www.centaurarchery.com Safari Tuff - Use discount code “bowyerpod10” to save 10% ⁠www.safarituff.com⁠ Iron Will Outfitters www.ironwilloutfitters.com Arrow 6 Coffee - Use discount code BOWYER15 to save 15% off coffee and merch. ⁠www.arrow6coffeeco.com⁠  Bastion Head Wood Works ⁠www.bastionheadwoodworks.com⁠: use code "bowyer" for free shipping Selway Archery ⁠www.selwayarcheryproducts.com⁠ Nukem Hunting - Use discount code “Bowyer20” to save 20%.  ⁠www.nukemhunting.com⁠ The Generalist Program| SISU Strong - Use code “Songdog20” to save 20% ⁠https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/7de19181/?productId=704169&clearCart=true⁠ Check out these great Bowyer educators: Organic Archery Bow Building School- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off your tuition ⁠https://www.organicarchery.com/⁠

    45 min
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This is the Bowyer’s Podcast, part of the Okayest Podcast Network with your host Matthew Morris, amateur bowyer, fairly average traditional bowhunter, and lifelong student of the outdoors.  Kick back and enjoy discussions with primitive skills experts, artisans, and outdoorsmen as we explore the revival of old ways in our ever-moderning world.

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