Shows / Bowyer Podcast
Bowyer Podcast
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.
Episodes
Bowyer PodcastI'll Give Anything A Year
In this special solo episode, Matthew Morris reflects on one year of hosting The Bowyer Podcast—sharing the unlikely origin of the show, favorite moments with…
Bowyer PodcastTraditional Bowhunting Molokai Part 1 Recap
Join Bowyer Podcast host Matthew Morris as he sits down with Chris Guadiz and his boys, Gavin and Gabe, to discuss their recent trip to Molokai. The group of…
Bowyer PodcastThe Traditional Shots with Bailey Cloud
Bailey Cloud has been passionate about archery and bowhunting since her early teens, spending much of her youth immersed in the sport and working at a local…
Bowyer PodcastSpring Hunting Recap with the Morris Boys
On this episode Matthew sits down with his two sons, Waylon and Finnley to discuss their spring hunting adventures. This is a bit of an ad-hoc episode, and a…
Bowyer PodcastBONUS EPISODE Trad Hunters Magazine w/ Ron Notarangelo
Trad Hunters is a vintage-style bowhunting magazine built in the spirit of classic 1950s outdoor publications — No filler. No noise. Just real bowhunting the…
Bowyer PodcastDont Call Me an Old Man w/ Al Chapman
Al Chapman is widely regarded as one of this generation’s great traditional bowhunters, but he is too humble to admit it. A true outdoorsman, man of faith, and…
Bowyer PodcastWe're Giving Away a Bear Hunt w/ Compton Traditional Bowhunters with Bryan Burkhardt
Bryan Burkhardt is a lifelong traditional bowhunter and the current President of Compton Traditional Bowhunters. Born and raised in Michigan, Bryan grew up…
Bowyer PodcastMike Roberts and Sauk Trail Archery
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Roberts of Sauk Trail Archery. A few years back, Mike made the leap to full-time bowmaking, continuing the family…
Bowyer PodcastFood Plots & Hunting Close with Domain Outdoor
In this episode, Matthew chats with Spencer Sutliff from Domain Outdoor LLC. The conversation kicks off with Matthew’s exciting new land acquisition and his…
Bowyer PodcastCultural Sustainability with Comanche Elder William Pekah
In this episode, Matthew sits down with Mr. William “Willie” Pekah (Peek-ah)—a Comanche elder, lifelong educator, traditional bowyer and fletcher, and…
Bowyer PodcastMobile Concealment with Nukem Hunting with Pat Newcomb
Pat Newcomb is an accomplished hunter, family man, entrepreneur, and the chief bossman behind Nukem Hunting. Pat and Matthew discuss hunting from the ground…
Bowyer PodcastThe Quiet Release: Life Lessons from Traditional Bowhunting with Nancylia Woods
Meet Nancylia or as her friends call her Nan, a remarkable blend of tradition and nature. As a skilled traditional archer, Nan not only masters the art of the…
Bowyer PodcastTaking the Leap with Riverbend Longbows
Ray Fletcher is the man behind Riverbend Longbows. Ray grew up in New Mexico, but spent much of his adult life in Iowa with his wife, raising their children…
Bowyer PodcastFireside Chat at the 1st Annual Buckskin Jamboree
On this episode, Matthew sits down with a couple of new pals from the inaugural Buckskin Jamboree All-Traditional Shoot, hosted by The Archery & Bow Club (TAB)…
Bowyer PodcastSelf Bows, Bear Hunting, and Life in the Ozarks
Today, we’re joined by Bear Newcomb, an eight-generation Arkansan and passionate outdoorsman from the Ozark Mountains. Bear is a skilled hunter, trapper, and…
Bowyer PodcastDrew Kohlhofer of Selway Archery
Drew Kohlfofer is an avid traditional bowhunter, family man, and entrepreneur. Drew and his father own and operate Selway Archery. Selway Archer builds off the…
Bowyer PodcastA Lifelong Passion for the Outdoors with Fred Eichler
Today I had the honor of sitting down with Mr. Fred Eichler to discuss bowhunting, stewardship, and even touch on Fred’s contributions to modern recurve bow…
Bowyer PodcastTaking the Hard Road with Rick Spicer
Rick Spicer has worked with Pack Rat Outdoor Center in Fayetteville for over 25 years. During that time he has developed and led many different wilderness…
Bowyer PodcastThoughts on Arrow Flight With Troy Fowler
On this episode I sit down with the Ranch Fairy himself, Troy Fowler. For those that know of Troy, they know he has a big personality, a goofy laugh, and takes…
Bowyer PodcastIcons of Traditional Bowhunting (Vol 01)
I am excited to bring to you our first volume in the Icons of Traditional Bowhunting series with Mr. Gene Hopkins. Gene has been hunting with the bow & arrow…
Bowyer PodcastDon't Die While Dragging Out a Deer with Deacon Andrews
Deacon Andrews is the founder of Sisu Strong Performance Lab in Park City, Utah. A strength and conditioning coach, Deacon has spent the last 18 years building…
Bowyer PodcastA Love for Bow Making with Swiftwood Bows
Weylin Olive is a professional bowyer and owner of Swiftwood Bows. He’s been making self bows for over 15 years. He began his bow making journey in Oregon…
Bowyer PodcastBowyer in the Making Vol 03 with Dan Santana
Bowyer Podcast host, Matthew Morris, sits down with Dan Santana for Volume 03 in their “Bowyer in the Making” series. The fellas do a little bit of holiday…
Bowyer PodcastBringing in the New Year with Clay Hayes
Happy New Year Bowyer Family! I am happy to open 2025 by hosting long-time bowyer, survivalist, and outdoorsman Clay Hayes. Clay grew up in the panhandle of…
Bowyer PodcastFree the Brain of the Worry with Varangian Bowyer
On this week’s episode I chat with Czech bowyer , and pal of mine Mr. Zdnek - the Varangian Bowyer. Zdnek is a talented young bowyer, artist, and new father…
Bowyer PodcastHunting Kodiak Island with Compton Traditional Bowhunters
On this week’s episode I sit down with seven other traditional bowhunters as we discuss a hunt recap aboard Homer Ocean Charters’ Valiant Maid fishing vessel…
Bowyer PodcastWatching Your Son Bag a Mountain Goat with Wengerd Archery
In this episode I sit down with Trent Wengerd, of Wengerd Archery. As crazy as it sounds, Trent started making bows at the young age of 12 years old! While his…
Bowyer PodcastStewardship & Peace with Nordic Selfbows
This episode dives deep into the world of traditional bow making as our host interviews Per Frieden, a Swedish bowyer and outdoorsman. Per shares his journey…
Bowyer PodcastBowyer in the Making Series Volume 2
On this week’s episode I sit down with Dan Santana to continue our Bowyer in the Making series. During Volume II of the series we discuss bow design and…
Bowyer PodcastBwana Bows, Hunting in CA, and Planning for Kodiak
Mark Sasser is a life-long Californian and outdoorsman. He lives in Fresno CA with his wife Alicia and their youngest of 3 children. After being introduced to…
Bowyer PodcastFamily Values, Faith, and Hunting 'Inside Twenty'
Matt Tyler has grown up in Georgia his whole life, bowhunted for over 20 years, and been strictly a traditional bowhunter for a decade now. He is most…
Bowyer PodcastThe Origin Story of Standing Wolf Archery
Ron is a Native American/ Italian traditional bowhunter and craftsman from Ontario Canada. He was given the spirit name Standing Wolf by a Native Elder prior…
Bowyer PodcastBowyer in the Making Series (Volume 01)
During this episode Dan Santana and I introduce our multi-part series “Bowyer in the Making,” where we walk through the various processes of making your own…
Bowyer PodcastFireside Chat & Kalamazoo Bow Works
Better late than never! Dave Darling and I sit around the campfire at the Eastern Traditional Archery Rendezvous (ETAR) and generally BS for a while. Our…
Bowyer PodcastHunting in Paradise with a Stick and String
On this episode I sit down with my two pals Chris Guiadiz and repeat guest James Wood. Both of these guys are avid traditional bowhunters, but reside in…
Bowyer PodcastMaking Hand-crafted Bows Fast AF
Steven Bieber is a talented bowyer, family man, and forager who lives in central Florida. He teaches first-grade at an unorthodox, nature-based school where he…
Bowyer PodcastFieldcast: Manitoba Bear Hunt Recap
During this episode Matthew provides a daily recap from his recent bear hunt in Manitoba, Canada. This was Matthew’s first time hunting north of the border…
Bowyer PodcastInspirations & the Organic Archery Bowyer School
Correy is a lifelong outdoors enthusiast, Marine Corps veteran, and the owner of Organic Archery. He’s been making selfbows for over a decade, and became a…
Bowyer PodcastLove Stories, Selfbows, and Hunting Dangerous Game
Today I sat down with master story-teller and traditional bowhunting legend Monty Browning. Monty grew up in the Carolinas and has worked as a tree topper for…
Bowyer PodcastThe Original Bone Maniac
Shane Mowery is the founder and owner of all things Bone Maniacs, a hit outdoor hunting show on Carbon TV, and podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. More…
Bowyer PodcastPolite But Dangerous Tools & Living in Alaska
Sam Curtis is the creator of Polite But Dangerous Tools, a custom knife and tool shop in South Central Alaska. Sam is a husband, father, and Army veteran. He…
Bowyer PodcastOutdoor Writing, Traditional Archery, and Raising Feral Daughters
Beka Garris is a freelance writer who lives in southern Ohio with her husband and their two daughters. She enjoys hunting, bowfishing, and gardening in her…
Bowyer PodcastWood Working, Hand Tools, and "Obeying the Grain"
Tracey Cheuvront is a self-taught carver, toolmaker, and wood educator based in Kansas City. He and his wife Kathrina Nellis make their living selling their…
Bowyer PodcastMaking Bows and Chasing Swamp Pigs
Mr. James is a Georgia native, a family man, a Marine veteran, and a recreational bowyer like myself. James is part of Compton Traditional and the Traditional…
Bowyer PodcastMountain Men and the Songs that Tell Their Stories
Hit songwriter Andrew Scott Wills has been enamored with American history since he was a boy. As a teenager he discovered Eckert's "The Frontiersman" and built…
Bowyer PodcastAmerica Alligators, Steve Irwin, and Teton Leather Company
Francesca is an avid outdoorswoman, who fancies herself as a hunter, angler, gardener, and all around outdoor junkie. She started her venture as an artisan at…
Bowyer PodcastBowmaking, Community, and Surviving 'Alone'
Cubby Hoover is a skilled bowyer, full-time homesteader, family man, and all around great human. We discuss what got Cubby into bow making as a profession…
- Bowyer Podcast
What is the Bowyer Podcast?
Welcome to the Bowyer’s Podcast with host Matthew Morris, where we explore the ancient art of bow making, traditional archery, and the age-old pursuit of wild…