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Nock On Archery

Nock On Podcast

Nock On Archery podcast are educational archery tips from Pro Archer John Dudley, an accomplished professional, top level coach and technical expert. Get great insights to new products and industry trends.

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July 9 · 1 hr 6 min
PC 379 - Bowhunting, Blackbirds, Mini Vans and Behind the Scenes at TAC with Connor Brockhouse
Connor Brockhouse is one of the familiar faces at all TAC events. He is a full-time employee and one of the team members building ranges and bettering our experiences at TAC. He is a young archer who is super successful on DIY hunts. I have really liked his personality and mindset for archery and bowhunting, so I wanted to sit down and learn more about his background. This podcast is filled with lots of old stories and shenanigans that relate to how archery and hunting have got us on a better path in life. I discuss my disappointments in childhood decisions and how archery got me going in the right direction. He gives stories on where hunting started for him and his brother and how it led him to getting a red staff shirt working for Total Archery Challenge.
June 18 · 22 min
PC 378 - Game changing Backcountry Meals with On Point Adventure Foods
This podcast is with On Point Adventure Foods founder Justin Aust. This is a product I tried over a year ago while eating on the road. Their products are on a new level and have really improved my performance when I'm traveling on the archery tours or on backcountry adventures. Justin and his wife are bringing amazing meals to outdoor enthusiasts with custom meals and a new approach to food on the go. These folks aren't sponsors, and I have no connection with them other than purchasing their products at an event and totally getting hooked on them. Justin gives me a deep dive into what makes mobile meals different and what makes them stand out.
June 11 · 1 hr 17 min
PC 377 - Deeper Dives Into Archery Eyes (Pt 2) with Chuck Cooley
On podcast 366, we had an incredible conversation with longtime archery expert Chuck Cooley. The response to that first podcast was so amazing that I wanted to sit down again with Chuck to go even deeper into what we can do for better clarity with archery eyesight. Chuck opens my eyes to a new approach to peep sight sizing and front hunting sight sizing. This is a must-listen for any archer because, at some point, you will need this information just like I have.
June 4 · 55 min
PC 376 - Redefining Rangefinders and Optics- with Tim Lesser & Eric Overstreet
In this podcast I go behind secret walls of Leupold HQ to get all the info on the newest rangefinder that solves a big problem with archery- (Hitting the mark at any elevation with the same sight tape!). I thoroughly enjoyed this talk because I get to ask the important questions to leupold VP Tim Lesser and Product Specialist Eric Overstreet who I have nicknamed "the range man". Tim has climbed the ranks from customer service specialists to a VP roll with vast product knowledge. He knows every detail of the product line past and present. Eric has the highest understanding of electronics and lasers and algorithms of anyone I know. Together these two can answer anything I throw at them. We dive deeper into understanding new technologies but also how to properly use existing technologies as well. Leupold opened the curtain to the nock on nation for this deep dive into why their products and ecosystem stand out. Trust me, they do!
May 28 · 42 min
PC 375 - BOWS, BROS & BOWHUNTING BUCKS with Evan Williams
This podcast talks about some tuning of bows and hunting off the ground with a bow with Evan Williams. Evan has been seriously affective taking whitetail and mule deer off the ground with decoys and bow. I dive into how he navigates terrain and the season to get big bucks on the ground. Evan is also a leading warranty/tech professional with a plethora of knowledge of compound bow set up and tuning.
May 14 · 1 hr 10 min
PC 374 - From RIVALS to REVIVALS with Eric Griggs of GAS BOWSTRINGS & SPIKE PRESS
Eric is an archery veteran with an amazing trajectory through our industry with a competitive career, retail tech expert and now leading GAS Bowstring's to the upper tier of archery accessories. Eric and I competed again each other many moons ago and fought every time we were peered together. Now we have both focused on growing archery in many different ways. We sat in the sun on a bluebird day to talk about the past present and future!
May 7 · 1 hr 5 min
PC 373 - Projectiles and Parking Lots with Dr John Delony
Projectiles & Parking Lots- Today's guest is Dr John Delony who is known for his best selling books and podcast focusing on mental health, relationships and emotional wellness. Aside from being a leading digital personality John is a passionate outdoorsman, nock nation member, and hunter with a history of field to table ethics. He deepening his journey into bowhunting and wild game cooking and I want to help. We have been friends awhile but had not yet did a podcast so I called him after a stopover in Nashville to talk about expanding his Archery Adventures.
April 30 · 59 min
PC 372 - It’s TAC TIME!
In this podcast I sit down with Sean Degrey from Total Archery Challenge. We have a great discussion about the first event and give you some insight on how to be prepared for one if it is on your schedule. We also dive into some interesting conversations about Seans buck fever and some of his issues with being in the bowhunter moments. We also dive into some of the Q&A that people gave me during the Indiana event.
April 23 · 1 hr 3 min
PC 371 - GET MORE DISTANCE! - You won't believe what Spot Hogg just did
This podcast is with Bryce Pick & Cabe Johnson from Spot Hogg Archery. We talk about the history of Spot Hogg and new innovations they have for 2026 including the introduction to the new PRIZ lens that can get you up to 30 yards more distance! For 2026 they debuted a new scope housing on some model sights called the ROTI. That stands for Reach Out & Touch It! The new housing allows for interchangeable pins from single to double and gives you the option to change the angle for a single pin. Most importantly the new ROTI also allows the use of the PRIZ distance lens and magnifying lenses as well. This is a great podcast deepening your knowledge on sights and a company who redefined durability in archery sights.
April 14 · 1 hr 14 min
PC 370 - DROWN PROOF with Andy Stumpf
DROWN PROOF with Andy Stumpf - This podcast is with one of my best buddies and master of shenanigans Andy Stumpf. Today his new book DROWN PROOF comes out. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting insight on overcoming trials and tribulations. The book really hit home for me personally because Andy really exposes some of his mess ups in life and what lessons he took away from them. We have a fun sit down with many good laughs and stories from some adventures we have shared. Andy has a great podcast called Cleared Hot that has tremendous success. I hope you enjoy
April 9 · 40 min
PC 369 - LEADERSHIP & LEGACY with Bruce Pettet
This podcast is with Leupold President Bruce Pettet. I recently toured the Leupold facility and learned about the history behind this legacy company from our industry. I must say it was among the most impressive facilities I've ever seen. Bruce is a great leader and has put together an incredible team there that stands out. I wanted to sit down and pick his brain about hunting, leadership, legacy and what drives us as hunters. Bruce also talks about an incredible hunting challenge he has done called the McNab!
April 2 · 1 hr 28 min
PC 368 - Deep Dives In Your Q&A’s with Expert Engineer Darin Copper
This podcast dives deep into some of your Q&A Request. I’m with a longtime friend Darin Cooper who’s a mastermind in compound bow designs and tuning. We jump into some awesome topics including bow set ups, release positions, sight pictures, mental improvements in leagues, grip positions for better accuracy and quiver preferences. Podcast is also available in video format on your YT channel.
March 26 · 1 hr 10 min
PC 367 - BE A HUNTIN FOOL- How to take the guesswork out of hunting tags and be better in Western Hunting
This podcast is with Jerrod Lile who has been a longtime friend. He runs an amazing service that helps all hunters manage their hunting tags and draws very seamlessly. As the rules and regulations get harder to stay up to date with its critical that you navigate the system correctly The Huntin Fool platform is so simple and makes sure you don’t miss a draw date, get connected with a great place to hunt or get great information on taking your first hunt out west. We talk about several things you can do to be better on your western hunt but also discuss what you can expect from this great resource.
March 19 · 53 min
PC 366 - Archery Eyesight-Incredible Information On Optical Clarity- with Chuck Cooley
A MUST LISTEN PODCAST! This podcast should be mandatory for all archers regardless of where they are currently with their eyesight. Things will change inevitably with your vision and this talk with Chuck Cooley delivers great information on the stages of eyesight reduction, progression, repairs, sight clarity, downrange optic options, eyewear, clarification , variation, ect... You name it, Chuck explains it related to eyesight in the archery industry. Chuck is a highly successful licensed optician, professional archer, former gold medalist, leading lens provider for our sight industry for many years and last but not least a professional person. He dives deeper than I would have thought on this repetitive topic of the evolution of eyesight for marksmen.
March 13 · 1 hr 50 min
PC 365 - The STATE of the NOCK NATION
The podcast returns! I wanted to kick off the podcast this season with a 1 on 1 conversation with YOU. 2026 is going to be an awesome year for our community so I start off the podcast bringing you up to speed! I discuss our SCHEDULE, EVENTS, NEW SCHOOL CURRICULUM, NEW DIGITAL ACCESS & FUTURE GUEST. I also give you a call to action to get your questions answered and bring some additional real time consultation to the platform. I conclude by getting into some great topics - How to Train when you can’t - Thoughts on Arrow Clocking - What to expect from a hunting bow - To Power Through Poor Performance or NOT - HINGE Secrets, How to Overcome Hanging Up on the Target
Jul 18, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
PC 364 - An EXPERT in BOW DESIGN & DIY STRATEGY
I sit down Dan’l Anselmo who is an expert in Bow Design & DIY hunting. He is a lead R&D engineer for 21 yrs and has seen some of the best evolutions in archery gear. He’s been part of projects specializing in Limbs, Cams, Risers and materials. Dan’l is a 3rd generation DIY hunter who has a healthy resume of Big Elk & Massive Mule Deer. I’ve known Dan’l since his first year at Hoyt and have a tremendous amount of respect for his deep understanding of the mechanics of the compound bow. We jump into subjects that I feel aren’t discussed enough about the “why” of certain design characteristics and gear choices. We also jump into some of his tactics of hunting the west during the opening weeks. He has some great information that he shares about tagging big deer that’s handed down to him from the yoda Randy Ulmer.
Jul 11, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
PC 363 - A Meeting of Minds and Mohawks with Josh Jones
Josh is a West Coast archer and has a long background in archery. Ive wanted to have a conversation with him about the evolution of archery content and retail. We finally meet up to have a conversation about the archery industries evolution, early years in the shop, chasing Apple to Apple standards, getting old, staying on pace with social media, the new Nock On HQ and of course who had the Mohawk first.
Jul 4, 2025 · 1 hr 55 min
PC 362 - Born to Wield a Bow with Paige Pearce
This Podcast is with Paige Pearce who has been on an archery range since the week after she was born. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Paige who’s continuing to dominate multiple styles of archery competitions. She won most majors across the globe and continues to juggle her passion for bowhunting and education while competing. We dive into so many topics relating to mentors, the mental game, fundamentals, elite level competition, some archery history and much more.
Jun 26, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
PC 361 - Following A Passion and unlocking new doors with Jessica Taylor Byers
This podcast is with one of the leading ladies of the bowhunting community who has climbed the ladder in the industry. I’ve gained a lot of respect for Jessica just in the decade I’ve seen her in the industry. I think it’s important that more women and youth get into the outdoors but more importantly, stay there. Jess takes me down her timeline of her first hunts with her dad to being mentored by one of mine as well. This is a great podcast discussing personal pressure, growing up in bowhunting and unlocking new doors in the industry. Jessica is currently the Brand Relations Manager for Montana Knife Company.
Jun 20, 2025 · 48 min
PC 360 - Lancaster Here I Come- With PJ Reilly
This Podcast is with PJ Reilly from Lancaster Archery Supply. PJ is very a familiar face in the archery industry and such an addictive personality. He’s covered more pro events as a commentator than I can remember. We talked about our upcoming takeover event and then I got to know more about Lancaster County and the OG archery spots.

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