The Barebow Project
Episodes
Episode #138 - Barebow Bulletin Update February 2026
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This months barebow bulletin highlights the 2026 Barebow Rules Changes, Rob Kaufhold's ICON Award and Archery Success discussion from Lancaster Ar...
Episode #137 - Japan Barebow with Taichi Banno
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this half episode @frankmcdonough interviews the Asian persuasion Taicho Banno about his Lancaster archery classic experience. We dive into his car...
Episode #135 The Young Guns
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode @frankmcdonough sits down with 2026 Champion Ollie Hicks, Ludvig Rohlin, Luke Thorsbury and Judah Holmes and discuss their Lancaster e...
Episode #135 - The Classic Barebow Experience w/ Matt Z & Pj Reilly
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As always full audio episode available at www.thebarebowproject.com and fill video episode reserved for our paid subscribers! Special thank you to tho...
Episode #134 - 2026 LAS Classic Update & Other News
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Bringing you an update episode with all the info you need to know about the @LancasterArcherySupply Classic including deadlines, priz...
Episode #133 - Kristina Pruccoli
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #133 with @kristina_pruccoli discussing everything from world records, mental game, 2028 Olympics, pop dart championships, writing books, keep...
Episode #132 - Compound vs Barebow w/ Jacob Benschjold
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank McD & JD3 sit down with Swedish Compound World Champion and National Team member Jacob Benschjold to discuss his transition ...
Episode #131 Ludvig Rohlin - 2025 Leon Invitational Champ
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This young man pulled a "Barker" Click here to watch Rich Barker's amazing match from 2018. on a new tournament in Sweden! Nice work Lar...
Episode #130 Jay Barrs Olympic Gold Mindset (audio)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For full video episode join Team Barebow Project by visiting www.thebarebowproject.comREMINDER: Coach Series June 22 Field Archery w/ John Demmer excl...
Episode # 129 - Barebow Updates
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
May Barebow Bulletin update, Coach Series Update, writing a book, and online coaching. Get the newsletter (Barebow Bulletin) free at www.thebarebowpro...
Coach Series #4: Jens Fudge Choose To be A Winner (Exclusive To Team Barebow Project Subscribers)
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here is a small sample of this months Coach series only available through Team Barebow Project! We have access to some of the best minds in archery gi...
Episode # 128 - Jay Barrs 2X Olympic medalist w/ Larry Wise & Doc McCune
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In May our Coach Series will have special guest Jay Barrs. In lieu of that exclusive episode I'm re-releasing an episode from the older Covid driv...
Episode # 127 - Coffee Talk: What is your last step?
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
REMINDER: Part 3of the Classroom style episode of the Coach Series is 2/16 exclusively for Team Barebow Project subscribers. For as little as $20 per ...
Episode # 126 2025 Lancaster Classic Barebow Champion Oliver Ochkenholt
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The "Great Dane" is live and what a great episode it was! Learn about the changes he made as late as November that put him in control of his...
Episode #125 2025 Classic Champion Medina Otajagic
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
REMINDER: Part 3 of the Classroom style episode of the Coach Series is 2/16 exclusively for Patreon members and no additional cost to Patreon subscrib...
Episode #124: Target Panic & Brainspotting w/ David Grand
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is this the cure for target panic? No. Is this a cure for dealing with other types of trauma? Research says so. Is trauma related to your target panic...
Episode #123 The Athlete Mind
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have Cortnee White from The Athlete Mind. More about her below. Cortnee unpacks some tips and tricks to keep the mind calm and disc...
Episode #122 - Zack Bisinger 2024 US Open/ Target Nations/Indoor Finals Champion
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time @frankrmcd sits down with @zbisinger to discuss his archery journey. How he came to shoot barebow and find the immediate success that has ad...
Episode #121 Barebow Q&A, Complacency in Practice, Other Updates
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In #121 Coach Frank goes down the rabbit hole of shooting practice arrows with no meaning. We get into the weeds of implementing drills to get the mos...
Episode #120 "The Footer" of Competition Archery
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This audio only version for non Patreon subscribers takes you down the "Need to Know" path of all aspects of competing in your first tournament. My gu...
Episode #119 - Peak Integrative Med w/ Dr Buddy Touchinsky
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how I recovered from 3 years and 3 surgeries? The combination of treatments including two specific ones discussed in this podcast between...
Episode #118 Barebow Q&A - 30 Day Training, False Tunes, Negative Tiller & More
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we surf the barebow web and answer your barebow questions as well as a guest appearance through our free Discord server from Grayson P...
Episode #117 Future of BBP, Socials Q&A, Coach Talk, Self Reflection, and shout outs!
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes it has been a minute, but you know sometimes we have to struggle a little bit and ground ourselves for a while to come back with a clear head and ...
Episode #116 "Sweep The Leg" w/ Kristina P
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From barebow to olympic recurve and then European Indoor Champion. Loving the podcast? Help support it by buying a cup of coffee here https://www.bu...
Episode #115 GAS RECURVE+ Strings w/ Sara Moore (Marketing Director)
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pumped to give the details on one of kind strings available with barebow specs and provide an opportunity for barebow archers to win a free custom set...
Episode #114 - Classic Reggie
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode @thebarebowproject sits down with Mens Classic Barebow Champ Raymond Huang and we talk his start in the sport, training, equipment , w...
Episode #113 Coffee Talk - Coach Stuff, USAA Women's Barebow Update and BS with JD3 & Robbie
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This was just an open discussion revitalizing the Coffee Talk segment and chatting about coaches not really helping the sport, women getting their sli...
Episode #112 Favorite Classic Moments W/ Pj & Matt Z (Joe Rogan?)
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Loving the podcast? Help support it by buying a cup of coffee here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barebowproject Check out our apparel, training videos...
Episode #111 2024 Classic Kids
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Loving the podcast? Help support it by buying a cup of coffee here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barebowproject Check out our apparel, training videos...
Episode #110 - Top 32 & 16 Classic Head to Heads
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank runs through upcoming updates for the with giveaways, the shooter school, slow motion stuff. Also we are working on motivational...
Episode #109 - 2023 Classic Champ Matt Hudson
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we catch up with new @hoytarcheryofficial Barebow Pro Staff shooter Matt Hudson and discuss equipment changes & setups, tourna...
Episode #108 The Hard Truth, Don't Do This
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Only post your best scores online? News flash that is not the shooter you actually are. If you think it is, you might want to put this on repeat. Che...
Episode #107 January 2024 Barebow News
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode.. Lancaster Registration Update USA Archery Indoor Nationals Week 1 Review Barebow Project Giveaway Updates (Don't miss out) ...
Episode #106 All About The Aim w/ JD3 & G. Partlowe
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Point on? 6 Oclock aim? Stock off the middle? Shooting drive by shots? This episode is for you! Check out our apparel, training videos, online seminar...
Episode #105: "In or Out" All About Arrow Calls and World Archery Rule 14.2
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Patreon Video Exclusive episode Frank and Kristy W an USA Archery Judge and National Events Manager for judges breaks down the how , what and ...
EPISODE #104 Cinzia Noziglia
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The long awaited connections with one of my favorite people in this sport and possibly the best interview ever! Cinzia runs down her full career, how ...
Episode #103 Training Plans "We talkin bout practice" - Patreon Exclusive Video Version
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing audio version of this episode for the barebow masses, if you want access to this training plan, the notes, the drills and all the extra conten...
Episode #102 Special Guest Host Matt Yacca w/ Marcus Cooley
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode one of the most consisten faces in senior mens barebow and multi tinme TEAM USA member Marcus Cooley sits down with Matt Yacca to chat...
Episode #101 - 139th Target Nations Ladies Podium
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest host Matt Yacca speaks to the ladies of the 139th US Open with Diane Cochran, Johana Czako, and Francesca Benavidez! Check out our appa...
Episode #100 - Barebow Project OG's
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Check out our apparel, training videos, online seminar and so much more at www.thebarebowproject.com! In this episode Frank, John and Grayson catch ...
Episode #99: Open Barebow Talk (Training, Online Seminar, Q&A)
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This was a public access zoom call where we answer listener questions and talk all things barebow including the upcoming online seminar.
Episode #98 - Barebow Proficiency Check List (AUDIO ONLY)
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Patreon exclusive episode we go over the training tool created for coaches and competitors. The proficiency check list breaks down the steps o...
Episode #97 - Target Nats Review - Weissinger, Demmer & Hudson
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
USAA Target Nats w/ Weissinger, Demmer and Hudson
Episode #96 Part 2 New Hoyt Barebow Weight System & Axia Limbs Doug Denton
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Doug tackles the tough questions and goes into details about the new Axia limb and barebow specific weight system.
Episode #95 Hoyt GMX3 Riser w/ Doug Denton
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Hoyt Target Archery Recurve Brand Manager Doug Denton and go over all the details with the new GMX3 Series riser and ...
Episode #94 - 2023 IBO Review w/ JD3
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frank & JD3 run through the results of the trad, mens and womens barebow as well as longnow classes from this years championships.
Episode #93 Crispin Duenas - Part 1
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this cross posted episode Crispin goes down the path of the beginnings of his archery career, training, and what brought him to the Canadian Olympi...
Episode #92 - Oly To Barebow #1 W/ Robbie Weissinger
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a quick transition from collegiate olympic recurve to American Senior barebow #1 Robbie Weissinger has eclipsed multiple senior podiums from fiel...
Coach Vlog #20: Point on or bust!
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When talking to shooters and coaches about why it is so important to understand setups and how to get point on for all archers. During this clip which...
Episode #91 Pauly D "My new want to"
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
80 years young and finding his "new want to" talking everything barebow with Pauly D! Follow The Barebow Project Page - https://www.facebook.com/theb...
Episode #90 Ollie Hicks
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At 13 years old he tried archery for the first time. By 16 he managed to take tackle 11 World Records in the senior mens barebow class. Learn ab...
Episode #89 Basic Tuning Episode (Audio Only)
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For full video version join Patreon to see the whiteboard discussions and tuning demonstrations! Follow The Barebow Project Page - https://www.facebo...
Episode #88 - 2023 Vegas Champ Jeremiah Jones
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the full episode by joining our Patreon page! Click here https://www.patreon.com/barebowproject Follow The Barebow Project Page - https://www....
Episode #87 2023 Lancaster Men's Champion Matt Hudson
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I get to chat with Matt Hudson the 2023 Lancaster Archery Classic Men's Champion and learn about his journey through this sport and di...
Episode #86: Training Your Expectations w/ Ryan Davis, Tim Johnson, & JD3
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Coach Frank and JD3 talk with Ryan Davis & Tim Johnson about training for the expectations we need to have to compete at our highe...
Episode #85 - 2023 #1 Classic Qualifier Robbie Weissinger
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Coach Frank and JD3 chat with The Kid Robbie W about his archery beginnings, collegiate archery, transitioning from Oly to barebow and...
Episode #84: 2023 Lancaster Barebow Seminar
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this seminar John Demmer, Fawn Girard, Alex Melnik and Coach Frank talk about various topics included. Pre-season physical conditioning, managing e...
Episode #83 - 2 Steps Forward, 4 Steps Back
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode JD3 gets in his first rant in history. We talkin bout social media and how one post can snowball into undoing work and having a negati...
Episode #82: A Message To Coaches & Parents
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This one might be tough for some coaches and parents to hear. The fact is we influence our athlete's mindsets way to often as parents and coaches. If ...
Episode #81: CoachCast - Visualization & Mental Prep
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you get some readings from the book Choose To Be A Winner by Jens Fudge, discussion about the exercises that are described in the book...
Episode #80 - Live Q&A w/ JD3 & Coach McD
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we break down some guest questions from the live feed as well as questions from the comments during the live feed! Follow The B...
Episode #79 What are you thinking on the shooting line?
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Coach McD goes through competitor responses when discussing a listener question about where you need to be mentally while on the shoot...
Episode #78 - Lancaster Archery Foundation
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As always don't forget our 2022 US OPEN SPONSORS: Yost Archery Products J ager Archery Products Ethics Archery First Flight Archery - John and Lesl...
Episode #77: Coach Talk - Preparing For Your First Tournament (w/ Input from JD3, Dewayne Martin, Lina Bjorklund and more)
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new series on the BBP, Coach Frank brings feedback from some of our best shooters in the world to discuss what tips they would give the new or...
Episode #76 - Live Interviews From Chile w/ Matt Yacca
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Yacca took over our social media during the BBQ in Chile and showed us around the local archery shop, met some of the international competitors a...
Episode #75 David Jackson
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As always don't forget our 2022 US OPEN SPONSORS: Yost Archery Products J ager Archery Products Ethics Archery First Flight Archery - John and Leslie ...
Episode #74 The Barebow Rules
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Coach McD sits down with Andy Neville and Kristy W, both USA Archery level 3 Judges to discuss the basics of the barebow rules as well...
Episode #73 - The Vegas Shoot Update w/ Bruce Cull and Brittany Salonen
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bruce and Brit go through the newly added Barebow Recurve Championship division, discuss future plans for shoot offs and talk a little...
Episode #72 - NFAA Updates for The Western Classic, Break Thew Barriers and The Vegas Shoot
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode CA NFAA Director Gary McCain goes through the details of some NFAA barebow recurve class changes and other info a bout Redding, BTB, a...
Episode #71 - The Maggie Brensinger
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Maggie drops some teenage knowledge bombs for kids looking to make USAT and try to make to the top of their respective class and stay ...
Episode #70 - US Olympic Team Member Jack Williams
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From youth fencer to archer. Jack Williams tells us about his start into archery and how he approaches aspects of the mental game. As always don...
Episode #69 - 2022 Mens US Open
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Coach McD & JD3 sits down with US Open Champ Chris Garcia and Silver medalist Marcus Cooley to rehash the big event. As alw...
Episode #68 - Barebow Prize Money w/ Winker & McD
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee talk episode John Winker joins Coach McD and we discuss how the prize money for the US Open conversation started over a year ago to the...
Episode #67 - Avoidable Tournament Mistakes w/ Team Hoyt JD3 & Matt Yacca
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this comical discussion the boys sit down to help you all learn from our plethora of mistakes from over the years. There may be a part 2 to this be...
Episode #66 - Pushing The Aim (Live Feed Discussion)
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee talk episode Coach McD talks about what Pushing The Aim is and why it's important. Everyone has things they have to work on, to some it...
Episode #65 - US Open Bronze Medal Match JD3 vs R. Stonebraker (Live Feed)
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This previously recorded live feed with commentary of the Bronze medal match between JD3 & Rick Stonebraker is worth watching again. Sorry a...
Episode #64 - Coach McD Sits down with Dr. Kelly Starrett from The Ready State
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Starrett, DPT is a coach, physical therapist, author, and speaker. Along with his wife Juliet, Kelly is co-founder of The Ready State. The Ready...
Episode #62 - Kevin Mather Team USA 2020 Para Olympic Gold Medalist
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Coach McD catches up with Team USA Gold medalist on his experience in the games, competitive mindset, and his role as athlete ambassad...
Episode #63 - The World Games w/ Chrissie Lyons & Ryan Davis
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this show Coach McD & JD3 sit down with Team USA Chrissie Lyons and Ryan Davis to talk everything World Games! As always please considering bec...
Episode 61.5 Coffee Talk - Making Archery Hard
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee talk episode Coach McD goes down the rabbit hole of how archer make things hard than they need to be. Learn Barebow From John Demmer -...
Episode #61 Coffee Talk - Making Archery Harder Than We Have To
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
6/15/22 Live Discussion From our listeners group. Join our FB group to participate in these live discussions usually 8am Wednesdays during the week. I...
Episode #60 Barebow News & 50m Tuning Conundrums
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frank & John run through some results from Lancaster Spring Forward, Field Nats, and Day 1 USA 3D Team trials plus unravel the tuning situation he...
Episode #59 - Lee Carlson - Design Engineer Ethics Archery
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank sits down to chat with Design Engineer Lee Carlson to talk about the innovative products made by Veteran owned and operated Ethi...
Episode #58 - Planning to Peak Part 2
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank finishes up the discussion about the new book from Coach Larry Wise and go over the final two sections of Planning to Peak in Ar...
Episode #57 - Planning to Peak in Archery w/ Larry Wise Part 1
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank sits down with 7X Archery author, retired Pro Shooter, Head Judge for LAS Classic and International L4 Coach Larry Wise to talk ...
Episode #56 - Arizona Cup Mens Recap w/ Chris Garcia & Matt Yacca
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank sits down with AZ Cup Champ Chris Garcia & Matt Yacca to talk about this inaugural event. Learn Barebow From John Demmer - ...
Coach Vlog #19 - What is your target telling you?
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does your target say about you? Now obviously these impacts aren't going to be the same for everyone but in this vlog I walk through things that ...
Episode #55 - Dick Tone & The Natural Shot Cycle
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank sits down with Coach Dick Tone, one of the top Olympic Recurve coaches in the game. In the previous episode we spoke to Dick abo...
Episode #54 - Scooter Life & NFAA, Longbow Chat, 50 Meter Chat, Uphill/Down Hill Chat
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One time at NFAA, Grayson jumped a scooter over the curb and almost died. Ok so that might not be exactly how it went down but it sounds good. Enjoy m...
EPISODE #53 - ANSWERING YOUR BAREBOW QUESTIONS W/ JOHN & GRAYSON
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into listener questions from the FB group pinned question. 1. Training to not overtrain? 2. Mental Stamina? 3. Anchor fo...
Episode #52 - USA Archery Indoor Nationals Shout Outs w/ The Hammer & JD3
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you missed the live feed, hear is the recording from E#52 with Grayson and John just celebrating the return to regular tournament archery and givin...
Episode #51 - Dick Tone Chapter 1 - Barebow Beginnings
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank sits down with coach of Olympians Casey Kaufhold, 2X Olympic Gold medalist Jay Barrs, and creator of what has come to be known a...
Episode #50 - The Classic Ladies - 2022 Lancaster Archery Classic Top 3
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the entire Lancaster Archery Classic week experience from Erin Heyob, Fawn Girard and Kristina Pruccoli as they re-hash their classic experi...
Episode #49 Growing Barebow w/ Marcel Laurens
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Frank sits down with the man behind the camera of The Barebow Project, barebow shooter, proud dad and retired marine vet Marcel Lauren...
Episode #48 - The 2022 Classic Men
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The photo for this podcast says it all. Two absolute stand of guys went head to head for the #1 spot on the Lancaster Archery Classic stage and the GO...
Episode #47 - A Short Interview w/ 2022 Lancaster Archery Women's Champion Erin Heyob
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing as a podcast but will do an official podcast with her after life settles down for them! As I was watching the second day of shooting I w...
Episode #46 - Target Panic Seminar - Lancaster Archery Classic
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frank McDonough & John Demmer 2022 LAS Classic Champ have an interactive seminar we go through our process in an interactive manner using crowd in...
Episode #45 - Being Afraid Of Change & Tuning Rabbit Holes w/ Coach Elton Wong
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There aren't many people that I know.....knows barebow, tuning, and understands all of the barebow nuances than Elton Wong. Elton has been very close ...
Episode #44 - Coaching Spankie Brooks Part 2 - The Mental Game & Some Other Stuff
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we follow up on the initial coach/shooter meeting and talk about his progress moving toward the mental game discussion and how those m...
Episode #43 - Leo Pettersson - European 3D National Champion
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we interview this baby faced young man named Leo Pettersson from Stockholm, Sweden! 2021 European 3D National Champion, top 3 for both...