Canada Talks Archery

Archery Canada

Canada Talks Archery is a monthly podcast hosted by Kelly Taylor, a Canadian archery enthusiast and journalist with years of experience in the sport. The podcast focuses on the world of archery from a Canadian perspective, welcoming guests from all over Canada and the world. The show’s guests bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the show and offer valuable insights into the sport of archery and news on upcoming events. Kelly and his featured co-host also share tips and advice for both novice and experienced archers, making the podcast a valuable resource for anyone interested in the sport. read less
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Episode 9: Strings and things
May 7 2024
Episode 9: Strings and things
Strings and things: on this episode, FireWire Custom Bowstrings owner Joel Brugger talks about what goes into the perfect set of strings and X-Shot Archery’s Brady Haslam and Chris Perkins talk about the new Falcon series of lenses.

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Episode 9: Strings and things
May 7 2024
Episode 9: Strings and things
Strings and things: on this episode, FireWire Custom Bowstrings owner Joel Brugger talks about what goes into the perfect set of strings and X-Shot Archery’s Brady Haslam and Chris Perkins talk about the new Falcon series of lenses.
Episode 9 - Chris Perkins
Feb 6 2024
Episode 9 - Chris Perkins
Kelly is joined by Canadian archer Chris Perkins, fresh off his win at the Iowa Pro-Am. Listen in as Chris talks releases, including his signature TruBall Executive hinge, bow setup, dealing with pressure and about his unusual win at the 2018 Vegas Shoot.
Episode 8 - Target Panic!
Jan 2 2024
Episode 8 - Target Panic!
On this episode, Kelly is joined by Team Canada coach Duncan Crawford, PSE shooting staff Cory Smandych and Cam Palichuk and Mental Management Systems instructor Penny Hetletved for a deep dive into target panic: what it is, how to recognize it, how to cure it.
Episode 7 - Brandon Xuereb and Virginie Chenier
Nov 7 2023
Episode 7 - Brandon Xuereb and Virginie Chenier
On the latest Canada Talks Archery, recurve archers and Team Canada members Brandon Xuereb and Virginie Chenier, who recently competed at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, (insert results here if desired) talk about their paths to archery, form, exercise, target panic and some of the key differences between "struggle sticks" and "wheelies."
Episode 6 - Rookie of the year for ASA, Austin Taylor
Oct 11 2023
Episode 6 - Rookie of the year for ASA, Austin Taylor
Kelly sits down with his son, Austin Taylor, who was Rookie of the Year on the ASA tour. As a an ASA and NFAA Pro and World Archery medallist Austin discusses his journey towards setting up his equipment for target and for 3d archery. Thank you to PSE for their support of Canada Talks Archery. Check out the Shootdown Pro at https://psearchery.com/pse-shootdown-pro/
Episode 5: Lessons from the World Archery Youth Championships
Sep 7 2023
Episode 5: Lessons from the World Archery Youth Championships
Kelly speaks to the Canadian team staff from Ireland, Duncan Crawford, Dawn Groszko, and Jr National Coach Soha Mohamed on lessons learned for prepping a national team for WAYC this summer.
Episode 4: Erin McGladdery talks about ASA and women in archery and we explore ASA in Alberta
Jun 27 2023
Episode 4: Erin McGladdery talks about ASA and women in archery and we explore ASA in Alberta
In this episode, ASA Archery. Kelly talks to Canadian and one-time world champion 3D archer Erin McGladdery about the ASA game, the rise of Known categories and growth of women in archery. Then, continuing with the ASA theme, Jamie Brehaut and Naython Fleet talk about Alberta Archery’s success in recovering from COVID-19 with its five-tournament ASA series.
Episode 3: Canada releases new rules for 3D Outdoor Canadian Championships
May 16 2023
Episode 3: Canada releases new rules for 3D Outdoor Canadian Championships
In this episode, Kelly speaks with Archery Canada president Aaron Bull and PSE Staff Shooter Dean Thornton about some exciting changes to format for the Canadian 3D Championships.  Read more: https://archerycanada.ca/canadian-3d-outdoor-championships-format-changes/
Episode 2: Coach and bow technician, Alan Gunter, talks about equipment and set ups
Apr 18 2023
Episode 2: Coach and bow technician, Alan Gunter, talks about equipment and set ups
Canada Talks Archery host Kelly Taylor interviews archer, coach and bow technician Allan Gunter at the Manitoba Indoor 3D Provincial Championships in Landmark, Man on the finer points of matching your equipment to your own needs and style. Kelly also speaks with archery entrepreneur Brady Haslam of X-Shot Archery. Presented by PSE Archery. https://psearchery.com/ https://x-shotarchery.ca/
Episode 1: Dustin Watson, Gold Medalist at World Archery Field Championships
Mar 21 2023
Episode 1: Dustin Watson, Gold Medalist at World Archery Field Championships
In our inaugural episode of Canada Talks Archery, presented by PSE Archery, Kelly is joined by archer Dustin Watson and his coach Sean McKenty to talk about his experience from last fall’s World Archery Field Championships and his Gold medal performance, sharing some equipment tips and his preferred PSE bow set up. Join us for this interesting conversation covering competition strategies and shooting styles. https://psearchery.com/