Ep. 009 Sophie Meering (Recurve) Archery Media Darling - Merlin Archery Podcast

Ep. 009 Sophie Meering (Recurve) Archery Media Darling - Merlin Archery Podcast

Merlin Archery Adventures Podcast | Episode 009  Archery Media Darling - Sophie Meering This week on the Merlin Archery Adventures Podcast, Grizzly sits down with one of the most recognisable people in modern archery media - recurve archer, professional content creator and all-round archery legend, Sophie Meering. In a wide-ranging and wonderfully organic conversation, Jim and Sophie dive into the world of archery social media, content creation and the modern archery community, exploring everything from Sophie’s journey and struggles as a competitive recurve archer, her love of field archery, and the challenges and frustrations that come with the pursuit of success in target archery. They chat about what it’s really like creating archery content online professional, the highs and lows of representing a sport on social media, the darker side of online engagement, and the pressure that comes with competing at the highest level and representing your country on the world stage. Sophie also shares her experiences around the archery world, including her engagement to Olympian Alex Wise, the expectations placed on elite athletes, and the reality behind the moments people see on the outside. As always, this isn’t just a podcast about Archery… it’s a conversation about the people, stories and adventures that make archery such an incredible community. So grab a coffee, settle in, and enjoy Jim and Sophie’s chat, a conversation only loosely connected to archery… but somehow exactly about archery. #Archery #ArcheryPodcast #MerlinArcheryAdventures #RecurveArchery #FieldArchery #ArcheryCommunity #ArcheryMedia #ArcheryContentCreator #OlympicArchery #TargetArchery #TraditionalArchery

Ep. 008 Anastasia Wilson (Barebow) "Who the F*** is Anastasia Wilson? - Merlin Archery Podcast

The Merlin Archery Adventure Podcast: With Grizzly Jim Archery - Episode 008 “Who the F* is Anastasia Wilson?” This week Jim sits down with one of the rising stars of the barebow archery world - Anastasia Wilson. From picking up a bow as a complete beginner at university, to representing Great Britain on the international stage in just a few short years… Anastasia’s journey has been nothing short of incredible. In this wonderfully organic conversation, Jim and Anastasia chat about her meteoric rise through the barebow archery circuit, a shared love of field archery, passion for military history, and the experiences that have shaped her as an archer. We also dive into Anastasia’s refreshingly simple approach to barebow shooting, what it’s like competing at the highest level, representing your country, and being part of one of the fastest growing brands in archery - Mybo Archery. No script. No agenda. Just two archers talking about bows, competition, and everything in between. So grab a coffee, settle in, and enjoy this casual chat with one of the most exciting talents and one of the nicest archers on the scene.

Ep. 007 - Archery Legends - Grizzly Jim talks about Fred Bear (Traditional Archery) - Merlin Archery Adventure Podcast: With Grizzly Jim

This week on the Merlin Archery Adventure Podcast, Grizzly Jim is doing something a little different... Instead of sitting down with a guest, Jim takes a (Smaller) deep dive into the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of traditional archery, the legendary Fred Bear. From the origins of Bear Archery to Fred Bear's impact on modern bowhunting, instinctive archery, and traditional archery as a whole, we explore the story of a man whose influence can still be felt across the archery world today. For Jim, Fred Bear was more than just an archery icon. He was a huge inspiration during his early years as an archer and played a significant role in shaping the passion for traditional and instinctive archery that he and many others he still have today. This episode is also a slight departure from our usual interview format, and we'd love to hear what you think. If you enjoy these deep-dive episodes exploring legendary archers, iconic bowyers, and the history of traditional archery, let us know and we'll make more. So grab a coffee, sit back, and join us as we step into the fascinating world of Fred Bear, traditional and instinctive archery , as well a a little look at bowhunting history. #FredBear #BearArchery #TraditionalArchery #InstinctiveArchery #Bowhunting #ArcheryPodcast #MerlinArchery #GrizzlyJim #ArcheryLife #TraditionalBowhunting #Longbow #RecurveBow #ArcheryHistory #FieldArchery You can find Grizzly Jim and Merlin here on Instagram: Grizzly Jim: https://www.instagram.com/thatgrizzlyjim And Merlin: https://www.instagram.com/merlin_archery

Ep. 006 - Adam Ravenscroft (Compound) "Archery back in the day" - Merlin Archery Podcast: With Grizzly Jim

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Merlin Archery Adventure Podcast. This week Grizzly Jim sits down with Mybo pro archer Adam Ravenscroft for a relaxed and honest conversation about the good old days of archery, what the sport was really like back in the 90s, and Adam’s experiences competing at the highest level of compound archery. From tournament shooting, archery equipment, and the evolution of compound bows and release aids, to the competition mindset, and what it’s like getting older in the sport, the conversation naturally meanders through all corners of the archery world. Packed with stories, laughs, and real insight from two lifelong archers, this is a proper laid-back archery chat, so stick the kettle on and enjoy a couple of middle-aged dudes talking all things archery. You can find Adam here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravo_archery Grizzly Jim: https://www.instagram.com/thatgrizzlyjim And Merlin: https://www.instagram.com/merlin_archery

Ep. 005 - Phil Lawrence (Barebow) "Reset the Archery Switch" - Merlin Archery Adventure Podcast: With Grizzly Jim

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Merlin Archery Adventure Podcast. This week Jim sits down with barebow archer Phil Lawrence to dive deep into barebow archery, bow setup and tuning, arrow selection, and the archery equipment that really makes a difference. They also explore the mental game of archery, coaching, competition mindset, and what it’s like getting older in the sport while still staying consistent and competitive. From compound and recurve to barebow, Phil shares his journey through archery, alongside insights into technique, training, and the rapidly growing barebow scene in the UK. As always, the conversation meanders through all corners of the archery world, packed with practical advice, gear talk, and real-world experience, so stick the kettle on and enjoy the Conversation. You can find Phil here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillawrencearchery Grizzly Jim: https://www.instagram.com/thatgrizzlyjim And Merlin: https://www.instagram.com/merlin_archery