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

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

In Episode 4 of the Merlin Archery Adventures Podcast, Grizzly Jim sits down with one of the hardest-working guys in the sport, compound archer Chris Horan.

Chris has built his life around archery, travelling to events, working on some of the biggest stages in the world, and representing multiple archery brands through pro staff and factory team roles. In this episode, we get into what that actually looks like day-to-day, and what it really means to be a sponsored archer at a high level.

Chris and Jim chat about how to represent brands properly, what companies are looking for when they choose their sponsored archers, and how to stand out in the world of competitive archery, especially if you’re trying to break into pro staff or land sponsorships.

Chris also shares some great behind-the-scenes insight from major events, including his experience working at elite competitions and events around the world, even the Olympics, helping keep things running smoothly when it matters most.

It’s a relaxed, honest conversation with loads of insight into compound archery, archery sponsorship, and the industry side of the sport, with a few good stories thrown in along the way.

Sit back, grab a coffee, and enjoy the episode.

You can find Chris here on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/chrishoran1400

Grizzly Jim:

https://www.instagram.com/thatgrizzlyjim

And Merlin:

https://www.instagram.com/merlin_archery