Nock Performance

Jeff Forrester from Florida checks in on the show this week. Jeff reached out to me last summer asking if he could crew me at the Mid State Mile Last Man Standing Ultra. I did not know Jeff at this time. SInce then we have formed a true friendship & Jeff serves as a mentor in my life. I asked Jeff why he reached out to lend a hand to a complete stranger? We also touch on the benefits of doing...

Austin Lester joins the show this week. Austin & myself view life in a similar light. We touch on the importance of finding perspective in your life along with the negative effects it can have if you never find it. Along with that Austin goes into his military experience, the importance of having primitive skills, his photography career & much more. Stick around towards the end to also hea...

Michael Merrill from Utah joins the show. When speaking to Michael one thing stood out to me in particular. The guy is driven. Maybe more so than 95% of people out there. Michael has an endless passion for bowhunting, training, and getting better each day.  Michael speaks on what motivated him to start his fitness journey, the importance of checking your ego, how he deals with hate, how he stays s...

Joined this week by Logan Romney, a freelance filmmaker out of Idaho. In 2020 Logan invested in himself by taking a photography class & the rest is history. He travels all over the country documenting hunts for folks by way of his camera. We speak on the importance of investing in yourself, how he was able to combine his two passions (hunting & photography) & turn them into a career, w...

Brian Paulsen, strength coach from Michigan joins the pod. Brian & I touch on his inspiration in life, the passion he brings every day, his purpose, the importance of mentorship, his job at power strength, and how to find your why.  Tons of nuggets throughout this pod that I hope ya'll enjoy. Thanks for everything BP.  Follow Brians Journey on IG @CoachPulse & @powerstrengthts

Ya'll submitted questions. I answered them. Plus .. the future of Montana Nocks? Use code "MTNOCKS" for 20% off all ointments at getsaltybritches.com 

Koby Owens, a freelance photographer from Montana joins the show. Koby has spent the better half of two months capturing content in the elk woods throughout the west. Koby also joined me for the past ten days where we got after some elk together. We talk about the past few months and all the experiences and lessons we have learned. Of course, we also sprinkle in a bit of photography for yall.  Fol...

Update on my season so far. Sprinkled in is some personal things on my mind & I also dive into if you're mentally and physically exhausted what should you do?

In studio this week w/ owner of High Caliber Hunts, Collin Cottrell. Collin traveled all the way from Texas to join me in the elk woods & we tore it down. We were fortunate enough to have some close encounters & enjoyed getting to know each other. It's always tough putting experiences like this past week into words so we chatted about everything as a whole on this episode. Collin is a...

Got to catch up this week with my good friend, Logan White. Logan & I discuss all things elk hunting from calling, glassing, north facing slopes and much more. We also touch on if you are in the beginning stages of hunting to find one person you can relate to & study how they hunt. Logan also signed a deal with Browning which we dive in to. Cheers to 50 episodes!  Follow Logan's journ...

Solo pod. I was fortunate enough to get out on the prairie and chase some Antelope this past week. Made a lot of mistakes but also learned a lot. What can I improve on?  I also speak on my personal Elk expectations this season.  Use code "MTNOCKS" at getsaltybritches.com for 20% off all ointments. 

The podcasts' first reoccurring guest, Nick Palacios. Nick is about to endure on his first ever OTC/DIY elk hunt this September in Colorado.  We talk about what Nick has been doing in terms of his preparation, how he strategized booking & planning an out of state elk hunt, the importance of setting expectations in the elk woods, being on the same page with his hunting partners & much...

Bridging the gap between hunters & non-hunters through open conversation. This is something AJ Kazmierczak prides himself in. Conversation includes the impact of winning the TAC truck, entrepreneurship, the podcast that changed his life, the importance of social awareness, looking after people you care about, what it means to keep moving forward & his upcoming Nebraska mule deer hunt.  Rea...

The definition of a gamer: a player who is game // especially : an athlete who relishes competition. This is how Stuart Holmes describes himself. Throughout the show we speak on what Stuart stands for, what the USMC taught him, inspiration throughout his life, what sets him apart from others, what you need to start tuning your own bow and much more. Thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Stuart. I kno...

Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete joins the show this week. Kevin and I talk about the history of the company, what separates WA from other supplement companies in the industry, the importance of hydration, fats vs. carbs, and how he started with WA compared to where he is now. Along with that, Kevin provides you his top list of supplements you should have in your pack for a long hunting trip....

Faith, Family, Fitness, & getting outdoors as much as possible. This is how John McCormick structures his life. John & I talk all things from controlling what you can control, setting expectations, his elk shape experience, the elk learning curve, first time elk hunting advice, & much more. John is as well rounded as they come & it was a pleasure getting to know him.  Follow John&a...

This week I'm answering questions for you guys! Thanks to everyone who submitted. Had fun with this one and we'll try to do this more often.  Questions: -What value are you trying to bring your audience?  -What got you into LE? -What would you rank as the top priority/tactic to consistently kill bull elk year after year? -Best advice for the new western hunter? -First time archery Elk hu...

Joe Goubeaux from Ohio steps in with the guest spot. Joe has a driving passion for fitness, archery, and now elk hunting. Having been to New Mexico once already, Joe officially has the "elk bug" and will return this fall for unfinished business. Along with the upcoming elk hunt, we discuss how Joe finds the time to train, whitetail tactics, throwing yourself into the fire, and much more....

Jake Arvold from 1st Phorm Outdoors hops on the show this week. Jake created 1st Phorm Outdoors with his main mission being to help people live a fit, healthy, and active lifestyle in order to enjoy the outdoors at its full potential. Other conversation includes making fitness a lifestyle & just getting started, helping real people get real results,  finding your passion and working endlessly,...

Joined this week by Amy Tucker, founder of Salty Britches. Salty Britches is a soothing long-lasting barrier against skin irritation for any occasion. Created to withstand salt water chafing and now trusted by families, athletes and military personnel for year-round all-day protection. If you're like me and spend a lot of time in the mountains and suffer from chafing, Salty Britches will keep...

Solo adventure this week recapping my experience running the Mid State Mile Last Man Standing Ultra Marathon in Nashville, TN. Why do I choose to run ultras? What was the training plan? What is it like living your life 20 mins at a time? Why do have to suffer? Does ultra prepare you for life? & How the ultra mindset correlates to hunting the mountains. 

Back in studio with Craig Jacobson. The guys spoke about the floods in Montana, taking chances in life, the negative effects social media can have, and much more. A big message of this episode was that this is not all hunting all the time. Of course, this is a western style hunting pod. But conversations such as this one can always come back full circle and be applied to not only life in general b...

Collin Cottrell is an individual that was brought to my attention via a mutual friend. "He's a great guy and I think he would be an awesome guest for your podcast". That all turned out to be true as you'll see. But Collin is more than just a guest on the podcast. He's now a friend. He's someone I did not know I needed in my life. He's a great mentor and also has...

Triple A baseball player, JP France with the guest spot this week. JP was drafted out of Mississippi St by the Houston Astros and has a passion for bowhunting. Although he doesn't get to hunt as often as he'd like, his passion is there. You baseball guys will enjoy this conversation as we speak on just how similar baseball and bowhunting are to one another.  Follow JP's journey @the...

The mastermind behind it all, Jon Cox joins the show. Jon & his significant other, Becca are the creators and directors for one of the baddest last man standing ultra marathon events going .. The Mid-State Mile. Also known as "The murder mile" Tyler will be competing in this race on June 18th in Franklin, TN. Tyler & Jon talk all things mid-state. From how it became an event, the...