CAM Podcast

PJ Reilly talks with 3 time Vegas Champ Chance Beaubouef to talk about joining a new bow manufacturer and his return to the Open Pro Division as well as what it takes to hang with the best in the business as he stood on the top spot at the Black Eagle Darton Pro/Am.

Randy Morocco talks with PJ Reilly about winning the first title ever in ASA Senior Known Pro at the Hoyt/Easton Pro/Am in Foley last month. Randy talks about how he got into tournament archery and how he keeps it in perspective, while balancing a family and full-time job away from archery. He also discusses his one big goal in archery.

PJ Reilly talks with professional archer Paige Pearce after win at the first ever ASA Known Women Pro division final in Foley, Alabama. Paige also dives into why she's not going to any of the World Championships this year despite being ranked #1; how using a hinge release again has improved her game; and how growing up competing in Safari 3D archery tournaments has made her the archer she is today...

PJ Reilly talks with pro archer Kris Schaff, days after his big win at the 2023 Vegas Shoot. Kris also shares what it's been like to train with olympic recurve archer Brady Ellison; how he deals with his nerves in pressure situations; and what he attributes to his successful start for the 2023 archery season.

Reo Wilde talks with PJ Reilly about a new direction in his archery career, which has him headed to Korea to coach their compound archery team.

PJ Reilly talks with 2022 World Field Champion Dave Cousins, who won individual and Mixed Team gold medals as well as Men's Team bronze at the recent World Archery Field Championships in Yankton, S.D. Cousins is now a three-time world field champion, and he won his latest title 24 years after his first. At 45 years old, Cousins is showing no signs of slowing down.

PJ Reilly talks with Darton Archery pro James Lutz shortly after he won the 2022 NFAA Outdoor Target National Championship, USA Archery Outdoor Target National Championship and U.S. Open. Lutz also covers what it was like winning those three events, how he hopes to improve his indoor game, and - of course - about punching the release.

PJ Reilly talks with pro archer Ryan Jeffries after making his first shootdown and podium at the ASA Classic in Cullman, AL. Ryan also shares about his competitive approach; what it's like to travel to tournaments with his family; and why practicing with 3D targets in an open area helped him in the shootdown.

PJ Reilly talks with ASA Men's Open Pro archer Jacob Slusarz, who won his first tournament in that class at the Mathews Pro/Am in Metropolis, IL. Jacob also talks about the work he put in to get that win; the changes he made in his mental game to get past some demons; and about how progressing through lower divisions helped shape his pro 3-D game.

PJ Reilly chats with Darrin Christenberry after his remarkable IBO Senior Division podium finish following a year of surgeries, physical therapy and dedication to switch to left hand shooting. Darrin also talks about working for The Outdoor Group; why he likes being a commentator for Competition Archery Media; and recalls the most memorable arrow of his archery career.

PJ Reilly talks with ASA Senior Pro and Hamskea Archery Solutions co-owner Shawn Greathouse about making his first Pro Pressure Point Shootdown in London, about the origins and status of Hamskea and about his struggle with target panic.

PJ Reilly talks with Jesse Broadwater after he won the USA Archery National Field Championship and qualifying to represent Team USA at this years World Field Championships. Jesse also discusses his love for the field archery game; what it's like working with the folks at TRU Ball on his line of releases; and about what still motivates him after 30 years as a competitive archer.

PJ Reilly talks with archery coach Larry Wise about his new book "Planning to Peak in Archery" which looks at how archers can improve the many aspects of the their mental game. Larry also explains why archery judges are critical archers to staying focused on their shot process; how bow design has improved archery performance; and his philosophy about making good calls as an archery official.

PJ Reilly talks with Justin Martin who has been shooting professionally for nine years and just made his first shootdown in the Open Pro division at Camp Minden. We talked with Martin about that experience, how it will motivate him going forward and about how he got started in competitive archery as a bowhunter from Ohio.

PJ Reilly talks with pro archer Tanja Gellenthien after a string of podium finishes in both target and 3D archery tournaments. Tanja shares what it was like to get into archery in Denmark when she was 13; how she transitions between target and 3D events; and how running has helped her stay calm under pressure during matches.

PJ Reilly talks with Calvin Gross after winning the 2022 ASA Hoyt/Easton Known Pro Shootdown in Foley, AL - his first-ever win as a professional archer. Calvin also shared what it's like to shoot ASA tournaments for 18 years from Junior Eagle to the Pro division; how he got an English degree in college on an archery scholarship and now teaches Biology as well as runs a NASP program; and why he rel...

PJ Reilly talks with Casey Kaufhold about her 2022 victory at the Vegas Shoot. Casey also explains her shot process and sight picture as a recurve archer; returning to normal life after competing in the Olympics; and why she wants to elevate woman's archery.

PJ Reilly spoke with Elite Pro Archer Nick Kappers after he won the Lancaster Archery Classic Open Pro division and took second place at the Vegas Shoot. Nick also explains his approach to shooting 12's at the Classic; his surprise at doing so well this soon being a professional archer; and how he went from 4H archery to competing against top archers in the world.

The Archery Shooters Association announced some changes in ownership for the 2022 tournament season. We caught up with Mike Tyrell to hear more details

PJ Reilly talks with Christopher Perkins after he won the Iowa Pro Am in January, 2022. Christopher also discusses working with T.R.U. Ball on his new release the "Executive"; how he stays competitive as indoor scores get better and better; and why the new LAS Classic target will make the finals more exciting.

PJ Reilly talks with recurve archer Trenton Cowles after he won two gold medals and a silver for the United States at the 2021 Junior Pan American Games. Trenton also explains the array of collegiate archery competitions; why shooting in indoor and 3D competitions helps him toward his goal to compete in the Olympics; and how he found archery playing Wii Sports while growing up in Los Angeles.

PJ Reilly talks with Dan and Emily McCarthy, who both saw huge success on the 3D circuit in 2021. Listen to what both of them had to say about their preparation, certain setups and equipment they like to run, and their overall thoughts of the 2021 season.

PJ Reilly talks with 2020 Paralympic Gold Medalist Kevin Mather Para-Archer after his thrilling performance in Tokyo. Mather also tells some stories throughout his Paralympic travels; describes his journey in competitive archery starting in 2017 to winning gold in 2021; and why he might consider shooting the barebow division at the Lancaster Archery Classic in 2022.

PJ Reilly chats with ASA Known Pro competitor Jeff Raney about winning his first tournament as a professional – the 2021 ASA Classic last month. Raney also talks about how being in pressure situations have helped him be a better competitor; how he practices for ASA competition; and how his target panic lead to competitive archery. Raney is going to be an archer to watch in 2022. See Less

PJ Reilly talks with 2021 USA Archery Target Nationals champ Shawnn Vincent about winning his first big tournament after shooting for more than 12 years as a pro. Shawn also explores what it's like competing at the top level and working full time as a law enforcement officer in Washington; why he likes shooting Prime; and explains his control process release philosophy.