Launch One w/ Mason Springer

What makes the  Axcel Driver  one of the most advanced slider sights on the market? In this Bow Equipment Breakdown, I sit down with  Brandon Reyes of TRU Ball Axcel  to go behind the design of the Driver sight and the engineering that sets it apart. We cover the different mounting options, scope configurations, sight light compatibility, micro-adjust features, weight savings, and why many of the...

Tristan Litke is the founder of Precision Cut Archery and a key contributor to the Arrow Ballistics Study. In this episode of Launch One, we dive deep into arrow flight, bowhunting ballistics, sight tape accuracy, penetration myths, broadhead selection, and the science behind modern archery equipment. We discuss how Precision Cut Archery is changing the way archers build sight tapes, what the Arro...

In this episode of Launch One, I sit down with professional archer Roland Deason to talk about the details that can make or break a target archery setup. We dive into everything from stabilizer configurations and nock height to group tuning, bare shaft tuning, arrow selection, and why some of the best setups don't always look perfect on paper. Roland shares his approach to building forgiving bows,...

How much do the small details really matter in competitive archery? In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Colton Green to dive deep into the fine-tuning side of the sport. We cover stabilizer setups, torque tuning, lens quality, sight lights, peep height, and why getting your draw stops to hit square can completely change how a bow feels and performs. Colton shares the mindset of a true...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sat down with pro archer Ace Coleman and got into the details that actually matter. We start with equipment—arrow setups, point weight, aluminum vs carbon, and how small changes affect forgiveness and shot execution. Then we get into tournament talk, Vegas, and how Ace got started in Archery. There’s a lot in here on building a better shot, tuning your setup, and...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sat down with pro archer Gracen Fletcher after the Vegas Shoot to break down what it takes to compete at the highest level of archery. We get into her approach to shooting under pressure, shot execution, and what it really feels like when everything is working. We also talk through bow setup, release tension, and how small adjustments can impact performance acros...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Carl Kossuth, one of the founders and lead designers behind the hunting saddles at Tethrd. Carl talks about how his background in law enforcement, gear design, and sewing shelters eventually led him into the early saddle hunting movement and helped shape one of the most influential saddle companies in the industry. We get into the evolution of saddl...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Annabell Moore to talk how she got into archery and competing at a high level. We go through her current setup — bow specs, draw length and holding weight, stabilizer balance, sight and peep configuration, and arrow selection — along with how she approaches tuning and diagnosing problems when groups open up. We also talk tournament experience, pract...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Chuck Durnil, a competitor I met at The Lancaster Archery Classic, who went from picking up a pawn shop bow during a hard season of life to becoming a high-level tournament shooter and pro shop owner. We talk about how archery gave him structure, focus, and a path forward — and how that foundation turned into a career in the sport. We also break dow...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Will Alterson to talk bowhunting across the country, target archery at a high level, and how the two worlds feed into each other. We cover Will’s season chasing turkeys, whitetails, bears, mule deer, and elk, plus how growing up hunting big woods in New York shaped his approach to wind, terrain, and patience. Will breaks down his transition into com...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Ethan Conway to talk high-level target archery, bowhunting, and the mental game that connects both. Ethan is a 2x Lancaster Archery Classic champion, 2x IBO Worlds Champ, and dedicated whitetail bowhunter from Pennsylvania. We break down the pressure difference between shooting on the Lancaster stage and drawing on a mature buck, how he trains for l...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Tony Sangialosi of Drawn Archery to talk bowhunting, business, and solving real problems in the woods. Tony breaks down how Drawn Archery started, why rebranding changed everything, and how years of hunting pressure led to the creation of  The WND —a simple milkweed system designed to read wind and thermals with minimal movement. We get into saddle...

In this Buck Breakdown , I sit down with Casey VanDerGraaf from Prime Archery to break down the full story of his Iowa public-land buck. Casey walks through how he located this deer on overlooked ground, three years of history, and what finally made the pattern click. We get into access strategy, saddle/stand hybrid setups, thermals, October scrape behavior, hunting low, and why he relies less on...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Casey Vandergraaf from Prime Archery to break down the full 2026 Prime Divide lineup. We cover Prime’s AST carbon–aluminum hybrid riser, the Divide’s axle-to-axle and brace height options, center-grip balance, draw-length-specific mods, and the Nano Grip built to stay warm in any hunting conditions. Casey explains how the Divide series is engineered...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Daniel Parker from Mathews for a full ~20 minute buck breakdown on his Wisconsin giant, “Tangle.” Daniel walks through three years of history with this deer, how he patterned him in bluff country, and the way wind, thermals, and terrain controlled every move he made. We get into early-season strategy, Red Moon timing, calling decisions, and the mome...

On this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Daniel Parker from Mathews for a fast, clean breakdown of the brand-new Mathews ARC lineup. We run through everything shooters need to know about the ARC 30 and ARC 34 — from draw-length range, SWX2 cams, new limb angles, and riser updates to the integrated mounts, stabilizer system, and that Kodiak Brown finish everybody’s talking about. Daniel exp...

This week on  Launch One , I sit down with Ethan Featheroff from Feathernet Outdoors. Ethan’s a die-hard early-season hunter, drone tracker, and educator who’s seen more deer behavior firsthand than just about anyone. We talk rut patterns, scent control, thermal strategy, and how overthinking the wind might be costing hunters more than they realize. If you’re trying to decide when to take your day...

In this episode of  Launch One , I’m joined at deer camp in Ohio by Travis Johnson — 2x truck winner at Total Archery Challenge, target shooter, and bowhunter. We get into what it takes to shoot under pressure, including his time on the big stage at Lancaster. Travis breaks down building confidence in the offseason, arrow tuning, long-range reps, and how shooting competitions translates into the w...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Nick Ventura — host of  Art of Wild  and one of the most genuine guys in outdoor media. We talk about the evolution of outdoor TV, filming hunts, and how he’s finding balance between storytelling, family, and time in the woods. Nick shares the story of his four-year-old’s first deer, his upcoming elk hunt, and what goes into building a life around h...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Cody Griffin — the man behind  Beards, Bows, and Barbells . Cody shares how fitness, archery, and hunting shaped his lifestyle, from long days in the gym to time on the range and in the woods. We talk about balancing competition with real-world hunting, how strength training translates to the field, and what keeps him motivated year-round. Whether y...

In this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with Tyler Stallings — bowhunter, businessman, and founder of Stealth Rig LLC. We talk about how the idea for Stealth Rig came to life, the struggles of getting a new product off the ground in the hunting world, and how magnets ended up changing the way bowhunters move through the woods. Tyler and I dive deep into target panic, tuning bows, elk and deer...

In this episode, I break down the full story of my early-season Ohio buck — a non-typical I’d been watching all summer. I talk about passing him earlier in the week, using my yes-or-no method at full draw, and what it took to stay calm when it mattered. I also dive into the challenge of scoring a rack like this one and how I came up with the final number. To wrap up, I share some thoughts on hunti...

On this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with my buddy Aaron Hepler from the In Camp Podcast. We cover everything from early-season whitetail prep, trail cam strategies, and battling raccoons on the farm, to buck fever, target panic, and how competitive archery crosses over into bowhunting. Aaron shares stories from PA public land, elk camp, and his first bow kill, and we dive deep into fitness...

On this episode of  Launch One , I sit down with bowhunter and all-around outdoorsman David Powell. We dive deep into archery setups, the wild stories behind his Total Archery Challenge experiences, chasing elk from spike camp, and the legendary Kansas whitetails he’s hunted—including the rare “freak of nature” buck known as Bootsy. David shares decades of hunting wisdom, road-trip stories from hi...

In this episode, I sit down with Jake Hofer — host of The Land Podcast and one of the most respected names in whitetail habitat and land management. Jake dives into food plots, scrapes, scouting, and habitat projects, sharing proven strategies that can make a real difference for deer movement and hunting opportunities. On top of his land expertise, Jake brings years of whitetail hunting knowledge...