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13 SEP 2026
24 AUG 2026 · In this episode Jack and Rob discuss the philosophy behind building hunting arrows. If you want to take your archery set up to the next level but have never gone down this rabbit hole before, this is a must listen. The main idea is that building the "perfect arrow" is all a give and take. Every build is a compromise in speed, weight, durability, forgiveness, affordability, and tons of other factors. Balancing compromises and finding the sweet spots is the recipe to success, and after listening to this episode you'll have a great foundational knowledge to build the perfect arrows for your own set up.
10 AUG 2026 · Jack and Rob discuss the caloric burn and physical demands of backpack hunting compared to other high output and endurance sports or events. The big difference comes in the dynamic of doing something that takes days on end vs a single day effort. The goal here is not to have an abstract conversation, but to be as specific as possible on the exact caloric and physical demands. They discuss realities and strategies around hunt duration, access to resources, ability to recover, nutrition, increasing capacity, and managing cumulative fatigue. They also go over lots of scenarious outlining how effort and output change with changes in pack and bodyweight.
27 JUL 2026 · Follow along with Jack and Rob as they discuss clothing and layering for western hunting. They discuss theory and logic as well as personal preferences. They share lots of specific gear items that they feel are indispensable, categories of gear they don’t care for, packing strategies, layering strategies, and they even discuss a standard “day on the mountain” and how they run through their clothing system personally. The conversation is rounded out with a discussion about budget saving options and the most important clothing investments you can make. This is truly full spectrum look at clothing and layering for the western DIY hunter!
15 JUL 2026 · Jack and Rob discuss their awesome weekend at Total Archery Challenge in Red Lodge, Montana. Follow along on the drive home as they discuss the generalities and specifics of their experiences on 3 different TAC courses. They breakdown the courses as well as their own performances and experiences.
14 JUL 2026 · Following along with Jack and Rob as they discuss their bow and gear set ups after 1 day at the Total Archery Challenge in Red Lodge, Montana. They briefly discuss the first two courses that they ran, the archery equipment they’re using, and some nerdy discussion about various gear and equipment options.
22 JUN 2026 · Follow along with the story of Jack's first mule deer, and Jack's first successful hunt as a Wyoming resident. Jack and Rob talk conditions, game plan, strategy, execution, and even what might happen if an animal that you're after happens onto private land. Lessons were learned and reflections were had on another installment of Tag Soup.
10 JUN 2026 · In this episode Jack and Rob start with a brief recap of Rob’s current step in the accurizing process and then talk for a while about Moose and Sheep tags and applications. From there the meat of the episode is all about what goes into the backcountry on your back (excluding clothing). Jack and Rob discuss packs, pack organization, gear accessibility, tons of preferences on specific gear for shelters, sleep systems, first aid, kill kits, backcountry communication, bio harnesses, and more. They also share some of their personal “packing hacks” to make the backcountry pursuit a little more comfortable and convenient.
26 MAY 2026 · The perfect episode to get primed and ready for TAC, especially if it’s your first time! Jack and Rob start off talking a little bit about fitness, perspective, and the importance of short-term goals. The conversation quickly turns into a full breakdown of the Total Archery Challenge (TAC). Jack has been to multiple TAC events and Rob has never been to any. Rob brings a list of questions for the first-timer, and Jack shed lots of light on what to expect.
11 MAY 2026 · Are you trying to level up your archery game and make sure you have the most accurate killing machine possible? In this episode Jack walks Rob through the process of making a bow the best aiming that it can possibly be, and then tuning that set up so that arrows land perfectly. Jack has combined his knowledge of target and hunting archery to develop a great step by step system, and Rob asks tons of questions. You’ll leave this episode fully capable of increasing the accuracy and forgiveness of your bow today!
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| Author | Rob Turner |
| Organization | Cult of Cult After Hours |
| Categories | Personal Journals |
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| rob@thecultofcult.com |
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