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| Ep. 10 - From nocking arrows to the NHL w/ Zack Hayes | 02 Sep 2024 | 01:09:33 | |
Zack Hayes is a professional hockey player, formerly of the Vegas Golden Knights and currently in the Montreal Canadians organization. Zack and Leigh talk hunting and hockey, Zack's journey to the NHL, and being a hunter in the public eye. Write in your questions to theletoffpodcast@gmail.com to be featured live on show! The Let Off is proudly brought to you by Tooth of the Arrow American Made Broadheads
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| Ep. 9 - Bow spec sheet analysis, nocking points, and broadhead choice | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:48:19 | |
On this solo episode of The Let Off, Leigh breaks down bow spec sheet analysis and what you need to know when making a new bow buying decision. He talks nocking point set up, maintaining your bows setup, and broadhead choice for elk and moose.
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| Ep. 0 - Welcome to The Let Off! | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:06:21 | |
The Let Off Podcast is a brand new technical archery and bowhunting podcast hosted by Leigh Hauck of Tooth of the Arrow Broadheads. To have your archery questions answered live on the show, write into theletoffpodcast@gmail.com
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| Ep. 8 - A sit down with Dr. Death! | 05 Aug 2024 | 01:02:01 | |
Dr. Adrian de Villiers ("Dr. Death") is a legend of bowhunting in Africa with over 2,000 archery kills under his belt. He pioneered the first modern compound bow riser, was the first African to take the 'Big 5' with a bow, and famous for shooting a 135lb bow through most of his bowhunting career.
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| Ep. 7 - Answering your top questions! | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:31:10 | |
In this episode, Leigh catches up on all of his listener questions. He talks home shop recommendations on a budget, paper tuning vs. bareshaft tuning, spine matching without using software, and offers some recent tips from his shop.
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| Ep. 6 - Traditional archery deep dive and trad hunting grizzlies with Adam Brennan | 08 Jul 2024 | 01:41:05 | |
Adam Brennan is a traditional bowhunter and trad tuning expert from Yukon Territory in Canada who has found more success with his trad gear than many compound hunters have had. Leigh and Adam talk technical trad setup and tuning, traditional bowhunting legends, and Adam's insane grizzly bear bowhunt with a recurve. To have your questions answered live on the show, write into theletoffpodcast@gmail.com The Let Off is proudly brought to you by Tooth of the Arrow Broadheads
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| Ep. 5 - Archery on a budget | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:40:01 | |
Leigh talks where you can, can't, should, and shouldn't try to save money in archery. He offers a few key money saving tips that you can use right away, and of course answers some listener questions. Write your questions into theletoffpodcast@gmail.com to have them answered live on the show! The Let Off is proudly brought to you by Tooth of the Arrow Broadheads. Join my Tooth of the Arrow email list, and be the first to know about new products, sales, promotions, and fresh content! Plus, receive $10 OFF your first purchase! Sign up below! | |||
| Ep. 4 - Black bears and international bowhunting with Taylor Loewen | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:54:23 | |
Taylor Loewen is a second generation Alberta Outfitter of Red Willow Outfitters. Taylor and Leigh sit down to chat about bowhunting black bears, bowhunting around the globe, tips for flying with your bow gear, and tips for talking to and booking a hunt with an outfitter. Write in to theletoffpodcast@gmail.com to have your questions answered live on the show! The Let Off is proudly brought to you by Tooth of the Arrow Broadheads
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| Ep. 3 - Arrow building deep dive and tips for beginners and pros | 27 May 2024 | 00:35:22 | |
Leigh talks about his recent Alberta black bear hunt, the Golden Rule of Arrow Building, tips for beginner and pro arrow builders, and general arrow building rules to live by.
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| Ep. 2 - Long draw arrow building, African bowhunting, and mushroom hunting with Robin Warman | 13 May 2024 | 01:11:45 | |
English bowhunter and survivalist Robin Warman chats with Leigh about bowhunting in Africa, mushroom hunting, long draw arrow building issues and concepts, and other arrow building conspiracies. Be sure to write in to theletoffpodcast@gmail.com to have your questions and comments answered live on the show!
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| Ep. 1 - The bow building process in a nutshell | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:28:33 | |
In the first episode of the Let Off Podcast, Leigh talks through the full process of taking a bow into the shop and making it perfect - including arrows - as well as answers some listener questions. Be sure to write in to theletoffpodcast@gmail.com with archery questions to be answered live on the show!
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| Ep. 12 - Chat with the president of Vapor Trail Archery + more of your questions! | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:56:50 | |
This week, Leigh sits down with Rory O'Laughlin - the president of Vapor Trail Archery, one of the industries largest arrow rest and bowstring manufacturers! Leigh also stays on at the end to answer more of your questions! Write in your questions to theletoffpodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the show! The Let Off is proudly brought to you by Tooth of the Arrow Broadheads
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| Ep. 11 - Your mental game in archery | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:41:38 | |
In this episode Leigh dives deep into his yearly practice routine, in each phase of the seasons. He talks about what you should be focusing on, and what you need to start ignoring. He breaks down the mental game of archery and answers more listener questions! In memory of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
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| Ep. 15 - Staying motivated in a tough bow season | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:18:48 | |
This week Leigh talks about staying motivated during a tough bow season! This is not an episode you want to miss! Write your questions into theletoffpodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the show!
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| Ep. 14 - Whitetail MASTERCLASS with The DIY Hunter Jeremy Aron | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:49:12 | |
Jeremy Aron is the host of the popular YouTube channel, DIY Hunter. Jeremy is a public land whitetail hunting specialist, so grab your notepads! Write your questions into theletoffpodcast@gmail.com The Let Off is proudly brought to you by Tooth of the Arrow Broadheads Join my Tooth of the Arrow email list, and be the first to know about new products, sales, promotions, and fresh content! Plus, receive $10 OFF your first purchase! Sign up below! | |||
| Ep. 13 - Things you NEED for your backcountry hunt | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:27:19 | |
This week Leigh breaks down his backpack essentials for backcountry bowhunting, including many great archery specific tips! Write your questions in to theletoffpodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the show! The Let Off is proudly brought to you by Tooth of the Arrow Broadheads
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| New Years Resolutions: Archery Edition! | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:17:53 | |
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| More 2025 Bow Drop Opinions! | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:32:24 | |
The Bow Drop series is back with your requests and listener questions! Write your questions in to theletoffpodcast@gmail.com
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| My thoughts on the 2025 bow drops! | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:54:00 | |
This week, Leigh breaks down the big 5 bow company releases and gives his complete unfiltered opinions on each!
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| Hunting fitness and destination hunting with Kurt Belding! | 25 Nov 2024 | 01:01:48 | |
Kurt and Leigh sit down to talk hunting in Mexico, mountain goat hunting, hunting and archery fitness, and building mental toughness! Write your questions in at theletoffpodcast@gmail.com to have your questions answer live on the show! The Let Off is proudly brought to you by Tooth of the Arrow Broadheads
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| Bareshaft tuning, vane alignment, and other controversies! | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:35:20 | |
This one got a bit heated! In response to my recent '3 Bow Tuning Myths You Are Probably Falling For' video, I just had to dig into the comments and discuss them on the air! This is a fun one!
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| DIY game processing and answering your YouTube comments! | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:39:24 | |
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| Tuning questions that I have never covered! | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:11:34 | |
There are some unique ones in here! Write your questions into theletoffpodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the show!
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| What is blank bailing and why do you need it? | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:05:56 | |
What is blank bailing? It's something that every bowhunter needs to add to their routine RIGHT NOW. Write questions into theletoffpodcast @gmail.com to be featured on the show!
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| Factory vs aftermarket strings! | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:05:45 | |
Are aftermarket strings really worth the money? Are they really better than factory strings?
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| Surprise release or command shooting? | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:07:32 | |
Is back tension shooting with a surprise release really superior to a controlled command release?
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| More bow reviews + is APA's cam lock legit? | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:35:45 | |
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| My thoughts on the smaller bow brands! | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:34:31 | |
There are some REALLY unique bows here! Spoiler: I am switching to one of these companies for my 2025 bow!! Join my Tooth of the Arrow email list, and be the first to know about new products, sales, promotions, and fresh content! Plus, receive $10 OFF your first purchase! Sign up below! http://tiny.cc/totayoutube | |||
| Talking string stability and new Bohning vanes! | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:22:05 | |
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| Limb driven vs. cable driven rests, broadhead tuning, and more! | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:41:36 | |
This week, Leigh chats about pros and cons of limb driven and cable driven rests, the process of achieving perfect broadhead flight through paper tuning, and more discussion about arrow clocking.
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| Essential long range shooting tips and arrow clocking! | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:34:05 | |
Leigh discusses a new bow company and their lineup, arrow clocking, nock tuning, and long range shooting essential tips!
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| Arrow building for short draw lengths and the importance of third axis! | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:25:51 | |
Leigh discusses an arrow building philosophy that works for everyone - short draw, long draw, and anyone who doesn't want to get into spine matching yet. He also discusses the importance of third axis levelling on your sight.
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| Talking release options and common form issues! | 26 May 2025 | 00:27:34 | |
Leigh discusses release options, helps a listener assess some form issues, and tackles another bareshaft tuning question!
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| How much does broadhead sharpness really matter? | 19 May 2025 | 00:31:43 | |
Leigh discusses broadhead designs, specifically relating to sharpness and how much it really should matter to us as bowhunters. He also talks about too-high let off bows, and fitness for bowhunters. | |||
| What's the best helical choice for your fletching? | 12 May 2025 | 00:26:14 | |
Leigh discusses helical options, and explains pros and cons of each option - helping you figure out what might be best for your hunting style. He also talks about his results shooting the Trophy Ridge React technology, and the results of the insert adhesive test. theletoffpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Do rubber peep tubes cause tuning issues? | 07 May 2025 | 00:27:39 | |
In this one, Leigh gets into the details of self aligning peeps and their potential effects on tuning and setup. He also addresses his new Trophy Ridge sight, and how hand form impacts your arrow flight and success in archery in a big way. Write your thoughts into theletoffpodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the show! | |||
| A new idea for insert glue, and Trophy Ridge's React technology! | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:27:18 | |
Leigh discusses a new idea for glueing inserts, and an interesting test he will be doing. He also discusses Trophy Ridge's React technology and its real world viability! theletoffpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Draw cycles, let off, and how to 'feel' a new bow! | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:25:09 | |
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| How much can you do without a bow press? | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:23:03 | |
This week, Leigh talks about the Pope and Young Club, and how much you can do at a DIY home tech without a bow press.
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| More questions, more scams! | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:30:43 | |
This week, Leigh breaks down a few recent scam emails he received as well as some great questions. He addresses fletching contact, broadhead noise, string jumping, and more!
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| What not to do as a prostaff hopeful! | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:17:35 | |
Leigh talks fletching contact issues, arrow rotational force, and what not to do if you're hoping to get free stuff or discounts from archery brands.
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| A listener Q&A session! | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:37:05 | |
Answering your questions on this new episode of The Let Off podcast! | |||
| 5 Hunting Pet Peeves w/ Zack Hayes and Taylor Loewen | 23 Jun 2025 | 01:03:14 | |
This week, Leigh sits down with NHLer Zack Hayes and Taylor Loewen of Red Willow Outfitters to talk about their top 5 hunting pet peeves!
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| My bow got stolen, and optimizing your draw length! | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:35:22 | |
Leigh talks about his gear getting stolen this week, optimizing your draw length for accuracy, and how to get over bad misses.
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| Should your broadheads be able to shave hair? | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:26:46 | |
This week Leigh talks about what The Let Off is all about for new listeners, releases and how different designs may impact speeds, and whether or not your broadheads should be able to shave hair.
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| How to build confidence for solo hunting! | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:26:11 | |
Leigh discusses rangefinding binoculars, simplifying arrow building, and tips for how to build confidence in solo hunting.
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| What's the deal with back tension/trigger punching? (plus tons of your questions! | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:25:41 | |
This week, Leigh talks about back tension shooting vs. trigger punching - what is it all about and what is actually practical for bowhunters? He also answers a bunch of your questions, and talks about making biltong out of wild game.
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| New Bowtech bows plus Dr. Hauck talks heart shots! | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:36:20 | |
This week Leigh gets a question about heart shots, and gets a surgical answer from Dr. Hauck. He also discusses reasons your broadheads aren't flying like your field points, reviews the new Bowtech releases, and shooting a raccoon with his bow!
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| How hard is bowhunting sheep with a longbow? Feat. Adam Brennan | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:34:38 | |
Leigh is joined by Adam Brennan @adamcbrennan who is a traditional bowhunter from the Yukon territory in Canada. Adam and Leigh chat about Adam's recent sheep hunt with his long bow, answer some of your listener questions together, and what traditional and compound hunters can learn from each other.
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| Don't blindly trust your bow shop! | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:26:14 | |
This week, Leigh discusses things bow shops commonly overlook, proper foot placement, tips for young archers, and calls out some internet nonsense.
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