The Dreaded Archer Podcast | Archery, Bowhunting & Conservation
Step into the woods with The Dreaded Archer Podcast, an archery and bowhunting podcast where host Trey Reed brings you real conversations from the world of bowhunting, archery, and the outdoor lifestyle. Each week, Trey sits down with passionate hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and industry pros to swap stories, share hard earned lessons, and dive into everything from whitetail deer and elk hunting to archery tips and hunting conservation.
Whether you’re fine-tuning your shot, chasing your next tag, or just love a good hunting story, this show blends knowledge, humor, and heart in every episode. From deep discussions on bowhunting gear, hunting ethics, and field tactics to the wild stories that happen out in the woods, The Dreaded Archer Podcast is your campfire connection to the archery and bowhunting community.
🎧 Tune in every Friday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hit follow, share with your hunting crew, and become part of the Dreaded Archer community that lives and breathes the outdoors.
Episodes
118 episodes
Built, Tuned & Ready with Special Guest Brayden Henson
On this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, Brayden Henson from Double H Outdoors joins me for a deep dive into the details that actually matter in bowhunting.We get into bow setups, strings, arrow builds, broadhead tuning, a...
The Grind Behind the Brand: The Bowtique w/Special Guest Michael Stonebreaker
What does it really take to build something in the archery industry… and what does it cost you along the way?In this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with Michael Stonebreaker, the man behind The Bowtique one of the most...
Drones, Conservation & the Future of Hunting | w/ Rob Mahaffey
This episode meant a lot to me.I sat down with Rob Mahaffey. Rob is an avid hunter, conservationist, but most of all he's my friend. We had one of those conversations that every hunter needs to hear. Not just about drones, not just about...
The Future of Hunting Apps | SafeHunt Pro with Special Guest Michael Wilkerson
In this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with Michael Wilkerson, the creator of SafeHunt Pro, to talk about a problem every hunter has seen—but nobody was really solving.We get into how the idea for SafeHunt Pro came tog...
Representation, Bowhunting & Building a Brand | Dontae Thorne
In this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with Dontae Thorne, one half of the team behind Inhale Exhale Outdoors alongside his wife Arie. Together, they are building a brand centered around hunting, archery, firearms education, ...
Obsessed With the West with Special Guest Kurt Belding
On this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with Kurt Belding, the founder of Western Obsessions TV, to talk about chasing adventure, taking risks, and the mindset it takes to live life on your own terms.Kurt shares his jou...
Just a Little Southern Culture with Special Guest Southern Culture Outdoors
In this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, Trey sits down with Steve and Darnell, founders of Southern Culture Outdoors (OSC), to talk about hunting, entrepreneurship, and building a brand in today’s outdoor industry. What started as a reje...
Built in the Gym, Forged in the Field With Special Guest Jay Lane
In this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, Trey sits down with IFBB Pro bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and dedicated hunter Jay Lane to talk discipline, mindset, and building a life on your own terms. Jay shares his journey to becoming an IFBB ...
The Evolution of 3D Archery with Special Guest Bryan Thomas
On this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I’m joined by Bryan Thomas, one of the founders of SHOT The 3D Experience one of the fastest-growing 3D archery events in the country.SHOT has quickly become known for delivering a true arch...
Preparation Over Performance With Special Guest Brayden Henson (DoubleH Outdoors)
In this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, Trey sits down with Brayden Henson of Double H Outdoors for a real, unfiltered conversation about modern hunting culture.Brayden shares how he got started in hunting and archery, the vision ...
The Country Boy Mafia Way with Special Guest Ralph Smith
On this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, Trey sits down with Ralph Smith, founder of CBM Outdoors, for a wide-ranging and honest conversation about hunting, culture, and what the outdoor lifestyle truly means.Ralph shares ...
Know Your Bow or Miss the Moment With Special Guest Jordan Racca
In this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, Trey sits down with avid bowhunter and outdoorsman Jordan Racca for a deep conversation on what it truly means to be a complete archer.Jordan breaks down how he learned to work on his own bo...
The New Era of Hunting with Special Guest Jay Campbell
In this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, Trey sits down with Jay Campbell, the founder of Equalized Outdoors, to talk about the future of bowhunting, outdoor culture, and authentic content creation. Jay breaks down the mission behind Equa...
Hunt Hard Hunt Healthy with Special Guest Dean Harvey
In this explosive episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, Trey sits down with motivation speaker and hard-hunting truth-teller Dean Harvey for one of the most controversial conversations in the outdoor world today.Dean has gone viral for ...
The Squatch Standard with Special Guest Max Hoefs and Colter Dufault of Squatch Bowstrings
In this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, Trey sits down with Colter Dufault, Owner/Sales, and Max Hoefs, Owner/Head String Maker of Squatch Bowstrings one of the most exciting rising brands in the archery and bowhunting world.Colte...
Just a Simple Hunter With Special Guest Nick Reed
In this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with my brother Nick Reed, who’s stepping into his first official hunting season and taking on the challenge of managing land for whitetail deer.Nick opens up about what ...
Archery....Just Do It!! With Special Guest Hannah Lee
Man, this one was a blast. I got to sit down with Hannah Lee, a new archer who’s been making waves on TikTok for her creative shooting setup — yep, she literally shoots her bow from her bathroom, through her bedroom, and out the window. Now tha...
Bow Hunts and Big Dreams with Special Guest G5 Johnny
On this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with my guy Johnny, another African American who’s fallen head over heels for the world of archery and bowhunting. Johnny has done it all from chasing big game in Africa to taki...
Archery, Wildgame, and the Stories that Feed Us With Special Guest Chris Burghardt (The Red Outdoors)
We’ve officially hit 100 episodes of the Dreaded Archer Podcast! 🎯 Before diving in, I want to take a moment to thank all the Dreaded Listeners, supporters, and our partners at CarbonTV for being part of this journey. Your support has ...
Finding Her Aim With Special Guest Kristen Moore
On this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with Kristen Moore, a passionate outdoorswoman who hunts, fishes, and is now stepping into the world of archery. Kristen shares her story of what first drew her into hunting and fishing,...
Empire State of Archery with Special Guest Cliff Cadet
On this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with returning guest Cliff Cadet—the creator of Urban Archery NYC and host of the NYC Bowhunting Podcast. Cliff was one of my very first guests when I started this show...
Saddle Up with Special Guest Micah Culbreth and Gregg Kimbell
On this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, I’m joined by Micah Culbreth and Gregg Kimbell for an in-depth conversation about the fast-growing world of saddle hunting. If you’ve been curious about making the switch from a traditional tree st...
The Science of Deer Lures with Special Guest Steve Ciasullo | Signal 11 Lures
In this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with Steve Ciasullo, lifelong hunter and founder of Signal 11 Lures, a family-owned American hunting company that’s been perfecting deer lures for over 15 years.St...
Building Maniacs with Special Guest Harry Howland of Maniac Outdoors
In this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, I’m joined by Harry Howland, founder of Maniac Outdoors. Harry shares his journey into the hunting and archery world, what inspired him to start Maniac Outdoors, and the chal...
Leader of the New School with Special Guest Austin Bond (Big K Outdoors)
In this episode, I sit down with Austin Bond of Big K Outdoors. Austin has built a huge following on TikTok by sharing his passion for hunting, archery, and the outdoors, and I wanted to get his perspective as part of my New School Hunter
