Just days before leaving for the biggest hunt of my life, I discovered a damaged limb on my trusted Black Widow. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes as I decide whether to trust old faithful Bunjie, gamble on another crossbow, or hope Ravin can pull off a last-minute miracle.

In this episode of Talking with Bunjie, Rich Wilson shares his first real-world experience using artificial intelligence to improve podcast audio—and the results leave him stunned. What began as a simple test to remove road noise from a truck-recorded episode turned into a deeper discussion about the past, present, and future of AI. Rich explores how artificial intelligence fits into creative work, from podcasting and video production to writing books and recording music, while arguing that AI is less a replacement for human creativity and more a powerful new tool. Along the way, he reflects on how technology has always changed the way we create, communicate, and share ideas, and explains why AI will play a major role in the future of Death by Bunjie.

This episode of Talking with Bunjie takes listeners behind the scenes of both the future of technology and the future of Death by Bunjie. Rich Wilson discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming video production, audio cleanup, special effects, research, and even the writing process behind his upcoming third book, The Death by Bunjie Crossbow Manifesto: The Past, Present and Future of Crossbow Hunting. Along the way, he reflects on his journey as a content creator, attorney, and lifelong crossbow hunter while sharing exciting news about several major adventures on the horizon. From an upcoming African safari and Bunjie's Bear Bash 2026 in northern Maine to a once-in-a-lifetime Maine moose hunt, Rich explores how evolving technology, modern crossbow equipment, and careful preparation are shaping the next chapter of the Death by Bunjie story. It's an honest, wide-ranging conversation about innovation, conservation, hunting dreams, and why the future has never looked brighter for crossbow hunters.

Scorpyd Crossbows just shut down after roughly 17 years in business, and the crossbow world may never be the same. In this episode of Talking with Bunjie, I break down what happened, why Scorpyd mattered, and what their collapse tells us about the future of crossbows. We discuss reverse draw technology, the race for speed, modern crossbow trends, and why “smaller, faster, lighter, denser, cheaper” continues to drive the industry. Was Scorpyd ahead of its time, or did the market simply move on? Let’s talk about it. All Hail Bunjie!

In a Zoom trial run, the host joins Old Grumpy Hunter (Gary) to discuss crossbow hunting, arrow performance, and Gary’s use of the calculators on deathbybunjie.com, while also recapping a frigid Tioga Boar Ranch hunt where Gary took a large hog with his setup. They analyze how arrow weight impacts speed, kinetic energy, momentum, and efficiency—arguing momentum drives penetration—compare Ravin R29X and R26X setups, and preview future hunts and an upcoming interview with engineer Darren Cummings.

In response to a comment on Bunjie’s Buffalo video, I discuss ethics and why this commenter’s opinion on the topic doesn’t matter to me! LOL In all seriousness, it’s a good topic to discuss, and I hope my explanation clarifies what he might have missed. There’s discussion of my One Gun philosophy here, which I believe is very relevant. All Hail Bunjie!

The Fourth Ever Death by Bunjie Meat & Greet is in the books! I am happy to say that in my opinion, and Bunjie’s opinion, it was a success! Twenty-two hunters joined me and Genevieve and The O.B. in the woods of Tioga County, PA. We braved the cold weather—a whopping 1º when we left for the Ranch, and it reached a balmy 15º for a high. Genevieve and I were out there for an hour waiting on a shot, but it paid off. Other hunters struggled through the cold with dead batteries, but we persevered! One such Meat & Greeter was Old Grumpy Hunter, aka Friend of Bunjie Gary. He and I chat about what worked and what didn’t on this outing.