This week on the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I'm joined by De'vina Jackson (Melanated Archer) and Ana for one of the most honest and inspiring conversations we've had on the show.

What started as a discussion about archery quickly became a conversation about resilience, personal growth, friendship, and the impact a community can have on someone's life.

De'vina shares her powerful story of battling chronic pain, multiple surgeries, depression, and the difficult moments that left her questioning how much more she could endure. She opens up about how her son's archery coach recognized the pain she was carrying and encouraged her to pick up a bow—an experience that ultimately helped her find a new sense of purpose and motivation to keep pushing forward.

Ana also shares her archery journey and how the sport has challenged her to step outside of her comfort zone. We discuss her decision to begin competing in USA Archery events, the confidence she's gained through competition, and what it's been like growing as an archer while embracing new challenges.

Together, De'vina and Ana talk about what archery truly means to them, the friendships they've built through the sport, and their passion for volunteering at Impact Archery. We also discuss their experiences attending the Vegas Shoot, one of the biggest archery events in the world, and how it helped deepen their connection to the archery community.

The conversation also explores representation in archery, the growing number of African American women entering the sport, and how culture, self-expression, and individuality are sometimes viewed within traditional archery spaces.

This episode is a reminder that archery is about much more than scores, equipment, and competition. Sometimes it's about healing. Sometimes it's about finding confidence. And sometimes it's simply about finding a community that helps you become the best version of yourself.

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This week on the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sat down with Pierre Cheek, better known as P_Outside, for a conversation that covered everything from competitive archery to anime.

Pierre shares how he got started in archery, what it's been like documenting his journey on social media, and his experience competing at the 57th Indoor Nationals. We also dive into the unique challenges of being a left-handed archer, the growth of archery on platforms like TikTok, and why now might be one of the most exciting times to be involved in the sport.

One of the biggest topics we tackled was the possibility of compound archery being included in the 2028 Olympics. We discuss what that opportunity could mean for archery as a whole, how it could bring new eyes to the sport, and whether it could help grow the next generation of archers.

Of course, no Dreaded Archer conversation stays on track forever. Towards the end of the episode, Pierre and I found ourselves going down an anime rabbit hole, talking about some of our favorite series of all time, iconic characters, and why shows like Cowboy Bebop, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, and others have had such a lasting impact on us.

This episode is a little bit of everything archery, competition, social media, the future of the sport, and a healthy dose of nerd culture mixed in. I had a blast recording this one, and I think you're going to enjoy it.

Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and enjoy the conversation.

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On this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, Trey is joined by Alonzo Andrews from Arrow Zona Born to talk archery, turkey hunting, bow setups, and the evolving culture of the outdoors community.

Alonzo shares how he first got into hunting and archery, what inspired him to start documenting his journey online, and how the outdoor space is changing as more African Americans get involved in hunting and archery. The conversation also covers his recent move from Bear bows to Hoyt, what he looks for in gear, and whether today’s hunters rely too heavily on expensive setups versus skill.

The guys also discuss the future of archery, social media’s influence on hunting culture, upcoming 2026 hunting plans, and what they hope to see from the next generation of hunters and archers.

If you enjoy authentic hunting conversations, archery debates, gear talk, and real stories from passionate outdoorsmen, this episode is for you.

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