Catch This! https://Adminej4.podbean.com Sometimes they are referred to as a “shepherd sling” or “rock sling” (but please don’t call it a “slingshot”). One of mankind’s oldest tools, the sling has been used across the globe right up to the present day. We are here to discuss this fascinating weapon, its history, construction, and use; and we will share with you our own experiences as slingers. We may also cover the occasional pop culture reference or current event from the unique perspective of a slinger. New podcasts will be published monthly. Music: Tornado by Wintergatan Sun, 23 Oct 2022 15:55:03 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Sports 1440 episodic The Number 1 podcast discussing all things slinging. Come join us as we explore the history, the use and the appeal of one of mankind's oldest weapons. Catch This! Catch This! No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12063223/podcast_logo_sm.jpg Catch This! https://Adminej4.podbean.com 144 144 Traditional Archery and Staff Slings with Correy Hawk Traditional Archery and Staff Slings with Correy Hawk https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/traditional-archery-and-staff-slings-with-correy-hawk/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/traditional-archery-and-staff-slings-with-correy-hawk/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2022 15:55:03 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/7be953cd-8333-3c1f-aec8-96edd3015a62 Slings, staff slings, and traditional archery:

In this episode, NOOC (Andrew) and Kick talk shop with Correy Hawk.  Correy (@organic.archer on Instagram) is a veteran of the US Marine Corps, and he was on the survival show Alone (Season 7). These days he teaches classes on traditional bow making at his home in Nebraska and sells bows and staff slings on his website (www.organicarchery.com).  Listen in as we talk history, accuracy, hunting, and we compare bows vs slings and staff slings.

 

*Editor's note.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, we fell behind on editing.  This episode was recorded approximately 6 months prior to this episode release.

]]> Slings, staff slings, and traditional archery:

In this episode, NOOC (Andrew) and Kick talk shop with Correy Hawk.  Correy (@organic.archer on Instagram) is a veteran of the US Marine Corps, and he was on the survival show Alone (Season 7). These days he teaches classes on traditional bow making at his home in Nebraska and sells bows and staff slings on his website (www.organicarchery.com).  Listen in as we talk history, accuracy, hunting, and we compare bows vs slings and staff slings.

 

*Editor's note.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, we fell behind on editing.  This episode was recorded approximately 6 months prior to this episode release.

]]> Catch This! false No 2853 13 full July 2022 Update July 2022 Update https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/july-2022-update/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/july-2022-update/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2022 02:15:14 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/4f5b817c-d186-37a8-823d-81f6325b5fbe We thought we should let you guys know where we've been, what the next steps for the podcast are and let you know about some of the exciting recent developments in the slinging community! Be sure to listen all the way to the end...

]]> We thought we should let you guys know where we've been, what the next steps for the podcast are and let you know about some of the exciting recent developments in the slinging community! Be sure to listen all the way to the end...

]]> Catch This! false No 1209 12 full Rome - Catch This! Podcast Rome - Catch This! Podcast https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/rome-catch-this-podcast/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/rome-catch-this-podcast/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2022 03:59:26 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/fba22aa4-7dce-31d0-902f-e2fbba4a4bac In this episode, Kick and Nooc tackle one of the big topics of slinging history: ancient Rome! It's a lot of history to cover: the equipment, the tactics, the sources, the Balearic islanders and even the kestros. Tune in for another historic episode of Catch This! Podcast.

]]> In this episode, Kick and Nooc tackle one of the big topics of slinging history: ancient Rome! It's a lot of history to cover: the equipment, the tactics, the sources, the Balearic islanders and even the kestros. Tune in for another historic episode of Catch This! Podcast.

]]> Catch This! false No 3650 11 full Knife vs Sling with Lowik - Catch This! Podcast Knife vs Sling with Lowik - Catch This! Podcast https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/knife-vs-sling-with-lowik-catch-this-podcast/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/knife-vs-sling-with-lowik-catch-this-podcast/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:18:01 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/27fddbd4-75b8-31b8-994d-5007f5917a97 Joining Kick and Nooc for this episode is knife thrower Lowik! The body mechanics of throwing, the joys of learning a "useless" skill and whether a sling should ever be brought to a knife fight are all discussed with possibly the first person to throw and stick a knife with a sling. Give it a listen!

]]> Joining Kick and Nooc for this episode is knife thrower Lowik! The body mechanics of throwing, the joys of learning a "useless" skill and whether a sling should ever be brought to a knife fight are all discussed with possibly the first person to throw and stick a knife with a sling. Give it a listen!

]]> Catch This! false No 4009 10 full 2022 Update - Catch This! Podcast 2022 Update - Catch This! Podcast https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/2022-update-catch-this-podcast/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/2022-update-catch-this-podcast/#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2022 06:08:08 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/ea0486a0-bfd6-3e19-becc-f3cf5e126a74 A little update to keep you guys in the loop of our plans and a few little teasers for upcoming episodes.

]]> A little update to keep you guys in the loop of our plans and a few little teasers for upcoming episodes.

]]> Catch This! false No 615 9 full Sling vs Slingshot with Fowler - Catch This! Podcast Sling vs Slingshot with Fowler - Catch This! Podcast https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/sling-vs-slingshot-with-fowler-catch-this-podcast/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/sling-vs-slingshot-with-fowler-catch-this-podcast/#comments Sun, 19 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/f61a8eaf-948e-31a7-894c-1f84a9195205 They're often confused, but the sling and the slingshot couldn't be more different. Kick and Nooc chat with Fowler of Fowler's Makery and Mischief on YouTube and season 3 winner of History's "Alone", to hash out the pros and cons of each in our sling vs slingshot episode! Intro and Outro music: Tornado by Wintergatan Find more fun stuff! Website: https://www.catchthispodcast.com/ Instagram: @catch_this_podcast The Slinging.org forum, full of info and knowledgeable members. Come join in the discussions that helped bring the podcast about: http://www.slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl

]]> They're often confused, but the sling and the slingshot couldn't be more different. Kick and Nooc chat with Fowler of Fowler's Makery and Mischief on YouTube and season 3 winner of History's "Alone", to hash out the pros and cons of each in our sling vs slingshot episode!

Intro and Outro music: Tornado by Wintergatan

Find more fun stuff! Website: https://www.catchthispodcast.com/
Instagram: @catch_this_podcast
The Slinging.org forum, full of info and knowledgeable members. Come join in the discussions that helped bring the podcast about: http://www.slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl

]]> Catch This! false No 3737 8 full A Chat with Channing (Part 2) - Followup after the Internationals - Catch This! Podcast A Chat with Channing (Part 2) - Followup after the Internationals - Catch This! Podcast https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/round-2-a-chat-with-channing/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/round-2-a-chat-with-channing/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:05:06 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/672517f7-d4bc-3bac-9eaa-e2b411053ab9 Kick and Nooc are joined once more by Channing from Practical Paracord. So how did the international slinging competition in Ibiza go? What was it like? Who were the winners? What are the plans for the future of slinging competition? All this and more are explored in the latest episode of Catch This!

]]> Kick and Nooc are joined once more by Channing from Practical Paracord. So how did the international slinging competition in Ibiza go? What was it like? Who were the winners? What are the plans for the future of slinging competition? All this and more are explored in the latest episode of Catch This!

]]> In the last episode, we heard about Channing‘s training and expectations for the International slinging competition in Ibiza, Spain. Now we follow up with Channing of Practical Paracord to hear how he (and Kick) did in the competition and what he learned from his first time competing. Catch This! false No 4077 7 full A Chat With Channing - Catch This! Podcast A Chat With Channing - Catch This! Podcast https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/chat-with-channing-catch-this-podcast/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/chat-with-channing-catch-this-podcast/#comments Sat, 09 Oct 2021 12:55:07 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/573827d5-4370-316d-85e5-ac7df2e5d19a Kick and Nooc are joined this episode by Channing from Practical Paracord. Slinger, sling-maker and YouTuber, Channing chats about the upcoming international slinging competition in Ibiza, how he's been training for it and what he's excited to see out there.

]]> Kick and Nooc are joined this episode by Channing from Practical Paracord. Slinger, sling-maker and YouTuber, Channing chats about the upcoming international slinging competition in Ibiza, how he's been training for it and what he's excited to see out there.

]]> Catch This! false No 4047 6 full Hunting With Mersa - Catch This! Podcast Hunting With Mersa - Catch This! Podcast https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/hunting-with-mersa-catch-this-podcast/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/hunting-with-mersa-catch-this-podcast/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2021 01:00:08 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/875a706d-c6a6-3630-812f-e35e0275c781 Hunting with a sling is a big, and sometimes controversial, topic so Kick and Nooc, after talking it through themselves, invited Mersa, slinger extraordinaire, to help break it all down and give his perspective on sling hunting.

]]> Hunting with a sling is a big, and sometimes controversial, topic so Kick and Nooc, after talking it through themselves, invited Mersa, slinger extraordinaire, to help break it all down and give his perspective on sling hunting.

]]> Catch This! false No 4003 5 full Sport - Catch This! Podcast Sport - Catch This! Podcast https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/sport-catch-this-podcast/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/sport-catch-this-podcast/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:08:22 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/1e6b6f96-f296-372a-8dab-ab6cd55d1447 Slinging for sport! Kick and Nooc talk distance, accuracy and friendly competition all around the world in the latest episode of the Number 1 slinging podcast.

]]> Slinging for sport! Kick and Nooc talk distance, accuracy and friendly competition all around the world in the latest episode of the Number 1 slinging podcast.

]]> Catch This! false No 3698 4 full Conflict - Catch This! Podcast Conflict - Catch This! Podcast https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/conflict-1624888764/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/conflict-1624888764/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:21:45 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/b11b2a9c-185d-32f4-b679-8cc5a404e346 The history of humanity is punctuated by battles and war and the sling has played a larger part in them than most people realise. Kick and Nooc cover how the sling has been used in conflict from the Stone Age right up to the present day.

]]> The history of humanity is punctuated by battles and war and the sling has played a larger part in them than most people realise. Kick and Nooc cover how the sling has been used in conflict from the Stone Age right up to the present day.

]]> Catch This! false No 2731 3 full David and Goliath - Catch This! Podcast David and Goliath - Catch This! Podcast https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/david-and-goliath-catch-this-podcast/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/david-and-goliath-catch-this-podcast/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:04:45 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/f47629fd-f3c3-3500-be4c-41e499af2641 Our first episode explores the most famous slinger and shepherd sling victim: David and Goliath! Kick and Nooc look at the original Biblical battle, and how slingers like David have been underestimated for thousands of years.

Read the Bible story of David and Goliath here:

https://tinyurl.com/j4jcbnyt

]]> Our first episode explores the most famous slinger and shepherd sling victim: David and Goliath! Kick and Nooc look at the original Biblical battle, and how slingers like David have been underestimated for thousands of years.

Read the Bible story of David and Goliath here:

https://tinyurl.com/j4jcbnyt

]]> Catch This false No 3363 2 full Hello World! - Catch This! Podcast Hello World! - Catch This! Podcast https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/hello-world-catch-this-podcast/ https://Adminej4.podbean.com/e/hello-world-catch-this-podcast/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:03:40 -0500 Adminej4.podbean.com/6f6bfc5f-d4f4-38af-8f47-e14240a34204 Welcome to Catch This! Podcast! Join us, Kick and Nooc, as we talk all things slinging. We're going to be exploring the fascinating history of one of man's oldest weapons: the shepherd sling! In this, our Hello World episode, we introduce ourselves, explain our name (touching on some of the history of slings) and share our plans for the future.

]]> Welcome to Catch This! Podcast! Join us, Kick and Nooc, as we talk all things slinging. We're going to be exploring the fascinating history of one of man's oldest weapons: the shepherd sling! In this, our Hello World episode, we introduce ourselves, explain our name (touching on some of the history of slings) and share our plans for the future.

]]> Catch This! false No 1022 1 full