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
Traditional Archery and Staff Slings with Correy Hawk
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.
12 Jul 2022
July 2022 Update
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...
22 Apr 2022
Rome - 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.
7 Feb 2022
Knife vs Sling with Lowik - Catch This! Podcast
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!
23 Jan 2022
2022 Update - Catch This! Podcast
A little update to keep you guys in the loop of our plans and a few little teasers for upcoming episodes.
19 Dec 2021
Sling vs Slingshot with Fowler - Catch This! Podcast
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 WintergatanFind 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
16 Nov 2021
A Chat with Channing (Part 2) - Followup after the Internationals - Catch This! Podcast
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.
9 Oct 2021
A Chat With Channing - Catch This! Podcast
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.
28 Sept 2021
Hunting With Mersa - Catch This! Podcast
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.
21 Aug 2021
Sport - Catch This! 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.
11 Jul 2021
Conflict - Catch This! Podcast
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.
7 Jun 2021
David and Goliath - Catch This! Podcast
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
7 Jun 2021
Hello World! - Catch This! Podcast
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.
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