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Antler Up Podcast
The Antler Up Podcast is where hunting, self-improvement, and real-life grit collide. Every episode, host Jeremy Dinsmore digs deeper than tips and tactics—diving into the mindsets, habits, biology, and stories behind success in the woods and beyond. You’ll hear from world-class hunters, archery experts, NDA scientists, outdoor athletes, coaches, entrepreneurs, and relatable everyday folks who get it done without the spotlight. Whether you’re training in the offseason, grinding through…
Episodes
Antler Up PodcastDon't Lose Sight of Why You Started
In this solo episode, Jeremy takes a step back to reflect on his hunting season so far, including his recent trip to Ohio, the experiences along the way, and…
Antler Up PodcastThe Season Is Just Getting Started | Control What You Can Control
The season is underway, and we're just getting started. In this solo episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I'm breaking down my first few hunts of the year, the…
Antler Up PodcastThe Weight We Carry
In the final installment of The Becoming Series, Jeremy takes a step back from the pursuit and asks a bigger question: What are we actually leaving behind?…
Antler Up PodcastWhen the Woods Get Quiet
We’ve spent the last few episodes talking about preparation, identity, and consistency—but eventually, every hunter reaches a season where the work doesn’t…
Antler Up PodcastThe Work No One Sees
Everyone wants the result—the mature buck, the filled tag, the transformation, the moment when all the preparation finally pays off. But very few people see…
Antler Up PodcastStop Guessing: Using Data to Become a Better Archer w/ Christian Kelly
What happens when a lifelong bowhunter, military aviator, and software developer sees an opportunity to make archery practice more intentional? In this episode…
Antler Up PodcastWhat are you becoming?
A few weeks ago, we talked about becoming the hunter the moment deserves—about the quiet work that happens long before the season begins. The early mornings…
Antler Up PodcastBefore the Moment
As another whitetail season begins to take shape, it's easy to get caught up in hanging trail cameras, tuning bows, and obsessing over gear. But what if the…
Antler Up PodcastSurviving the Pennsylvania TAC
Most archery events are about punching targets and comparing scores. Total Archery Challenge is something entirely different. In Episode 315 of the Antler Up…
Antler Up PodcastProgress Isn’t Always Pretty
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m giving a real-time update on where things are currently heading into a busy stretch of the season. After feeling…
Antler Up PodcastOff Target but Moving Forward
This week’s episode is a real-time check-in as I navigate a stretch where things haven’t been clicking the way I want on the shooting side. Instead of ignoring…
Antler Up PodcastPerspective, Preparation, and Showing Up Anyway
In this solo episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m getting real about something we all deal with—life being busy and never feeling fully “ready.” Between work…
Antler Up PodcastTrust Your Setup: Stop Guessing and Start Executing Before the Season
In this solo episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m breaking down a recent weekend behind the bow where the focus wasn’t on building or changing anything but…
Antler Up PodcastBuilt With Purpose: My ASA Target Bow vs TAC & Hunting Rig
On this solo episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m breaking down my current bow setups and how I’ve built each one with a specific purpose in mind. With ASA…
Antler Up PodcastWoodsmanship In A World of Shortcuts w/ Jared Shaffer
On this episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Jared Shaffer from Tethrd for a conversation that goes far beyond gear and mobile…
Antler Up PodcastCraftsmanship, Stewardship & Building Things the Right Way
Craftsmanship isn’t loud, it’s built quietly—one decision, one detail, one season at a time. On Episode 308 of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by Craig…
Antler Up PodcastThe Craft Behind the Shot | Daniel Parker (Mathews Archery)
Craftsmanship isn’t loud. It’s built quietly—one decision, one detail, one season at a time. On Episode 307 of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by Daniel…
Antler Up PodcastBuilt to Hunt: Preparing the Mind and Body That Carries You There
In Episode 306 of the Antler Up Podcast, host Jeremy Dinsmore sits down with Dr. Nick Bechtold of MTNTOUGH and Movement Physio for a powerful conversation on…
Antler Up PodcastBuild Your Mindset & Strength
The first episode of the newly revamped Antler Up Podcast kicks off January with a powerful conversation on mindset, grit, and personal growth. In this…
Antler Up PodcastReflect, Reset, and Build
In this solo episode of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy closes out the year with reflection, gratitude, and a look ahead. He revisits standout episodes from the…
Antler Up PodcastOne Shot Doesn’t Define You: Mental Resilience in Archery & Hunting
Episode 303 of the Antler Up Podcast features a conversation with Nate Sellers of Average Jack Archery, diving into the lessons learned through seasons of…
Antler Up PodcastShowing Up: Leadership, Fatherhood, and the Hunt
In Episode 302 of the Antler Up Podcast, I sit down with Troy Smith — a husband, father, teacher, and coach who understands what real leadership looks like…
Antler Up PodcastReflecting & Motivation
This week, Jeremy sits down for a reflective and honest solo episode to close out the 2024 season and open the door to what’s coming in 2025. He talks about…
Antler Up PodcastOpening Weekend at AU Deer Camp
Episode 300 couldn’t have been recorded anywhere else but AU Deer Camp, surrounded by the people who’ve shaped this journey. In this milestone episode, Jeremy…
Antler Up PodcastNovember Throwback: Aaron Hepler, Finished Hunting..Now What?
This week we’re rolling out another Flashback Episode, just like last week — and this one goes back to Episode 149, originally released on November 30, 2022…
Antler Up PodcastNovember Throwback: Curt DeLattre on Reading the Rut
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy kicks things off with a quick update and an important announcement. Episode 300 is right around the corner, and to…
Antler Up PodcastIs the Rut Even Real?
In Episode 299 of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy recaps a tough rut weekend in Pennsylvania with little daylight buck activity despite long all‑day sits. He…
Antler Up PodcastTrust Your Gut: Staying Mentally Strong Through the Rut
This week on episode 298 of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy dives into a solo episode packed with reflection, mindset, and practical lessons for this critical…
Antler Up PodcastTrusting the Process & Avoiding the Mid-Season Traps
In this solo episode, Jeremy Dinsmore checks in from the Pennsylvania woods to share some hard-earned lessons from a slow October weekend. He breaks down what…
Antler Up PodcastMid-October Update: Lessons, Setbacks & Next Moves
In this solo episode, Jeremy Dinsmore checks in from the heart of Pennsylvania’s October woods to share where his 2025 season stands so far. From early-season…
Antler Up PodcastAU Camp 2025: Kicking Off PA Archery Season with Tim & Jim
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, we’re kicking off the 2025 Pennsylvania archery season straight from AU Camp with my good friends Tim Sisock and Jim…
Antler Up PodcastMatt Ross from the National Deer Association
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Ross from the National Deer Association, who brings nearly two decades of experience studying deer…
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Bonus Episode: Antler Up Sessions #5
In this engaging episode, Dan and Jeremy dive deep into a conversation that goes beyond the woods, focusing on the importance of family and the value of…
Antler Up PodcastAnnual PA Season Kickoff with Steve Sherk Jr.
It’s that time of year again — the annual PA hunting season kickoff episode with my good friend Steve Sherk Jr. on the Antler Up Podcast. Steve shares his…
Antler Up PodcastBonus Episode: Antler Up Sessions #4
This episode is a continuation of the Antler Up Sessions, featuring Nine Finger Chronicles host Dan and Jeremy as they dive into the nitty-gritty of…
Antler Up PodcastInside the NDA: Deer Health, Habitat, and Hard Truths with Kip Adams
In episode 4 of the Inside the NDA on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by Kip Adams of the National Deer Association for an important conversation on some of…
Antler Up PodcastBonus Episode: Antler Up Sessions #3
In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, Dan Johnson and Jeremy Dinsmore discuss the transition from the Fourth of July to the hunting season…
Antler Up PodcastInside the NDA: Mentorship, Community, and Building the Next Generation of Hunters
In episode 3 of the Inside the NDA on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by Elizabeth Kligge from the National Deer Association to talk about one of the most…
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Bonus Episode: Antler Up Sessions #2
In this engaging conversation, Dan and his guest explore the dynamics of college sports rivalries, particularly focusing on football and wrestling. They…
Antler Up PodcastInside the NDA: The State of Deer Hunting with Nick Pinizzotto
In episode 2 of the Inside the NDA on the Antler Up Podcast, I sit down with Nick Pinizzotto, CEO of the National Deer Association, for an in-depth look at the…
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Bonus Episode: Antler Up Sessions 1
In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, host Dan and guest Jeremy Dinsmore kick off the Antler Up sessions, discussing various themes related to…
Antler Up PodcastInside the NDA: How Deer See the World with Lindsay Thomas Jr.
In this very first Inside the NDA episode, Jeremy sits down with Lindsay Thomas Jr., Chief Communications Officer for the National Deer Association, for an…
Antler Up PodcastSolo Season Preview & September NDA Series
In this solo episode, Jeremy Dinsmore gives listeners an inside look at what’s coming this September on the Antler Up Podcast, including a full lineup of…
Antler Up PodcastMake Hunting Fun Again w/ Justin Synan
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Justin Synan for a special conversation that was also featured over on his show, the Run’n and…
Antler Up PodcastFrom Woodstock ’99 to Whitetail 2025
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by my good friends Jim D’Agostino and Tim Sisock live from AU Deer Camp for a conversation that’s equal parts…
Antler Up PodcastStories from Maryland w/ Rob Mendoza & Jared Shaffer
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by two great friends—Rob Mendoza and Jared Shaffer—for a conversation that goes beyond gear and tactics. We…
Antler Up PodcastGearing Up, Dialing In: Hunting Talk with Tom Runscavage
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by my good buddy Tom Runscavage for another solid conversation that blends gear talk, hunting prep, and…
Antler Up PodcastThe Joy of Hunting A Conversation with Hayden Ferrari
In this week’s episode of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy reconnects with returning guest Hayden Ferrari for a fun and reflective conversation that dives into…
Antler Up PodcastFuel For The Fall w/ Tim Sisock
In this episode of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy sits down with his good friend Tim Sisock for a wide-ranging conversation that blends hunting strategy…
Antler Up PodcastSolo Prep, Saddle Talk, and Self-Improvement
In this solo episode of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy recaps a recent trip to hunting camp where he deployed trail cameras based on a mix of post-season…
Antler Up PodcastBuilt to Last: Innovation, Hustle & Hunting Life w/ Ricky Brule
In episode 280 of the Antler Up Podcast, I sit down with Ricky Brule — a seasoned veteran in the hunting industry, gear developer, and all-around forward…
Antler Up PodcastSaddle Up for Life: Hunting, Hardship, and Building Tethrd
In Episode 279 of the Antler Up Podcast, I’m joined by Greg Godfrey — veteran, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Tethrd — for a conversation that dives deep into…
Antler Up PodcastListener Q&A
In Episode 278 of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy takes the mic solo to answer your listener-submitted questions covering the full spectrum of hunting life—from…
Antler Up PodcastTotal Archery Challenge 2025: Hits, Laughs & Lessons
This week on the Antler Up Podcast, we're bringing you a fun-filled recap straight from the mountain at the Total Archery Challenge in Pennsylvania. I’m joined…
Antler Up PodcastSolo Session: Gear, Growth & Getting After It
In this solo episode, Jeremy Dinsmore shares a well-rounded update packed with insights from his personal hunting journey, fitness routine, and prep for the…
Antler Up PodcastBe Intent and Achieve Your Goals w/ Weston Homa
In this week’s episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I sat down with fellow PA native and driven outdoorsman, Weston Homa, for a powerful conversation on what it…
Antler Up PodcastTim’s Turkey Season Grand Slam w/ Jim, Tim & Josh
In this episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I sit down to unpack an unforgettable turkey season filled with early mornings, missed opportunities, and memorable…
Antler Up PodcastTurkey Camp Talk, Grand Slams & TAC Adventures w/ Jim, Tim & Josh
In this episode of the Antler Up Podcast, I was joined at Turkey Camp in Pennsylvania by great friends Tim Sisock, Jim D’Agostino, and Josh Hobson for a…
Antler Up PodcastGearing Up for Turkey Season: Fitness, Gear, and Family Hunts
In this week’s solo episode of the Antler Up Podcast, Jeremy dives into all the exciting things happening this spring. From dialing in his fitness routine to…
Antler Up PodcastArchery Prep, ASA Events & Turkey Season Talk w/ Jim D’Agostino
In this episode of the Antler Up Podcast, Jim D’Agostino and I sit down once again for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from Easter…