KHC 206 - Sh*t Talkers Weekly 32 with the Bow Disciples
August 3, 2026
AI Summary
5 min readIn a sport where most people obsess over arrow weight and draw pounds, James Visser and Brianna Curly dropped a hot take: for most adult male bowhunters, a 430-grain arrow is perfect. Cameron Hanes, who draws 52 pounds himself, agreed. The logic is simple—shoot a weight you can control, throw laser beams, and stop ego-lifting your bow setup. That opening volley set the tone for a wide-ranging conversation about gear, hunting culture, the business of content creation, and the long game of protecting the sport itself.
Arrow physics, lit nocks, and the case for small shafts
The gear debate ran deep. Visser argued that if Olympic archers—who shoot for gold—all use the same skinny Easton X10 shaft, why would any bowhunter think they need something different? The counterargument came from Curly, who shoots the Rival X, a 5.5-millimeter shaft with all internal components. She likes it because it’s durable and lets her run a 55-grain half-out with a 100-grain broadhead—155 grains up front—which makes her arrows fly straight. Hanes pushed back on fat shafts entirely: why would you want a bigger shaft when a smaller one means your broadhead cuts a hole bigger than the shaft itself, reducing friction and improving penetration?
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Intro and Shit Talkers Begins** - Cameron welcomes guests James Visser and Brianna Curly to the 32nd episode of Shit Talkers Weekly.
- 2 (03:36) **Hot Takes: Arrow Weight and Shaft Size** - James and Cameron debate controversial opinions on arrow setup and gear choices.
- 3 (12:00) **Fletching, Offset, and Broadhead Tuning** - The group digs into technical arrow setup for hunting accuracy.
- 4 (15:47) **Do Hunting Influencers Ruin Hunting?** - A debate on the impact of social media and content creation on the hunting community.
- 5 (25:29) **Favorite Guests and Tom Brady Talk** - A lighter segment on dream podcast guests and sports championships.
- 6 (32:12) **The Bentley, Gold Tooth, and Standing Out** - A discussion on flashy personalities in the conservative archery world.
- 7 (38:51) **Jealousy, Work Ethic, and Making People Care** - The group explores the root of online hate and the formula for success.
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Show Notes
We’re back with a new Sh*t Talkers Weekly episode! This week we’re joined by James Visser and Brianna Curley from The Bow Disciples to talk archery and hunting hot takes!
The Bow Disciples is a community of dedicated bowhunters and outdoorsmen united by a passion for the hunt, conservation, and living the bowhunting lifestyle. Through authentic storytelling, education, and adventure, they inspire hunters to sharpen their skills, respect the traditions of the sport, and pursue every hunt with purpose.
Follow Bow Disciples:
https://www.instagram.com/bowdisciples/
Follow along:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/
Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Friendly Archery Competition, Bentley, & Drake Music
00:03:11 – Hot Take: 430 Grain Arrows are the Perfect Weight
00:04:58 – Hot Take: Bigger Shaft Arrows Aren’t Necessary
00:08:06 – Hot Take: Lighted Nocks Reduce Accuracy
00:10:37 – Hot Take: Wraps Changes Arrow Flight
00:10:37 – Practice & Accuracy: Effective Ranges for Hunting
00:12:23 – Laws and Petitions Against Hunting
00:15:46 – Influencers Giving Away Hunting Spots on YouTube
00:19:24 – Ketone Shots & Episode Disclaimers
00:29:25 – Cam’s Favorite Guests, Tom Brady, and Lebron James
00:32:21 – Fancy Cars, Gold Teeth, & Keyboard Warriors
00:38:52 – Creating the Life You Want: Put Yourself Out There
00:52:07 – Cameramen vs Fan Bois: Respect in the Industry
00:56:31 – Hunt Camps, Celebrities, and Real Personalities
01:04:14 – Vegas Indoor Shooting Competitions
01:09:55 – Pressure in Archery Leagues
01:16:51 – ALP, Bentley Giveaway, and MKC Total Archery Challenge
01:20:10 – Gavin Newsom
01:21:32 – Rising Stars and Dorks in the Hunting & Archery Industry
01:29:41 – Competition in the Industry: There’s Cake for Everyone
01:40:58 – Social Media Analytics, Engagement, & Diversity in Content
01:47:00 – Are AI & Lizard People Killing the Environment
01:53:36 – Final Thoughts
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