Podcast episode featuring Jawge (George Tsoukalas)

[Eric Garza]

Greetings folks. I received a lot of positive feedback from the podcast episode I released in April featuring badger (Steve Gardner), so I thought I would start recording the occasional episode with other bowyers. This month I recorded one with New Hampshire bowyer George Tsoukalas. We talk about how he got into making bows, species of woods he favors, how hunting is a way to get people closer to the land, and his advice for folks who want to learn to make their first bow, among other things. George maintains the traditionalarchery101 website that many folks refer new bowyers to.

If you want to listen to the episode, it is #79 of my podcast A Worldview Apart. You can find the podcast on most podcatchers (iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, etc.), so it should be easy to find. You can also listen through my website. PM me if you need a link. Enjoy! And thanks George for taking the time!

[BowEd]

I enjoyed listening to the conversation very much.Being able to relate to a lot of what George stated.Thanks fellas.

[George Tsoukalas]

Thanks, Eric. You have a great interview style.
Special thanks to George Trefethen (Ridge) for helping me get my  deer.
Jawge

[osage outlaw]

I enjoyed the interview with Badger.  I will have to listen to yours George.

[Strichev]

Another enjoyable and interesting conversation. Thank you for doing these. Now I can read all of George's posts in his voice!

[Eric Garza]

And you know why he uses the nickname Jawge!

[George Tsoukalas]

Yes, indeed. That is what my wife calls me and what I call myself...come to think of it. Jawge

[Bayou Ben]

Just listened to the podcast.  Thanks George and Eric for doing that.  So interesting how we come from so many different backgrounds but what draws us to wooden bow making seems so similar.  I really enjoyed it.
 

[Eric Garza]

It is interesting, definitely. I hope to reach out to other bowyers to record similar interviews. If anyone has ideas about who I should reach out to, I am all ears.

[Aaron H]

Just listened to this episode last night out in my garage.  Another great interview Eric. Jawge, you did an excellent job, giving lots of valuable information, especially for those just getting started.  Thank you for all you have done for the primitive archer community.

Keep em coming Eric...

[PaSteve]

Really enjoyed the podcast and the one with Badger also. As just stated...thank you and keep them coming Eric. I could listen to people talk about wooden bows all day.