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Tips for carpooling to tourneys with axe throwers
Well, it was bound to happen. I've written about so many things on this blog that I'm left with the most loosely-associated topics to yap...
Jan 143 min read


We have a pro in every tourney. Here's how I reset expectations.
I have a big love for Bob, our resident pro-thrower. He cares about the axe throwing community we have, is always willing to teach and...
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Fighting Against Stormtrooper Syndrome
A quick note: if you haven't already, check out the most recent episode of "Not Axe Murderers" where I'm the guest! You can watch/listen...
Nov 18, 20244 min read


Spice up your boring ass league-night streams.
We live in a fascinating, modern time. We got hot pockets. We got tiny gramaphones in our pockets that play almost all the music ever...
Nov 16, 20243 min read


What to do when your axe venue is burning.
At some point in your axe throwing life, it’ll happen. Probably multiple times, really: your axe venue will start burning down. And while...
Nov 7, 20244 min read


Getting Better at Axe Throwing Means Creating More Space Between Failure.
It's election day across the states, and while I have big thoughts and fee fees about that business, I ALSO really enjoy not thinking...
Nov 5, 20243 min read


FOMO: A Guide For Getting To More Axe Throwing Tourneys
At the start of November my good friend, and all round great human being Matt Evison (aka Happy Axemore) is helping host the IATF major...
Nov 1, 20244 min read


5 Halloween Costume Suggestions for Axe Throwers
You can only go as an axe murderer or lumberjane so many times before the gimmick gets old, so here are a few quick axe thrower costume...
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Don't SCARE Away New Axe Throwers.
IT'S HALLOWEEN MONTH AND I'LL USE AS MANY HORRIBLE PHRASES AS I CAN. DON'T LIKE IT? WELL BOO-HOO! ...pumpkins. Okay, anyway - I've been...
Oct 10, 20244 min read


Zen and The Art of The Axe Tourney: Heckler's APATC.
One of the great things about big events is they can bring out some big surprise performances. Watching the Open Tournament at APATC 24,...
Oct 9, 20245 min read


The Ultimate Guide for Ruining Axe Leagues In 4 Easy Steps
You know what? I'm tired of pretending like I care about this sport. Giving helpful advice, meeting people - helping this community grow...
Oct 1, 20242 min read


What's Better: Flexibility or Consistency? Improvisation or Memorization?
Dear reader, let me make some assumptions about what you understand in the world of axe throwing. Oh, sorry, I mean to say axesumptions ....
Sep 26, 20244 min read


3 Axe Thrower Superstitions AND 3 PROVEN, ABSOLUTELY TRUE Solutions
Tomorrow is Friday the 13th, and I don't have a single ding dang thing to write about today, so I figured "well, my boy, why not try for...
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Lost in Translation: Why Great Axe League Performance Doesn't Guarantee Tourney Success.
There are throwers out there in the axe-o-verse who are just exceptional at whatever nonsense you throw at 'em. You meet them during...
Sep 10, 20244 min read


The Absolute Freedom of a 100% Clutch Call League Run.
Dear reader, we all wanna win a bit. Maybe you haven't a single competitive bone in yer body, but there is at least a part of you - maybe...
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Hell On Feels: Controlling Emotion is More Than A Good Idea - It's Essential.
Dear reader, you may ask yourself: "self? Yes, hello. Quick question: did Badger wake up with the phrase 'Hell on Feels' in his brain and...
Aug 22, 20244 min read


Hey Gang, I Donked This Axe League Real Bad. That's Okay.
PERCEPTION, REALITY, AND THE FRUSTRATION OF KNOWING JUST ENOUGH. Well, dear readers, I want to admit something to you all: I kinda failed...
Jul 18, 20244 min read


Axe Throwing Tip: Don't Tip (Your Body)
In the spirit of sharing axe throwing tips that I should have known long before now, I have another one for you, dear reader: This past...
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Axe Throwing Tip I Learned Late: Have a "Lock Point"
Dear readers: I spend time thinking about axe throwing. A lot of this thought, outside of questions like "how much of a mole man do I...
Jul 3, 20244 min read


Become an Axe Throwing Hero
Hero worship isn't something I particularly subscribe to. Truth is, a hero is just someone who was in the right place, at the right time,...
May 28, 20243 min read
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