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I straight up quit a marathon.
I want to say I’m rarely a quitter, but I don’t know how true that statement really is. I do have gumption, for sure. It’s a fact - I won...
8 hours ago5 min read

Dear Clutchy: I'm throwing in Round 1 - please help!
Dear Clutchy, I've decided to throw in Round 1 of the IATC - but I'm nervous about doing well enough to earn a spot in Round 2! My axe...
Mar 183 min read

Chalk Bags: Alternative Options for non-chalk users.
It cannot be said that axe throwers don't like their accessories. Axe bags, sheaths, battle vests...we like looking the part and having...
Feb 273 min read

Tuesday tips: getting better means remembering the basics every throw.
I'm a noticer. A pay-attention-er. I'm well known for being a little freak who stares at what people are doing like I'm some sort of...
Feb 182 min read


Lesser-known axe throwing hand signals.
We know the basics. Showing points. Indicating if you're going up or staying down, all that jazz. But there are a whole bevvy of axe...
Feb 81 min read


Axe care tips for people who don't know a damn thing about axe care.
The love that axe throwers have for their axes (and, subsequently, the hatred axe throwers can feel for an axe that doesn't "work" for...
Jan 284 min read


Naming your axes: a guide.
In the past, I've given ultra-helpful, totally serious guidance to folks who needed help with their axe-throwing nicknames. You're...
Jan 231 min read

Great Axpectations: Set goals, but don't depend on 'em.
First, let me apologize for abandoning you last week. You see, I had the Norovirus, and I was only capable of sleeping and cosplaying as...
Jan 213 min read

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
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