Talking with Bunjie is the podcast associated with Death by Bunjie, a crossbow hunting show on YouTube. In this podcast, the host Rich Wilson discusses topics beyond those covered in the YouTube show, including wildlife conservation, regulations and policy, hunting strategies, foodplots, and the like.
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Justin tells us his story!
Justin and I dive into one of the most debated topics in hunting—long-range shooting. We discuss the equipment, practice, tuning, and decision-making that made difficult follow-up shots possible in Africa, and why preparation before the hunt can make all the difference when the moment of truth arrives.
The hunt is over, the gear is packed, and Justin and I are waiting for our flight home from Johannesburg. In this episode, we share our honest first impressions of South Africa, what surprised us most, the gear that worked (and didn't), unforgettable moments from camp, and the lessons we'll take into our next African adventure.
I just returned from the hunt of a lifetime in South Africa, and I'm sharing the full story behind the Black Widow's redemption. From a last-minute equipment scare to unforgettable African adventures and what I learned about modern crossbows, this is the update you've been waiting for.
Just days before leaving for the biggest hunt of my life, I discovered a damaged limb on my trusted Black Widow. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes as I decide whether to trust old faithful Bunjie, gamble on another crossbow, or hope Ravin can pull off a last-minute miracle.
Summer doesn't mean the crossbow season is over—it means it's time to prepare.
In this episode of Talking with Bunjie, Rich Wilson shares his first real-world experience using artificial intelligence to improve podcast audio—and the results leave him stunned. What began as a simple test to remove road noise from a truck-recorded episode turned into a deeper discussion about the past, present, and future of AI. Rich explores how artificial intelligence fits into creative work, from podcasting and video production to writing books and recording music, while arguing that AI is less a replacement for human creativity and more a powerful new tool. Along the way, he reflects o
This episode of Talking with Bunjie takes listeners behind the scenes of both the future of technology and the future of Death by Bunjie. Rich Wilson discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming video production, audio cleanup, special effects, research, and even the writing process behind his upcoming third book, The Death by Bunjie Crossbow Manifesto: The Past, Present and Future of Crossbow Hunting. Along the way, he reflects on his journey as a content creator, attorney, and lifelong crossbow hunter while sharing exciting news about several major adventures on the horizon. From an
Scorpyd Crossbows just shut down after roughly 17 years in business, and the crossbow world may never be the same. In this episode of Talking with Bunjie, I break down what happened, why Scorpyd mattered, and what their collapse tells us about the future of crossbows. We discuss reverse draw technology, the race for speed, modern crossbow trends, and why “smaller, faster, lighter, denser, cheaper” continues to drive the industry. Was Scorpyd ahead of its time, or did the market simply move on? Let’s talk about it. All Hail Bunjie!
In a Zoom trial run, the host joins Old Grumpy Hunter (Gary) to discuss crossbow hunting, arrow performance, and Gary’s use of the calculators on deathbybunjie.com, while also recapping a frigid Tioga Boar Ranch hunt where Gary took a large hog with his setup. They analyze how arrow weight impacts speed, kinetic energy, momentum, and efficiency—arguing momentum drives penetration—compare Ravin R29X and R26X setups, and preview future hunts and an upcoming interview with engineer Darren Cummings.
In response to a comment on Bunjie’s Buffalo video, I discuss ethics and why this commenter’s opinion on the topic doesn’t matter to me! LOL In all seriousness, it’s a good topic to discuss, and I hope my explanation clarifies what he might have missed. There’s discussion of my One Gun philosophy here, which I believe is very relevant. All Hail Bunjie!
The Fourth Ever Death by Bunjie Meat & Greet is in the books! I am happy to say that in my opinion, and Bunjie’s opinion, it was a success! Twenty-two hunters joined me and Genevieve and The O.B. in the woods of Tioga County, PA. We braved the cold weather—a whopping 1º when we left for the Ranch, and it reached a balmy 15º for a high. Genevieve and I were out there for an hour waiting on a shot, but it paid off. Other hunters struggled through the cold with dead batteries, but we persevered! One such Meat & Greeter was Old Grumpy Hunter, aka Friend of Bunjie Gary. He and I chat about what wor
Two recent videos I did on TenPoint’s new 2026 releases sparked a few fun comments, and in this podcast, I discuss those comments.
Genevieve and I talk about her first year trapping on State Gamelands. In this episode, we talk about whether she was successful as of late, and we discuss plans for next year!
Genevieve and I talk about her first year trapping on State Gamelands.
AI will make a big splash worldwide in 2026 and Death by Bunjie is embracing that technology full force. We’ll USE that tech—not be USED by it! (Hopefully, fingers crossed, LOL) Here, I used AI to help craft a video and a podcast, and then we’ll debate the results. What do YOU think?
I got a comment on a video from “@deanmccabe8783,” compaining, “Me or my grand kids don’t need to see a picture of a dead buck with blood all over and a big gash in its chest? Show some respect for our game animals or I’m canceling my subscription!” I’m not sure what part of “Death by Bunjie” you don’t understand, but that picture of a smiling Genevieve with her Ohio buck is, well…Death by Bunjie.
Excuses Only Satisfy Those Who Make Them! Those were the words on the wall in my high school gym. They apply to us as crossbow hunters, and I give examples of that in this podcast.
Language, Rich! Watch your language! LOL A Friend of Bunjie commented recently on language I used in a video, and I discuss that in this podcast.
A fun discussion about recent events on the way to Maryland for the Early Crossbow Season.
Three great topics from Friends of Bunjie discussed here.
Heavy arrows increase penetration and slow down your crossbow. But how much? Check out the pics on deathbybunjie.com and you'll see the arrow I built, and how much it weighs and how much energy it can help produce.
I am liking the R29X more and more as I get used to it. It lacks the smooth shooting of the SWAT X1, but gains 65 feet per second or more, and also is decockable. If I were to hunt with it, what would that look like? What are my hunting plans for the fall of 2025? I talk about that in this episode of Talking With Bunjie!
I've had the Black Widow for a year. Here's a look at some predictions I made and how they panned out!
We came, we saw, and we conquered. Now it’s time to move on.
