Made With These Hands Podcast Interviewing Adam Jenkins of Now Strike Experiences

About this episode

Hugh McNeill interviews Adam Jenkins about his journey and the creation of Now Strike Experiences.

In This Episode Hugh McNeill of Made With These Hands Podcast interviews Adam Jenkins of Now Strike Experiences. Growing up, our guest’s journey didn’t follow a straight line, but rather a series of unexpected turns that all seem, in hindsight, to share a common thread: a deep connection to hands-on work, nature, and experience. From studying animal science and working closely with birds of prey and carnivores, to racing huskies across the UK, and even stepping into the world of film on Tomb Raider, each chapter has shaped a unique perspective on skill, focus, and physical craft. We’ll explore how these varied experiences influenced the creation of Now Strike—beginning while working a public sector role surveying rights of way, and evolving into a business centred around traditional English longbows, arrow making, and blacksmithing. We’ll also hear about the shift from producing bespoke equipment to focusing on immersive experience days, where teaching and participation have become just as important as the craft itself. Now Strike Website: https://nowstrike.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NowStrikeArchery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowstrikearchery/ Youtube…

People in this episode

Host: Hugh McNeill

Guest: Adam Jenkins

Topics covered

• hands-on work
• craftsmanship
• immersive experiences
• traditional skills
• animal science
• blacksmithing

Keywords

• hands-on work
• Now Strike
• longbows
• arrow making
• blacksmithing
• immersive experiences
• animal science

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Now Strike Experiences, Now Strike, Now Strike Website, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok

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