Bouncer Smith | Legendary Miami Guide and Author | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 1009

Calder Allen is an Austin-based singer-songwriter who dropped out of the University of Montana as a freshman to pursue music full time, has released three albums — his latest dropped on March 27, 2026 — and has toured with Cody Jinks and Red Clay Strays, sung with Miranda Lambert and Ryan Bingham, and played Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits. In this conversation, Calder reveals how he caught a 13-and-a-half-pound bass on fly at night under a green light in Lake Austin, why he routes his tours around fishing destinations across the country, and the philosophical question that haunts him: what is wild anymore? He discusses the tension between stocking practices and conservation, shares stories from his 18-show acoustic tour through Spain and Italy, and explains why he was almost a fly fishing guide under JT Van Zandt before choosing music.

Calder Allen | 13-Pound Bass on Fly & What's Wild Anymore | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 1010

Kyle Gemas shares lessons from Alaska mountain goat and Dall sheep hunts, covering 85 miles in the Brooks Range and applying tarpon tournament strategy to backcountry challenges.

Kyle Gemas | Mountain Hunting, Dall Sheep & Mental Toughness | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 1007

George Poveromo is a legendary saltwater fishing TV personality who has hosted George Poveromo's World of Saltwater Fishing on NBC Sports for over 45 years, building one of the most enduring careers in fishing media.

George Poveromo | 45 Years in Saltwater Fishing TV & the Seminar That Tied Alice Cooper | Ep. 1005

Michael Holland of MINDBODY Energy explores the connection between physical movement, breathwork, and mental wellness. With nearly 900K followers, he's transforming how people approach mind-body health.

Michael Holland | MINDBODY Energy | Ep. 1004

Mike Loughran | Fish Like Mike | Episode 1003 | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 1005

Dan Dillon and Joe Solano answer the most frequently asked questions about Aquas, a thermally-fused plastic polymer boat coating that replaces traditional bottom paint. Learn about the science behind the 14-year-tested technology, application process, competitive advantages, and why it works.

Dan Dillon & Joe Solano | The Science Behind Aquaphobix Boat Coating | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 1004

Sam Root shares his insights and experiences on the Tom Rowland Podcast.

Sam Root | Fishing Photographer and Social Media Star | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 1003

Tom Rowland marks the one thousandth episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast by personally curating his favorite moments from across the entire run of the show.

Tom Rowland | 1000 Episodes: The Best Moments | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 1000

Chris James is the creator of a Healthy Alternative wellness brand who helped his brother lose 100 pounds in 90 days through water fasting and dietary changes.

EP 999 | Chris James | A Healthy Alternative

Taylor Shropshire is the founder and host of FishCast, a podcast dedicated to marine conservation and fishing.

Taylor Shropshire | Building FishCast & Podcasting for Conservation | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 998

Joe Simonds | CEO and Co-Founder of Salt Strong | Tom Rowland PodcastJoe Simonds is the CEO and Co-Founder of Salt Strong, one of the largest online fishing education companies in America.

EP 997 | Joe Simonds | Salt Strong Acquisition Story

Dan Dillon is the founder of Aquaphobix, a revolutionary boat hull protection company using pneumatic thermal plastic technology to protect hulls from marine growth. With over 8 years of development and a 30-year track record in industrial applications, Dillon has brought this marine-certified technology to the recreational boating market as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional copper-based antifouling paints. In this conversation, Dillon reveals why the bottom paint industry has been poisoning our waters for decades, how a pool product became the future of marine hull protection, and why he walked away from selling a healthcare tech company to spray plastic on swimming pools with a blowtorch. The application process alone will make you stop scrolling, but the environmental implications and cost savings will make you rethink everything you know about boat maintenance.

Dan Dillon | Revolutionary Boat Hull Protection That's Ending Bottom Paint | Ep. 996 | Tom Rowland Podcast

Captain Scott Moore of Anna Maria, Florida, is a renowned fishing guide and boat captain who experienced approximately four feet of water over Anna Maria Island during last year's hurricane, with three to three-and-a-half feet flooding his own home. In this conversation with Tom Rowland, Captain Moore shares his firsthand experience of hurricane recovery on Anna Maria Island, a seven-mile-long barrier island on Florida's Gulf Coast that includes three municipalities: Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, and the city of Anna Maria. The community response following the devastating flood was remarkable, with a community center becoming the hub of recovery efforts. Tom relates to the experience, having gone through Hurricane Wilma in Key West with four to four-and-a-half feet of water in his own home, noting that whether you get two feet or four feet of water, complete renovation is necessary.

Capt. Scott Moore | Hurricane Recovery & Community Resilience on Anna Maria | Tom Rowland Podcast 995

Carey Chen is a legendary marine artist known worldwide for his vivid, lifelike paintings of gamefish and ocean life.

EP 994 | Carey Chen | Legendary Marine Artist

Shane Reynolds is the founder of Color Earth and an Emmy-nominated cinematographer who has worked in 65 countries for Discovery Channel, Nat Geo Wild, and Travel Channel.

EP 993 | Shane Reynolds | Color Earth

Jordan Thomas is a double amputee athlete and philanthropist who lost both legs in a boating accident as a teenager in August 2005, seven miles off the coast of the Florida Keys. Rather than letting his disability define him, Jordan founded the Jordan Thomas Foundation at just 16 years old from his hospital bed, committed to helping other young amputees access prosthetics that insurance companies won't cover. In this conversation, Jordan reveals the harrowing 45-minute boat ride after the accident where he felt no pain and experienced a profound spiritual presence, the doctor who doubted his ability to golf or ski again, and how he walked away from private equity and venture capital when he realized he was living someone else's dream. This is a story about turning tragedy into purpose, but it's also about the specific decisions Jordan made that most people wouldn't have the courage to make.

Jordan Thomas | How a Double Amputee Turned Tragedy Into Purpose | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 992

Conway Bowman is a fly fishing guide and mako shark specialist who has pioneered techniques for catching one of the ocean's most dangerous predators on fly tackle.

Conway Bowman | Catching Mako Sharks on Fly! | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 991

Knot Lucky Veteran Fishing is a veteran-owned nonprofit founded by Jimmy Armel that takes active duty service members and veterans offshore fishing for free.

EP 990 | Jimmy Armel | Knot Lucky Veteran Fishing

Wesley Brough is a passionate surf caster based in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, known for targeting monster roosterfish, jack crevalle, and other trophy species from the beach.

Wesley Brough | Surf Casting Monster Roosterfish in Cabo | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 988