ALL EPISODES

Michael Chandler joins the podcast this week to talk about mindset, parenting, and his incredible recent win at UFC 274 over Tony Ferguson. Mike has an incredible amount of knowledge and real life experience choosing to walk on at the University of Missouri rather than taking a Division 3 scholarship. This move paid off as he became an All-American college wrestler who transitioned to multiple time World Champion with Bellator. Rather than retiring with Belator, Michael essentially walked on again to an unknown career with the UFC. Michael has earned his spot as one of the top 5 Lightweights in the UFC and a fan favorite due to his exciting fighting style. Incredibly dedicated to fitness, Michael takes excellent care of his body which also made for good conversation. This is a “Can’t Miss” episode. If you want to see what Michael is up to with his training and life, check him out on social media @mikechandlermma

Read More

Rich Vanek and Donnie Connor joined the podcast this week to tell us about a new product they have that is helping to dramatically improve the water quality in the Florida Keys, and all over the world. They have developed a technology that can prevent sewer leaks from happening. This is especially important in the Florida Keys with all of the bridges and the amount of sewer waste that travels directly over the water. Additionally, Rich just graduated from the MDK Project and we discuss the impact it had on his life and business.

Read More

This year I had an unbelievable experience with elk hunting which has made me a passionate newcomer. In search of knowledge I have found Elk Shape and Dan Staton.

Dan joins the podcast this week to talk about all things elk hunting. Dan started Elk Shape as a resource for elk hunters to learn and it has grown into many things, including a podcast. I had the amazing opportunity to help my son Kill his first elk last year, and we were able to relate a lot to what Dan had to say and use a lot of his advice, especially when it comes to fitness. To check out everything that Dan has going on, head over to https://elkshape.com/

Read More

Nick Honachefsky joins the podcast this week to talk all things saltwater fishing in the northeast. Nick has a show called Saltwater Underground that focuses on these northeast fisheries, so we talk about that, striped bass, how he recovered from a direct hit from a hurricane, and more. If you like what Nick had to say, be sure to check out his show on Waypoint!

Read More

Capt. Jimmy Armel joins the podcast this week to tell us his incredible story and how he got to where he is today. Jimmy walks us through his life story in this episode, going from the military, to struggling with major PTSD and suicide issues, and how fishing was able to save him from all of that. Jimmy is extremely open and honest in this episode, and he is now using his story to help others. Along with being a charter captain in Savannah, GA, Jimmy also has started a nonprofit to get veterans out on the water. If you would like to help, please check out https://knotlucky.org/

Read More

Two employees of the FWC join my podcast this week to go over the new regulations that have been put into place for harvesting Goliath grouper. Dr. Bob Ellis and Erica Burgess walk us through every detail of these new regulations. We talk about why this specific number of 200 fish was chosen, how they came to the conclusion of the permit price, and how these harvests will help to better understand the populations of grouper for the future. Everyone is talking about these new regulations…If you want to learn more about what the FWC is doing for Goliath Grouper, listen in and you can follow Bob on Instagram @drfishcounter

Read More

Ray Cash Care is a former Navy Seal, Actor, Lead Instructor at the Modern Day Knight Project with Bedros Keuilian and PUSHUP MASTER who does 1320 pushups in an hour! Ray joins me on today’s podcast to discuss the mindset of an elite military operator both in and out of service. Ray goes through many of his acronyms that he lives by which lead to his success and how we can all apply some or all of it to our lives. Ray gets after it and makes the most of every minute. He is grateful and thankful and does not rest. He is 50 years old and in better shape than most people of any age because he is constantly sharpening his blade. Just as an example, Ray does 6320 pushups every week. That is 1000 per day and then 1320 on Saturdays with his Instagram community. 1320 is an important number because that represents the 22 veterans and First Responders who commit suicide per day. He does 22 pushups every minute on the minute for 60 minutes.

If you want to get after it like Ray you can be coached by him. Follow him on Instagram @raycashcare. Tell him you heard this podcast ! He said that he responds to every direct message.

If you want to learn about the Modern Day Knight Program visit @MDKproject on Instagram

Read More

This week’s podcast is about all things tarpon. My guest is Dr. Mike Larkin and he goes over so much information on tarpon and there is a TON to learn. Mike is a fisheries biologist and has a ton of knowledge about why tarpon behave the way that they do. We go over the research he has done which includes tracking tarpon and how we can use that information to become better anglers. We learn why tarpon roll, where to look for them, their biological history, and much more. If you like what Mike had to say, be sure to subscribe to the podcast because we have multiple episodes with him coming soon!

Read More

Capt. Debbie Hanson joins the podcast this week to tell her story about how she built upon that to make a career in fishing. We talk about her love for fishing and the outdoors, getting kids into the outdoors, and more. If you want to book a trip with Debbie, or just find out more about what she is up to, follow her on Instagram @shefishes2

Read More

Distance runner Alyssa Amos Clark joins the podcast this week to talk about her marathon running journey. In 2020, Alyssa ran 95 marathons in 95 days, setting a world record. In this episode we talk about what lead up to that, the challenges that came with breaking this record, and what she is up to now. Be sure to keep up with Alyssa by following her on Instagram @theory_in_motion

Read More

Nick Lavery, Green Beret Warrant Officer, is back on the podcast to talk about his new book, “Objective Secure”. If you remember Nick from our previous episode, you already know that he has an incredible story that includes him being the first Green Beret to return to active duty as an above the knee amputee. This episode is packed full of knowledge and life lessons, and this is just a small sample of what you can learn from Nick’s new book, so be sure to check it out by clicking the link here: https://amzn.to/36DZWSq

Read More

This week we will honor the life and legacy of Capt. Joe Gonzalez who recently passed away by replaying the 2 podcasts that I was fortunate enough to do with him.

Today we will replay the full length interview with Joe recorded from his home in Little Havana surrounded by his family. Joe’s enthusiasm was infectious and his knowledge broad and specific. I was so happy to have him on the podcast because he was on the original short list of legendary fishermen that I wanted to sit down with.

Whatever industry you may be in, it is common to hear of the legends. Those people whose name continues to surface in conversations with other customers or competitors. In the inshore fishing business, Capt. Joe Gonzalez is one of those people. Despite working 150 miles away from one another, I heard Joe's name and stories on the regular. His reputation preceded him as a professional who might actually have some Bonefish DNA mixed in with his.

Many have said that Joe knows all the bonefish in Biscayne Bay. This may be true but that is not what makes a great reputation. There is much more to becoming a legendary Captain. Like most of the legends I know, Joe stayed curious and sought to learn more about all things fishing in order to continue to improve.

The sportfishing industry, Biscayne Bay, the clients, friends and family of Joe Gonzalez lost a great one recently. Thank you for the influence you had over so many of us, Joe. You were one of a kind. Im thankful to have known you and I wish the very best for your family. RIP Capt. Joe Gonzalez

Read More

Professional bass angler Ott DeFoe joins the podcast this week! Ott has a long list of tournament accomplishments, with a Bassmaster Classic win at the top. In this episode, we discuss Ott’s upbringing and incredible story, parenting, and more. Ott is constantly traveling for tournaments, so be sure to keep up with him on Instagram @ottdefoe

Read More

Rodrigo Salles is the CEO of Untamed Angling. Rodrigo has an incredible story about how he was able to establish this incredible fishery in the Amazon. He had to seek approval of the natives and was given one chance to prove to them that it was possible to catch fish like the Arapaima on a fly rod. Rodrigo tells us the whole story in this episode, and this is one that you are not going to want to miss. Recently he caught a World Record Peacock Bass. Check it out on his Instagram @rod_sailes. If you have interest in booking a trip with Untamed Angling, check out their website https://untamedangling.com/

Read More

I had the amazing opportunity to spend the day with 3 time World Champion Wrestler, Diamond Dallas Page. DDP is now widely known for his yoga program, so we went through an hour of intense yoga and then recorded a podcast after. DDP has some amazing stories in this episode that you are not going to want to miss. If you are interested in his yoga program, DDP was able to get me a special code for the podcast listeners. If you use the code “TRP” you can get 25% off a 1 year app subscription. Learn more at https://ddpyoga.com/pages/ddpy-interactive21

Do you think you are too hurt, old, injured or out of shape for DDPY?

WATCH THIS VIDEO!!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448

Read More

Jeff Malone is a long time guide out of Hawks Cay and has been on Saltwater Experience many times. Today he joined us on the podcast to tell us about how he became such a successful guide and more. Jeff is one of the hardest working guides I know and that results in him having over 300 days of guiding on the water every year. If you want to book a trip with him, check out tarpontime.com

Read More

Dr. Jennifer Rehage and Carissa Gervasi are back on the podcast to give us an update on what they have found during their study of the Jack Crevalle. They have tagged a number of fish and have found that some migrate all the way from the Florida Keys to Louisiana. In this episode we talk about what could be causing these migrations and what we could learn from future studies. Be sure to follow @fiu_fisheries_lab on Instagram to keep up with their research.

Read More

Toby Hansen joined me on the podcast this week. Toby grew up in a commercial fishing family and became a mate for a private boat. We met when his boss booked me for a fishing trip in the Keys. His Boss got busy as Bosses sometimes do and did not make that trip so me and Toby got to spend the day fishing and we have been friends ever since. We catch up and talk about the journey to today.

This one has some incredible advice for young people who want to make a living fishing.

Be sure to keep up with Toby on Instagram @waterhunter71

Read More

Sam Milazzo joins the podcast this week to talk all things fishing in the Keys. Sam was the captain of the boat that broke the Keys sailfish record, with 76 landed in one day. We talk about that, along with Sam’s other guiding experience and more. Sam is also an amazing artist, and we talk about how he got his start. Be sure to check out Sam on Instagram @ sammilazzofishing

Read More

Legendary fly designer and fishing guide Blane Chocklett joins me on the podcast today to talk all things muskie fishing, fly design, and more. Blane is famously known for many of his fly patterns including the creation and development of the Game Changer. Blane is also well known for his dedication to muskie fishing, and we talk about all of the learning and experimenting that it took for him to get to where he is now. If you want to check out some of Blane’s flies, or book a trip with him, check out his Instagram @blanechocklettfishing

Read More