Chasten Whitfield is a college student and USCG Captain who is fishing in the professional Bass Tournaments. She is primarily known for her work with terminally ill children through Chastenation, her organization dedicated to taking children fishing.
Read MoreCameron Kirkconnell is one of the best spear fishermen in the World. He has 18x spearfishing World Records, 30+ World records for clients on guided spearfishing trips, holds an Unlimited tonnage Master Mariner (ship captain), has been awarded the USCG SILVER LIFESAVING MEDAL, he has visited 90 countries including Antarctica and Arctic.
He runs the premier spearfishing guide service for international trips targeting the fish of a lifetime both Yacht and Land Based.
Cameron sits down for an Instagram Live podcast on the Tom Rowland Podcast where he tells his story and takes questions from Tom and the audience
Read MoreChasten Whitfield is a college student and USCG Captain who is fishing in the professional Bass Tournaments. She is primarily known for her work with terminally ill children through Chastenation, her organization dedicated to taking children fishing.
Read MoreOn one of my first episodes, I tracked down this guy who was getting ready to do a race that was extreme. He was getting ready to do a race across The Atlantic Ocean in a rowboat, 3 thousand miles. He was doing it to raise awareness of veterans’ issues. Veteran PTSD, veteran suicide and he is a formal special forces member himself. His name is Tim Crockett and his organization is called TameTheCracken and he did the race across The Atlantic. Not only did he do the race but he completed it and I wanted to catch up with him about how the race went.
Read MoreLeucine is a critical factor determining protein quantity and quality to initiate muscle protein synthesis. Layne has been published in many scientific publications and has written several books including the Complete Contest Prep Guide and his manifesto on weight loss, Fat Loss Forever.
Read MoreRobert “RT” Trosset is a legendary Sportfishing Captain out of Key West, FL. RT has 240 World Records and endless fishing accolades and has been inducted into the IGFA Hall Of Fame. His 2 boys, Chris and Robert Jr are following in his footsteps doing great things in both fishing and diving. All 3 Trosset’s sat down with me to discuss growing up in Key West, deciding to be a guide and how the business has changed since RT started. We talk about COVID-19 effects on the guides and tourism, many funny stories are recalled and lots of information is exchanged. RT was a guest on this episode if you want to know more about his story.
Read MoreMeredith McCord is a World Class Angler, Global Missionary, Bird Hunter and Triathlete. She developed a love for fishing, adventure and the outdoors through a strong bond with her father. Later in life, she became interested in IGFA World Records and this pursuit drew her closer to her Dad. Her goal was to set 100 records for him. Today, she has over 180 official IGFA Fishing World Records and is showing no sign of slowing down.
Read MoreWelcome back to Dr. Joe Martin who was one of the first podcasts that we had on the podcast. Almost a year ago I met Dr. Joe Martin after a friend of mine told me they had heard the most incredible speaker. After their suggestion, I reached out and after that first podcast, Joe and I connect again and talk about connection during these social isolation times.
Read MoreTaylor Somerville was a guest on this podcast. Since then, Taylor has become an XPT Master Coach and has learned much more about breathing techniques. He has really learned how to help manage stress and help you make better decisions and be ready for whatever life throws at you through proper breathing techniques.
Read MoreJeff Maggio, aka Lunkerdog, noticed some problems with the water in Ft Lauderdale. He has been working to bring attention to the sewage spills through his podcast. With the help of CCA, Jeff is on his way to making big changes that impact a tremendous number of Floridians. Follow Jeff on social @Lunker_dog or find his podcast, Reel Guy Podcast, on the Waypoint Outdoor Collective.
Read MoreJason Stemple is a professional photographer that works closely with me to get high quality photos of Saltwater Experience , Into the Blue and Sweetwater. He has had a dream to own a place in the Bahamas and it has been really cool to see him bring this dream to fruition. He recently purchased a house on Green Turtle Cay that has bonefish tailing in the front yard! Hear how Jason made this dream come true.
Read MoreRon Ryals is a fishing guide, pro angler and now a coach of Florida Gateway College Bass Fishing Team. Ron was paralyzed when he was 5 due to a complication from open-heart surgery. His parents helped him to do anything he wanted throughout his life and he has never allowed his lack of mobility to limit him. With Shaw Grigsby, Hunter Bland, and Rob Chapman, Ron will make big changes to the college Bass Fishing landscape.
Read MoreHeath is the VP of Sales at Yellowfin and he asked me to join him this year for the Florida Skiff Challenge. I sat down with Heath Daughtry to talk about the Florida Skiff Challenge while back on the podcast (listen below). This event is no joke - you get in a Skiff (18ft or less boat) with a 70 horse-power or less motor. You take that boat around Key West and end in Cabin Bluff, GA. This event is 1,600 miles and you go for 48 hours nonstop. You don’t sleep.
Read MoreJordan Jonas was a cast member of the History Channel Show, Alone. The show sent a group of survivalists to the Arctic to compete for $500,000 in a last man (or woman) standing competition. Jordan outlasted everyone by making it 77 days. He killed a Moose with a bow on the show as well as catching many fish. He battled wolverines and the cold to make it to the end.
Read MoreHunter Bland was a college bass fisherman who has recently moved on to become a Bass Fishing Coach. We learned a little about Hunter a few weeks ago when he was on the podcast with the whole Florida Gateway College team but today we dive deep into his personal story. Hunter achieved some notoriety, but not in the most desirable way. He was ejected out of his boat due to a freak accident and he was lucky enough to not get run over by any boats during the start of a Bass Tournament. He was wearing his lifejacket so he made it out ok. Hunter is now using that experience to travel around to speak and educate people on water safety.
Read MoreI have been on a mission to find a way that I can have a trolling motor system that will never run out of juice. This year has been a real game-changer because Power Pole came out with a new charger that charges on the go and I have switched to Lithium Pro Batteries. So the idea is that I will never run out of battery juice. I needed some advice so I invited Joe Cubberley to come on the show.
Read MoreAfter working in the music business for 16 years, Angie Scott has chosen to follow her passion and help other women embrace the sport of fishing. She is now Capt Angie Scott and is a guide as well as a host of The Woman Angler Podcast. Through the podcast, Angie is reducing many of the intimidating barriers for entry that many women see as challenges. or follow her on social media @thewomanangler
Read MoreThis podcast has been a long time coming, as Shaw has been on my list since the inception of this show. He has been an incredible helper and coach in my life. My first television exposure was due to Shaw Grigsby and he really brought me into the industry. After a few years, we decided to launch a show and Shaw was incredibly encouraging and even let us borrow his crew. He really cut the learning curve a lot and I've been forever grateful for that.
Read MoreI raised my kids like this. I would come home from a charter with bait still in the well. The kids would be sitting on the dock fishing with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Snapper waiting for me. We would go straight back out and fish til dinner time.
Read MoreI came across Joshua Medcalf's work after hearing 2x CrossFit Games Champion, Katrin Davidsdottir reference a book called Chop Wood, Carry Water. I put it on the list and then quickly read that one and 2 more. Since reading his books, they have become the most gifted books of the year. I gave them to my children, friends and people I work with. Each of the recipients have as impressed with them as I was.
We also had some other interests in common. Joshua recently returned from an Inner Mountain Expeditions in Norway to learn more about the Wim Hof Method and much more.
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