ALL EPISODES

This week one of the most legendary guides in The Keys joins us on the podcast. Richard Black has won just about every tournament in the keys, and has gotten most releases in every tournament except the golden fly. Richard has a ton of knowledge all the way up and down the keys, from Biscayne Bay to the Marquesas. Richard also married into one of the most legendary fishing families of all time, the Denkerts, marrying Brooke, who he grew up competing with in tournaments. This episode is packed with fishing knowledge and fishing stories from Richard, who spends over 300 days a year on the water. If you want to learn more about Richard or book a trip with him, check out his Instagram @blackflycharters

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Ryan Martin is a 2x World Champion boxer. He has won many amateur titles and also 2 belts in the WBC. In between fight camps, Ryan joined me for a workout and we sat down after to talk about his upbringing and the incredible journey that he has taken to become a world champion boxer. Ryan shares his story of a difficult homelife and being on his own since the age of 16. Boxing consumed him and helped him to overcome depression and despair to reach the pinnacle of his sport. You can follow him on Instagram @bluechipboxer and watch him prepare for his next fight.

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LIVE from the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show with Miami LEGEND DJ Laz. Laz recounts a story for the ages as his boat gets stolen in South Florida and ends up in Mexico. Laz goes to Mexico to recover and finds more than he bargained for. Human trafficking and a whole ring of stolen boats were uncovered.

Bruce Marx, a Miami Attorney, also recounts a story of having his electronics stolen and the campaign he has been waging to encourage Electronics companies to use passcodes and other theft prevention ideas. He has created a community of boaters in South Florida concerned about preventing theft and works with Law Enforcement agencies to stop theft or recover vessels.

Eric Martinez has a product called LocMarine which monitors vessel status, bilge pump activity, shore power, battery, high water alarm, backup power alert, GPS location and a Geo Fence Alarm among other features..

Together we discuss boat theft, what owners can do about it and ideas for prevention.

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Thanks to a suggestion from a listener, Lee, Seth, and Joel, three brothers, join the podcast today. The three of them make up Saltwater Heart Fishing and in this episode we talk about how they got started fishing, what their plans for the future are, and we talk about some mutual connections that we have. Be sure to check out the guys on Instagram @saltwaterheartfishing

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Geoff Arias joins the podcast today to talk about his story. Geoff was diagnosed with leukemia as a teenager and we originally met through his Make A Wish opportunity to go on a fishing trip with me. In this episode we talk about that trip back in August 2009 and the stories that went along with it. Geoff has overcome cancer, gotten married and has a beautiful family. We talk about fishing, going through the leukemia treatment as a young man and what he took away from that experience. Geoff has applied what he has learned to parenting, his business and fishing. Fascinating conversation with a great guy.

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An old friend of mine, Pete Erickson, joins the podcast today. Pete and I met back when we were both fly fishing guides and even room mates in Jackson Hole. Pete has gone on to do some amazing things in the fly fishing industry. From winning the ESPN Outdoor Games two years after I did, to joining Fly Fishing Team USA, to designing fly rods, Pete has done it all. In this episode we reminisce on some old memories from Jackson Hole. We try to figure out what the magic recipe from that time and place to launch the careers of Pete, myself who both won the Great Outdoor Games, Carter Andrews, Lori Anne Murphy, Matson Rogers, Tom Montgomery, Paul Bruun, Jeff Currier, Jack Dennis, and so many others. We discuss euro nymphing techniques, and more. Be sure to check Pete out on Instagram, @pete_erickson_flyfishing

Pete’s WorldCast Euro Nymphing Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6j8ell1mqU

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Capt. Billy Davis joins the podcast this week to talk freshwater and reservoir fishing. Billy specializes in striper and muskie fishing and he has really figured out the striper fishing over the years. In this episode, we talk about the time that he has put in, the techniques and rod setups that he uses to catch these fish, how and where he looks for bait, and more. Billy guides over 300 days a year and has a ton of experience guiding these fish. If you want to go fish with Billy yourself, I would highly suggest it. We had a blast the last time I fished for striper with him. Check out his website https://www.meltonhillbill.com/ for even more striper information and to book a trip.

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Mike Counihan is a New York City police officer that has a passion for fitness and fishing. He goes by @NoDonutsHere on Instagram and has had extreme success growing his social media platforms by advocating for better fitness for police and first responders. This episode was filmed/recorded live at Hawks Cay after Mike was a guest on Saltwater Experience. Mike tells us about his love for fishing, some crazy stories from being a NYC cop, and much more. If you like what Mike has to say, be sure to follow him on Instagram @NoDonutsHere you won’t regret it.

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"This is the man who can kick your ass and then fix it for you."

That's how Tim Kennedy introduces Dr. Michael Simpson at the beginning of every Sheepdog Response training where he serves as the doctor on hand for the weekend.

He also served as the "doctor on hand" for the Joint Special Operations Command while serving as the unit's medical emergency physician. He was 48 years old when he was running his last mission in Afghanistan.

Dr Mike Simpson recently wrote a book called “Honed: Finding Your Edge As A Man Over 40” and it was so good that I read the whole book in an afternoon. You all know that I am extremely passionate about my physical fitness and this book was right up my alley. Mike tells us about his background in this episode, goes into what the book is about, and we dismiss some of the myths that come with physical fitness at an older age. Be sure to check out his book by clicking the link here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09C11QYR4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

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Matt Smythe joins the podcast today to talk about his writing, films, and more. Matt has a degree in poetry and you can really see it in the writing that he does for Free Range American.

Matt tells us about his background, his current projects and what he has coming in the future. Be sure to check out his writing at https://freerangeamerican.us/ and follow him on Instagram @fishingpoet

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Todd Bumgardner is a fitness coach that has a few specialties, one of those being training for stalk hunting. In this podcast we talk about how you should be training for a hunt, as well as other training specialties that Todd is involved in. I recently had the chance to go on an elk hunt in Montana with my son Turner, and I am so glad I was in good physical fitness for this trip.

Todd and I have similar opinions on some training but differ in others. It made for an interesting conversation.

If you want to learn more about Todd, check out some of his articles on Free Range American, or check out his Instagram @todd_bumgardner

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Rob from McDojo life joins the podcast today to tell us about the surprising amount of fraud that takes place in martial arts. Rob started McDojo Life as a way to expose fraudulent dojos, pedophiles, con-artists, and more. We talk about everything that takes place in this industry and how Rob is helping bring the truth to life. You definitely are going to want to give him a follow on social media @mcdojolife

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UFC legend Chad Mendes joins the podcast today. Throughout Chad’s UFC career he has been extremely vocal about his passion for hunting and fishing, so I naturally I am a big fan. He had me as a lifetime fan when I heard his tag line “The People’s Champ, Straight outta Deer Camp”.

Chad Belding is Mendes’ business partner and he also joins the podcast today. Belding has a fascinating story of starting the brand BANDED and it’s rise to success following the lead of a couple of UFC brands.

Mendes gives us his story of how he got started in the UFC, and what he has been pursuing lately. He just recently was on the Joe Rogan podcast to talk about a few of his businesses that he plays a huge role in, including a meat company, spice company, Finz and Featherz Guides, Peak meals, and more. Chad also shared news of his RETURN to the ring in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships.

Be sure to check out everything that both of these guys are involved in at the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/chadmendes/

https://www.instagram.com/finzandfeatherzguides/

https://thefowllife.com/

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Allan McCoy started Hook Line & Heroes, an organization dedicated to getting veterans out on the water. Fishing is a great way to help veterans fight PTSD, and Allan goes into what they do, how they help veterans, and what kind of trips they go on. If you would like to learn more about this organization, be sure to check out their website https://hooklineandheroes.org/

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Buff athlete, Zach Bitter is an ultra runner that holds the world record for the fastest 100 mile run, completing it in 11 hours, 19 minutes, and 13 seconds! Zach is known for doing amazing endurance events on an extremely low carb diet. Zach obviously has a ton of expertise in fitness, nutrition, and training so we talk about all of that. In addition, we talk mindset and the ability to take what is learned on a hard training run or failed or successful race and apply it to everyday life. Zach is a fellow BUFF athlete, so that is how I linked up with him, and we talk about how he uses Buff products compared to how I use them for fishing.

Find and follow Zach on his social platforms:

https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter/

https://zachbitter.com/

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Jonathan Moss, host of The Captain’s Log TV, joins the podcast today. He has a fairly new show on Waypoint that has two seasons, so we discuss how he got the show started, and where he is headed. Jonathan also has a very interesting fitness journey that we dig into. Jonathan also reveals that he was in a band before his show, so of course we had to learn more about that. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out Jonathan’s show on Waypoint TV.

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Chris Avena joins the podcast today to talk about his magazine, American Outdoor News (AON). AON is an online publication and Chris also has a podcast that is part of the Waypoint Collective. In this episode, we break down how Chris got his magazine started, talk about his podcast interview with Bo Jackson, and much more. Be sure to check out Chris’ podcast on the Waypoint Collective.

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Capt. Chris Whitman of Captains for Clean Water, Aaron Adams of Bonefish Tarpon Trust, and Chris Macaluso of Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership all join the podcast today. We recorded this episode live in the Waypoint TV booth at ICAST 2021 and we had a LOT to talk about. Between the recent changes to lake Okeechobee (LOSOM), and the Tampa Bay water issues, these guys are very busy helping to restore our waters. We get into exactly what these three organizations do, and how they work together to accomplish a mutual goal. We also discuss how YOU can do your part to restore our waters. This is an important podcast. Please share on social media and text it to a friend.

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Marty Stouffer joins the podcast today to tell us about his television success. Marty had a show on PBS called Wild America that became the most viewed series on all of PBS. He focused on animals of all sizes in his show, from large game, all the way down to salamanders and mice. Marty has a ton of stories that he shares in the show today, so be sure to tune in for the full episode!

Marty was a suggestion by a listener. If you have suggestions for guests, text me at 305-930-7346

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This week I had the chance to sit down with Dale Luginbill of FullScale Outdoors podcast to talk about a number of controversial issues going on in Florida right now. The first of these is the debate on harvesting Goliath grouper. We dig into the positives and negatives of a harvest and expression our opinions. We also discuss the red tide that is taking place in Tampa Bay right now. Is it natural, or something that we have caused. We discuss all of this in today’s show.

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