ALL EPISODES

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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Nick Davis is a fly tying expert and is also the owner of the 239 Flies shop in Bonita Springs, Florida. Nick sent me some tarpon flies that I have been using this year, so we go over some of the flies that he sent, and also learn about Nick’s new shop. We dig into the argument of synthetic vs. natural material with fly tying, and even though this may sound boring as hell, you’re not going to want to miss this one.

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Dr. Lisa Bravo joins us on the podcast today to discuss parenting, especially when it comes to teenagers. Lisa is a psychotherapist known as the “teen whisperer” and has extensive knowledge on the psychology and behavior of teenagers. As a dad who has a teenager, but also two kids in their twenties, I was able to relate to a lot of this information after going through it three times myself over the years. We spend a lot of time in this episode talking about the best ways to get your kids outside, in a way that they will enjoy it. Even if you are not a parent, be sure to check this one out because it has a lot of great information in it about how to better understand people in everyday life. You can check out Lisa’s book, “The Bravo Effect” here: https://amzn.to/36eRINi

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The man from Booger Bottom, ole Waddy himself joins us on the podcast today. Michael Waddell is the founder of Bone Collector, host of Road Trips with Michael Waddell and an icon in the hunting industry. During this episode, I find out that me and Michael have a TON of similarities as far as our careers go, and how we both risked it all to get to where we are today. Michael had some really insightful things to say about life and success on this episode, so be sure to tune in for this great podcast. If you know of someone who would enjoy this, please share the link with them or post on your favorite social account.

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Derek York from Impact Outdoors Podcast joins the show today. Derek recently hosted a podcast networking event down in Texas that both of my sons were able to attend. In this podcast, we talk about a youth mentorship program that Derek is a part of called the Texas Brigades, bluefin tuna, tracking sharks, and much more. Be sure to check out Derek’s podcast on the Waypoint Outdoor Collective.

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Dustin Nichols joins the podcast today to give us some insight on kayak angling, especially in saltwater. Dustin has been involved in the kayak fishing scene for a few years now and we learn from him how it works, what gear he uses, and the benefits that it can have over a boat. Dustin has also recently began a new fitness journey, so we learn about that as well. Be sure to check out Dustin’s podcast on the Waypoint Collective.

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Dr. Hillary Lampers of Hunt Harvest Health podcast joins the show today. Hillary is a certified naturopathic doctor (ND), and we learn all about keeping your body healthy in this episode. We also talk about hunting and the psychological and health rewards that come with harvesting your own meat. Be sure to check out the Hunt Harvest Health podcast on the Waypoint Collective.

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Pro Angler Luke Dunkin joins the podcast today to talk fishing, along with many other things that he is talented in. Luke is also a successful songwriter, as well as the host of the podcast Low Budget Live, which is on the Waypoint Collective. In this episode we talk fishing and music, and Luke gives us a lot of insight on the professional bass fishing industry. Be sure to check out Luke’s podcast on Waypoint.

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Art hill joins the podcast this week to talk all things marketing in the fishing and boating industry. Art has a ton of experience with helping marine companies grow their brand, and he has some great advice that people can apply to any business. Art was also a college athlete, so of course we talk fitness in this episode as well. If you like this one, be sure to check out Art’s podcast “Maritime Moment” on the Waypoint Collective.

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Blake and Dylan have a podcast called “Breakdown The Dive” which focuses on the commercial diving industry. In this episode we learn a TON about how interesting this industry is, hear some crazy stories from Blake and Dylan about what they have encountered under the water, and much more. Be sure to check out their podcast which is now part of the Waypoint Collective. You can see theirs and all of the other podcasts at waypointtv.com/podcast

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Wayne Saunders joins the podcast today. He hosts “Warden’s Watch” a podcast that is a part of the Waypoint Collective. Wayne is a retired game warden and his podcast focuses on telling the stories of wardens all over the world. In this episode, we learn how he became a game warden, hear some crazy stories from the field, and much more. Be sure to check out Wayne’s podcast for yourself to hear more awesome stories like these.

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Graham Tayloe knows a lot about turkey hunting, and he recently was a part of the grand slam world record time, where his crew killed all 4 species in 45 hours. This consisted of traveling by plane between Alabama, Florida, Kansas, and South Dakota. They only slept for 5 hours during those 45 hours but were able to set the new world record! Graham talks us through the whole experience, and also tells us about a very special turkey that he recently killed on his own down in Alabama, an extremely rare albino. He tells us about it's different calling habits, and how he was able to have success hunting the turkey as the season was coming to a close. This episode is full of great knowledge from Graham, so if you like turkey hunting or hunting in general, you'll definitely like this one.

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Clay “The Carpenter” Guida joins the podcast today to talk UFC, wrestling, and of course fishing. I have been a fan of Clay for his entire career and his fights are some of my favorites. Clay is 36-20-0 and he has fought and won against legends like BJ Penn, Nate Diaz, Joe Lauzon, Anthony Pettis and Michael Johnson. Clay came down to Hawks Cay earlier this month to be a guest on Saltwater Experience. We also sat down for a podcast to talk about how Clay got into fishing, his wrestling and UFC background, the parallels between wrestling and fishing, and his new business Gillz and Thrillz with Guida. Be on the lookout for the Saltwater Experience episode with Clay coming to Waypoint early 2022!

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Capt. Deb Deyo joined the podcast today to tell us a little but about her story. Deb was a nurse and decided to drop everything to pursue fishing full time. She had the amazing opportunity to work alongside legendary guide Richard Stanczyk, and now has her own charter business, Blue Water Girl Charters. We talk about her passion for fishing, how she got to where she is now, and much more.

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Mike Dunlap recently completed the Everglades Challenge, a race from St. Petersburg to Key Largo, and he is 1 of 5 people to ever complete it on a Paddleboard. This is an incredible feat and Mike takes us through the whole race in this episode. We learn about the struggles along the way, what he ate and where he slept, and much more. Mike had a lot to take away from this experience that can be applied to everyday life, and he shared all of it with us in this episode.

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