Troy Casey: Reclaiming Manhood, Natural Health, and Being Ripped at 50
Troy Casey, known as the Certified Health Nut, is a wellness coach and author with a passionate, unconventional approach to natural health. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about reclaiming manhood, his philosophy on living naturally, and the habits that keep him in remarkable shape at 50.
Kyle Gemas: Pursuing a 15-Foot, 440-Pound Arapaima in the Jungle
Kyle Gemas is an adventurous angler who set out to pursue the arapaima, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, deep in the jungle. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about chasing a fish that can reach enormous sizes, the remote and demanding conditions of the hunt, and what it takes to tangle with a true freshwater giant.
Chasten Whitfield: Taking Kids Fishing and Starting Now
Chasten Whitfield is a young angler and advocate for getting the next generation outdoors. She joins Tom Rowland to talk about why taking kids fishing matters, how to get them started without overcomplicating it, and why the best time to introduce a child to the water is right now.
Tim Crockett: Rowing 3,000 Miles Alone and Overcoming Depression at Sea
Tim Crockett took on one of the most demanding solo challenges imaginable, rowing roughly 3,000 miles alone across the open ocean. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about the physical and mental toll of being alone at sea, how he faced depression and isolation on the water, and the mindset and discipline that carried him to the finish.
Dr. Layne Norton: Optimizing Immune Health and Fighting Misinformation
Dr. Layne Norton holds a PhD in nutritional sciences, is an IFBB pro bodybuilder and former world-record raw powerlifter, and founded BioLayne. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about what genuinely supports immune health, why the fundamentals matter more than gimmicks, and how to think clearly in a world flooded with health and fitness misinformation.
The Trosset Family: World Records and Raising Kids to Be Captains
The Trosset family has built a remarkable fishing life together, chasing world records and raising their children to be capable, confident captains on the water. They join Tom Rowland to talk about what it takes to fish at a high level as a family, how they involve their kids, and the lessons that come from raising young anglers who can run a boat.
Dr. Joe Martin: Connection, Family Traditions, and Reconnecting at Home
Dr. Joe Martin is the founder of Real Men Connect and a renowned speaker focused on helping people build meaningful connections. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about how families can turn time at home into a chance to revive traditions teenagers once dismissed, reconnect with the activities that once brought everyone together, and build connection patterns that last.
Jeff Maggio: Organizing 80 Boats Against Sewage Spills
Captain Jeff Maggio, the LunkerDog, on organizing an 80-boat protest against Fort Lauderdale sewage spills in the New River.
Jason Stemple: Surviving Hurricane Dorian on Green Turtle Cay
Jason Stemple on surviving Hurricane Dorian on Green Turtle Cay and the effort to rebuild the Bahamian community he loves.
Jordan Jonas: Arctic Survival and Winning Alone Season 6
Alone Season 6 winner Jordan Jonas on his Arctic run, the moose hunt, the wolverine, the tin-can fish net, and his years in Siberia.
Hunter Bland: From Accident to Water Safety Advocate
Former college bass fisherman Hunter Bland on surviving a boating accident and becoming a water safety advocate.
Shaw Grigsby - Mentor, Pro Bass Fisherman, Coach, And All Around Great Guy
Dr. " He's authored or co-authored nine books, including: Are You the Man: 201 Lessons I Wish My Dad Would Have Taught Me; The Real Man Spiritual Leader Blueprint; and Gifts & Handkerchiefs: A Lesson in Servant Leadership.
Capt. Angie Scott - The Woman Angler & Adventurer
Miles Burghoff is the co-host of Sweetwater Television with Joey Nenea, traveling the country to fish for freshwater and saltwater species while building the show's dedicated following.
Joshua Medcalf: Mental Conditioning and Life Transformation
Joshua Medcalf, founder of Train to be Clutch, on mental conditioning, identity, and the philosophy behind Pound the Stone.
Mark the Shark: The Darth Vader of Sport Fishing
Miami charter captain Mark the Shark on 50 years of shark fishing, NOAA tagging, the Miami dredging disaster, and sailfish tournaments.
Graham Tayloe | A Brother From Another Mother | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 212
Graham Tayloe is a master woodsman, turkey hunter, and angler from Alabama, and one of Tom's favorite people to hunt with. In this conversation Graham shares his obsessive approach to learning the woods, his run to the finals of the World Turkey Calling contest, his years guiding at Westervelt, and why reflecting on every hunt is the secret to getting better.
Brandon Cyr: Growing Up Conch and Guiding the Key West Flats
Key West flats guide Brandon Cyr on permit fishing, his on-the-water proposal, and conservation in the Florida Keys.
Captain Nick Labadie | Permit Fishing Seasons & Guide Selection | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 210
Captain Nick Labadie is a fishing guide based in Key West, Florida, operating Tailing Water Expeditions, specializing in permit fishing on the flats with deep expertise in both fly fishing and spin fishing techniques throughout the Florida Keys. In this episode, Nick breaks down permit fishing seasons, explains why July through September might actually be better than the pre-spawn rush everyone books for, and reveals the one factor that matters more than tides or moon phases. He also walks through the critical differences between hiring a technical fly fishing guide versus a general permit guide, and why that distinction could make or break your trip. If you're planning your first permit trip or trying to figure out why your last one didn't produce, this conversation will save you time and money.
Matt Hughes | A Fighting Life | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 206
Matt Hughes is one of the greatest welterweights in UFC history, a two-time champion who defended his title nine times. In this conversation he and Tom talk about his fighting career, the 2017 train collision that left him fighting for his life, the grueling recovery, and the faith, hunting, and fishing that have carried him through.
Mike Dunlap: Preparing for the Everglades Challenge
Mike Dunlap of Barefoot Adventures on preparing to race the Everglades Challenge around the Florida coast.
IGFA World Records - Meredith McCord
Captain Nick Labadie runs Tailing Water Expeditions in Key West, Florida, specializing in flats fishing for bonefish, tarpon, and permit.
Trevor Williams: The Farm Traveler
Trevor Williams is the host of the Farm Traveler Podcast and has a strong background in agriculture. He joins Tom Rowland to cut through the confusion about where our food comes from, from antibiotic-free chicken labels and organic claims to GMOs and the future of farming.
Dale Ash: The Jupiter Snook
Captain Dale Ash, known as the Jupiter Snook, is a Florida fishing guide who built his skill on relentless time on the water. He joins Tom Rowland to explain his just-go philosophy, how to keep clients engaged on slow days, and how peacock bass have spread through South Florida's canals.