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
Shaw Grigsby is a professional bass fisherman, a founder of Major League Fishing, and the host of One More Cast for 23 seasons. He joins Tom to talk about the origin of MLF, mentorship, luck versus preparation, and his new role as a bass fishing coach.
Capt. Angie Scott - The Woman Angler & Adventurer
After sixteen years in the music business, Angie Scott followed her passion to the water. She is now a licensed captain and the host of The Woman Angler & Adventurer podcast, helping more women get into fishing and boating.
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.
David Redding (DRedd): F3 and the Culture of Showing Up
David Redding, known as DRedd, on F3 and the culture of free, peer-led outdoor workouts.
Captain Nick Labadie - Tailing Water Expeditions
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.
Rick Hoeninghausen: 28 Years Living in Yellowstone National Park
Rick Hoeninghausen has spent over 28 years working in Yellowstone National Park, starting as a seasonal laundry worker in 1980 and rising to head of marketing for Xanterra Travel Collection. He joins Tom Rowland to share what makes America's first national park unique, from Old Faithful to the Lamar Valley.
Josh Thomas: Vibe Kayaks and No Drama, Just Adventure
Josh Thomas founded Vibe Kayaks, which grew from $250,000 in first-year sales to $2.5 million in year two and broke $10 million by year four. His motto, No Drama, Just Adventure, reflects his belief that time on the water should be an escape. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about the strategy and sacrifice behind that rise.
Jeff Maggio: LunkerCon and the Reel Guy Network
Jeff Maggio, also known as the Lunker Dog, is a tarpon guide and YouTube fishing personality who built LunkerCon and the Reel Guy Network. He joins Tom Rowland the morning after LunkerCon to talk about why he created the event, the power of fishing community, and giving back to conservation.
Rufus Wakeman: 30 Years of Billfish, FADs, and Adventure
Rufus Wakeman is a lifelong angler from Palm Beach, Florida, who started fishing at age five and has fished nearly every day for 30 years. He joins Tom Rowland to explain why 80 percent of his sailfish come from one type of structure, the story of getting lost in the Guatemalan jungle, and how he found sailfish in a landlocked country.
Crazy Alberto Knie: A Near-Death Experience and Total Dedication to Fishing
Crazy Alberto Knie is a passionate angler on the Saint Croix Rods pro staff known for pursuing whatever fish turns his crank, at any hour, with great precision. He joins Tom Rowland to share his near-death experience from a Manhattan car accident and how it reshaped his perspective on life and fishing.