Burton Young is the founder of Barracuda Tackle, a company known for its high-quality cast nets. In this Instagram Live conversation with audience questions, Burton breaks down how to throw a cast net the easy way using the triple load, tells the origin story of Barracuda Tackle, and explains how the company stepped up to help fishing guides during the COVID lockdown.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Captain Jeff Maggio, the LunkerDog, on organizing an 80-boat protest against Fort Lauderdale sewage spills in the New River.
Jason Stemple on surviving Hurricane Dorian on Green Turtle Cay and the effort to rebuild the Bahamian community he loves.
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.
Former college bass fisherman Hunter Bland on surviving a boating accident and becoming a water safety advocate.
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.
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, founder of Train to be Clutch, on mental conditioning, identity, and the philosophy behind Pound the Stone.
Miami charter captain Mark the Shark on 50 years of shark fishing, NOAA tagging, the Miami dredging disaster, and sailfish tournaments.
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.
Key West flats guide Brandon Cyr on permit fishing, his on-the-water proposal, and conservation in the Florida Keys.
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 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 of Barefoot Adventures on preparing to race the Everglades Challenge around the Florida coast.
David Redding, known as DRedd, on F3 and the culture of free, peer-led outdoor workouts.
Captain Nick Labadie runs Tailing Water Expeditions in Key West, Florida, specializing in flats fishing for bonefish, tarpon, and permit.
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.
