Writer Peter Kaminsky joins Tom Rowland to talk about his years at National Lampoon, 35 years writing for the New York Times, how a $54 grouper hooked him on fishing, his food writing, and his book The Catch of a Lifetime.
Ryan Hanks joins Tom Rowland to talk about fishing Georgia's Lake Lanier, traveling to Australia to chase giant trevally, and how the contrast between freshwater and brutal saltwater fishing sharpens an angler.
Fly fishing instructor, author, and conservationist Marina Gibson joins Tom Rowland to talk about how fishing helped change her life, founding a fishing school, why conservation drives her, and making the sport welcoming to everyone.
Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm, joins Tom Rowland to talk about staying calm with strong-willed kids, why a parent's emotional regulation sets the tone at home, and practical tools that change the dynamic right away.
Michael Ronquillo joins Tom Rowland to break down Florida's invasive iguana problem, why the population exploded, how their burrows damage seawalls and infrastructure, and what it takes to manage the species.
Michael Waddell of Bone Collector joins Tom Rowland to talk about his rise from Realtree to outdoor television fame, what filming hunts is really like, and why the culture and community of hunting mean so much to him.
UFC star and former Bellator champion Michael Chandler joins Tom Rowland to talk about mental toughness, the daily discipline behind elite performance, faith and family, and the mindset that drives a fighter.
Bass fishing legend Shaw Grigsby joins Tom Rowland to talk about decades on the tournament circuit, the demanding art of sight fishing, hosting One More Cast, and what it takes to build a lasting career in a brutal sport.
Toby Hansen joins Tom Rowland to talk about how online fishing forums launched his career in the tackle industry, what the business side of fishing really looks like, and why some fishing content connects while other content disappears.
Mark Quartiano, known as Mark the Shark, joins Tom Rowland to talk about decades of big-game shark fishing out of Miami, building his notorious name, and the controversy that follows the sport.
Diamond Dallas Page, WWE Hall of Famer and founder of DDP Yoga, joins Tom Rowland to talk about starting wrestling at 35, recovering from a near career-ending back injury, and the mindset behind real physical transformation.
Bill Dance is an iconic American fishing TV personality, professional angler, and conservation advocate who pioneered televised fishing entertainment when there were only three channels on television and nobody wanted to fish. In this conversation, Bill reveals how he built the longest-running fishing show in television history by focusing on one simple rule that most modern shows ignore. He shares the surprising truth about what made fishing exciting to audiences in the early days, the specific teaching approach that helped him connect with millions of viewers, and the philosophy behind catching fish on camera that still drives his show today. This is a rare look inside the mind of the man who made bass fishing a household passion.
Captain Ryan Harrington is a full-time fishing guide based in Islamorada, Florida who spends over 300 days a year on the water chasing tarpon, permit, and bonefish.
Jacob Wheeler is a 2X Angler of the Year in professional bass fishing, and in this conversation with Tom Rowland, he opens up about the path that took him to the top of competitive fishing.
Dr. Chris Malinowski of the Ocean First Institute on marine research, protecting ocean ecosystems, and what individuals can do to support conservation. Listen to Ep. 875.
Googan Squad member Jon B on modern fishing content, balancing entertainment with instruction, how digital changed fishing education, and creator challenges. Listen to Ep. 873.
Cedar Key captain Jimbo Keith on Nature Coast fishing secrets, a 10-pound trout, reading tides and wind, and decades guiding one fishery. Listen to Ep. 867.
Third-generation Keys diver Steel Rockett on the tropical fish trade, hunting Cubera, his take on Keys sharks, and a loggerhead bite. Listen to Ep. 865.
Viktor Hluben on building Landshark Outdoors from childhood fishing videos into a viral media brand, what makes content go viral, and how creators earn. Listen to Ep. 863.
Uncle Larry on turning weekend fishing videos into millions of views, the comment that made him quit his corporate job, and building Uncle Larry Outdoors. Listen to Ep. 861.
Marine biologist Dr. Mike Larkin uses tagging data and Gulf Stream science to explain why fish don't migrate from Florida to the Bahamas. Listen to Ep. 859.
A solo Tom Rowland Podcast episode on meeting spearfishing champion Ritchie Zacker, a friend's shallow water blackout, and what ethical angling really means. Listen to Ep. 857.
Freediver Danny Mako on holding his breath five minutes at 70 feet, the personalities of bull, tiger, and reef sharks, and diving a Mag Bay bait ball. Listen to Ep. 854.
Chris Gillette, known as Gator Boy Chris from Animal Planet's Gator Boys, is a professional alligator handler, wildlife educator, and shark-tourism operator out of South Florida. In this episode he joins me to talk about how he reads an animal's telegraphed movements the way a martial artist reads an opponent, the real difference between alligators and crocodiles, Florida's Burmese python crisis, his shark-diving work, and the gator ponds he is building to keep growing his mission of changing how people see these predators.
