Chip Michaelove & Taylor Horton: Catching and Filming Great White Sharks
Chip Michaelove runs Outcast Sport Fishing out of Hilton Head, South Carolina, and has become one of the most accomplished great white shark catch-and-release anglers on the East Coast. Taylor Horton of Salt Creek Films is the filmmaker who gets in the water to document it. In this episode they join me to talk about how Chip taught himself to catch great whites, the leader systems and tackle it took, the science partnerships with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy and Greg Skomal, and what years of satellite tagging have revealed about where these animals really go.
Coach HP: Mindset, Youth Sports, and Coaching Kids for Life
Coach HP is a Miami-based mindset and baseball coach who works with kids and their parents to turn lessons from sport into lessons for life. In this episode he joins me to tell his own redemption story — from years working clubs in Las Vegas to teaching eight baseball lessons a day in the Miami sun and editing instructional videos until four in the morning — and to lay out how he coaches young athletes and families through the pressure of D1 recruiting, parental involvement, and staying honest about your own flaws.
Capt. Neill Holland: Ocean Aid 360 and the Ghost Fishing Fight
Capt. Neill Holland is a Tampa Bay charter guide and the founder of Ocean Aid 360, a guide-led nonprofit that removes derelict crab and lobster traps and marine debris from Florida's waters. In this episode he joins me to explain ghost fishing, how the Ghost Trap Rodeo cleanup tournaments work, the partnership he built between recreational guides and commercial watermen, the NOAA and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grants that funded the expansion from Tampa Bay to the Keys and Indian River Lagoon, and what it takes to turn recovered gear into recycled material instead of more debris.
Dr. Mike Larkin: Shocking Fish Facts and the Hidden Lives of Fish
Dr. Mike Larkin, a fisheries scientist and ichthyologist, returns to reveal the strangest behaviors fish exhibit that most anglers never see, from underwater sounds and sensory systems to how tarpon breathe air and how bonefish find food in shallow water.
Dr. Mike Larkin: The Weird Things Fish Do That You Never See
Dr. Mike Larkin, a fisheries scientist and ichthyologist, returns to reveal the strangest behaviors fish exhibit that most anglers never see, from underwater sounds and sensory systems to how tarpon breathe air and how bonefish find food in shallow water.
Mike Iaconelli: Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Bassmaster Classic champion Mike Iaconelli reflects on leaving a lasting legacy — how his priorities shifted from tournament wins toward family, conservation, and inspiring the next generation of anglers.
Mike Iaconelli: Bassmaster Classic Win, Conservation, and Legacy
Mike Iaconelli, Bassmaster Classic champion, discusses his 2010 victory on Lake Hartwell, the conservation challenges facing the future of fishing, and why family and legacy matter more to him now than wins.
Congressman Rob Whittman | Shark Depredation | Ep. 807
Congressman Rob Whittman discusses legislative efforts to address shark depredation of coastal fisheries.
Tom Rowland: Catching Massive GT on the Other Side of the World
In this solo episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, host Tom Rowland takes listeners on a fishing adventure to the other side of the world, chasing massive giant trevally across remote Seychelles islands and atolls and breaking down the tactics, gear, and experience of GT fishing.
Justin Adams: A UFC Mindset Coach on Performing Under Pressure
Justin Adams, the UFC mindset coach for Kevin Holland, breaks down the mental game behind elite performance. He shares how fighters prepare psychologically for high-pressure moments and how anglers and competitors in any field can apply the same principles.
Brent Ehrler: Major League Fishing Life and Dieting on the Road
Brent Ehrler is a professional bass fisherman competing at the highest levels of Major League Fishing. He talks about life on tour, the demands of elite competition, and how he manages diet, fitness, and discipline through a relentless travel schedule.
Capt. Nick Castillo: Pharmaceuticals in Bonefish and the Fight for Ocean Health
Captain Nick Castillo joins the Tom Rowland Podcast to discuss the discovery of pharmaceuticals in Florida Keys bonefish, what it reveals about water quality and ocean health, and what guides and anglers can do to protect the flats.
Mike Counihan: Surf Fishing, Killer Whales & NYPD
Mike Counihan brings a rare mix of surf fishing expertise, firsthand killer whale encounters, and NYPD experience to this conversation. He breaks down reading coastal water, what he witnessed about orca hunting behavior, and how law-enforcement discipline transfers to the water.
Bouncer Smith: A Legendary Miami Charter Captain on Bottom Fishing Tactics
Bouncer Smith is a legendary Miami charter captain with decades on the water. He breaks down bottom fishing tactics for snapper and grouper, his approach to bait and rigging, reading depth and current, and the lessons a long charter career taught him.
Jason Grubb: 265 Pounds to CrossFit Games Champion
Jason Grubb is a seven-time CrossFit Games Masters champion who went from 265 pounds and a sedentary lifestyle to one of the fittest athletes in the world. He shares the catalyst, the brutal first 90 days, competition psychology, and the nutrition and recovery work behind the transformation.
Paul Bourcq: Drift Media, Black Rifle Coffee, and Building Outdoor Media
Paul Bourcq returns to the Tom Rowland Podcast to continue his story about building a career in outdoor media, from his early days in the fishing industry to his journey with Black Rifle Coffee Company and Drift Media. He shares lessons on building media companies in the outdoor space, taking calculated career risks, and what makes outdoor content succeed.
Paul Bourcq: From North Carolina Guide to Costa Rica Opportunity
Paul Bourcq started his fly fishing journey on the New River in North Carolina, developing as a fly fisherman while worrying he would end up a fly-fishing beach bum. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about building a guiding business on the New River, the question that changed everything, and how a childhood passion became a professional pursuit that led to Costa Rica.
Kevin Koester: A 3x CrossFit Champion on Mindset and Consistency
Kevin Koester is a three-time CrossFit champion who built his success on mindset, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to the work. He joins Tom Rowland to break down the mental game that separates champions, the consistency problem most athletes never solve, what training at the highest level actually looks like, and how to perform when the pressure is on.
Eric Regnart: The Alaska King Salmon Crisis and Pollock Bycatch
Eric Regnart is the executive director of the board at Golden Alaska, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring wild king salmon populations in Alaska. He joins Tom Rowland to explain the scope of the king salmon crisis, the pollock fishery's role in bycatch, why a bycatch cap is so controversial, and what anglers can do to help.
Andy Stockett: Managing Money as a Fishing Guide
Andy Stockett is a fishing guide with roughly 15 years of guiding experience who grew up in an outdoor family. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about the financial side of guiding most people never address: tracking income and expenses, setting up bank accounts so taxes are painless, pricing trips correctly, and building a business that survives slow months.
Capt. Sergio Atanes: Fishing in Espanol
Captain Sergio Atanes joins the Tom Rowland Podcast for an episode conducted entirely in Spanish, breaking new ground for the show's reach into the Spanish-speaking fishing community. Sergio and Tom talk fishing in Spanish, opening the conversation to an underserved audience and pointing toward the future of fishing media.
Tom Rowland: Regenerative Farming and Grass-Finished Beef at Ramstead Ranch
In this solo episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, Tom Rowland explores regenerative agriculture, grass-fed versus grass-finished beef, and sustainable farming after a visit to Ramstead Ranch. He explains the critical distinction most consumers miss, what regenerative farming actually means, and the nutritional case for grass-finished beef.
Dr. Mike Larkin: What to Do After Buying a Used Boat
Dr. Mike Larkin joins Tom Rowland to share hard-won lessons on what to do after buying a used boat. After his diesel engine shut down 150 miles offshore, he breaks down how boat cooling systems work, why a stuck seacock can cause a thermal event, the monthly maintenance most owners overlook, and the safety equipment that can save your life.
Angelo Poli: Aaron Rodgers and the 3 Pillars of Elite Nutrition
Angelo Poli is a nutrition and fitness expert who has worked with elite athletes including Aaron Rodgers. He joins Tom Rowland to break down the three pillars of elite nutrition: good carbohydrates, high-quality protein, and healthy fats. He explains why you can't out-exercise a bad diet and what the first practical step toward eating better really is.