Jim Hensel | Mayhem Mindset & Mental Toughness for Anglers | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 666
A conversation with Jim Hensel, founder of Mayhem Mindset, about building real mental toughness and how that mindset transfers to fishing and everything else. Jim breaks down his philosophy on pushing past perceived limits, training the mind like a muscle, and the discipline to follow through.
Ethan Suplee | 200-Pound Transformation & the Mental Game | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 663
A conversation with actor and American Glutton host Ethan Suplee about losing more than 200 pounds and the mental game that made it possible. Ethan walks through what actually changed in his thinking, how he rebuilt his relationship with food, and why the psychology mattered most.
Hayden Rowland | Moondance Leader and My Son | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 660
A conversation with my son Hayden Rowland about stepping into a leadership role at Moondance and what it has been like to watch him grow into that responsibility. We talk through the experience of leading, the lessons he is learning, and the father-son journey of seeing your kid take on ownership.
Hayden Rowland | Father-Son Dynamics in Business & Fishing | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 658
A conversation with my son Hayden Rowland about the father-son dynamics that come with working together in business and sharing a life around fishing. We get into what it is like to work alongside family, where our approaches differ, and how Hayden is finding his own path.
Clay Hayes | 74 Days Alone in the Wilderness | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 657
A conversation with bowhunter and Alone Season 8 winner Clay Hayes (@clayhayeshunter of Twisted Stave Media) about spending 74 days alone in the wilderness and what that experience taught him. Clay walks through how he survived the isolation, the practical skills that kept him going, and the mental lessons he carried back into ordinary life.
John Nores | The Hidden War on America's Public Lands | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 654
A conversation with retired California game warden and author John Nores about the hidden war being fought on America's public lands. John spent his career confronting illegal cartel-run marijuana grows on public ground, the environmental destruction they leave behind, and the danger of policing remote wilderness.
Mike Anderson | 17 Years of Reel Animals & Giant Bluefin Tuna | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 651
A conversation with Mike Anderson, host of Reel Animals, about 17 years of building a fishing media brand and chasing giant bluefin tuna. Mike walks through how he kept a fishing show running for nearly two decades and the stories behind targeting some of the biggest fish in the ocean.
Robb Wolf | Hydration Strategies | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 648
A conversation with former research biochemist and bestselling author Robb Wolf about hydration, and whether drinking water is actually enough. Robb walks through the role of electrolytes, why people who drink plenty of water can still feel off, and how to stay genuinely hydrated.
Calder Allen | Merging Music and Fishing Into One Creative Life | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 645
A conversation with singer-songwriter and angler Calder Allen, who has built a life around two demanding passions at once. In this episode Calder explains how time on the water shapes his creative process, shares stories from the fishing destinations that matter most to him, and talks through how he balances both.
Wes, Weston & Perry Bedell | 3 Generations of Keys Charter Fishing | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 642
A conversation with Captains Wes, Weston and Perry Bedell, the father, son and grandfather behind On a Mission Fishing Charters in the Florida Keys, three generations running one guiding operation in one of the most competitive charter markets in the country.
Adam Hill: Ironman Training, Mental Toughness & Shifting Gears
Adam Hill is a triathlete and author of Shifting Gears who has completed eight Ironman races, including the world championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. In this episode he joins me to talk about endurance training, mental toughness, and the personal transformation behind his book.
Paul Woyak: Why Am I Alive? Survival, Purpose & Living With Intention
Paul Woyak, author of Why am I Alive, joins me to share an extraordinary survival story and the profound questions that emerged from it. In this episode we talk about survival, purpose, and living with intention.
Bedros Keuilian: Building Seven-Figure Businesses & the Immigrant Mindset
Bedros Keuilian is a fitness entrepreneur, best-selling author, podcast host, and philanthropist who has built multiple seven-figure businesses. In this episode he joins me to talk about the immigrant mindset that shaped him and the discipline behind building real companies.
Rich Vanek & Donnie Connor: Smart Tech Protecting Florida Keys Waterways
Rich Vanek and Donnie Connor are Florida Keys residents who co-founded a smart pipeline monitoring startup that protects waterways by detecting sewer and water line failures before they become environmental disasters. In this episode they join me to explain the technology and the problem it solves.
Dan Staton: Training for Mountain Hunting & Mental Toughness
Dan Staton is the founder of Elk Shape, a training program and community built specifically for hunters preparing for Western big game hunts in challenging mountain terrain. In this episode he joins me to talk about how to physically and mentally prepare for the mountains.
Nick Honachefsky: Saltwater Underground & a Fishing Media Career
Nick Honachefsky shares how a forum post launched his 23-year fishing media career, why he turned down Saltwater Sportsman, and how he built Saltwater Underground. In this episode he joins me to talk about making a living covering the sport and going independent.
Capt. Jimmy Armel: Army Ranger to Savannah Fishing Guide
Capt. Jimmy Armel served five combat deployments as an Army Ranger before building American Fishing Charters in Savannah, Georgia from the ground up. In this episode he joins me to talk about how Ranger discipline translates to running a charter business, why redfish are his favorite species, and his mission-driven approach to time on the water.
Dr. Bob Ellis & Erica Burgess: Goliath Grouper Recovery & Regulations
Dr. Bob Ellis and Erica Burgess bring decades of research and conservation expertise to one of the most controversial marine recovery stories in South Florida: the Goliath grouper. In this episode they join me to walk through the science, the regulations, and the debate over a possible limited harvest.
Ray Cash Care: Navy SEAL Pushup Record & MDK Training Philosophy
Ray Cash Care is a former Navy SEAL and lead instructor at MDK Project who holds a record for completing 1,320 pushups in an hour. In this 600th episode he joins me to break down the training methodology and mental frameworks behind that record and how elite military principles translate to civilian performance.
Dr. Mike Larkin: Tarpon Anatomy, Behavior & Migration Science
Dr. Mike Larkin is a marine biologist who spent decades studying tarpon at Mote Marine Laboratory, from their anatomy and physiology to their migration patterns and behavior. In this episode he joins me to explain why tarpon gulp air, how their swim bladder works, what historical records reveal about populations, and what we still do not know about spawning.
Capt. Debbie Hanson: Award-Winning Fishing Writer & Conservation Advocate
Captain Debbie Hanson is an award-winning outdoor writer, fishing expert, and licensed captain who has built a career at the intersection of angling and storytelling. In this episode she joins me to talk about her path into professional writing, teaching others to fish, and her commitment to marine conservation and sustainable fishing.
Alyssa Amos Clark: World-Record Endurance and the Mental Side of Distance Running
Alyssa Amos Clark is a world-class endurance athlete and marathon world-record holder who has dedicated her life to competing at the highest levels of distance running, and she joins me to break down training and the mental side of endurance.
Nick Lavery: Warrior Mindset and Objective Secure
Military mindset training from elite special operations units focuses on mental resilience, systematic objective achievement under pressure, and building high-performance teams, and Green Beret Nick Lavery joins me to break down the warrior mindset and Objective Secure.
