Interview Episodes
S2, Ep 67: People of Bristol Bay - Tia Shoemaker of Grizzly Skins of …
In this inaugural episode of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Tia Shoemaker. Tia grew up in the Alaskan bush and is a second generation hunting and fishing guide for her family’s business, Grizzly Skins of Al...
S2, Ep 61: Doug Kreinik of Kreinik Manufacturing Company
In this episode, I catch up with Doug Kreinik, owner of Kreinik Manufacturing Company . Fly tyers will instantly know him as the man behind Kreinik Flash of Kreelex fame. Join us as Doug shares the history of the business and...
S2, Ep 57: Brian Shumaker of Susquehanna River Guides
In this episode, I catch up with Brian Shumaker, owner of Susquehanna River Guides . We talk about growing up in Pennsylvania, how he got into the guide game and take a deep dive into all things smallmouth. Thanks to this epi...
S2, Ep 54: JoEllen Wilson of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
In this episode, I catch up with JoEllen Wilson, Juvenile Tarpon Habitat Program Manager for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust . We discuss her journey to BTT and BTT's science-based approach to protect and restore critical tarpon habi...
S2, Ep 50: A Chat with Orvis' Tom Rosenbauer
In this episode, I catch up with Orvis ’ Tom Rosenbauer. While we chat about Orvis and the crazy times we live in, we also take a deep dive into one of Tom’s lesser known talents - chocolate making. Thanks to this episode’s s...
S2, Ep 47: Nick Roberts of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
In this episode, I catch up with Nick Roberts, Director of Marketing and Communications for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust . We discuss Nick’s journey to BTT and the great work BTT is doing to conserve the flats species so many of u...
S2, Ep 43: A Chat with Joe Mahler
In this episode, I am joined by Joe Mahler . Joe shares his journey from fishing farm ponds in the Midwest as a kid to his career as an illustrator, an outdoor writer and a teaching guide. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Br...
S2, Ep 40: Chris Wood of Trout Unlimited
In this episode, I catch up with Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited . Chris shares his passion for the outdoors, TU’s response to COVID-19 as well as a refresher on the almost fifteen-year struggle to protect Br...
S2, Ep 37: Peter Stitcher of Ascent Fly Fishing
In this episode, I catch up with Peter Stitcher of Ascent Fly Fishing . We discuss Peter’s early fishing adventures, Ascent’s science-based approach and Ascent’s relentless focus on community. Get 10% off on your next Ascent ...
S2, Ep 32: Dan Davala of Orvis Adventures
In this episode, I catch up with Dan Davala of Orvis Adventures . We discuss casting geekery, the Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders , adventure travel and getting called home to the Orvis mothership in Vermont. Thanks to this episode...
S2, Ep 28: Greg Welander of Upstream on the Fly
In this episode, I catch up with Greg Welander, owner of Upstream on the Fly . We discuss Greg’s journey from Corporate America to chasing his passion in the Texas Hill Country. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Postfly . Upc...
S2, Ep 25: Brian Runnals of Recur Outdoors
In this episode, I catch up with Brian Runnals, founder of Recur Outdoors . We discuss the genesis of Postfly , the growth of its sister brands and Brian’s vision for the future. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Norvise . Fo...
S2, Ep 22: Mike Hogue of Badger Creek Fly Tying
In this episode, I catch up with Mike Hogue of Badger Creek Fly Tying , the oldest online fly shop on the internet. We discuss Mike’s career as a commercial tier and an outdoor writer, the founding of Badger Creek, Minnesota ...
S2, Ep 19: Jason Hallacher of the Virginia Department of Game & Inlan…
In this episode, I catch up with Jason Hallacher, Assistant Fisheries Biologist with the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries . In addition to sharing his passion for the outdoors, Jason shares the Commonwealth’s nu...
S2, Ep 16: Joel Johnson of Admirable Devil
In this episode, I catch up with Joel Johnson, co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Admirable Devil. We discuss his early passion for fishing and conservation, how the Great Recession re-focused his purpose and we take a ...