Interview Episodes
S2, Ep 99: Nelli Williams of Trout Unlimited
In this episode, I catch up with Nelli Williams, Trout Unlimited’s Alaska Program Director. Nelli shares her journey from the Midwest to Alaska, discusses TU’s extensive work in the state and updates us from the front lines o...
S2, Ep 93: People of Bristol Bay - Kate Crump of Frigate Adventure Tr…
In this installment of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Kate Crump, co-owner of Frigate Adventure Travel , a few days before the start of her Alaskan fishing season. Kate shares her fishing and writing journe...
S2, Ep 89: An Evening with Henry Cowen
In this episode, I am joined by Henry Cowen . Henry is best known for helping to popularize chasing freshwater stripers on the fly. Join us as Henry shares his experiences growing up and fishing in New York City, his …
S2, Ep 83: People of Bristol Bay - Drew Hamilton of Friends of McNeil…
In the second installment of our People of Bristol Bay series, I catch up with Drew Hamilton. Drew is an outdoor photographer and a bear guide based in Homer, Alaska. He is also the President of Friends of McNeil River …
S2, Ep 78: Brad Befus of Scientific Anglers
In this episode, I catch up with Brad Befus, President of Scientific Anglers . Brad shares his passion for the outdoors, SA’s relentless focus on producing the best fly lines on the market and his vision for the future. Thank...
S2, Ep 74: Scott Hetzer of Eclipse Fly Co.
In this episode, I am joined by Scott Hetzer, owner of Eclipse Fly Co. . Scott shares his fly fishing journey from early fishing memories, to becoming an Orvis-endorsed guide to founding Eclipse. Thanks to this episode’s spon...
S2, Ep 71: Stephanie Vatalaro of the Recreational Boating and Fishing…
In this episode, I am joined by Stephanie Vatalaro, SVP of Marketing and Communications for the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation . Stephanie shares her journey from the Florida Keys to Washington, D.C., and all of th...
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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...