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Hooked on Hope Re:castAgnotology or BustAgnotology or Bust, the elegant beauty of not knowing.Life isn’t an exact science but we all pretend to “know”. Anglers are no exception.In this episode we cross the streams in an attempt to understand. The Bailiff is duped and Ahab issues a warning about precious time.
2026-03-2429 min
Hooked on Hope Re:castSure fire ways to sweeten the mindBoo explores the harsh realities of salmon fishing and walks us the the mental process of flicking the switch to the 'on' position.
2026-03-2429 min
Hooked on Hope Re:castThe deconstruction of evolution : A hymn for everyman Buy the ticket and take the ride! Journey to planet beauty therapy and beyond. Battle your demons and live your nightmares. Metamorphosis, Kafka, parasites, insanity and Big Bad Barry. Buckle up and climb inside the escape pod - literally!
2026-03-2427 min
Hooked on Hope Re:castOnly love can do that'There's more to fishing than catching fish', is the mantra of the philosophical angler. Let's face it though, it's nice to get one once in a while. So after nine long months without even a hint of a take, Boo finally gets a pull. But like being clean through on goal sometimes its the miss that teaches us the most.
2026-03-2421 min
Hooked on Hope Re:castTurning probiotic : One of us is dead Having had a taste of Aberdeenshire Dee – Lamont and James try to join the monied elite via the shortest route possible. We battle HR, dodge and skive while also contemplating what makes a contest.
2026-03-2434 min
Hooked on Hope Re:castABCDee : Fire the arrow to kill the beast Sometimes you just need to get away and cast off to new beginnings and a brighter form of sunshine. Lamont & I leave our local river in search of some spring silver on the mighty river Dee. Sit back, relax, and remember that on a technicolour journey to anywhere you can draw your own map.
2026-03-2443 min
Hooked on Hope Re:castWeights and MeasuresJames bunks off work to dash to the river to get his fishing fix, daydreams about an angler driven to distraction, unconsolable after too many seasons without a catch, bumps into stalwart Ahab and re-enters the seasonal cycle of salmon induced dementia.
2026-03-2425 min
Hooked on Hope Re:castClint Best vs The CosmosThis is a story of competitive sports fishing at its most psychedelic. James takes on the 'National Association of Local Government Officers', the farmer's mad dog Ming, his long standing rival and best friend Mick Crook, and an epic comedown on a baking hot summer's day in Blackburn circa 1990. Who'll come out on top, Clint Best or the Cosmos?
2026-03-2328 min
The Fly Culture PodcastJames Gilbraith - Fishing Plans, Social Media, Fly Tying and LifeSend us Fan MailEpisode 313 - James Gilbraith - Fishing Plans, Social Media, Fly Tying and LifeWe've had this nice little tradition going of me speaking with Boo just before Christmas and whether he'll get through it OK.I thought it might be nice to see if he came through the other side OK and what he is planning for this fishing year.We also discuss the season that has passed, social media and the realities of book writing.Boo's view of life is wonderful, one that will...
2026-01-141h 06The Fly Culture PodcastJames Gilbraith - Anarchy PieSend us Fan MailEpisode 262 - James Gilbraith - Anarchy PieIt's become a nice little Christmas tradition where I catch up with writer and fly angler James Gilbraith about the state of the fishing world.We look at seasons past, present and look to the future too.I talk with him about fly selection, fishing clubs why fishing should be fun.He also reads a section from one of his books that will resonate and make you laugh out loud too.As ever, he takes an...
2024-12-181h 07The Fly Culture PodcastDamon Valentine - Fishing, Films and Sea TroutSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the podcast I talk with Damon Valentine about how his life has changed since he was last a guest.There is a lot to catch up on and we look at how fly fishing is looks and feels right now, his love of sea trout and how he shifted jobs to move full time into film making.He has also produced a wonderful film called Hooked On Hope about James Gilbraith and his passion for salmon fishing. We talk about the work that went into...
2024-03-201h 01The Fly Culture PodcastThe Grinch - James GilbraithSend us Fan MailIt is the season to be merry, or is it?James Gilbraith joins me to talk about fishing, our shared hatred of festive decorations, Christmas TV, music and AI.He tells us about throwing a computer out of a window and then making sure it is dead after finishing it with an iron, amongst other very amusing stories.He also reads a short section from his latest book that will have you laughing out loud.This is an alternative Christmas podcast from the norm that I...
2023-12-201h 02The Fly Culture PodcastJames Gilbraith - Waiting For A PullSend us Fan MailI have had many people contact me and ask if I will get James Gilbraith back on the podcast. I am pleased to say he has joined me for this episode.We just talk about fishing, how the outlook for salmon feels, fishing clubs, the state of rivers, AI, how it might affect writers and fly patterns.As ever, James looks at things in a unique and humorous way that as ever, is a great listen.There were some slight issues with sound that I hope doesn't d...
2023-08-231h 14
The Macro PerspectiveEpisode 49 Lift Free and Diet Hard with Andrew Coates(0:00) Intro to Andrew Coates (Certified fitness instructor, athlete, writer, author, thinker, speaker, podcaster, Renaissance man)
(2:26) Andrew’s insights into media and his position as a coach
(10:48) Creating leverage
(14:35) Coaches need to set boundaries around their time
(18:06) Managing expectations and delaying gratification
(24:43) Fundamental skills needed for leveraging oneself
(30:00) Identity is at the root of most successful lifestyle changes
(36:07) Coaching relationships form because of the work you do to build them, not for squat assistance
(40:15) Writing is a skill…keep practicing
(49:52) Wrap-up and conc...
2023-07-2750 minThe Fly Culture PodcastJames Gilbraith - Anarchy PieSend us Fan MailHow many fishing clubs should you be a member of? What do you do if you get an emergency call and the river is alive with salmon?I discuss these questions and many more with my guest James Gilbraith.We also talk about his latest book, Anarchy Pie, that carries on from his previous books, Terminal Chancer and Hooked on Hope.James is an entertaining and very funny guest who will have you laughing out loud when you are listening to this episode!More from James HE...
2023-04-121h 08
Gettin Strange with Stevie MoTwo Thirty Year olds talk about Disc Golf and Pro Wrestling.James Gilbraith from Discs In Hand (D.I.H.) gets strange this week. D.I.H. Is a local disc golf crew to the Quad Cities area. They have a passion for the sport and have a great mission. Knowing that Steve mostly talks to James about prowreslting anyway. Got out and support your local Disc golf courses and support the wonderful sport. These people are wonderful and you will hear why in this episode.
2022-05-092h 38The Fly Culture PodcastJames Gilbraith - Terminal ChancerSend us Fan MailJames Gilbraith is an author of two books based around the fishing he enjoys with friends on his local river, the Ribble.He has a zest for live, passion for salmon and a wonderful sense of humour.We talk about what fishing means to him, learn about the books he has written and laugh a lot!
2020-04-201h 30