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Sitting DocksideEpisode 96-Hot Water and Hydrology: Is Your Lake Leaking?Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re diving into the science of hydrology and how it affects the health and stability of your pond. Ever wondered if your pond is leaking, or why you’re seeing more green water and oil slicks on the surface? We’ll explore how water loss, heat, and environmental factors impact your pond, and what you can do to manage it.Here’s what we’ll cover:Hydrology and Water Loss: Is your pond losing water faster than it should? Heat and Water Energy: H...
2025-03-1719 minSitting DocksideEpisode 95- Spring Pond Fertilization: Timing and Surprising OutcomesSend us a textIn this episode of Sitting Dockside, Troy and Matt dive into the topic of fertilizing ponds in spring. They stress the importance of timing and understanding why fertilization is necessary. Rather than just applying fertilizers without thought, they encourage listeners to consider the reasons behind the practice, as the results may not always be as expected. They suggest listening to the episode for more insights before taking action, as there could be surprising outcomes based on when and why you fertilize your pond.Come sit with us on Sitting...
2025-03-1026 minSitting DocksideEpisode 94-Ponds in the Spring: Signs of Life and Seasonal AwakeningSend us a textSpring is here, and your pond is waking up! In this episode, we’re celebrating the beauty and excitement of the spring season in your pond or lake. What’s your favorite part of spring? For us, it’s the moment everything starts to come back to life. Fish are feeding, Spring Peepers are singing, and nature is buzzing with energy.We’ll talk about the signs of spring you should look for in your pond or lake—like fish activity, plant growth, and the return of vibrant wildlife. Plus, we’ll share tip...
2025-03-0320 minSitting DocksideEpisode 92-This Cold Weather...Send us a textWelcome to season 4 of Sitting Dockside, your trusted source for pond and lake management tips. In today’s episode, we’re diving into an important seasonal topic—how cold water impacts your pond or lake. As the temperature drops, you may be asking yourself: Will my fish survive the winter? What about my Coopernose? Or, What’s this thing called ‘Winter Kill’ that I keep hearing about?We’ll explore these questions, so grab your coat and settle in, because we’re about to make sure your pond or lake is ready for...
2025-02-2527 minSitting DocksideEpisode 91-Raising Trophy Bluegill: Keys to Growing Big, Quality PanfishSend us a textIn this episode, we’re focusing on one of the most sought-after panfish species—the bluegill. Whether you're aiming to grow trophy-sized bluegill or just looking to improve the quality of your fishery, we’re breaking down the essential factors you need to consider.What does it take to raise big bluegill? We’ll explore the critical elements for success:Management Expectations: Setting realistic goals for your fisheryWater Quality: Ensuring the right environment for growthGenetics: How breeding plays a role in producing trophy-s...
2025-02-2525 minSitting DocksideEpisode 90-Spring Moss or Algae What Do I Do?Send us a textSpring is springing. We’re starting to get our first warm days of the year and all of a sudden you look out and see your pond looking terrible. Where did this algae come from? What type of algae is it? Why did it grow so fast? Is it algae or scum? These are questions that we hear every year. if you have not had problems with your lake yet, you will so sit back with a cup coffee and let Matt Rayl and T...
2024-02-2615 minSitting DocksideEpisode 89-Lake Colorant Pond Dye Should You Use It? If So When?Send us a textDo you have questions about pond colorant? Are pond dyes good for your Pond or Lake? Should you use Pond or Lake dye ? This podcast we do a full breakdown of when it is good and when it is bad. The should’s in the should nots. Bring all your questions. Matt Rayl, and Troy Goldsby spend the next 30 minutes Giving you some colored Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.We hope you love this podcast as much as we do. If so, please hit the 5 stars butt...
2024-02-1224 minSitting DocksideEpisode 88- We are back and ready to talk Lake Management with cold waterSend us a textWelcome back listeners, we had a pause to do our day job. Thank you for continuing to listen! With popular request, we are back for another great season. Our lineup for 2024 will probably the best one yet. But with further ado, Troy and Matt talk about the past year and all the blessings that we received, but we can’t get together without talking shop. We talk about cold weather and what it does to our lakes. Winters can be hard for the north and for the south in totally different ways.
2024-02-0531 minSitting DocksideEpisode 87: Troy and Matt Answer Your QuestionsSend us a textOn today's podcast, Troy and Matt answer questions from you. We take questions that have received the most traction from our Facebook page and Troy and Matt answer questions like...You ever wonder what trophy fish eat to get so big? Well we talk about some common denominators when it comes to fish diets. Should I keep my lunker fish and mount it? I think the answer will surprise you.Should I harvest predators? Apex predators need to be managed, but should I harvest them? Come ...
2023-04-2424 minSitting DocksideEpisode 86- Q and A with Special Guest Micah JeffersonSend us a textToday's special guest is a lake owner, our community Facebook moderator, and wildlife farmer Micah Jefferson. We sit down and talk about what he has learned about his pond construction, pond stocking, and some of his mistakes along the way. We also have a little fun and turn the table around and let Micah lead us in a little Q and A. This podcast is great for a new pond owner to an experienced lake manager. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.We hope you...
2023-04-0351 minSitting DocksideEpisode 85-Water Quality and Why Is It Important?Send us a textOur special guest, Fisheries biologist, David Beasley, from the nation's biggest lake company SOLitude talks to us about water quality and how it is the basis of fisheries. He talks about.. Water Quality What things does he look for with water qualityWhat weather conditions cause bad water quality What phosphorus does?Why is high phosphorus detrimental?What to check for when testing water quality Phosphorus cycleHigh phosphorus binding Why is surface and bottom based aeration good for water quality.What to do when you have an acute water quality issue4 co...
2023-03-191h 03Sitting DocksideEpisode 84- Special Guest, Kevin VanDam, Teaches Us How To Fish Our Pond or LakeSend us a textDo you want to learn more about fishing your pond or lake? If so, this is a must listen. Kevin VanDam is one of the most decorated fisherman in the planet. Some would say, he is the Tom Brady of fishing. He talks about...What baits are good in what conditions?What gear is best for fishing private water?How to get kids loving the water and fishing . If you are a beginner fisherperson or an expert you get something out of this podcast.Come sit with us on...
2023-03-0642 minSitting DocksideEpisode 83-Flathead Catfish, Should I Stock Them?Send us a textCatfish have been stocked all over the country , but there is one type of catfish that you may may not want, that is the Flathead Catfish. We bring in aquatic biologist, Wes Goldsmith, who has a ton of experience with Flathead Catfish. He tells us the do and don’ts. He also tells us the damage these fish can do and some ways the have learned to correct a lake after these fish been stocked stay tuned .. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.W...
2023-02-2053 minSitting DocksideEpisode 82- Standing On The Shoulder Of Legends Part 2 With Terry McNabbSend us a textTerry McNabb sits down with us to discuss his rich knowledge of lake management and how it has changes in the last half century .He talks to us about How things used to beHow technologies have changed in lake management His best and worst day on the job and a whole lot more stay tuned .. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.We hope you love this podcast as muc...
2023-02-0644 minSitting DocksideEpisode 81-Standing On The Shoulder of Legends, Part 1 With Johnny FosterSend us a textHave great guests today, Johnny Foster and Mitchell Morton. Johnny brings his 41 years of experience to us live at the SLMP Summit. He talks about his best and worst days on the job. What he loves about his life long work. We hit on new technologies and changes in the lake and pond industry during his 4 decades. He answers rapid fire lake management questions and more.Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.We hope you love this podcast as much as we do. If so, please hit th...
2023-01-3037 minSitting DocksideEpisode 80-Bucket stocking Pros and ConsSend us a textEveryone has heard of a day out fishing alnd brining home fish to put into your pond or lake to save money or stock something you don't have or think one needs. On Sitting Dockside, we dive into the reasons you should or why you should not. Could it cause disease?Does it really help?What are the risks?We answer these questions and more. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.We hope you love this podcast as muc...
2023-01-2330 minSitting DocksideEpisode 79- Oh Christmas Tree Where Do I Put Thee? And We Have Lime On Our Mind.Send us a textHo Ho Ho now Christmas is over, should I put my old Christmas tree in my lake or pond? In today's episode we talk about...Does my old Christmas tree help the fish?Where do I place my old Christmas Tree in my pond?Springtime is coming and so we are answering your questions about liming a pond. What does liming do for my lake?Should I lime my pond?How does one know if they need to...
2023-01-1533 min
The Evolution Podcast: Leadership and CoachingSlack’s Startup Journey: An Insiders Perspective, Ft. Ali Rayl, SVP Product at SlackIn this episode, Matt Auron, Managing Director at Evolution, sits down with Ali Rayl, SVP Product at Slack to discuss Slack’s startup journey and the insights that come from building a unicorn.Tune in to hear: The “pivot” from gaming and how Slack was born from IRCManaging growth and learning on the flyHow clarity in decision-making enables growthThe evolution of Slack from product to infrastructurePlease like, share and subscribe!About Ali RaylAli Rayl is the SVP of Product Management at Slack, responsible for making the wor...
2023-01-1045 minSitting DocksideEpisode 78: Droughts and FloodsSend us a textWhat happens when mother nature brings the heat?! In this podcast, Troy and Matt talk about lakes during Feast and Famine times.Drought PreparationShoreline plantsHAB- Harmful Algae Bloom Benefits of droughts Take away during a Flood eventPreparation during Design Nutrient loadingCapturing sediment Water shed and moreCome sit with us on Sitting Dockside.We hope you love this podcast as much as we do. If so, please hit the 5 stars button.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this...
2023-01-0853 minSitting DocksideEpisode 77- Kicking Off The New Year with Questions from our CommunitySend us a textWe kick off the new year and a new season by answering questions from our listeners. In this podcast we talk about...fish habitat green sunfish emergency aeration small pond fish surveys weed identificationwindmill aeration and moreCome sit with us on Sitting Dockside.I hope you love this podcast as much ae we did. If so will you hit the 5 stars button.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ ...
2023-01-0341 minSitting DocksideEpisode 76-Bluegill and "Piranha Gill" ChallengeSend us a textIn this Piranha Gill Challenge episode, Matt and Troy and talking all about Bluegill while Troy is doing the podcast in Matt Rayl's Bluegill pond wearing a feed bag! They talk about..The benefits of BluegillWhy we stock themWhy we like themWhen to stock Bluegill in your Pond or LakeListen till the very end for some behind the scene bloopers. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.I hope you love this podcast as much ae we did. If so will you hit the 5 sta...
2022-07-1827 minSitting DocksideEpisode 75- Community Questions Answered By Troy and MattSend us a textIn this episode, Matt and Troy answer your questions from our community Facebook Group.They talk about..Fish StockingShoreline plantsRelative Weightand much moreCome sit with us on Sitting Dockside.I hope you love this podcast as much ae we did. If so will you hit the 5 stars button.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aqu...
2022-07-0541 minSitting DocksideEpisode 74- I Have Weeds In My Lake What Should I Do?Send us a textHave you ever asked yourself what should I do about the weeds in my lake? Have you wondered do I...Rake or physically remove them?Use Biological Control?Use Aquatic Herbicide? Which one do I use?If so, you won't to miss this week's episode! These are all decisions a pond or lake owner will have to process. Our Guest, Bridget Harrison from Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy in Northern Indiana shows us how she used science to help her find the best solution for her lake. Today she breaks down th...
2022-06-2046 minSitting DocksideEpisode 73- Special Guest Steven Bardin is talking Cormorants, Crappie, and more!Send us a textToday we sit down with the elite fisheres biologist, Steven Bardin. Steven returns to the show to talk about:Are cormorants eating all my fish?Should I stick crappie? And what he is doing with major league fishing. The great opportunity for young biologist and Pond enthusiast, And a whole lot more cool stuff about Pond and Lake management.Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.I hope you love this podcast as much ae we did. If so will you hit the 5 sta...
2022-05-031h 05Sitting DocksideEpisode 72- Spring Is Here, And We Are Talking Spring SpawningSend us a textSpring is here, and there is big work happening in your pond or lake. Have you ever wondered why Largemouths spawn before bluegill? Why do bluegill need to nest next to their friends while yellow perch don’t even make a nest? In this episode, Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl sit down and talk about your lake or pond's harmony of order that is happening this spring. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.I hope you love this podcast as much ae we di...
2022-04-0432 minSitting DocksideEpisode 71- Part 2: On the Road at The Society of Lake Management Professionals 2022 SummitSend us a textPart 2 of Sitting Dockside is at the 2022 Society of Lake Management Professionals yearly summit in Savannah, Georgia. Aeration and Aeration Products Today we had an awesome opportunity to sit down with the top manufacturers and the national salespeople from the leading products sold in the lake in the Pond industry. Sitting Docksise podcast Takes this opportunity to ask vendors... What new products they have out this year?How are their products different than other companies?-We let these vendors answer the same questions that you w...
2022-03-1438 minSitting DocksideEpisode 70-Part 1: On the Road at Society of Lake Management Professionals 2022 SummitSend us a textPart of 1 of Sitting Dockside is at the Society of Lake Management Professionals yearly summit and Savannah, Georgia.Fish Feeders And Aquatic FeedsToday we had an awesome opportunity to sit down with the top manufacturers and the national salespeople from the leading products sold in the lake in the Pond industry. Sitting Docksise podcast Takes this opportunity to ask vendors... What new products they have out this year?How are their products different than other companies?We let these vend...
2022-03-1441 minSitting DocksideEpisode 69- Spring Time Pond and Lake ManagmentSend us a textHas spring has sprung at your pond or lake? Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby talk all things spring. They discuss...Spring Fish StockingSpring algae and aquatic plantsWinter Fish Kill signsAll of these topics plus a ton more, come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.I hope you love this podcast as much ae we did. If so will you hit the 5 stars button.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.f...
2022-03-0842 minSitting DocksideEpisode 68- Hybrid Stripe Bass with Legend Mike FreezeSend us a textToday we talk about the biggest producer of Hybrid Stripe Bass in the world, Mike Freeze. Mike is a legend in his own time. Today we asked Mike...What is a Hybrid Stipe Bass?Do I stock Hybrids Stripe Bass in my lake or pond?What does Hybrid Stripe Bass eat?How many do I stock in my Pond or Lake?All of these questions plus a ton more, come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.
2022-02-2857 minSitting DocksideEpisode 67-You Otter Listen If You Have Otter Problems In Your Pond or LakeSend us a textWe are so excited to have an expert in wildlife, Brian MacGowan. He is a Wildlife Extension Specialist with the department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. We talk about everything Otter. He explains their life cycle, range, and diets of otters. Do they eat all my fish? What do I do if I get them? How do I know if I have them? All these questions and much more!Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.I hope you...
2022-02-2247 minSitting DocksideEpisode 66-Structure and Fish Habitat For Lakes and PondsSend us a textWe bring back our number one listened to podcast guest on habitat. He is one of the nations leading habitat researchers, Dr. Brian Graeb.He tells us about...The new advancements in habitat.What he has learned in the world of habitat and structure. What is habitat.What adding habitat does to a lake and pond.How to add structure and habitat to your pond or lake.How much structure do you add.What types of structure you need to add to your pond or lake.Come sit with us on Si...
2022-02-0450 minSitting DocksideEpisode 65- Harvesting Fish The Smart WaySend us a textWade Bales from Quality Lake Management talks to us about harvesting our fish. We dial into which fish and how many to take out. Wade's experience has led him to show us what to expect if we follow his strict guidelines. He has gone as far as to develop a fish harvesting app called Smartfish app to take all the guess work out of harvesting to reach your lake goals.Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join...
2022-01-2559 minSitting DocksideEpisode 64-You Asked and We Answered... Loyal Listener QuestionsSend us a textHave you ever wanted to ask us questions? We have heard this from our listeners so this time, we did things in reverse. Our loyal listener, Marc McWilliams, takes control of this episode and asks the questions and Troy and Matt give their answers. Marc asks...Some details and clarifications from previous podcastsQuestions that we need to dive into a little bit moreHe even had some questions that we get to ridicule Troy about !!Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.Have questions or want to t...
2022-01-121h 06Sitting DocksideSitting Dockside Podcast Episode 63 -How To Pick The Biologist For YouSend us a textGet the right person/manager to help you achieve your goals is very important. Sometimes bad advice is worse than no advice at all.How do you pick the right manager for your lake or pond?How do you know that your manager is targeting your goals? We help you answer these questions and more. Come sit with us on Sitting Dockside.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Want...
2021-12-1936 minSitting DocksideSitting Dockside Episode 62- Fathead Minnows and New Season NewsSend us a textWe are back! Welcome to our new season of Sitting DocksideWe talk about:* What is coming on this years season!-What we did during the break?- The very controversial fish, the Fathead MinnowCome Sit with us, on Sitting Dockside.Check out their websiteHave questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and mo...
2021-12-1240 minSitting DocksidePWNRA Partners With Pond University To Talk Pond and Lake Management EducationSend us a textTroy and Matt sit down with our friends from Pond University. It is great to have our nonprofit work alongside other nonprofits and agencies to further the education for you the pond or lake owner. On this epidsode, we talk with Dr. Mitchell Zischke and Megan Gunn who are with a great group from Purdue University. They do it all in one educational podcast called Pond University in a podcast network called Natural Resource University that covers topic such as hunting, deer, managing wildlife habitat, using fire to manage land, and much more...
2021-07-1821 minSitting DocksideWhat Is The Oily Stuff On My Pond and New Management On Crappie StockingSend us a textAfter a rain or cold front you wake up and your pond has oil on it, why? Is it harmful? What do I do about it? Everybody loves crappie but everyone says you should not stock them unless you have a big lake. After some research and and many years of experience, newer stocking strategies have been created and these may surprise you . Come listen and learn!Come Sit with us, on Sitting Dockside.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Com...
2021-07-0532 minSitting DocksideEpisode 59: Why Are Fish Dying In My Pond?Send us a textIf you wake up and you have a few dead fish on your lake, should you be concerned?Is there something you need to do? Is there something you could have done?In this podcast, Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby break down these questions. Come Sit with us, on Sitting Dockside.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquat...
2021-06-2834 minSitting DocksideEpisode 58:Six Fundamentals To Know When Building Or Renovating Your Lake Or PondSend us a textIn this episode, Troy and Matt talk about the six fundamentals you need to know when you build or renovate your lake or pond.They answer these questions and more...Ever want to build a beach? Where do you start when building a lake or pond ? Do the fish need habitat? Do I have enough water ? Come Sit with us, on Sitting Dockside.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Want he...
2021-06-2145 minSitting DocksideEpisode 57: Watermeal and DuckweedSend us a textWe are taking the hot topics in our community group! You asked and Matt Rayl &Troy Goldsby are talking about the floating stubborn plants called Watermeal and Duckweed. In this podcast we talk about the:The cause of water meal and duckweedIdentificationTreatmentAnd how to keep it from coming backCome Sit with us, on Sitting Dockside.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Want help with in your...
2021-06-1331 minSitting DocksideEpisode 56: Binding Nutrients In Your Pond And LakeSend us a textPhosphorus in freshwater. If you can control them you can eliminate most problems in your lake or pond. Nutrients control how weeds and algae grow in your pond or lake. We talk about where do you get these nutrients and how you can control and even bind them. Come Sit with us, on Sitting Dockside.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Want help with in your area with your...
2021-06-0732 minSitting DocksideEpisode 055-Harvesting Predator Fish: Why Do You Harvest Bass?Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the harvesting question a little more. What do you need to harvest? When to start harvesting after stocking How much to harvest in the first year?How much to harvest the second year?How much to harvest every year after?How to harvest by relative weight.How To Harvesting by gender.Come Sit with us, on Sitting Dockside.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA...
2021-05-3021 minSitting DocksideEpisode 54: Why Is My Pond Losing Water?Send us a textEver wonder if you have a leaky lake? Is your pond losing water? Do you want to know how to fix a leaky pond? We bring in a pond sealant expert, TJ Hudson to answer these questions and more...Is your pond leaking ?How do you tell?If it is, how do I fix it?How do I find the leak?And new technologies to solve your leaky pond issues.Come Sit with us, on Sitting Dockside.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on...
2021-05-2451 minSitting DocksideEpisode 53- Pond and Lake Aeration And Why You Need ItSend us a textWhy do you need an aeration system in my pond or lake? Matt and Troy dive into Matt's favorite topic, aeration.Today we answer all your questions on aeration...Why do we aerate ?Aeration, is it good for a pond ? What types of aeration do I need?Are there benefits of aeration?Is my aeration big enough? Are Bubbles for my ponds the right type?Come Sit with us, on Sitting Dockside and geek out...
2021-05-1633 minSitting DocksideEpisode 52: What You Should Consider Before Building Your WaterfallSend us a textEver wonder how to make a waterfall? Well we bring in the expert of all experts on waterfalls, award winning Tim Wood . He breaks down the...Waterfall FundamentalsWhat to think about before you start planning your waterfallDo waterfalls aerate your pond?And a whole lot more .. So don’t got chasing waterfalls til you sit back and listen.. Come Sit with us, on Sitting Dockside!Have questions or want to tell us your thou...
2021-05-0952 minSitting DocksideEpisode 51 Fertilizing Lakes and PondsSend us a textIn this episode, we talk about the age old philosophy of fertilizing lakes and ponds. We talk about should you fertilize, why and where to fertilize your lake or pond , how fertilizer is used and the benefits and drawbacks of fertilizing lakes and ponds. We dive into these questions and more...Should you fertilize your pond or lake? Why do we fertilize?What is the history and fundamentals behind fertilzing a pond or lake? How do you a...
2021-05-0238 minSitting DocksideEpisode 50- Invasive Aquatic Plants And How We started To Combat Invasive SpeciesSend us a textThe Special BIG 50th EditionEver wonder how invasive aquatic plants became a problem? We get to talk to the legend Terry Goldsby and learn how he started to combat invasive aquatic plant species. We get to hear the great story of the beginning of lake management, about Troy’s first wreck on a airboat, and so much more great info on invasive aquatic plants, plus we get the treat of hear a song the that Terry wrote and Troy recorded.You don't want to miss all the information about invasiv...
2021-04-261h 07Sitting DocksideEpisode 49- What Can You Feed Fish In a Pond and New Advancements In Fish FoodSend us a textDustin Schulz, President of Optimal Fish Food, is here to break down lake and pond food. He answers these questions and more: What should you feed fish in your pond?What are the advantages of feeding your fish in your lake?What type of fish food should I feed?Are there different types of fish foods ?Is it worth feeding premium fish food?What are the disadvantages of feeding my lake fish food ?
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Natural Resources University#31 | Pond University - "Sitting dockside" to discuss pond & lake education with specifics on aeration, ft. Matt RaylIn this episode, the Pond University team talks with Matt Rayl. Matt is a co-host of another podcast called Sitting Dockside, and is also the co-founder of a non-profit agency for pond and lake management called the Private Water Natural Resources Association. Matt talks about is passion and inspiration for building these educational forums for pond and lake management. He also goes into depth about aeration in ponds, drawing on his more than 20 years of experience in pond management. We encourage you to check out Matt's podcast and the PWNRA Facebook page. Also, please consider taking our anonymous listener...
2021-04-1557 minSitting DocksideEpisode 48- Aquatic Vegetation FundamentalsSend us a textWe are talking about aquatic vegetation. Aquatic vegetation is always on the top of the "questions list" when it comes to pond and lake management. We are answering all your aquatic vegetation questions today! Are plants good or bad? What kind of vegetation is in my pond? What are the different types of aquatic vegetation? What is submersed, emergent, and shoreline Vegetation?Do I want these weeds growing in my pond/lake?Do I get rid of them, and if so how? How do I identify these aquatic plants? You don't wa...
2021-04-1134 minSitting DocksideEpisode 47- Grass Carp Part 3: Stocking Grass Carp From ExperienceSend us a textIn part 3 of our "Triploid Trilogy", Dr. Brett Hartis, Lead Scientist at Duke Energy brings his expertise and experience to our Grass Carp conversation. Dr. Hartis has to manage these very large extensive Reservoirs for Duke Power and he shares how he has worked with Triploid Sterile Grass Carp.Dr. Hartis shares his knowledge and experience to answer these questions and more:What is the difference between Diploid and Triploid Grass Carp?What does a grass carp eat?Why and when do you need Grass Carp in your pond or lake...
2021-03-301h 02Sitting DocksideEpisode 46-Grass Carp Part 2: Triploid Grass Carp Do's and Don'tsSend us a textWe talk about Grass Carp and the Do's and Don'ts with Tim Eagan. Tim is the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Of Winter Park. He has over 23 years of experience with Grass Carp and lake management We talk about...Why didn't he want to stock Grass Carp ?The overuse of Grass Carp.Then having to learn about Grass Carp because of the invasive plant Hydrilla. Tim also tells us his stocking procedures. How he has learned to use them for a management tool and the advantages an...
2021-03-2922 minSitting DocksideEpisode 45- Grass Carp Part 1: How And Where Grass Carp Were CreatedSend us a textPart #1 of the "Triploid Trilogy!" We are talking with Ernesto Lasso De la Vega. He is a biologist working at the Lee County Hyacinth Control District in Fort Myers, FL. He is the Pond Watch Coordinator and water quality analyst of the Water Quality Laboratory of the District. from Lee County Water Hyacin District.Ernesto is talking about Grass Carp and how and where they were created. . He talks about the county in South Florida which against all odds had an idea on how to...
2021-03-2849 minSitting DocksideEpisode 44- How To Feed Fish and Feeder FundamentalsSend us a textDo you wonder how to feed fish? Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl talk about how to feed fish in a pond or lake. They are answering your fish feeding questions:Should I Feed Fish?Should I Hand Feed my fish or use a fish feeder How to feed fish?How often do fish need fed? Fish feeding timesHow much should I feed my fish?What to avoid when feeding your fishWe have your answers to all of these questions and much more when you listen to Troy and Matt’s...
2021-03-2137 minSitting DocksideEpisode 43-How Texas TPWD Is Growing Bigger Bass and Should A Pond or Lake Owner Purchase a Fishing LicenseSend us a textWe have a huge guest on this week's show. Tom Lang, the Inland Fisheries Division Outreach Director for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.We sit down and talk about... The successes of the Toyota ShareLunker Program and what it has done for the over all genetics of Largemouth bass in the State of Texas. An awesome place for Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, Texas and what it is doing to educate people about sport fish. How States get their funding and how it can affect sport fish in...
2021-03-1446 minSitting DocksideEpisode 42- Algae In A Pond Or Lake In The SpringSend us a textAlgae in a pond or lake in the spring is always a hot topic. Old Man Winter finally left! The flowers are blooming the birds are singing, but my pond looks terrible. What is the green stuff on my pond?Is this algae on my lake? What plants should I be worried about on my pond ? Does this sound familiar? These are a few things Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl talk about this week on Sitting Dockside.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subje...
2021-03-0713 minSitting DocksideEpisode 41- Fish Stocking For Ponds And Lake New and OldSend us a textWe are talking fishing stocking for ponds and lakes. Did you just dig your new pond or lake? Want to a better understanding for what you need to stock and why?What to do when you are fish crowded.What you can do so you don't get overcrowded.We also talk a bit about fish food and what you can do to up your fisheries success.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Su...
2021-02-2858 minSitting DocksideEpisode 40- Special Winter Advisory Edition For Your Pond or Lake- How To Help Prevent Winter Fish Kills In PondsSend us a textTroy and Matt are bringing a special winter advisory addition to answer your questions about preventing winter fish kills in your pond or lake. The cold weather HERE! We are talking about what causes a winter fish kill. We are answering your questions. Are my fish going to be ok? Do I need to run my aerator ? What is deicing? Is the cold weather precautions different in the south than the north? Stay safe and warm friends!Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this su...
2021-02-1636 minSitting DocksideEpisode 39: Lunker Fish, Killer Lake, and Tips For Being A Better FishermanSend us a textTroy Goldsby and Matt Rayl, sit down and talk with Aquatic Biologist, Steven Bardin. We talk about what a fish can tell you from how it looks, a lake that killed 1000’s of people in one night, and Steven also explains how to handle your lunker fish safely without hurting it so you can get your memory shot and the fish can live on .Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the sh
2021-02-061h 01Sitting DocksideEpisode 38: Gizzard Shad Caution and Why Fish Need Cold WeatherSend us a textGizzard shad are great sponsors and can be a great forage, but they can be hugely detrimental in some cases if not used correctly. Listen to this episode to help you find out when Gizzard Shad may be right or wrong for you. Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl also talk about the necessity of cold weather on your pond or lake.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the sho...
2021-01-2436 minSitting DocksideEpisode 37: Sitting With Bill DanceSend us a textBill Dance, the legend, sits with Troy and Matt Dockside!I have wanted to sit down and chat with Bill Dance since I was a kid watching him fish on Saturday mornings! In this episode, we sit down with the legend and dive into...What were the most inspirational people? What was his most inspirational catch?How did he get a show?His Blooper Reels and much more...Bill tells us about his approach and troubles to lake management. He even talks about private water fishing and big public bo...
2020-12-221h 16Sitting DocksideEpisode 036 - New Soil Technology, Mud, Watershed, and Preplanning For Your New LakeSend us a textMatt Rayl and Troy Goldsby bring in a soil specialist, Bob Clark III on today's show. Bob owns a third generation excavator business. We talk about new soil technologies to understand your watershed . Also Bob gets down and dirty about what he likes to see when he digs a poor lake. So if you are thinking of digging a pond or lake you will want to listen because the tips you will learn will save you a lot of headaches. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subjec...
2020-12-061h 12Sitting DocksideEpisode 35-New Pond Don’ts, Walleye Teeth, and An Algae That Can Kill Your DogSend us a textTroy and Matt are bringing you a scary pond episode with new pond don’ts, how walleye use their teeth, And Dr. Wes Bishop, brings his passion of algae. Speaking of scary Dr. Wes tells us about an algae that he has studied that has killed dogs. He also talks about his virtual tour to North American Lake Management Society meeting.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-12-011h 04Sitting DocksideEpisode 034- Harvesting Largemouth Bass , It Is Almost Biblical For Your LakeSend us a textThe most common fisheries issue these days is bass crowded and what to do. Today’s episode Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby hit on:How much you should harvestSpecifically what the harvestAnd what you see when you harvestAlso some cool hints on...How biblical plagues in your pond are similar. And what tagging fish can do to help your managementHave questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-11-2225 minSitting DocksideEpisode 33- Does Your Lake Have Gas?Send us a textGas can be funny, just like in life. But just like in life, it can get real serious real fast. Smells and odors is your pond giving you signals and you need to listen to them.In this podcast, Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby become Aquatic Gastroenterologist and break down what your lake gas is telling you.Support the show
2020-11-0719 minSitting DocksideEpisode 032- Elk Hunting To Walleye To Clear LakeSend us a textTroy talks about a life timer elk hunt and his three missed arrows. While Matt Rayl talks about a great day working with walleye, how a day when the water was so different it kept breaking the shocking boat.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-10-2628 minSitting DocksideEpisode 31- Part 2- Shoreline Plants Used For Habitat and Fish management, and Water Quality From A Pro, Mitchell MortonSend us a textPart 2 with Mitchell Morton from Foster Lake Management. He is hanging out with us and talking to us about where he uses plants for fish habitat, shoreline stabilization, and over all beauty in his lakes and ponds. He tells us his favorite plants and how and where he uses them.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-10-1831 minSitting DocksideEpisode 30- Part 1: Shoreline plants Used For Habitat and Fish management, with some talk water quality from a pro, Mitchell MortonSend us a textPart 1 with Mitchell Morton from Foster Lake Management. He is hanging out with us and talking to us about where he uses plants for fish habitat, shoreline stabilization, and over all beauty in his lakes and ponds. He tells us his favorite plants and how and where he uses them.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-10-0345 minSitting DocksideEpisode 029-Fish Kills & Pond Turnovers In Your Lake and How to Prevent ThemSend us a textNobody wants to see fish dead in your lake or pond, but many natural occurrences can’t stress fish during certain times of the year. On this podcast, Troy Goldsby and that Matt Rayl explore when the stress occurrences happen, what you can do to prevent fish kills and dead fish in your lake or pond. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-09-2019 minSitting DocksideEpisode 028- What Is In My Muck?Send us a textMark Hoyer from the University Of Florida talks about his Florida volunteer group, Lake Watch, and their issues with lake muck. He discusses where it comes from and how it can be prevented. He also talks about the controversial issue of herbicides having legacy effects in the sediments and how he works with all parties to get a testing method. Mark works with many stakeholders on Florida’s public lakes and he gives us a quick tutorial on how to find the middle ground. Come sit with us Dockside!
2020-09-121h 07Sitting DocksideEpisode 027- Hot Lakes and Summer Time Stress On Your Largemouth BassSend us a textFish get hot too, but when they get hot it can be stressful. Lakes are getting hotter. Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl hit on the the stress of events of the dog days of summer. What happens? What you can do to prevent it?What you can expect?Come sit with us Dockside!Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-09-0523 minSitting DocksideHybrid Fish, Should I Stock My Pond With Them?Send us a textHybridized fish? Since they are a mix of two of your favorite fish. Well Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl dive in the genetics of hybridization and if they are good for stocking your pond or lake. You may be surprised?Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-08-3129 minSitting DocksideEpisode 025-Lake And Pond Management With Steven BardinSend us a textSteven Bardin sits with Troy and Matt and talks about... Largemouth Bass Management Pond and Lake RenovationsHis work with youth that is making a difference. His work with major league fishing and other exciting experiencesSteven is an biologist, educator, and friend come sit with us dockside!Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-08-261h 07Sitting DocksideEpisode 024-It Doesn’t Take A PhD To Understand PH And WatershedsSend us a textTroy Goldsby and Matt Rayl sit and talk about pH or how acidic is your pond. We also scratch on watersheds... How big do you need them?Where do they start? And some other cool stuff. Come have some fun and sit with us dockside!Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-08-1620 minSitting DocksideEpisode 023- Dr. Ken Wagner Zooms In On The Links To Your Lake and Pond ProblemsSend us a textDr. Ken Wagner , consultant, editor, and great euchre partner, sits down with us and we talk about...How energy is passed through a system from algae to large fishHow he takes a net and Captures little Critters ( zooplankton) in your lake or pond.The stories these zooplankton can tell us about your lake or pond.The new research on blue green algaeWe get to also ask him about his career, his favorite projects, and his biggest hurdles.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on t...
2020-08-091h 09Sitting DocksideEpisode 022 We talk Bluegill to plants and back again kind of like 48 mile creek ..Send us a textEver want big Bluegill? Do you know what you need? Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl talk about the fundamentals of Bluegills, spawning, and spawning habits. Also talk about late season plant management. Should we treat? What to expect and what aquatic plant to leave. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-08-0139 minSitting DocksideEpisode 021- Part 2 Bob Lusk And The History Of The Lake IndustrySend us a textWe are excited to continue our talk with the LEGEND, Bob Lusk! He has over 40 years experience in the lake and pond management Industry. He is the author of several books and probably the most documented writer in his magazine, PondBoss. Bob Lusk is a great public speaker, a great explainer, and an even better friend.We sit down and talk about how... Fish Feeding and how it all beganHow to create an experience for pond and lake owners The work and relationships he nurished that changed the industry and is wh...
2020-07-2534 minSitting DocksideEpisode 020- Part 1 Bob Lusk And The History Of The Lake IndustrySend us a textWe are excited to have the LEGEND Sitting Dockside with us! Bob Lusk has over 40 years experience and is one of the true beginners of the lake and pond management industry. He is the author of several books and probably the most documented writer in his magazine, PondBoss. Bob Lusk is a great public speaker, a great explainer, and an even better friend.We sit down and talk about how... The industry has changed How you’re not managing your grandpa’s pond anymore.Bob Lusk breaks down his life histor...
2020-07-2550 minSitting DocksideEpisode 019- Why Does My Pond Looks So Slimy?Send us a textIn these hot long days of summer, pond and lake owners are waking up to see their pond or lake have this slimy oil on their surface.What is this nasty stuff? Is it because it is so hot? Is my pond or lake OK? How do I get rid of it? All these questions are answered here sitting dockside with Matt and Troy. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the sho
2020-07-1811 minSitting DocksideEpisode 018- We are talking Aeration with Bubble Master, Patrick GoodwinSend us a textPatrick Goodwin, AKA Bubble Master, started his masters degree working on Aeration and hasn’t stopped. We sit down with Patrick and take a deep dive into aeration.We talk about...Benefits of aerationWhen aerations worksWhen aeration doesn't work We go into detail on types of aeration, and what to expect on your lake or pond. He even talks about what to expect in the future.Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/group...
2020-07-111h 20Sitting DocksideEpisode 017- Real talk with Matt and Troy about all Female Fisheries programs yay or naySend us a textFemale Largemouth Bass Fisheries are created so the lake owners can limit reproduction. Each Fish has the potential to be a trophy. Come listen to Troy Goldsby, a leader in this type of fisheries. In this podcast, he is going talk about the challenges anand the advantages of this trophy fish stocking program. Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-07-0424 minSitting DocksideEpisode 016- What Do You Mean That’s Not My Water?Send us a textOwning and managing lakes were very close to having major changes. Three Supreme Court decisions were close to having dramatic changes in ownership, management strategies, permitting, and a whole lot more. Carlton Layne, a retired employee of the EPA, sits down and talks with Troy and Matt on why some states make you get a permit to stock your own pond or lake or even get a fishing license to fish it. Carlton also educates us about his nonprofit AERF, Aquatic Ecosystem Research Federation, and what he is doing to educate about these c...
2020-06-281h 25Sitting DocksideEpisode 015- Real talk with Matt and Troy about clearing up muddy watersSend us a textLake and pond owners have suffered with cloudy, muddy, or turbid water for years. They are not easy fix, but there are a few common principles you can follow to help find the problem and the solution. Troy and Matt try to clear things up by digging into this Muddy subject.Have questions or join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-06-2332 minSitting DocksideEpisode 014- Dr. Brian Graeb talking fish eardrums so listen upSend us a textDr. Brian Graeb talks with Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl about how one can take the eardrum (Otalath ) out of a fish. He says it is worth its weight in gold because all the information it holds. It can tell us the age, where the fish has lived and how much it has grown or not grown. Do bass live longer in the north? How long do your fish live? When your lunker bass dies will it float? He answers all these questions and more on today's podcast.Here is the li...
2020-06-121h 07Sitting DocksideEpisode 013- Real Talk with Matt and Troy about Trash Fish, killing off your pond, and more.Send us a textMatt and Troy are sitting dockside answering questions from our community. Do you kill the pond off? Should I start over with my pond? Is it better to have a clean slate or do I just manage it? What are trash fish?Learn about the Private Water's Natural Resources Association(PWNRA)We are having fun educating you about pond and lake management and protecting our private waters. Have questions or want to see Troy's beautiful waterfall mullet, join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Sup...
2020-06-0518 minSitting DocksideEpisode 012- Billion Gallon Clean UpSend us a textRon Hart of Lake County Water Authority from Lake County Florida, sits down with Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby and explains... How he is cleaning the discharge of one of Florida's most dirtiest and biggest lakes. How he has cleaned billions of gallons of water and helped a whole chain of lakes.He also explains how he is going to be able to dig a 400-plus acre lake design for premier bass fishing practically free.Have questions? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com...
2020-05-301h 07Sitting DocksideEpisode 010- Real talk with Matt and Troy about Grass CarpSend us a textShould you stock Grass Carp? Troy Goldsby and Matt Rayl break down Grass Carp with two totally different point of views. When should you stock them? How many do you stock? What do they control?Have questions? Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-05-2314 minSitting DocksideEpisode 011- How a herpetologist dug his pond for free!Send us a textMatt Rayl and Troy Goldsby sit down with the world renowned herpetologist, Dr. John Iverson. John talks about...How he turned his 20+ acres into conservation and dug multiple ponds for free.Which Ponds he wanted to have for good fishing and which ones he wanted to not stock fish in at all and whyThe wonders of nature such as toads, multiple types of tree frogs, newts, and three or four different types o...
2020-05-231h 07Sitting DocksideEpisode 009-Dr. West Bishop tells us about the good, the bad, and the ugly that is growing in your pondSend us a textDr. West Bishop sits down with Matt and Troy and shows us a closer look into what is growing in your pond. He tells us about...The weird stuff like there are types of algae that grows on turtles.The cool stuff like how some algae can clean your water.The bad like how some algae are parasites and some can even cause neurological damage. Stay tuned to see how those little green, wait red, no blue, well those little guys eff...
2020-05-161h 09Sitting DocksideEpisode 008- We are talking with Bruce Condello about lake management, cage culture, and more.Send us a textCome sit with Matt and Troy as they talk with Pond Enthusiast, Bruce Condello, about lake management, cage culture, and some other awesome tricks he has up his sleeve. Like this info? Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PWNRA/ Support the show
2020-05-0828 minSitting DocksideEpisode 007-Looking at lakes in 3-D and how new technologies make lake management betterSend us a textCome sit dockside with Matt Rayl, Troy Goldsby, and Bruce Condello as they talk with Ray Valley. Ray is a fisheries biologist and he is talking about new technologies that allow us to see under the water in 3D. This allows us to see the bottom contours, how much aquatic vegetation we have, and even to see if the bottom is hard or soft. www.pwnra.org Support the show
2020-05-0243 minSitting DocksideEpisode 006- Part 2 Lake Management Professional's PanelSend us a textCome sit dockside with Matt Rayl as he talks with Dr. Brian Graeb, Steven Bardin, Greg Grimes, Wade Bales, and Troy Goldsby. We are talking about..How healthy are your fish?How to measure fish with relative weight and cool technologies of aging fish.Are we seeing more Cyanobacteria/ Blue-Green Algae?Aquatic plants keep them or get rid of them?These questions and more are answered by Lake Management Professionals from around the country.www.pwnra.org ...
2020-04-2447 minSitting DocksideEpisode 005 - Part 1 Lake Management Professionals PanelSend us a textCome sit dockside with Matt Rayl as he talks with Dr. Brian Graeb, Steven Bardin, Greg Grimes, Wade Bales, and Troy Goldsby. We are talking about..Construction fundamentals for ponds and lakes. Are Crappie bad for your pond or is this outdated thinking? Home Owner Associations ponds, retention ponds, and urban/suburban ponds and lakes. These questions and more are answered by Lake Management Professionals from around the country.www.pwnra.org Support the show
2020-04-2432 minSitting DocksideEpisode 004: Real Talk With Matt and Troy About Redear Sunfish And More!Send us a textCome sit dockside with Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby as they answer your questions about ponds and lakes. Does my old Christmas tree make good fish habitat? Should I stock Redear Sunfish? How many fish should I stock? Tune in to get answers to these questions and more. www.pwnra.orgSupport the show
2020-04-1814 minSitting DocksideEpisode 003: What Should I Look For When Buying A New Pond Or Lake?Send us a textCome sit dockside with Matt Rayl as he talks with Greg Grimes about what to look for when purchasing a new lake or pond. www.pwnra.orgSupport the show
2020-04-1813 minSitting DocksideEpisode 002: Real Talk With Matt And Troy About Feeding Fish, Shorelines, And More!Send us a textCome sit dockside with Matt Rayl and Troy Goldsby as they answer your questions about ponds and lakes. Should I feed my fish? How much do I feed? When do I start feeding? How do I management my shoreline?How do I clean up my shoreline? Tune in and learn the answer to these questions and more! www.pwnra.orgSupport the show
2020-04-1820 minSitting DocksideEpisode 001- Fish HabitatsSend us a textCome sit dockside with Matt Rayl as he talks with Dr. Brian Graeb, an industry expert in fish habitat. Dr. Graeb is sharing his wisdom from years of fish habitat research. Have you ever wondered...Do you have enough structure in your pond?Are those aquatic weeds good or bad?Will habitat make better fishing in your lake or pond?Why aren't I growing big fish?These questions and more are answered in...
2020-04-1142 min
Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touchThe Game Designers (Saturday Review)We all love to play board games. We each have our favourite genres, themes and mechanisms, and ultimately our favourite games. Over time our favourites change of course, as new games come out and we get a chance to play them. Yet, when we play a board game, we don't usually think about how this game came into being in the first place. Chances are we know the designer of the game. In fact, we might have chosen the game because we like other games by the same designer. Yet, very few will have any inkling of the hard...
2020-03-2106 min