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Spearo DiariesSD: 29 - Tim Li - Creative Ocean Celebrator & Pursuer of PerfectionThis episode we chat to a spearo who truly cares about the natural world. A man who is extremely humble about his special talent for creatively capturing ika. Tim Li is a kiwi artist based in the Kapiti Coast well known for combining artistry with a respect for marine life using real fish for gyotaku prints. As well as expertly detailed pencil works of ocean creatures. We know you're going to love hearing Tim talk about his connection to the ocean and the insight into his art making process.Spearo Diaries is no longer just o...
2025-10-281h 52
Spearo DiariesSD: 28 - Sam Wild - Underwater Creator & Ocean AdvocateTo kick off the Aotearoa spring season, we recently sat down with someone we’ve wanted on Spearo Diaries since day one: Sam Wild. You might know him as a spearo, duck hunter, land stalker, rum wrestler, underwater cameraman, and a core part of the South Seas Spearo crew. Sam is a passionate ocean advocate, founder of the mahi dive float brand, and a man who lives and breathes the outdoors. In this episode, we dive into his deep connection with the ocean, his honest and humble approach to spearfishing, and his endless thirst for ad...
2025-09-241h 53
Spearo DiariesSD: 27 - Jeremy Viall - Heart of Gold & King of CuisineOn this Spearo Diaries Episode we have an interesting & in depth yap with one of our favourite gear gurus. A man with a Heart of Gold & King of Cuisine - Jeremy Viall.Jerry is a frothing spearo, devoted dad, deer stalker, and a wizard in the kitchen. Whether he’s snooping snapper near Auckland or spending time with his kids, family is always at the heart of what he does. By day, you’ll find him at Wettie’s showroom helping fellow spearos gear up, but his passion spills far beyond the shop. He runs Learn to Spearf...
2025-08-171h 50
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:303 1770 Spearfishing Retreat Debrief (July 2025) | with Carmen Bolton (Dive, Spear and Sport)1770 Spearfishing Retreat Debrief Todays episode is with about 20 spearos from our 1770 Spearfishing Retreat! More than a course, it's a spearfishing retreat out to some of the worlds best reefs under guidance and instruction from expert spearos. Loads of firsts, PB's and freezers FULL of fish! Hear from instructors, students, and special guests like Carmen from Dive Spear and Sport, as they share their biggest learnings, frothiest moments, and the camaraderie that made this retreat unforgettable. Join us on our next trip - visit SpearfishingCourses.com.au to book your spot! Next Retreat: The next 1770 retreat is already...
2025-07-251h 32
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:302 Spearing Trivia ON Frothers | STO I with Sam the WatermanSpearfishing Trivia Night on the 1770 Spearfishing Charter Todays episode is a new concept we're trying - a spearfishing trivia night! Hosted by Sam The Waterman, Shrek + the That's Chat podcast boys Smythy and Noffas, Tom Sandstrom, Ben Rennie and the rest of the instructors and crew go head to head in a test of spearfishing knowledge while out on our 1770 Spearfishing Trip. Learn something new about spearfishing and have a good laugh with the boys and girls as Sam tests their knowledge of spearfishing. The froth and competitiveness was high! Audio only episode today, check out our Patreon to g...
2025-07-231h 07
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:301 The Deep Man Behind DiveR | Ray PowellInterview with Ray Powell Todays interview is with DiveR founder Ray Powell! Ray talks about his journey in spearfishing, starting from competitions as a youngster to founding the company we all know and love - DiveR. He shares personal stories, including a close call with decompression sickness and a close encounter with a Irukandji jellyfish. Ray's known for his generosity, often giving gear to help out new divers. We also dive into some technical talk about fin design and the science behind spearfishing gear. Catch this episode for a mix of personal tales, deep diving wisdom, and a few...
2025-07-011h 38
Spearo DiariesSD:26 - Summer Debrief : Long Distance Dive Buddy Catch-upThis juicy ep has been a long time coming — the mermaids have been absolutely lifing! But we finally managed to catch up and sum up our summer of diving here in New Zealand. Spearo Diaries Episode #26 is a long-distance dive buddy debrief, packed with our usual banter, babbling, froth and yarns as we detail our best fish and most epic dives of the summer. Elise is back after surgery and absolutely crushing it — from becoming a NZ Geo Spearo model and hunting kingis, to a wild close encounter with a whale amidst a huge pod of dolphins and crazy fish...
2025-06-221h 10
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:300 Community Special | Captain Dan WalshInterview with Captain Dan Walsh It's finally here - Episode 300! We are joined by long time friend of the show Captain Dan Walsh as we go through and listen to the community messages and videos sent in to celebrate episode 300! Hear from yourself - the Noob Spearo community as we go through the many messages and videos you all sent in and hear how the Noob Spearo Podcast and community have helped so many spearos dive better and safer and have an amazing time doing it. We can't wait to bring you the next 300 episodes! Watch NSP:300 on Y...
2025-06-111h 43
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:299 Spearfishing Super Slam, World Record Striped Marlin and Battling Breast Cancer | Nikki WattInterview with Nikki Watt Todays interview is with Nikki Watt - world record holder, cancer survivor and most recently having achieved the Super Slam, hunting one of each of the major billfish species. She did all this while fighting cancer and raising a child! Hear stories from Nikki's adventures out in the water, close calls and get first hand knowledge on what it's like to shoot a world record Marlin. Nikki has been on the show before - check out NSP:087. Important times 00:00 Intro 03:17 Diving into the Super Slam 03:21 Spearfishing Gear and Techniques 06:04 Challenges and Triumphs in Spearfishing 12:01 T...
2025-06-021h 30
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:297 Bombora Spearguns | Steven MontgomeryInterview with Steven Montgomery Todays interview is with Steven Montgomery, founder and master craftsman behind Bombora Spearguns on the Central Coast. Steven talks about his journey from using pipe guns to making custom timber spearguns, sharing all the details about materials, design choices, and the ups and downs of speargun building. They also dive into speargun care tips, hunting techniques for big kingfish and some wild stories involving sharks and strong currents. A great chat with a master craftsman in the spearfishing world, visit his website www.bomboraspearguns.com.au to order your own! Important times 00:00 Intro 05:56 Welcome...
2025-05-011h 30
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:296 How about we leave the state's fishery and marine parks unprotected? | Christine WattersonInterview with Christine Watterson Todays interview is with Christine Watterson, former Victoria Fisheries officer and frothing spearo! In this episode of the Noob Spearo podcast, we have an in-depth discussion with former Victoria Fisheries Officer Christine Watterson about the alarming proposed cuts to the fisheries offices in Victoria. The cuts would severely impact fisheries management, leaving marine life vulnerable to illegal fishing. Shrek and Christine explore the implications for recreational and commercial fishers, discuss notorious illegal fishing busts, and share the importance of community action. Christine also opens up about her transition from compliance to maritime industry, and her...
2025-04-2355 min
Spearo DiariesSD:25 - Jacob & Blake - Buddy bromance & Northern Explorers Part Two .We're back for "BJ " round 2 where Jacob & Blake discuss memorable fish , sneaky ledges , sunfish buttholes , tall tales and PB ika. We were blessed to have had these two share their yarns with us and to capture their buddy energy on Spearo Diaries.We know you'll enjoy this episode & appreciate their deep connection ✌️👌🙏
2025-03-3057 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:292 Dob in a Frothy Moment: Feb Spearfishing Retreat Crew | Shrek and 20 LegendsInterview with Shrek and 20 Legends Todays interview is with Shrek and 20 Legends on the Noob Spearo Beginner Spearfishing Retreat out on North Stradbroke Island! We don't run spearfishing or freediving courses. We run spearfishing and freediving retreats! Imagine yourself with 20 other frothers all learning about freediving and spearfishing with plenty of time in the water, catch and cook, high quality instruction and all the stoke you can handle. This is what our beginner freediving and spearfishing retreats are like. No ego, full froth and 100% actionable tips and advice to help you get started spearfishing, or improve and tighten your...
2025-03-121h 08
Spearo DiariesSD: 23 NZ NATIONALS - Part two - The OpensThe NZ Spearfishing Nationals Ep - Part 2 - The Opens Competition Rundown is up next .Big Sealions - Big Paua - Big freakouts - Big Boats & Big Wins.Featuring some mini chats with a few of the competitors including the Nationals Open section Winners Joseph & Dave & some of our favorite spearo characters. Far too much action, fun & yarns from a week down south, to possibly cover all that occurred in just two episodes.Well done to everyone who competed at The...
2025-03-0259 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:290 Western Australia Spearfishing Club | Matt and the WAUCInterview with Matt and the WAUC Todays interview is with Matt and the Western Australia Spearfishing Club. Everything you wanted to know about the Western Australia Undersea Club - all the competitions, ways to get involved, social trips and a brief look at life inside the WAUC. We also discuss spearfishing clubs in 2025 and how they can attract members, good vs bad culture in a club and the practical benefits of joining your local club. Massive thanks for the WAUC crew for joining us! Visit waunderseaclub.tidyhq.com to sign up and find out more. Important times 00:00 Intro 04:50...
2025-02-271h 36
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:289 Deep Water Dreaming: The Vagabond Spearo | Patrick RyanInterview with Patrick Ryan Todays interview is with Patrick Ryan, aka @DeepWaterDreamin live from Bali. Having gained a reputation as the ultimate vagabond spearo, he is nothing short of pure inspiration when it comes to travel spearfishing. Having spearfished all over the world, including the rivers of the Amazon rainforest, he's picked up loads of great stories, tips and memorable fish along his adventures. Get behind the scenes insight on travel spearing, how to plan, where to go and where to avoid. + some bonus stories on his time spearfishing with Daniel Mann! From shooting Kingies in NZ to the...
2025-02-201h 51
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:288 DON'T listen to this if you are Hungry: 5 Actionable Seafood Meals | Ben Hohnke | Hohnke OutdoorsInterview with Ben Hohnke from Hohnke Outdoors Todays interview is with long time listener, full time frother and new partner of the podcast Ben Hohnke from Hohnke Outdoors! The title is no joke! Get 5 mouth watering seafood recipes with tips and tricks on how to get the most out of them. We're talking Razor Clams, fish stock, Ramen, tacos, burgers and hot smoked fish! Ben makes delicious spice mixes designed for different meats, perfect for red meat like steak, white meat like pork or poultry and the famous Salt Bay mix specifically for seafood. Ben also mentions tips for...
2025-02-121h 22
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:287 Reconnecting With Our Food | Helen and PierreInterview with Helen and Pierre Todays interview is with Helen and Pierre from Tide to Table! Founders of Tide To Table UK, they have a passion for foraging, food and spearfishing. They've made it their mission to reconnect people with the food they eat, showing people where it actually comes from so that they gain a great appreciation for their food, the natural world and our place in it. Recipes and cooking ideas, do not listen if you are hungry! Tide To Table UK have also made a shortfilm called Triggerfish, which is so nicely put together and shows...
2025-02-051h 30
Spearo DiariesSD:21 Kent Remihana - Ace Photographer & Infamous Uncle SpearoWe are plunging back into the year of poddy episodes with an EPIC chat we’ve been stashing away in the audio files.
A passionate ocean lover , photographer , spearo and skipper. A man well known for the time he gives to newbies and his enjoyment for peoples firsts. Someone who highly values the the full connection experience of the spearfishing lifestyle. He gives us his view on why he has happily helped many new and female spearos to entering and enjoying the sport, via his infamous boat trips and adventures. Details landing an amazing Marlin and many oth...
2025-02-021h 34
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:286 From Point to Point with Astard Pole Spear Founder | Adam SerraInterview with Adam Serra Todays interview is with Adam Serra, co-founder of Astard Pole Spears. When Adam and his great friend Kim went over to Japan they discovered the world of pole spears! Originally coming from WA, Adam was used to a traditional speargun, now he makes high quality roller pole spears able to take on any fish you can get in range of! Hear the journey of how he ended up preferring pole spears over regular spearguns, the innovations his company Astard has built in and get some bonus tips on how to cook Surgeon Fish! ...
2025-01-221h 43
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:283 Destination Cairns Spearfishing Guide with the Cairns Spearos Lads | Liam, Elliot, Glenn and Zac (Dan)Interview with Liam, Elliot, Glenn and Zac (Dan) Todays interview is with Liam, Elliot, Glenn and Zac, aka Dan from the Cairns Spearos! As the name would suggest, they are a spearfishing club based in Cairns and we get to talk to the club leadership about its history, current state and future plans. Get inside info on the most fun Tilapia spearfishing competition you might not have heard of where reload speed is your biggest consideration + tips for spearfishing in and around Cairns. Bonus recipe included! Hear how to make the tastiest Trout Parmesan recipe. Thanks again to Spearfishing...
2024-12-181h 52
Spearo DiariesSD: 20 Andrew Ruddock - Bundy Bear and Practical GuideThis weeks episode includes some informative yarns, tips, stories and accounts of adventures from a man who has represented Aussie in spearfishing many times. He has been a Spearo guide in some epic places and continues to take frothing spearos out for fun in the water in Australia.We loved getting to know Andy Ruddock via the magic of internet & phone (Laura) highly enjoyed his bar dating Vs fish hunting technique content 🤣
2024-12-131h 22
Spearo DiariesSD:19 Ihaka Steel - Kai Gatherer & Salty DogThis weeks episode on the poddy is a quality conversation with a spearo who treasures his time in the ocean and proudly feeding his people . A natural and creative content creator who showcases what the ocean has to offer. @saltydogs_nz gives us his perspective on generational diving, gagging sharks, natural youtube content creation, gathering and his love for sharing his catch. He details some Dusky sound , Great Barrier and Coromandel water adventures .We truly enjoyed chatting to this deeply passionate Lino & Spearo. A man with a desire to leave a documented story of his ocean adventures fo...
2024-11-241h 29
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:280 Un-Domesticating Humans and Ourselves | Alex SmythInterview with Alex Smyth Todays interview is with Alex Smyth from the Noob Spearo team! Alex currently runs the Noob Spearo Instagram account and as we find out, he has a very interesting an exciting history with spearfishing! We chat about practical techniques to help deal with anxiety and depression, how spearfishing reconnects you with nature and how to travel to go spearfishing as a young person on a limited budget! Hear bonus stories from the British National Spearfishing competition and how he may have been responsible for helping shoot a record Bonito! Thanks for all your hard work...
2024-11-131h 38
Spearo DiariesSD:18 Simon Jones - Genuine Gem & Seasoned SpearoThis weeks episode is with Genuine Gem & Seasoned Spearo - Simon Jones.
A Spearo who is very low key about his abilities, with a holistic view of the diving pastime. He has a warm way of describing his enjoyment for the spearfishing discipline & underwater adventure.
We loved sitting down with our fundies/ Blue Fins club mate. Simon Jones, & know you'll all enjoy this quality chat .
2024-11-101h 20
Spearo DiariesSD:17 Sophie Hamilton - Sophisticated Spearo & Moana MummaThis week we have a delightful & insightful conversation with another wahine weapon of the seas and an absolute sweetheart.
Sophie is very modest about her achievements, with a passionate zest for competition. She has a unique way of describing her path to the spearfishing lifestyle.
Get ready to be inspired and impressed by this fierce mermaid 🧜♀️ Sophie Hamilton https://www.instagram.com/hamiltsoph/
2024-10-261h 31
Spearo DiariesSD: 16 Matt Kaio: Spearo Dad - Seaman and Storyteller
This episode we have a wholesome & captivating chat with one of the greatest storytellers we know.A man who has ventured & dived in many different seas and is as excited as a kid before Christmas the night before a dive, even to this day .A proud spearo Dad, who's favourite place to dive is next to his kids. Our good pal and #1 poddy fan - Matt Kaio @mattdkaio
2024-10-131h 14
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:276 Frothy Moments, Key Takeaways and Tales from Whitsundays Sail X Spear 2024 | Part 2Interview onboard the Condor, part 2! Todays interview is part 2 from our Whitsundays Sail x Spear trip with Salt Sessions Freediving! Join us after a few brews as the crew chat about the trip, highlights & lowlights and everything in between. Hear reviews and feedback from the crew after spending a few days in a yacht together, what it's like to spearfish on pristine reef, hunting new species and making memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. To sum up the episode Nick puts it best: "...get up to 10 years experience in 4 days". Visit SpearfishingCourses.com.au to put your...
2024-09-251h 32
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:275 Frothy Moments, Key Takeaways and Tales from Whitsundays Sail X Spear 2024 | Part 1Interview onboard the Condor! Todays interview is with a bunch of legends live from aboard the Condor sailing yacht as we wrap up day 2 of diving and spearfishing on our Whitsundays Sail X Spear trip! Hear highlights, frothiest moments, stories of epic hunts and loads of banter. We hope this gives you an insight into what these trips are like and that it inspires you to take a trip like this too. Check out SpearfishingCourses.com.au to sign up and register your interest! Important times 00:13 Intro 05:55 Welcome legends aboard the Condor! 08:45 Mangrove...
2024-09-181h 22
Spearo DiariesSD: 13 Alex Edwards - Slay Money Fishy Fishy Queen
We're back for Spearo Diaries Season 2 - Spring . With an absolute SLAYER first Guest .
Alex Edwards: Part One.
The Slay Money Fishy Fishy Queen Herself - Ranked Women's Second in the world at the 2023 Spearfishing World Champs - @alex_edwards8 💃🙌So many adventure tales and so much humble insight that we had to make her interview a two part series . Great yarns from a woman who has the spearo wisdom of someone twice her age.
2024-09-081h 02
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:272 Jamaican Spearfishing Pastor | Shawn WilsonInterview with Shawn Wilson, the Spearfishing Pastor. Todays interview is with Shawn Wilson, the Spearfishing Pastor from Jamaica! "To share my faith through my adventures" sums up Shawn's attitude towards the spearfishing lifestyle. He is a frothing spearo from Jamaica with an awesome youtube channel and is also a pastor! Get an inside view into spearfishing in Jamaica, what fish he likes to hunt, the conditions and what life is like living and spearfishing in the Caribbean. Hear some of the funny moments along the way with some of the lessons learned. Important times 00:13 Intro 06:40 W...
2024-08-291h 22
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:271 Dear Spearfishing Diary with 2 Kiwi Mermaids | Elise Clynes and Laura KuggeleijnInterview with Elise Clynes and Laura Kuggeleijn Todays interview is with Elise Clynes and Laura Kuggeleijn from the Spearo Diaries Podcast! Two frothing Kiwi mermaids that are passionate about spearfishing, the ocean and catch 'n cook. The girls brought such awesome energy, make sure you go check out their podcast on Spotify: The Spearo Diaries. We chat about the realities of running a spearfishing podcast, spearfishing in and around New Zealand, pool training, how to burley Kina/sea urchin, girl's wetsuits and loads more! Massive chat today with two speara legends, we hope you enjoy! Listen to...
2024-08-221h 56
Spearo DiariesSD:11 Spearo Diaries - The Two Great BarriersThis episode the mermaids have a great yarn. We chat about Laura's recent diving trip to Great Barrier Island, NZ and her focus on the Snapper species . Followed by what Elise is expecting on her upcoming trip to The Great Barrier Reef , Australia .Where she'll join the "Wettie" crew for a 7day live aboard . ( Which she'll be on when this airs )
2024-08-1840 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:270 Mackay Beyond the Hardline Intermediate Charter/Course Q&A | Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom and MoreInterview with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom and a bunch of other legends Todays interview is with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom and a bunch of other legends on a zoom call to chat about the Mackay Beyond the Hardline Trip! Join us for an open Q&A with Shrek, Tim and Tom about what to expect from the upcoming Mackay Beyond the Hardline trip, what gear to bring, what spearguns to pack, what fish we will hunt and everything else they could think of. Head over to SpearfishingCourses.com.au and show your interest in our next big trip!...
2024-08-141h 12
Spearo DiariesSD:10 Jamie Dunne - Mad Dog & Lord of LongshotsHilariously shocking stories from an absolute Mad Dog & G.C . One of our favourite humans - Lord of the Longshots - Snapper of Finns - Dog Dad - Dirt Biker - Frothing Spearo . Jamie Dunne AKA Skinny .
If you want to get your hands on some longshots gear, message @longshots.nz on Instagram and they will get you sorted.
2024-08-111h 13
Spearo DiariesSD: 09 Kerry Walden - Classy Creature & Water WeaponWe finally get to introduce our first female poddy Guest 🙌 Lovely human - Graceful diver - Water lover - Spearo Kid Mum - Freedive Instructor - Creator of @awefreedive . Classy Creature & Water Weapon - Kerry Walden @gazingwest 💃
We knew when we decided to launch our podcast, that we wanted to have Kerry on to share her love for the ocean.
She has been a huge part of our Journey and always cheers us on whether it's for a comp, our latest fish or just in life 🙌👌
2024-08-0454 min
Spearo DiariesSD:08 Herb Herbert - Seasoned Master & Wise BlokeIntroducing our next episode Guest : " Herb " Herbert. Known famously in the Spearo world for his time; competing - coaching - organizing and frothing all things Spearfishing. ( Sound on for that epic comp voice projection 🤣📢).Also known for his highly successful commercial Kina & Paua company " Sunz", as well as producing some legendary offspring. Herb was our first attempt at conducting a Inteview for the Spearo Diaries Podcast and we feel very lucky to have heard about his life.spearfishing, diving, adventure, mermaid, ocean
2024-07-2646 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:266 W.A Part 3 2024 | Stupid Cave Moves with Shrek | Bert Keulder, Deryck Tan & AdamInterview with Bert, Deryck & Adam Todays interview is with Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan for part 3 of the WA trip in the greater Gascoyne region! We do a shoredive after more vehicle trouble, jeepers there are some magic places around here. But even more flies! Join us for a shoredive in a remote and rugged place with loads of great fish. A day filled with first's, banter and great memories. Important times 00:13 Intro 05:10 Welcome Deryck, Bert and Adam! 07:50 Deciding on a shoredive, entry and what conditions to expect 11:40 Adam shooting his first Jack 12:50 Deryck's first Estuary Cod 13:50 Bert's diving...
2024-07-221h 10
Spearo DiariesSD:07 Luke Potts - Calculated Hunter & Shark FanaticTodays episode we have a really interesting and informative chat with Aquatic Rehab content creator and legend spearo . Cinematic Genuis - Calculated Hunter - Shark Fanatic - Luke Potts.We pick his brain about a number of topics including; How how he got started, why he had a recent break from diving for his wellbeing, his interest in sharks and heaps more. Enjoy! spearfishing, diving, adventure, mermaid, ocean
2024-07-211h 19
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:265 Shooting Spanish Mackerel in a Puddle | Glenn GeorgeInterview with Glenn George Todays interview is with Glenn George from Coffs Harbor! Hear stories from a legend with decades of spearfishing experience and from his times representing Australia at world spearfishing competitions, battling sharks, spearfishing with his boys and so much more. Great advice for being a good buddy, boaty and allround great partner out on the water as well as the most memorable hunts from his decades at sea. Important times 00:13 Intro 04:55 Welcome Glenn! 06:55 Strategy for the Nationals 09:10 Spanish Mackerel 14:40 Spearfishing over the past 40 years 22:45 Massive dogtooth tax and landing massive fish 29:40 Competitive spearfishing 35:35 Spearfishing in...
2024-07-151h 31
Spearo DiariesSD:06 Spearo Diaries - Mercury Bay CompThis week we cover the Mercury Bay Open Competition. We chat to 4x spearo pairs before and after the comp. Hear a run down of their strategies and how their days diving went. A super fun event held every year on Kings Birthday weekend at Mercury Bay, Coromandel, NZ.spearfishing, diving, adventure, mermaid, ocean
2024-07-1451 min
Spearo DiariesSD:05 - Rob Harrison - Diving Guru & Fish FizzerOn this episode of Spearo Diaries we talk with Rob Harrison - Dive Guru & Fish Fizzer. He is an energetic and passionate human.A fierce competitive athlete & ocean lover. He has taken us both out on many a boating adventure - lent us an ear and advice on all things competing - spearing - freediving & absolutely froths a good snapper snoop . Rob was one of our amazing instructors for our first Aida Freedive courses and is one of the legends who created and runs our weekly training group sessions through @spearfishing_fundamentals.spearfishing, diving...
2024-07-0649 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:264 W.A Part 2 2024 | Going North with Old Man Blue | Bert Keulder & Deryck TanInterview with Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan Todays interview is with Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan as we travel north for part 2 of the WA trip! Today we suffer a vehicle breakdown, go diving around Geraldton and chat about the highlights and memorable fish from the trip. Important times 00:13 Intro 03:20 G'day guys, we have some bad news! 07:25 Diving Geraldton 09:40 Cuttlefish and Dhufish 14:50 Berts nightmare: Deryck and the Buff Bream 18:00 Tough dive conditions 20:45 Broken anchor 26:25 Bert's onboard cooker 29:35 Plans for the rest of the trip 34:15 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android https://link.chtbl.com/Download_This_Episode...
2024-07-0337 min
Spearo DiariesSD:04 - Laura Kuggeleijn - Spearotual Mermaid & Badass BattlerThis week we put ourselves back in the hot seat and give you the chance to get to know your hosts as Elise interviews Laura.An intriguing conversation with Spearotual Mermaid and Badass Battler Laura Kuggeleijn.We hope you enjoy this episode. Feel free to let us know what you think on instagram @spearo.diaries and give us a rating on spotify!spearfishing, diving, adventure, mermaid, ocean
2024-06-3058 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:263 Father Son Spearing | Generational Spearo Culture | Glenn and Beau George, Andrew and Korben HartInterview with Glenn and Beau George, Andrew and Korben Hart Todays interview is with Glenn and Beau George, Andrew and Korben Hart - father-son spearos entering the WA Spearfishing Nationals! Today is all about father son spearing. Hear how they prepared for the competition, the challenges they faced and how the overcame them. Spearfishing with your dad, or with your boy is such a cool thing to do! Hear how they get it right, the techniques and hunting tips they use, getting past butting heads and some actionable spearfishing tips from guys with way more experience than age! Thanks...
2024-06-261h 29
Spearo DiariesSD:03 - Darren Shields - Legendary Adventure Chaser & GuruTodays episode is with the Legendary Adventure Chaser, Spearfishing Equipment Pioneer, A man with a long list of competitive achievements and accolades - Darren Shields. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please feel free to let us know what you think on our instagram @spearo.diaries and rate us on Spotify.spearfishing, diving, adventure, mermaid, ocean
2024-06-2353 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:262 W.A Part 1 2024 | Diving the Nationals with Deryck | Deryck Tan, Bert Keulder & Michael TropianoInterview with Deryck Tan, Bert Keulder & Michael Tropiano WA Trip 1 Todays interview is with Deryck Tan, Bert Keulder & Michael Tropiano after a few days of diving the WA Spearfishing Nationals! Hear how Shrek and Deryck got along during the comp, the misadventures on the Hallubaloo with Bert the Old Man Blue and photography legend Michael Tropiano! Join us for WA Trip 1 for a recap of the nationals, WA dive conditions and tips and plans for the rest of the trip. Important times 00:13 Intro 05:20 Welcome 09:00 Nationals competition 12:30 Going North with Old Man Blue 19:20 Cray diving and using a Cray...
2024-06-1949 min
Spearo DiariesSD:01 Spearo Diaries: Port Valley CompA full "Spearo Diaries" Pre & Post Comp Debrief Episode with mermaids Laura and Elise. Covering competing at the Port Valley Far North Champs, NZ in May 2024. This is our first recording where we decided to have a go at capturing our ocean adventures. We hope you enjoy this episode. Feel free to give us your feedback on Instagram and share it with your friends. @spearo.diaries spearfishing, diving, adventure, mermaid, ocean
2024-06-1655 min
Spearo DiariesSD:02 Elise Clynes - Competitive Frother & Slayer MermaidThis week we put ourselves in the hot seat and give you the chance to get to know your hosts as Laura interviews Elise.An entertaining catch up with Competitive Frother and Slayer Mermaid Elise Clynes. We hope you enjoy this episode. Feel free to let us know what you think on instagram @spearo.diaries and give us a rating on spotify!We love spearfishing and are lucky to be able to dive in New Zealand we talk a out our ocean adventures, the...
2024-06-1656 min
Spearo DiariesSpearo Diaries TrailerWelcome to the Spearo Diaries Podcast. Have a listen to our trailer intro and hear what we and this podcast are all about !
2024-06-0900 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:259 Diving and Thriving with a Disability (in Norway) | Jørgen JenssenInterview with Jørgen Jenssen Todays interview is with Jørgen Jenssen from Norway! An exceptionally successful competitive spearo, he has overcome a serious metabolic disorder which leaves him heavily fatigued all the time. Hear how discovering freediving and spearfishing changed his life and opened him up to a whole new world and how he wants to help change it for others. Learn about the best eating fish in Norway, the best hunts and locations and stories from a spearo that lives and breathes spearfishing! Norway is a bucket list destination for so many people, get an insiders perspective on...
2024-05-231h 31
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:258 The Cut Professor on Full Spread Spearfishing Ethics (and Economics) | Matt BondInterview with Matt Bond, aka @CutProfessor Todays interview is with Bond, Matt Bond! You may know him as the @CutProfessor from IG, but did you know he is a cook and an economist?! A major contributor to 99 Spearo Recipes, Matt has had a lifelong love for the ocean and foraging with a particular interest in mushroom foraging. Hear Matt's humble beginnings as he started hunting and foraging with his refugee friends, got his first ever speargun and learnt to get the best eating out of the world around us through years of catch 'n cook. An awesome chat today...
2024-05-081h 59
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:257 Big Boat Sends on a Trailer Boat with Tri-State Legend | Spencer FaucherInterview with Spencer Faucher Todays interview is with Spencer Faucher, president of the Tri-State Skindivers Spearfishing Club! We have a highly experienced spearo boater on today! Thanks to his dad, Spencer has been out on the ocean all his life and has a ton of experience to show for it. Hear about the Great White sharks, massive Blackfish, his first Wahoo and the in's and out's of running a spearfishing club! Get bonus tips on how to be a great boaty, spearfishing clubs and networking with spearos all over the world to go spearfishing more often. Important times 00:13 I...
2024-04-241h 50
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:255 Deep Drops, Airlie Jacks and Jobbies live at Neptune Spear & Dive | Dustin Mann | Mackay Trip 2Interview with Dustin Mann with Smythy and Noffs Todays interview is with Dustin Mann with Smythy and Noffs LIVE from the Neptune Spear & Dive store! We chat with @DeepDropDusty about spearfishing in Airlie, doing monster trips to the outer reef, managing huge tides and poor viz, tips to hunt Mangrove Jack, Spanish Mackerel and so much more! The boys from That's Chat stoke the banter and ask some really good questions. This one has a ton of actionable info that will improve your spearfishing! Apologies for the audio quality, our Patrons have provided us with new cables! Enjoy this...
2024-04-041h 27
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:254 That's Chat Lads | Mackay and Airlie Spearfishing | Smythy and Noffs | Mackay Trip 1Interview with Thomas Smythe and Ryan Noffke aka Smythy and Noffs Todays interview is with Thomas Smythe and Ryan Noffke, aka Smythy and Noffs from the That's Chat podcast! They run an awesome show that ranges from spearfishing to MMA, working out to banter and all sorts in between. They are a pair of funny blokes that live in an amazing place for spearfishing and absolutely froth on the lifestyle. Hear what it's like living and spearfishing on the Great Barrier Reef, dealing with sharks, how to hunt better and so much more. Go give the That's Chat Podcast a...
2024-03-271h 39
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:253 Getting crepuscular while driving and spearing on a 12600km+ roadtrip | Daniel MannInterview with Daniel Mann Todays interview is with Daniel Mann, he's back for the 4th time! He has just returned from a massive road trip with his wife from Europe into Asia, spearfishing along the way with legends and making awesome videos at each stop! You can follow Daniel's latest video series where he takes us with him on his adventure through new lands, almost getting caught in warzones, making new friends and shooting amazing fish. Check out Daniel's YouTube channel here to watch his latest videos! You can also get some of his awesome Dive Everywhere merch here!
2024-03-201h 37
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:250 Making the most of the Spearfishing Life | Jared RosenbergInterview with Jared Rosenberg Todays interview is with Jared Rosenberg, probably the fittest man ever to join us on the podcast! Strength and conditioning coach and frothing spearo, he is joining forces with us to help create our SpearReady program! Do spearos need strength and conditioning training? Jared makes a pretty good argument to say yes! As spearos, we use our whole body in ways that don't fit into the normal gym or exercise routine - Jared solves this problem with his awesome business Earth and Ocean Fit or visit his Facebook page Earth and Ocean Fit w...
2024-02-221h 45
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:251 Guide to Spearfishing Panama | Robert SchmausInterview with Robert Schmaus Todays interview is with Robert Schmaus, a spearfishing FROTHER and guide currently based in Panama! If you wanted to plan a spearfishing holiday to somewhere maybe not as well known as other places, Panama seems to be the PERFECT option! Surrounded by 2 different oceans, thousands of islands, unbelievably productive topography and good fishing all year round, this seems like the ideal spearfishing destination! Robert has also written several books on spearfishing and is a wealth of knowledge. Listen to 5 minutes of him talk about spearfishing in Panama and you'll be booking your trip there in...
2024-02-221h 53
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:248 Spearfishing Courses 4,5 Beginner and Intermediate 1 Highlights | Straddie TripsInterview with Straddie Spearo Course Legends Todays interview is with Straddie Spearo Course Legends who attended our beginner course 4 and 5 as well as the group that joined our intermediate spearfishing course! Hear stories from each of the courses and meet the legends that joined us! From big first's to PB's, stories of success and struggle and everything in between, listen in on the conversation and join in the stoke! A massive thanks to everyone that joined us over these trips! If you want to join us on the next one, visit SpearfishingCourses.com.au! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:15 Straddie...
2024-02-072h 47
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:245 Scouting, Overcoming Brutal Discouragement & South Australia Spearing | Dave ScholefieldInterview with Dave Scholefield Todays interview is with Dave Scholefield! President of the South Australia Gulf Skindivers club and a frothing competition spearo, he has a bunch of great tips to improve your spearfishing, find better fish and be a more effective spearo. Some hilarious stories of his rivalry with Rob Torelli, inspiration to get your own kids into the water and so much more! Another great guest to interview, thank you all so much for supporting the Noob Spearo podcast in 2023, we will be back next year with loads more! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:25 Welcome South Australia Gulf...
2023-12-202h 02
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:244 F*** The Tax Man | The Story Behind The Brand | RyanInterview with Ryan from F*ck The Taxman Todays interview is with Ryan from F*ck The Taxman, the shark themed clothing apparel company that isn't afraid to make a statement! As spearos, fishos and almost everyone that harvests from the sea will encounter the dreaded taxman, it's something we can all relate to! That feeling of being sharked just as you're reeling in that prize fish really makes you say "F*ck the taxman!". We chat with Ryan and find out the story of the brand and some funny things along the way. F*ck The...
2023-12-081h 43
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:243 Longnose Emperor Hunting & Bluewater Trip Prep (training, diet & gear) | Jerry Guerra | NeptonicsInterview with Jerry Guerra Todays interview is with Jerry Guerra from Neptonics! A veteran, spearo business owner and an absolute frothing spearo, he is a wealth of knowledge and expertise on spearfishing. We chat about some of his new gear on sale at Neptonics.com, hunting Longnose Emperors, doing massive spearfishing trips to Africa, training and so much more! Get the inside scoop on the flasher with built in fish caller and the mighty chum dinger! Don't forget to use the code NOOB10 for 10% off at Neptonics.com! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:55 Welcome Jerry! 07:10 Being a veteran, PTSD, mental...
2023-11-221h 26
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:240 Mackay Spearfishing Life with Neptune Spear and Dive Couple | Kaitlyn and ShelbyInterview with Kaitlyn and Shelby from Neptune Spear and Dive Todays interview is with Mackay Spearfishing power couple Kaitlyn and Shelby from Neptune Spear and Dive! If you are ever in the Mackay area make sure you go visit Neptune Spear and Dive and say hi to Kaitlyn and Shelby. Hear stories from their experiences in the spearfishing business, running a shop and life in Mackay. Find out about the crocs, when to go diving, what weather you need, some scary stories and some Spanish Mackerel and Tusky hunting tips! Go give them a follow and pop in for...
2023-10-262h 03
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:238 From 0 - 2.3 Million YouTube Subs | Aquatic Apes aka Lenny LogsdailInterview with Lenny Logsdail aka Aquatic Apes Todays interview is with Lenny Logsdail aka Aquatic Apes! You may know him from Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube, here is his story of how he started spearfishing, how he ended up in Bali, Indonesia and how he went from 0 - 2.3 million subscribers! Hear about spearfishing in Bali and around Indonesia, hunting huge dogtooth tuna and wahoo, island life, filmmaking and Youtube! We hope you enjoy this episode with a legend of the spearfishing Youtube game! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:55 Welcome! 08:00 How to achieve Youtube success 11:30 Moving to Bali, Indonesia 14:20 Indonesia v...
2023-09-272h 12
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:237 The Stalk Outdoors Life | AndyInterview with Andy from the Stalk Outdoors Podcast! Todays interview is with Andy from the Stalk Outdoors Podcast! Andy is a frothing spearo and an avid outdoorsman with a particular interest in bow hunting. We chat about his spearfishing story, his days in the commercial dive industry, scary stories and some epic fish hunts! Get some excellent and practical tips on gear, spearguns, fins and so much more. Go have a listen to the Stalk Outdoors Podcast and hear his interviews with other legend spearos and hunters like Trevor Ketchion, Zachary Schmidt and many others! Such a good conversation, t...
2023-09-141h 49
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:235 Whitsundays Sail & Spear Charter Report | Shrek, Eckart and Crew Whitsundays Sail & Spear Charter Report Todays interview is a report from the Whitsundays Sail & Spear Charter! Some gusty conditions did nothing to kill the stoke of the legends that joined us on the sail and spear charter with excellent underwater conditions, loads of PB's and some great friendships forged! Here are some stories and reports from the trip, we are looking to plan another trip for 2024 so if you missed this one, the next trip will be for you! A massive thanks to everyone that joined us on our trip and made it so much fun! Another g...
2023-08-161h 45
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:229 African Spearfishing Retreats, Ocean to Plate SBT & More | Eckart BenkensteinInterview with Eckart Benkenstein Today's interview is with Eckart Benkenstein from Salt Sessions! Today is all about Southern Bluefin Tuna: how to hunt them, how to land them, how to bleed and care for them and most importantly: how to get the best seafood out of them! Caring for your catch taken to the next level as we also talk about dry aging, ceviche, 99 Spearo Recipes and so much more! Eckart runs some awesome spearfishing and freediving retreats and he has a few trips coming up soon in and around Australia as well as a massive trip to South...
2023-06-052h 01
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:227 Rowing, Spearing and Pooing in a Bucket Mid-Atlantic | Glyn SadlerInterview with Glyn Sadler Today's interview is with Glyn Sadler! He is part of a group of friends that decided to row across the Atlantic ocean! We chat all about preparing for a massive trip like this, spearfishing off a row boat and how his time in the military has helped his spearfishing. Mental health is a huge talking point, rowing for weeks on end with 3 other men in a tiny boat is going to push you to a place you probably haven't been before, Glyn has some great thoughts on how to overcome some mental challenges. We also...
2023-05-101h 45
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:225 Distilling the Great White Dive Experience | Sam WildInterview with Sam Wild Today's urgent interview is with Sam Wild from South Seas Spearos! Diving and filming Great White Sharks in the water is not for the feint of heart, Sam has had some amazing experiences with them! An extremely talented cameraman and spearo, his skills are being put to great use following his mates around and filming their epic adventures chasing amazing fish! Learn a bit more about Sam and his past, get some insight into filming and producing South Sea Spearos and hear what it's like to dive with Great White Sharks! He also runs, with...
2023-04-281h 36
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:223 Stradbroke Weekend Spearing Course (no2) | Keiren LimpusInterview with the Legend Crew of the Stradbroke Weekend Spearing Course 2! Today's interview is with the awesome crew from our 2nd Stradbroke weekend spearfishing course! Hear from some of the legends that joined us for the 2nd round of spearfishing and freediving courses that Shrek and Keiren ran. From Noob Spearos to experienced spearos getting formal qualifications, adults to young kids - everyone had a great time, learnt new things and improved their abilities! Best of all was getting to prepare, cook up and eat our catch less than 100m from where it was shot. We hope you enjoy!
2023-04-1238 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:221 Havkontoret Norwegian Spearfishing Podcast | Øystein SundlandInterview with Øystein Sundland Today's interview is with Øystein Sundland from the Havkontoret Norwegian Spearfishing Podcast and we talk all things Norway spearfishing! If Norway wasn't on your bucket list for spearfishing destinations, now it will be! Cold water, big fish, bigger sharks, night diving and some amazing scenery for when you surface, Norway is a semi-hidden gem in the spearfishing world! Hear some stories and get info from a local Norwegian spearo about the spearfishing in Norway, what gear you need and what fish you can expect to encounter. Øystein runs a Norwegian spearfishing podcast called Havkontoret, if you...
2023-03-151h 40
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:220 The Pressure Project - 'How to teach more relaxed students' masterclass | Adam Sellars Interview with Adam Sellars Today's interview is with Adam Sellars from The Pressure Project! Freediving instructor, spearo and all round legend Adam Sellars joins us to chat about the instructor side of freediving courses and how he teaches and trains new and already experienced divers to be safer and more effective. He had a natural talent and excelled at freediving deep, far deeper and earlier than he should have! These 'mistakes' taught him valuable lessons that he can now share and teach to his students. Hear about freediving in the Kilsby Sinkhole, how to convince your friends o...
2023-03-081h 34
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:219 From Commercial Spearo to the Trophy Mentality | Francisco LoffrediInterview with Francisco Loffredi Today's interview is with Francisco Loffredi from Rio De Janeiro! A life time in the water and a culture that celebrates spearfishing has shaped Francisco and the way he dives today, from his early days being a commercial spearfisherman to his development into competition and trophy spearfishing, we chat about the reasons that he's changed his approach, how competition and sport fishing can actually help keep the sea healthy and some of the hilarious stories he's had a long the way! An absolute legend with the consistent spearfishing performance to back it up, you are g...
2023-02-221h 43
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:217 Spearo Hangout Podcast Crew and UK Spearing | Ben Dunford, Richard Gomes & Anthony FraserInterview with Ben Dunford, Richard Gomes & Anthony Fraser Today's interview is with Ben Dunford, Richard Gomes & Anthony Fraser of the Spearo Hangout Podcast in the UK! If you're a spearo in the UK, you need to listen to this podcast! The Spearo Hangout is a UK spearfishing podcast where you can find out everything you need to know about UK spearing and some of the awesome stories they have along the way! We chat about spearfishing competitions, targeting specific fish, staying warm and the dive conditions in the UK! Thanks Ben, Richard and Anthony - 3 legends making the most o...
2023-02-012h 05
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:216 Spice Rubs, Foraging and Overcoming Gatekeepers | Ben HohnkeInterview with Ben Hohnke Today's interview is with Ben Hohnke, founder of Hohnke Outdoors! A frothing spearo and land-based hunter with an entrepreneurial mind, listen in on his journey through spearfishing from being an absolute Noob Spearo to now. He has several recipes in our 99 Spearo Recipes book and has created some amazing spice rubs that you can order for seafood, white meat and red meat or game. We have a good chat about taking "trash" fish, better ways to harvest abalone and have a good discussion about the influential spearos that helped Ben improve to the spearo he...
2023-01-251h 37
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:215 Port Hedland GT Diving | Wally GalliInterview with Wally Galli Today's interview is with Wally Galli! An ex-South African, owner of GT Diving and Marine living in Port Hedland, he tells us the stories about meeting future legends like Rob Allen, some memorable dive trips he done over the years like St. Lucia and a bit on his part of helping Robbie Peck when he got attacked by that Bull Shark. We also hear about some of the history of the NW Spearfishing Club, how he helps get new spearos started, spearfishing competitions and making diving and spearing his business. Wally is unable to hide...
2023-01-1854 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:213 Training, Bloodwork, Mindset, Port Hedland spearing and Spearokids Catchup | Adam Stern & Spearo Kids NZInterview with Adam Stern & Spearo Kids NZ Today's interview is with Adam Stern and Ben, Max & Don from Spearo Kids NZ! Adam Stern is back again, spontaneously laughing and giving us some awesome new info coming out of the freediving world., Spearfishing's effect on personality, physiology, your mental and emotional state and even your bloodwork can be profound! Next up we have a catch up with Ben, Max and Don: The SpearoKids NZ crew! We chat about some of there highlights since last speaking to them, new PB fish and the latest from their competition careers! The...
2022-12-211h 15
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:212 Western Australia Episode 5 | Target Species, Sharks And An Awesome Day Spearfishing | Bert & JoelInterview with Bert, Joel and Rory! Today's interview is with Bert and Joel as we round off our WA trip. More great fish but this time with a lot more sharks! We had such a good day out spearing, everyone landing great fish and Joel and Shrek checking off new and target species. They put some new Old Man Blue gear to the test, trying out their impressive new prototype weight vest! Some sad and scary stories of knots letting you down, getting taxed and hurting some innocent gear. What a great trip with Joel, Bert and Rory! Will...
2022-12-071h 27
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:211 Western Australia Episode 4 | Exploring Exmouth | Bert, Joel & RoryInterview with Bert, Joel and Rory! Today's interview is with Bert, Joel and Rory! Crystal clear water and some A-grade diving is in order for today as Bert, Joel and Rory show Shrek around the picturesque WA water near Exmouth! Shooting fish and eating it an hour later, finding huge crays in familiar structure, dealing with sharks and good stories from day 2 of our WA trip! Grab a hardcover copy of 99 Spearo Recipes Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:05 Welcome back Bert and Joel in the middle of a wetsuit repair! 07:05 Welcome Rory! Tell us about Exmouth dive conditions 11:45...
2022-11-301h 17
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:210 Western Australia Episode 3 | Shark Bay, Brews and Banter | Bert Keulder, Joel Roberts and ShrekInterview with Bert Keulder and Joel Roberts Today's interview is with Bert Keulder and Joel Roberts around the fire, having a few brews and chatting about spearfishing! These are the moments where life makes sense, out on the beach around a fire with good mates and great conversation. Listen in and hear about our day and Shrek's first experiences in the WA ocean! Beach launching boats, Estuary Cods, crayfish diving and so much in between! This is just day 1! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:50 Welcome to the campfire with Bert and Joel! 07:40 Big GT moment 11:05 Spearos are a type of...
2022-11-2356 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:209 Western Australia Episode 2 | Spearfishing Records, Taxidermy & Tagging | Vin RushworthInterview with Vin Rushworth Today's interview is with Vin Rushworth! Captaining a research vessel for Fisheries in WA, records keeper for the AUF and an inanely talented spearo, here is a diver with a lot to learn from! He has years of experience in the water on the more scientific side of things, giving him a really good insight into the fish species around him. Shooting massive fish, submitting a record fish, tagging and taxidermy, this one is stocked full of actionable info! A few technical glitches but overall a great chat! Submit a spearfishing record here
2022-11-161h 14
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:208 Western Australia Episode 1 | Aussie Reels, the Bali Mask +++ | Barry PaxmanInterview with Barry Paxman! Today's interview is with Barry Paxman! The legend himself, the creator of Aussie Reels, he's been spearfishing for 60 years and has some epic stories to share from his time out in the water. From some scary shark stories to the thrill of hunting Wahoo and even the story behind his iconic mask, this will be a good listen! This interview is stuffed full of Noob Spearo community questions, get valuable knowledge and wisdom from a spearo that's been at it for 6 decades and still going strong! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:40 Welcome Barry! You've been spearing...
2022-11-091h 44
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:205 Live Seafood Cooking with Daniel MannLive Seafood Cooking with Daniel Mann! Today's LIVE interview is with Daniel Mann and we are cooking seafood at Adreno Brisbane! Join us for tips and tricks from Daniel as we process, cook and eat some amazing fish! From carpaccio, ceviche with a mystery species to reverse butterflying and BBQing fish! This is the audio of the night, the video does it far more justice. We will post that as soon as it's ready! Sit back, relax and get hungry with us as we get a seafood cooking masterclass from a legendary spearo and chef! Here is...
2022-10-121h 25
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:190 Yianni Barthelmess | Froth for the Underwater Life | From Father to sonInterview with Yianni Barthelmess Today's interview is with Yianni Barthelmess, multiple recipe contributor and all round frothing spearo from Shellharbour NSW! Drawing from his dad's love for the ocean, he has really turned his life into an ocean inspired one! A talented chef as well, he has submitted several recipes to 99 Spearo Recipes and has a bunch of catch cook videos on his YouTube and Instagram! Get some actionable gardening tips, practical chef skills and some awesome advice for dealing with sharks! We talk everything from food to gardening for seafood, sharks, shorediving and more! Listen in and let...
2022-05-041h 35
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:187 Samuel Mumford | Frothing Cornish Muso SpearoInterview with Samuel Mumford Today's interview is with Samuel Mumford, the frothing Cornish Muso spearo living down under! Growing up in Cornwall, he started spearfishing, frankly by punching them with a blunt speargun. Have a listen to the episode to hear his experience with the Mike Tyson Speargun! From almost getting drowned by a crab to the infamous Cornish Sea Turtle, he has some great tips for hunting fish like Dhufish and Mangrove Jack and has a lot of knowledge other spearos can learn from. With a great attitude and a clear and obvious love for the ocean, we...
2022-03-291h 18
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:183 Forrest Galante | Explorer, SpearoInterview with Forrest Galante Today's interview is with Forrest Galante! Explorer, TV personality, adventurer and spearo, Forest has a rather large resume when it comes to the outdoors, holding multiple spearfishing world records on speargun and pole spear! Having been on the Joe Rogan Podcast and besides his own podcast The Wild Times podcast, he is most well known for his TV shows where he travels to remote parts of the world in search of extinct and extremely rare animals. We are proud to say that his journey was hugely influenced by spearfishing, join us as we have a...
2022-03-011h 08
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:177 Jai Gibbons | @spearochef Journey +Seafood Cooking Game ChangersInterview with Jai Gibbons Today's episode is with the Sydney Spearo Chef Jai Gibbons! Talented and passionate about food, he has been cooking all his life and been in and out of many different kitchens around the country, picking up a treasure trove of knowledge and tips about preparing and cooking seafood! Jai has submitted an awesome guide to 99 Spearo Recipes that's all about caring for your catch to get the best possible eating experience from it, we go in depth about that and the other tips and tricks he's learnt in his career so far. What to do...
2021-12-061h 38
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:175 Josh Bollen | Always LearningInterview with Josh Bollen Today's episode is with Josh Bollen from Sydney! He has submitted several recipes to 99 Spearo Recipes and is passionate about cooking and eating food he's foraged or caught and foraged. He has a love for making food look good and when you see his recipes you will understand why! We chat about smoking fish, dry aging meat and the magic of vacuum packing and how to get the best and most out of your catch. Have a listen to this interview and stay tuned for 99 Spearo Recipes for his recipes and a ton more! We...
2021-11-271h 42
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:173 Daniel Mann Reelguns, YouTube, Europe & 99 Spearo RecipesInterview with Daniel Mann Today's episode is with Daniel Mann! If you do spearfishing and watch any YouTube and you don't know who he is you are missing out! He runs one of the best spearfishing channels around, stocked full of great content and tips. He's recently been really upping his chef game, as you've probably seen in his recent videos. A talented chef that is also an extremely talented spearo, we chat about reel guns - when to use them, why you would and wouldn't want to use them, alternatives and tips and tricks with using them. We...
2021-11-172h 00
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:157 Harry Foster | the Master Chef SpearoInterview with Harry Foster - the Master Chef Spearo Today's interview is with Harry Foster, the Masterchef Spearo! Apart from being an exceptional chef, he is also an absolute frother when it comes to spearing and has a passion for connecting the catching to the cooking. Learn some chef skills that every spearo should know, what kitchen utensils you should have and the biggest mistakes spearos make with fish in the kitchen! We've included two of the recipes mentioned in the show so you can go have a go yourself! Whether working as a chef on a remote island o...
2021-06-011h 20
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:154 The Tightarse Spearo with Trevor KetchionInterview with Trevor Ketchion Spearfishing can be seen as a costly sport to get started in and with the huge range of gear for sale these days, it can so easily end up costing a lot more than it needs to. Being a beginner and trying to buy your first pieces of gear can be an intimidating and tricky thing to get right. What do I need to buy new? What can I get away with buying 2nd hand? How do I look after this gear I have invested in? Join Shrek, Trevor Ketchion and Captain Dan Walsh as...
2021-05-031h 41
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:150 Death Pile Phenomena | Dock of Death PicsThe Great Debate on Dock of Death/Death Pile Pictures Huge discussion on the phenomena on Social Media of pictures and videos with huge piles of dead fish. Often there are reasons for these piles of fish like providing for your family or community or it could be your source of income, or it might even be the result of a long day or weekend full of hard work spearing with your mates. Whatever the reason, often times on social media the context of a post can so easily be lost, so a proud picture of a long day...
2021-03-031h 45
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:141 Spearo Kids | Max, Ben and Don (Dad)Interview with the NZ Spearo Kids (and their Dad) Very cool chat with Max (10), Ben (12) and their Dad Don about spearfishing in the South Island, New Zealand. We chat equipment issues such as loading spearguns, getting cold and choosing the right gear and helping them to slow down. This interview was a joy to record as these guys froth on spearing! Listen in!!! Important Times 02:00 Max, Ben and Donald introductions and how they got started spearfishing. Early obstacles and issues and how they overcame them. 12:20 Fish ID and how to get ahead 14:10 Ben's...
2020-11-1046 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:135 Evan Leeson the Thinking SpearoInterview with Evan Leeson An analytical fella obsessed with the best parts of spearfishing is how I would describe Evan. We had a great conversation in this interview about thinking about hunting species, being the master of your own spearfishing gear, staying cool in spite of sh#t happening and a whole lot of other cool stuff. Super cool chat with a super cool fella! Listen in to 'Evan Leeson the Thinking Spearo!' Important Times 03:10 Evan Leeson Introduction and Background. 19:30 How do you plan to find and hunt a new target fish species?
2020-09-071h 27
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:102 Boating Reconnaissance for Spearfishing (Interview Q&A)Interview with Trevor Ketchion How to find spearfishing locations by boat This is a Q&A with veteran spearo Trevor Ketchion focusing on boating reconnaissance for spearfishing. Finding your own unique fishy locations to mark on your GPS is something every spearo with a boat wants to do. Hammering the same old spots is not a smart strategy as you don't catch as many fish or develop skills to find fish for yourself. If you are ready to learn some new skills then tune in and listen to Trevor lay out some actionable tips:) Full s...
2019-05-091h 06
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:075 Noob Spearo on Kickstarter + a Snapper StalkNoob Spearo on Kickstarter Noob Spearo + Kickstarter = 99 Tips To Get Better at Spearfishing in your hands This episode is all about getting Noob Spearo on Kickstarter. We chat about how we can supply you guys with cool rewards for helping us to launch our illustrated 99 Tips To Get Better at Spearfishing to the world via kickstarter. We are also joined by Lucas Handley (@insta here) via Tales from the Tinny's, Michael Kermode who is doing some roving stories for us that will hopefully continue as this is possibly one of the c...
2018-03-0718 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:069 James Nestor | Deep Author | Freediver, Spearo & JournalistInterview with James Nestor This is a wide ranging, free flowing chat with James Nestor, the Author of Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science and What the Ocean Tells us About Ourselves. I found out that James is also a spearo and came to it through freediving. Spearfishing was the logical next step after pairing his strong sense of responsibility towards the ocean, along with his new found passion freediving. His selective mindset towards fishing is awesome and its something that many of us recognize in our own spearfishing mindsets. In this interview we delve into his experience starting both freediving...
2017-11-301h 09
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:067 Pat Swanson Veteran Kiwi SpearoInterview with Pat Swanson Should I try diving for a job? I love the water and I think could spend all day in it so why not make it my job? This is a thought Ive had and in this chat with veteran spearo and ex-commercial diver Pat Swanson we dig right into whether its a good idea or not. Pat's a three time New Zealand spearfishing champion and a resident of Taranaki, New Zealand. This is where I grew up so I was pretty stoked to catch up with Pat in his New Plymouth home. In this interview...
2017-11-021h 04
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:027 Pete Morris 16 y/o NSW Rock Hopper + 10 Tips To Become A Better SpearoInterview With 16 yo Rock Hopper Pete Morris +10 Tips to Become A Better Spearo Pete Morris (a regular listener of the Noob Spearo Podcast) joins us from the South Coast of New South Wales to share about his experience's with rock hopping. His personal experience's with the dangers of spearfishing from rocky surf beaches were by turns alarming … Continue reading NSP:027 Pete Morris 16 y/o NSW Rock Hopper + 10 Tips To Become A Better Spearo →
2016-04-2034 min
Noob Spearo PodcastNSP:006 Beau Armstrong Spearo, Freediver & Bloody Good BlokeBeau Armstrong Interview This episode we chat to Brisbane local lad Beau Armstrong. He's a regular dive buddy of mine and Turbo's and we think he's a top bloke. Beau has a great attitude, pays his way, does his share and always has a cheeky grin. He started out spearfishing about a year ago and while … Continue reading NSP:006 Beau Armstrong Spearo, Freediver & Bloody Good Bloke →
2015-02-0124 min