Best Mercer Podcasts (2024)

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Clark Wendlandt - Forward Forced Into Retirement on MERCER-187 1:26:30

9h ago1:26:30

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Clark Wendlandt has won an incredible 4 Angler of the Year titles. He has qualified for 6 Bassmaster Classics and 18 FLW Cups. By anyone’s standards Clark has had a Hall of Fame career. Just last week he shocked many by announcing his retirement, making him the first professional angler to step away from competition and openly admit he is leaving b…

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Greg Hackney, Lee Livesay & Davy Hite - No Entry Fees??? on MERCER-186 1:24:36

7d ago1:24:36

1:24:36

B.A.S.S. rocked the fishing world by announcing no entry fee events on the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series. Some love it, some not so much. This week we are joined by Greg Hackney, Lee Livesay & Davy Hite to dissect the good, the bad and the ugly of this monumental change in the sport.By Dave Mercer

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Greg Hackney-Spooky Times We Are Living In on MERCER-185 1:52:36

19d ago1:52:36

1:52:36

The “Hack Attack” is back. Greg Hackney is a 6 time Bassmaster winner, an 18 time Classic qualifier and the 2014 Bassmaster Angler of the Year. Hackney has won almost every title there is to win in professional bass fishing. This week he once again joins the podcast for a very candid conversation that goes absolutely everywhere.…

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The Elite 9 on MERCER-184 2:29:59

21d ago2:29:59

2:29:59

One show with 9 Bassmaster Elite Series anglers. That’s right, we pulled it off! We have all nine of the newest Elite Series qualifiers in one show! Buckle up and get ready for the Elite 9 - Easton Fothergill, Cody Meyer, Tucker Smith, Paul Marks, Emil Wagner, Andrew Loberg, Dakota Ebare, Beau Browning and Evan Kung all on one friggin' show!!!…

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Matt Robertson and Logan Parks on MERCER-183 2:22:20

29d ago2:22:20

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This week we once again have a double dose of goodness. First we kick things off with Logan Parks hot off his Bassmaster Elite Series rookie season & just a week after his groundbreaking NSANE tournament for high school & college anglers. He even brings on the winners; Banks Shaw & Kieran Stephenson. Then we are joined by the man more slick than an…

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Byron Velvick Finding Balls, Big Baits & The Bachelor on MERCER-182 1:52:37

1M ago1:52:37

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Byron Velvick is a 3 time Bassmaster winner and a 2 time Classic qualifier. He is a big bait pioneer from the west coast that has won 14 boats and a dang Rolex! He is truly one of the greatest promoters of the sport of fishing. He was once “The Bachelor” on ABC which resulted in him being a guest on every major talk show on TV. The whole time he wa…

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Alfred Williams & Jake's Take with Jake Latendresse on MERCER-181 1:52:37

1M ago1:52:37

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First we kick things off with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse with Jake’s Take. Just back from the recent Bassmaster College Classic Bracket on Tims Ford Lake in Tennessee. Then we are joined by the Frog Father - Alfred Williams is a true tournament trailblazer. Not only was he the first black angler to ever qualify for the Bassmaster Clas…

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Mike McKinnis and Skeet Reese on MERCER-180 3:21:37

2M ago3:21:37

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By Dave Mercer

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Rules, Rookies and Real Talk with Davy Hite on MERCER-179 1:34:48

2M ago1:34:48

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If Captain America was a pro angler, his name might just be Davy Hite. Hite left a military career to chase his dream of pro angling and what a dream career it has been. Qualifying for 14 Bassmaster Classics, winning 2 Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles and 9 major tournament victories - including the 1998 Forrest Wood Cup and 1999 Bassmaster Cla…

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Cory and Chris Johnston on MERCER-178 1:16:31

2M ago1:16:31

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You ever hear the joke about 3 Canadians walking into a bar? Us either but it sure makes for a great podcast. Cory Johnston doubled down in 2024 with 2 Elite Series victories. Not to be outdone, little bro Chris Johnston just became the first Canadian to EVER win the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. It was a huge year for both these…

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Mark Zona - Goodbye Bassmaster - It’s Been a T.I.M.E.! on MERCER-177 1:36:39

3M ago1:36:39

1:36:39

Just weeks before getting officially inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Mark Zona rocked the fishing world by signing off of BassLive for the final time. The incredible off the wall personality of Z has painted pictures with his words for a generation of Bassmaster fans. Why is he stepping away from a position that is seemingly perfect fo…

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Rick Clunn - This Is Not a CLUNN-clusion on MERCER-176 1:25:16

3M ago1:25:16

1:25:16

For the first time since his final walk across the Bassmaster Elite Series stage, 4 time Bassmaster Classic champion Rick Clunn finally speaks. After Clunn’s legendary 5 decade career, his incredible influence is seen in every single pro fishing today. Clunn is not only a driven competitor but his silent approach and down-to-earth outlook on life h…

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Robert Gee and Jake's Take on MERCER-175 2:37:40

3M ago2:37:40

2:37:40

Robert Gee racked up an impressive 4 top fives in 2024. On top of that he went second, third and second on his last 3 events. Gee what a start to an Elite Series career! But many recently know him more as part of an on-the-water dispute we are calling World War Gee. But first we have Jake’s Take - the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster segment w…

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Wes Logan-What REALLY Happened on MERCER-174 1:20:30

3M ago1:20:30

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Wes Logan is a Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and an Elite Series Champion. However, all those accolades seemed a long way off when he was riding in an ambulance after a scary boat wreck during last week’s Elite Series tournament on Lake Champlain. Many folks have talked about it but now you get to hear directly from Wes “What REALLY Happened”. Plus …

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What Makes Justin Hamner SICK on MERCER-173 1:29:18

3M ago1:29:18

1:29:18

Justin Hamner truly lets it ALL out on this week’s show - the good, the bad and some stuff that just makes him SICK. Hamner is the reigning and defending Bassmaster Classic Champion. With just two events left in the 2024 Bassmaster Elites he is the current leader in Progressive Bassmaster Angler Of The Year points. Can Justin Hamner make history an…

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Brett Hite - Flat Brim for Life on MERCER-172 1:42:28

4M ago1:42:28

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Brett Hite is a 6 time Bassmaster Classic qualifier with 5 national tournament wins and almost 2 million dollars in tournament earnings. B Hite started his career as a west coast finesse angler but today you can’t talk about a bladed jig without mentioning his name. Brett Hite has arguably been more dominant with that technique than any other angle…

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Ben Milliken and Pat Roach on MERCER-171 1:58:40

4M ago1:58:40

1:58:40

You never know who will show up on this show. This week we kick things off with Pat Roach, AKA Randy from Trailer Park Boys. When Pat is not playing Randy the Assistant Trailer Park Supervisor at Sunnyvale Trailer Park he loves to fish. Pat joins the podcast to talk about his love for angling, the outdoors and life. But that’s not all. Then we are …

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Joey Cifuentes - Kaleidoscope Cowboy on MERCER-170 1:22:35

4M ago1:22:35

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Joey Cifuentes is the reigning Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year. After winning two Elite Series tournaments and coming close to winning Angler of the Year in his first season. It looked like the Elites was child’s play for the cowboy. But that was last year, this year things are as different as a kaleidoscope. Call it a sophomore slump, c…

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Matt Robertson, Seth Feider, Cory & Chris Johnston "The Derby Boys" on MERCER-169 1:27:52

4M ago1:27:52

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Who in the heck are the Derby Boys? Well, if you take four of the most colourful characters on the Bassmaster Elite Series - Seth Feider, Matt Robertson, Cory and Chris Johnston, put them all together and you have The Derby Boys. Sure they are all at the top of their game on the water and a threat to win any tournament. But what’s life really like …

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Takumi Ito, Trey McKinney and Jake's Take on MERCER-168 3:06:04

5M ago3:06:04

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This is a jam-packed super show. First, we have Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse just back from covering of Takumi Ito’s 2nd Elite Series win. Then we are joined by Takumi himself with a first hand look at his many Japanese secrets. As if that’s not enough, finally we have an exclusive one-on-one sit down conversation with 19 year old fishi…

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Rick Clunn and Takumi Ito on Mercer-167 2:09:30

5M ago2:09:30

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It’s Clunn-Day! 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, the legendary Mr. Rick Clunn stops by for his monthly visit with an eye-opening conversation that you truly won’t want to miss. But that’s not all - we are also joined by 4-time Classic Qualifier and Elite Series Champion, Takumi Ito. Taku brings his almost addictive child-like enthusiasm to the s…

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Kevin VanDam, Cliff Prince and Jake's Take on MERCER-166 2:07:33

5M ago2:07:33

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This week we have triple the podcast for you with 3 incredible guests. First, it’s Jake’s Take with all the behind-the-scenes dirt from the Wheeler Lake Bassmaster Elite. Then we are joined by the newest Elite Series champion, the Prince of Palatka himself - Cliff Prince. As if that’s not enough, finally, we hook up with Kevin VanDam to talk about …

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David Gaston and The Homeless Fisherman on MERCER-165 2:09:33

5M ago2:09:33

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This week we have another double dose of goodness. First, we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series pro David Gaston, who recently caught a 831 LB record Tuna. He tells the crazy, jaw-dropping story of the 11-hour fight aboard the 66ft Fat Chick. Then we hook up with The Homeless Fishermen - Marshall Arnwine. Who tells his incredibly inspiring story…

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Seth Feider "Sometimes I Just Wanna Pee In My Front Yard" on MERCER-164 (AUDIO VERSION) 1:27:34

6M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

He is a 6-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, a 2-time Bassmaster winner, the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, the amazing Feider-Man, Seth Feider joins us this week as he talks about his start to the season, how White Castle once saved his life, tournament rumours, quitting smoking, the urge to pee in his front yard and so, so much more.…

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Brandon Palaniuk 'LIV 2 FSH' on MERCER-163 (AUDIO VERSION) 2:16:17

6M ago2:16:17

2:16:17

Brandon Palaniuk is a former Bass Nation National Champion, he has qualified for 13 Bassmaster Classics, won 6 Bassmaster Tournaments and 2 Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles. But none of these incredible accomplishments were achieved without a lot of work. This week we get a unique look inside the marvellous mind of “The Prodigy” and how the wor…

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Patrick Walters "Rookies Get Me Fired Up!" on MERCER-162 (AUDIO VERSION) 1:10:33

6M ago1:10:33

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Patrick Walters has almost never struggled since joining the Bassmaster Elite Series. When you read his list of accomplishments, it almost sounds fake for an angler that has not even completed his 6th season - 5 Bassmaster Wins, 5 Classics Fished, 24 Top 10s, 3 Century Belts as well as the Record Biggest Win Margin and the Largest Smallmouth Winnin…

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Carl Jocumsen and Jake's Take on MERCER-161 (AUDIO VERSION) 3:07:13

6M ago3:07:13

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Australian Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Carl Jocumsen joins the show and really opens up about, well, EVERYTHING. One by one we break down all the spicy stories in bass fishing and try to figure out the rules that improve them in the future. But first we have another edition of Jake’s Take with Bassmaster Videographer Jake Latendresse. Warning …

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Mark Zona "I Love This Sport So Much" on MERCER-160 1:31:30

6M ago1:31:30

1:31:30

Some call him Z, some call him Z Train, some call him Zona but almost nobody calls him Mark. Friend of the show, Mark Zona returns to the podcast and he lets loose on just about every topic you can think of. Mark Zona, the over-the-top host of Bassmaster LIVE and Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show is being inducted to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame this Se…

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Justin Hamner and Pete Mania on MERCER-159 1:46:37

7M ago1:46:37

1:46:37

Bassmaster Classic Champion Justin Hamner stops by the show to kick off his monthly podcast residency. We talk about the Florida Elite Series events, his name on a NASCAR and Roll Tide Willy. But that’s not all - next up friend of the show and Musky Master Pete Mania returns to the podcast and shares his thoughts on fishing technology and how he se…

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What Next After Genocide-By-Proxy & The Murder Of Diplomacy? The Quest For Peace, Says Daniel McAdams 1:06:20

7M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

ILANA believes that America’s open, even-energetic support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza is a defining event in the annals of American foreign policy, and that this failure is qualitatively different from blunders that went before. In its role in Gaza, Uncle Sam has finally achieved an official or formal inversion of all decent, universal values. F…

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Cory Johnston and Jake's Take on MERCER-158 2:18:37

7M ago2:18:37

2:18:37

Cory Johnston just won the 4 day St Johns River Bassmaster Elite Series event in only 3 days. Not only is this the first time in history that has happened, it’s also the first Elite Series win for Cory Johnston. Hot off his win he joins the podcast and talks about winning, chirping, retiring, hunting, snagging chatter, a lie detector test and the a…

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Iran Tries To Restore Balance; Israel Continues To Murder And Get Away With Murder 1:03:02

7M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

HARD TRUTH’S David Vance and ilana Mercer have a heated discussion about Iran’s April 13 & 14 response to Israel’s murder of senior commanders in Damascus, April 1. Ilana details Israel’s lengthy illegal, immoral and extra-judicial assassination program https://www.ilanamercer.com/2020/01/u-s-globes-judge-jury-executioner/ against Iranian civilians…

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Kristine Fischer and Jake's Take on MERCER-157 2:35:21

7M ago2:35:21

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Another double dose of goodness this week. First we have Jake’s Take - the ultimate behind-the-scenes Bassmaster segment with Bassmaster videographer Jake Latendresse. Just back from shooting John Garrett’s first Elite Series victory on the Harris Chain of Lakes. But that’s not all, then we are joined by trail blazing female angler Kristine Fischer…

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Clunn Day! With Rick Clunn & Tyler Williams on MERCER-156 1:55:06

7M ago1:55:06

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This week we kick things off with Clunn Day! The legendary Rick Clunn returns to the show as part of his monthly podcast residency to celebrate his 50th season of Bassmaster Competition. When Rick Clunn speaks, we all learn. But that’s not all, Bassmaster Elite Series rookie & Bassmaster Open winner “The Maine Event” Tyler Williams joins the show h…

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Kevin VanDam "What's Next?" on MERCER-155 1:12:10

8M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Kevin VanDam is the most accomplished angler in the history of professional bass fishing. KVD is a 7-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year, a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion with a record 25 Bassmaster Wins, 4 MLF wins & a FLW Angler of the Year title. All of that adds up to over 7 million in earnings & countless records. However now he has officia…

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Justin Hamner and Jake's Take on MERCER-154 2:59:20

8M ago2:59:20

2:59:20

Buckle up! It’s the Bassmaster Classic Mega Show. It’s episode 154 and we have Justin Hamner; the winner of the 54th Bassmaster Classic. Yep! We planned that from the start. Well, maybe not, but Justin Hamner did predict his win on this show two weeks ago. Hamner returns with some incredible behind-the-scenes stories. But first we have another edit…

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Jeff Gustafson and Jason Christie on MERCER-153 1:30:14

8M ago1:30:14

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It’s Classic week and what a Bassmaster Classic show we have in store for you! The last two Classic champions join the show together. That’s right - both the 2023 Champion Jeff Gustafson and the 2022 Champion Jason Christie in one episode together. For a very real, raw and honest conversation with the last two anglers to win the Super Bowl of bass …

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Rick Clunn, Kevin VanDam and Justin Hamner on MERCER-152 1:56:47

8M ago1:56:47

1:56:47

This week’s Mega show has three guests with a combined 62 Classic appearances, 8 Classic wins, 9 AOYs and 241 Bassmaster Top 10’s. First, we are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Justin Hamner who recently caught the biggest bass ever caught on Bassmaster LIVE - an 11lb 7oz freak panda. Then it’s Clunn-Day, the legendary Mr. Rick Clunn stops by…

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Trey McKinney and Jake's Take on MERCER-151 2:41:11

9M ago2:41:11

2:41:11

Just imagine being a 19 year old kid & winning your first Bassmaster Elite Series tournament in only your second event. Well, Trey McKinney did just that on Lake Fork this past weekend. He became the youngest Elite Series champion & took over the co-lead in Bassmaster Angler of the Year & Rookie of the Year race along with Ben Milliken. Now he join…

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Psalm 67 51:31

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Proverbs 22:6-21 52:19

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10M ago1:38:34

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Brandon Palaniuk is a former Bass Nation National Champion, he has qualified for 13 Bassmaster Classics, won 6 Bassmaster Tournaments and 2 Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles. But none of these incredible accomplishments were achieved without a lot of work. This week we get a unique look inside the marvellous young mind of “The Prodigy” and how h…

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