Best Fish And Grits Podcasts (2024)

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112: How Mindset and Avoiding Extremes can get the Best Fitness Results w/ Ana Fish 51:28

3d ago51:28

51:28

Ana is a lot of things: military kid, ex collegiate athlete, paramedic and nutrition and exercise coach and tactical athlete. We talk about the simple yet profound things you can do to start, advance or cement your health progress, journey, and outcomes. Positivity, identity mindset tools, hacks and tricks, how Ana got into nutrition, fitness and w…

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Episode 1108: LOGAN PARKS FISHING CHAOS, BREAKING RODS AND FISHING EVERY DAY....PLUS A BIT OF A RANT 1:35:44

9h ago1:35:44

1:35:44

Elite Series rookie Logan Parks joins Matt to talk about his unique tournament. At the end of the show, Matt goes on a bit of a rant about technology and rules.

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116: It's Not Over - Surviving a Knife Attack w/ Officer Andrea Moore 1:06:25

5h ago1:06:25

1:06:25

The perils faced in this job claim far too many of our brothers and sisters. Sometimes it seems like no less than a miracle that we have one of ours beat catastrophic injury in overwhelming odds. It is my privilege to bring you my conversation with a poignant example of resilience and an unwavering spirit. From my neck of the woods in western Washi…

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Hooked on Elk Creek Ranch: A Fly Fishing Adventure 22:44

8h ago22:44

22:44

With the summer fishing season in high gear, Elk Creek Ranch is ready for its residents to come and explore all it has to offer. Join Haley as she sits down with Mirr Broker Harry Woodward to discuss what’s new at Elk Creek Ranch. From 15,000 acres of deeded land and 30 miles of private fishing access, Elk Creek Ranch serves as a haven for resident…

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115: Talking about Pet Grief, Losing a Companion, and K9 Partner w/ Dr. Brooke Bartlett 55:56

5h ago55:56

55:56

Those who know... know. There is nothing like losing your faithful furry companion. The bonds we share with our pets can be quite different than those we share with humans. Pets are sometimes a constant, through the tumultuous things- the highs and lows one experiences over the course of 10+ years. How to process their loss, especially in untimely …

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Episode 1107: BTL FROM CHAMPLAIN - NAVIGATING THE WATERS OF TOURNAMENT FISHING WITH JOSH GIROLDI 1:05:32

1h ago1:05:32

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Matt is live from the shores of Lake Champlain for the B.A.S.S. Nation Regional and chats with fellow competitor, Josh Gigoldi about his introduction to the sport.

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Episode 1106: GUIDE DAY #10 - SMALLMOUTH, LARGEMOUTH, BROWN TROUT, PERCH, WALLEYE, AND DUCKS WITH TRAVIS MANSON ON 1000 ISLANDS AND LAKE ONTARIO 49:47

3d ago49:47

49:47

Matt chats with Travis Manson from Smallmouth Crush about guiding on 1000 Islands and Lake Ontario for a variety of different species.

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Episode 1104: DAY 4 #171 WITH FRANK SCALISH - LEARNING NEW TECHNIQUES 58:16

10h ago58:16

58:16

Frank talks about how to include new techniques into your bass fishing arsenal.

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114: Cops Getting Charged: Navigating Risk/Reward, Legal vs. Moral Obligation and Society's Expectations with Sgt. Chris Nielsen 1:10:25

5h ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Cops are getting charged.. arrested.. convicted. No two situations are the same and this message as well as this episode's conversations are not offering opinions about the course, investigation, judicial processes or outcomes of any cases involving police officer criminal prosecution. What this conversation IS doing, is bringing the fears, concern…

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Episode 1105: LIVE FROM THE SMALLMOUTH CRUSH STUDIO WITH THE NEW YORK STATE RECORD LARGEMOUTH HOLDER 1:33:01

2h ago1:33:01

1:33:01

Matt is in New York at Travis Manson's Smallmouth Crush headquarters and the guys chat with Jim Britenbaugh who just caught the state record Largemouth Bass. His buddy Len Speed also joins the show, as well as Epic Eric who talks about how he got into bass fishing.

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113: Stuntman to Firefighter to Voice for First Responders and Societal Health Needs, James Geering 58:41

9d ago58:41

58:41

You can’t be in the first responder wellness space and not know about James and his work on Behind the Shield (podcast and IG). James has a way of sharing a positive message with a dose of real talk which is very much needed in our lives. In our conversation we chat about his story and quickly get into all things health and exercise- from diet dogm…

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Episode 1103: DAY 4 #170 WITH FRANK SCALISH - THE FINESSE MOVEMENT WITH DAN MIGUEL 1:51:03

2d ago1:51:03

1:51:03

Frank is joined by Dan Miguel from Great Lakes Finesse and the guys go over the 2024 ICAST releases for GLF. Dan and Frank go in-depth about the importance of going smaller and more natural when it comes to smallmouth bass fishing. USE CODE "BTL24" AT CHECKOUT TO GET 15% OFF ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS AT LURENET.COM…

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Fishing the Hidden Gems: Rarewaters Exclusive Escapes 31:59

6d ago31:59

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With summer in full swing, many of us are itching to get away for a little peace, quiet, and quality recreation. But where can we go to get away from it all? This week, Haley chats with Andy Dunn, Head of Partnerships at Rarewaters, an up-and-coming organization that partners with private landowners to allow seasoned anglers access to exclusive riv…

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111: Functional Police Fitness Programming w/ Kurt Weinreich 52:36

21d ago52:36

52:36

Kurt Weinreich has been a fitness professional in Colorado for over 25 years and utilizes his experience in the industry as a trainer, manager, and educator as a former senior instructor at the National Personal Training Institute. Kurt was awarded the Academic Achievement Award from the International Sports and Sciences Association and was chosen …

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Episode 1102: DELIVERING COACH PRIME'S NEW BASS CAT WITH KEVIN ROGERS AND MATT LOONEY 48:33

20d ago48:33

48:33

Matt Looney from Bass Cat Boats and NPFL angler Kevin Rogers talk about delivering a new Bass Cat Puma STS to the head coach of Colorado's football team, Deion Sanders. The guys also talk about the upcoming NPFL stop on Pickwick Lake.

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110: Calling UP, not Calling Out. Men, Mentoring, Fellowship w/ Antonio Neves 45:17

11d ago45:17

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I got turned onto Antonio Neves and his work years ago after hearing him speak on a major health and wellness podcast. Themes critical to mindset, self-development and growth, and building community to discuss men’s issues and comradery were central. Since then, I’ve been following along through his blog, show, and have even set up a Man Morning gr…

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Episode 1101: ON THE WATER WITH FRED AND JACKSON ROUMBANIS 51:42

18d ago51:42

51:42

Matt chats with Fred Roumbanis and his son Jackson during an off-day in Virginia. The guys talk about fishing style, Jackson's future plans, and Fred recounts getting rear-ended by a drunk driver last month.

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Episode 1100: GRIT AND MINDSET WITH DAKOTA EBARE 56:35

12d ago56:35

56:35

Dakota Ebare talks about how rodeo has helped him have success in professional bass fishing. He also recaps the first half of the Bassmaster Open EQ season and takes a deep dive into the last Open on Oklahoma's Lake Eufaula.

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Episode 1099: DAY 4 #169 WITH FRANK SCALISH - ALL ABOUT SLIP SINKERES 1:14:38

12d ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Frank talks about the importance in choosing the correct slip sinker.

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The Essential Guide to Estate Planning for Ranchers and Landowners 41:43

1M ago41:43

41:43

Estate planning can feel overwhelming, often lingering on our “to-do” list without a clear starting point. This week, join Hayley as she sits down with Thomas Mecham, a distinguished trust and estate planning attorney from Holland and Hart, to demystify the process and underscore its importance for ranchers and landowners. In this insightful episod…

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109: Culture, Commitment and Care w/ Lt. Sarah Shendy 1:16:22

1M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

I met (new LT!) Sarah Shendy at the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s 40 Under 40 Award ceremony Dallas back in 2022, where we were both recipients. It has been rewarding to be connected with other driven, engaged emerging police professionals. Sarah has such a positive outlook and critical focus on doing the hard work, having the har…

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Episode 1098: EASTON FOTHERGILL ON HIS OPEN WIN AND RAPID RISE IN TOURNAMENT BASS FISHING 55:40

18d ago55:40

55:40

Matt chats with the most recent winner of the Bassmaster Open EQ on Oklahoma's Lake Eufaula, Easton Fothergill, about the win and his rapid rise in tournament bass fishing.

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Episode 1097: BEHIND THE SCENES OF COLLEGE RECRUITING AND CATEGORIZING SCOPERS WITH BEAU BROWNING 1:18:43

20d ago1:18:43

1:18:43

Bassmaster Open EQ angler, Beau Browning, joins BTL to talk about working his way through high school and college platforms to the Open EQs. The guys also talk about the different type of scopers that are starting to emerge in professional bass fishing.

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108: Being True to Your Values, w/ Sgt. Mike Baldwin 51:09

1M ago51:09

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Through getting connected to Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (check our prior ep. #85!!) I got to meet and learn about ret. Sgt. Mike Baldwin. On this episode, he shares about his extensive assignments and law enforcement career and we take a dive into leadership tenets, personal values as they navigate policework, and serving those values in, out, and beyo…

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Episode 1096: DAY 4 #168 WITH FRANK SCALISH - FORMULATING A GAMEPLAN 57:58

23d ago57:58

57:58

Frank and Matt chat about current events before Frank explains how to put together a plan for your day on the water.

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107: How to Level UP and LIVE w/ Sean Meyers and Ewan Heinemeier 58:34

1M ago58:34

58:34

When the gents at Level Up and Live connected with me, their name alone told me it was probably going to be a great conversation on shared values. The name says it all! They are all about how to go from “existing” to LIVING. Sean and Ewan are and were both traditionally successful, but something was calling them to push harder, think deeper, and el…

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Episode 1095: PLANNING FOR THE MASTER ANGLER QUEST WITH MATT STEFAN AND SPECIAL GUESTS ADAM BARTUSEK AND THOMAS ALLEN 2:16:38

25d ago2:16:38

2:16:38

Matt and Matt Stefan start the planning session for the quest to catch 27 different In Fisherman Master Angler species in 10 days this fall.

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106: No BS, Fixing Physical and Mental Stress, Erica Gaines, TacMobility 49:03

1M ago49:03

49:03

If you’re a first responder on social media, you NEED to be following Erica and TacMobility. Not only will you see simple movements to fix and aid posture, mobility, chronic pain, but statements that buck the narratives that are keeping us down mentally, socially, emotionally. Erica’s a straight shooter; she tells us how it is (and frankly that’s n…

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Episode 1094: GUIDE DAY #9: LAKE ERIE BASS AND YELLOW PERCH WITH MICHAEL SIMONTON 52:40

1M ago52:40

52:40

Michael Simonton talks about guiding for smallmouth bass and yellow perch on Lake Erie.

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Episode 1093: DAY 4 #167 WITH FRANK SCALISH - HOW CURRENT AND WIND POSITION BASS 48:22

1M ago48:22

48:22

Frank talks about paying attention to current and wind when it comes to catching bass.

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Ep. 105: What are Cops Afraid Of? W/ Johanna Wender 52:35

2M ago52:35

52:35

Welcome back Johanna Wender, from Bravura Counseling (and Ep. 21, where we talk about Mental Health Musts.. so also download THAT one if you haven’t listened!) In this episode we focus on FEAR. Fear limits our abilities- in wellness, teamwork, leadership. As cops are grapple with what most civilians are afraid of- so let’s break down what WE are af…

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Ranchers as a Keystone Species 43:46

2M ago43:46

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Ranchers have a large impact on the landscapes that they own and the wildlife that inhabit them. This week, Haley and Ken are joined by Rick Knight, a renowned professor of wildlife conservation, to discuss the crucial role private lands play in conservation of the American West. The trio explores the biological productivity of private lands and th…

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Episode 1092: DREW GILL ON HIS CHOWAN RIVER BPT WIN PLUS THE MASTER ANGLER QUEST 1:03:36

1M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Drew Gill joins BTL fresh off his BPT win on the Chowan River.

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Ep. 104 : Why Policing Matters w/ Jim Dudley (ret. Deputy Chief) 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

I had the distinct pleasure to see ret. Deputy Chief Jim Dudley’s work through Police 1’s Policing Matters podcast. Fast forward to being invited to be a co-panelist with Jim in a round-table seminar on the state of police recruiting and what’s working- it was a distinct honor and experience. In our conversation, we talk about his various assignmen…

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Episode 1091: MARK JEFFREYS AND MATT DISCUSS BOWLING AND THE INDUSTRY...PLUS BASS FOR BECKERS 2:08:17

1M ago2:08:17

2:08:17

Matt is joined by Matt Looney from Bass Cat Boats to talk about Bass For Beckers. In the second half of the show, Mark Jeffreys and Matt talk about current issues in the industry and bowling.

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Episode 1090: DAY 4 #166 WITH FRANK SCALISH: ALL ABOUT TRAILERS 1:22:46

1M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Frank is joined by Rick VanArsdall from Marine Master Trailers in Tennessee to talk about boat trailers and staying safe on the road.

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Ep. 103: How to Treat Trauma, w/Dr. Lance Cutsforth 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

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As June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month and PTSD/I Awareness Month, it is my honor to bring you my conversation with Dr. Clarence (Lance) Cutsforth- a veteran, mental health advocate and functional medicine practitioner. We discuss: - lessons and insights from his deployment - ways to look at mental health and healing - treating trauma and P…

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Episode 1089: ON THE WATER WITH SETH FEIDER FROM MILLE LACS LAKE 2:20:57

1M ago2:20:57

2:20:57

Matt is joined by the Omnia Fishing guys for two hours of Seth Feider fishing for smallmouth on Mille Lacs.

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Episode 1088: B.A.S.S. CONSERVATION SUMMIT, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND CATCHING TAGGED BASS WITH GENE GILLILAND 1:53:54

1M ago1:53:54

1:53:54

Bass Fishing HOF inductee Gene Gilliland stops by the BTL studio to cover a variety of topics.

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Episode 1087: BRANDON CARD PLUS BIG NEWS FROM OMNIA 1:15:35

1M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Pete and Kipp from Omnia Fishing join BTL to talk about an opportunity to beat Seth Feider. Brandon Card talks about finding his mojo and the rest of the upcoming season on the Elite Series.

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Ep. 102: Checking the Ego and True Community Connection w/ Jason Lehman (Why'd You Stop Me?) 57:31

2M ago57:31

57:31

When I first heard Jason speak on policing, drifting into the “gray area” and what it really means to him to connect with community, I knew I had to learn more. What I didn’t know was that I’d eventually come to meet him at an IACP conference, as well has have him on my own podcast! In order to elevate policing and be the best we can for the commun…

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Episode 1086: DAY 4 #165 WITH FRANK SCALISH - FISHING RISING WATER, CRANKING BLUFFS, AND VIDEO QUESTIONS 1:31:32

1M ago1:31:32

1:31:32

Frank talks about cranking bluffs with a Bandit 200 and then talks about fishing rising water. In the second half of the show, the guys take video calls.

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Ep. 101: How to Build a Police Wellness Program- w/ Sgt. James Brack 1:08:54

2M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

It is my distinct pleasure to share the knowledge and experience that is James Brack. For years, I have personally benefited from the insight he has shared with the region with regards to departmental wellness efforts. Sergeant Brack was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He graduated from the Bothell branch of the University of Washington w…

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Journey to Torres del Paine: Conservation Efforts in Patagonia (Republish) 23:00

2M ago23:00

23:00

Join Haley and Ken on a throwback episode as they delve into the heart of Chilean Patagonia and explore one of South America’s most iconic landscapes, Torres del Paine National Park. Ken and Haley recount their recent journey to the region, highlighting their stay at the Explora lodge and their experience at the new Conservation Reserve at Torres d…

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Episode 1085: THE IN-FISHERMAN EFFECT...PLUS THE IMPOSSIBLE CHALLENGE? 2:35:27

2M ago2:35:27

2:35:27

Thomas Allen from In-Fisherman joins the show to talk about the 40+ year history of the iconic brand and where it's heading in the future. In the second half of the show, Matt Stefan jumps on and the guys hatch a wild plan to pull of a nearly impossible feat this fall.

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Episode 1084: OLD FROGS, ROUND REELS, AND THE JOY OF FISHING WITH CHARLIE HARTLEY 1:27:31

2M ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Charlie Hartley returns to BTL to talk about a number of different topics including his first experience fishing a hollow body frog and his first baitcasting reels.

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Ep. 100: The Power of Choice and Community w/ Scott Howell, Iron Sights Podcast 1:14:01

2M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

Episode 100! Where has the time gone..?? With this, I bring you a very special guest, Scott Howell- multi-discipline trainer, gym owner, and advocate of not only first responders, but public safety. Blue Grit Wellness (and Radio) started through promoting themes of health, mindset, and community. My conversation and connection with Scott was refres…