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Your Spearfishing QUESTIONS Answered | Comprehensive Guide Right Here!
by Shrek | February 18, 2016 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Comprehensive Spearfishing Guide Improve Your Spearfishing Skills with our blog and podcast If you want to; Improve breath-hold Learn spearfishing hunting techniques Research better techniques for everything from finning to using burley (chum) Have a go at using a...
NSP:322 Trivia mashup x Southern GBR Debrief
by Shrek | September 28, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Shrek left the building, so Sam the Waterman grabbed the mic, and it went about how you'd expect. Recorded on night two of the first ever 1770 Beginner Spearfishing Retreat run without the big fella, this one starts with a full trivia night: buddy rules, Boyle's Law,...
NSP:321 Pinnacle Hunting Remote Great Barrier Reef and Beyond with Matty Parker
by Shrek | September 2, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
At 26, Matty Parker was locked into a Pilbara mining job. He came over for one Coral Sea trip, went home, sold everything inside a couple of months, and drove across Australia to get out of the golden handcuffs. Twenty-five years of spearing later he manages Divers...
NSP:320 Decoding the Wild with Johnny Mitchell
by Shrek | August 24, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
What if becoming a better spearo had less to do with diving deeper or buying better gear—and more to do with learning how to actually see what’s happening around you? In this episode, Shrek sits down with commercial fisherman, spearo, hunter and lifelong observer of...
Spearfishing the Mediterranean and Atlantic: A Guide for Aussie Spearos
by Livia Cruz | August 10, 2026 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Aussie spearos landing in Europe expect small, smart fish, a shore-only culture and a permit system that changes at every border. This guide, from a spearo who dives both coasts year-round, covers what to actually expect before you book the flight.
NSP:319 The Unknown World Record Dogtooth Tuna Story | Jean Napier-Hattingh
by Shrek | August 9, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
In 1989 a young South African woman hung mid-water off a reef 20km out from the Mozambique coast, held out a 1 metre gun, and whacked a fish the same size as she was. It dragged her across the reef until her mask and snorkel came off, they had to cut it into four...
Why I signed up as a Patron
by Shrek | July 16, 2026 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Hey Shrek I gratefully signed up as a patron this week to help support you to keep creating purposeful content and courses In a social media focused, technology driven western world people are becoming increasingly disconnected to nature, disconnected from real...
NSP:318 5 spearos finish instructors course in Bali + spearfishing Rumpongs
by Shrek | July 8, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Blood noses at 32 metres, nappies floating past mid-breathe-up, and a bloke sprinting freestyle across the open ocean after a borrowed Kraken roller gun — part two of the Bali crew's adventure has the lot. Matty, Liv, Noffs, Rhys (No Viz) and Chiz wrap up their...
NSP:317 5 spearos learning to be freediving instructors in Ahmed, Bali | Matty and Liv, Noffs, Rhys (No Viz) and Chiz
by Shrek | June 26, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
A false-positive drug swab on the podcast recorder, a speargun declared at the airport, a phone lost forever somewhere up a Balinese hill — and that's all before anyone gets wet. This one's a proper fly-on-the-wall: no Shrek behind the desk, just five of the Noob...
NSP:316 The 1770 Beginner Retreat Debrief Vol. 2 | 12 Learning Legends
by Shrek | May 4, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Pull up a chair, crack a cold one, and prepare to be thoroughly entertained — because this is the 1770 Beginner Spearfishing Retreat debrief, Mark Two. Twelve learning legends, a pumped-up instructor team, and two days on the reefs of Agnes Water later, Shrek rounds...
NSP:315 Making Fins Great Again (+ what happened to Sharkshield?)
by Shrek | May 3, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
NSP:315 KillShot, Deep Apnea & the Real Shark Shield Story | Ed Martin Ed Martin has been living one of the most chaotic and compelling entrepreneurial stories in the spearfishing world — running a dive shop, building timber spearguns under the KillShot banner,...
NSP:314 Nordic Endeavour Ocean Rowing and Sailing + Neurodivergence with Josh Halley
by Shrek | April 27, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
NSP:314 The Nordic Endeavour, NZ Tahr Hunts & Near-Blackout Lessons | Josh Halley Josh Halley is back — the Shetland Islands spearo, filmmaker, and certified chaos merchant behind the Souls Untapped YouTube channel. Last time he was on (ep. 206) he was chasing...
NSP:313 Tactical Breathing for Spearing and Life | Cindy Yang
by Shrek | March 30, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Reset Breathing, Equalisation Fixes & Ocean Glide: Cindy Yang on Spearfishing, Freediving and Mindset. What happens when a Taiwanese-born Californian firefighter, underwater photographer, and freediving coach moves to Australia for love and brings two decades of...
NSP:312 Depth Progression with Mark Davies from Karma Dives
by Shrek | March 12, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Depth Progression for Spearfishing: EQ, Technique, Safety & Training with Mark Davies (Karma Dives) On the Noob Spearo Podcast, host Shrek talks with Mark Davies from Karma Dives (Hervey Bay) about safe depth progression for spearfishing and freediving, focusing...
NSP:311 Frothy Stories, Big Fish & Reef Vibes | Sail & Spear Trip 2, 2025 Recap
by Shrek | February 9, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Host Shrek opens the Noob Spearo podcast with a listener voice message from Matt sharing ear-care tips for divers (coconut oil drops before diving and periodic rinses with a 50/50 vinegar and alcohol mix). The episode then jumps into a last-day, post-trip recap of the...
NSP:309 Gear with the Happy Gilmour of Spearfishing | Into the DiveCave with Matty Lewthwaite
by Shrek | January 22, 2026 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
In this episode of the Noob Spearo podcast, host Shrek is joined by Matthew Lewthwaite, who owns the Dive Cave on the Sunshine Coast. They discuss the intricacies and origins behind spearfishing gear, share important community updates, and reminisce about early...
Beginner Spearfishing Equipment
by Shrek | December 14, 2025 | The Vault | 0 Comments
A one-stop shop for a basic but good quality beginner spearfishing setup. This setup will come in well under $2000 and you can easily change out items based on your preference but this will give you a good idea of what you are looking for. 90–100cm railgun Rob Allen...
NSP:308 Need a spearfishing buddy or crew? YourFish has you sorted | Jordan Hunter
by Shrek | December 6, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
In this episode of the Noob Spearo Podcast, host Shrek interviews Jordan Hunter, founder of the Your Fish app. They discuss Jordan's background in spearfishing, the inspiration and development of the app, and its features such as social networking, buddy finding, and...
How to Start Spearfishing
by Shrek | December 1, 2025 | The Vault | 0 Comments
The simplest way to start spearfishing “Noob Spearo style” is to keep your gear and goals basic, focus hard on safety and freediving fundamentals, and plug into a local club or mentor so you are never learning alone. A small, simple setup plus structured learning and...
Rust-Free Shafts: Myth… or Did I Stumble Onto Something?
by Shrek | November 21, 2025 | The Vault | 0 Comments
For years now, I've been going back and forth on induction-hardened steel shafts and their rusting issues. Based on all the things I've read and been told, I know they're not supposed to rust. However, my experience has them rusting no matter what I do. Even...
NSP:307 Sail & Spear Trip 1 Ep 3: Adventures and Anecdotes from the Deep
by Shrek | November 19, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
The final installment of a multi-day spearfishing trip called Sail X Spear. The episode features a group discussion and informal debrief with participants and the crew aboard the boat Condor, where they share their highlights, challenges, and "frother" (enthusiastic...
6 Actionable Tips for Using a Sounder (fish finder) and GPS to find fish
by Shrek | October 28, 2025 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Here are six actionable tips for using a sounder (fish finder) and GPS together to locate fish effectively, with a focus on bait identification, structure reading, and current interaction: 1. Identify Bait with Your Sounder Use your sounder to locate dense, cloud-like...
NSP:306 Sail X Spear Highlights: Day Two Debrief
by Shrek | October 25, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Episode two of the "Sail and Spear" trip, a spearfishing charter expedition to the Great Barrier Reef aboard the sailboat Condor. The host, Shrek, interviews participants and instructors about the second full day of diving, focusing on their personal improvements,...
NSP:305 Sail X Spear Ep1: Hard Won Lessons and Frothy Tales
by Shrek | October 7, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
In this episode of the Noob Spearo Podcast, Shrek kicks off day one of their spearfishing adventure on the Great Barrier Reef aboard the Condor. Shrek is joined by Eckart from Salt Sessions, instructors Tim and Ryan along with a group of enthusiastic spearos, some of...
NSP:304 Aiming up at Worlds in Brazil | Bryson Sheehy
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 30, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 1 Comment
Interview with Bryson Sheehy Todays episode is with Bryson Sheehy as he gears up to take on the world's best spearfishermen at the World Championships later this year in Brazil! Bryson and Tim McDonald won the Australian Spearfishing Championship in 2022, now he's...
How to Prevent Ear Infections Spearfishing
by Shrek | July 29, 2025 | The Vault | 1 Comment
How to Prevent Ear Infections Spearfishing Ear infections can be a painful and frustrating setback for spearos. They often arise from repeated water exposure and poor ear hygiene, potentially sidelining you from the ocean for days or even weeks. Continuing to dive...
NSP:303 1770 Spearfishing Retreat Debrief (July 2025) | with Carmen Bolton (Dive, Spear and Sport)
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 25, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:302 Spearing Trivia ON Frothers | STO I with Sam the Waterman
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 23, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Spearfishing 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...
NSP:301 The Deep Man Behind DiveR | Ray Powell
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 1, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:300 Community Special | Captain Dan Walsh
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 11, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
The Truth About Deep Spearfishing: Lessons, Mistakes & How I’m Getting Better
by Shrek | June 6, 2025 | The Vault | 0 Comments
💭 I'll be honest—talking about my limitations isn't my favourite thing. Especially when it involves something as risky as deep spearfishing. Having said that, I'm going to try and build some wisdom into this around safety and decision making so if you take some tips...
NSP:299 Spearfishing Super Slam, World Record Striped Marlin and Battling Breast Cancer | Nikki Watt
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 30, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:298 Inside the Coatesmans Speargun Workshop | Chris Coates
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 21, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Chris Coates Todays interview is with Chris Coates, returning for a 3rd episode! In this episode, Shrek catches up with the legendary spearfishing pro from South Africa who's on a journey to perfect speargun technology. Chris shares an intense story of...
NSP:297 Bombora Spearguns | Steven Montgomery
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 1, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:296 How about we leave the state’s fishery and marine parks unprotected? | Christine Watterson
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 23, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:295 Spearfishing Backpack for Intrepid Spearos | Kellen Parrish
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 15, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Kellen Parrish Todays interview is with Kellen Parrish, founder of Ocean Cowboy Outfitters. Kellen is right in the middle of a crowdfunding project for his Cabazon-1 spearfishing backpack, designed for serious spearos who hike to remote dive spots. Hear...
NSP:294 Over-Riding the Limbic for Freedom | John Dornellas
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 10, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 2 Comments
Interview with John Dornellas Todays interview is with John Dornellas about all things diving, hunting, and personal growth. We dive into why ego control is crucial, how good communication and teamwork can make all the difference and how letting go of pride can...
NSP:293 Freediving Science | Ioannis Aliazis
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 2, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Ioannis Aliazis Todays interview is with Ioannis Aliazis from Greece! An exceptional freediver and instructor as well as a frothing spearo, he absolutely loves the science behind freediving, helping people dive better and getting to shoot a fish for...
NSP:292 Dob in a Frothy Moment: Feb Spearfishing Retreat Crew | Shrek and 20 Legends
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 12, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:291 2 Big Takeaways from SHARK attack survivor + the path to recovery | Josh Humbert
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 6, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Josh Humbert Todays interview is with Josh Humbert, a returning guest and pearl farmer in Tahiti that recently suffered a shark attack. Hear Josh's story of the attack and get his takeaways on what caused the accident to happen + how you can avoid this...
NSP:290 Western Australia Spearfishing Club | Matt and the WAUC
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 27, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:289 Deep Water Dreaming: The Vagabond Spearo | Patrick Ryan
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 20, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
Coral Trout Parmigiana (Fish Parmi)
by Shrek | February 15, 2025 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Coral Trout Parmigiana (Fish Parmi) This take on Parmi is a game changer. Coral Trout hands down destroys chicken in a battle of the Parmi's. The delicate flavour and texture comes alive in this one. This recipe was inspired by Elliot from the Cairns Spearfishing...
NSP:288 DON’T listen to this if you are Hungry: 5 Actionable Seafood Meals | Ben Hohnke | Hohnke Outdoors
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 12, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:287 Reconnecting With Our Food | Helen and Pierre
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 5, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
Blake’s Big Bug Bash Cray | Certified Frother
by Shrek | January 24, 2025 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Blake's Big Bug Bash Cray A few weeks ago I get an email from Blake Smith 10. It was one of those emails that's short but just makes you smile. "Hi Shrek my name is Blake smith and me and my dad went to The Big Bug Bash in Banks Peninsula where I got my first crayfish...
NSP:286 From Point to Point with Astard Pole Spear Founder | Adam Serra
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 22, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Adam Serra Todays interview is with new Noob Spearo partner 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...
NSP:285 Mackay Hardline Intermediate Course and Charter Part 2 | Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond & More
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 15, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Part 2: Interview with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond & More Todays interview is with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond and the crew of frothing legends! Join us as we dive into part 2 of our Mackay Beyond The Hardline Charter on the liveaboard...
NSP:284 Mackay Hardline Intermediate Course and Charter Part 1 | Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond & More
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 13, 2025 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Part 1: Interview with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond & More Todays interview is with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond and the crew of frothing legends! Join us as we dive into part 1 of our Mackay Beyond The Hardline Charter on the liveaboard...
NSP:283 Destination Cairns Spearfishing Guide with the Cairns Spearos Lads | Liam, Elliot, Glenn and Zac (Dan)
by Brandon Swanepoel | December 18, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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,...
NSP:282 Shoot To Kill | Migrating to the Tropics for Love of Spearing | Max Davis and CJ Smith
by Brandon Swanepoel | December 11, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Max Davis and CJ Smith Todays interview is with Max Davis and CJ Smith, aka Shoot To Kill Spearfishing! Join us for today's LIVE interview held in the Spearfishing Superstore in Cairns with 2 legends Max and CJ! These 2 frothing spearos decided to leave...
NSP:281 Shark Shield Reborn: From Liquidation to Re-Entry | Ed Martin
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 27, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 47 Comments
Interview with Ed Martin, new part-owner of Ocean Guardian! Todays interview is with Ed Martin from Killshot Spearguns! Ocean Guardian, the company that produced the Freedom 7 Shark Shield, went into business administration and therefore could not continue to support...
NSP:280 Un-Domesticating Humans and Ourselves | Alex Smyth
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 13, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:279 Shark Love and Comp Passion (see what I did there;) | Paul Best and Jackson Shields
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 30, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Paul Best and Jackson Shields Todays interview is with Paul Best and Jackson Shields from Wettie in New Zealand! Paul and Jackson are two frothing spearos down in NZ that have a passion for spearfishing and have become quite legendary competition...
NSP:278 The Chase and Gather Life | Michael, Rudi and Danny (from Chase and Gather)
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 17, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Michael, Rudi and Danny (from Chase and Gather) Todays interview is with Michael, Rudi and Danny (from Chase and Gather) - 2 South African expats and a Kiwi that run an awesome hunting lifestyle brand! They make awesome videos about hunting, from...
NSP:277 Bohar Snapper, Zanzibar Guiding & Apex Freediving in Thailand | Nico Bleeker
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 2, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Nico Bleeker Todays interview is with Nico Bleeker! A South African running a freedive school in Thailand and well accomplished spearfishing guide, Nico specializes in spearfishing that many of us dream of. Having dived and spearfished all over the...
NSP:276 Frothy Moments, Key Takeaways and Tales from Whitsundays Sail X Spear 2024 | Part 2
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 25, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:275 Frothy Moments, Key Takeaways and Tales from Whitsundays Sail X Spear 2024 | Part 1
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 18, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:274 Azorean Thalassophile | Hunting Deep Caves and the Grill Life | Gui Bruges
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 12, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Gui Bruges Todays interview is with Gui Bruges from the Azores! Meet the man behind the videos and get an inside view into living and spearfishing on and around the Azores from a very talented spearo. Gui has been diving and spearfishing all his life...
NSP:273 Deep Durbanite, Taravana & Building Boats | Don Solomon
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 4, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Don Solomon Todays interview is with Don Solomon, a spearfishing legend from South Africa! Specializing in deep spearfishing, Don is a treasure trove of diving knowledge and spearfishing wisdom. Having competed in the Sardinia spearfishing world champs...
NSP:272 Jamaican Spearfishing Pastor | Shawn Wilson
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 29, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:271 Dear Spearfishing Diary with 2 Kiwi Mermaids | Elise Clynes and Laura Kuggeleijn
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 22, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:270 Mackay Beyond the Hardline Intermediate Charter/Course Q&A | Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom and More
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 14, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:269 Neuro Divergence, Crowdfunding a Wetsuit & Comedic Creativity | Luke Potts
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 3, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Luke Potts Todays interview is with Luke Potts, aka @AquaticRehab and now @luke_likes_ledges from New Zealand! Today is a big chat all about the mental side of life and how it affects our spearfishing, life on land and the world we live in. Shrek and...
NSP:268 W.A Part 4 2024 | The Shark Story + Debrief | Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 2, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Bert & Deryck Todays interview is with Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan for part 4, the end of the WA trip! They recount a story of a wild last day of diving involving Cobia, lobster and an angry shark. Take a look back on the trip and reflect on the...
NSP:267 Dive Buddies with Banter | Melissa Brunning & Dorcas Chia
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 24, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Melissa Brunning & Dorcas Chia Todays interview is with Melissa Brunning & Dorcas Chia! Two absolutely frothing spearas, these WA ladies are a great example of pure spearfishing passion. They have both been diving for just over two years at this...
NSP:266 W.A Part 3 2024 | Stupid Cave Moves with Shrek | Bert Keulder, Deryck Tan & Adam
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 22, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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!...
NSP:265 Shooting Spanish Mackerel in a Puddle | Glenn George
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 15, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:264 W.A Part 2 2024 | Going North with Old Man Blue | Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 3, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:263 Father Son Spearing | Generational Spearo Culture | Glenn and Beau George, Andrew and Korben Hart
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 26, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:262 W.A Part 1 2024 | Diving the Nationals with Deryck | Deryck Tan, Bert Keulder & Michael Tropiano
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 19, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:261 Making Fins, Protecting Spots and Buddy Diving | Carl ‘Curly’ Jongedyk
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 12, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Carl 'Curly' Jongedyk Todays interview is with Carl 'Curly' Jongedyk! A freediving and spearfishing instructor by day and a fin blade maker by night, Curly is a legend from WA and he took us diving! Join in on the car ride to the secret spot and hear...
NSP:260 Creativity, Proper Gentlemanly Froth, Viral Halibut Vid and the Dreaded Off-Season | Joe Pike
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 5, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Joe Pike Todays interview is with Joe Pike! Hailing from South Devon, his Youtube channel has over 45k subscribers from the videos he makes of their adventures out in the UK ocean. Sub-zero spearfishing, fighting MASSIVE Halibut and all about UK...
NSP:259 Diving and Thriving with a Disability (in Norway) | Jørgen Jenssen
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 23, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
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NSP:258 The Cut Professor on Full Spread Spearfishing Ethics (and Economics) | Matt Bond
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 8, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:257 Big Boat Sends on a Trailer Boat with Tri-State Legend | Spencer Faucher
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 24, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
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NSP:256 Exhale Adventures, Mackay Frothing and Rebuilding an Iconic Haines 565 | Kurt Raymond | Mackay Trip 3
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 10, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Kurt Raymond, aka @Exhale_Adventures Todays interview is with Kurt Raymond, aka @Exhale_Adventures in part 3 of our Mackay trip! A coal miner with an extraordinary froth for spearfishing, Kurt Raymond is a local Mackay spearo that you've no doubt seen...
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NSP:255 Deep Drops, Airlie Jacks and Jobbies live at Neptune Spear & Dive | Dustin Mann | Mackay Trip 2
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 4, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:254 That’s Chat Lads | Mackay and Airlie Spearfishing | Smythy and Noffs | Mackay Trip 1
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 27, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
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NSP:253 Getting crepuscular while driving and spearing on a 12600km+ roadtrip | Daniel Mann
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 20, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
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NSP:252 Ocean Rangers | Marine Biology Research, Skeleton Racing & Chasing Mulloway | Emma & Marcus Lincoln-Smith
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 6, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Emma & Marcus Lincoln-Smith Todays interview is with Emma & Marcus Lincoln-Smith, father and daughter spearfishing duo and founder of ocean themed apparel company Ocean Ranger from Sydney! Growing up on and around the ocean has inspired a way of...
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NSP:251 Guide to Spearfishing Panama | Robert Schmaus
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 22, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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!...
NSP:250 Making the most of the Spearfishing Life | Jared Rosenberg
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 21, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:249 Getting ready for the Australian Spearfishing Championships 2024 | Ben Rupnik & Tom Sandstrom
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 15, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Ben Rupnik & Tom Sandstrom Todays interview is with Ben Rupnik & Tom Sandstrom as we chat all about the 2024 Australian Spearfishing Nationals, 20-26 April 2024! Shrek and Tom are teaming up for this true pairs spearfishing competition and today...
SpearReady | 50 Days to Being Ready for the Trip of a Lifetime
by Shrek | February 10, 2024 | The Vault | 22 Comments
"New goals don't deliver new results. New lifestyles do. And a lifestyle is a process, not an outcome. For this reason, all of your energy should go into building better habits, not chasing better results." - James Clear On April 18th I’m heading to a big spearfishing...
Destination Panama | Spearfishing Q&A
by Shrek | February 10, 2024 | The Vault | 4 Comments
Are you interested in staying with rad people who froth on the spearfishing lifestyle in an amazing location? Panama and Robert Schmaus are the destination and local guide that you need! Register below to find out more Loading… Upcoming Zoom Call Details Isaac and...
NSP:248 Spearfishing Courses 4,5 Beginner and Intermediate 1 Highlights | Straddie Trips
by Shrek | February 7, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:247 How to Get Started Bowhunting | Spearfishing & Bowhunting Parallels | Matty Turner
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 24, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Matty Turner Todays interview is with Matty Turner from the Becoming A Bowhunter Podcast! The on-land equivalent of Noob Spearo, the BAB Podcast aims to help Noob bowhunters get into the sport, get equipped and become more effective hunters. Hear some...
NSP:246 Underwater Torpedo League, How to Live with Trauma & UW Training | Prime Hall
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 10, 2024 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Prime Hall Todays interview is with Prime Hall, a former MARSOC Raider, an Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO and Master Trainer | Coach, underwater fanatic and pioneer of Deep End Fitness and a new underwater sport: Underwater Torpedo League! Although he...
NSP:245 Scouting, Overcoming Brutal Discouragement & South Australia Spearing | Dave Scholefield
by Brandon Swanepoel | December 20, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
The Best Spearfishing Ebooks and Audiobooks
by Shrek | December 15, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments
The Best Spearfishing Ebooks and Audiobooks Spearfishing is an ancient activity that can be traced as far back as 90,000 years ago. Today, while spearfishers only represent less than five percent of marine recreational fishers, its participants tend to enjoy greater...
I Did The Noob Spearo Trifecta | 3 Courses and Trips (in 2023)
by Shrek | December 15, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments
This year has been a significant one for me as a part-time spearo. Setting the scene quickly, I’m a working spearo Dad that lives too far from the ocean, I can have limited involvement, but with enough time in the water, I’ve been blessed with what I consider to be...
NSP:244 F*** The Tax Man | The Story Behind The Brand | Ryan
by Brandon Swanepoel | December 8, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:243 Longnose Emperor Hunting & Bluewater Trip Prep (training, diet & gear) | Jerry Guerra | Neptonics
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 22, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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,...
NSP:242 Game Changing Spear Gear with Old Man Blue | Bert Keulder
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 9, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Bert Keulder from Old Man Blue Todays interview is with Bert Keulder from Old Man Blue and we chat all about the new gear he's made! Old Man Blue is well known for making rugged, tough, extremely well designed and properly engineered dive gear for...
NSP:241 Kingfish Cup | Geeking out on Yellowtail Kingfish Seriola Lalandi | Simon Trippe & Craig Seadog
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 30, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Simon Trippe & Craig Seadog Todays interview is with Simon Trippe & Craig Seadog and we talk everything Seriola Lalandi, the Yellowtail Kingfish! Happening on the 11th and 12th of November all along the greater Sydney area! That's over 250km of...
NSP:240 Mackay Spearfishing Life with Neptune Spear and Dive Couple | Kaitlyn and Shelby
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 26, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:239 Straddie Part 3 | Key Takeaways, Froth Moments while Learning to Get Better at Spearfishing
by Riley Evens | October 14, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with the crew of frothers from our Straddie Trip part 3 Todays interview is with our awesome bunch of frothers from our latest Straddie Trip part 3 Crew. Here we talk about the in's and out's of the challenges that we faced and had to overcome, the...
NSP:238 From 0 – 2.3 Million YouTube Subs | Aquatic Apes aka Lenny Logsdail
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 27, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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 -...
NSP:237 The Stalk Outdoors Life | Andy
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 14, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:236 Spearing Unmolested Oceanic Pinnacles with the Crisp Boys | Matt and Ben Crisp
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 30, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Matt and Ben Crisp Todays interview is with Captain Matt and his First Mate Ben Crisp! A massive thanks to Matt and Ben with Prosail for hosting us on our Whitsundays Spearfishing and Sail trip! The Crisp brothers are veteran sailors that looked after...
NSP:235 Whitsundays Sail & Spear Charter Report | Shrek, Eckart and Crew
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 16, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
How to Go Spearfishing More (and still have a family)
by Shrek | August 13, 2023 | The Vault | 1 Comment
A question I get asked a lot is: “Rhys I see you out diving all of the time, but you’ve got 3 kids, how do you do it!?”. Whilst it is true that having a family and spearfishing might seem impossible, it’s actually a lot more achievable than you might think. There is a...
NSP:234 Spearfishing: It’s Better With a Buddy | Brad Corbett
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 2, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Brad Corbett Todays interview is with Brad Corbett, aka @zulus64! In celebration of world friendship day, Shrek sat down with local legend Brad in a closed-for-the-day Adreno Aspley store to chat about spearfishing! Brad is a regular out in the ocean...
NSP:233 Primal Pursuit | Hunting Above and Below in Aotearoa | Ollie Craig
by Riley Evens | July 13, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Ollie Craig @ollie_craig Todays interview is with Ollie Craig, a hardcore hunter and full-on frother who "makes Bear Grylls blush and Chuck Norris cry." He's a passionate great spearo born and bred in New Zealand, he loves what he does and tackles...
The 10 Essentials For A Successful Hunting Trip: The Ultimate Guide
by Shrek | July 10, 2023 | The Vault | 2 Comments
As a hunter on a guided hunt, you become an integral part of the natural ecosystem, pitting your skills and instincts against the untamed challenges of the wild. From the exhilaration of tracking your prey to the deep satisfaction of a successful hunt, the experience...
NSP:232 Whitsundays Sail & Spear Q&A | Eckart Benkenstein
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 6, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Info Night: Whitsundays Spearfishing Retreat 6-10 August 2023 We had our info night for the upcoming Whitsundays Spearfishing Retreat with Noob Spearo and Salt Sessions! We invited a bunch of the Noob Spearo community to join us for a zoom call to find out more about...
NSP:231 Infamous Latham, Dogtooth, Film Making and Chasing Your Dream | David Ochoa
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 21, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with David Ochoa Today's interview is with the legendary David Ochoa! If you don't know his name PLEASE go have a look at his instagram and youtube channel, you will not be disappointed! Some of the most epic spearfishing footage you will find, David has...
Diving Deeper: Exploring Mental Health Benefits through the Fun of Boating and Spearfishing
by Shrek | June 18, 2023 | The Vault | 1 Comment
If you're a spearfisher, you know there's something electrifying about that moment when you dive off the boat and submerge yourself into the mysterious deep blue. Your heart is racing, adrenaline is coursing through your veins, and your senses are tuned to the...
Strength Training For Spearfishing
by Shrek | June 8, 2023 | The Vault | 1 Comment
Spearfishing can be tough on the body - so the more physically prepared we are, the better. As both a strength coach and an active spearo myself, I know when I feel physically prepared, my mental game in the water is better too! We require a certain amount of...
NSP:230 Blue Water Shore Diving | Wahoo for Days | Nick Anastasia @teamseamonkeys
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 8, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Nick Anastasia / @teamseamonkeys Today's interview is with Nick Anastasia, aka @teamseamonkeys from Hawaii! Most people think of long boat trips and hours out to sea when they think of "blue water" spearfishing. Nick does his blue water spearfishing...
NSP:229 African Spearfishing Retreats, Ocean to Plate SBT & More | Eckart Benkenstein
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 5, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:228 Respecting the Fish | Compassion, Conservation and Hunting Consciously | Kelsea Albert
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 17, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 1 Comment
Interview with Dr Kelsea Albert Today's interview is with Dr Kelsea Albert, multiple world record holder, multiple time USA and World champion huntress and at her core, a frothing speara! Apart from her life saving medical work, she has a huge passion for sustainable...
NSP:227 Rowing, Spearing and Pooing in a Bucket Mid-Atlantic | Glyn Sadler
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 10, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
Krystle’s Fake It – Fillet o Fish Burgers
by Shrek | May 6, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments
My wife makes these sensational Fillet o Fish knock-off burgers that absolutely destroy the Golden Arches version. Not only do you know exactly what is going into them but you can relive the nostalgic taste and everyone else in the family (nearly everyone) enjoys them...
NSP:226 Chat GPT top 10 Ethical Concerns with Spearfishing + Q&A | Trevor Ketchion & James Sakker
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 2, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with James Sakker and Trevor Ketchion Today's episode is a chat about the revolution that is ChatGPT! Does AI have a place in spearfishing? Do we still need freediving and spearfishing courses run by humans or will AI take over? We've enlisted the helpful...
NSP:225 Distilling the Great White Dive Experience | Sam Wild
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 28, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:224 Tasmania Spearos Call for Help | Sonny Kaeo Landon-Lane
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 25, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Sonny Kaeo Landon-Lane Today's urgent interview is with Sonny Kaeo Landon-Lane highlighting a potential game changing fisheries ban for spearos in Tasmania! The Sand Flathead, Striped Trumpeter, Bastard Trumpeter and the Banded Morwong are all at risk...
Octopus Tom Yum
by Shrek | April 12, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Tom Yum soup usually uses prawns as the main protein but octopus works a treat as an addition or as an alternative. Octopus can turn tough if overcooked. Freezing them for a week helps tenderize them. The soup is easily made but if Tom Yum paste is readily available,...
Hot Smoked Spanish Mackerel
by Shrek | April 12, 2023 | The Vault | 2 Comments
Hot smoking fish is easy once you get a few things nailed, and should be embraced and not avoided. Brining greatly improves the texture and taste of any smoked fish. Keep it simple with an easy salt brine for just one hour. Serve the finished smoked spanish mackerel...
NSP:223 Stradbroke Weekend Spearing Course (no2) | Keiren Limpus
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 12, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:222 Divebud | The Dive Computer Reimagined | Alexey Vlaskin & Landell Archer
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 29, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Alexey Vlaskin & Landell Archer Today's interview is with Alexey Vlaskin & Landell Archer, founders of Divebud: a new technology to improve on the concept of a dive watch! Have you ever got lost in the moment while at the bottom of the sea? Ever...
NSP:221 Havkontoret Norwegian Spearfishing Podcast | Øystein Sundland
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 15, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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,...
The Art of Freediving for Spearfishing: How to Improve Your Breath-Hold
by Shrek | March 12, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Did you know that spearfishing almost became an Olympic sport? Spearfishing came close to being recognized as an Olympic sport in the 1960s, but unfortunately, it never actually happened. Spears have been used for fishing since the stone age. Like anything else,...
NSP:220 The Pressure Project – ‘How to teach more relaxed students’ masterclass | Adam Sellars
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 8, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
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...
NSP:219 From Commercial Spearo to the Trophy Mentality | Francisco Loffredi
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 22, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:218 Inaugural Long Weekend Spearfishing and Freediving Course | Keiren Limpus + Our Crew
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 8, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Keiren Limpus & Our Crew Today's interview is with Keiren Limpus & Our Crew over on North Stradbroke Island for the inaugural 3 day spearfishing and freediving course! Shrek, Keiren & 8 other Noob Spearos spent the weekend right on the...
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NSP:217 Spearo Hangout Podcast Crew and UK Spearing | Ben Dunford, Richard Gomes & Anthony Fraser
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 1, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:216 Spice Rubs, Foraging and Overcoming Gatekeepers | Ben Hohnke
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 25, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
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NSP:215 Port Hedland GT Diving | Wally Galli
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 18, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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....
NSP:214 Port Hedland Bullshark Attack Survival Story | Robbie Peck
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 11, 2023 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Robbie Peck Today's interview is with Robbie Peck, survivor of a 3m Bull Shark attack off Port Hedland! On a day with a few unusual things lining up, Robbie was retrieving a fish off the bottom when he got smashed by a 3m Bull Shark! What followed was a...
Dave’s Peri Peri Squid Recipe
by Shrek | January 4, 2023 | The Vault | 0 Comments
This recipe comes from David Kirkpatrick a man famous for saying (and I quote), "I'm just a guy frying up some squid". David has spent considerable time chasing Squid in Melbourne and now Western Australia. One tip for hunting squid while spearfishing is to dive bomb...
NSP:213 Training, Bloodwork, Mindset and Spearo Kids Catchup | Adam Stern & Spearo Kids NZ
by Brandon Swanepoel | December 21, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
Curried Pāua Recipe (Abalone)
by Shrek | December 18, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Here is a mint recipe from my youngest brother Joash in New Zealand. Pāua is a special treat for most kiwis and so people usually have their own go-to recipe for making the most of them. If done wrong, Pāua can be tough as a gumboot so if you want to get it right and...
NSP:212 Western Australia Episode 5 | Target Species, Sharks And An Awesome Day Spearfishing | Bert & Joel
by Brandon Swanepoel | December 7, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:211 Western Australia Episode 4 | Exploring Exmouth | Bert, Joel & Rory
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 30, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:210 Western Australia Episode 3 | Shark Bay, Brews and Banter | Bert Keulder, Joel Roberts and Shrek
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 23, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:209 Western Australia Episode 2 | Spearfishing Records, Taxidermy & Tagging | Vin Rushworth
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 16, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:208 Western Australia Episode 1 | Aussie Reels, the Bali Mask +++ | Barry Paxman
by Brandon Swanepoel | November 9, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:207 Australian Spearfishing Champions 2022 | Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 26, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald Today's interview is with 2022 Australian Spearfishing Champions Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald! Get an inside look into a national spearfishing competition from the winners of this year's championship! The allure of...
NSP:206 Sub-Arctic Shetland Spearing with @souls_untapped | Josh Halley
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 19, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Live Interview with Josh Halley | @souls_untapped Today's interview is with Josh Halley aka @Souls_Untapped from the Shetland Islands! Describing your dive spots as "Sub-Arctic" doesn't always spur the most enthusiasm, especially from those used to tropical waters!...
NSP:205 Live Seafood Cooking with Daniel Mann
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 12, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Live 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...
NSP:204 Spearfishing Safety | Freediving, Emergencies & Boating | Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion
by Brandon Swanepoel | October 5, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Live Interview with Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion at Adreno Brisbane Today's interview is live from Adreno Brisbane and is with Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion and we talk all things freediving safety as it relates to spearfishing!...
NSP:203 Brisbane Spearfishing | Gear, Training & Community | Michael Heitzmann & Ben Eckert | Brisbane Bullsharks
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 28, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Live Interview with Michael Heitzmann & Ben Eckert Today's live interview is with Michael Heitzmann & Ben Eckert of the Brisbane Bullsharks! We talk all things Brisbane spearfishing, gear and training! Both are extremely talented divers in their own right,...
NSP:202 Top 20 Spearfishing YouTube Channels with James Sakker
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 22, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Top 20 Spearfishing YouTube Channels Today's live interview is with James Sakker and we go through the top 20 spearfishing YouTube channels as voted by the Noob Spearo Community on Facebook! Spearos get to see the world through a very unique lense and sometimes they...
NSP:201 Captain Aaron Young aka @dibsonbottom_adventures | Slickers, Wahoo Hunting & @KeyWestWaterman Life
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 14, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 1 Comment
Interview with Captain Aaron Young Today's live interview is with Captain Aaron Young, aka @KeyWestWaterman and @DibsOnBottom_Adventures and Youtube and Instagram! You probably know him from his amazing Youtube videos from out in the Florida Keys, he joins us to talk...
Poo Story | Expert Level
by Shrek | September 14, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
The poo story king This is a quick (1 min) story from a member of the Noob Spearo Community. Certainly gives you some ideas about working as a Police Diver! - Shrek Hi mate, I’ve been meaning to send these to you for ages. This will make me the undisputed poo story...
NSP:200 | Community Special: Where are they now?
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 7, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Episode 200 Special Today we celebrate a huge milestone: episode 200! We contacted a bunch of old guests to see where they were now and how their spearfishing has progressed, what they've learned since and what's new in their lives since they were on the show. Who...
NSP:199 Australia East Coast Part 5 | Gunther Pfrengle | 60 Years of Sending It Spearing
by Brandon Swanepoel | September 1, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Gunther Pfrengle Today's live interview is with Gunther Pfrengle at Adreno Sydney! An absolute legend in the spearing community, spearfishing for almost 5 decades now, he has had more than his fair share of action out in and on the water. From spearing...
NSP:198 Australia East Coast Part 4 | Central Coast Spearing | Central Coast Sealions (x6)
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 24, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with the Central Coast Sealions (x6) Today's interview is with 6 of the Central Coast Sealions! Several ex-presidents, the current president and a bunch of super stoked spearos join Cam and Shrek as they chat all things Central Coast diving and how being...
NSP:197 Australia East Coast Part 3 Simon Horvath | Advocacy in Spearfishing
by Brandon Swanepoel | August 10, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Simon Horvath Today's interview is with Simon Horvath! If nothing else, this episode will convince you to join a spearfishing club! The wealth of knowledge, opportunities and lessons you get through being in a club is a sure way to get better at...
NSP:196 Australia East Coast Part 2 | Intelligent Whales, Lobster Boys & Laughter
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 27, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with James Sakker Today's interview is James Sakker! It's day 3 of Shrek and Cam's East Australian Coast trip and they are chatting with James Sakker! Whales and sharks become a big talking point with loads of stories of encounters and tips for dealing with...
A journey to the deep…
by Shrek | July 23, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
35m on one breath… *a quick caveat from Shrek: Freediving and Spearfishing can be highly complimentary however knowing how they are different is essential so that you can spearfish safely. Freediving is holding your breath in controlled environments with close...
10 Ocean Camping Tips And How To Make It More Interesting
by Shrek | July 23, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
10 Ocean Camping Tips And How To Make It More Interesting Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life. But if you're used to camping in an RV or in a tent near your car, trying something different can add...
NSP:195 Australia East Coast Part 1 | Coffs Harbour Bluewater Freedivers
by Brandon Swanepoel | July 13, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Tom Sandstrom, Angus Knox and Cameron Wise Today's interview is a little different, join Shrek and his good mate Cam as they go on a spearfishing road trip down to Sydney! Today we are in the Moonee Tavern in Coffs Harbour after a day of spearing,...
NSP:194 Kevin Glen | Mantis Spearfishing and California Diving
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 29, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 2 Comments
Interview with Kevin Glen Today's interview is with Kevin Glen former owner/operator of Mantis Spearfishing, a friend of Forrest Galante and the only guy to shoot a Marlin in California! An engineer and innovator in the spearfishing world with countless awesome...
Dive Light Review | XTAR D26 Whale
by Shrek | June 16, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
XTAR D26 Whale Review | LED Diving Torch for underwater foraging/hunting "Overall, this has been one of the best dive torches I’ve used. It’s bright, durable and easy to secure." - Cam Cam lives and dives mainly around Sydney although him and I have dived in Victoria...
NSP:193 Rodney Pacitti | How to Get 421k YouTube subs with RoKKiT KiT
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 15, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Rodney Pacitti Today's interview is with Rodney Pacitti, aka RoKKiT KiT on Youtube! Today is a gold mine for all things spearfishing and Youtube! Rodney has a successful Youtube channel with almost half a million subs that started off with kayak fishing...
NSP:192 Paul Rodriguez | Hot Rod Spearguns
by Brandon Swanepoel | June 1, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Paul Rodriguez Today's interview is with Paul Rodriguez of Hot Rod Spearguns! A well traveled spearo that has a passion for making great spearguns, he gives us his best advice on designing and building a speargun and he lets us in on a special project...
NSP:191 Captain Bly | Tuna Charters and Bespoke Spearguns
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 24, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Captain Bly Today's interview is with Captain Bly, owner and Captain of Lineage Charters and the craftsman of Captain Bly Spearguns! A well accomplished spearo who builds spearguns and runs what sounds like amazing fishing charters! Learn about the...
NSP:190 Yianni Barthelmess | Froth for the Underwater Life | From Father to son
by Brandon Swanepoel | May 4, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:189 Chris Adair the Bottom Hunter | BC Spearfishing
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 20, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Chris Adair Today's interview is with Chris Adair from Bottom Dwellers Freediving in British Columbia and we talk everything cold water freediving and spearfishing! Depending on who you ask, "cold" water can mean different things, but when we talk about...
Whole crispy fish with chilli tamarind dipping sauce and a lime & coriander drizzle
by Shrek | April 15, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
"This delicious crowd pleaser of a recipe is perfect for when you are having a few guests over and want to put on a good feed. We have used a coastal fingermark in this exact recipe here but you could try whichever whole fish you'd like. One whole fish around that...
NSP:188 Devin O’Dea & Eric Keener | 30/30, Catch and Cook 22, BHA & Breaking Apathy
by Brandon Swanepoel | April 6, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Devin O'Dea and Eric Keener Today's interview is with Eric O'dea of the Backcountry Hunters (BHA) and Anglers and Eric Keener of Fin and Forage! We chat everything 30/30, MPA's, conservation, hunting and how they all connect. We also have a great chat...
NSP:187 Samuel Mumford | Frothing Cornish Muso Spearo
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 30, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:186 Jamie Ryves | Dogtooth For Days. Tips, Stories and Mayhem
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 23, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Jamie Ryves Today's interview is with Jamie Ryves from Norfolk Island who now lives in Vanuatu! Originally a chef, circumstances meant that work was hard to come by which caused a shift in his lifestyle. He now lives on a smaller island around Vanuatu...
NSP:185 Matthew Novakovich | Making Ocean State Spearguns
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 16, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Matthew Novakovich Today's interview is with Matthew Novakovich, the man behind Ocean State Spearguns! Born out of seeing a need that he could fulfill, Ocean State Spearguns are hand-crafted timber spearguns that can be customized to your liking! Want a...
NSP:184 Will Brunker | Handcrafting Aquagats
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 11, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Will Brunker Today's interview is with Will Brunker of Aquagat! An innovator in the speargun world, Will has developed several unique and bespoke designs and components for spearguns! Colourful, tough and functional! He gave up his day job to go into...
NSP:183 Forrest Galante | Explorer, Spearo
by Brandon Swanepoel | March 2, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...
NSP:182 Ocean Protagonist | Tran Lawrence
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 23, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Tran Lawrence Today's interview is with ex-firefighter Tran Lawrence from Taranaki, New Zealand! Originally coming from a line of Vietnamese fishermen, Tran is a great example of someone who truly comes alive when he's in the ocean. Apart from being a...
NSP:181 Travel Spearfishing Tips | with Jerry Guerra
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 16, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview about Travel Spearfishing with Jerry Guerra Today's interview is with Jerry Guerra and it's all about travel spearfishing. Ever watch a Daniel Mann video and think to yourself: "I want to travel to other countries and spearfish"? Maybe you've seen films like...
NSP:180 Deryck Tan | Seafood & Gyotaku Renaissance
by Brandon Swanepoel | February 2, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Deryck Tan Today's interview is with Deryck Tan from WA. An Equine Dental and Veterinary Surgeon by day, mad spearo/gyotaku/cooking seafood chef type dude by... I suppose day too! He is an extremely talented artist specializing in the art of Gyotaku -...
NSP:179 Palapas Ventana | Baja, the Mag & Sea of Cortez
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 19, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Tim Hatler & Brock Kennedy Today's interview is with Tim Hatler & Brock Kennedy of Palapas Ventana in Baja, Mexico! Surrounded by amazing sea's almost year round and with options for when the weather is bad, they have some of the world's best...
Reigniting My Love for Spearing | Christopher Marsic
by Shrek | January 9, 2022 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Reigniting My Love for Spearing This post was made with the permission of Christopher Marsic, a new member on the Noob Spearo Community on Facebook who introduced himself with this story. I liked it so much, I asked him if I could share it on the Noob Spearo Vault...
NSP:178 Spear West W.A Diving | Mike Kane
by Brandon Swanepoel | January 7, 2022 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview with Mike Kane We are kicking off 2022 with Mike Kane, co-owner of Spear West, one of the best spearfishing stores in Perth and WA! We chat about all things WA spearfishing, joining a club and starting to spear at a late age, dive buddies, boats and driving...
Cook OCTOPUS like a Portuguese BOSS
by Shrek | December 28, 2021 | The Vault | 0 Comments
Octopus Cooking Tips Title from Shrek, Tips from Guilherme Rosado Hello Shrek, my name's Guilherme and I'm a Portuguese spearo. I was listening to your podcast with Josh Bollen and you guys were talking about cooking octopus. In Portugal we have lots and...
NSP:177 Jai Gibbons | @spearochef Journey +Seafood Cooking Game Changers
by Brandon Swanepoel | December 6, 2021 | Noob Spearo Podcast | 0 Comments
Interview 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...