Noob Spearo Podcast

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 courses that Shrek and Keiren ran. From Noob Spearos to experienced spearos getting formal qualifications, adults to young kids - everyone had a great time, learnt new things and improved their abilities! Best of all was getting to prepare, cook up and eat our catch less than 100m from where it was shot. We hope you enjoy! visit NoobSpearo.com/SpearCourse Or you can scan the QR code at the bottom of this page! Important times: 00:13 Intro 07:35 Welcome to the 2nd Stradbroke spearfishing course! 10:50 Steven the underwater hockey spearo 12:25 You shot and smoked a fish! How was it? 13:10 Troy "Rambo" - 2 Pike in 1 shot 15:10 Nick - Amala's dad 21:05 Jeffrey "Spear Gramps" 24:30 Brandon - you shot the fish of the trip! 26:20 What take aways have yo

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 been at the end of your breath hold but then that fish you've been looking for shows up? This can quickly become a recipe for disaster! Divebud aims to eliminate this worry! It is a programmable device that can analyze, set alarms and track your performance underwater. Been down for too long? You'll get a beep to remind you. Been on the surface for long enough? It'll beep and tell you! We LOVE innovative products like this, no matter what your stance on using technology in diving is, we 100% support creators like this. Have you used a Divebud? Let us know what your experience was! Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:40 Noober Stories 11:50 Welcome Divebud team! Alexey Vlaskin & Landell Archer 14:45 Where did the inspiration for Divebud come fro

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, big fish, bigger sharks, night diving and some amazing scenery for when you surface, Norway is a semi-hidden gem in the spearfishing world! Hear some stories and get info from a local Norwegian spearo about the spearfishing in Norway, what gear you need and what fish you can expect to encounter. Øystein runs a , if you speak the language then here is an amazing resource for you! Have you been diving in Norway? Let us know your experience in the comments!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:25 Welcome Øystein! 07:50 Tell us about the Havkontoret podcast and how you started spearfishing 11:45 What is the vision for your podcast? 13:30 Norwegian fish farms 17:15 What is the spearfishing scene in Norway like? 18:55 Dill and Scallop pasta 22:30 Halibut!

  Interview with Adam Sellars Today's interview is with Adam Sellars from The Pressure Project! Freediving instructor, spearo and all round legend Adam Sellars joins us to chat about the instructor side of freediving courses and how he teaches and trains new and already experienced divers to be safer and more effective. He had a natural talent and excelled at freediving deep, far deeper and earlier than he should have! These 'mistakes' taught him valuable lessons that he can now share and teach to his students. Hear about freediving in the Kilsby Sinkhole, how to convince your friends or partner to go spearfishing with you and some banter from the 2 legends, Shrek and Adam! Important times: 00:13 Intro 07:10 Welcome Adam Sellars from the Pressure Project! 08:20 The magic of diving in a sinkhole 11:35 Assumed level of competence 14:45 Spearos who are anti freediving 21:00 The Pressure Project: what is it all about? 29:30 How to get your friends to go spearfishing with you! 33:25 Becoming a teacher vs being a

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 spearfisherman to his development into competition and trophy spearfishing, we chat about the reasons that he's changed his approach, how competition and sport fishing can actually help keep the sea healthy and some of the hilarious stories he's had a long the way! An absolute legend with the consistent spearfishing performance to back it up, you are going to learn a lot from him! If you speak Portuguese then check out his podcast: We chat everything from diving super deep to spearfishing super shallow, how to land big fish and the in's and out's of commercial spearfishing. Thanks for being on the show mate! Important times: 00:13 Intro 08:45 Welcome Francisco from Brazil! 10:15 Tell us about spearfishing in Rio de Janeiro 12:35 Trophy spearfishing and yo

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 seaside to learn how to spearfish, get their PADI requirements and get fully immersed in the spearfishing lifestyle with likeminded people! Hear the guys thoughts and experiences from the weekend and how it has affected their spearfishing, taking theory and putting it into practice - right off the back garden! With fresh inspiration from , we ate well! Thanks to everyone that joined us and made this possible!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:10 Welcome to North Stradbroke Island with 9 other legends! 05:40 We have been cooking a lot! How did the Black Spot Tuskfish cook up? 06:30 David, creator of , what was a highlight from your weekend? 11:45 Alex, you shot some nice fish! 14:00 Learning to buddy dive 15:15 Welcome Rexy! 16:50 Rescue and safety d

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 UK spearfishing podcast where you can find out everything you need to know about UK spearing and some of the awesome stories they have along the way! We chat about spearfishing competitions, targeting specific fish, staying warm and the dive conditions in the UK! Thanks Ben, Richard and Anthony -  3 legends making the most out of the UK spearfishing community! Important times: 00:13 Intro 08:15 Crikey! Welcome Ben, Richard and Anthony! 10:00 You have some absolute legends on your podcast 11:30 How did you guys start a spearfishing podcast? 15:45 Anthony: the punching bag of the podcast! 21:50 Ben, tell us about your spearfishing competitions! 23:40 Criticism for spearfishing competitions 26:40 Buying your first spearfishing gear 33:25 You guys h

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 recipes in our and has created some amazing spice rubs that you can order for seafood, white meat and red meat or game. We have a good chat about taking "trash" fish, better ways to harvest abalone and have a good discussion about the influential spearos that helped Ben improve to the spearo he is today, as well as the concept of "Gatekeepers" and the role they play in new divers getting into the sport. Go visit HohnkeOutdoors.com and see the awesome products they have and go subscribe to their as well!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 01:30 Old Man Blue voice message 03:30 Welcome Ben Hohnke from Hohnke Outdoors! Who are you and where do you come from? 11:05 Where did you grow up and start spearfishing? 18:05 How efficiently did you buy your gear

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. Lucia and a bit on his part of helping Robbie Peck when he got attacked by that Bull Shark. We also hear about some of the history of the NW Spearfishing Club, how he helps get new spearos started, spearfishing competitions and making diving and spearing his business. Wally is unable to hide the passion in his voice when he speaks about diving and spearing, if you're ever in the area make sure you pay him and his shop a visit! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:35 Welcome Wally Galli! Where did you grow up? 08:10 St. Lucia spearfishing 09:50 Do you miss South Africa? Meeting Rob Allen 11:10 Rammed by a Great White 14:25 Tell us about your shop: GT Diving! 15:35 Helping Robbie Peck after he got attacked by a shark 18:15 The shark attack seems to hav

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 harrowing story with some excellent dive buddies who undoubtedly saved Robbie's arm and life! We chat in detail about the attack, the swim back up to the surface, the boat ride back to port and doing it all with his 4 year old son there with him! Robbie's response and attitude after this is undoubtedly going to help save someone else's life somewhere down the road. We also chat about diving around Port Hedland and even talk about some recipes!  Here's a story that we can all take something out of! Where's your first aid kit?    Important times: 00:13 Intro 08:55 Welcome Robbie Peck, survivor of a 3m Bull Shark attack! 09:30 Tell us about Port Hedland 12:00 So you're a Kiwi? When did you move? 13:20 What was the experience of being attacked like

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 effect on personality, physiology, your mental and emotional state and even your bloodwork can be profound! Next up we have a catch up with Ben, Max and Don: The SpearoKids NZ crew! We chat about some of there highlights since last speaking to them, new PB fish and the latest from their competition careers! The last episode for 2022, it's been a massive year! Here's looking to an even bigger one next year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year spearos! Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:40 Welcome back Adam Stern! 04:30 Deep spearfishing's impact on personality 09:35 Physiological changes for spearos 11:30 Equalizing in an MRI machine 14:00 Mental and emotional effects of diving on stress and anxiety 17:30 What is your daily routine for staying dive fit

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 target species. They put some new Old Man Blue gear to the test, trying out their impressive new prototype weight vest! Some sad and scary stories of knots letting you down, getting taxed and hurting some innocent gear. What a great trip with Joel, Bert and Rory! Will they ever find the lube?? Have a listen to find out! Also, a massive thanks to @Deryck.Gyotaku for his amazing print of Shrek's Baldchin Groper!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:50 Welcome back Bert and Joel! 06:00 Target species and first fish! 11:20 Deryck Gyotaku of Shrek's Baldchin Groper 14:30 Testing out ! 16:25 Old Man Blue weight harness 21:00 Shrek and his poor gear 23:35 Bad knots and losing spears 28:05 Hunting Ranking Cod in the murk 32:20 Joel's first Spanish Mackerel 34

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 later, finding huge crays in familiar structure, dealing with sharks and good stories from day 2 of our WA trip! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:05 Welcome back Bert and Joel in the middle of a wetsuit repair! 07:05 Welcome Rory! Tell us about Exmouth dive conditions 11:45 What currents are around here? 14:55 Planning a spearfishing trip 15:30 Welcome back Joel! We have a sneaky arvo dive! 19:15 Very fishy and very sharky... 21:30 Cooking and eating fish! 28:05 What fish did we get? 33:20 Local knowledge is a huge benefit 35:05 Our plan for tomorrow 38:00 Getting that first fish of the day - dealing with stress and pressure in the water 50:20 What are we targeting tomorrow? 54:45 Your best hunt for a tusky 56:15 Crayfish hunting with Bert and swim

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 great conversation. Listen in and hear about our day and Shrek's first experiences in the WA ocean! Beach launching boats, Estuary Cods, crayfish diving and so much in between! This is just day 1! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:50 Welcome to the campfire with Bert and Joel! 07:40 Big GT moment 11:05 Spearos are a type of person 13:15 Welcome Joel! 14:20 Day 1: WA conditions 16:30 Beach launches 23:30 Spearo boats 26:20 Bert loves putting people on fish 31:25 Spearfishing brings a sparkle to your eyes 37:00 Kite surfing when it's windy 40:50 Crayfish diving! 45:45 Estuary Cod can be divisive! 49:55 We had a great day, tomorrow will hopefully be better! 51:35 What makes a spot worth exploring? 54:25 Outro     Listen in and subscribe on iOS or And

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 more scientific side of things, giving him a really good insight into the fish species around him. Shooting massive fish, submitting a record fish, tagging and taxidermy, this one is stocked full of actionable info! A few technical glitches but overall a great chat!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:40 Welcome Vin! Tell us about AUF record keeping! 07:50 What is a species that has surprised you and how do you tell  the age of fish? 09:10 Spearfishing records: how do I submit a record fish? 14:05 Identifying fish 16:50 What do you need to do when you shoot a record fish? 19:00 Rising sea temperatures bringing in different species 22:40 What gear do you use to hunt big fish? Floatlines and reels 24:55 Eating quality of a big Cobia? 26:55 How did

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 hunting Wahoo and even the story behind his iconic mask, this will be a good listen! This interview is stuffed full of Noob Spearo community questions, get valuable knowledge and wisdom from a spearo that's been at it for 6 decades and still going strong! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:40 Welcome Barry! You've been spearing for 65 years! 08:00 Diving in dirty water and dealing with shark attacks, first aid and shark populations 17:40 Noob Spearo community questions: how do you deal with buck fever? 21:00 How do you get back in the water after a forced break? 23:30 Your iconic mask! 26:35 What's the biggest change you've seen in spearing? 29:25 You have a particular love for hunting Wahoo 37:35 Tell us the story of your Aussie Reels 43:30 What g

Live 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 competition spearfishing is captured well by their thoughts here, the appeal of planning and executing the perfect day and making some awesome memories! Listen to stories from the 3 day event and some of the memorable fish they encountered before and during the competition. They also give us some of their top tips for scouting, finding new ground and hunting efficiently for a competition - shooting fish on the way to and from spots! Some mega diving here, enjoy it! We hope this inspires you to enter a spearfishing competition!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:50 Welcome Bryson and Tim: the 2022 Australian Spearfishing Champions! 03:50 When did you decide to enter? 05:40 Team mate mentality and competition rules 09:30 Hunting the Maori Sea Perch

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! Josh makes it obvious that braving the cold IS worth it! An almost unheard of spearfishing destination, The Shetland Island's form an archipelago well north of Scotland and make for some beautiful diving when conditions work out. Get an inside scoop on life and spearfishing from The Shetland Island's with Josh, aka @Souls_Untapped!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:30 Welcome Josh! 04:50 Commercial diving in NZ 06:30 Where are the Shetland Islands? 07:50 Commercial fishing and getting comfortable in the water 11:45 What do you do for work? 14:10 What skills do you need to be a commercial diver? 20:00 What fish are you hunting out there? 27:45 Strong current and tides 32:20 Where do you draw the line and how do you warm up in the cold? 39:00 We ha

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 reverse butterflying and BBQing fish! This is the audio of the night, the video does it far more justice. We will post that as soon as it's ready! Sit back, relax and get hungry with us as we get a seafood cooking masterclass from a legendary spearo and chef! Here is the LIVE STREAM from instagram & Important times: 00:13 Intro 03:30 Welcome Daniel Mann! 04:55 Daniel Mann's first thoughts 06:05 Raw fish! Hygiene matters! 09:10 Instagram live stream starts here! Let's make carpaccio 11:50 Raw fish intimidates people 13:15 Evangelizing the spearfishing world with a pissette! 15:30 Serving the mystery shashimi! Which knife should I use? 26:20 Using all the fish 28:20 Mystery fish revealed! 33:25 Fish wings 35:40 Let's start cooking! 39:05 But

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! If you dive safe, you can dive forever. Today we get a masterclass from 3 people with a wealth of knowledge on this subject. Staying safe in the water, how to be a good boaty and keep your buddies safe. What should be inside your first aid kit? Should you contact your local coast guard or sea rescue when you go out? Tips on how to stop bleeding, keep your buddies safe and save your friend's life. An essential set of skills, leave any questions you have in the comments! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:50 Hello and welcome to the show! 05:40 Welcome Ben! You are quite an accomplished freediver! 06:20 , what makes them unique for spearos? 08:30 Common mistakes that you see on spearfishing boats 10:05 A good buddy system 11:05 When should you draw t