Noob Spearo Podcast

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 been on the Joe Rogan Podcast and besides his own podcast , he is most well known for his TV shows where he travels to remote parts of the world in search of extinct and extremely rare animals. We are proud to say that his journey was hugely influenced by spearfishing, join us as we have a great chat about his connection to spearfishing and how that relates to the other work he does. Important times: 00:13 Intro 03:08 Welcome Forrest Galante! 05:52 Wild Times Podcast 07:25 Handling large sharks 10:43 First Tiger shark interaction 13:15 We are still learning about sharks 15:10 You're a HECS man and you've been on the Joe Rogan Podcast? 16:24 Extinct or Alive 18:25 Tell us about your adventures 22:15 The reality of working a job like yours 24:40 You

Interview with Tran Lawrence Today's interview is with 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 great spearo he is also a talented creator, Have a listen as he tells us about growing up on the water, his connection with seafood and buying a yacht to go sailing all around New Zealand! He has some great stories from his years underwater. He is also passionate about the conservation side of being in the ocean, he has some great thoughts on that. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! "…stories, photos, videos and anecdotes from someone that hears the ocean when she calls and listens when she sings…..a love for the ocean through the eyes of a photographer, videographer, adventurer, diver, fisherman, sailor, refugee, firefighter, and father..." Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:24 Welcome Tran! You're an ex firefighter? 07:00 The Taranaki lifestyle 08:20 Gr

Interview about Travel Spearfishing with Jerry Guerra Today's interview is with Jerry Guerra and it's all about travel spearfishing. Ever watch a and think to yourself: "I want to travel to other countries and spearfish"? Maybe you've seen films like makes about his trips around the world filming the fish up close and personal. Or maybe you just listened to the previous , traveling and spearfishing were made to go together! Doing your first big trip can be a logistical and planning exercise in patience, you don't want to get to your dream destination and not have your fins or speargun! Jerry gives some great Noob tips on doing spearfishing trips, advice for international travel, navigating airports with spearguns, packing, charters and so much more! What big trips have you done to go spearfishing? – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:40 Welcome back Jerry! Spearos are natural travelers - why is that? 08:25 You've ju

Interview with 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 - making fish prints! What started as an interest quickly became an obsession, from experimenting with his first fish to now taking commissions. Have a listen to some of Deryck's funny stories and lessons he has learned along the way and get some tips to get into doing your own gyotaku! Deryck is also great in the kitchen and is passionate about seafood, in particular the underrated species. Learn about tempra vs tempura, alternative fish species and get some insight into abalone and urchin cooking. Have you also been inspired to make your own gyotaku? Tag Noob Spearo in your posts, we'd love to see! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:45 Welcome Deryck! 05:40 Tell us about yourself! 06:35 Cooking inspiration 07:05 Where did your passion for gyotaku come from? 1

Interview with 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 spearfishing out there. They run spearfishing trips where spearos Noob and experienced alike can get in the water and have an opportunity to shoot potentially world record fish! Listen to the stories they tell from their many years running spearfishing trips, advice on booking and preparing for a trip and some of the fun you can expect! From riding Great White sharks to cruising in luxury, if you are wanting a memorable spearfishing experience, go look at Palapas Ventana!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:00 Welcome Brock and Tim! 05:35 Where in the world are you? 07:05 You have an ocean full of life 08:40 Introduce yourselves and Palapas Ventana 10:15 Tell us about your accommodation you have an offer 12:10 How does it work for international travelers coming to visit? Logisti

Interview with Mike Kane We are kicking off 2022 with Mike Kane, co-owner of , 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 for hours! Having always owned a boat, he had no shortage of opportunities to dive but starting later in life has given him a different perspective on spearing.  If you are ever in WA near Perth you should stop by and give them a visit, you'll have learned something new by the time you walk out!  Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:40 Hello and welcome Mike! 08:45 Tell us about yourself! 09:50 Spearfishing clubs in WA 12:40 What was it like starting to spearfishing at 30? 14:20 Dream fish 18:26 Using a shorter dive efficiently 21:08 What do you look for in a dive buddy? 24:15 Memorable hunts 27:05 Scary stories 30:07 Veterans Vault: People in WA are okay to drive for hours to go dive 32:30 Where is Spear West located and where do you dive? 33:22 Red Emperor 3

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 tips about preparing and cooking seafood! Jai has submitted an awesome guide to 99 Spearo Recipes that's all about caring for your catch to get the best possible eating experience from it, we go in depth about that and the other tips and tricks he's learnt in his career so far. What to do after you have speared and secured the fish, how to store, fillet and process the meat, how to choose the best knife for whatever job you're doing and a big section on dry-aging are some of the big talking points in this interview. If you're excited for 99 Spearo Recipes and are interested in cooking better seafood, this episode is for you! How to dry-age fish, fillet and process fish better and make better, more creative seafood dishes without the intimidation,

Interview with James Sakker Today's episode is with James Sakker, aka Sakker J - The best telemarketer you didn't know of! Absolutely mad about spearfishing, we chat about hunting Snapper, Dhufish, big Abalone, some interesting tips for using crayfish to call fish, hunting in cold dirty water and dealing with sharks! James is well travelled and has speared in many places all over the world, he recounts his time in the USA and in Mexico going from cold dirty Great White infested waters to warm, clear water with huge fish around. James has also submitted a bunch of recipes to 99 Spearo Recipes so keep an eye out for his recipes when it comes out! There is also a great discussion on dealing with sharks and his experiences with different species in different parts of the world. He also wears a tourniquet and has a great Youtube channel! You can support us and secure yourself a copy by supporting our campaign! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:27 Welcome James! 06:15 There were some cool magazines out when I start

Interview with Josh Bollen Today's episode is with Josh Bollen from Sydney! He has submitted several recipes to 99 Spearo Recipes and is passionate about cooking and eating food he's foraged or caught and foraged. He has a love for making food look good and when you see his recipes you will understand why! We chat about smoking fish, dry aging meat and the magic of vacuum packing and how to get the best and most out of your catch. Have a listen to this interview and stay tuned for 99 Spearo Recipes for his recipes and a ton more! We also chat about anxiety in diving, how to deal with it and ways to improve your experience of life. Enjoy listening and let us know your thoughts in the comments! You can support us and secure yourself a copy by supporting our campaign! What is the most unusual food you have foraged or caught yourself?   Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:04 Noober Stories 05:00 Welcome Josh! Always learning - what does that mean to you? 06:18 You have an interest in jewelry? 07:53 A passion for pl

Adreno Capricorn Bunker Trip Part 2 Today's episode is part 2 of the Adreno Capricorn Trip, a week long spearfishing charter aboard the Eastern Voyager to the Great Barrier Reef where Noob and experienced Spearos alike got to dive in one of the best environments around. This part on the interview starts on the trip back to port at the end of the trip. We get insights from some of the Adreno crew and reflections from Noob Spearos who are new to the water and some who have never shot a fish before this trip! This is by far one of the best spearfishing charter's around - great food, hot showers and world class spearing.  Has this interview made you want to go on a spearfishing charter? Important Times: 00:13 Intro 05:10 Welcome back to the Eastern Voyager 08:18 High and low points of the trip for Wayne 09:20 Best catches of the trip? 10:51 Would you recommend this trip? 12:16 Last thoughts and tips 13:18 Trip board 14:45 Jack, tell us about your trip 16:50 Minimum experience for coming out here 19:20 Best cat

Interview with Daniel Mann Today's episode is with Daniel Mann! If you do spearfishing and watch any YouTube and you don't know who he is you are missing out! He runs one of the best spearfishing channels around, stocked full of great content and tips. He's recently been really upping his chef game, as you've probably seen in his recent videos. A talented chef that is also an extremely talented spearo, we chat about reel guns - when to use them, why you would and wouldn't want to use them, alternatives and tips and tricks with using them. We also chat about some of the amazing recipes he's been cooking and his thoughts on the 99 Spearo Recipes cook book! Do you use a float line or a reel on your speargun? Important Times: 00:13 Intro 07:05 Welcome back Daniel! 08:27 Who are you, where do you stay and what are you doing with your time? 10:55 We got a message from a spearo that can't use a float as it is too dangerous 12:20 Why I use a reel gun 14:25 Be prepared to lose your gun 18:43 Type of structure you d

Interview with Spencer Allen Today's episode is with Spencer Allen from California. He is an all in spearo that has fully embraced the lifestyle and has been a big contributer to the 99 Spearo Recipes book. His cooking is even better than his spearfishing! After losing all his gear in a house fire, he stopped hunting and never really got back into it until he started kayak fishing. After being smashed attempting a big surf launch he almost gave it up again, but decided not to quit. He found some buddies to take him out again and ended up catching a 41 inch Halibut. He has been hooked ever since! Join us as we chat about spearfishing and cooking, the Channel Islands, finding buddies and ways to be a better spearo. Let us know what you think about this episode! Important times: 00:13 Intro and 99 Spearo Recipes messages 05:25 Welcome Spencer! Tell us about yourself! 09:07 What is a yard sale and how do you launch in the surf? 11:39 I hooked a 41 inch Halibut! 12:18 What is your fishing/hunting history? 13:58

Interviews from The Eastern Voyager Today's episode is a special one! It features interviews done while out on the Adreno Capricorn Bunker Trip, a 1 week spearfishing charter on the Great Barrier Reef aboard the Eastern Voyager! Join some of the legends from Adreno like Wayne Judge and Taylor Slattery along with the familiar voice of Trevor Ketchion and some actual Noob Spearos as they discuss plans, expectations and goals for the trip. This is a great opportunity and one of the easiest spearfishing charters you can get - hot showers, great food and priceless advice and guidance from legendary spearos, we highly recommend doing this trip! As always, a massive thanks to for making this trip so memorable! 00:13 Intro 02:56 PADI Level 1 Course 09:45 Welcome to the Eastern Voyager! Introducing Adreno legend Wayne Judge and Noob Spearos Ryan, Jack and Jordy 13:31 Wayne, what is the plan for this trip? 14:00 We are going spearfishing, not freediving 17:03 How is everyone feeling about the trip? 18:22 Great advic

Interview with Brian Fern Today's interview is with Brian Fern, aka @Unkolearnuhow from Hawaii! He has a genuine wealth of knowledge on gear and diving from his almost 40 years of spearfishing with a particular mindset towards sustainability and safety. In Hawaii, spearfishing is seen as more of a lifestyle than a sport - that shows in the way he speaks about spearfishing and guides others into it. He is a big advocate for buddy diving and gives us some actionable tips on how to dive safely and more effectively, how to handle Noob Spearos that don't know much about safety and how to confront experienced spearos that have unsafe dive practices. He even has some advice on avoiding and treating ciguatera poisoning! Have a listen and let us know what you think! We need to get Brian back for a 2nd episode, we didn't have time to get through everything we wanted to speak about! Important times: 00:13 Intro 01:50 Spencer Allen on 99 Spearo Recipes 04:53 Hello and welcome Brian! 06:24 Spearfishing in Hawaii is more

Interview with Lisa Ferrier Rafkin Today's interview is with Lisa Ferrier Rafkin, a badass and frothing speara that holds 15 women's world records! Join us as we chat about her journey in spearfishing, her struggles, memorable fish and some great tips for hunting pelagic fish species and staying safe! She is clearly exceptionally talented at spearfishing and although she hasn't been doing it for very long, she has a lot that you can learn from when it comes to technique, overcoming challenges and caring for your catch. The species on her list are things like Bluefin Tuna, Roosterfish and big yellow tail to name a few, if you are interested in hunting bigger game fish this is a great episode to listen to!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:12 Hello and welcome! Tell us about the Sea Of Love Foundation 06:19 You are softhearted in the day and a badass spearfisher at night! You have 15x women's world records! 08:12 What draws you to the ocean? 08:57 Your work takes a toll on you, is spearfishing a type of therap

Interview with Daniel Semrad Today's interview is with Daniel Semrad of the Oregon Freediving Company! He is a record holding spearfishing and freediving instructor that is also be an award winning teacher! He now runs the Oregon Freediving Company with his wife Talya who also holds spearfishing world records and is a competitive freediver representing South Africa! They train in some great conditions, we're talking about dirty and 6-10 degree water! Listen in as we chat about spearfishing in Oregon, running a freediving shop and teaching students, hunting techniques, exercises and dry training to benefit your diving and a whole lot more. Dan is an awesome guy and a great diver, let us know what you think of this episode! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:03 Hello and welcome Daniel Semrad! Tell us about the freediving/spearfishing community in Oregon 06:08 You're a freedive instructor, how did you get there? 07:47 You won the Excite Award from MIT for being an exciting teacher 10:30 Water conditions in Oregon

Interview with Lyndsay Lyon from Ocean Guardian Today's interview is with Lyndsay Lyon from Ocean Guardian, originally and probably better known as SharkShield! They make a range of products that are designed to make ocean activities safer and to decrease the amount of shark attacks on humans. It works by creating an electrical field that surrounds the diver or surfer that causes a distinct and noticeable reaction in certain types of sharks (namely the ones we humans have trouble with, Great White, Bull Shark, Tiger Shark) and causes them to turn away. Now, making a product that aims to stop shark attacks is a big claim and needs to be backed up by solid evidence and rigorous testing. We had a ton of questions from our community asking the questions that everyone wants to know: Will this stop a Great White from biting me? How close do the sharks need to get for these products to work? Can I trust my life to this? If you are wondering at all about any of these questions, have a listen to this episode and it wi

Interview with Chris Coatesman How to upgrade your speargun and miss less fish! Today's episode is with the Coatesman, Chris Coates! He and Shrek talk about accurizing, it is a word, your speargun and go through common speargun problems. We rely heavily on our gear when spearfishing, this episode is all about making sure your hardware is working as best as it can. Roller guns vs traditional spearguns, barbs, bent shafts and everything you need to know to upgrade your speargun, aim better and miss less fish! Interested in roller guns? He has been the authority on roller's for a while now and has released a great video series on Youtube and his website called , it's everything you need to know about roller guns! What accuracy issues have you experienced? How did you solve them? Let us know in the comments!   Important times: 00:14 Welcome to the show 05:15 Welcome back Chris Coatesman! 06:09 Spearfishing equipment cannot come back through the door 08:28 Every spearo has accuracy issues 09:53 The difference bet

Interview with Fin and Forage's Andrew Miller and Charlie Robinton Today's episode is with Andrew Miller and Charlie Robinton from Fin and Forage! Spot burning is a highly contentious issue being faced more and more often as the sport of spearfishing grows. Picture this, you've spent the past 10 years roaming around your coastline and you've found a handful of really productive spots that almost always have good fish and is full of life. You have a friend that is new to spearfishing and is keen to get out to a spot to shoot some good fish, so you decide to take him along with you on your next trip. You both have a great time and shoot some great fish, take a few pictures and go home with some awesome stories. You then see that this friend has posted pictures of these awesome fish with clearly visible landmarks in the background, maybe he mentions the area in the post, or just simply tells his buddy who then tells his buddy, etc. You then go out to your secret spot expecting it to be vibrant and full of life a

Interview with Andre Rerekura and Travis Corken Today's episode is with Andre Rerekura and Travis Corken (Samuel Rutherford couldn't make it to the interview) about their new documentary: A Journey Beneath! A great film with some truly awesome visuals and an even better soundtrack, what's more is that Shrek narrated parts of it! Amazing destinations, memorable fish and the theme of friendship - do yourself a favour and have a watch! Filmed over several years, it documents the travels of lifelong friends Andre and Travis as they go around the world to spearfish in awesome destinations, including an almost fatal incident that only strengthened their bond. A real treat of an experience for spearos, let us know what you thought of the film and let us know what you thought of this episode! . You can watch the film on Vimeo Important times: 01:10 Introduction 06:00 Welcome Andre and Travis! You have been through some rough times together 07:34 What do you do for work Andre? 08:18 and Shark shields 10:34 Travis,