East Pass Podcast

Captain Josh Goodson got his start fishing the Gulf Coast. From charter and commercial fishing to the tournament circuit, he made a name for himself being part of some epic catches. Listen as we sit down and talk about some of the adventures that have taken him from the American Gulf Coast to Australia, Costa Rica, the DR, Cape Verde and more.

Affectionately known as the "Grimmel," Captain Olaf Grimkowski's love for fishing has taken him from the Azores and Ascension Island to Ghana, Croatia, Cape Verde and more. Listen as we sit down and talk about the early days, his first Marlin, world records, world-cup wins and a whole lot of adventure along the way.

Captain Marty Bates is a world-renowned fisherman, but there was a time when he was traveling the globe, walking the docks and trying to work his way onto a boat. Listen as we sit down and talk about the early days, his love for all things fishing and some of the adventures he's amassed from a lifetime at sea.

Sam Peters is the owner of Release Marine, Sta-Stuk hooks, the G&S “The Release Man” (the original “Sound Machine”) and more. He’s an avid angler and his passion has taken him all over the globe fishing, researching, developing and adventuring. Listen as the Savannah, Ga native sits down on a rooftop in Cape Verde, Africa and recounts a life spent in the industry.

Anthony Hsieh got his start at an early age with pier fishing, deck handing and 17' Boston Whalers, but has since expanded his operation into a world wide phenomenon. He's the driving force and mastermind behind the "Bad Company" world tour where he's assembled an armada that travels the globe in search of giant sea monsters. Listen as we sit down and talk about everything from the early days and "Young Guns" to swordfish, blue marlin, the world tour and a whole lot of the in-between!

Captain Larry Pentel has been involved in multiple facets of the industry over the past 40+ years, giving him a unique perspective on the ins and outs of it. Not only is he one of the original fishermen to launch charters off Grayton Beach, FL but he also owned and operated his own fish market with his wife Mary, is part of the “100 lb cobia club” and is apparently so good at what he does that there are songs inspired by it. Listen as we sit down and talk about Cobia, Beach Launching, Tarpon, Fish Mongering and more!

The Team Supreme crew has only been fishing together as a unit for a couple of years now, but in that time they've won two Gulf Coast Triple Crowns as well as setting the new record for the most Marlin caught in the Gulf in a single year. Listen as I sit down with Captain Chase Lake and mates Seth Brennan and Hunter Smith to talk about some of the adventures that have gotten them here, as well as what's coming up for the 2025 season.

Charles Morgan has been a pillar in the Destin Community for nearly half a century. He's a fisherman/restauranteur/Fishing Tournament Director/philanthropist and the list goes on... His resume covers everything from running boats and opening one of Destin’s most iconic restaurants and fish markets – Harbor Docks – to starting and hosting the Cobia World Championships, Take a Kid Fishing, American Lunch and more!

Captains Buddy Gentry, KP Burnett, Tommy Browning, Tommy Norred and Jeff Shoults sit down and talk about everything from memories of the early days, pranks, G&S boats Triggerfish slime, how to get rid of the gout and more!

Captain Jimmy Beason's resume doesn't just span many decades, but also many different facets of the industry. He's well-known for being the harbormaster of Orange Beach Marina for the last 30 years, but he got his start in Destin, FL charter fishing back in the 1970s and from there it took him in a few different directions and on many adventures! Listen as we sit down and recount everything from charter fishing, private boat fishing and tournaments to marinas, motorcycles, tracking groupers and more!