Hacker Outdoors

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Hacker Outdoors is a podcast that talks about all things outdoors. We interview people from different pursuits from Fishing to Surfing and beyond.... more

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February 02, 2021 Episode 022 Finding your humanity through your pursuits, with Reneil Alcordo
Today I am joined by Reneil Alcordo @hoyzn on Instagram . Neil and I go deep into the pursuits that define us from Motorcross, to bodybuilding and traveling alone. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave us a comment, a like, and Without further ado.
There is a lot to unpack in this one, and I can say that the pursuit of life and living on our own terms is the moral of the story.
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Reneil can be found on instagram at @hoyzn and on his newly minted Youtube Channel.
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January 29, 2021 Episode 021 X-Games begins and favorite American Mountain Resorts. (Plus some Canadian)
Today I am joined with Brian and Joey where we get an update on Major League fishing and the x-games before we dive into our favorite American Ski Resorts. We then search the internet for top lists to see how we fair against the pro’s and then dive in on East Coast mountain gems you may or may not have heard of. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave us a comment and a like.
Joey gives an update on the first day of the Toyota Southern Series at Sam Rayburn. Most pro’s are bringing the weight 20lbs in the top 10 where Dakota Ebare is leading with 23-00 with a bag limit of 5 fish. Dakota is putting in the work! https://majorleaguefishing.com/events/2021-01-28-sam-rayburn/live/
Mikey Balls fishing catches a pb in Florida: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWNC9UV3TD4
Is Florida the bass fishing Mecca?
We find out you can fish at Disney. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/recreation/fishing/
Brian gives an update on X-games 2021 which is underway this weekend. We will give an update next week at the results. http://www.xgames.com
Woodward Camps: https://www.woodwardparkcity.com
We discuss the need to produce world class athletes to remain competitive begins as children.
We pose the question, is it necessary to train kids from a young age to build future world champions ?
American Resorts: Big Sky, Montana https://bigskyresort.com
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort: https://www.jacksonhole.com
Lake Tahoe California, Joe disagrees and says its Sierra Cement.
Breckenridge, Colorado: https://www.breckenridge.com
We go through top 12 by USnews.com and SnowPak.com
https://www.snowpak.com/usa/best-ski-resorts
https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-skiing-in-the-us/
Is the East Coast worth its weight in Snow?
Sugar Loaf: https://www.sugarloaf.com
Jay Peak getting over 300 inches of snow a year! https://jaypeakresort.com
Pennsylvania hits Joe’s list with 7 Springs Mountain Resort: https://www.7springs.com
Snowshoe West Virginia averages 200 inches of snow a year: https://www.snowshoemtn.com
Snowpak.com East Coast List: https://www.snowpak.com/usa/best-ski-resorts-on-the-east-coast
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As always, you can find us everywhere you listen to your podcasts as well as on YouTube and Instagram. https://linktr.ee/HackerOutdoors
Joey can be found on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joeymccormack81/ and Snapchat at Joey4881 .
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January 27, 2021 Episode 020 Indoor Surfing in New Jersey? (It really exists) and hunting Bigfoot in Oklahoma
Chris Barbieri sends us some videos from Mount Snow where he tried some glades.
Brian reminisces about doing glades at Killington called Black Hole when he wasn’t ready for it.
Skier in Romania gets chased by a Bear: https://www.mensjournal.com/sports/watch-bear-chases-skier-down-mountain-in-romania/
Michael recounts his goal of going full Legends of the Fall with a bear.
Michael took his godson trout fishing when it was 7 degrees.
Michael had one hit but missed it. Lesson learned was to use a split shot to get the midge lower in the water column.
Michael gets shows Dude Perfect fishing for Goliath Grouper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dycv5jdhx88
Michael introduces people to Ramp Monsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkMy34Jbbww&t=850s
Sturgeon, Great White Sharks, Salmon and more?! List of aquatic life in the Newark Bay Estuary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_life_of_New_York–New_Jersey_Harbor_Estuary
A shark in the Gowanus? : https://ny.curbed.com/2014/7/14/10078646/meet-the-many-creatures-whove-swum-in-the-gowanus-canal
1997 UFO Lights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvKLeaPWPyw
Fire in the Sky: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106912/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Travis Walton on Rogan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mCfpeY0Ga4meTanFzOkkL
Spycraft on Netflix and the use of Drones: https://www.netflix.com/title/81014547
Make Rothman catches the biggest wave ever ridden: https://www.tmz.com/2021/01/20/makua-rothman-wave-hawaii-100-foot-surf-video/
Riding Giants: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/riding_giants
Indoor surfing in NJ?: Skudin Surf: https://skudinsurfamericandream.com/indoor-wave-pool-sessions/private-dream-sessions/
Action Bronson at Skudin: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKYm9HPAged/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Sky Dive Sussex: https://www.skydivesussex.com
And Lastly, Oklahoma introduces legislation to open hunting on Bigfoot: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/oklahoma-lawmaker-proposes-a-bill-that-calls-for-creation-of-a-bigfoot-hunting-season/ar-BB1d5mnV
Please leave us a rating and review and if you enjoyed todays podcast, please let us know in the comment section. If interested, please leave us a message to have your questions or comments played during the show.
As always, you can find us everywhere you listen to your podcasts as well as on YouTube and Instagram. https://linktr.ee/HackerOutdoors
Joey can be found on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joeymccormack81/ and Snapchat at Joey4881 .
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January 22, 2021 Episode 019 which is really 020 Cargo shorts and Gravy bombs? I don’t think so mister!
Joe joins me today to talk about the Hawaiin swell with the latest footage from Jaime O’Brien and Ben Gravy. We talk about the arm chair quarterbacks attacking Ben and telling people what they should and shouldn’t wear.
Ben Gravy: Tow Surfing 50ft+ Hawaii Biggest Swell in Years (I’m Terrified) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WLSA8CQR1c
Jaime O’Brien: During the Biggest Wave of my life (Swell of the Century) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv3s-Ko4jy8
Kelly Slater in NJ: Pumping New Jersey Surf w/ Kelly Slater : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsSw0TGU5Xo
Pro Surf Coaches: https://www.prosurfcoaches.com
Don’t let people tell you what to wear. https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a34029996/cargo-shorts-trend-men/
Joe gives us an update on MLF Major League Fishing:
https://majorleaguefishing.com/schedule/?c=1000509&y=2021&d=3
https://majorleaguefishing.com/schedule/?c=1000509&y=2021&d=9
Joe talks about fishing in Washington DC.
Michael is headed to get the state record for Brook Trout.
Shout out to Stretchinglines.com if you use code jmstaff15 for a special discount.
Michael accidentally deleted episode 010 so Episode 020 becomes 019.
Please leave us a rating and review and if you enjoyed todays podcast, please let us know in the comment section. If interested, please leave us a message to have your questions or comments played during the show.
As always, you can find us everywhere you listen to your podcasts as well as on YouTube and Instagram. https://linktr.ee/HackerOutdoors
Joey can be found on instagram at
https://www.instagram.com/joeymccormack81/ and Snapchat at Joey4881 .
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January 20, 2021Episode 018 Mullets and Mayhem! Jaws goes off and getting into hiking.
On todays episode we talk about Hawaii going off, a local Jersey swell and what it takes to get into hiking. Joey is prepping for the Bass Tour season by growing out the Mullet and the mustache.
Jaws goes off: https://www.theinertia.com/surf/jaws-swell-provided-4-stunning-moments-of-surf-you-must-see/

Jaimie O’Brien JOB at Log Cabins: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKJ_uEtntva/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Mark Healey: XXL North Shore : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YICvNZfb1WE

Mark Healey surfs with Jaime O’Brien: SCORING Big Barrels with Jamie O’Brien at Waimea Left! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Myy7fColLw

Ben Gravy surfs Jaws: Massive North Sue Novelty Wave! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-C-m99zfBE

Pro Surf Coaches killing the Jersey Shore this weekend: https://www.prosurfcoaches.com https://www.facebook.com/prosurf.coaches/posts/1786139438218463

The guys talk hair and beards.

Getting stopped by airport security

Hiking 101 : https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hiking-for-beginners.html

Are we too dependent on technical gear and over packing? https://www.outdoors.org/trip-ideas-tips-resources/gear-advice/winter-gear-guide

Brian forgets his Sleeping bag camping:

What to do if you get lost in the woods: https://www.gore-tex.com/blog/what-to-do-if-you-get-lost-hiking

Michael tell’s the story about getting lost while hiking.
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As always, you can find us everywhere you listen to your podcasts as well as on YouTube and Instagram. https://linktr.ee/HackerOutdoors
Joey can be found on instagram at
https://www.instagram.com/joeymccormack81/ and Snapchat at Joey4881 .
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January 16, 2021Episode 017 Limit your kill don’t kill your limit
Todays Episode Michael tries to talk to talk Joey into bird watching. Brian Shares his winter Trout fishing tips and Michael goes on a rant about people not handling fish correctly.
A rare, brilliantly colored bird spotted at Maryland park draws large crowds : https://wjla.com/news/local/brilliantly-colored-bird-draws-large-crowds-to-md-park?fbclid=IwAR23AqJQhwAkE_t2j0Bw3MQL8ZezP3yH4mNd1A27KjJTHVqpZo7gtbfOpeo

If you could only fish with one lure, what would it be.
Michael- Black Wooley Bugger

Brian- Brian agrees

Joey- Drop shot with rubber worm green pumpkin

Safe handling of fish: https://www.keepfishwet.org/

Florida fish and Wildlife stats: https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/fish/snook/reduce-catch-release-mortality/

NOAA Striped Bass information: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/atlantic-striped-bass

Circle Hook requirements for Striped Bass: https://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/news/2020/circlehook_req.htm

Brian shares his tips for winter fly fishing
Teaser with Zebra midge and probably a pheasant tail.

Tenkara guide for winter fishing: https://blog.tenkarausa.com/your-guide-to-winter-tenkara-fishing/?utm_source=Tenkara+USA+Newsletter&utm_campaign=ddcc34bb79-B4B-TUSA_WinterTenkaraFishingNEWS_01-14-20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_119426d1bd-ddcc34bb79-104452965&mc_cid=ddcc34bb79&mc_eid=035eaac161
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As always, you can find us everywhere you listen to your podcasts as well as on YouTube and Instagram. https://linktr.ee/HackerOutdoors
Joey can be found on instagram at
https://www.instagram.com/joeymccormack81/ and Snapchat at Joey4881 .
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January 13, 2021Episode 016 You can Fish in Zelda? And Mav’s goes off.
Episode 017 You can Fish in Zelda? And Mav’s goes off.
Today Joey and Brian join me to talk about the latest fishing news and to review the swell going down at Mavericks.
Also, in case you didn’t know, you can fish in Zelda.
Nation Pro Fishing League: David Dudley is the third announcer joining Luke Duncan and Fat Cat Newton. https://thenationalprofessionalfishingleague.com

Fishing in Video Games. Zelda. https://youtu.be/9b7xD08TR7k

Joey tells us about fishing on the St Lawrence River for a tournament during a massive wind storm. 4-6 ft rolling waves

Mavericks has been setting off. Pete Mels had the wave of the day. Inside bowl. One of the best waves we’ve seen. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJ1PIC1n2y6/?igshid=19c5ydbv4cklm

Watermen and surfers are always being good stewards and save people, yet again, in Santa Cruz https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJ7tmXJJ_hv/?igshid=wn2pnmlno8p4

Chuck Patterson Skiing Mavericks. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=48mQbJVK3kI

Koa Rothman Hurricane Teddy in the OBX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-NdZJSAW1Q&feature=emb_title

Natan Florence shows us Raw Pipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWYExxFJDQ4
Bonus: Luca Padua (@LucaPadua) may have had a better wave: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJ9LNiWnrYg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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January 08, 2021Episode 015 Ice Coast Riding and Climbing
Today the Gangs all together for our next guest, Chris Barbieri. We dive into his switch from Skiing to Snowboarding as an adult and what rock climbing looks like here in the North East.
Highlights:
EPIC pass for Snowboarding https://www.epicpass.com

Chris talks about his recent Snowboarding trip to New Hampshire mountains and the lack of snow.

Are these mountains taking advantage of COVID with raising their prices?

What is the state of Ski Resorts because of COVID?

Getting into Rock Climbing.

Bouldering as an introduction to climbing.

NJ Rock Gym https://njrockgym.com

Is there too high a cost of entry for Rock Climbing?

Is big wave surfing more dangerous than Free climbing El Cap?
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Joey can be found on instagram at
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January 06, 2021Episode 014 Epic Bass and Tubular Waves … Spicoli. Updates on the 1st BFL and WSL.
Brian Hacker joins Joey and I today to discuss the state of the WSL and the BFL.
Brian goes through his Surfboard quiver and we find out some of his boards are out in the open market including a board out on Montauk being ridden as a big wave board.

Brian’s present favorite is a LOST R and F Retro, C4 technology. https://lostsurfboards.net/surfboards/c4-rnf-retro/ by https://www.instagram.com/inspiredshaper/ Drew Baggett. Brian corrected himself after the show. He is in St Augustine Fl.

World Surf League (WSL) CT Tour is on hold.

Sunset Open and Big Wave Jaws Championship Pe’ahi have been cancelled.
Is it too precautionary? https://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/461579/an-update-on-the-sunset-open-and-santa-cruz-pro
Koa Rothman- Pipe was going off to start the New Year: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJguSXCnYmu/

Is the future of the WSL a video submission contest?

Will the Tour limit the number of guys on tour or will new leagues emerge?

BFL- Mundy catches the 4th largest limit ever weighed at 40-10. https://www.wired2fish.com/news/mundy-catches-40-pound-limit-of-bass-to-win-rayburn-bfl/

Michael teaches the guys how to make their catches look bigger. The guys call out the hypocrisy of social media posts.
Shout out to Stretchinglines.com if you use code jmstaff15 for a special discount.
Please leave us a rating and review and if you enjoyed todays podcast, please let us know in the comment section. If interested, please leave us a message to have your questions or comments played during the show.
As always, you can find us everywhere you listen to your podcasts as well as on YouTube and Instagram. https://linktr.ee/HackerOutdoors
Joey can be found on instagram at
https://www.instagram.com/joeymccormack81/ and Snapchat at Joey4881 .
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30min
January 01, 2021 Episode 013 Is Trout Fishing too dangerous in Maryland?
Today we ring in the New Year to try and get Joe to break with his winter non-fishing blues by encouraging him to try Trout fishing.
We learn that public access is a big issue as was recently discussed on the NJ Fishing forum.
We also hear from a listener on her lights in the sky incident this week as seen from Union, NJ. Was it a UFO? Or Meteors as Michael suspects.
Please leave us a rating and review and if you enjoyed todays podcast, please let us know in the comment section. If interested, please leave us a message to have your questions or comments played during the show.
As always, you can find us everywhere you listen to your podcasts as well as on YouTube and Instagram. https://linktr.ee/HackerOutdoors
Joey can be found on instagram at
https://www.instagram.com/joeymccormack81/ and Snapchat at Joey4881 .
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FAQs about Hacker Outdoors:

How many episodes does Hacker Outdoors have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.