The Muskie Hunks Podcast

In this episode, we recap the 2026 Muskie Max with the Leopardi family. This years event was held at Thiel College and it was truly an awesome show. We cover how the setup went this year,  hunky hauls and a weekend recap. Towards the end, Todd addresses the heating issue in the venue.

We learn that is possible for Swinkie to behave at a Muskie show, however, Nate Bud cannot. Nick threw tickle punches, Wiley's caught Ryan,  Owen survived the plague and Eli finds a way to take advantage of that Leo buy 5 get 1 free deal from 3000 miles away. Joey at some point crashes a drone, Todd and Dale knock their seminar out of the park and Lauri gets to talk about one of her favorite fishing stories. It was great hanging out with the Leo fam! Great job on Muskie Max Leo's, we are all pumped for Muskie Max 2027!

In this episode, we sit down with Todd, Lauri and Joey Leopardi and talk about the upcoming Muskie Max Plus being held at THIEL college in Greenville, PA. Todd highlights why the show was moved to Thiel, Lauri gives us the scoop on the food options, Joey runs through the vendor list and allot more. This is a great appetizer for the upcoming show February 28th and March 1st. We are all really pumped for this event and we cant wait to see everyone there! 

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EXPO DATES / TIMES

​​SAT. - FEB. 28, 2026:   9 AM - 5 PM

​​SUN. - MAR. 1, 2026:   10 AM - 3 PM

In this episode we recap last years Lake Nipissing trip. The boys talk about there successes and failures. Lots of stories and lots of laughs. We end on a seriousness business note and discuss muskie industry recent events and private equity. 

In this episode we go up to northern or southern Minnesota to talk to Cole Graczyk from Zilla Custom Baits. We discuss his recent collab with BAMBAM Bait Co, his best of show award in Chicago, some exciting news from Brady and what’s next for both of them at the New York show and beyond.

We have the honor and privilege to talk to Josh Marshall and Grandpa Ray Elkins in this banger of an episode. Muskies pounding, old scar back, jointed Pikey's with glass eyes, Dennis and Jerry, piss on the plate, trolling for dogs and lot's more. Grandpa talks about spawning muskies, tells amazing stories and tells us how they used to do this thing called Musky fishing back in the day. Sit back, strap in and get ready for a 3-4 hour ride. 

In this episode Eli, Nick, Nate and Ryan catchup with our long time friend and honorary hunkie hunk Bucko Muro. We talk about upcoming shows, new bait design, football and everything in between. Go Bears! 

Life updates, upcoming shows and jagging arahnd. Mark King and Jake Latkovic join us to give updates , talk shows and catchup. 

In this episode we hang out, catchup on recent events. Eli recalls the memory of a lost friend, Nick shows off his 2am Facebook marketplace skills, Luff talks about his season on the toon and Nate goes off on Chris Collinsworth for being an absolute Jag. 

This week we sit down with a couple veteran PMTT anglers Chris Riebe and Scott “2 Pounder” Popowski that teamed up for the first time for the 2025 trail. We go into depth of their progression into the sport and where it’s take them. From fishing with zero electronics to using Tony Grant as a human FFS. These two have a ton of knowledge and have been successful all over the muskie range. Theres a ton of take aways and laughs throughout this episode. Sit back, grab a cold one and enjoy.

This week honorary Hunk Brady Martz joins the boys as they dip their toes back into the hot water of podcasting. They recap some Muskie’s Inc happenings, give some summer updates, and break down the Lake Tapps 2025 Tiger hunt.