Abby and Jack from Casting for Care tell the true story behind the foundation—an offshore marlin hookup that turned into a full emergency in seconds. Tourniquets made from sheets, boat-to-boat radio calls, firefighters onboard, and a medevac… it’s the kind of situation you never think will happen to you until it does.

We talk trauma kits, offshore safety prep, and the mission they’re building to support captains and mates after catastrophic injuries—and to help the whole community be better prepared.

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Mike Holland is the creator of the MINDBODY Energy Movement — a daily practice that blends movement, breathwork, and mindset into a simple system you can do anywhere, with zero equipment. In just 8 months, Mike went from posting on a personal account to building an audience of nearly 900,000 people, all around one mission: help people take control of their health and live life on their own terms.

In this conversation, we talk about why movement is medicine, why breath is the bridge between mind and body, and how discipline compounds the same way money does — one small decision at a time. We also get into what Mike’s doing with ManyChat, why he wasn’t charging anyone while it was blowing up, and how he’s building an app to turn this into a real community.

Some of the moments I found most meaningful in this conversation were:

The simplest reframe that changes everything: you don’t have to do it — you get to do it.

Why breathwork can unlock performance (and how it keeps you calm even when your heart rate is high).

Movement + rhythm = clarity — the way your brain settles when your body gets in sync.

“What you consume is what you become.” Not just food — information, people, and energy.

The real goal isn’t followers. It’s a million people taking ownership of their health.

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Fish Like Mike — is a former PE teacher and varsity hockey coach from Buffalo, New York who built a massive audience by doing what he genuinely loves: getting outside, learning the woods, and telling the story like a buddy would. He started fishing in high school with a cheap kayak and a GoPro duct-taped to a hockey stick… and years later, he made the big call to step away from a “safe” career to go all-in on content, travel, and the freedom to fish on a Tuesday when nobody’s around.

In this conversation, we get into the real stuff: the grind of teaching + coaching + building content on weekends, the moment he knew it was time to rip the band-aid off, why Instagram views don’t pay like people think, and why those “little creeks” in New York might be one of the most underrated fisheries in the country.

Some of the moments I found most meaningful in this conversation were:

How he built his entire audience with almost no “fancy” gear — just consistency, curiosity, and telling the truth on camera.

The mindset shift from “posting videos” to “building a business” — and why reputation matters more than follower count.

The possum video lesson: when your face is on camera and you teach like a friend, people stick around.

Great Lakes tributaries that can give you a 5-pound smallmouth and a 30-inch “steelhead” in the same day.

Leaving teaching wasn’t about money — it was about freedom, time, and not waiting until retirement to live the life.

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As saltwater anglers, we've all dealt with the ugly reality of bottom paint. You spend six figures on a beautiful boat, only to have someone slap what looks like an "ugly wig" on the hull. Then you're paying divers constantly to scrape it clean, dealing with toxic chemicals leaching into our fishing waters, and repeating this expensive, environmentally damaging cycle every single year.

Sam Root is a content creator in the fishing industry and a key part of the team at Pure Fishing — one of the biggest fishing companies on the planet. We go way back (forums, early DSLR days, the first years of Saltwater Experience), and in this conversation we get into what’s actually changed in fishing media… and what hasn’t.

We talk about the death of gatekeeping, why attention spans are getting weird (3 seconds or 3 hours), why polished “commercial-looking” videos often underperform, how AI is already changing photo/video work, and the wild travel stories that remind you fishing is fishing — whether you’re in the Everglades or 30 hours from the nearest runway.

Some of the moments I found most meaningful in this conversation were:

The gatekeeping is gone — and that’s a blessing and a whole new kind of grind.

High-end production can actually hurt performance because people can smell an ad in half a second.

New product hype sells… until it doesn’t — credibility is what carries the long game.

AI is powerful, but the “soulless” stuff gets blocked fast (and I’m with him on that).

The Everglades might be the best “short trip” fishing on earth — but the sharks have changed the whole release game.

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When I started the Tom Rowland Podcast, I never imagined we’d hit this milestone… and definitely not with a lineup like this.

To celebrate 1,000 episodes, we put together a best-of conversation reel featuring some of the most impactful guests to ever sit down with me:

Bill Dance – The legend himself. We talk about joy, longevity, and why fishing is still fun after a lifetime on the water.

Michael Chandler – UFC superstar. Discipline, doubt, and what it really means to bet on yourself when the lights are brightest.

Monte Burke – Author of Lords of the Fly. The obsession, history, and culture behind chasing truly giant fish.

Michael Waddell – “Bone Collector.” Family, faith, hunting culture, and how to stay grounded when the cameras turn on.

Chris Fischer – Founder of OCEARCH. Great white sharks, conservation, and why wild places still matter.

These aren’t just highlight clips. They’re the moments that stuck with me long after we stopped recording – the stories, one-liners, and mindset shifts that changed how I think about fishing, work, family, and life.

The real Bill Dance behind the bloopers and the TV fame

How Michael Chandler turns fear into fuel before he walks into the Octagon

Why Monte Burke thinks certain anglers cross the line from “interested” to “obsessed”

Michael Waddell’s take on raising kids, building a brand, and still loving the hunt

How Chris Fischer and OCEARCH are using science and storytelling to protect the ocean

If you’ve listened since the early days: thank you. If you’re new here: this is a great place to start.

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Chris James is a self-taught holistic wellness coach and the creator of A Healthy Alternative, a fasting-based wellness community that’s helped thousands of people lose 100+ pounds, reverse disease symptoms, and feel at home in their body again. A Healthy Alternative+1

In this conversation, we get into how Chris helped his brother lose 100 pounds in just 90 days without loose skin, how his own mysterious infection disappeared when nothing else worked, and why strategic fasting and hydration might be the most underrated tools for getting truly healthy — not just “less sick.”

Some of the moments I found most meaningful in this conversation were:

When Chris broke down how his brother went from 420 pounds to losing 100 pounds in 90 days — and what they learned about autophagy, plateaus, and that “shrink week” in a long fast.

His story of battling a 10-year infection doctors couldn’t diagnose, trying every pill and test, and finally seeing it disappear when he changed his diet and started water fasting.

The way he explains distilled water, hydration, and cellular water — and why so many of us are drinking water but still walking around dehydrated and tired. A Healthy Alternative

How extended fasts triggered intense cravings, emotional memories, and even childhood foods — and what that taught him about the emotional side of eating and detox.

His vision for wellness centers with fasting support, testing, and gardens—places where normal people can actually succeed with fasting instead of trying to white-knuckle it alone.

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Is fasting just starving myself?”

“Can you really lose 100+ pounds without loose skin?”

“What about electrolytes, distilled water, and training while fasted?”

“How do I use fasting if I’m not obese but want less inflammation and better performance?”

…this episode is going to give you a ton to think about and some very practical starting points.

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What happens when you give an oceanographer a pile of ROFFS® fishing reports, decades of ocean data, and access to Simrad® electronics? You get FishCast® — an AI-powered offshore fishing forecast that can highlight high-probability zones days before you ever leave the dock.

In this conversation, Dr. Taylor Shropshire from Fathom Science and I break down how FishCast works on Simrad MFDs, how 3-day, 3-hour forecasts help you plan offshore trips, and why AI should be a tool that makes fishing more fun rather than a shortcut that replaces hard-earned experience. We also talk about ocean models, hurricane prediction, safety, and what better forecasting might mean for anyone who lives and fishes on the coast.

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Joe Simons is the co-founder of Salt Strong, one of the largest fishing communities in America — built from scratch with his brother Luke to teach the world how to fish. Over 600 podcast episodes later, Joe joins me to talk about the journey from startup to acquisition, what it means to stay true to your mission, and how community, content, and faith built something much bigger than a business.

Some of the moments I found most meaningful in this conversation were:

The early days of Salt Strong — from t-shirts to teaching anglers

How Joe and Luke grew to 60,000+ members without investors

The inside story behind Salt Strong’s acquisition by Sportsman’s Guide

What it takes to stay authentic after a sale

Why building community will always beat chasing followers

The vision for a Fishing Theme Park and the next five years

Lessons from selling a company, leadership, and family legacy

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Dan Dillon is the founder behind Aquaphobix, a heat-applied, non-ablative marine coating that started in swimming pools and is now being tested on fiberglass boats. In this conversation, we dig into the torch-on application, why copper-based bottom paint is still everywhere, and how certifications like Marine Life Safe and Drinking Water Safe translate from pools to marinas and beyond.

Some of the moments I found most meaningful in this conversation were:

How a pool coating ended up on boats — and why the blowtorch is part of the magic

The honest breakdown of copper paints, “ablative” flakes, and microplastics in our water and fish

Certifications that actually matter (not greenwashing): marine life and drinking-water safe

Real-world cases: SeaWorld exhibits, a 102-year-old public pool, and what marinas care about (hint: sanding revenue)

The ROI angle for anglers: fewer haul-outs, better performance, less mess — and where this could go (buoys to cruise ships)

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