Episodios

  • Luke Davis : The Marlin Technician

    Luke Davis : The Marlin Technician
    Mar 5 2026
    This episode I catch up with Luke Davis to discuss all things Marlin fishing.We get a ‘Reel’ insight into Luke’s journey from taking four years to catch his first marlin, to now being one of New Zealand’s most consistent Marlin fisherman.We cover a range of topics from his introduction to using light gauge hooks, to then being a big part of the development of the hook so many of us use today.We also discuss the phenomenal fishing location that is the Whanganella Banks, the magical spot that is Hokianga, catching Marlin without a hook, tips, tricks, the secrets and so much more.
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    3 h y 26 m
  • Bonze - Blue Marlin

    Bonze - Blue Marlin
    Dec 22 2025
    This episode I catch up with Bonze to discuss all things Blue Marlin.
    During this podcast you are going to get some awesome information on how to find, hook and land Blue Marlin, from someone that has been on the journey from beginner to 2x World Billfish champion skipper for the most tagged and most captured Blue Marlin in the Atlantic Ocean.
    Throughout his journey he has also been lucky enough to fish with and alongside some of the greatest Blue Marlin fisherman of all time. Which has helped him build up an incredible amount of knowledge to share from the lessons he has learnt along the way. also includes fishing in some of the best Blue Marlin fisheries in the world such as Kona, Hawaii, Cape Verde and the Azores.
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    2 h y 52 m
  • Aaron Cruden : The Wizard

    Aaron Cruden : The Wizard
    Dec 2 2024
    This episode I catch up with Aaron Cruden, Cruds is a professional rugby player and his career has had some amazing experiences.
    From starting out in the mighty Manawatu to play for teams in New Zealand such as, the Hurricanes, Chiefs and the All Blacks. Then abroad to play for Montpellier in France and Suntory in Japan then full circle to return to New Zealand and play here in the Waikato for the mighty Mooloos.
    Through this podcast you will get a great insight on professional sport from one of the very best to ever play the game of rugby here in New Zealand.
    We discuss the importance of leadership, game management and how he has a heavy focus on life blance. We also discuss the Chiefs winning back to back Super Rugby titles in 2012 and 2013, kicking the winning conversion to secure the All Blacks undefeted season and so much more.
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    1 h y 40 m
  • Jimmy Brown : The Tail from 12ft to 90ft

    Jimmy Brown : The Tail from 12ft to 90ft
    Nov 17 2024
    This episode I catch up with Jimmy Brown.Jimmy is a professional skipper and has had some experiences that most can only dream of. His journey from a 12ft tinnie to skippering Jaruco a 90ft Jarrett Bay with a build cot of $24,000,000 USD has been amazing.Some of the tails he shares will blow your mind.Such as setting the world record of over 900 Blue marlin in a single year and at times travelling travelling over 200 nautical miles to the fishing grounds. We also discuss catching a 344 kg Swordfish with good friend Tony Carpenter off Hokianga, Giant Black marlin, fishing with the legend that is Chris Ash and so much more.
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    4 h y 41 m
  • Mark Collins : The MC of fishing

    Mark Collins : The MC of fishing
    Jun 5 2024
    This episode I catch up with Mark Collins.Mark is a deckhand, skipper, boat builder and an extremely well rounded fisherman.
    As you will hear through this podcast Mark has gained a very high skill set over time when it come to all things fishing.We cover a range of topics from our first time meeting at a boat ramp to catching a marlin on our very first day fishing together.
    We also discuss targeting swordfish, the skills he developed fishing on a wharf, catching over 10 billfish with his son, kingfish over 50kg on Pursuit, 14 hour long battles with fish and so much more.
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    3 h y 47 m
  • Tom Martin : Balance & Creativity

    Tom Martin : Balance & Creativity
    Dec 21 2023
    This episode I sit down with Tom Martin from Shard Studios.As you will hear during this podcast Tom is a very well balanced and self aware individual. Especially considering he is only 23 years of age. We cover a range of topics such as how his frustration in a rugby changing room pregame led to his world’s first multi tool for rugby and football players.We also discuss the mental health challenges of back to back ACL injuries, how he fuels his creative side and how passionate he is to be successful in both rugby and his engineering career.
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    1 h y 56 m
  • Bonze Lures : Evolution of Mini Chiefie

    Bonze Lures : Evolution of Mini Chiefie
    Dec 8 2023
    This episode I sit down with Bonze and we discuss the evolution of my boat Mini Chiefie.We share in detail the changes we have made and the learnings we have taken along the way.The podcast has been a great platform for us to share information to help keen fishos build their confidence when targeting marlin. As you will hear the journey has been extremely enjoyable for us both and we hope that you can take some learnings that we have had and apply them to your fishing.
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    2 h y 7 m
  • Ironclad : Tails from the Team

    Ironclad : Tails from the Team
    Nov 12 2023
    This episode I catch up with Joe and Kate founders and directors of Ironclad. Ironclad as a company was founded in 2019 and have been producing cast iron cookware with a three generation guarantee.During this podcast you will hear a great Tail of passion, perseverance and loyalty. We cover some great topics such as starting a company during a global pandemic to losing it all over night and having to rebuild.We also get to know Joe and Kate, what drives them to deliver such an awesome product and so much more.
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    1 h y 14 m