Dave and Eddie go deep on one of their favorite species: brook trout. Their guest is Nathaniel “Than” Hitt, a researcher with the Eastern Ecological Science Center in Kearneysville, West Virginia. Hitt discusses threats to the fish (the only native trout of the southern Appalachians), as well as signs of hope—and ways in which anglers can provide important data to help ongoing studies. The Wild South is presented in partnership with Duck Camp.

Sites mentioned in Episode 8:

Hitt’s USGS Profile
Eastern Ecological Wildlife Center
On Water
Flow Pictures Explorer
Trout Unlimited

Wild South credits:

Producer and editor: Christine Fennessy
Music: Woody Platt and Bennett Sullivan
Artwork: Lars Leetaru
Transcripts editor: Katherine Jarvis

Dave and Eddie talk with Andrew Zimmern, who has traveled the globe and eaten some of the most surprising and unconventional dishes the world has to offer. He’s also spent years fishing and hunting close to home and perfecting the art of preparing freshly caught fish and game. Listen for Zimmern’s cooking tips, his favorite spices, his story about visiting James Beard’s home as a boy in New York City, and more.

Sites mentioned in episode:

Zimmern’s Website

Zimmern’s Instagram: @chefaz

Zimmern’s YouTube: @AndrewZimmern

Zimmern’s X: @andrewzimmern

Zimmern’s TikTok: @andrew.zimmern

Wild South credits:
Producer and editor: Christine Fennessy
Music: Woody Platt and Bennett Sullivan
Artwork: Lars Leetaru
Transcripts editor: Katherine Jarvis

The Austin-based guide discusses fishing the rivers and lakes in and around the capital city, as well as throughout his home state of Texas. He also details the humble beginnings of what’s now known as the LoCo Trash Bash, an annual event focused on cleaning up the lower Colorado River; the unexpected origins of his eponymous Dedeaux popper; and his former life as frontman of the funk band Bad Mutha Goose and the Brothers Grimm. The Wild South is presented in partnership with Duck Camp.

Editor’s note:

This episode was recorded a few weeks before the passing of Lenée Dedeaux, Alvin’s wife. We send our condolences to the Dedeaux family and all those who knew Lenée. If you wish to help Alvin and his family financially during this time, please see this GoFundMe page.

Sites mentioned in episode:

“Be Somebody” by Bad Mutha Goose and the Brothers Grimm

Alvin’s Instagram: @alvin_dedeaux_fly_fishing

Alvin’s Youtube: @AlvinDedeauxFlyFishing

Alvin’s Website: Alvin Dedeaux Fly Fishing

Conservation organizations:

All Water Guides

LoCo Trash Bash

American Fly Fishing Trade Association

Other:

Hudspeth River Ranch

Blue Line Flies

Action Hero: Alvin Dedeaux

Wild South credits:

Producer and editor: Christine Fennessy
Music: Woody Platt and Bennett Sullivan
Artwork: Lars Leetaru
Transcripts editor: Katherine Jarvis