Big Rock Week Special: The 919-Pound Record Blue Marlin & Life Inside the Tournament

As the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament winds down this week, That Don’t Sound Right dives into one of the biggest stories in tournament history with special guest Glenn, who brings firsthand knowledge and behind-the-scenes insight from the docks, the boats, and the Gulf Stream. That Don’t Sound Right is a podcast about talking—the way we did before the internet, when you couldn’t instantly fact-check everything and all the expertise lived in the people around the conversation. In this timely episode, Peter and Cecil sit down with Glenn to discuss the legendary 919-pound blue marlin that shattered tournament records and made headlines throughout the fishing world. The story gets even wilder when they discuss what was found inside the fish—a sailfish that added another layer to an already unbelievable catch. The conversation explores what it's really like to compete in the Big Rock, from running high-performance sportfishing boats 40-plus miles offshore to the Gulf Stream, to the strategy, teamwork, pressure, and excitement that come with chasing trophy billfish and life-changing prize money. Whether you're following this year's tournament, planning a trip to the Crystal Coast, or simply curious about one of North Carolina's most iconic sporting events, Glenn shares stories that bring listeners aboard for the action. From tournament rules and weigh-ins to crew dynamics and the realities of battling a giant marlin, this episode captures the thrill that makes Big Rock a summer tradition. As boats head offshore this week in search of the next record catch, join Peter, Cecil, and Glenn for a conversation about the fish, the fishermen, and the stories that keep everyone coming back year after year. Because when someone tells you a 919-pound marlin swallowed a sailfish and still got caught... that don't sound right. Hashtags: #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #BigRock2026 #BigRockTournament #BigRockBlueMarlinTournament #BlueMarlin #MarlinFishing #SportFishing #OffshoreFishing #GulfStream #NorthCarolinaCoast #CrystalCoast #FishingPodcast #SaltwaterFishing #TournamentFishing #FishingStories #MoreheadCity #Billfish #BigRockWeek Connect with us: 🧢https://tdsrpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com 🌐 Website 📧 Email: [email protected] 📷 Instagram: @tdsrpodcast 💬 Threads: @tdsrpodcast ▶️ That Don't Sound Right on YouTube Now on Substack at That Don't Sound Right Podcast!