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Bumpkin Angling Podcast
by BLFC/THCR
Discussions between a couple of bumpkins about the surprisingly complex world of angling.
Episodes
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Episode 20: Spooky Bumpkins Halloween Episode!
The Bumpkins get SPOOKY!! Get ready for a couple of spine-tingling Halloween tales from Big Wave Dave and The Kentucky Freight Train! We take you from the bottom of Lake Superior to the top of Mount Fuji in this episode, so strap on those headphones and enjoy! It's tricks and treats on BA this...
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BONUS INTERVIEW: Tim Pearson, Wildlife Artist
This week on Bumpkin Angling, BWD and KFT sit down with Tim Pearson, a painter of wildlife, in the KTWH studios to talk about fish in art! Tim tells the bumpkins about his motivations, his techniques and his love of beer signs. Turn it up, grab some brushes and let's get artsy!
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Episode 19: Do Fish Feel Pain?
BWD and KFT tackle a big question this week. Do fish feel pain? They talk about what the research says, and grapple with how this information will inform their decisions as anglers. What are the consequences of being a thinking, feeling fisher-folk? Let's get deep!
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BONUS INTERVIEW: Cory Goldsworthy, Lake Superior Fisheries Supervisor
Big Wave Dave sits down with Cory Goldsworthy, the Lake Superior Fisheries Supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). They talk about what a day in the life of a fisheries supervisor is like, the challenges facing the Lake Superior fishery and more.
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Episode 18: De-Mystifying the DNR
BWD and KFT take a look at the Department of Natural Resources. Shane talks about the history of the organization and Dave reaches out to the Bumpkin Diaspora to gather some opinions and stories about the DNR.
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BONUS: Boundary Waters Update
The Bumpkins give an update on the fight to protect the Boundary Waters. They talk about a recent move by the governor and what it means moving forward.
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Episode 17: Invasive Species Spotlight: The Nightcrawler
The Bumpkins have done two installments of their series "Species Spotlight" about the walleye (of course) and America's darling, the largemouth bass. This episode is the beginning of the Bizarro-World version: Invasive Species Spotlight! Come along with us and learn about the humble "dew worm"!
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BONUS: The Jim Adams Chronicles, Volume 2
It's the second installment of The Jim Adams Chronicles! Dave's Dad talks about hucking a big ol' bait for a big ol' musky and some questionable choices made on the ice. Uffda!
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BONUS EPISODE: Poisson d'Or Pottery Contest
The KFT and BWD go to Brush and Co pottery studio and superior to see some beautiful fish-themed pottery. The amount of creativity and talent on display is stunning and the Bumpkins have a heck of a time picking a winner to receive the Poisson d'Or statue at the end. It's some biology and some…
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Episode 16: The Cultured Angler: Fishing in Art
BWD and KFT get artsy! In this episode of the The Cultured Angler, Dave and Shane tackle the visual arts. Dave runs down the works of naturalist and artist Sherman F. Denton and Shane talks about the pottery technique known as majolica. They also get a little multi-lingual, so get ready for that!
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BONUS: The Jim Adams Chronicles, Vol. 1
Sometime this spring, Big Wave Dave sat down with his dad, Jim Adams, and recorded some of his favorite fishing tales. The Bumpkins are planning on releasing these stories two at a time as bonus episodes so that you can enjoy them in their entirety. So, cut yourself a bar from the pan on the…
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Episode 15: Species Spotlight: Largemouth Bass
BWD and KFT talk about the fish that they love the most! The largemouth bass! Dave talks taxonomy, evolution and speciation and then Shane takes a look at why the largie is so important to Americans. Lots of laughs in between. Fish on!
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BONUS INTERVIEW: Cole Karsky from Beef Outdoors
Big Wave Dave and The Kentucky Freight Train sit down with Cole Karsky from Beef Outdoors to talk about the responsibilities of angling content creators. They cover sponsors, filming and editing and the challenges of balancing fishing and family life. And then there are presents!
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Episode 14: Talking Bass and Catching Bass IN THE BOAT!
BWD and KFT take the caddy out on a local lake to catch bass and decide to record an episode while they are out there. They share some personal stories, favorite fishing techniques and even a recipe for largemouth bass! Put on your life jacket and check it out! #bassfishing #largemouthbass #podcast
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BONUS INTERVIEW: Karlee Winkelman
BWD and KFT have a conversation with Karlee Winkelman about the responsibilities of being a content creator and some of the particular challenges facing a woman in the world of social media and angling. P.S. We only fan-boy a little about Karlee's famous father. Check it out!
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Episode 13: Cheating in Angling
The Bumpkins discuss some instances of cheating in the fishing world and then go on to explore why people cheat in competitions in general. Along the way, they also discuss a little magic and some unexpected uses for a pet porter. Giddy up!
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BONUS INTERVIEW: The Magical, Mystical Mr. Harold, Wizard of Whimsy
Big Wave Dave sits down with friend and former co-worker Tim Harold to talk about fishing superstitions. They cover what to eat, what to listen to, and what not to pack if you really want to catch walleyes. There's a lot of laughs and few "insights", so click play and enjoy!
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Episode 12: The Cultured Angler, Fishing Lore and Superstition
The Bumpkins discuss some of the common knowledge passed down through generations of fisher-people and why these things are held onto. They also talk about some fishing superstitions held by our buddies and the wider world. Oh, and Dave talks about the wisdom of fist fighting a bear.
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BONUS INTERVIEW: Sheila Johnston, Minnesota Loon Rescue
BWD and KFT have a conversation with "The Loon Lady", Sheila Johnston from Minnesota Loon Rescue. Sheila talks about the things threatening the state bird of Minnesota, including fishing lines, tackle and lead poisoning. She also outlines some ideas for how we can do better as outdoorspeople to...
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Episode 11: Get the Lead Out!
Dave and Shane talk about the effects of lead left behind in the wild by people when fishing or hunting. They cover how the lead gets there, how it gets into animals, and what it does once it's in an animal's system. After talking about the effects of lead, the Bumpkins talk about legislative...
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BONUS INTERVIEW: Jessica LaBumbard, Wildwoods Wildlife Rehab Center
The Bumpkins interview Jessica LaBumbard, the Executive Director of Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN, about her experience with raptors suffering with lead poisoning. Jessica outlines the fate of birds of prey- bald eagles in particular- that have consumed lead in the course...
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BONUS INTERVIEW: Caleb Wistad, Hooked Up Wisconsin
BWD and KFT talk to Caleb Wistad, the man behind the Hooked Up Wisconsin YouTube Channel, about his love of fishing and helping other people improve their fishing skills. They also dive a little deeper into the responsibilities of a content creator and the path Caleb took to creating content full...
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Episode 10: Creating Fishing Content (Featuring NATE P. from "Shorelunch with Nate P."!)
BWD and KFT talk about the ups and downs, goods and bads, rewards and responsibilities of being a content creator in the fishing world today. Dave talks about his experience on social media and then the boys talk to NATE P. from "Shorelunch with Nate P."! about his process, his willingness to...
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BONUS INTERVIEW: RPCV Jonn Forslund Talks Fish Farming in Zambia
BWD sits down with his dear friend and fellow Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jonn Forslund to talk fish farming in rural Zambia and do a little reminiscing about their service.
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Episode 9: Species Spotlight on The Walleye
Just in time for the 2026 Minnesota Fishing Opener, the Bumpkins are spotlighting the walleye! BWD and KFT dive deep into the evolution and cultural importance of the Minnesota state fish. Tie on a jig, grab the minnow bucket, and let's talk walleye!
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BONUS: Bumpkins for The Boundary Waters 2, What Now?
BWD and KFT are heartbroken by the April 16 senate vote to overturn protections for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Watershed, but the fight is not over! Tune in to hear how it all went down and what we can do next.
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Episode 8: The Cultured Angler: Fishing in Literature
BWD and KFT talk books! They each pick a handful of their favorite books about fish and fishing and talk about why they are favorites. There's a few classics and a couple surprises. Check it out and get some culture in your life!
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BONUS: "Wake Me Up When the Whale Starts Killing Everybody" by David R. Francis
Author David R. Francis reads his essay "Wake Me Up When the Whale Starts Killing Everybody", a humorous critique of Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick.
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Episode 7: Bumpkin Angling Instructions for Life
BWD and KFT dig down deep on what they believe and why they are making a podcast about fishing and life. They discuss toxic masculinity in the outdoor space and end the show with a poetic set of instructions to live by. They also talk a little bit about Carlton Fisk and the 1975 World Series....
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BONUS: Chequamegon Smallie Fish-Off Audio Fishing Show!
Trying something new! It's an audio fishing show! BWD and KFT are having a fish off on Chequamegon Bay and they get into some football smallies. It's an exciting day on the water with a cray ending. Check it out!
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Episode 6: How to Tell a Big Fish Story
Shane helps Dave take a mundane fishing anecdote and craft it into a big fish story worth remembering. Tune in to see how you too can craft a fish tale that is exciting and memorable and TRUE... more or less.
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BONUS: Fishing Tech Interview with Joby Furo
Big Wave Dave talks with the man, the myth, the legend... Joby Furo about ancient fishing artifacts and what they tell us about the story of fishing in the northland.
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Episode 5: Ice Fishing Safety
We love ice fishing, but we want to make sure we do it safely. BWD and KFT talk about what gear and knowledge you'll need before you head out on the ice. Grab your poles and drill some holes... let's talk safety!
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BONUS: Fresh is Best, Isn't It?
BWD invites you to the launch of Old Mose on March 20 at Zenith Bookstore in West Duluth, and then KFT tells a story about some experiences he had with seafood in Japan during his travels as a young man. When if comes to calamari, the fresher, the better, right? Right?
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Episode 4: Fish Cookery
BWD and the KFT tackle a couple of mouth-watering questions: What's your favorite way to cook or eat fish? What traditional methods of preparing fish are you familiar with? Some of the answers are surprising! Some aren't as appetizing as the theme would imply... So, get out the tartar sauce and...
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Old Mose Read Aloud
"In no geological epoch has any body of water, fresh or saline, ever seen the likes of such a fish." KFT and BWD read aloud from their book "Old Mose". It's a big fish story with some myth, some history and quite a bit of mystery. Come along as a young Shane and his Uncle Frank try to finally get…
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Episode 3: Rough Fish vs. Game Fish
A fish is a fish is a fish... or is it? BWD and KFT try to figure out why we consider some fish desirable and some fish disposable. What is a rough fish? What is a game fish? Are there trash fish? Tune in and decide for yourself!
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SPECIAL STATEMENT About Events in Minneapolis
BWD and KFT speak out about the presence of ICE in the Twin Cities.
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BONUS: Lip-Ripped from the Headlines, Denizen of the Deep
BONUS! Big Wave Dave regales listeners with a news story about a rare fish siting.
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BONUS Episode: Bumpkins for the Boundary Waters, Water is Life
Big Wave Dave and The Kentucky Freight Train sit down to talk about the current, very real, threat to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. They cover the history of the BWCAW, what's happening right now to put that wilderness in danger and what you can do to help protect it. Water is life.
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Episode 2: Technology in Angling
Big Wave Dave and Shane the Kentucky Freight Train talk about the tech designed to help anglers catch more fish. What's old, what's new, and how did we get here? They tackle gorge hooks, forward-facing sonar and a very large European catfish.
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Episode 1: Live Bait vs. Artificial Bait
Introducing Bumpkin Angling, a project of Boulder Lake Fishing Club and Two Harbors Community Radio! Join Dave and Shane as they dive into the surprisingly complex world of angling. On this episode, they discuss what we choose to put at the end of a fishing line, whether it is alive or something...
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How many episodes does Bumpkin Angling Podcast have?
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Discussions between a couple of bumpkins about the surprisingly complex world of angling.
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Bumpkin Angling Podcast is created and hosted by BLFC/THCR.
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