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SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast
by Bret Whitman
The SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast brings you spearfishermen and watermen from around the world to share their experiences in the ocean in order to help us all become better divers and stewards of the ocean. The experts that Bret Whitman has on the show covers all facets of a life based around the ocean. These areas include surfing, freediving, boating, gear manufacturing, fitness training, and cooking. The goal of having this diversity is to help you become a more educate and complete spearfishing ambassador. Find out more at www.spearfactor.com
Episodes
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Spearfactor #84: Ian Higgins, Vision Expeditions
In this episode, I sit down with Ian Higgins, captain of the Vision dive boat from Vision Expeditions, to talk about what it takes to dive and operate a charter boat along the Southern California coast. We dive into everything from spearfishing and diving the Channel Islands to the realities of...
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Spearfactor #83: Max Mossler, Freediver & Scientist
In this episode of the Spearfactor Podcast, I sit down with Max Mossler, a freediver, spearfisher, and scientist whose work bridges marine research and real-world experience in the water. We dive into the science behind fisheries, discuss the challenges of sustainable fish populations, and…
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Spearfactor #82: Matt Bond, All Waters & the MPA Process
Episode Title: Matt Bond (All Waters) — The MPA Process: Past, Present, and What Comes Next In Episode 82 of the SpearFactor Podcast, I sit back down with Matt Bond, this time speaking on behalf of All Waters in his new role with the organization. Matt has been on the show before, and a lot has...
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Spearfactor #81: Dr Ray Hilborn, MPAs & Fisheries Science
In this episode of the SpearFactor Podcast, I talk with Dr. Ray Hilborn, a fisheries scientist at the University of Washington, about the state of fisheries worldwide and the real-world data behind marine conservation. Ray has spent decades studying fish populations, fishing fleets, and…
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Spearfactor #80: Aleksander Nordahl, Ice Diver, Journalist, and Photographer
Episode 80: Aleksander Nordahl — Freediving, Storytelling, and Ice Diving Description: In this episode of the SpearFactor Podcast, Bret sits down with Aleksander Nordahl — Norwegian photojournalist, freediver, and lifelong storyteller — for a conversation about what happens when a career behind…
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Spearfactor #079: G.R. Tarr, Red Tide Spearfishing
In this episode, I speak with G.R. Tara from Ride Tide Spearfishing. G.R. started diving in 1965 and has traveled the world diving. He has a wealth of knowledge and his company Red Tide Spearfishing focusing on perfecting and simplifying equipment. @redtidespearfishing . Announcements WANT TO…
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Spearfactor #078: Kellen Parrish, Hike & Dive
In this episode, I speak with Kellen Parrish of Ocean Cowboy Outfitters. Kellen and I discuss his time spent in the Peace Corps and his experiences diving up in the cold dark waters of the Northern Pacific where hiking to your spot is a way of life. This led him to develop a spearfishing specific...
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Spearfactor #077: Josh Humbert, Pearl Farmer & Shark Attack Survivor
In this episode, I speak with Josh Humbert. Josh is truly a fascinating person. He is a photographer, a pearl farmer who owns Kamoka Tahitian Pearls, and also a recent shark attack survivor. Josh lives on the Ahe atoll in French Polynesia where he primarily focuses on his family and their…
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Spearfactor #076: Manuel Maendel, Search & Recovery
In this episode, I speak with Manuel Maendel from the HEART Search and Recovery nonprofit organization. Manny shares with us both his personal story and the story of HEART. This episode differs from other Spearfactor episodes because it is less focused on spearfishing and more focused on finding...
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Spearfactor #075: Ollie Craig, New Zealand Outdoors
In this episode, Ollie Craig from Primal Pursuit is back with us. Since the last time I had Ollie on the show, his brand has continued to grow as well as his adventures. The thing I like most about his YouTube content is that he glorifies the environment and the fish he hunts, not himself. He has...
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Spearfactor #074: Mike Raabe, Ghosts of the Pacific
Welcome Back to Spearfactor! Our guest today is Mike Raabe. Mike is not only a spear fisherman and a professional photographer, but also the creator of a new documentary about white Seabass called Ghosts of the Pacific. Mike share with us, his background and how he got into Spearfishing moving to...
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Spearfactor #073: Leighton Crisp, Papa New Guinea
Welcome back to Spearfactor! Our guest today is Leighton Crisp. Leighton shares with us his experiences traveling and spearing in Papa New Guinea. He also shares his travels to areas like Myanmar, Australia, and the Solomon Islands. Lastly, we talked about an experience that Leighton had on his...
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Spearfactor #072: Matt Bond, Fishing Politics
Welcome Back to Spearfactor! Our guest today is Matt Bond. Matt is here to share with us the details of California fishing politics specially the fights against Nonprofit conservation groups wanting to grow the MPA to 30% of the coastline. Matt shares the process of dealing with the California…
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Spearfactor #071: Ray Powell, DiveR Fins
Today’s guest is Mr. Ray Powell from DiveR calling in from Australia. Ray shares with us his background in diving and how he got into making fins in the first place. He also talks about fin innovations such as different materials and foot pockets, and where he thinks the market is going. We…
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Spearfactor #070: Devin O'Dea, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Welcome back to the SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast. Today’s guess is Devon O’Dea he is a representative from the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. We discuss issues that divers, fishermen, and hunters are facing in our state and country. Things like MPAs, conservation versus preservation, and…
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Spearfactor #069:: Julie Higgs, a life spent in the water
In this episode I speak with Julie Higgs. Julie is a multiple world record holder, a member of the USA Women’s Spearfishing team, and a firefighter. We talk about her childhood in Florida, trips to the Bahamas with her dad, trips around the world, her Costa Rica tuna adventures, and her…
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Spearfactor #068: Jerry Guerra, Neptonics Spearfishing
Jerry Guerra from Neptonics is back with us to discuss new products, and a recent trip chasing monster dog tooth tuna. Additionally, I always have a great time discussing the spearfishing industry and everything in between with Jerry. I hope you guys enjoy the playful dialogue. Check out Jerry…
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Spearfactor #067: Axel Schüller, Arctic Spearfishing
Welcome back to the SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast. Today’s guest is Axel Schüller from Arctic Spearfishing. Axel’s operation is based out of Norway where he targets local fish species such as monster Halibut. We talk a lot about spearfishing in Norway and what to expect if take a trip there....
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Spearfactor #066: Isaac "Shrek" Daly from the Noob Spearo Podcast
Welcome back to the SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast. Today’s guest is Mr. Isaac Daly, also known as “Shrek”, is a spearfishing expert and the host of the Noob Spearo podcast. The Noob Spearo podcast has been going strong for over 10 years and is continuing to grow. This is because of Isaac’s...
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Spearfactor #065: Zach & Quinn, The San Diego Breakfast Club
Everyone welcome back to the SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast. Today guests are Quinn and Zach from the San Diego Breakfast Club. Now the SD Breakfast Club really isn’t a dive club at all, but It’s actually a group chat for about 70 divers. They are holding a contest on November 19 to lobster...
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Spearfactor #064: Adrian Vasquez & Neyl Montesano, Northern Baja Diving
In this episode, I speak with Adrian Vasques and Neyl Montesano. You guys today is Neal, Montesano and Adrian Vasquez and Adrian is here from Ensenada to share with us his contest that he’s putting on October 7 down in the Ensenada area and Neyl is here to help with any language issues and also…
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Spearfactor #063: Greg Evans, 5 Years Sailing the South Pacific
In this episode. I speak with Gregory Evans. I met Greg in Guam while he was sailing through the South Pacific with his family. He has some incredible adventures as he made his way across the ocean, surfing and diving throughout some of the most remote places in the world. We talk a lot about…
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Spearfactor #062: Jon Stenstrom, Turning a Passion into a Business
In this episode, we have Jon Stenstrom, a returning guest on the podcast, to talk a little bit about how he got started being an entrepreneur, and turning his passion into a business. He talks about his experiences, trying to grow his brand @castandspear in the Spearfishing/fishing industry, and...
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Spearfactor #061: Brett Leable, The World of Freshwater Spearfishing
This episode of Spearfactor is with Brett Leable. Brett is heavily involved in the world of competitive freshwater Spearfishing, and recently finished participating as a boat driver for the freshwater world competition at Lake Powell. Brett shares with us his journey from Wisconsin where he cut…
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Spearfactor #060: Glyn Sadler, Commando Mindset, Rowing & Spearing Trips
Welcome back to the SpearFactor Spearfishing podcast. Today’s guest is Glyn Sadler from the United Kingdom. Glyn was a Commando in the British military, and he rowed across the Atlantic Ocean which took he and his team a total of 39 days of nonstop rowing. We discuss everything about the…
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Spearfactor #059: Tim Hatler, Spearfishing's Blue Water World Cup
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast! Today, we have a very special guest, Tim Hatler of Palapas Ventana, who is hosting the Bluewater World Cup of Spearfishing in La Ventana Baja this July. Tim is the owner and operator of the resort that operates both on the Sea of Cortez side of Baja…
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Spearfactor #058: Nicole Burko, USA Women's Spearfishing Team
Welcome back to the SpearFactor Spearfishing podcast. I'm excited to introduce our special guest for episode 58, Nicole Burko, a world-record holder, member of the USA women's spearfishing team, and a talented artist. Nicole was born in Canada and moved to Florida for college, where she pursued…
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Spearfactor #057: Matt Johnson from Lineage Charters
In this episode, Matt Johnson of Lineage charters also known as Captain Bly shares over 40 years on the water experience. He is a commercial fisherman, charter operator, veteran diver and speargun manufacturer. We open by discussing the growing population of white sharks in our waters before…
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Spearfactor #056: Matthew Novakovich, Ocean State Spearguns
In this episode, I speak with Matthew Novakovich from Ocean State Spearguns. Matthew has been diving exclusively on Rhode Island's reefs for years. He is an engineer by trade and he uses that background to push him into perfecting his craft. One of question I asked him was, "How are your guns...
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Spearfactor #055: Derik Rush, Freedive Instructor & Baja Explorer
In this episode, Derik Rush and I discuss his experiences freediving the freshwater sink holes in Mexico, and spearing remote reefs down in Baja. Derik is also a freediving instructor and works at the Just Get Wet shop here in San Diego. I spoke to Derik about his growth as a freediver and how it...
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Spearfactor #054: Cameron Gregg, 2 Year Road Trip Through Latin America
Cameron discusses his two year adventure traveling through Latin America and learning the ropes of spearfishing along the way. We talk about some of the zones that he dove and what he experienced doing it by meeting locals rather than paying for a guided trip. We also discussed his company, Tag...
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Spearfactor #053: Big Jake Lords, Frigid Fresh Water Hunter
Today’s guest is Jake Lords AKA @Bigjakelords from Utah. He’s know for his freshwater diving adventures in literally freezing temperatures shooting world record lake species. Jake and I talk a lot about what drives him to diving in the middle of winter into freezing water temperatures. We also...
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Spearfactor #052 Part 2: Allen Yangco & Brian Fern, the Kauai Boys are Back!
Welcome back to the show Allen Yangco and Brian Fern. This is a two part series with the boys from Kauai discussing everything from Mark Zuckerberg to spearguns. We chatted for over two hours so I decided to break the episode up into two parts. The second part discusses the details of equipment...
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Spearfactor #052: Allen Yangco & Brian Fern, the Kauai Boys are Back!
Welcome back to the show Allen Yangco and Brian Fern. This is a two part series with the boys from Kauai discussing everything from Mark Zuckerberg to spearguns. We chatted for over two hours so I decided to break the episode up into two parts. The first part discusses spearfishing culture and...
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Spearfactor #051: Tracy Wittmeier World Record Bluefin Tuna
In this episode, I speak with San Diego diver, Tracy Wittmeier. Tracy is as passionate about diving as you could be. She also has the pending Women's World Record for Bluefin tuna, landing a 196 pound beast. Tracy and her dive partner Matt, a local charter boat captain, spend their time diving in...
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Spearfactor #050: Ollie Craig, New Zealand Diver and World Traveler
In this episode, I speak with Ollie Craig from Primal Pursuit. Ollie lives in New Zealand but has had to unique opportunity to travel the world as super yacht deckhand. During his time as a deckhand, he was able to travel to some of the world’s most unique places including Saint Helena Island,...
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Spearfactor #049: Kunpei Kosaka Extreme Pole spearing in Japan
In this episode, I speak with Kunpei Kosaka from Japan. Kunpei shares with us his equipment, techniques, and journey into the world of bluewater pole spearing. He currently has two world records for pole spearing. One for a over 100 pound dogtooth tuna, and a second for a massive coral trout. He…
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Spearfactor #048: Tim Hatler from Palapas Ventana Resort Baja, Mexico.
Today on Spearfactor, I speak with Tim Hatler from Palapas Ventana Spearfishing Resort in Baja. Tim also hosts the Bluewater World Cup which is occurring this year between July 10-14. We chat about what makes this event so special and get into the details of how it is run by the resort. Palapas...
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Spearfactor #047: Nick Anastasia Bluewater Shore Diving
Todays Guest is Nick Anastasia from the Big Island of Hawaii. I first noticed Nick through his Instagram @teamseamonkeys where he was land beautiful fish and fighting off sharks. Then I meet him in person during the San Diego's Freedving Bluewater meet where he had managed to shoot a nice bluefin...
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Spearfactor #046: Peter Correale Spearfishing Guide
Todays Guest is Peter Correale. . International spearfishing guide Peter Correale offers guided spearfishing trips in various locals such Panama, Baja, Africa, etc. He has years of experience in these locations and his expertise is truly unmatched by most in the industry. In this episode, Peter...
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Spearfactor #045: Jerry Guerra from Neptonics Spearfishing
Jerry Guerra is today's guest on Spearfactor. He has been freediving and spearfishing since he was a young boy in Florida, he also is a owner of Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving. Neptonics is the leading online spearfishing shop in the industry with quality gear and fair prices. Jerry talks...
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Spearfactor #044: Hugo Rodas from Ghost Spearfishing
This episode of the show features Mr. Hugo Rodas of ghost Spearfishing. Hugo has a unique story having left Mexico with nothing when he was a boy and moving to Hollywood, California. Hugo and I discuss mentorship in spearfishing for people trying to get into the sport. We also talk about choosing...
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Spearfactor #043: The man behind Aquatic Apes Youtube channel Lenny Logsdail
In this episode of Spearfactor, I speak with Lenny Logsdail from Aquatic Apes. His YouTube channel has over 1.2 million subscribers and when you watch a few of his videos you understand why. His ability to draw you in and tell a story is truly an art in itself. If you haven’t already you should…
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Spearfactor #042: Just Get Wet freediving crew, Nathan Minatta & Chris Cheezem
On this episode of Spearfactor podcast, I speak with the boys from Just Get Wet freediving, Nathan and Chris. These guys run a freediving shop in San Diego that provides spearfishing and dive courses. They have built quite a community through their training and courses. They even have meet ups...
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Spearfactor #041: Peter Yee, Designing Success
In the this episode of Spearfactor, I speak with Orange County, California diver Peter Yee. Peter story is unique in that his professional background is in design. He was the VP of design at Oakley and worked there for 25 years before retiring and starting his own design business, Peter Yee...
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Spearfactor #040: Charles (CJ) Duffie, Neritic Diving Owner & Spearfishing Guide
In this episode, I speak with Floridian diver and guide CJ Duffie. CJ is not only just a spear fisherman and guide but he’s also the owner of Neritic spearfishing equipment. We talked extensively about pole spears and the ins and outs of being in the spearfishing guide industry. Specifically, CJ...
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Spearfactor #039: Danny Bolton from Racing Trucks to Spearing on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Today’s episode is with a diver from the Big Island of Hawaii, Danny Bolton. He’s an absolute beast as far as having that warrior mindset and tapping into the primitive part of our brain. He’s lives for skating, hunting, building and racing trucks as well as spearfishing. He also has a clothing...
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Spearfactor #038: Charles Slattery from GTCC Charters
On this episode of Spearfactor, I speak with Captain Charles Slattery of Good Time Charlie Charters. This episode we discussed the spearfishing and freediving industry as a whole. We specifically talk about how things in the industry could improve and need to get better. Everything from…
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Spearfactor #037: Boat Salvage Captain Zach Rollins from Along the Keel Podcast
Our guest is a boat captain whose life is centered around the ocean. Zach Rollins makes his living on the water. He's lives and breath it! He also has a podcast called Along The Keel that shares brands who’s whole existence the center around the ocean and tells their story. Zach is from Rhode...
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Spearfactor #036: Captain Matt the Boat Buyer's Secret Weapon
On this episode of Spearfactor, I speak with Captain Matt from the Boat Buyer’s Secret Weapon. This unique episode contains The huge amounts of knowledge for anybody looking to get into boating for any reason at all especially as salt water bound sportsman. We discuss some of the pros and cons of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast brings you spearfishermen and watermen from around the world to share their experiences in the ocean in order to help us all become better divers and stewards of the ocean. The experts that Bret Whitman has on the show covers all facets of a life based around the ocean. These areas include surfing, freediving, boating, gear manufacturing, fitness training, and cooking. The goal of having this diversity is to help you become a more educate and complete spearfishing ambassador. Find out more at www.spearfactor.com
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Bret Whitman
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