Jordan Thomas | Double Amputee Athlete and Philanthropist | Ep. 992
At 16, Jordan Thomas lost both legs in a Keys boating accident—and turned it into purpose. He launched the Jordan Thomas Foundation to help kids get the prosthetics and community they need through age 18, and he’s now a top adaptive golfer competing at the US Adaptive Open in Pinehurst.
We get into mindset and trauma, why running blades aren’t covered, real talk on water safety, community beats hardware, and pushing policy so access is affordable and durable. Big heart, big mission—tons of practical takeaways.
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Website — https://www.jordanthomasfoundation.org
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Conway Bowman is a legendary San Diego fly-fishing guide and pioneer of sight-fishing mako sharks from a 24’ bay boat.
He’s a former wetlands manager who grew up in San Diego, spent summers in Idaho, and built a career around putting anglers eye-to-eye with apex predators—and sending them home safely.
In this conversation, we talk about why makos have gotten so big, the exact conditions he looks for, and the discipline it takes to keep people safe when a 400- to 800-pound shark turns on the afterburners.
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Jimmy Armel | Knot Lucky Veteran Fishing | Ep. 990
Captain Jimmy Armel is an Army Ranger veteran, founder of Knot Lucky Veteran Fishing, and a man on a mission to heal others through the ocean. After 11 years in the military—including brutal combat deployments—Jimmy faced the battles of PTSD, brain injuries, and addiction. Through fishing, plant medicine, and service, he found a path back to purpose.
In this conversation, we go deep on combat, trauma, forgiveness, psychedelic therapy, shark tagging, and how fishing changes lives.
Some of the moments I found most meaningful in this conversation were:
How fishing gave Jimmy purpose when everything else was falling apart.
The raw truth about combat, concussions, and what veterans really experience.
Jimmy’s near-death experience — and how it changed his outlook forever.
The power of psychedelic therapy (Ibogaine & Ayahuasca) in healing trauma.
Why helping veterans isn’t about pity — it’s about purpose, community, and action.
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🔗 Connect with Jimmy: Instagram → @jimmyleearmell
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Blair Wiggins | "The Mogan Man" | Ep. 989
Captain Blair Wiggins — known to many as the Mogan Man from Addictive Fishing — has spent decades shaping saltwater fishing on Florida’s Space Coast. Today, he’s leading the charge on one of the most ambitious conservation projects in the state: planting over 96 million clams to restore the Indian River Lagoon.
In this conversation, Blair and I go deep on fishing history, the birth of Addictive Fishing, the boom and bust of the clam fishery, his new show Blair Wiggins Outdoors, and why restoring water quality is the fight of our generation.
Some of the moments I found most meaningful in this conversation were:
The wild story of how “Mogan” became his nickname and brand.
The rise of Addictive Fishing and what it was like to film all over the world.
His first trip to Alaska — and how it changed him.
The shocking scale of clam overharvesting and the black water years in the Indian River.
How the Clam Project is filtering Florida’s waters and changing the future for fish, anglers, and families.
00:00 Introduction
01:10 The Origin of the “Mogan Man”
03:45 Addictive Fishing & Early ICAST Days
10:15 Adventures Filming Worldwide
14:30 Blair Wiggins Outdoors & Working With His Son
19:00 The Indian River Clam Project Story
23:45 Funding, Partners & Education Efforts
28:10 Water Quality Challenges & Fertilizer Impact
32:00 Final Reflections & Call to Action
🔗 Visit the Indian River Clam Project – https://irlclamproject.org
🔗 Connect With Captain Blair Wiggins:
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Website → https://blairwigginsoutdoors.com
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Wesley Brough | "Cabo Surf Caster" | Ep. #988
Wesley Brough — better known as Cabo Surf Caster — has been fishing the beaches of Baja for over 25 years. From trophy roosterfish to monster Pacific cubera snapper and mahi right from the sand, Wesley has dialed in one of the most unique surf fisheries in the world.
In this conversation, we talk about Baja’s seasons, species behavior, lure tactics, guiding in Cabo, and what makes land-based fishing so addictive. Wesley also shares the behind-the-scenes strategy behind his epic social media clips that get millions of views.
Some of the moments I found most meaningful in this conversation were:
How Baja’s beaches have changed — and where the fish still thrive
The seasonal game plan from January to December for multiple species
The insane story of landing a 73-pound Pacific cubera snapper on a surface lure
Roosterfish “Godzilla mode” and how to time your cast perfectly
The thrill (and heartbreak) of hooking big mahi from shore
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Growing Up in Cabo
06:45 Beach Access & Changing Coastlines
12:15 Seasonal Fishing Calendar in Baja
19:00 Tactics for Sierra Mackerel & Needlefish
28:10 Cubera Snapper on Topwater
39:30 Roosterfish Behavior & “Godzilla Mode”
51:15 Mahi in the Surf & Lost Giants
1:02:20 Life as a Full-Time Surf Fishing Guide
1:13:45 Social Media Strategy & Content Creation
1:21:00 Best Times to Visit Cabo for Fishing
🔗 Visit Wesley’s Website – https://cabosurfcaster.com
🔗 Connect With Wesley:
Instagram → https://instagram.com/cabosurfcaster2
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@CaboSurfCaster
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Tom Rowland of Saltwater Experience Television finds interesting stories in Fishing, Hunting, Fitness and the Outdoors and brings them to you in ultra high-quality audio. Unhurried conversations with icons, up and comers and people doing amazing things outside. Text "PODCAST" to (305) 930-7346 to contact Tom directly with questions or show suggestions.
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