Episodes 193
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (382)
Since Jan 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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A podcast dedicated to gathering wisdom, knowledge, and stories from captains and other industry leaders. This podcast is brought to you by Skinny Water Culture, YETI, Turtlebox Audio, My Captain, and Hone Health.

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Tyler Sharp: Modern Huntsman and the Tension Within Tradition

Jun 05, 2026 57m

In this episode, Hunter Leavine sits down with Tyler Sharp, founder of Modern Huntsman, to talk about hunting, fishing, storytelling, tradition, and the tension between old ways and new tools. They…

Eeland Stribling: Comedy, Fly Fishing, and Better Conversations

May 22, 2026 54m

In this episode, Hunter sits down with Eeland Stribling, a comedian, middle school science teacher, former wildlife biologist, and fly fishing guide. They talk about Eeland’s path into fishing and…

Ben Whalley: Stripers, Sobriety, and Feeling Small

May 08, 2026 1h 5m

In this episode, we sit down with Captain Ben Whalley to talk about guiding on the coast of Maine, chasing striped bass, and the harder parts of Ben’s story: addiction, sobriety, faith, and…

Owen Gayler: Living Life & Selling Out

Apr 24, 2026 1h 12m

In this podcast we sit down with Captain Owen Gayler less than a year after his stage four cancer diagnosis to talk through what that journey has actually looked like. We cover the moment he got the…

Drifter Fish Club: Year One Recap

Apr 10, 2026 50m

A reflection on the first year of Drifter Fish Club. In this episode, we talk through the trips, the lessons learned, and what’s surprised us most along the way. This isn’t a polished recap—it’s a…

Joshua Schwartz: Food, Fish, and Travel Creel

Mar 27, 2026 54m

In this episode, I sit down with Joshua Schwartz of ⁠Travel Creel ⁠to talk about redefining fishing travel through food, culture, and intentional experience design. We dive into the idea of…

Drifter Everglades Guide Roundtable

Mar 13, 2026 49m

After a week fishing the backcountry around Everglades City, we sat down with the guide team for a laid-back roundtable conversation about the place, the people, and the stories that make the…

#128 Eric Herstedt: The Small Details That Make Great Anglers

Mar 13, 2026 59m

Everglades guide Eric Herstedt joins the podcast during a Drifter Fish Club trip to talk about the small details that make great anglers—from sight fishing strategy and casting mechanics to the…

Soul Fly Charleston: A Gathering Around Fishing, Music & Community

Mar 08, 2026 45m

Something good is happening in Charleston on May 16th at the Refinery. The idea is pretty simple. Bring people together around the things that make this community…

#127 Woody Platt: Time, Bluegrass, and the Blue Ridge Mountains

Feb 20, 2026 47m

In this episode, we talk about crossroads — the moments when something that once felt right starts to shift. We talk about burnout, family, and the importance of paying attention when your priorities…

#126 Andy Prince: From Stages to Skiffs

Feb 06, 2026 1h 9m

Andy Prince has spent years touring the world as a professional musician, but some of his most meaningful lessons have come far from the stage. In this conversation, Andy and I talk about what it…

#125 Vaughn Cochran: From Lodges to Life Design

Jan 23, 2026 53m

In this episode of the Captains Collective Podcast, I sit down with artist and lodge owner Vaughn Cochran for a thoughtful conversation that moves from destination fishing to life design. We talk…

Meet Me On The Road: Spring 2026

Jan 16, 2026 10m

Every few months, I’ll share where I’m headed, what I’m working on, and where our paths might cross—at festivals, events, and boat ramps. This Spring 2026 edition covers upcoming events and Drifter…

#124 Arno Matthee: Pioneering Fisheries, Piracy, and a Life of Adventure

Jan 09, 2026 52m

Recorded during a Drifter Trip to Los Locos, this episode features a late-night conversation with legendary guide Arno Matthee. We talk about milkfish, giant trevally, pirate encounters, mothership…

#123 George VanDercook and Rudy Babikian: Behind Los Locos

Dec 12, 2025 50m

In this episode, we sit down with George and Rudy, founders of Los Locos in Magdalena Bay, to hear the story behind their operation and what it takes to chase striped marlin on fly in one of the…

2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Nov 28, 2025 24m

This year, we decided to do things a little differently. Instead of scrolling through another massive online retailer, we teamed up with our friends at Strike Zone Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida —…

#123 Steve Huff: Lessons from a Lifetime on the Water

Nov 14, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode, Hunter Leavine sits down with legendary guide Steve Huff — a man widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in saltwater fly fishing. From Everglades City to the Florida…

#122 Ty Hibbs: Cajun Culture, Raising Children, and Conservation

Nov 02, 2025 1h

In this episode, Hunter sits down with Louisiana guide Ty Hibbs to talk about life in the marsh — raising kids in Cajun country, fighting for local fisheries, and what it means to stay rooted in the…

Field Notes: Lessons from 8 Years of Captains Collective

Oct 17, 2025 27m

In this special episode of the Captains Collective, I share what eight years and over 200 interviews with some of the world’s best captains, guides, artists, and storytellers have taught me. From the…

#121 Jeff Legutki: The Old School Way

Oct 03, 2025 1h

In this episode of the Captains Collective, we sit down with veteran Florida guide Jeff Legutki for a deep dive into what it really means to fish “the old school way.” From the wide-open waters of…

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