Best Sam Lilly Podcasts (2026)

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Longevity, Community & Moving Well for Life with Tim Howe 58:40

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In this episode, I’m joined by Tim Howe, founder of The Longevity Games — a community-based initiative designed to help people invest in their long-term health and wellbeing. Tim’s work is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: giving ourselves the best possible chance of staying well, mobile and independent as we age. We explore why longevity isn’t…

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Backcast: Foraging Along Trout Streams, with Sam Thayer 1:20:50

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This episode was originally published on July 14th, 2023. I think most stream anglers are interested in foraging, since we're immersed in nature all day long and although we watch for fish and insects and birds, many of us don't pay attention to the plants. And there are many delicious plants along trout streams you can take home for dinner—most of…

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Beyond the Hamster Wheel: Wellbeing, Wisdom & Inner Transformation with Rose Latham 1:14:26

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In this episode, I’m joined by Rose Latham, a coach who works with business owners and senior leaders who—often without realising it—are ready to step off the hamster wheel they’ve found themselves on. Through powerful questioning, Rose helps people access their own inner wisdom so they can lead, live and work in a more sustainable and aligned way.…

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2025 Wrap-Up: Gals Chat, A Corn Cob, Alaska, and One Man, ep. 333 1:12:57

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To send 2025 off into the great abyss, we have a sensational year-end Basic Folk roundtable featuring Lizzie's group chat: Kaïa Kater, Olivia Ellen Lloyd, and Isa Burke. It can feel so challenging to know which media you can trust and whose takes you can really take to the bank. There is no one we trust more to wrap-up this wild and wacky year than…

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Inside Sionna’s Bid To Normalize CFTR Function 31:33

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Send us a text Two leaders from Sionna Therapeutics walk through a 15‑year journey from Genzyme science to a public company advancing NBD1‑targeted therapies in cystic fibrosis. We examine why most patients still fall short of normal CFTR, how a predictive assay de‑risks choices, and what it takes to finance, hire, and execute with patients as the …

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Backcast: All About Bamboo Fly Rods, with Shawn Brillon 1:41:45

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This episode was originally published on August 19th, 2022. Want to know how a bamboo fly rod is made? How long it takes to make one? How many different hands touch an Orvis bamboo fly rod before you (and your children and grandchildren) become its lucky owner. And finally, what's so great about bamboo fly rods? How are they different from fibergla…

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ReDiscover, ReBuild, ReBorn: Transformation with Nina McLeod 1:15:35

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In this episode, I’m joined by Transformation Coach Nina McLeod, who supports women in rediscovering who they truly are beneath the noise, the roles, and the expectations. Nina blends science with soul, therapy with healing, and grounded mentoring with deep spiritual reawakening. Her story is one of profound transformation — and she now walks women…

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Backcast: Fly Fishing from Canoes and Kayaks, with Ryan Lilly of Old Town Canoe 1:39:30

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This episode was originally published on March 10th, 2023. Learn how to decide between a canoe and a kayak, what kind to get, and how to maneuver and cast using these hard-sided watercraft (next week I'll be doing a podcast on inflatables). Ryan Lilly [47:30] is a fly fisher and Old Town's expert on fishing from these craft, and has many great sugg…

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Blending Body, Energy and Empowerment with Sam Charlwood 47:17

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In this conversation, Sam Charlwood shares insights from her 30 years in the wellbeing industry — spanning spirituality, elite sports therapy, and deep energetic work. We explore how physical health, emotional wellbeing, and the subconscious mind all intertwine, and why true empowerment starts with understanding your own body. What We Talk About Ho…

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Madison Cunningham is Embarrassed All the Time. ep. 332 59:12

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Our episode with Madison Cunningham was one of those all-time Basic Folk moments where a guest gets really deep really quickly. I'm so grateful to have had the chance to speak with this brilliant young torchbearer of the folk tradition to celebrate the release of her new album, 'Ace.' Cunningham grew up in the church, an environment which shaped he…

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AI Won’t Replace Writers, But Writers Who Use AI Will Outpace The Rest with Bilal Bham 24:03

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Send us a text What if the documents behind a clinical trial were written with the patient’s voice in mind and delivered at the speed modern science deserves? We sit down with writer, consultant, and patient-advocate Bilal Bham to unpack how protocols, clinical trial applications, and clinical study reports actually get made, why structure beats ch…

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How to Take Great Fishing Pictures with Your Smartphone, with Chris Niccolls 1:25:22

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My guest this week is photography expert and co-host of the Petapixel podcast Chris Niccolls [28:39]. Chris has access to nearly every kind of expensive camera in the world because he evaluates photo equipment for his day job. But when he is fishing, guess what he takes most of his photographs and videos with? You guessed it—his iPhone. Chris share…

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When Life Breaks You Open: Finding Calm Through Breathwork with Anna Parker-Naples 46:16

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In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Anna Parker-Naples, Founder of Influential Breathwork. Anna was once a hugely successful business owner, Hollywood award-winning voice artist, author, and leader in the podcasting world — until a panic attack that mimicked a cardiac event changed everything. Breathwork became the lifeline that helped h…

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The Grief Of Losing Yourself - My Story 36:32

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In this powerful and personal episode, I’m sharing my own journey through loss, identity, and rebuilding. This is the story behind the work I do today — the moments that broke me open, the experiences that forced me to look within, and the long, messy, honest path of finding myself again. You’ll hear all about: The turning points that led me to rea…

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We have LIFTOFF! Welcome to The Wiltshire Wellbeing Podcast! 8:17

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In this very first episode, I’m introducing you to The Wiltshire Wellbeing Podcast — why it exists, who it’s for, and what you can expect as a listener. This show has been created to support the health, happiness, and holistic wellbeing of our local community here in Wiltshire. I share the intention behind building a space where we can explore the …

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What's Going on in Florida, with Captain Dan Andrews 1:23:35

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My guest this week is Captain Dan Andrews [37:51], co-founder and CEO of Captains for Clean Water, one of Orvis' most trusted conservation partners. Orvis has been aligned with this grass roots group since their inception and it's been a valuable partnership. Dan tells us what is going on with the Everglades restoration project, what progress has b…

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From Grief To Global Advocacy For Clinical Research In Infectious Diseases with Christian John Lillis 31:04

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Send us a text A routine dental visit, a few days of diarrhea, and then the unthinkable: septic shock and a life lost within 24 hours. Our guest, Christian John Lillis, shares how losing his mother Peggy to a community-acquired C. diff infection exposed a silent public health crisis and led him to co-found the Peggy Lillis Foundation (https://cdiff…

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Hot Tips on Using Split Shot, with Dom Swentosky 1:31:16

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I am not a big fan of using split shot but after this interview with Dom Swentosky [36:41] of the Troutbitten blog and podcast, I'm going to use it a lot more. Dom's method of using split shot is simple and convenient, and he teaches us about placement, adding shot, and removing shot easily—and how to keep it from sliding on your tippet without pla…

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Frazey Ford Revisits the Subtle Grooves of 'Indian Ocean', ep. 331 51:19

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Frazey Ford has always loved soul music. She fell in love with Otis Redding at age 11 and discovered people like Ann Peebles along the way, but it was Al Green that really knocked her out. She loved the layers, the expression, and especially his voice. She completely dove in and even started an Al Green cover band. Although she had been perfecting …

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How to Pick a Floating Trout Line, with Jesse Haller 1:27:07

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Confused about which floating trout line to pick when you need a new one? I'm not surprised as today there is a dizzying array of options and nearly everyone is confused. If you understand what the various options offer the decision is much easier, so I asked product developer Jesse Haller [41:00] to help all of us make this important choice. We ta…

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Fishing for Coastal Cutthroats, with Dylan Tomine 1:17:24

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I've had requests in the past for a podcast about chasing coastal cutthroats, so this week my guest is author, "retired" guide, and all-around thoughtful angler Dylan Tomine [33:12]. He tells us where to find them, what kinds of tides and conditions are best, and what flies and techniques work well for these fish that are close to many cities in th…

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The Barr Brothers Rally Around Mysticism, ep. 330 1:01:25

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In the eight years since The Barr Brothers last released an album, Andrew has been drumming with people like Feist, Mumford & Sons, and Broken Social Scene while Brad released a solo record and underwent incredible personal change. Brad made the huge decision to get sober, which he talks about candidly in our Basic Folk interview. Anything you read…

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Knotted Leaders, Furled Leaders, Braided Leaders—and Favorite Knots, with Brian Flechsig 1:50:11

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I've wanted to get Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters [49:59] on the podcast for quite a while and we finally made it happen. Brian is the star of many great YouTube videos and he loves to get into the details of tackle rigging. He's a knotted leader expert and he explains his simple three-part system for tying saltwater and bass leaders. He al…

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Fly Fishing for Steelhead and Salmon in Estuaries, with Reed Teuscher 1:31:03

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You can catch salmon and steelhead on a fly in salt water before they enter rivers. The fish are bright and strong and may still be actively feeding but the problem is to find them in a big expanse of water. Reed Teuscher [41:01] of the Orvis Outfitters team tells us where to look for them, how to present the fly, what kinds of rods and lines you n…

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David Wilcox Can Heal Your Heart in Two Minutes, ep. 329 1:11:03

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Asheville-based songwriter David Wilcox has been through some s-h-i-t. A difficult childhood in Northeast Ohio sent him seeking answers – mostly on his bicycle – in an attempt to get away. He has spent his lifetime leaning into his problems and digging into their roots at the source: his own heart. He decided to see what lessons his heart had been …

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What to do When you Encounter Lousy Fishing Conditions, with James Spica 1:33:43

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It happens to all of us, and sometimes it seems like every time we take a fishing trip, conditions are less than ideal. Water too high, water too low, water temperature too warm or too cold. Dirty water. You know the litany. James Spica [34:18], writer and fishing manager of the Orvis store in Royal Oak, Michigan, has some great tips on what to do …

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Backcast: 16 Things I Wish I Knew About Trout Spey Before I Started, with Shawn Combs 1:13:10

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This episode was originally published on October 11th, 2019. In today's podcast my guest is Shawn Combs, head of Orvis Rod & Tackle product development and Orvis rod and reel designer. The topic is "16 Things I Wish I Knew About Trout Spey Before I Started". If you have been thinking about trying to swing wet flies or small streamers for trout with…