Best Capt Mike Podcasts (2025)

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Legendary Capt. Paul Dixon on filming with Flip Pallot and Bob Popovics, and Looking Through Water 1:24:42

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One of the most versatile, experienced saltwater guides of all time, Capt. Paul Dixon has spent decades fishing from Long Island to the Upper Keys, throughout the Caribbean and around the world. He caught his first striped bass in the 1970s in Newport Beach, California, he is a pioneer in East Coast sight-fishing for striped bass, a recipient of th…

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Leading at the Edge of Innovation - Col. (Ret.) Mike Ott ’85 1:09:03

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The path to progressing as a leader isn’t always linear. SUMMARY Col. (Ret.) Mike Ott shows how a childhood dream can evolve into a lifetime of impact—from commanding in uniform to leading innovation in healthcare and national defense. Hear more on Long Blue Leadership. Listen now! SHARE THIS PODCAST LINKEDIN | FACEBOOK MIKE'S LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS …

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Mike Dawes on the South Fork Initiative, Fish Camp, finding focus with permit, and a lifetime of outfitting 1:00:59

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Mike Dawes is the managing partner of Westbank Anglers in Wilson, Wyoming near the town of Jackson, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Dawes has guided for decades, and fly fished the world for species ranging from trout to exotic saltwater fish such as barracuda. He is well-known for his dedication to permit fishing and conservation. Havi…

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Fire Fighter with 2 years of experience tells what it is like to start out in the fire service as a newbie. 23:14

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Chandler Hinote, a 2 year member of the Allentown Fire and Rescue District, shares what it is like to enter into the volunteer fire service and how the training was for him. A unique perspective for those who may also be interested in becoming a volunteer.By Brian A Deida

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Running Toward the Fire - Dave "Big D" Harden ’95 42:27

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From the Pentagon on 9/11 to keeping service members safe through timely innovation, Dave Harden ‘95 embodies what it means to run toward the fire. SUMMARY In this episode of Long Blue Leadership with host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99, hear how adversity, gratitude and courage forged a leader others would follow anywhere. From his harrowin…

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Oliver White discusses Indifly, South Fork Lodge, cutthroat trout shocking, and what lies ahead 1:00:53

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Oliver White started as a guide then grew his career as a fly-fishing entrepreneur to build Abaco Lodge. He later co-founded the indigenous empowerment non-profit organization Indifly, and currently is co-owner of South Fork Lodge in Swan Valley, Idaho. He's been featured in many films, most notably the YETI Presents film "A Thousand Casts" that ch…

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Episode 79: Bob Dodovich retired Lt. from Chicago Fire departments Squad 2 and Clay Whiteley from episode 64 1:43:26

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Bob Dodovich retired Lt. from Chicago Fire departments Squad 2 and Clay Whiteley from episode 64. Bob fell through the roof of a currency exchange and lived to tell about it.By Fire & Iron Media

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A Leader's Five F's - Col. (Ret.) Michael Black ’85 41:49

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What does leadership look like at the highest levels of service? SUMMARY In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black ’85 discusses his journey from cadet to commanding the White House Communications Agency. He reflects on what it means to be a calm, steady presence in high-pressure environments — and how small daily practices…

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Understanding Trout Plugs - Mark Romanack Article (Fishing 411 TV) 16:43

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Article from Great Lakes Angler magazine about plugs used for Salmon Trout and Steelhead. Mark Romanack is the host of Fishing 411 TV and a plug fishing expert. Article read by Lucas Holmgren. Subscribe to Great Lakes Angler and Salmon Trout Steelheader for on-demand articles you can read or listen to on your computer or phone anytime.…

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Tom Baltz on fly tying, fly-fishing history, and using the right rig to present flies 1:51:21

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Tom Baltz is an Orvis Endorsed guide and recipient of the Orvis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. He guides his home waters in the Cumberland Valley area of Pennsylvania and is a renown fly tier with patterns available through Montana Fly Co. He discusses his most well-known pattern, the Baltz's Paranymph, which has caught trout around the world.…

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Chicagoland 1800 board up episode 78: former State Fire Marshall Matt Perez , Nate Rice Peoria FD and John Koch Joliet FD 1:36:34

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CBS talks to former state Fire Marshall Matt Perez, Nate Rice from Peoria FD and John Koch from Joliet FD about a data driven ground breaking program for the fire service that has shown success in targeting problem areas of their community and providing proactive measures to slow them downBy Fire & Iron Media

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The Gratitude Edge - Capt. Garrett "Kap" Kauppila ’19 41:34

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Yvon Chouinard on tying and fishing simple pheasant tail flies for trout, salmon, and bonefish 59:08

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Yvon Chouinard is a philanthropist, conservationist, climber, fly fisher, co-founder of 1% for the Planet, and founder of Patagonia. He has played a vital role in shaping the landscape of the entire outdoor community for over 40 years. He was named one of the "100 Most Influential People" by Time Magazine in 2023. He has authored numerous books suc…

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Roll call episode from chicagoland 1-800-boardup: from the Gurnee Mills Fire Expo retired Capt Kevin Calhoun FDNY with Tunnels to Towers Foundation 18:45

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CBSP talk to Trudy Maatta from Newport Township fire protection district and Kevin Calhoun retired Captain from FDNY. Trudy is organizes the Gurnee Mills first responder expo. Kevin is a 9/11 survivor and travels with the "Tunnels to towers" mobil memorial exhibit. "tunnels to towers" helps America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold …

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Author Bob Rich on the movie "Looking Through Water" 54:42

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Bob Rich is the author of five books, his latest "Looking Through Water" has been adapted into a major motion picture starring Michael Douglas and will be in theaters nationwide September 12, 2025. Like its predecessor "A River Runs Through It," "Looking Through Water" is about family and how fly fishing can tear them apart or bring them closer tog…

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One Leader - One Million Acts - Lt. Col. Steven "Meathead" Mount ’08 53:10

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People matter more than position, and leadership starts with taking care of others. Doing that right means a million acts. SUMMARY Those are lessons Lt. Col. Steven “Meathead” Mount ’08 shares with listeners in the Season 4 premier of Long Blue Leadership. For Col. Mount, becoming a pilot was a major milestone, but becoming a husband and father had…

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Episode 77: Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan of the Southside fools pt 2 1:25:21

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CBS talk to Southside FOOLS members Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan about the FOOLS and the upcoming training opportunity Mac a Palooza on October 4th at the Calumet City Public Training CenterBy Fire & Iron Media

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Monte Burke on World-Record Quests, Fishing "Blind" (Literally), and the Denizens of NYC Jetties 56:44

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Monte Burke is one of the leading writers of this century and author of the new book "Rivers always Reach the Sea." Monte has fished all around the world with some of the most eclectic and influential people in the sport of fly fishing, people like Yvon Chouinard, Andy Mill, and Lefty Kreh—but he says one of his greatest privileges in life is spend…

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20 year Florida Fire Fighter, Brandon Corn shares some stories of from his career. 33:22

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Fire Fighter from Florida, Brandon Corn, shares some stories from his ongoing 20+ year career as a Volunteer Fire Fighter in Northwest Florida. From one of the very first calls where he came up on a MVA with 2 deceased occupants and a possible missing baby. A fully engulfed church fire with rollover, a child that codes, and the strange way a truck …

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Episode 148 : Sheepshead tagging in NJ with Chase Wunder and Dr Keith Dunton 1:21:23

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This week on the Tidechasers Podcast we’re joined at the round table by special guest host Paul from Great Bay Outfitters. Paul has been working closely with Chase from Rutgers University, who is also collaborating with Dr. Keith Dunton of Monmouth University, on several exciting marine research projects. In this episode, we dive into some thought-…

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Fire Fighter Brandon Corn Season 3 Promo 0:46

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Season 3 Promo Brandon CornBy Brian A Deida

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Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind '91 - USAFA Mission Brief and Grad Q&A 59:31

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In this special presentation, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind ’91, USAFA’s 22nd superintendent, shares an inside look into cadet development and answers graduate questions. Hosted by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99, this episode dives into the Academy’s mission and how it is preparing our nation’s future warfighters. FULL TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS Guest:…

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April Vokey Interview - BC Steelhead & The Anchored Podcast 38:53

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Access exclusive fishing masterclasses and more here: https://anchoredoutdoors.com/plans/premium-insiders/ In this interview with April Vokey, she discusses everything from Atlantic Salmon to Summer & Winter Run Steelhead in British Columbia. April is the host of the Anchored Podcast and has featured on a multitude of media including Salmon Trout S…

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Episode 77: Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan of the Southside fools pt 1 1:09:30

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CBS talk to Southside FOOLS members Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan about the FOOLS and the upcoming training opportunity Mac a Palooza on October 4th at the Calumet City Public Training CenterBy Fire & Iron Media

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Dave Zielinski on the future "age of cicadas" a 12-year span of carp, bass, and trout on huge drys. 1:22:06

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Dave Zielinski stumbled into a periodic cicada hatch more than 20 years ago and has been chasing these massive emergences—as well as annual cicada hatches in the West—ever since. In this episode we recap the Brood XIV feasting that happened in 12 states in 2025 . . . and we look to the future. While there is no Magicicada hatch anywhere in 2026, th…

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Episode 76: Pt 2 The financial episode with real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle 1:12:44

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Vince and Josh Hill talk to real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle. Alex and Chris are also urban Firefighters who work for a busy fire department East of Chicago. listen how to, over time, grow your hard earned money into wealth to help with your futureBy Fire & Iron Media

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Lt. Col. Nichole Ayers ’11 - A Falcon's Flight to the Stars 16:13

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Lt. Col. Nichole “Vapor” Ayers ’11 joins us from orbit! SUMMARY From cadet to astronaut, she shares how the U.S. Air Force Academy prepared her for life aboard the International Space Station, the lessons space learned in the space program about leadership and how viewing Earth from 250 miles up re-shapes one's call to serve. SHARE THIS EPISODE LIN…

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Mike Komara on Muskies, Snakeheads, and CDC Strategies for Trout 1:17:45

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Mike Komara grew up competitive trout fishing, first with the US Youth Fly Fishing Team and most recently with the adult Fly Fishing Team USA where the team won a bronze medal at the 2025 world championships in the Czech Republic. But trout are only one piece of the puzzle for this young guide, educator, and owner of Innovative Angling. Mike also c…

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Steelhead 101 (2024 Summer Steelhead Holding Patterns) Bill Herzog 13:49

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In this article Bill Herzog wrote, host Lucas Holmgren reads Bill's thoughts on the higher but warmer water conditions of 2024 - such a contrast to 2025 Summer Steelhead. In it you'll hear about spoon and spinner selections as well as the unique conditions and holding water Summers chose during those conditions. In 2025, it's a completely different…

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Episode 77: Mike Rossi from Des Plaines FD and Carson Zastrow from Arlington Heights FD promote FIRE & ICE hockey Charity Tournament Aug 2 2025 46:39

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Mike Rossi and Carson Zastrow are firefighters who organize the FIRE & ICE charity hockey Tournament and have helped raise money for charities like the 100 club of illinois and Shield 23By Fire & Iron Media

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Episode 76: Pt 1 The financial episode with real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle 53:33

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Vince and Josh Hill talk to real estate investor Alex Moore and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Chris Bauchle. Alex and Chris are also urban Firefighters who work for a busy fire department East of Chicago. listen how to, over time, grow your hard earned money into wealth to help with your futureBy Fire & Iron Media

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Gold-Medal Coach Josh Miller, "Don't Change the Fly Change Your Technique" 58:37

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Josh Miller is author of the best-selling book "Euro Nymphing: Tips, Tactics, and Techniques" (2024), guide and owner of the Trout Yeah Guide Service, and head coach of the US Youth Fly Fishing Team that won gold medals in Bosnia (2023) and in the Czech Republic (2024). In July, 2025, the world championships are on the team's home turf in Idaho and…

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Roll Call with Jose Perez: " Im walking out of here" Jose is a Chicago firefighter/Paramedic who was paralyzed during a triathlon in San Francisco 1:04:48

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Vince talks with Jose Perez from Colorado where Jose is currently doing rehab for an injury suffered at a triathlon in San Francisco which left him paralyzed. Vince and Jose talk about Jose's boxing and firefighting career. Jose wanted to thank everyone who supported him and shares his ultimate goal of walking out of the hospital on his own…

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Leadership Elevated: A Long Blue Leadership Retrospective 29:24

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Season 3 of the Long Blue Leadership podcast is a wrap! From established national leaders to rising stars, this season features inspiring stories from U.S. Air Force Academy graduates. SUMMARY This season's guests included Dr. Heather Wilson ’82, former Secretary of the Air Force; Dr. John Torres ’82, NBC News Senior Medical Correspondent; Maj. Gen…

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Episode 147 : Trout fishing the Nick Kurtz of TCO Fly shop 1:06:30

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On this week’s episode of the Tide Chasers podcast we head to the streams of southeastern Pennsylvania to talk with Nick Kurtz of TCO Fly Shop! We sat down with Nick to talk about summertime fishing opportunities, his passion for multi-species fishing and upcoming events from TCO! Make sure to tune in this week! Tide Chasers is a weekly podcast fea…

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Eric Naguski, a trained entomologist, shares his hatch-matching and fly-tying secrets 58:23

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A lot of fly fishers like to occasionally drop the Latin names of insects, and some of them are amateur entomologists with a layman's knowledge of aquatic insects. But Eric Naguski is a trained, professional scientist with a BS in biology from Millersville University with a focus on aquatic entomology and ecology. He's studied these bugs for more t…

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Leadership from a Global Perspective - Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman ’95 1:05:06

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What does it take to lead at every level and shape the leaders of tomorrow? SUMMARY Long Blue Line podcast host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 sat with Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman ’95, the U.S. Air Force Academy’s vice superintendent, for a deep dive into leadership, humanity and building a world-class service academy. This episode is packe…

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Episode 146 : Catching 403 species on the Fly with Randy Richter 1:30:40

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🎣 On this week’s episode of the Tidechasers Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome traveling angler and seasoned life-lister Randy Richter! With an incredible 403 species caught on the fly—and counting—Randy shares some of the most jaw-dropping stories from his global fishing adventures. From landing tiger sharks on the fly to figuring out how to catch…

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Sockeye Plunking Specifics w/ Marlin Lefever from Addicted Fishing 31:00

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A beach fishing trip turns into an impromptu interview with the owner of Addicted Fishing and long-time friend of STS Podcast Host. Marlin Lefever talks specifics of plunking and running lines for Sockeye Salmon, specific to the Columbia River. From spin-n-glo colors to dropper lengths, bait and travel lanes, Marlin gives insight into how to catch …

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Joe Humphreys "Mr. Penn State" Reveals what he's Learned in 90 years of Fly Fishing 1:54:43

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Joe Humphreys was born in 1929 and at 96 years old he is still night fishing, chasing hatches, teaching children how to cast and catch fish, and inspiring fly fishers around the world. Joe is the only person in the world to be in both the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He is a coach, teacher, author, presenter, an…

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Survival Training: A Catalyst for Leadership - Dr. John Torres ’82 48:29

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In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, Dr. John Torres shares his inspiring journey from being the first in his family to attend college to becoming NBC's senior medical correspondent. SUMMARY Dr. Torres discusses the challenges he faced at the Air Force Academy, the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership skills, and the influence of his fami…