Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews

Interview with Øystein Sundland Today's interview is with Øystein Sundland from the Havkontoret Norwegian Spearfishing Podcast and we talk all things Norway spearfishing! If Norway wasn't on your bucket list for spearfishing destinations, now it will be! Cold water, big fish, bigger sharks, night diving and some amazing scenery for when you surface, Norway is a semi-hidden gem in the spearfishing world! Hear some stories and get info from a local Norwegian spearo about the spearfishing in Norway, what gear you need and what fish you can expect to encounter. Øystein runs a , if you speak the language then here is an amazing resource for you! Have you been diving in Norway? Let us know your experience in the comments!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:25 Welcome Øystein! 07:50 Tell us about the Havkontoret podcast and how you started spearfishing 11:45 What is the vision for your podcast? 13:30 Norwegian fish farms 17:15 What is the spearfishing scene in Norway like? 18:55 Dill and Scallop pasta 22:30 Halibut! What is it like hunting them? 27:40 Massive Monkfish on little Christmas eve: how to hunt and cook Monkfish 36:45 Your family has some freediving and fishing history 40:50 The spearo lifestyle 44:55 Hunting using the tidal currents 49:30 Keeping spearfishing spots secret 50:25 You have some awesome podcast guests - the Turbot King! And other fish species to hunt in Norway 54:30 How to spearfish in Norway 56:40 Spearfishing Coalfish 01:00:20 What wetsuit are you wearing? 01:01:30 Diving in fjords 01:03:15 Norway spearfishing regulations and licenses 01:10:50 What's in your gear bag? 01:12:15 Rig line, float and flag 01:16:15 Do you have fishing competition from line fisherman? 01:18:55 Scary stuff 01:20:30 Buddy diving vs diving alone 01:25:40 Funny stuff 01:28:05 Getting caught in the current 01:30:40 Spearo Q&A 01:33:30 Thanks for being on the show! Where can people find you? 01:36:20 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Adam Sellars Today's interview is with Adam Sellars from The Pressure Project! Freediving instructor, spearo and all round legend Adam Sellars joins us to chat about the instructor side of freediving courses and how he teaches and trains new and already experienced divers to be safer and more effective. He had a natural talent and excelled at freediving deep, far deeper and earlier than he should have! These 'mistakes' taught him valuable lessons that he can now share and teach to his students. Hear about freediving in the Kilsby Sinkhole, how to convince your friends or partner to go spearfishing with you and some banter from the 2 legends, Shrek and Adam! Important times: 00:13 Intro 07:10 Welcome Adam Sellars from the Pressure Project! 08:20 The magic of diving in a sinkhole 11:35 Assumed level of competence 14:45 Spearos who are anti freediving 21:00 The Pressure Project: what is it all about? 29:30 How to get your friends to go spearfishing with you! 33:25 Becoming a teacher vs being a friend 43:25 Setting your limits as an instructor 56:45 99 Spearo Recipes and cray diving! 01:04:05 Who have been the people and resources that helped you get better? 01:07:50 Separate your ego from your diving 01:17:05 Going ALL IN 01:22:15 Body-Mind connection 01:29:20 Thanks Adam! 01:31:20 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links on Instagram on Instagram     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Francisco Loffredi Today's interview is with Francisco Loffredi from Rio De Janeiro!  A life time in the water and a culture that celebrates spearfishing has shaped Francisco and the way he dives today, from his early days being a commercial spearfisherman to his development into competition and trophy spearfishing, we chat about the reasons that he's changed his approach, how competition and sport fishing can actually help keep the sea healthy and some of the hilarious stories he's had a long the way! An absolute legend with the consistent spearfishing performance to back it up, you are going to learn a lot from him! If you speak Portuguese then check out his podcast: We chat everything from diving super deep to spearfishing super shallow, how to land big fish and the in's and out's of commercial spearfishing. Thanks for being on the show mate! Important times: 00:13 Intro 08:45 Welcome Francisco from Brazil! 10:15 Tell us about spearfishing in Rio de Janeiro 12:35 Trophy spearfishing and your approach to spearfishing 14:30 Shooting from the hip, being prepared when the opportunity arrives.  16:50 Headshots and penetration - how and when to perform a proper headshot 25:05 What are the prevailing currents? 27:00 Spearfishing deeper than 30m 32:40 Hunting extremely shallow 34:20 Cheating and nefarious behavior for competitions 29:55 Spearfishing and diving with your son 39:40 What is the Rio spearfishing culture? 41:30 Confronting the spearfishing ignorance in the public: facts vs narrative 46:55 Debating anti-fishing people, sport fishing could be the answer 52:15 Seaspiracy review 54:05 Cagarras marine park 57:55 Most fish are good to eat, tell the story of fishing 01:00:40 Hired by a top restaurant in Rio 01:06:30 Seafood is a huge passion for you, what are some memorable recipes? 01:13:45 Your favourite species to hunt and how to hunt Grouper 01:16:35 Do you have problems with sharks in Rio? 01:18:40 Tough or scary situation 01:24:00 What dive gear is in your bag? Tell us about your Cressi gear! 01:28:45 What other Brazilian dive gear do you use? 01:30:25 Spearo Q&A 01:39:45 Closing thoughts 01:41:45 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Keiren Limpus & Our Crew Today's interview is with Keiren Limpus & Our Crew over on North Stradbroke Island for the inaugural 3 day spearfishing and freediving course! Shrek, Keiren & 8 other Noob Spearos spent the weekend right on the seaside to learn how to spearfish, get their PADI requirements and get fully immersed in the spearfishing lifestyle with likeminded people! Hear the guys thoughts and experiences from the weekend and how it has affected their spearfishing, taking theory and putting it into practice - right off the back garden! With fresh inspiration from , we ate well! Thanks to everyone that joined us and made this possible!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:10 Welcome to North Stradbroke Island with 9 other legends! 05:40 We have been cooking a lot! How did the Black Spot Tuskfish cook up? 06:30 David, creator of , what was a highlight from your weekend? 11:45 Alex, you shot some nice fish! 14:00 Learning to buddy dive 15:15 Welcome Rexy! 16:50 Rescue and safety diving 21:25 Scotty, how have you found the spearfishing course? 23:55 A great exercise to calm yourself before a deep dive 25:20 Hello Jeff! You brought a massive timber speargun! 27:20 What training have you done to improve your freediving ability? 29:00 How does this course compare to the other courses you've done? 32:15 Luke, you had a tough moment this afternoon! What happened? 37:45 Welcome Linton! 99 Spearo Recipes and how long have you been spearfishing? 41:25 Highlight of the weekend? 43:25 Are we giving you a good experience? 44:50 What can we do better next time? 47:20 Score out of 10 and feedback to improve on: David! 48:45 Alex! 51:00 Rex! 52:00 Scotty! 52:40 Jeff! 55:20 Jayden! 58:30 Luke! 01:00:20 Linton! 01:02:20 Keiren how was your experience hosting this course? 01:04:20 Shrek's review and closing thoughts 01:05:10 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Ben Dunford, Richard Gomes & Anthony Fraser Today's interview is with Ben Dunford, Richard Gomes & Anthony Fraser of the Spearo Hangout Podcast in the UK! If you're a spearo in the UK, you need to listen to this podcast! The Spearo Hangout is a UK spearfishing podcast where you can find out everything you need to know about UK spearing and some of the awesome stories they have along the way! We chat about spearfishing competitions, targeting specific fish, staying warm and the dive conditions in the UK! Thanks Ben, Richard and Anthony -  3 legends making the most out of the UK spearfishing community! Important times: 00:13 Intro 08:15 Crikey! Welcome Ben, Richard and Anthony! 10:00 You have some absolute legends on your podcast 11:30 How did you guys start a spearfishing podcast? 15:45 Anthony: the punching bag of the podcast! 21:50 Ben, tell us about your spearfishing competitions! 23:40 Criticism for spearfishing competitions 26:40 Buying your first spearfishing gear 33:25 You guys had a good end to spearfishing in 2022 36:50 Competition ethics and fishery pressure 43:05 Why is commercial fishing so disliked in the UK? 51:50 Let's talk cooking! Salt and vinegar chippies and crumbed fish nuggets 56:20 How do you cook Mullet? 01:00:10 Filleting small fish 01:06:20 What's your proudest hunt/catch so far? 01:10:35 Wetsuits and staying warm 01:13:45 Memorable fish and cheeky dive buddies 01:23:40 Scary stuff: 3 biggest risks in UK Spearfishing 01:33:50 Funny stuff 01:41:25 Weight for diving in the UK 01:47:45 Spearo Q&A 01:50:55 Dream spearfishing destinations 01:57:35 Thanks for being on the podcast! 02:02:40 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Ben Hohnke Today's interview is with Ben Hohnke, founder of Hohnke Outdoors! A frothing spearo and land-based hunter with an entrepreneurial mind, listen in on his journey through spearfishing from being an absolute Noob Spearo to now. He has several recipes in our and has created some amazing spice rubs that you can order for seafood, white meat and red meat or game. We have a good chat about taking "trash" fish, better ways to harvest abalone and have a good discussion about the influential spearos that helped Ben improve to the spearo he is today, as well as the concept of "Gatekeepers" and the role they play in new divers getting into the sport. Go visit HohnkeOutdoors.com and see the awesome products they have and go subscribe to their as well!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 01:30 Old Man Blue voice message 03:30 Welcome Ben Hohnke from Hohnke Outdoors! Who are you and where do you come from? 11:05 Where did you grow up and start spearfishing? 18:05 How efficiently did you buy your gear? 22:30 How do you stay diving fit? Pool training? 28:15 Diving alone 32:00 Finding edible treasure in "trash" fish 34:25 Tell us about your 47:30 Learning curves and gatekeepers 56:15 What hunting tips have you learned to get results? 59:35 Scary stuff 01:02:35 Staying hydrated while spearfishing 01:06:20 Spearfishing mentors: , , , , 01:08:40 Harvesting abalone 01:11:30 01:18:25 Funny stuff 01:22:35 Spearo Q&A 01:29:20 01:34:50 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Wally Galli Today's interview is with Wally Galli! An ex-South African, owner of GT Diving and Marine living in Port Hedland, he tells us the stories about meeting future legends like Rob Allen, some memorable dive trips he done over the years like St. Lucia and a bit on his part of helping Robbie Peck when he got attacked by that Bull Shark. We also hear about some of the history of the NW Spearfishing Club, how he helps get new spearos started, spearfishing competitions and making diving and spearing his business. Wally is unable to hide the passion in his voice when he speaks about diving and spearing, if you're ever in the area make sure you pay him and his shop a visit! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:35 Welcome Wally Galli! Where did you grow up? 08:10 St. Lucia spearfishing 09:50 Do you miss South Africa? Meeting Rob Allen 11:10 Rammed by a Great White 14:25 Tell us about your shop: GT Diving! 15:35 Helping Robbie Peck after he got attacked by a shark 18:15 The shark attack seems to have made business quiet 20:35 The coldest Spring into Summer in Port Hedland 22:30 Port Hedland spearfishing and the NW Spearfishing Club + competitions 25:55 I am a complete noob and I walk into your shop: what do you do to get me started? 28:00 There's always a spot on my boat, just bring your dive gear and we split the fuel between everyone 33:30 Taking on and teaching Noob Spearos 35:50 Everyone needs to know how to operate the boat 39:00 Carbon vs plastic fins 41:05 Support your local dive shop! 43:00 Where can people find GT Diving? 47:10 Thank you for taking time to be on the show! 51:30 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Robbie Peck Today's interview is with Robbie Peck, survivor of a 3m Bull Shark attack off Port Hedland! On a day with a few unusual things lining up, Robbie was retrieving a fish off the bottom when he got smashed by a 3m Bull Shark! What followed was a harrowing story with some excellent dive buddies who undoubtedly saved Robbie's arm and life! We chat in detail about the attack, the swim back up to the surface, the boat ride back to port and doing it all with his 4 year old son there with him! Robbie's response and attitude after this is undoubtedly going to help save someone else's life somewhere down the road. We also chat about diving around Port Hedland and even talk about some recipes!  Here's a story that we can all take something out of! Where's your first aid kit?    Important times: 00:13 Intro 08:55 Welcome Robbie Peck, survivor of a 3m Bull Shark attack! 09:30 Tell us about Port Hedland 12:00 So you're a Kiwi? When did you move? 13:20 What was the experience of being attacked like? 18:10 Unusually aggressive behaviour by the shark 21:00 What did you do in response? Immediate first aid. 23:05 Literally the one day that you took the tourniquet off the boat! 25:00 The trip back to land 26:45 Surviving for my family and being in this situation with my 4 year old son 30:15 What happened when you got back to the boat ramp? 37:55 Why do shark attacks get so much media attention? 40:40 4 things that were different on the day 44:00 Sharks learn fishing and spearo behaviour 45:05 What did the shark do after it bit you? 47:20 Bite Club and chatting with fellow survivor Rick Bettua  49:30 "I knew the risks going into their domain" - open this can of worms! 53:30 Artificial reefs and the benefits they bring 59:00 Will you go back to spearfishing? 01:03:40 Not having a tourniquet actually saved my arm 01:08:20 Which spearfishing club are you a part of? and the 01:09:45 and filming the attack 01:12:20 You love your hunting, how do you manage that and family life? 01:15:40 Fried swim bladder becomes like pork crackling 01:19:15 What structure are you diving on? 01:20:35 What struggles did you have in your diving and how did you overcome them? 01:23:20 Shark Shield or shark detterents? 01:29:55 Spearo Q&A 01:37:20 How to deal with the media after a major incident like this 01:39:45 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links on Instagram   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Adam Stern & Spearo Kids NZ Today's interview is with Adam Stern and Ben, Max & Don from Spearo Kids NZ! Adam Stern is back again, spontaneously laughing and giving us some awesome new info coming out of the freediving world., Spearfishing's effect on personality, physiology, your mental and emotional state and even your bloodwork can be profound! Next up we have a catch up with Ben, Max and Don: The SpearoKids NZ crew! We chat about some of there highlights since last speaking to them, new PB fish and the latest from their competition careers! The last episode for 2022, it's been a massive year! Here's looking to an even bigger one next year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year spearos! Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:40 Welcome back Adam Stern! 04:30 Deep spearfishing's impact on personality 09:35 Physiological changes for spearos 11:30 Equalizing in an MRI machine 14:00 Mental and emotional effects of diving on stress and anxiety 17:30 What is your daily routine for staying dive fit? 19:50 Shallow lung squeezes and a common problem for newer spearos 23:30 "Freediving has nothing to do with spearfishing" 31:30 Is there a benefit to increasing your breath hold past your daily needs? 33:50 Research on bloodwork going on in the freedive world 39:40 O2 and CO2 training and general wellbeing 44:45 Equalizing tips: head first or feet first 48:40 Let's chat to the NZ Spearo Kids: Max, Ben and Don! What have you been up to? 55:00 Competition spearfishing and spearfishing with your brother 01:01:00 What's next for you boys? Youtube, competitions and new travels 01:11:10 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Bert, Joel and Rory! Today's interview is with Bert and Joel as we round off our WA trip. More great fish but this time with a lot more sharks! We had such a good day out spearing, everyone landing great fish and Joel and Shrek checking off new and target species. They put some new Old Man Blue gear to the test, trying out their impressive new prototype weight vest! Some sad and scary stories of knots letting you down, getting taxed and hurting some innocent gear. What a great trip with Joel, Bert and Rory! Will they ever find the lube?? Have a listen to find out! Also, a massive thanks to @Deryck.Gyotaku for his amazing print of Shrek's Baldchin Groper!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:50 Welcome back Bert and Joel! 06:00 Target species and first fish! 11:20 Deryck Gyotaku of Shrek's Baldchin Groper 14:30 Testing out ! 16:25 Old Man Blue weight harness 21:00 Shrek and his poor gear 23:35 Bad knots and losing spears 28:05 Hunting Ranking Cod in the murk 32:20 Joel's first Spanish Mackerel 34:30 Getting taxed! 45:55 Boating troubles out at sea 50:00 Honey holes 55:25 Mangrove Jacks in caves 57:40 Sunset spearfishing for Chinamanfish! 01:04:15 Good eating and bad eating fish! 01:08:10 Processing fish for the freezer 01:09:10 Fisheries management and bag limits 01:16:15 Follow & 01:19:15 How can I improve my spearfishing? Besides almost shooting Joel in the face... 01:24:20 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Bert, Joel and Rory! Today's interview is with Bert, Joel and Rory! Crystal clear water and some A-grade diving is in order for today as Bert, Joel and Rory show Shrek around the picturesque WA water near Exmouth! Shooting fish and eating it an hour later, finding huge crays in familiar structure, dealing with sharks and good stories from day 2 of our WA trip! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:05 Welcome back Bert and Joel in the middle of a wetsuit repair! 07:05 Welcome Rory! Tell us about Exmouth dive conditions 11:45 What currents are around here? 14:55 Planning a spearfishing trip 15:30 Welcome back Joel! We have a sneaky arvo dive! 19:15 Very fishy and very sharky... 21:30 Cooking and eating fish! 28:05 What fish did we get? 33:20 Local knowledge is a huge benefit 35:05 Our plan for tomorrow 38:00 Getting that first fish of the day - dealing with stress and pressure in the water 50:20 What are we targeting tomorrow? 54:45 Your best hunt for a tusky 56:15 Crayfish hunting with Bert and swimthrough's for Mangrove Jack! 01:03:50 Sharing your catch with friends 01:10:20 Parting words of wisdom for our trip tomorrow 01:13:10 How to hunt Rankin Cod 01:14:50 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links       Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Bert Keulder and Joel Roberts Today's interview is with Bert Keulder and Joel Roberts around the fire, having a few brews and chatting about spearfishing! These are the moments where life makes sense, out on the beach around a fire with good mates and great conversation. Listen in and hear about our day and Shrek's first experiences in the WA ocean! Beach launching boats, Estuary Cods, crayfish diving and so much in between! This is just day 1! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:50 Welcome to the campfire with Bert and Joel! 07:40 Big GT moment 11:05 Spearos are a type of person 13:15 Welcome Joel! 14:20 Day 1: WA conditions 16:30 Beach launches 23:30 Spearo boats 26:20 Bert loves putting people on fish 31:25 Spearfishing brings a sparkle to your eyes 37:00 Kite surfing when it's windy 40:50 Crayfish diving! 45:45 Estuary Cod can be divisive! 49:55 We had a great day, tomorrow will hopefully be better! 51:35 What makes a spot worth exploring? 54:25 Outro     Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Vin Rushworth Today's interview is with Vin Rushworth! Captaining a research vessel for Fisheries in WA, records keeper for the AUF and an inanely talented spearo, here is a diver with a lot to learn from! He has years of experience in the water on the more scientific side of things, giving him a really good insight into the fish species around him. Shooting massive fish, submitting a record fish, tagging and taxidermy, this one is stocked full of actionable info! A few technical glitches but overall a great chat!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:40 Welcome Vin! Tell us about AUF record keeping! 07:50 What is a species that has surprised you and how do you tell  the age of fish? 09:10 Spearfishing records: how do I submit a record fish? 14:05 Identifying fish 16:50 What do you need to do when you shoot a record fish? 19:00 Rising sea temperatures bringing in different species 22:40 What gear do you use to hunt big fish? Floatlines and reels 24:55 Eating quality of a big Cobia? 26:55 How did you cook your Cobia? 30:10 Preparing for the Inter-Pacific Spearfishing Competition 32:50 Hunting and cooking Baldchin Groper 34:15 Boating fails, anchoring rules of thumb and boat lights 38:10 Tagging fish, crays, whales, sharks and etc! 42:40 Dealing with the risks of shark attack: warning signs 49:45 Scary stuff: cave diving for crays 59:10 Buddy diving system and new divers 01:02:10 Funny stories! 01:04:50 Dead battery! Fish taxidermy 01:10:50 What dive gear do you use? 01:12:50 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Barry Paxman! Today's interview is with Barry Paxman! The legend himself, the creator of Aussie Reels, he's been spearfishing for 60 years and has some epic stories to share from his time out in the water. From some scary shark stories to the thrill of hunting Wahoo and even the story behind his iconic mask, this will be a good listen! This interview is stuffed full of Noob Spearo community questions, get valuable knowledge and wisdom from a spearo that's been at it for 6 decades and still going strong! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:40 Welcome Barry! You've been spearing for 65 years! 08:00 Diving in dirty water and dealing with shark attacks, first aid and shark populations 17:40 Noob Spearo community questions: how do you deal with buck fever? 21:00 How do you get back in the water after a forced break? 23:30 Your iconic mask! 26:35 What's the biggest change you've seen in spearing? 29:25 You have a particular love for hunting Wahoo 37:35 Tell us the story of your Aussie Reels 43:30 What gear did you start out with? 47:30 Weight belts 49:00 Tangled in shooting line 50:25 How do you subdue a big fish? 52:50 Trigger discipline and rubber band choice 56:40 Muzzle wrap 57:50 Belt reels 01:00:55 What do you do when you get to the end of your reel line? 01:02:40 Shooting a Marlin 01:04:30 What is your favourite piece of gear and what all is in your dive bag? 01:06:40 Do you use a cray bag like a SeaSac? Tell us about your crayfish species 01:09:00 How do you cook your crays? 01:12:15 Baldchin Groper and Parrot fish 01:14:25 How do you keep the stoke alive for 60 years? What does your dive crew look like? 01:16:00 Family spearfishing 01:18:45 Spearfishing role models 01:21:10 Building a boat 01:23:40 WA people like driving long distances, do you like boating long distance too? 01:25:25 Scary stories 01:35:40 What makes a good dive buddy for you? 01:37:20 Spearo Q&A 01:42:00 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Live Interview with Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald Today's interview is with 2022 Australian Spearfishing Champions Bryson Sheehy and Tim McDonald! Get an inside look into a national spearfishing competition from the winners of this year's championship! The allure of competition spearfishing is captured well by their thoughts here, the appeal of planning and executing the perfect day and making some awesome memories! Listen to stories from the 3 day event and some of the memorable fish they encountered before and during the competition. They also give us some of their top tips for scouting, finding new ground and hunting efficiently for a competition - shooting fish on the way to and from spots! Some mega diving here, enjoy it! We hope this inspires you to enter a spearfishing competition!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:50 Welcome Bryson and Tim: the 2022 Australian Spearfishing Champions! 03:50 When did you decide to enter? 05:40 Team mate mentality and competition rules 09:30 Hunting the Maori Sea Perch 10:20 Why we love spearfishing competitions 13:20 Day 1: Fitzroy Lagoon 16:20 What did you get on day 1? 20:10 Hunting massive Red Mouth Rock Cod in dark caves 22:50 Planning and strategy 27:05 Mental approach to diving 35:15 What makes your team click? 41:00 Understanding fish behaviour 44:15 Why do you love competition spearfishing? 45:35 Tips on exploring new ground 47:40 Time management: things to consider 55:50 Scouting: to shoot or not to shoot 58:50 Diet and warm up tips for competition days. Dealing with cramp. 01:01:05 If I can't equalize - I am dehydrated. 01:07:10 Day 2: Lamont Reef - shooting fish while swimming to spots 01:08:40 Finning hard and diving strong: how? 01:13:10 How to dive quietly and hunting in the shallows: don't break the surface 01:18:25 Day 3: when do you feel fatigue? 01:22:30 The fish of a lifetime that got away 01:26:10 You both love your Riffe spearguns 01:28:50 Massive dives getting awesome fish 01:30:25 Searching for the massive Maori Sea Perch 01:33:45 What was it like finding out you won? 01:385:35 You two like the pairs competition format 01:42:10 How do you feel about the next generation of spearos and divers? 01:45:40 Social competitions at clubs 01:48:50 Extra things we forgot! 01:51:45 It was a massive team effort! 01:54:50 Shooting 3 Striped Boarfish with Daniel Mann 01:56:05 01:58:05 Where has your fish knowledge come from? 02:00:00 Minimum sizes vs maximum size limits: fisheries management 02:08:15 The Australian Museum wants your fish? 02:10:20 Outro Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Live Interview with Josh Halley | @souls_untapped Today's interview is with Josh Halley aka @Souls_Untapped from the Shetland Islands! Describing your dive spots as "Sub-Arctic" doesn't always spur the most enthusiasm, especially from those used to tropical waters! Josh makes it obvious that braving the cold IS worth it! An almost unheard of spearfishing destination, The Shetland Island's form an archipelago well north of Scotland and make for some beautiful diving when conditions work out. Get an inside scoop on life and spearfishing from The Shetland Island's with Josh, aka @Souls_Untapped!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:30 Welcome Josh! 04:50 Commercial diving in NZ 06:30 Where are the Shetland Islands? 07:50 Commercial fishing and getting comfortable in the water 11:45 What do you do for work? 14:10 What skills do you need to be a commercial diver? 20:00 What fish are you hunting out there? 27:45 Strong current and tides 32:20 Where do you draw the line and how do you warm up in the cold? 39:00 We have a mutual friend that makes amazing spice rubs: Ben Hohnke! 41:50 Colour-grading footage of dirty water 45:35 GoPro settings 46:45 NFSC vs PAL 48:05 Video editing 51:55 Blue clawed lobster - what's it like to catch them? 57:20 Public perception of spearos and harvesting from the ocean 59:25 How did you get comfortable in front of the camera? 01:01:55 What techniques do you do when you hunt? 01:04:25 How you cook fish matters 01:09:40 Dry-aging 01:13:55 How much work went into your youtube trailer? 01:16:15 Do you have merch for sale? 01:17:30 What does the spearfishing experience mean to you? 01:18:45 Thank you Josh! Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Live Seafood Cooking with Daniel Mann! Today's LIVE interview is with Daniel Mann and we are cooking seafood at Adreno Brisbane! Join us for tips and tricks from Daniel as we process, cook and eat some amazing fish! From carpaccio, ceviche with a mystery species to reverse butterflying and BBQing fish! This is the audio of the night, the video does it far more justice. We will post that as soon as it's ready! Sit back, relax and get hungry with us as we get a seafood cooking masterclass from a legendary spearo and chef! Here is the LIVE STREAM from instagram & Important times: 00:13 Intro 03:30 Welcome Daniel Mann! 04:55 Daniel Mann's first thoughts 06:05 Raw fish! Hygiene matters! 09:10 Instagram live stream starts here! Let's make carpaccio 11:50 Raw fish intimidates people 13:15 Evangelizing the spearfishing world with a pissette! 15:30 Serving the mystery shashimi! Which knife should I use? 26:20 Using all the fish 28:20 Mystery fish revealed! 33:25 Fish wings 35:40 Let's start cooking! 39:05 Butterfly fish 40:30 Dry aging 42:20 Filleting a fish: what tools do I need and how do I reverse butterfly a fish? 51:45 Barramundi recipes 55:30 Hunting Barramundi 59:55 Let's get into this carpaccio! 01:03:10 How do you know when the fish is finished cooking? 01:08:00 Let's feed some people! 01:11:40 Revealing fish species! 01:13:40 Barrumindi taste test 01:15:10 Audience Q&A: how do you hunt Barramundi? 01:22:04 Thank you for coming out tonight! 01:23:35 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Live Interview with Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion at Adreno Brisbane Today's interview is live from Adreno Brisbane and is with Ben Eckert, Adriana Barnes & Trevor Ketchion and we talk all things freediving safety as it relates to spearfishing! If you dive safe, you can dive forever. Today we get a masterclass from 3 people with a wealth of knowledge on this subject. Staying safe in the water, how to be a good boaty and keep your buddies safe. What should be inside your first aid kit? Should you contact your local coast guard or sea rescue when you go out? Tips on how to stop bleeding, keep your buddies safe and save your friend's life. An essential set of skills, leave any questions you have in the comments! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:50 Hello and welcome to the show! 05:40 Welcome Ben! You are quite an accomplished freediver! 06:20 , what makes them unique for spearos? 08:30 Common mistakes that you see on spearfishing boats 10:05 A good buddy system 11:05 When should you draw the line and stop diving? When has your body had enough? 13:00 Samba/hypoxic event 14:05 Your role as a skipper and making hard calls 17:55 How can people connect with the ? 19:30 Q&A for Ben: peeing in your wetsuit, nutrition and hydration for spearfishing and when to draw the line 26:05 Adriana Barnes, you are a paramedic and a really accomplished speafisher 29:30 What can spearos do to get better at safer diving? 31:40 We can't normalize blackouts or LMC's 35:40 Trauma while out at sea, what now? 38:30 How to use a tourniquet 44:00 What should be in our first aid kits for spearfishing? 49:45 Q&A for Adriana: critical info to keep track of, getting dragged to the bottom by a massive Kingy, blood type and signs to stop diving for the day 01:02:20 Trevor! Tell us about boating safety: when is it not safe to go out? 01:03:50 Checking in with the VMR or Coast Guard 01:07:00 How do you predict the weather for boating? 01:09:20 Easy shortcuts for reading the weather: swell and wind 01:10:30 Which apps do you use? 01:12:15 How do you operate a boat? 01:17:20 Activating an EPIRB 01:19:45 3 things to teach a new boaty 01:22:00 Q&A for Trevor: How far to stay from your divers, leaving the engine on or off, difficult decisions and conversations, VMR and EPIRBS and vessel sizes 01:29:30 Trevor's 9 Mile experience getting lost at sea 01:33:35 Anchoring 01:40:00 Shrek's closing thoughts 01:40:50 Outro and Noober Stories!   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links       Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Interview with Michael Heitzman & Ben Eckert Today's live interview is with Michael Heitzmann & Ben Eckert of the Brisbane Bullsharks! We talk all things Brisbane spearfishing, gear and training! Both are extremely talented divers in their own right, tonight we host a live interview and Q&A at the Brisbane Bullsharks pool! Loads of info about Brisbane spearfishing, spearing Kingfish, choosing and using gear, dealing with sharks, finding spots and so much more! Which speargun should you get? What's the best way to load it? How do you handle it underwater? Another in our series of live interviews, we hope you enjoy it and hope you learned something! If you have any more questions for Shrek, Michael or Ben, put them in the comments! Check out the club and get involved through their ! Important times: 00:13 Intro 03:10 Welcome! 04:20 Thanks for having us Michael! What are we doing tonight? 06:05 Hello Ben! How are you involved with the Brisbane Bullsharks? 07:25 Shrek's spearfishing story. 09:22 Michael, how did you start spearfishing? 13:10 Ben, how did you start? 16:00 Boat diving is big here, the Bullsharks have influenced spearfishing culture in a big way. How to be a bad guest. 23:15 Shrek took Michael out on his first boat dive! Be brave and tell your buddies when you're not comfortable! 25:35 Kingfish spearfishing tips. 27:10 Deep diving. 29:00 Let's talk gear! Spearguns! What are they, how do they work and what should I get? 34:15 A float line is your friend! 36:15 What are the advantages for a shorter or longer speargun? 37:15 Pool training for spearfishing! 40:00 Diving without your speargun and in marine reserves is hugely helpful! 41:15 Safety while spearfishing - shallow water blackout. 49:05 Good buddy diving is more worth it than you think! A simple way to do it better. 50:55 Diving with too much weight. How much do I need? 55:05 Q&A from the audience! 55:30 Float recommendations for a Noob Spearo 57:00 How do you handle your gun on the bottom? What do you do with it? 01:00:10 How do you find spots? Google Earth and Navionics 01:04:40 Warm up for spearfishing, how do you warm up your diving? 01:07:40 Dealing with sharks: what do you do when you see sharks? When do you get out? 01:11:00 Double bands: which do you load first? 01:13:00 How do you investigate a headland without spooking fish? 01:14:10 Closing thoughts 01:15:45 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android     Important Links       Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Fishing Trips () Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing

Top 20 Spearfishing YouTube Channels Today's live interview is with James Sakker and we go through the top 20 spearfishing YouTube channels as voted by the Noob Spearo Community on Facebook! Spearos get to see the world through a very unique lense and sometimes they bring a camera along with them so we can join them on their adventures. Although hugely underrated and underexposed, these spearos have made some amazing videos, some that can compete with professional filmmakers! So here is us getting all these names together so you can watch them! Today's episode is a full video, so be sure to check it out on YouTube if you have only listened! The Top 20 Spearfishing YouTube Channels         Honourable Mentions   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links:     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out their | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing