Deck Talk Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Colin Burnett and Josh Vaughn on the latest episode of Deck Talk Podcast for a special brothers edition with MLF angler Carter Nutt and Bassmaster Classic champion Dylan Nutt! These young Tennessee River talents bring high-energy stories from the tournament trail. Carter shares his experiences competing in Major League Fishing events (including recent Pro Circuit wins),...

Send us Fan Mail  Tune In: BassGeek Hank Rogers Hooks Up with Deck Talk Podcast! Get ready to reel in some serious bass fishing wisdom this Tuesday at 6 PM EST on the Deck Talk Podcast! Join hosts Colin Burnett and Josh Vaughn as they welcome the one and only Hank Rogers, better known to the BassNation as BassGeek—the YouTube sensation, tournament angler, and gearhead extraordinaire who's bee...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on the next live episode of Deck Talk Podcast! Hosts Colin Burnett and Josh Vaughn (Pappy J) welcome special guest Banks Shaw, one of the hottest young stars on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour and a dominant force in competitive bass fishing. From Harrison, Tennessee (right in the heart of the TVA lakes), Banks has been on an absolute tear. The young phenom has rack...

Send us Fan Mail Deck Talk Podcast with Caleb Bell of BassQuest Fishing Charters Join us on this episode of Deck Talk as we sit down with Captain Caleb Bell, owner of BassQuest Fishing Charters! Caleb is a passionate guide and expert angler based near Chattanooga, Tennessee, with deep roots on the Tennessee River system — especially legendary Lake Chickamauga. In this episode, Caleb dives deep int...

Send us Fan Mail   Join us on the Deck Talk Podcast as we welcome MLF Bass Pro Tour angler Wesley Strader to the dock! From his roots in Spring City, Tennessee, Wesley shares stories of growing up fishing the legendary Tennessee River, where he honed his skills on the water from a young age. We dive deep into his remarkable professional fishing career — spanning over two decades on the FLW Tour wi...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this episode of Deck Talk as we welcome one of bass fishing’s most respected and clutch performers — Dave Lefebre! Fresh off his dramatic victory at the Kubota Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops on Florida’s Orange Lake, Dave joins the dock to break down his incredible $200,000 double-dip performance. He not only claimed the Heavy Hitters championship belt with 3...

Send us Fan Mail   Join us on Deck Talk Podcast for an exciting episode with Jose Cinco (@bait_n_boujee) from KastKing!  In this episode, Jose dives into the latest innovations and new gear dropping from KastKing—rods, reels, combos, and everything anglers are buzzing about right now. Then, he breaks down exactly how he’s rigged up his kayak for maximum efficiency, performance, and fishing success...

Send us Fan Mail   Deck Talk Podcast: Special Guest Keith Poche – Pro Angler Join us on this episode of Deck Talk Podcast as we welcome special guest Keith Poche, a seasoned professional bass angler competing at the highest levels in Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour and the Bassmaster Elite Series. From his roots in Louisiana to his home in Cecil, Alabama, Keith has built an impressive career...

Send us Fan Mail Special Guest: Ryan Godsey Join us on this episode of Deck Talk as we welcome local Chattanooga, TN angler Ryan Godsey! Ryan is a seasoned competitor who fishes the BFL, ABA, and CBA circuits, bringing a wealth of on-the-water experience from the Southeast’s toughest bass tournaments. With late spring transitioning into early summer, the bite is changing fast—and Ryan is dialed in...

Send us Fan Mail Deck Talk Podcast | Special Guest: The Traveling Fisherman Welcome back to Deck Talk Podcast — the show where we pull up a chair on the dock, tell it like it is, and talk about everything that matters to the fishing and hunting community. This episode is one you absolutely do not want to miss. We are joined by a very special guest, The Traveling Fisherman — an avid angler on an in...

Send us Fan Mail  Join hosts Colin Burnett and Josh Vaughn (Pappy J) on this exciting episode of Deck Talk Podcast as they sit down with special guest Wiley Brewster, the passionate Georgia-based outdoorsman behind Primal Outdoorsman! Wiley is a dedicated bowhunter, saddle hunter, turkey slayer, deer chaser, hog hunter, and avid angler who shares his real-world adventures and gear insights across...

Send us Fan Mail  Join hosts Colin Burnett and Josh Vaughn for an exciting conversation with professional bass angler Jay "Striker" Barnett! Jay fishes the Major League Fishing (MLF) circuit, including the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and Phoenix Bass Fishing League. As an Army veteran with a remarkable journey— to serving in the 82nd Airborne and earning a doctorate in business—Jay brin...

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Colin Burnett and Josh Vaughn on this exciting episode of Deck Talk Podcast as they welcome legendary Central Florida bass guide Captain Mike Arnoldy of Haulin Bass Fishing Guide Service! With over 60 years of experience on the water—fishing Florida's prime bass waters since 1964—Captain Mike is a USCG Master Captain, former firefighter, and passionate angler who k...

Send us Fan Mail Deck Talk Podcast – Special Guest: Tucker Smith (Bassmaster Elite Series) In this episode of Deck Talk, we’re joined by rising Bassmaster Elite Series star Tucker Smith from Alabama. A dominant force in competitive bass fishing, Tucker is a three-time Bassmaster High School National Champion, former College Classic winner, and a standout pro who has already claimed a Bassmaster El...

Send us Fan Mail Deck Talk Podcast – New Episode! Join hosts Colin Burnett and Josh Vaughn on Deck Talk as they welcome special guest Joshua Perrymon from US Tungsten (Titan Tungsten)! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of premium tungsten tackle and the exciting launch of US Tungsten’s brand-new forward-facing sonar products. Joshua shares the story behind the company’s American-made tu...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're joined by Southern rock legend Rickey Medlocke — longtime guitarist and vocalist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, founding member and former frontman of Blackfoot, and a true icon of classic Southern rock. From his early days drumming with Skynyrd to tearing up stages with Blackfoot hits like “Train, Train” and “Highway Song,” Rickey brings decades of raw rock ‘n’ roll st...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on the next episode of Deck Talk Podcast, the ultimate fishing and outdoors show hosted by Colin Burnett and Josh Vaughn! This time, we're thrilled to welcome special guest Jake Lawrence, a rising star on the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour (BPT). As a rookie in 2025, Jake made waves by battling legends like three-time Angler of the Year Jacob Wheeler in intense sh...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on Deck Talk as we welcome special guest Captain Neal Starks from Fishing with America’s Finest. We’re heading down to the Everglades to talk about chasing monster bass, navigating the backcountry, and the secrets to catching trophy fish in one of Florida’s wildest waters. You don’t wanna miss this one!” Support the show

Send us Fan Mail   Episode Title: DeckTalk Podcast – A Christmas Catch with Bill Dance It’s a DeckTalk Podcast Christmas special, and we’re reeling in some holiday cheer with the legendary Bill Dance ! Join us for a merry conversation filled with fishing tales, laughter, and a touch of Christmas magic. Bill shares heartwarming stories from his time on the water, his favorite winter fishing traditi...

Send us Fan Mail Edwin Evers: A Bass Pro Tour Legend Joins Deck Talk In this episode of Deck Talk, we sit down with Edwin Evers, one of the most decorated and resilient anglers in professional bass fishing history. Hailing from Talala, Oklahoma, Evers has built a 25-year career defined by sheer grit, versatility, and an unyielding passion for the sport that started in his seventh-grade tournament...

Send us Fan Mail Deck Talk Podcast – Upcoming Episode: Soft Plastics Revolution with Gerry & Hunter Brousseau and Colt Wilds Join hosts Colin Burnett and Josh Vaughn on the next live episode of Deck Talk Podcast as we dive deep into the world of custom soft plastic baits! We're thrilled to welcome Gerry Brousseau, a seasoned tournament angler with decades of experience from New Hampshire...

Send us Fan Mail Deck Talk Podcast – Episode Spotlight: Ryan Godsey Join us on Deck Talk Podcast for an action-packed episode with one of East Tennessee’s hardest-grinding tournament anglers, Ryan Godsey! Ryan’s resume speaks for itself: he’s a consistent contender in the MLF Bass Fishing League (BFL), American Bass Anglers (ABA), the ultra-competitive Chattanooga Bass Association Team Trail, and...

Send us Fan Mail oin us on Deck Talk for a laid-back chat with Danny Pruitt—he runs the Live Well Podcast and leads Fishing North Georgia. We'll swap stories about lake life, why he's obsessed with outdoor adventures, and how his crew keeps things reel. Perfect if you're into hooks, casts, or just good company. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Deck Talk Podcast, hosts Colin Burnett and Josh Vaughn dive deep-literally-with Colt Ringer, the guy steering Aqua-Vu, yeah, that slick underwater camera brand letting anglers peek at what's lurking below without getting wet. Colt breaks down the tech behind models like the micro Revolution five point zero HD, perfect for kayak fishing or spotting bass in b...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we have Ethan Jett on with us. Ethan is a Kayak fisherman with BASS. We are going to talk to Ethan about him fishing in the Bassmaster Kayak Classic on Lake Fork. Ethan tells us about how he has his kayak fitted Support the show