Eating Wild Podcast

How good is fishing in Australia? Smash and CJ sit down with Mark Berg, creator of Fishing Addiction, to talk about the incredible fishery Australia has to offer. Mark shares what makes Australian fishing unlike anywhere else in the world. Joining the conversation is Canadian angler Mike Sutton, who won the fishing trip of a lifetime with Fishing Addiction and shares what it was really like chasin...

Ticks are spreading fast, and many outdoor enthusiasts still underestimate the risks. In this episode, we break down how to protect yourself from ticks, avoid common mistakes, and reduce your chances of Lyme disease. Plus, we answer listener questions, talk fishing, wild game cooking, and what's happening in the outdoor community. Watch the full video version now on YouTube at Eating Wild Pod...

This week we're joined by Blake Rankie from X Zone Lures to talk spring fishing chaos, tournament stories, bait innovation, and the journey behind one of Canada's biggest fishing brands. From garage ideas to industry success, there are some stories in this one you won't want to miss.  Watch the full video version now on YouTube at Eating Wild Podcast and don’t forget to subscribe fo...

The Eating Wild Podcast is back with a spring update from Smash. This episode covers the start of fishing and hunting season in Ontario, including high water levels in Muskoka and Kawartha Lakes, crappie fishing plans, turkey hunting updates, perch and walleye chatter, and what the boys have been up to since the last episode. Smash also dives into listener questions about wild game cooking, includ...

This one goes deeper than expected. Filmed LIVE at Gagnon Sports , we dive into:  The reality of running an outdoor business in Canada   The truth about gun laws, licensing and public perception   Why more people are turning to hunting, fishing and self-reliance  Unfiltered, real conversations - this episode hits different.  Watch the full video version now on YouTube at Eating Wild Podcast and do...

In this episode, we welcome back outdoor creator, hunter, and wild game chef Paige Galea and this time, it’s official… she’s joining the team. We dive into everything from her journey into building, foraging and living off the land, to the reality of creating content in the outdoor space and dealing with criticism online. Paige shares how she went from redesigning a podcast studio to building chic...

What started as a normal morning on the ice quickly turned into a life-or-death situation. In this episode, Dave Grey joins us to tell the full story of the ice fishing trip that ended up making national news. What began with calm weather and solid ice turned into chaos when the wind suddenly shifted and a massive sheet of ice broke loose, sending 23 fishermen drifting nearly a kilometer offshore...

The Eating Wild Podcast is live from the Toronto Spring Fishing & Boat Show 2026 for Musky Sunday, featuring fishing stories, lodge life insights and musky conservation tips. Special guest Steve Niedzwiecki , host of Diaries of a Lodge Owner , joins the conversation to share what really happens behind the scenes at remote fishing lodges, from guiding and unforgettable shore lunches to the chal...

In this packed episode, we’re joined by an incredible lineup of guests from across the fishing and outdoor world. Tournament angler Joey Teofilo shares insights into competitive bass fishing, multi-species angling, and what it takes to stay in the top ranks on the tournament circuit. We also sit down with rising young anglers Christian De Silva and Michael Florio , who are already making waves in...

Want to catch more (and bigger) muskies?  In this episode we sit down with legendary muskie guide Doug Wegner for a full-on muskie fishing masterclass.  Doug spends over 200 days a year on the water, guiding anglers and studying muskie behavior across some of the best fisheries in North America. In this episode, he explains what separates average anglers from the ones consistently landing giants....

In this episode of the Eating Wild Podcast, the crew sits down live at the Spring Fishing & Boat Show with pro anglers David Chong and Jason Neglia to talk about how modern technology is changing fishing. From forward-facing sonar and tournament bass strategies to Great Lakes salmon competitions and ice fishing tactics, the guys break down what actually helps anglers catch more fish and what s...

Recorded live from the Toronto Spring Fishing & Boat Show 2026, this episode of The Eating Wild Podcast brings the energy of one of Canada’s biggest fishing events straight to your speakers. The crew kicks things off with legendary angler, TV personality, and tournament competitor JP DeRose, diving into his incredible journey from running a catering business to building a 20+ year career in th...

Today Smash is riding solo and catching everyone up after a busy start to the year. This episode is all about winter traditions: the annual ice fishing trip with the boys, battling brutal cold, sketchy ice, and Mother Nature doing her best to shut things down. From frozen face masks and snowmobiles barely surviving the cold, to hot dogs somehow out-fishing minnows, it’s classic ice fishing chaos d...

Recently, we dropped a short clip where Smash tells a story about King Alaskan crab - caught in Canada, processed in China, then sold back to Canadians. That clip took off, racking up 250,000+ views and sparking a ton of questions and debate in the comments. In Episode 53, we revisit that conversation and clear a few things up - but that’s just one part of a much bigger episode. We kick off the ye...

In Part 2, the Eating Wild crew continues their deep dive with Taro Murata, moving beyond techniques and into the realities most anglers never talk about. The conversation spans everything from fishing nuclear power plant outflows, targeting overlooked species like carp and gar pike, and why loving every fish matters to a jaw-dropping breakdown of the global seafood supply chain. Along the way, th...

In this episode the Eating Wild crew sits down with longtime friend and fan-favourite Taro Murata for an unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation. From being confronted by a self-appointed “guardian of the lake,” to guiding through busted boats, brutal cold, and unexpected life pressures, Taro opens up about what really happens behind the scenes - on the water and off. The crew dives...

In Part 2 of our conversation with fishing guide and fisheries researcher Alyssa Goodenough, the Eating Wild crew dives deeper into the science, emotion, and lived experience behind life on the water. Alyssa opens up about the biology of big pike, why empathy belongs in angling, her journey through academia, and the realities of being a woman in a male-dominated sport.  Watch the full video versio...

In this episode of the Eating Wild Podcast, the crew sits down with Alyssa Goodenough : a professional fishing guide, fisheries researcher, and one of the most inspiring voices in today’s outdoor world.  From growing up spending every spare moment outdoors to guiding trophy-class pike in the remote wilds of northern Manitoba, Alyssa’s story is packed with passion, resilience, and the determination...

This week on The Eating Wild Podcast, Smash and CJ sit down with one of the most respected names in the muskie world: Spencer Berman. Fresh off his championship win at the 2025 Muskie Brawl, Spencer dives into his early start as a guide, how the sport has evolved, what really separates pros from weekend warriors, and why tough weather conditions often bring out the best anglers.  Watch the full vi...

Part 2 of the 2025 Musky Brawl dives straight into the thick of the tournament as cold fronts roll in, the wind picks up, and the bite becomes unpredictable. The Eating Wild crew breaks down the grind from early-morning breakfast at the boat launch to drifting the big water and chasing windows that open and close in seconds. After a long, tough day on the water, they sit down with Jon Bondy, found...

It’s Day 1 of the 2025 Musky Brawl: the biggest showdown on Lake St. Clair. From pre-dawn breakfast for hundreds of anglers to the first casts and near-misses on the water, the guys take you inside the grind, the laughs, and the energy that fuels this legendary tournament. Join them at the Cove as they recap the day, talk strategy, share stories from the lake, and sit down with some of the most pa...

The boys are fired up for the 11th annual Musky Brawl: one of North America’s biggest musky tournaments. Smash and CJ chat with Dave Grey about what makes this event special, massive prizes and how community spirit drives the fishing world. It’s all about the thrill, the laughs, and the love for musky season.  Watch the full video version now on YouTube at EW Outdoor Podcast and don’t forget to su...

The boys are back from their annual Lake Nipissing hunting and fishing trip, but this one didn’t exactly go as planned. Between the usual banter, overpacking, and late starts, something happened that has social media buzzing and everyone asking the same question: What happened to Lou? In this episode, Smash, Showtime, and Top Dog sit down to unpack the trip from start to finish: the laughs, the ch...

In this episode, the Eating Wild crew kicks back in the studio to recap their latest fishing and hunting adventures: from battling Niagara salmon to unforgettable moments at hunt camp. Between stories of wild waters and campfire meals, they dive into real conversations about the state of the outdoors, respect for nature, and what it means to live wild in today’s Canada.  Watch the full video versi...

Today the Eating Wild team meets with Corporal Jason Lamont, who at just 18 years old chose to serve his country and soon found himself on the front lines of Afghanistan. What followed was years of sacrifice, loss, and a battle with PTSD that didn’t end when he returned home. In this heartfelt conversation, Jason opens up about his path from combat to healing: the struggles, the turning point, and...