Tom Rowland Podcast

EMOM a means Every minute on the minute. Lately I have been using a lot of EMOM workouts through the HWPO program by 5x CrossFit Games World Champion Mat Fraser.  There is a huge variety of workouts that you can do with EMOM and I go through a few different options in this episode of how Mat is programming them and some ideas on how you can create your own. Do you have an EMOM workout that you lov...

Capt. Debbie Hanson joins the podcast this week to tell her story about how she built upon that to make a career in fishing. We talk about her love for fishing and the outdoors, getting kids into the outdoors, and more. If you want to book a trip with Debbie, or just find out more about what she is up to, follow her on Instagram @shefishes2 This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee  Use code...

Captain Anthony Randazzo is back on the podcast this week to tell us about exactly how to build the cork leaders that he uses daily. We walk step by step through what kind of material you need, and what kind of knots to tie. We also go over how to build it so that if you do get snagged on the bottom, you’ll just lose your hook and not the entire rig. You can visit Anthony in the redfish capital of...

Frequent travel has made me become creative with workouts. I have seen all kinds of hotel gyms from fully stocked ones in Las Vegas to a closet with a broken treadmill and 4 dumbbells. Today I’ll go over a few workouts you can do in even the worst gym. Keep these with you and try them when in need.  I want to see who has the absolute worst travel gym experience. Think you have the worst one? Text...

Distance runner Alyssa Amos Clark joins the podcast this week to talk about her marathon running journey. In 2020, Alyssa ran 95 marathons in 95 days, setting a world record. In this episode we talk about what lead up to that, the challenges that came with breaking this record, and what she is up to now. Be sure to keep up with Alyssa by following her on Instagram @theory_in_motion This podcast is...

Anthony Randazzo owns Paradise - Plus lodge in Venice, LA.  Today, he joins the podcast to show us how he uses popping corks when targeting redfish. He goes over a couple of different styles of popping corks that he uses for different fishing situations. Not all corks are equal. Learn how to make the best choice for your fishing.  You can visit Anthony in the redfish capital of the world by going...

People often talk about your physical diet, but I think your mental diet is just as important, meaning what you take into your brain on a daily basis. This can be things like the news, social media, books you read, etc. A few years ago I decided to change up what I was taking in every day, and to try and only make it positive things. I completely stopped following the news, and I try and only foll...

Nick Lavery, Green Beret Warrant Officer, is back on the podcast to talk about his new book, “Objective Secure”. If you remember Nick from our previous episode, you already know that he has an incredible story that includes him being considered the first Green Beret to return to combat as an above the knee amputee. This episode is packed full of knowledge and life lessons, and this is just a small...

All saltwater anglers know that nothing is more damaging that the corrosive effects of salt.  Zach McAllister of Salts Gone joins us today to help us understand why salt destroys boating products in the way that it does. There are many products that can kill Salt but sometimes it can be even more damaging than simply leaving the salt on. Zach explains how his product works and why his product is t...

So many of us do so well when we are at home and on a regular schedule.  Throw in some meetings or kids athletic events or TRAVEL and it is easy to miss a workout.  That miss can turn into 2,3,4 days.  The next thing you know it has been over a week since you worked out and the old habits return.  I do the best by never missing a day.  This doesn’t mean that I always have time for a 2 hour workout...

This week we will honor the life and legacy of Capt. Joe Gonzalez who recently passed away by replaying the 2 podcasts that I was fortunate enough to do with him.  Today we will replay the full length interview with Joe recorded from his home in Little Havana surrounded by his family. Joe’s enthusiasm was infectious and his knowledge broad and specific. I was so happy to have him on the podcast be...

This week we will honor the life and legacy of Capt. Joe Gonzalez who recently passed away by replaying the 2 podcasts that I was fortunate enough to do with him.  Today we will go over Joe’s preferred bonefish rig.   This episode was recorded in Joe’s home in Little Havana on December 19, 2019 where he and his family kindly invited me in.   The sportfishing industry, Biscayne Bay, the clients, fr...

Well it’s official, I will not be competing in the Crossfit Games this year. In this episode I go through exactly why I won’t be competing, what led to this decision, and my plans going forward. We also talk about how decisions like these apply to life in general. Are you competing in the games this year? I will still be following them closely and cheering my friends and listeners on! This podcast...

Professional bass angler Ott DeFoe joins the podcast this week! Ott has a long list of tournament accomplishments, with a Bassmaster Classic win at the top. In this episode, we discuss Ott’s upbringing and incredible story, parenting, and more. Ott is constantly traveling for tournaments, so be sure to keep up with him on Instagram @ottdefoe This podcast is presented by Black Rifle Coffee  Use cod...

With the recent changes in the regulations on Goliath Grouper I thought we would discuss how to catch these small Goliaths.  Maybe you are one of the 200 individuals who will get a permit this year. If so, maybe this info will help. Check out this article for the updated regulations https://www.wtxl.com/media/v/content/11fc44ce1e55136ebc3521efa0e78a04 What do you think about these new regulations?...

We had Mike Larkin on the podcast a few weeks ago to go over a How 2 Tuesday about buying a boat, and Mike also had some questions about fitness. The main question that Mike had, was that as he is getting older, what can he do to stay in shape and healthy enough to do whatever activities and trips that he wants. This is exactly why we have Physical Friday episodes!!!In this episode we go through s...

Rodrigo Salles is the co-owner of Untamed Angling and CEO of Untamed Angling Brazil operations. Rodrigo has an incredible story about how he was able to establish this incredible fishery in the Amazon. He had to seek approval of the natives and was given one chance to prove to them that it was possible to catch fish like the Arapaima on a fly rod. Rodrigo tells us the whole story in this episode,...

With technology constantly advancing, it is important to use it to our advantage when it comes to fishing. In this episode I go over my two favorite tools, Google Earth and Salt Strong. Google Earth can be incredibly helpful for not only finding where to fish, but also understanding why fish are in a certain area. You can then take that information to new spots and narrow down your search for fish...

We are officially in the last week of the 10,000 pushup challenge! I have had a lot of people already send me their completed sheets, but more importantly we have helped Captains for Clean Water in the fight for Florida’s water quality. If you have completed the 10,000 pushup challenge, congratulations! We have a certificate for all that have completed and you can accept your certificate at the li...

I had the amazing opportunity to spend the day with 3 time World Champion Wrestler, Diamond Dallas Page. DDP is now widely known for his yoga program, so we went through an hour of intense yoga and then recorded a podcast after. DDP has some amazing stories in this episode that you are not going to want to miss. If you are interested in his yoga program, DDP was able to get me a special code for t...

My good friend Mike Larkin was asking me about a big decision he is making soon, and I thought it would make a great How 2 Tuesday. Mike is currently deciding between buying a bay boat or a skiff. In this episode, we go through all of the pros and cons of each, and discuss multiple situations where one would be of benefit over the other. We also go through different sizes of bay boat and weigh the...

We are officially on week 3 of the 10,000 pushup challenge! I was able to wrap mine up in 10 days but I am still participating in what is the most important of the challenge, awareness for Florida’s clean water. In this episode we talk about Senate Bill 2508, what it means for our waters, and what we can do to fight it. We also go over the strategy that I used to knock out all my pushups, by doing...

Jeff Malone is a long time guide out of Hawks Cay and has been on Saltwater Experience many times. Today he joined us on the podcast to tell us about how he became such a successful guide and more. Jeff is one of the hardest working guides I know and that results in him having over 300 days of guiding on the water every year. If you want to book a trip with him, check out tarpontime.com This podca...

This week on How 2 Tuesday we go over the splash-less cast. This can be an excellent technique for landing a shrimp or jig right in front of a fish’s face without spooking them. This does take a LOT of practice though. In this episode I go over the technique and movements that you should be making. I also go over what tackle is best for this situation. Just like a bass angler practices flipping ji...

Happy Friday everyone! We are officially in week 2 of the 10,000 pushup challenge! I wanted to take this podcast to remind you that it is not too late to get others involved! Even if someone just joins you for a day, or even just a few reps. This challenge is all about awareness for Florida water quality with help from our friends at Captains For Clean Water. This week we actually had our first op...