Tom Rowland Podcast

Many people in their 50’s would say that they are on a decline physically. I feel exactly the opposite. In fact, I have set multiple PR’s in many different workouts and weight lifting and I am 53!  I had a person text me and ask if I had changed anything in my life this year that has lead to me feeling and performing so well. At first, nothing really came to mind because the things I have added ha...

Mike Counihan is a New York City police officer that has a passion for fitness and fishing. He goes by @NoDonutsHere on Instagram and has had extreme success growing his social media platforms by advocating for better fitness for police and first responders. This episode was filmed/recorded live at Hawks Cay after Mike was a guest on Saltwater Experience. Mike tells us about his love for fishing,...

Last week I had the chance to go fishing with Capt. Sam Milazzo and we were trying to trick spooky yellowtails by getting our baits lower in the water column, but without adding lead. Sam likes to belly-hook his baits and that helps them to swim deeper. We were able to use this technique to catch some yellowtails and blackfin tuna.  Check out Sam’s description on this podcast to see how you might...

Mike Counihan (AKA @nodonutshere on Instagram) Is a New York City police officer with a passion for fitness and helping first responders get into better shape. In this episode Mike talks about nutrition and we draw some parallels between first responders and fishing guides when it comes to fitness and nutrition. Mike has a ton of great knowledge in this episode, and be sure to follow him on Instag...

"This is the man who can kick your ass and then fix it for you."  That's how Tim Kennedy introduces Dr. Michael Simpson at the beginning of every Sheepdog Response training where he serves as the doctor on hand for the weekend.  He also served as the "doctor on hand" for the Joint Special Operations Command while serving as the unit's medical emergency physician. He was 48 years old when he was ru...

Sam Mallino joins the podcast this week to tell us how to properly hook a sailfish. Sam recently broke the keys sailfish record, catching 76 in one day. So Sam obviously has a lot of experience with catching sailfish. He goes over what hook he uses and how to properly set that hook. Be sure to check out this episode so that you will have the most success with sailfish! WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HA...

I am filming Saltwater Experience this week. Filming calls for very early mornings and LONG days but it is crucial to stick as tightly to my programming as I can. In this episode I go over how I can look over my program before a trip and figure out what few pieces of equipment I could bring with me and modify my programming for the road. I may not improve my conditioning while I am traveling, but...

Matt Smythe joins the podcast today to talk about his writing, films, and more. Matt has a degree in poetry and you can really see it in the writing that he does for Free Range American. Matt tells us about his background, his current projects and what he has coming in the future. Be sure to check out his writing at https://freerangeamerican.us/ and follow him on Instagram @fishingpoet WIN A FISHI...

Turner Rowland is a professional Elk Hunting Guide in Bozeman, Montana.  Today, he sits down with us on How2Tuesday to discuss the best ways to call in an elk. Turner recommends to never be afraid of closing the gap on the bull, and prefers to bow hunt over rifling. Playing the wind is a huge help when hunting, especially when calling down the mountain with a bull below you in the morning versus d...

We’re still a little ways out from our 10,000 pushup challenge in February, but now is the time to start preparing yourself, especially if you are unsure if you can do it. In this episode, I break down a proven method to increase your pushup numbers. If you start now, you will have a great base to work off of come February. And trust me, you are not going to want to miss the pushup challenge this...

Todd Bumgardner is a fitness coach that has a few specialties, one of those being training for stalk hunting. In this podcast we talk about how you should be training for a hunt, as well as other training specialties that Todd is involved in. I recently had the chance to go on an elk hunt in Montana with my son Turner, and I am so glad I was in good physical fitness for this trip.  Todd and I have...

Fourth-generation Conch and Key West Flats Guide Brandon Cyr joins me today to discuss everything about how to catch a permit on a fly rod. This is one you do not want to miss if you ever aspire to catch this incredible fish. While we agree on most of these tactics, we do have some differences. We have a full write up for this episode on my website. Be sure to check it out for in-depth information...

Like many people, Justin Napior lost touch with his fitness routine when COVID hit. Justin gained some weight, but recently regained control and lost 35 pounds! Justin talks about how he was noticing a difference while he was out on the boat, and that gave him the drive to get it back together. In this episode, Justin talks about what he did to get back in shape, and also tells us about his nutrit...

Rob from McDojo life joins the podcast today to tell us about the surprising amount of fraud that takes place in martial arts. Rob started McDojo Life as a way to expose fraudulent dojos, pedophiles, con-artists, and more. We talk about everything that takes place in this industry and how Rob is helping bring the truth to life. You definitely are going to want to give him a follow on social media...

Bouncer gives some excellent advice including: Use a hand scale every time Point the rod directly at the scale and pull back until the drag slips at 20% of the breaking strength Use the scale to observe how the drag changes as your customers or friends pull on the line and bend the rod Practice so much that you can know exactly how hard the angler is pulling by the bend in the rod. WIN A FISHING V...

Music can not only be a good distraction from pain, but it can also be used AS the workout or at least part of it. One of the songs I like to use is Roxanne by The Police. In this episode I go through how I use this song as a part of the workout rather than just as background. We also use “Bring Sally Up” (actually called Flower by Moby). There could be 1000s of other songs that may fit this forma...

UFC legend Chad Mendes joins the podcast today. Throughout Chad’s UFC career he has been extremely vocal about his passion for hunting and fishing, so I naturally I am a big fan. He had me as a lifetime fan when I heard his tag line “The People’s Champ, Straight outta Deer Camp”. Chad Belding is Mendes’ business partner and he also joins the podcast today. Belding has a fascinating story of starti...

This week, Capt. Justin Napior joins the podcast this week to tell us one of his tricks that he uses to prolong the life of his trailers and keep them generally rust free. A great point that he brings up is that your trailer goes through the most wear and tear while it’s sitting at the boat ramp, covered in saltwater and baking in the sun. Justin just takes an extra minute to spray down his traile...

I recently started a new fitness program following Mat Fraser’s Hard Work Pays Off (HWPO) programming. One thing that we often do in this program is Every Minute On The Minute (EMOM). We have talked about EMOM on the podcast before, but his program does it a little different, so we go through this and talk about how this can be a great workout. If you are interested in Mat’s program, check it out...

Allan McCoy started Hook Line & Heroes, an organization dedicated to getting veterans out on the water. Fishing is a great way to help veterans fight PTSD, and Allan goes into what they do, how they help veterans, and what kind of trips they go on. If you would like to learn more about this organization, be sure to check out their website https://hooklineandheroes.org/ WIN A FISHING VACATION AT HA...

Capt. Justin Napior joins the podcast today to talk about lure selection when you are fishing with artificial lures. Justin thinks that a lot of people overcomplicate their lure selection, and he goes through his go-to picks and why you should have confidence in your lures, instead of constantly changing it up. If you want to book a trip with Justin, visit https://www.backcountryculture.com/ WIN A...

The jump rope is one of my favorite pieces of workout equipment for two reasons: It’s VERY easy to travel with, and it’s cheap. I carry a jump rope with me in my car, travel bag, and of course in my gym. It is a great way to build cardio and get a great workout in, especially if you do not have a ton of space. In this episode, we go over the different types of ropes, and which one would be best fo...

Buff athlete, Zach Bitter is an ultra runner that holds the world record for the fastest 100 mile run, completing it in 11 hours, 19 minutes, and 13 seconds! Zach is known for doing amazing endurance events on an extremely low carb diet. Zach obviously has a ton of expertise in fitness, nutrition, and training so we talk about all of that. In addition, we talk mindset and the ability to take what...

Jonathan Moss of Captain’s Log joins the podcast today to tell us how to have success catching black drum. He goes over a few different techniques that he uses. We discuss where to fish, what bait to use, and what gear you need as well. You can click the links below to see all of the gear that you will need. Light Setup: Rod: https://bit.ly/AvidInshore7 Reel: https://bit.ly/BGM3000 Line: https://b...

We are wrapping up our summer challenges with one that will be great for any level of fitness. We are doing pushups this week and you can make this as easy or as hard as you want. Here’s the challenge: Pick a number to start with on day 1 and every day for the next 5 days you are going to double that number. So if you choose to do 10 push-ups on day 1, you would do 10, 20, 40, 80, 160. You can sta...