Tom Rowland Podcast

Travel is one of the big factors that can get you out of a regular workout routine. UFC legend Clay Guida is constantly traveling, but has to stay in top physical condition for his UFC training. In this episode of Physical Friday, he shares some of the travel workouts and circuits that he does when he is on the road. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, because the full podcast with Clay Guida wil...

Capt. Deb Deyo joined the podcast today to tell us a little but about her story. Deb was a nurse and decided to drop everything to pursue fishing full time. She had the amazing opportunity to work alongside legendary guide Richard Stanczyk, and now has her own charter business, Blue Water Girl Charters. We talk about her passion for fishing, how she got to where she is now, and much more. If you h...

In this episode, we talk about nutrition plans and apps that can help you. I do not recommend any specific nutrition plan, that is between you and a doctor or dietician. But I think that the key to a nutrition plan is consistency. I use an app to help me stay on track. If you do not have a plan ahead of time, then it is way too easy to take a “cheat” meal, and that leads to a downward spiral every...

Mike Dunlap recently completed the Everglades Challenge, a race from St. Petersburg to Key Largo, and he is 1 of 5 people to ever complete it on a Paddleboard. This is an incredible feat and Mike takes us through the whole race in this episode. We learn about the struggles along the way, what he ate and where he slept, and much more. Mike had a lot to take away from this experience that can be app...

I always like my flies to look exactly like they did the moment they came off the vise. Fly tiers tie them in specific ways that help the fly swim properly and often times improper storage can result in the fly not swimming correctly. I use the plano edge boxes and plastic sleeves to protect all of my flies and jigs. The plano edge boxes prevent rusting and the plastic sleeves help to keep the fea...

Many of you know about my deck of cards workout and how much I love it. I recently had podcast producer Conner Grimes on the podcast because he recently completed his first deck of cards workout and was super sore.  He had a few questions about how to ease into a routine like the deck of cards, so we discuss that and how you can start a regular workout program without working yourself too hard up...

Ed Emory is a veteran guide on the South Fork Of The Snake River in Swan Valley, ID. Ed has solidified his great reputation by winning the Jackson Hole One Fly Tournament as a guide an astonishing 5 times. He is the only person to have done this. Many may know that I started my guide career on the South Fork about the same time that Ed also began his career. We both love this river and want what i...

Catching bait can make or break a day of fishing. In this episode we talk about the importance of bait, how it can be used for live chum, where to find it and more. Knowing a few key things to look for can help you to have a much more successful start to your day, and you can spend much more time fishing. If you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346 This epi...

The CrossFit Games Open is officially over and I finished with my personal best score! We look at the Tom Rowland Podcast leaderboard, my age group leaderboard, and examine which of the workouts were the most important to the final score. This goal comes to completion so it is time to schedule something new and begin training for it. Text me at 305-930-7346 and let me know what you will be trainin...

If you read Navy SEAL David Goggins book Can’t Hurt Me you may already be familiar with Joe Hippensteel. Joe helped David regain his health and return to training Joe is also my stretching coach and has been a crucial part of my current fitness and mobility condition. Recently I had my best finish in the CrossFit Games Open after 10 years of participating and I owe much of my improvement to the in...

Now is the time when the tarpon are really starting to roll in to the keys. Fishing for them around the bridges is one of the most effective ways to catch them, and that’s exactly what we’re talking about today. In this episode, we talk about what bridges are most effective, techniques, and what to be looking for at the bridges. This is one of the most exciting times of the year to catch tarpon in...

We are on week 3 of the CrossFit Open which is the last week of the open. After this week the top 10% moves onto a qualifier. Right now I am ranked 65th in my division and it looks like I will move on to the next round, but I am already working hard to hopefully be in the top 20 for the qualifier. In this episode we watch 21.3 together and discuss exactly what needs to happen. I hope that this mot...

I decided to have Reflex Marine Decking installed on my new boat. It turned out really nicely and I love how they put the Saltwater Experience and Tom Rowland Podcast logos on it. Recently, I had the opportunity to stop by their factory to learn more about the product and see exactly how it’s made. I was able to sit down with Bill Watters, who runs Syntec, the company that owns Reflex. I learned a...

One thing that makes the Florida Keys unique is our tide schedules and how you can have completely different tide flows depending on where you are. I see this as a huge advantage because you can always be moving to an area that best suits how you’re fishing. These tides can become very complex though. Back in the day we had to memorize and guess how tides would change in the backcountry, but now t...

It is week 2 of the CrossFit Games and we go over what happened last week and prepare for 21.2. The Games can be a metaphor for training and I go over how that little extra effort at the end of a workout is where all the progress lies. Give it everything you have this week! Join the #Tomrowlandpodcast leaderboard on the Games site. I’ll show you how! If you have questions or suggestions for the sh...

Dr. Lorian Schweikert is a scientist that recently had the opportunity to be part of a research team that studied deep water aquatic life in the Gulf of Mexico. They conducted a ton of research, and the biggest success of their study was capturing for the second time ever, live video of a giant squid. I talk with Lorian about the importance of this, the mystery of giant squid, and about many other...

I took a question from the audience today. I liked this question because I wrestled with this as well when I was guiding.  “How do I tell my customers it is time to go home?” I will give you my thoughts but there is, of course, no one way to do this. If you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346 This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is...

Last night was the kickoff of the CrossFit Open for 2021! I will be competing again this year and have even created a custom Tom Rowland Podcast leaderboard. If you are competing, be sure to join by clicking HERE. The CrossFit Open is a great way to challenge yourself against others in your age group, and is a fun way that you can compete completely online! I will be updating all of you on my prog...

We’ve been on the road for the past 2 weeks filming two of our shows down here in the keys. With the crazy schedule, I wasn’t able to record a podcast, so I figured I would throw it back to one of my favorite shows of all time from right when I first started podcasting. Roland Martin has an incredible story of how he got into the bass fishing industry, and he explains it all in this episode. We’re...

As a fishing guide, it is incredibly important to protect myself from the sun. I really don’t like putting on sunscreen every day, and Have been using clothing to protect myself for many years. The first thing you’ll want is a good pair of polarized sunglasses. Along with that, my Buff is a crucial piece of clothing that I never leave home without. You can use that along with a hat to fully cover...

This week I am on the road, and am having to use some of my mobile workout strategies. I brought a dumbbell this time and put it to use. Today, I am short on time so I have to come up with something short and intense using only a mat and a dumbbell. I bring in a popular CrossFit rep scheme and come up with a short, quick intense workout. Check it out to see how you can create your own travel worko...

We’re switching things up a little bit this week. Instead of a guest, I spent some time going through some questions that I have been sent over the past couple weeks and answered them as we were headed to a video shoot. We have plenty of informative questions about fishing in the keys that I go in depth with, and other questions as random as who I think will win the fight between Jake Paul and Ben...

A few weeks ago, we had a conversation with Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing podcast discussing how to start your own podcast. Since then, I have had a lot of people reach out for more information. This week we are talking about a new opportunity that is becoming available through the Waypoint Podcast Collective. This will give you the easiest way to start your podcast from scratch and will help...

For many of you, we are in the final week of the 10,000 pushup challenge! Remember that this is now a challenge that you can start whenever you want. Complete the challenge and get a certificate from me. Text me at (305) 930-7346 and let me know that you are starting the challenge. In this episode I talk about discipline and why it is the main factor that keeps people from starting the challenge....

Zach Rollins is the host of the podcast called Along The Keel which tells the backstory of brands in the outdoors. Zach is also an accomplished weightlifter who has experience in Powerlifting and Strongman competitions.  Find Zach on Instagram @captain_zachariah_rollins & @along_the_keel If you have questions or suggestions for the show you can text Tom at 1 305-930-7346 This episode has been brou...