Noob Spearo Podcast

Interview with Thomas Smythe and Ryan Noffke aka Smythy and Noffs Todays interview is with Thomas Smythe and Ryan Noffke, aka Smythy and Noffs from the That's Chat podcast! They run an awesome show that ranges from spearfishing to MMA, working out to banter and all sorts in between. They are a pair of funny blokes that live in an amazing place for spearfishing and absolutely froth on the lifestyle. Hear what it's like living and spearfishing on the Great Barrier Reef, dealing with sharks, how to hunt better and so much more. Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:30 Welcome Ryan and Tom! 09:20 Where did the podcast start? 11:20 Spearfishing history 23:10 Spearfishing in Mackay 31:05 Memorable fish and hunts 35:05 Shot process 38:55 How do you aim 41:50 Hunting Tuskies 46:35 Gus the Blue Groper 48:50 The future of the That's Chat podcast 54:35 Scary stuff 01:08:00 Funny stories 01:16:15 What resources helped you improve your spearfishing? 01:22:10 Eastern Voyager spearfishing trip and future plans 01:25:10 Sharks 01:29:15 Best piece of spearfishing advice 01:34:35 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Daniel Mann Todays interview is with Daniel Mann, he's back for the 4th time! He has just returned from a massive road trip with his wife from Europe into Asia, spearfishing along the way with legends and making awesome videos at each stop! You can follow Daniel's latest video series where he takes us with him on his adventure through new lands, almost getting caught in warzones, making new friends and shooting amazing fish. You can also get some of his awesome   Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:20 Welcome back Daniel Mann! 07:40 Tell us about your epic road trip! 11:20 World champs in Spain and conditions 15:10 What makes a spearfishing team great? 18:05 Solo diving 21:55 The night after the world champs 23:30 Croatia 35:15 How to hunt effectively in holes: the 2 rules 43:10 Seafood, Shrekviche and 99 Spearo Recipes 46:05 Driving through Europe 54:04 Albania with Patrick Ryan, @DeepwaterDreamin 56:40 Albania spearfishing 01:00:35 Greece, Thessaloniki 01:04:35 Sport burning: its MY spot 01:16:55 Turkey and almost getting caught in a warzone 01:25:35 Bulgaria 01:29:55 Thanks for joining us! 01:33:45 Outro     Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Emma & Marcus Lincoln-Smith Todays interview is with Emma & Marcus Lincoln-Smith, father and daughter spearfishing duo and founder of ocean themed apparel company Ocean Ranger from Sydney! Growing up on and around the ocean has inspired a way of life many dream of! Marcus, being a marine biologist with several published papers, has a unique and fascinating insight into the underwater world and how spearfishing interacts with it. His love for the ocean clearly shines through in Emma, an Olympic Skeleton Bobsleigh champion that froths just as hard on spearing! Together they team up to go hunt fish and have collected some awesome stories from their times out in the water. Learn why Mulloway are their favourite fish to hunt, how to target Kingies in Sydney and where to shoot Dolphin Fish/Mahi Mahi/Dorado! Also, hear about the time they had a run in with a huge Great White! Loads of great stories and info in this one, we hope you enjoy! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:15 Welcome Emma and Marcus! 07:50 Marine biology 12:55 Marcus, how did you start spearfishing? 16:40 Emma, how did you start spearfishing? 19:55 Why do you hunt? 24:55 Ocean Rangers Apparel - Why do you love Mulloway? 29:20 Mulloway numbers, growth and life cycle 35:05 How should spearos treat bag and size limits? 37:15 Wise words about shot placement 40:50 The pain of letting the fish swim away 42:20 Marcus, tell us about some of your research 48:15 How urchin barons work 53:25 How often do you get out to spear? 55:00 How to shoot Dolphin Fish/Mahi Mahi/Dorado 56:10 How to hunt Kingies in Sydney 58:45 How good a job are Fisheries Management doing? 01:03:55 Dive buddies and competition spearfishing 01:08:45 How did you get better at spearfishing? 01:10:05 Scary situations 01:14:00 Shark Shield 01:18:35 Funny stories 01:22:50 What's in your dive bag? 01:27:25 Spearo Q&A 01:31:05 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Jared Rosenberg Todays interview is with Jared Rosenberg, probably the fittest man ever to join us on the podcast! Strength and conditioning coach and frothing spearo, he is joining forces with us to help create our Do spearos need strength and conditioning training? Jared makes a pretty good argument to say yes! As spearos, we use our whole body in ways that don't fit into the normal gym or exercise routine - Jared solves this problem with his awesome business or visit his Facebook page which helps all sorts of people get fit and strong for their needs. We chat about the advantages of strength training for spearos, funny stories and the usual banter you've come to expect!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:20 Welcome Jared! 08:00 Starting spearfishing and your first trip out 16:05 Mental health effects of spearfishing 19:05 Why do you spearfish? 23:00 Physiology of freediving and spearfishing 26:05 How to be a great dive buddy 34:15 How to get comfortable in the water 44:05 Your favourite type of spearfishing 46:05 How to hunt Baldchin Groper in WA 50:15 WA has such good diving 54:05 Scary situations 58:15 01:05:25 01:10:05 How to stretch and exercise for spearfishing and freediving 01:23:05 Spearfishing and freediving nutrition 01:32:05 Funny stories 01:34:10 What gear is in your dive bag? 01:37:25 Spearo Q&A 01:41:30 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Robert Schmaus Todays interview is with Robert Schmaus, a spearfishing FROTHER and guide currently based in Panama! If you wanted to plan a spearfishing holiday to somewhere maybe not as well known as other places, Panama seems to be the PERFECT option! Surrounded by 2 different oceans, thousands of islands, unbelievably productive topography and good fishing all year round, this seems like the ideal spearfishing destination! Robert has also written several books on spearfishing and is a wealth of knowledge. Listen to 5 minutes of him talk about spearfishing in Panama and you'll be booking your trip there in no time! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:00 Welcome Robert! 07:15 Your outlook on life 11:20 Tell us about your Spearfishing books! 15:40 Training spearos 21:20 Spearfishing Academy in the UAE 27:00 Spearfishing all over the world 34:50 Favourite species to hunt 39:10 How to use Navionics for free 41:00 Learning to hunt new fish 45:40 The spearo maturity cycle 50:10 Things look bigger underwater - shooting undersize fish 54:25 Memorable hunts - "this is the art in spearfishing" 01:00:15 Why do people make poor shots?  01:04:25 What speargun do you use in Panama? 01:09:15 How to keep quiet and hunt in caves 01:12:30 Dive knives 01:21:50 Panama Spearfishing Zoom Call | Wednesday 13 March 8pm Brisbane time - 5am Panama time 01:22:25 Why is Panama so rich in fish species? 01:29:05 This is why I spearfish 01:32:25 Fishing seasons in Panama 01:36:00 Different packages available 01:46:10 Spearo Q&A 01:49:35 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links       Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Ben Rupnik & Tom Sandstrom Todays interview is with Ben Rupnik & Tom Sandstrom as we chat all about the 2024 Australian Spearfishing Nationals, 20-26 April 2024! Shrek and Tom are teaming up for this true pairs spearfishing competition and today they chat to Ben Rupnik, the AUF WA Spearfishing Chairperson for tips, tricks and local knowledge. This is a shoredive based comp with a huge hunting ground, fitness, technique and the right gear are going to be essential to success here. Find out what target species they will be hunting, where they should be looking, what gear they need to bring along and loads of other interesting things about the spearfishing nationals! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:16 Welcome Tom 07:40 12:55 Welcome Ben Rupnik! 14:25 AUF WA 20:15 Your dad is a well known spearo, Mick Rupnik 20:55 Tell us about the Spearfishing Nationals! 23:40 What conditions can we expect? 27:20 27:55 Target species 32:40 Fish ID and no-take zones 35:25 Ben, how would you prepare for this comp? 40:10 Competition rules and legal requirements 45:35 Pelagic targets 52:05 How do true pairs comps work? 54:15 What speargun should we use? 59:55 Score sheet tips 01:04:40 Fishing licenses and permits 01:09:25 Do you like competition spearfishing? 01:11:30 What happens to the fish afterwards? 01:14:40 Minimum size limits 01:21:20 Our strategy 01:23:40 Where can people get hold of you? 01:28:35 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links       Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Straddie Spearo Course Legends Todays interview is with Straddie Spearo Course Legends who attended our beginner course 4 and 5 as well as the group that joined our intermediate spearfishing course! Hear stories from each of the courses and meet the legends that joined us! From big first's to PB's, stories of success and struggle and everything in between, listen in on the conversation and join in the stoke! A massive thanks to everyone that joined us over these trips! If you want to join us on the next one, visit Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:15 Straddie October trip 27:10 Day 3 of Straddie October trip 49:30 Noob Spearo Intermediate Spearfishing Course 01:05:45 1-on-1 interviews on the Intermediate Course 01:40:15 Beginner course full of Bowhunters! 01:48:55 Highlights 02:30:00 What have you learned this trip? 02:31:20 EQ Balloon trick 02:43:40 Outro     Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links       Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Matty Turner Todays interview is with Matty Turner from the Becoming A Bowhunter Podcast! The on-land equivalent of Noob Spearo, the BAB Podcast aims to help Noob bowhunters get into the sport, get equipped and become more effective hunters. Hear some epic stories from hunts, the struggles of learning to stalk animals, what to do when things don't go to plan and so much more! We also chat about butchering, packing and eating wild meat. There are some definite similarities and differences in bowhunting vs spearfishing but both sports can learn from each other, get first hand info on everything you wanted to know about becoming A Bowhunter! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:22 Welcome Matty! Tell us about the Becoming a Bowhunter Podcast! 12:30 Similarities and differences to spearfishing 18:35 Wind, sun and bowhunting 23:20 How do I start bowhunting? 28:00 If you had to start spearfishing over again? 31:10 Costs involved 35:10 How to use the range finder 38:10 Bowhunting courses & spearfishing courses 46:20 Cold water therapy 54:05 58:20 How to get access to hunting land? 01:02:00 Ethics of taking beginner hunters out 01:07:30 How do you approach or stalk an animal? Sight, noise and smell 01:10:25 Wounding animals and being an effective hunter - 01:18:05 How to butcher and pack an animal 01:22:40 Getting the most out of your catch - 99 Spearo Recipes and 01:26:50 Final thoughts 01:33:10 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Prime Hall Todays interview is with Prime Hall, a former MARSOC Raider, an Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO and Master Trainer | Coach, underwater fanatic and pioneer of Deep End Fitness and a new underwater sport: Underwater Torpedo League! Although he doesn't do much spearfishing, Prime has some unbelievable stories and experiences from his time in the military and how that shaped the man he is today. He runs Deep End Fitness which hosts underwater training and runs the UTL: think undewater rugby + hockey. Prime was also a guest on the Sean Ryan Show, hear the advice he has for dealing with mental health, going through trauma and overcoming difficulty. A bit of a different episode but full of great life advice! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:00 Welcome Prime Hall! 09:30 What has shaped your life and given you a love for the water? 13:20 Machine guns to pool training 16:30 Deep End Fitness 23:20 Your military history, trauma and a buddy system 33:15 How to find a buddy and get help 40:25 Tell us about Deep End Fitness 42:26 Underwater Torpedo League! 48:55 How do the classes work? 53:20 1 on 1 classes 55:17 Spearfishing 57:00 Surviving an explosion 01:00:50 3 Steps to get out of a dark place 01:08:10 Ego 01:11:35 Forgiveness 01:17:25 01:21:30 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary

Interview with Dave Scholefield Todays interview is with Dave Scholefield! President of the South Australia Gulf Skindivers club and a frothing competition spearo, he has a bunch of great tips to improve your spearfishing, find better fish and be a more effective spearo. Some hilarious stories of his rivalry with Rob Torelli, inspiration to get your own kids into the water and so much more! Another great guest to interview, thank you all so much for supporting the Noob Spearo podcast in 2023, we will be back next year with loads more! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:25 Welcome South Australia Gulf Skindivers president: Dave! 06:55 Tell us about South Australian diving! 09:50 Tell us about the Gulf Skindivers spearfishing club! 14:30 Club culture and competitions, value of being in a club 20:20 Shorediving in SA: do you need a boat? 24:40 SA target species and great eating fis 33:05 Harlequin Fish and self-regulation 38:45 Torelli and crayfish diving in SA 45:20 Cray size limits 48:35 Commercial abalone diving 52:45 Competition spearfishing 01:00:20 Family man spearfishing: diving with your family 01:05:10 How to take your kids spearfishing 01:16:35 Your favourite species to hunt: Flathead 01:21:10 State titles story: rivalry between you and Rob Torelli 01:26:30 Finding landmarks and navigating to scouted spots 01:28:30 How do you scout spots? 01:33:00 Physical fitness and preparation for a comp 01:36:55 Overturning of a spearfishing ban in Adelaide 01:45:55 Scary situations 01:50:40 Funny stories 01:54:20 Spearo Q&A 01:56:35 How can people find you?   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links     Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes - Use the code NOOBSPEARO for a free hat of your choice from FuckTheTaxman.com . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) | 10% off for listeners with code: NOOBSPEARO | Get 10% off Sharkshield Technology | Freedom7 or Scuba7 enter the code NOOBSPEARO | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | 99 Spearo Recipes use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course 28-day Freediving Transformation | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary