Noob Spearo Podcast

Interview with Kaitlyn and Shelby from Neptune Spear and Dive Todays interview is with Mackay Spearfishing power couple Kaitlyn and Shelby from Neptune Spear and Dive! If you are ever in the Mackay area make sure you go visit Neptune Spear and Dive and say hi to Kaitlyn and Shelby. Hear stories from their experiences in the spearfishing business, running a shop and life in Mackay. Find out about the crocs, when to go diving, what weather you need, some scary stories and some Spanish Mackerel and Tusky hunting tips! Go give them a follow and pop in for a visit if you're ever in the area!  Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:45 Welcome Shelby and Kaitlyn! 07:05 Business and spearfishing 08:50 What about crocs? 11:30 Dive seasons in Mackay 13:30 What weather do you need to spearfish in Mackay? 16:20 Introduce eachother 25:00 Spanish Mackerel spearfishing tips 26:35 Spearfishing life vs shop life 28:50 Where is your shop? 34:30 What did you struggle with in your spearfishing and how did you improve it? 44:30 Steak a

Interview with the crew of frothers from our Straddie Trip part 3 Todays interview is with our awesome bunch of frothers from our latest Straddie Trip part 3 Crew. Here we talk about the in's and out's of the challenges that we faced and had to overcome, the highlights and lowlights of the trip, world class Ceviche, as well as a bunch of laughs from stories and yarns experienced by all that came along. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it!       Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:13 Welcome Back! 06:45 North Stradbroke Island Beginners Spearfishing Course group introduction 12:51 Group Shout outs, Who was cool to go diving with and why did they impress you? 20:05 Discovering and highlighting areas of self improvement being humbled by your ego / discovering new limits   22:05 5 Minute Freediver | Freediving Family |Killshot Spearguns 24:48 Shrek's student appraisal 25:38 Self improvement continued Finding comfort being uncomfortable / correct technique / equalization Favou

Interview with Lenny Logsdail aka Aquatic Apes Todays interview is with Lenny Logsdail aka Aquatic Apes! You may know him from Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube, here is his story of how he started spearfishing, how he ended up in Bali, Indonesia and how he went from 0 - 2.3 million subscribers! Hear about spearfishing in Bali and around Indonesia, hunting huge dogtooth tuna and wahoo, island life, filmmaking and Youtube! We hope you enjoy this episode with a legend of the spearfishing Youtube game!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:55 Welcome! 08:00 How to achieve Youtube success 11:30 Moving to Bali, Indonesia 14:20 Indonesia vs Florida 19:00 Your big Hollywood movie career?! 20:40 How to go spearfishing in Bali 28:35 How to get rid of the rust 30:35 Walk us through your speargun and float setup 35:10 How to shoot more big fish 37:45 A budget friendly, DIY trip to hunt Dogtooth Tuna 40:55 Why do you love spearfishing? 45:05 Asian foods 49:25 Tell us about your Youtube channel! 53:50 Spearfishing with a camera

Interview with Andy from the Stalk Outdoors Podcast! Todays interview is with Andy from the Stalk Outdoors Podcast! Andy is a frothing spearo and an avid outdoorsman with a particular interest in bow hunting. We chat about his spearfishing story, his days in the commercial dive industry, scary stories and some epic fish hunts! Get some excellent and practical tips on gear, spearguns, fins and so much more. Go have a listen to the and hear his interviews with other legend spearos and hunters like Trevor Ketchion, Zachary Schmidt and many others! Such a good conversation, thanks for being on the show mate! Have a listen to the   Important times: 00:13 Intro 08:55 Welcome Andy! 12:45 Keeping spots secret 19:15 Where did you start spearfishing? 27:30 Working in the dive industry 34:50 Being a spearo dad 39:05 Have you taught spearfishing before? 42:00 How do you get from 10m down to 15m+? What tips do you have? 45:35 Scary stories 50:25 Ego in spearfishing - pushing too far 01:00:00 Favourite species to hunt 01

Interview with Matt and Ben Crisp Todays interview is with Captain Matt and his First Mate Ben Crisp! A massive thanks to Matt and Ben with Prosail for hosting us on our Whitsundays Spearfishing and Sail trip! The Crisp brothers are veteran sailors that looked after Shrek, Eckart and the crew while sailing around the Whitsunday Islands! With praise all round for dealing with the rugged windy conditions, keeping everyone safe and putting them on some good fish - they did a legendary job this week! Hear some BTS stories of the wins, close calls, spearfishing tips and tricks and the usual banter you'd expect from Shrek and the crew. Again a massive thanks to Prosail and Salt Sessions for making this trip happen! Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:55 Welcome Matt and Crisp! 10:55 Where did your love for sailing start? 14:40 What goes into planning a trip like this? 16:25 How did you start spearfishing? 17:55 How do you dive deep? How to hunt effectively & how to find fish 24:00 Fish species! Red Throat Emperor

  Whitsundays Sail & Spear Charter Report Todays interview is a report from the Whitsundays Sail & Spear Charter! Some gusty conditions did nothing to kill the stoke of the legends that joined us on the sail and spear charter with excellent underwater conditions, loads of PB's and some great friendships forged! Here are some stories and reports from the trip, we are looking to plan another trip for 2024 so if you missed this one, the next trip will be for you! A massive thanks to everyone that joined us on our trip and made it so much fun! Another great trip from Eckart and Salt Sessions and a massive thanks to Prosail for hosting us!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:15 Sailing out to the Whitsunday Islands 38:00 Day 1 Recap: Spearfishing 01:03:00 Day 2 Recap: Highlights and low points 01:22:30 More highlights and low points 01:41:00 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android Important Links       Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on

Interview with Brad Corbett Todays interview is with Brad Corbett, aka @zulus64! In celebration of world friendship day, Shrek sat down with local legend Brad in a closed-for-the-day Adreno Aspley store to chat about spearfishing! Brad is a regular out in the ocean and has hunted some awesome fish, he gives us some of his tips on being a better hunter and how good dive buddies = more fish. Being ex-military and an ex-corrections officer, Brad has a good sense of risk and risk management, hear stories of some close calls where being in the water with a buddy made the difference between life and death. All this and more in today's episode, let us know your thoughts in the comments!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:00 Welcome Brad - World Friendship Day! 08:50 Buddy diving produces more fish 10:15 Buddy diving keeps you and your buddies safe and alive 13:15 Spearfishing/freediving courses 14:35 Pure froth moments 16:25 Spearfishing as a team sport and dealing with high risk situations 20:40 Buddying up: shooti

Interview with Ollie Craig @ollie_craig Todays interview is with Ollie Craig, a hardcore hunter and full-on frother who "makes Bear Grylls blush and Chuck Norris cry." He's a passionate great spearo born and bred in New Zealand, he loves what he does and tackles adventure head on. In this podcast we discuss topics like spearing in South Africa, shooting Striped Marlin, smackin' big Kingy's, plus loads more of local knowledge that Ollie has crafted, created and acquired over the years of his spearfishing career. Ollie is the founder of on Youtube which is STACKED with frothy content and a respectable following. if you haven't already gone and checked it out it is HIGHLY recommended.  Giving the audience raw content of action packed adventures and a true insight into the spearfishing lifestyle that not too many are brave enough to accomplish! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:10 Hardcore hunter, full on frother, welcome Ollie Craig. 06:28 How did you get started? who got you into spearfishing? 9:45 11:33 At wh

Info Night: Whitsundays Spearfishing Retreat 6-10 August 2023 We had our info night for the upcoming Whitsundays Spearfishing Retreat with Noob Spearo and Salt Sessions! We invited a bunch of the Noob Spearo community to join us for a zoom call to find out more about the spearfishing and sailing retreat coming up in a month's time! All your questions + all the details you need to know about the trip: when to arrive, what gear to bring, where exactly to go, what type of diving we'll be doing, the target species we'll be chasing and everything else you wanted to know! We can't wait to go sailing and spearfishing with you all! Important times: 00:13 Intro 03:10 Welcome to the info night! 03:45 Reintroducing Eckart! 06:15 Logistics: where do we start the trip? 08:30 What fish are we targeting? Will we be able to vacuum seal and freeze it to take home? 10:20 Sleeping arrangements and spearfishing from a sailboat 13:35 Day 1 freedive refresher 15:00 What diving to expect 17:00 What gear do I need to bring? 20:10

Interview with David Ochoa Today's interview is with the legendary David Ochoa! If you don't know his name PLEASE go have a look at his instagram and youtube channel, you will not be disappointed! Some of the most epic spearfishing footage you will find, David has made a name for himself as a world class spearfishing guide and cinematographer. He was on the show 8 years ago and today makes his comeback to the Noob Spearo podcast with an update on his life, spearfishing stories and his epic camera and film work! Hear all about spearfishing around the infamous Latham island, his camera gear and editing workflow, making a living off of something he truly enjoys and so much more! Do yourself a favour and go check out Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:55 Patron Curly voice message 12:55 Welcome David Ochoa! 15:15 David is a force in the spearfishing world 18:05 Making a living off of something you truly enjoy 23:00 Spearfishing as a currency 26:35 A FROTHING instagram 29:20 How do you plan a spearfishing trip? 36

Interview with Nick Anastasia / @teamseamonkeys Today's interview is with Nick Anastasia, aka @teamseamonkeys from Hawaii! Most people think of long boat trips and hours out to sea when they think of "bluewater" spearfishing. Nick does his bluewater spearfishing from the shore! The unique topography of Hawaii means that within a hundred meters from the shore, you can be in hundreds of meters of water! This brings its own dangers of massive current and swell, but also brings along a whole host of bluewater pelagic fish! If Yellowfin, Bluefin and Dogtooth Tuna are considered by-catch, you know you're in a good spot for spearfishing! Hear stories of epic hunts around Hawaii, close calls far out to sea, some awesome Hawaiian underwater photographers and spearos, bluewater hunting rigs and gear and so much more. Go give @TeamSeaMonkeys a follow on instagram for some epic content, guarantied to make you froth! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:35 Welcome Nick from Hawaii! 06:00 What are you doing in Japan? 08:25 Sp

Interview with Eckart Benkenstein Today's interview is with Eckart Benkenstein from Salt Sessions! Today is all about Southern Bluefin Tuna: how to hunt them, how to land them, how to bleed and care for them and most importantly: how to get the best seafood out of them! Caring for your catch taken to the next level as we also talk about dry aging, ceviche, 99 Spearo Recipes and so much more! Eckart runs some awesome spearfishing and freediving retreats and he has a few trips coming up soon in and around Australia as well as a massive trip to South Africa for a spearfishing and safari retreat! Visit to find out more and book your spot! There's even rumors of Eckart and Shrek teaming up for a Noob Spearo and Salt Sessions spearfishing retreat soon! Check the links mentioned below and contact Shrek to tell him you're interested!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 11:55 Welcome Eckart! 13:50 Your courses are great! Kilsby Sinkhole 15:40 Seafood on the 16:15 Hunting Southern Bluefin Tuna -ocean to plate & a fis

Interview with Dr Kelsea Albert Today's interview is with Dr Kelsea Albert, multiple world record holder, multiple time USA and World champion huntress and at her core, a frothing speara! Apart from her life saving medical work, she has a huge passion for sustainable hunting. She firmly believes in the value of "one shot - one kill" and has spent her life improving her craft to become an extremely effective hunter. Hear stories of how her husband asked her out on spearfishing dates, the perfect poke bowl, tales of her world record Seabass hunts and some new and unique ways to attract fish! Thanks so much for being on the show Kelsea, it's great to see someone so passionate about hunting! If you could take one thing out of this episode: treat your fish the same way you would a deer! Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:10 Welcome Dr Kelsea Albert! 08:20 Faroe Islands whale hunting 11:25 Spearfishing dates! 14:15 Growing up hunting & one shot one kill 21:40 Halibut & spearfishing tourism, competitions 29:30

Interview with Glyn Sadler Today's interview is with Glyn Sadler! We chat all about preparing for a massive trip like this, spearfishing off a row boat and how his time in the military has helped his spearfishing. Mental health is a huge talking point, rowing for weeks on end with 3 other men in a tiny boat is going to push you to a place you probably haven't been before, Glyn has some great thoughts on how to overcome some mental challenges. We also talk about using the bathroom out on the sea and some of the hilarious stories that come with that! A special Happy Birthday to Glyn's son Harry and his wife Sarah!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:25 Welcome Glyn! 06:35 Your military background, spearfishing and ocean rowing 12:00 Mental health 14:40 Useless people 18:00 Resilience and the reality of rowing across the ocean 30:05 Great struggle brings great victory 33:40 A hard reset for your mental health 39:00 How did the bathroom work? 42:10 Spearfishing and ocean rowing 45:05 Tell us about your boat! 52:1

Interview with James Sakker and Trevor Ketchion Today's episode is a chat about the revolution that is ChatGPT! Does AI have a place in spearfishing? Do we still need freediving and spearfishing courses run by humans or will AI take over? We've enlisted the helpful and exciting conversation of Trevor Ketchion and James Sakker! We even had a few Patron guests join us as we ask ChatGPT questions about spearfishing and react to them! The top 10 ethical concerns, ChatGPT vs Google, who is the best spearo, where are the best spots, hyperventilation and so much more! We also ask the most important question: Who has the most luxurious beard in spearfishing? Listen til the end to find out the answer! Massive chat that'll no doubt stir up some controversy, let us know what you think about this!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 07:25 Welcome James and Trevor! 10:30 What is ChatGPT? 12:30 ChatGPT vs Google 16:10 Hyperventilating 21:25 10 Biggest ethical concerns for spearfishing: 1: Overfishing 26:40 2. Impact on non-tar

Interview with Sam Wild Today's urgent interview is with Sam Wild from South Seas Spearos! Diving and filming Great White Sharks in the water is not for the feint of heart, Sam has had some amazing experiences with them! An extremely talented cameraman and spearo, his skills are being put to great use following his mates around and filming their epic adventures chasing amazing fish! Learn a bit more about Sam and his past, get some insight into filming and producing South Sea Spearos and hear what it's like to dive with Great White Sharks! He also runs, with his father, the which sell some real nice floats, perfect for going up against those one in a lifetime fish!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 06:15 Welcome Sam! 06:45 Lobster hunting in NZ 11:00 Filming spearos underwater 14:10 Growing up in an alternative community 17:20 Tall poppy syndrome and Facebook groups 24:40 EDH - your partner! 29:25 What's it like diving with Great White Sharks? 36:20 Cage diving 43:55 Fishery regulations 49:40 A memorable hunt

Interview with Sonny Kaeo Landon-Lane Today's urgent interview is with Sonny Kaeo Landon-Lane highlighting a potential game changing fisheries ban for spearos in Tasmania! The Sand Flathead, Striped Trumpeter, Bastard Trumpeter and the Banded Morwong are all at risk of being completely banned for spearos - are spearos the reason for their decline? How can I get involved and stop this ban from happening? All this and some juicy details about Tasmania spearfishing and dive conditions! Important times: 00:13 Intro 04:05 Welcome Sonny! Kaeo Landon-Lane! 05:05 Spearfishing is becoming more and more popular 09:15 Let's talk about Tasmania spearfishing conditions! 13:15 Tasmanian's love their cooking! 14:55 Where has this attack on spearfishing regulation come from? Sand Flathead 18:10 Striped Trumpeter 24:20 Bastard Trumpeter 25:55 Dislike for spearfishing: average person's view on spearfishing 36:05 Banded Morwong 40:00 Emotionally driven by a poor understanding of spearfishing: the data and figures 42:10 The re

Interview with the Legend Crew of the Stradbroke Weekend Spearing Course 2! Today's interview is with the awesome crew from our 2nd Stradbroke weekend spearfishing course! Hear from some of the legends that joined us for the 2nd round of spearfishing and freediving courses that Shrek and Keiren ran. From Noob Spearos to experienced spearos getting formal qualifications, adults to young kids - everyone had a great time, learnt new things and improved their abilities! Best of all was getting to prepare, cook up and eat our catch less than 100m from where it was shot. We hope you enjoy! visit NoobSpearo.com/SpearCourse Or you can scan the QR code at the bottom of this page! Important times: 00:13 Intro 07:35 Welcome to the 2nd Stradbroke spearfishing course! 10:50 Steven the underwater hockey spearo 12:25 You shot and smoked a fish! How was it? 13:10 Troy "Rambo" - 2 Pike in 1 shot 15:10 Nick - Amala's dad 21:05 Jeffrey "Spear Gramps" 24:30 Brandon - you shot the fish of the trip! 26:20 What take aways have yo

Interview with Alexey Vlaskin & Landell Archer Today's interview is with Alexey Vlaskin & Landell Archer, founders of Divebud: a new technology to improve on the concept of a dive watch! Have you ever got lost in the moment while at the bottom of the sea? Ever been at the end of your breath hold but then that fish you've been looking for shows up? This can quickly become a recipe for disaster! Divebud aims to eliminate this worry! It is a programmable device that can analyze, set alarms and track your performance underwater. Been down for too long? You'll get a beep to remind you. Been on the surface for long enough? It'll beep and tell you! We LOVE innovative products like this, no matter what your stance on using technology in diving is, we 100% support creators like this. Have you used a Divebud? Let us know what your experience was! Important times: 00:13 Intro 02:40 Noober Stories 11:50 Welcome Divebud team! Alexey Vlaskin & Landell Archer 14:45 Where did the inspiration for Divebud come fro

Interview with Øystein Sundland Today's interview is with Øystein Sundland from the Havkontoret Norwegian Spearfishing Podcast and we talk all things Norway spearfishing! If Norway wasn't on your bucket list for spearfishing destinations, now it will be! Cold water, big fish, bigger sharks, night diving and some amazing scenery for when you surface, Norway is a semi-hidden gem in the spearfishing world! Hear some stories and get info from a local Norwegian spearo about the spearfishing in Norway, what gear you need and what fish you can expect to encounter. Øystein runs a , if you speak the language then here is an amazing resource for you! Have you been diving in Norway? Let us know your experience in the comments!   Important times: 00:13 Intro 05:25 Welcome Øystein! 07:50 Tell us about the Havkontoret podcast and how you started spearfishing 11:45 What is the vision for your podcast? 13:30 Norwegian fish farms 17:15 What is the spearfishing scene in Norway like? 18:55 Dill and Scallop pasta 22:30 Halibut!