SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast

Nov 02 2024 75 ep. 83 mins 50
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The SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast brings you spearfishermen and watermen from around the world to share their experiences in the ocean in order to help us all become better divers and stewards of the ocean. The experts that Bret Whitman has on the show covers all facets of a life based around the ocean. These areas include surfing, freediving, boating, gear manufacturing, fitness training, and cooking. The goal of having this diversity is to help you become a more educate and complete spearfishing ambassador. Find out more at www.spearfactor.com

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Spearfactor #074: Mike Raabe, Ghosts of the Pacific

Nov 02 2024 89 mins  
Welcome Back to Spearfactor! Our guest today is Mike Raabe. Mike is not only a spear fisherman and a professional photographer, but also the creator of a new documentary about white Seabass called Ghosts of the Pacific. Mike share with us, his background and how he got into Spearfishing moving to Santa Barbara for photography school. Living in Santa Barbara, and diving in the local

Spearfactor #073: Leighton Crisp, Papa New Guinea

Sep 17 2024 78 mins  
Welcome back to Spearfactor! Our guest today is Leighton Crisp. Leighton shares with us his experiences traveling and spearing in Papa New Guinea. He also shares his travels to areas like Myanmar, Australia, and the Solomon Islands. Lastly, we talked about an experience that Leighton had on his very first diving trip when one of the divers passed away due to shallow water blackout.

Spearfactor #072: Matt Bond, Fishing Politics

Aug 25 2024 95 mins  
Welcome Back to Spearfactor! Our guest today is Matt Bond. Matt is here to share with us the details of California fishing politics specially the fights against Nonprofit conservation groups wanting to grow the MPA to 30% of the coastline. Matt shares the process of dealing with the California Fish & Game Commission and how to be a voice to protect both our rights to harvest food a

Spearfactor #071: Ray Powell, DiveR Fins

Jun 29 2024 76 mins  
Today’s guest is Mr. Ray Powell from DiveR calling in from Australia. Ray shares with us his background in diving and how he got into making fins in the first place. He also talks about fin innovations such as different materials and foot pockets, and where he thinks the market is going. We discuss other things as well, such as deaths in spearfishing, and his experiences getting

Spearfactor #070: Devin O'Dea, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

May 31 2024 80 mins  
Welcome back to the SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast. Today’s guess is Devon O’Dea he is a representative from the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. We discuss issues that divers, fishermen, and hunters are facing in our state and country. Things like MPAs, conservation versus preservation, and the of the different opinions and the different stances on those issues. Devin shares

Spearfactor #069:: Julie Higgs, a life spent in the water

Mar 22 2024 73 mins  
In this episode I speak with Julie Higgs. Julie is a multiple world record holder, a member of the USA Women’s Spearfishing team, and a firefighter. We talk about her childhood in Florida, trips to the Bahamas with her dad, trips around the world, her Costa Rica tuna adventures, and her experiences in diving competitions. Check out Julie at: @julie_higgs_spearfishing . . https:/

Spearfactor #068: Jerry Guerra, Neptonics Spearfishing

Feb 14 2024 72 mins  
Jerry Guerra from Neptonics is back with us to discuss new products, and a recent trip chasing monster dog tooth tuna. Additionally, I always have a great time discussing the spearfishing industry and everything in between with Jerry. I hope you guys enjoy the playful dialogue. Check out Jerry and Neptonics at: @bluewatersensations @neptonics_ww https://neptonics.com Use code: Spe

Spearfactor #067: Axel Schüller, Arctic Spearfishing

Jan 07 2024 107 mins  
Welcome back to the SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast. Today’s guest is Axel Schüller from Arctic Spearfishing. Axel’s operation is based out of Norway where he targets local fish species such as monster Halibut. We talk a lot about spearfishing in Norway and what to expect if take a trip there. Cold water and monster Halibut await you. Axel and I discussed the specifics of hun

Spearfactor #066: Isaac "Shrek" Daly from the Noob Spearo Podcast

Dec 20 2023 107 mins  
Welcome back to the SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast. Today’s guest is Mr. Isaac Daly, also known as “Shrek”, is a spearfishing expert and the host of the Noob Spearo podcast. The Noob Spearo podcast has been going strong for over 10 years and is continuing to grow. This is because of Isaac’s dedication to sharing his guests’ knowledge and experiences to the benefit of hi

Spearfactor #065: Zach & Quinn, The San Diego Breakfast Club

Nov 15 2023 204 mins  
Everyone welcome back to the SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast. Today guests are Quinn and Zach from the San Diego Breakfast Club. Now the SD Breakfast Club really isn’t a dive club at all, but It’s actually a group chat for about 70 divers. They are holding a contest on November 19 to lobster contests and how it works says the lobster are going to be donated to father Joe’s v