NSP:270 Mackay Beyond the Hardline Intermediate Charter/Course Q&A | Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom and More
Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews
Release Date: 08/14/2024
NSP:299 Spearfishing Super Slam, World Record Striped Marlin and Battling Breast Cancer | Nikki Watt
Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews
Interview with Nikki Watt Todays interview is with Nikki Watt - world record holder, cancer survivor and most recently having achieved the Super Slam, hunting one of each of the major billfish species. She did all this while fighting cancer and raising a child! Hear stories from Nikki's adventures out in the water, close calls and get first hand knowledge on what it's like to shoot a world record Marlin. Nikki has been on the show before - . Important times 00:00 Intro 03:17 Diving into the Super Slam 03:21 Spearfishing Gear and Techniques 06:04 Challenges and Triumphs in Spearfishing...
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NSP:298 Inside the Coatesmans Speargun Workshop | Chris Coates
Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews
Interview with Chris Coates Todays interview is with @CoatesmansSpearfishing returning for a 3rd episode! In this episode, Shrek catches up with the legendary spearfishing pro from South Africa who's on a journey to perfect speargun technology. Chris shares an intense story of a shark encounter that almost cost him a finger and talks about his journey trying to perfect speargun technology. They dive deep into the all the details that make spearguns work well. Roller's, rubber thickness, and the pros and cons of different shafts. Chris also talks about his new Devil Fish spearguns...
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NSP:297 Bombora Spearguns | Steven Montgomery
Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews
Interview with Steven Montgomery Todays interview is with Steven Montgomery, founder and master craftsman behind Bombora Spearguns on the Central Coast. Steven talks about his journey from using pipe guns to making custom timber spearguns, sharing all the details about materials, design choices, and the ups and downs of speargun building. They also dive into speargun care tips, hunting techniques for big kingfish and some wild stories involving sharks and strong currents. A great chat with a master craftsman in the spearfishing world, to order your own! Important times 00:00 Intro 05:56...
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NSP:296 How about we leave the state’s fishery and marine parks unprotected? | Christine Watterson
Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews
Interview with Christine Watterson Todays interview is with Christine Watterson, former Victoria Fisheries officer and frothing spearo! In this episode of the Noob Spearo podcast, we have an in-depth discussion with former Victoria Fisheries Officer Christine Watterson about the alarming proposed cuts to the fisheries offices in Victoria. The cuts would severely impact fisheries management, leaving marine life vulnerable to illegal fishing. Shrek and Christine explore the implications for recreational and commercial fishers, discuss notorious illegal fishing busts, and share the importance of...
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NSP:295 Spearfishing Backpack for Intrepid Spearos | Kellen Parrish
Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews
Interview with Kellen Parrish Todays interview is with Kellen Parrish, founder of . Kellen is right in the middle of a crowdfunding project for his Cabazon-1 spearfishing backpack, designed for serious spearos who hike to remote dive spots. Hear about Kellen’s journey in marine science, badass lingcod hunts, and his passion for creating innovative gear that blends functionality with the spirit of adventure. Dive into fascinating discussions on spearfishing techniques, local diving conditions, and the significance of sustainable fishing practices. Also, get a taste of the culinary...
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NSP:294 Over-Riding the Limbic for Freedom | John Dornellas
Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews
Interview with John Dornellas Todays interview is with John Dornellas about all things diving, hunting, and personal growth. We dive into why ego control is crucial, how good communication and teamwork can make all the difference and how letting go of pride can enhance the overall experience. John shares some thrilling stories about his halibut hunts, highlighting how addictive chasing these fish can be. We also talk about John’s unique approach called "Wolf Walk," a cool technique for building self-awareness and tackling addiction. Plus, we get into the emotional side of freediving and how...
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NSP:293 Freediving Science | Ioannis Aliazis
Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews
Interview with Ioannis Aliazis Todays interview is with Ioannis Aliazis from Greece! An exceptional freediver and instructor as well as a frothing spearo, he absolutely loves the science behind freediving, helping people dive better and getting to shoot a fish for dinner. Hear stories from his courses, the tips and tricks he's found over the years as well as some very interesting research he's collected about freediving and its affect on the human body. So much more left to talk about, Ioannis will be back! If you are in Greece, go check out his courses at Important times 00:00 Intro 05:00...
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NSP:292 Dob in a Frothy Moment: Feb Spearfishing Retreat Crew | Shrek and 20 Legends
Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews
Interview with Shrek and 20 Legends Todays interview is with Shrek and 20 Legends on the Noob Spearo Beginner Spearfishing Retreat out on North Stradbroke Island! We don't run spearfishing or freediving courses. We run spearfishing and freediving retreats! Imagine yourself with 20 other frothers all learning about freediving and spearfishing with plenty of time in the water, catch and cook, high quality instruction and all the stoke you can handle. This is what our beginner freediving and spearfishing retreats are like. No ego, full froth and 100% actionable tips and advice to help you get...
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NSP:291 2 Big Takeaways from SHARK attack survivor + the path to recovery | Josh Humbert
Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews
Interview with Josh Humbert Todays interview is with Josh Humbert, a returning guest and pearl farmer in Tahiti that recently suffered a shark attack. Hear Josh's story of the attack and get his takeaways on what caused the accident to happen + how you can avoid this happening to you. Josh runs an eco-friendly pearl farm an absolutely spectacular part of the world. As a result, he deals with sharks literally every single day. Find out what happened, what was different and his recommendations on keeping yourself safe. He is on the path to recovery but could sure use your help! If you know...
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NSP:290 Western Australia Spearfishing Club | Matt and the WAUC
Noob Spearo Podcast | Spearfishing Tips, Stories and Interviews
Interview with Matt and the WAUC Todays interview is with Matt and the Western Australia Spearfishing Club. Everything you wanted to know about the Western Australia Undersea Club - all the competitions, ways to get involved, social trips and a brief look at life inside the WAUC. We also discuss spearfishing clubs in 2025 and how they can attract members, good vs bad culture in a club and the practical benefits of joining your local club. Massive thanks for the WAUC crew for joining us! Visit to sign up and find out more. Important times 00:00 Intro 04:50 Welcome WAUC! 09:20 Missing the...
info_outlineInterview with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom and a bunch of other legends
Todays interview is with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom and a bunch of other legends on a zoom call to chat about the Mackay Beyond the Hardline Trip! Join us for an open Q&A with Shrek, Tim and Tom about what to expect from the upcoming Mackay Beyond the Hardline trip, what gear to bring, what spearguns to pack, what fish we will hunt and everything else they could think of. Head over to SpearfishingCourses.com.au and show your interest in our next big trip!
Important times
00:13 Intro
04:30 Welcome everyone
10:45 Tim and Tom's highlights from the Intermediate course
16:50 Welcome Smythy and Noffas! Tell us about yourselves and the vessel
20:15 Meals, showers and sleeping arrangements
25:20 Welcome to our guests: why did you sign up for this trip?
35:15 Kurt Raymond aka Exhale Adventures
37:15 Plan for diving and spearfishing
39:20 Floatlines
42:15 Water temp and what wetsuit to bring
47:50 What size speargun to bring
54:30 Logistics, travel and itinerary
57:00 Onboard friendly competitions
01:06:20 Food
01:08:30 Outro
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