Best Dustin Connell Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 6 | Aliens or Demons? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess 41:17

3d ago41:17

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There are countless stories of people encountering aliens, but are these really visitors from another planet? Could it actually be demonic activity? Our guest, writer and producer Josh Jennings, recounts his two encounters with the supernatural. One experience was with what seemed to be absolute evil. The other experience was something entirely dif…

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Rick Clunn and Jake's Take on MERCER-218 1:51:38

6d ago1:51:38

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4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, the legendary Rick Clunn⁠ returns to the show. But this time it’s with a very different outlook and approach than before. He has been following and studying the sport this year and he shares just a few of his many Clunn-Clusions from Lake Tenkiller.But that’s not all! We are then joined by Bassmaster videographe…

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Ep 5 | Should People Go On 'Ghost Hunts'? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess 40:25

10d ago40:25

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"Ghost hunts" have become a popular activity for professionals and curious casuals. Should people, Christians or not, participate in an activity that could invite evil? Ghost hunter Tom Carr joins us on this episode to share stories of his encounters with the supernatural. Rick responds with a warning for Tom or anyone else who is thinking about tr…

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Wes Logan and Byron Velvick on MERCER-217 1:55:03

13d ago1:55:03

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Wes Logan is a two-time Classic Qualifier and now a two-time Elite Series Champion. Hot off his incredible 1 oz victory at Lake Tenkiller “the little ball of hate” joins the podcast for his first interview since winning one of the most compelling events this season. But that’s not all! We are then joined by former bachelor, Bassmaster Classic quali…

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Tucker Smith "I'm Just Here To Fish and Have Fun" on MERCER-216 1:01:05

20d ago1:01:05

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Tucker Smith is a 3 time Bassmaster High School Champion, a former College Bass Champion and now one of the newest Bassmaster Elite Series winners. The 23year old Alabama pro has been successful at every level he has competed, but he is not simply driven by trophies and accomplishments. In his words he is “Just here to fish and have Fun”.…

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Ep 4 | Why Speedy Stopped '13 Days of Horror' | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess 41:42

24d ago41:42

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Demonic activity is nothing to laugh at. Producer Calvin "Speedy" Wilburn learned this firsthand while traveling the country looking for "haunted" landmarks during the massively popular "13 Days of Horror" series as heard on "The Rick & Bubba Show." Speedy tells the story of a demonic encounter that shook his spirit and led to the guys shutting dow…

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Dakota Ebare "Fish The Way You Want To Fish" on MERCER-215 1:25:29

27d ago1:25:29

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Dakota Ebare is a Bassmaster Elite Series rookie but he is no rookie. He is a former bullfighter that has 2 MLF wins and over a million dollars in earnings. He decided to risk it all and fish the Opens in a quest to qualify for the Bassmaster Elites and chase his Classic dream. This week Dakota joins the podcast for a very real and raw conversation…

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Ep 3 | What Do Angels Really Look Like? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess 40:50

1M ago40:50

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What does the Bible say about the appearance of angels? What do they look like, what is their role, and are they to be feared? Rick explains the types of angels seen throughout the Bible, and tells the story of a demonic attack that happened while he was preaching the Gospel to a large crowd. Hear how Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to tak…

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Rick Clunn "You Can't Handicap Knowledge" on MERCER-214 59:56

1M ago59:56

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4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion, the legendary Rick Clunn finally returns to the show. But this time it’s with a very different outlook and approach than before. He has been following and studying the sport this year and he shares just a few of his many Clunn-Clusions and a big announcement.

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Pat Schlapper & Jake's Take on MERCER-213 2:42:13

1M ago2:42:13

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Pat Schlapper is a 4 time classic qualifier, a bass nation national champion and the newest Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. Hot off his emotional wire-to-wire win on the Sabine River, Schlapper joins the podcast and as always he tells it like he sees it. But that’s not all! We are then joined by Bassmaster videographer, Jake Latendresse with the …

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Ep 2 | Demonic Attacks and How to Stop Them | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess 40:33

2M ago40:33

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Angels and demons are real, and the Bible tells us exactly how to approach their existence. Blake Prime is our guest, and he shares his story of how the name of Jesus stopped a demonic attack against his daughter. Hear how Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to take on spiritual warfare and the concrete steps you can take to win the spiritual …

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John Cox and Byron Velvick on MERCER-212 1:38:41

2M ago1:38:41

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John Cox is a pro angling anomaly. At a time where competitive fishing is dominated by technology he does not even have forward facing sonar on his boat. Cox is widely considered one of the greatest natural anglers in the history of the sport. This week he joins the show to talk about why he sees technology as a distraction, fishing dreams, shootin…

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Ep 1 | Angels & Demons: What Does the Bible Say? | Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess 43:52

2M ago43:52

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Don't miss the premiere episode of "Strange Encounters," as Rick Burgess uses the truth of the Bible to take on the realm of spiritual warfare. This is not about Bigfoot, space aliens, or the Loch Ness Monster. This is about encountering the supernatural. Angels and demons are real, and the Bible tells us exactly how to approach their existence. Co…

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Randy Howell and Jake's Take on MERCER-211 1:52:12

2M ago1:52:12

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Randy Howell is a 16 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, a 4 time Bassmaster winner and the 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion. 2025 marks his return to the Elite Series and Lake Hartwell marked his return to the top 10. This week he joins the podcast to talk about why he returned to B.A.S.S., what drives him and how he caught 'em at Lake Hartwell. Bu…

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Drew Cook and Paul Marks "Head To Head" on MERCER-210 2:12:20

2M ago2:12:20

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This past weekend two elite series champions had an incredible head-to-head battle on Lake Hartwell. It was a Sight Fishing Master, Drew Cook versus a Herring Master, Paul Marks. This unbelievable battle played out blow-for-blow on BassLive for the fishing world to see. Less than 24 hours after the tournament we sat down with both Drew Cook and Pau…

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Dustin Connell "Hate Is Tackling Fuel" on MERCER-209 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

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Alabama pro angler Dustin Connell is a former Elite Series champion and Rookie of the Year. He has stacked up 5 MLF wins and has won 3 out of the last 4 Redcrest Championships. Clearly DC is a force to be reckoned with no matter where he is fishing. Hot off his most recent Redcrest win, he joins the podcast to catch up and share his take on today's…

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Kyle Welcher and Jake's Take on MERCER-208 1:56:01

3M ago1:56:01

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Stone Cold Kyle Welcher is a 3 time Classic Qualifier and a 2 time Angler of the Year. He joins the podcast hot off his record-breaking victory on the Pasquotank River where he shattered the all-time win margin record by winning his first Elite Series tournament by 45lb 7oz. But that’s not all! We are then joined by bassmaster videographer, Jake La…

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Carl Jocumsen "Being Positive Is Nearly Impossible" on MERCER-207 1:58:35

3M ago1:58:35

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Carl Jocumsen is a bassmaster elite series champion and a three time classic qualifier. His incredible power of positivity and confidence fuelled him to chase a dream that was literally on the other side of the world. But none of that comes without work. Even the ultra optimistic Jocumsen will tell you being positive is nearly impossible. But that’…

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Lee Livesay "Cheating Is Stealing" on MERCER-206 1:23:13

3M ago1:23:13

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Lee Livesay is a 4 time bassmaster winner and a 5 time classic qualifier with 2 bassmaster century belts. Lee is a Busch Light drinking, Whiskey Myers listening, bass catching bad ass from the red dirt of Lake Fork that prides himself on being a straight shooter that plays the game the right way. In his eyes, cheating is stealing!…

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Bassmaster Classic Champion Easton Fothergill - Easton To Beaston!! & Jake's Take on MERCER-205 2:17:24

3M ago2:17:24

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Hot off his Historic Bassmaster Classic victory, Easton Fothergill joins the podcast. We discuss his incredible victory on Lake Ray Roberts. His inspiring story of overcoming horrific obstacles and a whole list of hot topics. But that’s not all! Then we are joined by bassmaster videographer, Jake Latendresse with the ultimate Bassmaster behind-the-…

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Are Things Changing Back? The FFS Rule is Changing Things! 41:53

3M ago41:53

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Send us a text The guys sit down to discuss the new one-period FFS rule for MLF this season and how it is changing things. From how you practice to the baits you are using this new rule is really mixing things up.By Dustin Connell

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John Garrett "All Pro Anglers Tell Lies" on MERCER-204 1:28:40

3M ago1:28:40

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John Garrett is one of the brightest young stars in pro fishing. Not only is he a former College Bass Champion but he won an Elite Series title in only his 3rd event and finished his rookie season with a top 10 in Angler of the Year. Rookie luck? Not likely. This week he will compete in his second Bassmaster Classic and will do so as the current le…

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Seth Feider and Jake's Take "Anglers Who Read the Rules are Cheaters" on MERCER-203 1:49:50

4M ago1:49:50

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Seth Feider is a 2-time Bassmaster winner and the 2021 Bassmaster Angler-of-the-Year. Feider has built a legion of loyal fans that connect with his open, honest and down-to-earth attitude. This week he once again returns to the podcast and as always “the lama” tells it like he sees it. Right down to the fact that he believes if you study the rule b…

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Brandon Palaniuk, Bill Lowen and Jake's Take on MERCER-202 3:10:10

4M ago3:10:10

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Buckle up and get ready for a mega show this week. We have the first two Bassmaster Elite Series Champions of 2025. Both Lake Okeechobee Champion Brandon Palaniuk & St Johns River Champion Bill Lowen join the show to celebrate their incredible victories. Then BASS Live videographer Jake Latendresse gives his take on the first two events of the seas…

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Ish Monroe Bought a Ferrari From Bass Fishing on MERCER-201 1:12:17

4M ago1:12:17

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Ish Monroe is a 5-time Bassmaster winner and a 10-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier. Throughout his career, he has definitely lived up to the moniker, B.S.S. (Big Bass Specialist). However, Ish is not only a top competitor on the water. It seems he is a big wheel in the board room as well. His incredible work ethic and tireless drive has made him o…

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Bill Dance-A Jitterbug to a Juggernaut on MERCER-200 1:10:38

4M ago1:10:38

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Bill Dance has won 7 Bassmaster events, he is a 3 time Bassmaster Angler of the Year and he even has the honour of catching the first bass ever caught in a Bassmaster tournament! The crazy part is, he did all that before he was 40 years old. At 39 years old Bill Dance retired from competition and put his full time focus into TV. Since then, he has …

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Cooper Gallant "I'm So Focused I Forget I Am In A Tournament" on MERCER-199 1:28:30

5M ago1:28:30

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Cooper Gallant is a 3 time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, a Bassmaster Open winner, a YouTuber and a certified fishing addict. Some people choose pro angling and pro angling chooses some people. Coop is definitely the later. Without fishing he actually claims to go into withdrawal. He is obsessed with the sport and finally hoisting an Elite Series t…

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Jason Christie-One of the Most Feared Men in Fishing on MERCER-198 1:26:26

5M ago1:26:26

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Is Jason Christie really one of the most feared men in bass fishing? Not by fans of the sport but if you have to compete against him that’s a whole different story. Christie has 18 tour level wins, he has fished in 10 Bassmaster Classics and he won the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing in 2022. Not only is that resume scary, it gets even more intimidating…

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Brandon Palaniuk and Kyle Vandever- Not Another F#&$ING Podcast! on MERCER-197 1:51:32

5M ago1:51:32

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I get it. The last thing the world needs is another podcast but it needs this one. Brandon Palaniuk is a former Bass Nation National Champion, he has qualified for 13 Bassmaster Classics, won 6 Bassmaster Tournaments and 2 Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles. Kyle Vandever is an outdoor videographer & producer that not only shoots the incredible B…

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Denny Brauer "Can Still Kick Your bASS!" on MERCER-196 1:05:34

5M ago1:05:34

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Denny Brauer has won 17 Bassmaster tournaments, 2 Angler of the Year titles and he is the 1998 Bassmaster Classic Champion. He was the first angler ever featured on the Wheeties Box, he made two appearances on the David Letterman Show and he actually taught Ozzy Osborne how to cast! Although this Bass Fishing Hall of Famer has been away from tour l…

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Matt Herren "Take That God Forsaken Thing Off The Front of My Boat!" on MERCER-195 1:52:19

6M ago1:52:19

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Matt Herren is a 10-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier, a 5-time FLW Cup qualifier and a former TTBC Champion. But over the last 2 years he has quickly become one of the loudest voices against FFS. However, as this podcast will reveal, Matt has become a conflicted man with a love hate relationship with the newest technology. This week he joins the p…

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Has Bass Fishing Changed? State of the Fishing Industry - (Randy Howell, MDJ, Matt Arey, Chris Lane) 57:57

6M ago57:57

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Send us a text I have gathered some of the best minds in bass fishing to discuss the state of bass fishing.By Dustin Connell

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Our WILDEST Boat Ramp Stories (You will not believe these) 31:19

6M ago31:19

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Send us a text We all have some wild boat ramp stories.By Dustin Connell

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Justin Hamner and Rob Newell on MERCER-194 3:13:54

6M ago3:13:54

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Buckle up humpers because this week is another double dose of goodness. First we kick things off with the reigning and defending Bassmaster Classic Champion Justin Hamner. Then we are joined by 30 year industry veteran Rob Newell. Whether it’s been as a writer, a reporter or a photographer for over 3 decades Newell has had a front row seat to some …

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Behind the Scenes of my BEST SEASON Yet! (Season Recap with BTS Stories) 43:14

6M ago43:14

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Send us a text B and I sit down to talk about the season and a few things that happened that never made it on camera.By Dustin Connell

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THIS HAS TO STOP! This has become a BIG Problem in Fishing 30:35

6M ago30:35

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Send us a text Mark Daniels and I discuss, what I think, has become the biggest problem in bass fishing.By Dustin Connell

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The TRUTH About Why We Stopped and What We Are Bringing Back! 29:28

6M ago29:28

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Send us a text The reason we stopped playing the games at the house and how each of them started.By Dustin Connell

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Kevin VanDam - From Tournaments to Television on MERCER-193 1:39:49

6M ago1:39:49

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Kevin VanDam is the most accomplished angler in the history of professional bass fishing. KVD is a 7-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year, a 4-time Bassmaster Classic Champion with a record 25 Bassmaster Wins, 4 MLF wins and a FLW Angler of the Year title. All of that adds up to over 7 million in earnings and countless records. However, competitive a…

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MAJOR MOMENTS in our Careers as Professional Fisherman 42:07

6M ago42:07

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Send us a text I love doing these sit-down talking sessions with the boys. We learn a ton about each other and today is no exception. We are talking about some of the most impressive comebacks we have either been a part of or witnessed in our careers. Of course, that is where the conversation starts and then we go in other directions. This is a goo…

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Our Craziest Fishing Stories (DC Fishing Podcast) 35:22

6M ago35:22

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Send us a text You guys asked for storytime, you got it. I feel like we ar only scratching the surface with these stories but we need some topics to cover and I am sure we all have some crazy stories about whatever topic you can come up with. leave a comment on what topics we should cover next.By Dustin Connell

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We Are Sharing INFO... on Fatherhood (Tips and Funny Stories) 37:08

6M ago37:08

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Send us a text Because I am a first-time dad I thought it would be good to sit down and get the juice from everyone on what I need to look out for and just share some fun stories. Hope you enjoy this one.By Dustin Connell

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What it’s REALLY LIKE Being a Pro Fisherman (Surprising) 27:16

6M ago27:16

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Send us a text We are all living our dreams of fishing professionally but there are some things about pro fishing you may not have considered. We are going to dive into the stuff that not a lot of people know about or think about when they think of what a professional angler does day-to-day.By Dustin Connell

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Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona - Guess Who's Back! on MERCER-192 1:43:22

6M ago1:43:22

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It’s the Mercer Podcast Festive Special and it’s a good one! What Pat Summerall and John Madden were to Football, Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona are to Professional Bass Fishing. Both are individually members of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. But together they have a unique chemistry and an engaging connection that not only educates but it entertains.…

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Forward Facing Sonar - Where does it end? 56:20

7M ago56:20

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Send us a text Podcast from the 2024 MLF stage 2 event at Santee Cooper. Hope you guys enjoy!By Dustin Connell

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We're Back 2024 Stage 1 33:44

7M ago33:44

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Send us a text the gang is back together for the 2024 MLF season.4 Sorry for not uploading these until now. We will do better job moving forward of having these out sooner.By Dustin Connell

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Byron Velvick - It Takes Balls To Be A Pro Angler on MERCER-191 2:08:07

7M ago2:08:07

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Buckle up! This one gets extra SPICY! Byron Velvick is a 3 time Bassmaster winner and a 2 time Classic qualifier. He is a big bait pioneer from the west coast that has won 14 boats and a dang Rolex! He is truly one of the greatest promoters of the sport of fishing. He was once “The Bachelor” on ABC which resulted in him being a guest on every major…

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Ep 223 | Letters from the Audience, Part 7 | Rick & Bubba University 45:42

7M ago45:42

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The final episode of "Rick & Bubba University" features answers to questions that the audience has always wanted to ask. Who were the biggest influences on the show? Are there any old clips of the show that can never be aired again? What is the secret meaning behind some of the longest-running bits on the show? Find out the answers to these questio…

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Kyle Welcher Would Rather Eat a Snake Than A Tomato on MERCER-190 1:26:53

7M ago1:26:53

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Stone Cold Kyle Welcher is a three-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and the 2023 Bassmaster Angler of the Year. Welcher, a former professional gambler, is one of the brightest young stars in pro fishing. His incredible mind and unique outlook on angling is truly remarkable. This week he joins the podcast to have a very open, honest and sometimes a…

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Jonathon VanDam-Battling To Get Back to Bassmaster on MERCER-189 1:05:44

7M ago1:05:44

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Jonathan VanDam is a 2 time Bassmaster winner and a 2 time Classic Qualifier. After several years competing on the Bass Pro Tour, JVD wants back to B.A.S.S. In 2025 he will voluntarily step away from MLF and he will roll the dice in the Bassmaster Opens with hopes of once again qualifying for the Elite Series. But first he joins the podcast to talk…

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Brent Ehrler Really Wants to See a UFO! on MERCER-188 1:36:49

7M ago1:36:49

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Brent Ehrler has 9 tour-level wins including the Forest Wood Cup victory equaling an incredible 3.2 million dollars in winnings. This week the west coast legend joins the podcast for the very first time. But don’t worry, Ehrler does not hold back. He dishes the dirt on tournaments, UFOs, Sasquatches and so, so much more.Like, Comment and Click here…

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