Noob Spearo Podcast
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Interviews with spearfishing experts, authorities and characters from all over the world. Actionable, Frothworthy and Mildly Humourous:)If you don't love spearfishing now, give it 3 episodes and some time in the brineFind out more at http://www.noobspearo.com
Episodes
- NSP:316 The 1770 Beginner Spearfishing Retreat Debrief Vol. 2
Twelve beginners. Two days on the reefs of Agnes Water. One bloke who was mentally drafting his Marketplace listing for his speargun on Saturday afternoon — then shot a red throat emperor at 20m and became a fully committed spearo on the s…
- NSP:315 Making Fins Great Again (+ what happened to Sharkshield?) with Ed Martin
NSP:314 — KillShot, Deep Apnea & the Real Shark Shield Story | Ed Martin Ed Martin is one of those blokes who genuinely can't help himself — after years running a dive shop, guiding charters, and building timber spearguns under the KillSho…
- NSP:314 Nordic Endeavour Ocean Rowing & Spearfishing + Neurodivergence | Josh Halley
NSP:314 The Nordic Endeavour, NZ Tahr Hunts & Near-Blackout Lessons | Josh Halley Josh Halley of Souls Untapped is back on the Noob Spearo Podcast. He's a spearo, adventure filmmaker, and self-described chaos merchant from the Shetland Isl…
- NSP:313 Tactical Breathing for Spearing and Life | Cindy Yang
Reset Breathing, Equalisation Fixes & Ocean Glide: Cindy Yang on Spearfishing, Freediving and Mindset. What happens when a Taiwanese-born Californian firefighter, underwater photographer, and freediving coach moves to Australia for love an…
- NSP:312 Depth Progression with Mark Davies from Karma Dives
Depth Progression for Spearfishing: EQ, Technique, Safety & Training with Mark Davies (Karma Dives) On the Noob Spearo Podcast, host Shrek talks with Mark Davies from Karma Dives (Hervey Bay) about safe depth progression for spearfishing a…
- NSP:311 Frothy Stories, Big Fish & Reef Vibes | Sail & Spear Trip 2, 2025 Recap
Host Shrek opens the Noob Spearo podcast with a listener voice message from Matt sharing ear-care tips for divers (coconut oil drops before diving and periodic rinses with a 50/50 vinegar and alcohol mix). The episode then jumps into a las…
- NSP:310 No Viz Adventures with Rhys Clay
In this episode, host Shrek talks with Rhys Clay, a prominent figure in the Australian spearfishing scene and the creator behind the YouTube channel, No Viz Adventures. Both engage in a lively discussion covering a range of topics, includi…
- NSP:309 Gear with the Happy Gilmour of Spearfishing | Into the DiveCave with Matty Lewthwaite
In this episode of the Noob Spearo podcast, host Shrek is joined by Matthew Lewthwaite, who owns the Dive Cave on the Sunshine Coast. They discuss the intricacies and origins behind spearfishing gear, share important community updates, and…
- NSP:308 Need a spearfishing buddy or crew? YourFish has you sorted | Jordan Hunter
In this episode of the Noob Spearo Podcast, host Shrek interviews Jordan Hunter, founder of the Your Fish app. They discuss Jordan's background in spearfishing, the inspiration and development of the app, and its features such as social ne…
- NSP:307 Sail & Spear Trip 1 Ep 3: Adventures and Anecdotes from the Deep
The final installment of a multi-day spearfishing trip called Sail X Spear. The episode features a group discussion and informal debrief with participants and the crew aboard the boat Condor, where they share their highlights, challenges,…
- NSP:306 Sail X Spear Highlights: Day Two Debrief
Episode two of the "Sail and Spear" trip, a spearfishing charter expedition to the Great Barrier Reef aboard the sailboat Condor. The host, Shrek, interviews participants and instructors about the second full day of diving, focusing on the…
- NSP:305 Sail X Spear Ep1: Hard Won Lessons and Frothy Tales
In this episode of the Noob Spearo Podcast, Shrek kicks off day one of their spearfishing adventure on the Great Barrier Reef aboard the Condor. Shrek is joined by Eckart from Salt Sessions, instructors Tim and Ryan along with a group of e…
- NSP:304 Aiming up at Worlds in Brazil | Bryson Sheehy
Interview with Bryson Sheehy Todays episode is with Bryson Sheehy as he gears up to take on the world's best spearfishermen at the World Championships later this year in Brazil! Bryson and Tim McDonald won the Australian Spearfishing Champ…
- NSP:303 1770 Spearfishing Retreat Debrief (July 2025) | with Carmen Bolton (Dive, Spear and Sport)
1770 Spearfishing Retreat Debrief Todays episode is with about 20 spearos from our 1770 Spearfishing Retreat! More than a course, it's a spearfishing retreat out to some of the worlds best reefs under guidance and instruction from expert s…
- NSP:302 Spearing Trivia ON Frothers | STO I with Sam the Waterman
Spearfishing Trivia Night on the 1770 Spearfishing Charter Todays episode is a new concept we're trying - a spearfishing trivia night! Hosted by Sam The Waterman, Shrek + the That's Chat podcast boys Smythy and Noffas, Tom Sandstrom, Ben R…
- NSP:301 The Deep Man Behind DiveR | Ray Powell
Interview with Ray Powell Todays interview is with DiveR founder Ray Powell! Ray talks about his journey in spearfishing, starting from competitions as a youngster to founding the company we all know and love - DiveR. He shares personal st…
- NSP:300 Community Special | Captain Dan Walsh
Interview with Captain Dan Walsh It's finally here - Episode 300! We are joined by long time friend of the show Captain Dan Walsh as we go through and listen to the community messages and videos sent in to celebrate episode 300! Hear from…
- NSP:299 Spearfishing Super Slam, World Record Striped Marlin and Battling Breast Cancer | Nikki Watt
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 cance…
- NSP:298 Inside the Coatesmans Speargun Workshop | Chris Coates
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 techno…
- NSP:297 Bombora Spearguns | Steven Montgomery
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,…
- NSP:296 How about we leave the state's fishery and marine parks unprotected? | Christine Watterson
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 Fisheri…
- NSP:295 Spearfishing Backpack for Intrepid Spearos | Kellen Parrish
Interview with Kellen Parrish Todays interview is with Kellen Parrish, founder of Ocean Cowboy Outfitters. Kellen is right in the middle of a crowdfunding project for his Cabazon-1 spearfishing backpack, designed for serious spearos who hi…
- NSP:294 Over-Riding the Limbic for Freedom | John Dornellas
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 l…
- NSP:293 Freediving Science | Ioannis Aliazis
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 ge…
- NSP:292 Dob in a Frothy Moment: Feb Spearfishing Retreat Crew | Shrek and 20 Legends
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 fre…
- NSP:291 2 Big Takeaways from SHARK attack survivor + the path to recovery | Josh Humbert
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 hap…
- NSP:290 Western Australia Spearfishing Club | Matt and the WAUC
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…
- NSP:289 Deep Water Dreaming: The Vagabond Spearo | Patrick Ryan
Interview with Patrick Ryan Todays interview is with Patrick Ryan, aka @DeepWaterDreamin live from Bali. Having gained a reputation as the ultimate vagabond spearo, he is nothing short of pure inspiration when it comes to travel spearfishi…
- NSP:288 DON'T listen to this if you are Hungry: 5 Actionable Seafood Meals | Ben Hohnke | Hohnke Outdoors
Interview with Ben Hohnke from Hohnke Outdoors Todays interview is with long time listener, full time frother and new partner of the podcast Ben Hohnke from Hohnke Outdoors! The title is no joke! Get 5 mouth watering seafood recipes with t…
- NSP:287 Reconnecting With Our Food | Helen and Pierre
Interview with Helen and Pierre Todays interview is with Helen and Pierre from Tide to Table! Founders of Tide To Table UK, they have a passion for foraging, food and spearfishing. They've made it their mission to reconnect people with the…
- NSP:286 From Point to Point with Astard Pole Spear Founder | Adam Serra
Interview with Adam Serra Todays interview is with Adam Serra, co-founder of Astard Pole Spears. When Adam and his great friend Kim went over to Japan they discovered the world of pole spears! Originally coming from WA, Adam was used to a…
- NSP:285 Mackay Hardline Intermediate Course and Charter Part 2 | Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond & More
Part 2: Interview with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond & More Todays interview is with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond and the crew of frothing legends! Join us as we dive into part 2 of our Mackay Beyond The Hardline C…
- NSP:284 Mackay Hardline Intermediate Course and Charter Part 1 | Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond & More
Interview with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond & More Todays interview is with Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom, Kurt Raymond and the crew of frothing legends! Join us as we dive into part 1 of our Mackay Beyond The Hardline Charter o…
- NSP:283 Destination Cairns Spearfishing Guide with the Cairns Spearos Lads | Liam, Elliot, Glenn and Zac (Dan)
Interview with Liam, Elliot, Glenn and Zac (Dan) Todays interview is with Liam, Elliot, Glenn and Zac, aka Dan from the Cairns Spearos! As the name would suggest, they are a spearfishing club based in Cairns and we get to talk to the club…
- NSP:282 Shoot To Kill | Migrating to the Tropics for Love of Spearing | Max Davis and CJ Smith
Interview with Max Davis and CJ Smith Todays interview is with Max Davis and CJ Smith, aka Shoot To Kill Spearfishing! Join us for today's LIVE interview held in the Spearfishing Superstore in Cairns with 2 legends Max and CJ! These 2 frot…
- NSP:281 Shark Shield Reborn: From Liquidation to Re-Entry | Ed Martin
Interview with Ed Martin, new part-owner of Ocean Guardian! Todays interview is with Ed Martin from Killshot Spearguns! Ocean Guardian, the company that produced the Freedom 7 Shark Shield, went into business administration and therefore c…
- NSP:280 Un-Domesticating Humans and Ourselves | Alex Smyth
Interview with Alex Smyth Todays interview is with Alex Smyth from the Noob Spearo team! Alex currently runs the Noob Spearo Instagram account and as we find out, he has a very interesting an exciting history with spearfishing! We chat abo…
- NSP:279 Shark Love and Comp Passion (see what I did there;) | Paul Best and Jackson Shields
Interview with Paul Best and Jackson Shields Todays interview is with Paul Best and Jackson Shields from Wettie in New Zealand! Paul and Jackson are two frothing spearos down in NZ that have a passion for spearfishing and have become quite…
- NSP:278 The Chase and Gather Life | Michael, Rudi and Danny (from Chase and Gather)
Interview with Michael, Rudi and Danny (from Chase and Gather) Todays interview is with Michael, Rudi and Danny (from Chase and Gather) - 2 South African expats and a Kiwi that run an awesome hunting lifestyle brand! They make awesome vide…
- NSP:277 Bohar Snapper, Zanzibar Guiding & Apex Freediving in Thailand | Nico Bleeker
Interview with Nico Bleeker Todays interview is with Nico Bleeker! A South African running a freedive school in Thailand and well accomplished spearfishing guide, Nico specializes in spearfishing that many of us dream of. Having dived and…
- NSP:276 Frothy Moments, Key Takeaways and Tales from Whitsundays Sail X Spear 2024 | Part 2
Interview onboard the Condor, part 2! Todays interview is part 2 from our Whitsundays Sail x Spear trip with Salt Sessions Freediving! Join us after a few brews as the crew chat about the trip, highlights & lowlights and everything in betw…
- NSP:275 Frothy Moments, Key Takeaways and Tales from Whitsundays Sail X Spear 2024 | Part 1
Interview onboard the Condor! Todays interview is with a bunch of legends live from aboard the Condor sailing yacht as we wrap up day 2 of diving and spearfishing on our Whitsundays Sail X Spear trip! Hear highlights, frothiest moments, st…
- NSP:274 Azorean Thalassophile | Hunting Deep Caves and the Grill Life | Gui Bruges
Interview with Gui Bruges Todays interview is with Gui Bruges from the Azores! Meet the man behind the videos and get an inside view into living and spearfishing on and around the Azores from a very talented spearo. Gui has been diving and…
- NSP:273 Deep Durbanite, Taravana & Building Boats | Don Solomon
Interview with Don Solomon Todays interview is with Don Solomon, a spearfishing legend from South Africa! Specializing in deep spearfishing, Don is a treasure trove of diving knowledge and spearfishing wisdom. Having competed in the Sardin…
- NSP:272 Jamaican Spearfishing Pastor | Shawn Wilson
Interview with Shawn Wilson, the Spearfishing Pastor. Todays interview is with Shawn Wilson, the Spearfishing Pastor from Jamaica! "To share my faith through my adventures" sums up Shawn's attitude towards the spearfishing lifestyle. He is…
- NSP:271 Dear Spearfishing Diary with 2 Kiwi Mermaids | Elise Clynes and Laura Kuggeleijn
Interview with Elise Clynes and Laura Kuggeleijn Todays interview is with Elise Clynes and Laura Kuggeleijn from the Spearo Diaries Podcast! Two frothing Kiwi mermaids that are passionate about spearfishing, the ocean and catch 'n cook. Th…
- NSP:270 Mackay Beyond the Hardline Intermediate Charter/Course Q&A | Tim McDonald, Tom Sandstrom and More
Interview 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…
- NSP:269 Neuro Divergence, Crowdfunding a Wetsuit & Comedic Creativity | Luke Potts
Interview with Luke Potts Todays interview is with Luke Potts, aka @AquaticRehab and now @luke_likes_ledges from New Zealand! Today is a big chat all about the mental side of life and how it affects our spearfishing, life on land and the w…
- NSP:268 W.A Part 4 2024 | The Shark Story + Debrief | Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan
Interview with Bert & Deryck Todays interview is with Bert Keulder & Deryck Tan for part 4, the end of the WA trip! They recount a story of a wild last day of diving involving Cobia, lobster and an angry shark. Take a look back on the trip…
- NSP:267 Dive Buddies with Banter | Melissa Brunning & Dorcas Chia
Interview with Melissa Brunning & Dorcas Chia Todays interview is with Melissa Brunning & Dorcas Chia! Two absolutely frothing spearas, these WA ladies are a great example of pure spearfishing passion. They have both been diving for just o…