• Conversations #2.1: Gabriella Hoffman

    Season 2 of Conversations and we are back with a bang! First up, we have a great discussion with Gabriella “Gabby” Hoffman as we discuss her writing, her work with non-profits, her podcast, District of Conversation, and more. Plus, we discuss her film series, “Conservation Nation” as well as her broad coverage of all things political and outdoors-related. Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! Need an auctioneer for your next event?  Mark “Dobe” Dobersch is your guy! Check him out here! Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing charter? E-mail Travis to book today . . .…

  • #106: Open Threads

    Last week, we talked about the Stages of a Hunter, and asked for your feedback. Y’all came through in a major way! This week, we read through and discuss our thoughts on your thoughts about recruitment, fly fishing, and fast food restaurants. Plus, Emily falls over, Nate bemoans Georgia, and Travis tosses shade around like he’s an oak tree. Here’s the link to Nate’s Keep, the Hot Ones Youtube Channel Here’s the link to Simon Sinek’s Google Talk (if you own a business, this is for you!) and here’s a link to his new book, The Infinite Game! Here’s a link to the trailer for Top Gun Maverick, because it’s…

  • #99: the Insignificant Wish Theory

    Click here to get to the GoFundMe for Chris Shultz What if you found a genie in a bottle that granted you any wish, with the one caveat that those wishes had to be . . . insignificant? No “million dollars” or “a hundred wishes” – but we chat sunglasses, bird dogs, gulp shrimp, duck hunting, and more. Plus, toll roads, Guana development, Shakespeare lines, our favorite Office characters, Engel Coolers, Meateater’s “Das Boat,” and so much more! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out our new “Conservation Isn’t Convenient” T-shirt . . . Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class…

  • #90: The Road Trip Songs

    Look. It’s a 150 billion degrees outside.  It’s literally the dog days of summer.  We’ve talked about spraying and conservation and fishing lures and duck tactics and water quality until we’re blue in the face. Why not take a 30 minute vacation with us this week, as we debate the best Road Trip Songs? Like our playlist?  You can listen to it here Get your live show tickets here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out our new “Conservation Isn’t Convenient” T-shirt . . . Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing charter? E-mail Travis to book today .…

  • On Teachers and Legacy . . .

    Mrs. McCarty had this contest. It was 4th grade, and it was me or Carey Corbett, and the idea was to see how many of Florida’s counties we could name.  We tied.  Then we had to name the county seats.  Carey won.  But I gave her a heck of a fight.  We read a Land Remembered and studied the Seminole Wars and Flagler and Plant. It was that year that I realized that I loved Florida, that I understood her, that she came easy to me. Mrs. Long accompanied us to the PEER center, a local wildlife rehab facility. The first pine snake I’d ever seen, a scavenger hunt through…

  • #79: Happy Hour on Drafts

    This week, we tackle two drafts for the price of one! First up, what is your favorite sandwich? Then we tackle our favorite apps for hunting and fishing . . . Tides, Weather, Accessibility, Licensing, and . . . Music? Check out our new “Conservation Isn’t Convenient” T-shirt . . . Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing charter? E-mail Travis to book today . . . Connect with the gang on social media: Travis Thompson – @travisthompson – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Nathan Henderson – @nhenderson77 – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Emily Thompson – @lovedaloca – Instagram Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS