• Conversations #2.15: Dr. Jason Ferrell

    Dr. Jason Ferrell is the director of the Center for Aquatic Invasive Plants at the University of Florida. In short, he’s an expert on the subject of one of the hottest topics in Florida: invasive plant, which in turn are generally handled by spraying. In this conversation, we unpack these plants and their behaviors, herbicides, both the good and bad sides, and we go in depth on aquatic harvesters, including detailed discussion of the recent pilot study done on Lake Toho.  This is a packed episode with a ton of amazing information around a very difficult subject . . . Please listen and share . . . Go to Patreon…

  • #141: What’s New, ICAST?

    Every year, we do a “New Product Showcase” Review from our time at the ICAST Fishing Industry Trade Show . . . With this year’s show being virtual, we decided to take a different tact and wander through the New Product Showcase Winners – while this goes against our governing principle of always looking for the innovation and newcomers, it also saved us hours upon hours of combing the internet doing research! With that said, here’s our take on the New Product Showcase winners, including the Best in Show Kayak with a built in trolling motor . . . Plus, we defend Power-pole’s honor, we talk about hope for the…

  • Conversations #2.14: Traci Deen

    Conservation Florida is fast becoming one of the major players on the Conservation Landscape in Florida. In this conversation with Executive Director Traci Deen, we discuss the work this organization is doing, how they assist in ensuring lands are saved forever, why she loves Florida, and why the next few years are so important on our homefront. To find out more about Conservation Florida, click here! 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…

  • #140: Hamilton, Nature Preserves, T-shirts, & Saddle Hunting

    Sometimes, the episodes flow . . . and sometimes you have a list of things you want to talk about that are connected only in the ideal that you want to talk about them . . . This is that . . . We discuss Alexander Hamilton and the HamilFilm, Conservation Legislation in Florida, pellet grills, Saddle Hunting, and we spend a few minutes on the life and legacy of Jim Posewitz, a Conservation Legend gone too soon. Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out Two Fish Creative for your software solutions Harrell Adjusting…

  • Conversations #2.13: Chad Crawford

    Chad Crawford is the creator of How to Do Florida, one of the most beloved local show ever produced about the Sunshine State . . . From Springs to Wrecks to Swamps, coastline to coastline, he’s brought us the very best Florida has to offer. This week, we’re able to sit down and discuss Chad’s backstory, his hunting pursuits, his other shows, including the Outsiders Club and Flip My Florida Yard, his hopes for Conservation and celebrating our state even more . . . Plus, in an unprecedented move, he turns the interview around on Travis. Find How to Do Florida Here Flip My Florida Yard – check it out…

  • #139: Flip Flops

    Have you ever made up your mind on something, only to rethink your take sometime later? That sounds remarkably unfamiliar in this day and age, but we decided to take a run at some things we’ve reconsidered in our outdoor approaches – from baits to boats, duck hunting to dove hunting, hear us flip flop our way through our adventures. Plus, Keep and Release is back, Nate talks weather, Em talks surge arrestors, and Travis talks baseball.  Also, new band names. Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out Two Fish Creative for your software…

  • #138: Stuff my Dad Says

    Nate’s on another vacation/honeymoon, leaving Em and Travis alone to tend to the shop. So we took a run at some of our favorite dad’s in pop culture, plus a review of our listeners’ dads’ favorite sayings! Plus a release of Travis displaying very un-dad-like behavior in an Ikea! Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out Two Fish Creative for your software solutions 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…

  • #137: Fiances, Fudd, & Fishing

    For the first time in what seems like a million years, the gang is ALL.  HERE. We play catch-up this week, discussing wildlife aspects in interior design (read: fly rods and taxidermy on the walls), the lack of someone filling the “Official Fiance of the Show” role, topwater fishing, hurricane season, Elmer Fudd, and more . . . Read Ian Nance’s Tribute to Elmer Fudd here Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out Two Fish Creative for your software solutions Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt…

  • Conversations 2.12: Marcia Brownlee, Artemis Sportswoman

    Women in the outdoors is a topic that is all over the landscape. This week, we were privileged to chat with the Program Manager for Artemis, a National Wildlife Federation Organization aimed at growing a community of women in hunting and fishing.  Marcia Brownlee takes us through her journey, both hunting and fishing, and explains Artemis as the program expands beyond it’s western roots! Find more about Artemis here! 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…

  • Bonus Episode: Field of Dreams

    We’re on Vacation this week, which means a Bonus Episode! If you’re here for hunting and fishing, check back Thursday for a great conversation about Artemis Sportswomen and a fantastic story of how the Program Manager got into hunting! But, in the meantime, so we don’t get penalized by the Apple Overlords, here are some random thoughts on the 1989 Kevin Costner Classic, Field of Dreams . . . PS – if you know someone who’s not always down to talk hunting, fishing, or conservation, this might be a great episode to introduce them to our platform.  Provided they like the movie.  If not, just don’t tell them! Go to…