• #71: Questions That Need Answers

    Why do mullet jump? Who wins a fight between a snook and a bass? We’re coming at you with our questions that need to be answered, plus answers for those questions . . . AND we discuss the illegitimate love child of Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney, attendance at the FWC spray meetings, great feuds in history, Elk meat, the Beatles, and fake eyelashes . . . Here’s the link to the trailer for Yesterday, the Beatles movie Travis talked about . . . Here’s the link to the Rothy’s shoes Em talked about . . . Here’s a link to buy a shirt and support the show! Follow Cast…

  • #69: A Requiem for Duck Season

    It’s over! Emily’s long, national nightmare has come to an end!  This week, we discuss what we’re gonna be doing now that there’s only 7 months until duck season! Want to get in shape with the Cast and (FAT) Blast Workout group? Fill out Em’s survey here! Have an opinion on the spraying taking place on our lakes? FWC wants to hear from you. Here’s a collection of all meetings requesting public input. The meetings will be held at the following times and locations (all meetings are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. local time): • Feb. 6 – Kissimmee: County Commission Chambers, fourth-floor Osceola County Administration Building, 1 Courthouse Square…

  • #66: Carlos Beruff and Eleanor

    This week, we discuss what are our Eleanors – you know, those things you keep trying to accomplish, and seem like they should be easy, but always stay just.  Out.  Of reach. Plus we chat about the appointment and subsequent rescinding of Carlos Beruff, including your incredible support of our letter! Keeps: Travis – Landon Blankenship is giving away a duck mount to a youth hunter Nate – The new Rinella cookbook Emily – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon 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:…

  • #63: What I Want for Christmas 2018

    This week we talk about what I want, what I need, what I’ll wear, and what I’ll read . . . So, if you were wondering what to get the outdoorsman or woman in your life this Christmas, here’s what we want! Plus, 100 reviews, Nate’s cold, and we almost draft Christmas songs, until we don’t! 4 Things I want for Christmas Nate- Hunting/Hiking Boots (crispy boots summit GTX) $289 Travis – (Cast and Blast Florida T-shirt/Hat) Emily – IT Cosmetics – CC Cream with SPF 50 Travis – new concealed carry firearm Nate – cast iron skillet (medium 10-12 inches) Travis- everyday carry knife (mini crooked river knife) Nate…

  • #62: Hunting and Ecology with David Mizejewski

    If you don’t know David Mizejewski, he’s a naturalist, spokesperson, and television personality for the National Wildlife Federation.  He’s appeared on the Today Show, Wendy Williams, Conan, Good Morning America, and more, as well as hosted shows on Animal Planet and NatGeo. We invited him to join us to discuss his perspective on hunting . . . An ecologist who doesn’t hunt, we felt like this was a great opportunity to hear from a voice who is both important in conservation and could provide a non-hunter’s point of view on some of our favorite pastimes . . . Follow David here: Website – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Keeps: Nate: …

  • #54: Long Division

    We’re back – and better than ever! This week, we discuss the things that divide outdoorsmen, and we talk about ways to bring ourselves together. Duck hunters vs. duck hunters, fishermen vs. fishermen, hunters vs. fishermen – one day, we’ll wake up and realize we should’ve paid more attention to the things that unite us! A new season of Meateater – Darkwater calls save early wood duck season – Emily’s stoked about Season 3 of Serial . . . plus – ice cream! 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…

  • #44: iCast 2018

    Did Nate really just join a cult?  Plus, we recap much of the new and noteworthy stuff we discovered at ICAST 2018 last week, including: GoLock: mygolock.com A mobile electronic locking system designed for Outdoorsmen. Seigler Reels: seigler.fish Wes Seigler taught himself how to work with metal and fashioned an ICAST 2018 Best in Show Fly Reel! Tactacam: tactacam.com We think this is BETTER than a GoPro – lighter, a better on/off system, AND zoom capabilities, plus lowlight features and a new fish cam! RidgeMonkey: ridgemonkey.co.uk What DO we want from RidgeMonkey? How about: A Modular Bucket that Travis is going to turn into the ultimate blind bag? Or what…

  • #40: Stories, Vol 1

    You asked, we answered! For months, you guys (our listeners) have been asking for “more stories” . . . Nate’s parents and siblings, Travis’ parents, and the CBFL gang all gather on a recent trip to Little Gasparilla Island to tell some of their favorite stories. Volume 1 recounts Travis’ misadventures with the fairer sex, Nate’s misadventures with a Skitter Walk, and our parents’ misadventures at the outdoors . . . Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

  • #35: Keep and Release

    Is this real life? A WHOLE episode of Keeps and Releases!!!! Plus – more Yeti talk, Travis is in the midst of tarpon season, and more! Articles we mentioned in Release: NPR on Decline in Hunters causing Conservation Funding Issues Sunscreen is killing Coral Reefs in Hawaii Keep: Nate: 1. SilverKings – watch on Waypoint.tv 2. Academy Sports Emily: 1. Crocs – No.  Seriously.  She Kept Crocs. 2. Darkwater Calls – Friend of the show Scott McKinney makes some of the prettiest AND best sounding calls in the industry.  Make sure to get yours ordered in time for Father’s Day!!! Travis: 1. Tennessee Elk Hunt Raffle – $10 Secures your…

  • #32: The Live Bait Draft

    Show Notes: Greenbacks.  Shrimp.  Mullet.  Crickets. Got bait?  We’ve got you covered in this week’s episode! Keep and Release: Nate: Captain’s for Clean Water Trav’s Keep item – It Pays to Fish Podcast 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