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#127 Woody Platt: Time, Bluegrass, and the Blue Ridge Mountains
In this episode, we talk about crossroads — the moments when something that once felt right starts to shift. We talk about burnout, family, and the i…
8 months ago
#126 Andy Prince: From Stages to Skiffs
Andy Prince has spent years touring the world as a professional musician, but some of his most meaningful lessons have come far from the stage.
In t…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
#125 Vaughn Cochran: From Lodges to Life Design
In this episode of the Captains Collective Podcast, I sit down with artist and lodge owner Vaughn Cochran for a thoughtful conversation that moves fr…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Meet Me On The Road: Spring 2026
Every few months, I’ll share where I’m headed, what I’m working on, and where our paths might cross—at festivals, events, and boat ramps.
This Spring…
9 months ago
#124 Arno Matthee: Pioneering Fisheries, Piracy, and a Life of Adventure
Recorded during a Drifter Trip to Los Locos, this episode features a late-night conversation with legendary guide Arno Matthee.
We talk about milkfis…
9 months, 1 week ago
#123 George VanDercook and Rudy Babikian: Behind Los Locos
In this episode, we sit down with George and Rudy, founders of Los Locos in Magdalena Bay, to hear the story behind their operation and what it takes…
10 months, 1 week ago
2025 Holiday Gift Guide
This year, we decided to do things a little differently. Instead of scrolling through another massive online retailer, we teamed up with our friends …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
#123 Steve Huff: Lessons from a Lifetime on the Water
In this episode, Hunter Leavine sits down with legendary guide Steve Huff — a man widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in saltwater f…
11 months, 1 week ago
#122 Ty Hibbs: Cajun Culture, Raising Children, and Conservation
In this episode, Hunter sits down with Louisiana guide Ty Hibbs to talk about life in the marsh — raising kids in Cajun country, fighting for local f…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Field Notes: Lessons from 8 Years of Captains Collective
In this special episode of the Captains Collective, I share what eight years and over 200 interviews with some of the world’s best captains, guides, …
1 year ago