East Pass Podcast

East Pass Podcast
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Join host Rachel Staples as she takes a dive into the past, present and future of fishing from the East Pass in Destin, FL and beyond.

  1. Dr David Conkle

    23M AGO

    Dr David Conkle

    Dr David Conkle was a surgeon, a farmer, a fisherman, a loving husband, father, friend and more. Although his journey began on a farm in West Virginia, he eventually found himself on the gulf coast, submersed in a passion for fishing these waters. This zeal took him all over the world and also resulted in the building of multiple G&S boats that he lovingly named Miss Babbie, after his wife. Listen as we sit down and discuss life, fishing, family and friends, along with Capt Tommy Norred.

    54 min
  2. Capt David "Chief" Rojas

    12/17/2025

    Capt David "Chief" Rojas

    Captain David "Chief" Rojas has a history of fishing the waters off of Destin, FL that goes back nearly 80 years. Widely known for his shark fishing prowess, he's caught some giants, including one over 1,000 lbs. These accomplishments, and more, landed him a spot in the first class inducted into the Destin Fishing Hall of Fame. Listen as we sit down and talk about fishing, world records, early Destin, Indian artifacts and more!

    1h 20m
  3. Captain Robert Hill

    11/19/2025

    Captain Robert Hill

    Captain Robert Hill is one of the one of the winningest captains in Destin Fishing Rodeo History as well as a member of the Destin Fishing Hall of Fame! From giant groupers and tuna, to swordfish over 500 lbs he’s spent decades fishing his way to the top. Listen as we sit down and talk about his start in the industry cutting squid and chipping away at ice blocks and the journey that got him to where he is today!

    1h 26m
  4. Captain Josh Goodson

    10/15/2025

    Captain Josh Goodson

    Captain Josh Goodson got his start fishing the Gulf Coast. From charter and commercial fishing to the tournament circuit, he made a name for himself being part of some epic catches. Listen as we sit down and talk about some of the adventures that have taken him from the American Gulf Coast to Australia, Costa Rica, the DR, Cape Verde and more.

    2h 40m
  5. Captain Olaf Grimkowski

    09/17/2025

    Captain Olaf Grimkowski

    Affectionately known as the "Grimmel," Captain Olaf Grimkowski's love for fishing has taken him from the Azores and Ascension Island to Ghana, Croatia, Cape Verde and more. Listen as we sit down and talk about the early days, his first Marlin, world records, world-cup wins and a whole lot of adventure along the way.

    1h 12m
  6. Captain Marty Bates

    08/20/2025

    Captain Marty Bates

    Captain Marty Bates is a world-renowned fisherman, but there was a time when he was traveling the globe, walking the docks and trying to work his way onto a boat. Listen as we sit down and talk about the early days, his love for all things fishing and some of the adventures he's amassed from a lifetime at sea.

    1h 1m
  7. Sam Peters

    07/16/2025

    Sam Peters

    Sam Peters is the owner of Release Marine, Sta-Stuk hooks, the G&S “The Release Man” (the original “Sound Machine”) and more. He’s an avid angler and his passion has taken him all over the globe fishing, researching, developing and adventuring. Listen as the Savannah, Ga native sits down on a rooftop in Cape Verde, Africa and recounts a life spent in the industry.

    2h 8m
  8. Anthony Hsieh

    06/18/2025

    Anthony Hsieh

    Anthony Hsieh got his start at an early age with pier fishing, deck handing and 17' Boston Whalers, but has since expanded his operation into a world wide phenomenon. He's the driving force and mastermind behind the "Bad Company" world tour where he's assembled an armada that travels the globe in search of giant sea monsters. Listen as we sit down and talk about everything from the early days and "Young Guns" to swordfish, blue marlin, the world tour and a whole lot of the in-between!

    1h 30m
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Join host Rachel Staples as she takes a dive into the past, present and future of fishing from the East Pass in Destin, FL and beyond.

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  • Creator
    East Pass Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © East Pass Podcast
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    East Pass Podcast

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