Net Talk

Matthew Parker

Net talk is a podcast dedicated to the Alaska commercial fisherman. Telling stories of the glory days and peeling back the layers of what makes the commercial fishing industry in Alaska tick.

Episodes

  1. Jun 11

    EP. 004- 2026 Bristol Bay and Cook Inlet Forecast and Gear Essentials For Newer Fisherman.

    Send us Fan Mail Quick hitter here folks. In this episode ill give a quick overview of the forecast for the Bristol Bay sockeye and Cook inlet salmon run for 2026. I'll also be going over some basic gear stuff for newer fisherman and how you can stay (somewhat) warm this year.

    14 min
  2. Ep. 003- Season Recap, Dominic Papetti

    08/11/2024

    Ep. 003- Season Recap, Dominic Papetti

    Send us Fan Mail 2024 Bristol Bay salmon season has come to an end, I sit down in the net locker where this whole podcast idea began, give a quick recap to our season and sit down with legendary Bristol Bay fisherman Dominic Papetti just before we have dinner with his crew.   Check out more content on my Instagram page, as well as some other folks with a great bit of content. AND check out Small Scale Seafoods website for insight on how to get fresh Alaskan Seafood.  Buy Wild Alaskan Salmon & Halibut | Small Scales Seafood | Small Scales Seafood (smallscaleseafoods.com) https://www.instagram.com/net_talk_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://www.instagram.com/commercial.culture?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    48 min

  3. 05/19/2024

    Ep. 002- Erik Johnson

    Send us Fan Mail Erik and I talk current events for the upcoming Bristol Bay season, the Chinook salmon numbers, price per pound of sockeye salmon, some nuanced ideas for selling fish and the makeup of what makes a commercial fisherman in this current era. Enjoy.   Buy Wild Alaskan Salmon & Halibut | Small Scales Seafood | Small Scales Seafood (smallscaleseafoods.com) Home | Commercial Culture (commercialcultureus.com)

    29 min
  4. Net Talk Podcast Ep. 001 "A Cautionary Tale"

    04/16/2024

    Net Talk Podcast Ep. 001 "A Cautionary Tale"

    Send us Fan Mail I sit down with my dad and give a brief overview of the Bristol Bay 2024 season forecast by ADF&G. Then review our thoughts on a documentary done in the late 8o's about the East Side Set netters of the Cook Inlet.

    57 min
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About

Net talk is a podcast dedicated to the Alaska commercial fisherman. Telling stories of the glory days and peeling back the layers of what makes the commercial fishing industry in Alaska tick.

Information

  • Creator
    Matthew Parker
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Net Talk
  • Show Website
    Net Talk