SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast

Bret Whitman
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SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast

The SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast brings you spearfishermen and watermen from around the world to share their experiences in the ocean in order to help us all become better divers and stewards of the ocean. The experts that Bret Whitman has on the show covers all facets of a life based around the ocean. These areas include surfing, freediving, boating, gear manufacturing, fitness training, and cooking. The goal of having this diversity is to help you become a more educate and complete spearfishing ambassador. Find out more at www.spearfactor.com

  1. JAN 26

    Spearfactor #077: Josh Humbert, Pearl Farmer & Shark Attack Survivor

    In this episode, I speak with Josh Humbert. Josh is truly a fascinating person. He is a photographer, a pearl farmer who owns Kamoka Tahitian Pearls, and also a recent shark attack survivor. Josh lives on the Ahe atoll in French Polynesia where he primarily focuses on his family and their business. On the Ahe atoll, resources are limited so a majority of the time is spent diving and fishing for food. During one of these times, Josh was bit on the leg by a reef shark. Josh shares all the details of the shark attack, and the lessons learned from it with us. Check out more from Josh @joshhumbert and his Tahitian Pearls @kamokapearl  . . Announcements FREEDIVER IS NEW TODAY ON DIGITAL: In this heart-pounding new documentary, world champion freediver Alexey Molchanov embarks on a daring quest to break five world records in a single year. On a single breath, he dives into the ocean's crushing depths, where the smallest mistake could mean death. Witness the ultimate battle of endurance in one of the world's most dangerous sports. BUY OR RENT FREEDIVER NOW! Rated PG. From Paramount Pictures. www.paramountmovies.com The TEETH podcast is the only podcast where you will hear wild animal attack stories directly from the survivors.  It’s hosted by a wilderness guide and survivor of a few attacks himself - Jeremy Carberry.  http://theteethpod.com/ WANT TO LEARN MORE? 100% Online Spearfishing Course www.spearfactor.com Or at  www.spearfishingmentor.com This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  2. JAN 16

    Spearfactor #076: Manuel Maendel, Search & Recovery

    In this episode, I speak with Manuel Maendel from the HEART Search and Recovery nonprofit organization. Manny shares with us both his personal story and the story of HEART. This episode differs from other Spearfactor episodes because it is less focused on spearfishing and more focused on finding lost items and people underwater. We discuss the equipment that he uses from divers to robots, and the techniques to search in the most difficult underwater environments. The reason why I decided to share this episode was because I thought that the knowledge shared about sonar and other equipment could potentially help others in the future if they ever found themselves looking for a piece of equipment or even a dive buddy. Tip: Always get the best last know position you can get so there is a good starting point. Let me know if you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more content like this by messaging me on social media. Check out more from HEART at https://www.hearteam.ca. . . Announcements FREEDIVER IS NEW TODAY ON DIGITAL: In this heart-pounding new documentary, world champion freediver Alexey Molchanov embarks on a daring quest to break five world records in a single year. On a single breath, he dives into the ocean's crushing depths, where the smallest mistake could mean death. Witness the ultimate battle of endurance in one of the world's most dangerous sports. BUY OR RENT FREEDIVER NOW! Rated PG. From Paramount Pictures. www.paramountmovies.com The TEETH podcast is the only podcast where you will hear wild animal attack stories directly from the survivors. It’s hosted by a wilderness guide and survivor of a few attacks himself - Jeremy Carberry.  http://theteethpod.com/ WANT TO LEARN MORE? 100% Online Spearfishing Course www.spearfactor.com Or at  www.spearfishingmentor.com This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 24m

  3. 11/18/2024

    Spearfactor #075: Ollie Craig, New Zealand Outdoors

    In this episode, Ollie Craig from Primal Pursuit is back with us. Since the last time I had Ollie on the show, his brand has continued to grow as well as his adventures. The thing I like most about his YouTube content is that he glorifies the environment and the fish he hunts, not himself. He has continued to grow his following and locations where he’s hunting to include remote areas of Fiji and the Solomon Islands. You can find Ollie on IG at @ollie_craig and his brand @primal_pursuit_nz www.primalpursuit.co.nz/. . 100% Online Spearfishing Course https://waypointtv.com/watch/spear-factor-spearfishing-101-course Or at  www.spearfishingmentor.com This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Need Gear? Checkout Neptonics products at: Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving SAVE 10% at checkout with Spearfactor10 code.   Follow Neptonics at @neptonics_worldwide   If you are interest in more information about spearfishing or want to take a spearfishing course, visit: Online Spearfishing Courses www.Spearfishingmentor.com SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast www.spearfactor.com         ​ Freedive Recovery Vest Discount 10% Discount for Sens07vest at PROVITATEC Put in promo code: SPEARFACTOR10 ​ Discounts & Sponsors include: 1. Ted Harty’s Freediving Safety Promo: spearfactor for 15% discount                                               CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITES AND SIGN UP FOR A FREE ONLINE CLASS!!!!! 2. Akaso Cameras %15 off 3. Kimera spearfishing Promo: SpearFactor for 5% off. 4. Hotrod Spearguns Promo: spearfactor22 for 10% off. 5. OneDrop Spearfishing   Did you enjoy this?  If so, please share this podcast with your friends! Thanks for listening and be sure to follow SpearFactor at: Follow Spearfactor: Instagram @the_spearfactor, Facebook Spearfactor Group, YouTube, and Reddit.   If you would like to support the show?  Go to the supporter page at https://www.patreon.com/the_spearfactor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 32m

  4. 11/02/2024

    Spearfactor #074: Mike Raabe, Ghosts of the Pacific

    Welcome Back to Spearfactor! Our guest today is Mike Raabe. Mike is not only a spear fisherman and a professional photographer, but also the creator of a new documentary about white Seabass called Ghosts of the Pacific. Mike share with us, his background and how he got into Spearfishing moving to Santa Barbara for photography school. Living in Santa Barbara, and diving in the local waters is where he developed his appreciation and passion for White Seabass. During the conversation, Mike shares other travels with us, including some trips to Alaska, where he does charters with his company, In-Depth Expeditions. If you’re interested in learning more check out Mike’s Instagram page and his charter business. @Raabeproductions @idx_spearfishing . . 100% Online Spearfishing Course https://waypointtv.com/watch/spear-factor-spearfishing-101-course Or at  www.spearfishingmentor.com This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Need Gear? Checkout Neptonics products at: Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving SAVE 10% at checkout with Spearfactor10 code.   Follow Neptonics at @neptonics_worldwide   If you are interest in more information about spearfishing or want to take a spearfishing course, visit: Online Spearfishing Courses www.Spearfishingmentor.com SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast www.spearfactor.com         ​ Freedive Recovery Vest Discount 10% Discount for Sens07vest at PROVITATEC Put in promo code: SPEARFACTOR10 ​ Discounts & Sponsors include: 1. Ted Harty’s Freediving Safety Promo: spearfactor for 15% discount                                               CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITES AND SIGN UP FOR A FREE ONLINE CLASS!!!!! 2. Akaso Cameras %15 off 3. Kimera spearfishing Promo: SpearFactor for 5% off. 4. Hotrod Spearguns Promo: spearfactor22 for 10% off. 5. OneDrop Spearfishing   Did you enjoy this?  If so, please share this podcast with your friends! Thanks for listening and be sure to follow SpearFactor at: Follow Spearfactor: Instagram @the_spearfactor, Facebook Spearfactor Group, YouTube, and Reddit.   If you would like to support the show?  Go to the supporter page at https://www.patreon.com/the_spearfactor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 30m

  5. 09/18/2024

    Spearfactor #073: Leighton Crisp, Papa New Guinea

    Welcome back to Spearfactor! Our guest today is Leighton Crisp. Leighton shares with us his experiences traveling and spearing in Papa New Guinea. He also shares his travels to areas like Myanmar, Australia, and the Solomon Islands. Lastly, we talked about an experience that Leighton had on his very first diving trip when one of the divers passed away due to shallow water blackout. Leighton’s Instagram is full of amazing footage and fish. You can find him at @layfreediver . . https://neptonics.com Use code: SpearFactor10 for 10% off . . 100% Online Spearfishing Course https://waypointtv.com/watch/spear-factor-spearfishing-101-course Or at  www.spearfishingmentor.com This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Need Gear? Checkout Neptonics products at: Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving SAVE 10% at checkout with Spearfactor10 code.   Follow Neptonics at @neptonics_worldwide   If you are interest in more information about spearfishing or want to take a spearfishing course, visit: Online Spearfishing Courses www.Spearfishingmentor.com SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast www.spearfactor.com         ​ Freedive Recovery Vest Discount 10% Discount for Sens07vest at PROVITATEC Put in promo code: SPEARFACTOR10 ​ Discounts & Sponsors include: 1. Ted Harty’s Freediving Safety Promo: spearfactor for 15% discount                                               CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITES AND SIGN UP FOR A FREE ONLINE CLASS!!!!! 2. Akaso Cameras %15 off 3. Kimera spearfishing Promo: SpearFactor for 5% off. 4. Hotrod Spearguns Promo: spearfactor22 for 10% off. 5. OneDrop Spearfishing   Did you enjoy this?  If so, please share this podcast with your friends! Thanks for listening and be sure to follow SpearFactor at: Follow Spearfactor: Instagram @the_spearfactor, Facebook Spearfactor Group, YouTube, and Reddit.   If you would like to support the show?  Go to the supporter page at https://www.patreon.com/the_spearfactor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 19m

  6. 08/25/2024

    Spearfactor #072: Matt Bond, Fishing Politics

    Welcome Back to Spearfactor! Our guest today is Matt Bond. Matt is here to share with us the details of California fishing politics specially the fights against Nonprofit conservation groups wanting to grow the MPA to 30% of the coastline. Matt shares the process of dealing with the California Fish & Game Commission and how to be a voice to protect both our rights to harvest food and the environment that we all love. We also discuss the good and bad about current efforts in our waters and a call to action for fishermen. Matt works closely with the environmental advocates at All Waters to be a voice for our local outdoor sportsman. To get involved, check out All Waters website https://www.allwaters.org or @allwaters_org Find Matt on IG @cutprofessor . . https://neptonics.com Use code: SpearFactor10 for 10% off . . 100% Online Spearfishing Course https://waypointtv.com/watch/spear-factor-spearfishing-101-course Or at  www.spearfishingmentor.com This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Need Gear? Checkout Neptonics products at: Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving SAVE 10% at checkout with Spearfactor10 code.   Follow Neptonics at @neptonics_worldwide   If you are interest in more information about spearfishing or want to take a spearfishing course, visit: Online Spearfishing Courses www.Spearfishingmentor.com SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast www.spearfactor.com         ​ Freedive Recovery Vest Discount 10% Discount for Sens07vest at PROVITATEC Put in promo code: SPEARFACTOR10 ​ Discounts & Sponsors include: 1. Ted Harty’s Freediving Safety Promo: spearfactor for 15% discount                                               CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITES AND SIGN UP FOR A FREE ONLINE CLASS!!!!! 2. Akaso Cameras %15 off 3. Kimera spearfishing Promo: SpearFactor for 5% off. 4. Hotrod Spearguns Promo: spearfactor22 for 10% off. 5. OneDrop Spearfishing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 35m

  7. 06/29/2024

    Spearfactor #071: Ray Powell, DiveR Fins

    Today’s guest is Mr. Ray Powell from DiveR calling in from Australia. Ray shares with us his background in diving and how he got into making fins in the first place. He also talks about fin innovations such as different materials and foot pockets, and where he thinks the market is going. We discuss other things as well, such as deaths in spearfishing, and his experiences getting the Bends while freediving deep. Ray and I talk about having him back on the show because we realize there is quite a few topics that we didn’t get to discuss like the artwork on his fence, so be sure to look for for that. Thanks Ray again for a chatting with us! . Find DiveR fins and Ray at: @powellray @diver_austrailia @diver_usa . . . https://neptonics.com Use code: SpearFactor10 for 10% off . . 100% Online Spearfishing Course https://waypointtv.com/watch/spear-factor-spearfishing-101-course Or at  www.spearfishingmentor.com This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Need Gear? Checkout Neptonics products at: Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving SAVE 10% at checkout with Spearfactor10 code.   Follow Neptonics at @neptonics_worldwide   If you are interest in more information about spearfishing or want to take a spearfishing course, visit: Online Spearfishing Courses www.Spearfishingmentor.com SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast www.spearfactor.com         ​ Freedive Recovery Vest Discount 10% Discount for Sens07vest at PROVITATEC Put in promo code: SPEARFACTOR10 ​ Discounts & Sponsors include: 1. Ted Harty’s Freediving Safety Promo: spearfactor for 15% discount                                               CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITES AND SIGN UP FOR A FREE ONLINE CLASS!!!!! 2. Akaso Cameras %15 off 3. Kimera spearfishing Promo: SpearFactor for 5% off. 4. Hotrod Spearguns Promo: spearfactor22 for 10% off. 5. OneDrop Spearfishing   Did you enjoy this?  If so, please share this podcast with your friends! Thanks for listening and be sure to follow SpearFactor at: Follow Spearfactor: Instagram @the_spearfactor, Facebook Spearfactor Group, YouTube, and Reddit.   If you would like to support the show?  Go to the supporter page at https://www.patreon.com/the_spearfactor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 16m

  8. 05/31/2024

    Spearfactor #070: Devin O'Dea, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

    Welcome back to the SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast. Today’s guess is Devon O’Dea he is a representative from the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. We discuss issues that divers, fishermen, and hunters are facing in our state and country. Things like MPAs, conservation versus preservation, and the of the different opinions and the different stances on those issues. Devin shares way that people can get involved to truly protect our wildlife and our rights to hunt and fish. I hope you guys learn something and I hope you enjoy the show! . Find Devin @chefboyodea Get Involved: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/ . . . https://neptonics.com Use code: SpearFactor10 for 10% off . . 100% Online Spearfishing Course https://waypointtv.com/watch/spear-factor-spearfishing-101-course Or at  www.spearfishingmentor.com This podcast is a part of the Waypoint TV Podcast Network. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointhunt @waypointpodcasts Need Gear? Checkout Neptonics products at: Neptonics Spearfishing and Freediving SAVE 10% at checkout with Spearfactor10 code.   Follow Neptonics at @neptonics_worldwide   If you are interest in more information about spearfishing or want to take a spearfishing course, visit: Online Spearfishing Courses www.Spearfishingmentor.com SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast www.spearfactor.com         ​ Freedive Recovery Vest Discount 10% Discount for Sens07vest at PROVITATEC Put in promo code: SPEARFACTOR10 ​ Discounts & Sponsors include: 1. Ted Harty’s Freediving Safety Promo: spearfactor for 15% discount                                               CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITES AND SIGN UP FOR A FREE ONLINE CLASS!!!!! 2. Akaso Cameras %15 off 3. Kimera spearfishing Promo: SpearFactor for 5% off. 4. Hotrod Spearguns Promo: spearfactor22 for 10% off. 5. OneDrop Spearfishing   Did you enjoy this?  If so, please share this podcast with your friends! Thanks for listening and be sure to follow SpearFactor at: Follow Spearfactor: Instagram @the_spearfactor, Facebook Spearfactor Group, YouTube, and Reddit.   If you would like to support the show?  Go to the supporter page at https://www.patreon.com/the_spearfactor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The SpearFactor Spearfishing Podcast brings you spearfishermen and watermen from around the world to share their experiences in the ocean in order to help us all become better divers and stewards of the ocean. The experts that Bret Whitman has on the show covers all facets of a life based around the ocean. These areas include surfing, freediving, boating, gear manufacturing, fitness training, and cooking. The goal of having this diversity is to help you become a more educate and complete spearfishing ambassador. Find out more at www.spearfactor.com

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