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Chunk & the Chippy
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Join Chunk and the Chippy on The Hooked Pod talking everything fishing. Joined by legends of the fishing industry and your everyday fisho’s with extraordinary tales. Learn the tricks of the trade from fishing to filleting and everything in between. Please contact us on thehookedpod@gmail.com.

  1. Hook 35_ It takes balls |with Brendan Ball

    3D AGO

    Hook 35_ It takes balls |with Brendan Ball

    Commercial fisherman Brendan Balls joins Chunk and The Chippy to discuss the management of fisheries and commercial fishing in WA. Brendan shares his thoughts on the commercial fishing bans and the measuring, management and maintenance of fisheries on the west coast of Australia. They discuss the appetite for fresh local fish in WA and question the awareness the community has on the drastic impact the changes will have on access and affordability of the resource.  ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Chips→https://shorturl.at/6IJ9Q ● Visit our official website→https://shorturl.at/KnDaY Thank you for listening!!

    34 min
  2. Hook 34_Plenty of other fish in the sea |with Scott Coghlan and Matt Walkerden

    12/17/2025

    Hook 34_Plenty of other fish in the sea |with Scott Coghlan and Matt Walkerden

    Scott and Matt join the pod this week as Chunk and the Chippy continue the conversation about the new demersal fishing restrictions in WA. They focus on the impact to recreational fishing and what this will look like for the coming years. Scott sheds light on the potential long term benefits to recreational fishing and what species can be fished and targeted instead of demersals.  ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Chips→https://shorturl.at/6IJ9Q ● Visit our official website→https://shorturl.at/KnDaY Thank you for listening!!

    37 min
  3. Hook 33_Goodbye Local Fish |with Ryan Bradley

    12/10/2025

    Hook 33_Goodbye Local Fish |with Ryan Bradley

    In unprecedented times The Chippy chats to local fisherman Ryan Bradley about the upcoming demersal fishing bans that have recently been announced. The boys unpack the huge impact this will have on fisherman, your local fish and chip shop to tackle stores and everything in between. They struggle to fathom how this decision was made and share their concerns on the future of WA’s fishing industry and small businesses. If you fish or eat fish this uncut conversation is not to be missed. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Chips→https://shorturl.at/6IJ9Q ● Visit our official website→https://shorturl.at/KnDaY Thank you for listening!!

    28 min
  4. Hook 32_ Fishing on the pond |with Dave Vale

    12/05/2025

    Hook 32_ Fishing on the pond |with Dave Vale

    Visiting from Wales, Dave Vale walked into Hooked on Middleton Beach and then found himself behind the mic chatting to Chunk and The Chippy. Dave shares his tales of fishing in Wales including fly and coarse fishing. The boys learn about Dave’s experience teaching fishing. They compare the fishing scene across Wales and Australia including fish stocks, sustainability and of course, the best eating fish.  ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Chips→https://shorturl.at/6IJ9Q ● Visit our official website→https://shorturl.at/KnDaY Thank you for listening!!

    52 min
  5. Hook 31_Rod Dogs Monster Kracken |with Rod Dog

    11/21/2025

    Hook 31_Rod Dogs Monster Kracken |with Rod Dog

    Rod Dog jumps behind the microphone to chat with Chunk and Chippy about how he found himself in WA and the meaning behind his Youtube channel name. The boys chat about fresh water fishing in South Africa, sports fishing for Carp and the unusual animals you encounter. Rod Dog also shares his monster kraken story and speaks about his want to catch a Blue Groper. The team discusses what goes into creating and maintaining a youtube channel and the importance of having a back up plan for when things go astray. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Chips→https://shorturl.at/6IJ9Q ● Visit our official website→https://shorturl.at/KnDaY Thank you for listening!!

    49 min
  6. Hook 30_It was a pleasure |with Josh Berente

    11/07/2025

    Hook 30_It was a pleasure |with Josh Berente

    Chunk and The Chippy are joined by Josh Berente from Pleasure Marine, Albany. Josh chats about how he found himself running Alban’s Pleasure Marine and becoming a mechanic. Chunk and Josh reminisce on how Chunk sank a boat on New Years Eve in their earlier years and fishing in WA’s North. Josh chats about the current advancements in the marine industry, diesel outboards and fuel efficiency. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Chips→https://shorturl.at/6IJ9Q ● Visit our official website→https://shorturl.at/KnDaY Thank you for listening!!

    34 min
  7. Hook 29_Keep an eye on the rock |with John Digiusto

    10/24/2025

    Hook 29_Keep an eye on the rock |with John Digiusto

    Chunk and The Chippy welcome John Di Giusto to the studio. The team chat through John’s fishing experience mainly with his father, rock fishing in Western Australia’s north. The boys learn about Ballooning and spinning from cliffs and John’s favourite places to do this. John also shares his experiences of being in the army, med school and some sketchy spearfishing with The Chippy’s son.  ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Chips→https://shorturl.at/6IJ9Q ● Visit our official website→https://shorturl.at/KnDaY Thank you for listening!!

    38 min
  8. Hook 28_Chitty digs up a 240LB Black |with Grant Chitty

    10/10/2025

    Hook 28_Chitty digs up a 240LB Black |with Grant Chitty

    Grant Chitty joins the pod to chat about all things, Bill Fishing, the Montebello Islands and his favourite spot to fish, Coral Bay. Grant shares tales of his time fishing with The Chippy’s brother and catching a 240 pound Marlin. The Chippy and Grant recount trekking the Western Australian Coastline by boat and the adventures that were had. ● Follow us on Facebook→https://shorturl.at/mx8gV ● Follow us on Instagram→https://shorturl.at/1irPJ ● Contact us on→thehookedpod@gmail.com ● Australia Best Fish & Chips→https://shorturl.at/6IJ9Q ● Visit our official website→https://shorturl.at/KnDaY Thank you for listening!!

    41 min
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Join Chunk and the Chippy on The Hooked Pod talking everything fishing. Joined by legends of the fishing industry and your everyday fisho’s with extraordinary tales. Learn the tricks of the trade from fishing to filleting and everything in between. Please contact us on thehookedpod@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Chunk & the Chippy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Hooked Pod
  • Show Website
    The Hooked Pod

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